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The Red Letter (The Orphanage by the Lake #2)
by Daniel G. MillerA spine-tingling new suspense-thriller from bestselling author Daniel G. Miller that will keep your heart racing to the last page.A DEAD BODY. A MYSTERIOUS RED LETTER.Hazel has everything she wants.Business is booming at her boutique private investigation firm. She's dating the man of her dreams. Even her perpetually skeptical mother seems impressed. Then the NYPD finds a beloved neighborhood priest dead along with a mysterious red letter.Hazel investigates the murder as a favor to an old friend and discovers that the priest wasn't the only recent murder victim to receive a red letter...and one victim has ties to a psychopath from a past life that Hazel thought she had buried. One by one, the red letters continue to appear, and with every letter, another killing, each more mysterious than the last.As Hazel closes in on the killer, the killer closes in on her, and Hazel begins to question everything she thought she knew about herself and the people around her. Even worse, Hazel discovers that the only way to find the truth is to open one more...RED LETTERFans of Freida McFadden's The Locked Door, Charlie Donlea's The Girl Who Was Taken, and Lisa Jewell's Then She Was Gone will love this suspense-filled thrill ride.
It Was Her House First
by Cherie PriestRonnie doesn't know it yet, but her fate rests in the hands of the dead. Silent film star Venita Rost's malevolent spirit lurks spider-like in her cliffside mansion, a once-beautiful home that's claimed countless unlucky souls. And she's not alone. Snared in her terrible web, Inspector Bartholomew Sloan—her eternal nemesis—watches her wreak havoc in helpless horror, shackled by his own guilt and Venita's unrelenting wrath.Now the house has yet another new owner. This time it's Ronnie Mitchell, a grieving woman who buys the run-down place sight unseen. She arrives armed with an unexpected inheritance, a strong background in renovation, and a blissful ignorance regarding the house's blood-soaked history. But her arrival has stirred up more than just dust and decay. In the shadows, unseen eyes watch. Then, a man comes knocking. He brings wild stories and a thinly veiled jealousy, as well as a secret connection to the house that can only lead to violence.Venita's fury awakens, and a deadly game unfolds.Caught between a vengeful ghost and a ruthless living threat, Ronnie's skepticism crumbles. The line between living and dead isn't as sharp as it seems, and she realizes too late that in Venita's house, survival might be just an illusion.
World Literature: Approaches, Practices, and Pedagogy
by Eli Park Sorensen Klaudia Hiu Yen LeeWorld Literature: Approaches, Practices, and Pedagogy combines theoretical explorations and pedagogy to explore approaches to teaching some of the key concepts, issues, and topics in world literary studies.Recognising the evolving, and at times contested, meanings of ‘world literature,’ this book treats world literature as a mode of reading and one that provides opportunities to create a space for critical discussions and reflections on understanding, unpacking, and at times, challenging, some of the assumptions and practices in world literary studies. Contributors discuss a wide array of topics, including the role of translation and literary marketplace in global circulation of texts, the function and problematics of paratexts, questions of co-authorship in transnational contexts, debates on major/minor in world literature, cosmopolitanism, and the impact of English as a lingua franca on the development of the field.Accompanied by reading questions, individual and group exercises, as well as suggested further readings, this collection offers a practical resource for instructors and an accessible guide to advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students taking world literature courses in different parts of the world.
Architect's Legal Pocket Book (Routledge Pocket Books)
by Matthew CousinsA little book that is big on information, the Architect’s Legal Pocket Book is the definitive reference guide on legal issues for architects and architectural students. This handy pocket guide covers key legal principles which will help you to quickly understand the law and where to go for further information.Now in its fourth edition, this bestselling book has been fully updated throughout to provide you with the most current information available. Subjects include contract administration, building legislation, planning, listed buildings, contract law, negligence, liability and dispute resolution. This edition also contains new cases and legislation, building safety, contracts, inspection duties, practical completion and practical issues facing architects.Illustrated with clear diagrams and featuring key cases, this is a comprehensive guide to current law for architects and an invaluable source of information. It is a book no architect should be without.
Value Stream 4.0: A Systems View of Information Flow for Digitalization
by Joachim Metternich Tobias Meudt Lukas HartmannThis book describes how material and information flows of a value stream can be synchronized with the aim of processing orders as quickly and waste‑free as possible. The design of the value stream is systematically oriented toward the requirements of the respective business model. The approach described goes beyond the classic value stream method, which primarily improves material flow, and places its informational focus primarily on the release of production and transport orders. Value Stream 4.0: A Systems View of Information Flow for Digitalization focuses on the material and information flow within a product family, beginning with the receipt of customer orders through all process steps until delivery of the finished product. It illustrates how the systematic accumulation and provision of information at the right time, place, amount, and quality can enhance efficiency. Additionally, it explores how information can be leveraged to enhance customer value.This compact, yet powerful book, is written for production managers, lean managers, operations managers, researchers, and students.
The Complete Guide to Videogame Performance Directing: Place, Time, Action
by Tom KeeganThis book teaches the complex, sometimes confounding, and often beautiful art of directing live performance for videogames. Starting from a clear and comprehensive introduction to the nuts and bolts of directing on the motion capture floor and in the voiceover booth, this book dives deeper with concrete examples from the author’s 25‑year career directing seminal games from the early years to today’s blockbusters.Identifying the Place (What is the physical environment?), Time (What just happened?), and Action (What do the characters want?) of every scene empowers directors with essential tools to dive straight into the subtext, the life below the words. Through step‑by‑step instructions, this book shows how to make scenes and lines come alive. It offers real‑world advice on everything from casting to table reads, rehearsal, and production days. In addition, readers can find valuable advice about self‑care and sustaining a long‑term career as a performance director.This book is sure to be an essential resource for directors, actors, voiceover artists, and game developers who want to master videogame performance.
Remote Sensing of Land Cover and Land Use Changes in South and Southeast Asia, Volume 1: Mapping and Monitoring
by Garik Gutman Krishna Prasad Vadrevu Christopher JusticeSouth and Southeast Asian countries are experiencing rapid land cover and land use changes (LCLUC) due to urbanization, agricultural expansion, deforestation, and infrastructure development. These changes have far-reaching consequences for biodiversity, water resources, food security, and climate regulation, underscoring the urgent need for effective monitoring and management strategies. Remote sensing data is essential for mapping and monitoring these changes. A variety of remote sensing data, ranging from coarse to very high resolution, can be used to assess land use patterns, and quantify changes.Volume 1 showcases the practical utility of remote sensing data in various LCLUC studies. The book features contributions from the NASA-funded South/Southeast Asia Research Initiative and collaborators from multiple countries in South and Southeast Asia.Key Features: Explores the latest methodologies, from deep learning to novel data integrations, for mapping LCLUC. Demonstrates case studies to monitor and map land cover changes using very-high, medium, and coarse-resolution satellite data. Highlights the role of remote sensing in integrating biophysical and socioeconomic data. Provides case studies on urban expansion, deforestation, and agricultural intensification. Demonstrates advanced remote sensing methods for tracking land use changes. Offers insights into sustainable land management using remote sensing and geospatial technologies. This book serves as a cornerstone for advancing research and collaboration in the field of remote sensing and land use studies, particularly in South and Southeast Asia. It will be an invaluable resource for mapping and monitoring professionals, including remote sensing experts, geographers, environmental scientists, ecologists, and all others involved in land use/cover change research.
Where Matters: Healthcare's Playbook for Location-Based Services 2.0 and AI
by Ali Youssef Paul E ZieskeImagine a hospital where equipment never goes missing, patients never wait unnecessarily, and staff focus on care instead of logistics. In Where Matters: Healthcare's Playbook for Location-Based Services 2.0 and AI, this vision becomes reality through care traffic control (CTC), a revolutionary framework that brings the precision and reliability of aviation traffic control to healthcare operations.Drawing from decades of experience in both aviation and healthcare, the authors reveal how location-based services and digital twin technologies can transform healthcare operations from reactive to predictive, from fragmented to orchestrated, from inefficient to optimized. This isn’t just another technology book – it’s a blueprint for operational revolution.Through the compelling journey of Edenvale General Hospital, readers witness the dramatic transformation that occurs when real-time location intelligence meets operational excellence. From reduced costs and improved patient satisfaction to enhanced staff productivity and safety, the results are nothing short of extraordinary.Learn how to: Create a hospital command center that rivals the sophistication of air traffic control Deploy automation that enhances rather than replaces human capabilities Transform chaotic workflows into synchronized symphonies of efficiency Build a digital twin that makes the invisible visible and the impossible achievable Generate immediate returns while building toward long-term transformation Whether you’re a healthcare executive seeking operational excellence, a technology leader navigating digital transformation, or an improvement professional driving change, Where Matters: Healthcare's Playbook for Location-Based Services 2.0 and AI provides the roadmap, tools, and insights you need. Each chapter includes specific guidance for improvers, leaders, and vendors, ensuring practical application across all stakeholder groups.This isn’t just about tracking assets or monitoring workflows – it’s about fundamentally reimagining how healthcare operations can work. Through real-world examples, practical frameworks, and proven methodologies, Where Matters: Healthcare's Playbook for Location-Based Services 2.0 and AI shows you how to turn this vision into reality. Join the operational revolution that’s transforming healthcare – because in the future of healthcare operations, where matters.
Remote Sensing of Land Cover and Land Use Changes in South and Southeast Asia, Volume 2: Impacts on the Environment
by Garik Gutman Krishna Prasad Vadrevu Christopher JusticeSouth and Southeast Asian countries are experiencing rapid land cover and land use changes (LCLUC) driven by urbanization, agricultural expansion, deforestation, and infrastructure development. These transformations have significant impacts on biodiversity, water resources, food security, and climate regulation. There is an urgent need to quantify LCLUC impacts to design effective management strategies that help understand, mitigate, and adapt to these changes. Remote sensing data plays a crucial role in providing diverse information essential for assessing land use patterns, quantifying changes, and evaluating both environmental and societal impacts.Volume 2 explores the complex and dynamic interactions between land use and the environment in the region. It brings together expertise from U.S. contributors of the NASA-funded Southeast Asia Research Initiative (SARI) and collaborators from South and Southeast Asian countries.Key Features: Presents case studies on LCLUC impacts related to food security, heat stress, urbanization, agricultural intensification, water scarcity, forest transitions, and ecosystem health. Demonstrates the use of novel machine learning and deep learning algorithms for quantifying LCLUC impacts. Explores how satellite remote sensing can reveal hidden patterns, track environmental degradation, and support resource management. Highlights the integration of very high-resolution data with mid-resolution satellite data for effective LCLUC impact mapping and monitoring. Adopts a multidisciplinary approach, emphasizing the integration of biophysical and socio-economic data to address LCLUC impacts. This book highlights the transformative power of remote sensing and geospatial technologies while calling researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to action. It offers valuable insights for scientists, geographers, ecologists, remote sensing specialists, and anyone interested in the intersection of land use, development, and environmental sustainability.
Quick Data Structures (Quick Programming)
by David MatuszekIf you want to upgrade your programming skills, the most important thing you need is a solid understanding of fundamental data structures. The proper choice of data structures distinguishes excellent programmers from merely competent ones.As an experienced programmer, you use data structures—at least arrays—all the time. However, you may not be familiar with hash tables, trees and binary trees, priority queues, directed and undirected graphs, and other data structures at your disposal.A good choice of data structures will simplify your job, not complicate it. Your code will be not only faster but also easier to understand and debug. There is no downside to using the right data structures for the job.This book Provides an understanding of the fundamental building blocks of data structures Describes the construction and use of all common data structures Explains the simple math required for selecting efficient data structures Equips you with everything you need to choose data structures or devise appropriate new ones
Ten Follies: A Journey Around the World in Ten Forms of Madness (Global Perspectives on the History of Natural Philosophy)
by Marco InnamoratiTen Follies: A Journey Around the World in Ten Forms of Madness focuses on a critical question in the history of psychiatry: to what extent does psychopathology describe phenomena that exist before or beyond their description? Marco Innamorati probes the view that any description of a psychopathological phenomenon is, to a significant extent, the result of a construction by the subject describing it or a co-construction made by the clinician and the patient—a perspective also known as the “constructivist” approach.Starting from the work of the philosopher and historian of science Ian Hacking, who proposed the concept of “transient mental illness”, i.e., an “illness that appears at a given time, in a given place, and then disappears” (Hacking, 1998), Innamorati explores some forms of madness that seem to arise in a particular environment and in specific historical circumstances, developing through a kind of epidemic and then disappearing almost definitively. The author evaluates strengths and weaknesses of the “constructivist” approach, by juxtaposing evolving hermeneutical questions to cultural factors. From hysteria to demonic possession, from the “mad travellers” to arctic shamanism, until the recent mushrooming of the hikikomori phenomenon,Ten Follies is an unconventional “journey around the world in ten forms of madness” which takes the reader through astonishing stories of suffering and healing. Against the trend of mapping a single globalised discourse of “folly”, this book embraces a kind of philosophical perspectivism (“ten follies”) which echoes the contemporary cultural transformation of the many narratives of “madness”.
Progressive Computational Intelligence, Information Technology and Networking
by Brijesh Kumar Arvind Dagur Mamta Dahiya Poonam Nandal Meeta SinghProgressive Computational Intelligence, Information Technology and Networking presents a rich and diverse collection of cutting-edge research, real-world applications, and innovative methodologies spanning across multiple domains of computer science, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies. This comprehensive volume brings together different scholarly chapters contributed by researchers, practitioners, and thought leaders from around the globe.The book explores a wide array of topics including—but not limited to—machine learning, deep learning, cloud computing, cybersecurity, Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain, natural language processing, image processing, and data analytics. It addresses the practical implementation of technologies in sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, education, smart cities, environmental monitoring, finance, and more.Each chapter delves into specific challenges, frameworks, and experimental outcomes, making this book an essential reference for academicians, researchers, industry professionals, and students who aim to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving digital world.
Pete Rose: An American Dilemma
by Kostya Kennedy&“Better than any previous account. Kennedy leaves no doubt about Rose&’s greatness as a player or his guilt as a gambler.&” —Allen Barra, The Boston Globe Pete Rose had 4,256 hits in his Major League career. But despite being MLB&’s all-time leader in base hits, Rose isn&’t in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Banished from the game in August 1989 amid accusations of gambling, he was ruled ineligible for Cooperstown. Today, the question of whether Pete Rose belongs in the Hall of Fame remains one of the most provocative in sports history. In his intriguing examination of the Hit King&’s life, New York Times–bestselling author Kostya Kennedy explores the polarizing, charismatic Rose from his early years through his singular career to his long battle to be reinstated, a fight he did not win before his death in 2024 at age 83. Kennedy analyzes how we should evaluate Rose in an era when players accused of taking performance enhancing drugs have regularly appeared on the Hall of Fame ballot. How does the saga of &“Charlie Hustle&” stand up in modern baseball history? Is it time for Rose—unrepentant gambler, beguiling showman, and deeply talented athlete—to be reconsidered? &“Exceptional. Like the best writing about sport—Liebling, Angell—[Kennedy&’s book] qualifies as stirring literature.&” —Richard Ford, Pulitzer Prize–winning author &“Even readers who know who Mr. Rose is will learn much from . . . this book&’s stacked roster of interviews and anecdotes [and] fascinating and well-chosen tangents.&” —The Wall Street Journal &“A remarkable book about a fascinating, vexing figure.&” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Tarrin's Bay Books Four to Six: April's Glow, Memories of May, and Home for June (Tarrin’s Bay)
by Juliet MadisonThree more heart-warming and romantic stories from a delightful, uplifting series. April&’s Glow Distracting herself from a string of bad luck and a disastrous love life, bubbly April throws herself into her new business, April's Glow, a candle store. The enchanting scents and colourful atmosphere provide an escape for April, who struggles with her personal life outside of work… Memories of May Can love survive the test of time? By day, single mother Olivia Chevalier runs the family's bookstore and raises her nine-year-old daughter. By night, she escapes into a world of fiction where there is excitement, romance and happy endings. But Olivia's life has not been without challenges and disappointment…Home for June Sparks fly when two old friends are reunited. But will they both get their happy ever after? Practical and hard-working event planner Hannah Delaney has only ever known life on her family's chicken farm in Tarrin's Bay. Needing a fresh start, she finally makes the decision to move to the city. But just when her mind's made up, her past comes back to town: Luca Antonescu, her secret high school crush…
The Stone Door
by Leonora CarringtonAncient Mesopotamia, the Zodiac, and the land of the dead feature in this wildly surrealistic adventure story—Leonora Carrington&’s revolutionary second novel, long out of print.The Stone Door is an omen, an incantation, and an adventure story rolled into one. Built in layers like a puzzle box, it is the tale of two people, of love and the Zodiac and the Kabbalah, of Transylvania and Mesopotamia converging at the Caucasus, of a mad Hungarian King named Böles Kilary and of a woman&’s discovery of an initiatory code that leads to a Cyclopean obstacle, to love, self and awareness, to the great stone door of Kescke and beyond.Written at the end of World War II but not published until 1977 and long unavailable, The Stone Door is at once a celebration of the union of the surrealist painter Leonora Carrington and her husband, the Hungarian-born photographer Chiki Weisz, and an argument for the unification of the male and the female as a means of liberating the human race.
Peonies: A Little Book of Flowers
by Tara Austen WeaverThis charming celebration of the peony reads like a &“very smart love letter to cultivating beauty&” and features 60+ vintage-inspired full-color botanical illustrations (Seattle Times). &“Delightful…Next time you are lucky enough to be someone&’s houseguest, consider arriving with a bouquet of either one of the Little Book of Flowers.&”-The New York TimesPeonies are queens of the spring garden, a romantic flower long popular in bridal bouquets (symbolizing prosperity and a happy marriage). In bloom for only a few weeks, they have passionate fans who love them despite—or perhaps because of—their short season. They can live to be 100 years, and are one of the easiest flowers to grow, with many different shapes and colors available, and a delicate scent. This charming little hardcover book includes: 60+ full-color botanical illustrationsbasic botany and historyeverything you need to know to grow gorgeous blooms in the gardentips for creating beautiful arrangements and preserving flowersquotes, lore, and notable gardens and growersLike a bouquet of peonies, this book is an affordable little luxury for gardeners and flower lovers—the perfect hostess gift or Mother&’s Day present. It&’s part of the collectible mini gift book series Little Book of Natural Wonders.
Mother of Methadone: A Doctor's Quest, a Forgotten History, and a Modern-Day Crisis
by Melody GlennBrings together the stories of two doctors battling the opioid epidemic half a century apart to reveal the origins of today's public health crisis A call to remove the stigma against addicts, addiction, and treatment providersDr. Melody Glenn was a burned-out emergency physician who had grown to resent the large population of opioid dependent patients passing through her ER. While working at a methadone clinic, she realized how effective harm reduction treatments could be and set out to discover why they weren&’t used more broadly. That&’s when she found Dr. Marie Nyswander.In the 1960&’s, Nyswander defied the DEA and medical establishment to co-develop methadone maintenance as a treatment for heroin addiction. According to some addiction specialists, its discovery could be considered as monumental as the discovery of penicillin. Yet, it still carries a stigma today.Deftly weaving together interviews, media coverage, and historical documents, Glenn recovers Nyswander&’s important legacy and reveals how the forces of racism, fearmongering politicians, and misinformation colluded to set us back decades in our understandings of opioids.With Nyswander as her guide, Glenn also shares her journey through addiction medicine as she confronts her own personal and philosophical quandaries around bias, ambition, and saviorism in the medical field.As the US continues to struggle with opioid and fentanyl use in communities, Mother of Methadone is a powerful reminder of the ways biases have prevented doctors from saving countless lives.
A Shift of Time (Night's Edge)
by Julie E. CzernedaThe 4th book in the Aurora Award–winning Night's Edge series returns readers to a rich and atmospheric fantasy worldPerfect for readers of Charles de Lint, Naomi Novik, and Katherine Arden, A Shift of Time is a charming, heartwarming, hopeful fableSummer has arrived in Marrowdell, but its wild magic is out of sorts. Bannan, returning from his sister&’s home in Vorkoun, steps through Jenn&’s special crossing to find the village has disappeared. Something is deeply wrong within the edge—and with the Verge. Soon the youngling dragon Imp returns from that magical realm with a dire message: turn-born are missing.Deep in the mines of Ansnor, turn-born are being trapped and killed. The rest are in hiding, as each crossing destabilizes the Verge, releasing chaos even the sei cannot control. Time is shifting. Bannan, caught between realms, must accept the help of an ancient power, feared by dragons and greater than sei, but at what cost?Jenn, meanwhile, rushes to Ansnor to find Bannan and fix what&’s breaking in the Verge, but she&’s in danger, too. For in the edge, those who hunt magic and those with gifts grow bold, and as the only turn-born filled with pearl and the magic of the sei, Jenn Nalynn is the greatest prize of all.
Citizens of the Whole World: Anti-Zionism and the Cultures of the American Jewish Left
by Benjamin BalthaserAfter a tumultuous century, the Jewish radical tradition lives on in the United StatesSince October 7, 2023, the world has witnessed a massive American Jewish uprising in support of Palestinian liberation. Through sit-ins in Congress or Grand Central Terminal, through petitions and marches, thousands of Jews have made it known the Israeli state is not acting in their name. This resistance did not come out of nowhere. Citizens of the Whole World returns us to its roots in the &“red decade&” of the 1930s and, from there, traces the history of American Jewish radicals and revolutionaries to the present day.Benjamin Balthaser delves into radical Jewish novels and memoirs, as well as interviews with Jewish revolutionaries, to unearth a buried if nonetheless unbroken continuity between leftist Jewish Americans and the diasporic internationalism of today.Covering more than just the politics of anti-Zionism, Citizens of the Whole World explores the Jewish revolutionary traditions of Marxist internationalism, Jewish solidarity with Third World struggles, and relations between Jewish and Black radicals during the Civil Rights era.Balthaser&’s book stages an intervention into current anti-Zionist politics, suggesting activists can learn from past struggles to help form a future politics in a world after Zionism.
Sacred Decay: The Art of Lauren Marx (Second Edition)
by Lauren MarxA stunning depiction of visceral truth: This second edition of the celebrated art book by Lauren Marx includes a new cover, an expanded sketchbook section, and a new introduction by the artist.Fungus blooms and dies, bones weather, and moths form halos around dismembered animals in this darkly exquisite collection from acclaimed artist Lauren Marx, now celebrated in a second edition! With an impressive eye for detail, Marx brings her uncanny subjects to life—or death—with awe-inspiring texture and intensity. Birds, beasts, fish, plants, and more unfurl radiantly on the page in their cycle of birth and destruction.This second edition of the celebrated collection features new cover art, an expanded sketchbook section, and an all-new introduction from the artist herself.
The Love Thief: A Novel
by Arielle FordHeartbreak, healing, and a dash of revenge come together in this soul-searching, spice-filled journey through India from beloved author Arielle Ford.When chef Holly&’s carefully built life unravels—first through a painful betrayal, then a near-fatal accident—she&’s left reeling, uncertain of everything she once believed in, including love.Reluctantly making her way to India, Holly hopes only for quiet and a little distance from her pain. But what she finds is something else entirely: unexpected moments of insight, unlikely friendships, and the stirring return of her own strength. As she slowly pieces herself back together—with the help of wise teachers, memorable meals, and a dash of poetic justice—Holly begins to glimpse a life richer than the one she lost.Inspired by true events, The Love Thief is a page-turning ride through heartbreak, healing, and unexpected transformation. With surprise twists, a juicy revenge subplot, and irresistible recipes—from killer Masala Chai to paneer-stuffed cheeseburgers—this novel is a feast for the senses and the spirit.Perfect for romantics, seekers, and food lovers alike, The Love Thief is Arielle Ford at her boldest, funniest, and most inspiring—ideal for fans of Alka Joshi, Elizabeth Gilbert, and Christina Lauren.
Living Hell (Living Hell)
by Caitlin YarskyIn the vein of Buffy and Good Omens, Living Hell combines humor, heart, and darkness.Meet Jerome Jameel—a loving father and husband who also happens to be a demon. He&’s fled his former prison of Hell to live incognito on earth as a bartender, hiding in plain sight.Jerome is determined to stay out of trouble, but when he kills one of Hell's most vicious bounty hunters in self-defense, he inherits the job of infernal bailiff, hunting down his own kind. Jerome soon faces a range of ancient deities and monsters, from the human-eating ghosts known as Jikininki to psychopomps like Baron Samedi. But with every act of betrayal, Jerome loses a little more of his hard-earned humanity.Collects issues #1-#4 of Living Hell.
Essential Connection Skills, K-6: Strategies for Integrating Social Connections Into Core Content
by Jeff Zwiers Anne Paonessa"Essential Connection Skills is a practical, specific, inspirational, and must-have resource for any teacher, coach, school leader, or parent who aims for a more empowered and successful student." Julie O′Connell Alholm, Instructional Coach and EL Teacher, MN "Essential Connection Skills is a must-read for any teacher—whether you′re already focused on social skills or looking to include them more in your teaching. The suggestions in each chapter are practical for novice to veteran teachers." Amber Quirk, Regional Superintendent, DuPage County Regional Office of Education, IL Foster joy and engagement by building community in your school and classrooms Do your students struggle with low boredom tolerance, lack the confidence and skills needed in social interactions, or find it hard to collaborate? Are you seeing more behavioral disruptions, a wider range of learning challenges, and increased absenteeism? Today’s classrooms need to move beyond traditional teaching methods; they need strategies that will re-engage students and build on meaningful connections. Essential Connection Skills offers practical solutions to help educators reignite the joy of learning through purposeful, reflective interactions. These strategies empower students to build connections, embrace multiple perspectives, and develop the social and academic tools necessary for success. Inside you′ll find: Chapter-by-chapter resources and techniques Assessment recommendations Targeted strategies for culturally and linguistically diverse students Techniques to help students develop self-reflection skills By cultivating authentic engagement, Essential Connection Skills restores a sense of community and purpose in classrooms and empowers students with the lifelong skills they’ll need to succeed. Other Books from Corwin Dohrer, The Schools We Need Now Rogers, The SEL Coach
Teaching Students to Use AI Ethically & Responsibly: Exploring AI With Intentionality, Curiosity, and Care
by James Marshall Douglas Fisher Nancy Frey Salman Khan Meghan HargraveArtificial intelligence is no longer a distant concept in education. It′s a present-day force reshaping how students learn, and teachers teach. But in the rapidly evolving world of AI, educators need more than just quick fixes or flashy tools. With the guidance of expert educators Salman Khan, Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, James Marshall, and Meghan Hargrave, Teaching Students to Use AI Ethically & Responsibly will prepare you not only how to teach with AI-but how to teach for a world transformed by it. Grounded in the latest research and enriched by years of classroom experience, this book takes you from understanding what AI is and how it operates, to helping students become confident, ethical thinkers in an AI-powered world. Organized into three sections, it covers how to teach AI′s foundational concepts, how to develop student inquiry and critical thinking, and how to teach student AI usage through authentic, curiosity-driven learning quests. It includes: Clear definitions, classroom examples, and teacher/student practices for each of the 30 core topics across AI theory, skills, and application Step-by-step guides for nine unique AI-powered learning quests, each designed to drive curiosity, collaboration, and deep understanding Practical strategies for addressing ethical considerations, bias, privacy, and responsible use of AI in learning environments Skill progressions for different grade bands, including skills to master, prompt-crafting tips, and online examples to help both educators and students integrate and evaluate AI tools with confidence Whether you′re new to AI or already exploring its integration, this comprehensive resource sheds light on hidden aspects of AI, equips you to foster essential student skills, and provides actionable strategies for hands-on collaboration with AI in your daily teaching practice.
Teaching Students to Use AI Ethically & Responsibly: Exploring AI With Intentionality, Curiosity, and Care
by James Marshall Douglas Fisher Nancy Frey Salman Khan Meghan HargraveArtificial intelligence is no longer a distant concept in education. It′s a present-day force reshaping how students learn, and teachers teach. But in the rapidly evolving world of AI, educators need more than just quick fixes or flashy tools. With the guidance of expert educators Salman Khan, Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, James Marshall, and Meghan Hargrave, Teaching Students to Use AI Ethically & Responsibly will prepare you not only how to teach with AI-but how to teach for a world transformed by it. Grounded in the latest research and enriched by years of classroom experience, this book takes you from understanding what AI is and how it operates, to helping students become confident, ethical thinkers in an AI-powered world. Organized into three sections, it covers how to teach AI′s foundational concepts, how to develop student inquiry and critical thinking, and how to teach student AI usage through authentic, curiosity-driven learning quests. It includes: Clear definitions, classroom examples, and teacher/student practices for each of the 30 core topics across AI theory, skills, and application Step-by-step guides for nine unique AI-powered learning quests, each designed to drive curiosity, collaboration, and deep understanding Practical strategies for addressing ethical considerations, bias, privacy, and responsible use of AI in learning environments Skill progressions for different grade bands, including skills to master, prompt-crafting tips, and online examples to help both educators and students integrate and evaluate AI tools with confidence Whether you′re new to AI or already exploring its integration, this comprehensive resource sheds light on hidden aspects of AI, equips you to foster essential student skills, and provides actionable strategies for hands-on collaboration with AI in your daily teaching practice.