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How to talk so kids can learn-- at home and in school / by Faber, Adele.;
Includes bibliography (p. [267]-268) and index.
Subjects: Teacher-student relationships; Interaction analysis in education; Communication in education;
© c1995., Rawson Associates,
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Miss representation [videorecording] / by Cho, Margaret.; Congdon, Jessica,1972-; Couric, Katie,1957-; Cvetko, Svetlana.; Davis, Geena.; Dawson, Rosario.; Durham, Meenakshi Gigi.; Feinstein, Dianne,1933-; Fonda, Jane,1937-; Heldman, Caroline,1972-; Holland, Eric.; Huerta, Dolores,1930-; Katz, Jackson.; Kilbourne, Jean.; Lauzen, Martha M.; Ling, Lisa.; Maddow, Rachel.; Mitchell, Pat,1943-; Newsom, Jennifer Siebel,1974-; Pelosi, Nancy,1940-; Pozner, Jennifer L.; Rice, Condoleezza,1954-; Scully, Regina Kulik.; Steinem, Gloria.; Girls Club Entertainment.; Roco Films Educational (Firm); Virgil Films (Firm);
Director of photography, Svetlana Cvetko ; editor, Jessica Congdon ; composer, Eric Holland.Featured in the film: Caroline Heldman, Condoleezza Rice, Dianne Feinstein, Dolores Huerta, Geena Davis, Gloria Steinem, Jackson Katz, Jane Fonda, Jean Kilbourne, Jennifer Pozner, Katie Couric, Lisa Ling, M. Gigi Durham, Margaret Cho, Martha Lauzen, Nancy Pelosi, Pat Mitchell, Rachel Maddow, Rosario Dawson.As the most persuasive and pervasive force of communication in our culture, media is educating yet another generation that a woman's primary value lay in her youth, beauty and sexuality, and not in her capacity as a leader, making it difficult for women to obtain leadership positions and for girls to reach their full potential. The film accumulates startling facts and statistics that leave audiences shaken and armed with a new perspective.E.DVD; NTSC; widescreen presentation (16:9) aspect ratio; Dolby digital 2.0.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Gender identity in mass media.; Leadership in women.; Women in mass media.; Women in popular culture; Women; Women;
© c2012., Virgil Films,
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Snowden's box : trust in the age of surveillance / by Bruder, Jessica,author.; Maharidge, Dale,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."In the summer of 2013, the world was riveted by Edward Snowden's leak of millions of classified documents detailing the US government's massive and secret electronic surveillance program, in which the NSA had infiltrated tech companies, communication systems, emails and phones to spy on, among others, its own citizens. But this digital-age story had an analog side--Snowden mailed printed-out documents to the journalists Jessica Bruder and Dale Maharidge, who hid them in barrels, in an outhouse, and in a tree. Thus began an education in surveillance and counter-surveillance for these two experienced reporters, who were nonetheless completely ignorant about the lack of privacy they--and all of us--now have"--
Subjects: Snowden, Edward J., 1983-; Electronic surveillance; Confidential communications; Journalism;
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1000 more words : build more vocabulary and literacy skills / by Budgell, Gill.;
This busy picture book broadens children's vocabulary, strengthens their language and literacy skills, and supports their school learning. Written by primary language specialist Gill Budgell, the picture-packed pages feature vocabulary to help children with key school subjects, including English, maths, science, geography, history, art, and computing. From verbs that are used in sports and nouns that name mathematical shapes to adjectives that describe materials, each page strengthens children's language skills and is visually exciting, accessible, and appealing. 1000 More Words clearly labels each picture, which encourages picture-and-word association and helps early reading. There are fun things to spot on every page, as well as questions that stimulate thinking, talking, and reading comprehension skills. This inviting and educational picture word book is a must-have first reference title that will develop children's reading and writing skills, support their early years in education, and boost their confidence in communication.
Subjects: Illustrated works.; Vocabulary;
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Ten things your student with autism wishes you knew / by Notbohm, Ellen,author.; container of (work):Notbohm, Bryce.I choose to be optimistic.;
Subjects: Autism in children.; Autistic children; Children with autism spectrum disorders; Youth with autism spectrum disorders;
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The presentation secrets of Steve Jobs : how to be insanely great in front of any audience / by Gallo, Carmine.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.LSC
Subjects: Jobs, Steve, 1955-2011.; Business presentations.; Business communication.;
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Barron's TOEIC bridge test with audio CDs : test of English for international communication / by Lougheed, Lin,1946-; Barron's Educational Series, Inc.;
Subjects: English language; English language; Test of English for International Communication;
© , Barron's Educational Series
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Just in case : how to be self-sufficient when the unexpected happens / by Harrison, Kathy,1952-;
Organize -- Acquire and rotate -- Personal preparedness -- Home systems -- Communications -- Preparedness with children -- Pets -- Preparing your car -- Evacuation -- Loss of power -- Fire in the home -- Natural disasters -- Toxic hazards -- Pandemic -- Terrorism -- Skills for independence -- Food from scratch -- The stored food cookbook -- Epilogue: could we really do it?
Subjects: Emergency management.; Safety education.; Survival skills.;
© 2008., Storey Pub.,
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How to talk when kids won't listen : whining, fighting, meltdowns, defiance, and other challenges of childhood / by Faber, Joanna,author.; King, Julie(Parent educator),author.; Wimberly, Emily,illustrator.;
"An all-new guide from the mega-bestselling How To Talk series applies trusted and effective communication strategies to the toughest challenges of raising children. For forty years, readers have turned to Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish's How To Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk, the book The Boston Globe called, "the parenting Bible," for a respectful and practical approach to communication with children. Expanding upon this work, Adele's daughter, Joanna Faber, along with Julie King, coauthored the bestselling book, How To Talk So Little Kids Will Listen. Now, Faber and King have tailored How To Talk's tried and trusted communication strategies to some of the most challenging childhood moments. From tantrums to technology to talking to kids about tough topics, How To Talk When Kids Won't Listen offers concrete strategies for these and many more difficult situations. Part One introduces readers to the How To Talk "toolbox," with whimsical cartoons demonstrating the basic communication skills that will transform readers' relationships with children in their lives. In Part Two, Joanna and Julie answer specific questions and share relatable stories, offering practical tools for addressing issues such as homework hassles, sibling battles, digital dilemmas, problems with punishment, and more. Readers can turn directly to any topic of interest and find the help they need, with handy "reminder pages." Through the combination of lively stories from real parents and teachers, humorous illustrations, and entertaining exercises, How To Talk When Kids Won't Listen offers real solutions to struggles familiar to every parent, grandparent, teacher, and anyone else who lives or works with children"--
Subjects: Parenting.; Parent and child.; Interpersonal communication in children.; Problem children.;
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Be a revolution : how everyday people are fighting oppression and changing the world-and how you can, too / by Oluo, Ijeoma,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."With [this book], ... Oluo aims to show how people across America are working to create real positive change in our structures. Looking at many of our most powerful systems-like education, media, labor, health, housing, policing, and more-she highlights what people are doing to create change for intersectional racial equity. She also illustrates various ways in which the reader can find entryways into change in these same areas, or can bring some of this important work being done elsewhere to where they live"--
Subjects: Anti-racism; Intercultural communication.; Minorities; Organizational change.; Race discrimination; Racism; Social action; Social change; Racism;
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