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  The Autists - Women on the Spectrum

  Clara Törnvall

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  An incisive and deeply candid account that explores autistic women in culture, myth, and society through the prism of the author's own diagnosis. 
   
   
   
  Until the 1980s, autism was regarded as a condition found mostly in boys. Even in our time, autistic girls and women have largely remained undiagnosed. When portrayed in popular culture, women on the spectrum often appear simply as copies of their male counterparts—talented and socially awkward. 
   
   
   
  Yet autistic women exist, and always have. They are varied in their interests and in their experiences. Autism may be relatively new as a term and a diagnosis, but not as a way of being and functioning in the world. It has always been part of the human condition. So who are these women, and what does it mean to see the world through their eyes? 
   
   
   
  In The Autists, Clara Törnvall reclaims the language to describe autism and explores the autistic experience in arts and culture throughout history. From popular culture, films, and photography to literature, opera, and ballet, she dares to ask what it might mean to re-read these works through an autistic lens—what we might discover if we allow perspectives beyond the neurotypical to take center stage.

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  San Francisco's Forgotten...

  Beth Winegarner

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  Digging into a forgotten past - and the dead left behind.  San Francisco is famous for not having any cemeteries, but the claim isn't exactly what it seems. In the early 20th Century, the city relocated more than 150,000 graves to the nearby town of Colma to make way for a rapidly growing population. But an estimated fifty to sixty thousand burials were quietly built over and forgotten, only to resurface every time a new building project began. The dead still lie beneath some of the city's most cherished destinations, including the Legion of Honor, United Nations Plaza, the Asian Art Museum and the University of San Francisco.  Join author Beth Winegarner as she maps the city's early burial grounds and brings back to life the dead who've been erased.

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  Around The World - Lucky...

  Margo Joy

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  Learning is fun and captivating with the Lucky Ladybug®?series, Lessons from the Heart.  Lucky Ladybug and her friends Bubbly Butterfly, Buddy Bee, Flashy Fly, Toodaloo Turtle along with her class visit their places of origin and culture in this third book of the series.  Together, they travel the world and learn about well known historic attractions in each country.  
  The Lucky Ladybug®?series brings you captivating printed books, engaging videos, ebooks, and coloring books, including a song about each lesson and activity available through audio books and music albums, and other resources that reiterate the importance of each lesson in the book and the value of sharing, caring, beauty from within; learn about school, happiness, honesty, listening, respect, forgiveness, giving, finding yourself, patience, musical instruments, singing, drama, reading, friendship, dancing, teamwork, relaxing, fun, cooking, nutrition, alphabet, numbers, time, confidence, acceptance, achievement, following your dreams and more. Enjoy learning with Lucky Ladybug and Friends! 
  While developed for children ages 0 to 6, children of all ages, and even adults, may find a special connection with the main character, the adorable and loving Lucky Ladybug. Lucky Ladybug is brought to life in a way that brightens children’s lives and homes, filling them with positive energy and love while teaching important life lessons. Toddlers and preschoolers have been unable to get enough of Lucky Ladybug’s first book, “Be A Better You.” “Learn With Us! Lucky Ladybug And Friends!” promises to have the same charming effect.

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  A Constitution for the Common...

  W Elliot Bulmer

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  If Scotland has voted YES on 18 September, how can a written Constitution be good for the people of Scotland?
  
  If Scotland has voted NO, how could a new Constitution protect and enhance Scottish democracy within a restructured UK?
  
  Whether YES or NO, a reconstituted Scotland is possible and good for all its citizens.
  
  
  Nearly every democracy in the world is built upon a written constitution, and constitutions have been at the core of citizens' demands for better governance in places as disparate as Kenya, Tunisia and Ukraine. With the Scottish National Party promising a written constitution in the event of a YES vote and other parties suggesting other possible options for constitutional change in the event of a NO vote, constitutional change looks certain to remain central to the political agenda in Scotland for some time to come.
  
  
  
  But what is a constitution for? Is it a defensive charter to protect the basic structures of democratic government, or is it a transformative covenant for a better society? How can the Constitution sustain democracy and promote ethical politics while at the same time recognising and accommodating differences in society? What difference would a good Constitution make to the poor? How can the Constitution help ensure that the common good of the citizenry prevails over private vested interests?
  
  
  
  In addressing these questions, this book sets out a vision for how Scotland could reconstitute itself. It emphasises the connection between the constitution, democracy and the common good, arguing that democratic self-government is the true prize, regardless of the relationship of Scotland to the rest of the UK.
  
  
  
  This book not only makes a vital contribution to Scotland's current and on-going constitutional debate, whatever the outcome in September 2014, but also engages with fundamental questions of constitutionalism and democracy that are of enduring relevance to both citizens and scholars around the world.

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  Game On - Reinventing...

  Arthur Carmazzi

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  The Definition of Work Gamification: “The Systematic facilitation of helping team members combine measurement, motivational psychology, and basic fun in existing or improved Work Processes or Activities, with the objective of fostering desired behaviors and results”.Game On shares research, case studies and step by step processes that will take you on a fun journey of culture evolution success while impacting your teams’ innovation and lives. And with Pandemic ready strategies, you can easily start getting results immediatelyWHAT EXPERTS SAY"The reinvention of organizational culture to build positive lasting change where people enjoy work, find meaning and purpose in work, and support others to do the same. But GAME ON, takes it a step further so that we not only cultivate a happier more productive work environment but also a fun one."Dr Marshall Goldsmith, New York Times best selling author of "MOJO" and "What Got You Here Won't Get You There""A revolution in Culture Change, Arthur’s Gamification research make it easy and fun to achieve visible engagement and innovation in a short time, and with the step by step virtual implementation, this is a must get book for current times. A must read!"Chester Elton, Best-Selling author of "All In" and "Leading With Gratitude"“Game On is a timely book, providing proven tools and techniques to make working together more fun. This is vital in the world today, when new learning, greater joy, and better collaboration are keys to your success.”Ron Kaufman, New York Times bestselling author of "Uplifting Service""This book is a "game changer" in the new normal, it expands on the emotional and motivational foundations of passion at work with practical and fun strategies that can truly redefine an organizational culture."

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  The Roman Senate - Politics and...

  Rogan Fish

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  The Roman Senate, one of the most enduring institutions in ancient history, traces its origins to the very foundation of Rome. Emerging during the early monarchy period, the Senate originally functioned as an advisory body to the king. According to Roman tradition, the Senate was established by Romulus, the legendary founder of Rome, who appointed one hundred of the most distinguished men, known as "patres," to serve as the initial senators. These men and their descendants formed the aristocratic class, later known as the patricians. The formation of the Senate marked the beginning of a political structure that would shape Roman governance for centuries. 
  The early Senate's primary role was to offer counsel to the king on matters of state. While its authority was limited under the monarchy, the Senate's influence grew as it represented the city’s elite and carried the weight of collective wisdom. Senators held their positions for life, symbolizing stability and continuity within the Roman state. The Senate's name itself, derived from the Latin word "senex" (meaning old man), emphasized the value placed on experience and elder leadership. During this period, the Senate did not possess legislative or executive power but acted as a stabilizing force, guiding the monarch through complex political and military decisions. 
  The transition from monarchy to republic in the late 6th century BCE marked a significant turning point for the Senate’s role. After the fall of the last Roman king, Tarquin the Proud, the Senate became more central to governance. The expulsion of the monarchy led to the establishment of the Roman Republic, where power was distributed more broadly among elected magistrates. The Senate, now composed mainly of patricians, gained considerable influence as a body that advised the newly formed consuls.

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