This is a book is of educational ideas, commentaries, and observations from the past. The passages recorded here come from educational writings that were produced between 1880 and 1935a time period that began with spirited calls for school reform and ended with a new and different concept of what it meant to be educated. It was this new concept of education that laid the foundation for the modern American school system.
One of the most powerful ways to understand data is to recognize the ways in which each datum—person, product, etc—connects to another. Visualizing these graphs makes it possible to literally see the connections. The graph model consists of data elements, called nodes, and edges, which are the relationships between these nodes. Graphs make the relationships between the data elements a core part of the data structure, which means you can better comprehend the meaning of your data. And visual data is easier for everyone to understand. Visualizing Graph Data teaches readers not only how to build graph data structures, but also how to create their own dynamic, interactive visualizations using a variety of tools. This book is loaded with fascinating examples and case studies to show the real-world value of graph visualizations. It begins by teaching fundamental graph concepts and techniques used to visualize graph data. Next, readers drill down to learn how to create their own useful visualizations, as well as additional tools. Readers also learn how to model data, create the best graphs for their particular audience, handle big data, and depict temporal and spatial data. By the end of this book, readers know to ask the right questions of data to create powerful visualizations. Key Features: • Real-world case studies • Teaches techniques for creating effective visualizations • Shows fundamental visualization concepts • Includes tutorials using the best visualization tools AUDIENCE A basic understanding of RDBMS systems is assumed. No previous knowledge of graph databases required. ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY The graph way of thinking about data is becoming more and more popular as people value the relationships between bits of data as much as the data themselves. Key to understanding the complex structure of connected data is being able to visualize those connections.
Welcome to the All-World School of Sportsmanship, where kids from all over train to become the best athletes in a world obsessed with even the most marginal sports. PENG! follows students Rocky, Sassy, Ven, and Radley—also known as the FOOT KNUX. Together they will master action-packed "fringe” sports like kickball, breakdancing and hackey sack! Our heroes battle boredom, the sun in their eyes, their own self-doubt, and strange and unusual baddies like the Aurora Skeddos and The Biter, mystical foes who are also vying for victory! With a little love and luck, the FOOT KNUX may just win the game—and your heart!
Attitude refers to feelings, beliefs, and reactions of an individual towards an event, phenomenon, object or person. Attitudes are not innate attributes of mankind, but learned behaviour. The authors of this book present current research in understanding the psychology of attitudes. Topics discussed in this compilation include a review of attitudes research guided by theories of behavioural intention and dual-process models; types and origins of attitudes; decoupling and unpacking attitudes; adult attitudes toward adolescents who engage in substance use; personal networks and attitudes towards same-sex marriage; and college students' attitudes about quality of life and health care issues.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon) has 90,000 missionaries in the field, seeking to convert members of Christian churches. Because the lessons these missionaries teach represent the core claims of Mormonism, this book interacts with those lessons from a biblical perspective.Written and edited by former Mormons who are now Christians, it includes insider knowledge, personal stories, cultural insights, evangelistic wisdom, and best practices from former LDS missionaries themselves, to help Christians fortify their own faith while learning how to share their faith wisely and effectively with Latter-day Saints.
Corey Hatfield never imagined that motherhood would lead her through such extraordinary depths of joy and suffering.In her poignant and unflinchingly raw memoir, this mother of five navigates the overwhelming challenges of raising a violently autistic child and grappling with her oldest son's heartbreaking substance abuse. When a devastating rollover accident leaves her son in a coma, she and her husband are thrust into a foreign world of traumatic brain injuries and their child's slow, uncertain recovery. The cumulative weight of one harrowing event after another threatens to destabilize their marriage and everything they cherish.Yet, amid relentless trials and grief, Corey discovers an ancient tradition of faith that inspires her to embark on a profound journey of self-discovery. After years of drowning in despair, she encounters goodness, beauty, and resilience where she least expects it-obscured within the darkness. Corey gently invites her family to journey alongside her as she heals, and their gradual rebuilding proves that even the deepest wounds can give rise to abundant light and life.The Light from a Thousand Wounds is a lifeline of solidarity for anyone who has felt broken beyond repair. It is a powerful testimony to hope, love, and the human spirit's capacity to endure and grow through-and perhaps even because of-adversity.
500-Year Journey examines historical and scriptural evidence to identify the date Christ was born, which wasn’t December 25th!For more than two-thousand years, Christians and skeptics have sought the truth of Jesus’ birth—with many looking in the wrong places. One group studied the stars and astrology for answers, to determine what the Magi might have seen, but that only created more questions. Others looked to mathematical calculations and tradition, but mistaken variables led them astray. Both of these approaches have contributed to the modern version of Christmas, but they have also obscured God’s truth.Corey Piper’s 500-Year Journey makes the case that God revealed exactly when the Messiah would be born. The answer is in his Law, foreshadowed with biblical and historical events and confirmed by what the Magi saw. This resource will take readers from the exile in Babylon to the manger in Bethlehem, to a stunning encounter with God’s elaborate plan.
The Enlightened Passenger is a compelling narrative blending self-help wisdom with the art of storytelling.Robert Stapleton, the passenger in 9C, is the epitome of North American success. H e owns the luxury car, wears the coveted watch, and talks the talk. Yet beneath this confident exterior is a man in search of something more – even if he doesn’t know it yet.Enter Trebor (Treb), an unexpected companion who ends up seated next to him. Treb embodies everything Robert lacks: a life brimming with meaning, joy, and fulfillment. With a loving wife, Gina, and a history of traveling the world to make a positive impact, Treb is Robert’s opposite.This fateful flight unfolds as Treb shares 10 transformative life lessons with Robert, gleaned from the author’s 7000+ interviews with the world’s most inspiring leaders. These teachings challenge Robert to confront his own life, sparking a journey of personal growth and awakening.The Enlightened Passenger offers a roadmap to personal improvement, greater consciousness, and a deeper understanding of success and abundance for self-help enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and fans of insightful parables akin to The Alchemist and The Celestine Prophecy. It’s a story that resonates with anyone seeking to discover their purpose, create a lasting legacy, and transform their understanding of what it means to truly succeed in life.
