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The Global Distribution of Popular Narrative in the Nineteenth Century: Forms of Circulation and Circulation of Forms (Routledge Focus on Literature)
by Graham LawThe principal aim of this collection of articles is to explore the evolving generic patterns and the modes of transnational distribution of popular narrative over the course of the nineteenth century. This volume addresses networks of reception drawn around cities as diverse as Constantinople, Moscow, and Tokyo, with a focus on peripheries in South and West Asia, and Northern as well as Eastern Europe; in generic terms, there are specific investigations of shipwreck narratives, satirical cartoons, press reports, orally transmitted folklore, traditional sacred tales, and adventure novels. It combines the materialist approach of book/media history with the aesthetic insights of literary and cultural studies, drawing inspiration from the seminal work of scholars such as Benedict Anderson, Franco Moretti, Pascale Casanova, and Arjun Appadurai.
The Great Axolotl Escape
by John SazaklisAmigo, Ms. Garcia's class pet axolotl, overhears his class talking about a local Mexican American festival and decides he wants to go. He quickly catches a ride in a student's water bottle, and soon he's taking in the sights and sounds of the party! But before long, he realizes that a festival can be a dangerous place for little axolotl. Will Amigo make it back to the classroom in one piece?
The Guitar String Snap
by Andrew Bambridge"While rummaging in a closet, Bo finds his dad’s old guitar. He can’t resist giving it a try, and he LOVES the sounds it makes. But then, snap—one of the guitar strings breaks! In Bo’s attempts to fix his mistake, he learns that owning up is the first step! Musician, educator, and actor Andrew Bambridge (Pixels) offers a charming chapter book about a boy named Bo who, like Andrew, has achondroplasia and has always loved music."
The Human Relationship with Information
by Mark LenkerThe Human Relationship with Information uses a philosophical lens to explore questions about the fundamental place of information in a fulfilling human life.Drawing on the author’s experience as an instruction librarian and from research by others working in the humanities, psychology, and information science, this book suggests new directions for information ethics and information literacy. Questioning what makes an encounter with information meaningful for the people librarians and educators serve, Lenker also considers what our uncertain life expectancies and limited attention spans mean for the ways we prioritize our time with information. Considering what the characteristics of an excellent mind are, this book explores how our information consumption habits nurture or hinder the development of those qualities. Inviting readers to think about how information consumes a precious and finite resource – our attention – this book ultimately explores how best to have a rich, satisfying life with information.The Human Relationship with Information will inspire librarians and other educators to take a second look at their work and think more deeply and sincerely about how information shapes the lives of the people they serve. It will be essential reading for anyone thinking about the ways that information and libraries enrich – and sometimes complicate – people’s quality of life.
The Inuit
by Tia TidwellEvery two years, an Inuit celebration called Kivgiq is held in Alaska. Music and drumming fill the air. Dance groups perform. Iñupiaq author Tia Tidwell describes Inuit culture and history through engaging and informative text and activities. Features include maps, timeline, recipe, craft, and a language sidebar.
The Jersey Devil vs. Mothman
by Golriz GolkarIn the dark summer night, two red-eyed creatures fly toward each other. One has large batwings. The other has mothlike wings. They both let out a screech as they attack. Who will win the battle between the Jersey Devil and the Mothman? In this hi-lo book, readers can review each cryptid's history, traits, and behaviors to pick the master of the sky.
The Kraken vs. the Loch Ness Monster
by Alberto RayoSmall bubbles form and gather at the top of the water. Waves roll without any wind. With a large splash, the Loch Ness Monster breaks the surface. Moments later, the Kraken follows with a screech. In this hi-lo book, Nessie and the Beast of the Sea battle to find out who is king of the sea. Readers can study each creature's history, characteristics, and behaviors to determine the winner.
The Language of Persuasion in Politics and the Media: An Introduction
by Alan PartingtonThis bestselling introductory textbook examines the relationship between politicians, the press and the public through the language they employ. Now fully revised with new material on delegitimisation, ‘fake news’, disinformation, (self-)censorship, ‘conspiracy theories’ and ‘Zombie’ narratives, key topics include:• Evaluation, the ‘engine’ of persuasion.• ‘Spin’, ‘spin control’ and ‘image’ politics.• Models of persuasion, including authority, contrast, problem-solution, association, ‘garden path.’• Pseudo-logical and ‘post-truth’ arguments.• Humour, irony and satire.• Metaphors: use, misuse and dangers.• Election rhetoric.Extracts from speeches, soundbites, newspapers and blogs, social media, interviews, press conferences, election slogans and satires are used to provide the reader with the tools to discover the beliefs, character and hidden strategies of the would-be persuader, as well as the counter-strategies of their targets. This book demonstrates how the study of language use can help us appreciate, exploit and protect ourselves from the art of persuasion.With a wide variety of practical examples, on both recent issues and historically significant ones, every topic is complemented with guiding tasks, queries and exercises, with keys and commentaries at the end of each unit. This highly original textbook is ideal for all introductory courses on language and politics, media language, rhetoric and persuasion, discourse studies and related areas.
The Last Days of Jack Sparks
by Jason ArnoppJack Sparks died while writing this book.It was no secret that journalist Jack Sparks had been researching the occult for his new book. No stranger to controversy, he'd already triggered a furious Twitter storm by mocking an exorcism he witnessed. Then there was that video: forty seconds of chilling footage that Jack repeatedly claimed was not of his making, yet was posted from his own YouTube account. Nobody knew what happened to Jack in the days that followed -- until now. "Wow. Seriously hard to put down." -- M.R. Carey, author of The Girl With All the Gifts
The Limits of Interpretation: Essays on Bion and Field Theory (The New Library of Psychoanalysis)
by Giuseppe CivitareseThe Limits of Interpretation opens a window onto unexplored dimensions of Wilfred Bion’s thought, presenting essays that illuminate both familiar and lesser‑known facets of his work. It guides readers through complex notions such as visible‑invisible hallucinations, bizarre objects, and a radical reframing of the Oedipus complex – shifted from incest and parricide to arrogance and the desire for knowledge.Taking various of Bion’s key works in turn, Civitarese explores what is unique about Bion’s thinking on essential topics such as projective identification, infantile development, and intuition, to shed light on the continued importance of Bion’s early work, in particular for contemporary psychoanalysis. By focusing on Bion’s Kleinian‑phase essays, this volume highlights their pivotal role in comprehending his entire theoretical landscape and how far they extend beyond traditional Freudian and Kleinian frameworks. It even poses the question: was Bion ever truly a Kleinian?Offering a close reading and clear interpretation of Bion’s sometimes dense writing, this is essential reading for any psychoanalysts or psychotherapists wanting to understand Bion’s work better.
The Logic of American Politics
by Gary C. Jacobson Samuel H. Kernell Thad Kousser Lynn Vavreck Timothy R. JohnsonWhy does the American political system work the way it does? After observing the strains of intense partisanship and divided government, many Americans are wondering what logic, if any, can be found in politics. With both sides of the political spectrum being so different from one another and the scales often tipping in the favor of the opposing party by a fraction of a percentage point, how can anyone work the system to their advantage? With fresh analysis of the 2024 presidential election results, the bestselling textbook The Logic of American Politics provides students with the tools they need to make sense of the government they have. Weaving together historical context, contemporary politics, and a "toolkit" of institutional design concepts, the Twelfth Edition builds students′ understanding of political institutions and practices as imperfect solutions to collective action problems.
The Logic of American Politics
by Gary C. Jacobson Samuel H. Kernell Thad Kousser Lynn Vavreck Timothy R. JohnsonWhy does the American political system work the way it does? After observing the strains of intense partisanship and divided government, many Americans are wondering what logic, if any, can be found in politics. With both sides of the political spectrum being so different from one another and the scales often tipping in the favor of the opposing party by a fraction of a percentage point, how can anyone work the system to their advantage? With fresh analysis of the 2024 presidential election results, the bestselling textbook The Logic of American Politics provides students with the tools they need to make sense of the government they have. Weaving together historical context, contemporary politics, and a "toolkit" of institutional design concepts, the Twelfth Edition builds students′ understanding of political institutions and practices as imperfect solutions to collective action problems.
The Management Puzzle Solved!: Hiring, Developing, Managing, Leading
by Richard G. HammesMost often managers come up through the ranks of employees and are chosen because of their success, drive, abilities, education, other accomplishments, and personal factors. However, collectively their accomplishments as employees do not necessarily prepare them for managing and leading. Completing tasks is different from energizing and motivating others to perform. Often the best "doers" are not the best managers. In managing and leading, it often is the mid-level or average performer that is more effective. They may not achieve at the highest level as an employee, but they have qualities that fit with the characteristics of successful managers and leaders. What is needed regardless of prior experience is training and guidance to be a successful manager and leader. What they need is a tool kit to assist them in transitioning to management and, more broadly, to grow in the role over many years. The contents of this book are based on 30 years of client-proven consulting work with companies from start-up to Fortune 100. The information, methods, forms, and other ideas have been honed and modified to provide a universally implementable series of programs and processes that will assist managers and leaders at all levels of organizations to more effectively lead and manage. A key value of The Management Puzzle Solved! is that useful management information is communicated in a concise, informative, non-time intensive format. Each section can be read and digested readily and serve as an ongoing reference for managers as specific needs or concerns arise or just to broaden knowledge.This book is a mini-management course in a readable and compact format. It provides managers with information to interview candidates more effectively, deal with the day-to-day management of employees, provide leadership for the organization, manage employee performance, facilitate meetings effectively, enhance communication, promote team functioning, and implement change more smoothly. Rather than the latest fad, this field-tested set of management tools provides ideas and techniques that have been implemented in hundreds of companies with thousands of managers and employees to help you manage and lead effectively.
The Mentor′s Guidebook: Unleashing Your Potential to Inspire and Retain New Teachers (Corwin Teaching Essentials)
by Vince Bustamante Timothy Cusack Wayne DaviesBe the best mentor for early career teachers Mentors are critical to the success of new and aspiring teachers. In a time when so many teachers are leaving the profession within the first few years of their career, empowering mentorship can make a world of difference—not only for teacher retention, but instructional quality and positive student outcomes. Written for any mentor who is new to the role or wants to reinforce or build upon their existing skills, The Mentor′s Guidebook walks you through the core concepts of being an inspiring mentor and guide. Inside, you′ll discover Your personal Mentorship Modality How to create an environment for effective mentorship and build and maintain your momentum An exploration of various mentorship models known to be successful The role that school leadership plays in your success What to do when things do not go as planned Help reclaim and reframe the narrative of what it means to be a teacher today. With effective mentorship strategies, you can make a difference in retaining and inspiring new teachers for years to come.
The Mentor′s Guidebook: Unleashing Your Potential to Inspire and Retain New Teachers (Corwin Teaching Essentials)
by Vince Bustamante Timothy Cusack Wayne DaviesBe the best mentor for early career teachers Mentors are critical to the success of new and aspiring teachers. In a time when so many teachers are leaving the profession within the first few years of their career, empowering mentorship can make a world of difference—not only for teacher retention, but instructional quality and positive student outcomes. Written for any mentor who is new to the role or wants to reinforce or build upon their existing skills, The Mentor′s Guidebook walks you through the core concepts of being an inspiring mentor and guide. Inside, you′ll discover Your personal Mentorship Modality How to create an environment for effective mentorship and build and maintain your momentum An exploration of various mentorship models known to be successful The role that school leadership plays in your success What to do when things do not go as planned Help reclaim and reframe the narrative of what it means to be a teacher today. With effective mentorship strategies, you can make a difference in retaining and inspiring new teachers for years to come.
The Navajo
by Jennifer R. DenetdaleNavajo girls take part in a ceremony called the Kinaaldá. Dressed in her best clothing and the family’s best turquoise and silver jewelry, the young woman receives special blessings during the four-day celebration. Author Jennifer Denetdale, a citizen of the Navajo Nation and professor of American Studies at the University of New Mexico, describes the culture and history of the Navajo people through engaging and informative text and activities. Features include maps, timeline, recipe, craft, and a Navajo language sidebar.
The Norton Field Guide to Writing (Seventh Edition)
by Richard Bullock Deborah BertschThe best-selling rhetoric that is as flexible as writing and teaching is today. More widely assigned than any other rhetoric, The Norton Field Guide to Writing prioritizes flexibility and choice for both students and instructors. It supports a variety of teaching contexts and approaches—from genres to rhetorical strategies, co-requisite to dual enrolled, online to in-person, one semester to two. Its user-friendly design makes it easy to navigate in any format, with short chapters, unique cross references to more detail and annotated examples. The Seventh Edition offers even more ways to inspire student agency with new advice that explores generative AI and learning online; new prompts that foster remix and transfer of writing to varied situations; new readings that provide refreshed models; and an expansion of the resources that teachers most loved in previous editions. This purchase offers access to the digital ebook only.
The Norton Field Guide to Writing: with Handbook (Seventh Edition)
by Richard Bullock Deborah BertschThe best-selling rhetoric that is as flexible as writing and teaching is today. More widely assigned than any other rhetoric, The Norton Field Guide to Writing prioritizes flexibility and choice for both students and instructors. It supports a variety of teaching contexts and approaches—from genres to rhetorical strategies, co-requisite to dual enrolled, online to in-person, one semester to two. Its user-friendly design makes it easy to navigate in any format, with short chapters, unique cross references to more detail and annotated examples. The Seventh Edition offers even more ways to inspire student agency with new advice that explores generative AI and learning online; new prompts that foster remix and transfer of writing to varied situations; new readings that provide refreshed models; and an expansion of the resources that teachers most loved in previous editions. This purchase offers access to the digital ebook only.
The Norton Field Guide to Writing: with Readings (Seventh Edition)
by Richard Bullock Maureen Daly Goggin Deborah BertschThe best-selling rhetoric that is as flexible as writing and teaching is today. More widely assigned than any other rhetoric, The Norton Field Guide to Writing prioritizes flexibility and choice for both students and instructors. It supports a variety of teaching contexts and approaches—from genres to rhetorical strategies, co-requisite to dual enrolled, online to in-person, one semester to two. Its user-friendly design makes it easy to navigate in any format, with short chapters, unique cross references to more detail and annotated examples. The Seventh Edition offers even more ways to inspire student agency with new advice that explores generative AI and learning online; new prompts that foster remix and transfer of writing to varied situations; new readings that provide refreshed models; and an expansion of the resources that teachers most loved in previous editions. This purchase offers access to the digital ebook only.
The Norton Field Guide to Writing: with Readings and Handbook (Seventh Edition)
by Richard Bullock Maureen Daly Goggin Deborah BertschThe best-selling rhetoric that is as flexible as writing and teaching is today. More widely assigned than any other rhetoric, The Norton Field Guide to Writing prioritizes flexibility and choice for both students and instructors. It supports a variety of teaching contexts and approaches—from genres to rhetorical strategies, co-requisite to dual enrolled, online to in-person, one semester to two. Its user-friendly design makes it easy to navigate in any format, with short chapters, unique cross references to more detail and annotated examples. The Seventh Edition offers even more ways to inspire student agency with new advice that explores generative AI and learning online; new prompts that foster remix and transfer of writing to varied situations; new readings that provide refreshed models; and an expansion of the resources that teachers most loved in previous editions. This purchase offers access to the digital ebook only.
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.