Author: Peter Benson
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520388747
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 379
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"AUTHOR'S NOTE: This book is unconventional. A self-conscious experiment in form that draws together two vernaculars: anthropological thought and the pop culture of my youth. It is a fraught exercise. I write as a White guy about angst and alienation in the privileged spaces of anthropology and higher education. I appreciate the irony. I hope nonetheless that my experiences with and critical perspectives on social conventions, the culture of liberalism, and ableism in academia might be useful. I seek to expand possibilities of anthropological representation while challenging epistemological, aesthetic, and professional norms in my discipline. It bothers me that anthropology can be so sanctimonious. I take aim at the ableist conceit that anthropologists are non-characters studying a messy world. Much of my life has been a mess. My work has been undertaken amid struggles with pregnancy loss, bipolar disorder, and drug addiction. I have deep regrets about my participation in an exploitative field. I have deep regrets about many things. I have hurt people and been hurt by people. I hope my stories and reflections add to what others have already written about a more open, honest, and self-deprecating anthropology"--
Author: Jennifer Swender
Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 1101932961
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 144
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A coming-of-age story about a boy who is used to flying under the radar, and the classroom of kids determined to help him stand out. This touching friendship tale is the perfect read for fans of Fish in a Tree and Song for a Whale. "Austin’s narration is conversational and observant." -Publishers Weekly, Starred Review If Austin picked a color to describe his life, it would be tumbleweed brown. Austin doesn't like standing out. He’s always the new kid, and there's no hiding his size. Plus, Austin has a secret: he struggles to read. Then Austin meets Bertie, who is razzmatazz. Everything about Bertie is bursting! But the best part of his newest school is the Safety Squad, with their laser lemon vests. Their easy confidence and leadership stand out in the coolest way. Even when things are not so vibrant and life at home makes Austin feel pacific blue, for the first time, he wants to leave a mark. And the more Austin speaks up, the more he finds he may not be that different after all.
Author: Terry Trueman
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062216996
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 134
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This "intense reading experience"* is a Printz Honor Book. Shawn McDaniel's life is not what it may seem to anyone looking at him. He is glued to his wheelchair, unable to voluntarily move a muscle—he can't even move his eyes. For all Shawn's father knows, his son may be suffering. Shawn may want a release. And as long as he is unable to communicate his true feelings to his father, Shawn's life is in danger. To the world, Shawn's senses seem dead. Within these pages, however, we meet a side of him that no one else has seen—a spirit that is rich beyond imagining, breathing life. *Booklist starred review
Author: Jennifer Swender
Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 1101932902
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258
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Perfect for fans of Raymie Nightingale and The Fourteenth Goldfish, this heartfelt middle-grade novel seamlessly melds STEAM content with first loss in an honest and striking debut. When Mika starts fifth grade at the middle school, her neat life gets messy. Separated from old friends and starting new classes, Mika is far from her comfort zone. And math class is the most confusing of all, especially when her teacher Mr. Vann assigns math journals. Art in math? Who's ever heard of such a thing? But when challenges arise at home, Mika realizes there are no easy answers. Maybe, with some help from friends, family, and one unique teacher, a math journal can help her work out problems, and not just the math ones. Debut author Jennifer Swender delivers poignant prose and illustrator Jennifer Naalchigar brings Mika's journal to life in this perfect equation of honesty plus hope that adds up to a heartwarming coming-of-age story.
Author: Sandra Flanagan
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1683483197
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 127
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Back Cover Summary Stuck? Discovering whose you are changes everything. We all reach a point in our lives where we ask ourselves these questions, who am I and why am I here? What am I doing with my life and where am I going? There comes a point in our life where we struggle to find purpose and meaning. If we are not careful, we will look to the wrong people, the wrong places, and the wrong things to find that meaning. In the end, we find ourselves further away from the person we were born to be. In Stuck? Moving from Who You Are to Whose You Are, author Sandra Flanagan explores why you may have reached a point in your life when you feel like something is missing though you can’t put your finger on what it is. Explore why you have underlying feelings of incompleteness, loneliness, and lack of direction. Are you struggling with an identity crisis? Are your relationships suffering because of it? Are you feeling lost, lonely, and incomplete? You may be trying to live life without knowing the one who gave you that life. You may be holding just the book you need to discover not only who you are but whose you are. Discovering whose you are changes everything!
Author: Anthony Kessler
Publisher: Editora 101 Seleções
ISBN:
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 36
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This book explores the various reasons why individuals find themselves feeling trapped or stagnant in their personal or professional lives. Through a series of exercises and reflections, readers are guided to identify their own roadblocks and develop a personalized plan for progress.
Author: Britt Frank, LSCSW
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593542851
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 273
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A research-based tool kit for moving past what’s holding you back—in life, in love, and in work. We all experience stuckness in our lives. We feel stuck in our relationships, career paths, body struggles, addiction issues, and more. Many of us know what we need to do to move forward—but find ourselves unable to take the leap to make it happen. And then we blame and shame ourselves, and stay in a loop of self-doubt that goes nowhere. The good news is you’re not lazy, crazy, or unmotivated. In this empowering and action-oriented guide, you’ll discover why we can’t think our way forward—and how to break through what’s holding us back. Using an eclectic approach and a customizable plan that’s as direct or as deep as you want, this life-changing guide empowers you to: break old habits and patterns gain perspective on pain and trauma from the past free yourself from the torturous “why” questions take control of your choices to create the life you want Bringing together research-backed solutions that range from shadow work to reparenting, embodied healing, and other clinical practices, along with empowering personal stories, this book is a hands-on road map for moving forward with purpose, confidence, and the freedom to become who you’re truly meant to be.
Author: Walter Boston Jr.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1728310172
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 139
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“MOVE ON - Refuse to Stay Stuck” is written for YOU! Everyone has been stuck in life. When we are stuck — no matter the reason —- we need help from someone to get unstuck. Walter, will coach you engagingly from his forty-two years of full-time leadership experience. You will feel like you are sitting with him having a causal and life-changing chat. You are going to learn, laugh and live after this audience with him. You may even cry. You will get unstuck and MOVE ON!
Author: Deborah Johnson
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1475996616
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 270
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Book Description
You may be facing bankruptcy, a broken marriage, a dead-end career, unemployment, or a health crisis. You may feel none of the breaks are going your way and that the circumstances of life are all against you. Feeling stuck can leave you feeling alone, isolated, abandoned, and ultimately confused about the decision of your next life move. The good news is that you can take action to free yourself and start moving down a new path. Building on inspiring interviews, illustrations, and stories, author Deborah Johnson presents seven steps to getting un-stuck: Define your trap. Reassess your assets. Reinvent yourself. Eliminate distractions. Play like youre in the major leagues. Do the business. Ask what you can give. Stuck Is Not a Four-Letter Word provides you with the direction you need to face your life with the courage that hope brings, and the bravery to take the necessary steps to move forward.
Author: Joseph Blase
Publisher: Corwin Press
ISBN: 9780761977322
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 228
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The ideas presented in this book are drawn from a study of highly successful principals of schools affiliated with the League of Professional Schools. Chapter 1, "Sharing Governance," presents an overview of the literature on professional development and a description of the study. Chapter 2, "Trusting the Experts: Teachers," focuses on trust as the foundation for shared governance and teacher empowerment. Chapter 3, "Creating Instruction-Oriented Structures That Help Teachers Do Their Best," examines the importance of structuring schools to encourage teacher collaboration and access to decision making. Chapter 4, "A Cornucopia of Supportive Resources," explores how principals use resources such as staff development to enhance teachers' instructional capabilities. Chapter 5,"Encouraging Autonomy and Innovation," reviews extending autonomy and encouraging innovation as strategies to enhance instructional capabilities. Chapter 6, "Modeling Personal Dimensions," highlights the effects of such personal characteristics of principals as optimism, caring, honesty, friendliness, and enthusiasm. Chapter 7, "About Risk and Threat," argues for reducing risk and threat to teachers. Chapter 8, "Valuing and Rewarding Good Work," explains the benefits of rewarding teachers. Chapter 9, "Helping Solve Problems," discusses the importance of adopting a problem-solving orientation. Chapter 10, "Providing Leadership That Is Facilitative and Democratic," presents a portrait of a successful shared-governance principal and considers the future of instruction-oriented, facilitative-democratic leadership in schools. (Contains approximately 300 references.) (TEJ)
