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This book examines how educational equity is affected during crises
- specifically the COVID-19 pandemic. Three key concerns emerge for
children's and young people's education: material needs, emotional
wellbeing, and access to learning. The evidence highlights how
pre-existing educational inequalities were exacerbated as well as
altered during the global pandemic. Critical reviews of educational
vulnerability and of significant crises over the past century
provide the book's foundation. Then, drawing on empirical research
from Australia and extensive analysis of international
documentation, the book demonstrates significant detriments that
pandemic responses caused to formal learning and the broader
support role of schools and also addresses promising educational
innovations. The book is important not only for scholars in
education, but also for practitioners and governments to inform how
to better support learning as well as material and emotional
wellbeing during and after crises, especially for children and
young people experiencing disadvantage.
The concept of "fandom" has been revolutionized over the past 20
years because of various technological, cultural, and communicative
advancements. Evolution of the Modern Sports Fan: Communicative
Approaches explores the elements of the sports fan that have
markedly changed since the turn of the century. Inherent within
these investigations is the role of communication in a multitude of
forms (mediated, relational, etc.) as the prototypical sports fan
has most heavily shifted within this domain. From the advent of
social media to the rise of fantasy sport to the increased media
platforms in which to consume sport, the sports fan has never had
more options for consumption-and for the rendering of his/her
opinions. This edited volume offers an opportunity to advance what
we now know about American sports fandom as well as the ability to
debunk what scholars thought they knew about sports fandom that has
now shifted.
The concept of "fandom" has been revolutionized over the past 20
years because of various technological, cultural, and communicative
advancements. Evolution of the Modern Sports Fan: Communicative
Approaches explores the elements of the sports fan that have
markedly changed since the turn of the century. Inherent within
these investigations is the role of communication in a multitude of
forms (mediated, relational, etc.) as the prototypical sports fan
has most heavily shifted within this domain. From the advent of
social media to the rise of fantasy sport to the increased media
platforms in which to consume sport, the sports fan has never had
more options for consumption-and for the rendering of his/her
opinions. This edited volume offers an opportunity to advance what
we now know about American sports fandom as well as the ability to
debunk what scholars thought they knew about sports fandom that has
now shifted.
Life is loud. Every day we are bombarded with the noise of simply
being alive. In the midst of it all, it is easy to forget the voice
that matters most. Throughout the Bible, God often captures the
hearts of people through the realm of storytelling. From parables
to passed down tales amongst the generations, we are called to see
that God is the same yesterday, today, and forever. 52 Cups of
Coffee: Weekly Reflections for the Contemplative Soul is a call to
listen, reflect, and respond. Through personal storytelling, honest
insight and Biblical analysis, this book will surely awaken your
senses to the sounds of hope.
'From the Inside' explores the minds of fictional characters in
order to subvert the way in which they are interpreted. The Shark
from 'Jaws' The dog from 'Lassie' A Raptor from 'Jurassic Park'. I
think it is important to put things into certain contexts and this
is the foundation of this collection. I had an idea that evolved
into three stories, essentially creating three protagonists.
Initially, I ruminated on the shark from 'Jaws' and how he may be
misconceived as an individual. I decided that I wanted to delineate
a 'personality' for him in order to foster some understanding or
engender a sort of allegiance to him. I ultimately hoped that my
story would engage with people in order for them to see this shark
in a different light. I was offering him redemption. Additionally,
I am offering readers an alternative perception and a chance to
look with new eyes. Constructing 'I Surf this Beach' was the
starting point. Once I had told one story, I started pondering the
lives of other fictional characters... Clearly, I carried out my
necessary research and watched films, TV series and read as
prolifically as possible. I then thought about the character of
Lassie and wondered how that typically docile and obedient collie
might actually feel and possibly be thinking. Would that dog be
pleased at having to work or would it resent not having a cushy
life? As a result, I wrote a story, 'Beyond the Mine Shaft', based
on a different type of 'Lassie' (who is in fact a male dog - I
checked) and this dog is fed up of his owners who are useless and
reliant upon the fortitude of their family pet. This dog longs to
be released from the shackles of servitude to his imbecilic owners
who aren't worth their weight in anything. The third story is
focused on a raptor from 'Jurassic Park', which I entitled 'A World
Re-Found'. I won't delve too deeply as I would rather you, fair
reader, peruse the text yourself. However, I wanted to give a voice
to this particular character. The terms 'goody' and 'baddy' are
bandied about too much for my liking and I aim to show the merits
and notable strengths in individuals and I hope this translates. No
one is perfect or ultimately 'all good' as we all have flaws, yet
in writing these stories I have delved into the complexity of
humans and other creatures; of all of us. The title 'From the
Inside' is due to the fact that the experiences of the three
protagonists is the basis of the three stories; moreover, their
tales come from within themselves. It is also relative to a
favourite musician of mine, Alice Cooper, and I like to link things
and make connections. My inspiration came from an arbitrary
conversation and I eventually put thoughts into action. I hope that
people will read and re-think. Questioning is a vital component in
everyday life and if I have been a part of that, then I will feel
worthwhile.
Unashamedly oversharing the truth about the first year Confessions
of a Crummy Mummy - The Baby Years by parenting blogger and
accidental mum of four Natalie Brown (@confessionsofacrummymummy)
is the literary equivalent of the tea and toast you're handed after
giving birth: warm, reassuring and you can't help but want more! An
antidote to the traditional parenting manual, the
telling-it-how-it-is parenting memoir lifts the lid on a subject
the hugely successful genre of telling-it-how-it-is parenting
memoirs has yet to touch on: giving birth during a global pandemic.
And let's just say giving birth during a global pandemic was not in
the birth plan! An easy-to-digest and quick-paced list-style format
offers a collection of witty and brutally honest confessions
time-poor mums can dip in and out of and back into again. Starting
with the birth and what really happens to your lady bits after
pushing a human being out of your foo-foo, chapters are split into
confessions on subjects including breastfeeding, weaning, home
schooling and washing - and what happens when you find yourself
doing it all in the middle of a global pandemic. The light-hearted
and entertaining confessions are peppered with heartfelt thoughts,
frustrations, and home truths about the first year that every mum
will relate to, making the book a perfect gift and must-read for
all new (and not so new) mamas feeling like they're doing too many
things and none of them well.
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