The authors examine the ways in which media literacy education can be used to counter Truth Decay--the diminishing role that facts, data, and analysis play in political and civil discourse--by changing how people consume, create, and share information.
The authors outline a framework for implementing and evaluating media literacy (ML) education, a promising approach to slowing Truth Decay. The report provides a framework for teachers and evaluators furthering their work in ML education.
Is it selfish to abandon your abilities to follow your dream?" After Dinner Conversation - Season Three is a collection of the best short stories published in the After Dinner Conversation series to date. Short stories span all genres; science-fiction, near-future, dystopia, spiritual, fantasy, urban fantasy, AI, historical fiction, contemporary women, political, horror, thriller, and children's stories. The important thing is that the story is compelling, and that it asks a specific ethical or moral question. Imagine the "trolley problem" in short story form. Reader Reviews "...a terrific collection of short stories (for teaching) courses on civics, ethics, or contemporary social problems, in high school or junior college." Philosophy Professor at Chapel Hill, Luc Bovens "Tears Your Heart. Heart breaking discussions fueled by this book." Amazon Reviewer MariaJ "...these stories as a whole so far, have been haunting, staying with me long past finishing." Amazon Reviewer Andrea L. Stoeckel Each short story is also accompanied by discussion questions for the reader, or for a group of readers, to discuss. Many of the short stories have associated podcast discussions on iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, and Youtube, as well as on our website, After Dinner Conversation. Included Stories Top Ranked In The Following Amazon Categories! #1 in Free Will & Determinism #1 in Religious Studies - Ethics #1 in Medical Education & Training (Kindle Store) #1 in Physician & Patient Medical Ethics #1 in Christian Ethics (Kindle Store) #1 in 45-Minute Teen & Young Adult Short Reads #3 in Developmental Psychology (Kindle Store) #1 in Christian Inspiration #1 in Jewish History (Kindle Store) #1 in Teen & Young Adult Historical Biography eBooks #1 in Eldercare #1 in Aging (Kindle Store) #1 in Aging Parents (Kindle Store) #1 in 45-Minute Parenting & Relationships Short Reads #1 in Social Customs And Traditions #13 in Occult Horror #3 in Motivational Business Management #3 in Ideologies & Doctrines #3 in Ethics & Morality #1 in Theological Eschatology #1 in Angelology & Demonology #1 in Penology (Kindle Store) #1 in Parenting Morals & Responsibility #1 in Children's Mice & Small Animal Stories #1 in Children's Asian Folk Tales #1 in Sexual Abuse #2 in 45-Minute Science Fiction & Fantasy Short Reads #4 in Animal Care And Pet Essays #1 in Religious Short Stories #1 in Economic Theory (Kindle Store) #1 in Historical Fiction Short Stories (Books) #1 in Eschatology (Kindle Store) #1 in Children's Prejudice & Racism books #4 in 45-Minute Literature & Fiction Short Reads #1 in 45-Minute LGBT Short Reads Short stories by (in alphabetical order) Marie Anderson, Zeph Auerbach, Chad Baker, Peter Beaumont, C.F. Carter, Kate Choi, Garrett Davis, Julie Sondra Decker, John Doble, Geoffrey Hart, Frances Howard-Snyder, Varya Kartishai, Ville V. Kokko, Pamela L. Laskin, Veronica Leigh, Henry McFarland, Shani Naylor, Daniel James Peterson, David Rich, Richard A. Shury, Steven Simoncic, Abra Staffin-Wiebe, Bryan Starchman, A.M. Todd, and J.G. Willem.
A look at how ""The Godfather Of Black Theatre"" started the trend of all the touring stage plays in America. There were so many people who laughed at him when he mentioned he was writing a stage play called ""BEAUTY SHOP,"" but Shelly Garrett got the last laugh, as his historical stage production went on to gross more than 33 million dollars and that was in the late 1980's. That figure today would equal more than 100 million dollars. Find out how he would ""woo"" the radio and television stations to promote his production. Also, his relationships with promoters across the country and one who stole more than a million dollars from him, without his knowledge. His rocky marriage to singer Me'Lisa Morgan (""Do Me Baby"") is a mouth-dropping subject in this book and what was done to end the nuptials. ""The entire book will keep you on the edge of your seat; it is definitely interesting reading and some of the incidents are truly incredible,"" states a well-noted reviewer. By far, worth every penny.
Leonard C. Garrett Sr. was born May 17, 1930 to parents sharecropping a 40 acres slave plot given his mothers parents when they were freed from slavery. Forced from the farm by the Ku Klux Klan, his parents fled to Tampa, Florida. An avid reader, He learned that outside the southern states, for those with Hope, America offered Opportunity, and through Shared Sacrifice, a better America for the Generation that follows. He quit high school and joined the air force, moved his parents out of the projects, and set out to achieve his American dream. Retiring from the air force he joined a major bank as a junior executive and at age fifty-four, had achieved an American dream never believed possible. The Election of 1980 had Unleashed the Wealthy, Greedy, Corrupt, and the politically Powerful from the Bonds of Shared Sacrifice and; empowered conservative ideology driven southern states to roll-back Supreme Court decisions and Laws guaranteeing civil rights of black and Latino Americans. He was harvested, convicted, and sentenced to prison for crimes fabricated by the US attorney, covered up by a Fraudulent Judgment on appeal, denied access to the Court to seek redress, and was held falsely imprisoned for 10 years all; covered-up by a corrupt conservative criminal justice system. Today at age 81, Garrett is among the millions of Americans driving past gated communities into cities with closed factories, boarded-up homes, and neighborhoods of unemployed, elderly, and less-advantaged Americans suffering the question, what happened to the American that We sacrificed so much to make great?
A feast for the eyes as well as the palate, this collection from media favorite Toba Garrett is available again. "The mouth-watering photos are enough to send you running to the store for baking equipment and ingredients...[these are] gorgeous works of art. A wealth of photographs and illustrations ensures that even novices will have success with their cookie-making marathons."--New York Daily News "Marvelous book...Superb photography shows the excellence of Ms. Garrett's work...A must for the cookie aficionado."--American Cake Decoration Toba Garrett--master baker, critically lauded author, and recent guest on Emeril Live--has devised cookies so delectable and exquisitely decorated that home chefs will be searching for occasions to make more. The simple recipes range from gingerbread to shortbread, from sugar cookies to chocolate. But what really makes these extra special are Garrett's clever techniques for turning the cookies into works of art that delight the eye as much as they please the palate. There are ruffled bibs in soft pastel hues for a baby shower, a white chocolate rose with eight petals, and a 3D bride and groom for wedding and anniversary celebrations. Anyone can create these effects with confidence thanks to the author's clarity and creativity. .
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