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Homeschooling
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 246

Homeschooling

Estimates suggest there are around 1.5m Americans who have turned to homeschooling for their children (and this is probably a significant underestimate). Whether this is due to a perceived failing in the state education system, religious or political convictions or the need to accommodate some special need of the student or family, it is an issue that causes controversy and, undoubtedly raises very serious questions about the state of future generations of American citizens. Advocates of the system claim it improves the education of the child, shapes it more to their needs and aptitudes and leads to a more rounded individual experience. Critics claim it undermines the public school system, m...

They stopped sending their kids to school
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 245

They stopped sending their kids to school

Is homeschooling a reasonable alternative to the classical school system? Estimates suggest there are at least 1.5m Americans who have turned to homeschooling for their children. Whether this is due to a perceived failing in the state education system, religious or political convictions or the need to accommodate some special need of the student or family, it is an issue that causes controversy and, undoubtedly raises very serious questions about the state of future generations of American citizens. Advocates of the system claim it improves the education of the child, shapes it more to their needs and aptitudes and leads to a more rounded individual experience. Critics claim it undermines th...

You are the target !
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 242

You are the target !

Big brother is watching you ! Unfortunately this is no fiction anymore, but part of our daily lifes. The issue of how increased security precautions impact on individual privacy is a crucial one for Americans - and many others around the world. Since 9/11 security surveillance and access to personal information by government and their agencies has increased and become, in some people's eyes, more intrusive and unacceptably controlling and monitoring. To understand the full range and potential impact of these changes it is necessary to look across a very wide spectrum of data and opinion. This is not a subject that simply looking at the media can provide a balanced view of; there are many international agencies and organizations, academic institutions, experts and other knowledgeable individuals with valid and informed views who can contribute to the debate. It is impossible to represent the whole gamut of argument but a selection of articles can help to understand both sides of the issue.

The Odesk Revolution
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 273

The Odesk Revolution

The recent boom in freelancing has only been enhanced and expanded by the global availability that the internet providesand many have turned to the web as either client or contractor to get the best possible options for jobs. Around the millennium entrepreneurs began to catch on to the business potential of this latent supply and demand and online freelancing sites such as elance and odesk sprang up. They have thrived and cater for hundreds of thousands of jobs and people today. This book looks at freelancing as a concept – the advantages and pitfalls, the pros and cons. It also looks at the plethora of websites offering this type of opportunity for different disciplines such as writing, computing, design and admin work. We are not recommending online freelance as a life style nor any of the sites or techniques mentioned. What we are doing is providing a useful introduction to the subject and a rich information source so you can decide yourself whether this is for you. Good hunting!

What really happened in Fukushima
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 242

What really happened in Fukushima

We all remember the disaster in Fukushima. The questions are: What happened really there? and What did we learn from it? Nuclear power has long been touted as the energy saviour in terms of environmental impact and capacity generation. The incident at Chernobyl nearly 30 years ago cast huge doubts over the safety – and wisdom – of relying on nuclear power too heavily. The recent Fukushima disaster raised the spectre of nuclear safety and the possibly horrendous fallout and consequences from a major nuclear accident for the world to consider and worry about all over again.

Jerusalem Rising
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 210

Jerusalem Rising

Documented Proof of the Prophetic Promises of God Revealed Thousands of years ago, the prophet Zechariah foretold that the once-revered city of Jerusalem would again shake off its dust and be revived in peace and security. He predicted it would not only become a center of thriving life and seat of international influence but also the place where God himself will return to dwell. This stunning new photo-comparison book and follow-up to Israel Rising documents the long-awaited and ongoing restoration of a city "set in the center of the nations" (Ezekiel 5:5). From its famed walls and gates to the beloved Old City and the new city rising up around it, view some of the oldest photos of Jerusalem...

100 Poems that everyone should read
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 326

100 Poems that everyone should read

You might think poetry is not for you – but I believe there is a poem for everyoneand this book seeks to present a wide variety of styles, themes, cultures and forms to ensure that as many perspectives as possible are catered for. The early epic poems such as Gilgamesh and The Odyssey are represented in fragments and some of the later great long poems such as The Divine Comedy and Paradise Lost are also included in extract. But if you have simpler tastes there are modern poems from the 20th century plus a set of three line Japanese haikus for those who like their poetry pithy and to the point. And the point is there is something for all to enjoy here. Why not dip in and try it. You might found an enduring passion you have never indulged and open up a whole new vista for your future reading.

The Internet Of Things
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 298

The Internet Of Things

You might only have heard this expression recently (indeed you might never had heard of it) but, apparently this is a concept that has been around for some time.The term was coined around the turn of the millennium and refers to the potential interconnectivity of basically all electronic devices and capacity to record, monitor and transmit information between them to achieve all manner of wonderful (and maybe not-so-wonderful) outcomes. There is a fair degree of polarization of views on both the likelihood and the desirability of this development. Those in favour reckon it could save literally trillions of dollars in the future and provide all sorts of benefits in healthcare, law enforcement...

The SEO Bible
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 297

The SEO Bible

Search engine optimization (SEO) and Search engine marketing (SEM) are two vital components for internet commercial success. How you site ranks with Google primarily, but with other search engines as well, will determine how many visitors your site gets and, ultimately, how much business you generate. This compilation looks at SEO from all angles introducing beginners to the basics of the concept and the simple things you can do to make sure your site is optimized and then going on to specific areas such as keywords, links, paid search and content management providing practical, relevant and helpful tips on all these issues. If you have a commercial website – or are planning one – this is an essential piece of start-up information.

The 50 greatest events in the history of humankind
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 294

The 50 greatest events in the history of humankind

The story of humankind is, ultimately, a story of advancement, progress and triumph. But it wasn’t achieved quickly nor in a straight upward line. There have been times when homo sapien has been on the verge of extinction. And times when it looked as if it might extinguish itself. We have come a long way in the fifteen millions years or so since our very distant ancestors decided that living on the ground looked like a better bet than an arboreal existence. The struggle in the early years was probably hard and threatened the existence of the species; but these very challenges are possibly what led to humanity differentiating itself from other primates and starting to develop along lines that would make it pre-eminent on the planet. The development of language was critical to this advance as were the abilities to think, analyse and plan in a more sophisticated way. These qualities have served us well and brought us the technically advanced world we now live in.