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.