A Science Career Against all Odds
A Science Career Against all Odds

Author: Bernhard Wunderlich

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2010-03-01

Total Pages: 548

ISBN-13: 3642111963

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Today is Sunday, June 17, 2007. Father’s Day. Naturally, the obligatory, carefully selected cards, phone calls, and small gifts arrived from the children and grandchildren. Best wishes for Father’s Day were also the first words in the morning from Heidel, my wife of 54 years, although for many years I had made the comment: “I am not your father. ” But, in the frame of my life’s experiences th th in the 20 century, as I intend to summarize them over the next few years, the 17 of June has much deeper significance. This was the day in 1953 when we finally fled from our life of oppression which had lasted 20 years. Two successive dictatorships, one of Hitler and the other of Stalin, caused the most horrific slaughter of civilians and soldiers, eclipsing all prior history. During these first years of my life, I was plainly lucky to survive. After this day, I had a much better chance to experience the freedom needed to lead a life of creativity, satisfaction, and ultimately prosperity, all directed largely by our own decisions. th The 17 of June 1953 was a Wednesday. I stayed in the apartment of my parents in my hometown of Brandenburg, in the German Democratic Republic (GDR), the former Russian occupied zone of Germany. The summer vacation of the Humboldt University in East Berlin, some 40 mi further east, had just started. But, I was alone with my father, “Vati.

Against All Odds
Against All Odds

Author: Eva Kaufholz-Soldat

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-07-29

Total Pages: 331

ISBN-13: 3030476103

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This book presents an overview of the ways in which women have been able to conduct mathematical research since the 18th century, despite their general exclusion from the sciences. Grouped into four thematic sections, the authors concentrate on well-known figures like Sophie Germain and Grace Chisholm Young, as well as those who have remained unnoticed by historians so far. Among them are Stanisława Nidodym, the first female students at the universities in Prague at the turn of the 20th century, and the first female professors of mathematics in Denmark. Highlighting individual biographies, couples in science, the situation at specific European universities, and sociological factors influencing specific careers from the 18th century to the present, the authors trace female mathematicians’ status as it evolved from singular and anomalous to virtually commonplace. The book also offers insights into the various obstacles women faced when trying to enter perhaps the “most male” discipline of all, and how some of them continue to shape young girls’ self-perceptions and career choices today. Thus, it will benefit scholars and students in STEM disciplines, gender studies and the history of science; women in science, mathematics and at institutions, and those working in mathematics education.

PISA Against the Odds Disadvantaged Students Who Succeed in School
PISA Against the Odds Disadvantaged Students Who Succeed in School

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2011-06-28

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13: 9264090878

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Against the Odds takes a close look at the resilient students who excel in PISA surveys despite a disadvantaged background. It provides insights into what enables socio-economically disadvantaged students to fulfil their potential.

The Legend Against All Odds
The Legend Against All Odds

Author: Dr. Alhasan Sisawo Ceesay MD

Publisher: WestBow Press

Published: 2021-10-05

Total Pages: 436

ISBN-13: 1664235507

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My struggle for the downtrodden and life objective of providing healthcare delivery to rural Gambia was reinforced by ideas I picked up while a student in Michigan but above for my love and commitment to my fellow villagers. A drowning person swims franticly towards any floating object to cling on it in hope of saving his or her dear precious life. It is form of triumph sane person yearns. We are elated on overcoming be it our fears, failures or a seemingly unsolvable state of difficulty. This work is combination and outcome based up on triumph embellished with angelic hope of bringing health care relief to rural Gambia. It is strong conviction that when one committed to the greater good through hard work hope will be given to intended receivers. Hence, this work is about way a simple but penniless village boy fought against the odds and mountains of inhuman laws at many crossroads of his life. It portrays struggle to be above treacherous waves while clamouring to bring rewarding healthcare service to villagers in the North Bank of the Gambia. Being most of the time jobless and penniless made it all look like an Alice in wonderland fairy tale adventure. The turbulent waves commenced in 1953 when I made up my mind to become part of the solution to rural Gambia’s health service delivery shortage. Even though young I was fully aware that no one could serve our people better other than us indigenous Gambians. This belief propelled me into similar trip or experience Sinbad the sailor or Marco Polo went through. Most of the trials and tribulation I encountered have already been revealed in previous works of mine. Brace yourself and take heart to read about this life before you. This work relates to my eventual graduating from medical school, then returning to the Gambia and working as Medical Officer at the Royal Victoria Hospital (RVH), Banjul and finally establishing NGO: Manding Medical Centre, a village self-help health organisation that provide much needed quality medical services at Njawara North Bank Division of the Gambia, West Africa. Finally this work hopes to inspire, give hope and encouragement to youngsters about how not to give up on life and urge them stay buoyed to face challenges life throws at us in this sojourn. Please allow me express profound gratitude to the numerous friends who were persistent in encouraging me Publish this epic stories.

Against the Odds
Against the Odds

Author: Jeremy Price

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2000-05-24

Total Pages: 250

ISBN-13: 0313096686

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Through examining the meanings and experiences of the six young men in this study, we can expand our understanding of the complexities of the lives of African-American men and simultaneously challenge seemingly unidimensional images of black men.

Thermal Physics and Thermal Analysis
Thermal Physics and Thermal Analysis

Author: Jaroslav Šesták

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2017-03-24

Total Pages: 585

ISBN-13: 331945899X

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Features twenty-five chapter contributions from an international array of distinguished academics based in Asia, Eastern and Western Europe, Russia, and the USA. This multi-author contributed volume provides an up-to-date and authoritative overview of cutting-edge themes involving the thermal analysis, applied solid-state physics, micro- and nano-crystallinity of selected solids and their macro- and microscopic thermal properties. Distinctive chapters featured in the book include, among others, calorimetry time scales from days to microseconds, glass transition phenomena, kinetics of non-isothermal processes, thermal inertia and temperature gradients, thermodynamics of nanomaterials, self-organization, significance of temperature and entropy. Advanced undergraduates, postgraduates and researchers working in the field of thermal analysis, thermophysical measurements and calorimetry will find this contributed volume invaluable. This is the third volume of the triptych volumes on thermal behaviour of materials; the previous two receiving thousand of downloads guaranteeing their worldwide impact.

Against All Odds
Against All Odds

Author: S. Kris Gopalakrishnan

Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited

Published: 2022-10-24

Total Pages: 355

ISBN-13: 9354927661

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Against All Odds: The IT Story of India is an insider's account and an anecdote-rich history of Indian IT over the last six decades. It taps into the first-hand experiences of Kris Gopalakrishnan and fifty other stalwarts who built and shaped the IT industry. This is a tale of persistence and resilience, of foresight, of planning and being ready when luck knocks on the door, of a spirit of adventure and, above all, of an abiding sense of faith in technology and the belief that it would do good for India. It is a tale of triumph, and the best is yet to come!

Against all Odds
Against all Odds

Author: Nishka Katariya

Publisher: The Little Booktique Hub

Published:

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13:

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While true love never runs smoothly, as Shakespeare observed, some couples encounter more challenges than others. There could be a significant age difference between them, or they could be of different religions. Their partnership is frequently predicted to collapse. Couples who are in love despite all odds must battle to protect what they hold dear. They can keep their love's sacredness intact by believing that they are perfect just the way they are. Not all romances lead to picture-perfect plotlines and not all happily-ever-afters look the same. Unlike fairy tales, real-life love stories can be more convoluted, and they frequently end in tragedy and heartbreak. What's more painful is that couples don't live happily ever after not because of a lack of love, but because of the changes that make believing in a happy ending seem unattainable. Life is difficult enough on its own, and sharing it with someone may make it even more difficult - especially if the rest of the world believes you should not be together. You don't have to believe in fate; you can forge your own path and fight for the person you love in the face of all adversity. "Against all odds" is a book of proses and poems, that talks about love against all odds!

Crucible of Science
Crucible of Science

Author: John H. Exton

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2013-05-23

Total Pages: 259

ISBN-13: 0199861072

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Examines the careers of Carl and Gerty Cori, and the other eminent scientists who trained in their laboratory

A Dream Fulfilled Against All Odds
A Dream Fulfilled Against All Odds

Author: Harvey Smith Sr.

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2015-02-13

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 1503539377

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This memoir is a story of Harvey Smith starting at the age of five having been injured in a truck accident and was thought to have died, but he survived. The injury created serious problems for Harvey as he tried to live a normal life even though the accident stunted his growth and created learning disabilities for him. This is a story of how Harvey faced several near death experiences, survived it all, and went on to achieve his dream of earning a college degree even though all the odds were stacked against him. This is a story of family life, romance, comedy, trials and tribulations, and an ending victory.