A New Kind of Dialogue is a landmark in understanding the pervasive challenges of modern society.It is a serious but easy read, written as a first-hand narrative that encourages dialogic thinking.This is the story of how a new kind of Dialogue was conceived by the author and theoretical physicist David Bohm, and their eight years of participatory research until Bohm's death in 1992. Their seminal paper, "Dialogue - A Proposal", laid the foundation for the author's 30 years ...

Just about everyone seems to have views about language. Language attitudes and language ideologies permeate our daily lives. Our competence, intelligence, friendliness, trustworthiness, social status, group memberships, and so on, are often judged from the way we communicate. Even the speed at which we speak can evoke reactions. And we often try to anticipate such judgements as we communicate. In this lively introduction, Peter Garrett draws upon research carried out over recent decades in...

Nominated for the BSFA Awards 2017!In the port city of Searcy, murder is no longer a common occurrence, despite its history of violence. But when a senior psychiatrist is found with his head quite literally emptied out, it seems things might be about to take a dark turn. For DI Shaymie Sjaemusson, it marks the beginning of an investigation unlike any before, even as he’s forced to confront a deep trauma from his childhood.As if things couldn’t get any stranger, all evidence...

Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of ancient Indian poetry with "Short Poetry Collection 187 (Unabridged)." This captivating anthology, attributed to renowned poets like Kalidasa, presents a diverse array of verses that explore themes of love, nature, spirituality, and the human condition. From poignant love sonnets to evocative nature descriptions, each poem is a testament to the enduring power of language and the human spirit. Prepare to be transported to a world of lyrical enchant...

This is a systematic and critical appraisal of the variety of ways in which people's attitudes to language have been researched internationally over recent decades. The authors explain this complex field through clear reviews and commentary on previous work, while also offering a demonstration of language attitude research in one specific and important context, the English language in Wales. In addition to discussing different ways of expressing attitudes, from teenagers' and teachers' att...

In the 20 years since the publication of the author's multi-contributor volume on defoaming, a vast amount of new work has been published and many new insights have been revealed. A cohesive, single-authored book, The Science of Defoaming: Theory, Experiment and Applications provides comprehensive coverage of the topic. It describes the mode of act

The first full-length biography of a brilliant, self-taught inventor whose innovations in information and energy technology continue to shape our world.The Economist called Stanford R. Ovshinsky (1922–2012) “the Edison of our age,” but this apt comparison doesn't capture the full range of his achievements. As an independent, self-educated inventor, Ovshinsky not only created many important devices but also made fundamental discoveries in materials science....

An exploration of the power of Dialogic Teamwork and the impact on awareness, participation, decision-making and outcomes.Including insightful plenary sessions, exploratory Microcosms, and recent Case Studies presented by Accredited Professional Dialogue Practitioners.Foreword by Jane BallEdited by Peter GarrettThe theme of this book is: Your Team Needs Dialogue! The contents are drawn from the Academy of Professional Dialogue ́s onl...

Conversations draws you deeper into the life story of someone you may, or may not, have heard about - someone who has seen and done amazing things. This compilation features a selection of six of the best interviews from the program: Dr Andrew Browning chose to pursue a life of service to others in Ethiopia helping thousands of women have a future through his work as the world’s most experienced surgeon in fistula repair. Sue-Ellen Kusher tells her amazing story of living with her parents,...

Language Awareness in the Classroom addresses the central educational question of the impact that explicit language knowledge has on learning and language learning.A substantial Introduction defines the issues and key concepts and relates them to contemporary educational policy and practice in Europe and internationally. The papers are organised into four thematic sections: the extent and nature of language awareness in teacher education; school-based language awareness pr...

This is the fifth book of a series recording the highlights of the international conferences held annually by the Academy of Professional Dialogue under the title The World Needs Dialogue! In 2022 the theme was Dialogue as Story. This refers to the subtle and unnoticed way people make sense of the things they encounter by forming them into a story. Discord between various versions results in fragmented thinking and counter-productive activity. Together checking and updating our stories is ...

A religious historian argues that historical revisionism has distorted the religious views of Thomas Jefferson, making him appear far more skeptical than he was.Thomas Jefferson and the founding fathers intended a strict separation of church and state, right? He would have been very upset to find out about a child praying in a public school or a government building used for religious purposes, correct? Actually, the history on this has been very distorted. The stan...