There are numerous publications about education and technology. What is missing is a balanced appraisal of the values and cognitive skills technology promotes and those it devalues. This is important for education because the way we teach influences how children think, and it is of more general importance for the evolution of society. If we wait until these issue are definitively resolved and have noticeable societal effects, it will inevitably be too late. Hence the need for informed deba...

A book whose purpose is to offer guidance to individuals, organizations and agencies on how to develop day care programmes for patients with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia.A range of programme aspects are covered from administrative details to social factors and evaluation techniques.

Southern Louisiana. 1954. Three men lie dead in a diner. What’s behind it? Lies. Power. Corruption. Who is behind it? That’s for Sheriff Noble Vincent to find out. But he’s got secrets of his own. The kind that doesn’t just cost a man his job — it may cost his life.Full Cast • Cinema Sound • Original Music Score

Helen Keller and her teacher, Annie Sullivan, remain two of the best-known American women. But few people know how Sullivan came to her role as teacher of the deaf and blind Keller. Contrasting their lives with Franklin Benjamin Sanborn, the era's prominent abolitionist, this book sheds light on the gender and disability expectations that affected the public perception of Sullivan and Keller. This book provides a fascinating insight into class, ethnicity, gender, and disability issues in t...

In "Poems of Nature," Henry David Thoreau masterfully intertwines transcendental philosophy with the lyrical beauty of the natural world. This collection captures Thoreau's intricate observations of flora and fauna, artfully conveying his deep reverence for the encroaching wilderness and the delicate balance of life. The poems reflect his signature contemplative style, marked by vivid imagery and a meditative tone, while engaging with broader themes of existence, spirituality, and humanity...

In "Poems of Nature," Henry David Thoreau distills his profound observations of the natural world into a poignant collection that celebrates the beauty and complexity of nature. Through a blend of lyrical language and philosophical musings, Thoreau captures the interplay between humans and the environment, reflecting on themes of solitude, simplicity, and the interconnectedness of all living things. His transcendentalist roots are evident as he employs vivid imagery and innovative structur...

Poems of Nature is a poetry collection by Henry David Thoreau. Contents: Nature, Inspiration, Sic Vita, Sympathy, Friendship, River Song and many more.

En el Perú del siglo XXI, en el que la gastronomía y sus componentes autóctonos son una fuente de orgullo nacional, la desnutrición crónica infantil asciende a 18% y el 19,8% de niños de hasta 16 años sufre de sobrepeso o está en riesgo de obesidad. Como respuesta a estos problemas, en mayo de 2013, el presidente Humala promulgó la Ley de Promoción de la Alimentación Saludable para Niños, Niñas y Adolescentes, conocida como la ley contra la "comida chatarra", para promover el desarrollo ad...