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A Dream Deferred: The Second Betrayal of Black Freedom in America
Par Shelby Steele. 1998
"Steele has given eloquent voice to painful truths that are almost always left unspoken in the nation's circumscribed public discourse…
on race." —New York TimesFrom the author of the award-winning bestseller The Content of Our Character and White Guilt comes an essay collection that tells the untold story behind the polarized racial politics in America today. In A Dream Deferred Shelby Steele argues that a second betrayal of black freedom in the United States—the first one being segregation—emerged from the civil rights era when the country was overtaken by a powerful impulse to redeem itself from racial shame. According to Steele, 1960s liberalism had as its first and all-consuming goal the expiation of American guilt rather than the careful development of true equality between the races. In four densely argued essays, Steele takes on the familiar questions of affirmative action, multiculturalism, diversity, Afro-centrism, group preferences, victimization—and what he deems to be the atavistic powers of race, ethnicity, and gender, the original causes of oppression. A Dream Deferred is an honest, courageous look at the perplexing dilemma of race and democracy in the United States—and what we might do to resolve it.HMS Victory: First Rate 1765 (Seaforth Historic Ships)
Par Iain Ballantyne, Jonathan Eastland. 2005
&“A first-rate visual guide to the most famous preserved warship on the planet. The imagery has the &‘wow&’ factor .…
. . a brilliant showcase.&”—Warships International Fleet Review HMS Victory is probably the best-known historic ship in the world. A symbol of the Royal Navy&’s achievements during the great age of sail, she is based in Portsmouth and seen by tens of thousands of visitors each year. In this new series written by experts and containing more than 200 specially commissioned photographs, each title will take the reader on a superbly illustrated tour of the ship, from bow to stern and deck by deck. Significant parts of the vessel for example, the capstan, steering gear, armament, brody stove, cockpit, stern cabins are given detailed coverage both in words and pictures, so that the reader has at hand the most complete visual record and explanation of the ship that exists. In addition, the importance of the ship, both in her own time and now as a museum vessel, is explained, while her design and build, her fighting career and her life prior to restoration and exhibition are all described. No other books offer such superb visual impact and detailed information as the Seaforth Historic Ship Series—a truly groundbreaking concept bringing the ships of our past vividly to life. Nominated for the 2011 Mountbatten Awards &“In a precise and careful treatment, they cover the evolution of naval architecture, maritime warfare, and British strategy that led to the construction of the 100-gun ship-of-the-line . . . A valuable book for students of the age of fighting sail.&”—New York Military Affairs SymposiumHow to Survive Life (and Death): A Guide for Happiness in This World and Beyond
Par Robert Kopecky. 2014
Essential life lessons gained from near-death experiences: &“A simple guide for becoming grateful for one&’s life and fearless about one&’s…
inevitable death&” (Patheos Reviews). Over the years, Emmy-nominated art director Robert Kopecky has had three separate near-death experiences, giving him a unique expertise on the transition we call dying—and on the realities that lie beyond this life. What he brought back from the other side was a book not just about surviving life and death, but about learning how to live. For Robert, it is essential to live every day with radical kindness, radical forgiveness, and radical surrender. One of the most common fears among human beings is the fear of death. In How to Survive Life (and Death), Kopecky shows us the other side of our fears about dying—and living. Heartfelt, candid, and personal, Robert&’s stories and insights urge us to take a chance, learn something new, and go about life with an open heart.Learn to increase happiness and deepen your romantic relationship with this guide to practicing gratitude and appreciation for your partner.…
Bestselling author and success mentor M. J. Ryan taught countless individuals how to increase their personal happiness with Attitudes of Gratitude. Now she shows readers how to apply the simple yet profound practice of gratitude to their intimate relationships. In her characteristically down-to-earth style, Ryan helps couples get back in touch with why they fell in love in the first place and deepen the love they share, no matter how long they&’ve been together. When you find ways to be grateful for your loved one, you experience more joy in your relationship. As Ryan writes, &“Gratitude births only positive feelings: love, compassion, joy, and hope. As we focus on what we are thankful for, fear, anger, and bitterness simply melt away, seemingly without effort.&” Attitudes of Gratitude in Love will teach you how to reach this positive place. The book is divided into two sections: Attitudes of gratitude that bring our personal lives more joy, peace, and loveSimple behaviors we can begin to practice to change any relationship for the better, right this moment.A Relatively Painless Guide to Special Relativity
Par Dave Goldberg. 2023
Serious and accessible—finally the special relativity course book that both physics majors and lifelong learners deserve. Special relativity challenges…
one’s physical intuition of space, time, matter, and energy in a way that few other topics in physics do. Yet the subject is often treated as an extra in undergraduate courses—something to be picked up in a few random lectures and presented as a combination of geometric and logical puzzles (seemingly with the premise of getting the novice student to concede that Einstein was a genius and that the universe is weird). But special relativity is absolutely fundamental to modern physics. It is the canvas on which electromagnetism, particle physics, field theory, and ultimately general relativity are based. For physics students, developing a relativistic intuition isn’t just a luxury: it’s a requirement. Physicist and popular author Dave Goldberg provides a rigorous but conversational introduction to fill this void in spacetime education. Employing the standard calculus a sophomore or junior university student in science, engineering, or computer science will have encountered, Goldberg connects relativity to a student’s work ahead, acquainting them with topics like tensors, the development of new physical theories, and how relativity directly relates to other disciplines. But more than this, Goldberg welcomes lifelong learners who may have encountered special relativity in popular accounts, but are seeking a mathematical challenge to understand an elegant physical theory.Hone your math skills to score well on the SAT Digital SAT Math Prep For Dummies is a jam-packed study…
guide to the section of the SAT students struggle with most. This update covers major changes to the test as the SAT goes fully digital in spring 2024. With this book, you can improve your score with proven test-taking strategies and four practice exams. Drill down on the concepts you need help with the most, and prepare to breeze through all 44 questions on test day. Learn exactly what will be on the new, all-digital SAT math section Get tips for solving problems quicker and making good guesses when you need to Practice, practice, practice, with 4 tests Maximize your score—and your chances of getting into your top-choice colleges If you’re a high school student preparing to take the SAT and you need to designate extra study time to developing your math skills, this book is for you.Foreverism (Theory Redux)
Par Grafton Tanner. 2023
What do cinematic “universes,” cloud archiving, and voice cloning have in common? They’re in the business of foreverizing – the…
process of revitalizing things that have degraded, failed, or disappeared so that they can remain active in the present. To foreverize something is to reanimate it, to enclose and protect it from time and the elements, and to eradicate the feeling of nostalgia that accompanies loss. Foreverizing is a bulwark against instability, but it isn’t an infallible enterprise. That which is promised to last forever often does not, and that which is disposed of can sometimes last, disturbingly, forever. In this groundbreaking book, American philosopher Grafton Tanner develops his theory of foreverism: an anti-nostalgic discourse that promises growth without change and life without loss. Engaging with pressing issues from the ecological impact of data storage to the rise of reboot culture, Tanner tracks the implications of a society averse to nostalgia and reveals the new weapons we have for eliminating it.The League of Extraordinary Educators: The Secret Strategies of Transformational Teachers
Par Shaun Woodly. 2024
Deliver on the promise of equity and transformational instruction in your classroomIn The League of Extraordinary Educators, veteran educator Dr.…
Shaun Woodly delivers a rousing narrative designed to take readers on a journey of empowerment, motivation, rich learning experiences, classroom synergy and even secrecy! You’ll learn how to transform teaching and learning through empowering connections at all levels in the classroom, saying goodbye to outdated, ineffective teaching practices and saying hello to instructional methods that authentically captivate students from diverse backgrounds.In the book, you’ll also find: Transformative practices that emerge from a combination of inspiration, mindset shifts, as well as practical techniques and strategies A focus on the importance of human connection, culturally significant learning experiences and community in the classroom A revolutionary story the reveals the secret strategies of transformational educations in urban and culturally diverse schools An indispensable resource for K-12 teachers, instructional staff, as well as leaders and administrators facing tough issues around creating meaningful learning experiences for students from underserved and underrepresented backgrounds, The League of Extraordinary Educators will set the stage for learning environments that authentically engage to create equitable academic outcomes for all students. All meaning all!Data Science: The Hard Parts
Par Daniel Vaughan. 2024
This practical guide provides a collection of techniques and best practices that are generally overlooked in most data engineering and…
data science pedagogy. A common misconception is that great data scientists are experts in the "big themes" of the discipline—machine learning and programming. But most of the time, these tools can only take us so far. In practice, the smaller tools and skills really separate a great data scientist from a not-so-great one.Taken as a whole, the lessons in this book make the difference between an average data scientist candidate and a qualified data scientist working in the field. Author Daniel Vaughan has collected, extended, and used these skills to create value and train data scientists from different companies and industries.With this book, you will:Understand how data science creates valueDeliver compelling narratives to sell your data science projectBuild a business case using unit economics principlesCreate new features for a ML model using storytellingLearn how to decompose KPIsPerform growth decompositions to find root causes for changes in a metricDaniel Vaughan is head of data at Clip, the leading paytech company in Mexico. He's the author of Analytical Skills for AI and Data Science (O'Reilly).Presenting original studies and rich conceptual analyses, this volume explores how cognitive and affective metrics can be used to effectively…
assess, modify, and enhance learning and assessment outcomes of simulations and games used in education and training. The volume responds to the increasing use of computer-based simulations and games across academic and professional sectors by bringing together contributions from different research communities, including K-12 and postsecondary education, medical, and military contexts. Drawing on empirical results, the chapter authors focus on the design and assessment of educational simulations and games. They describe how quantitative and qualitative metrics can be used effectively to evaluate and tailor instructional resources to the cognitive and affective needs of the individual learner. In doing so, the volume enhances understanding of how games and simulations can intersect with the science of learning to improve educational outcomes. Given its rigorous and multidisciplinary approach, this book will prove an indispensable resource for researchers and scholars in the fields of educational assessment and evaluation, educational technology, military psychology, and educational psychology.The Theory of Statistical Implicative Analysis: Or the Implausibility of Falsehood ... When the Exception Confirms the Rule
Par Pablo Gregori, Régis Gras, Antoine Bodin, Raphaël Couturier. 2024
This book summarizes the methods and concepts of Statistical Implicative Analysis (SIA), created by Régis Gras in the 1980s to…
study, in a new way, the behavioural responses of French pupils to mathematics tests. Using a multidimensional, non-symmetrical data analysis method, SIA crosses a set of subjects or objects with a set of variables. It effectively complements traditional correlational and psychometric methods. SIA, through its various extensions, is today presented as a broad Artificial Intelligence method aimed at extracting trends and possible causalities in the form of rules, from a set of variables. It is based on the unlikeliness of the existence of these relationships, i.e. on the relative weakness of their counter-examples compared to what chance alone would produce. It establishes a dual topological relationship between the set of subjects and the set of variables. Many applications of this approach, driving forces or crucibles for the development of SIA, have concerned and still concern various fields such as didactics, evaluation and assessment, psychology, sociology, medicine, biology, economics, art history, and others. Key Features: Presents the foundations and representations of SIA. Provides extensions of variable sets and subjects. Includes a bonus exercise.The Gender of Things: How Epistemic and Technological Objects Become Gendered
Par Maria Rentetzi. 2024
The Gender of Things is a highly interdisciplinary book that explores the power relationship between gender and the material culture…
of technoscience, addressing a seemingly straightforward question: How does a thing—such as a spacesuit, a humanoid robot, or a surgical instrument—become a gendered object? These 14 short chapters cover an original selection of “things”: from cosmeceuticals to early motor scooters, from Scrum boards to border walls, and from robots to the human body and its parts. By historically examining how significance has been attached to specific things and how things were designed and produced, the chapters reveal how the concept of gender has been embedded and finds expression in the material world of science and technology. With insights from science and technology studies (STS), anthropology, the history of ergonomics, museum studies, the history of science, technology, and medicine but also the philosophy and sociology of technology and feminist new materialism, this collection reminds us that our material creations not only bear knowledge about our world. The Gender of Things will be of key interest to undergraduate and graduate students and research scholars of STS as well as gender studies.The Quest for Revolution in Australian Schooling Policy
Par Glenn C. Savage. 2021
This book seeks to critically examine the impacts of ‘grand designs’ in public policy through a detailed historical analysis of…
Australian schooling reforms since the ‘education revolution’ agenda was introduced by the federal government in the late 2000s. Combining policy analyses and interviews with senior policy makers and ministerial advisors centrally involved in the reforms, it offers a detailed interpretive analysis of the complexities of policy evolution and assemblage. The book argues that the education revolution sought to impose a new order on Australian schooling by aligning state and territory systems to common policies and processes in areas including curriculum, assessment, funding, reporting and teaching. Using a theory and critique of ‘alignment thinking’ in public policy, Savage shows how the education revolution and subsequent reforms have been underpinned by uncritical faith in the power of nationally aligned data, evidence and standards to improve policies and unite systems around practices ‘proven to work’. The result is a new national policy assemblage that has deeply reshaped the making and doing of schooling policy in the nation, generating complex questions about who is steering the ship of education into the future. The Quest for Revolution in Australian Schooling Policy is a must read for education policy researchers, policy makers, education ministers and school leaders, and will appeal to anyone with an interest in the complex power dynamics that underpin schooling reforms.British Regional Development Since World War I (Routledge Revivals)
Par Christopher M. Law. 1980
First published in 1981, British Regional Development Since World War I presents a comprehensive and balanced introduction to the problems…
of regional development in Britain. Since World War I it has been possible to talk of Britain as two nations, a prosperous South including the Midlands, and a poor North. Christopher Law examines the nature and causes of this division, including impact of industrial structure, London’s role as capital in the spatial economy, and the influence of better environments on development. This valuable study will be an essential read for anyone interested in any aspect of regional development and development studies in the last ninety years.Routledge International Handbook of Visual-motor skills, Handwriting, and Spelling: Theory, Research, and Practice (Routledge International Handbooks)
Par Catherine McBride, Yanyan Ye, Tomohiro Inoue, Urs Maurer. 2024
The Routledge International Handbook of Visual-motor skills, Handwriting, and Spelling explores the potentially controversial field of early literacy education. It…
aims to offer scholars and practitioners an analysis of how and why handwriting skills benefit early literacy learning, especially spelling acquisition, and how this can enrich experiences for children and educators. Offering global perspectives from the field, the volume integrates current theories with up-to-date research and practice, revealing how we can best support children’s early literacy learning with handwriting and visual-motor skills interventions. Key topics covered include: The fundamentals of handwriting skills and literacy acquisition; Global literacy and spelling; Dysgraphia, handwriting difficulties, and dyslexia; Spelling and writing in the digital age; Home learning environment and spelling; Instruction and interventions for spelling and writing. This comprehensive survey will be essential reading for scholars and students of developmental psychology, education, and literacy research.Start More Than You Can Finish: A Creative Permission Slip to Unleash Your Best Ideas
Par Becky Blades. 2022
Master the art of the start with this new way of thinking, with exercises to help you unleash your ideas…
and create more. In Start More Than You Can Finish, writer, artist, and entrepreneur Becky Blades offers a powerful new mindset for our modern world: acting on more ideas makes us happier – and reveals our highest creativity. She empowers readers to become "stARTists"– initiators with a bias for action and the courage to ignite ideas and introduces the concept of "stARTistry," spotlighting the 4-step starting process: 1. Imagine 2. Think 3. Decide 4. Act Using digestible data, humorous and honest personal experience, interviews with artists and entrepreneurs, and assignments to help you get started, Start More Than You Can Finish challenges the tropes our dads, moms, and third-grade teachers told us about finishing. In today's world, we must, in fact, start more than we can finish. FOR READERS OF: Start, Do Work That Matters, Show Your Work!, Do It For Yourself, and The Creative Curve A BOOK FOR RISING CREATORS: A plucky non-fiction creative muse, Start More Than You Can Finish is a guilt-busting pep talk. It’s Austin Kleon meets Elizabeth Gilbert and Julia Cameron meets Daniel Pink. AN INTRODUCTION TO stARTistry: Get familiar with power of creative initiative and the 4-step process that moves ideas from imagination to action. Reminiscent of NaNoWriMo (No Plot, No Problem) and Listography. ESTABLISHED AUTHOR: Becky Blades speaks and teaches on the topic of creativity and has written articles for Oprah.com, McSweeneys, Live Happy, and others. GIFT + SELF PURCHASE: An encouraging gift for a friend, family member or colleague struggling with their creative confidence, or an empowering gift for yourself – to give you the tools to act on your ideas. Perfect for: • Fans of Austin Kleon, Elizabeth Gilbert, and Julia Cameron, Daniel Pink • Creators struggling to begin a new project • Recent graduates embarking on a career of entrepreneurship or the arts • Artists and entrepreneurs looking to build creative courage • Adults searching for creative inspiration • People with passion projects in mind who might not know how to startComparative Perspectives on Afro-Latin America
Par John Burdick, Kwame Dixon. 2012
As academic interest in Afro-Latin America increases, so, too, does the need for a fresh text detailing the cultural and…
political issues facing black populations throughout the region. With existing literature focused on populations in individual countries, editors Kwame Dixon and John Burdick have encouraged their contributors to move beyond borders in this wide-ranging study. Comparative Perspectives on Afro-Latin America offers a new, dynamic discussion of the experience of blackness and cultural difference, black political mobilization, and state responses to Afro-Latin activism throughout Latin America. Its thematic organization and holistic approach set it apart as the most comprehensive and up-to-date survey of these populations and the issues they face currently available.Truth Telling: Seven Conversations about Indigenous Life in Canada
Par Michelle Good. 2023
#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLERFINALIST for the Writers’ Trust Balsillie Prize for Public PolicyA bold, provocative collection of essays exploring the historical…
and contemporary Indigenous experience in Canada.With authority and insight, Truth Telling examines a wide range of Indigenous issues framed by Michelle Good’s personal experience and knowledge.From racism, broken treaties, and cultural pillaging, to the value of Indigenous lives and the importance of Indigenous literature, this collection reveals facts about Indigenous life in Canada that are both devastating and enlightening. Truth Telling also demonstrates the myths underlying Canadian history and the human cost of colonialism, showing how it continues to underpin modern social institutions in Canada.Passionate and uncompromising, Michelle Good affirms that meaningful and substantive reconciliation hinges on recognition of Indigenous self-determination, the return of lands, and a just redistribution of the wealth that has been taken from those lands without regard for Indigenous peoples.Truth Telling is essential reading for those looking to acknowledge the past and understand the way forward.Home Truths: The Facts and Fictions of Family Life
Par Lucy Blake. 2022
Previously published as No Family is Perfect.'Provides a fresh context for exploring issues that engage us throughout our lives ...…
It will change how we think and write about families' Terri Apter, author of Difficult Mothers and The Sister KnotWhat makes a good parent?How can sibling relationships survive to adulthood?Should familial love really be unconditional?Dr Lucy Blake looks at how the expectations we have affect and hinder our interactions with family members. Drawing on interviews with hundreds of family members – of all backgrounds – she explores the unrealistic ideas many of us have. Exposing the truth of what a family really is, Blake explores how to better understand and appreciate our loved ones, whether we choose to do so from up close or from a distance.Home Truths is a fascinating examination of the messy and beautiful reality of family life.'Blake examines the many aspects of family life and addresses the many ways that family relationships can be strained ... This book will be helpful to anyone interested in learning more about their own families' Dr Joshua Coleman, Council on Contemporary FamiliesBig Bold Beautiful: The soul-seeker's guide to creating an empowered purpose-driven life
Par Kate Taylor. 2023
Big, Bold, Beautiful is the ultimate empowerment guide that takes you on a journey of discovery to connect to your…
authentic self, get your sparkle back and create a life where you can thrive – not just survive.Life design and empowerment coach Kate Taylor uses a unique mix of psychological tools and spiritual practices to form her Practical Magic coaching method. She blends straight-talking strategy with a dash of spiritual sauce to create an alchemy of measured action combined with a connection to something greater than us – where the true magic happens.Divided into seven steps, Kate brings you easy-to-implement practical tools sprinkled with a dash of woo, so that you can create the vibrant, powerful change you've been yearning for. Join Kate as she shows you how to embrace a melting pot of modalities. Try using SMART targets alongside pendulums to set goals; address your inner critic by challenging negative thought patterns and performing an elements release ritual on a Full Moon; or seek self-empowerment through rewiring limiting beliefs using NLP and tapping into the power of crystals.