The Handbook of Transformative LearningThe leading resource for the field, this handbook provides a comprehensive and critical review of more than three decades of theory development, research, and practice in transformative learning. The starting place for understanding and fostering transformative learning, as well as diving deeper, the volume distinguishes transformative learning from other forms of learning, explores future perspectives, and is designed for sch...

Diet Riot: A Fatterpunk Anthology features twelve fat-positive horror tales of people who come into their own, celebrate their curves, and save the day. There are babysitters and bakers, thieves and roller derby stars. Young women unsure about their bodies meet demons and water spirits who offer assistance–in their own way, of course. Danger lurks in hospitals, in the mysterious occult shop in the local mall, and in a house filled with cats. Campers, trash collectors, and house flippers al...

College is a time to learn, explore, and grow, but what does faith have to do with it? In this collection of essays, gifted writers in their twenties and early thirties reflect on their college years by telling stories—some hilarious, some heart-wrenching—on the intersection of faith and college.At a time when so much is written about young adults but not by young adults, this collection allows writers to reveal their college experience in their own voice, sharing...

This book explains Arab military responses to the social uprisings which began in 2011. Through a comparative case study analysis of Egyptian, Tunisian, Libyan, and Syrian militaries, it explains why militaries fractured, supported the regime in power, or removed their presidents.

After negotiating a defence and trade treaty, the Australian and Japanese Prime Ministers launch the opening of a controversial new mine to supply Japan with uranium. The mine is subject to widespread protest as it is located on aboriginal land in Australia's world heritage listed Kakadu National Park. In an assault that shocks the world, a terrorist group blows up the mine causing chaos and killing the Australian Prime Minister. The main target of the terrorists, the Japanese Prime Minist...

"Taylor's elegantly simple prose is compelling, and his attention to detail is the work of an expert storyteller. An unforgettable book that will resonate with readers of World War Il historical fiction." – Library Journal starred review"A man's reverence for art leads to wartime defiance in the enchanting historical novel The Prodigal of Leningrad. Told with fabulistic clarity…a moving exploration of what it costs to uphold Christian virtues, including truth and ...

In this this 1950 republished edition, Taylor discusses the political energy and change in America in 1814. Dedicating chapters to the funding, banking, whilst also giving historical insight to the founding of the government system in the America. Taylor furthermore draws light on the positive and negative implications of the United States Government in 1814.

I have always wanted to create poems of feeling and love , pain and anger that I have felt in life I would like to publish them and make a life of writing my feelings and insights. Some insights are born of problems of my own creation ,some not. One insight is that I have been wanting to write and have the work in print before more than just me. If most of my work were read it would have to do with my search for Love , and my need to be committed to someone. I always seem to be involved bu...

This book developed from a series of conferences to facilitate the application of mathematical modeling to experimental nutrition. As nutrition science moves from prevention of gross deficiencies to identifying requirements for optimum long term health, more sophisticated methods of nutritional assessment will be needed. Collection and evaluation of kinetic data may be one such method.This books opens with chapters giving specific examples of the application of modeling techniques to vitam...

A Computational Approach to Statistical Learning gives a novel introduction to predictive modeling by focusing on the algorithmic and numeric motivations behind popular statistical methods. The text contains annotated code to over 80 original reference functions. These functions provide minimal working implementations of common statistical learning algorithms. Every chapter concludes with a fully worked out application that illustrates predictive modeling tasks using a real-world ...

20 Must-Read Historical Thrillers surveys the porous borders between historical romance, Gothic terror, sensation fiction, detective narrative, imperial adventure, and melodrama. Its selections range across revolutionary intrigue, inherited secrets, conspiracies, uncanny threats, and crimes embedded in vividly reconstructed pasts. The volume's significance lies in showing how suspense makes history experiential: grand political upheavals and private mysteries alike become occasions for pur...

Unwrap the terror this festive season with Shallow Waters: Christmas Horrors Edition, a distinctive anthology unveiling 18 sinister tales where the holiday cheer meets eerie dread. Crafted by Crystal Lake Entertainment, renowned for their gripping flash fiction contests, this collection promises to blend the jubilant spirit of Christmas with haunting whispers of the paranormal.Featured (creepy) Yuletide Tales Include:Introduction by Joe Mynhardt"Julaften Heks" by Ant...