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  Evolutionary Psychology - A Very...

  Maryanne Fisher, T. Joel Wade

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  How did our brains change over the course of evolution, and what did it mean for our ancestors? Why do we behave the way we do today? Evolutionary psychology is the only framework that allows us to fully understand the nuances of humans' motivations, emotions, cognitions, and behaviors. Our bodies have evolved over time, and so too have our brains. How we respond to situations emotionally, our thoughts, our motivations, and our behaviors have a deep heritage based on the successes of our ancestors in meeting their survival or reproductive needs.In this Very Short Introduction, Maryanne L. Fisher and T. Joel Wade unfold the intriguing idea that our brain, like every other body part, has been shaped over time by natural and sexual selection. Fisher and Wade consider the contexts in which our ancestors thrived and explore how people today think and act using an evolutionary compass. This research-oriented exploration addresses diverse topics, organized into chapters on the principles underlying this approach, survival issues, group alliances, aggression, family dynamics, and mating strategies. It touches on a broad array of topics like fears, disgust, attraction, sibling conflict, friendship, and homicide.

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  Critical AI in K-12 Classrooms -...

  Marie K. Heath, Stephanie Smith...

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  Artificial intelligence is rapidly integrating into today's classrooms, but unlike other new technologies, AI has the potential to harm, making it difficult to take advantage of its benefits. In Critical AI in K–12 Classrooms, Stephanie Smith Budhai and Marie K. Heath draw attention to the biases embedded within AI algorithms, such as those powering OpenAI's ChatGPT and DALL-E, to guide students and teachers in developing strategies to best incorporate AI—or not—into equitable learning. 
  AI's reliance on existing data and knowledge systems means Black, queer, those with disabilities, and other marginalized students are at greater risk of being harmed by built-in limitations and bias. Budhai and Heath show how to circumvent if not actively resist such harms as machine learning, NLPs, LLMS, and GenAI enter the classroom. Their practical guide creatively answers the concerns of educators committed to forward-thinking yet fair instruction and the needs of students eager to use AI for just ends. 
  Critical AI in K–12 Classrooms meets the challenges of a key STEM technology with an eye toward cultivating a more just world. Balancing responsible learning with the joy of discovery, Budhai and Heath build a framework for AI instruction that all educators can confidently use.

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  Summary - The Grownup - Based On...

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  SUMMARY 
    
  THE GROWNUP 
  BASED ON THE BOOK BY GILLIAN FLYNN 
    
  SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: LIBRARY OF STORIES 
    
  CONTENT 
  Introduction to the Narrator 
  The Narrator’s Psychic Profession 
  Meeting Susan Burke 
  The House of Secrets 
  Miles and the Family Dynamics 
  The Plot Thickens 
  The Twist 
  The Final Game 
  The Aftermath 
  General Analysis of The Grownup 
    
  ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
  The Grownup by Gillian Flynn is a psychological thriller centered around an unreliable narrator who works as a fake psychic. She is drawn into the life of Susan Burke, a wealthy woman seeking help with her allegedly haunted home and troubled son, Miles. As the narrator becomes more involved, she uncovers a web of manipulation, deception, and dark secrets within the Burke family. Themes of power, control, and the blurred lines between truth and illusion dominate the story. Flynn expertly blends suspense, dark humor, and psychological complexity, keeping readers questioning what is real and what is manipulated.

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  Summary - I Am The Messenger -...

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  SUMMARY 
    
  I AM THE MESSENGER 
  BASED ON THE BOOK BY MARKUS ZUSAK 
    
  SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: LIBRARY OF STORIES 
    
  CONTENT 
  Introduction to Ed Kennedy 
  The First Set of Messages 
  Discovering the Connection 
  Facing Fear and Courage 
  The Stones of Home 
  Revisiting the Past 
  The Revelation 
  The Final Test 
  The End of the Journey 
  General Analysis of the Book 
    
  ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
  “I Am the Messenger” by Markus Zusak follows the life of Ed Kennedy, a 19-year-old cab driver who feels insignificant and stuck in a small town. His ordinary life takes an unexpected turn when he becomes a hero during a bank robbery and starts receiving mysterious messages. Each message includes tasks that lead Ed to help different people, challenging him to face his fears, build his self-worth, and make a difference in the lives of others. The novel explores themes of self-discovery, fate, and redemption, showing how even the smallest acts can have a profound impact.

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  Casablanca - The Ultimate Trivia...

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  CASABLANCA 
  THE ULTIMATE TRIVIA AND CURIOUS FACTS COLLECTION 
    
  CREATED BY TRIVIA HUB 
    
  Casablanca, a 1942 American romantic drama, directed by Michael Curtiz, stars Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, and Paul Henreid. It's set during World War II, in Casablanca, where an American expatriate must choose between his love for a woman and helping her husband, a Czech resistance leader. The screenplay is based on an unproduced play called Everybody Comes to Rick's. The film's themes include love, sacrifice, and moral dilemmas. The movie is known for its memorable lines, iconic characters, and pervasive theme song, "As Time Goes By". It won three Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. It is often ranked among the greatest films in history. 
    
  CURIOUS FACT SAMPLES: 
    
  The screenplay for Casablanca was based on an unproduced play called Everybody Comes to Rick's, and the film rights were purchased for $20,000, the most anyone in Hollywood had ever paid for an unproduced play at that time. The project was then renamed Casablanca, apparently in imitation of the 1938 hit Algiers. 
    
  Despite being an A-list film with established stars, no one involved with Casablanca's production expected it to be anything special among the many pictures produced by Hollywood yearly. It was rushed into release to capitalize on publicity from the Allied invasion of North Africa. 
    
  The film's cast was notably international, with only three of the credited actors being born in the United States: Humphrey Bogart, Dooley Wilson, and Joy Page. Many of the actors were European exiles and refugees, who brought a sense of "understanding and desperation" to their roles.

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  Extended Summary - The Obelisk...

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  EXTENDED SUMMARY 
    
  THE OBELISK GATE 
  BASED ON THE BOOK BY N.K. JEMISIN 
    
  SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: QUICK READING LIBRARY 
    
  CONTENT 
  Life on the Moon 
  The High-Stakes E.V.A. Exam 
  A Smuggler’s Life 
  The Big Job 
  A Dangerous Turn 
  The Conspiracy Unfolds 
  The Chase and Escape 
  The Final Confrontation 
  Resolution and Growth 
  Analysis and Themes 
    
  ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
  “The Obelisk Gate” by N.K. Jemisin is a science fiction novel set in a world ravaged by catastrophic earthquakes and environmental collapse. The story follows two main characters, Essun and her daughter Nassun, who possess the dangerous power of orogeny—the ability to control seismic energy. As they navigate a broken world, Essun struggles to protect her community while grappling with her leadership role and burgeoning power. Meanwhile, Nassun, under the guidance of the mysterious Schaffa, begins to embrace her orogenic abilities, leading to a clash between their conflicting ideologies. Themes of survival, identity, and the abuse of power are central to the narrative.

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