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The Ojibwe
by Kim SigafusThe smells of fry bread surround you and you can feel the beat of the big drum in your chest. The colorful regalia, the singing, and dancing, all tell you that you are at a powwow. Ojibwe author Kim Sigafus describes the culture and history of the Ojibwe people through engaging and informative text and activities. Features include maps, timeline, recipe, craft, and an Ojibwe language sidebar.
The Sandy Lake Tragedy
by Emily Faith JohnsonIn 1850, 5,000 Ojibwe people were forced to make a dangerous journey across the Midwest to get treaty payments owed to them from the U. S. Government. But the payments never came, and the Ojibwe had to travel back home through treacherous winter conditions and without the money or supplies they had been promised. More than 400 Ojibwe lost their lives in this event that is now known as the Ojibwe Trail of Tears. Compelling narrative and impactful images help to recount the injustices of this forced removal and explain how it happened, what the many consequences were, how the Ojibwe people responded, and why this tragedy is still vitally relevant today. Author Emily Faith Johnson (Sault St. Marie Chippewa member) shares this not-to-be-forgotten story with young readers and educators seeking a closer look at U.S. history.
The Special Pumpkin
by C. L. ReidEmma loves Halloween! She has the perfect costume that works well with her cochlear implant. But she doesn’t have a pumpkin to carve. Emma searches for the perfect pumpkin, but she soon discovers that perfect isn't important in this early chapter book.
The Speedy Sled
by C. L. ReidAfter an epic snowfall, Emma is ready to try sledding. But it's a lot scarier than she thought it would be! Emma wears a cochlear implant because she's Deaf, and she's worried it might fall off. Emma must face her fears to discover new fun in this early chapter book.
The Stable Snob
by Mari BolteA new rider is coming to Starbright Stables! Bess, Dot, and Lily are so excited to meet her and her horses! But after Micah arrives, it’s not quite like what the girls expected. Micah’s rude, snobbish attitude soon tests Bess’s patience. But Dot is star struck by Micah’s talent. Will Micah create a wedge between the girls’ friendships? Or will they all find a way to get along?
The Structure of Fair Solutions: Achieving Fairness in an Optimization Model (Synthesis Lectures on Operations Research and Applications)
by John Hooker Özgün Elçi Peter ZhangThis book provides a novel and unifying perspective on the structural properties of fair solutions in optimization formulations. The book also addresses a growing interest in incorporating fairness into the models that lie behind many business and public policy decisions. Since there are several ways to formulate fairness mathematically, the authors characterize optimal solutions that result from different formulations with the aim of informing the choice of an appropriate model for a given application. The focus is on fairness criteria that combine efficiency with fairness since typically both are important in practice. Most of these results are new and do not appear in the current literature. The book is directed towards a wide range of audiences including practitioners, researchers in mathematical optimization, and welfare economists. In addition, this book: Presents practical linear, nonlinear, or mixed integer programming formulations and a wide variety of fairness models Includes detailed proofs that provide insight into the properties of each criterion Provides guidelines for selecting a fairness model and the tendency to incentivize cooperation or competition About the Authors Özgün Elçi, Ph.D., is a Research Scientist on the Modeling and Optimization team at Amazon. John Hooker, Ph.D. is University Professor of Operations Research and T. Jerome Holleran Professor of Business Ethics and Social Responsibility, Emeritus, at Carnegie Mellon University. Peter Zhang, Ph.D, is an Assistant Professor at Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy.
The Sun
by Laura StickneyThe sun plays an important role in daily life. Beginning readers hone their phonics skills while learning facts about that great, big ball of gas in the sky! As readers practice decoding words with short vowel sounds, they gain science knowledge. Every Stairway Decodables nonfiction book combines multiple aspects of the Science of Reading to support small group instruction, independent reading, and reading practice at home.
The Texas Experiment: Politics, Power, and Social Transformation
by William V. Flores Christina Hughes Anita Chadha Gene PreussThe Texas Experiment: Politics, Power, and Social Transformation provides an all-encompassing view of Texas government. Authors William V. Flores, Christina Hughes, Anita Chadha, and Gene Preuss bring together the historical and the contemporary, the political and the personal, to walk students through the state′s past, present, and future. Through the book′s rich historical narrative that tells the unvarnished story of how Texas came to be, depictions of the processes and structure of Texas government, and finally, insights on shifting demographics, we learn that the soul of Texas is multicultural, diverse, and thriving. The Second Edition has been updated through the state′s 2023 legislative cycle and what it means for those living in Texas.
The Texas Experiment: Politics, Power, and Social Transformation
by William V. Flores Christina Hughes Anita Chadha Gene PreussThe Texas Experiment: Politics, Power, and Social Transformation provides an all-encompassing view of Texas government. Authors William V. Flores, Christina Hughes, Anita Chadha, and Gene Preuss bring together the historical and the contemporary, the political and the personal, to walk students through the state′s past, present, and future. Through the book′s rich historical narrative that tells the unvarnished story of how Texas came to be, depictions of the processes and structure of Texas government, and finally, insights on shifting demographics, we learn that the soul of Texas is multicultural, diverse, and thriving. The Second Edition has been updated through the state′s 2023 legislative cycle and what it means for those living in Texas.
The Too-Friendly Pony
by Mari BolteRiders from Starbright Stables Bess, Dot, and Lily are on a camping trip to a state park. The best part? The park has wild ponies! The girls follow the park rules and avoid feeding the ponies. They watch the ponies from a distance. Then they notice one pony is overly friendly. It follows the girls around. And it has green frosting on its nose! Then they find cupcakes left all over the park. Is someone leaving food out for the ponies? The girls know that a pony that becomes too comfortable with people may need to be removed from the park. Can the girls solve this frosting-filled mystery before it’s too late?
The Well-Rounded Math Student: Leveraging Math Practices to Build Next Generation Skills
by Sherri L. Martinie Jessica Lane Janet Stramel Jolene Goodheart Peterson Julie ThieleIntegrate a holistic approach to mathematics success with essential personal and social skills Teaching math is more than just numbers. It’s about shaping future-ready students who are not only academically strong but thrive socially and emotionally. Research shows that learning both intrapersonal and interpersonal skills helps students academically, and teachers play a crucial role in providing social-emotional support. The Well-Rounded Math Student helps mathematics teachers in Grades K-12 foster both their students′ academic prowess and their social and emotional development. Through the lens of the Standards for Mathematical Practice, the book emphasizes the importance of intentionally teaching and promoting intrapersonal and interpersonal skills, or "Next Generation" skills, alongside mathematical concepts. The authors provide step-by-step guidance on how small adjustments in lesson planning can have a profound impact on students′ growth. Providing teachers with a new lens to leverage in their planning as well as concrete ways to use their mathematics lessons to explicitly teach and reinforce social and emotional competencies, this book: Holds a strengths-based mindset and approach—for both teachers and students Highlights the importance of the science and the art of teaching to enhance social development, human connection, classroom management, and community within classrooms Stresses that the overarching goal of education is to help students become responsible adults who are ready for their future Includes a lesson planning guide, competency builder activities, vignettes of enhanced lessons across grade bands, reflection questions, and suggestions for taking action The Well-Rounded Math Student bridges critical intrapersonal and interpersonal elements to help educators create an environment where students excel in math and develop the life skills they’ll carry forever.
The Well-Rounded Math Student: Leveraging Math Practices to Build Next Generation Skills
by Sherri L. Martinie Jessica Lane Janet Stramel Jolene Goodheart Peterson Julie ThieleIntegrate a holistic approach to mathematics success with essential personal and social skills Teaching math is more than just numbers. It’s about shaping future-ready students who are not only academically strong but thrive socially and emotionally. Research shows that learning both intrapersonal and interpersonal skills helps students academically, and teachers play a crucial role in providing social-emotional support. The Well-Rounded Math Student helps mathematics teachers in Grades K-12 foster both their students′ academic prowess and their social and emotional development. Through the lens of the Standards for Mathematical Practice, the book emphasizes the importance of intentionally teaching and promoting intrapersonal and interpersonal skills, or "Next Generation" skills, alongside mathematical concepts. The authors provide step-by-step guidance on how small adjustments in lesson planning can have a profound impact on students′ growth. Providing teachers with a new lens to leverage in their planning as well as concrete ways to use their mathematics lessons to explicitly teach and reinforce social and emotional competencies, this book: Holds a strengths-based mindset and approach—for both teachers and students Highlights the importance of the science and the art of teaching to enhance social development, human connection, classroom management, and community within classrooms Stresses that the overarching goal of education is to help students become responsible adults who are ready for their future Includes a lesson planning guide, competency builder activities, vignettes of enhanced lessons across grade bands, reflection questions, and suggestions for taking action The Well-Rounded Math Student bridges critical intrapersonal and interpersonal elements to help educators create an environment where students excel in math and develop the life skills they’ll carry forever.
The World Politics of Disco Elysium (Popular Culture and World Politics)
by Nicholas Kiersey Vic CastroThe World Politics of Disco Elysium analyzes the distinctive political claims and original arguments on a wide range of international political issues of the highly-acclaimed Marxist video game Disco Elysium (2019), which takes place in a speculative fictional world anchored in a post-Soviet Estonian perspective.Disco Elysium (2019) has been repeatedly acclaimed as one of the best video games of all time. This detective role-playing game unfolds in a city ruined by a failed communist revolution and occupied by a foreign coalition. Furthering recent work in International Relations and popular culture, this book claims that the "cognitive estrangement" of speculative fiction can produce theoretical and political novelty, beyond merely reflecting existing political dynamics. By placing a metaphor for the Estonian capital Tallinn at the centre of a world, Disco Elysium produces an estranged Estonian perspective on world politics that challenges dominant Anglo-American views of International Relations, while also undermining the opposition between a coherent West and a colonized Rest. The contributors, from International Relations and Cultural Studies, discuss the game’s claims on topics such as capitalism, (neo)liberalism, foreign intervention, law enforcement, fascism, colonialism, gender, disability, violence, memory, revolutionary politics, the European Union, political realism and international security.The World Politics of Disco Elysium will be of great interest to students and scholars researching the politics of popular culture, post-Soviet politics, non-Western International Relations, as well as game studies and cultural studies.
Time and Narrative in Intelligence Analysis: A New Framework for the Production of Meaning (Studies in Intelligence)
by Joshua YapheThis book offers a new framework and set of standards for intelligence analysis, drawing from a variety of academic disciplines, such as philosophy, historiography, literary theory and semiotics.The US Intelligence Community is guided by a conviction that its practitioners are engaged in the scientific pursuit of fact-based evidence and its institutions uphold a set of tradecraft skills based on objectivity, timeliness and non-politicization that serve to define professionalism. That approach is counterintuitive to the way analysts actually seek to use language and rhetoric to convince and persuade readers, and counterproductive to the future recruitment and retention of subject matter experts. This book re-examines the assumptions and biases that underlie the intelligence profession in America and its increasing turn toward Artificial Intelligence, with case studies of declassified analytical products on Argentina, China, Iraq, Italy and South Africa.This book will be of much interest to students of intelligence, national security, philosophy, US politics and foreign policy.The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.
Tornadoes and the Environment
by Marcia Amidon LustedA tornado can destroy an entire town, leaving homes in shambles. People can be injured or killed. Tornadoes are destructive to nature too. They can pull trees or crops from the ground, destroying food or habitats. The storms can cause pollution damages the land. After a tornado ends, the area starts its recovery. Learn how people stay safe from tornadoes and what they can do to help the environment recover.
Tourism and Economic Development: Southern Europe through the 20th Century (Routledge Explorations in Economic History)
by Patrizia Battilani Donatella Strangio Carlos LarrinagaBy the end of the 19th century, there were already some countries in southern Europe whose economies benefitted from the arrival of tourists. But it was during the 20th century, and particularly after the Second World War, that the phenomenon of mass tourism arrived and dramatically impacted the economies of southern Europe.This edited volume analyses when, how, and why tourism gained an important role in the economy and social life of Southern Europe. It contributes to a reassessment of mass tourism focusing on two main dimensions: first, the impact on the economic development of the different southern European countries and second, the building of a new sociality focusing on the rituals and values of middle and the working class. This book adopts a comparative approach that opens with a comparison of European countries in terms of international market share and tourist products. The other chapters focus on national case studies that allow the reader to better understand not only the similarities and differences between some countries and others, but also the phenomenon as a whole. Since tourism is a transnational phenomenon, this book makes an important contribution to not only the study of tourism development and its economy but also social, impact in Southern Europe.The book will be of great interest to readers of economic history, business history, tourism history, and European history more broadly.
Trains All Day
by Marley RichmondTrains run every day, carrying people and goods to their destinations. Beginning readers hone their phonics skills while learning about the important roles trains play in our communities. As readers practice decoding words with the long vowel teams ai and ay, they gain nonfiction knowledge. Every Stairway Decodables book combines multiple aspects of the Science of Reading to support small group instruction, independent reading, and reading practice at home.
Trajectory Planning Using Dynamics and Power Models: A Heuristics Based Approach
by Camilo Ordonez Mario Harper Jonathan T. Boylan Emmanuel G. Collins, Jr.This book shows how to plan trajectories (i.e. time-dependent paths) for autonomous robots using a dynamic model within the A* framework.Drawing from optimal control's model predictive control framework, the book develops a paradigm called Sampling Based Model Predictive Optimization (SBMPO), which generates graph trees through input sampling of a dynamic model, enabling A*-type algorithms to find optimal trajectories. The book covers various robotic platforms and tasks, including manipulators lifting heavy loads, mobile robots navigating steep hills, energy-efficient skid-steered movements, thermally informed space exploration planning, and climbing robots in obstacle-rich environments. It also explores methods for updating dynamic models for robust operation and provides sample code for applying SBMPO to additional problems.This resource is aimed at researchers, engineers, and advanced students in motion planning and control for robotic and autonomous systems.
Trance and Transfiguration in Rock Art and Literature (Routledge/UNISA Press Series)
by Richard Alan NorthoverThe book is a largely unprecedented inter-disciplinary collaboration between archaeology, anthropology, and literary studies, although it touches on philosophy and religious studies, too. It explores the creative ways that altered states of consciousness play in culture and the arts, whether these states are induced though rituals like the trance dance or meditation, or through the consumption of mind enhancing substances.The author explores altered states of consciousness present in select Anglophone literature illuminated by archaeological research on trance states in relation to rock art. This specifically concerns the shamanistic theory of David Lewis-Williams.In response to Northover, Wayne Stables relates it to the Western philosophical tradition, seeing altered states and the loss of the sense of self that these usually involve as a critique of Western individualism. Contributions by David Whitley and Francis Thackeray are primarily concerned with the creative role that mind-altering substances play in culture. Also stepping into the conversation, Dan Wylie’s reflections are critical, even sceptical, about the use of psychedelics and opiates for recreational, religious and creative purposes. Wylie’s references to Southern African literature complements Whitley’s discussion of North American texts and Northover’s focus on Anglophone literature.Overall, the book creates by way of multiple perspectives a multivoiced dialogue on the currently highly debated topic of the use of mind-enhancing substances and techniques in art, culture, therapyand religion. In addition to the more academic material, blogs written by two of the authors are included to contextualise and broaden the discussion. This aligns with the book’s multivocal and multimodal spirit.Print editions not for sale in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Transition to Sustainable Energy Technologies: Pathways, Sources, Mobility
by Carlo Villante Sonia Dell'Aversano Stefano RanieriThis book explains the challenges related to global energy transition, focusing on decarbonization, renewable technologies, and sustainable mobility. It offers a comprehensive exploration of integrated socio-economic, environmental, and technological perspectives and provides actionable solutions and practical pathways for transitioning to sustainable energy systems. Designed to be used in short academic courses, this textbook is an excellent foundational text for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in engineering and environmental sciences taking specialized courses in energy systems, renewable technologies, climate change mitigation, and environmental impacts. It is also a great resource for professionals and policy makers involved in energy projects.Features: Offers an interdisciplinary approach to energy transitions combining theoretical frameworks with practical applications. Explores the full spectrum of energy systems, comparing conventional to renewable sources, energy vectors, and energy-storage technologies. Incorporates real-world data from leading institutions and integrates key historical milestones like the Paris Agreement with forward-looking trends. Highlights cutting-edge innovations, including solar and wind energy, hydrogen, energy-storage systems, synthetic fuels, and smart grids, and emphasizes their integration into energy systems and sustainable mobility solutions. Bridges the gap between socio-economic, environmental, and technological perspectives. The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.
Transloyalties, Connected Histories and World Christianity during the Interwar Period: 1919-1939 (Studies in World Christianity and Interreligious Relations)
by Ellen Vea Rosnes Joar Haga Frieder Ludwig Jairzinho Lopes Pereira Marina Xiaojing WangThis book introduces the approach of “transloyalties” to study “connected histories” in World Christianity. The term “transloyalties” is used to analyze the multifaceted processes in various contact zones through which cultural and religious identities were transformed in the tension between different loyalties. The volume tests this approach in various case studies, most of them focusing on Lutheran churches and “World Lutheranism” between 1919 and 1939, a time of rapidly changing political circumstances.Traditionally, the United States, Germany, and Scandinavia had been identified as the three centers of Lutheranism. However, while the structures in these centers were well established and “World Lutheranism” was something “out there,” with limited impact back home, negotiation processes on “Lutheran identity” were crucial in contexts where new Lutheran churches emerged. Asian and African church leaders operated in a new context of loyalties: They pushed for cooperation, and they often interacted with mission organizations from all three centers, and also with other religions, traditional cultures, and political movements. Therefore, it is significant what happened, for instance, in the Lutheran Church of China or at Umphumulo in South Africa.Including theoretical reflections and case studies, this volume is valuable reading for scholars of the history of World Christianity.
Transloyalties, Connected Histories and World Christianity during the Period of Decolonization and the Cold War: 1945-1970 (Studies in World Christianity and Interreligious Relations)
by Ellen Vea Rosnes Joar Haga Frieder Ludwig Jairzinho Lopes Pereira Marina Xiaojing WangFocusing on the history of World Christianity, this book relates the concept of “transloyalties” to developments during the “Period of Decolonization and the Cold War.” This was a time when the terms “loyal” and “loyalty” became more frequently used, not only in the United States, where a “loyalty program” was introduced but also in Africa, Asia, and Europe. Churches and ecumenical organizations had to navigate in this context of new loyalty demands. They had to clarify whether changes in church/ state relations and corresponding changes in their organizational structures were necessary, or whether they affected core identities. Was the restriction or exclusion of Western missionaries a threat to the universal character of the church or a transition to self-governing churches? How did African and Asian churches relate to Western mission societies in the new context? Was the strive for justice a basis for cooperation with socialist governments, or were the concepts fundamentally different? How were denominations organized at a national level? Which forms of church government were chosen? Which denominations could become members of Christian Councils that represented joint interests toward the states? These are some of the questions that underlie the importance of this volume to the study of the history of World Christianity.
Trapdoor Spiders
by Lisa J. AmstutzThe trapdoor spider is known for being an architect of tunnels. It builds a safe home, hidden from predators. Young readers will delight in learning all about this fascinating spider, including its habitat, body parts, hunting style, and more. Achievable text, stunning photographs, spider jokes, and an activity round out the learning.
Treasure Tracker
by Scott NickelWhen a mysterious map blows into Jackson’s yard, it could only mean one thing: treasure! In the mystery-filled early chapter book, Jackson and his AI-powered bike, S.C.O.U.T., follow clues from the map through Boreville—from local landmarks to tricky riddles. Could the clues lead to hidden riches or something even more surprising? As the adventure unfolds, Jackson realizes the map may not be what it seems! Full of clever twists and treasure-hunting fun, this exciting mystery is perfect for young readers who love a good quest!