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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Critical Race Theory' is consuming conservative America. The mounting attacks on a once-obscure legal theory are upending public schooling, legislating censorship, driving elections, and cleaving communities.In this much-needed response, renowned scholar David Theo Goldberg cuts to the heart of the claims expressed in these attacks. He punctures the demonization of Critical Race Theory, uncovering who is orchestrating it, funding the assault, and eagerly distributing the message. The book richly illustrates the enduring nature of structural racism, even as a conservative insistence on colorblindness serves to silence the possibility of doing anything about it. Crucially, Goldberg exposes the political aims and effects of the vitriolic attacks. The upshot of CRT's targeting, he argues, has been to unleash racisms anew and to stymie any attempt to fight them, all with the aim of protecting white minority rule.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Turn to the most-trusted guide to get started on your Airbnb adventureAirbnb For Dummies is here to help you prep your property and post your first listing on the wildly popular short-term rental site. Even if you don't have a house, you can become an Airbnb host. A spare room at your place, a camper, a boat, a treehouse, a castle--you can turn just about anything into an Airbnb and earn additional income hosting guests. You can even offer tours around your hometown. This comprehensive resource helps you make your goals a reality, with details on how to get set up and navigate the platform and where to turn for info on local short-term rental rules, plus all the post-pandemic changes to travel and to Airbnb's policies. Learn to attract adventurers from far and wide, with help from For Dummies experts.\* Decide whether becoming an Airbnb host is right for you\* Create an appealing listing on the Airbnb site and attract guests\* Host experiences and ensure the health and safety of guests\* Get positive reviews and improve your property's visibilityThis book is especially for you, the first-time Airbnb host in need of a guide for creating a listing, keeping up a property, and attracting guests.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Work together to up your chances of business successThe Art of Making Sh!t Up combines the lessons learned from a personal journey with the teachings derived from years of honing valuable skills through performing and presenting to thousands of people to demonstrate how working together has helped others found and grow several multimillion-dollar companies.By focusing on topics that serve as pain points and detailing the tools and techniques of improv, this book helps people and organizations utilize new skill sets to be more productive, more accepting, and more 'all in' to create a stronger teammate and team.\* Remove the fear of failure\* Recognize when and how to trust your instincts\* Celebrate and embrace the ideas of others\* Listen effectively--to both people and your environmentThinking is hard. Listening is easy--and is most often the springboard to huge ideas. Find out how it can work for you with The Art of Making Sh!t Up.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Take control of your money, avoid common financial pitfalls, and prepare for whatever life throws at youIn Stop Worrying about Money, Jacqui Clarke, Australia's best-kept money secret, delivers smart and sure-fire guidance that will see you through life's financial ups and downs. You'll learn to clarify your values, set goals, and be upfront and honest about your money--both with yourself and with others.Fact: Money comes in and goes out. The cost of living is ever increasing, big changes can come as big surprises and sometimes you're stuck just trying to keep on top of everything. It's time to hit pause on the distractions and get wise with your finances. With Stop Worrying about Money, you'll re-assess what financial independence and freedom mean to you. This is the guide that will help you build a less stressful, more empowering relationship with money, starting today.You'll discover how to:\* Build financial security for yourself and your family\* Set meaningful (and within-your-means) money goals\* Combat expense creep and avoid other typical money traps\* Overcome setbacks and become a master plannerA practical and hands-on guide to dealing with life's most common and challenging financial obstacles, Stop Worrying about Money is the energising, no-nonsense financial wake-up call that you've been waiting for.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - INDIANA JONES AND PHILOSOPHYWhat does it mean to choose wisely Can heroes seek fortune and glory Why does Indy take a leap of faith Do Indy's adventures provide him evidence of the supernatural Should we hide the Ark of the Covenant in a military-controlled warehouse Why are museums so important to archaeology If adventure has a name, it must be Indiana Jones! He's both a mild-mannered archaeology professor and an intrepid adventurer traversing the globe in search of lost artifacts. Whether seeking the Ark of the Covenant in Egypt, the Sankara Stones in India, the Holy Grail in Turkey, or a mysterious crystal skull in Peru, Indy's adventures never fail to delight audiences.Indiana Jones and Philosophy takes you on a whirlwind journey to investigate some of the most enduring questions about the human condition. You'll read about how Indy has wronged Marion Ravenwood, how a virtuous person would make amends, the strides Indy makes to repair his relationship with his father, why Indy distinguishes fact from truth when he pursues archaeological treasures, and much more. With trusty guides such as Aristotle, Camus, Kant, and Nietzsche at your side, you'll consider possible answers to these questions and see Indiana Jones in a whole new light!Comprehensive, immersive, and engaging, Indiana Jones and Philosophy offers you an accessible and lively opportunity to dive deeper into the world of Indiana Jones and appreciate the character's greatness anew!.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - LEARN THE BASICS OF MARKETING WITH MANGA FOR SUCCESS!Do you want to increase sales Improve customer satisfaction Or are you looking for a basic understanding of marketing to ace your class or improve your outlook in the job market Whatever your reason for picking up this book, Marketing: Manga for Success makes essential concepts easy to understand using practical examples and situations. You'll learn about:\* Branding, viral marketing, and advertising and promotions\* The importance of customer relationships\* The 4 'P's of marketingThe story follows Marimo, a young woman who wants to help her aging parents save their specialty pastry business. There isn't much she can do but she wants to help them find new opportunities. Just then, she meets two mysterious characters who teach her how to rebuild the family business through marketing, step-by-step. Find out why the Manga For Success series--now available in English for the first time--is so popular in Japan, Korea, and beyond.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - LEARN TO FACILITATE PRODUCTIVE MEETINGS AND BUILD HIGH-PERFORMING TEAMS WITH MANGA FOR SUCCESS!Shigeo, an employee of a building material manufacturing company, is sent to a regional office to improve sales. Along the way, he encounters challenges engaging with the local team but, with advice from a helpful facilitation specialist, Mayumi, he eventually learns to build the skills of his colleagues and cobble together a high-performing team. You'll also learn about:\* How to run an effective business meeting\* How to productively use a variety of meeting tools\* Facilitating fruitful brainstorming sessions\* Using effective communication to lead your team to successLeading Meetings and Teams is a practical and hands-on book that will earn a place on the bookshelves of managers, executives, and early-career professionals everywhere. Find out why the Manga For Success series--now available in English for the first time--is so popular in Japan, Korea, and beyond.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - CREATE A HIGH-PERFORMING TEAM BY EMPLOYING EFFECTIVE CHANGE MANAGEMENTDo you want to improve your current workplace or organization Organization Development can teach you what steps you can take to achieve your goals. You'll follow Chuji, a store manager at an automobile company who's been sent to a troubled dealership branch and learn from the challenges he faces as he implements a series of managerial changes only to meet resistance and hostility from employees and leaders. You'll also learn about:\* How to overcome obstacles and resistance to organizational change\* How to employ the principles of visibility, communication, and visioning while leveraging the strengths of your team\* The science of organizational developmentManaging Change is an indispensable roadmap to effective change management that will help you shift the mindset of your team members from individualism to one focused on the good of the organization and the team as a whole. Find out why the Manga For Success series--now available in English for the first time--is so popular in Japan, Korea, and beyond.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - LEARN SKILLS THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME WITH MANGA FOR SUCCESS!Do you want to get along better with people Overcome negative thought patterns that are holding you back Or are you looking for a basic understanding of the popular ideas of Adlerian psychology Whatever your reason for picking up this book, The Psychology of Personal Growth and Better Relationships: Manga For Success makes psychology concepts easy to understand using practical examples and situations. You'll read about:\* Self-determination and self-encouragement\* Dealing with emotions in interpersonal relationships\* Having courage during difficult conversationsThe story follows Yukari, a 28-year-old area manager of a bakery chain who finds her career gridlocked by frustration and adversarial relationships. Luckily for her, Adler's Ghost appears to teach her how to turn the situation around. As her communication improves, she builds relationships of trust, and her career begins to move forward smoothly. Applicable in both business and personal life, this book has the potential to change your life for the better--and you'll have fun reading it. Find out why the Manga For Success series--now available in English for the first time--is so popular in Japan, Korea, and beyond.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Strengthen your confidence, positivity, and resilience with Manga for Success!Resilience, Confidence, and Positive Thinking: Manga for Success will show you how to change your perspective to improve your wellbeing. This manga tells the story of Reisa, who recently started a new job at an advertising agency. Overwhelmed and stressed by the new workload and criticism from her boss, her mental health starts to suffer. One day, Reisa runs into Tsuyoshi, an old college friend. Captivated by Tsuyoshi's strong self-esteem and confidence, she asks for his advice. To help Reina relieve her mental fatigue, break out of her negative mindset, and rebuild her confidence, Tsuyoshi suggests resilience tips he adopted abroad. Following his advice, Reina addresses the roots of her habitual negativity, begins to positively control her emotions, starts to turn around her relationships with her peers, and becomes the best version of herself.\* Understand the principles of positive psychology and resilience, including Bandura's self-efficacy theory, and learn how they can easily be applied in your life\* Learn how to watch out for emotional vampires, build your self-empowerment, and control negative emotions\* Gain skills for overcoming negativity and disappointments, while building a strong mind and heartDiscover why manga for businesspeople is so wildly popular in Japan, China, Korea, and elsewhere. Resilience, Confidence, and Positive Thinking: Manga for Success is fun to read--and it could just change your life!.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A FUN AND APPROACHABLE WAY TO LEARN IMPORTANT BUSINESS PRINCIPLESDo you want to improve your business performance Or are you looking for a basic understanding of business strategy Whatever your reason for picking up this book, Business Problem-Solving and Strategy: Manga For Success makes business strategy concepts easy to understand using practical examples and situations. You'll read about:\* Important business analysis tools like SWOT analysis and issue analysis\* Strategic option assessment\* Developing and executing a strategy for any business situationThe story follows Kazumi who takes over operations at her father's confectionery company. With the help of her mentor, Business Planning Manager Takeda, she formulates a viable plan for turning the business around, building trust among key stakeholders, and successfully convincing the CEO to implement the plan companywide. With this approachable book, you'll quickly grasp business analysis topics and have fun learning how to apply them in the real world. Find out why the Manga For Success series--now available in English for the first time--is so popular in Japan, Korea, and beyond.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Educate yourself about finance and socially conscious investing with a woman-centered approachActivate Your Money provides the foundational support women need to talk to each other about their money, invest to grow their wealth, and to take the actions required to shift their assets into alignment with their values. Written for smart, savvy women who want to feel financially empowered, Activate Your Money starts where other personal finance books leave off. It delivers the depth of information you need to make informed investment decisions across your entire portfolio. Starting with checking and savings accounts and proceeding asset class by asset class, this book provides you with core investment knowledge, as well as concrete examples about how and where you can invest your money in alignment with your values.You don't have to do it alone. As women, our strength is in relationships, and this book will help you use that strength to attain better financial outcomes for yourself and your family. Activate Your Money will help you find communities of support and position you to share your knowledge with other women and enable the next generation of smart, confident values-aligned investors. Activate Your Money also includes a companion website that contains downloadable tools you can use to take action and a curriculum that guides women through the process of starting and running their own values-aligned investment clubs.\* Step up your relationship with money and recognize the power you have to change the world through your investment decisions\* Demystify financial lingo, learn investment strategies, and acquire tools to help you grow your wealth\* Explore values-aligned investment options, asset class by asset class, and make informed decisions about where to put your money\* Break the taboo on discussing money with partners, advisors, friends, and daughtersUnlike any other investing book out there, Activate Your Money offers expert guidance, a uniquely woman-centered approach, and a focus on doing good while doing well. Whether you are just starting out or are already a seasoned investor, this book has something for you. Use it as a reference that you can return to again and again as you build your knowledge, confidence, and values-aligned portfolio.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Taking Control argues that neither side in the Brexit debate really understood the European Union or what was involved in reclaiming Britain's sovereignty. The EU is neither a supranational nanny state, nor an internationalist peace project. It is the means by which Europe's elites transformed their own states in order to rule the void where representative politics used to be. Leaving the EU is a necessary but not sufficient step towards closing the chasm between rulers and ruled.This book makes the democratic case for national sovereignty, arguing for a radical, forward-looking reconstitution of the British nation-state through strengthening representative democracy. It is essential for anyone who wonders why British politics is so dysfunctional and who wants to do better.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The #MeToo movement created more opportunities for women to speak up about sexual assault. But we are also living in a time when 'fake news' and 'alternative facts' call into question the very nature of truth.This troubling paradox is at the heart of this compelling book. The convergence of #MeToo and the crisis of post-truth is used to explore the experiences of women and people of color whose claims around issues of sexual violence are often held in doubt. Banet-Weiser and Higgins investigate how the gendered and racialized logics of 'believability' are defined and contested within media culture, proposing that a mediated 'economy of believability' is the context in which public bids for truth about sexual violence are made, negotiated, and authorized today.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Certain great friendships have left their mark in the annals of philosophy - and, without a doubt, the friendship of Bruno Latour and Isabelle Stengers is among them. Although they wrote very few texts together, their intellectual companionship lasted for over thirty years, and their respective work can be fully understood only when the many interconnections of their thought are brought to the fore.Latour and Stengers occupy the same starting place, one which remains at the heart of their work: scientific practice, which is the pride of modernity. Why do we Moderns define ourselves as those who know, while others are condemned to be only believers This question led Latour and Stengers to the same fundamental question: how to understand and live in what Latour calls 'the new climatic regime' and what Stengers calls 'catastrophic times' Philippe Pignarre's aim is not to try to sort out which ideas belong to whom but rather to interweave their thought even more. In so doing, he sheds new light on the origins and development of their work at the same time as he documents an exceptional intellectual adventure between two of the leading thinkers of our age.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A field manual for the gold standard in leadership development booksThe world's best leaders consciously reflect on their own behaviors and choices in an effort to continuously better themselves.In the thoroughly revised and updated Fourth Edition of The Leadership Challenge Workbook, renowned leadership educators James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner deliver their latest update to one of the world's bestselling works on leading others in organizational settings. You'll find practical guidance on how to apply the insights from The Leadership Challenge to your daily life, as well as hands-on tips for communicating your vision, strengthening workplace commitment, building employee trust, and maintaining worker satisfaction.Based on the insights of the Seventh Edition of James Kouzes and Barry Posner's The Leadership Challenge, the hands-on experience of the Workbook engages you to examine and improve your ability to put into action The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership(r). The revised Fourth Edition of The Leadership Challenge Workbook will help leaders in every organization to make extraordinary things happen.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A wonderful story about leadership. In this little book, you will find the tools necessary to enhance your leadership journey. Thanks Patrick for giving us such a gift.' Howard Behar, former president of Starbucks InternationalDiscover how to become a highly effective leader in this inspiring leadership story.Whether you are a startup founder, an entrepreneur, a manager who has just been promoted into a leadership position, or a senior executive, your success will depend on others. If you cannot lead people, groups, and organizations effectively, your teams will fail--and you will fail as a leader. In contrast, if you know how to transform a set of strong individuals into a thriving, cohesive team, the sky is the limit. If you know how to lead effectively, you will achieve the extraordinary.But how do you become an effective leader If you are anything like the many leaders Patrick Flesner has enjoyed working with, you also look for answers to this question. But the answers you get are often dissatisfying. Because they come pieces at a time. In fact, leadership advice comes in piecemeal fashion. There is no leadership framework you can follow systematically to become an effective leader. Therefore, you end up doing what you've always been doing. You lead using your gut feeling.In The Leadership House, Patrick Flesner provides the answers you've been looking for. In this leadership story about a CEO who walks the challenging path to becoming an effective leader, he shares the long missing framework. He shares a leadership framework that will enable you to systematically develop your leadership skills and become the leader you want to be, a highly effective leader who leads with ease.In The Leadership House, you will learn:\* Why trust is the foundation of effective leadership\* That a strong team is more than great talent in the right positions\* How to ensure your team members collaborate and embrace teamwork\* Why the accountability concept is key for leadership success\* How to empower your team members\* How to execute your plansWherever you are on your particular walk of life, in your career, and in your organization, you will benefit from and find value in this leadership guide wrapped in an inspiring leadership story.'Great storytelling alongside with the simultaneous communication of facts. In this book, the essentials of leadership are impressively presented in an unusual and memorable setting.' Gisbert Rühl, former CEO of Klöckner & Co SE'Most leadership books are either too theoretic, esoteric, or complex--or all of the above. The Leadership House stands out. It conveys how to lead effectively, wrapped in an inspiring story full of leadership wisdom and actionable insights. This book is not only fun to read, but makes you learn how to lead with ease. Highly recommended for any leader and all who wish to become one.' Matthias Heutger, Senior Vice President, Global Head of Innovation & Commercial Development at DHL Group.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Gluten-Free . Happily! Everything you need to know about a gluten-free lifestyleIf you're one of the millions of people considering giving up gluten, Living Gluten-Free For Dummies will help you break free and improve your wellbeing. Covering the practical, medical, scientific, and emotional aspects of the lifestyle, this book will inspire you with all the details on the benefits of giving up gluten, common and hidden sources of gluten, how to deal with the social and emotional challenges, tips and insight on shopping and eating out, and recipes for creating delicious, gluten-free meals and snacks. This new edition is updated with the latest research, information on testing, trending topics in the gluten-free community, what you should believe and what you shouldn't, and easy-to-remember insights on living a happy, healthy gluten-free lifestyle.\* Understand how gluten affects the body and the benefits of going gluten-free\* Arm yourself with the latest research\* Connect the dots between behavior and gluten\* Learn to decipher labels and avoid hidden gluten sources\* Discover foods that are inherently gluten-free\* Develop an awareness of the social and emotional implications of a gluten-free lifestyle and how to deal with challenges\* Set yourself up for success when eating away from home\* Enjoy tips for raising happy, healthy gluten-free kids\* Eat gluten-free without breaking the bankThis is the perfect read for anyone who needs a guide to managing a gluten-free lifestyle. If you are considering eliminating gluten for any reason, Living Gluten-Free For Dummies is for you.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Wrap your mind around bipolar disorder and understand your treatment optionsBipolar Disorder For Dummies, 4th Edition explains everything about this common mental health diagnosis in easy-to-understand terms. If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, you aren't alone. This book helps make sense of options when it comes to medications, therapies, and treatments that could improve your quality of life. You can live a full life with bipolar disorder by managing your symptoms and following a solid treatment plan. With compassionate advice and friendly insights, this book empowers you with the information you need to find support for yourself or assist a loved one who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. This updated edition covers emerging and alternative therapies, including ketamine, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), marijuana, and psychedelics.\* Get the latest on medical, therapeutic, and self-help strategies for bipolar management\* Navigate your way through the challenges of a bipolar diagnosis\* Learn the chemistry behind bipolar disorder--in terms anyone can understand\* Control symptoms, function in times of crisis, and plan ahead for manic or depressive episodesIf you suspect you may have bipolar disorder, if you have recently been diagnosed, or if you have a loved one with bipolar disorder, this Dummies guide offers you an accessible resource for learning all the basics.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Rugby basics for fans, players, and parents who are new to the game, plus all the latest developments for those returning to the sportRugby For Dummies, Fourth Edition teaches you the essential elements of the fast-growing sport of rugby, so you can follow all the action--and get ready for the U.S.-hosted 2031 and 2033 Rugby World Cups. This helpful Dummies guide also gives you the information that you need to start playing or coaching rugby. You'll get clear explanations of the rules, insight into strategy and tactics, and info on all the most popular tournaments around the globe. Learn about the rugby greats of yesterday, plus get updates on the most significant changes at every level, from high school to international level. This new edition covers the evolution of the laws that govern play and looks at how the women's game and the sevens version of the sport have grown.\* Learn how rugby is played, including necessary skills and strategies for winning\* Take a look at the most entertaining North American and international rugby competitions\* Get tips for joining a rugby team or becoming a rugby coach\* Familiarize yourself with the history of previous World Cups in time for the next oneThis is the perfect Dummies guide for anyone who wants to better understand all aspects of the game of rugby.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Stretch, strengthen, and start your yoga journey with this approachable guideYoga For Dummies teaches beginners the fundamentals of Yoga--correct posture, breathing techniques, meditation practices, and beyond. It's also a helpful resource for established yogis who want to focus on foundations. Whoever you are, you'll enjoy the proven mental and physical health benefits of this ancient practice. Improve cardiovascular health, lower blood pressure, increase your flexibility and balance, reduce stress, and more! Let Dummies help you get the most out of your yoga routine. This edition includes updated photos, new mindfulness meditations, new routines, and easy-to-follow instructions for mastering core yoga poses and building a regular practice.\* Discover the ideas and philosophy behind the ancient practice of Yoga\* Learn correct techniques and alignment for basic and more advanced poses\* Practice sequences of yoga poses for a full-body workout that builds strength and flexibility\* Reap the benefits of mindfulness meditation and yogic breathing exercisesYoga For Dummies provides beginner-friendly instruction and expert guidance so you can enjoy the health and peace of mind that yoga brings.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Exceptionally well reasoned, written, organized and presented, 'Built to Beat Chaos: Biblical Principles for Leading Yourself and Others' is especially and unreservedly recommended for personal, professional, community, corporate, church, and academic library Leadership & Management collections.' - Midwest Book Review, June 2023Apply timeless, biblical insights to overcome organizational chaosOver 47% of leaders say that chaos is pervasive in their organizations. Though disorder can feel overwhelming at times, human beings are actually designed to overcome and conquer chaos.In Built to Beat Chaos: Biblical Principles for Leading Yourself and Others, renowned teacher, coach, speaker, and best-selling author Gary Harpst delivers an insightful and practical discussion of how to transform chaos into order by relying on strategies drawn directly from the Bible. You'll learn how to find fulfillment and success by leaning into your innate ability to calm the madness and control chaos by:\* Understanding the fundamental processes underlying how we put things together for a purpose\* Discovering why everyone is biblically called to leadership and the dynamics of self-leadership\* Applying biblical principles to transform your organization through actionAn invaluable roadmap for board members, executives, managers, pastors, and other organizational leaders, Built to Beat Chaos is the straightforward, practical, and biblically grounded business manual that every leader should read.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Learn the facts about recycling and discover the best way to make an impactRecycling is a simple action we can take that has an immediate positive effect. It keeps waste out of landfills, conserves natural resources, prevents pollution, and saves energy. Who wouldn't want to do this But recycling isn't always straightforward. With so many different rules, it can be tough to work out the right thing to do. If you're worried that you're not recycling properly, or wondering whether you could be recycling more, this is the book for you.Recycling For Dummies cuts through the confusion around what you can and can't recycle. This easy-to-follow manual breaks down recycling codes, symbols, and rules in a straightforward way that anyone can understand and apply. You'll gain insight into the recycling process (where does that stuff go, anyway ) and learn tons of tips on reusing items in your daily life to cut down on waste. It also guides you on how to make smarter choices as a consumer to help preserve the planet for generations to come.\* Figure out what common materials can and can't be recycled\* Understand what the recycling symbols are telling you\* Explore the many specialist recycling services available\* Learn what happens to your recyclables after they get picked up\* Become a true recycler by switching to recycled productsCheck out this book if you want to make your efforts count and be part of the recycling solution.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In the late twentieth century, disasters seemed like distant happenings in countries far away from the prosperous West. But today they are 'coming home' with a vengeance. From global warming to migration crises, from assaults on democracy to Covid-19 and the fall-out of war in Ukraine - the West is in the grip of multiple, overlapping crises that keep its populations in a state of perpetual fear and distraction.Disasters should be awakening us to the need to reform our disaster-producing system. Yet instead, as David Keen shows in this disturbing and original book, they are routinely being exploited for political as well as economic gain. A number of crises, whether slow-burning or sudden, are not only reinforcing each other but also bolstering the toxic politics that helped to generate them. One key problem here is the use of emergencies to vilify those who are trying to relieve them or to highlight their root causes. Unless these voices and alternative perspectives find a way to break through, we risk being locked into a system of emergency politics that is self-reinforcing rather than self-correcting - and that routinely manufactures its own legitimacy.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book presents the first comprehensive and critical account of Jeffrey Alexander's cultural sociology. Alexander has proposed a 'strong program' in cultural sociology that analyses the cultural pragmatics of social performance, and his hermeneutical approach connects meaningful political action with deeper symbolic structures of social life. His highly original account of the civil sphere, as an institutionalized domain that is shaped by the discourse of liberty and solidarity and that sustains universalizing cultural aspirations provides an illuminating perspective on how democracy functions, and fails to function, in contemporary societies.This book charts the development of Alexander's thought in all its complexity. Through its critical readings, it also opens up a dialogue with other contemporary approaches in sociology, situating Alexander's work in relation to others and highlighting alternative views that challenge his ideas. It is an invaluable introduction for anyone who wishes to learn more about the work of one of the most creative sociologists of our time.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Objects generate time; time does not generate or change objects. That is the central thesis of this book by the philosopher Graham Harman and the archaeologist Christopher Witmore, who defend radical positions in their respective fields.Against a current and pervasive conviction that reality consists of an unceasing flux - a view associated in philosophy with New Materialism - object-oriented ontology asserts that objects of all varieties are the bedrock of reality from which time emerges. And against the narrative convictions of time as the course of historical events, the objects and encounters associated with archaeology push back against the very temporal delimitations which defined the field and its objects ever since its professionalization in the nineteenth century.In a study ranging from the ruins of ancient Corinth, Mycenae, and Troy to debates over time from Aristotle and al-Ash'ari through Henri Bergson and Alfred North Whitehead, the authors draw on alternative conceptions of time as retroactive, percolating, topological, cyclical, and generational, as consisting of countercurrents or of a surface tension between objects and their own qualities. Objects Untimely invites us to reconsider the modern notion of objects as inert matter serving as a receptacle for human categories.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A strategic handbook for educators and administrators serving increasingly multicultural classroomsIn Culturally Responsive Conversations, longtime cultural inclusion educators Marina Lee and Seth Leighton deliver an eye-opening discussion of how to develop better relationships and improve learning outcomes in a student body that's growing increasingly culturally diverse.In the book, readers will explore practical strategies to improve the K-12 educational experience for everyone, including cultural groups who have historically been overlooked or marginalized. This book provides a usable toolkit for educators to have more effective conversations with families from multicultural backgrounds and give all students the educational experience that they deserve. The authors tackle historical models for educating immigrants in the United States while identifying the many stakeholders in the education system and how familial involvement shapes and impacts student achievement. Readers will also find:\* Interactive self-practice exercises, along with extensive references for additional study\* Expansive treatments of effective cultural communication and the barriers that prevent teachers and students from achieving it\* Explanations of how teacher-parent communication can be impacted by cross-cultural talkAn unmatched resource for educators, administrators, and K-12 school leaders, Culturally Responsive Conversations also belongs on the bookshelves of parents, families, and community members hoping to advance the cause of diverse, equitable, and inclusive schools for all.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Break out of the traditional, narrow role of principal and transform your school for the betterIn 2014 Michael Fullan set his sights on the daily needs of school leaders in his bestselling book The Principal. This updated edition shows how the principal's role continues to change--alongside our changing world--and how we can embrace the transformation in short order. As crucial in-school influencers of student learning, principals have an opportunity and an obligation to maximize student achievement. But how In The Principal 2.0, Fullan explains why the answer lies neither in micro-managing instruction nor in autonomous entrepreneurialism. He shows a new way forward that allows principals to expand their roles without overstepping and contribute to the development of the whole school.Even in difficult times of crisis, there's room for principals to take action. In The Principal 2.0, Fullan explains how to loosen focus on accountability and instead concentrate on capacity-building; focus less on technology and more on pedagogy; abandon fragmented strategies; and forgo individualistic solutions in favor of collaborative effort.\* Discover the three key roles that administrators must play in order to have the biggest impact\* Foster the professional capital of teachers and get more accomplished for all students\* Find 'action items' to help implement this proven program effectively\* Adopt strategies that have been successfully field-tested in schools across the United States and CanadaDiscover why The Principal is a bestseller in educational leadership, and strike out into the future with this new edition, updated for the changing role of today's principals.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Bust your debt for good with this results-based blueprint to financial freedomIn Money Made Easy: How to Budget, Pay Off Debt, and Save Money, renowned blogger, podcaster, speaker, and Founder of Inspired Budget, Allison Baggerly, delivers a powerful and effective blueprint to saving, budgeting, and investing your way to a brighter financial future. You'll discover saving, income, business, and debt-reduction tips as you identify your 'money pattern' and break bad habits.In the book, you'll find:\* Checklists and templates you can use to put into practice the expert tips found inside\* Credit card balance-busting strategies that will put an end to your revolving cycle of consumer debt\* Ways to create a 'sinking fund' to help pave your way to financial freedomAn easy-to-follow and immediately actionable roadmap to financial independence at any age, Money Made Easy takes the mystery and jargon out of personal finance and offers you the guidance you need to transform your financial life.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - How well does it pay to own the Standard & Poor's 500 Index's best-performing stock of the year Over the 2012-2021 period, the one-year total return ranged from 80% to 743%. This book identifies the quantitative and qualitative traits of stocks that made it to #1 and tells the stories of how they got there. A key indicator, the Fridson-Lee Statistic, makes its debut in these pages.Aiming for the massive upside of the #1 stocks entails substantial risk. It's not something to do with more than a small percentage of your portfolio. But attempting to pick the coming year's top performer can provide an outlet for speculative impulses that might otherwise spoil a prudent, long-term investment plan. And by investigating the statistically determined best candidates for #1, you'll gain important insights into stock selection.The Little Book of Picking Top Stocks explains why conventional equity research provides only limited help in zeroing in on the index's future top performer. Spotting the #1 stock isn't Wall Street analysts' focus, although the information they furnish about companies' competitive strategies is quite helpful. Problematically, investment banks' fundamental stock reports are structured around a valuation metric that was discredited nearly half a century ago--earnings per share.Author Martin Fridson's previous writings on the stock market include the books It Was a Very Good Year and Investment Illusions, as well as articles such as 'Ben Graham's Value Approach: Can It Still Work ' He has received the CFA Society of New York's Ben Graham Award and has been named the Financial Management Association International's Financial Executive of the Year. The Green Magazine called his Financial Statement Analysis (co-authored with Fernando Alvarez) 'one of the most useful investment books ever.'.