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Crusading in the Long Nineteenth Century, 1798–1928: Engaging the Crusades, Volume Ten (Engaging the Crusades)
by Adam KnoblerEngaging the Crusades is a series of concise volumes (up to 50,000 words) that offer initial windows into the ways in which the crusades have been used in the last two centuries, demonstrating that the memory of the crusades is an important and emerging subject. Together these studies suggest that the memory of the crusades, in the modern period, is a productive, exciting, and much-needed area of investigation.Crusading in the Long Nineteenth Century offers a trans-cultural examination of “crusade medievalism”, that is, the use of the symbolism and rhetoric of the crusades in the popular and political discourse of the long nineteenth century. Using a variety of sources, from missionary accounts to children’s literature, this book includes an examination of “crusade medievalism” through the politics of a European-wide audience, from states which could claim some relationship to medieval crusading, to those regions where crusading was not part of a national historical heritage. It also examines how the Islamicate world looked upon the crusades in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.By looking at the phenomenon of “crusade medievalism” from a multi-national perspective, this volume is of interest to medievalists, modernists and those interested in the crusades in general.
Chinese Language Education and Second Language Chinese Acquisition: An Interface with Chinese Linguistics (The Routledge Series on Chinese Language Education)
by Jing Jin Sihui KeThis edited volume presents the latest scholarly endeavors to synergize Chinese linguistics with Chinese language education and L2 Chinese acquisition, a direction of inquiry that has emerged as a rapidly developing area and attracted both teaching practitioners and linguists’ interests in recent years.The studies presented in the volume approach a diversity of issues, ranging over linguistics-informed Chinese language education in the contexts of Hong Kong, mainland China, and overseas countries; language pedagogies along various linguistic approaches; L2 Chinese development of different linguistic properties; bilingualism and multilingualism among adult and school learners; as well as linguistically grounded Chinese language learning and teaching via digital means. The volume offers to deepen the reader’s understanding of the existing theories on Chinese language education and L2 Chinese acquisition, and the linguistic theories regarding the nature, component modules, and development of the human language faculty. It also offers new pedagogical inspiration, based on cutting-edge empirical research, for Chinese language teaching in different educational settings.Of interest to scholars in the fields of Chinese language teaching and learning, second language acquisition, or applied linguistics, this volume contributes to the emerging field of educational applications of linguistics and presents an overarching framework that bridges a long-lasting division between language teaching practice and linguistic research.
Fascism in the Middle East: Nationalism, Islamism, and Imagining Other Futures (Routledge Focus on Modern Subjects)
by Saladdin BahozdeFollowing decades of brutal campaigns against left forces, fascism in its nationalist and religious forms has been dominating Turkish, Iranian, and Arab politics for over half a century. At first, with key enemies vanquished, military generals assumed power and established some of the most terroristic totalitarian regimes in the 20th Century. It only followed that Islamist organizations then hijacked democratic movements of dissent. Now, in countries and territories where they have assumed state power, Islamist forces have surpassed all nationalist dictatorships for their utter disrespect of human lives.Today, Islamism subordinates peoples in the Middle East. Bearing the urgency of our times, Saladdin Bahozde problematizes all forms of fascist exclusionism in the region, while drawing attention to anti-fascist resistance and progressive alternatives there. As a critique of identitarianism and right-wing politics in the Middle East and North Africa, the work calls for a global movement, as endorsed by the peoples of the region, to go beyond nationalism and Islamism.
Take Back Your Home: How to Organize Every Room for a Stress-Free, Mess-Free, Happy Home
by Morgan TyreeA Validating Guide to Staying Organized Follow professional organizer Morgan Tyree to learn how you can tidy up your mental space with organizational tools and tips for a better home. Don’t let stress leave you in a mess. Our homes are a reflection of who we are, so a disorganized room can be one of the biggest signs that your mental and emotional health is being neglected. Rather than letting your stress build up, with some guidance you can minimize it and your space at the same time. Take Back Your Home is a home organizational book that offers real solutions for the biggest of messes. From bedrooms to outdoor spaces, every part of your home will shine just as brightly as you do. Your efforts are good enough. No matter the size of the project, organizing can leave many people feeling overwhelmed and unable to accomplish anything. However, they don’t realize that you don’t need perfectionism to create a peaceful, fulfilling space. Author Morgan Tyree shares how the best types of organization come from developing your own cleaning habits. With validating recommendations for finding your unique system, you’ll be able to find the right motivation to start and stay productive. That way, whether you’re under pressure, neurodivergent, or needing long-term solutions, you’ll be able to save money, stress less, and create more time to enjoy your refreshed space. Inside Take Back Your Home, you’ll find validating advice that will help you get started on organizing your home, including: A style quiz to find the best organizing techniques for your obstacles Why time, intention, and boundaries are the most essential tools for organizing Flexible ideas for all parts of your home How to overcome barriers such as shopping, commitment, and values So if you enjoy empowering books on organization such as Laundry Love, Organizing Solutions for People with ADHD, or Plan and Organize Your Life, you’ll love Take Back Your Home.
Restoring Our Girls: How Real Conversations Shape Our Daughters' Lives, Help Them with Teen Challenges, & Remind Them That They Matter
by Cathy Cassani Adams LCSWFollow therapist and parenting coach Cathy Cassani Adam&’s empowering advice to help your teenager follow their happiness in an evolving society.#1 New Release in Teen Health, and in Parenting GirlsHelp your teenage girl prepare to face the world. So many girls are facing challenges every day, with the next generation seeing more skyrocketing diagnoses of depression and anxiety than ever before. While we might not be able to stop every trial that comes their way, we can still help our daughters persevere with strong self-confidence in themselves. Restoring Our Girls is an empowering book for girls ages 12-25 and their parents to use when facing tough situations in today&’s world. With professional insight on society&’s impact on young womanhood and ways to recognize and process it, you can help your child use their mental and emotional skills to achieve the fulfilling life they deserve. Become the role model that she needs. Teenage mental health can feel isolating for both you and your teenager. Oftentimes, they will feel uncomfortable bringing up serious struggles to you for fear of being unseen or rejected. That is why author Cathy Cassani Adams is here on how to engage in uplifting communication through compassion and a willingness to learn. Using her methods for meaningful listening and action, your daughter will see how being genuine can open so many doors to true happiness. Each chapter inside Restoring Our Girls covers all the complexities your teenager will face, including: A Guide for Navigating Real Conversations: Learn how to engage in meaningful conversations with your daughter while minimizing conflict Insights from Our Girls: Discover what your daughters wish we understood better The Power of Prioritizing Your Relationship: Understand how focusing on connection can ease challenges and ensure a healthy and trusting relationship now and as they grow So if you&’re looking for books for parents and their daughters like Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen, The Emotional Lives of Teenagers, or The Sleep-Deprived Teen, you&’ll love Restoring Our Girls.
Junk Journal Joy: Find Calm and Self-Confidence with Junk Journaling
by Francesca RadiceDiscover the Transformative Power of Creativity with Junk Journaling In this inspiring and heartfelt guide, author Francesca shares her personal journey of making junk journals, revealing how this simple yet profound practice can help you reconnect with your emotions, find inner peace, and bring more well-being into your life. #1 New Release in Book Making & Binding Book binding beginners and experts welcome. Whether you're new to book binding or an experienced crafter, this scrapbooking book is packed with simple yet powerful projects and prompts that will guide you from start to finish. Learn how to create a journal from scratch using recycled and affordable materials, transforming everyday items into a beautiful keepsake. You'll also explore the art of scrapbooking, mixed media art, and other creative techniques that turn your journal into a personal treasure. The ultimate book on book binding. Filled with scrapbook ideas, bookbinding techniques, and tips for creating your own unique scrapbooking journal, this book will inspire you to take action and start junk journaling with confidence. As you dive into the stories and exercises within, you'll feel a sense of connection, accomplishment, and inner peace. Let Junk Joy Journal be your guide to finding magic in the mundane and cherishing the beauty that already exists in your life. Inside, you’ll find: Creative fun by learning to make beautiful junk journals using recycled and affordable materials. Enhanced well-being by using journaling as a therapeutic outlet to reduce stress and overcome creative blocks. Personal growth and a sense of connection through guided prompts and personal stories that inspire self-discovery. If you liked other book binding books such as Junk Journal Cutouts, Making Handmade Books, or Treasure Book Making, you’ll love Junk Journal Joy.
Revenge of the Deadly Dozen
by Peter BerryThe streets of London can be dangerous—but so can this secret society of crime-solvers . . . Monica is barely a month into her role as leader of The Twelve—a clandestine group of retired experts tasked with eliminating London&’s most dangerous criminals—when a new case presents a major challenge. Ex-plumber David Latham brings them a personal mission: hunting down a suspect who walked free after the racially-motivated murder of his best friend&’s son. But as Monica and her team dig deeper, they uncover a web of corruption that reaches back decades. Old photos, hidden bribes, and buried secrets reveal the true killers—and a sinister legacy of violence. As alliances are tested and enemies emerge from the shadows, Monica must lead The Twelve on a lethal pursuit to plot their own form of justice in this exciting new novel by the author of Lunch with the Deadly Dozen.
A Killing in Paradise (A Dylan Kasper Thriller)
by Elliot SweeneyThe author of The Next to Die returns with another gritty thriller set in London&’s mean streets—&“it grips the reader by the throat and never once lets go&” (Daily Mail). A young man has been murdered in the notorious Paradise neighborhood of London. The police have their assumptions and don&’t much care to look deeper. Out-of-work private investigator Dylan Kasper, still reeling from his daughter&’s death, intends to find the truth. Kasper knows Paradise well, but he soon discovers just how depraved it can be. The reason the boy was killed is something the police will never find—or want to find. Because exposing the criminals responsible would implicate the government and police alike. Putting his own life in danger means little to Kasper. But when those dearest to him are thrust into the crosshairs, he will have to make an impossible choice. Will the inhabitants of Paradise feel safe at last, if the price must be paid in blood?
¡Oh, cúan lejos llegarás! (Classic Seuss)
by Dr. Seuss¡Esta edición en español y rimada del moderno clásico de Dr. Seuss es el regalo perfecto para graduados de cualquier edad! En este maravilloso y sabio discurso de graduación, Dr. Seuss aborda los altibajos de la vida, a la vez que anima a los lectores a alcanzar el éxito de que son capaces. Ideal para los que comienzan una nueva etapa en la vida, ya sean recién graduados del jardín de infancia o titulados con un doctorado, esta edición de lujo de ¡Oh, cuán lejos llegarás! es el regalo perfecto, además de divertido.Las ediciones rimadas, en español, de los clásicos de Dr. Seuss, publicadas por Random House, brindan la maravillosa oportunidad de disfrutar de sus historias a más de treinta y ocho millones de personas hispanohablantes en Estados Unidos. Los lectores podrán divertirse con las ediciones en español de The Cat in the Hat (El Gato Ensombrerado); Green Eggs and Ham (Huevos verdes con jamón); One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish (Un pez, dos peces, pez rojo, pez azul); The Lorax (El Lórax); Oh, the Places You'll Go! (¡Oh, cuán lejos llegarás!); How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (¡Cómo el Grinch robó la Navidad!); The Cat in the Hat Comes Back (El Gato Ensombrerado ha regresado); I Can Read With My Eyes Shut! (¡Yo puedo leer con los ojos cerrados!); Horton Hears a Who! (¡Horton escucha a Quién!); The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins (Los 500 sombreros de Bartolomé Cubbins); There's A Wocket in my Pocket! (¡Hay un Molillo en mi Bolsillo!); Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You? (¡El Sr. Brown hace Muuu! ¿Podrías hacerlo tú?); Ten Apples on Top! (¡Diez manzanas en la cabeza!); What Pet Should I Get? (¿Cómo podré decidir qué mascota elegir?); y Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories (Yoruga la Tortuga y otros cuentos). This rhymed Spanish edition of Dr. Seuss's modern classic is the perfect gift for graduates of all ages!In this wonderfully wise graduation speech, Dr. Seuss addresses life's ups and downs while encouraging readers to find the success that lies within. Ideal for anyone starting a new phase in life—whether nursery school grads, retirees, or newly minted PhD's—this jacketed, hardcover Spanish edition of Oh, the Places You'll Go! is a great gift that's great fun.Random House's rhymed, Spanish-language editions of classic Dr. Seuss books make the joyful experience of reading Dr. Seuss books available for the more than 38 million people in the United States who speak Spanish. Readers can enjoy The Cat in the Hat (El Gato Ensombrerado); Green Eggs and Ham (Huevos verdes con jamón); One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish (Un pez, dos peces, pez rojo, pez azul); The Lorax (El Lórax); Oh, the Places You'll Go! (¡Oh, cuán lejos llegarás!); How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (¡Cómo el Grinch robó la Navidad!); The Cat in the Hat Comes Back (El Gato Ensombrerado ha regresado); I Can Read With My Eyes Shut! (¡Yo puedo leer con los ojos cerrados!); Horton Hears a Who! (¡Horton escucha a Quién!); The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins (Los 500 sombreros de Bartolomé Cubbins); There's A Wocket in my Pocket! (¡Hay un Molillo en mi Bolsillo!); Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You? (¡El Sr. Brown hace Muuu! ¿Podrías hacerlo tú?); Ten Apples on Top! (¡Diez manzanas en la cabeza!); What Pet Should I Get? (¿Cómo podré decidir qué mascota elegir?); and Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories (Yoruga la Tortuga y otros cuentos).
The Thinking Heart: Essays on Israel and Palestine (Vintage International)
by David GrossmanSearing essays from International Booker Prize-winning Israeli author and long-time peace activist David Grossman carry us up to and through the cataclysm of Oct 7th and what followedWe know David Grossman's voice of ringing moral clarity from way back: since the late 1980s and The Yellow Wind, his classic work on the urgency of the two-state solution and the price paid by both occupier and occupied, he has been criticizing his country's government and pushing for paths to a lasting peace. Just after October 7th, 2023, he retreated inwards to ask himself anew these difficult and necessary questions about his beloved nation:How could this massacre have happened?How could the Netanyahu government, tangled in its web of scandals, have failed to protect its citizens?And did October 7 and the war that followed take with it the last hope of a two-state solution?In these eleven essays, which appeared in newspapers and journals at key moments when Grossman wanted to hold the government to account, he traces the failures leading up to that day and the ensuing war, enabled and abetted by a morally bankrupt party clinging to power. He documents the struggle being fought on both sides between those committed to conflict, and the many who want to live in peace and equality with their neighbors.He asks what the meaning and purpose of a Jewish state can be, when the core values of Judaism, with its reverence for the dignity of each human life, are cast aside, and how his people, so accustomed throughout history to being in the minority, have not proved able to exist as a majority with the dignity and humanity that the job demands. Ultimately, Grossman arrives at the most important question of all: Will there ever be a lasting peace in the region?
Flow: Self-care sessions for your menstrual, lunar, life and seasonal cycles
by Samantha RedgraveThrough sacred rituals, wellness hacks and self-care practices, you can optimize your wellbeing - physically, emotionally, and spiritually - and feel rooted in your inner sovereignty.Find your flow with self-care that taps into your natural rhythmsWe are dynamic and ever-changing beings. Seasons change, the moon waxes and wanes, the womb flows, and we move from Maiden, to Mother, to Wild Woman, to Crone. This highly practical guide is your invitation to listen to the wisdom of your natural cycles through self-care practices, rituals, and tried-and-tested actionable tips, including:chakra healing / candle ceremonies / food medicine and kitchen witchcraft / rewilding / sex tips / intention planting / creative prompts / incantations / seasonal crafts / shadow work / relationship insights/ stress-relief meditations / lunar spells / hormonal advice / and so much more…Step into your flow, aligning the four sacred wheels, and discover a new depth of self-compassion, resilience, empowerment and joy.
Think Like a Boss: Stop Playing Small and Start Thinking Big
by Maggie ColetteBUILD THE MINDSET TO ACHIEVE THE GOALS THAT OTHERS SAY ARE IMPOSSIBLEThink Like a Boss is your guide to thinking big, living big, and winning big. With a motivating blend of inspiring stories, thought-provoking exercises, and actionable strategies, it provides a roadmap that will elevate your mindset, unlock your inner boss and unleash your potential.In this book, Maggie Colette, founder of the wildly popular motivational platform Think Like a Boss®, shares proven mindset tools and habits for success that will help you to:– Drop the excuses that are holding you back– Let go of imposter syndrome– Stop self-sabotaging– Stand in your power and recognize your worth– Overcome resistance and adopt a winning mindset– Win or learn, but never ever loseWith its empowering message and accessible style, Think Like a Boss will motivate you to keep moving forward and will cheer you all the way to the finish line.&‘If you&’ve ever struggled with self-doubt or felt stuck, this book will give you the confidence and clarity to break free and step into your potential.&’ – Mimi Bouchard, CEO and founder of Superhuman Activations
Going Home: A Novel
by Tom LamontGoing Home is a sparkling, funny, bighearted story of family and what happens when three men—all of whom are completely ill-suited for fatherhood—take charge of a toddler following an unexpected lossTéo Erskine, now in his thirties, has moved on from childish things: He has a good job, a slick apartment in London, and when he heads back to the suburbs on the occasional weekend to visit his old friends, he makes sure everyone knows he can afford to pick up the tab. So what if he asks a few too many questions about Lia, the girl of their group, wondering if she will come out, if she&’s seeing anyone, if she might give him another shot? Téo is hazily aware that something possibly happened between Lia and Ben Mossam, Téo&’s closest friend and his greatest annoyance, but he can&’t bring himself to ask. Lia, meanwhile, has no time to indulge their rivalry. She&’s now the single mother of a toddler son, a kid named Joel that Téo occasionally (and halfheartedly) offers to babysit.Téo is home for one such weekend when the unthinkable happens—a tragedy in the heart of their group—and he suddenly finds himself the unlikely guardian for little Joel. Together with his father, Vic, Ben Mossam, and Sybil, Lia&’s beguiling rabbi, they bide time until they can find a proper home for Joel, teaching him to play video games, plying him with chicken nuggets and waffles, and learning to sing him lullabies at night. But when a juvenile mistake leads to a terrible betrayal, Téo must decide what kind of man he wants to be. Wise, relatable, and blissfully laugh-out-loud funny, Going Home is a captivating first novel that explores the mysterious ways children can force us to grow up fast while simultaneously keeping us young forever.
A Serial Killer's Guide to Marriage: A Novel
by Asia MackayTwo former serial killers trying to keep their past buried realize that old habits die hard in this sharp, compulsive thriller.I wasn't smashing the patriarchy; I was killing it. Literally.Hazel and Fox are an ordinary married couple with a baby. Except for one small thing: they're murderers. Well, they used to be. They had it all. An enviable London lifestyle, five-star travels, and plenty of bad men to rid from the world. Then Hazel got pregnant.Now, they&’re just another mom-and-dad-and-baby. They gave up vigilante justice for life in the suburbs: arranged play dates instead of body disposals, diapers over daggers, mommy conversations instead of the sweet seduction right before a kill. Hazel finds her new life terribly dull. And the more she forces herself to play her monotonous, predictable role, the more she begins to feel that murderous itch again.Meanwhile, Fox has really taken to being a father. Always the planner, he loves being five steps ahead of everyone and knowing exactly what&’s coming around the bend. Plus, if anyone can understand Hazel needing one more kill, it&’s Fox. But then Hazel kills someone without telling Fox. And when police show up at their door, Hazel realizes it will take everything she has to keep her family together.
The Way Up is Death
by Dan HanksA SFF thriller where a mysterious, otherworldly tower appears in the sky above the UK with a single word emblazoned above its doorway... ascend. A great read for fans of Paradox Hotel by Rob Hart.When a mysterious tower appears in the skies over England, thirteen strangers are pulled from their lives to stand before it as a countdown begins. Above the doorway is one word: ASCEND.As a grieving teacher, a reclusive artist, and a narcissistic celebrity children&’s author lead the others in trying to understand why they&’ve been chosen and what the tower is, it soon becomes clear the only way out of this for everyone… is up.And so begins a race to the top, through sinking ships, haunted houses and other waking nightmares, as the group fights to hold onto its humanity, while the twisted horror of why they&’re here grows ever more apparent – and death stalks their every move.
The Self-Led Internal Family Systems Workbook: Learn IFS Skills to Understand and Love All Your Parts
by Tanis Allen LMSW, ACSWStep-by-step exercises to guide yourself through the IFS process and create inner harmony and peaceTransform the way you relate to yourself and your mental health struggles with this clear and structured guide to Internal Family Systems (IFS), an evidence-based approach to parts work therapy. The IFS model views every person as having an &“internal family&” of parts or sub-personalities, each with their own set of thoughts, feelings, and needs. These parts hold pain such as trauma and can create difficulties like anxiety or addictions, but when understood and accepted, they can release this pain and heal. Developed by a veteran IFS clinician who has lived, practiced, and trained others on the IFS model for over 25 years, The Self-Led Internal Family Systems Workbook can help you connect to your true, authentic Self—which is always inside of you, ready to lead—so you can meet your internal family of parts, respond compassionately when they act out, and send them healing energy when they need it. Key features of this workbook: Accessible Self-Paced Program. Move through the IFS process at your own speed and comfort level using IFS skills that have been adapted for beginners. Clear and Methodical Approach. Bring clarity and structure to your internal world by navigating it with step-by-step skills, exercises, and worksheets. Strategies for Common IFS Challenges. Learn to work with parts that keep you stuck in problematic cycles and avoid triggering deeply wounded parts. Transcripts of Self-Led IFS Sessions. See how an IFS clinician works with her own parts to address challenges like perfectionism, impulse control, and more.
Introduction to Forensic Psychology: Research and Application
by Curtis R. Bartol Anne M. BartolWritten by authors with extensive experience in both the field and classroom, Introduction to Forensic Psychology: Research and Application, Seventh Edition equips students with the skills to analyze psychological knowledge and research findings, applying them effectively to both civil and criminal justice systems. The text is structured to cover five vital areas: law enforcement and investigative psychology, legal psychology, criminal psychology, victimology and victim services, and correctional psychology, while also addressing emerging technologies such as facial recognition and artificial intelligence. Moreover, it emphasizes an essential multicultural perspective, underscoring the need for sensitivity to ethnic, gender, cultural, and racial dynamics, preparing students to navigate the diverse challenges they will encounter in their professional careers.
Introduction to Forensic Psychology: Research and Application
by Curtis R. Bartol Anne M. BartolWritten by authors with extensive experience in both the field and classroom, Introduction to Forensic Psychology: Research and Application, Seventh Edition equips students with the skills to analyze psychological knowledge and research findings, applying them effectively to both civil and criminal justice systems. The text is structured to cover five vital areas: law enforcement and investigative psychology, legal psychology, criminal psychology, victimology and victim services, and correctional psychology, while also addressing emerging technologies such as facial recognition and artificial intelligence. Moreover, it emphasizes an essential multicultural perspective, underscoring the need for sensitivity to ethnic, gender, cultural, and racial dynamics, preparing students to navigate the diverse challenges they will encounter in their professional careers.
Recurrence-Based Analyses (Quantitative Applications in the Social Sciences)
by Sebastian Wallot Giuseppe LeonardiThis book introduces techniques developed in physics and physiology for characterizing and analyzing patterns in time series data to a broad audience of social scientists. In contrast to time-series regression and related techniques, recurrence quantification analysis (RQA) has its background in chaos and nonlinear dynamical systems—theory arguably very relevant to social processes. The goal of Recurrence-Based Analyses is to introduce readers to these techniques that can characterize a system’s complexity, stability and instability, and conditions under which it transitions from one state to another. The authors illustrate concepts and techniques with relevant social science examples at different temporal scales: biweekly polling data on federal elections in Germany; daily values of three stock market indices; daily cases of SarsCov-19 in four countries during the pandemic; and second-by-second vocalizations of mothers and infants interacting recorded by motion cameras. This introduction to RQA serves as a useful supplement to undergraduate and graduate courses in computational social science, and also by researchers who seek new tools to address social scientific questions in new ways.
Recurrence-Based Analyses (Quantitative Applications in the Social Sciences)
by Sebastian Wallot Giuseppe LeonardiThis book introduces techniques developed in physics and physiology for characterizing and analyzing patterns in time series data to a broad audience of social scientists. In contrast to time-series regression and related techniques, recurrence quantification analysis (RQA) has its background in chaos and nonlinear dynamical systems—theory arguably very relevant to social processes. The goal of Recurrence-Based Analyses is to introduce readers to these techniques that can characterize a system’s complexity, stability and instability, and conditions under which it transitions from one state to another. The authors illustrate concepts and techniques with relevant social science examples at different temporal scales: biweekly polling data on federal elections in Germany; daily values of three stock market indices; daily cases of SarsCov-19 in four countries during the pandemic; and second-by-second vocalizations of mothers and infants interacting recorded by motion cameras. This introduction to RQA serves as a useful supplement to undergraduate and graduate courses in computational social science, and also by researchers who seek new tools to address social scientific questions in new ways.
Future-Ready Teaching With AI: Unlocking Student Potential in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (Corwin Teaching Essentials)
by Aaron Blackwelder Jason CowleyPrepare your students for a future where AI literacy is crucial Artificial intelligence (AI) is here and seems on the brink of transforming education. As teachers, we know that AI will not diminish the need for students to learn essential skills. It will, however, change how we teach and will require us to develop new skill sets for instruction and assessment. Teachers have a new opportunity—to embrace future-ready instruction that prepares students to engage in a world that expects them to be AI literate. In Future-Ready Teaching With AI: Unlocking Student Potential in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, authors Aaron Blackwelder and Jason Cowley explore the integration of AI in the classroom and its potential to revolutionize teaching. Much more than simply a book about using AI tools, this rich resource aims to help teachers raise rigor, increase engagement, and promote more meaningful learning opportunities in their classrooms as they embrace the future of teaching and learning. Offering evergreen principles and strategies to help educators navigate the age of AI, this book Encourages critical thinking about the ethical use of AI to foster conversations with students Highlights various practical tools that can help teachers meet diverse student learning needs as well as create AI-proof assignments Includes chapter vignettes, sample AI prompts, activities, reflective questions, and links to online resources to support teachers′ work in the classroom Examines how to leverage AI to streamline rudimentary tasks such as lesson planning, assessment, and differentiation, allowing teachers to focus on building relationships, providing feedback, and personalizing learning for their students Written by two secondary teachers, this book is an essential resource for K–12 teachers and administrators looking to move beyond the basics of using AI. By equipping educators to become leaders in this transformation, Future-Ready Teaching With AI demonstrates how to harness the power of AI to help every student thrive.
Future-Ready Teaching With AI: Unlocking Student Potential in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (Corwin Teaching Essentials)
by Aaron Blackwelder Jason CowleyPrepare your students for a future where AI literacy is crucial Artificial intelligence (AI) is here and seems on the brink of transforming education. As teachers, we know that AI will not diminish the need for students to learn essential skills. It will, however, change how we teach and will require us to develop new skill sets for instruction and assessment. Teachers have a new opportunity—to embrace future-ready instruction that prepares students to engage in a world that expects them to be AI literate. In Future-Ready Teaching With AI: Unlocking Student Potential in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, authors Aaron Blackwelder and Jason Cowley explore the integration of AI in the classroom and its potential to revolutionize teaching. Much more than simply a book about using AI tools, this rich resource aims to help teachers raise rigor, increase engagement, and promote more meaningful learning opportunities in their classrooms as they embrace the future of teaching and learning. Offering evergreen principles and strategies to help educators navigate the age of AI, this book Encourages critical thinking about the ethical use of AI to foster conversations with students Highlights various practical tools that can help teachers meet diverse student learning needs as well as create AI-proof assignments Includes chapter vignettes, sample AI prompts, activities, reflective questions, and links to online resources to support teachers′ work in the classroom Examines how to leverage AI to streamline rudimentary tasks such as lesson planning, assessment, and differentiation, allowing teachers to focus on building relationships, providing feedback, and personalizing learning for their students Written by two secondary teachers, this book is an essential resource for K–12 teachers and administrators looking to move beyond the basics of using AI. By equipping educators to become leaders in this transformation, Future-Ready Teaching With AI demonstrates how to harness the power of AI to help every student thrive.
Bat Eater: Sharp, witty, GORY: The addictive social horror-thriller of 2025 from bestselling author of THE SCARLET ALCHEMIST
by Kylie Lee BakerFrom Sunday Times bestselling author Kylie Lee Baker comes a sharp and propulsive horror thriller, perfect for fans of Mexican Gothic and She is a Haunting.'Gory' PAUL TREMBLAY'Bat Eater will swoop in like a bat out of hell, swallow you whole and leave no crumbs' Alice SlaterCora Zeng is a crime scene cleaner, washing away the remains of brutal murders and suicides in Chinatown. The bloody messes don't bother her, not when she's already witnessed the most horrific thing possible: her sister being pushed in front of a train.Before fleeing the scene, the murderer whispered two words: bat eater.Months pass, the killer is never caught, and Cora can barely keep herself together. She pushes away all feelings, disregards the bite marks that appear on her coffee table, and won't take her aunt's advice to prepare for the Hungry Ghost Festival, when the gates of hell open.Cora tries to ignore the rising dread in her stomach, even when she and her weird co-workers begin finding bat carcasses at their crime scene clean-ups. But Cora can't ignore the fact that all their recent clean-ups have been the bodies of East Asian women.Soon Cora will learn, you can't just ignore hungry ghosts.PRAISE FOR BAT EATER'A profound reminder of the true horrors that lurk in the world'Tori Bovalino, author of My Throat an Open Grave'A serial killer mystery and a heartbreaking portrayal of grief'Kirsty Logan, author of Things We Say in the Dark'This book dug its claws into me and would not let go'Ling Ling Huang, author of Natural Beauty'Body horror and female rage fiction combine in a powerful novel that will leave you quaking'Alma Katsu, author of The Fervor'A poignant, searing portrait of the hostility and violence that plagued pandemic-era NYC'Veronica G. Henry, bestselling author of The Canopy Keepers'This is easily one of the most exciting and unique books I've read in years'Eric LaRocca, author of Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke
Clever Little Thing: A taut, powerful and gripping psychological thriller with a twist you'll never forget!
by Helena EchlinA MOTHER KNOWS HER CHILD BEST. DOESN'T SHE?'CLEAR YOUR CALENDARS for January. You will be doing nothing but devouring this absolutely breathtaking page-turner of a book. Think THE PUSH - on steroids' Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Goosebumps! Sharp and unflinching . . . this is a perfectly unnerving story with something to say about the collision of motherhood's love and fear' ASHLEY AUDRAIN'Compelling and creepy, Clever Little Thing taps into the heart of maternal fear and will shock you in the best way' ASHLEY ELSTON'Echlin brilliantly blurs the lines between love, possession, and obsession in this eerie, twisty story of a mother trying to protect her daughter. Clever Little Thing had me racing to discover what was madness, what was manipulation, and what might be all too real' TRACY SIERRA----Charlotte's daughter, Stella, is sensitive and brilliant - perhaps even a genius - but after the sudden death of her babysitter, Blanka, the once disruptive and anti-social child has become docile and agreeable. And what's more unsettling is that she has begun to mirror Blanka's personality, from her accent and repetitive phrases to fierce cravings for Armenian meat stew after being raised a vegetarian. Charlotte is pregnant with her second child, depleted and sick, and convinced that Blanka herself is somehow responsible for Stella's transformation. But how could Blanka still be entwined in their lives?As Charlotte becomes increasingly obsessed, it's clear her husband believes this is all in her head and soon, Charlotte is convinced she is the only one who can save her daughter. Told through a singular, chilling voice, Clever Little Thing holds light to the blurred lines of diagnosis in children and to the vital power of maternal instinct. Kaleidoscopic and tense, pulse-pounding and genuinely creepy, this is an ode to motherhood and a page-turner that will haunt readers long after its epic finale.'A cleverly constructed psychological thriller about the lengths that a mother will go to to protect her children . . . incredibly moving, tense, and deliciously creepy, and I know that last chapter will stay with me for a very long time' ASHLEY TATE'Clever Little Thing is unsettling in the best way, a page-turning thriller about a mother's love and endless devotion to her child that is impossible to put down' MARY KUBICADiscover for yourself why readers can't get enough of CLEVER LITTLE THING:'The best psychological thriller I've read this year!' Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Clear your calendar because this one is impossible to put down. I devoured it in one sitting' Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'If you enjoy bingeable psychological thrillers, pick this one up . . . it deserves all the praise' Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Clever Little Thing explores the complexity of mother-daughter relationships with a supernatural twist . . . a phenomenal read, one that I didn't want to put down' Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A must read . . . a book that I will tell everyone about!' Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
All Tangled Up in Autism and Chronic Illness: A guide to navigating multiple conditions
by Charli ClementIn this ground-breaking debut, Charli Clement combines their own experiences alongside unique short profiles from individuals with chronic illness, to provide an intimate and insightful look at the complexities of living as an autistic and chronically ill person. From navigating your diagnosis and healthcare, learning how to manage pain and your own sensory needs to dealing with ableism, medical misogyny and transphobia, Clement offers practical advice and delves into the unique challenges faced by individuals living in this intersection.With a focus on the unique neurodivergent experience and an exploration into disability pride and joy 'All Tangled Up in Autism and Chronic Illness' is a necessary and empowering resource for autistic and chronically ill people as well as for family members, friends, and healthcare professionals.