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Crush Your Test Anxiety: How to Be Calm, Confident, and Focused on Any Test!
by Ben BernsteinTests cause a lot of stress and anxiety, but no more! Performance coach Ben Bernstein delivers a comprehensive training guide on how to improve test scores. These lessons avoid memorization and answering strategies and instead address the test-taker individually to determine what they need to perform well at test time.Based on 50 years of teaching experience and 35 years of practice as a clinical psychologist, this book distills the best practices used by elite athletes, performing artists, and top business executives to create a system that can be applied to any test, including the SAT, ACT, LSAT, MCAT, GRE, GMAT, licensing exams, finals, and even driving tests. The system trains test takers to be calm, confident, and focused: the dependable “three-legged stool” for successful performance. Also included are special chapters for parents and teachers, as well as online access to additional test-prep material for individual use.
Crushed
by Melanie ConklinA heartfelt middle grade story about changing friendships, peer pressure, and the courage to speak up when lines are crossed, perfect for fans of Starfish and Finally Heard. Sophie Valentine would rather be at home, doing school virtually. Instead, she&’s waiting in a crowded middle school building for her best friend, Eve, who&’s finally back after an extended absence, which only Sophie knows the truth about. But when Eve returns, things aren&’t the same. First, Eve stops walking to school with her in the morning. Then, she&’s ditching Sophie to hang out with the Crash Crew, a group of popular kids notorious for their social media dares. Eve seems to fit right in, but Sophie is devastated: Did she just lose her best friend? When rumors surface that Eve is hiding a painful secret she didn&’t share with Sophie, Sophie is spurred on an investigation to discover what—or who—caused the incident behind Eve&’s sudden change...and why all clues lead back to the Crash Crew. Using lessons from her forensics class and the help of a new friend, Sophie will have to uncover the truth before more harm is done.
Crushed (Happily Ever Afterlife #2)
by Orli ZuravickyLucy is ready for her next challenge at Limbo Central Middle School: joining a club. Or actually, forming one. Lucy and her best friend Cecily were awesome ballet dancers in life, so obviously they can start a Dance Club in the afterlife! Not according to Georgia Sinclaire. The head of the Cheerleading squad wants to forbid cheerleaders from even trying out for Lucy and Cecily's club. Who knew starting a Dance Club would be all about drama?
Crushes, Codas, and Corsages #4
by Genevieve Kote Michelle SchustermanFormer band director Michelle Schusterman ends her adorable series about middleschool band geeks with the perfect coda! The band has been preparing for their big regional competition all year and it's time for all of their work to pay off. On top of preparing for competition, Holly is excited to go to the Spring Dance with Owen, but is he still interested after meeting a new girl at art camp over spring break? Holly and friends band together to have an amazing end to their seventh grade year.
The Cry of the Gull
by Emmanuelle Laborit Constantina Mitchell Paul Raymond CoteA memoir by a deaf, French actress who starred in the French production of Children of a Lesser God.
Cry, the Beloved Country: UBC contracted
by Alan PatonAn ageing preacher, Reverend Kumalo, travels from a remote village to the metropolis of Johannesburg, to find his sister and his son. There, his world collapses as he slowly pieces together what has happened. However, there is hope even in despair – and the reverend understands what he must do to rebuild his family and community. This classic South African novel takes the reader on a journey into the past and into the lives of ordinary people who answered fear, anger and hopelessness with love, compassion and respect. It asks questions, suggests solutions and highlights issues that are relevant to all South Africans today. First published in 1948, it has sold over 15 million copies, and in 1960 the author, Alan Paton was awarded the Freedom Award for his role in countering the apartheid regime. This educational edition includes notes and activities, including exam preparation.
Crying Wolf and Other Tales
by Hardy-Gould JanetCrying Wolf (Part 1 & 2); The Goose with the Golden Eggs (Part 1 & 2); The Bear and the Two Travelers (Part 1 & 2).
Crypto Wars: Faked Deaths, Missing Billions and Industry Disruption
by Erica StanfordCrypto is big news. You may be an existing user yourself or have friends that laud its promise of getting rich fast. Arm yourself with knowledge to come out on top in the crypto wars. If thousands of people can lose billions of dollars in OneCoin, masterminded by the now infamous Missing Cryptoqueen made famous by the BBC's podcast series and called 'one of the biggest scams in history' by The Times, what makes you think your money is safe? OneCoin isn't alone. Crypto Wars reveals some of the most shocking scams affected millions of innocent people all around the world with everything from religious leaders to celebrities involved. In this book, you get exclusive access to the back story of the most extreme Ponzi schemes, the most bizarre hoaxes and brutal exit strategies from some of the biggest charlatans of crypto.Crypto expert and educator, Erica Stanford, will show you how market-wide manipulation schemes, unregulated processes and a new collection of technologies that are often misunderstood, have been exploited to create the wild west of crypto, run by some less than reputable characters. From OneCoin to PonziCoin to Trumpcoin and everything in between, Crypto Wars uncovers the scandals, unpicks the system behind them and allows you to better understand a new technology that has the potential to revolutionize banking and our world for the better.
The Crystal Garden
by Vicki Grove[From the back cover:] "Isn't being friends with the right people the most important part of junior high? Eliza wants life in her new town to be different. No one knows what she was like before she came, so if she acts like the popular kids maybe she'll make herself fit in. But the first friend she makes is her neighbor Dierdre, a loner whose family has even more problems than Eliza's. Then school starts and Eliza's plan begins to work. As she gets noticed by Amanda, Casey and Lauren, she leaves Dierdre behind. Now that Eliza finally has what she wants, is she willing to give it all up when tragedy strikes and Dierdre really needs her?"
The Crystallizing Teacher: Revelations of Whiteness in Schools Through Freirean Critical Reflective Practice (Palgrave Critical Perspectives on Schooling, Teachers and Teaching)
by Craig WoodThis book advocates for teacher professional development done differently. The author introduces a process described as ‘crystallizing conscientização’, which restores agency to teachers. Looking beyond incremental improvements in teacher micro-skills promoted by neo-managerial approaches to professional development, the book considers the wider impact of teachers’ personal, professional and political identities on their work. This critical reflective practice combines crystallization as method with Freirean principles of conscientização, asking questions that reveal the impact of whiteness in schools and the role that education performs in replicating whiteness and perpetuating injustice. The book will appeal to academics in the diverse fields of sociology of education, critical race theory, critical whiteness studies, curriculum and pedagogy and teachers’ work, as well as providers of initial teacher education programs and pre-service teachers.
Cscl: Theory and Practice of An Emerging Paradigm
by Timothy KoschmannThis book, about a newly emerging area of research in instructional technology, has as its title the acronym "CSCL." Initially, CSCL was chosen as an acronym for Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning. However, some would argue that "collaborative" is often not a descriptive term for what learners do in instructional settings; further, as the field develops, the technology used to support collaboration may not always involve computers, at least not in the direct ways they have been used to support instruction in the past. To avoid getting bogged down in this terminological debate, this book uses CSCL as a designation in its own right, leaving open to interpretation precisely what words it stands for. The authors talk a great deal about the theory underlying their work. In part, this is because that is what they were asked to do, but it is also an indication of the state of the field. In an established paradigm in which the theories and methods are well agreed upon, such discussion is less central. CSCL, however, has not yet reached the stage of "normal" science. There is much to be worked out yet. This book is offered with the hope that it will help to define a direction for future work in this field. The chapters appear in alphabetical order (except for the introductory chapter and the afterword) -- not for lack of a better way to organize the chapters, but rather because the organizational possibilities are too numerous and this order does not privilege one over another. By not imposing a topical organizing structure on this collection, it is hoped that readers will feel freer to explore the chapters in a way that best suits their needs. COPY FOR BIND-CARD CD-ROM info ................................. There is an accompanying CD-Rom for this proceedings that will become available September 1998. Purchasers of the proceedings may obtain a copy of this CD-ROM at no cost by contacting Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc. phone: (201) 236-9500 toll-free: 1-800-9-BOOKS-9 (1-800-926-6579) 9am-5pm EST fax: (201) 236-0072 e-mail: orders@erlbaum.com Web site: www.erlbaum.com address: 10 Industrial Avenue, Mahwah, NJ 07430-2262 The CD-ROM was funded through a grant from the National Science Foundation.
Cscl 2: Carrying Forward the Conversation
by Timothy Koschmann Rogers Hall Naomi MiyakeCSCL 2: Carrying Forward the Conversation is a thorough and up-to-date survey of recent developments in Computer Supported Collaborative Learning, one of the fastest growing areas of research in the learning sciences. A follow-up to CSCL: Theory and Practice of an Emerging Paradigm (1996), this volume both documents how the field has grown and fosters a meaningful discussion of how the research program might be advanced in substantive ways. Recognizing the long-standing traditions of CSCL work in Europe and Japan, the editors sought to broaden and expand the conversation both geographically and topically. The 45 participating authors represent a range of disciplinary backgrounds, including anthropology, communication studies, computer science, education, psychology, and philosophy, and offer international perspectives on the field. For each chapter, the goal was not only to show how it connects to past and future work in CSCL, but also how it contributes to the interests of other research communities. Toward this end, the volume features a "conversational structure" consisting of target chapters, invited commentaries, and author responses. The commentaries on each chapter were solicited from a diverse collection of writers, including prominent scholars in anthropology of education, social studies of science, CSCW, argumentation, activity theory, language and social interaction, ecological psychology, and other areas. The volume is divided into three sections: *Part I explores four case studies of technology transfer involving CSILE, one of the most prominent CSCL projects. *Part II focuses on empirical studies of learning in collaborative settings. *Part III describes novel CSCL technologies and the theories underlying their design. Historically, there has been a certain amount of controversy as to what the second "C" in CSCL should represent. The conventional meaning is "collaborative" but there are many C-words that can be seen as relevant. With the publication of this volume, "conversational" might be added to the list and, in this spirit, the book might be viewed as an invitation to join a conversation in progress and to carry it forward.
CSET: English Subtests I-IV
by David RosenREA ... Real review, Real practice, Real results. Take your teaching career to the head of the class. CSET ENGLISH SUBTESTS I THROUGH IV For California Licensure Are you prepared to excel on the CSET? * Get to know the test, how it is scored, and much more. * Set up a study schedule by following our flexible, results-driven timeline * Take one of the practice tests to discover what you know and what you should know * Use REA's advice to ready yourself for proper study and success Sharpen your knowledge and skills * Book content covers all four subtests--Subtest I: Literature and Textual Analysis; Composition and Rhetoric. Subtest II: Language, Linguistics, and Literacy. Subtest III: Composition and Rhetoric; Literature and Textual Analysis. Subtest IV: Communications: Speech, Media, and Creative Performance. * Fully aligned with California competency requirements for certification * Lessons reinforce necessary skills * Key tutorials enhance specific abilities needed on the test * Targeted drills increase comprehension and help organize study Practice for real * Create the closest experience to test-day conditions with two full-length practice tests * Chart your progress with full and detailed explanations of all answers * Boost confidence with test-taking strategies and experienced advice Get to the head of the class! Get certified! REA books and software have proven to be the extra support teacher candidates need to pass their challenging test for state licensure. Our comprehensive study guides are teacher-recommended and written by educators who have mastered the test and the related program of study.
CSET English Subtests I-IV Book + Online (CSET Teacher Certification Test Prep)
by John Allen Editors of REAREA's CSET: English Subtests I-IV with Online Tests Gets You Certified and in the Classroom!California requires all prospective English teachers to take the CSET: English Test. Recently, the CSET: English subtests were revised to align more closely with the California Common Core State Standards. The subtests also include new material in the areas of writing across the curriculum, reading and analyzing a variety of informational texts, and analyzing the details of dramatic works and performance. This third edition of our CSET (California Subject Examinations for Teachers) English Subtests I-IV test prep has been expanded to address these changes. It includes: * A complete overview of the four CSET: English subtests * A comprehensive review of every domain, with updated material * Two full-length practice tests for each subtest (in the book and online), with online diagnostic tools to help you personalize your study Our book is perfect for teacher education students and career-changing professionals who are looking to teach English in California. The skills required for all four subtests fulfill the objectives set by the California Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy and the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.This all-new test prep contains an in-depth review of all the competencies tested on the CSET English Subtests I-IV: Literature and Reading Informational Texts; Composition and Rhetoric; Language, Linguistics, and Literacy; Communication, Speech, Media and Creative Performance.The book includes 2 full-length practice exams based on actual CSET questions. Both practice tests are also available online with instant scoring, diagnostic feedback, and detailed answer explanations. Automatic scoring and instant reports help you zero in on the topics and types of questions that give you trouble now, so you will succeed when it counts.REA's CSET: English Subtests I-IV test prep is a must-have for anyone who wants to teach English in California!
CSET Mathematics Grades 7-12
by Editors of REATake your teaching career to the head of the class. CSET MATHEMATICS GRADES 7-12 For California Licensure Are you prepared to excel on the CSET? * Get to know the test, how it is scored, and much more. * Set up a study schedule by following our flexible, results-driven timeline * Take one of the practice tests to discover what you know and what you should know for that test * Use REA's advice to ready yourself for proper study and success Sharpen your knowledge and skills * Book content covers all three mathematics subtests--both multiple-choice and constructed response questions. Fully aligned with California competency requirements for certification * Lessons reinforce necessary skills * Key tutorials enhance specific abilities needed on the test * Targeted drills increase comprehension and help organize study Take Practice Tests * Create the closest experience to test-day conditions with two full-length practice tests * Chart your progress with full and detailed explanations of all answers * Boost confidence with test-taking strategies and experienced advice REA books and software have proven to be the extra support teacher candidates need to pass their challenging test for state licensure. Our comprehensive study guides are teacher-recommended and written by educators who have mastered the test and the related program of study.
CSI Expert!: Forensic Science for Kids (Grades 5-8)
by Karen K. SchulzCrime scene investigation is hotter than ever, and kids everywhere will love learning about how their favorite detectives use science to figure out unsolvable thefts, arsons, mysteries, and more. CSI Expert!: Forensic Science for Kids includes more than 25 in-depth activities on fingerprinting, evidence collection, blood-stain identification, forensic careers, ballistics, and much more.The author of the best-selling Crime Scene Detective series combines more than a decade of experience teaching forensic science to middle school students with the latest technology and research in criminal investigations in the intriguing standards-based scientific study included in CSI Expert!Students will love collecting dental impressions, studying their classmates' fingerprints, looking at tool marks left at the scene of the crime, analyzing mysterious powders, and discovering the various types of counterfeit checks. Each lesson includes a realistic case for students to crack using the knowledge they've learned about analyzing forensic evidence, and the book also includes an assessment assignment that teachers can employ to test their students' learning.Both kids and teachers will be able to easily implement the book's hands-on, detailed, and exciting forensic science experiments using everyday materials. After completing these activities, kids will be begging for more fun science learning!Grades 5-8
CSR und Hochschullehre: Transdisziplinäre und innovative Konzepte und Fallbeispiele (Management-Reihe Corporate Social Responsibility)
by Adrian Boos Mare van den Eeden Tobias ViereDieses Buch gibt einen umfassenden Einblick in die Umsetzung transdisziplinärer und innovativer Konzepte im Hochschulkontext als Antwort auf die Anforderungen nachhaltiger Entwicklung und gesellschaftlicher Veränderungsprozesse. Hochschulwissenschaftler und -praktiker erläutern in ihren Beiträgen beispielsweise die Hintergründe und die Umsetzung von forschungsbasiertem Lehren, Reallaboren, Climate Challenges, hochschulweiten Ansätzen zur Institutionalisierung transdisziplinärer Lehre und weiteren lehrbezogenen Innovationen. Das Buch gibt Hochschulpraktikern und Nachhaltigkeitsinteressierten einen Einblick in die Vielfalt der Möglichkeiten zur Einbindung gesellschaftlicher Akteure und zur Weiterentwicklung der Hochschullehre und -forschung.
CSR und Hochschulmanagement: Sustainable Education als neues Paradigma in Forschung und Lehre (Management-Reihe Corporate Social Responsibility)
by Monika Kolb Markus RaueiserOb es um die Einführung neuer Verwaltungsstrukturen, die Diversität von Studierenden und Lehrenden, die Demokratisierung von Wissen oder die demografische Entwicklung geht – Hochschulen befinden sich beständig im Wandel. Was bedeutet Hochschulentwicklung vor diesem Hintergrund und wie lassen sich die aktuellen Herausforderungen für das Hochschulmanagement nutzen? In dem Buch diskutieren Hochschulangehörige aus verschiedenen Fakultäten und aus der Verwaltung, aber auch Studierende sowie Akteure aus Politik, Forschung und Wirtschaft, inwieweit Corporate Social Responsibilty (CSR) und Sustainable Education geeignete Konzepte für den Umgang mit diesen inneren und äußeren Veränderungen sind.Anhand von Praxisbeispielen aus namhaften privaten wie öffentlichen Hochschulen reflektieren die Autoren ihre Erfahrungen und Erkenntnisse als Stakeholder in und im Umfeld von Hochschulen. Können Hochschulen die Herausforderungen nutzen, um neue, passendere Organisationsstrukturen zu entwerfen und die Institution Hochschule weiterzuentwickeln? Wie verläuft der Weg vom kritischen Hinterfragen der Prozesse und Strukturen innerhalb der Hochschulorganisation hin zu einem besseren, nachhaltigen Hochschulmanagement und was können die verschiedenen Akteure dazu beitragen?Die Buchbeiträge liefern nicht nur Handlungsempfehlungen für das Hochschulmanagement, sondern regen auch zur Auseinandersetzung mit den Konzepten von Corporate Social Responsibilty (CSR) und Nachhaltigkeit im Kontext der Organisationsentwicklung in der Hochschule an. Damit bietet der Band auch einen Überblick zum aktuellen Stand der Diskussion – für Wissenschaftler, für Praktiker und für Experten in und außerhalb der Hochschule.
¿Cuál Es Tu Problema?: No, En Serio, ¿Cuál Es Tu Problema?
by Marcela Gutiérrez Bravo Frank DaleyCÓMO DESCUBRIR POR TU CUENTA: 4 PASOS PARA LA CONSCIENCIA DE SÍ MISMO Si estás feliz en tu vida, no necesitas este libro. Si no, entonces es para ti. Porque si no te conoces, 3 cosas malas sucederán: -No estarás en el camino correcto del trabajo. -No estarás con la persona correcta. -No estarás feliz. No serás feliz por los primeros dos. Ya sabes esto, solo te lo estoy recordando. Si una de esas condiciones aplica para ti, necesitas este libro. Este libro también es para ti, SI, Sientes que deberías ser más exitoso en tu vida personal o profesional. Si quieres dejar tu trabajo pero no sabes en qué campo entrar. Si eliges la pareja incorrecta (tal vez constantemente). Si sientes que estás a la deriva en tu vida. Si sientes que estás desperdiciando tus talentos en un empleo que no es para ti. Si sientes que la gente con menos talento y menos dedicada está dejándote atrás. También es para ti si Te enfermas con facilidad y no sabes por qué Si estás ansioso por la situación Si te sientes deprimido cuando piensas hacia dónde ha ido tu vida. Si piensas que debe haber algo mejor. Si sientes que se te está acabando el tiempo para hacer cambios serios en tu vida. Si quieres actuar sobre estos sentimientos pero no estás seguro sobre qué dirección tomar. Es para ti si tienes un serio problema, pero no sabes lo que es y no puedes resolverlo. Todo eso puede terminar muy rápido y ¡estarás emocionado con el proceso! Te sentirás mejor y te desempeñarás mejor si ganas confianza en ti mismo cada día. Pero primero debes conocerte.
Cuando Dios susurra tu nombre
by Max LucadoPalabras de ánimo a quienes han perdido la confianza. En este libro, Lucado te ofrece la inspiración para creer que Dios ya ha comprado el boleto con tu nombre.
Cuando la vida nos duele: Construir la salud mental y recuperar la felicidad
by Jaume FunesUna reflexión rigurosa que quiere ayudar a tomar conciencia de que una buena salud mental es parte del camino hacia la felicidad. En un momento u otro de la vida aparece el dolor. Las experiencias positivas, las habilidades aprendidas y la proximidad activa de otras personas suelen ayudarnos a superarlo. Pero no siempre es así, y el malestar de vivir encajados en una existencia que no deseamos hace que todo se trastorne. Sea cual sea la situación, se trata de alteraciones de una parte de la salud, la mental, para la que no hay acuerdo sobre cómo describirla, cómo explicarla, cómo dedicarle la atención adecuada, y así nos hallamos inmersos en una especie de supermercado de las terapias, en una gestión interesada de los fármacos, en una ausencia de escucha y acompañamiento. Este libro pretende ayudar a tener una visión personal más coherente sobre la salud y las enfermedades mentales; compartir un discurso social que aporte y que no segregue; ampliar el grupo de los profesionales que comparten una visión integradora y que dan respuestas que humanizan; exigir a nuestros responsables políticos una planificación coherente y no la venta de etiquetas y servicios etiquetados para curar las enfermedades mentales.
¿Cuánto pesan las nubes?
by David CalleDescubre el universo del profesor estrella de YouTube que ha ayudado a millones de alumnos a perseguir sus sueños. Finalista del Global Teacher Price y una de las personas más creativas del mundo según Forbes. ¿Por qué tu vecino de abajo vivirá más que tú? ¿De qué color es un espejo? ¿Cuánto pesa el martillo de Thor? ¿Por qué no podemos viajar al pasado? ¿Cuántos megapíxeles tiene el ojo el humano? ------- - Leer este libro te ocupará el 0,0005% de tu vida, entre 7.200 y 14.400 segundos. Quizá los mismos que Blade Runner 2049 o la trilogía original de Star Wars. Aunque ya sabes que el tiempo es relativo, como tantas otras cosas. - Si tu vida es larga y próspera vivirás más de dos mil millones de segundos, aunque la tercera parte de ellos los pases durmiendo. El resto te tocará estar despierto, vivirlos y disfrutarlos, porque pueden ser apasionantes. Así que piensa bien en qué vas a invertirlos. - En unos años, algunas de las cosas que leerás en este libro, tomadas por ciertas ahora, es posible que ya no tengan sentido. Nada permanece, nada es constante. «Lo único constante es el cambio», predijo Heráclito hace 2.500 años. Es lo maravilloso de la ciencia, que avanza imparable día tras día. Por eso quiero que este libro te sirva de inspiración y te ayude a construir tus sueños, a iniciar tu propia búsqueda de respuestas a todas las preguntas que se te ocurran, sin apelar a los dioses del Olimpo, que siempre aportaban una respuesta, mitológica y fascinante, sí, pero nada científica. ------- ¿A qué temperatura hierve el agua en la cima del Everest?¿Qué ley física incumplen las naves de Star Wars? ¿Qué probabilidad hay de tener un amigo extraterrestre? ¿Cómo podríamos escapar de la Tierra? ¿Nos dominarán los robots? ¿Por qué el cielo es azul? ¿Por qué no podemos viajar al pasado? ¿Por qué el Universo y tu habitación siempre tienden al máximo desorden? ¿Seremos ciborgs en el futuro? ¿Qué altura máxima puede alcanzar un castillo de arena? ¿Cuánto dinero costaría llevarse un balón de futbol al espacio? ¿Cuántas manzanas destrozó Galileo para experimentar con la gravedad? ¿Cuántas arañas hacen falta para frenar un Boeing 747? ¿Qué pasaría si se invirtiesen los polos de la Tierra? ¿Por qué se calienta la Tierra? ¿Cómo serán los mapas del futuro?
¿Cuánto pesan las nubes?
by David CalleDescubre el universo del profesor estrella de YouTube que ha ayudado a millones de alumnos a perseguir sus sueños. Finalista del Global Teacher Price y una de las personas más creativas del mundo según Forbes. ¿Por qué tu vecino de abajo vivirá más que tú? ¿De qué color es un espejo? ¿Cuánto pesa el martillo de Thor? ¿Por qué no podemos viajar al pasado? ¿Cuántos megapíxeles tiene el ojo el humano? ------- - Leer este libro te ocupará el 0,0005% de tu vida, entre 7.200 y 14.400 segundos. Quizá los mismos que Blade Runner 2049 o la trilogía original de Star Wars. Aunque ya sabes que el tiempo es relativo, como tantas otras cosas. - Si tu vida es larga y próspera vivirás más de dos mil millones de segundos, aunque la tercera parte de ellos los pases durmiendo. El resto te tocará estar despierto, vivirlos y disfrutarlos, porque pueden ser apasionantes. Así que piensa bien en qué vas a invertirlos. - En unos años, algunas de las cosas que leerás en este libro, tomadas por ciertas ahora, es posible que ya no tengan sentido. Nada permanece, nada es constante. «Lo único constante es el cambio», predijo Heráclito hace 2.500 años. Es lo maravilloso de la ciencia, que avanza imparable día tras día. Por eso quiero que este libro te sirva de inspiración y te ayude a construir tus sueños, a iniciar tu propia búsqueda de respuestas a todas las preguntas que se te ocurran, sin apelar a los dioses del Olimpo, que siempre aportaban una respuesta, mitológica y fascinante, sí, pero nada científica. ------- ¿A qué temperatura hierve el agua en la cima del Everest?¿Qué ley física incumplen las naves de Star Wars? ¿Qué probabilidad hay de tener un amigo extraterrestre? ¿Cómo podríamos escapar de la Tierra? ¿Nos dominarán los robots? ¿Por qué el cielo es azul? ¿Por qué no podemos viajar al pasado? ¿Por qué el Universo y tu habitación siempre tienden al máximo desorden? ¿Seremos ciborgs en el futuro? ¿Qué altura máxima puede alcanzar un castillo de arena? ¿Cuánto dinero costaría llevarse un balón de futbol al espacio? ¿Cuántas manzanas destrozó Galileo para experimentar con la gravedad? ¿Cuántas arañas hacen falta para frenar un Boeing 747? ¿Qué pasaría si se invirtiesen los polos de la Tierra? ¿Por qué se calienta la Tierra? ¿Cómo serán los mapas del futuro?
Cuatro Lunas de Sangre: Algo Está Por Cambiar
by John HageePocas veces las Escrituras, la ciencia y la historia se alinean en una misma dirección. Sin embargo, las últimas tres series de Cuatro Lunas de Sangre han hecho, justamente, eso. ¿Son estas las señales a las que se refiere Dios en Su Palabra? Y es así, ¿qué significan? ¿Qué significado profético tienen?En este libro que atrapa al lector el pastor John Hagee explora la conexión sobrenatural de algunos sucesos celestiales, junto a la profecía bíblica y el futuro del pueblo escogido de Dios, y las naciones del mundo.Así como sucedía en los tiempos bíblicos Dios sigue controlando al sol, la luna y las estrellas, para darle a nuestra generación una señal, respecto de que está por suceder algo grande. La pregunta es: ¿Estamos observando y escuchando Su mensaje?
A Cuban Refugee's Journey to the American Dream: The Power of Education (Well House Books)
by Gerardo M. GonzálezIn February 1962, three years into Fidel Castro’s rule of their Cuban homeland, the González family—an auto mechanic, his wife, and two young children—landed in Miami with a few personal possessions and two bottles of Cuban rum. As his parents struggled to find work, eleven-year-old Gerardo struggled to fit in at school, where a teacher intimidated him and school authorities placed him on a vocational track. Inspired by a close friend, Gerardo decided to go to college. He not only graduated but, with hard work and determination, placed himself on a path through higher education that brought him to a deanship at the Indiana University School of Education. In this deeply moving memoir, González recounts his remarkable personal and professional journey. The memoir begins with Gerardo’s childhood in Cuba and recounts the family’s emigration to the United States and struggles to find work and assimilate, and González's upward track through higher education. It demonstrates the transformative power that access to education can have on one person’s life. Gerardo’s journey came full circle when he returned to Cuba fifty years after he left, no longer the scared, disheartened refugee but rather proud, educated, and determined to speak out against those who wished to silence others. It includes treasured photographs and documents from González’s life in Cuba and the US. His is the story of one immigrant attaining the American Dream, told at a time when the fate of millions of refugees throughout the world, and Hispanics in the United States, especially his fellow Cubans, has never been more uncertain.