At once criminal and savior, clown and creator, antagonist and mediator, the character of trickster has made frequent appearances in works by writers the world over. As Margaret Atwood observed, trickster gods ""stand where the door swings open on its hinges and the horizon expands; they operate where things are joined together and, thus, can also fall apart."" A shaping force in American literature, trickster has appeared in such characters as Huckleberry Finn, Rinehart, Sula, and Nanapush. Usually a figure both culturally specific and transcendent, trickster leads the way to the unconscious, the concealed, and the seemingly unattainable. Trickster Lives offers thirteen new and challenging interpretations of trickster in American writing, including essays on works by African American, Native American, Pacific Rim, and Latino writers, as well as an examination of trickster politics. This innovative collection of work conveys the trickster's unmistakable imprint on the modern world.

-Offers a contemporary and thorough review of research pertaining to the preparation, induction, and ongoing professional learning of K-12 science teachers, drawing from over 60 international contributors. -Chapters are research-focused but also provide actionable, empirically-based suggestions for science teacher educators who work directly with teachers, emphasizing the link between research and practice. -Covers established, emergent, and cutting-edge areas of research, including research methods and methodologies in science teacher education; the demographics of the global science teaching workforce (and their educators); initial teacher preparation in both higher education and non-higher education settings; emerging areas in science teacher education; professional learning of in-service science teachers; and policy and its impact on science teacher education.

-Offers a contemporary and thorough review of research pertaining to the preparation, induction, and ongoing professional learning of K-12 science teachers, drawing from over 60 international contributors. -Chapters are research-focused but also provide actionable, empirically-based suggestions for science teacher educators who work directly with teachers, emphasizing the link between research and practice. -Covers established, emergent, and cutting-edge areas of research, including research methods and methodologies in science teacher education; the demographics of the global science teaching workforce (and their educators); initial teacher preparation in both higher education and non-higher education settings; emerging areas in science teacher education; professional learning of in-service science teachers; and policy and its impact on science teacher education.

Fletcher Dukes and Altovise Benson reunite after decades apart--and a mountain of secrets--in this debut exploring the repercussions of a single choice and how an enduring talisman challenges and holds a family together. On a routine trip to the Piggly Wiggly in Albany, Georgia, widower Fletcher Dukes smells a familiar perfume, then sees a tall woman the color of papershell pecans with a strawberry birthmark on the nape of her neck. He knows immediately that she is his lost love, Altovise Benson. Their bond, built on county fairs, sit-ins, and marches, once seemed a sure and forever thing. But their marriage plans were disrupted when the police turned a peaceful protest violent. Before Altovise fled the South, Fletcher gave her a peach seed monkey with diamond eyes. As we learn via harrowing flashbacks, an enslaved ancestor on the coast of South Carolina carved the first peach seed, a talisman that, ever since, each father has gifted his son on his thirteenth birthday. Giving one to Altovise initiated a break in tradition, irrevocably shaping the lives of generations of Dukeses. Recently, Fletcher has made do on his seven acres with his daughter Florida's check-ins, his drop biscuits, and his faithful dog. But as he begins to reckon with long-ago choices, he finds he isn't the only one burdened with unspoken truths. An indelible portrait of a family, The Peach Seed explores how kin pass down legacies of sorrow, joy, and strength. And it is a parable of how a glimmer of hope as small as a seed can ripple across generations.

The Piano written and directed by Jane Campion, is one of the most honoured films of the new Australian cinema, and is considered, by many critics, a modern masterpiece. Campion won the Palme D'Or at Cannes in 1993 for the film, making her the first woman ever to win this prestigious award; it also won Best Original Screenplay (Campion), Best Actress (Holly Hunter) and Best Supporting Actress (Anna Paquin) at the 1993 Oscars. Gail Jones' essay brings a fresh and original vision to this acclaimed film in the latest title in the Australian Screen Classics series.

Told over the course of a single Saturday in Sydney, "Five Bells," by the author of "Black Mirror," describes four lives that come to share not only a place and time, but also mysterious patterns and ambiguous symbols, including a barely glimpsed fifth figure, a young child.

Using guided inquiry with open-ended exploration where possible, the book's 20 investigations teach students about the unique properties and behavior of materials at the nanoscale-one-billionth of the size of a meter.

Show your students how amazing it can be to just "see what will happen" when they blend biology, engineering, and serendipity. Focusing on innovations sparked by accidental or unexpected observations, the case studies in this resource are a lively way to integrate engineering and experimentation into your biology classes. Middle and high school students will learn fundamental science processes while using their natural curiosity to explore ideas for new applications and products. They'll also find out that small, plant-eating mammals called pikas helped scientists find new ways to survive extreme weather events and that algae can be used as airplane fuel. The book's 20 easy-to-use investigations help you do the following: Use real-world case studies to bring accidental inspirations to life. Each investigation starts with an actual scientific discovery that students explore through primary documents or historical accounts. Let students be the innovators. The investigations task your classes to investigate biological concepts, do research, examine data, create models, and use their own personal ideas to design new products or problem-solving applications. Apply the material in flexible, interesting ways. You can implement the investigations in part or as a whole, and you can use them to teach one or more science concepts while exposing students to the unpredictable nature of science. Students will be intrigued by investigations with titles such as "Vindicating Venom: Using Biological Mechanisms to Treat Diseases and Disorders" and "Revealing Repeats: The Accidental Discovery of DNA Fingerprinting." Discovery Engineering in Biology is not only ideal for the classroom. It's also perfect for informal education at STEM camps, science centers, and more. You'll help your students see that just as there is no one way to do science, there are many paths that lead to innovations in engineering. And who knows what might happen? Maybe your students will engineer the next amazing survival product inspired by pikas!