Volume 26 in the Procedural Aspects of International Law Monograph Series The Law and Process of the U.N. Human Rights Committee focuses attention how the Committee functions as a decision-making body and brings to light troubling flaws in the Committee’s operations that may undermine its ability to induce compliance. Published under the auspices of the Procedural Aspects of International Law Institute (PAIL). For more information about PAIL please go to Pail-Institute.org. Published under the Transnational Publishers imprint.
From the all-star cast that brought you The Seven Deadly Virtues and The Dadly Virtues comes the ultimate Christmas survival guide: The Christmas Virtues. The Christmas season is a minefield of terrors: The family get-togethers with weird uncles, the sloppy office parties, the annoying 10-page Look-at-Us holiday letters—and we haven’t even mentioned the Black Friday mobs and that wretched Alvin and the Chipmunks song that plays every 90 minutes on Pandora, whether you like it or not. Rum-pah-pah-pum. And don’t forget the PC police lurking around every corner looking to beat the last bits of joy and comradery out of our society. Merry Christmas? Really? But it doesn’t have to be this way. 'Tis the season to recapture the wonder of Christmas, in our hearts and in our homes and even out in the public square. The Christmas Virtues is a humorous companion for, and guide to, navigating the trials and tribulations of the holiday season. It’s a reminder of how we can embrace the joy, hope, and love of Christmas—of the real Christmas. And a call for us to stand up for Christmas because America needs it now, more than ever. So sit back and enjoy the following tales by your favorite authors: Rob Long’s "The Christmas Spirit: In Defense of Ebenezer Scrooge.” P. J. O’Rourke’s “The Commercialization of Christmas: God Moves (The Merchandise) in a Mysterious Way.” Andrew Ferguson’s “Jingle Bell Rock: Taking the Christ Out of Christmas Songs” Matt Labash’s “Home for the Holidays: The Trials and Tribulations of Family.” Stephen F. Hayes’ "here Comes Santa Claus: The Wonder of Christmas Morning." Toby Young’s “The ghosts of Christmas: Holidays Past and Present” Jonah Goldberg’s “The War on Christmas: It’s Real, and It’s Spectacular.” Christopher Buckley’s “Saint Joseph: The Forgotten ‘Father Christmas.’” Kirsten Powers’ “The first Noel: Christmas with Jesus.” James Lileks' "Boxing Day and the Christmas Hangover." And More
Historically, students from ethnically, linguistically, and economically diverse backgrounds have been overlooked and underidentified for gifted services. The Young Scholars Model is a comprehensive approach to addressing the issue of underrepresentation through engagement of a schoolwide effort and commitment. This book: Shares how the model leads to increased representation in identification and student success in advanced academic programs. Describes the four major components of the model and how they integrate in practice. Supports efforts to find and nurture potential in students who have historically been overlooked for gifted services. Includes steps for implementation and practical guidelines that schools and districts will be able to follow with fidelity and success.
The YSWP Anthology of New Plays gives a voice to a new generation of Southern authors. The Plays of 2003: First Place: Shakespeare and Mushrooms by Samantha PaceSecond Place:Public Skool by Kali PyrlikThird Place:Responsibilities by Sarah SprayberryFinalists:Untitled by Hank BullockProvidence by Kristi DelaneyThe Tap Dancing King of Alabama by Logan DonaldsonShannon's Dilemma by Susie FaggThe Struggles of Callie McKay by Whitney HarveyE Pluribus Unum by Joan KovatchCharleston Heritage by Ashley PierTrailer Parks and Churches by Derek PrattRespite by Roger SmithBlack and White, Or Shades of Grey? by Cami Snell The Alabama Shakespeare Festival's Young Southern Writers' Project Anthology of New Plays gives a voice to the next generation of Southern playwrights. The book contains works by the winners and finalists of the 2003 Young Southern Writers' Project competition, a one-act play competition for Alabama Teens. With an introduction by Artistic Director Kent Thompson and forward by Literary Manager Gwen Orel, this book also includes tips on playwriting, a list of good plays and books for beginning playwrights, and an example on proper play format. A must for aspiring playwrights and their teachers.
Inclusion and Exclusion of Young Adult Migrants in Europe presents analyses of research carried out during the course of the EUMARGINS research project, exploring the inclusion and exclusion of young adult immigrants across a range national contexts, including the Nordic welfare states, old colonial countries, Southern European nations and the Eastern European region. Scrutinising legal, policy and historical sources, as well as participation in labour market and education systems, this volume engages with multiple social arenas and spheres, to integrate research and provide a cohesive investigation of the dynamics of each national setting. In addition to the chapters focused on individual national contexts (Estonia, France, Italy, Norway, Spain, Sweden and the UK), the book also provides a comprehensive transnational analysis, developing a comparative perspective and explaining the overarching research framework. A carefully organized and comprehensive exploration of the exclusion and inclusion of young adult migrants in Europe, Inclusion and Exclusion of Young Adult Migrants in Europe will appeal to social scientists with interests in migration, population change, integration and exclusion.
An all-new Step into Reading featuring Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman! Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman leap into action in this deluxe bind-up of five easy-to-read Step into Reading leveled readers that tell Justice League fans everything they need to know about their super heroes' powers and abilities. Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 who are ready to go on reading adventures with minimal help will love the stories and dynamic pages of full-color art!
Eighteen-year-old Bria wants to be a Global Vagabond. In a quest for independence, her neglected art, and no-strings-attached hookups, she signs up for a tour of Central America—the wrong one. Middle-aged tourists are hardly the key to self-rediscovery. So when Bria meets Rowan, devoted backpacker and dive instructor, and his outspoken sister, Starling, she seizes the chance to ditch her group and join them off the beaten path. Bria's a good girl trying to go bad. Rowan's a bad boy trying to stay good. As they travel through Mayan villages and remote Belizean islands, they discover they're both seeking to leave behind the old versions of themselves. The secret to escaping the past, Rowan's found, is to keep moving forward. But Bria realizes she can't run forever. At some point, you have to look back.
A poetic picture book celebrating the life and scientific discoveries of the groundbreaking astronomer Cecilia Payne! Astronomer and astrophysicist Cecilia Payne was the first person to discover what burns at the heart of stars. But she didn't start out as the groundbreaking scientist she would eventually become. She started out as a girl full of curiosity, hoping one day to unlock the mysteries of the universe. With lyrical, evocative text by Kirsten W. Larson and extraordinary illustrations by award-winning illustrator Katherine Roy, this moving biography powerfully parallels the kindling of Cecilia Payne's own curiosity and her scientific career with the process of a star's birth, from mere possibility in an expanse of space to an eventual, breathtaking explosion of light. WOMEN IN STEM CAN CHANGE HISTORY: With women making up less than 30 percent of the science and engineering workforce, supporting young girls who are interested in STEM fields is more important than ever! This picture book tells the story of Cecilia Payne, a trailblazing female astronomer and role model for young girls to relate to and see themselves in, from even the youngest age. LOOK TO THE STARS: Any reader or stargazer who feels dazzled by the striking night sky will be enchanted by this true story of discovery and invention, as Cecilia's contributions to science prompt us to wonder: What else is out there? BEAUTIFUL, INSPIRING GIFT: With compelling visual storytelling and an inspiring role model for aspiring astronomers, scientists, and engineers (and for young girls in particular), this stellar biography makes a great choice for any giving moment, from birthdays to celebrations to the holidays. Perfect for: Parents, teachers, and librarians looking to instill curiosity and encourage scientific exploration Lovers of astronomy, stargazing, space travel, and outer space Anyone seeking narrative nonfiction and biography books about women in STEM for the classroom or choice reading Gift-givers looking for a unique true story to delight and inspire girls and boys Fans of Hidden Figures, Rad American Women A-Z, and I Am Malala
This story is based on memories from a seven year old girl through the teens and up to her adult years. It was a different world back in the 1940s. Most children from working-class families were sent out to work from the age of 14 years. Denmark was occupied by the Germans from 1940 until 1945, so KirstenOCOs father, like many others, joined the underground fighters. That plus other issues led to a lot of dramatic episodes in her life. Her father started drinking heavily from monies he earned singing in pubs as the only work available was if you didn't care for the Germans. The family was very poor and lived in a very old building in a back street of Copenhagen. These years were especially hard because their father left them and the family became homeless. So, Kirsten was sent out to work as a maid without any guidelines about what to expect in the real world. Sex education was not taught to young girls, so Kirsten was very na-ve and vulnerable. Because of circumstances, she was married far too early. Then there was the migration to Australia, to a country where women had hardly any rights. Without any family or close friends to cling to, this cost much hardship and pain as Kirsten became a single mother with two sons and there was no Centerlink in those days. This story has a happy ending. Kirsten finds love and safety in the end
Part of the #1 New York Times bestselling series, this Who HQ Now book tells the amazing story of an unknown trivia buff who became the all-time greatest contestant on Jeopardy! Ken Jennings is considered the greatest of all-time contestants on Jeopardy! and became a household name after his impressive 74-game winning streak. After the passing of longtime host Alex Trebek, Jennings became the first guest to host Jeopardy! Read more about Ken Jennings and his curious life in this Who HQ Now biography.
The literature strongly suggests that sex hormones have an influence on cognition, both through their impact on the morphological development of brain structures and as the result of naturally-occurring or pharmacologically-induced hormonal fluctuation. Little is known about how a popular hormone-altering group of drugs, oral contraceptives, may affect cognitive functioning. Additionally, while hormonal change appears to impact certain cognitive abilities, the underlying mechanism is not fully understood. Thus, the goals of this study were to address both how oral contraceptive use might impact the cognitive functioning of young women and to further explore current theories of brain-hormone relationships. Cognitive functioning was assessed in 32 women between the ages of 22 and 33 using a mixed design (group x menstrual cycle phase). Seventeen of the women were regularly menstruating (Non-OC) and 15 of the women had been using combination oral contraceptive medications for 6 months or longer. EEG data were also collected for 14 of these women (6 OC and 7 Non-OC) during the midluteal phase. We hypothesized that Non-OC women would outperform OC women on both verbal and visuospatial tasks (as related to significantly higher levels of estradiol). We also anticipated that verbal performances would be positively correlated with salivary estradiol levels and that visuospatial performances would be positively correlated with salivary testosterone levels. We expected that Non-OC women would demonstrate evidence of selective activation in the left hemisphere as compared to OC women on EEG. Significant between-group differences were found in EEG alpha activity, suggesting that Non-OC women have greater overall cortical activation rather than the proposed lateralized effect. It is less clear whether this difference in activation translates into significant changes in overall cognitive functioning. Non-OC women did outperform OC women on visuospatial tasks, consistent with pilot study results. We suspect that these "male-favored" tasks are more susceptible to changes in hormonal milieu. There was little evidence for significant cognitive change over the menstrual cycle, nor did we see the expected interactions between group and menstrual cycle phase (excepting verbal fluency). Finally, the relationships between estradiol, testosterone, and performances on cognitive tasks were unexpectedly weak.
A prickly kitten and the child who chooses it revel in being kindred spirits while they both learn how to live with their wild side. When a little girl adopts a tigerish stray kitten from the shelter, her family isn't sure about her choice. But she can see that she and the kitten have lots in common as they both have a tendency to lash out when they’re uncomfortable. The little girl does her best to be patient and give her kitten plenty of space, treating it the way she likes to be treated. And in doing so, somehow they figure out just the right ways to help calm each other. A poignant text and evocative art make this story about two friends who share the heart of a tiger a standout.
Bella Caledonia: Woman, Nation, Text looks at the widespread tradition of using a female figure to represent the nation, focusing on twentieth-century Scottish literature. The woman-as-nation figure emerged in Scotland in the twentieth century, but as a literary figure rather than an institutional icon like Britannia or France's Marianne. Scottish writers make use of familiar aspects of the trope such as the protective mother nation and the woman as fertile land, which are obviously problematic from a feminist perspective. But darker implications, buried in the long history of the figure, rise to the surface in Scotland, such as woman/nation as victim, and woman/nation as deformed or monstrous. As a result of Scotland's unusual status as a nation within the larger entity of Great Britain, the literary figures under consideration here are never simply incarnations of a confident and complete nation nurturing her warrior sons. Rather, they reflect a more modern anxiety about the concept of the nation, and embody a troubled and divided national identity. Kirsten Stirling traces the development of the twentieth-century Scotland-as-woman figure through readings of poetry and fiction by male and female writers including Hugh MacDiarmid, Naomi Mitchison, Neil Gunn, Lewis Grassic Gibbon, Willa Muir, Alasdair Gray, A.L. Kennedy, Ellen Galford and Janice Galloway.
Kids voted for who they wanted to learn about in the next WhoHQ Now title and the #1 New York Times bestselling series now features one of Hollywood's brightest young stars... Zendaya! Zendaya began her acting career at age thirteen when she landed one of the starring roles in the Disney Channel’s Shake It Up. Since then, the actress has not slowed down, starring in action-packed superhero films, dazzling movie musicals, and highly acclaimed TV shows. At only twenty-four, Zendaya won her first Primetime Emmy Award for her performance in the hit TV show Euphoria. The Hollywood star is an actress, singer, model, style icon, and also an activist who advocates for causes like feminism, anti-bullying, anti-racism, and voter registration. Learn all about the star-studded career and the inspiring life of Zendaya in this new book that was voted for by young readers worldwide!
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