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 Academic Freedom Under Pressure?: A Comparative Perspective English | 2021 | ISBN: 3030775232 | 259 Pages | PDF | 4 MB The cases discussed demonstrate that research and teaching are under pressure in European democracies: in Hungary and Poland due to political constraints, in other countries due to societal expectations. Considering different interrelated aspects, the four parts of the book explore many real and potential threats to universities, scientific institutions and researchers, ranging from the European dimension of freedom of the arts and sciences to comparative analysis of emerging challenges to academic freedom against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic. They highlight threats to university autonomy from the economic orientation of university governance, which emphasizes efficiency, competition, and external evaluation, and from new rules concerning trigger warnings, speech restrictions, and ethics commissions.  A Treatise of Heat and Energy by Lin-Shu Wang English | EPUB | 2020 | 321 Pages | ISBN : 3030057453 | 23.9 MB This textbook explains the meaning of heat and work and the definition of energy and energy systems. It describes the constructive role of entropy growth and makes the case that energy matters, but entropy growth matters more. Readers will learn that heat can be transferred, produced, and extracted, and that the understanding of generalized heat extraction will revolutionize the design of future buildings as thermal systems for managing low grade heat and greatly contribute to enhanced efficiency of tomorrow's energy systems and energy ecosystems.  A Tool for Determining e-Learning Readiness by Cathy James-Springer English | PDF | 2021 | 117 Pages | ISBN : 3030769933 | 2.4 MB This book presents a tool to determine e-learning readiness in workplace organizations. It offers a case study of the design and development process and outlines factors to be taken into account to determine e-learning readiness.  A Pediatrician's Path: What to Expect After a Pediatrics Residency English | 2021 | ISBN: 3030753697 | 383 Pages | PDF EPUB | 23 MB This book provides a comprehensive review of what comes after the completion of a pediatrics residency. Chapters review several areas of fellowships and how to navigate through the application process, provide a guide for finding a job and negotiating through your first position, and also discuss other difficult topics such as how to deal with malpractice lawsuits. The book is comprised of six parts. Part 1 explains pediatric fellowships, including how to apply, prepare, and choose your ideal fellowship. Part 2 describes what to expect on your first job search and what to consider when choosing a career path. Part 3 and Part 4 aim to prepare readers for what happens after finding and starting a job in pediatrics, such as moving, setting up an office, supervising residents, and how to deal with difficult patients. Part 5 discusses long term goals and planning, which helps prepare readers for the long road ahead. This includes pursuing partnerships, additional degrees, and training. It also shares knowledge on how to manage medical school debt, retirement planning, switching jobs, and much more. Finally, Part 6 aims to help readers maintain their personal health and family life by setting boundaries, managing stress, and discussing ways to avoid burnout.  Summerana - Djeirana Yellow Dress - Fine Art Editing Workshop Genre: eLearning | Language: English | Photography | MP4 "My name is Djeirana Sauleac. I am a child photographer from Moldova, and I also teach around the world. I dreamed of taking pictures from an early age, looked at beautiful sunsets and thought that when I grow up, I would buy a camera and I would take pictures every evening. 15 years ago, I persuaded my husband to buy me my first camera . I was not going to become a photographer at all, I just wanted to take pictures. And for a very long time I just took pictures of friends and nature. Six years ago, my husband and I opened an interior photo studio, and it was the beginning of my way as a professional photographer. And I am really passionate about my work!  CreativeLive - Think Like a Photo Editor with Jared Platt Genre: eLearning | Language: English | Photography | MP4 In this class, you'll learn how to improve your photography portfolio. With just a few critical lessons, you will be on your way to making better decisions in your photography and post-production that will not only enhance the value of your portfolio of images but every photo story you tell, every job you shoot and every family vacation you share, all you need is a shift in your thinking.  Skillshare - The Art of Animation: How to Create Lifelike Movement Genre: eLearning | Language: English | Drawing & Painting | MP4 Want to take your animations from standard to spectacular? Join esteemed motion designer Emanuele Colombo to discover the secrets behind great animation!  Seamless Repeat Patterns in Procreate - basic, Half Drop and Diamond Repeats, Grids, Pattern Brushes Genre: eLearning | Language: English | Drawing & Painting | MP4 Have you tried making seamless repeat patterns? want to be a successful surface designer? Do you own an iPad and want to take advantage of its most powerful app? Look no further, join the class, download the Procreate app, watch an hour of video lessons and you will have created several different types of seamless patterns in Procreate and spend a few hours on this and you will have a stunning portfolio of designs and patterns and textures and pattern brushes that you can use for yourself, sell on the internet or maybe license your Patterns to firms for a commission off the sales.  Quick and High-Quality Photo Retouching (Incl. Actions) Genre: eLearning | Language: English | Photography | MP4 The theme of portrait retouching is always relevant. But, far from always we have enough time to retouch each photo from the series, at the highest level .  CreativeLive - Posing Family Portraits with Bambi Cantrell Genre: eLearning | Language: English | Photography | MP4 Learn how to create powerful, stunning big group portraits with award-winning photographer Bambi Cantrell. During this segment, Bambi will teach you how to pose and light families and how to communicate with family members - everyone from the 7-year-old nephew to 90-year-old grandpa and grandma - in order to get them in position for the perfect shot. |
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