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Tom Santopietro, an author well-known for his writing about American popular culture, delves into the heart of the beloved classic…
and shows readers why To Kill a Mockingbird matters more today than ever before.With 40 million copies sold, To Kill a Mockingbird’s poignant but clear eyed examination of human nature has cemented its status as a global classic. Tom Santopietro's new book, Why To Kill a Mockingbird Matters, takes a 360 degree look at the Mockingbird phenomenon both on page and screen.Santopietro traces the writing of To Kill a Mockingbird, the impact of the Pulitzer Prize, and investigates the claims that Lee’s book is actually racist. Here for the first time is the full behind the scenes story regarding the creation of the 1962 film, one which entered the American consciousness in a way that few other films ever have. From the earliest casting sessions to the Oscars and the 50th Anniversary screening at the White House, Santopietro examines exactly what makes the movie and Gregory Peck’s unforgettable performance as Atticus Finch so captivating.As Americans yearn for an end to divisiveness, there is no better time to look at the significance of Harper Lee's book, the film, and all that came after.Fundraising Ideas: Plan and run events to raise money for good causes
By Molly Russell. 2014
This book is written to assist those planning a fund-raising event, especially for those new to fund-raising, to share hints…
and ideas to help lead them around some of the pitfalls. Although tackling a fundraising event seems a daunting task to many, Molly Russell?s light hearted approach shows that with careful planning, a little hard work and a good sense of humour - fundraising can be fun! This book contains a wealth of useful information in an easy-to-read format. .Narrative and Truth
By Barry Emslie. 2012
In this book, Emslie establishes that narrative explanations are to be preferred over non-narrative in the humanities. They are more…
truthful in two senses. They both correspond more closely to reality and allow inference as to normative values. This is particularly the case when aesthetics are added to the mix.Illegal Immigration
By Mildred Vasan, Michael Lemay. 2007
This book examines the flow of unauthorized immigration to the US, primarily since 1970, and the reactions in and consequences…
of legal immigration policy. LeMay (political science, social and behavioral sciences, California State University--San Bernardino, emeritus) ultimately takes his discussion of immigration into the context of globalization. The volume includes a chronology, directory of organizations involved in immigration policy-making, a list of resources, and biographical sketches of the major players in illegal immigration policy matters.Nevertheless, We Persisted: 48 Voices of Defiance, Strength, and Courage
By Amy Klobuchar. 2018
A powerful collection of essays from actors, activists, athletes, politicians, musicians, writers, and teens, including Senator Amy Klobuchar, actress Alia…
Shawkat, actor Maulik Pancholy, poet Azure Antoinette, teen activist Gavin Grimm, and many, many more, each writing about a time in their youth when they were held back because of their race, gender, or sexual identity--but persisted. "Aren't you a terrorist?" "There are no roles for people who look like you." "That's a sin." "No girls allowed." They've heard it all. Actress Alia Shawkat reflects on all the parts she was told she was too "ethnic" to play. Former NFL player Wade Davis recalls his bullying of gay classmates in an attempt to hide his own sexuality. Teen Gavin Grimm shares the story that led to the infamous "bathroom bill," and how he's fighting it. Holocaust survivor Fanny Starr tells of her harrowing time in Aushwitz, where she watched her family disappear, one by one. What made them rise up through the hate? What made them overcome the obstacles of their childhood to achieve extraordinary success? How did they break out of society's limited view of who they are and find their way to the beautiful and hard-won lives they live today? With a foreword by Minnesota senator and up-and-coming Democratic party leader Amy Klobuchar, these essays share deeply personal stories of resilience, faith, love, and, yes, persistence.Gay: Ser Gay En El Siglo 21
By John A K Scott, Marcela Guti rrez Bravo. 2016
Es increíble cómo es que las cosas han cambiado en las últimas décadas. Antes, no podías atreverte a expresar una…
orientación que fuera diferente de cualquier elección que hayas tomado en ese momento: heterosexual. Incluso era equivocado imaginar el concepto de ser atraído por una persona del mismo género, y sentías que tenías que guardar esos sentimientos dentro de ti. No había otra manera porque tus padres se alarmarían, tus amigos te evitarían y las instituciones serían muy incómodas contigo por hablar de tu sexualidad. Incluso tenían una política en la que podías ser homosexual, pero ¡pobre de ti si elegías hacerlo público!Ashtanga Yoga: The Definitive Step-by-step Guide To Dynamic Yoga
By John Scott, Shri K.Pattabhi Jois. 2000
John Scott's Ashtanga Yoga is a step-by-step illustrated guide that takes you through the balanced exercise routines and breathing techniques…
of this dynamic form. Carefully structured, this course starts with a simple sequence for beginners which, once mastered, provides the foundation for moving on to the next level.- Purify your body with dynamic movement and precise postures- Develop physical and mental strength, increased stamina and greater flexibility- Includes a foreword by Shri K Pattabhi Jois, founder of Ashtanga Yoga- This new edition has been fully revised and updated This essential guide is the perfect introduction to yoga or the ideal gift for those who want to take their yoga practice to the next level.Author John Scott studied with yogi Shri K Pattabhi Jois at the Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute in India, where he qualified to teach Ashtanga Yoga around the world. He has instructed many people in Ashtanga Yoga, including high-profile celebrities Madonna and Sting. John now spends much of his time teaching international workshops and undertaking teacher trainings.Provable Security
By Man-Ho Au, Atsuko Miyaji. 2015
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Provable Security, ProvSec 2015, held in Kanazawa, Japan,…
in November 2015. The 19 full papers and 7 short papers presented together with 3 invited talks were carefully reviewed and selected from 60 submissions. The papers are grouped in topical sections on fundamental, protocol, authenticated encryption and key exchange, encryption and identification, privacy and cloud, leakage-resilient cryptography and lattice cryptography, signature and broadcast encryption.Aspects of Article Introductions
By Swales, John M.. 2011
Aspects of Article Introductions has bee reissued to make it more easily available than it has ever been, particularly for the use…
of university libraries and for younger and newer practitioners and researchers in the rapidly expanding and increasingly global field of EAP. The originalAspects of Article Introductionsappeared in fall 1981 as a ring-bound 90-page monograph. The “publisher” was the Language Studies Unit at the University of Aston in Birmingham. Although essentially an “underground” work, it has remained a relevant part of the short intellectual history of English for Academic Purposes, particularly as genre-based or genre-driven approaches to EAP research and pedagogical practice have become more popular. Its longevity is also a testament to the genre analysis work of John Swales, but in addition, the research article has become the most influential genre in most areas of scholarship, and introductions are at leastsupposedto be read first and to be designed in such a way as to attract as large readership as possible. “If I were asked to list the most influential texts in applied linguistics over the last 30 years, John Swales'Aspects of Article Introductionswould be in the top three or four. This was a seminal work which not only presented a novel way of analysing texts and a commentary on academic discourse, but one which helped to establish a foundation for the massive interest we see today in describing the structure and features of academic articles. This is not just a text which offers us a glimpse of an intellectual history, but it remains full of fascinating insights and observations about texts and the workings of academic discourse. While the ideas may have evolved and the genre it describes moved on, both the style of writing and the methodology it describes are as fresh and as revealing as anything written on the topic since. ” ---Ken Hyland, Hong Kong UniversityPractical Handbook of School Psychology
By Gretchen Gimpel Peacock, Ruth Ervin. 2010
Bringing together leading authorities, this state-of-the-science handbook delves into all aspects of problem-solving-based school psychology practice. Thirty-four focused chapters present…
data-based methods for assessment, analysis, intervention, and evaluation, with special attention given to working in a response-to-intervention framework. Tools and guidelines are provided for promoting success in key academic domains reading, writing, and math. Social-emotional and behavioral skills are thoroughly addressed in chapters on self-management interventions, peer and family support, cognitive-behavioral interventions, medication use, and more. This accessible work is an invaluable reference for practitioners and an ideal resource for school psychology training programs.Instant Thai: How to Express 1,000 Different Ideas with Just 100 Key Words and Phrases! (Thai Phrasebook)
By Stuart Robson, Prateep Changchit. 1832
It's amazing how 100 key words and phrases provide instant communication!Do you want to speak simple Thai but are too…
busy to study it? Are you visiting Thailand for a short time and want a Thai phrase book to help you communicate? If so, this is the book for you. It includes all the necessary information to speak basic Thai.The idea of Instant Thai is simple-learn 100 words and phrases and say 1,000 things. The trick is knowing which 100 words to learn, but the authors Stuart Robson and Prateep Changchit have solved the problem, choosing only those words you'll hear again and again. Even with a vocabulary this small, you'll be surprised how quickly and fluently you too can communicate in Thai. It also has an English-Thai wordlist, arranged alphabetically. At the end of the book are useful appendices for telling the time, kinship terms, some Thai proverbs, and emergency expressions. Here's a sample of what you'll be able to do:Meet peopleGo shoppingAsk directionsRide the subwayOrder food and drinksAnd much moreThe Complete Study Skills Guide: A Practical Guide For All Students Who Want To Know How To Learn
By Catherine Dawson. 2011
Successful study is dependent on effective study skills. Yet many students are never taught how to study, and many are…
anxious about their ability to develop the necessary skills required to complete their course. All students can learn how to study. It is not a skill reserved for the select few. With a little information, guidance and advice all students can discover how to study and improve the marks on their course. This book is aimed at students at almost every level, including college and university, adult learners, and students on correspondance and distance learning courses. It includes:- * preparing for, taking and passing examinations * how to read for study efficiently and effectively * how to hypothesise, theorise, critique and analyse * improving your mathematical and scientific skills * completing projects and assignments * how to get the most out of lectures, tutorials, classes and seminars * time management, organising yourself and building motivation * ways you can improve your marks *Quotations, case studies, exercises and useful tips are also included, along with information about study skills websites, software and online tools.Case Studies on Safety, Bullying, and Social Media in Schools: Current Issues in Educational Leadership
By Laura Trujillo-Jenks, Kenneth Jenks. 2016
Case Studies on Safety, Bullying, and Social Media in Schools addresses the most topical issues facing school leaders today—including bullying,…
harassment, inappropriate use of social media, drug use, and school safety. This case book helps aspiring educational leaders prepare and respond to even the most difficult situations that occur on school campuses and in the school community. Bridging theory and practice, each chapter includes a detailed case, artifacts for analysis, explanation of relevant case and federal law, and guiding questions for discussion. Adapted from real-world examples, the case studies in this timely resource serve as essential exercises for aspiring and practicing leaders to ensure student safety and success.Mathematical Models and Methods for Living Systems
By Andrea Pugliese, Pasquale Ciarletta, Thomas Hillen, Hans Othmer, Luigi Preziosi, Dumitru Truculuigi Preziosi, Mark Chaplain. 2016
The aim of these lecture notes is to give an introduction to several mathematical models and methods that can be…
used to describe the behaviour of living systems. This emerging field of application intrinsically requires the handling of phenomena occurring at different spatial scales and hence the use of multiscale methods. Modelling and simulating the mechanisms that cells use to move, self-organise and develop in tissues is not only fundamental to an understanding of embryonic development, but is also relevant in tissue engineering and in other environmental and industrial processes involving the growth and homeostasis of biological systems. Growth and organization processes are also important in many tissue degeneration and regeneration processes, such as tumour growth, tissue vascularization, heart and muscle functionality, and cardio-vascular diseases.Childhood: Services and Provision for Children
By Phil Jones, Sue Welch, Dorothy Moss, Pat Tomlinson. 2008
Childhood: Services and Provision for Children provides an important and timely contribution to the field of Childhood and Youth Studies.…
This cutting-edge text brings together, within a critical framework, an understanding and discussion of a broad range of services, ideas and themes, and debates the impact of them on children's lives.The text takes a truly multi-disciplinary perspective, reflecting the wide-ranging experience and backgrounds of the authors and contributors. The wealth of real case study material and reflective activities within each chapter helps develop the evaluative tools and critical skills essential for an understanding of the complex social, political and environmental issues surrounding childhood today and thus makes this an essential text for those studying in this field.Cracking the GED (2009 Edition)
By Princeton Review. 2008
Cracking the GED, 2009 doesn't try to teach you everything there is to know about English, mathematics, social studies or…
science--only the strategies and information you'll need to score higher on the GED. In Cracking the GED, you'll learn how to think like the test writers and master the subject matter most likely to appear on the test. Use Process of Elimination and other proven techniques for maximizing your score. Ace the test without needlessly memorizing hundreds of facts. Cracking the GED includes two GED practice tests. All of our practice test questions are just like those on the actual test.The New Education: How to Revolutionize the University to Prepare Students for a World In Flux
By Cathy N. Davidson. 2017
A leading educational thinker argues that the American university is stuck in the past--and shows how we can revolutionize it…
for our era of constant changeOur current system of higher education dates to the period from 1865 to 1925, when the nation's new universities created grades and departments, majors and minors, in an attempt to prepare young people for a world transformed by the telegraph and the Model T. As Cathy N. Davidson argues in The New Education, this approach to education is wholly unsuited to the era of the gig economy. From the Ivy League to community colleges, she introduces us to innovators who are remaking college for our own time by emphasizing student-centered learning that values creativity in the face of change above all. The New Education ultimately shows how we can teach students not only to survive but to thrive amid the challenges to come.Crashproof Your Kids: Make Your Teen a Safer, Smarter Driver
By Timothy C. Smith. 2006
Before you even think about handing your teens the car keys, do everyone a big favor: crashproof them! Every year,…
six million sons and daughters will become first-time drivers. Fifty-eight percent of them will be involved in a car accident within a year of getting their license, and a significant portion of these crashes will be fatal. But here's the good news: research has shown that car crashes can be reduced by up to 30 percent when you, the parent, are actively involved in your teen's instruction and set certain limits. In Crashproof Your Kids, certified driving instructor and dad Timothy Smith has combined the collective wisdom of numerous experts to develop the Crashproof Plan: a series of behind-the-wheel exercises designed to improve your teen's driving awareness, behavior, and skill in a way that fits your schedule. Written in a highly accessible, informal, and often humorous style, this comprehensive plan begins where drivers' education programs end, and includes: A step-by-step plan to develop your teen's braking, car control, and defensive driving skills: How to handle road emergencies and basic car maintenance, Tips on helping your teen deal with dangerous distractions, including peer pressure and the use of alcohol and drugs. The Crashproof Contract, which outlines the expectations, responsibilities, and rules of the road for both the teen and the parent. You'll get plenty of help on how to communicate vital driving concepts to your teen, and you'll laugh, learn, and sympathize with stories from parents who have already been there. Crashproof Your Kids is an essential resource for any parents wanting to help their teenagers successfully navigate the single most dangerous activity they'll ever undertake.Classroom Communication and Diversity: Enhancing Instructional Practice (Routledge Communication Series)
By Robert G. Powell, Dana L. Powell. 2016
Classroom Communication and Diversity provides a useful framework for helping both new and experienced teachers and instructors navigate the communication…
challenges in today’s diverse classroom. It encourages teachers to reflect on how their personal cultures influence their expectations regarding classroom communication. This textbook is distinctive in its distillation of research from numerous sources to provide the best viewpoint and systems for focusing on the needs of the individual learner. Dana L. Powell and Robert G. Powell draw on research in both the communication and education disciplines, and provide useful strategies for improving teaching practices alongside theoretical models regarding diversity in the classroom. Much of the information found in this text is also inspired by the authors’ direct experience in schools and from the experience they have gleaned from other first-line instructors as well as from parents and children. Among the many updates to this Third Edition are: Expanded coverage of students with diverse needs Discussion on working effectively with parents Coverage of cultural influences and the impact of race and ethnicity on disciplinary actions Examination of the role of social media and its impact on instructional communication The increase of educational technology use. Teachers and scholars in the communication and education fields will find this text practical and valuable for their teaching efforts, and it is appropriate for instructional communication courses in both disciplines.Learning Theory and Online Technologies
By Linda Harasim. 2017
Learning Theory and Online Technologies offers a powerful overview of the current state of online learning, the foundations of its…
historical roots and growth, and a framework for distinguishing between the major approaches to online learning. It addresses pedagogy (how to design an effective online environment for learning), evaluation (how to know that students are learning), and history (how past research can guide successful online teaching and learning outcomes). An ideal textbook for undergraduate Education and Communication programs as well as Educational Technology Masters, Ph.D., and Certificate programs, Learning Theory and Online Technologies provides a synthesis of the key advances in online education learning theory and the key frameworks of research, and clearly links theory and research to successful learning practice. This revised second edition updates data on digital media adoption globally, adds a new chapter on connectivism as a learning theory, and updates the chapter on online collaborative learning, renaming the theory as collaborativism and considering the challenges that arise with the growth of artificial intelligence.