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The Unfolding Drama of the Bible (4th edition)
by Bernhard W. AndersonIn this concise and accessible volume, one of the most revered contemporary biblical theologians introduces the first-time reader to the dramatic sweep of the Bible in eight carefully crafted study sessions, reminding even veteran readers of the Bible's central messages. Study resources and discussion questions, now carefully updated, make this book the ideal resource for introductory Bible courses and adult inquirer classes.
The Unforgettable Photograph: How to Take Great Pictures of the People and Things You Love
by George Lange Scott MowbrayRenowned photographer George Lange’s work is guided by one simple truth: An unforgettable photograph is not about what the subject looks like, but what it feels like. In this entirely new kind of photography guide, written by Mr. Lange and Scott Mowbray, magazine editor and longtime amateur photographer, the rest of us will learn how to take photographs that don’t just document life but celebrate it.No fancy equipment required. Just hundreds of simple, inspiring ideas and lessons—each one illustrated with a photograph—organized around the six essential principles of seeing like a photographer. (Here’s one: Shoot the Moment, Not the Subject.)Here’s why to shoot in natural light—always. The fun of putting babies in surprising places. How to get intimate with food. Using a dramatic sky as your backdrop. The benefit of learning to know the light in every room of your house. Shooting hands or feet instead of faces. How to move past the “I was here” postcard effect. How to catch the in-between moments. Because in the end, it’s about living the moment, shooting the moment—and being in the moment forever.
The Unforgiving Minute: A Soldier's Education
by Craig M. MullaneyA West Point grad, Rhodes Scholar, and Army Ranger recounts his unique education and struggles with the hard lessons that only war can teach. One haunting afternoon on Losano Ridge in Afghanistan, U.S. Army Captain Craig Mullaney and his infantry platoon were caught in a deadly firefight with Al Qaeda fighters, when a message came over the radio: one of his soldiers had been killed by the enemy. Mullaney's education, the four years he spent at West Point, and the harrowing test of Ranger School, readied him for a career in the Army. His subsequent experience as a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford couldn't have been further from the Army and his working-class roots, and yet the unorthodox education he received there would be surprisingly relevant as a combat leader. But despite all his preparation, the hardest questions remained. When the call came to lead his platoon into battle and earn his soldiers' salutes, would he be ready? Was his education sufficient for the unforgiving minutes he'd face? Years later, after that excruciating experience in Afghanistan, he would return to the United States to teach history to future Navy and Marine Corps officers at the Naval Academy. He had been in their position once, not long ago. How would he use his own life-changing experience to prepare them? Written with unflinching honesty, The Unforgiving Minute is an unforgettable portrait of a young soldier grappling with the weight of his hard-earned knowledge, while at last coming to terms with what it really means to be a man.
The Unfortunate Wishes of Nelly Young
by Beth GarrodFrom bestselling author Beth Garrod comes a fantastically funny wish fulfilment story. Perfect for fans of The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks and The Amazing Edie Eckhart. Secondary school is ninety-eight days away, which means I&’m running out of time to break free from my totally embarrassing nickname Breaking News Nelly . . . Why did it have to be me who tripped playing netball and smashed a TV camera during the live report on our new sports hall opening?! I desperately need a relaunch, but it's hard when you have the worst luck in the world! At least I have my best friends Clara and Jas. Even though nothing ever seems to go right for us, we&’ve always been in it together. Like the time we wrote down our ultimate wishes but knew they wouldn&’t come true . . . until they did! Now more and more of our wishes are being granted, and we&’re having the best time ever! Maybe my fortunes have changed and I have the chance to ditch my old identity and become Totally Cool Nelly. Surely absolutely nothing is about to go wrong . . .?Praise for Sister Switch: 'Hilarious!' Jenny Valentine, author of A Girl Called Joy 'Blistering funny, this book is a joyous, sunny, heart-warming treat!' Simon James Green, author of Life of Riley &‘World-class and whip-smart comedy.&’ Sibéal Pounder, author of the Bad Mermaid series 'Beth Garrod is the queen of capturing those funny-awful-awkward teen moments and she creates such warm, loveable and relatable characters!' Perdita Cargill, author of Diary of an Accidental Witch
Unfreezing Music Education: Critical Formalism and Possibilities for Self-Reflexive Music Learning (Routledge Studies in Music Education)
by Paul LouthUnfreezing Music Education argues that discussing the conflicting meanings of music should occupy a more central role in formal music education and music teacher preparation programs than is currently the case. Drawing on the critical theory of the Frankfurt School, the author seeks to take a dialectical approach to musical meaning, rooted in critical formalism, that avoids the pitfalls of both traditional aesthetic arguments and radical subjectivity. This book makes the case for helping students understand that the meaning of musical forms is socially constructed through a process of reification, and argues that encouraging greater awareness of the processes through which music’s fluid meanings become hidden will help students to think more critically about music. Connecting this philosophical argument with concrete, practical challenges faced by students and educators, this study will be of interest to researchers across music education and philosophy, as well as post-secondary music educators and all others interested in aesthetic philosophy, critical theory, cultural studies, or the sociology of music and music education.
Unfriended
by Rachel VailIn middle school, nothing is more important than friendship.When Truly is invited to sit at the Popular Table with the group she has dreamed of joining, she can hardly believe her luck. Everyone seems so nice, so kind to one another. But all is not as it seems with her new friends, and soon she's caught in a maelstrom of lies, misunderstandings, accusations and counter-accusations, all happening very publicly in the relentless, hyperconnected social media world from which there is no escape.Six eighth-graders, four girls and two boys, struggle to understand and process their fractured glimples into one another's lives as they find new ways to disconnect, but also to connect, in Rachel Vail's richest and most searching book.
Unfriended
by Rachel VailIn middle school, nothing is more important than friendship.When Truly is invited to sit at the Popular Table with the group she has dreamed of joining, she can hardly believe her luck. Everyone seems so nice, so kind to one another. But all is not as it seems with her new friends, and soon she's caught in a maelstrom of lies, misunderstandings, accusations and counter-accusations, all happening very publicly in the relentless, hyperconnected social media world from which there is no escape.Six eighth-graders, four girls and two boys, struggle to understand and process their fractured glimples into one another's lives as they find new ways to disconnect, but also to connect, in Rachel Vail's richest and most searching book.
Unfriended
by Rachel VailIn middle school, nothing is more important than friendship. When Truly is invited to sit at the Popular Table with the group she has dreamed of joining, she can hardly believe her luck. Everyone seems so nice, so kind to one another. But all is not as it seems with her new friends, and soon she's caught in a maelstrom of lies, misunderstandings, accusations and counter-accusations, all happening very publicly in the relentless, hyperconnected social media world from which there is no escape. Six eighth-graders, four girls and two boys, struggle to understand and process their fractured glimples into one another's lives as they find new ways to disconnect, but also to connect, in Rachel Vail's richest and most searching book.
Ungeklärte Verhältnisse: Eine relationstheoretische Perspektive auf wissenschaftliche Weiterbildung (Theorie und Empirie Lebenslangen Lernens)
by Carolin AlexanderDas Erkenntnisinteresse der Untersuchung zielt auf einen Beitrag zur Klärung der "besonderen" Positionierung wissenschaftlicher Weiterbildung. Diese wird im wissenschaftlichen Diskurs innerhalb unterschiedlicher Zugänge (auf bspw. wissens-, wissenschaftstheoretischer oder institutioneller Ebene) als Verhältnis zum Ausdruck gebracht und mit entsprechenden Relationsbegriffen wie bspw. Transformation, Dialog, Verschränkung oder Relationierung belegt. Bereits auf der Ebene der Begriffsverwendung wird die Verhältnishaftigkeit wissenschaftlicher Weitebildung sichtbar. Obgleich mit der Semantik ein relationales Denken zum Ausdruck gebracht wird, bleibt eine explizite Thematisierung eines solchen Relationsdenkens bislang aus. Somit bleiben die jeweiligen Hintergrundannahmen, vor denen die Verhältniszuschreibungen vorgenommen werden, ungeklärt. Erst die konzeptuelle Durchmusterung der relationstheoretisch bislang ungeklärten Verhältnisse wissenschaftlicher Weiterbildung ermöglicht es, für die Theoriebildung wissenschaftlicher Weiterbildung weiterführende Beiträge zu ihrer besonderen Positionierung im engeren und zur Frage der Gegenstandskonstitution wissenschaftlicher Weiterbildung im weiteren Sinne einen Beitrag zu leisten.
Ungewissheit und Konvergenz in der Schulentwicklung: Eine Deutungsmusteranalyse an Primus-Schulen (Schule und Gesellschaft #70)
by Sven PaulingWas bedeutet es für Lehrkräfte, eine für sie neue pädagogische Praxis zu vollziehen, die sie zugleich im Rahmen von Schulentwicklung erst entwickeln müssen? Mit dieser forschungsleitenden Frage werden im vorliegenden Band professionelle Deutungsmuster von Lehrkräften im Schulversuch PRIMUS herausgearbeitet. Der Arbeit liegt eine reformulierte struktur- und schulkulturtheoretische Analyseeinstellung zugrunde, die den bisherigen theoretischen Rahmen um das professionelle organisationale Handeln erweitert. Die theoretische Perspektive leitet eine empirische Interviewstudie mit qualitativ-rekonstruktiven Auswertungsmethoden an, die zunächst zu den beiden Handlungsfeldern des pädagogischen und des Schulentwicklungshandelns jeweils drei zentrale Bezugsprobleme und dazugehörige Deutungsmuster von Lehrkräften erarbeitet. In einem zweiten Schritt werden die Befunde hinsichtlich der beiden Phänomene Ungewissheit und Konvergenz interpretiert. Im Kern verweist die Studie auf die Bearbeitungsmöglichkeit von Ungewissheit in der kollegialen Gemeinschaft auch über deren divergente Deutungsmuster hinweg.
Ungewissheitsintoleranz und die psychischen Folgen: Behandlungsleitfaden für Psychotherapie und Beratung (Psychotherapie: Praxis)
by Nils SpitzerDieses Buch führt Psychotherapeuten und Berater in relevante Facetten von Ungewissheitsintoleranz ein, verdeutlicht ihre transdiagnostische Rolle bei psychischen Störungen und stellt detailliert therapeutische Ansatzpunkte zu ihrer Veränderung vor. Der Autor zeigt, wie Therapeuten, Berater und Psychiater ihre Patienten und Klienten dabei unterstützen können, Ungewissheit besser auszuhalten. Denn ausgeprägte Ungewissheitstoleranz ist möglicherweise eine Schlüsselkompetenz in unserer Zeit beständigen Wandels und steigender Unsicherheit.Die psychotherapeutische Forschung beschäftigt sich unter dem Begriff Intoleranz gegenüber Ungewissheit/Intolerance of Uncertainty (IU) mit den negativen Folgen für Menschen, die Ungewissheit nur in kleiner Dosis ertragen können. Die Liste der psychischen Diagnosen, mit denen IU in Zusammenhang gebracht wird, ist lang: Generalisierte Angststörung, Zwangsstörung, Soziale Phobie, andere Angststörungen, Autismus, Depression und der ungewisse Verlauf chronischer Krankheiten. Aus dem Inhalt: Ungewissheit – Geringe Toleranz gegenüber dem Ungewissen – Mögliche Ursachen – Psychische Folgen – Therapieziele – Therapeutische Beziehung – Exploration – Interventionen – Ideen zu einem alternativen Sinn für das Ungewisse. Der Autor: Nils Spitzer ist Psychologischer Psychotherapeut in freier Praxis, Dozent, Autor zahlreicher Artikel und mehrerer Fachbücher sowie Mitherausgeber der Zeitschrift für Rational-Emotive & Kognitive Verhaltenstherapie.
Ungifted: Intelligence Redefined
by Scott Barry KaufmanChild prodigies. Gifted and Talented Programs. Perfect 2400s on the SAT. Sometimes it feels like the world is conspiring to make the rest of us feel inadequate. Those children tapped as possessing special abilities will go on to achieve great things, while the rest of us have little chance of realizing our dreams. Right?In Ungifted, cognitive psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman-who was relegated to special education as a child-sets out to show that the way we interpret traditional metrics of intelligence is misguided. Kaufman explores the latest research in genetics and neuroscience, as well as evolutionary, developmental, social, positive, and cognitive psychology, to challenge the conventional wisdom about the childhood predictors of adult success. He reveals that there are many paths to greatness, and argues for a more holistic approach to achievement that takes into account each young person's personal goals, individual psychology, and developmental trajectory. In so doing, he increases our appreciation for the intelligence and diverse strengths of prodigies, savants, and late bloomers, as well as those with dyslexia, autism, schizophrenia, and ADHD.Combining original research, anecdotes, and a singular compassion, Ungifted proves that anyone-even those without readily observable gifts at any single moment in time-can become great.
Ungifted
by Gordon Korman<P>Donovan, whose real gift is getting into trouble, finds himself at an academy for gifted students! Donovan is definitely skilled... at getting into trouble. And when one of his thoughtless pranks accidentally destroys the school gym during the Big Game, with the superintendent watching, he knows he's in for it. Suspension at best, maybe expulsion. Either way, a lawsuit and paying for damages. <P>But through a strange chain of events, his name gets put on the list for the local school for gifted students: the Academy for Scholastic Distinction. Donovan knows he's not a genius, but he can't miss this chance to escape. Now, he has to figure out a way to stay at ASD -- and fit in with the kids there. And who knows, maybe his real gift will come to light. . . <P>A new story from the master of middle-grade and YA humour Gordon Korman, Ungifted is a funny exploration of the special (and often surprising) talents that make each of us gifted in our own way.
Ungleichheitsbezogene Deutungsmuster und Handlungsorientierungen von Freiwilligen: Eine längsschnittliche Analyse studentischen Bildungsengagements
by Nicole VetterDas Buch beleuchtet das in Deutschland noch relativ junge Feld zivilgesellschaftlichen Bildungsengagements aus ungleichheitssoziologischer Perspektive anhand eines konkreten Falls: Ein studentischer Verein, der ‚motivierten‘ und gleichzeitig ‚sozial benachteiligten‘ Schüler*innen der Sekundarstufe I kostenfreie Nachhilfe in den Kernfächern an Schulen in einem großstädtischen Raum ermöglicht. Die Studie rekonstruiert, welche Wahrnehmungen sozialer Ungleichheit engagierte Studierende bezüglich ihres auf den Abbau von (Bildungs-)Benachteiligung gerichteten Handelns besitzen und wie diese die ehrenamtliche Handlungsorientierung strukturieren.
Unglued Participant's Guide: Making Wise Choices in the Midst of Raw Emotions
by Lysa TerkeurstUse this participant’s guide in conjunction with the Unglued DVD to dig deeper into learning how to acknowledge, understand, and manage raw emotions that are commonplace to the average woman. According to author and speaker Lysa TerKeurst, each time we feel a raw emotion coming to the surface it’s an opportunity to either fall back into patterns that make us wallow in guilt or choose more wisely and make progress. Let’s choose today to progress! Session titles include: Why A I So Emotional? What’s Really Going On? Roadblocks Sucker Punches Putting on My Big Girl Pants I’m the Boss of My Emotions
Ungrading: Why Rating Students Undermines Learning (and What To Do Instead) (Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Series)
by Susan D. Blum Alfie KohnThe moment is right for critical reflection on what has been assumed to be a core part of schooling. In Ungrading, fifteen educators write about their diverse experiences going gradeless. Some contributors are new to the practice and some have been engaging in it for decades. Some are in humanities and social sciences, some in STEM fields. Some are in higher education, but some are the K–12 pioneers who led the way. <p><p>Based on rigorous and replicated research, this is the first book to show why and how faculty who wish to focus on learning, rather than sorting or judging, might proceed. It includes honest reflection on what makes ungrading challenging, and testimonials about what makes it transformative.
Unhallowed Halls
by Lili WilkinsonDARK ACADEMIA...WITH DEMONS.A teen girl travels to an exclusive boarding school after a deadly incident at her old school, but the wood-paneled halls of Agathion are built over centuries of secrets—including an ancient society which may have ties to demonic magic—in this dark academia fantasy perfect for fans of Curious Tides.Page Whittaker has always been an outcast. And after the deadly incident that destroyed her single friendship at her old school, she needs a fresh start. Which is why when she receives a scholarship offer from Agathion College, an elite boarding school folded deep within the moors of Scotland, she doesn&’t even consider turning it down.Agathion is everything Page has ever wanted: a safe haven full of dusty books, steaming cups of tea and rigorous intellectual debate. And for the first time in her life, Page has even managed to become part of a close group of friends. Cyrus, Ren, Gideon, Lacey and Oak help her feel at home in Agathion's halls--the only problem is, they're all keeping secrets from her. Page doesn't know it yet, but her perfect new school has dark roots--roots that stretch back to its crooked foundation, and an ancient clandestine society with rumored ties to demonic magic. Soon, Page will be forced to learn that not everyone at Agathion is who they say they are. Least of all, her friends.Agathion claims to teach its students history…but some histories should stay buried.
Unholy Science
by Lynda Williams Pepe LarrazWhen the U.S. develops intelligence showing that Iran is in the final stages of assembling a nuclear bomb, the President orders Breanna Stockard and the Whiplash team to destroy it before the renegade nation can destabilize the shaky Middle East. Left with no other choice, Stockard sends young Air Force ace Turk Mako behind enemy lines. His orders: pilot a squadron of high-tech nano-UAVs from inside Iran to destroy the weapon and its assembly bunker.
Uni and the 100 Treasures (Step into Reading)
by Amy Krouse RosenthalUni the Unicorn for early readers! This exciting Step 2 Reader centers on the treasure of friendship and the 100th day of school!Tomorrow is the little girl's 100th day of school! Uni's best friend needs to bring in one hundred special treasures, but she runs out of things to collect. It's up to Uni the Unicorn to help with the treasure hunt by exploring the wonders of nature all around them--with a touch of sparkly unicorn magic along the way!Fans of the picture books and early readers, as well as new Uni fans, will be excited to join this bighearted unicorn on a new adventure that teaches friendship is the greatest treasure of all.Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.Look for all the Uni stories, including:Uni the Unicorn Bakes a CakeUni the Unicorn Goes to SchoolUni's First Sleepoverand more!
Uni and the Butterfly (Step into Reading)
by Amy Krouse RosenthalUni the Unicorn for early readers! Another exciting Step 2 Uni adventure that children will love in the Step into Reading series!Uni has a new friend, a butterfly! First, Uni finds its cocoon and cares for it. It's incredible to watch nature's magic as the cocoon develops into and emerges as a butterfly. But Uni notices that the butterfly seems sad while other butterflies that are flying free seem really happy. So, it's time to say goodbye and allow the butterfly the freedom it deserves. That is what true friendship is all about!Fans of the picture books, as well as new Uni fans, will be excited to join this bighearted unicorn and friends on a new adventure of learning about caring for another and friendship. Look for all the Uni stories, including Uni the Unicorn Bakes a Cake, Uni the Unicorn Goes to School, Uni's First Sleepover and more!Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.
Uni and the Dolphin (Step into Reading)
by Amy Krouse RosenthalUni the Unicorn and the little girl are having an amazing beach adventure with some new ocean friends! This Step 2 is perfect for beginner readers who can recognize familiar words and are working on sounding out new ones.Uni and little girl love wading in the water at the beach, but the little girl is too afraid to swim. Good thing there are paddleboards, life vests, and some friendly dolphins to help them enjoy the sea! But they are distressed to discover trash on the beach and in the sea where their friends are swimming. They must help! Uni fans new and old will be excited to join this big-hearted unicorn and little girl on a new adventure with some new and exciting aquatic creatures! Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.Look for Uni Step into Reading stories, including:Uni the Unicorn Bakes a CakeUni the Unicorn Goes to SchoolUni's First Sleepoverand more!
Uni and the Perfect Present (Step into Reading)
by Amy Krouse RosenthalUni the Unicorn for early readers! Another exciting Uni adventure that children will love in the Step into Reading series!Uni is generous, and wants to give Silkie a special present for his birthday. But Uni doesn't have anything! So Uni asks different animals what they think the perfect present is. Uni gives Silkie many gifts on their special day together but there is one that is the most special.Uni the unicorn is a charming and relatable character! Fans of the picture books, as well as new Uni fans, will be excited to join this bighearted unicorn and friends on a new adventure of learning about disappointment and gratitude. Look for all the Uni readers:Uni the Unicorn Bakes a CakeUni the Unicorn Goes to SchoolUni's First Sleepover Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.
Uni Bakes a Cake (Step into Reading)
by Amy Krouse RosenthalUni the Unicorn for early readers! This Step 2 Step into Reading book features Uni's best girl friend and a cake baking contest!Uni slides down the rainbow to see the little girl--the best friend a unicorn could have. It's baking time! The little girl is worried that her cake won't be as pretty and tasty as the other children's. Will Uni use unicorn magic to help? Will the little girl win the blue ribbon--or will she find that winning isn't everything, and the most important thing is having fun with friends? Find out in this all new Step 2 reader.Uni the unicorn is a charming and relatable character! Fans of the picture books, as well as new Uni fans, will be excited to join this bighearted unicorn on an amazing journey. Look for all the Uni stories, including early readers Uni's First Sleepover, Uni Goes to School, and more!Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.
Uni Brings Spring (Step into Reading)
by Amy Krouse RosenthalThe Uni the Unicorn reader series has sold more than half a million copies sold, here's a new Uni the Unicorn for early readers! This Step 2 Step into Reading book is about Uni bringing back spring after a long, bleak winter. Everyone's favorite Unicorn is back forSpring has sprung! Join Uni on this all-new adventure in the land of unicorns! Unicorns can fix things with their horns, and Uni needs to bring back the new growing things of spring.Will Uni be able to restore the signs of spring?Uni the unicorn is a charming and relatable character! Fans of the picture books, as well as new Uni fans, will be excited to join this bighearted unicorn on an amazing journey. Look for all the Uni stories, including Uni the Unicorn Bakes a Cake, Uni the Unicorn Goes to School, Uni's First Sleepover and more!Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.
Uni Goes to School (Step into Reading)
by Amy Krouse RosenthalUni the Unicorn for early readers! This Step 2 Step into Reading book about Uni and friends going to school is great for back-to-school time, or any day of the year!It's the first day of school! Join Uni on this all-new adventure in the land of unicorns! Unicorns can fix things with their horns, and Uni wants to learn. But learning anything takes time, practice, and belief in yourself. And unicorn magic only works if you're helping others. At first, Uni doesn't have a very magical horn. Will Uni be able to fix a nest and help the birds?Uni the unicorn is a charming and relatable character! Fans of the picture books, as well as new Uni fans, will be excited to join this bighearted unicorn on an amazing journey. Look for all the Uni stories, including Uni's First Sleepover and more!Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.