In an era where social media dominates political discourse, "Toxic Tweets: Hate Speech in Election Campaigns and the Trump Case on Social Networks" dives deep into the dark side of digital communication. This compelling examination reveals how hate speech has become a strategic tool in modern election campaigns, with a particular focus on Donald Trump's controversial use of rhetoric.This insightful book explores:The Rise of Hate Speech: How social med...

An original legal thriller from debut author and lawyer Peter O'Sullivan; packed with twists, turns, moral choices and an ending you just won't see coming. Life is great for Dan Grover a sports loving, confident young lawyer who inherits a small Brisbane legal practice. His world is turned upside down when he plunges headfirst into a murder investigation and trial that hits too close to home and fractures the very core of his identity, relationships and belief systems. As Dan's self-assura...

Escape chronic burnout and regulate your nervous system to conquer the frustrating cycle of being wired but tired. If you feel constantly exhausted during your daily commute yet struggle to sleep at night, this gentle guide offers a realistic path to true recovery. Transform overwhelmed frustration into grounded clarity by understanding the hidden biological mechanisms draining your physical reserves.Let go of self-blame and the endless pursuit of quick wellness fixes that only lea...

Ditch the empty corporate buzzwords and master the pragmatic management strategies that command true team engagement. When you are managing under pressure, an impressive job title will not save you if your people have quietly checked out. This empowering professional development guide dismantles common corporate myths to reveal why traditional authority fails exactly when you need it most.Perfect for your morning commute, this realistic audio experience provides an actionable bluep...

This book is about how teachers can use classroom mathematics tasks to support student learning, and presents data on the ways in which teachers used those tasks in a particular research project. It is the product of research findings focusing on teacher practice, teacher learning and knowledge, and student learning. It demonstrates how teachers can use mathematics tasks to promote effective student learning.

Prior to the 2009 Copenhagen climate conference, it became evident that no discernible global warming had occurred since 1998, despite a significant increase in carbon dioxide emissions. Consequently, the catastrophic man-made global warming hypothesis of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) was conveniently rebranded as climate change.This book allows readers, with little or no understanding of the issues behind the climate change debate, to obtain an appreciation ...

This highly practical guide is written to assist those who have responsibility for the nutritional and gastrointestinal care of children with neurodisability, and covers assessment and management of feeding problems. The emphasis throughout is on the importance of multidisciplinary care. It is concerned with the problems surrounding the nutritional management of children with neurological impairment who have difficulty swallowing and feeding. Written by a group of authors with considerable...

The “chilling” story of America's most notorious serial killer by the man who helped catch him—now updated with the latest DNA findings (Nashville Banner).He was a model citizen. A hospital volunteer. And one of the most sadistic serial killers of all time. But few people could see the cruel monster beneath the colorful clown makeup that John Gacy wore to entertain children in his Chicago suburb. Few could imagine what lay buried beneath his house of horro...

Although internet technologies have transformed the concept of professional development by providing the opportunity for virtual learning environments in a non-traditional setting, the implementation of professional distance education programs still poses a challenge. Cases on Professional Distance Education Degree Programs and Practices: Successes, Challenges, and Issues examines the best practices for executing technology applications and the utilization of distance education techniques....

This book describes research undertaken by leading Australian researcher in Indigenous communities. While the chapters are Australian in their focus, the issues that are discussed are similar to those in other countries where there are indigenous people. In most cases, in Australia and internationally, Indigenous learners are not succeeding in school, thus making the transition into work and adulthood quite tenuous in terms of mainstream measures. The importance of being literate ...

Teacher education seeks to transform prospective and/or practicing teachers from neophyte possibly uncritical perspectives on teaching and learning to more knowledgeable, adaptable, analytic, insightful, observant, resourceful, reflective and confident professionals ready to address whatever challenges teaching secondary mathematics presents.This transformation occurs optimally through constructive engagement in tasks that foster knowledge for teaching secondary mathematics. Ideall...

How do Asian cultures construct queer genders, sexualities, and eroticism?Gay and Lesbian Asia demonstrates the astonishing diversity of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered identities in countries including Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, China, India, Indonesia, Singapore, and the Philippines. Although many Asian cultures borrow the language of the West when discussing queerness, the attitudes, relationships, and roles described are quite different. Gay and Lesbian Asia discusses cultura...