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Mind Is Flat: The Remarkable Shallowness of the Improvising Brain
By Nick Chater. 2018
In a radical reinterpretation of how the mind works an eminent behavioral scientist reveals the illusion of mental depth…
Psychologists and neuroscientists struggle with how best to interpret human motivation and decision making The assumption is that below a mental surface of conscious awareness lies a deep and complex set of inner beliefs values and desires that govern our thoughts ideas and actions and that to know this depth is to know ourselves In this profoundly original book behavioral scientist Nick Chater contends just the opposite rather than being the plaything of unconscious currents the brain generates behaviors in the moment based entirely on our past experiences Engaging the reader with eye-opening experiments and visual examples the author first demolishes our intuitive sense of how our mind works then argues for a positive interpretation of the brain as a ceaseless and creative improviserTeaching Exceptional Children is an ideal textbook for introductory graduate and undergraduate courses on early childhood special education and teaching…
in inclusive classrooms. Bayat’s clear and accessible writing, a visually appealing design, and focused pedagogy in each chapter help make it possible to cover a significant amount of material. This powerful text identifies specific behavioral characteristics and presents theoretical information grounded in neuroscience and child development research for a wide range of disabilities. Research-based best practices for effectively working with children with various disabilities in inclusive classrooms are provided in each chapter. The second edition has been fully updated based on the DSM-5, and includes new sections on contemporary issues in inclusion of children with disabilities in early childhood classrooms, such as challenging behaviors, using technology, at-risk children, promoting mental health, and family issues. A robust pedagogical program, along with online resources for instructors and students, provides full support, including: Chapter Objectives and Key Terms help frame each chapter Discussion, Critical Thinking, Essay/Short Answer, and Review Questions at the beginning, throughout, and concluding chapters prompt students to fully engage with the material Homework/Field Assignments provide opportunities for students to apply their knowledge to real-world situations Real-Life Vignettes illustrate concepts in action Color Photos, Figures, and Tables clarify concepts in a visually engaging way Recommended Resources and References offer guidance for further study www.routledge.com/9781138802209 includes a link to an Instructor's Manual with ideas for assignments and projects, grading and assessment rubrics, and learning outcomes (see the e-Resource tab). A full companion website (www.routledge.com/cw/bayat) is under construction and will provide video and web links, discussion questions, test bank, PowerPoints, and a sample syllabus.When Being Too Nice Becomes Vice
By Nirmal Rao. 2015
Do you feel burdened by the unrelenting urge to always feel useful and helpful Do you worry for…
others to the point of suffocating them Or do you know someone who knowingly or unknowingly acts like oxygen on legs for everyone in their life This is what happens when as a culture we are trained to deny our own needs and pay more attention to the needs of others This can be extremely exhausting and self-violating When Being Too Nice Becomes A Vice written by Nirmal Yadav deals with the delicate subject of the helper needing help in a precise and in-depth manner It s about taking our normal human concern too far crossing others boundaries or allowing others to cross yours Nirmal Yadav a trained counsellor with an experience of over twenty-five years through the course of this book provides some eye-opening insights into self-sacrificing behavioural patterns and the excessive guilt surrounding self-care issues She also talks about why it is important to help yourself before helping anyone else This work ably guides and shows how we can transform the painful patterns of co-dependence i e dependence on others and approval seeking behaviour live a more meaningful and joyful life and learn to love ourselvesThe Miracle of Mindfulness, Gift Edition
By Thich Nhat Hanh. 1976
A new gift edition of the classic guide to meditation and mindfulness, featuring archival photography and beautiful calligraphy by Thich…
Nhat HanhSince its publication in 1975, The Miracle of Mindfulness has been cherished by generations of readers for its eloquent and useful introduction to the practice of meditation. Readers interested in an introduction to Buddhist thought, as well as those seeking to learn about mindfulness and stress reduction, continue to look to Thich Nhat Hanh's classic work for guidance and inspiration. This new hardcover gift edition features elegant calligraphic illustrations by Thich Nhat Hanh, as well as a dozen photographs spanning his early days as a peace activist to his life in Plum Village, a spiritual community that he founded in France. Also included in this edition is a historical chronology of Thich Nhat Hanh's life and work, and a revised afterword by Jim Forest.Dimensions of Human Behavior: The Changing Life Course (3rd Edition)
By Elizabeth D. Hutchison. 2008
Hutchison (social work, Virginia Commonwealth University) examines the life-course in nine age-grade periods, from infancy through young, late, and very…
late adulthood. This third edition features material that places the human life course in a global context, and incorporates insights from neuroscience throughout the chapters. Greater attention has been given to the role of fathers, and there is new material on the effects of gender, race, ethnicity, social class, sexual orientation, and disability on life course trajectories. Learning features include composite cases, key points and glossary terms, summaries of implications for social work practice, exercises, and discussion questions. The text was developed for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses on human behavior in the social environment, in departments of social work and psychology. Its companion volume is Dimensions of Human Behavior: Person and Environment. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR (booknews. com)Cultural Validity in Assessment: Addressing Linguistic and Cultural Diversity
By María Del Basterra, Elise Trumbull, Guillermo Solano-Flores. 2011
What is assessment and how is it a cultural practice? How does failure to account for linguistic and cultural variation…
among students jeopardize assessment validity? What is required to achieve cultural validity in assessment? This resource for practicing and prospective teachers – as well as others concerned with fair and valid assessment – provides a thorough grounding in relevant theory, research, and practice. The book lays out criteria for culturally valid assessment and recommends specific strategies that teachers can use to design and implement culturally valid classroom assessments. Assessment plays a powerful role in the process of education in the US and has a disproportionately negative impact on students who do not come from mainstream, middle-class backgrounds. Given the significance of testing in education today, cultural validity in assessment is an urgent issue facing educators. This book is essential reading for addressing this important, relevant topic.Using and Interpreting Statistics
By Eric W. Corty. 2016
Eric Corty's engaging textbook is exceptionally well suited for behavioral science students studying statistical practice in their field for the…
first time. An award-winning master teacher, Corty speaks to students in their language, with an approachable voice that conveys the basics of collecting and understanding statistical data step by step. Examples come from the behavioral and social sciences, as well as from recognizable aspects of everyday life to help students see the relevance of what they are studying.Free Fall: The Journey Home
By Rohini Singh. 2013
Join Shona on a journey of a lifetime the journey home Shona…
a parakeet with everything going for her decides one fine day to leave her cozy cage to fly free in the blue skies During her many adventures she is befriended by a host of memorable characters including Shona 2 a parakeet who looks like her talks like her often even poses as her but spouts strange unfamiliar ideas and incites Shona to do foolhardy things This delightful parable is about friendship learning to trust letting go and discovering the power of surrender Shona s story will enthral and charm you and may even touch closer home than you imagine it could be your story Endearing and beautifully written Free Fall will make you reflect on life death love hurt trust and the cages that imprison you your comfort zones Peppered with heart-warming insights and wisdom Free Fall is sure to remain with you long after you have turned the last pageHandbook of Reading Assessment: A One-Stop Resource for Prospective and Practicing Educators
By Sherry Mee Bell, R. Steve McCallum. 2016
The Handbook of Reading Assessment, Second Edition, covers the wide range of reading assessments educators must be able to use…
and understand to effectively assess and instruct their students. Comprehensive and filled with numerous authentic examples, the text addresses informal classroom based assessment, progress monitoring, individual norm-referenced assessment, and group norm-referenced or ‘high-stakes’ testing. Coverage includes assessment content relevant for English language learners and adults. A set of test guidelines to use when selecting or evaluating an assessment tool is provided. New and updated in the Second Edition Impact on reading assessment of Common Core Standards for literacy; increased top-down focus on accountability and high stakes tests; innovations in computerized assessment of reading Latest developments in Response to Intervention (RTI) model, particularly as they impact reading assessment International Reading Association standards for reading educators and brief discussion of International Dyslexia Association standards Types of reading assessment, including discussion of formative versus summative assessment Expanded coverage of assessment of reading motivation Expanded coverage of writing assessment New and revised assessments across genres of reading assessment Companion Website: numerous resources relevant to reading and writing assessment; suggestions for evidence-based instructional practices that can be linked to assessment results; PowerPoint slides; test bank; study guides; application exercisesWhisperings from Beyond: Here Are the Answers; What's Your Question?
By Lakshmi Narayan. 2017
Who am I What am I doing here Where do I go from here We are all…
plagued with such questions from time to time But do we have definitive answers for them Nope We get so lost in the vicious circle of routine and life that we forget to take a moment to think to breathe to pray to be Just like we detox our bodies of waste every now and then it is equally important to remove the cobwebs from our mind and spirit The mental pilgrimage can help us get closer to the answers and the Source For this we don t even need an elaborate change of schedule just a few moments in the day filled with a kind simple rooted thought can do the trick In this book the author has given a succinct thought for each day of the year The one on your birthday will be particularly relevant to you As for the others they should answer the questions that have been taxing you off and on for a long time So read on draw your own conclusions discover your purpose and find yourselvesIndestructible Self-Belief: 7 Simple Steps to Getting it and Keeping it
By Fiona Harrold. 2004
The greatest asset you can have in life is self-belief.People who handle life well, achieve great things and prosper have…
stronger self-belief than the average person. In INDESTRUCTIBLE SELF-BELIEF, Fiona Harrold, author of the bestselling BE YOUR OWN LIFE COACH, will help you to develop magnificent levels of self-belief. In seven easy steps, this compact bible will equip you to make the most of yourself, so that you stretch and grow into your full potential.Life is easier when you believe in yourself and this inspiring book will make you feel more optimistic and enthusiastic about everything.The Unfinished Revolution: How New Labour Changed British Politics Forever
By Philip Gould. 1998
The Unfinished Revolution is the definitive story of New Labour from its genesis to its election defeat 2010 - covering…
over 25 years and six general elections of strategy, rebuilding and reinvention. In this extraordinary book, Philip Gould, one of the world's leading political strategists and a key adviser to Tony Blair during the period, brilliantly describes how New Labour came to dominate, falter and fall, assessing how successful it was in government, and where it should go from here. Drawing on his years of experience at the heart of New Labour he gives us his unique perspective on how best to understand the electorate, how to communicate policy and how to adapt in a rapidly changing world.On Being Human
By William Wilson. 2012
A collection of narratives, humorous stories, and songs from Mormon missionaries that has become a classic study of narrative folklore.…
The 64th annual Faculty Honor Lecture, in the Humanities, Utah State University.Mates, Dates Guide To Life, Love, and Looking Luscious
By Cathy Hopkins. 2005
Time for a lifestyle makeover?The Mates, Dates girls will show you how!Four super-tight friends dish their secrets for dealing with…
life's little dilemmas. . . Like boys, for start: what they want, where to find them, how to be a great kisser -- you know, all the really important stuff. Once you snag that dreamy guy, the girls deliver the fashion 411 to keep you looking irresistible! But being a glamour goddess can sometimes get stressful, so there are plenty of tips on how torelax and hang out with your closest friends. From creating the perfect bedroom, to spicing up your own personal style -- here's an exclusive ticket to a more fabulous you! Just between mates. . .The Changing Nature of Happiness
By Sandie McHugh. 2017
This book shines a light on the meaning of happiness and how public perceptions of it have changed over time.…
A question that has engaged philosophers from the days of Aristotle, happiness is a subject of growing academic interest, and its recent integration into government policy is provoking increased debate into its definition and nature. Sandie McHugh and her associates build on the work of social anthropologist Tom Harrison's 'Worktown' Mass Observation study from 1938, repeating the original study today. Together these accounts show how perceptions of happiness have changed over the years for the people of Bolton, UK, and reveal major difference between its definition then and now. This unique study is a useful tool in the understanding and study of happiness, offering invaluable insights for scholars and practitioners working in the fields of social psychology, positive psychology, health psychology and wellbeing.Spanish For Dummies
By Susana Wald, Cecie Kraynak. 2011
Learn Latin American Spanish quickly and painlesslyThe job market for those who are bilingual is expanding rapidly. Businesses and government…
agencies are hiring translators; retailers and advertisers are concentrating more energy in targeting the Spanish-speaking ; and hospitals and agencies are seeking to overcome language barriers.Whether you're a student studying Spanish, a traveler gearing up for a trip to a Spanish-speaking country and need to learn the basics, or a upwardly mobile looking to get ahead of the pack in your career by learning a second language, Spanish For Dummies, 2nd edition is your hands-on guide to quickly and painlessly learn Latin American Spanish that includes:Expanded coverage of grammar, verb conjugations, and pronunciationsA refreshed and expanded mini-dictionary complete with even more essential vocabulary, exercises, and moreA revamped and expanded bonus CD-ROM that includes real-life dialogue to aid in your learningWhether you're looking to learn Spanish for use in the home, class, at the office, or on the go, Spanish For Dummies, 2nd edition has you covered!A Legacy of Madness
By Tom Davis. 2011
The story of a loving family coming to grips with its own fragilities, A Legacy of Madness relays the author's…
journey to uncover, and ultimately understand, the history of mental illness that led generations of his suburban American family to their demise.Dede Davis had worried, fussed, and obsessed for the last time: Her heart stopped beating in a fit of anxiety. In the wake of his mother's death, Tom Davis knew one thing: Helplessly self-absorbed and severely obsessive compulsive, Dede led a tormented life. She spent years bouncing around mental health facilities, nursing homes, and assisted-living facilities, but what really caused her death? A Legacy of Madness portrays Tom Davis's captivating discoveries of mental illness throughout generations of his family. Investigating his mother's history led to that of Davis's grandfather, a top administrator at one of the largest psychiatric hospitals in the country; his great-grandfather who died of self-inflicted gas asphyxiation during the Depression; and his great-great grandmother who, with her eldest son, completed suicide one tragic day. Ultimately, four generations of family members showed clear signs of depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and alcoholism--often mistreated illnesses that test one's ability to cope. Through this intimate memoir, we join Davis on a personal odyssey to ensure that he and his siblings, the fifth generation,--recover their family legacy by not only surviving their own mental health disorders but by getting the help they need to lead healthy, balanced lives. In the end, we witness Davis's powerful transition as he makes peace with the past and heals through forgiveness and compassion for his family--and himself. About the author Tom Davis is the Jersey Shore regional editor for Patch.com and an adjunct professor of journalism at Rutgers University. This is his first book. He lives in Metuchen, New Jersey.Teaching English, Language and Literacy
By Dominic Wyse, Russell Jones, Helen Bradford, Mary Anne Wolpert. 2013
'This book is comprehensive, up-to-date, critical and authoritative. It is also, above all, well written. It will undoubtedly become standard…
reading for the next generation of teachers in training and practising teachers will also learn a great deal from dipping into its contents.' - David Wray, Professor of Literacy Education, University of Warwick '[A] well organised and comprehensive guide to the teaching of English and the teaching of language' Margaret Mallett - Emeritus Fellow of The English Association Are you looking for one book that covers every aspect of the teaching of English at primary level? Now fully updated, this third edition of Teaching English, Language and Literacy includes brand new chapters on children's literature and reading comprehension. Rooted in research evidence and multidisciplinary theory, this book is an essential introduction for anyone learning to teach English from the early years to primary school level. The authors draw on their research, scholarship and practice to offer advice on: developing reading, including choosing texts, and phonics teaching improving writing, including grammar and punctuation language and speaking and listening planning and assessing working effectively with multilingual pupils understanding historical developments in the subject the latest thinking in educational policy and practice the use of multimedia maintaining good home-school links gender and the teaching of English language and literacy All the chapters include clear examples of practice, coverage of key issues, analysis of research, and reflections on national policy to encourage the best possible response to the demands of national curricula. Each chapter also has a glossary to explain terms and gives suggestions for further reading. This book is for all who want to improve teaching English, language and literacy. Designed to help inform the practice of students on teacher training courses, but also of great use to those teachers wanting to keep pace with the latest developments in their specialist subject, this book covers the theory and practice of teaching English, language and literacy.How Statesmen Think: The Psychology of International Politics
By Robert Jervis. 2017
Robert Jervis has been a pioneering leader in the study of the psychology of international politics for more than four…
decades. How Statesmen Think presents his most important ideas on the subject from across his career. This collection of revised and updated essays applies, elaborates, and modifies his pathbreaking work. The result is an indispensable book for students and scholars of international relations.How Statesmen Think demonstrates that expectations and political and psychological needs are the major drivers of perceptions in international politics, as well as in other arenas. Drawing on the increasing attention psychology is paying to emotions, the book discusses how emotional needs help structure beliefs. It also shows how decision-makers use multiple shortcuts to seek and process information when making foreign policy and national security judgments. For example, the desire to conserve cognitive resources can cause decision-makers to look at misleading indicators of military strength, and psychological pressures can lead them to run particularly high risks. The book also looks at how deterrent threats and counterpart promises often fail because they are misperceived.How Statesmen Think examines how these processes play out in many situations that arise in foreign and security policy, including the threat of inadvertent war, the development of domino beliefs, the formation and role of national identities, and conflicts between intelligence organizations and policymakers.Nana D's Alpacas
By Denise Wasko. 2017
Ms. Emily and her preschool classroom take an adventurous trip to learn more about alpacas. Come along on the journey…
to discover how curiosity and investigation lead to a love of outdoor learning.