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Learning Technologies and Systems: 23rd International Conference on Web-Based Learning, ICWL 2024 and 9th International Symposium on Emerging Technologies for Education, SETE 2024 Shanghai, China, November 26–28, 2024 Revised Selected Papers (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15589)
by Tianyong Hao Junjie Gavin Wu Xiangfeng Luo Yan Sun Yuanyuan Mu Shili Ge Wenxiu XieThis book constitutes the revised selected papers of the 9th International Symposium on Emerging Technologies for Education, SETE 2024, held in Shanghai, China, during November 26–28, 2024. The 21 full papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 45 submissions. The contributions cover the latest findings in various areas, such as Artificial Intelligence in Education, Big Data Driven Education, Informal Learning in the Workplace, Data Driven Decision Making in Education, User/Student/Teacher Modeling, Learning Analytics, Modeling Complex Learning Processes with Multi-Channel Learning Data, Educational Technology and ICT for Education, Assessment in Technology Enhanced Learning, and Inclusive Education. The conjunct events also feature 3 distinguished keynote presentations and 3 workshops, which cover a wide range of topics, such as Generative Artificial Intelligence in Education, Educational Technology and Cognitive Neuroscience for Language Learning, and Digitalization in Language and Cross-Cultural Education.
Global Perspectives on Climate Change, Inequality, and Multinational Corporations (CSR, Sustainability, Ethics & Governance)
by João Bento Miguel M. TorresComprising a collection of selected research papers, this book discusses the challenges related to climate change mitigation and adaptation. It adds valuable insights into the link between climate change, global inequality, and multinational corporations. Bringing together an international range of prominent authors, this book interests academics, students, and practitioners. It serves as a valuable guide for policymakers in environmental sustainability. This book encourages researchers to think more broadly about the implications of multinational corporations concerning global inequality and climate change. It deepens understanding of how foreign direct investments can contribute to a more sustainable future and overcome environmental challenges.
Social and Emotional Learning as Foundation for Future Readiness: Translating Research to Practice (Education Science, Evidence, and the Public Good #3)
by Chong Myung Park Lea Ferrari Andreea-Diana Scoda Nurten Karacan Ozdemir Gloria Marsay V. Scott H. SolbergThe book offers a global perspective on social and emotional learning skills (SEL) by summarizing findings from a collaborative multi-national and cross-cultural study of educator perceptions regarding the nature and value of SEL skills conducted by career development researchers from 19 countries. In addition to promoting success in education, SEL skills serve as the “durable,” human skills that support success in the world of work. The chapters explore research from three key regions: the Global South, Asia, and the Global North. Alongside comparative analyses of SEL, the book highlights strategies for designing culturally responsive interventions to develop SEL and future-readiness skills. Each region provides tailored recommendations for implementing SEL and career development programs and services. This collaborative research effort offers a unique opportunity to reexamine assumptions underpinning career development theory and practice. It presents a transformative research model that conceptualizes SEL skills policies and practices that are responsive to the diverse sociopolitical contexts and cultural values found in different regions around the world.
Self-restructuring in Fault Tolerant Architecture: Processor Arrays with Spares (SpringerBriefs in Computer Science)
by Itsuo TakanamiRecently, high-speed and high-quality technologies for processing many kinds of information have become essential and will become more and more necessary in the future. For such needs, parallel computer systems composed of many processing elements (PEs) are used and it is important to make high reliable systems which is called "fault-tolerant computer systems". As VLSI technology has developed, the realization of parallel computer systems using multi-chip module (MCM) or wafer scale integration (WSI) has been considered so as to enhance the speed of the computers, decrease energy consumption and sizes, and so on. In such a realization, entire or significant parts of PEs and connections among them are connected or implemented on a board or wafer. Therefore, the reliability and/or yield of the system may become drastically low if there is no strategy for coping with faults or defects. In realizing such systems as well as parallel computer systems, in order to restore the correct computation capabilities of the systems with faults, it must be reconfigured appropriately using spare PEs so that the faulty PEs are eliminated from the computation paths by replacing faulty PEs with healthy spare PEs and the remaining healthy PEs maintain correct logical connectivity among them. Various strategies to reconfigure a faulty physical system into a fault-free target logical system are described in the literature. Some of these techniques employ very powerful reconfiguring systems that can repair a faulty processor array with almost certainty, even in the presence of clusters of multiple faults. However, the key limitation of these techniques is that they are executed in software programs to run on an external host computer and they cannot be designed and implemented efficiently within a system. If a faulty system can be self-reconfigured by a built-in circuit or network, the system down time is significantly reduced. Furthermore, the system will become more reliable when it is used in such environments that the fault information cannot be monitored externally and manual maintenance operations are difficult. This book concerns fault-tolerant systems consisting of many PEs, mainly mesh-connected processor arrays. A mesh-connected processor array is a kind of form of massively parallel computing systems which consist of hundreds of PEs and have regular and modular structures, small wiring length between PEs, and high scalabilities. Here, self-reconfiguration of processor systems with spares using built-in digital circuits are focused on and spare arrangements together with networks connecting among PEs and reconfiguration algorithms with digital circuits are described, considering the number of spares, reconfiguration algorithms and their hardware realizations (built-in circuits), etc. where spares are arranged on the sides or diagonal of arrays. The effectiveness of the systems is evaluated in terms of the survival rates (successfully reconfigured rates) for the number of faults, and the array reliabilities (successfully reconfigured probabilities under the condition that each PE is equally reliable).
Analysis and Design of Delayed Neural Networks (Intelligent Control and Learning Systems #19)
by Xin Wang Yu Xue Xian Zhang Yantao WangThis book provides a direct method based on system solutions to address the problems related to the analysis and control of delayed neural networks. The method proposed in this book is important for the following reasons: It does not involve the construct of any Lyapunov-Krasovskii functional (LKF), which overcomes the difficulty in constructing an appropriate and effective LKF; It can provide more simpler sufficient conditions, and hence it possesses less computational complexity; It can result in delay-dependent global exponential stability criteria that can used to give the decay rate estimation of the state; It is suitable for analysis and design problems of most system models with (multiple) delays after a small modification. The book is divided into 11 chapters, and focuses on the analysis and design problems related to delayed neural networks. It is written for graduate students and research level mathematicians and is suitable for postgraduates or as a reference.
The Believing Christian: Theology’s New Opportunities
by Lluis OviedoThis book offers an updated version of the credibility treatise as part of a fundamental theology. Focusing on practical arguments that make Christian faith interesting and positive for improving the quality of one's life and relationships, it shows how the Christian faith is beneficial for the individual, the family and society as a whole. The book draws from recent literature on religious coping; religion and resilience; religion and well-being; religion and human flourishing to make the case for Christian faith as a good choice. This book also addresses the most difficult challenges facing the Christian faith in our time, such as a secularising environments, struggles with science, a troubled past, or simply the problem of making faith a convincing life style. It's an important read for scholars of theology, faith, and non-belief.
Lifestyle Entrepreneurship in Tourism: Innovations, Sustainability, and Marketing Practices (SpringerBriefs in Business)
by Álvaro DiasThis book delves into the emerging field of tourism lifestyle entrepreneurship exploring its unique characteristics, challenges, and contributions to the tourism industry and broader economy. Designed for both academic researchers and aspiring entrepreneurs, this book provides a nuanced understanding of the motivations, innovations, and sustainability practices that define this sector. It examines the distinct qualities that set lifestyle entrepreneurs apart from traditional business owners, highlighting their pursuit of personal fulfilment and work-life balance alongside financial success. The book covers essential topics such as the crucial role of human and social capital, stakeholder engagement, and community involvement in fostering innovation and sustainable growth. A significant focus is placed on sustainability showcasing how lifestyle entrepreneurs are integrating environmental and social responsibility into their business models, contributing to a more ethical and sustainable tourism future. The book also addresses the specific marketing and promotional strategies employed by these entrepreneurs to establish a unique identity, differentiate themselves in a crowded market, and contribute to the development of their chosen destinations. It also features real-world case studies illustrating practical applications of concepts and discussion questions to encourage critical thinking.
An East-West Dialogue on Good Governance: Learning from Each Other
by Ruiping Fan Sungmoon KimThis book offers a unique and engaging exploration of the values essential for good governance, featuring thought-provoking dialogues between esteemed scholars from Eastern and Western backgrounds. Going beyond traditional scholarly papers, these scholars engage in sincere and enthusiastic conversations, sharing heuristic examples, captivating personal stories, and innovative ethical and cultural perspectives. What sets this book apart is the intriguing exchange between Western scholars delving into significant Confucian values such as "respect for relationship, the family, ritual, and harmony," and Eastern scholars exploring modern Western values like "individual rights and equality." By examining the implications of these deeply rooted values for contemporary society's governance, the book fosters a valuable learning experience between the East and West through engaged dialogues. This innovative approach serves as a bridge for cross-cultural understanding, promoting mutual learning and appreciation. The book not only appeals to scholars but also serves as an enlightening reader for individuals interested in human values, contemporary governance, and cross-cultural studies. It offers a rich tapestry of insights that provoke critical thinking and contribute to our understanding of the complexities surrounding governance and cultural values in today's world.
The Connectives in Logic and Language: 4th Tsinghua Interdisciplinary Workshop on Logic, Language, and Meaning, TLLM 2024, Beijing, China, March 29–31, 2024, Revised Selected Papers (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15410)
by Jialiang Yan Mingming Liu Dag Westerståhl Xiaolu YangEdited in collaboration with FoLLI, the Association of Logic, Language and Information, this book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 4th Tsinghua Interdisciplinary Workshop on Logic, Language, and Meaning, TLLM 2024, held in Beijing, China during in March 29-31, 2024.The 8 full papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 49 submissions. This workshop also focused on the apparently simpler connectives expressing (various versions of) conjunction, disjunction, and negation.
Data Science: 20th International Conference, ICDATA 2024, Held as Part of the World Congress in Computer Science, Computer Engineering and Applied Computing, CSCE 2024, Las Vegas, NV, USA, July 22–25, 2024, Revised Selected Papers (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2253)
by Robert Stahlbock Hamid R. ArabniaThis book constitutes the proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Data Science, ICDATA 2024, held as part of the 2024 World Congress in Computer Science, Computer Engineering and Applied Computing, in Las Vegas, USA, during July 22 to July 25, 2024. This proceedings book includes 39 papers selected from a total of 243 submissions. They are organized in topical sections as follows: Artificial intelligence, data science, and neural networks; natural language processing, large language modelc, generative AI; data science, data analytics, and applications; prediction and forecasting and security applications; and poster papers.
Environmental Sustainability and Resilience: Policies and Practices (World Sustainability Series)
by Ayyoob SharifiThis volume offers a comprehensive exploration of the environmental challenges and innovations shaping our world. It represents a collective effort to understand and address the pressing issues that define our era, from climate change to resource management. Through a series of expert contributions, it examines the intricate relationship between human activity and the environment, seeking pathways to a more sustainable and just future. The insights presented are crucial for anyone looking to contribute to the global pursuit of Sustainable Development Goals. This volume is an invaluable resource for policymakers, researchers, educators, students, and activists alike; offering a well-rounded perspective on the multifaceted aspects of environmental sustainability - it's both a call to collective action as well as reminder urging us all—to rethink our strategies collaboratively towards achieving healthier world and more resilient planet.
Virtuelle Führung in der Praxis: Ansätze und Herausforderungen in Remote-Unternehmen
by Anett StellerDie Digitalisierung der Arbeitswelt hat zu Veränderungen in der Struktur von Unternehmen und deren Arbeitsweisen geführt. Anett Steller untersucht die Herausforderungen und Praktiken der Führung in remote arbeitenden Unternehmen. Im Mittelpunkt der Analyse stehen die Führungsstile und -praktiken, die in virtuellen Teams als effektiv wahrgenommen werden, sowie die Faktoren, die für eine erfolgreiche Zusammenarbeit entscheidend sind. Durch eine Kombination aus Literaturreview und empirischer Feldforschung, bestehend aus Beobachtungen und Interviews mit Führungskräften und Mitarbeitenden, werden Einblicke in die realen Bedingungen und Prozesse der virtuellen Führung gewonnen. Die Ergebnisse zeigen, dass erfolgreiche virtuelle Führung eine Kombination aus transformationalen und dyadischen Ansätzen erfordert. Die Arbeit leistet einen Beitrag zur Forschung in der Berufs- und Wirtschaftspädagogik, indem sie aufzeigt, wie Führungskräfte die spezifischen Herausforderungen der digitalisierten Arbeitswelt durch angepasste Kommunikationsstrategien und Führungsmethoden meistern können, indem eine Konzeption zur virtuellen Führung skizziert wird.
Didaktik der Evolutionsbiologie: Zwischen Fachkonzepten und Alltagsvorstellungen vermitteln
by Sven Gemballa Ulrich KattmannDieses Buch trägt der enormen Bedeutung der Evolutionstheorie als Bestandteil einer aufgeklärten Bildung und eines modernen Selbst‐ und Weltverständnisses Rechnung. Die Evolutionstheorie zählt zu den bedeutendsten naturwissenschaftlichen Theorien, wurde aber wie kaum eine andere Theorie kontrovers diskutiert und ideologisch missbraucht. Eine wirksame Vermittlung der Evolutionstheorie muss dieser enormen Bedeutung und den Voraussetzungen der Lernenden gerecht werden. Expertinnen und Experten aus der fachwissenschaftlichen und fachdidaktischen Forschung sowie der Unterrichtspraxis stellen in 31 Beiträgen Fachkonzepte zur Evolutionstheorie und lebensweltliche Vorstellungen von Lernenden dar, die dann nach dem Modell der „Didaktischen Rekonstruktion“ aufeinander bezogen werden. Bei dieser didaktischen Strukturierung werden lebensweltliche Vorstellungen von Lernenden als Lernchance genutzt, um davon ausgehend fachlich angemessene Konzepte zu vermitteln. Die Beiträge berücksichtigen die Teilgebiete der Evolutionstheorie sowie die Besonderheiten verschiedener Schulstufen, die Kontroversen um die Evolutionstheorie und außerschulische Lernorte. Sie richten sich an Forschende aus der Fachdidaktik ebenso wie an Lehrpersonal in Schule, Hochschule und Lehrkräfteausbildung.
The Voluntary Libraries of Victorian Britain: Volume 1 (New Directions in Book History)
by Keith A. ManleyThis volume provides an examination of the kind of free (or nearly free) libraries which were available to the general public in England and Wales in the late nineteenth century, but which were not supported by local taxation. They were effectually substitutes for municipal public libraries in areas where that sort of library provision did not exist. And they were voluntary because they did not enjoy funding from local councils but from wealthy philanthropists or from raising money themselves from well-wishers. Many of those libraries were located in cities and towns (there were many in London) but village libraries are included. Volume 2 covers Scotland and Ireland, as well as the often-ignored subject of workplace libraries.
New Advances in Maxwell’s Equations and Applications (NanoScience and Technology)
by Er-Ping Li Zhong Lin WangThis book offers a comprehensive examination of ongoing advancements in theoretical and experimental approaches to Maxwell's equations. It focuses on three key aspects: quantum effects, scale effects, and kinetic effects, which exert subtle influences at microscopic levels. Addressing pressing challenges for future progress, the text explores the interplay of these phenomena within classical electromagnetism. The evolution of data communication and information technology has led to a demand for high-density, minimization, ultra-compact nano-photo-electronic integration. As electronic devices scale down to nanometer and sub-nanometer levels, classical Maxwell’s equations reveal quantum effects. This book provides insights into these advancements, focusing on potential applications in nano-scale electronic and optic devices. Tailored for physicists, engineering scientists, electronics engineers, and developers, this text serves as a valuable resource. It guides readers from classical Maxwell’s equations to their quantum-affected counterparts, providing essential insights for electromagnetic simulation and the design of nano-scale electronic and optic systems. With its blend of theoretical foundations and practical applications, this book equips professionals with the knowledge needed to apply these advancements in real-world scenarios.
Our Ancient Faith: Lincoln, Democracy, and the American Experiment
by Allen C. GuelzoAn intimate study of Abraham Lincoln&’s powerful vision of democracy, which guided him through the Civil War and is still relevant today—by a best-selling historian and three-time winner of the Lincoln Prize*Winner of the 2024 Abraham Lincoln Institute Book Prize**Finalist for the 2025 Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize*"It is altogether fitting and proper that, with this meditation on democracy and its most subtle defender, Allen Guelzo again demonstrates that he is today&’s most profound interpreter of this nation&’s history and significance." —George F. WillAbraham Lincoln grappled with the greatest crisis of democracy that has ever confronted the United States. While many books have been written about his temperament, judgment, and steady hand in guiding the country through the Civil War, we know less about Lincoln&’s penetrating ideas and beliefs about democracy, which were every bit as important as his character in sustaining him through the crisis.Allen C. Guelzo, one of America&’s foremost experts on Lincoln, captures the president&’s firmly held belief that democracy was the greatest political achievement in human history. He shows how Lincoln&’s deep commitment to the balance between majority and minority rule enabled him to stand firm against secession while also committing the Union to reconciliation rather than recrimination in the aftermath of war. In bringing his subject to life as a rigorous and visionary thinker, Guelzo assesses Lincoln&’s actions on civil liberties and his views on race, and explains why his vision for the role of government would have made him a pivotal president even if there had been no Civil War. Our Ancient Faith gives us a deeper understanding of this endlessly fascinating man and shows how his ideas are still sharp and relevant more than 150 years later.
Same As It Ever Was: A Novel
by Claire LombardoNATIONAL BESTSELLER • NAMED A BEST BOOK BY PEOPLE AND PARADE • The New York Times bestselling author of The Most Fun We Ever Had (&“wonderfully immersive…deliciously absorbing&”—NPR) returns with another brilliantly observed family drama in which the enduring, hard-won affection of a long marriage faces imminent derailment from events both past and present.&“Infidelity, dysfunction, secrets – this family novel delivers."—The New York Times • "Lombardo has such a fine eye for the weft and warp of a family&’s fabric." —The Washington Post • &“Witty and insightful...a powerful exploration of marriage, motherhood, and self.&”–Bonnie Garmus, bestselling author of Lessons in ChemistrySame As It Ever Was showcases the consummate style, signature wit, and profound emotional intelligence that made The Most Fun We Ever Had one of the most beloved novels of the past decade. Featuring a memorably messy family and the multifaceted marriage at its heart, Lombardo&’s debut was dubbed &“the literary love child of Jonathan Franzen and Anne Tyler&” (The Guardian) and hailed as &“ambitious and brilliantly written&” (Washington Post). In this remarkable follow-up—another elegant and tumultuous story in the tradition of Elizabeth Strout, Ann Patchett, and Celeste Ng—Lombardo introduces us to an unforgettable cast of characters, this time by way of her singularly complicated protagonist.Julia Ames, after a youth marked by upheaval and emotional turbulence, has found herself on the placid plateau of mid-life. But Julia has never navigated the world with the equanimity of her current privileged class. Having nearly derailed herself several times, making desperate bids for the kind of connection that always felt inaccessible to her, she finally feels, at age fifty seven, that she has a firm handle on things.She&’s unprepared, though, for what comes next: a surprise announcement from her straight-arrow son, an impending separation from her spikey teenaged daughter, and a seductive resurgence of the past, all of which threaten to draw her back into the patterns that had previously kept her on a razor&’s edge.Same As It Ever Was traverses the rocky terrain of real life, —exploring new avenues of maternal ambivalence, intergenerational friendship, and the happenstantial cause-and-effect that governs us all. Delving even deeper into the nature of relationships—how they grow, change, and sometimes end—Lombardo proves herself a true and definitive cartographer of the human heart and asserts herself among the finest novelists of her generation.
It Began With a Page: How Gyo Fujikawa Drew the Way
by Kyo MaclearGyo Fujikawa's iconic children's books are beloved all over the world. Now it's time for Gyo's story to be told -- a story of artistic talent that refused to be constrained by rules or expectations.Growing up quiet and lonely at the beginning of the twentieth century, Gyo learned from her relatives the ways in which both women and Japanese people lacked opportunity. Her teachers and family believed in her and sent her to art school and later Japan, where her talent flourished. But while Gyo's career grew and led her to work for Walt Disney Studios, World War II began, and with it, her family's internment. But Gyo never stopped fighting -- for herself, her vision, her family and her readers -- and later wrote and illustrated the first children's book to feature children of different races interacting together.This luminous new book beautifully and openly touches on Gyo's difficult experiences and growth. Through Julie Morstad's exquisite illustrations, alternating between striking black-and-white linework and lush colour, and Kyo Maclear's artful and accessible writing, the story of this cherished figure is told at last.
Stag Dance: A Novel & Stories
by Torrey PetersNATIONAL BESTSELLER • &“This inventive, boundary-pushing follow-up to Detransition, Baby . . . [takes] on gender, transness and lives on the margins in all of their gorgeously complicated glory.&”—People&“Hot, heartbreaking, and thrillingly victorious.&”—Miranda July, New York Times bestselling author of All FoursNEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS&’ CHOICE • A VULTURE BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR (SO FAR)In this collection of one novel and three stories, bestselling author Torrey Peters&’s keen eye for the rough edges of community and desire push the limits of trans writing.In Stag Dance, the titular novel, a group of restless lumberjacks working in an illegal winter logging outfit plan a dance that some of them will volunteer to attend as women. When the broadest, strongest, plainest of the axmen announces his intention to dance as a woman, he finds himself caught in a strange rivalry with a pretty young jack, provoking a cascade of obsession, jealousy, and betrayal that will culminate on the big night in an astonishing vision of gender and transition.Three startling stories surround Stag Dance: &“Infect Your Friends and Loved Ones&” imagines a gender apocalypse brought about by an unstable ex-girlfriend. In &“The Chaser,&” a secret romance between roommates at a Quaker boarding school brings out intrigue and cruelty. In the last story, &“The Masker,&” a party weekend on the Las Vegas strip turns dark when a young crossdresser must choose between two guides: a handsome mystery man who objectifies her in thrilling ways, or a cynical veteran trans woman offering unglamorous sisterhood.Acidly funny and breathtaking in its scope, with the inventive audacity of George Saunders or Jennifer Egan, Stag Dance provokes, unsettles, and delights.
The Titanic Survivors Book Club: A Novel
by Timothy SchaffertNATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the author of The Perfume Thief, a remarkable tale about the life-changing power of books and second chances, following the Titanic librarian who opens a bookshop in Paris where he meets a secret society of survivors."Deeply moving and rich with vivid detail . . . Timothy Schaffert is an exquisite storyteller."—Lara Prescott, New York Times bestselling author of The Secrets We KeptFor weeks after the sinking of the Titanic, Yorick spots his own name among the list of those lost at sea. As an apprentice librarian for the White Star Line, his job was to curate the ship&’s second-class library. But the day the Titanic set sail he was left stranded at the dock.After the ship&’s sinking, Yorick takes this twist of fate as a sign to follow his lifelong dream of owning a bookshop in Paris. Soon after, he receives an invitation to a secret society of survivors where he encounters other ticket holders who didn&’t board the ship. Haunted by their good fortune, they decide to form a book society, where they can grapple with their own anxieties through heated discussions of The Awakening or The Picture of Dorian Gray. Of this ragtag group, Yorick finds himself particularly drawn to the glamorous Zinnia and the mysterious Haze, and a tangled triangle of love and friendship forms among them. Yet with the Great War on the horizon and the unexpected death of one of their own, the surviving book club members are left wondering what fate might have in store.Elegant and elegiac, The Titanic Survivors Book Club is a dazzling ode to love, chance, and the transformative power of books to bring people together.
There Is No Place for Us: Working and Homeless in America
by Brian GoldstoneNEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS&’ CHOICE • Through the &“revelatory and gut-wrenching&” (Associated Press) stories of five Atlanta families, this landmark work of journalism exposes a new and troubling trend—the dramatic rise of the working homeless in cities across America&“An exceptional feat of reporting, full of an immediacy that calls to mind Adrian Nicole LeBlanc&’s Random Family and Matthew Desmond&’s Evicted.&”—The New York Times Book ReviewThe working homeless. In a country where hard work and determination are supposed to lead to success, there is something scandalous about this phrase. But skyrocketing rents, low wages, and a lack of tenant rights have produced a startling phenomenon: People with full-time jobs cannot keep a roof over their head, especially in America&’s booming cities, where rapid growth is leading to catastrophic displacement. These families are being forced into homelessness not by a failing economy but a thriving one.In this gripping and deeply reported book, Brian Goldstone plunges readers into the lives of five Atlanta families struggling to remain housed in a gentrifying, increasingly unequal city. Maurice and Natalia make a fresh start in the country&’s &“Black Mecca&” after being priced out of DC. Kara dreams of starting her own cleaning business while mopping floors at a public hospital. Britt scores a coveted housing voucher. Michelle is in school to become a social worker. Celeste toils at her warehouse job while undergoing treatment for ovarian cancer. Each of them aspires to provide a decent life for their children—and each of them, one by one, joins the ranks of the nation&’s working homeless.Through intimate, novelistic portraits, Goldstone reveals the human cost of this crisis, following parents and their kids as they go to sleep in cars, or in squalid extended-stay hotel rooms, and head out to their jobs and schools the next morning. These are the nation&’s hidden homeless—omitted from official statistics, and proof that overflowing shelters and street encampments are only the most visible manifestation of a far more pervasive problem.By turns heartbreaking and urgent, There Is No Place for Us illuminates the true magnitude, causes, and consequences of the new American homelessness—and shows that it won&’t be solved until housing is treated as a fundamental human right.
Managing Up: How to Get What You Need from the People in Charge
by Melody WildingAn indispensable guide to navigating power dynamics, building effective relationships with higher-ups, and earning more authority, freedom, and confidence at work—from one of today&’s &“most innovative career coaches&” (Insider).&“Outstanding. Wilding's scripts and strategies show us a better way to get ahead at work.&”—Greg McKeown, New York Times bestselling author of Essentialism and Effortless Do you feel vulnerable to the whims of your boss, peers, or internal politics, pushing through each day with a nagging undercurrent of anxiety? Maybe you&’re micromanaged, interrupted in meetings, saddled with busy work, or overlooked for career opportunities. But what if you could subtly teach those above you to value your ideas and treat you with respect—without ever changing your job title?Human behavior professor and award-winning executive career coach Melody Wilding has helped thousands of clients advocate for their needs at work while navigating the minefield of office politics. In this clear, tactical guide, Wilding shows you how to operate from a position of power—even if you lack formal authority—to build the emotional intelligence, relational capital, and negotiation savvy to succeed in a world of competing stakeholders and remote work. Drawing on real-life client stories and the latest research on trust and persuasion, Managing Up distills a vital skillset into ten key conversations, including:• The Alignment Conversation: How can I get in my boss&’s head to understand their needs, motivations, and goals?• The Styles Conversation: Will I earn more respect from my manager if I get to the point quickly, or should I try swapping stories and building rapport? • The Boundaries Conversation: How do I say no and push back with tact when my manager saddles me with yet another task?Packed with time-tested strategies, detailed scripts, and transformative insights, this book is a must-read for professionals of all levels ready to reclaim control of their careers.
The Witness Tree: A Novel
by Brendan Howley John J. LoftusA political epic based on the early life of Eleanor Dulles–sister of John Foster Dulles, Secretary of State, and Allen Dulles, the first head of the CIA–and the secret beginnings of modern Israel.The Witness Tree interweaves years of classified research by co-author and Nazi war crimes investigator John Loftus with a perilous love story–the result is a sweeping novel of a diplomatic dynasty, born in the hope and treachery that defined the twentieth century.Eleanor Dulles comes from one of the most respected families in America. An economist and a socialist, she is the family rebel–and its last hope for salvation. Her affair with a mysterious younger man leads them into fateful brushes with the Zionist underground and the Soviet Comintern. Eleanor comes to understand her family&’s connections to the treasonous Second World War oil business, and the unlikely lovers are led separately from war-torn Europe toward the doorstep of Nelson Rockefeller himself, with profound implications for the future of the Middle East.Part family saga, part political thriller, The Witness Tree imagines the little-known life of a woman who became the conscience of her family with a single, desperate act to redeem the soul of a nation betrayed.
Princeton Review PSAT/NMSQT Prep, 2025: 3 Practice Tests + Review + Online Tools for the Digital PSAT (College Test Preparation)
by The Princeton ReviewTHE PRINCETON REVIEW GETS RESULTS. Get all the prep you need to ace the Digital PSAT/NMSQT with 3 full-length practice tests (including adaptive online practice), thorough PSAT topic reviews, and everything you need to know about National Merit Scholarships.Techniques That Actually Work• Time-saving tips to help you effectively tackle the exam• Problem-solving tactics demonstrated on the trickiest test questions• Point-earning strategies for multiple-choice questionsEverything You Need for a High Score• Up-to-date information on the all-digital PSAT/NMSQT• Comprehensive review for every section of the test• Key information and advice about National Merit Scholarships and the College Board's Opportunity Scholarships• Special section on additional math topics to ensure you have all the practice and review you needPractice Your Way to Perfection• 3 full-length online practice tests (1 in book, 2 section-adaptive tests online) with detailed answer explanations• Additional drill questions throughout the book• Targeted math drills for geometry, quadratic equations, functions, and more
Disruptions: Stories
by Steven MillhauserAN NPR AND NEW YORKER BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • An exquisite new collection from a Pulitzer Prize–winning master of the short story, the culmination of a five-decade career: work that takes us beneath the placid surface of suburban life into the elusive strangeness of the everydayHere are eighteen stories of astonishing range and precision. A housewife drinks alone in her Connecticut living room. A guillotine glimmers above a sleepy town green. A pre-recorded customer service message sends a caller into a reverie of unspeakable yearning. With the deft touch and funhouse-mirror perspectives for which he has won countless admirers, Steven Millhauser gives us the towns, marriages, and families of a quintessential American lifestyle that is at once instantly recognizable and profoundly unsettling. Disruptions is a collection of provocative, bracingly original new work from a writer at the peak of his form.