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Book A New History of Kentucky

    Book Details:
  • Author : James C. Klotter
  • Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
  • Release : 2018-11-26
  • ISBN : 0813176514
  • Pages : 585 pages

Download or read book A New History of Kentucky written by James C. Klotter and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2018-11-26 with total page 585 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When originally published, A New History of Kentucky provided a comprehensive study of the Commonwealth, bringing it to life by revealing the many faces, deep traditions, and historical milestones of the state. With new discoveries and findings, the narrative continues to evolve, and so does the telling of Kentucky's rich history. In this second edition, authors James C. Klotter and Craig Thompson Friend provide significantly revised content with updated material on gender politics, African American history, and cultural history. This wide-ranging volume includes a full overview of the state and its economic, educational, environmental, racial, and religious histories. At its essence, Kentucky's story is about its people—not just the notable and prominent figures but also lesser-known and sometimes overlooked personalities. The human spirit unfolds through the lives of individuals such as Shawnee peace chief Nonhelema Hokolesqua and suffrage leader Madge Breckinridge, early land promoter John Filson, author Wendell Berry, and Iwo Jima flag–raiser Private Franklin Sousley. They lived on a landscape defined by its topography as much as its political boundaries, from Appalachia in the east to the Jackson Purchase in the west, and from the Walker Line that forms the Commonwealth's southern boundary to the Ohio River that shapes its northern boundary. Along the journey are traces of Kentucky's past—its literary and musical traditions, its state-level and national political leadership, and its basketball and bourbon. Yet this volume also faces forthrightly the Commonwealth's blemishes—the displacement of Native Americans, African American enslavement, the legacy of violence, and failures to address poverty and poor health. A New History of Kentucky ranges throughout all parts of the Commonwealth to explore its special meaning to those who have called it home. It is a broadly interpretive, all-encompassing narrative that tells Kentucky's complex, extensive, and ever-changing story.

Book The Ket Story  A Personal Account

Download or read book The Ket Story A Personal Account written by O. Leonard Press and published by . This book was released on 2010-04 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book In a Different Key

    Book Details:
  • Author : John Donvan
  • Publisher : Crown
  • Release : 2016-01-19
  • ISBN : 0307985687
  • Pages : 690 pages

Download or read book In a Different Key written by John Donvan and published by Crown. This book was released on 2016-01-19 with total page 690 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST • NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “Sweeping in scope but with intimate personal stories, this is a deeply moving book about the history, science, and human drama of autism.”—Walter Isaacson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Code Breaker “Remarkable . . . A riveting tale about how a seemingly rare childhood disorder became a salient fixture in our cultural landscape.”—The Wall Street Journal (Ten Best Nonfiction Books of the Year) The inspiration for the PBS documentary, In a Different Key In 1938, Donald Triplett of Forest, Mississippi, became the first child diagnosed with autism. Beginning with his family’s odyssey, In a Different Key tells the extraordinary story of this often misunderstood condition, from the civil rights battles waged by the families of those who have it to the fierce debates among scientists over how to define and treat it. Unfolding over decades, In a Different Key is a beautifully rendered history of people determined to secure a place in the world for those with autism—by liberating children from dank institutions, campaigning for their right to go to school, challenging expert opinion on what it means to have autism, and persuading society to accept those who are different. This is also a story of fierce controversies—from the question of whether there is truly an autism “epidemic,” and whether vaccines played a part in it; to scandals involving “facilitated communication,” one of many unsuccessful treatments; to stark disagreements about whether scientists should pursue a cure for autism; to compelling evidence that Hans Asperger, discoverer of the syndrome named after him, participated in the Nazi program that consigned disabled children to death. By turns intimate and panoramic, In a Different Key takes us on a journey from an era when families were shamed and children were condemned to institutions to one in which a cadre of people with autism push not simply for inclusion, but for a new understanding of autism: as difference rather than disability.

Book How To Be Wrong  Embracing Your Personal Accountability     Your Key To A Happy  Successful  And Fulfilling Life

Download or read book How To Be Wrong Embracing Your Personal Accountability Your Key To A Happy Successful And Fulfilling Life written by Braden Snap and published by Braden Snap. This book was released on 2024-01-12 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HOW TO BE WRONG: EMBRACING YOUR PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY – YOUR KEY TO A HAPPY, SUCCESSFUL, AND FULFILLING LIFE Have you ever wondered how embracing your mistakes could be the key to a more fulfilling life? "HOW TO BE WRONG: EMBRACING YOUR PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY" is more than just a guide; it's a transformative journey through the art of owning up to one's errors and turning them into stepping stones for personal growth. At the heart of this insightful book lies the powerful concept of personal accountability. It's an exploration into the human psyche, unraveling why we fear being wrong and how we can break free from the perfectionism trap. This book guides you through the transformative process of shifting perspectives on mistakes, advocating for a growth mindset, and harnessing the lessons learned from errors. Key Highlights: - The psychology behind the fear of being wrong and strategies to overcome it. - Breaking the cycle of perfectionism by embracing the reality of imperfection. - How a growth mindset empowers you to see mistakes as opportunities. - Real-life stories of people who turned their errors into triumphs. - Detailed analysis of how mistakes offer valuable insights. - Techniques for facing criticism constructively and using feedback for personal growth. - Master the art of effective apologizing and rebuilding trust in personal and professional relationships. - Gain insights into building and leveraging personal support systems for your growth journey. - Understand the ripple effect of personal accountability in shaping a better society. Written by Braden Snap, who's approachable writing style and deep understanding make complex concepts accessible to all readers, helping them navigate the nuances of personal accountability. If you want to embrace your honesty and personal accountability, navigate life's challenges with confidence, build stronger relationships, and be the best version of yourself, then scroll up and buy "HOW TO BE WRONG: EMBRACING YOUR PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY" today. Join the countless others who have found a path to a happier, more successful, and fulfilling life through the powerful practice of embracing their mistakes.

Book Post Colonial Studies  The Key Concepts

Download or read book Post Colonial Studies The Key Concepts written by Bill Ashcroft and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-06-26 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This hugely popular A-Z guide provides a comprehensive overview of the issues which characterize post-colonialism: explaining what it is, where it is encountered and the crucial part it plays in debates about race, gender, politics, language and identity. For this third edition over thirty new entries have been added including: Cosmopolitanism Development Fundamentalism Nostalgia Post-colonial cinema Sustainability Trafficking World Englishes. Post-Colonial Studies: The Key Concepts remains an essential guide for anyone studying this vibrant field.

Book Narrative Matters

    Book Details:
  • Author : Dr Grant Bage
  • Publisher : Routledge
  • Release : 2012-10-02
  • ISBN : 1135699747
  • Pages : 188 pages

Download or read book Narrative Matters written by Dr Grant Bage and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-10-02 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years there has been a massive revival of interest internationally in what story can offer to education. This book covers a range of issues at the heart of teaching history, such as the use of talk, the pitfalls of narrative as a pedagogical tool, translating curriculum content into lessons, story telling and story making. It also questions what it means to teach, the difficulties for teachers of remaining constructively critical of policy, and their own practice, during periods of national legislation and change.

Book Key Concepts in Body and Society

Download or read book Key Concepts in Body and Society written by Kate Cregan and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2012-08-16 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is a very useful book outlining the key concepts of the body in society. It is easy to read and provides useful examples, making it ideal for students across a range of social science disciplines." - Dr Sharron Hinchliff, Sheffield University "Cregan has achieved something distinct: an account of the sociology of the body which incorporates both theory and empirical studies, which demonstrates excellent coverage of an ever expanding field, and which is written in an accessible style... An intelligent treatment and account of the sociology of the body, which I look forward to incorporating into my teaching." - Dr Rob Meadows, University of Surrey "This book is a great idea. It provides a thorough, accessible and interesting introduction to the most important concepts in the sociology of the body. Students new to this area will find it invaluable." - Professor Deborah Lupton, University of Sydney This book provides a clear, focused road map to the study of the body in society. It defines, explains and applies core topics relating to the human body demonstrating how we approach it as a social phenomenon. Each concept: Includes an easy to understand definition Provides real-world examples Gives suggestions for further reading Is carefully cross-referenced to other related concepts. Written to meet the needs of the modern student, this book offers the basic materials, tools and guidance needed study and write about the body.

Book The Lock and Key Library  The Most Interesting Stories of All Nations  French

Download or read book The Lock and Key Library The Most Interesting Stories of All Nations French written by Julian Hawthorne and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2021-01-18 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lock and Key Library: The Most Interesting Stories of All Nations: French by Julian Hawthorne: This captivating anthology curated by Julian Hawthorne brings together a selection of the most intriguing and enchanting French stories from various periods and authors. From classic tales to lesser-known gems, "The Lock and Key Library" offers readers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of French literature, showcasing the creativity and imagination of French storytellers. Key Aspects of the Book "The Lock and Key Library: the Most Interesting Stories of All Nations: French": A Cross-Section of French Literature: The anthology offers a diverse range of stories that represent different styles, genres, and eras of French literature. French Culture and Imagination: The stories provide insights into French culture, history, and the unique perspectives of French authors. Translator's Skill: Julian Hawthorne's translation skills allow English-speaking readers to savor the essence and beauty of the original French stories. Julian Hawthorne was an American writer and literary critic born in 1846. He was the son of famed author Nathaniel Hawthorne. Julian Hawthorne was known for his work as an editor and compiler of literary anthologies, including "The Lock and Key Library," which aimed to introduce readers to diverse literary traditions from around the world.

Book Key Concepts in Public Relations

Download or read book Key Concepts in Public Relations written by Bob Franklin and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2009-03-05 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is a good text to accompany a core text on Public Relations. It is also very useful for marketing and business students. Valuable for post grads new to PR also." - Robbie Smyth, Griffith College Dublin "Offers the reader a concise and very readable tour through the many facets of PR... Providing a detailed reference of just under 200 alphabetically listed entries, covering a range of topics, from account management to wikis, destination branding and Hong Bo (that one you′ll have to look up yourselves), each entry takes up roughly a page, sometimes less, is colloquial in tone and offers several recommendations for further reading, making it an excellent jumping-off point for further exploration." - Communication Director The SAGE Key Concepts series provides students with accessible and authoritative knowledge of the essential topics in a variety of disciplines. Cross-referenced throughout, the format encourages critical evaluation through understanding. Written by experienced and respected academics, the books are indispensable study aids and guides to comprehension. Key Concepts in Public Relations: Provides a comprehensive, easy-to-use overview to the field. "Covers over 150 central concepts in PR. Paves the way for students to tackle primary texts. Grounds students in both practice and theory. Takes it further with recommended reading. Bob Franklin, Mike Hogan, Quentin Langley, Nick Mosdell and Elliot Pill all teach at the Cardiff School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies.

Book Florida Sweets  Key Lime Pie  Kumquat Cake   Citrus Candy

Download or read book Florida Sweets Key Lime Pie Kumquat Cake Citrus Candy written by Joy Sheffield Harris and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2017 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is a state-wide history of Florida's food and cooking as it evolved over several centuries and through today"--

Book Key Topics in Social Sciences

Download or read book Key Topics in Social Sciences written by Mark Walsh and published by Scion Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2018-04-27 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Key Topics in Social Sciences is a collection of short articles summarising the most important concepts in sociology and psychology that nursing and healthcare students will need to understand. Each entry is intended to give a brief introduction to the topic as a prompt for writing essays and assignments. Arranged in alphabetical order so you can find entries quickly and easily Short entries take you straight to the heart of each topic A great starting point for essays and assignments Ideal for revision before assessments and exams Cross-references and further reading suggestions provided so you can study in more depth as needed. From reviews: “It’s a really easy to use book, the layout is very user friendly and I like the references for further reading at the end of each section. I would really recommend this book to all student nurses as it can help support most assignments.” Third-year nursing student, University of Surrey

Book Kleos in a Minor Key

    Book Details:
  • Author : J. C. B. Petropoulos
  • Publisher : Harvard University Press
  • Release : 2011
  • ISBN : 9780674055926
  • Pages : 190 pages

Download or read book Kleos in a Minor Key written by J. C. B. Petropoulos and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The word kleos in the Iliad and the Odyssey distinctly supposes an oral narrative--principally an "oral history," a "life story" or ultimately an "oral tradition." A hero's kleos defines him as a fully gendered social being. This book is a meditation on this concept as expressed and experienced in the adult society in which Telemachos finds himself.

Book The Lost World of Francis Scott Key

Download or read book The Lost World of Francis Scott Key written by Sina Dubovoy and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2014-05 with total page 659 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Francis Scott Key was born during the Revolutionary War on his family’s Maryland estate and died suddenly and unexpectedly in Baltimore at age sixty-three. History remembers him best as the composer of “The Star-Spangled Banner” and least of all as a noted poet and eminent lawyer. Time and again his career propelled him into the limelight, which explains how Key happened to find himself aboard a truce ship during the massive British bombardment of Fort McHenry in 1814. As he watched the assault all night long with the aid of a spyglass, the poet-lawyer was inspired to compose the ode that became the anthem of a nation. During his forty-plus years as a lawyer, Francis Scott Key argued well over one hundred appeals before the Supreme Court in Washington. As a devout evangelical Episcopalian and lay leader, he found himself steeped in the divisive issues sundering his church. His restless intellect and spirit sought an outlet in a mind-boggling array of philanthropic projects, which included the founding of the free African republic of Liberia. As a result of new and overlooked sources and materials, new facts about Francis Scott Key have emerged, and some age-old myths have been dispelled. What still remains true and enduring about the man are his genius, piety, and service to his country and fellow man.

Book Key Methods in Geography

    Book Details:
  • Author : Nicholas Clifford
  • Publisher : SAGE Publications Limited
  • Release : 2023-04-13
  • ISBN : 1529613787
  • Pages : 857 pages

Download or read book Key Methods in Geography written by Nicholas Clifford and published by SAGE Publications Limited. This book was released on 2023-04-13 with total page 857 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Key Methods in Geography is the perfect introductory companion, providing an overview of qualitative and quantitative methods for human and physical geography. The fourth edition of this essential and accessible primer covers the breadth of the discipline and offer critical and contextual perspectives on research methods. New coverage takes account of newer technologies and practice, and 9 new chapters bring greater diversity of positionality and perspective to the volume, including decolonial methods, predicting, visualizing and modelling climate and environmental change, and writing up research. Case study examples, summaries and exercises have been included in each chapter to enable learning. This is vital reading for any student undertaking a Geography Methods module as well as a valuable resource for any student embarking on independent research as part of their degree.

Book Key Persons in the Early Years

Download or read book Key Persons in the Early Years written by Peter Elfer and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-02-07 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Key Persons in the Early Years aims to explain what a Key Person is, the theory behind the approach and the practicalities of implementation. Practical in its approach and containing case studies as examples of reflective practice, this second edition details the role of the Key Person across all ages in the early years. This new edition has been fully updated in line with the EYFS and features a new chapter on the Key Person approach with 3-5 year olds. The book offers guidance on: making the Key Person approach work in your setting with realistic strategies; the benefits of this approach for children's well being, for their learning and to ensure equal chances for all children; potential challenges and problems and how to overcome them drawing on accounts from practitioners of their journey in implementing this approach. This book will be an essential text for practitioners and students who wish to fully understand the Key Person role and how it can benefit children, parents and their setting.

Book Key Themes in Qualitative Research

Download or read book Key Themes in Qualitative Research written by Paul Atkinson and published by Rowman Altamira. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Key Themes in Qualitative Research is an attempt by three well-respected ethnographic researchers to present a balanced view of qualitative methodology and research. The book is structured around classic texts, written by methodological pioneers, which comprise the basic foundation of modern qualitative research. The authors examine key premises in these texts, such as intimacy, advocacy, and validity, and how they may be supported, redesigned, or made problematic in today's field. This allows for a critical analysis of Old Guard vs. Avant-Garde ideas and provides for the reader a guide to wade through the proliferation of texts and theories available since the postmodern turn. While not designed as a primer in qualitative research methods, anyone with modest experience in the field should find this book extremely useful.

Book A Guided Reader to Early Years and Primary English

Download or read book A Guided Reader to Early Years and Primary English written by Margaret Mallett and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-10-23 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Guided Reader to Early Years and Primary English draws on extracts from the published work of some of the most influential education writers to provide insight, guidance and clarity about key issues affecting early years practitioners and primary English teachers. The book brings together key extracts from classic and contemporary writing and contextualises these in both theoretical and practical terms. The extracts are accompanied by a summary of the key ideas and issues raised, questions to promote discussion and reflective practice, and annotated further reading lists to extend thinking. Taking a thematic approach and including a short introduction to each theme, the chapters cover: Models of and approaches to early years and primary English; Speaking and listening in English lessons: story-telling, drama, ‘booktalk’ and debate; Reading and responding to texts in English lessons; Writing in English lessons: finding a ‘voice’; Knowledge about language: grammar, spelling, punctuation and handwriting; The rich landscape of children’s literature; Non-fiction in English lessons; Planning, assessing and recording children’s progress: the learning cycle. Aimed at trainee and newly qualified teachers, those working towards Masters level qualifications and all those involved in the teaching of early years and primary English, this accessible, but critically provocative text will be an essential resource for those that wish to deepen their understanding of early years and primary English education.