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The story of the birth of India's states is the story of the birth and continuing rebirth of India, the nation. It is a story that everyone in India must know, from young to old. This rigorously researched book lays out the fascinating political and historical circumstances of the birth of...

Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, a diverse group of teachers and students working together on academic computing systems conducted many of the activities we now recognize as personal and social computing. Joy Rankin draws on detailed records to explore how users exchanged messages, programmed music and poems, fostered communities, and developed computer games like The Oregon Trail. These unsung pioneers helped shape our digital world, just as much as the inventors, garage hobbyists, and eccentric billionaires of Palo Alto.

“A book that both taught me so much and also kept me on the edge of my seat. It is an invaluable text from a supremely talented writer.” —Clint Smith, author of How the Word is Passed The definitive history of the pervasiveness of racial inequality in American higher education America’s...

In the 2012 edition of its flagship report, Worldwatch celebrates the twentieth anniversary of the 1992 Earth Summit with a far-reaching analysis of progress toward building sustainable economies. Written and read in clear language, State of the World 2012 offers a new perspective on what changes and policies will be necessary to make sustainability a permanent feature of the world's economies.

This riveting, true account of the 1929 race to build New York City's tallest skyscraper evokes the glory of an exciting time long past.

After Tripoli declared war on the United States in 1801, Barbary pirates captured 300 U.S. sailors and marines. President Jefferson sent navy squadrons to the Mediterranean, but he also authorized a secret mission to overthrow the government of Tripoli. He chose an unlikely diplomat, William Eaton, to lead the mission, but before Eaton departed, Jefferson grew wary of the affair and withdrew his support.

The class will help you understand the Constitution, so you can apply it to your daily life and reclaim (revendicate) the promise of the Declaration of Independence (without ambiguities) to assure liberty and justice. The Author of the brand new just released book, “They be Pirates Matey!” will be leading the class. The book was originally written to be the manual for Constitutional Sheriffs on how to do their job. It has since expanded into an understanding of the Constitution guidebook.

Leonard Moore has been teaching Black history for 25 years, mostly to White people. Drawing on decades of experience in the classroom and on college campuses throughout the South, as well as on his own personal history, Moore illustrates how an understanding of Black history is necessary for everyone. With Teaching Black History to White People, which is “part memoir, part Black history, part pedagogy, and part how-to guide”, Moore delivers an accessible and engaging primer on the Black experience in America.

Near the start of the 19th century, as the newly established United States looked outward toward the wider world, a group of eminent Protestant ministers formed a grand scheme for gathering the rest of mankind into the redemptive fold of Christianity and "civilization". Its core element was a special school for "heathen youth" drawn from all parts of the Earth, including the Pacific Islands, China, India, and increasingly, the native nations of North America. If all went well, graduates would return to join similar projects in their respective homelands.

The APsolute RecAP: United States Government Edition is a guided review through the five units of study. New episodes are released weekly and cover topics related to: foundations of democracy, political institutions, civil rights and liberties, political ideologies, and participation in politics. The podcasts will also reference the required foundational documents and Supreme Court cases. Make sure to subscribe wherever you get podcasts, download the accompanying study guides for extra practice, and follow along on social media for the question of the day and course updates! The 2021 exam is ...

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This isn't just Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math, it's a State of Mind. STEAM State of Mind is a different way to approach education in the classroom. Produced by the students and staff of the Kettering City School District in Ohio, you'll hear conversations from students, staff, and community members. This show will break down misconceptions and assumptions about STEAM education in the hopes to promote project based learning and other integrations in the classroom.Student CreditsMusiciansIan Melin - GuitarJulia Mothersole - Bass GuitarEvan Loyd - DrumsetEmma Morgan - ...

Hear from experts in the Teacher Education field about the experience in teaching and the state of teacher education. Brought to you by Valdosta State University's Department of Teacher Education, part of the Dewar College of Education and Human Services.

Recorded live from NC State’s GES Colloquium, this show explores how biotechnologies move from lab to life: microbiome engineering in buildings, CRISPR in agriculture and forestry, gene drives and integrated pest management, data governance and benefit-sharing, risk analysis and regulation, sci-art collaborations, and practical models of responsible innovation and public engagement. Episodes feature researchers, students, and community partners in candid conversations about decisions, trade-offs, and impacts. Learn more at go.ncsu.edu/ges and sign up for our newsletter at http://eepurl.com/...

Communications and social media curriculum for healthcare providers

Join Craig Newschaffer, Raymond E. and Erin Stuart Schultz Dean of Penn State's College of Health and Human Development as he sits down with faculty, staff, alumni, and friends for casual, coffeehouse style conversations.

Penn State undergrads interview research scientists forging new pathways to understanding human evolution. A production of Penn State's Center for Human Evolution and Diversity.