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Kafka For Children And Adults - Stories By Franz Kafka, Illustrated By Hanna Koch

by Franz Kafka; Illustration: Hanna Koch

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 The stories by Franz Kafka, illustrated by Hanna Koch, resemble fairy tales, enabling childrento discover the beauty of this prose. But that is not all: The stories by the renowned writer alsoappear in a new light for young people as well as for adults of all ages.The stories: The Bucket Rider, Before the law, The Stork in the Room, Wish to Be an Indian, Eve andAdam, House Pet, The Trees, Poseidon
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Being In Shadow And Light - Academics In Post/Conflict Higher Education

by Dina Zoe Belluigi

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 <br />Academia and its citizens, during periods of political violence and social conflict, are often overlooked. When attention is given, the focus tends to be on student activism, access to higher education, or curriculum development. The experiences of academics affected by conflict remain under-researched, despite the crucial role they play as educators and in generating, documenting, preserving and challenging knowledges. This is particularly concerning given that academics have−and continue to be−at risk as targets of sanction, persecution and oppression.<br /><br /><br />This edited volume seeks to address this gap by exploring, and evoking, the complexities of academic subjectivity, place and practice in contexts where intellectual and state authority are contested or in transition. It features contributions by academics, artists and memory activists who have stepped bravely outside of the parameters of their disciplines, with modes of enquiry and representation that include conversations, vignettes and case studies, critical ethnographies, oral life histories, interviews, poetry and collage. Within the ten chapters are consideration of conflicts within Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, England, Mexico, Nigeria, Northern Ireland, Palestine, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Syria and Venezuela.<br /><br /><br />Being in Shadow and Light encourages a deeper understanding of academics’ navigation of these difficult conditions. The authors’ insider-outsider positioning brings forth the richness of ways through dilemmas−of omission, trauma, displacement, inheritance, injustice, distortion, desire. Grounding the many social, cultural, economic, and epistemic politics within academia, troubles the enclosure of ‘conflict’ in politics at the grand level, as if only within the realm of interest for state and international actors. Against sanitising the uncertainties and particularities of being an academic figure, the authors reflect on the states and sites of conflict as spaces which shape living.<br /><br /><br />This work is a call to recognize, document and study the often-overlooked subjectivities and contributions of academics thinking and practicing within societies undergoing conflict(s) and in their aftermath. As such, it will be of interest to academics, students and staff working within universities, as well audiences interested in intellectuals and institutions in contexts undergoing change.
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Breaking Images - Iconoclastic Analyses Of Mathematics And Its Education

by Brian Greer

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 <br />Mathematics is an activity—something we do—not just something inert that we study. This rich collection begins from that premise to explore the various social influences, institutional forces and lived realities that shape and mould the study and practice of mathematics, and are moulded by it in turn.<br /><br /><br />These twenty-one essays explore questions of mathematics as a topic of philosophy, but also the nature and purpose of mathematics education and the role of mathematics in moulding citizens. It challenges the biases and prejudices inherent within uninformed histories of mathematics, including problems of white supremacy, the denial of cultural difference and the global homogenization of teaching methods. In particular, the book contrasts the effectiveness of mathematics and science in modelling physical phenomena and solving technical problems with its ineffectiveness in modelling social phenomena and solving human problems, and urges us to consider how mathematics might better meet the urgent crises of our age.<br /><br /><br />The book addresses anybody who is interested in reflecting on the role of mathematics in society from different perspectives. It allows mathematicians to ponder about the cultural connections of mathematics and provides new perspectives for philosophical, sociological and cultural studies of mathematics. Because of the book’s emphasis on education in mathematics, it is especially interesting for mathematics teachers and teacher educators to challenge their understanding of the subject.
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The Struggle You Cant See - Experiences Of Neurodivergent And Invisibly Disabled Students In Higher Education

by Ash Lierman

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 <br />This book offers a comprehensive review of current research on the higher education experiences of neurodivergent undergraduate students and those with invisible disabilities. Grounded in principles of social justice and equity, this work draws from design thinking, the neurodiversity model, and Universal Design for Learning, to explore the context of higher education in relation to neurodivergent and disabled students.<br /><br /><br />The author discusses findings from literature on the experiences of students with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, psychiatric disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, and disabling chronic physical illnesses. The inclusion of students with chronic illnesses is particularly timely, given the rising prevalence of long COVID symptoms and other lasting health impacts among university-aged individuals. Moreover Ash Lierman, who has extensive experience of serving students marginalized students, gives voice to this community, thus providing both a synthesis of existing research, and highlighting the needs and challenges of the students themselves.<br /><br /><br />The Struggle You Can’t See serves as a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners seeking to understand and support this underserved population, offering insights for transformational change in higher education.
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Teaching Music Performance In Higher Education - Exploring The Potential Of Artistic Research

by Helen Julia Minors

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 <br />Higher Music Performance Education, as taught and learned in universities and conservatoires in Europe, is undergoing transformation. Since the nineteenth century, the master-apprentice pedagogical model has dominated, creating a learning environment that emphasises the development of technical skills rather than critical and creative faculties. This book contributes to the renewal of this field by being the first to address the potential of artistic research in developing student-centred approaches and greater student autonomy. This potential is demonstrated in chapters illustrating artistic research projects that are embedded within higher music education courses across Europe, with examples ranging from instrumental tuition and ensemble work to the development of professional employability skills and inclusive practices.<br /><br /><br />Bringing together diverse and experienced voices working within Higher Music Education but often also as professional performers, this edited collection pairs critical reflection with artistic insight to present new approaches to curricula for teaching interpretation and performance. It calls for greater collaboration between Higher Education and professional music institutions to create closer bonds with music industries and, thereby, improve students’ career opportunities. Teaching Music Performance in Higher Education will appeal to scholars, performers, teachers, but also students whose interests centre on innovative practices in conservatoires and music departments.<br />
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The Kingdom And The Quran - Translating The Holy Book Of Islam In Saudi Arabia

by Mykhaylo Yakubovych

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 <br />This book presents a detailed analysis of the translation of the Qur’an in Saudi Arabia, the most important global actor in the promotion, production and dissemination of Qur’an translations.<br /><br /><br />From the first attempts at translation in the mid-twentieth century to more recent state-driven efforts concerned with international impact, The Kingdom and the Qur’an adeptly elucidates the link between contemporary Islamic theology and the advent of modern print culture. It investigates this critical juncture in both Middle Eastern political history and the intellectual evolution of the Muslim world, interweaving literary, socio-historical, and socio-anthropological threads to depict the intricate backdrop of the Saudi ‘Qur&#39;an translation movement’.<br /><br /><br />Mykhaylo Yakubovych provides a comprehensive historical overview of the debates surrounding the translatability of the Qur&#39;an, as well as exploring the impact of the burgeoning translation and dissemination of the holy book upon Wahhabi and Salafi interpretations of Islam. Backed by meticulous research and drawing on a wealth of sources, this work illuminates an essential facet of global Islamic culture and scholarly discourse.<br />
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Modelling Between Digital And Humanities - Thinking In Practice

by Arianna Ciula, Cristina Marras, Patrick Sahle e Øyvind Eide

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 <br />This volume presents an exploration of Digital Humanities (DH), a field focused on the reciprocal transformation of digital technologies and humanities scholarship. Central to DH research is the practice of modelling, which involves translating intricate knowledge systems into computational models. This book addresses a fundamental query: How can an effective language be developed to conceptualize and guide modelling in DH?<br /><br /><br />Modelling, with its historical roots, carries multifaceted meanings influenced by various disciplinary contexts. Modelling Between Digital and Humanities innovatively connects DH with the historical tradition of model-based thinking in the humanities, cultural studies, and the sciences. It endeavors to reshape interpretative frameworks by contextualizing DH&#39;s modelling practices within a broader conceptual landscape.<br /><br /><br />Through an exploration of digital, visual and data models, the book asserts that DH holds the potential to be a cornerstone of a novel cultural literacy paradigm. By probing the interplay between technology and thought, the book ultimately positions DH as a catalyst for transformative cultural insights.
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The Predatory Paradox - Ethics, Politics, And Practices In Contemporary Scholarly Publishing

by Amy Koerber, F. Kee Kerk, Jesse C. Starkey, Karin Ardon-Dryer, Lyombe Eko e R. Glenn Cummins

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 In today’s ‘publish or perish’ academic setting, the institutional prizing of quantity over quality has given rise to and perpetuated the dilemma of predatory publishing. Upon a close examination, however, the definition of ‘predatory’ itself becomes slippery, evading neat boxes or lists which might seek to easily define and guard against it. This volume serves to foreground a nuanced representation of this multifaceted issue. In such a rapidly evolving landscape, this book becomes a field guide to its historical, political, and economic aspects, presenting thoughtful interviews, legal analysis and original research. Case studies from both European-American and non-European-American stakeholders emphasize the worldwide nature of the challenge faced by researchers of all levels.<br /><br /><br />This coauthored book is structured into both textual and supplemental materials. Key takeaways, discussion questions, and complete classroom activities accompanying each chapter provide opportunities for engagement and real-world applications of these concepts.<br /><br /><br />Crucially relevant to early career researchers and the senior faculty, library scholars, and administrators who mentor and support them, &#39;The Predatory Paradox: Ethics, Politics, and Practices in Contemporary Scholarly Publishing&#39; offers practical recommendations for navigating the complex and often contradictory advice currently available. University instructors and teaching faculty will also find the reading essential in order to properly prepare both graduate and undergraduate students for the potential pitfalls endemic to scholarly publishing.
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Higher Education For Good - Teaching And Learning Futures

by Laura Czerniewicz

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 <br />After decades of turbulence and acute crises in recent years, how can we build a better future for Higher Education?<br /><br /><br />Thoughtfully edited by Laura Czerniewicz and Catherine Cronin, this rich and diverse collection by academics and professionals from across 17 countries and many disciplines offers a variety of answers to this question. It addresses the need to set new values for universities, trapped today in narratives dominated by financial incentives and performance indicators, and examines those “wicked” problems which need multiple solutions, resolutions, experiments, and imaginaries.<br /><br /><br />This mix of new and well-established voices provides hopeful new ways of thinking about Higher Education across a range of contexts, and how to concretise initiatives to deal with local and global challenges. In an unusual and refreshing way, the contributors provide insights about resilience tactics and collective actions across different levels of higher education using an array of styles and formats including essays, poetry, and speculative fiction.<br /><br /><br />With its interdisciplinary appeal, this book presents itself as a provocative and inspiring resource for universities, students, and scholars. Higher Education for Good courageously offers critique, hope, and purpose for the practice and the trajectory of Higher Education.<br />
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A Relational Realist Vision For Education Policy And Practice

by Basem Adi

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 <br />This volume argues that relational realism can help us to make better educational policy that is more effective in practice. Basem Adi draws on critical realism to thoroughly re-examine fundamental assumptions about how government policymaking works, developing an ontological basis from which to examine existing government approaches and imagine an alternative approach based on a relational realist-informed critical pedagogy.<br /><br /><br />Adi casts familiar issues in a new light by drawing on a less familiar theoretical and meta-theoretical tradition, offering a critique that can be productively engaged with by many educational organizations to tackle the issues they face.<br /><br /><br />A Relational Realist Vision for Education Policy and Practice will be of great interest to academics of sociology, critical realism, sociological theory and education, as well as policymakers and educators seeking a theoretical perspective on their work.
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California Driver'S Handbook - 2 Manuscripts In 1 - Your Complete Resource For Safe And Responsible Driving

by Michael Ramirez

20,99€ + 10% CARD

 <div>Embark on a journey towards safe and responsible driving with the 'California Drivers Handbook: 2 Manuscripts in 1 Your Complete Resource for Safe and Responsible Driving.' This comprehensive volume serves as your ultimate guide to mastering the art of driving while ensuring the safety of yourself and others on the road.</div><div></div><div>Navigate through the intricacies of California's driving regulations and traffic laws, gaining a thorough understanding of the rules that govern the roads you travel. Whether you're a new driver embarking on your journey or a seasoned motorist seeking a refresher, this handbook offers clarity and insight into the legal framework that shapes California's roadways.</div><div></div><div>Explore the art of defensive driving, honing essential skills to anticipate and respond to potential hazards. With comprehensive tips on maneuvering through various road conditions and navigating complex traffic scenarios, this book equips you with the tools to be a vigilant and confident driver.</div><div></div><div>Delve into the world of responsible driving practices, from proper vehicle maintenance to eco-friendly habits that contribute to a sustainable environment. Discover the importance of sharing the road with pedestrians, cyclists, and other motorists, fostering a harmonious driving ecosystem.</div><div></div><div>Whether you're a Californian seeking to become a licensed driver or an experienced driver eager to enhance your driving skills, the 'California Drivers Handbook: 2 Manuscripts in 1 Your Complete Resource for Safe and Responsible Driving' empowers you to embark on every journey with confidence, responsibility, and a commitment to safety</div>
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California Driver'S Handbook - 2 Manuscripts 1 Mastering The Road: Rules, Regulations, And Best Practices

by Michael Ramirez

22,99€ + 10% CARD

 <div>Unlock the key to safe and confident driving with the "California Driver's Handbook: 2 Manuscripts in 1 - Mastering the Road: Rules, Regulations, and Best Practices." This comprehensive guide, a result of careful research and expert insights, combines two essential volumes into a single invaluable resource, equipping both new and experienced drivers with the knowledge and skills to navigate California's roads with mastery.</div><div></div><div>Volume 1: Rules and Regulations</div><div>In this meticulously crafted manuscript, readers will find a comprehensive breakdown of California's driving laws, regulations, and road safety protocols. Authored by seasoned professionals in traffic law, this section outlines essential information including traffic signs, right-of-way rules, speed limits, and road etiquette. By delving into these pages, drivers gain a solid foundation in the legal aspects of driving, ensuring they remain compliant and responsible road users.</div><div></div><div>Volume 2: Best Practices and Defensive Driving</div><div>The second manuscript elevates your driving skills to a new level by emphasizing proactive and defensive driving techniques. From mastering highway navigation to handling adverse weather conditions, this section empowers drivers with the tools they need to anticipate potential hazards and respond effectively. Learn how to handle emergency situations, practice courteous driving, and promote road safety for yourself and others.</div><div></div><div>The "California Driver's Handbook: 2 Manuscripts in 1" equips you to:</div><div></div><div>Navigate Confidently: Gain a comprehensive understanding of California's driving laws and regulations.</div><div>Drive Defensively: Master proactive driving strategies to prevent accidents and respond to unexpected challenges.</div><div>Promote Safety: Contribute to a safer driving environment by adhering to best practices and road etiquette.</div><div>Prepare for Success: Whether you're a new driver or seeking a refresher, this handbook prepares you for success on the road and during your driving exams.</div>
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California Driver'S Handbook - 3 Manuscripts 1 Navigating Californias Highways: A Comprehensive Guide

by Michael Ramirez

23,99€ + 10% CARD

 <div>Embark on an empowering journey down California's highways with the 'California Drivers Handbook: 3 Manuscripts in 1 Navigating Californias Highways: A Comprehensive Guide.' This enlightening compilation brings you a trio of manuscripts that serve as your ultimate resource for mastering the intricacies of California's vast network of roads.</div><div></div><div>Navigate with confidence through the labyrinth of highways, freeways, and byways that crisscross the state. From understanding highway signs and exit ramps to decoding the complexity of interchanges, this comprehensive guide provides essential insights to help you navigate California's roads with ease.</div><div></div><div>Discover the art of defensive driving on these bustling thoroughfares, learning how to anticipate challenges and respond effectively to ensure your safety and the safety of others. Whether you're commuting, road-tripping, or simply exploring, these manuscripts equip you with indispensable skills for confidently traversing California's highways.</div><div></div><div>Delve into the specifics of highway etiquette and road-sharing practices, promoting a cooperative and efficient driving environment. Explore insights into merging, lane-changing, and maintaining proper speeds, all of which contribute to the seamless flow of traffic.</div><div></div><div>Whether you're a newly licensed driver or a seasoned motorist looking to enhance your highway driving skills, the 'California Drivers Handbook: 3 Manuscripts in 1 Navigating Californias Highways: A Comprehensive Guide' is your definitive companion to confidently and competently mastering the expansive roadways that define the Golden State</div>
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California Driver'S Handbook - Building Essential Skills, Driving Techniques For All Situations

by Michael Ramirez

14,99€ + 10% CARD

 <div>Dive into the art of driving mastery with the 'California Drivers Handbook: Building Essential Skills - Driving Techniques for All Situations.' This comprehensive guide is your ultimate resource for honing the skills and techniques required to navigate California's diverse roadways with confidence and finesse.</div><div></div><div>Unlock the secrets of defensive driving as you delve into a treasure trove of techniques designed to equip you for any situation that may arise on the road. From navigating through inclement weather to handling unexpected obstacles, these manuscripts offer a comprehensive toolkit that empowers you to stay in control and make informed decisions.</div><div></div><div>Embark on a journey to enhance your maneuvering skills, whether it's parallel parking on a bustling city street or navigating tight spaces with ease. Discover the nuances of different driving environments, from urban centers to winding mountain roads, and gain the knowledge to adapt seamlessly.</div><div></div><div>Explore the art of calm and collected driving, managing stressors and distractions that can affect your focus and decision-making. With insights into maintaining a clear mind while behind the wheel, you'll become a confident driver capable of safely handling any situation.</div><div></div><div>Whether you're a novice driver looking to build a strong foundation or an experienced motorist seeking to refine your skills, the 'California Drivers Handbook: Building Essential Skills - Driving Techniques for All Situations' is your guide to becoming a masterful driver prepared for every challenge the road may present</div>
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California Driver'S Handbook - Staying Informed, Traffic Laws, Signs And Safety Measures

by Michael Ramirez

14,99€ + 10% CARD

 <div>Empower yourself with the knowledge of safe and responsible driving through the 'California Drivers Handbook: Staying Informed - Traffic Laws, Signs, and Safety Measures.' This comprehensive guide is your essential companion for navigating the intricate landscape of California's roads with confidence and awareness.</div><div></div><div>Unlock the secrets of understanding and obeying traffic laws that shape the highways and byways of the Golden State. From speed limits to right-of-way rules, this handbook provides clear explanations of the regulations that govern your driving experience.</div><div></div><div>Delve into the world of traffic signs and symbols, deciphering their meanings and implications to ensure you're always well-prepared to make informed decisions. Whether it's a yield sign, a stop sign, or a caution indicator, these manuscripts provide a comprehensive breakdown of the visual language that guides your journey.</div><div></div><div>Explore safety measures that protect both you and your fellow motorists, from proper seatbelt usage to the importance of maintaining a safe following distance. Discover strategies to avoid distractions, navigate adverse weather conditions, and handle unexpected situations with poise and precision.</div><div></div><div>Whether you're a new driver embarking on your journey or a seasoned motorist seeking to refresh your knowledge, the 'California Drivers Handbook: Staying Informed - Traffic Laws, Signs, and Safety Measures' empowers you to be a vigilant, informed driver capable of confidently navigating California's roads while prioritizing the safety of yourself and others</div>
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California Driver'S Handbook - Becoming A Confident Driver, From Learning Permit To License

by Michael Ramirez

14,99€ + 10% CARD

 <div>Embark on a transformative journey towards becoming a confident and skilled driver with the 'California Drivers Handbook: Becoming a Confident Driver - From Learning Permit to License.' This comprehensive guide is your indispensable companion as you navigate the path from your learner's permit to achieving a full driver's license in the Golden State.</div><div></div><div>Discover the fundamental principles of safe and responsible driving, building a strong foundation for a lifetime of confident driving. These manuscripts provide insights into mastering essential driving skills, understanding road etiquette, and ensuring the safety of yourself and others.</div><div></div><div>Navigate the process of obtaining your learner's permit, gaining insights into the requirements, restrictions, and responsibilities that come with this initial stage of your driving journey. From studying for the written exam to practicing essential driving techniques, this guide offers valuable advice to help you confidently progress.</div><div></div><div>Uncover the secrets to acing your driving test and obtaining your full driver's license. With comprehensive tips on mastering the behind-the-wheel examination and showcasing your driving prowess, you'll be well-prepared to take your place on the road as a confident and capable driver.</div><div></div><div>Whether you're a new driver eager to embark on your journey or a learner seeking to enhance your skills, the 'California Drivers Handbook: Becoming a Confident Driver - From Learning Permit to License' equips you with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to successfully navigate the transformative process of becoming a fully licensed driver</div>
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Dire Straits-Education Reforms - Ideology, Vested Interests And Evidence

by Jose Ignacio Wert e Montserrat Gomendio

6,99€

 <br />Responding to an ‘educational emergency’ generated largely by the difficulties of implementing education reforms, this book compares education policies around the world in order to understand what works where.<br /><br /><br />To address the key question of why education reforms are so difficult, the authors take into account a broad range of relevant factors, such as governance, ideology, and stakeholder conflicts of interest, and their interactions with one another.<br /><br /><br />Drawing on their experiences as policymakers in the Spanish government and as governmental advisors worldwide, Montserrat Gomendio and Jose Ignacio Wert produce a publication like no other, shifting the usual Eurocentric narrative and shedding light on frequently overlooked educational policies from elsewhere. In this context, they dive deeper into details of educational failures and successes, the processes of implementation and investment priorities in different countries. They provide revealing accounts of stakeholder conflicts of interest and the challenges of implementing educational reform during a financial crisis.<br /><br /><br />The authors also investigate why the evidence from international large-scale assessments (ILSAs) has, contrary to expectation, not generated improvements in most education systems. Gomendio and Wert investigate the evolution of different education systems, closely examining their advances or declines. Gomendio and Wert’s expert voices illuminate the current state of global education systems and the necessary changes to ensure long-awaited improvements. This is a revelatory and informative resource for policymakers, teachers and academics alike.
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Learning, Marginalization, And Improving The Quality Of Education In Low-Income Countries

by Daniel A. Wagner

6,99€

 <br />Improving learning evidence and outcomes for those most in need in developing countries is at the heart of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal on Education (SDG4). This timely volume brings together contributions on current empirical research and analysis of emerging trends that focus on improving the quality of education through better policy and practice, particularly for those who need improved &#39;learning at the bottom of the pyramid&#39; (LBOP).<br /><br />This volume brings together academic research experts, government officials and field-based practitioners. National and global experts present multiple broad thematic papers – ranging from the effects of migration and improving teaching to the potential of educational technologies, and better metrics for understanding and financing education. In addition, local experts, practitioners and policymakers describe their own work on LBOP issues being undertaken in Kenya, India, Mexico and Ivory Coast. The contributors argue persuasively that learning equity is a moral imperative, but also one that will have educational, economic and social impacts. They further outline how achieving SDG4 will take renewed and persistent effort by stakeholders to use better measurement tools to promote learning achievement among poor and marginalized children.<br /><br />This volume builds on the second international conference on Learning at the Bottom of the Pyramid (LBOP2).* It will be an indispensable resource for policymakers, researchers and government thinktanks, and local experts, as well as any readers interested in the implementation of learning equity across the globe.<br /><br />*The first volume Learning at the Bottom of the Pyramid (LBOP1), may be obtained at: http://www.iiep.unesco.org/en/learning-bottom-pyramid-4608
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Shaping The Digital Dissertation - Knowledge Production In The Arts And Humanities

by Anke Finger e Virginia Kuhn

6,99€

 This volume is a timely intervention that not only helps demystify the idea of a digital dissertation for students and their advisors, but will be broadly applicable to the work of librarians, administrators, and anyone else concerned with the future of graduate study in the humanities and digital scholarly publishing.<br /><br />Roxanne Shirazi, The City University of New York<br /><br /><br />Digital dissertations have been a part of academic research for years now, yet there are still many questions surrounding their processes. Are interactive dissertations significantly different from their paper-based counterparts? What are the effects of digital projects on doctoral education? How does one choose and defend a digital dissertation? This book explores the wider implications of digital scholarship across institutional, geographic, and disciplinary divides.<br /><br />The volume is arranged in two sections: the first, written by senior scholars, addresses conceptual concerns regarding the direction and assessment of digital dissertations in the broader context of doctoral education. The second section consists of case studies by PhD students whose research resulted in a natively digital dissertation that they have successfully defended. These early-career researchers have been selected to represent a range of disciplines and institutions.<br /><br />Despite the profound effect of incorporated digital tools on dissertations, the literature concerning them is limited. This volume aims to provide a fresh, up-to-date view on the digital dissertation, considering the newest technological advances. It is especially relevant in the European context where digital dissertations, mostly in arts-based research, are more popular.<br /><br />Shaping the Digital Dissertation aims to provide insights, precedents and best practices to graduate students, doctoral advisors, institutional agents, and dissertation committees. As digital dissertations have a potential impact on the state of research as a whole, this edited collection will be a useful resource for the wider academic community and anyone interested in the future of doctoral studies.
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Right Research - Modelling Sustainable Research Practices In The Anthropocene

by Chelsea Miya, Geoffrey Rockwell e Oliver Rossier

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 <br />The book is current and interdisciplinary, engaging with recent developments around this topic and including perspectives from sciences, arts, and humanities. It will be a welcome contribution to studies of the Anthropocene as well as studies of research methods and practices.<br /><br />—Sam Mickey, University of S. Francisco<br /><br /><br />Educational institutions play an instrumental role in social and political change, and are responsible for the environmental and social ethics of their institutional practices. The essays in this volume critically examine scholarly research practices in the age of the Anthropocene, and ask what accountability educators and researchers have in ‘righting’ their relationship to the environment. The volume further calls attention to the geographical, financial, legal and political barriers that might limit scholarly dialogue by excluding researchers from participating in traditional modes of scholarly conversation.<br /><br />As such, Right Research is a bold invitation to the academic community to rigorous self-reflection on what their research looks like, how it is conducted, and how it might be developed so as to increase accessibility and sustainability, and decrease carbon footprint. The volume follows a three-part structure that bridges conceptual and practical concerns: the first section challenges our assumptions about how sustainability is defined, measured and practiced; the second section showcases artist-researchers whose work engages with the impact of humans on our environment; while the third section investigates how academic spaces can model eco-conscious behaviour.<br /><br /><br />This timely volume responds to an increased demand for environmentally sustainable research, and is outstanding not only in its interdisciplinarity, but its embrace of non-traditional formats, spanning academic articles, creative acts, personal reflections and dialogues. Right Research will be a valuable resource for educators and researchers interested in developing and hybridizing their scholarly communication formats in the face of the current climate crisis.
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Like Nobody'S Business - An Insider'S Guide To How Us University Finances Really Work

by Andrew C. Comrie

6,99€

 <br />How do university finances really work?<br /><br /><br />From flagship public research universities to small, private liberal arts colleges, there are few aspects of these institutions associated with more confusion, myths or lack of understanding than how they fund themselves and function in the business of higher education. Using simple, approachable explanations supported by clear illustrations, this book takes the reader on an engaging and enlightening tour of how the money flows. How does the university really pay for itself? Why do tuition and fees rise so fast? Why do universities lose money on research? Do most donations go to athletics?<br /><br /><br />Grounded in hard data, original analyses, and the practical experience of a seasoned administrator, this book provides refreshingly clear answers and comprehensive insights for anyone on or off campus who is interested in the business of the university: how it earns its money, how it spends it, and how it all works.<br />
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Simplified Signs: A Manual Sign-Communication System For Special Populations - Volume 2: Simplified Sign Lexicon, Descriptions, And Memory Aids

by Filip T. Loncke, John D. Bonvillian, Nicole Kissane Lee e Tracy T. Dooley

6,99€

 Simplified Signs presents a system of manual sign communication intended for special populations who have had limited success mastering spoken or full sign languages.
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Simplified Signs: A Manual Sign-Communication System For Special Populations - Volume 1: Principles, Background, And Application

by Filip T. Loncke, John D. Bonvillian, Nicole Kissane Lee e Tracy T. Dooley

6,99€

 Simplified Signs presents a system of manual sign communication intended for special populations who have had limited success mastering spoken or full sign languages.
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Discourses We Live By - Narratives Of Educational And Social Endeavour

by Hazel R. Wright e Marianne Høyen

6,99€

 This book is a rich and multifaceted collection of twenty-eight chapters that use varied lenses to examine the discourses that shape people's lives.
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