Download or read book Gracious Students Reimagined Volume 3 Schoolground Chronicles written by Kevin Foo and published by BrainyFoo Wordsmith. This book was released on 2023-12-09 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gracious Students Reimagined: A New Edition for Ages 7 to 12 Welcome to a captivating world beyond the pages, where "Gracious Students Reimagined" invites young readers, aged 7 to 12, on an exhilarating journey through the bustling heart of a vibrant metropolis. This new edition, a delightful addition to Kevin Foo's thought-provoking series, "Have We Lost It? Graciousness Chronicles," has more punch and oomph than ever before. Join three exceptional young individuals, Grace from the Apple-Lee clan, Elanor hailing from the Orange-Jackson lineage, and Ravi representing the Berry-Sivas legacy. These junior school leaders set the gold standard for graciousness. Grace wears the Prefect's mantle, Elanor gracefully fulfills the role of a class Monitor, and Ravi, wise beyond his years, takes on the position of Head Librarian. Alongside them, their merry band of friends, including Ernest, Eddie, Robert, Fauzi, Jim, Phi, Pat, Polly, and Peggy, contributes to the tapestry of their shared adventures. Together, they breathe life into the ordinary yet extraordinary events that punctuate school life. From extracurricular marvels to exhilarating escapades and heartwarming tales, these stories capture the ever-present theme of graciousness in action. Each chapter is a treasure trove of valuable life lessons, delivered through a whimsical and humorous narrative designed to raise awareness and foster learning with an element of joy. In this extraordinary chronicle, young minds have the opportunity to glean meaningful insights. Real-life scenarios, easily relatable for students, are masterfully woven into the narrative. As these young heroes navigate the twists and turns of school life, readers are invited to identify and internalize the nuances of gracious behaviour. The narrative gracefully dances between humour and wisdom, presenting a unique approach to imparting essential life lessons (1. Out of School Hours 2. Learning Expeditions 3. Schoolground Chronicles 4. Schoolground Chronicles 2) For the young learners embarking on this enchanting journey, each narrative concludes with thought-provoking questions designed to encourage introspection and reflection. These questions serve as a compass, guiding students to delve deeper into the world of graciousness and its significance in their lives. With every page turned, there's an opportunity for personal growth and self-discovery. Furthermore, an engaging and educational element enhances the learning experience in every narrative. A 5-word unscramble puzzle is thoughtfully included, reinforcing key words from the narrative. This playful puzzle serves a dual purpose: strengthening vocabulary and providing a delightful opportunity for readers to explore new words and their meanings. "Gracious Students Reimagined" weaves a tapestry of adventure, humour, and wisdom, calling upon readers, both young and old, to celebrate and nurture the spirit of graciousness. This invaluable resource is not just a book; it's an invitation to embrace the transformational power of graciousness. The world of graciousness is vast and magical, waiting to be explored one chapter at a time. Join us on this remarkable journey.
Download or read book Gracious Students Reimagined Volume 4 Schoolground Chronicles 2 written by Kevin Foo and published by BrainyFoo Wordsmith. This book was released on 2023-12-09 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gracious Students Reimagined: A New Edition for Ages 7 to 12 Welcome to a captivating world beyond the pages, where "Gracious Students Reimagined" invites young readers, aged 7 to 12, on an exhilarating journey through the bustling heart of a vibrant metropolis. This new edition, a delightful addition to Kevin Foo's thought-provoking series, "Have We Lost It? Graciousness Chronicles," has more punch and oomph than ever before. Join three exceptional young individuals, Grace from the Apple-Lee clan, Elanor hailing from the Orange-Jackson lineage, and Ravi representing the Berry-Sivas legacy. These junior school leaders set the gold standard for graciousness. Grace wears the Prefect's mantle, Elanor gracefully fulfills the role of a class Monitor, and Ravi, wise beyond his years, takes on the position of Head Librarian. Alongside them, their merry band of friends, including Ernest, Eddie, Robert, Fauzi, Jim, Phi, Pat, Polly, and Peggy, contributes to the tapestry of their shared adventures. Together, they breathe life into the ordinary yet extraordinary events that punctuate school life. From extracurricular marvels to exhilarating escapades and heartwarming tales, these stories capture the ever-present theme of graciousness in action. Each chapter is a treasure trove of valuable life lessons, delivered through a whimsical and humorous narrative designed to raise awareness and foster learning with an element of joy. In this extraordinary chronicle, young minds have the opportunity to glean meaningful insights. Real-life scenarios, easily relatable for students, are masterfully woven into the narrative. As these young heroes navigate the twists and turns of school life, readers are invited to identify and internalize the nuances of gracious behaviour. The narrative gracefully dances between humour and wisdom, presenting a unique approach to imparting essential life lessons (1. Out of School Hours 2. Learning Expeditions 3. Schoolground Chronicles 4. Schoolground Chronicles 2) For the young learners embarking on this enchanting journey, each narrative concludes with thought-provoking questions designed to encourage introspection and reflection. These questions serve as a compass, guiding students to delve deeper into the world of graciousness and its significance in their lives. With every page turned, there's an opportunity for personal growth and self-discovery. Furthermore, an engaging and educational element enhances the learning experience in every narrative. A 5-word unscramble puzzle is thoughtfully included, reinforcing key words from the narrative. This playful puzzle serves a dual purpose: strengthening vocabulary and providing a delightful opportunity for readers to explore new words and their meanings. "Gracious Students Reimagined" weaves a tapestry of adventure, humour, and wisdom, calling upon readers, both young and old, to celebrate and nurture the spirit of graciousness. This invaluable resource is not just a book; it's an invitation to embrace the transformational power of graciousness. The world of graciousness is vast and magical, waiting to be explored one chapter at a time. Join us on this remarkable journey.
Download or read book Eichler written by Paul Adamson and published by Gibbs Smith. This book was released on 2002-11 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Atriums, household conveniences, and sleek styling made Eichler Homes a standard-bearer for bringing the modern home design to middle-class America. Joseph Eichler was a pioneering developer who defied conventional wisdom by hiring progressive architects to design Modernist homes for the growing middle class of the 1950s. He was known for his innovations, including "built-ins" for streamlined kitchen work, for introducing a multipurpose room adjacent to the kitchen, and for the classic atrium that melded the indoors with the outdoors. For nearly twenty years, Eichler Homes built thousands of dwellings in California, acquiring national and international acclaim. Eichler: Modernism Rebuilds the American Dream examines Eichler's legacy as seen in his original homes and in the revival of the Modernist movement, which continues to grow today. The homes that Eichler built were modern in concept and expression, and yet comfortable for living. Eichler's work left a legacy of design integrity and set standards for housing developers that remain unparalleled in the history of American building. This book captures and illustrates that legacy with impressive detail, engaging history, firsthand recollections about Eichler and his vision, and 250 photographs of Eichler homes in their prime.
Download or read book Cairo collages written by Mona Abaza and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 2020-02-28 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the military seizing overt power in Egypt, Cairo’s grand and dramatic urban reshaping during and after 2011 is reflected upon under the lens of a smaller story narrating everyday interactions of a middle-class building in the neighbourhood of Doqi.
Download or read book Handbook of Public Pedagogy written by Jennifer A. Sandlin and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010-07-29 with total page 965 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bringing together scholars, public intellectuals, and activists from across the field of education, the Handbook of Public Pedagogy explores and maps the terrain of this burgeoning field. For the first time in one comprehensive volume, readers will be able to learn about the history and scope of the concept and practices of public pedagogy. What is 'public pedagogy'? What theories, research, aims, and values inform it? What does it look like in practice? Offering a wide range of differing, even diverging, perspectives on how the 'public' might operate as a pedagogical agent, this Handbook provides new ways of understanding educational practice, both within and without schools. It implores teachers, researchers, and theorists to reconsider their foundational understanding of what counts as pedagogy and of how and where the process of education occurs. The questions it raises and the critical analyses they require provide curriculum and educational workers and scholars at large with new ways of understanding educational practice, both within and without schools.
Download or read book Uproarious written by Cynthia Willett and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-17 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A radical new approach to humor, where traditional targets become its agents Humor is often dismissed as cruel ridicule or harmless fun. But what if laughter is a vital force to channel rage against patriarchy, Islamophobia, or mass incarceration? To create moments of empathy and dialogue between Black Lives Matter and the police? These and other such questions are at the heart of this powerful reassessment of humor. Placing theorists in conversation with comedians, Uproarious offers a full-frontal approach to the very foundation of comedy and its profound political impact. Here Cynthia Willett and Julie Willett address the four major theories of humor--superiority, relief, incongruity, and social play--through the lens of feminist and game-changing comics such as Wanda Sykes, Margaret Cho, Hannah Gadsby, Hari Kondabolu, and Tig Notaro. They take a radical and holistic approach to the understanding of humor, particularly of humor deployed by those from groups long relegated to the margins, and propose a powerful new understanding of humor as a force that can engender politically progressive social movements. Drawing on a range of cross-disciplinary sources, from philosophies and histories of humor to the psychology and physiology of laughter to animal studies, Uproarious offers a richer understanding of the political and cathartic potential of humor. A major new contribution to a wider dialogue on comedy, Uproarious grounds for us explorations of outsider humor and our golden age of feminist comics--showing that when women, prisoners, even animals, laugh back, comedy along with belly laughs forge new identities and alter the political climate.
Download or read book Spontaneous Shrines and the Public Memorialization of Death written by J. Santino and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-04-30 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an edited volume of approximately 17 essays that deal with various types of spontaneous shrines and other, related public memorializations of death. The articles address events such as New York after 9/11; roadside crosses, and the use of 'Day of the Dead' altars to bring attention to deceased undocumented immigrants.
Download or read book Infinite Powers written by Steven Strogatz and published by Mariner Books. This book was released on 2019 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the captivating story of mathematics' greatest ever idea: calculus. Without it, there would be no computers, no microwave ovens, no GPS, and no space travel. But before it gave modern man almost infinite powers, calculus was behind centuries of controversy, competition, and even death. Taking us on a thrilling journey through three millennia, professor Steven Strogatz charts the development of this seminal achievement from the days of Aristotle to today's million-dollar reward that awaits whoever cracks Reimann's hypothesis. Filled with idiosyncratic characters from Pythagoras to Euler, Infinite Powers is a compelling human drama that reveals the legacy of calculus on nearly every aspect of modern civilization, including science, politics, ethics, philosophy, and much besides.
Download or read book Postfeminist Whiteness written by Kendra Marston and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kendra Marston interrogates representations of melancholic white femininity in contemporary Hollywood cinema, arguing that the 'melancholic white woman' serves as a vehicle through which to explore the excesses of late capitalism and a crisis of faith in the American dream.
Download or read book Queer Adaptation written by Pamela Demory and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-02-15 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of essays illuminates the intersection of queer and adaptation. Both adaptation and queerness suffer from the stereotype of being secondary: to identify something as an adaptation is to recognize it in relation to something else that seems more original, more authentic. Similarly, to identify something as queer is to place it in relation to what is assumed to be “normal” or “straight.” This ground-breaking volume brings together fifteen original essays that critically challenge these assumptions about originality, authenticity, and value. The volume is organized in three parts: The essays in Part I examine what happens when an adaptation queers its source text and explore the role of the author/screenwriter/director in making those choices. The essays in Part II look at what happens when filmmakers push against boundaries of various kinds: time and space, texts and bodies, genres and formats. And the essays in Part III explore adaptations whose source texts cannot be easily pinned down, where there are multiple adaptations, and where the adaptation process itself is queer. The book includes discussion of a wide variety of texts, including opera, classic film, genre fiction, documentary, musicals, literary fiction, low-budget horror, camp classics, and experimental texts, providing a comprehensive and interdisciplinary introduction to the myriad ways in which queer and adaptation overlap.
Download or read book Foundations of Disability Studies written by M. Wappett and published by Springer. This book was released on 2013-11-11 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of eight essays by scholars who have published extensively within the disability studies literature, and who have helped build the field to its current state. Includes contributions from Robert Bogdan, Doug Biklen, Susan Schweik, and more.
Download or read book Dark Shadows written by Joanna Lillis and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2022-04-21 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dark Shadows is a compelling portrait of Kazakhstan, a country that is little known in the West. Strategically located in the heart of Central Asia, sandwiched between Vladimir Putin's Russia, its former colonial ruler, and Xi Jinping's China, this vast oil-rich state is carving out its place in the world as it contends with its own complex past and present. Journalist Joanna Lillis paints a vibrant picture of this emerging nation through vivid reportage based on 17 years of on-the-ground coverage, and travels across the length and breadth of this enigmatic country that lies along the ancient Silk Road and at the geopolitical and cultural crossroads where East meets West. Featuring tales of murder and abduction, intrigue and betrayal, extortion and corruption, this book explores how a president, Nursultan Nazarbayev, transformed himself into a potentate and the economically-struggling state he inherited at the fall of the USSR into a swaggering 21st-century monocracy. A colourful cast of characters brings the politics to life: from strutting oligarchs to sleeping villagers, from principled politicians to striking oilmen, from crusading journalists to courageous campaigners. This new edition features two additional chapters covering the aftermath of Nazarbayev's fall from power in 2019; the Chinese government's repressions against the Kazakhs of Xinjiang as part of its crackdown on Muslim minorities; and an Afterword reflecting on the tumultuous events of January 2022 in Almaty. Traversing dust-blown deserts and majestic mountains, taking in glitzy cities and dystopian landscapes, Dark Shadows conjures up Kazakhstan as a living, breathing place, full of extraordinary people living extraordinary lives.
Download or read book Shirley Temple and the Performance of Girlhood written by Kristen Hatch and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2015-02-02 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 1930s, Shirley Temple was heralded as “America’s sweetheart,” and she remains the icon of wholesome American girlhood, but Temple’s films strike many modern viewers as perverse. Shirley Temple and the Performance of Girlhood examines her early career in the context of the history of girlhood and considers how Temple’s star image emerged out of the Victorian cult of the child. Beginning her career in “Baby Burlesks,” short films where she played vamps and harlots, her biggest hits were marketed as romances between Temple and her adult male costars. Kristen Hatch helps modern audiences make sense of the erotic undercurrents that seem to run through these movies. Placing Temple’s films in their historical context and reading them alongside earlier representations of girlhood in Victorian theater and silent film, Hatch shows how Shirley Temple emerged at the very moment that long standing beliefs about childhood innocence and sexuality were starting to change. Where we might now see a wholesome child in danger of adult corruption, earlier audiences saw Temple’s films as demonstrations of the purifying power of childhood innocence. Hatch examines the cultural history of the time to view Temple’s performances in terms of sexuality, but in relation to changing views about gender, class, and race. Filled with new archival research, Shirley Temple and the Performance of Girlhood enables us to appreciate the “simpler times” of Temple’s stardom in all its thorny complexity.
Download or read book Startupland written by Mikkel Svane and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-11-13 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The real story of what it takes to risk it all and go for broke. Conventional wisdom says most startups need to be in Silicon Valley, started by young engineers around a sexy new idea, and backed by VC funding. But as Mikkel Svane reveals in Startupland, the story of founding Zendesk was anything but conventional. Founded in a Copenhagen loft by three thirty-something friends looking to break free from corporate doldrums, Zendesk Inc. is now one of the hottest enterprise software companies, still rapidly growing with customers in 150 countries. But its success was anything but predestined. With revealing stories both funny and frank, Mikkel shares how he and his friends bravely left secure jobs to start something on their own, how he almost went broke several times, how they picked up themselves and their families to travel across the world to California and the unknown, and how the three friends were miraculously still together for Zendesk's IPO and (still growing) success. Much like Zendesk's mission itself—to remove friction, barriers, and mystery in order to make customer service easier and more approachable—Startupland removes some of the myths about startups and startup founders. Mikkel's advice, hard-won through experience, often bucks conventional wisdom and entrepreneurial tropes. He shares why failure (whether fast or slow) is awful, why a seemingly boring product or idea can be the most exciting, why giving back to the community is as important as the bottom line. From how to hire right (look for people who are not offended by swearing) to which personas generate the highest response rates, Mikkel answers the most pressing questions from the perspective of someone still in the trenches and willing to share the hard truth, warts and all. While there are books by consultants who tell you how to build businesses, or by entrepreneurs now running billion-dollar businesses, there are few books from people still in the trenches who acutely remember the difficult daily decisions, the thrill (and fears) of the early days, the problems that scale with growing a business, and the reason why they all went on the adventure in the first place. Startupland is indispensable reading for all entrepreneurs who want to make their ideas the next big thing. The book will inspire and empower you to follow your own dream and create your own story.
Download or read book The Palgrave Handbook of Contemporary Gothic written by Clive Bloom and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-07-10 with total page 1216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Simply put, there is absolutely nothing on the market with the range of ambition of this strikingly eclectic collection of essays. Not only is it impossible to imagine a more comprehensive view of the subject, most readers – even specialists in the subject – will find that there are elements of the Gothic genre here of which they were previously unaware.” - Barry Forshaw, Author of British Gothic Cinema and Sex and Film The Palgrave Handbook of Contemporary Gothic is the most comprehensive compendium of analytic essays on the modern Gothic now available, covering the vast and highly significant period from 1918 to 2019. The Gothic sensibility, over 200 years old, embraces its dark past whilst anticipating the future. From demons and monsters to post- apocalyptic fears and ecological fantasies, Gothic is thriving as never before in the arts and in popular culture. This volume is made up of 62 comprehensive chapters with notes and extended bibliographies contributed by scholars from around the world. The chapters are written not only for those engaged in academic research but also to be accessible to students and dedicated followers of the genre. Each chapter is packed with analysis of the Gothic in both theory and practice, as the genre has mutated and spread over the last hundred years. Starting in 1918 with the impact of film on the genre's development, and moving through its many and varied international incarnations, each chapter chronicles the history of the gothic milieu from the movies to gaming platforms and internet memes, television and theatre. The volume also looks at how Gothic intersects with fashion, music and popular culture: a multi-layered, multi-ethnic, even a trans-gendered experience as we move into the twenty first century.
Download or read book Gracious Students Reimagined Volume 1 Out of School Hours written by Kevin Foo and published by BrainyFoo Wordsmith. This book was released on 2023-12-09 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gracious Students Reimagined: A New Edition for Ages 7 to 12 Welcome to a captivating world beyond the pages, where "Gracious Students Reimagined" invites young readers, aged 7 to 12, on an exhilarating journey through the bustling heart of a vibrant metropolis. This new edition, a delightful addition to Kevin Foo's thought-provoking series, "Have We Lost It? Graciousness Chronicles," has more punch and oomph than ever before. Join three exceptional young individuals, Grace from the Apple-Lee clan, Elanor hailing from the Orange-Jackson lineage, and Ravi representing the Berry-Sivas legacy. These junior school leaders set the gold standard for graciousness. Grace wears the Prefect's mantle, Elanor gracefully fulfills the role of a class Monitor, and Ravi, wise beyond his years, takes on the position of Head Librarian. Alongside them, their merry band of friends, including Ernest, Eddie, Robert, Fauzi, Jim, Phi, Pat, Polly, and Peggy, contributes to the tapestry of their shared adventures. Together, they breathe life into the ordinary yet extraordinary events that punctuate school life. From extracurricular marvels to exhilarating escapades and heartwarming tales, these stories capture the ever-present theme of graciousness in action. Each chapter is a treasure trove of valuable life lessons, delivered through a whimsical and humorous narrative designed to raise awareness and foster learning with an element of joy. In this extraordinary chronicle, young minds have the opportunity to glean meaningful insights. Real-life scenarios, easily relatable for students, are masterfully woven into the narrative. As these young heroes navigate the twists and turns of school life, readers are invited to identify and internalize the nuances of gracious behaviour. The narrative gracefully dances between humour and wisdom, presenting a unique approach to imparting essential life lessons in the four volumes (1. Out of School Hours 2. Learning Expeditions 3. Schoolground Chronicles 4. Schoolground Chronicles 2) For the young learners embarking on this enchanting journey, each narrative concludes with thought-provoking questions designed to encourage introspection and reflection. These questions serve as a compass, guiding students to delve deeper into the world of graciousness and its significance in their lives. With every page turned, there's an opportunity for personal growth and self-discovery. Furthermore, an engaging and educational element enhances the learning experience in every narrative. A 5-word unscramble puzzle is thoughtfully included, reinforcing key words from the narrative. This playful puzzle serves a dual purpose: strengthening vocabulary and providing a delightful opportunity for readers to explore new words and their meanings. "Gracious Students Reimagined" weaves a tapestry of adventure, humour, and wisdom, calling upon readers, both young and old, to celebrate and nurture the spirit of graciousness. This invaluable resource is not just a book; it's an invitation to embrace the transformational power of graciousness. The world of graciousness is vast and magical, waiting to be explored one chapter at a time. Join us on this remarkable journey.
Download or read book Blackness and Value written by Lindon Barrett and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2009-04-30 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Blackness and Value investigates the principles by which "value" operates, and asks if it is useful to imagine that the concepts of racial blackness and whiteness in the United States operate in terms of these principles. Testing these concepts by exploring various theoretical approaches and their shortcomings, Lindon Barrett finds that the gulf between "the street" (where race is acknowledged as a powerful enigma) and the literary academy (where until recently it has not been) can be understood as a symptom of racial violence. While commonly approaches to race and value are examined historically or sociologically, this intriguing study provides a new critical approach that speaks to theorists of race as well as gender and queer studies.
