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Through the presentation of research and an examination of exclusionary conditions, and the ways in which these are being challenged, the editors and authors present an important debate focused upon human rights and practical application of inclusive practices.
Can there be good social policy? This book describes what happens to Indigenous policy when it targets the supposedly 'wild people' of regional and remote Australia. Tess Lea explores naturalized policy: policy unplugged, gone live, ramifying in everyday life, to show that it is policies that are wild, not the people being targeted. Lea turns the notion of unruliness on its head to reveal a policy-driven world dominated by short term political interests and their erratic, irrational effects, and by the less obvious protection of long-term interests in resource extraction and the liberal settler lifestyles this sustains. Wild Policy argues policies are not about undoing the big causes of endu...
The remarkable New York Times bestseller! It happens every year before homecoming -- the list is posted all over school. Two girls are picked from each grade. One is named the prettiest, one the ugliest. The girls who aren't picked are quickly forgotten. The girls who are become the center of attention, and each reacts differently to the experience. With THE LIST, Siobhan Vivian deftly takes you into the lives of eight very different girls struggling with issues of identity, self-esteem, and the judgments of their peers. Prettiest or ugliest, once you're on the list, you'll never be the same.
Curriculum and Teaching Dialogue is a peer-reviewed journal sponsored by the American Association for Teaching and Curriculum (AATC). The purpose of the journal is to promote the scholarly study of teaching and curriculum. The aim is to provide readers with knowledge and strategies of teaching and curriculum that can be used in educational settings. The journal is published annually in two volumes and includes traditional research papers, conceptual essays, as well as research outtakes and book reviews. Publication in CTD is always free to authors. Information about the journal is located on the AATC website http://aatchome.org/ and can be found on the Journal tab athttp://aatchome.org/about-ctd-journal/.
What happens when people are reduced to products? By pulling back the clinical curtain on the multi-billion-dollar per year global egg industry, that is the central question Eggonomics seeks to address. Tracing the emotional and physical journeys egg donors embark upon as suppliers of valuable commodities, this book reveals uncomfortable realities at the heart of the industry. Donors — and the eggs they provide — are absolutely essential to helping others create the families of their dreams. But not all clinics treat their donors as well as their paying patients, and many donors suffer as a result. Technological innovations allow the egg donation industry to expand, fueling the private e...
This volume explores the ways in which intercultural and inclusive education have been addressed in Latin America through small, local, or nation-wide programs to improve peoples’ experiences regarding diversity, such as racism, classism, meritocracy, and redefines the priorities to advance on the quality of education for all.
Race does not only resonate with the dichotomy of blackness and whiteness but also on its impact on non-physical attributes, this includes factors such as indigenous status, social class, religion, language, ethnicity, class, gender, sexuality and immigration. The intersection of these factors are key considerations on inclusive education.
"Danielle Porter is a wild child ... The product of a broken marriage and parents who never wanted children, she has done all she can to live up to her reputation, despite the desperate urgings of her younger sister, Sabrina. Ten years later, Danielle has finally gotten her life together. Working as a respected pathologist at the renowned Sydney Harbour Hospital, she's come a long way from the turbulence of her youth. Sabrina couldn't be more proud. Now married to a successful lawyer, Sabrina's also done well for herself. She's living the dream with a husband who loves her and a baby she adores. To Dani, Sabrina has the perfect life. And then Sabrina and her daughter are brutally murdered and nobody knows who's responsible. Is it the maintenance man who was in the apartment or someone far closer to home? Detective Constable Jett Craigdon of the State Crime Command catches the case. Angered by the senseless deaths, he's determined to catch the killer. With thirty-seven stab wounds to Sabrina's body, it's obvious this attack was personal, but is it the grieving husband who has done this awful thing, or is Sabrina's beautiful, enigmatic sister the one to blame?"--Website.
The sequel to In the blink of an eye is the next instalment following the lives of Danielle, Mick and Pannos. Step on to a path paved with love, loss, betrayal and revenge, and be prepared for an emotional rollercoaster ride that will have you sitting on the edge of your seats. Can Danielles heart stand the test of time? Is Pannos strong enough to face a past event that has the potential to destroy his world? Will Mick ever overcome his addiction? There is only one way to find out. But be warned, it doesnt end there!
Get ready for a heart-stopping inferno of action and suspense as Washington D.C. erupts in chaos and destruction! In this electrifying thriller, SSA Ellie Conway finds herself thrust into a nightmarish scenario where every second counts and her controversial connections become her only hope in preventing further terror attacks and unimaginable carnage. As the city burns and explosions rock the very foundations of D.C., Conway must confront a web of baffling mysteries. Surveillance footage vanishes without a trace, leaving her with nothing but fragments of a sinister puzzle. People are torn apart by devastating blasts, and an insider with malicious intent forges Conway's own signature to unle...