This book walks readers through the stages of the high school college prep pipeline that introduces interlocked structural barriers to students. The author shows how these barriers reinforce segregated structures that unfairly distribute the public good of education to some students and not others. Price argues that the college prep pipeline of Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate coursework in American high schools constitutes a new form of tracking in the 21st century. Even...

American charitable giving veers from the hyperbolically generous to the hyperbolically stingy. On some days, no one has a quarter to spare; in times of disaster, Americans will put their lives on hold to build houses for those displaced by hurricanes. The crucial question of who gives and why they do it lies at the heart of American Generosity. Patricia Snell Herzog and Heather E. Price, sociologists who focus on philanthropy, draw on findings from the groundbreaking Science of G...

This book looks at therapeutic work with children and young people in ways which are distinct from pervasive mainstream conversations. Instead of being an intervention manual, this book focusses on the thought processes which practitioners in education and care settings undertake using vignettes and case studies. The book examines practice-related dilemmas as frequently from the perspective of the practitioner as the child, young person or their family. As such, it reflects the way in whic...

Facts, figures, and essays on women and poverty by Barbara Ehrenreich, Kirsten Gillibrand, LeBron James, and other high-profile contributors.Fifty years after President Lyndon B. Johnson called for a War on Poverty and enlisted Sargent Shriver to oversee it, the most important social issue of our day is once again the dire economic straits of millions of Americans. One in three live in poverty or teeter on the brink—and seventy million are women and the children wh...

There is a growing body of research on cover crops as a key tool in regenerative agriculture, including their multifunctional role in making agricultural systems more resilient in the face of climate change.Cover crops for sustainable soil management provides a comprehensive review of the varied roles of cover crops in promoting soil health, how best to deploy them, as well as optimising use of different classes of cover crops in promoting soil health. The book also discus...

This highly practical book, published in partnership with CPCAB, is a comprehensive training guide for learners on diploma practitioner courses at Level 4 and above. Based around CPCAB’s seven core processes of practitioner development, it introduces core curriculum topics including knowledge, skills and practice issues. It provides learners with essential support through study tips and answers to their most commonly asked questions.

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Life moves fast. Your mind is full. Your soul feels disconnected.What if ten quiet minutes a day could change everything?Touching Heaven, Walking Earth is a seven-week journey that walks you line by line through the Lord’s Prayer, helping you slow down, reset, and reconnect with God in the middle of real life. This isn’t just about saying the words Jesus gave us. It’s about livi...

From pragmatic librarians finding unexpected connections to visitors discovering more than just books, Whispers in the Stacks: An Anthology of Library Love Stories explores love in quiet corners and among towering bookshelves. Whether it’s the charm of a late-night study session turning into a subtle flirtation, or a librarian uncovering a spy lurking between the stacks, this anthology proves that even in the most orderly places, romance can write its own unpredictable story.Storie...

Build and deploy your AI models successfully by exploring model governance, fairness, bias, and potential pitfalls Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey FeaturesLearn ethical AI principles, frameworks, and governanceUnderstand the concepts of fairness assessment and bias mitigationIntroduce explainable AI and transparency in your machine learning modelsBook DescriptionResponsible AI in the Enterpri...

All is calm in Digitville, until a new neighbor comes to town. Who is the mysterious X, and is there anything she can’t do? This entertaining fiction book will engage advancing readers while supporting their journey to independent reading. Engage students

Vanity FairRoyals correspondent and bestselling author ofWilliam and HarryandKateexplores the remarkable life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II, with new chapters to include the last few months of her reign, and the rise of King Charles III.For seventy years, Queen Elizabeth ruled over an institution and a family. During her lifetime she was constant in he...

Defining Memory uses case studies of exhibits from around the country to examine how local museums, defined as museums whose collections are local in scope or whose audiences are primarily local, have both shaped and been shaped by evolving community values and sense of history. Levin and her contributors argue that these small institutions play a key role in defining America's self-identity and should be studied as seriously as more national institutions like the Smithsonian and ...