1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910798694903321

Autore

Vogl Charles

Titolo

The Art of Community [[electronic resource] /] / Vogl, Charles

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Berrett-Koehler Publishers, , 2016

ISBN

1-62656-843-X

Edizione

[1st edition]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (216 pages)

Disciplina

307

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Sommario/riassunto

Create a Culture of Belonging! Strong cultures help people support one another, share their passions, and achieve big goals. And such cultures of belonging aren't just happy accidents - they can be purposefully cultivated, whether they're in a company, a faith institution or among friends and enthusiasts. Drawing on 3,000 years of history and his personal experience, Charles Vogl lays out seven time-tested principles for growing enduring, effective and connected communities. He provides hands-on tools for creatively adapting these principles to any group—formal or informal, mission driven or social, physical or virtual. This book is a guide for leaders seeking to build a vibrant, living culture that will enrich lives. Winner of the Nautilus Silver Book Award in the Business and Leadership Category.



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910823507203321

Autore

Dixon Pauline

Titolo

School choice around the world : ... and the lessons we can learn / / edited by Pauline Dixon & Steve Humble ; with contributions from Chris Counihan [and nine others]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London : , : Institute of Economic Affairs, , [2019]

©2019

ISBN

0-255-36781-3

0-255-36780-5

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (203 pages)

Disciplina

379.111

Soggetti

School choice

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Sommario/riassunto

This volume of essays examines the empirical evidence on school choice in different countries across Europe, North America, sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. It demonstrates the advantages which choice offers in different institutional contexts, whether it be Free Schools in the UK, voucher systems in Sweden or private-proprietor schools for low-income families in Liberia. Everywhere experience suggests that parents are 'active choosers': they make rational and considered decisions, drawing on available evidence and responding to incentives which vary from context to context. Government educators frequently downplay the importance of choice and try to constrain the options parents have. But they face increasing resistance: the evidence is that informed parents drive improvements in school quality. Where state education in some developing countries is particularly bad, private bottom-up provision is preferred even though it costs parents money which they can ill-afford. This book is both a collection of inspiring case studies and a call to action.



3.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910821880203321

Titolo

Computational approaches to energy materials / / edited by Richard Catlow, Aron Walsh, Alexey A. Sokol

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom, : John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2013

ISBN

9781118551462

111855146X

9781118551448

1118551443

9781299465251

1299465250

9781118551455

1118551451

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (320 p.)

Classificazione

SCI013050

Altri autori (Persone)

CatlowC. R. A <1947-> (Charles Richard Arthur)

WalshAron

SokolAlexey A

Disciplina

621.31

Soggetti

Energy storage - Mathematical models

Electron distribution - Mathematical models

Energy conversion - Mathematical models

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Computational Approaches to Energy Materials; Contents; About the Editors; List of Contributors; Preface; Acknowledgments; 1 Computational Techniques; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Atomistic Simulations; 1.2.1 Basic Concepts; 1.2.2 Parameterization; 1.2.3 Parameter Sets; 1.2.4 Implementation; 1.3 Electronic Structure Techniques; 1.3.1 Wavefunction Methods; 1.3.1.1 Hartree-Fock Theory; 1.3.1.2 Post-Hartree-Fock Approaches; 1.3.1.3 Semi-empirical Wavefunction Methods; 1.3.2 Density Functional Theory; 1.3.2.1 Exchange-Correlation Functionals; 1.3.2.2 Semi-empirical Density Functional Approaches



1.3.3 Excited States1.4 Multiscale Approaches; 1.4.1 Hybrid QM/MM Embedding Techniques; 1.4.2 Beyond Atomistic Models; 1.5 Boundary Conditions; 1.6 Point-Defect Simulations; 1.6.1 Mott-Littleton Approach; 1.6.2 Periodic Supercell Approach; 1.7 Summary; References; 2 Energy Generation: Solar Energy; 2.1 Thin-Film Photovoltaics; 2.2 First-Principles Methods for Electronic Excitations; 2.2.1 Hedin's Equations and the GW Approximation; 2.2.2 Hybrid Functionals; 2.2.3 Bethe-Salpeter Equation; 2.2.4 Model Kernels for TDDFT; 2.3 Examples of Applications; 2.3.1 Cu-Based Thin-Film Absorbers

2.3.2 Delafossite Transparent Conductive Oxides2.4 Conclusions; References; 3 Energy Generation: Nuclear Energy; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Radiation Effects in Nuclear Materials; 3.2.1 Fission; 3.2.1.1 Structural Materials; 3.2.1.2 Fuel; 3.2.1.3 Cladding; 3.2.2 Fusion; 3.2.2.1 Structural Materials; 3.2.2.2 Plasma-Facing Materials; 3.2.3 Waste Disposal; 3.3 Modeling Radiation Effects; 3.3.1 BCA Modeling; 3.3.2 Molecular Dynamics; 3.3.2.1 Cascade Simulations; 3.3.2.2 Sputtering Simulations; 3.3.3 Monte Carlo Simulations; 3.3.3.1 Kinetic Monte Carlo; 3.3.3.2 Object Kinetic Monte Carlo

3.3.3.3 Transition Rates3.3.3.4 Examples; 3.3.4 Cluster Dynamics; 3.3.4.1 Examples; 3.3.4.2 Comparison with OKMC; 3.3.5 Density Functional Theory; 3.3.5.1 Interatomic Potentials; 3.3.5.2 Transition Rates; 3.4 Summary and Outlook; References; 4 Energy Storage: Rechargeable Lithium Batteries; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Overview of Computational Approaches; 4.3 Li-Ion Batteries; 4.4 Cell Voltages and Structural Phase Stability; 4.5 Li-Ion Diffusion and Defect Properties; 4.6 Surfaces and Morphology; 4.7 Current Trends and Future Directions; 4.8 Concluding Remarks; References

5 Energy Storage: Hydrogen5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Computational Approach in Hydrogen Storage Research; 5.3 Chemisorption Approach; 5.4 Physisorption Approach; 5.5 Spillover Approach; 5.6 Kubas-Type Approach; 5.7 Conclusion; References; 6 Energy Conversion: Solid Oxide Fuel Cells; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Computational Details; 6.3 Cathode Materials and Reactions; 6.3.1 Surfaces: LaMnO3 and (La,Sr)MnO3 Perovskites; 6.3.1.1 Surface Termination, Surface Point Defects; 6.3.1.2 Oxygen Adsorption and Diffusion; 6.3.1.3 Rate-Determining Step of the Surface Reaction

6.3.2 Bulk Properties of Multicomponent Perovskites

Sommario/riassunto

"Outlining their strengths, limitations, contemporary, and future applications, Computational Approaches to Energy Materials is the first authoritative resource to present a broad survey of computational techniques for the development of energy materials. Printed in full color to aid interpretation of materials simulations, this accessible and much-needed text includes all current methodologies based on electronic structure, interatomic potential, and hybrid methods. The methodological components are integrated into a comprehensive survey of applications, addressing the major themes in energy research"--

"This authoritative but accessible text is the first book on the market presenting a broad survey of computational techniques for the development of energy materials, outlining their strengths, limitations, contemporary and future applications"--