The wildly popular YouTube star behind Clean My Space presents the breakthrough solution to cleaning better with less effort Melissa Maker is beloved by fans all over the world for her completely re-engineered approach to cleaning. As the dynamic new authority on home and living, Melissa knows that to invest any of our precious time in cleaning, we need to see big, long-lasting results. So, she developed her method to help us get the most out of our effort and keep our homes fresh and welcoming every day. In her long-awaited debut book, she shares her revolutionary 3-step solution: • Identify the most important areas (MIAs) in your home that need attention • Select the proper products, tools, and techniques (PTT) for the job • Implement these new cleaning routines so that they stick Clean My Space takes the chore out of cleaning with Melissa’s incredible tips and cleaning hacks (the power of pretreating!) her lightning fast 5-10 minute “express clean” routines for every room when time is tightest, and her techniques for cleaning even the most daunting places and spaces. And a big bonus: Melissa gives guidance on the best non-toxic, eco-conscious cleaning products and offers natural cleaning solution recipes you can make at home using essential oils to soothe and refresh. With Melissa’s simple groundbreaking method you can truly live in a cleaner, more cheerful, and calming home all the time.
Katie is plagued with dreams and visions she can't understand. It's not until her dad goes missing and she enters the spirit realm to find him that the pieces start to fall into place. A reaping of souls has begun, and Semonic, the ruler of Dylonia, will stop at nothing until every soul belongs to the darkness. While the souls of men rally to defeat him, Katie must decide whether her soul can accept her destiny-and whether her heart can survive the two men sworn to protect her. Only the Destiny Maker knows if she will lose her life and possibly her heart.
Are We an Accident...or Not? The question of cosmic origins and our place in the grand scheme of things has been debated for millennia. Why do we exist? Why does anything exist at all? Today's popular narrative, based on advancements in science, is that it all happened by natural, random processes. Melissa Cain Travis points to powerful evidence that the opposite is true—that cosmology, astronomy, biochemistry, and other disciplines strongly support what she calls "The Maker Thesis," which explains the origin, rationality, and intricacy of nature and the human mind's capacity to comprehend it. Our universe is made up of numerous complex systems of order that both interact and coexist with each other as if in a carefully choreographed dance. Follow along on a fascinating journey about how the structure of nature and the mind of man resonate in ways that point to a Maker who fully intended the astounding discoveries being made in the natural sciences today.
Do you want to learn all about using Cricut Machines and Cricut Design Space in one sitting? Don't look far; this guide is just what you need! Get Ready to Let Your Creative Mind Run Free By Getting The Better Of The Cricut Machine and Cricut Design Space! For crafters and art lovers, Cricut is a little piece of heaven that makes it easy to design and cut out different designs on over a hundred types of materials! Straight from the state of Utah, Cricut manufactures home die-cutting machines for those who want to make topnotch designs and cut them out. Cricut machines are of very advanced technology, and so it's not surprising that it might not be all that you hope it would be because you don't know how to use it correctly. If this is the case, what do you do? You can quickly solve your problem and get the best of Cricut by reading this guide! This book will explore all you need to know about all the Cricut Models and how to use the best out of Cricut Design Space to make great designs for any event. With detailed illustrations, you will be able to overcome a lot of problems that you might encounter when using Cricut, and you will also be exposed to the best Cricut machine to buy for your kind of craft. Seeing as Cricut machines are high-tech machines that can be quite difficult to use, a lot of art lovers are discouraged from purchasing one. This is why we have prepared this detailed guide, which provides the beginner with a step to step guide to start using Cricut. With this guide, you can quickly master Cricut Design Space to create an original and one-of-a-kind project with ease. The guide includes: All the tools that you will need to purchase when using Cricut and what they're used for. A complete list of all the materials that Cricut machines can cut through. A step by step process on how to set up your Cricut machine in less than an hour. How to set up and use every tool that is featured on the Cricut Design Space software to create great designs. Solutions to some frequent problems that you might encounter. Different Cricut models. The best Cricut machine to buy. Frequently Asked Questions on everything Cricut. And a lot more! Even if you've never used Cricut before, and you have a Cricut machine sitting at home, you can use Cricut in the best way after reading this guide. Cricut Design Space might be quite overwhelming for the beginner, but the detailed guide will explain to you all the parts of the Design Space to get you started. Rest assured, once you read this book, it will be quite easy for you to use Cricut Design Space and Cricut machines. And so, if you've decided to take your creativity to the next level, you should get this book. What are you waiting for?
Do you want to have a lot of new project ideas to unleash your creativity? Are you a creative person but limited by your knowledge of the Cricut Design Space and machine? Then you just hit the jackpot! Just keep reading! The Cricut Machine is an extraordinary tool with the power of creation, giving users the opportunity to be as creative as they want! However, just like every other machine or software, knowledge, experience, and skill are very important to master the Cricut environment. Most Cricut Machine users with restricted knowledge of the area have difficulty in using the tools available on the Cricut Design Space, controlling the environment, combining materials, cutting perfectly, and controlling the machine but... Even if you've never used a Cricut Machine before now, what you have in this book is enough to get you up and running on an advanced level in no time. The book is very comprehensive and straightforward. To even make it more ideal, illustrations are made with images to make sure that even a child can read and practice without supervision (not an exaggeration!) Regardless of your skill level, you are going to find this book very accommodating and useful. WHAT THE BOOK OFFERS - Profound knowledge of all Cricut Machine models. - Familiarity with the most relevant and cutting-edge accessories and tools. - How to perfectly set up your Cricut Machine, assuming no prior knowledge! - Making exclusive and ideal designs out of simple materials. - How to use advanced Cricut tools to create perfect projects. - Mastering the Machine on a professional level. - Detailed step by step guide on creating some ideal Cricut projects. - Over a hundred advanced project ideas compatible with Cricut. - Explicit explanation on how Cricut Design Space works. - Advanced tips and techniques on a professional level and so much more!!! After reading this book, your confidence with projects should be totally skyrocketed, your fears eliminated, and your creativity skill enhanced! The purpose of this book is not to make the reader a beginner or give elementary knowledge, but to turn all its readers into professionals and to provide lots of new ideas to put what we've learned to good use.
Are We an Accident...or Not? The question of cosmic origins and our place in the grand scheme of things has been debated for millennia. Why do we exist? Why does anything exist at all? Today's popular narrative, based on advancements in science, is that it all happened by natural, random processes. Melissa Cain Travis points to powerful evidence that the opposite is true—that cosmology, astronomy, biochemistry, and other disciplines strongly support what she calls "The Maker Thesis," which explains the origin, rationality, and intricacy of nature and the human mind's capacity to comprehend it. Our universe is made up of numerous complex systems of order that both interact and coexist with each other as if in a carefully choreographed dance. Follow along on a fascinating journey about how the structure of nature and the mind of man resonate in ways that point to a Maker who fully intended the astounding discoveries being made in the natural sciences today.
Are you new to the Design Space? Do you want to master the Design Space platform in no time at all without spending too much? Are your creativity skills being limited by knowledge or familiarity with the platform? Then you're here! You're reading the right book! A lot of people see the Design Space as a very complicated platform that demands a lot of skills to operate. Nevertheless, you can learn about this platform in a short time when you have the right resources and focus. Most Cricut Design Space users with limited knowledge of the platform find it a little challenging to make use of the tools and functions provided on the Design Space. They find it hard to design what they have in the head, and also mixing different tools together to achieve their goal. They wish they could learn how to make use of different available functions, saving a lot of time and materials while at it. All these hitches have been well-thought-out and well treated in this book. If you've been a Cricut Design Space user before today and you are looking to develop yourself and get more insight into the platform, then you're perusing the right book! WHAT THE BOOK OFFERS - Detailed guide on how to set up the Cricut machine. - A beginner's guide to learning how to set up the Cricut Design Space, assuming no previous knowledge. - Profound knowledge of the most pertinent and pioneering Design Space tools and functions. - Creating ideal and exclusive designs on the Design Space effortlessly. - Using some of the advanced Design Space tools to make perfect projects. - Learning how to maximize resources and time on projects. - Basic and advanced tips and techniques. After completing this book, you should have enough confidence to design challenging projects without stress. Your creativity skills will be enhanced, and you wouldn't need to worry about going for extra classes. The book has a very straightforward and comprehensive content. To make it much better and ideal, pictorial illustrations are provided to ensure that all readers can read as well as practice regardless of their reading skills! So, what's your next move? Simple! Purchase a copy of the book now. Start reading and never stop practicing.
This Book Includes: Cricut For Beginners, Design Space & Project Ideas! A Complete Guide to Master Your Cricut Machine. With Detailed Illustrations, Screenshots, Tips & Tricks
This Book Includes: Cricut For Beginners, Design Space & Project Ideas! A Complete Guide to Master Your Cricut Machine. With Detailed Illustrations, Screenshots, Tips & Tricks
You Are A Step Away From Learning How To Make The Most Out Of Your Cricut Machine And Cricut Design Space Software! If you've just bought a new Cricut machine or just remembered you have one stashed somewhere in your house and you are looking for guidelines on how to use it and make the most of it, don't fret. I have everything you need to know to turn that little machine into a precious asset. The Cricut machine is one of the coolest things owned by people who make extraordinary, original craft designs. I'm talking about those fancy t-shirts, elaborate 3D images, beautiful gift cards, and other similar items that only seem to exist online! But what if I don't know how to use the machine? What materials and accessories do I need to get started? What if I want to use the advanced design space tools? For a complete beginner, getting started with Cricut can seem daunting, but this book is here to help you. Here's a bit of what you'll learn: - The kind of projects you can complete with a Cricut machine; - The tools, materials, and accessories you need to operate a Cricut machine; - How to set up your Cricut machine; - The common Cricut problems and their solutions; - How to create hand letters, valentine cards, shamrock earrings, 3D paper; ...And much more! Yes, this beginners' book is here to give you the most exciting experience with your Cricut machine and quickly turn you into a creative genius. Don't worry; this book will hold you by the hand throughout the process until you get it! Are you ready to get started?
2 BOOKS IN 1: Cricut For Beginners + Cricut Project Ideas. Master Cricut Design Space as an Expert and Let Your Creativity Run Wild with Lots of Unique Project Ideas!
2 BOOKS IN 1: Cricut For Beginners + Cricut Project Ideas. Master Cricut Design Space as an Expert and Let Your Creativity Run Wild with Lots of Unique Project Ideas!
Do you really want to know EVERYTHING about Cricut? Would you like to bring your knowledge of Cricut Design Space and the Cricut machine to a professional level to enhance your business/ hobby? Then you are reading the right book. The Cricut 2 in 1 bundle answers all your questions, and gives you a chance to master the power of Design Space, Cricut machine and the creativity to create and design incredible projects. The aim is to avoid disappointments and to prevent falling short of your huge expectations if you can't unleash the capabilities and know-how of the Cricut world. The guide book gives you the confidence to demonstrate your creativity and unlocks your full potential in the Cricut understanding. In this unique bundle, you will be guided step by step as a beginner and you will be able to create projects, study Cricut machine and Design Space from scratch. With the guide that includes 2 in 1 "Cricut for beginners" + "Cricut Project Ideas" you will turn from a beginner into a professional. The guide is very easy to understand and follow, thus, it suits everyone, both beginners or professionals as they can discover a few tricks, tips and useful projects. You will find the book very helpful in monetizing your creativity, providing ideas to help you build unique projects and, finally, physically creating them. Here's a fraction of what you will discover within the lines: Familiarity with the most relevant and cutting-edge accessories and tools. Making exclusive and ideal designs out of simple materials. Mastering the machine on a professional level. Over a hundred advanced project ideas compatible with Cricut. A complete list of all the materials that Cricut machines can cut through. How to set up and use every tool that is featured on the Cricut Design Space to create great designs. Different Cricut machines models. Advanced tips and techniques on a professional level. Frequently Asked Questions on everything Cricut And a lot more! Regardless the level of experience, take a step and turn your know-how to a professional level by learning new skills and ideas and by interacting with several Cricut Project Ideas.
Katie is plagued with dreams and visions she cant understand. Its not until her dad goes missing and she enters the spirit realm to find him that the pieces start to fall into place. A reaping of souls has begun, and Semonic, the ruler of Dylonia, will stop at nothing until every soul belongs to the darkness. While the souls of men rally to defeat him, Katie must decide whether her soul can accept her destinyand whether her heart can survive the two men sworn to protect her. Only the Destiny Maker knows if she will lose her life and possibly her heart.
This Book Includes: Cricut Design Space For Beginners & Project Ideas! Everything You Need to Know about Design Space and a Lot of Unique Project Ideas to Unleash Your Creativity NOW!
This Book Includes: Cricut Design Space For Beginners & Project Ideas! Everything You Need to Know about Design Space and a Lot of Unique Project Ideas to Unleash Your Creativity NOW!
You Are A Step Away From Learning How To Master The Cricut Design Space Software And Create Captivating Works Of Scrapbooking Art On The Cricut Design Space! When we receive our first Cricut machine, it's always a very exciting moment, and I'm sure it was the case for you as well. You open the box ecstatically and take out the machine like a delicate, special Christmas gift. All the beautiful t-shirts, fancy cards, signs, mugs and possibilities of creating out of this world works of scrapbooking art using the Cricut machine and the Cricut design space software start whirling around your mind. But before long, you suddenly realize you don't actually know how to get started... You panic and start thinking about the huge process you'd probably have to go through to understand how to use it before you complete a single project. You feel disheartened. Tell me, do these thoughts and concerns sound familiar? How do I set up the machine? How do I get started with the Cricut design space? How do you navigate the Cricut design space? How do you make the most of the design space software? What does this machine really do? How about the materials? What do I need to get? What projects can you get started with? If they do, you don't have to worry anymore. This guide is here to help. Here's a bit of what this book contains: - How to download, install and get started with the Cricut design space software - How to work with the Cricut design space tools and functions - How to ace your first project from scratch or with the help of templates - How to use the design canvas platform, cut screen platform and advanced design space tools - How to set up the machine and get started with it from scratch - How to get materials to use - The best project ideas to consider by using different materials ...And much more! I'm sure you have a whole list of things you'd want to make or design with your Cricut cutting machine and your Cricut design space software, and some of them still seem farfetched. But what if I told you that that's an embarrassingly tiny fraction of what the machine can really do? Sounds crazy, huh? I know it does and this book will open you to the world of possibilities of what you can make with the Cricut machine and Cricut design space!
Missy Maker is a middle school girl who loves math and fashion. She sees math in everything she does. She tries to hide this from her friends, because she thinks it’s too geeky. Missy hears that the school math club needs more members, but she’s worried about what her friends will think if she joins, and she’s already committed to joining the fashion club. After an epic internal struggle and with the support of her peers and her quirky, loving family, Missy finds that she can be both a Mathlete and a Fashionista. Missy figures out how to bring the two clubs together to help both groups win. In the process, she discovers that she can openly excel in math and science and still be popular with her peers. She also learns how her math and science skills can help her artistic endeavors. Gain an inside perspective on what it’s like when you love math and science and happen to be a girl. Fashion Figures highlights the societal and internal pressures preteen and early-teen girls often face when they excel in these subjects, and it shows strategies for overcoming barriers to being themselves and doing what they love while still fitting in socially. What You'll Learn Girls can have a passion for STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) subjects and still be cool Girls can be great at math Math skills are important in non-STEM centered subject areas like fashion and art Math can be fun Who This Book Is For Pre-teen and early-teen girls (9-14 years old)
Home-decorating expert Melissa Michaels invites you to experience the peace and joy that come from a well-balanced life that nurtures your home and soul throughout the year. You might think that you need to make big changes to create a better life but it’s often the small, intentional, everyday decisions that shape our environment over time and bring sustained contentment and well-being. Savor the process. Melissa Michaels shows you how to cultivate a lovely life in each season: Spring—experience renewal as you clean up and reimagine your spaces and learn to enjoy everything the outdoors has to offer. Summer—enjoy refreshment with a summer staycation, self-care nourishments, and the delightof simple pleasures. Autumn—make room for reconnection when you decorate to reflect your family, style, and story; embrace gratitude; and adopt seasonal rhythms for body, mind, and soul. Winter—enter a season of rest as you establish morning and evening rituals, winterize your bedroom, and indulge in restorative home spa treatments. Beautifully designed and photographed, A Lovely Life offers you tangible ways to make every day a better one.
Are you familiar with the Cricut machines? Do you know about Cricut Design Space? Are you a crafts lover and want to make handmade crafts? Do you want to earn money with your Cricut crafts? The Cricut machine is a wonderful piece of art with specifications that are way beyond amazing; think about it, it's really a wonderful thing to have a machine that can cut thru glass, vinyl, paper and all sorts of items at home. And when you introduce the Cricut space design software to the combo, you have a powerful ability that helps you to effectively create professional-looking scrapbooking creations that not only inspire your friends and family but also make it necessary for you to earn money from selling some of the projects. Although, as you know, the Cricut machine just prints (cuts) what you submit, it would cut the same crap if you input bland and dull designs. That's why it should be top of your goal list to learn the Cricut design space program if you want to create captivating artworks with the Cricut. The design space zone of Cricut is where the magic first exists before the design is cut. It's where you assemble your designs and modify them by uploading the pictures, fonts, and more. Work on crafts and scrapbooks is not just a slow process but also challenging. One of the most powerful and latest devices on the market is the Cricut technology. With Cricut Design, you'll be able to explore your creativity, create amazing designs, and transform your ideas into reality. In this book, you will learn All about Cricut Overview of Cricut Machine Models Cricut Design Space Tools and accessories of Cricut design space Cricut Cartridges Cricut access DIY Cricut projects and much more Cricut goes beyond just the DIY projects & craftsmanship. Cricut has a massive group in which you can enter, connect, share your designs and learn and grow with individuals just like you. So Don't waste your time; learn different tactics and hidden secrets specifically explored in this book and take the Cricut game to another level.
Entrepreneur Melissa Carbone scares people for a living—and she does it so well, she has her market cornered. Melissa Carbone's company, Ten Thirty One Productions, creates immersive horror experiences with life-like monsters and magic and other frights. More than 500,000 guests have attended her attractions and they show no sign of slowing down. But it wasn't always this way—an activist and lifelong horror fan, Melissa built her brand from the ground up, and in order to do that, she had to surmount her number-one obstacle: fear of failure. Known for securing one of the largest investments in the history of the show from Mark Cuban on ABC's Shark Tank, Melissa lives by the philosophy that it's important to dream epically and have the guts to jump for it. And success has followed. Collaborations and relationships with iconic industry and political leaders like Live Nation, Legendary Pictures, and the White House are just a small piece of the story. In Ready, Fire, Aim: How I Turned a Hobby Into an Empire, Carbone shares her philosophy of embracing all the shots that hit—and the ones that missed—that enabled her to turn her hobby into an empire. She will reveal the secrets, tips, and anecdotes that can help you turn your dreams for your career into your reality. You will find inspiration to: • Choose boldly: Choose to be in the top .1% of successful individuals—every day • Activate your ideas: Activation is where millionaires and billionaires are made—this is the key difference between the dreamers and those who have it all • Kill the fear of failure: Failure is the best way to prepare you for success Building your empire will require constant learning, reinvention, and growth. Ready, Fire, Aim is the story of entrepreneurship that pushes you to live with the audacity to take the first shot.
Reveal Your True Self with the Healing and Transformative Power of Reiki Embark on a journey deep into the mysteries of Reiki, where you'll create a potent elixir of healing that will unite you with your true self. This book invites you onto the path of self-transformation, helping re-instill your trust in the unshakeable reality that you're already whole. Living Reiki provides tools and practices designed to shed the filters and obstructions created by your ego. The more you release these obstructions, the more you can see who you really are and what you came into this life to do. Discover the teachings of Reiki through meditation, ritual, and other powerful techniques. Explore exercises that push your limits and expand your view of what is possible. Using fearless self-inquiry and personal transformation, you'll unravel the secret ways of the healer within. Praise: "This fresh, potent approach to Reiki is unlike any other ... Follow Melissa's wisdom to create a life imbued with soul-on-fire passion and purpose."—Cyndi Dale, author of Raise Clairaudient Energy "Melissa Tipton is a genius. Living Reiki is not only life changing, it's also engaging, accessible, and a joy to read. And it's not just for Reiki practitioners! It's illuminating reading for absolutely everyone who is interested in energy, manifestation, complementary medicine, or personal power. I wholeheartedly recommend it."—Tess Whitehurst, author of The Good Energy Book
Missy Maker is a middle school girl who loves math and fashion. She sees math in everything she does. She tries to hide this from her friends, because she thinks it’s too geeky. Missy hears that the school math club needs more members, but she’s worried about what her friends will think if she joins, and she’s already committed to joining the fashion club. After an epic internal struggle and with the support of her peers and her quirky, loving family, Missy finds that she can be both a Mathlete and a Fashionista. Missy figures out how to bring the two clubs together to help both groups win. In the process, she discovers that she can openly excel in math and science and still be popular with her peers. She also learns how her math and science skills can help her artistic endeavors. Gain an inside perspective on what it’s like when you love math and science and happen to be a girl. Fashion Figures highlights the societal and internal pressures preteen and early-teen girls often face when they excel in these subjects, and it shows strategies for overcoming barriers to being themselves and doing what they love while still fitting in socially. What You'll Learn Girls can have a passion for STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) subjects and still be cool Girls can be great at math Math skills are important in non-STEM centered subject areas like fashion and art Math can be fun Who This Book Is For Pre-teen and early-teen girls (9-14 years old)
A distinguished group of scholars explore the moral values and political consequences of privatization The 21st century has seen a proliferation of privatization across industries in the United States, from security and the military to public transportation and infrastructure. In shifting control from the state to private actors, do we weaken or strengthen structures of governance? Do state-owned enterprises promise to be more equal and fair than their privately-owned rivals? What role can accountability measures play in mediating the effects of privatization; and what role does coercion play in the state governance and control? In this latest installment from the NOMOS series, an interdisciplinary group of distinguished scholars in political science, law, and philosophy examine the moral and political consequences of transferring state-provided or state-owned goods and services to the private sector. The essays consider how we should evaluate the decision to privatize, both with respect to the quality of outcomes that might be produced, and in terms of the effects of privatization on the core values underlying democratic decision-making. Privatization also affects the structure of governance in a variety of important ways, and these essays evaluate the consequences of privatization on the state. Privatization sheds new light on these highly salient questions of contemporary political life and institutional design.
The human rights and humanitarian landscape of the modern era has been littered with acts that have shocked the moral conscience of mankind, and there has been wide variation in whether, how, and to what degree states respond to mass atrocity crimes, even when they share similar characteristics. In many cases concerned states responded, either through moral suasion; gentle or coercive diplomacy; or other non-forcible measures, to prevent or halt the indiscriminate human rights violations that were occurring. In others, states simply turned away and left the vulnerable to their fate. And still yet in other cases, states responded robustly, using military force to stop the atrocities and save lives. This book seeks to examine the effects of strategic framing in U.S. and UN policy arenas to draw conclusions regarding whether and how the human rights and humanitarian norms embedded within such frames resonated with decision-makers and, in turn, how they shaped variation in levels of political will concerning humanitarian intervention in three cases that today would qualify as Responsibility to Protect (R2P) cases: Somalia, Rwanda, and Sierra Leone. Labonte concludes that in order for humanitarian interventions to stand a higher likelihood of being effective, states advocating in support of such actions must find a way to persuade policymakers by appealing to both the logic of consequences (which rely on material and pragmatic considerations) and logic of appropriateness (which rely on normatively appropriate considerations) – and strategic framing may be one path to achieve this outcome. Offering a detailed and examination of three key cases and providing some an original and important contribution to the field this work will be of great interest to students and scholars alike.
If youre looking for a good job, youve probably found out that theyre hard to find and even harder to get. Melissa Hume shares real-life experiences to help you understand how companies recruit and select candidates. She provides the guidance you need to: find the type of jobs you want; capture attention with your resume and cover letter; navigate the interview process; prepare for common interview questions; master the proper etiquette. Youll also learn how to boost your self-esteem by demonstrating your skills and knowledge to yourself. An assortment of useful exercises helps you truly understand and apply what youve learned. Theres even a section for employers on how to evaluate and select the best candidates. Whether youre just entering the work force, returning after an extended break or simply seeking a change in direction, youll get the insights you need to find and get the job you want with Career Guidance for Now and for the Future.
Jewish Girls Coming of Age in America, 1860—1920 draws on a wealth of archival material, much of which has never been published—or even read—to illuminate the ways in which Jewish girls’ adolescent experiences reflected larger issues relating to gender, ethnicity, religion, and education. Klapper explores the dual roles girls played as agents of acculturation and guardians of tradition. Their search for an identity as American girls that would not require the abandonment of Jewish tradition and culture mirrored the struggle of their families and communities for integration into American society. While focusing on their lives as girls, not the adults they would later become, Klapper draws on the papers of such figures as Henrietta Szold, founder of Hadassah; Edna Ferber, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Showboat; and Marie Syrkin, literary critic and Zionist. Klapper also analyzes the diaries, memoirs, and letters of hundreds of other girls whose later lives and experiences have been lost to history. Told in an engaging style and filled with colorful quotes, the book brings to life a neglected group of fascinating historical figures during a pivotal moment in the development of gender roles, adolescence, and the modern American Jewish community.
Food, candy, toys, clothing, shoes, houses, cars, prosthetics...you name it, 3D printing can make it all! Learn about 3D printing technologies and materials, intellectual property challenges, environmental concerns, and much more.
The Witness Preparation Partner, is a resource for trial lawyers and witnesses to use in partnership with each other. It is a collaborative tool to help prepare witnesses for deposition, trial, and the litigation process in general. The Witness Preparation Partner assists attorneys and witnesses by being an integral part of the witness preparation process. It provides tools that start the right conversations and continue those conversations throughout the life of the litigation. It guides the collaboration, training and education between attorney and witness at each step.
A concise, practical guide to effectively teaching current and future librarians in graduate programs, professional settings, and beyond. Many librarians are thrust into positions where they are asked to teach colleagues. Others choose to share their knowledge and experience by preparing the next generation of librarians in graduate programs. However, few such librarians have received any formal education in instructional design. In this book, Melissa A. Wong, an expert instructional designer, helps information professionals to prepare for their roles as teachers of current and future librarians. Covering topics that range from syllabus construction to evaluation and student feedback, the book offers practical guidance on how to communicate with and support learners and how to come up with assignments and grade them, along with advice on accessibility issues and working with technologies such as LMS, OER, videos, and PowerPoint. It demonstrates how to adapt principles of effective teaching to settings including workshops, professional development courses, conference presentations, and staff training. It also discusses professional challenges such as managing workload and shows how to adapt formal coursework to informal teaching situations. Librarians who wish to learn new methods or improve on their teaching and course design skills should read this book.
Uncovers the hidden costs and contradictions of sustainable policies in an era driven by real estate development From state-of-the-art parks to rooftop gardens, efforts to transform New York City’s unsightly industrial waterfronts into green, urban oases have received much public attention. In The Sustainability Myth, Melissa Checker uncovers the hidden costs—and contradictions—of the city’s ambitious sustainability agenda in light of its equally ambitious redevelopment imperatives. Focusing on industrial waterfronts and historically underserved places like Harlem and Staten Island’s North Shore, Checker takes an in-depth look at the dynamics of environmental gentrification, documenting the symbiosis between eco-friendly initiatives and high-end redevelopment and its impact on out-of-the-way, non-gentrifying neighborhoods. At the same time, she highlights the valiant efforts of local environmental justice activists who work across racial, economic, and political divides to challenge sustainability’s false promises and create truly viable communities. The Sustainability Myth is a cautionary, eye-opening tale, taking a hard—but ultimately hopeful—look at environmental justice activism and the politics of sustainability.
A transnational history of corporatism-a "third path" between capitalism and communism-centered on mid-twentieth century Brazil. Following the First World War, there was a widespread feeling that the unchecked free-market competition had given rise to financial crisis, social unrest, and chronic underdevelopment. With people and governments across the world looking for an alternative to laissez-faire capitalism, Brazil took a central role in experimenting with a "third path" between capitalism and communism: corporatism. Remaking Capitalism: A Global History of Corporatism in Brazil, 1920s-1960s argues that corporatism transformed the Brazilian state into an agent of economic development, and it explains why it matters that this transformation was engineered under an authoritarian regime. Melissa Teixeira incorporates wide-ranging legal, economic, and cultural sources to document the process of state-building from the perspective of government ministries and grocery markets alike from 1917 to the 1950s. During the Getulio Vargas regime (1930-45), especially, the state took an unprecedented role in controlling social pressures and economic growth via wage and price agencies, labor tribunals and technical councils. Teixeira looks beyond categorical authoritarianism to explain how corporatism constituted an early experiment with the mixed economy as a path to development, combining state planning with a market economy. Corporatism, she shows, generated a model of development dependent on uneven and unequal citizenship, in which economic interests-and not individuals-organized and petitioned through the state. With Brazil at the center of this story of economic experimentation, Remaking Capitalism centers the Global South in the longer history of the production of economic thought. Drawing comparisons with the United States, Italy, and Portugal, Teixeira offers a transnational history of this important interwar attempt to create a third way between capitalism and communism"--
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