“…Elected officials have begun proposing potentially costly programs to intervene early in the lives of disadvantaged children. Have such interventions been demonstrated to yield substantial benefits? …”

“…Lisa is visibly upset and describes feeling like she is living in her own play, meaning she is angry at the present circumstance but has to pretend that everything is fine. …”

“…The book describes the different and exciting pathways which have been developed by pathogenic microbes to manage living inside host cells. It covers intracellular life styles of all relevant pathogenic but also symbiotic microorganisms with respect to the cell biology of the host-microbe interactions and the microbial adaptations for intracellular survival. …”

“…Trust is a mechanism of people’s decision-making processes that mediates nearly every interaction in their lives. Identifying and discussing the specific issues or behaviors that increase or decrease one’s willingness to trust—to be vulnerable to the actions of others—helps leaders increase their comfort in dealing with today’s volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous world. …”

“…This book studies the life trajectories of many ordinary protestors during the period, using statistics and personal narratives to analyse how this activism arose, its impact on people's personal and professional lives, and its transmission through familial generations…”

“…Frontiers in Electronics aims to showcase this increasingly pervasive role of electronics in advancing the frontiers of technological innovation - enabling a healthier, more secure, and smarter living. We intend to provide a unique platform for rapid dissemination of novel ideas, critical analyses, and inventions, covering both fundamental and applied aspects of research in all areas of electronics - from materials and devices, to circuits, systems, and electronic architectures, all originating from academia, industry, and research institutes across the globe…”

“…It is an account of important events in the lives of ordinary people during a period when much of the modern society was formed…”

“…This paper reviews and assesses in terms of availability, reliability and transparency existing policy and outcome indicators that have been found to be linked both directly and indirectly to economic growth and living standards. Indicators aiming at capturing the political and social situation of countries, as well as governance-related issues, are examined (e.g. political system, political stability, corruption, crime and violence). …”

“…It provides recommendations on strategies to adopt in addressing this issue, with a view to contributing to a safe system approach and saving further lives on the roads…”

“…"The mission of Frontiers in Fungal Biology is to bring the different fields of mycology together, with the ultimate goal of publishing research that makes a difference to people's lives. Fungal biology spans agricultural, medical and applied industrial fields, yet it is a poorly represented biological field in colleges and universities. …”

“…Mark Pedelty explores the lives, work and culture of the international press corps, examining the institutions, practices, myths, and rituals that shape the work of journalists everywhere. …”

“…Her movements are slow and labored. Living alone after a recent divorce, she cannot sleep, has lost weight, experiences feelings of emptiness, and becomes frequently preoccupied with thinking about her ex-husband. …”

“…This ethnography leads the reader into the lives of five Jamaican women in Montreal; their daily practices and experiences, their spaces of communion, their memories and projections for the future. …”

“…Most of all, he demonstrates that it is possible for psychotic patients to take control of their conditions, rebuild family relationships, and establish themselves in the viable productive lives that they have long despaired of a…”

“…An unprecedented look into the basic physics, chemistry, and technology behind the LCD Most notably used for computer screens, televisions, and mobile phones, LCDs (liquid crystal displays) are a pervasive and increasingly indispensable part of our lives. Providing both an historical and a business-minded context, this extensive resource describes the unique scientific and engineering techniques used to create these beautiful, clever, and eminently useful devices. …”

“…Arguing for a normative cluster model for the concept of rape, this timely intervention improves our understanding of lived experiences of sexual violence and social relations within sexist ideologies…”

“…The content is aimed at researchers, policymakers, and practitioners interested in the intersection of aging, dementia, and community living…”

“…The film follows the theater group to remote villages where people are eager to regain control of their lives which have been torn apart by centuries of foreign intrusion…”

“…Trust is a mechanism of people’s decision-making processes that mediates nearly every interaction in their lives. Identifying and discussing the specific issues or behaviors that increase or decrease one’s willingness to trust—to be vulnerable to the actions of others—helps leaders increase their comfort in dealing with today’s volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous world. …”

“…What impact does the past of the first generation, and their own way of dealing with it have on the lives of their children and grandchildren? What are the differences between the dialogue about the family past and the Holocaust in families of Nazi perpetrators and in families of Holocaust survivors? …”