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Social Studies Alive! My School and Family, Student Journal (Social Studies Alive!)
by Teachers’ Curriculum InstituteNIMAC-sourced textbook
Social Studies Alive! Me and My World, Student Journal (Social Studies Alive!)
by Teachers' Curriculum InstituteNIMAC-sourced textbook
Ready Indiana Mathematics, Practice and Problem Solving, Grade 4
by Curriculum AssociatesNIMAC-sourced textbook
Indiana Reveal Math®, Grade K, Volume 2
by Ralph Connelly Annie Fetter Linda GojakNIMAC-sourced textbook
Indiana Reveal Math®, Grade 1, Volume 2
by Ralph Connelly Annie Fetter Linda GojakNIMAC-sourced textbook
Indiana Reveal Math®, Grade 1, Volume 1
by Ralph Connelly Annie Fetter Linda GojakNIMAC-sourced textbook
Anthropological Expertise and Legal Practice: In Conversation (Law and Anthropology)
by Marie-Claire Foblets, Maria Sapignoli and Brian DonahoeThis book draws on concrete cases of collaboration between anthropologists and legal practitioners to critically assess the use of anthropological expertise in a variety of legal contexts from the point of view of the anthropologist as well as of the decision-maker or legal practitioner. The contributions, several of which are co-authored by anthropologist–legal practitioner tandems, deal with the roles of and relationships between anthropologists and legal professionals, which are often collaborative, interdisciplinary, and complementary. Such interactions go far beyond courts and litigation into areas of law that might be called ‘social justice activism’. They also entail close collaboration with the people –often subjects of violence and dispossession –with whom the anthropologists and legal practitioners are working. The aim of this collection is to draw on past experiences to come up with practical methodological suggestions for facilitating this interaction and collaboration and for enhancing the efficacy of the use of anthropological expertise in legal contexts. Explicitly designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice, and between scholarship and practical application, the book will appeal to scholars and researchers engaged in anthropology, legal anthropology, socio-legal studies, and asylum and migration law. It will also be of interest to legal practitioners and applied social scientists, who can glean valuable lessons regarding the challenges and rewards of genuine collaboration between legal practitioners and social scientists.
Guide to JCT Standard Building Contract 2024
by Sarah Lupton Manos StellakisThe latest edition of the JCT Guide series provides a practical, comprehensive overview of the 2024 JCT Standard Contract suite (SBC/Q, SBC/AQ, and SBC/XQ). It organises and explains all provisions, procedures, and conditions by subject, clearly outlining the obligations of various parties and addressing key contractual issues that may arise during a project-supported by the most recent legislation and case law.Key features of the 2024 edition:Detailed analysis of the JCT Standard Building Contract 2024, explaining every update. Coverage of recent legislative changes, including the Building Safety Act, Building Regulations Part 2A and Procurement Act 2023. Case law updates on key topics, such as design liability, concurrent delay, practical completion, liquidated damages and more. Comparative insights on NEC4 and RIBA Building Contracts, offering broader context for contract administration. New figures and tables, designed to enhance clarity and usability. This guide is not only an essential reference for busy practitioners but also a valuable resource for architecture and construction students preparing for their professional exams, requiring no prior knowledge of JCT contracts or law.
Dual Cities: Social Housing in London & New York
by Karakusevic Paul Althorpe MikeGrowing up in tandem and maturing as urban democracies during the 19th and 20th centuries, London and New York have both influenced the shape and form of cities around the world. There is much that connects the two: global ambitions, post-industrial economies and international demographics. As both cities grapple with a housing crisis, fuelled by escalating prices, ageing stock and a scarcity of genuinely affordable homes, homelessness and inequality have become entrenched. The two metropolises are united by a pressing need to address urban housing provision and social equity.Offering a practical guide to the past, present and future of housing, Dual Cities explores social and affordable housing models in London and New York. Illustrated case studies showcase best practice in parallel, demonstrating how the cities have inspired and learnt from each other. Complemented by a set of thoughtful essays and interviews with experts from both sides of the Atlantic, the book demystifies current policy, delivery mechanisms and ways of working, providing valuable lessons in creating better and more resilient cities through improved housing.Featuring: Contextual case studies, including: Alton East West, Blackfriars, Becontree and Dujardin Mews in London, and East River Houses, Riverbend City, Sunnyside and Williamsburg in New York. 20 contemporary case studies from New York and London, fully illustrated with photographs, drawings and plans. Featured projects by: Adam Khan Architects, Al-Jawad Pike, Archio, Bernheimer Architects, FXCollaborative, Karakusevic Carson Architects, Mae, Magnussen Architecture and Planning, Mary Duggan Architects and Shakespeare Gordon Studio. Expert contributors include: Abigail Batchelor, John Boughton, Patrice Derrington, Alex Ely, Moses Gates, Karen Kubey, Matthew Lasner, Brian Loughlin, David Madden and Kath Scanlon. Dual Cities is supported by the AIA New York Chapter
New Scottish Houses: Contemporary architecture and living in the landscape
by Isabelle PriestNew Scottish Houses: Contemporary Architecture and Living in the Landscape brings together for the first time the best examples of contemporary rural houses in Scotland. Showcasing the new rural vernacular that has developed in Scotland over the past 20 years, it presents this rich seam of architecturally designed houses as a new, exciting and specific movement that aims to be distinctly Scottish.Exploring the fusion of modern design with Scotland's rugged natural beauty, each case study explores a curate collection of contemporary homes that push the boundaries of design - from remote highlands to coastal hideaways. These homes have established a new vernacular for the region inspired by historical blackhouses, and place the buildings within an older 'pre-English' tradition of long houses: revising these lost traditions as more authentically Scottish, and more closely tied to Scotland's landscape, geology and climate.Featuring striking photographs and insightful commentary, this beautiful book celebrates how architects and homeowners are creating spaces that are both sustainable and inspirational, reflecting the evolving identity of Scotland's built environment in the 21st century.Architects featured include: Mary Arnold Forster Paper Igloo Dualchas Brown and Brown Architects Denizen Works
Practices for Operational Traffic Simulation Models
by Transportation Research Board National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Henry Brown National Cooperative Highway Research Program Praveen Edara Ahmad Abdallah Britton Johnson Dae Yeol ChangTransportation modeling applications can be divided into two categories: travel demand forecasting and operational modeling. Demand forecasting predicts future traffic volumes for long-term infrastructure investments; operational modeling focuses on specific problems at a near-term or finer level of detail (such as for improving the traffic signal timing along a corridor, identifying the causes of an existing bottleneck, assessing the mobility impacts of a planned construction project, or decision-making on alternative selection). NCHRP Synthesis 650: Practices for Operational Traffic Simulation Models, from TRB’s National Cooperative Highway Research Program, documents state department of transportation processes and procedures for the use of operational traffic simulation models.
Roadside Encroachment Database and Analysis
by Transportation Research Board National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine National Cooperative Highway Research Program Douglas J. Gabauer Katelyn Kleinschmidt Max Bareiss Morgan Dean Nikhil Pradeep Michael Daanen Edward A. Shangin Hampton C. Gabler Luke E. RiexingerRun-off-road traffic crashes account for almost one third of the deaths and serious injuries each year on U.S. highways. The effective design of roadsides, including the placement of roadside safety devices, can reduce the frequency and/or severity of these crashes but requires an understanding of the nature and frequency of roadside encroachments. NCHRP Web-Only Document 427: Roadside Encroachment Database and Analysis, from TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program, details a plan to develop a database that can be used to evaluate the effects of characteristics of the nature and frequency of roadside encroachments and associated crashrelated factors. The project deliverables include an excel database and a coding manual among other documents.
Forecasting the Ocean: The 2025–2035 Decade of Ocean Science
by Ocean Studies Board Division on Earth and Life Studies National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Committee for the 2025–2035 Decadal Survey of Ocean Sciences for the National Science FoundationUnderstanding and anticipating change in the ocean, and how it will affect marine ecosystems and humans, has never been more urgent. Over recent years, basic and applied research in ocean science has developed more accurate forecasts of ocean and seafloor processes that have helped communities adapt to changing conditions. However, at the start of this new decade (2025–2035), U.S. investment in ocean science, engineering, and technology is not keeping pace with growing societal needs, even as U.S. competitors are increasing investments in ocean science and advancing their capacities. At the request of the National Science Foundation (NSF), this report provides advice on how to focus investments in ocean research, infrastructure, and workforce to meet national and global challenges in the coming decade and beyond, and in doing so, enhance national security, scientific leadership, and economic competitiveness through a thriving blue economy. The report also sets out an overarching challenge for NSF and the broader research community: to establish a new paradigm for forecasting the state of the ocean at scales relevant to human well-being in the next decade. Accomplishing this challenge is reliant on continued funding for basic research across ocean studies and reinvestment in ocean science infrastructure. It will require an integrated approach to research that takes full advantage of emerging technologies, expands the workforce, and increases available resources through strategic partnerships among federal and state agencies, industry, academia, and other interest holders.
Biodiversity and Climate Change Assessment: Review of Draft Chapters
by Division on Earth and Life Studies Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Committee to Review Draft Chapters of the Biodiversity and Climate Change AssessmentIn 2022, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) was directed by the U.S. Congress to conduct an assessment of the current state of knowledge concerning linkages between biodiversity and climate change in the United States, called the Biodiversity and Climate Change Assessment (BCCA). Recognizing that biodiversity and climate change span national and other jurisdictional borders, the USGS expanded the assessment to include all of North America, working in collaboration with Canada and Mexico. At the request of USGS, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine conducted an independent peer review of the first order draft of the BCCA chapters, beginning concurrent with the public comment period that took place in fall 2024. The review evaluates whether the draft chapters adequately and transparently assess the relevant scientific literature and evidence, address the most pressing issues of biodiversity and climate change, and communicate findings in policy-relevant language accessible to a broad audience.
Legal Issues Concerning the Safety and Security of General Aviation Airports
by Transportation Research Board National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Airport Cooperative Research Program Kent Jackson Kali Hague C. Edward YoungThe 1926 Air Commerce Act established which aspects of aviation the federal government would and would not regulate. Although it was understood that standardization created safety and reliability, the Act did not create standards for airports. Instead, the Department of Commerce created a voluntary rating system aimed to provide objective guidance to municipalities and private companies that wanted to construct or improve facilities. ACRP Legal Research Digest 48: Legal Issues Concerning the Safety and Security of General Aviation Airports, from TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program, explores legal issues related to safety and security at general aviation airports, with a focus on state regulatory requirements for general aviation airports.
Impact of Burnout on the STEMM Workforce: Proceedings of a Workshop
by Policy and Global Affairs Committee on Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicineAddressing burnout is important for healthy workplaces and healthy individuals. Burnout comes with many significant consequences for workers who may face physical and mental health challenges as well as organizations that can suffer from absenteeism, attrition, and diminished engagement, all of which can reduce growth and innovation. In healthcare settings, consequences have the potential to be even more dire. It has been shown that burnout can be related to negative patient outcomes as individual providers are struggling to manage overwhelming caseloads and hours. The uneven effect of burnout is also cause for concern for a thriving science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM) ecosystem, as this can diminish the kind of creativity and innovation that thrives in environments when a broad set of voices are represented. Taken together, these challenges make clear the need for continued attention to burnout and interventions in STEMM fields. To explore these challenges in greater detail, the Committee on Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine of the National Academies convened a workshop on October 1 and 2, 2024, in Washington, D.C., to examine burnout and its implications for gender equity in STEMM. Through three commissioned papers, panel and breakout discussions, and participant engagement, the workshop was designed to examine current knowledge, share lessons learned, and consider ways to address burnout in STEMM settings. This publication summarizes the presentations and discussion of the workshop.
Assessing NASA Science Activation 2.0: Progress, Achievements, and Strategic Recommendations
by Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education Board on Science Education National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Committee to Assess NASA Science Activation 2.0Since its inception, NASA’s Science Activation program has demonstrated considerable success in leveraging the agency’s strong public reputation and resources to engage a diversity of audiences in science education projects nationwide. As the program nears the end of this second five-year funding cycle, NASA tasked the National Academies with reviewing its progress and making strategic recommendations for its next round of funding. This consensus study report reflects on the successes of the past few years, addresses persistent challenges, and outlines a pathway forward for Science Activation.
Enabling 21st Century Applications for Cancer Surveillance Through Enhanced Registries and Beyond: Proceedings of a Workshop
by Board on Health Care Services National Cancer Policy Forum National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Health and Medicine DivisionPopulation-based cancer surveillance has a pivotal role in assessing the nation’s progress in cancer control and helps inform research and care interventions aimed at reducing the burden of cancer on patients and communities, including the ability to identify health disparities in cancer outcomes. However, challenges with the current approach to cancer surveillance in the United States include delays and gaps in data collection, as well as inadequate infrastructure and workforce to keep pace with the informatics and treatment-related advances in cancer. To examine opportunities to enhance and modernize cancer surveillance in order to improve cancer research, care, and outcomes for all patients, the National Academies National Cancer Policy Forum hosted a public workshop in July 2024. This Proceedings of a Workshop highlights the presentations and discussions that occurred at the workshop.
Microtransit Solutions in Rural Communities: On-Demand Alternatives to Dial-a-Ride Services and Unproductive Coverage Routes
by Transportation Research Board National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Transit Cooperative Research Program Laura Duke Jessica Klion Alanna McKeemanDial-a-ride and fixed-route transit options are some of the ways that microtransit services have traditionally been implemented in rural areas. App-based booking and dynamic routing are among the newer offerings transit agencies are exploring to provide greater flexibility and more spontaneous options for users. TCRP Synthesis 178: Microtransit Solutions in Rural Communities: On-Demand Alternatives to Dial-a-Ride Services and Unproductive Coverage Routes, from TRB’s Transit Cooperative Research Program, provides a comprehensive overview of rural microtransit operations through a literature review, surveys of 19 transit providers, and case examples of seven agencies. High customer satisfaction and improved service efficiency were frequently cited as benefits of microtransit solutions.
Creating a Handbook for Successful No-Effect and No-Adverse-Effect Section 106 Determinations
by Transportation Research Board National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine National Cooperative Highway Research Program Terry Klein Kate Umlauf Camilla McDonaldSection 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act requires federal agencies, including the U.S. Federal Highway Administration, to take into account the effects of their programs and projects listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. NCHRP Web-Only Document 412: Creating a Handbook for Successful No-Effect and No-Adverse-Effect Section 106 Determinations, from TRB’s National Cooperative Highway Research Program, is a supplement to NCHRP Research Report 1133: Preparing Successful No-Effect and No-Adverse-Effect Section 106 Determinations: A Handbook for Transportation Cultural Resource Practitioners.