Editora: BookRix
A collection of stories in English and Spanish, based on video clips... Useful for EFL/ESL classes (Creative Commons). This is the second issue. More to come...
It has become a common theme in today’s world to talk about the incredible technological and economic development of modern China. However, there are very strong historical roots to the exponential growth of modern China going back thousands and thousands of years. Today, people stand in awe of China’s achievements, such as lifting hundreds of millions of people from poverty or becoming a global power. But have you ever wondered how the ancient people from the Far East developed so much while being virtually independent of other civilizations? Not everything in China’s history is tied to growth, improvement, and development. There were many periods riddled with internal strife, which plagued China and its numerous dynasties. However, the Chinese empires were somewhat shielded from external dangers, partially thanks to the ingeniousness of the Chinese and the famous Great Wall of China and partially thanks to the country’s geographic position. In this audiobook, we look into how and why the historical pendulum of China sometimes turned one way and then the other. Discover the following about ancient China:The deep, virtually unfathomable paleolithic roots of Chinese civilization;Neolithic China and the formation of the Yellow River and Yangtze settlements;The Age of Metal in China, a glorious but increasingly violent period that resulted in the emergence of the first hegemons in China;The mythical Xia dynasty and its fantastic Yu the Great, credited with taming the Yellow River;The birth of China’s fascinating writing system during the Shang dynasty;The rise of the Zhou, who finally overthrew the Shang, thanks to their military prowess and ability to keep numerous Chinese states tied in a loose feudal system;And so much more! Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to begin learning about Ancient China today!Ver livro
From the president of Wesleyan University, an illuminating history of the student, spanning from antiquity to Zoom In this sweeping book, Michael S. Roth narrates a vivid and dynamic history of students, exploring some of the principal models for learning that have developed in very different contexts, from the sixth century BCE to the present. Beginning with the followers of Confucius, Socrates, and Jesus and moving to medieval apprentices, students at Enlightenment centers of learning, and learners enrolled in twenty-first-century universities, he explores how students have been followers, interlocutors, disciples, rebels, and children becoming adults. There are many ways to be a student, Roth argues, but at their core is developing the capacity to think for oneself by learning from others, and thereby finding freedom. In an age of machine learning, this book celebrates the student who develops more than mastery, cultivating curiosity, judgment, creativity, and an ability to keep learning beyond formal schooling. Roth shows how the student throughout history has been someone who interacts dynamically with the world, absorbing its lessons and creatively responding to them.Ver livro
An eye-opening analysis of collegiate activism and its effects on the divisions in contemporary American politics. The past six years have been marked by a contentious political atmosphere that has touched every arena of public life, including higher education. Though most college campuses are considered ideologically progressive, how can it be that the right has been so successful in mobilizing young people even in these environments? As Amy J. Binder and Jeffrey L. Kidder show in this surprising analysis of the relationship between political activism on college campuses and the broader US political landscape, while liberal students often outnumber conservatives on college campuses, liberal campus organizing remains removed from national institutions that effectively engage students after graduation. And though they are usually in the minority, conservative student groups have strong ties to national right-leaning organizations, which provide funds and expertise, as well as job opportunities and avenues for involvement after graduation. Though the left is more prominent on campus, the right has built a much more effective system for mobilizing ongoing engagement. What’s more, the conservative college ecosystem has worked to increase the number of political provocations on campus and lower the public’s trust in higher education. In analyzing collegiate activism from the left, right, and center, The Channels of Student Activism shows exactly how politically engaged college students are channeled into two distinct forms of mobilization and why that has profound consequences for the future of American politics.Ver livro
SUMMARY ESPERANZA RISING BASED ON THE BOOK BY PAM MUÑOZ RYAN SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: FASTBOOKS PUBLISHING CONTENT Life at El Rancho de las Rosas Tragedy and Loss The Journey to California Arrival and Adjustment Learning and Humility Community and Conflict Sickness and Sacrifice Strikes and Loss Hope and Reunion General Analysis ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan tells the story of Esperanza, a young girl living a privileged life in Mexico, whose world is turned upside down by tragedy and loss. Forced to flee her home, she and her mother journey to California, where they must adapt to a life of hardship as migrant farm workers. The story explores themes of family, community, social injustice and resilience. Esperanza experiences firsthand the struggles and discrimination faced by Mexican immigrants in the United States, and must learn to survive in a world vastly different from her upbringing. Through the challenges she faces, Esperanza grows, learns the value of hard work, and discovers her own inner strength, ultimately finding a new sense of hope and belonging.Ver livro
Hypnosis & meditations have been used in pain management since ancient times. Pain nerves begin in your brain cells before they manifest into actual pain. Your body listens to what you are talking to it just like the food we are feeding our body. When you start to communicate to your body, you understand the correlation between your physical pain, emotional body, and mental state. You will be able to relieve the trigger point from the pain through our tools. In this course, we will Talk to our body gently Have a coaching session Use hypnosis to relieve pain End your suffering Release the emotional triggers behind the pain Talk to your subconscious Put your body & mind at ease And much more Once you learn the tools in the course, you can use them by yourself anytime.Ver livro
Do you feel like you're drinking too much or using too much, but you don't necessarily want to give it up for good? A powerful alternative to "abstinence-only" approaches, the "harm reduction" model outlined in this evidence-based workbook draws on practices from motivational interviewing (MI) to help you explore your relationship with substance abuse, and find the motivation needed to create an individualized recovery plan. In The Harm Reduction Workbook for Addiction, you'll find skills-based exercises to help you focus on self-reflection; identify your strengths; discover common "life themes," values, and goals; and explore different reasons you may have for change. Most importantly, you'll find the tools needed to create your own "action plan" for moving forward and changing your relationship to substances. This workbook will help you: ● Explore your relationship to substance abuse ● Identify your strengths, values, and goals ● Find your own motivations to change Change doesn't have to happen overnight.If you're ready to transform your relationship with addictive substances and change your life for the better, this workbook can help you get started now.Ver livro
