Foundations of Education introduces the major topics and debates in contemporary American education, including teaching as a profession, school governance, social class, gender, and disabilities.The 2nd edition includes two new chapters on race and ethnicity, and immigration and language, and each of the other chapters have been thoroughly updated to respond to the latest research and events. The book introduces ways that pre-and in-service teachers can ad...

Taking the 2014 Scottish independence referendum as its case study, this book examines popular participation and elite interventions in democratic, plebiscitary events. It addresses how the referendum was constructed, represented, and performed as a participatory moment in media and political discourses and asks how elite representations overlap or contrast with referendum experiences of the public.Drawing on and appealing to media studies, cultural theory, political science and hi...

This book brings together all the key evidence on recovery capital measurement and its application. It offers a clear and accessible overview of the development of the strengths-based approach in addressing behavioural health issues and quantifying and measuring recovery capital, along with the evidence base for this approach.The book sets out the proven benefits of this approach to measuring and bolstering addiction recovery, demonstrating the impact of the approach in improving t...

Mr. Zippy, an energetic Eastern Grey Squirrel, zips through the forest near an apartment building where his kind friend, Ms. JoAnn, lives. One day, his playful nature gets him trapped in a dangerous plastic ring from a pile of litter. Desperate for help, he turns to Ms. JoAnn, who rescues him and teaches him the importance of keeping the environment clean. Their friendship blossoms as she looks out for him, and he visits her every day. This heartwarming tale highlights the bond between hum...

Fear is a very serious topic and especially the fear of illness is a real ordeal for many of those affected. Fear, however, is also a feeling that every person carries within themselves, which is vital or essential for survival and is stronger or weaker in each person depending on their personality. Fear drives, inspires, mobilizes one's own forces, leads to success, but it can also make you sick - so sick that life becomes hell. Hypochondria - as the fear of illness is specifically called...

Mindy sets off on a exciting school outing with her class but along the way takes a wrong path and meets an unusual frien; a lovable wolf named Mook...

Introduce young readers to American folk legend and Nobel Prize-winning singer-songwriter Bob Dylan with this beautifully illustrated and collectible Little Golden Book!Get inspired by one of the most influential songwriters of all time. Known for his poetic lyrics, distinctive voice, and his Nobel Prize in Literature, Bob Dylan changed music—and American culture—with songs like "Blowin' in the Wind" and "The Times They Are A-Changin'." Great for fans of all ages!

Foundations of Education is organized around the major problems facing contemporary American education. It offers a thorough, scholarly treatment of these problems from historical, philosophical, and sociological perspectives, bringing together relevant findings from those disciplines to analyze and illuminate a wide range of issues. Each chapter focuses on a core topic (including race, gender, equal opportunities, school governance) to give students a solid overview, providing in...

The history of moral philosophy has been dominated by attempts to find and defend the correct moral principle or set of principles. However, over the last two decades the assumption that morality can and should be understood in terms of principles has come under attack from several quarters. The most radical attack has come from so-called moral particularists according to whom principles are at best useless and at worst a hindrance to successful moral reasoning and action.Why shoul...

Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about one of the greatest bands of all time—The Beatles! Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!This Little Golden Book about The Beatles—four friends from Liverpool who became the best-selling music act of all time—is an inspiring read-aloud for young children, as well as their parents and grandparents who are fans of ...

You can dance, you can jive as you celebrate the iconic pop band ABBA with this collectible and beautifully illustrated Little Golden Book!Their memorable melodies and lyrics still make people want to get up and dance!Find out all about the Swedish band ABBA—from winning the Eurovision Song Contest, to their rise to global stardom with unforgettable songs like "Dancing Queen" and "Mamma Mia," and their lasting influence on pop music.

This volume explores the complex landscape of disinformation and its broader implications on trust within society. It tackles questions such as: What constitutes disinformation or fake news? What are the ramifications of its detrimental effects? Are we navigating through a post-truth era? Which emerging technologies could potentially mitigate or exacerbate the adverse effects of disinformation? What kind of audience trust does disinformation tap into? What kind of effect can it have on tru...