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1000 tulosta hakusanalla Susan Wells
Dying Well is an inspiring love story telling of how a man celebrated life while facing his death with grace and dignity. His widow guides you through decisions made and actions taken on their nine-month journey from diagnosis through celebrations and goodbyes, to a peaceful death free of fear and regret. She shares lessons learned as their family came to terms with her husband's impending death and found ways to make this last stage of his life as loving and joyous as possible. This uplifting end-of-life story offers a thought-provoking perspective on dying, one that may help you and those you love achieve what's most important at the end of your lives.
The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home
Susan Wise Bauer; Jessie Wise
W. W. Norton Company
2024
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Is your child getting lost in the system, becoming bored, losing his or her natural eagerness to learn? If so, it may be time to take charge of your child's education by doing it yourself The Well-Trained Mind will instruct you, step by step, on how to give your child an academically rigorous, comprehensive education from preschool through high school--one that will train him or her to read, to think, to understand, to be well-rounded and curious about learning. Veteran home educator Susan Wise Bauer outlines the classical pattern of education called the trivium, which organizes learning around the maturing capacity of the child's mind and comprises three stages: the elementary school "grammar stage," when the building blocks of information are absorbed through memorization and rules; the middle school "logic stage," in which the student begins to think more analytically; and the high-school "rhetoric stage," where the student learns to write and speak with force and originality. Using this theory as your model, you'll be able to instruct your child--whether full-time or as a supplement to classroom education--in all levels of reading, writing, history, geography, mathematics, science, foreign languages, rhetoric, logic, art, and music, regardless of your own aptitude in those subjects. A new optional Resource Recommendations Portal provides subscribers with curated lists of the best curricula for every grade level and learning style.Thousands of parents have already used the methods described in The Well-Trained Mind to create a truly superior education for children in their care. You do have control over what and how your child learns. The Well-Trained Mind will give you the tools you'll need to teach your child with confidence and success.
Combining her love of historical research with a wry sense of humor, Susan Netteland Gerbi has created the heartwarming tale of Mindwell Bartlett Thayer, a dyslexic, hyperopic, peri-menopausal witch, living in the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1750.When the widow Thayer, along with a supporting cast of colorful characters, finds herself embroiled in murder, intrigue and a bit of romance, be prepared to sit yourself down with a nice cup of roasted toad tea (recipe included) and enjoy the read.
The author is a well known singer in NYC. The book is a compilation of the best ideas about how to sing well technically with the greatest technical accuracy, bearing in mind that each singer will approach singing in a slightly different manner. The greatest pitfall as a solo singer is becoming part of a large chorus where the solo singer is encouraged to sing heartily, but off the breath. Knowing how to sing on the breath is not altogether spontaneous. Being part of a large chorus and singing full out can be damaging to a light voice. The devil is in the balance of the correct vocal placement of each individual voice. That takes a special teacher with well educated ears. The book is squarely focused on the free and accurate balance of the solo voice. Choruses allow for very imprecise singing. Many light soprano voices in particular can suffer damage before they are mature enough singers to recognize what precise vocal aduction is (ie the manner in which the vocal folds come together to create a sound). This book tries to address that very common problem. Sue Hassel sang as soon as she could walk. Many mistakes were made with her voice by teachers who didn't sing as soloists. This book addresses the most common issues and illustrates and discusses simple solutions. There is a very solid correlation between singing well and dancing well in a beginning ballet class. Sue Hassel relies heavily on simple ballet moves to keep her voice in good condition to this day.
‘Following the data’ is a now-familiar phrase in Covid-19 policy communications. Well-being data are pivotal in decisions that affect our life chances, livelihoods and quality of life. They are increasingly valuable to companies with their eyes on profit, organisations looking to make a social impact, and governments focussed on societal problems. This book follows well-being data back centuries, showing they have long been used to track the health and wealth of society. It questions assumptions that have underpinned over 200 years of social science, statistical and policy work. Understanding Well-being Data is a readable, introductory book with real-life examples. Understanding the contexts of data and decision-making are critical for policy, practice and research that aims to do good, or at least avoid harm. Through its comprehensive survey and critical lens, this book provides tools to promote better understanding of the power and potential of well-being datafor society, and the limits of their application.
‘Following the data’ is a now-familiar phrase in Covid-19 policy communications. Well-being data are pivotal in decisions that affect our life chances, livelihoods and quality of life. They are increasingly valuable to companies with their eyes on profit, organisations looking to make a social impact, and governments focussed on societal problems. This book follows well-being data back centuries, showing they have long been used to track the health and wealth of society. It questions assumptions that have underpinned over 200 years of social science, statistical and policy work. Understanding Well-being Data is a readable, introductory book with real-life examples. Understanding the contexts of data and decision-making are critical for policy, practice and research that aims to do good, or at least avoid harm. Through its comprehensive survey and critical lens, this book provides tools to promote better understanding of the power and potential of well-being datafor society, and the limits of their application.
The Age-Well Project dived deep into the science of ageing well, and authors Annabel and Susan explained how they overhauled their own lives to prioritise healthy longevity. In The Age-Well Plan, Susan draws on almost a decade of extensive research into healthy longevity and her experience as a health coach to give you the tools you need to live your own age-well life. Her simple, clear and easy-to-follow six-week plan will show you how to make changes -- small and large -- to support healthy ageing, and prioritise the changes most appropriate for your body, lifestyle and circumstances.The first week of the plan guides you to understand your goals as you age and explains how to evaluate your current health and risk factors, in order to devise a bespoke plan for your body and brain. The subsequent weeks focus on the key elements of healthy ageing -- diet, exercise, sleep, engagement and the environment -- to help you build a personalised plan that will kickstart your age-well life.
The relentlessly self-promoting amateur archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann took full credit for discovering Homer's Troy over one hundred years ago, and since then generations have thrilled to the tale of his ambitions and achievements. But Schliemann gained this status as an archaeological hero partly by deliberately eclipsing the man who had launched his career. Now, at long last, Susan Heuck Allen puts the record straight in this fascinating archaeological adventure that restores the British expatriate Frank Calvert to his rightful place in the story of the identification and excavation of Hisarlik, the site now thought to be Troy as described in the Iliad. Frank Calvert had lived in the Troad - in the northwest corner of Asia Minor - excavating there for fifteen years before Schliemann arrived and learning the local topography well. He was the first archaeologist to test the hypothesis that Hisarlik was the Troy of Hector and Helen. So that he would have unrestricted access to the site, he purchased part of the mound and was the first archaeologist to conduct excavations there. Running out of funds, he later interested Schliemann in the site. The thankless Schliemann stole Calvert's ideas, exploited his knowledge and advice, and finally stole Calvert's glory, in part by slandering him and denigrating his work. Allen corrects the record and does justice to a man who was a victim of his own integrity while giving a balanced treatment of Schliemann's true accomplishments. This meticulously researched book tells the story of Frank Calvert's development as an archaeologist, his adventures and discoveries. It focuses on the twists and turns of his turbulent relationship with the perfidious Schliemann, the resulting gains for archaeology, and the successful conclusion of their common quest. Allen has brought together a wide range of relevant published material as well as unpublished sources from archives, diaries, letters, and personal interviews to tell this gripping story.
The Broken Walls of Jerusalem and the Rebuilding of Them
Susan Bogert Warner
Kessinger Pub
2008
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Pathways to Well-Being
Susan Brooks-Young; Sara Armstrong
International Society for Technology in Education
2019
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We all want lives filled with balance, ease, and contentment--but how do we get there? In Pathways to Well-Being, authors Susan Brooks-Young and Sara Armstrong share steps to increasing well-being and discuss how six elements—gratitude, positivity, focus, empathy, kindness, and movement—impact daily life. All of us, especially educators, influence those around us—in our schools, in our communities, and ultimately throughout the world. When we work toward supporting well-being for ourselves and others, our lives are enriched immensely. Technology has made so many advances in recent years that it’s hard to keep up. Devices can record our heartbeats, steps, and calories; alert us when someone is on our front porch; and much more. However, unintended consequences of being so connected can affect our well-being. By becoming more conscious of the influence technology tools have in our lives, we can change our practices and move toward a more balanced, healthy existence. In this book, the authors provide suggestions for how to address the unexpected consequences of technology use and increase positive connections, which ultimately lead to enhanced well-being.
Kristin Ginelli, a former Chicago cop and current college teacher, lives the hectic, distracted life working parents will recognize. Even though she is on sabbatical to finish her doctoral dissertation (before she gets fired ), she still has to juggle raising her twin boys, caring for her aging, former in-laws, and planning her upcoming wedding. Then she gets pulled into volunteer teaching at a women's prison. The suspicious conditions at the prison and the increasing fear of the prisoners cause her detective instincts to kick in. What is going on behind these walls to terrify the women and even some of the guards? Choosing to find out puts Kristin's life in danger.
Well-Being for Educators
Susan Brooks-Young; Sara Armstrong
INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION
2024
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Based on the popular book Pathways to Well-Being, this guide offers practical ideas to help educators reduce stress and enhance their well-being. All of us, especially educators, influence those around us — in our schools, our communities and, ultimately, throughout the world. When we work toward supporting well-being for ourselves and others, our lives are enriched immensely. With this mindset as a jumping-off point, this guide discusses how applying six key elements — gratitude, positivity, focus, empathy, kindness and movement — can help you find the balance you need in your life and work. The guide includes: Suggested positive practices and habits to incorporate into your daily life. Ideas for how to share what you learn to improve the lives of those around you. Tips and insights on how to use technology in positive, healthy ways to enhance, rather than hinder, your daily life. “Questions for Reflection” that challenge you to take what you’ve read and make it your own. QR codes linking to additional resources, including articles, books and websites. Connections to the Educators and Education Leaders sections of the ISTE Standards. Through the resources and activities in this guide, you’ll discover practical steps to enrich your life, while supporting the well-being of others. (ISTE Jump Start Guide, 8.5" x 11", 3 laminated panels, 6 pages) Audience: Elementary and secondary educators; education leaders
This book is about the challenges of racing and the pain of living. It is also about the glory of the finish line both literally and figuratively. Ironman triathlete and childhood cancer advocate, Dana-Susan Crews shares a small look into how both sports and cancer shaped her and led her to her life's purpose.
Across the world, children are the most vulnerable population. The threats to them may vary, but wherever one looks, children are endangered and exploited. Susan Mapp examines threats to child well-being globally, investigating violations of the Convention on the Rights of the Child in countries both in the Global North and the Global South. Some problems are well known, such as child trafficking and child soldiers, while others are less well known, including unethical adoption practices and the ill effects of statelessness. No other book approaches this vital topic in such a comprehensive yet tightly structured way, using an established, agreed-upon set of principles to show how things stand now, what remains to be accomplished, and examples of how these problems might be resolved. NGOs and government branches must collaborate increasingly with their counterparts from other countries if they are to allow children to achieve their adult potential. This text promises to inform the reader about these issues and offer paths forward to a better future.
A Remarkable Journey of A WomanWith intriguing, radiant, and unique prose, Susan Mandelcom recounts her life in Northern China, in the middle of war-torn Korea, and finally in America. Her writing is very simple and poignant, yet direct and so honest -- makes you laugh and cry at the same time. The stories are original in style and easy to read. Beautifully written, Susan takes you places where you have never known existed or thought about -- only deep in your heart somewhere. Her journey is not ordinary, but it could happen to anyone who dares to make life interesting and memorable. "We hear so much about Jewish Mothers . But now is the time to meet a KoreanWife and Mother.""The more you read the more you love the stories."SUSAN MANDELCORN (Also known as Sook Jung Kim in Korean) has accomplished more in her life time than most of people just dream about.A successful business woman, community leader, and most of all a good wife and mother. After retirement from active life she started writing her life story. More books are expected to be published.