Despite its technical sophistication, scientific research often has flaws in procedure, logic, and language that ultimately undermine its value. In Essentials of Scientific Research, Devon D. Brewer covers indispensable principles and practices for conducting sound scientific research that are rarely taught or mentioned in textbooks. These frequently overlooked principles and practices are based on common sense and logic. In this book, he focuses on four aspects of doing scientific research: steps and procedures common to all fields, communicating research, working and interacting with others in scientific settings, and intellectual and ethical matters. Brewer uses observations from scientists and philosophers throughout history to highlight the timeless nature of the Essentials. Drawing on his own and others' experiences, he gives practical advice on how to do scientific research well. This book is a reliable reference to consult again and again in negotiating the challenges of research.
THE SECRET LIFE OF BOOGERS is a silly take on nose-picking from the booger's point of view. It offers parents a fun way to talk to their kids about blowing their nose instead.
This collection of poetry by Devon Balwit takes a beautiful look at intimate moments, secret dreams and confessions. Her language and rhythm are as lovely as they are startling. The poems in this book pull you deep into their story and leave you changed. She writes at the end of the poem "Down There," I could do this forever. I feel the same way about reading these miraculous, powerful and honest poems. This book will leave you breathless, and I often found myself so moved that I actually spoke out loud my enthusiastic response of yes This collection is a powerhouse. -- Matthew Borczon, author of A Clock of Human Bones
With trauma-related disorder representing a major public health issue, and considering the increasingly diverse populations being treated for trauma, there is a great need for appropriate treatments. This manual provides detailed guidance for delivering culturally adapted Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for the treatment of PTSD and other trauma-related disorders. Offering a unique approach that emphasises the somatic and sensorial aspects of experiencing and emotion regulation, this book is also appropriate for diverse populations with a varied range of education levels. This treatment is proven to be well received and effective for a wide range of groups, including Cambodian and Vietnamese refugees, Spanish-speaking populations, Afghan, Egyptian, Syrian, and Turkish populations, and even South African tribal groups. Written in a clear and accessible way to allow the treatment to be understood and utilised by a wide-range of mental health practitioners, students, and trainees working with multicultural populations, refugees and immigrants.
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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface.We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
This book provides readers with the tools and methods with which to create effective tabletop games. It covers the design and development process thoroughly, guiding readers through the necessary mechanics, messages, and motivations of games that must be understood in order to build successful tabletop games, including serious educational games for teaching or training.Through a range of learning activities and methodologies, readers will develop an understanding of games and an appreciation for the creating and testing of game play whilst critically exploring the relationship between games, motivation, and learning. It includes chapters on design methodology, narrative, accessibility, playtesting, and more.This book will be of great interest to students of game design and serious game design courses. It will also appeal to designers, educators, and hobbyists interested in designing and developing their own tabletop games, educational or otherwise.
This book provides readers with the tools and methods with which to create effective tabletop games. It covers the design and development process thoroughly, guiding readers through the necessary mechanics, messages, and motivations of games that must be understood in order to build successful tabletop games, including serious educational games for teaching or training.Through a range of learning activities and methodologies, readers will develop an understanding of games and an appreciation for the creating and testing of game play whilst critically exploring the relationship between games, motivation, and learning. It includes chapters on design methodology, narrative, accessibility, playtesting, and more.This book will be of great interest to students of game design and serious game design courses. It will also appeal to designers, educators, and hobbyists interested in designing and developing their own tabletop games, educational or otherwise.
This fully updated teacher education textbook invites pre-service and new teachers to think critically about the impact of rurality on their work and provides an overview of what it means to live, teach, learn, and thrive in rural communities. It underscores the importance of teaching in rural schools as an act of social justice—work that dismantles spatial barriers to economic, social, and political justice. Teaching in Rural Places, 2nd Edition provides concrete strategies for understanding rural communities, valuing rural ways of being, and teaching in rural schools by addressing topics such as working with families, building professional networks, addressing trauma, teaching in multi-grade classrooms, and planning place-conscious instruction. New features to this edition include: New vignettes, visuals, and boxes throughout the book to aid accessibility and comprehension; A new chapter on student and teacher well-being; An updated chapter on the unique structures of rural schools, which addresses multi-grade teaching, itinerant teaching, rural careers and technical education (CTE) teaching, and more; A fully updated chapter on technology, which now includes discussions of the challenges and opportunities of AI and other innovations for rural teaching and learning. This comprehensive textbook for rural teacher education is targeted toward pre-service and new teachers in traditional and alternative teacher education programs, as well as new rural teachers participating in induction and mentoring programs. Teaching in Rural Places, 2nd Edition will help ensure that rural students have the well-prepared teachers they deserve.
This fully updated teacher education textbook invites pre-service and new teachers to think critically about the impact of rurality on their work and provides an overview of what it means to live, teach, learn, and thrive in rural communities. It underscores the importance of teaching in rural schools as an act of social justice—work that dismantles spatial barriers to economic, social, and political justice. Teaching in Rural Places, 2nd Edition provides concrete strategies for understanding rural communities, valuing rural ways of being, and teaching in rural schools by addressing topics such as working with families, building professional networks, addressing trauma, teaching in multi-grade classrooms, and planning place-conscious instruction. New features to this edition include: New vignettes, visuals, and boxes throughout the book to aid accessibility and comprehension; A new chapter on student and teacher well-being; An updated chapter on the unique structures of rural schools, which addresses multi-grade teaching, itinerant teaching, rural careers and technical education (CTE) teaching, and more; A fully updated chapter on technology, which now includes discussions of the challenges and opportunities of AI and other innovations for rural teaching and learning. This comprehensive textbook for rural teacher education is targeted toward pre-service and new teachers in traditional and alternative teacher education programs, as well as new rural teachers participating in induction and mentoring programs. Teaching in Rural Places, 2nd Edition will help ensure that rural students have the well-prepared teachers they deserve.
They only know him as Wravien. He has summoned each of them-Valex the dragonborn slave, Vel the human orphan, and Kaylessa the elvish sage-for some unknown purpose, seeming to have all the answers to their problems. He pays them generously, offers them a home, and gives them the status of heroes. But can they trust him, and can they trust each other? With each quest he sends them on, things become clearer-and more confusing. He wants to build a town, but why? What need does he have for a dangerous drunk, or a monster hunting assassin? How does he know about future events? As the three adventurers overcome the odds time after time, they learn that their mysterious benefactor holds the weight of the world on his shoulders.
They only know him as Wravien. He has summoned each of them-Valex the dragonborn slave, Vel the human orphan, and Kaylessa the elvish sage-for some unknown purpose, seeming to have all the answers to their problems. He pays them generously, offers them a home, and gives them the status of heroes. But can they trust him, and can they trust each other? With each quest he sends them on, things become clearer-and more confusing. He wants to build a town, but why? What need does he have for a dangerous drunk, or a monster hunting assassin? How does he know about future events? As the three adventurers overcome the odds time after time, they learn that their mysterious benefactor holds the weight of the world on his shoulders.
Ense e a los ni os a entender y amar a la tercera persona de la Trinidad con un divertido libro ilustrado que explica claramente la naturaleza del Esp ritu Santo. Con ilustraciones coloridas, modernas y palabras que son f ciles de entender para los m s peque os, este libro ayudar a los padres a ense ar a los ni os verdades importantes sobre pentecost s, los dones del Esp ritu Santo, la santificaci n, y mucho m s. Help kids understand and love the third person of the Trinity with a fun, illustrated board book that clearly explains the nature of the Holy Spirit. With colorful, modern illustrations and words that are simple for little ones to understand, this book helps parents teach kids important truths about Pentecost, the gifts of the Spirit, sanctification, and more.
What happens if you die, but you can't let go? Samantha Riley let go, but found herself sent back. Now she is estranged from her religious family. Cast out for wayward behaviour. Cut off for holding to a near-death experience that questions the certainty of their faith. Saddled with a new, unwanted gift to guide earthbound spirits to the light, Samantha lives a hand-to-mouth existence as she walks out a mandate she can't escape. Meanwhile, a stranded, bereaved and departed husband will do anything to bring his wife back to the half-light. All that would be challenge enough to resolve on its own. But something dark in the world between has noticed Samantha's activities and isn't happy...
