Lines from a Mined Mind brings together lyrics and musings from the twenty-five-year recording career of John Trudell, an internationally acclaimed poet, musician, and leader of the American Indian Movement. More than a simple anthology, this collection goes deeper, revealing the incendiary intersection of music and activism.
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This introductory text for students of linguistics, language, and education offers essential background and resources for researchers studying language diversity and education. Three framing chapters provide an updated perspective on the philosophy of social research, emphasizing the critical role of language in learning processes, whether through education or social research. These chapters also explore the connections between language, power, and social justice, along with the dynamic changes in "language diversity and education" research. Four central chapters comprehensively cover key areas of language diversity impacting educational practice: standard and non-standard varieties, cultural discourse norms, bilingual and ESL education, and gendered discourse norms. The book is designed for graduate students in applied linguistics, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, and education, including in-service teachers pursuing advanced professional development. Special features enhance its utility as a course text: a clear, jargon-free writing style encourages careful reading; theoretical concepts are minimized and linked to practical examples; extensive references provide an up-to-date, international bibliography; and "Discussion Starter" questions at the end of each chapter promote key point reflection and informed discussion.
Islamic monuments in Cairo the practical guide
- 289 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Cairo's Islamic monuments are part of an uninterrupted tradition that spans over a thousand years of building activity. No other Islamic city can equal Cairo's spectacular heritage, nor trace its historical and architectural development with such clarity. The discovery of this historic core, first visually by nineteenth-century western artists then intellectually by twentieth-century Islamic art specialists, now awaits the delight of the general visitor. This new, fully revised edition of a popular and handy guide continues to walk the visitor around two hundred of the city's most interesting Islamic monuments. It also keeps pace with recent restoration initiatives and newly opened monuments such as the Amir Taz Palace and the Sitt Wasila House. "This book ought to be in the luggage of every visitor to Cairo. Furthermore, once home, lovers and students of Cairo's architecture will find it a convenient and accurate quick reference as well as a cherished souvenir of many profitable and enjoyable rambles among the monuments of Cairo." --Jonathan M. Bloom, Journal of the American Research Center in Egypt "Any visitor to Cairo who wants to see the monuments should not be without it." --Bernard O'Kane "Anyone interested in knowing more about Cairo's Islamic architecture should pick up the excellent Islamic Monuments in Cairo: The Practical Guide." --Lonely Planet: Cairo, 1998
Introduction to Algorithms
- 1184 pages
- 42 hours of reading
This title covers a broad range of algorithms in depth, yet makes their design and analysis accessible to all levels of readers. Each chapter is relatively self-contained and can be used as a unit of study. The algorithms are described in English and in a pseudocode designed to be readable by anyone who has done a little programming. The explanations have been kept elementary without sacrificing depth of coverage or mathematical rigor.
Texas amphibians a field guide
- 309 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Offers a guide to the frogs, toads, and salamanders of Texas, including size, description, distribution area, and more for each.
How does Derrida write of and on the other? This book examines exemplary instances of the relation to the other - the relation of Moses to God, Derrida's friendship with Jean-Luc Nancy, Derrida's relation to a departed actress caught on video - to demonstrate how Derrida forces us to reconceive who or what the other may be.
Mapping linguistic diversity in multicultural contexts
- 348 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Within the European context, linguistic diversity can be studied at the level of both official state languages and non-national languages. This comprehensive overview offers insightful crossnational and crosscontinental perspectives on non-national languages in terms of both regional and immigrant languages. The book focuses on mapping linguistic diversity in both the private and public domain. Methodological issues and empirical outcomes are explored for a variety of European and non-European countries and languages. The book consists of four parts. Part 1 provides an introduction to the subject, as well as an overview and discussion of migration statistics and language use. Part 2 deals with the mapping of regional languages in Europe, exemplified by case studies on Welsh, Basque, and Frisian. Part 3 focuses on immigrant languages in Europe and includes case studies from both national (Switzerland, Italy, France) and crossnational (Multilingual Cities Project) perspectives. Part 4 turns to mapping linguistic diversity abroad with case studies on Australia, South Africa, Turkey, and Japan.
This book charts the transformation of the political landscape of northern Britain between the eighth and the eleventh centuries. Central to this narrative is the mysterious disappearance of the Picts and their language and the sudden rise to prominence of the Gaelic-speaking Scots who would replace them as the rulers of the North.
An invaluable compendium of 75 creative art projects for art educators and classroom teachers This authoritative, practical, and comprehensive guide offers everything teachers need to know to conduct an effective arts instruction and appreciation program. It meets secondary art teacher's unique needs for creating art lessons that cover everything from the fundamentals to digital media careers for aspiring artists. The book includes ten chapters that provide detailed instructions for both teachers and students, along with creative lesson plans and practical tools such as reproducible handouts, illustrations, and photographs. For art teachers, secondary classroom teachers, and homeschoolers, this is the ideal hands-on guide to art instruction for middle school and high school students.
Fuzzing for software security testing and quality assurance
- 287 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Offers software developers a tool to build secure, high-quality software, and takes a weapon from the malicious hackers' arsenal. This book helps developers think like a software cracker, so they can find and patch flaws in software before harmful viruses, worms, and Trojans can use these vulnerabilities to rampage systems.