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1000 tulosta hakusanalla Seth A. Perry
In his autobiography the noted metaphysical author and educator briefly describes some of his lives including one that will not exist for another 2000 years. Seth has been a spice merchant, a caring mother, a Buddhist scribe, a Roman soldier and even a minor Pope. His descriptions of his various lives are captivating, informative, and inspiring. Interwoven with this biographical material run the threads of the Seth teaching based upon his famous premise: "you create your own reality."
A fictional first person narrative of the death and birth of nations, told from the perspective of those who lived and created the times, a tale of passion, duty, love, and war told from the vantage of members of an extended family, the Adamsons.
Seth - A Misrepresented God in the Ancient Egyptian Pantheon
Philip John Turner
BAR Publishing
2013
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This study examines aspects of Seth which suggest that throughout Egyptian history he was continually worshipped and indeed, at times, enjoyed some prominence, notably in the Pre- and early-Dynastic periods, during the Hyksos interlude of the Second Intermediate Period and during the Ramesside era of the 19th and 20th Dynasties. Whilst previous authors have devoted some scholarship to these various aspects of Seth there have been very few attempts to bring all these together and to demonstrate that rather than being something of an 'outsider' to the Egyptian pantheon, he actually had an important role within it,
The Lines of Seth: A Brief History of Heresy
Minister Dante Fortson
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2013
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Desperately Reassmbling Me: A Collection of Poetry
Seth A. Tribble
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2013
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Poetry is an explosion; the end result of the critical mass built up inside a mind that can only see the world in metaphor, concept, and verse. The content is a raw, unfettered, ever expanding front of emotional, philosophical, and psychological ore. The poet does not seek to mine or refine the things that result from this type of release. That is for the reader. The poetry contained within this book falls in line with that attitude. It is unrefined, explosive and impossible to ignore. From the outcries against war from a man who's seen it first-hand, and the simple mewlings of a brokenhearted boy, to the triumphant roar of sinful joys, and the gentle lilting whispers of new loves, these poems find focus in the frenetic mania of life. Thoughtful and thought-provoking, this book is a young mans attempt to make sense of the painful, wonderful world around him. Praise for Seth Tribble and Desperately Reassembling Me: "...it gave me hope for the future of poetry. Here is a young poet who thinks deeply. Not like so many young poets we've read who are so deeply self-absorbed, here is a young poet concerned with the broader concepts of the world." -J. Glenn Evans (Founder, PoetsWest)
Divine Warrior: A Samurai Prodigy Saga
Seth A. Kathigen
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2013
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Divine Warrior is the first volume in a trilogy that follows "Jimmu", the son of a poor blacksmith who dreams of one day becoming a samurai. However, Jimmu was born into the wrong social cast and cannot ascend to the heights he so desperately desires. Yet, through deep personal tragedy Jimmu is given this opportunity and aligns himself with the local Sensei of a kenjitsu school who teaches Jimmu the ways of swordsmanship. As child prodigy, Jimmu becomes a deadly master of the sword. Jimmu grows into adolescents with his friend Yukio, an archer of exceptional skill, and Sato whose shadowy skills are somewhat of a mystery to the young warriors. All the while rumors abound of a nation of nomadic barbarians have landed on their shores. The "Boar" are a blood thirsty people who worship battle, cruelty and mutilate their faces to seem more like beasts then men. Having been defeated once before, the Boar have once again set their gaze upon the small island nation of Nihon. Assisted by the traitorous Lord Hookum, the Boar gain a foothold into the land of the Samurai. Lord Hookum's senseless ambitions and hunger for power blind him to the dangers of the Boar's treachery and lust for conquest. The invasion begins just as Jimmu's dreams come to fruition only to be put immediately to the ultimate test.
As long as there has been formal curriculum, there has been disappointing curriculum. In an increasingly authoritarian world, problematic curricula are on the march, leaving teachers in a bind. Faced with these problematic curricula, some teachers will submit and do as they are told. Other teachers will oppose the problematic curricula, and, in some cases, face the consequences. Instead, the author argues for reworking problematic curricula. Turning to the nearest bookshelf, the author engages with his own troubling inheritance, a problematic curriculum. As a gift from a beloved family member, that text proved too dear to discard and too problematic to accept unchanged. Drawing on examples of assemblage art, the author reworks the problematic curriculum through cutting, juxtaposing with other materials, and re-contextualizing in a different setting. Navigating in the wake of reactionary movements, the author concludes by encouraging the teacher to find forms of subsistence while continuing to work toward a larger vision of social justice.
Becoming a Metacognitive Teacher
Roya Q. Scales; Thomas DeVere Wolsey; Seth A. Parsons; Gerald G. Duffy
Teachers' College Press
2020
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How can early and preservice teachers master the complex practice of teaching? This clearly written, research-based guide shows how to successfully navigate coursework, build relationships with mentors, and negotiate fieldwork and student teaching while developing metacognitive thinking skills. These are skills that allow teachers to continuously reflect on instructional practices and adapt them to fit their own teaching context and their students' diverse needs. Metacognitive teaching requires higher-level thought processes that, for teachers, include making connections among each segment of the teacher preparation program, as well as deciding how these experiences directly and effectively apply to their classrooms. The authors argue that this kind of support is needed early in the journey of a teacher if they are to succeed and remain in the classroom. Book Features:Engages and empowers teacher candidates to become metacognitive teachers.Encompasses the entire preservice program, while also being of help to novice teachers.Includes key points, vignettes, and reflection questions. Based on research from a 3-year longitudinal, national study of teacher candidates.
Becoming a Metacognitive Teacher
Roya Q. Scales; Thomas DeVere Wolsey; Seth A. Parsons; Gerald G. Duffy
Teachers' College Press
2020
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How can early and preservice teachers master the complex practice of teaching? This clearly written, research-based guide shows how to successfully navigate coursework, build relationships with mentors, and negotiate fieldwork and student teaching while developing metacognitive thinking skills. These are skills that allow teachers to continuously reflect on instructional practices and adapt them to fit their own teaching context and their students' diverse needs. Metacognitive teaching requires higher-level thought processes that, for teachers, include making connections among each segment of the teacher preparation program, as well as deciding how these experiences directly and effectively apply to their classrooms. The authors argue that this kind of support is needed early in the journey of a teacher if they are to succeed and remain in the classroom. Book Features:Engages and empowers teacher candidates to become metacognitive teachers.Encompasses the entire preservice program, while also being of help to novice teachers.Includes key points, vignettes, and reflection questions. Based on research from a 3-year longitudinal, national study of teacher candidates.
City of Hope, City of Rage gives a fascinating account of three turbulent and transformative decades in the history of Miami. Marked by mass immigration, racially motivated uprisings, economic inequity, rising crime, and social change, Miami’s history from 1968 to 1994 saw the city evolve rapidly from a predominantly white southern city and vacation spot into a global, Hispanic-majority metropolis with an international tourist base. And yet Miami remains highly segregated today. Exploring beyond the clichÉs of the Magic City as a bastion of hope for immigrants, a fantasy of beaches and art deco architecture, or a hotbed of drugs and crime, historian Seth A. Weitz reveals the social, political, and cultural shifts that transformed the city. Utilizing archival research and personal stories to reveal the diverse experiences of Miami’s Black, Latinx, Jewish, and LGBTQ+ communities, Weitz explores the struggles for social justice, the rise of the drug trade, and the ongoing fight to mold Miami’s image. A Miami native, Weitz challenges simplistic narratives about the city, revealing a place defined by hope, rage, and struggle for identity. Illuminating the way Miami is defined and who gets to define it, City of Hope, City of Rage offers a fresh perspective on this vibrant and complex city, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in Miami’s unique history.
The Frequency, Severity, and Economic Consequences of Musculoskeletal Injuries to Firefighters in California
Seth A. Seabury; Christopher F. McLaren
RAND
2010
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The most common work-related injuries among firefighters are musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Understanding the frequency and severity of firefighter MSDs is more important with recent changes to California workers' compensation. This book describes the effect of work-related MSDs on firefighters' earnings and employment, the reforms' impact on disability ratings, and employment outcomes since the reforms to the medical delivery system.
This comprehensive book covers the theory and practice of Business Improvement Districts or BIDs – partnerships between local communities and governments established to revitalize neighborhoods and catalyze economic development in a region. In this book, author Seth Grossman demonstrates the ways in which BIDs work, pull stakeholders together, and acquire funds to manage the difficult process of community revitalization especially in urbanized, threatened town centers. BIDs also blur traditional lines between public and private organizations, and their governance raises critical new questions about democratic representation, accountability, transparency, and responsiveness.As this book illustrates, BID managers act as public entrepreneurs, and management in the public realm requires community development skills (community planning, organization and leadership) and economic expertise (jobs, business development, housing and public infrastructure). Through an in-depth examination of Business Improvement Districts and their managers we begin to see that the future of public administration might no longer be contained behind the walls of formal government, with an increasing number of public administrators defining and creating public solutions to real life commercial problems. This book is essential reading for all practicing urban and regional administrators and government officials, as well as students studying public administration, public management, and urban and regional politics.
In this first introduction to Plautus’ Trinummus, students and non-specialists alike are guided through the themes, context, and enduring humor of this Roman comedy. The play portrays the story of an elaborate game of keep-away involving a hidden treasure, a hot-blooded spendthrift youth, his pious sister, her would-be fiancee, a con-artist, and the most unlikely of comic schemers-a group of overly pious old men. The conflict of the plot focuses on whether a pair of old men can help their absent friend Charmides by getting a dowry to his daughter without Charmides’ wastrel son Lesbonicus first spending the money on the usual comic debauchery. The money is taken from a treasure hidden by Charmides when he left and a sycophant is hired to pretend to bring letters from Charmides along with the cash for the dowry. Comic confusion ensues when Charmides returns from abroad just in time to intercept the con-artist and overturn the scheming of his friends. Long neglected, Trinummus is one of many Plautine plays that is experiencing a resurgence. This volume elucidates the humor of the play, which is largely based on parody and clever inversions of typical characters and situations from Roman comedy. This discussion is accompanied by an examination of the religious, social, and historical context of the play, as well as its modern reception. The genuine humor of Trinummus has something to say to modern readers, as it showcases how parody can skewer those engaged in pompous moral posturing and presents readers with a playwright who astutely views issues of imperialism and moral justification through a comic lens.
In this first introduction to Plautus’ Trinummus, students and non-specialists alike are guided through the themes, context, and enduring humor of this Roman comedy. The play portrays the story of an elaborate game of keep-away involving a hidden treasure, a hot-blooded spendthrift youth, his pious sister, her would-be fiancee, a con-artist, and the most unlikely of comic schemers-a group of overly pious old men. The conflict of the plot focuses on whether a pair of old men can help their absent friend Charmides by getting a dowry to his daughter without Charmides’ wastrel son Lesbonicus first spending the money on the usual comic debauchery. The money is taken from a treasure hidden by Charmides when he left and a sycophant is hired to pretend to bring letters from Charmides along with the cash for the dowry. Comic confusion ensues when Charmides returns from abroad just in time to intercept the con-artist and overturn the scheming of his friends. Long neglected, Trinummus is one of many Plautine plays that is experiencing a resurgence. This volume elucidates the humor of the play, which is largely based on parody and clever inversions of typical characters and situations from Roman comedy. This discussion is accompanied by an examination of the religious, social, and historical context of the play, as well as its modern reception. The genuine humor of Trinummus has something to say to modern readers, as it showcases how parody can skewer those engaged in pompous moral posturing and presents readers with a playwright who astutely views issues of imperialism and moral justification through a comic lens.
Today's North Atlantic Treaty Organization, with nearly thirty members and a global reach, differs strikingly from the alliance of twelve created in 1949 to "keep the Americans in, the Russians out, and the Germans down." These differences are not simply the result of the Cold War's end, 9/11, or recent twenty-first-century developments but represent a more general pattern of adaptability first seen in the incorporation of Germany as a full member of the alliance in the early 1950s. Unlike other enduring post-World War II institutions that continue to reflect the international politics of their founding era, NATO stands out for the boldness and frequency of its transformations over the past seventy years. In this compelling book, Seth A. Johnston presents readers with a detailed examination of how NATO adapts. Nearly every aspect of NATO-including its missions, functional scope, size, and membership-is profoundly different than at the organization's founding. Using a theoretical framework of "critical junctures" to explain changes in NATO's organization and strategy throughout its history, Johnston argues that the alliance's own bureaucratic actors played important and often overlooked roles in these adaptations. Touching on renewed confrontation between Russia and the West, which has reignited the debate about NATO's relevance, as well as a quarter century of post-Cold War rapprochement and more than a decade of expeditionary effort in Afghanistan, How NATO Adapts explores how crises from Ukraine to Syria have again made NATO's capacity for adaptation a defining aspect of European and international security. Students, scholars, and policy practitioners will find this a useful resource for understanding NATO, transatlantic relations, and security in Europe and North America, as well as theories about change in international institutions.
Introduces a vision for the future of health equity and explains practical policy measures for how to achieve it.Health inequity is one of the defining problems of our time. But current efforts to address the problem focus on mitigating the harms of injustice rather than confronting injustice itself. In Equal Care, Seth A. Berkowitz, MD, MPH, offers an innovative vision for the future of health equity by examining the social mechanisms that link injustice to poor health. He also presents practical policies designed to create a system of social relations that ensures equal care for everyone.As Berkowitz illustrates, the project of social democracy works to improve health by bringing relationships of equality to the sites of human cooperation: in civil society, in political processes, and in economic activities. This book synthesizes three elements necessary for such a project—normative justification, mechanistic knowledge, and technical proficiency—into a practical vision of how to create health equity. Drawing from the fields of medicine, social epidemiology, sociology, economics, political science, philosophy, and more, Berkowitz makes clear that health inequity is social failure embodied, and the only true cures are political. Equal Care is essential reading for anyone concerned with the future of health equity.