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The persuaders : at the front lines of the fight for hearts, minds, and democracy / by Giridharadas, Anand,author.;
"An insider account of activists, politicians, educators, and everyday citizens working to change minds, bridge divisions, and save democracy"--
Subjects: Democracy; Polarization (Social sciences); Political culture; Political participation;
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The Foundations of Western Civilization. by F., Thomas,actor.; The Great Courses (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Thomas F. X. NobleOriginally produced by The Great Courses in 2002.Israel, built by the descendants of Abraham, was one of the small states that arose after the Egyptian Empire fell (c. 700 B.C.). Unified and independent only from 1200 - 900 B.C., it bequeathed to the West crucial religious ideas.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Education films.; Social sciences.; History, Ancient.; Education.; Instructional films.;
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The yes brain : how to cultivate courage, curiosity, and resilience in your child / by Siegel, Daniel J.,1957-author.; Bryson, Tina Payne,author.;
"The brain is either in a reactive (no) state, which makes us rigid and self-conscious, putting us on high alert for rules and consequences; or in a receptive (yes) state, which is what enables curiosity and creativity, and fosters resilience. Most traditional learning environments--and many parenting approaches--necessarily trigger the "no" state in children (allowing teachers and school systems to assess and manage them), but parents can nurture the mindset that leads to authentic happiness and success by supplying children with neurological counterbalancing "yes brain" experiences and interactions. Dan Siegel, a thought-leader in the field of neuropsychiatry, and Tina Payne Bryson, who runs the parenting education/class component of his famed institute in LA, explain the underpinnings of this neurological dichotomy, and give parents the scripts, ideas and activities for igniting and wiring the "yes" state in kids of all ages. From what to say to and do for the young child who is melting down (a reactive state) to help him get back to emotional balance (the responsive state), to how to assess extra-curricular activities and deal with the urge to over-schedule our older kids (which spurs a reactive, "no" mindset), The Yes Brain is an essential tool for nurturing positive neurology--and gifting our children with profound, lifelong results"--
Subjects: Child rearing.; Parenting.; Resilience (Personality trait) in children.;
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The class : trauma and transformation in an American prison / by Hedges, Chris,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Chris Hedges's powerful memoir of his year of teaching inmates in a maximum-security New Jersey prison takes readers into the lives of men who were all but destined to become incarcerated because of their impoverished and dangerous childhoods and shows why criminal justice reform is so essential"--
Subjects: East Jersey State Prison.; Criminal justice, Administration of; Criminals; Prisoners; Prisoners;
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Wavewalker : a memoir of breaking free / by Heywood, Suzanne,author.;
"Aged just seven, Suzanne Heywood set sail with her parents and brother on a three-year voyage around the world. What followed turned instead into a decade-long way of life, through storms, shipwrecks, reefs and isolation, with little formal schooling. No one else knew where they were most of the time and no state showed any interest in what was happening to the children. Suzanne fought her parents, longing to return to England and to education and stability. This memoir covers her astonishing upbringing, a survival story of a child deprived of safety, friendships, schooling and occasionally drinking water ... At seventeen Suzanne earned an interview at Oxford University and returned to the UK. From the bestselling author of What Does Jeremy Think?, Wavewalker is the incredible true story of how the adventure of a lifetime became one child's worst nightmare--and how her determination to educate herself enabled her to escape"--Publisher's description.
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Heywood, Suzanne; Ocean travel; Parent and child; Ocean travel;
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What your kindergartner needs to know : preparing your child for a lifetime of learning / by Hirsch, E. D.(Eric Donald),1928-editor.; Holdren, John,editor.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Updated with new material, this guide outlines the elements a parent or educator should look for in a good kindergarten program and introduces activities that can help children take their first steps in learning to read and write.
Subjects: Curriculum planning; Kindergarten;
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The answer is ... : reflections on my life / by Trebek, Alex,1940-author.;
Includes bibliographical references.For over three decades, Jeopardy! host and television icon Alex Trebek had resisted appeals to write a book about his life. Yet when he was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer, he was moved by the overwhelming amount of support from fans and felt compelled to finally share his story. In 'The Answer Is ... ' Trebek reflects on his life and career, and provides his thoughts on a range of topics, including marriage, parenthood, education, success, spirituality, and philanthropy. Trebeck was born in Sudbury, ON, and began his career working for the CBC.
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Trebek, Alex, 1940-; Jeopardy (Television program); Television personalities; Television programs; Television quiz shows.;
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Banned books for kids : reading lists and activities for teaching kids to read censored literature / by Scales, Pat R.,author.; Blume, Judy,writer of foreword.; American Library Association,issuing body.;
Includes bibliographical references."In our polarized environment, the censorship and outright banning of children's books that some people deem to be controversial or objectionable remains a major concern for schools, libraries, and communities across the United States. Intellectual freedom champion, the American Library Association, created Teaching Banned Books to Kids, a guide that includes both contemporary books that have been banned and classic literature that continues to be under attack for political and/or religious reasons. Parents, school and public librarians, library and information sciences students, and classroom educators will find the assistance and support they need to defend these challenged books with an informed response while ensuring access to young book lovers"--
Subjects: Challenged books; Children's libraries; Children's literature; Children's stories, American; Children; Freedom of speech; Prohibited books; Teenagers; Young adult literature; Young adults' libraries;
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Great society : a new history / by Shlaes, Amity,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index." In the 1960s, Americans sought the same goals many seek now: an end to poverty, higher standards of living for the middle class, a better environment and more access to health care and education. Then, too, we debated socialism and capitalism, public sector reform versus private sector advancement. Time and again, whether under John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, or Richard Nixon, the country chose the public sector. Yet the targets of our idealism proved elusive. What's more, Johnson's and Nixon's programs shackled millions of families in permanent government dependence. Ironically, Shlaes argues, the costs of entitlement commitments made a half century ago preclude the very reforms that Americans will need in coming decades."--
Subjects: Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973.; Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994.; Nineteen sixties.; Public housing;
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The answer is [sound recording] ... : reflections on my life / by Trebek, Alex,1940-author,narrator.; Jennings, Ken,narrator.; Simon & Schuster Audio (Firm),publisher.;
Read by Ken Jennings and the author.For over three decades, Jeopardy! host and television icon Alex Trebek had resisted appeals to write a book about his life. Yet when he was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer, he was moved by the overwhelming amount of support from fans and felt compelled to finally share his story. In 'The Answer Is ... ' Trebek reflects on his life and career, and provides his thoughts on a range of topics, including marriage, parenthood, education, success, spirituality, and philanthropy. Trebeck was born in Sudbury, ON, and began his career working for the CBC.
Subjects: Biographies.; Audiobooks.; Autobiographies.; Trebek, Alex, 1940-; Jeopardy (Television program); Television personalities; Television programs; Television quiz shows.;
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