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The Killer Angels (SparkNotes Literature Guide Series)
by SparkNotesThe Killer Angels (SparkNotes Literature Guide) by Michael Shaara Making the reading experience fun! Created by Harvard students for students everywhere, SparkNotes is a new breed of study guide: smarter, better, faster. Geared to what today's students need to know, SparkNotes provides: *Chapter-by-chapter analysis *Explanations of key themes, motifs, and symbols *A review quiz and essay topicsLively and accessible, these guides are perfect for late-night studying and writing papers
Killer at Sea (Sweet Valley University Thriller #9)
by Francine Pascal Laurie JohnJessica Wakefield and Nick Fox had planned the perfect romantic vacation -- an intimate week alone, sailing the Pacific Ocean. They didn't plan on having to save a guy from drowning after his boat capsized. They didn't plan on taking the stranger aboard. And when their emergency radio goes dead and the boat's motor cuts out, they're trapped -- in more ways than one. Because the man they've rescued is no victim. He's a skilled hunter -- and Jessica and Nick are his prey. And in the middle of the ocean, there's no one to hear their SOS.
Killer ChatGPT Prompts: Harness the Power of AI for Success and Profit
by Guy Hart-DavisUnlock the full capabilities of ChatGPT at work, at home, and in your day-to-day By now, you’ve heard of ChatGPT and its incredible potential. You may even have tried to use it a few times just to see it in action for yourself. But have you ever wondered what ChatGPT is truly capable of? Killer ChatGPT Prompts: Harness the Power of AI for Success and Profit will show you the true power of Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT. In the book, veteran IT educator and trusted author Guy Hart-Davis shows you the exact prompts he’s discovered to unlock a huge variety of expert business writing, like emails and proposals, data analysis use cases, lesson plans, information exchange scripts, and more! You’ll also find: The perfect prompts for a huge array of job roles, including those in sales and marketing, web development, HR, customer support, and more Use cases for ChatGPT in the home, with your kids, and in your relationship Hundreds more prompts that will make your job, your home life, and your day-to-day so much easierThere’s no doubt about it. LLMs—and ChatGPT—are here to stay. The only question is: Will you have the skills and the wherewithal to unleash its potential in your own life? Killer ChatGPT Prompts can guarantee that you will.
Killing a Messiah: A Novel
by Adam WinnAs Passover approaches, the city of Jerusalem is a political tinderbox.Killing a Messiah
Killing It: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Keeping Your Head Without Losing Your Heart
by Sheryl O'LoughlinThe former CEO of Clif Bar, Co-founder of Plum, and serial entrepreneur offers insights about launching and growing a business while maintaining a fulfilled life in this practical guide filled with hard-won advice culled from the author’s own sometimes dark, raw experiences. With a foreword by Steve Blank.Aspiring entrepreneurs are told that to launch a business, you must go all in, devoting every resource and moment to making it work. But following this advice comes at an enormous personal cost: divorce, addiction, even suicide. It means sacrificing the intangibles that make life worth living. Sheryl O’Loughlin knows there is a better way. In Killing It, she shares the wisdom she’s gained from her successful experiences launching a company from the ground up (Plum), running two fast-growing companies (Clif Bar and REBBL), and mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs (Stanford University). She tells it like it is: If you don’t invest in your wellbeing, your business will not succeed, nor will you. Sheryl knows firsthand the difficulty of balancing the needs of her growing family with her physical and mental health, while managing other work and life challenges. In this warm, honest, and wise handbook, she gives you the essentials for killing it in business—without killing the rest of your life.Filled with real-life examples and anecdotes, Killing It addresses common questions including: How do you prepare your significant other for your business venture?How do you time launching and growing your business with the ebb and flow of family life?How do you find joy in the day-to-day?How do you maintain meaningful, supportive friendships?How do you walk away and start again?The ultimate life and business course, Killing It gives entrepreneurs the tools they need to start their enterprise and thrive—both in the office and at home.
Killing Jesus: A History
by Bill O'Reilly Martin Dugard<P>Millions of readers have thrilled to bestselling authors Bill O'Reilly and historian Martin Dugard's Killing Kennedy and Killing Lincoln, page-turning works of nonfiction that have changed the way we read history. <P>Now the man who was fired from his own television show for unethical behavior details the events leading up to the murder of the most influential man in history: Jesus of Nazareth. Nearly two thousand years after this beloved and controversial young revolutionary was brutally killed by Roman soldiers, more than 2. 2 billion human beings attempt to follow his teachings and believe he is God. <P>Killing Jesus will take readers inside Jesus's life, recounting the seismic political and historical events that made his death inevitable - and changed the world forever. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Kinaesthetic Learning in Early Childhood: Exploring Theory and Practice for Educators
by Georgina Barton Susanne GarvisStrongly grounded in research and rich with practical examples for educators, this book demonstrates the importance and benefits of kinaesthetic learning in young children’s learning and development. Kinaesthetic or hands-on active learning is extremely important for young children’s personal, social and cultural development. Without this kind of learning children may be at risk of poor behaviour, social development and academic learning outcomes. This book shares concrete examples of authentic kinaesthetic learning experiences, across different discipline areas, in a range of Early Childhood contexts. The chapters outline practical approaches to kinaesthetic learning in the classroom to help educators to engage young children, covering curriculum areas such as the arts, mathematics, literacy, digital technologies and English as a foreign language. These practical examples are supported by a range of research and theories related to the benefits of kinaesthetic learning for young children, as well as authentic classroom data. Written by leading experts in the field, this book shares authentic, appropriate classroom strategies for implementing kinaesthetic learning with young children and will be essential reading for researchers as well as pre- and in-service educators.
Kind: Zentrale theoretische Figuren und ihre empirische Erkundung (Kinder, Kindheiten und Kindheitsforschung #30)
by Anja Schierbaum Miriam Diederichs Kristina SchierbaumDer Band stellt zentrale Theoriefiguren der Kinder- und Kindheitsforschung zur Diskussion und führt historische, theoretische und empirische Beiträge aus Geschichts-, Sozial- und Erziehungswissenschaften zusammen. Gegenstand sind kindheitsbezogene Problemstellungen wie Agency, Chancengleichheit, Partizipations- und Ressourcengerechtigkeit, Wohlbefinden, Flucht, Migration, Kinderrechte und Kinderschutz. Darüber hinaus werden die Bedingungen des Aufwachsens und die Lebenslagen von Kindern mit Bezug zur Forschung mit Kindern und zu Kindheit(en) reflektiert.
Kind Kitty: Independent Reading Purple 8 (Reading Champion #630)
by Katie DaleThis story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)Kitty loves to make people happy. When she sets off to buy apples to bake a pie for her son, she winds up helping many people along the way, including a needy donkey! Learn about empathy, generosity and the power of modelling kindness with this beautifully illustrated story from Katie Dale and Daniele Fabbri.Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.
Kinder im Übergang sprechen über (ihr) Lernen: Eine qualitative Studie zur individuellen Nutzung von Lernwerkstattangeboten
by Claudia KlektauWie sprechen Kinder, die kurz vor der Einschulung stehen, über ihr Lernen im Kindergarten, insbesondere in der Lernwerkstatt? Und welche Vorstellungen haben sie vom Lernen in der Schule? Diese Fragen stehen im Zentrum der vorliegenden Studie. Über detaillierte fallspezifische Rekonstruktionen wird expliziert, wie unterschiedlich Kinder das räumlich-materielle Arrangement einer Lernwerkstatt im Kindergarten für eigene individuelle Lernpraktiken nutzen und welche Orientierungen dabei für sie handlungsleitend sind. Anhand der von der Autorin analysierten Interviews mit Kindergartenkindern wird zudem gezeigt, welche Vorstellungen und Bilder diese von Schule respektive schulischem Lernen aufrufen und welche Entwicklungsaufgaben, die sich den Kindern im Übergang zur Grundschule stellen, sichtbar werden. Die Ergebnisse der Studie weisen auf die Bedeutung der professionellen Begleitung des Übergangs vom Kindergarten in die Grundschule hin und sind so auch für Pädagog*innen beider Institutionen von Interesse.
Kinder in Heimen am Übergang von der Grund- in die Sekundarschule: Eine qualitative Längsschnittanalyse (Studien zur Kindheits- und Jugendforschung #10)
by Susanne SiebholzDie vorliegende Studie nimmt eine bislang wenig betrachtete Schnittstelle von Kindheitsforschung, Schul- und Sozialpädagogik in den Blick: die schulischen Verläufe von Kindern in Heimerziehung. Es wird untersucht, in welcher Weise die Kinder im Kontext ihrer Gesamtbiographie ihre schulischen Erfahrungen und insbesondere den Übergang in die weiterführende Schule – als ein Selektionsereignis im deutschen Bildungssystem – thematisieren. Dabei wird an theoretische Ansätze aus der sozialen Ungleichheitsforschung, der Übergangs- und der Biographieforschung angeknüpft. Methodisch basiert die Studie auf narrativ-biographischen Interviews mit den Kindern vor dem Übergang sowie fokussierten narrativen Interviews nach dem Übergang, die mit der dokumentarischen Methode ausgewertet werden. Im Ergebnis werden drei Typen herausgearbeitet, die die biographische Selbstthematisierung der Kinder und ihre Verhandlung des Übergangs in die weiterführende Schule beschreiben. Dies wird schließlich im Kontext von Bildungsungleichheit diskutiert. Mit der Studie wird eine Forschungslücke geschlossen, denn Kinder während der Zeit der Unterbringung in Heimerziehung sind insgesamt und vor allem hinsichtlich ihrer schulischen Wege bisher kaum erforscht.
Kinder- und Jugendhilferecht: Ein Überblick für Pädagogen, Psychologen, Kinderärzte und Politiker (essentials)
by Manfred GüntherDer Autor stellt den komplexen Themenbereich Kinder- und Jugendrecht mit dem SGB VIII im Mittelpunkt übersichtlich und kompakt vor. Analysen und Kommentierung sind durchweg praxisfokussiert. Er verzichtet weitgehend auf Juristendeutsch und auf Paragrafenzitate. So erhalten die Leser*innen – sorgeberechtigte Eltern, andere Erziehungsberechtigte, Sozialpädagog*innen in Einrichtungen, Studierende, interessierte junge Menschen und nicht zuletzt die engagierten Jugendhilfe-„Lobbyist*innen“ in den Ausschüssen – einen schnellen, profunden Überblick über die wesentlichen politik- und praxisrelevanten Positionen über Angebote und Leistungen des gesamten deutschen Kinder- und Jugendhilferechts.
Kinder- und Jugendhilferecht: Ein Überblick für Pädagogen, Psychologen, Kinderärzte und Politiker (essentials)
by Manfred GüntherUnter Berücksichtigung des KJSG von Juni 2021 stellt der Autor das Kinder- und Jugendrecht mit dem SGB VIII im Mittelpunkt übersichtlich und kompakt vor. Analysen und Kommentierung erscheinen durchweg aktuell und verständlich, denn er verzichtet weitestgehend aufs Juristendeutsch. So erhalten die Leser*innen – sorgeberechtigte Eltern, andere Erziehungsberechtigte, betroffene junge Menschen, Sozialpädagog*innen in Einrichtungen, Studierende – und nicht zuletzt die engagierten „Lobbyist*innen“ in den Jugendhilfeausschüssen – einen schnellen, profunden Überblick über die wesentlichen politik- und praxisrelevanten Positionen; im Fokus stehen die Rechtsansprüche: Angebote, Leistungen sowie wichtige und nützliche Allgemeine Vorschriften des deutschen Sozialgesetzbuchs Kinder- und Jugendhilfe.
Kinder und Jugendliche in pandemischer Gesellschaft
by Nikolaus Dimmel Gottfried SchweigerDer Band widmet sich der Situation sozial benachteiligter Kinder und Jugendlicher in der Pandemie in Österreich. Er versammelt Beiträge aus der Pädagogik, den Bildungs-, Sozial- und Rechtswissenschaften sowie der Ethik, die sowohl der individuellen Verarbeitung der Pandemie als auch den Antworten der Institutionen und Unterstützungssysteme nachgehen. Die COVID-19 Pandemie wirkt als Katalysator für die Vertiefung sozialer Ungleichheiten und Benachteiligungen. Insbesondere Kinder und Jugendliche, welche auf die Unterstützung durch den Sozial- und Wohlfahrtsstaat und seine Institutionen angewiesen wären, sind hiervon betroffen. Kontrafaktisch aber wird diesen Kindern und Jugendlichen wenig mediale und politische Aufmerksamkeit zu teil.
Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie für Gesundheitsberufe, Erzieher und Pädagogen
by Elisabeth HöwlerDieses Buch richtet sich an alle Erzieher, Pädagogen, Ergotherapeuten, Logopäden, Physiotherapeuten und Pflegende, die mit Kindern und Jugendlichen mit psychischen Störungen arbeiten. Die erfahrene Autorin beschreibt die häufigsten Krankheitsbilder anhand von zahlreichen Fallbeispielen und gibt für den professionellen Umgang mit den Betroffenen hilfreiche Praxistipps. So lernen Sie, wie Sie bei Ihrer therapeutischen und pädagogischen Arbeit u.a. die psychische Gesundheit von Kindern und Jugendlichen fördern können.
Kinder- und Jugendsportforschung in Deutschland – Bilanz und Perspektive (Bildung und Sport #26)
by Nils NeuberDer Kinder- und Jugendsport zählt zu den häufigsten und wichtigsten Freizeitaktivitäten junger Menschen. Entsprechend wird das Feld seit über 30 Jahren beforscht. 2011 wurde unter dem Dach der Deutschen Sportjugend der Forschungsverbund Kinder- und Jugendsport gegründet. Zu seinen Forschungsthemen gehören Partizipation, Integration, Prävention, Inklusion, Interkulturelles Lernen, Informelles Lernen u.v.m. Der Band gibt einen Überblick über Themen der Kinder- und Jugendsportforschung in Deutschland, trägt vorliegende empirische Befunde zusammen und zeigt Transfermöglichkeiten für die Praxis des Kinder- und Jugendsports auf.
Kinderalltag
by Heidi KellerDie Kindheit wird von kulturellen Mustern geprägt. Nur wenn diese unterschiedlichen Muster akzeptiert werden, kann Integration gelingen. Heidi Keller und ihr Team haben zwei grundlegende, im ersten Lebensjahr angelegte Muster identifiziert und diese Erkenntnisse verständlich und praxisnah aufbereitet. Ziel der Autoren ist es, Kinderpsychotherapeuten, Kindergärtnerinnen, Erzieherinnen und Eltern für die eigene, kulturell geprägte Wahrnehmung sowie die Akzeptanz anderer kultureller Praktiken als gleichberechtigte Lebensformen zu sensibilisieren.
The Kinderchat Guide to Elementary School Projects: A Playful Approach to Learning
by Heidi EchternachtThe Kinderchat Guide to Elementary School Projects takes the structure, philosophy, and child-centered, playful approach to learning most commonly seen in early childhood and shares how to scale and apply for the wider elementary school community. From one of the founders of the popular online Kinderchat group, this book shows how inviting play into academic learning forms an essential "back and forth" between application and skill development. Learn how to foster discovery, playfulness, imagination, and spontaneity into the elementary school academic curriculum, while keeping skills in the foreground. Offering lesson plans, scaffolded implementation techniques and methodologies, these unique and approachable projects are ready to use by in-service elementary educators, seasoned professionals, and school leaders.
The Kinderchat Guide to the Classroom
by Heidi Echternacht Amy MurrayFrom the founders of #Kinderchat, this book provides a comprehensive, friendly guide to teaching in the early childhood classroom. Organized around the same core topics as #Kinderchat, conversational yet authoritative chapters cover everything a novice teacher needs to know, from setting up your classroom to establishing routines and engaging with parents. Learn how to effectively incorporate play, meet the needs of diverse learners, and cover curriculum like a pro. With helpful tips for working with a range of program structures, this is a must-have read for anyone new to the kindergarten or pre-K classroom.
Kinderculture: The Corporate Construction of Childhood
by Shirley R. SteinbergAmerica is a corporatized society defined by a culture of consumerism, and the youth market is one of the groups that corporations target most. By marketing directly to children, through television, movies, radio, video games, toys, books, and fast food, advertisers have produced a 'kinderculture'. In this eye-opening book, editor Shirley R. Steinberg reveals the profound impact that our purchasing-obsessed culture has on our children and argues that the experience of childhood has been reshaped into something that is prefabricated. Analyzing the pervasive influence of these corporate productions, top experts in the fields of education, sociology, communications, and cultural studies contribute incisive essays that students, parents, educators, and general readers will find insightful and entertaining. Including seven new chapters, this third edition is thoroughly updated with examinations of the icons that shape the values and consciousness of today's children, including Twilight, True Blood, and vampires, hip hop, Hannah Montana, Disney, and others.
Kinderculture
by Shirley R. SteinbergAmerica is a corporatized society defined by a culture of consumerism, and the youth market is one of the groups that corporations target most. By marketing directly to children, through television, movies, radio, video games, toys, books, and fast food, advertisers have produced a "kinderculture. ” In this eye-opening book, editor Shirley R. Steinberg reveals the profound impact that our purchasing-obsessed culture has on our children and argues that the experience of childhood has been reshaped into something that is prefabricated. Analyzing the pervasive influence of these corporate productions, top experts in the fields of education, sociology, communications, and cultural studies contribute incisive essays that students, parents, educators, and general readers will find insightful and entertaining. Including seven new chapters, this third edition is thoroughly updated with examinations of the icons that shape the values and consciousness of today’s children, including Twilight, True Blood, and vampires, hip hop, Hannah Montana, Disney, and others.
Kinderculture
by Shirley R. SteinbergThis book reveals the profound impact that our purchasing-obsessed culture has on our children and argues that corporate marketing to youth has reshaped the experience of childhood into something that is prefabricated. Top scholars in education, sociology, and cultural studies contribute insightful essays that students, parents, and educators will find entertaining and disturbing. This third edition is thoroughly updated with examinations of the icons that shape the values and consciousness of today's children, including Twilight, Barbie, hip-hop, Disney, McDonald's, and many more.
KINDergarten: Where Kindness Matters Every Day
by Vera AhiyyaWritten by kindergarten teacher and Instagram influencer affectionately known as the Tutu Teacher, comes a picture book about a class that creates a kindness pledge to ensure that their class is the kindest it can possibly be.It&’s the first day of Kindergarten and Leo isn&’t at all ready. Leo is a quiet kid and would prefer to stay home. Over the summer, his new teacher, Ms. Perry sent a letter asking her students to think about how to show kindness in school. She explained that they would be making a kindness pledge, and each student should bring one way to show kindness on the first day. As it turns out, Leo&’s classmates have lots of ideas about kindness: like raising your hand, never leaving anyone out, and apologizing if you hurt someone&’s feelings. At the end of the first day, Ms. Perry asks if anyone witnessed something they&’d like her to add to the kindness pledge? Lots of hands shoot up in the air. Several classmates say they noticed Leo returning crayons to the box, holding the door for everyone, and helping a friend who fell. Leo smiles as he realizes he really does know a lot about kindness after all. A story reassuringly told by Vera Ahiyya and brought to exuberant life by illustrator Joey Chou, this story about a classroom coming together to make a kindergarten into a KINDergarten is sure to calm the nerves—and offer inspiration—to new kindergartners and the adults in their lives.
Kindergarten: A Teacher, Her Students, and a Year of Learning (Early Childhood Education Series)
by Julie Diamond&“[Diamond] has captured the world of the class—at times chaotic, always busy, usually inspired&”— Essential reading for parents and teachers alike (Los Angeles Times). Hailed by renowned educator Deborah Meier as &“a rare and special pleasure to read,&” Kindergarten explores a year in the life of a kindergarten classroom through the eyes of the gifted veteran teacher and author Julie Diamond. In this lyrical, beautifully written first-person account, Diamond explains the logic behind the routines and rituals children need to thrive. As she guides us through all aspects of classroom life—the organization, curriculum, and relationships that create a unique class environment—we begin to understand what kindergarten can and should be: a culture that builds children&’s desire to understand the world and lays the foundation for lifelong learning. Kindergarten makes a compelling case for an expansive definition of teaching and learning, one that supports academic achievement without sacrificing students&’ curiosity, creativity, or development of social values. Diamond&’s celebration of the possibilities of classroom life is a welcome antidote to today&’s test-driven climate. Written for parents and teachers alike, Kindergarten offers a rare glimpse into what&’s really going on behind the apparent chaos of a busy kindergarten classroom, sharing much-needed insights into how our children can have the best possible early school experiences. &“As a classroom insider, Diamond pulls back the curtain and allows parents and others a view of how an effective classroom actually works.&” —Library Journal &“An extraordinary resource for parents and teachers at all stages. It is honest and masterful, engrossing and unique. And it is utterly real.&” —Ruth Sidney Charney, author of Teaching Children to Care