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Book SynopsisAcademic Writing has been widely acclaimed in all its editions as a superb textbook—and an important contribution to the pedagogy of introducing students to the conventions of academic writing. The book seeks to introduce student readers to the lively community of research and writing beyond the classroom, with its complex interactions, values, and goals. It presents writing from a range of disciplines in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, cultivating students’ awareness of the subtle differences in genre.Trade Review“Academic Writing: An Introduction draws on current research in writing studies to usher students (and teachers) into an accessible but sophisticated overview of how university readers and writers create knowledge. This textbook demystifies academic writing by showing students how and why experts make their rhetorical moves within specific situations. Grounded in genre theory, the text offers teachers specific disciplinary tools to use to help students learn to read as well as to write university genres. Packed with examples from genres produced inside and outside the academy, the text offers rich potential for class discussion, and for individual or collaborative writing projects that would prepare students to move into disciplinary research situations (and beyond). Academic Writing is unique because it goes beyond describing the ‘conventions’ of research writing to, instead, richly illustrate what motivates this writing: why scholars cite sources, conduct peer review, or prefer a nominal style. I highly recommend this text for teachers who seek to prepare students to conduct research in their fields and beyond their undergraduate educations.” — Mary Soliday, San Francisco State UniversityPraise for previous editions:“Like any complex rhetorical art, good academic writing is less a matter of conforming to rules than of exercising judgment, informed by a sense of audience expectations and developed by disciplined practice. Academic Writing: An Introduction is one of those rare guides that knows this, and helps students help themselves. As students work through the book’s many imaginative exercises, they will find themselves developing a new level of rhetorical judgment. Not only will they be better equipped to deal with writing assignments in a variety of disciplines; they will likely go on improving as writers after their introductory course has been completed.” — Brian Turner, Centre for Academic Writing, University of WinnipegTable of Contents Preface1 Introducing Genre 1A Hearing Voices 1B Hearing Genres 1C High-School vs. University Writing 1D The University as Research Institution 2 Citation and Summary 2A Introducing Scholarly Citation 2B Is Citation Unique to Scholarly Writing? 2C Why Do Scholars Use Citation? 3 Summary 3A Noting for Gist 3B Recording Levels 3C Using Gist and Levels of Generality to Write Summary 3D Establishing the Summarizer's Position 3E Reporting Reporting 3F Experts and Non-Experts 4 Challenging Situations for Summarizers 4A High-Level Passages 4B Low-Level Passages 4C Summarizing Narrative 5 Think-Aloud Protocols in the Writing Classroom 5A Who Do You Think You're Talking To? 5B Traditions of Commentary on Student Writing 5C An Alternative to Traditional Commentary: The Think-Aloud Protocol 5D Adapting the Think-Aloud Protocol in the Writing Classroom 5E Reading on Behalf of Others 5F Reliability of Readers 5G Presupposing vs. Asserting 6 Orchestrating Voices 6A Making Speakers Visible: Writing as Conversation 6B Orchestrating Scholarly Voices 6C The Challenges of Non-Scholarly Voices 6D Orchestrating Academic Textbooks and Popular Writing 6E Research Proposals 7 Definition 7A Dictionaries 7B Appositions 7C Sustained Definitions 7D The Social Profile of Abstractions and Their Different Roles in Different Disciplines 8 Introductions 8A Generalization and Citation 8B Reported Speech 8C Documentation 8D State of Knowledge and the Knowledge Deficit 8E Student Versions of the Knowledge Deficit 9 Scholarly Readers 9A Think-Aloud and Genre Theory 9B The Mental Desktop 10 Scholarly Styles I: Nominal Style 10A Common and Uncommon Sense 10B Is Scholarly Writing Unnecessarily Complicated, Exclusionary, or Elitist? 10C Nominal Style: Syntactic Density 10D Nominal Style: Ambiguity 10E Sentence Style and Textual Coherence 11 Scholarly Styles II: Messages about the Argument 11A Messages about the Argument 11B The Discursive I 11C Forecasts 11D Emphasis 12 Scholarly Styles III: Visual Rhetoric 12A Figures 12B Graphs 12C Tables 12D Research Posters 13 Making and Maintaining Knowledge I 13A Peer Review 13B Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion (IMRD) 13C Making Knowledge 13D Method Sections 13E Qualitative Method and Subject Position 14 Making and Maintaining Knowledge II 14A Modality 14B Other Markers of the Status of Knowledge 14C Tense and the Story of Research 15 Conclusions and the Moral Compass of the Disciplines 15A Conclusions 15B The Moral Compass of the Disciplines: Research Ethics 15C The Moral Compass of the Disciplines: Moral Statements Glossary References Subject Index Index of Researchers Cited

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Book SynopsisMany experts have observed a world-wide trend toward democratic deconsolidation, reflected in America through declining trust in government at all levels and the rise of authoritarian thinking. The trend is rooted in extreme partisan polarization, which serves as fertile soil for the rise of anti-democratic movements and tendencies. This book aims to combat that disturbing trajectory, offering readers the tools to engage in and aspire toward a more responsive and accountable democracy. Its 46 brief and accessible articles outline a number of institutional, structural, process-oriented, and policy-related challenges to American democracy. In most cases, specific proposals for reform are discussed, encouraging the reader to think about how to make tangible progress toward a more perfect Union.

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Book SynopsisThis book on Philosophy of Science is an attempt to introduce the topic to the students of Indian Universities. Part I of this book covers the syllabus prescribed by the University Grants Commission (U.G.C.) for the subject Philosophy of Science for M.A. students (Chapter I to Chapter V). Part II of this book provides some basic understanding on Philosophy of Mathematics, structure of the universe, Scientific Explanation and Science and Humanity (Chapter VI to Chapter IX). Most of the books on Philosophy of science focus on Karl Popper''s ''falsification theory'' and Thomas Kuhn''s ''paradigm shift''. But Philosophy of Science is not just a ''talk'' on Science; it must include the knowledge of the contents of basic sciences such as Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The more one knows the ''facts'' of science, the wider is the scope for philosophising science. There are journals on philosophy of science published in England and America.

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Book SynopsisAbolish Rent takes aim at one of the foremost engines of inequality and injustice.Rent drives millions into debt, despair, and onto the streets. The social cost of rent is too damn high. Written for anyone fed up with the permanent housing crisis, complicit politicians, and real estate greed, Abolish Rent dissects our housing system from the perspective of those it immiserates. Through brisk, unequivocating analysis and striking stories of resistance, it shows us how tenants can, through organizing and collective action, finally rebalance the scales.From two co-founders of the largest tenants'' union in the country, this deeply reported account of the resurgent tenant movement centers poor and working-class people who are fighting back, staying put, and remaking the city in the process. Authors Tracy Rosenthal and Leonardo Vilchis take us to trilingual strategy meetings, rauc

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Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic books that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Dimensions: A5 148x210mm (Cards) The website shows the VAT inclusive price. The price before VAT is 14.99.This complete set of prompt cards for Reception support teachers with step-by-step instructions and tips for every aspect of each lesson. The cards are used in the CPD How to' videos on the Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised website.

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Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic books that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Dimensions: A3 297x420mm (Desk-top mats)The website shows the VAT inclusive price. The price before VAT is 29.99A pack of 10 double-sided and laminated A3 grapheme mats that provide a quick reference for all the graphemes taught in the SEND programme at Phases 2, 3 and 5.

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Book SynopsisThis pocket-sized guide provides students with practical advice and suggestions for successfully managing all aspects of their time while studying, from prioritising tasks to planning for individual assignments, group tasks and exams. Activities and self-assessments help students to identify how they learn best so that they can develop time management strategies that work for them.Concise yet effective, this is an essential resource for any student looking to improve their time management skills. Ideal for self-study, it contains a section on troubleshooting for those looking for a quick-fix solution.Trade Review'Project manage your course! This wonderful little book offers wise advice and hundreds of simple tips to make study fit into your life and still be productive.' - Michael Webber, University of Melbourne, Australia 'Need more than 24 hours a day to do everything you need to? Time Management provides stressed-out students, faculty or staff with practical methods for effectively using time to accomplish vital tasks, while maintaining some semblance of a sane life. Anyone who needs help with time management should buy and read this book because 24 hours a day is rarely enough time.' - Todd Campbell, North Georgia College & State University, USA 'This book is a must have for any student attending university. It is easy to read, has funny illustrations that add to the message and great suggestions to try. Put this resource on your 'to do' list to buy before beginning that first semester!' - Kristi Frisbee, Pittsburg State University, USA 'Clear, concise and well written using plenty of examples and practical tips... they do actually fit in your pocket!' - Victor Glynn, Oxford UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction PART I: PLANNING THE TERM / SEMESTER PART II: GETTING IT ALL DONE PART III: TROUBLESHOOTING PART IV: THE BIGGER PICTURE AND WHAT NEXT...? Conclusions.

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Book SynopsisExamines the often surprising ways that crows and humans interact. This book contends that those interactions reflect a process of 'cultural coevolution'. It offers a challenging view of the human-crow dynamic. Featuring more than 100 original drawings, it takes a look at the influences people have had on the lives of crows throughout history.Trade Review“A fascinating look at the corvid family, illustrated with Mr. Angell’s delightful black-and-white drawings.”—Stuart Ferguson, Wall Street Journal“There is a wealth of folklore, biology and anecdote here about all species of crows—a cornucopia of corvid memorabilia. This is a well-researched, fascinating book to read, evocatively illustrated by Angell’s charming idiosyncratic scraperboards.”—Tim Birkhead, Times Literary Supplement“Sleek, evocative illustrations—a mysterious light seems to come directly from the eyes and feathers of these birds. . . . Learning how to slow down and observe animals around us is one simple way to form a stronger bond with nature. In the Company of Crows and Ravens is a subtle and beautiful reminder of this simple truth.”—Susan Salter Reynolds, Los Angeles Times Book Review“Intriguing and inspiring insights. . . . [A] rich tapestry of folklore and science. . . . [A] comprehensive account of the impact of crows on human culture.”—Joanna Dally, Science“[A] superb study that should deepen our understanding, and perhaps appreciation, of these fascinating birds.”—Library Journal“Engrossing.”—Rebecca Solnit, London Review of Books“Marzluff and Angell provide detailed facts about every extant member of the genus Corvidae. They are particularly good at addressing the effects of human habitat on crows. They provide keen insight into corvid nesting and family habits, show how corvids learn culture, language and behaviour, and recommend ways to balance crow populations.”—A. J. Levin, Globe & Mail“This is a work bursting with fresh ideas, rich in speculation, while also managing to survey, in highly accessible terms, the full spectrum of research into this fascinating bird group.”—BBC Wildlife Magazine“A solid volume . . . [with] a vast amount of fascinating and provocative material.”—Birds“A book rich in descriptive language and juicy with insight and biological detail.”—New ScientistSemi-finalist and recipient of Honorable Mention for the 2006 Independent Publisher Book Awards in the Environment/Ecology/Nature categoryWinner of First Prize for the Victoria and Albert Museum Illustration Award Winner of the 2006 Washington State Book Award“Crows and ravens stir up much interest, precisely for the reasons John Marzluff and Tony Angell give in this handsomely illustrated work.”—Bernd Heinrich, author of Mind of the Raven“With engaging prose and compelling art, the authors tell us how our interactions with other species, especially crows and ravens, have influenced both us and them over the ages. . . . If you believe that we have great impacts on other species but that they have influenced us relatively little, then you should read this delightfully written and illustrated book.”—Gordon H. Orians, University of Washington“Throughout human history, crows have been reviled and revered in equal measure. Now the corvids of folklore and fable are living up to their reputation for cleverness, trickery and ingenuity. Marzluff and Angell’s wonderful book is a user’s guide to the biology and culture of these fascinating animals and a testament to man’s affinity with nature.”—Nathan Emery, University of Cambridge“Members of the crow family (corvids), which include ravens, jays and magpies, as well crows, have the reputation of being mischievous, machaevellian creatures, who steal other birds’ eggs and raid agricultural crops. But these corvids are also renowned for their wisdom as well as their deceit. This fascinating book describes not only the role corvids have played in our folklore but more generally how corvids have influenced human culture and the impact of humans on corvids. I hope this book will afford corvids the respect they deserve.”—Nicola Clayton, University of Cambridge“This is the most detailed account I know of concerning crows and their interaction with man. A very readable and thought-provoking book!”—Noble S. Proctor, Ph.D., author of Manual of Ornithology and A Field Guide to North Atlantic Wildlife

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Book SynopsisA highly original and compelling account of individual Jews who resisted Nazi persecution, challenging the traditional portrayal of Jewish passivity during the HolocaustTrade ReviewFinalist for the 73rd National Jewish Book Award, Holocaust category, sponsored by the Jewish Book Council“This important book shows in great detail, on the basis of numerous moving and often heartwrenching individual stories, that German and Austrian Jews often rebelled against and resisted their oppressors in a variety of ways. Gruner has given us a crucial corrective to the historiography of the Holocaust.”—Omer Bartov, author of Tales from the Borderlands: Making and Unmaking the Galician Past“This deeply researched and highly original study highlights multiple forms and cases of courageous recalcitrance on the part of German Jews subjected to Nazi persecution. A welcome book as both a tribute to the tormented protagonists and a corrective to the historical record.”—Peter Hayes, author of Why?: Explaining the Holocaust“Sensitized to the complexities of living as a non-conformist in a persecutory dictatorship by his own upbringing in East Germany, Gruner is ideally suited to teasing out from fragmentary evidence the historical reality behind the Nazi caricature of the ‘impudent Jew.’ He compiles impressive evidence and argumentation against the widespread assumption of Holocaust victim passivity.”—Christopher R. Browning, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill“Wolf Gruner has developed a unique perspective in Holocaust history, uncovering countless examples of individual Jews who protested Nazi policies. While devastating, these poignant stories are also hopeful, demonstrating that even in the worst dictatorships, individuals can and do defy discriminatory and even exterminatory policies.”—Marion Kaplan, author of Hitler’s Jewish Refugees: Hope and Anxiety in Portugal, 1940–1945

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Book SynopsisAn entertaining and lively guide to rediscovering the pleasure in art

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Book Synopsis** PRE ORDER LENNY HENRY''S NEW AUTOBIOGRAPHY RISING TO THE SURFACE NOW **Sir Lenny Henry is one of the country's best-loved comedians with a career spanning over forty years. Here he writes about his youth for the first time.You might think you know Lenny Henry. Think again.''Glorious.'' NEIL GAIMAN''Touching and affectionate.'' CANDICE CARTY-WILLIAMS, SUNDAY TIMES''Heartfelt . . . honest.'' OBSERVER''Moving, powerful and very funny.'' MAIL ON SUNDAYIn 1975, a gangly black sixteen-year-old apprentice factory worker from Dudley appeared on our TV screens for the first time. He had no idea he would go on to become a national treasure. Here at last, Sir Lenny Henry tells the revealing and very funny story of his rise to fame.Surviving a tough family upbringing, along with the trauma of finding out the truth about his father at a y

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Book SynopsisDiscover films that dared to be different, risked reputations and put careers in jeopardy. This is what happens when filmmakers take tradition and rip it up.  FilmQuake introduces 50 movies that shook the cinematic world, telling the fascinating stories behind their creation, reception and legacy. From unbelievable developments in technology (Citizen Kane, 1941) to feminist triumphs (Wanda, 1970); films that kickstarted New Queer Cinema (Paris is Burning, 1990) to others that challenged lawmakers (A Short Film About Killing, 1988) – FilmQuake presents the movies that questioned boundaries, challenged the status quo and made shockwaves we are still feeling today. From film's first innovators, people like the Lumière brothers, whose short film of a train arriving was reported to have terrified audiences Trade Review “Smith’s selections are often startling and surprising…” -- Christopher Schobert * The Film Stage *Table of ContentsIntroductionTHE SHOCK OF THE NEW: 1895–1929The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat Station: Auguste and Louis Lumière Women in FilmThe Birth of a Nation: D.W. GriffithWithin Our Gates: Oscar MicheauxNosferatu: F.W. Murnau German Expressionism Nanook of the North: Robert FlahertyBattleship Potemkin: Sergei Eisenstein Soviet CinemaThe Passion of Joan of Arc: Carl Theodor Dreyer Sound in FilmA WORLD IN FLUX: 1930–1959The Golden Age: Luis Buñuel Avant-Garde CinemaL’Atalante: Jean VigoTriumph of the Will: Leni Riefenstahl Propaganda on FilmThe Great Dictator: Charles ChaplinCitizen Kane: Orson Welles Auteur CinemaRome, Open City: Roberto Rossellini Italian NeorealismRashomon: Akira KurosawaPather Panchali: Satyajit RayThe Seventh Seal: Ingmar Bergman Art Film The Rise of AnimationSome Like It Hot: Billy WilderBREAKING ALL THE RULES: 1960–1979Breathless: Jean-Luc Goddard The French New WavePsycho: Alfred Hitchcock New Adventures in HorrorVictim: Basil DeardenCleo from 5 to 7: Agnès VardaThe Battle of Algiers: Gillo PontecorvoBonnie and Clyde: Arthur Penn New Hollywood2001: A Space Odyssey: Stanley KubrickWanda: Barbara Loden Feminist FilmSweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss: Melvin Van Peebles Black Cinema in the USTouki Bouki: Djibril Diop Mambéty Cinema of TransgressionJeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles: Chantal AkermanJaws: Steven SpielbergApocalypse Now: Francis Ford Coppola Developments in SoundINDEPENDENCE AND INDUSTRY: 1980–1999Fitzcarraldo: Werner Herzog An Epic CinemaShoah: Claude LanzmannThe Thin Blue Line: Errol MorrisA Short Film About Killing: Krzysztof Kieślowski Changing the WorldDo the Right Thing: Spike LeeParis is Burning: Jennie Livingston New Queer CinemaDaughters of the Dust: Julie DashTerminator 2: Judgment Day: James CameronReservoir Dogs: Quentin Tarantino US Indie CinemaChungking Express: Wong Kar-wai Cinema in Hong Kong, China Recent New WavesLa Haine: Mathieu KassovitzThe Blair Witch Project: Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sánchez Recent HorrorTHE FUTURE IS UNWRITTEN: 2000–PRESENTRussian Ark: Aleksandr Sokurov Cinema and Time Digital CinemaBrokeback Mountain: Ang LeeUnited 93: Paul Greengrass Cinema Post-9/11Tangerine: Sean BakerGet Out: Jordan Peele Film and Black Lives Matter Change for the FutureAtlantics: Mati DiopFor Sama: Waad Al-Kateab and Edward Watts Citizen JournalismParasite: Bong Joon-Ho Glossary Further Reading Picture Credits Index

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Book SynopsisVernon Bogdanor was, until 2010, Professor of Government at Oxford University. He is now a Research Professor at King's College, London, Gresham Professor of Law, a Fellow of the British Academy and an Honorary Fellow of the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies.Trade ReviewWhether Brexit will finally provide our "constitutional moment" is impossible to say. But you will not find a better account of why it should. Bogdanor's knowledge is second to none. * Prospect *Table of ContentsIntroduction. Chapter 1. Britain and Europe: The Poisoned Chalice. Chapter 2. Europe and the Sovereignty of Parliament. Chapter 3. Europe and the Referendum. Chapter 4. Europe and The Collective Responsibility of Ministers. Chapter 5. Europe and The Rights of the Citizen. Chapter 6. Brexit and Devolution: The Future of the United Kingdom. Chapter 7. Brexit: A Constitutional Moment?

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Book SynopsisThis ultra-deluxe, winged levitating golden snitch and illustrated book is a one-of-a-kind collectible set for Harry Potter fans. Set features:Electro-plated golden snitch, measuring approximately 2 diameter and 6 across from wing tip to wing tip. Powerful special magnets keep the snitch levitating above a base.Levitation base. Operates with 6 AA batteries, or keep your snitch levitating indefinitely by using an AC adapter.*5-1/2 x 7-1/2, 48-page book, featuring behind-the-scenes stories from the Harry Potter filmmakers, movie quotes, and full-color illustrations and photos throughout. *Batteries and AC adapter not included with this set.This is a fine adult collectible. Not intended for children.

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Book SynopsisSET YOURSELF UP FOR BETTER SLEEP with 50 tips you can put into practice around the clockPRACTICAL, SCIENCE-BACKED ADVICE from Professor Alice Gregory, author of Nodding OffDREAMY ILLUSTRATIONS by celebrated artist María Medem bring each tip to lifeTHE PERFECT GIFT for new parents, stressed students or anyone who would benefit from better sleep Discover the secrets of a good night's sleep. This boxed set of fifty cards and accompanying booklet provides accurate and up-to-date scientific advice to help improve the sleep experience. Following a 24-hour structure, it features practical tips to benefit your sleep health from the moment of waking through to bedtime, and even things you can do if you're up in the middle of the night. Discover how alcohol, caffeine, your life stage, screen time, exercise, light and many other factors can impact your sleep, and what you can do about it. Complete wi

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Book SynopsisWhether smashed on toast or hailed as a superfood, the avocado has taken the world by storm, but what are the environmental and social impacts of this trendy fruit?This book does not seek to demonise the avocado and its many enthusiasts. Instead, it will illuminate consumers on the often unseen impacts of foods. A staple of cafes, restaurants, homes, and social media channels, demand for the avocado has grown exponentially over the past thirty years. From an everyday crop in South and Central America to a global phenomenon, this drastic change in demand has many consequences for people and the planet. As demand grows, so does the need for more land, with land clearances threatening habitats and biodiversity. As production grows, so does global distribution and the impacts that air and sea travel have on the environment. The shift from a local to a global product disturbs the local food system, raising serious questions around food sovereignty and food justice and the importanTrade Review"This book is a desperately needed examination into the extensive impact that our food system has on our planet."Randy Hayes, Founder of Rainforest Action Network"Every food that we eat has an impact on our planet and our society. The Avocado Debate is a timely consideration of the journey of one fruit."Vicki Hird, author of Rebugging the Planet"The Avocado Debate is a much-needed examination of the far-ranging impact that one food can have on our society and our planet."Rob Percival, author of The Meat Paradox"Honor Eldridge’s exploration of questions around global food trade and sustainability is both needed and timely." Patrick Holden, Founder of the Sustainable Food Trust"The Avocado Debate highlights the complexity of the fruit’s production and the environmental and social impact that they have on our planet"Professor Ruben Sommaruga, Professor of Ecology at the University of InnsbruckTable of Contents1. The American Pear: The History of the Avocado 2. Commercially Viable: The Creation of the Hass Avocado3. Superfood: The Nutritional Value of Avocados4. Avocado Toast: Social Media, Marketing, and Influence5. Green Gold: The Creation of NAFTA and the Resistance of US Producers6. Holy Guacamole: Impact of NAFTA on Mexican Food Systems7. New Markets: Regional Challenges to Mexico’s Avocado Monopoly 8. The High Seas: The Global Avocado Trade and Shipping9. Growing Orchards: Land-use Change and Biodiversity Loss from Avocado Cultivation 10. Embedded Water: How Avocados Impact Water and the Potential Policy Solutions11. Vida Campesina: Mexican Agroecology and Food Sovereignty 12. Cartel Control: Narcotics, Criminality, and Avocados13. Alternative Guacamole: Shifting Consumption Patterns14. Assurance: Certifying Avocados and the Role of Technology15. A New Generation: Genetics and Novel Breeding of Avocados

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Book SynopsisA Creative Approach to Teaching Science is filled with exciting and innovative ways to teach and meet the objectives for primary physics, chemistry and biology from Years 1-6. Each idea has been tried and tested, used in the classroom with children of the relevant age range, and all are deep rooted in practical enquiry with clear links to the statutory requirements for primary science.This book is jam-packed full of strategies and ready made ideas with a creative edge, aimed at engaging children and encouraging them to think critically and scientifically, and to consider key scientific topics in real life scenarios. This book is a must-have for teachers looking to inspire their pupils, and making sure they have fun along the way.

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Book SynopsisPreviously published as a 13-card indie deck, this expanded 44-card oracle deck depicts African goddesses using unretouched photos of real women that is sure to appeal to users of the African Goddess Rising Oracle deck.The Black Goddess Within Oracle deck changes the narrative of Black bodies, Black women, and Black people through the distribution of images of Goddesses from all over Africa. By illustrating the divinity, power, and purpose inherent in the Black lived experience, these images illuminate Black humanity and beauty while inspiring deep insight.To create the deck the author took a group of Black women through a transformative process while on retreat, which culminated in a photo shoot of each participant meeting the Goddess. These Goddess photos were given an aura of magic, medicine, and mysticism to inspire and provide images of positivity and change.Writes Giavanni: I created the Black Goddess Within Oracle Deck to be

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Book SynopsisIn their new book, the winners of the TES National Award for Outstanding Literacy Initiative share the secrets behind school improvement through raising literacy levels across the curriculum. Graham Tyrer and Patrick Taylor draw on the successful literacy initiative that raised their school from good to outstanding, as well as their work in three UK schools with a range of Ofsted ratings. The 54 practical strategies are grouped into beginning, embedding, sustaining and evaluating stages and include ideas such as choosing the literacy focus of your school, involving students as literacy leaders and creating a 'Litbox'. Each entry details the literacy outcomes of the strategy, provides step by step guidance for implementing and sustaining it and includes feedback and tips for staff and students who have used it. The Literacy Leader's Toolkit is a must read for all literacy coordinators and leaders who want to implement a whole-school programme , as well as for those teachers who are Trade ReviewA must have guide for busy leaders! A great resource which provides at a glance, easy to apply strategies for improving standards of literacy for all learners to engage with. -- Fiona Froment, Principal, Aylesbury Vale Academy * Fiona Froment, Principal, Aylesbury Vale Academy *This book has three unusual dimensions which those working on school improvement often overlook; staff development; student involvement; and enlisting parents. It is worth reading for that alone... * Sir Tim Brighouse *Being a literacy coordinator can feel like the loneliest job in the school, and making whole-school literacy have real classroom impact can be hugely frustrating. That's why this book is so welcome: it's positive, practical and hugely uplifting. * Geoff Barton, Headteacher, King Edward VI School and author of Don't Call it Literacy *This toolkit is full of practical, feasible steps that help staff across the curriculum reflect on how literacy is their business. It will be invaluable for anyone attempting to achieve that tricky thing: an effective whole-school approach to raising standards of literacy. * Julia Strong, former Deputy Director of the National Literacy Trust *Here, instead of presenting the notion as a troublesome necessity to be tackled bravely, the authors retain a sense of infectious enthusiasm throughout - yes, the idea is to enable students to express themselves effectively across the curriculum, but at the same time, there is a real sense of nurturing a love of language, too. This is as much an uplifting read as it is a useful manual and as such, a worthy addition to your reference shelves. -- Helen Mulley * Teach Secondary *Table of ContentsIntroduction / PART 1 Planning Your Literacy Programme/ What is Literacy? / How to develop literacy across the curriculum. / Mapping out a two-year plan. / PART 2 Putting Your Literacy Programme into Practice / 1 The Beginning Stage / Strategies 1-8 / 2 The Embedding Stage / Strategies 9-38 / 3 The Sustaining Stage / Strategies 39-47 / 4 Evaluating Impact / Strategies 48-52 / 5 Working with Others / Strategies 53-54 / Index

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Book SynopsisResearch by the Education Endowment Foundation has confirmed that developing metacognition (supporting pupils to think about and develop themselves as learners) is a strategy with high and proven impact. From Snakes and Ladders to Countdown Conundrums, this book provides 50 photocopiable games to get children playing with and being comfortable around words by encouraging them to independently think and talk about their writing and reading choices. Igniting Children''s Writing is the perfect resource for any teacher looking to develop literacy skills across the curriculum and help their pupils gain confidence in reading, writing, thinking, spelling and talking. These 50 activities are not only extremely effective for Reading SATs preparation, but they are also fun, creative and can be easily adapted by teachers. Each game has been tried and tested by author Mark McCaughan, who is currently supporting schools where performance was low in the Reading SATs, and using the activities

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Book SynopsisThis book includes 72 themed, 15x15 crosswords, some easy, some tricky, by Vox.com's all-star crew of crossword constructors: Patrick Blindauer, Adesina Koiki, Will Nediger, and Andrew J. Ries. The puzzles feature classic crossword themes, with wordplay, puns, and unexpected twists peppered throughout. Pop culture references range from Mario Kart to iCarly, from Master P to Bernie Sanders.

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Book SynopsisA detailed account of the Royal Navy''s near fatal expedition into the polar regions in 1773--with the young Horatio Nelson on board.In the summer of 1773 the 14-year old Horatio Nelson took part in an expedition to the Arctic, which came close to ending his naval career before it had begun. Two bomb vessels, HMS Racehorse and Carcass, were fitted out and strengthened under the command of Captain Hon. Constantine Phipps for an expedition to find the Northwest Passage. It was an extremely cold Arctic summer and the ships became locked in ice unable to cut their way out for days until the wind changed and the ice broke up. The ships were eventually extricated and sailed home, and the legend of Horatio Nelson began. During the voyage, the young Nelson had command of one of the smaller boats of the ships, a four-oared cutter manned by twelve seamen. In this he helped save the crew of one of the Racehorse''s boats from an attack by a herd of enTable of Contents1. Introduction. 2. The Royal Society Mission for Exploration. 3. Captain James Cook and the South Seas. 4. The Quest for the North West Passage. 5. Admiralty Planning and Organisation. 5. Ships: Carcass and Racehorse. 6. The Commanders. 7. Preparing and Equipping the Expedition. 8. Manning the Ships. 9. Young Nelson enters into the Carcass. 10. The Voyage Commences. 11. Robin Hood Bay. 12. Svalbard and the Norwegian Archipelago. 13. ‘Seahorses’ Flora and Fauna. 14. Nelson and the ‘Incident of the Polar Bear’? 15. Ice-bound and Abandoning Ship. 16. Failure and Return. 17. Conclusions.

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Book SynopsisThe Bloomsbury Curriculum Basics series provides non-specialist primary school teachers with subject knowledge and full teaching programmes in a variety of key primary curriculum subjects._______________Computers are just for playing games, right? Many of your pupils will think so. It may be a cultural shift for both the pupils and their parents to change that perception of computing. However, the learning gained from the ''games'' played on computers in the primary classroom will help to prepare children to live and work in the modern world. The teaching ideas in Teaching Primary Computing are engaging, easy to implement, and use mostly free tools that operate across the many digital platforms that primary schools use. Addressing every aspect of the National Curriculum, the book is split into year groups, and each chapter offers practitioners an essential summary of all the information and vocabulary needed to successfully implement exciting, well-structured lessoTrade ReviewI'm very pleased with the Bloomsbury Curriculum Basics range and would highly recommend them to home school parents and new teachers too. There's a wealth of knowledge to be gained from them as well as lesson plans to guide you through each lesson ensuring you meet the criteria. In my mind, they are a great investment as they'll see you through all 6 years of Primary education. * Nazira, lovehijabgirl.blogspot.co.uk *

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Book SynopsisAward-winning Fortune 500 brand consultant and behavioral expert Leslie Zane shatters conventional marketing wisdom, showing readers how to tap into the hidden brain where instinct prevails, creating a powerful network of connections that drive people to buy your product, company, or vision.   People don’t make decisions with their conscious mind, but on instinct. In The Power of Instinct, marketing consultant and behavioral science expert Leslie Zane shows that to grow a brand, business, or even a social movement, traditional persuasion tactics fall short. Instead, you must connect to the instinctive mind. And to do this, you need to understand the science of consumer choice and employ techniques that work with a person’s brain, not against it.   Zane uncovers the hidden network of connections that dictates the snap decisions we make and cracks the code on how to influence it. With a revolutionary set of rules for expanding

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Book SynopsisThe last days of colonialism taught America's revolutionaries that soldiers in the streets bring conflict and tyranny. As a result, our country has generally worked to keep the military out of law enforcement. But according to investigative reporter Radley Balko, over the last several decades, America's cops have increasingly come to resemble ground troops. The consequences have been dire: the home is no longer a place of sanctuary, the Fourth Amendment has been gutted, and police today have been conditioned to see the citizens they serve as an other-an enemy.Today's armored-up policemen are a far cry from the constables of early America. The unrest of the 1960s brought about the invention of the SWAT unit-which in turn led to the debut of military tactics in the ranks of police officers. Nixon's War on Drugs, Reagan's War on Poverty, Clinton's COPS program, the post-9/11 security state under Bush, Obama: by degrees, each of these innovations empowered police forces, always at the expense of civil liberties. And under Trump, these powers were expanded in terrifying new ways, as evidenced by the tanks and overwhelming force that met the Black Lives Matter protesters in 2020.In Rise of the Warrior Cop, Balko shows how politicians' ill-considered policies and relentless declarations of war against vague enemies like crime, drugs, and terror have blurred the distinction between cop and soldier. His fascinating, frightening narrative shows how over a generation, a creeping battlefield mentality has isolated and alienated American police officers and put them on a collision course with the values of a free society.

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Book SynopsisIn Defense of Housing is the definitive statement on this crisis from leading urban planner Peter Marcuse and sociologist David Madden. Today our homes are being transformed into commodities, making the inequalities of the city ever more acute. Profit has become more important than social need. The poor are forced to pay more for worse housing. Communities are faced with the violence of displacement and gentrification. And the benefits of decent housing are only available for those who can afford it. The authors look at the causes and consequences of the housing problem and detail the need for progressive alternatives. The housing crisis cannot be solved by minor policy shifts, they argue. Rather, the housing crisis has deep political and economic roots—and therefore requires a radical response.

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Book SynopsisNo matter what you teach, there is a 100 Ideas title for you!The 100 Ideas series offers teachers practical, easy-to-implement strategies and activities for the classroom. Each author is an expert in their field and is passionate about sharing best practice with their peers.Each title includes at least ten additional extra-creative Bonus Ideas that won''t fail to inspire and engage all learners._______________''An absolute gift to the RE community'' - Mary MyattWith an emphasis on all faiths and beliefs, 100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Outstanding RE Lessons presents tried-and-tested ideas that can be used in any lesson about religion.Andy Lewis uses his experience as Director of Religious Education to share ideas and advice on how to construct a successful RE lesson, engage students in the subject, provide effective feedback and exam techniques, and bring RE to life in the secondary curriculum. RE can be a very difficult subjecTrade ReviewA useful mixture of essential information and practical ideas that trainees, NQTs and experienced teachers can easily dip in and out of. It's a handbook for all RE colleagues. -- Dawn Cox * Head of RE, @missdcox *Short, succinct, digestible chunks of information, perfect for any busy teacher. Plenty of gold nuggets to benefit from here. -- Claire Clinton * Religious Education Advisor, RE Matters, @ClaireClinton67 *Crisply written and laden with ideas, this book condenses pedagogies, disciplinary perspectives, key theologies and the place of RE in the curriculum into easily accessible summaries. An absolute gift to the RE community. -- Mary Myatt * Education adviser, speaker and author, @MaryMyatt *This book brings to the fore many of the pressing matters that lie before us currently as RE teachers, regardless of where we are in our RE careers. -- Dr Patricia Hannam * County Inspector/Adviser: RE, History & Philosophy *

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Book SynopsisOnce you've seen inside the world of Teaching Rebooted you can't go back A great resource for educators.' - Professor Stuart Kime, Director and Co-founder of Evidence Based Education, @ProfKimeAn essential toolkit ... One of the best edu-books I've read and an absolute must-read!' - Alex Fairlamb, Associate Assistant Headteacher (Teaching and Learning, Curriculum), @lamb_heart_teaTeaching Rebooted uncovers the most important pieces of educational research on the science of learning, helping teachers to understand how we learn and retain information. Jon Tait explores strategies such as metacognition, interleaving, dual coding and retrieval practice, examining the evidence behind each approach and providing practical ideas to embed them in classroom practice.With Teaching Rebooted in their arsenal, teachers will get the opportunity to: Examine some of the classroom fads that have come and gone Reflect on their practicTrade ReviewOnce you’ve seen inside the world of Teaching Rebooted you can’t go back, and that’s a good thing: this book lights up the evidence base, connecting original research with classroom impact. A great resource for educators. -- Professor Stuart Kime * Director and Co-founder of Evidence Based Education, @ProfKime *Teaching Rebooted is an essential toolkit as it navigates the practitioner through ten fundamental elements of teaching practice. The practical sequence of identifying issues, summarising key research, and concluding with a range of high-impact strategies ensures that you can’t help but feel equipped and empowered to know not just the evidence behind strategies, but also how to appropriately apply them. One of the best edu-books I’ve read and an absolute must-read! -- Alex Fairlamb * Associate Assistant Headteacher (Teaching and Learning, Curriculum), @lamb_heart_tea *The book will help reboot teaching so it is both evidence-informed and effective and is relevant for all stages of education. -- Colin Hill * UKEdChat *For anyone who likes scientific evidence and research to support why we teach in the way we do, or why we should change our approach, this is their perfect book. Each chapter is supported by laboratory tests, field work and educational studies combined with a wealth of incredibly, comprehensive support material. -- LoveReading4SchoolsTeaching Rebooted encourages the reader to critically engage with their professional practice, based on tried and tested strategies and interventions that contribute to more effective learning and classroom performance. -- Mary Mountstephen * SEN Magazine *This is a concise and well-written text that effectively summarises and synthesises research in order to provide teachers with a rationale for reframing their professional practice. It supports teachers and challenges institutions to recognise educational myths and to place evidence-based practice as the foundation for learning. * SEN Magazine *

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Book SynopsisThis open access book addresses challenges related to women in STEM in higher education, presenting research, experiences, studies, and good practices associated with the engagement, access, and retention of women in the STEM disciplines. It also discusses strategies implemented by universities and policymakers to reduce the existing gender gap in these areas. The chapters provide an overview of implementations in different regions of the world and provide numerous examples that can be transferred to other higher education institutions.Table of ContentsA model for bridging the gender gap in STEM in higher education institutions.- A Review of Irish National Strategy for Gender Equality in Higher Education 2010-2021.- Making and taking leadership in the promotion of gender desegregation in STEM.- Reflections on Selected Gender Equality in STEM Initiatives in an Irish University.- Balance4Better: "We Are HERe" more than a gender campaign.- Promoting the participation of women in STEM: A methodological view.- Women retention in STEM Higher Education: Systematic Mapping of Gender Issues.- Mentoring of female students in engineering as a way of caring.- Gender perspective in STEM disciplines in Spain universities.- Examples of good practices in Erasmus+ projects that integrate gender and STEM in Higher Education.

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Book SynopsisImpact Assessment (IA) is introduced in this book, with a guide to the process, scope, content, and management of IA for the governments of developing economies. In doing so, evidence-based policy making is taken into full consideration. After the principles of IA are set forth, its procedures are described, illustrated by typical cases from the United States and Japan. Then an explanation follows of the components of IA such as necessity, alternatives, and assessment of cost and benefit, with a description of competition assessment. In developing economies, it is not effective to simply import a system from developed countries directly into developing countries, especially for economic regulation and in consideration of compliance and competition issues. Thus the book provides recommendations on how to appropriately modify developed countries’ systems for countries that are still developing. The book concludes by taking up several issues surrounding IA, especially nudge theory and public involvement.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Outline and Necessity of Impact Assessment (IA).- Chapter 2 Role of Evidence-Based Assessment in Democracy.- Chapter 3 Procedure of Impact Assessment (IA) and Concept of Institution Design for Conducting Impact Assessment (IA).- Chapter 4. IA Procedure and Organization in the U.S.- Chapter 5. Economists’ Role in IA in the United States and the United Kingdom.- Chapter 6. Economists’ Optimal Placement Within Relevant Organizations.- Chapter 7 Analysis and viewpoints in Impact Assessment (IA).- Chapter 8 Role of Causal Inference in IA.- Chapter 9 Competition Assessment in the UK, the US, Japan, and Pakistan.- Chapter 10 Competition Assessment in the US.- Chapter 11: How to Incorporate Behavioral Science and Using Nudges in Regulation and IA.- Chapter 12: COVID-19 Pandemic and Impact Assessment.- Chapter 13 Regulation for the Digital Era and IA for Smart Regulation.- Ch 14. Concluding Remark.

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Book SynopsisNo matter what you teach, there is a 100 Ideas title for you!The 100 Ideas series offers teachers practical, easy-to-implement strategies and activities for the classroom. Each author is an expert in their field and is passionate about sharing best practice with their peers.Each title includes at least ten additional extra-creative Bonus Ideas that won''t fail to inspire and engage all learners.Offering 100 fun, practical ideas for teaching primary maths, this is the perfect resource for teachers looking for creative ways to vary their practice. The activities cover the entire maths National Curriculum for Key Stages 1 and 2, from number and place value to fractions, measurement, geometry and algebra. The ideas are rooted in a mastery approach and are designed to support both struggling and able learners, but they can easily be embedded into any teaching method and work brilliantly in all classrooms.Whether you're looking to grow your confidenc

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Book SynopsisWhat''s the relationship between combating the far right and working for systemic change? What does it mean when fascists intensify racial oppression and patriarchy but also call for the downfall of economic elites or even take up arms against the state? Three way fight politics confront these urgent questions squarely, arguing that the far right grows out of an oppressive capitalist order but is also in conflict with it in real ways, and that radicals need to combat both. The three way fight approach says we need sharper analysis of far-right movements so we can fight them more effectively, and we also need to track ongoing developments within the ruling class, including liberal or centrist efforts to co-opt antifascism as a tool of state repression and system legitimation. This book offers an introduction to three way fight politics, with more than thirty essays, position statements, and interviews from the Three Way Fight website and elsewhere, spanning from the antifascist struggle

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Book SynopsisWhen bad behaviour threatens to derail lessons and undermine teaching, it's easy to feel like you've run out of solutions. Enter: Nikki Cunningham-Smith. With her comforting sense of humour, wealth of experience and ability to see positives in even the most nightmarish of classroom scenarios, Nikki encourages early career teachers to reflect on their practice, take care of their mental health and implement behaviour management strategies that really work.Feel Free to Smile draws on anecdotes from Nikki''s time as a teacher in alternative provision settings, as well as contributions from fellow professionals and current NQTs such as Ross Morrison McGill, Vivienne Porritt, Kemi Oloyede and Sarah Mullin. It provides practical strategies, tips and quick fixes for dealing with difficult behaviour and keeping your cool in testing situations. With advice on all aspects of behaviour, as well as reflective questions and space to jot down your thoughts, this book is the perfect companion Trade ReviewThis is a refreshing, honest and empowering book about behaviour management. It provides clear strategies to build your behaviour playbook and the range of case studies help to reassure those at the start (and well into) their teaching careers. -- Andy Taylor * Senior Lecturer in Primary Education, @MrTs_NQTs *This book is an absolute gem! Funny, human, practical and empowering: Nikki Cunningham-Smith provides anecdotes which all of us can relate to, showing us that we are not alone, and that working with young people is a gift, even if it might test us sometimes! Paired with research overviews and the clear expertise and skill of the writer, this is a great option for early career teachers everywhere. Joyous! -- Jennifer Webb * Teacher, senior leader, speaker and author, @FunkyPedagogy *Nikki Cunningham-Smith explores the importance of developing behaviour management skills which will enable children to thrive in the classroom. Nikki provides a plethora of case studies, practical tips and honest reflections which cover a range of real-life scenarios. This book will have you laughing out loud at some of the unexpected events that take place in classrooms across the country every single day. To be forewarned is to be forearmed! -- Sarah Mullin * Award-winning deputy headteacher, author of 'What They Didn't Teach Me on My PGCE' and founder of the #EduTeacherTips YouTube channel *There are some great tips and strategies in the book that will be of value to many teachers and the book includes interactive ways to engage with students, as well as case studies and reflective activities. This is a book that new teachers would find supportive, informative and a source of informed professional guidance. -- Mary Mountstephen * SEN Magazine *Nikki takes a positive and reflective look at behaviour management, offering ideas and strategies supporting NQTs in secondary schools. The book is a reassuring showcase of instances that highlight that things will go wrong when you teach, but Nikki’s approach is to be chilled and honest about errors, and to learn and reflect on them so they don’t happen again. -- @digicoled * UKEdChat *

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Book SynopsisA rivalry that remade the political world as we know it today Politics today doesn’t look much like it did fifty years ago. Electorates that were once divided by economics—with blue-collar workers supporting leftwing parties while the wealthy trended right—are now more likely to split along cultural lines. Campaigns have gone high-tech, hoping to use big data and sophisticated mathematical models to turn electioneering into a science. Meanwhile, a permanent class of political consultants has emerged, replacing the ward-heeling party hacks of yesteryear with teams of pollsters, message gurus, and field operatives. Taken together, all this amounts to a silent revolution that has transformed politics across much of the globe. Left Adrift provides a new perspective on this transformation by following the lives of two political strategists who watched it unfold firsthand. Stan Greenberg and Doug Schoen were Zeligs of the inte

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Book SynopsisWhen we oppose or disagree with something important, do we ever really do it dispassionately? Isn't setting the world to rights or condemning a political opponent always done with a hint of relish, or at least enthusiasm? This book's challenging essays explore the modes in which that transgressive pleasure of political jouissance' operates.Rather than delegitimizing or depoliticising, the tacit enjoyment of outrage can in fact facilitate different forms of engagement. The tendency for groups to be bonded by a common enemy, for example, brings with it a protection from censure or persecution, and a way of alleviating guilt. In this collection, the authors seek out jouissance in the battle against patriarchy, in social revolts, in the age of mechanical surveillance, in the necrosociety of neoliberalism, or the proliferation of conspiracy theories. Drawing on Lacan's insistence that jouissance is intrinsically political by its nature, we can understand how readily psycho

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Book Synopsis''A must-read for anyone genuinely committed to racial equity and representation.'' Dr Muna Abdi, CEO, MA Consultancy Ltd.Representation Matters is the essential book for teachers looking to promote diversity and inclusion in their school and create positive, lasting change for staff and pupils. In this crucial book, former assistant principal, campaigner and TEDxBristol speaker Aisha Thomas demonstrates how race shapes the experiences of Black, Asian and racially minoritised teachers and pupils in the UK education system, and why representation is fundamental in every school. With a particular focus on the experiences of Black educators, parents and pupils, Aisha shares her own lived experience and features over 20 stories from those who have been affected by the racism that is endemic in the education system today. Through reflective questions, activities and discussion points, Representation Matters coaches educators to create an action plan for Trade ReviewAisha challenges our thinking and pushes us towards a more nuanced understanding of representation and why it matters. This book is a must-read for anyone genuinely committed to racial equity and representation. -- Dr Muna Abdi * CEO, MA Consultancy Ltd., @Muna_Abdi_PhD *Aisha is an impassioned educator and champion of representation. Her work has been challenging but necessary to encourage any and all individuals to create a nurturing environment of true inclusion and representation. This book will engage and provoke readers to reflect and shape their environments to support true representation and equity. -- Lana Crosbie * senior leader in education, SENCO and equality and diversity lead *Aisha draws on her own experiences as a teacher, parent and leading anti-racism advocate to ask us all to critically reflect upon what representation means in our own practice, and why representation really matters. A must-read for educators everywhere, through reflective activities and case studies, Aisha's experiences guide us throughout, offering us loving, practical and considered suggestions to help develop anti-racist and social-justice-led practice in our own educational spaces. -- Malcolm Richards * educator, scholar-activist, independent doctoral researcher and co-founder of Bookbag *This book should be required reading for all school staff and should feature on every staff library CPD bookshelf. -- Barbara Band, School Library Consultant, Trainer and Advisor * www.barbaraband.com *Aisha's ideal goal for the future is to be in a place where an anti-racist practise is not needed because it is so embedded in the culture and values of a school, that a child will step in and feel like they instantly belong and can be truly themselves. -- Ellie Kendall * Bristol Post *In the crucial book, former assistant principal, campaigner and TEDxBristol speaker Ms Thomas demonstrates how race shapes the experiences of Black, Asian and racially minoritised teachers and pupils in the UK education system, and why representation is fundamental in every school. -- Bethan Andrews * Bristol World *Representation Matters beautifully reflects the work that I and many others do in schools to champion diversity, equity and inclusion. Those looking for “a tick sheet of how to become inclusive” will be disappointed, but then – as we should all know after the death of George Floyd and the experience of the pandemic – anti-racism requires more heavy lifting than that. And with a consistent, clear and challenging voice that chimed deeply with me as a black, female educator, Aisha Thomas here provides the arguments and the tools to begin to do just that. -- Audrey Pantelis, director, Elevation Coaching and Consulting Ltd * Schools Week *The book is full of timely and necessary content, and is one of the most important books I have read for a long time. -- Adam Marycz, Early Years EducatorThis is a very important book, no matter where your school is. The content applies to school leaders, experienced and new teachers, and those working with school communities committed to equality and representation. -- Colin Hill * Founder, researcher and editor of UKEdChat *

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Book SynopsisOne of the most profound philosophical problems is the nature of mind and its relationship to the body. A Brief Introduction to the Philosophy of Mind provides an introduction, written in clear language, to the various theories of the mind-body relationship, as well as a host of related philosophical discussions about mind and consciousness.The central theories, such as Cartesian Dualism, parallelism, epiphenomenalism, and supervenience among others, are presented in historical order. Their claims, their strengths and weaknesses, and how they ultimately relate to one another and to other philosophical questions are explored objectively, allowing readers to decide for themselves which theories are best.Trade Review“Neil Campbell’s latest book is a terrific introduction to contemporary philosophical approaches to the mind-body problem. He clearly maps out the landscape of ontological theories and concisely explains the central arguments for and against each position. Campbell goes out of his way to introduce core philosophical notions and techniques of general application, so that even readers with a limited background in philosophy can understand his explanations.” — Thomas W. Polger, University of Cincinnati “This book offers an exceptionally lucid survey of the central positions on the mind-body problem and the challenges each of them faces with respect to the problems of mental causation, phenomenal consciousness, and intentional content. Complex concepts and issues are explained in a concise and incisive way without sacrifice of accuracy, and conflicting positions are given evenly sympathetic treatment. All in all this is an excellent introduction to the philosophy of mind.” — Ausonio Marras, University of Western Ontario“In this refreshingly non-polemical survey of the major theories of mind, Campbell manages to be rigorous without being overly technical. While moving swiftly through the topics, he also shows excellent judgment in knowing exactly when to pause to go into more detail. The philosophical terms are helpfully and carefully defined throughout, and there is always an example just where one is needed.” — Amy Kind, Claremont McKenna CollegeTable of ContentsPrefaceIntroductionChapter 1: DualismChapter 2: BehaviourismChapter 3: Type Identity TheoryChapter 4: FunctionalismChapter 5: Anomalous MonismChapter 6: Eliminative MaterialismChapter 7: SupervenienceChapter 8: Mental ContentChapter 9: The Problem of QualiaIndex

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Book SynopsisThe Essays Only You Can Write offers a perspective on essay writing that spotlights a writer’s uniqueness. Resisting the perception that personal and academic writing are at odds with one another, it treats the impulse to write “personally” as potential fuel for a variety of writing purposes.The book encourages students to think like academics--pursuing their enthusiasms, trusting their ideas, and questioning their conclusions--by leading them through three main writing assignments: a personal essay, an essay based on texts, and a research essay. Each chapter offers exercises and strategies for various stages in the pre-writing, drafting, and revision processes. Freewriting; extensive attention to planning; devising a structure and order of ideas that both promote and reflect engagement with a topic; developing rhetorical awareness and knowledge of conventions; and an advocacy for expressive, socially-responsible writing--all are central elements of the text’s instruction.By acknowledging the emotions inherent in the writing process, many of which can muddle thinking--I don’t want anyone to see this; what if I make mistakes?; what if the writing isn’t good?; I don’t want to be critiqued; etc.--Papoulis helps beginning college writers to navigate the psychological as well as the technical roadblocks that can get in the way of their best personal and academic writing.Trade Review“The Essays Only You Can Write offers a large dose of relief and new hope to instructors of first-year writing courses. Every chapter of the book focuses on the value of each student’s own thinking and each student’s own experiences and language resources (rather than anything possibly producible by AI) as the essential elements for meeting every kind of writing challenge posed by the undergraduate classroom. The text will allow first-year composition classes to return to their ideal function of ushering students into a college community, where they can begin to discover themselves as legitimate members who are both learners and contributors to the enterprise of learning.” — Sheridan Blau, Professor of Practice in the Teaching of English, Teachers College, Columbia University“It is no secret that many students dread writing—it often feels disconnected from their interests and areas of study. The Essays Only You Can Write presents students with a vital guide to essay writing that foregrounds the important fact that ‘essays of all sorts are an invaluable form of expression.’ This is a text that welcomes readers into a community of writers by sharing a wealth of innovative tips and imaginative strategies while also presenting the writing process as an importantly personal domain. Irene Papoulis has written so much more than a book; The Essays Only You Can Write guides students through the various stages and myriad forms of essaying, and the voices one might don while doing so.” — erica j. kaufman, Director, Bard College Institute for Writing & Thinking“If you’re anxious about AI technologies and instead want to steer students toward more mindful, analog explorations of themselves and their worlds, this book will be your thoughtful guide. Papoulis champions the personal and research essay genres, and she offers wise and humane coaching for all stages of the writing process. By modeling a ‘Journal of Noticings,’ a ‘Journal of Questions,’ and strategies for mindfulness, Papoulis integrates fresh ideas with time-tested approaches to personal and research essay writing.” — Tom Deans, University of ConnecticutTable of ContentsPreface for StudentsPart One: Your Personal Essay Chapter 1: Starting Ideas and Fundamental Practices Chapter 2: Get to Know the Personal Essay Genre Chapter 3: Write Your Personal Essay Chapter 4: Revise, Add Texture to, and Finish Your Personal Essay Part Two: Your Essay about Text(s) Chapter 5: Reading and Writing about Texts in College Chapter 6: Move Toward Your Essay on a Text/Texts Chapter 7: Draft Your Essay About a Text Chapter 8: Revise your Essay about a text Part Three: Your Research Essay Chapter 9: Confront Your Research Essay Assignment Chapter 10: Do Your Research: Topic/Question/Sources Chapter 11: Build Your Research Essay Draft Chapter 12: Revise Your Research Essay Part Four: Mindfulness and Essay-Writing Chapter 13: Introductory Thoughts on Mindfulness Chapter 14: Using Mindfulness While Writing Part Five: Giving and Receiving Feedback in Peer Groups Chapter 15: What Is Peer Feedback, and Why Does it Make Some People Nervous? Chapter 16: The Psychology of Feedback Chapter 17: Being a Peer Responder Chapter 18: Prompts for Peer Responders

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Book SynopsisIn a wide variety of pagan paths, many forms of modern magic and mystery hold an expectation that all parties are heterosexual, cisgender, and, in many cases, white. In Queer Magic: Power Beyond Boundaries, Lee Harrington and Tai Fenix Kulystin bring together a diverse and passionate collection of authors and artists who break out beyond that belief and explore how being LGBT+ is not just acceptable when exploring magic, but powerful. Using the diverse tools of queer activism, education, and storytelling, through academic essays and first-person narratives to comics and poster-style art, this intersectional group exposes a world beyond what so many magical practitioners have presumed is "normal." The reality is that magic, whether in Wicca or Vodou, Heathenry or Polytheism, has been fueled by people and systems beyond the binary for millennia. For many within, magic and queerness are not separate, but deeply entwined pieces of identity, worldview, and culture experienced together, always. Drag queen magic, Inclusive witchcraft, and magic for healing and survival. Gender transition in Rome, possession practices, and DIY divination. Social justice, queer black tantra, and polarity beyond gender. Honoring ancestors, fluidity of consciousness, and reimagining the Great Rite. Queer sex magic, power sigils, deities that reflect diversity... and more. Whether you identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, asexual, transgender, agender, genderqueer, or some other queer orientation, or you are curious about tools to access magic beyond what is often discussed, this book is for you. Each piece is a unique and passionate chance to look into your own relationship with magic, break out of the tales of what your practice "should" look like, and expand your awareness into the queer magic as well as your own power beyond boundaries. Table of ContentsTable of Contents Introduction: A Journey Into Queer Magic(s) 1 Lee Harrington and Tai Fenix Kulystin Hex the Patriarchy 6 InÉs Ixierda Inclusive Wicca Manifesto 7 Yvonne Aburrow Wai-Water 15 Adare QUEERING TANTRA: A QUEER BLACK WOMAN’S PERSPECTIVE 16 Maisha Najuma Aza, MSW The Glitterheart Path of Connecting with Transcestors 28 Pavini Moray It’s not the End Papacon 34 From “The Initiate,” by J. Schwartz Queer-Fire Witchery: The Rainbow-Flame that Melts the Soul-Cage The Emerging Fluidity of Consciousness 35 Orion Foxwood For Thou Art Goddess: Creating Affirmative Goddess Community 42 Susan Harper, PhD Bear Woman 53 Malcolm Maune The Queer Gods of Alchemy 54 Steve Dee Interview with Clyde Hall, Shoshone Two-Spirit Elder 64 wolfie Protect All Queers sigil 76 InÉs Ixierda Walking With Mystery 77 W. L. Bolm Creation: Step One 85 Adare Living in Attunement with Sensation Rather than Identity 86 Z Griss UmsnÚa: Ergi and inversion in Old Norse magical practice 99 Abby Helasdottir CityHearted 107 Stan Stanley The Passion of Agdistis: Gender Transgression, Sexual Trauma, Time Travel, and Ritualized Madness in Greco-Anatolian Revival Cultus 111 Alder Knight and Rocket Between Starshine and Clay: DIY Black Queer Divination 125 Almah LaVon Rice Manx poderosx: queer abundance 130 InÉs Ixierda Finding the Unnamed Path 131 Michael Greywolf Anba Dlo/Under The Water 136 Alex Batagi (Bonkira Bon Oungan) Watch Out Tree 142 InÉs Ixierda A Drag Queen Possessed And Other Queer Club Magic 143 Aaron Oberon Castro Madonna 150 Adare Embodying the Phoenix: The Transformation of Queer Erotic Alchemy 151 Tai Fenix Kulystin thaMind-Sol Lady’s Revenge 162 M.C. MoHagani Magnetek Gentle Affirmation 168 Dmitri Arbacauskas The Magic of the Eight Queer Deities 169 Adrian Moran Talk Story 173 Adare Redefining and Repurposing Polarity 174 Ivo DomÍnguez, Jr. Power Sigils for Our Time 180 Laura Tempest Zakroff chapter 23: the plague years 181 wolfie Blood, Body, Birth, and Emptiness Queer Magic in My Life and Work 192 Yin Q Power from the Edges: An exploration of magical to support justice workers 198 Charlie Stang Candlespell 208 InÉs Ixierda The Maypole and the Labyrinth: Reimagining the Great Rite 209 Sam ‘Eyrie’ Ward Sharing a Sacred Meal 216 Thista Minai Adapted from “Casting a Queer Circle: Non-Binary Witchcraft” Towards a Healed Femininity In Every Body 220 By Michaela S. Creedon Release Ritual 232 InÉs Ixierda Hunting Lions & Slaying Serpents: An Execration Rite 233 Jay Logan Golden Waves & Priestess Bodies: Establishing a Queer-Centric Poly-Normative Aphrodite Cultus in Cascadia 239 Reverend Teri D. Ciacchi MSW Non-Binary Witches 251 EJ Landsman The Queer Journey of the Wheel 253 Steve Kenson Edge 264 Adare Interview with Blackberri, Queer Activist and Lucumi Elder 265 wolfie I Am God/dess: Possession and Gender Identity 277 Doug Middlemas (Ade Kola) Fragile Masculinity 2 284 Malcolm Maune The Unfettered Mind Allows for The Free Flow of Spirit. 285 Cazembe Abena Queer Elements: Working with Interstitial Energies 293 Lee Harrington Banishment Sigil 303 Dmitri Arbacauskas The Endlessly Enfolding Mirror: An Introduction to the Queer Sex Magic of Traditional Witchcraft 304 Troll Huldren Altar 313 InÉs Ixierda Fluid Magic 314 Lucecita Cruz The Fluidity of Spirit 319 Laura Tempest Zakroff Biographies 320

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