Leaping Ahead: Advances in Prosimian Biology presents a summary of the state of prosimian biology as we move into the second decade of the 21st century. The book covers a wide range of topics, from assessments of diversity and evolutionary scenarios, through ecophysiology, cognition, behavioral and sensory ecology, to the conservation and survival prospects of this extraordinary and diverse group of mammals. The collection was inspired by an international conference in Ithala, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa in 2007, where prosimian biologists gathered from Canada, Finland, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Madagascar, South Africa, Tanzania, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. The meeting reverberated with the passion prosimian researchers feel for their study subjects and with their deep concern for the future of prosimians in the face of ongoing habitat destruction and the burgeoning threat of bushmeat hunting. Chapters for this volume were contributed by researchers from across the globe; they attest to the diversity, vibrancy and rapid growth of prosimian biology, and to the intellectual advances that have revolutionized this field in recent years. Since its earliest beginnings, prosimian research and its resultant literature have had a strong francophone component, and researchers in many prosimian habitat countries are more comfortable reading and writing in French rather than English. French summaries of all chapters have been included. The volume is targeted at researchers, both those entering the field and established scientists, who have an interest in the biology of primates and small mammals. It is also aimed at conservation biologists seeking a deeper understanding of the faunas and conservation developments in Africa, Madagascar and Southeast Asia, and anyone who has an interest in discovering the true diversity of our order, the Primates.

The full eBook version of Essential Piano Technique Level 1: Leaping ahead in fixed-layout format. Winner of Education Publication of the Year at the Presto Music Awards 2023 Penelope Roskell, author of the award-winning book The Complete Pianist, is recognized as one of the world's leading exponents of a natural and healthy piano technique. Her series Essential Piano Technique draws on the principles of The Complete Pianist to develop a strong foundation of healthy technique, helping young pianists to progress rapidly and confidently through the early stages of piano playing. Can be used by beginner pianists alongside existing tutor books to enhance the teaching of good technique Includes detailed notes for teachers, giving learning objectives and teaching tips Links to free videos show technique in practice Fun activities, illustrations and imaginative original music throughout Teacher accompaniment duets provide a rich musical experience Penelope Roskell is a Professor of Piano and Piano Pedagogy at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, London. She is a world-leader in the field of healthy piano playing, and Piano Adviser to the British Association for Performing Arts Medicine. Her award-winning book, The Complete Pianist, is the leading book on healthy piano technique. As a soloist she has performed in major concert halls in more than thirty countries. Books in the series include: Primer A: from the first lesson to legato and staccato Primer B: from dynamics to scales and broken chords Level 1: from hands-together to Grade 1

ARE YOUR READY TO LEAP AHEAD ON YOUR SPIRITUAL JOURNEY? Psychotherapist Gregg Unterberger dares you to enter a miraculous world where ancient spiritual wisdom meets the cutting edge technologies of the new millennium. * Find out how to shift your consciousness “on-demand” to that of a Tibetan monk without years of meditative practice. *Hear how you can have profound, life-changing visionary experiences formerly the realm of saints and geniuses. *Discover how everyday people are intentionally making apparent contact with those who have crossed over, without the aid of a psychic or medium, thanks to a breakthrough technique developed by Veterans Administration doctors. * Hear the astounding stories of ordinary people who have experienced the new “spiritual technologies” that create a quickening and learn how you can apply them to transform your life. Using humor and metaphor, Unterberger cuts through the spiritual jargon and psychobabble, offering direct and pragmatic ways to turbo-charge your spiritual awareness and take your spiritual journey to a new level!

For author J. M. Pardy, a catastrophic turn of events challenged her more than she ever thought possible. With everything lost and her world fundamentally fractured, she had some profound decisions to make. An honest and compelling tale emerged from the ashes of her life, and now she shares the details of her internal conflict?a war with her sense of self, sense of purpose, and sense of hope. This journey compelled her to accept the chance to move beyond the physicality of life, through an intimate doorway that allowed her to see the bigger picture. Such is the power of love. Through numerous out-of-body experiences she explains the unexplainable -the reasons why life hands us so many curve balls. Leaping Forward- Tells the story, the documentary of many lives, the emotions we all experience. In vivid detail, she presents a tour of her dream journeys. Taking the reader on a passage full of wonder, excitement, and joy. ?Conquering our fears and overcoming life?s sorrows, is what we are here for.? Says, Pardy. Through it all, she reminds us to always look for truth. The choices we make, when viewed through a new perspective, can teach us a great deal about ourselves. Life can?and should?be an unforgettable journey.

Every business faces the existential threat of competitors producing cheaper copies. Even patent filings, market dominance and financial resources can't shield them from copycats. So what can we do--and, what can we learn from companies that have endured and even prospered for centuries despite copycat competition?In a book of narrative history and practical strategy, IMD professor of management and innovation Howard Yu shows that succeeding in today's marketplace is no longer just a matter of mastering copycat tactics, companies also need to leap across knowledge disciplines, and to reimagine how a product is made or a service is delivered. This proven tactic can protect a company from being overtaken by new (and often foreign) copycat competitors.Using riveting case studies of successful leaps and tragic falls, Yu illustrates five principles to success that span a wide range of industries, countries, and eras. Learn about how P&G in the 19th century made the leap from handcrafted soaps and candles to mass production of its signature brand Ivory, leaped into the new fields of consumer psychology and advertising, then leaped again, at the risk of cannibalizing its core product, into synthetic detergents and won with Tide in 1946. Learn about how Novartis and other pharma pioneers stayed ahead by making leaps from chemistry to microbiology to genomics in drug discovery; and how forward-thinking companies, including China's largest social media app--WeChat, Tokyo-based Internet service provider Recruit Holdings, and Illinois-headquartered John Deere are leaping ahead by leveraging the emergence of ubiquitous connectivity, the inexorable rise of intelligent machines, and the rising importance of managerial creativity.Outlasting competition is difficult; doing so over decades or a century is nearly impossible--unless one leaps. Ultimately, Leap is a manifesto for how pioneering companies can endure and prosper in a world of constant change and inevitable copycats.

This book was written for people who probably feel they never need it. Its main purpose is to motivate and encourage the reader, whoever and wherever they are, that it is possible to rise up, do better, and excel as a person. It is easy to get into the trap of daily painful existence, blaming circumstances, the environment, other people, and things around us for our negative outcomes in life. None of us love to remain poor or insignificant. We all want to achieve and attain status in life. We all love to excel, yet very few of us do. The book argueswith compelling stories and evidence from history, science, society, and academiathat human destiny, in its most crude form, is like a garden. When left alone, a garden only grows with useless weeds, but when good seeds are sown in it, the ground is well cultivated, the crops cared for, and the garden teeming lively with crops that feed us well. The author shares with the reader his personal experiences and those of scores of other people in the world to demonstrate the indomitable power of the human being to get better. Spiced with easy, witty poems and scores of true stories, the book convinces the reader of their power to excel. The book does this using sequential themes built around eight instructively captivating chapters as follows: 1. Leap forward and get better. 2. Use you power; you are more powerful than you think 3. Pursue excellence; it is your calling 4. Avoid mediocrity and all its roots 5. Accept that you are different 6. Dedicate yourself to service And when you do all these and you realize it is tough, 7. Take heart; the world seldom cheers excellence 8. Now do this and leap forward.

The Let's Leap Ahead series provides kids with hundreds of fun, educational activities, all based on national standards. Plus, the books are easy to carry and transport anywhere for hours of learning and fun! With Let's Leap Ahead Pre-K Wipe-off, little ones master key concepts, such as the alphabet, numbers, shapes, colors, opposites, and so much more. Clear instructions, colorful images, and fun exercises keep children engaged and interested in learning. In addition, the wipe-off format and included pen lets kids practice again and again!