Policymaking is of its very nature a people-centered business-a good reason why highly effective policy analysts display not only superb technical expertise but excellent people skills as well. Those "people skills" include the ability to manage professional relationships, to learn from others about policy issues, to give presentations, to work in teams, to resolve conflict, to write for multiple audiences, and to engage in professional networking. Training programs for policy analysts oft...

Animal-Assisted Learning is an essential guide to transforming teaching practices through the integration of animals into educational settings.The book explores how animals can significantly enhance cognitive, emotional and social development, turning education into an engaging, life-affirming experience. Packed with professional wisdom, chapters:Delve into the psychological benefits of animal therapy that support mental health, particularly for children with...

This important book answers the growing call for US institutions to internationalize, create global citizens, and better serve diverse populations. Faculty are increasingly tasked with simultaneously encouraging a more inclusive worldview, facilitating classroom environments that harness the potential of students, and advising students who may need an array of university services or speak English as an additional language. Teaching with a Global Perspective is an accessible, hands...

Buckle up for a mind-bending journey into the strange and unsettling with "3 Weird SF Stories" by the legendary Fritz Leiber. Forget your typical rockets and robots. Here, reality takes a twisted turn. Encounter a man haunted by a past life...but on a different planet! Then, dive into a world where technology lets you experience anything you desire, but at a terrifying cost. Finally, explore a chilling future where humanity's greatest enemy might just be...itself. Narrated by [narrator nam...