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Sound Pressure - Toby Heys - Bog - Rowman & Littlefield - Plusbog.dk

Sound Pressure - Toby Heys - Bog - Rowman & Littlefield - Plusbog.dk

Sound Pressure reveals how speaker systems mounted in public, employment, military and entertainment environments have played a pivotal role in the way that humans have been physiologically and psychologically organised and disciplined throughout the past century. The networked Wired Radio speakers of the 1920’s industrialised factory, acoustically anchor a narrative based on the functional utilisation of sound systems for insidious purposes; from the surround-sound techniques of the Waco siege, to the application of sonic torture in Guantánamo and Abu Ghraib. Crucially, Sound Pressure identifies the logic behind the miniaturisation and disappearance of visible sound system technologies as they transmute into the ultrasonic dynamics of the Hypersonic Sound System and covert bone conduction techniques of Whispering Windows. The book charts an evolution of speaker technology that has been, and will be, used to influence, manipulate and torture the collective and isolated body. It amplifies the connections between LRADs, iPods, Mosquitos, Intonarumori, loudhailers, and Sequential Arc Discharge Acoustic Generators - the meta-network of speaker systems through which rhythms and cadences of power are transmitted, connected, and modulated.

DKK 312.00
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The Whaling City - Robert Owen Decker - Bog - Rowman & Littlefield - Plusbog.dk

The Whaling City - Robert Owen Decker - Bog - Rowman & Littlefield - Plusbog.dk

From its beginnings New London''s history is bound to the sea. Income from the whaling industry alone was fabulous. Yet the history of this unusual city at the mouth of the Thames, is one of many endeavors. Robert Decker has brought it all together, the pulse, the life, the excitement of a community over 325 years old. Illuminated by more than 150 photographs, documented with detailed reference material, there is high interest for both layman and scholar.

DKK 317.00
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Baseball at the Abyss - Dan Taylor - Bog - Rowman & Littlefield - Plusbog.dk

Baseball at the Abyss - Dan Taylor - Bog - Rowman & Littlefield - Plusbog.dk

In the winter that followed the 1926 season, baseball became enveloped in scandal. Two of baseball’s biggest stars, Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker, were accused of fixing and betting on games. Sportswriters called the scandal worse than that of the infamous “Black Sox.” The reputation of baseball was in tatters. In Baseball at the Abyss, Dan Taylor reveals the behind-the-scenes story of how baseball was saved after the banishment of Cobb and Speaker. It was all set in motion by one unlikely individual—Christy Walsh, the business manager for Babe Ruth and baseball’s first player agent. Taylor follows Walsh and Ruth as the agent arranges for the Babe to star in a motion picture and presses for Ruth to hire a fitness guru, change his habits, and train while in Hollywood. The results were astonishing. A reinvigorated Babe Ruth enjoyed his greatest season in 1927, slugging 60 home runs and powering his New York Yankees to heights never seen before. Baseball at the Abyss features fascinating details of the 1926 scandal and the incredible resurgence of the national pastime when it seemed the game was permanently tarnished. It’s the story of a remarkable year in baseball history and the men who restored glory to a troubled game.

DKK 333.00
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The 50 Greatest Players in Boston Red Sox History - Robert W. Cohen - Bog - Rowman & Littlefield - Plusbog.dk

The 50 Greatest Players in Boston Red Sox History - Robert W. Cohen - Bog - Rowman & Littlefield - Plusbog.dk

The Boston Red Sox are one of the most iconic teams in all of professional sports, representing not just a city or a state, but an entire region--they''re New England''s sole entry into MLB. Baseball immortals Tris Speaker and Babe Ruth wore a Red Sox uniform early in their careers, and many other great players, including Ted Williams, Carl Yastrzemski, Jim Rice, Wade Boggs, and Pedro Martinez have played for New England''s beloved ball club. Sports historian Robert W. Cohen has chosen the 50 best ever to play for the Sox and profiles their exploits. Chances are you''ll find your favorite player here.

DKK 182.00
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Skill Building for ESL and Special Education - Kristine Setting Clark - Bog - Rowman & Littlefield - Plusbog.dk

Skill Building for ESL and Special Education - Kristine Setting Clark - Bog - Rowman & Littlefield - Plusbog.dk

Simply English is an ESL curriculum adaptable for elementary though adult learners. Its goal is to help the limited and/or non-English speaker achieve fluency in English words that are essential for everyday life. Simply English can also be incorporated into Special Education programs for students who need help with spelling, definitions of words, and correct application of grammatical structures. The forty-four units are organized, presented and applied to everyday, real-life situations. They include whole class and small group activities. Each unit contains the following material: Competency Goals, Vocabulary: Listen, Read, Say, and Structures and Skill Building. The Student Workbook to be used along with the Student Textbook will give you practice with spelling, word definitions and correct application of grammatical structures.

DKK 317.00
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Skill Building for ESL and Special Education - Kristine Setting Clark - Bog - Rowman & Littlefield - Plusbog.dk

Skill Building for ESL and Special Education - Kristine Setting Clark - Bog - Rowman & Littlefield - Plusbog.dk

Simply English is an ESL curriculum adaptable for elementary though adult learners. Its goal is to help the limited and/or non-English speaker achieve fluency in English words that are essential for everyday life. Simply English can also be incorporated into Special Education programs for students who need help with spelling, definitions of words, and correct application of grammatical structures. The 44 instructional units contain the basic information that ELS and Special Education students need to function independently. The Teacher''s Text offers suggestions to the teacher, teacher''s instructions, and coordinating conversation and written exercises. Because the program is flexible, the teacher may choose to instruct the lessons out of their chronological order. Along with the Student Text and Student Workbook the units compile an entire year of lesson plans for the instructor.

DKK 317.00
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Boston Red Sox Firsts - Bill Nowlin - Bog - Rowman & Littlefield - Plusbog.dk

Boston Red Sox Firsts - Bill Nowlin - Bog - Rowman & Littlefield - Plusbog.dk

In the 111-year-history of the Boston Red Sox, fans have been treated to countless firsts— the first manager of the franchise (Jimmy Collins), the first American League MVP to play for the Sox (Tris Speaker), the first 20-game winner (Bill Dineen), the first to hit 500 home runs (Ted Williams), and the first Red Sox pitcher to win the Cy Young Award (Roger Clemens). The list goes on. In Boston Red Sox Firsts, veteran Red Sox historian Bill Nowlin presents the stories behind the firsts in Red Sox history in question-and-answer format. More than a mere trivia book, Nowlin’s collection includes substantive answers to the question of “who was the first…?” on a variety of topics, many of which will surprise even seasoned fans of the Sox.

DKK 182.00
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50 Best Adventures on Earth - Richard Bangs - Bog - Rowman & Littlefield - Plusbog.dk

50 Best Adventures on Earth - Richard Bangs - Bog - Rowman & Littlefield - Plusbog.dk

Are you ready to embrace the extraordinary? Dive into 100 Best Adventures on Earth and embark on a life-changing expedition as you unleash your spirit of adventure with renowned explorer Richard Bangs. As the visionary founder of Sobek Expeditions, the world''s leading adventure travel company, Bangs has unlocked the secrets of the planet''s most awe-inspiring destinations, captivating over a million fearless explorers. Now, it''s your turn to join the ranks of those who dare to seek the extraordinary. Bangs handpicks 100 of the very best adventures, encompassing trekking, climbing, sailing, diving, and so much more. From scaling majestic peaks to navigating uncharted waters, his expertise guides you through pulse-pounding escapades. Uncover his remarkable exploits, from leading thirty-five first river descents on six continents (earning him a unique distinction) to venturing into unexplored territories. Immerse yourself with stunning full-color photography, GPS coordinates to each legendary location, and full descriptions so that you can recreate these amazing trips.

DKK 291.00
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Now What, Grad? - Chris Palmer - Bog - Rowman & Littlefield - Plusbog.dk

Now What, Grad? - Chris Palmer - Bog - Rowman & Littlefield - Plusbog.dk

Many soon-to-be graduates are worried about their future. They stress about whether they’ll find a job, if it will be fulfilling, whether they will earn enough to pay off their student loans, and whether they will fail and disappoint their families. Young people need to learn many things that colleges don’t teach, including how to behave professionally, how to collaborate, how to be life-long learners, and how to be resourceful, resilient, and ethical. This book will teach students the things they need to succeed in the real world, such as how to organize a job search, how to ace job interviews, how to manage time effectively, how to manage and reduce stress, how to be an effective leader, how to run a meeting well, how to survive a bad performance review, how to become a powerful speaker, how to network, and many other skills that are the keys to success and fulfillment.

DKK 609.00
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The Last Cruise of the Emden - Edwin P. Hoyt - Bog - Rowman & Littlefield - Plusbog.dk

The Last Cruise of the Emden - Edwin P. Hoyt - Bog - Rowman & Littlefield - Plusbog.dk

The Last Cruise of the Emden is the true story of one of the most extraordinary and little-known escapades of World War I. On August 2, 1914, the Emden, a German light cruiser, was steaming peacefully off the China coast when over its wireless came the message that the German Empire was at war. The ship was made ready for action. Sailing to the Indian Ocean under orders, the Emden sank some twenty merchant vessels - most of them British - a Russian cruiser, and a French destroyer. What followed was a six-month voyage that took the Emden and its crew halfway around the world, fighting heroic battles both on land and at sea, culminating in a dramatic journey across the Arabian desert, which saw the crew survive attacks of malaria, typhus, dysentery, and the murderous onslaught of Lawrence of Arabia''s bedouin tribesmen.

DKK 211.00
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User Privacy - Matthew Connolly - Bog - Rowman & Littlefield - Plusbog.dk

User Privacy - Matthew Connolly - Bog - Rowman & Littlefield - Plusbog.dk

Personal data in the online world has become a commodity. Coveted by criminals, demanded by governments, and used for unsavory purposes by marketers and advertisers, your private information is at risk everywhere. For libraries and librarians, this poses a professional threat as well as a personal one. How can we protect the privacy of library patrons and users who browse our online catalogs, borrow sensitive materials, and use our public computers and networks? User Privacy: A Practical Guide for Librarians answers that question. Through simple explanations and detailed, step-by-step guides, library professionals will learn how to strengthen privacy protections for:·Library policies·Wired and wireless networks·Public computers·Web browsers·Mobile devices·Apps·Cloud computingEach chapter begins with a "threat assessment" that provides an overview of the biggest security risks – and the steps that can be taken to deal with them. Also covered are techniques for preserving online anonymity, protecting activists and at-risk groups, and the current state of data encryption.

DKK 643.00
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The First Counterspy - Kay Haas - Bog - Rowman & Littlefield - Plusbog.dk

The First Counterspy - Kay Haas - Bog - Rowman & Littlefield - Plusbog.dk

The First Counterspy is the pulse-quickening and traumatic story of spy, counterspy, and an American family unwittingly caught in its web. Until this case, the FBI had never recruited civilian counterspies to catch a Soviet agent. The first two were Larry Haas, a leading aviation engineer at Bell Aviation, and Leona Franey, head librarian at Bell’s technical library. The FBI pitted them against a Soviet agent, Andrei Ivanovich Schevchenko, operating legally as one of the highest Soviet officials in the United States during WWII, and illegally as the secret head of a wide-ranging spy network hidden within the American aviation industry. The First Counterspy lays out this exciting story and, later, the consequences of Schevchenko’s deadly threat of vengeance against Haas, the counterspy who betrayed him. The threat was uttered in a mere fourteen seconds but generated lethal consequences that long outlived Schevchenko, tormented Larry Haas, killed his wife, and subjected his daughter, Kay (the co-author of this book), to decades of nearly fatal harassment. And thereby hangs a tale of spy vs. spy intrigue against the backdrop of the home front during World War II.

DKK 223.00
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Detox Your Home - Christine Dimmick - Bog - Rowman & Littlefield - Plusbog.dk

Detox Your Home - Christine Dimmick - Bog - Rowman & Littlefield - Plusbog.dk

Cancer affects 1 in 2 persons, and nearly everyone has an autoimmune-related disease or allergy. We live in a world where the incidence of illness grows as fast as the GDP. Industrialization has created a world that puts products before human and environmental health. Exercise and eating right is not enough. In this rapidly growing world, our resources are depleting along with our health and the public sees and feels this daily. Health and Wellness speaker, advocate and Good Home Company Founder, Christine Dimmick, takes a deep dive into the toxins found in our very own homes, and how you can limit your exposure and take control of your own health. Detox Your Home addresses all of these issues – from clothing to food to the cleaning products used every day in homes just like yours. Dimmick unveils what manufacturers won’t, so you can avoid exposing yourself and your family to the hidden toxins eating away at America’s health and wellness. Detox Your Home is the essential go-to book for how to live a life of wellness, and will show you how to improve – in every part of your life.

DKK 317.00
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Crisis Communications - - Bog - Rowman & Littlefield - Plusbog.dk

Crisis Communications - - Bog - Rowman & Littlefield - Plusbog.dk

On September 11, 2001, AT&T''s traffic was 40 percent greater than its previous busiest day. Wireless calls were made from the besieged airplanes and buildings, with the human voice having a calming influence. E-mail was used to overcome distance and time zones. And storytelling played an important role both in conveying information and in coping with the disaster. Building on such events and lessons, Crisis Communications features an international cast of top contributors exploring emergency communications during crisis. Together, they evaluate the use, performance, and effects of traditional mass media (radio, TV, print), newer media (Internet, email), conventional telecommunications (telephones, cell phones), and interpersonal communication in emergency situations. Applying what has been learned from the behavior of the mass media in past crises, the authors clearly show the central role of communications on September 11. They establish how people learned of the tragedy and how they responded; examine the effects of media globalization on terrorism; and, in many cases, give specific advice for the future.

DKK 980.00
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Crisis Communications - - Bog - Rowman & Littlefield - Plusbog.dk

Crisis Communications - - Bog - Rowman & Littlefield - Plusbog.dk

On September 11, 2001, AT&T''s traffic was 40 percent greater than its previous busiest day. Wireless calls were made from the besieged airplanes and buildings, with the human voice having a calming influence. E-mail was used to overcome distance and time zones. And storytelling played an important role both in conveying information and in coping with the disaster. Building on such events and lessons, Crisis Communications features an international cast of top contributors exploring emergency communications during crisis. Together, they evaluate the use, performance, and effects of traditional mass media (radio, TV, print), newer media (Internet, email), conventional telecommunications (telephones, cell phones), and interpersonal communication in emergency situations. Applying what has been learned from the behavior of the mass media in past crises, the authors clearly show the central role of communications on September 11. They establish how people learned of the tragedy and how they responded; examine the effects of media globalization on terrorism; and, in many cases, give specific advice for the future.

DKK 459.00
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Racetalk - Kristen A. Myers - Bog - Rowman & Littlefield - Plusbog.dk

Racetalk - Kristen A. Myers - Bog - Rowman & Littlefield - Plusbog.dk

Studying racism is challenging. Most people avoid publicly expressing racialized comments in fear of being labeled racist. Much public talk is sugar coated and coded to distance the speaker from the racist message. This study captures behind the scenes commentary—racetalk—that degrades people due to race and ethnicity. Despite racial inroads made over the past several decades, the racetalk in this study evinces old fashioned racist ideas persisting in modern imaginations. These scripts say that African Americans are dangerous. Whites are superior. Latinos are dirty and disposable. Indians are sinister. Slavery is a trivial—if not nostalgic and amusing—historical anomaly that is better forgotten. Private racetalk keeps these old scripts hidden yet alive. Through racetalk, people imbue different racial and ethnic groups with oppositional statuses. Racetalk delineates boundaries between whiteness, blackness, and brownness. Racetalk is a tool used in policing these boundaries. Most people who cross racial/ethnic boundaries through alliances, friendships, and courtships are sanctioned. Nevertheless some people are able to cross more successfully than others. An analysis of the content of racetalk reveals the processes through which people negotiate racial/ethnic meanings and boundaries on a daily basis. In so doing, they often perpetuate the old racial regime but occasionally they challenge it.

DKK 415.00
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Continental Liar from the State of Maine - Neil Rolde - Bog - Rowman & Littlefield - Plusbog.dk

Continental Liar from the State of Maine - Neil Rolde - Bog - Rowman & Littlefield - Plusbog.dk

In 1884 Republican James G. Blaine came within 1,047 votes of becoming the President of the United States. This was the margin by which he lost New York State--and thus the election--to Grover Cleveland in what has been called the dirtiest campaign in American history. Yet his career--arguably the most sensational of any American politician of the so-called Gilded Age--did not end there. He was twice U.S. secretary of state, credited with having started our country on the path to acting like a world power, a powerful speaker of the house in Congress, and a United States senator from his adopted State of Maine. He was also, in the eyes of his opponents, "The Continental Liar From the State of Maine" or "Slippery Jim"--a sort of amiable "Tricky Dick Nixon," as he''s been later called. He was hated by certain members of his own party, yet loved by millions of others, including some of his enemies in the Democratic Party. The press called him The Magnetic Man, due to his charisma. This is the fascinating biography of a man who dominated the American political stage, starting just before the Civil War and continuing until the twentieth century.

DKK 185.00
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The Challenge of Legislation - John L. Hilley - Bog - Rowman & Littlefield - Plusbog.dk

The Challenge of Legislation - John L. Hilley - Bog - Rowman & Littlefield - Plusbog.dk

" In 1995, the budget standoff between Democrats and Republicans forced the federal government to shut down. Two years later, the parties joined forces to pass the first balanced budget in a generation. In The Challenge of Legislation, John Hilley, the Clinton administration''s chief liaison to the Republican-controlled Congress, tells the inside story of this dramatic turnaround. Hilley weaves together a detailed narrative and vivid portraits of the key players—including then-Speaker Newt Gingrich, Senate Republican leader Trent Lott, and President Bill Clinton—in this comprehensive account of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997. Equally at home with the complexities of the legislative process and the realities of political combat, he offers unique insight into the highly charged relationship between party leaders and their rank-and-file, the interplay between elected officials and their professional staff, the delicate art of partisan negotiations, and the role of uncertainty and surprise. The result is a compelling look at how public policy is made, rich in enduring lessons for both policymakers and students of legislative politics. Ten years ago, bipartisanship triumphed against daunting odds. The Challenge of Legislation shows how it happened and what it will take for bipartisanship to succeed again. "

DKK 231.00
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Mobile Social Marketing in Libraries - Samantha C. Helmick - Bog - Rowman & Littlefield - Plusbog.dk

Mobile Social Marketing in Libraries - Samantha C. Helmick - Bog - Rowman & Littlefield - Plusbog.dk

Snapchat, a new photo and video sharing mobile app logs over 400 million messages every day. Instagram, a similar mobile app boasts over 130 million users. And the 6-second video-making app Vine has skyrocketed to 40 million users within its first year. Discover how you can leverage the popularity of these new mobile social applications for your library by joining these social networks and creating engaging content. Learn how to encourage library patrons to create their own content and tag it with the library’s location. Mobile Social Marketing in Libraries walks you through the process of planning, creating, and sharing mobile social marketing content for your library.This practical handbook leads readers through the process of planning, creating, and sharing mobile social marketing content for their library, offering insight into the essentials of using mobile social marketing apps in the context of library engagement. Successfully advertise a new series of programs, promote traditional resources, and place a hand on the pulse of the library’s service community with steps included in this book including:·How to Create a Teen Library Tumblr ·How to Use Snapchat for Library Social Media Marketing ·How to Provide Reader’s Advisory Through Instagram·How to Use Instagram for Library Marketing·How to Use Vine for Library Instruction·How to Host a Library Contest for Twitter·How to Create a Facebook Group for a Library Book Club

DKK 476.00
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Mobile Social Marketing in Libraries - Samantha C. Helmick - Bog - Rowman & Littlefield - Plusbog.dk

Mobile Social Marketing in Libraries - Samantha C. Helmick - Bog - Rowman & Littlefield - Plusbog.dk

Snapchat, a new photo and video sharing mobile app logs over 400 million messages every day. Instagram, a similar mobile app boasts over 130 million users. And the 6-second video-making app Vine has skyrocketed to 40 million users within its first year. Discover how you can leverage the popularity of these new mobile social applications for your library by joining these social networks and creating engaging content. Learn how to encourage library patrons to create their own content and tag it with the library’s location. Mobile Social Marketing in Libraries walks you through the process of planning, creating, and sharing mobile social marketing content for your library.This practical handbook leads readers through the process of planning, creating, and sharing mobile social marketing content for their library, offering insight into the essentials of using mobile social marketing apps in the context of library engagement. Successfully advertise a new series of programs, promote traditional resources, and place a hand on the pulse of the library’s service community with steps included in this book including:·How to Create a Teen Library Tumblr ·How to Use Snapchat for Library Social Media Marketing ·How to Provide Reader’s Advisory Through Instagram·How to Use Instagram for Library Marketing·How to Use Vine for Library Instruction·How to Host a Library Contest for Twitter·How to Create a Facebook Group for a Library Book Club

DKK 861.00
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109 Ideas for Virtual Learning - Judy Breck - Bog - Rowman & Littlefield - Plusbog.dk

109 Ideas for Virtual Learning - Judy Breck - Bog - Rowman & Littlefield - Plusbog.dk

109 IDEAS For Virtual Learning reveals the online knowledge venue that today''s generation uses to learn while playing along at school to receive promotions, diplomas, and degrees. Calling that venue ''the virtual knowledge ecology'', Judy Breck describes the networking of open content for learning online where knowledge is fresher, authoritative, and more compelling than at school. In this book, she provides her eyewitness account of the decade-long, ongoing cascade of what is known by humankind from traditional resources into the Internet and explains the network mechanisms that interconnect the knowledge once it gets online. Breck says the resulting virtual knowledge ecology is causing students worldwide literally to study from the same virtual page. The author forewarns readers to expect emerging good news as the virtual knowledge ecology opens the way for a global golden age of education in which students learn more and teachers are respected professionals. Breck contends that literacy and learning follow naturally from the Internet interfacing what humankind knows. A boy or girl''s hands can now hold a wireless device mirroring enlightenment from a new virtual venue into his or her mind.

DKK 591.00
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109 Ideas for Virtual Learning - Judy Breck - Bog - Rowman & Littlefield - Plusbog.dk

109 Ideas for Virtual Learning - Judy Breck - Bog - Rowman & Littlefield - Plusbog.dk

109 IDEAS For Virtual Learning reveals the online knowledge venue that today''s generation uses to learn while playing along at school to receive promotions, diplomas, and degrees. Calling that venue "the virtual knowledge ecology", Judy Breck describes the networking of open content for learning online where knowledge is fresher, authoritative, and more compelling than at school. In this book, she provides her eyewitness account of the decade-long, ongoing cascade of what is known by humankind from traditional resources into the Internet and explains the network mechanisms that interconnect the knowledge once it gets online. Breck says the resulting virtual knowledge ecology is causing students worldwide literally to study from the same virtual page. The author forewarns readers to expect emerging good news as the virtual knowledge ecology opens the way for a global golden age of education in which students learn more and teachers are respected professionals. Breck contends that literacy and learning follow naturally from the Internet interfacing what humankind knows. A boy or girl''s hands can now hold a wireless device mirroring enlightenment from a new virtual venue into his or her mind.

DKK 972.00
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Now What, Grad? - Chris Palmer - Bog - Rowman & Littlefield - Plusbog.dk

Now What, Grad? - Chris Palmer - Bog - Rowman & Littlefield - Plusbog.dk

Many soon-to-be graduates are worried about their future. They stress about whether they’ll find a job, if it will be fulfilling, whether they will earn enough to pay off their student loans, and whether they will fail and disappoint their families. Young people need to learn many things that colleges don’t teach, including how to behave professionally, how to collaborate, how to be life-long learners, and how to be resourceful, resilient, and ethical. This book will teach students the things they need to succeed in the real world, such as how to organize a job search, how to ace job interviews, how to manage time effectively, how to manage and reduce stress, how to be an effective leader, how to run a meeting well, how to survive a bad performance review, how to become a powerful speaker, how to network, and many other skills that are the keys to success and fulfillment.New topics in this 2nd edition include the habits of successful people; eliminating bad habits; dealing with criticism; email etiquette; making a good first impression; the importance of gratitude; how to listen; job hunting mistakes; managing conflict; how to overcome obstacles; the importance of professionalism, punctuality, and thank you letters; creating a powerful online presence; how to crowdfund; necessary life skills; and sample cover letters.

DKK 331.00
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We Will Be Heard - Jo Freeman - Bog - Rowman & Littlefield - Plusbog.dk

We Will Be Heard - Jo Freeman - Bog - Rowman & Littlefield - Plusbog.dk

In We Will Be Heard, noted political scientist Jo Freeman chronicles the struggles of women in the United States for political power. Most of their stories are little-known, but Freeman''s compelling portrait of women working for change reminds us that women have never been silent in the political affairs of the nation. From J. Ellen Foster''s address to the 1892 Republican Convention to Nancy Pelosi''s 2007 election as the first female Speaker of the House, women have worked to influence politics at every level. Well before most could vote, women campaigned for candidates and lobbied to shape public policy. Men welcomed their work, but not their ideas. Even with equal suffrage women faced many barriers to full political participation. The fifteen case studies of women''s struggles for political influence in this book provide the historical context for today''s political events. Starting with an overview of when and why political women have been studied, the three sections of the book look at different ways in which women have broken barriers, practiced politics, and promoted public policy. These engaging and accessible stories are even more important in today''s political climate, when a woman can finally be a front-runner in a presidential race. Readers of all political stripes will enjoy the history behind modern politics in this story of women struggling to make their voices heard.

DKK 406.00
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