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This memoir describes the journey of John (Jack) Miller. The book
explores how his personal journey is related to the work he has
done in holistic education, contemplative education, and
spirituality in education. In holistic education the personal and
professional are connected. Professor Miller's journey includes
events, books, teachers, and the many factors in his life that have
contributed to his work, which includes more than 20 books and
extensive travel around the world. An example of the relationship
between the personal and the professional is that Jack began
meditating in 1974 and this practice has provided the foundation
for much of his teaching and writing. Professor Miller's book, The
Holistic Curriculum, first published in 1988 along with the
publication of the Holistic Education Review have been seen as the
beginning of holistic education as a field of study. Since his
journey has been connected with so many other holistic educators,
this book can serve as one perspective on how the field has
unfolded over the past 35 years. Besides this historical
perspective the book includes a chapter on his meditation practice
as well his beliefs. There is also a chapter on his teaching and
how he attempts to embody holistic education in his classroom
Transcendental Learning discusses the work of five figures
associated with transcendentalism concerning their views on
education. Alcott, Emerson, Fuller, Peabody and Thoreau all taught
at one time and held definite views about education. The book
explores these conceptions with chapters on each of the five
individuals and then focuses the main features of transcendental
learning and its legacy today. A central thesis of the book is that
transcendental learning is essentially holistic in nature and
provides rich educational vision that is in many ways a tonic to
today's factory like approach to schooling. In contrast to the
narrow vision of education that is promoted by governments and the
media, the Transcendentalists offer a redemptive vision of
education that includes: -educating the whole child-body, mind, and
soul, -happiness as a goal of education. -educating students so
they see the interconnectedness of nature, -recognizing the inner
wisdom of the child as something to be honored and nurtured, - a
blueprint for environmental education through the work of Thoreau,
- an inspiring vision for educating women of all ages through the
work of Margaret Fuller, - an experimental approach to pedagogy
that continually seeks for more effective ways of educating
children, - a recognition of the importance of the presence of
teacher and encouraging teachers to be aware and conscious of their
own behavior. -a vision of multicultural and bilingual education
through the work of Elizabeth Peabody The Transcendentalists,
particularly Emerson and Thoreau, sewed the seeds for the
environmental movement and for non-violent change. Their work
eventually influenced Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. and it
continues to resonate today in the thinking of Aung Sang Suu Kyi
and the Dalai Lama. The Transcendentalists' vision of education is
worth examining as well given the dissatisfaction with the current
educational scene.
Learning often begins with an experience in the body. Our body can
tighten or feel expansive depending on different learning contexts.
This experience of learning in the body is crucial to holistic
education. This book explores embodied learning from several
perspectives. This first section explores how psychology can inform
us about embodied learning; for example, the work of Carl Jung and
Wilhelm Reich devoted much of their thinking to how energy
manifests itself in the body. Meditation and movement are also
examined as ways of embodied learning; for example, Dalcroze, a
form of movement education, is presented within the context of
whole person education. The book also presents schools where
embodied learning is nurtured. Waldorf education is discussed as
well as a public school in Toronto where the body is central to
holistic education. The book also presents visions of embodied
learning. John Miller presents a holistic vision of teacher
education and Tobin Hart, who has written extensively in this
field, writes about the embodied mind. Embodied learning is an
emerging area of inquiry in holistic education and this book
presents a variety of perspectives and practices that should be
helpful to both scholars and practitioners.
A volume in Peace Education Series Editors Ian Harris, University
of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Edward J. Brantmeier, Colorado State
University, and Jing Lin, University of Maryland, Spirituality,
Religion, and Peace Education attempts to deeply explore the
universal and particular dimensions of education for inner and
communal peace. This co-edited book contains fifteen chapters on
world spiritual traditions, religions, and their connections and
relevance to peacebuilding and peacemaking. This book examines the
teachings and practices of Confucius, of Judaism, Islamic Sufism,
Christianity, Quakerism, Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism, and of
Indigenous spirituality. Secondly, it explores teaching and
learning processes rooted in self discovery, skill development, and
contemplative practices for peace. Topics in various chapters
include: the Buddhist practice of tonglen; an indigenous Hawaiian
practice of Ho'oponopono for forgiveness and conflict resolution;
pilgrimage and labyrinth walking for right action; Twelve Step
Programs for peace; teaching from a religious/spiritual
perspective; narrative inquiry, Daoism, and peace curriculum;
Gandhi, deep ecology, and multicultural peace education in teacher
education; peacemaking and spirituality in undergraduate courses;
and wisdom-based learning in teacher education. Peace education
practices stemming from wisdom traditions can promote stillness as
well as enliven, awaken, and urge reconciliation, connection,
wisdom cultivation, and transformation and change in both teachers
and students in diverse educational contexts. In various chapters
of this book, a critique of competition, consumerism, and
materialism undergird the analysis. More than just a critique, some
chapters provide both conceptual and practical clarity for deeper
engagement in peaceful action and change in society. Cultural
awareness and understanding are fostered through a focus on the
positive aspects of wisdom traditions rather than the negative
aspects and historical complexities of violence and conflict as
result of religious hegemony.
Ecotourism Development in Costa Rica: The Search for Oro Verde, by
Andrew P. Miller, examines the use of ecotourism as a development
strategy in Costa Rica and its applicability to other Central
American states. Ecotourism provides an important environmental
check on industry, giving the environment a voice by making its
preservation an economic necessity due to the number of people who
derive their income from it. The move away from agriculture to
ecotourism is a natural fit because many of those who are engaged
in agriculture have extensive knowledge of plants and animals that
can be utilized by the ecotourism industry. The use of ecotourism
as a development strategy is distinctive. For ecotourism to
succeed, it must preserve the natural environment, but it must do
so in a way that does not preclude growth in other sectors of the
economy. Miller shows how the successful pursuit of foreign direct
investment coupled with Costa Rica s immense biodiversity and its
attractiveness to tourists is key to understanding the success of
the Costa Rican economy. Many of the preferences that ecotourists
have for a vacation destination also help create an amenable
atmosphere for business. These factors include: political and
social stability, high quality of life, low levels of corruption,
economic freedom, high levels of education, and a suitable
infrastructure. The most important part of this research is its
development of strategies based upon the Costa Rican model that
would be useful for other states in the region. When looking at
whether states can replicate the development strategy of Costa
Rica, environmental sustainability is an important concern.
Ecotourism Development in Costa Rica is an essential text for
students and scholars interested in Latin American politics and
history, development studies, and environmental sustainability."
A new edition of this best-selling textbook reintroduces the topic
of library cataloging from a fresh, modern perspective. Not many
books merit an eleventh edition, but this popular text does. Newly
updated, Introduction to Cataloging and Classification provides an
introduction to descriptive cataloging based on contemporary
standards, explaining the basic tenets to readers without previous
experience, as well as to those who merely want a better
understanding of the process as it exists today. The text opens
with the foundations of cataloging, then moves to specific details
and subject matter such as Functional Requirements for
Bibliographic Records (FRBR), Functional Requirements for Authority
Data (FRAD), the International Cataloging Principles (ICP), and
RDA. Unlike other texts, the book doesn't presume a close
familiarity with the MARC bibliographic or authorities formats;
ALA's Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, 2nd Edition, revised
(AACR2R); or the International Standard Bibliographic Description
(ISBD). Subject access to library materials is covered in
sufficient depth to make the reader comfortable with the principles
and practices of subject cataloging and classification. In
addition, the book introduces MARC, BIBFRAME, and other approaches
used to communicate and display bibliographic data. Discussions of
formatting, presentation, and administrative issues complete the
book; questions useful for review and study appear at the end of
each chapter. Delineates the new cataloging landscape Shares a
principles-based perspective An introductory text for beginners and
intermediate students Emphasizes descriptive and subject
cataloging, as well as format-neutral cataloging Covers new
cataloging rules and RDA
This book includes papers written by teachers and how they engage
holistic education in their classrooms. The papers come from a
course taught by Jack Miller at the Ontario Institute for Studies
in Education at the University of Toronto entitled The Holistic
Curriculum. This is a rich and diverse collection of papers showing
how holistic education can be brought into public education despite
the pressures of testing and other accountability measures.
Although most of the teachers teach in public schools there are
also examples from teachers working in private and post secondary
settings. This book can inspire other teachers who are looking for
ways to teach the whole person in a more connected manner. There
are very few texts in the field of holistic education that include
the voices and practices of teachers, particularly those working in
public schools. Many of the examples of holistic education in
practice come from Waldorf, Montessori, Reggio Emilia and
alternative schools. A unique feature of this book is the many
different voices of teachers describing their work in the
classroom; they talk about their successes, the challenges and even
a few failures.
Explore the issues that are changing user/librarian interactions in
today's evolving electronic libraries This book examines the rapid
advances in technology and scientific discovery that have changed
the way sci/tech library users seek informationchanges which have
also necessitated increasingly high levels of skill in information
technology and advanced subject knowledge from librarians. From
negotiating the intricacies of working with e-journals to
simplifying the data collection process, anyone involved in
allocating library resources or prioritizing research agendas will
find relevant, useful information here, as will those involved in
library education. Emerging Issues in the Electronic Environment:
Challenges for Librarians and Researchers in the Sciences begins
with Scientific Communication: New Roles and New Players, a
detailed examination of the evolution of the information-seeking
behavior of scientists, from the days of print-based resources to
today's electronic media. Next, you'll find techniques designed to
maximize the ability of scientists to make lucky connections in
their electronic search for information in Too Important to be Left
to Chance: Serendipity and the Digital Library. Four chapters in
Emerging Issues in the Electronic Environment bring you up-to-date
information on various aspects of working with e-journals: For
Better or Worse: The Joys and Woes of E-Journals, investigates the
impact of electronic-only journal holdings on collection
development decisions and the accompanying issues of archiving,
economics, content, and research use Scan It and They Will Come . .
. But Will They Cite It? provides citation data on the usefulness
and impact of retrospective digitization projects for journal
contents The Use of Online Supplementary Material in High-Impact
Scientific Journals raises vital questions as to whether the print
or electronic article should be regarded as the primary archival
resource Challenges and Opportunities for Bibliometrics in the
Electronic Environment: The Case of the Proceedings of the Oklahoma
Academy of Science investigates how issues of access, copyright,
and fair use, as well as differences among online file formats may
impact bibliometric analysis Two chapters in Emerging Issues in the
Electronic Environment are designed to help simplify the data
collection process. Information Overload: Keeping Current Without
Being Overwhelmed will show you how to identify needed sources by
using current awareness services and e-mail filtering technologies
The Impact of Electronic Bibliographic Databases and Electronic
Journal Articles on the Scholar's Information Seeking Behavior and
Personal Collection of Reprints reviews organizational methods for
managing large collections of electronic articles. In addition,
this forward-thinking book contains four chapters that point out
possible avenues for increased librarian-facilitated service to
users: Biology Databases for the New Life Sciences discusses the
new sequence, microarray, and protein structure databases, the
emergence of bioinformatics, and the opportunities available to
librarians in this developing area Map and Spatial Data
Acquisitions in the Electronic Age shows how the traditionally
complicated and time-consuming process of acquiring cartographic
information can be simplified by efficient use of the Internet
Webinar Technology: Applications in Libraries reviews the
operation, application, and features of Webinars and compares this
technology with Web tutorials, virtual reference, and courseware
management systems, videoconferencing, and Webcasting Preserving
Digital Librari
"This book can be the lever with which you can truly change your
life". - Dr. R. Singh, Retired Health Advisor "This book...will
ensure old and young alike who apply these principles as their
foundations of life the opportunity to leave a rich legacy for the
future". Dr. B. Campbell, License Clinical Psychologist "The
principles found in Pastoral Care And Counselling create a new
paradigm for school leaders ...". Dr. W. Black, Retired Teacher on
Psychotherapy and Counselling "I can't think of anyone who wouldn't
be helped by reading it". Rev. Dr. P. E. Powell, Minister of
Religion & Evangelical Theologian "Dr. Miller, ...will help
sharpen the focus of every reader ...". - Rev. Prof. Dr. C. L.
Ryan, Co-ordinator for Canada Christian College and Seminary for
the Caribbean & UK "...a welcomed contribution to the
contemporary Church" - The Most Right Rev. Dr. A. A. Evangelou,
Archbishop of the Apostolic Christian Church & President of the
Ixthus Church Council
Superfoods have come to the forefront of the public imagination due
to a combination of presumed health benefits and cultural mystique.
Much of the literature on these foods, however, is based upon
rostrums and diet plans that accept the health claims of superfoods
without subjecting them to rigorous scrutiny. Superfoods: Cultural
and Scientific Perspectives examines these food products from a
blended science and cultural viewpoint, presenting a balanced,
evidence-based view of each food item. Following a discussion of
"superfoods" as a category, the book's chapters examine individual
superfoods, including but not limited to: avocados, chocolate,
wine, berries, and fish oil. Presented in a systemic manner, each
chapter provides a cultural history of the superfood; a survey of
the current state of nutritional research on the food and its
health claims; an exploration of related science topics to enhance
understanding of the superfood, (i.e., a survey of the botany,
biology, or chemistry studies); social issues associated with the
superfood, such as sustainability, environmental health concerns,
agricultural issues, fair trade and marketing issues; and one to
three recipes featuring the superfood. This combination of
scientific and cultural perspectives makes Superfoods an invaluable
reference for academics, industry professionals, and lay-readers
alike.
Set in Philadelphia and revolving around a suspenseful legal case,
the novel Becoming His Father's Son tells the story of Alex
Hamilton's redemption. A successful, Ivy League-educated, African
American attorney, Alex feels superior to other African Americans.
In fact, he has achieved his success by winning racial
discrimination cases--using questionable tactics--for wealthy,
corporate clients. In stark contract to Alex, his physician father,
"Dr. Nate" Hamilton, has been practicing medicine in the inner city
for thirty years, often giving free treatment to patients who
cannot afford to pay. Dr. Nate, the son of a sharecropper, grew up
poor in Alabama and worked his way through college and medical
school, unlike Alex who has lived a life of privilege. Alex and
Nate haven't spoken to each other in years, a situation that
grieves Alex's mother, May Hamilton. When Dr. Nate is accused of
Medicare fraud and stands to lose everything he has worked for, he
turns to his son for help. Alex makes a critical choice to defend
his father; a decision based on love--and it irrevocably changes
his life. His law partners scheme to maneuver him out of the firm
when they learn of his father's indictment; and Alex begins to
question all his former assumptions. As they work on the defense
case, Nate reveals to Alex family secrets he had until then kept to
himself, and father and son achieve a new understanding. The story
ends with a suspenseful courtroom trial--the trial of Alex's
life--and a surprise twist at the conclusion. A collaboration of
Gregory P. Miller, a senior partner in the law firm of Miller,
Alfano and Raspanti and author Denise Dennis, Becoming His Father's
Son follows the story fromIndependence Hall to the North
Philadelphia ghetto. The novel holds the readers' interest until
the last page is turned.
Bringing together the most important articles from leading authors
in the field, Professor Geoffrey Miller's new collection, Economics
of Securities Law, is an essential resource for students,
policymakers and those interested in the history and current status
of the subject. The papers included represent fundamental
contributions that shaped later thinking, illustrate approaches
that have proven durably influential or represent important
challenges to conventional views. The collection also explores new
approaches, such as behavioural economics, alongside 'Chicago
School' papers, comparative analyses and influential works by
people involved in the creation of laws governing modern securities
markets.
Covering the most important areas of the subject, such as financial
crises, the nature of the banking firm and issues in bank
regulation, Economics of Financial Law is a comprehensive
collection of the papers that have shaped the field of financial
law. This original research review by editor Professor Geoffrey
Miller provides a thorough and authoritative examination of the
material and will prove to be an invaluable resource for academics
and practitioners alike.
This thought-provoking book adds a new perspective to the analysis
of how regulation should respond to the global financial crisis of
2008 2009. It focuses on the 'private' as opposed to 'public'
aspect of regulation, and highlights the works of the
public-private dialectic in regulation and enforcement.The expert
authors examine what is perhaps the single most important sector in
which public and private regulation and enforcement intersect: the
arena of banking and global finance. The detailed analysis of these
particular areas of finance thus provides a means for investigating
aspects of the important topic of private regulation and
enforcement in financial markets. A number of pertinent questions
are addressed, including: How does private regulation and
enforcement enhance or detract from the legitimacy of the process
by which these market segments are managed and controlled? How does
private regulation and enforcement manifest independence of action
and judgment, as compared with public regulation? How does private
regulation and enforcement measure up along dimensions of quality,
relative to public regulation? and, finally, What forms of
accountability characterize private as opposed to public regulation
and enforcement? Illustrating the works of the public-private
dialectic in regulation and enforcement, this challenging book will
prove a fascinating read for academics, scholars and practitioners
with an interest in regulation and governance issues, and in
financial and banking law. Contents: Preface 1. Private Regulation
of Internationally Active Financial Services Firms 2. Private
Regulation in the Credit Default Swaps Market: The Role of ISDA in
the New Regulatory Scenario of CDSs 3. Private Regulation and
Enforcement in Microfinance: A Multilayered and Polycentric Puzzle
4. Governing Global Payments Markets: International Payments Forum
- A New Actor on the Scene 5. The Legitimacy and Accountability of
the IASB as an International Standard Setter 6. The Internal
Ratings-based and Advanced Measurement Approaches for Regulatory
Capital under the 'Basel Regime' ndex
Sustainable Ecotourism in Central America: Comparative Advantage in
a Globalized World examines the factors necessary for Nicaragua,
Panama, and Belize to implement an economic development model based
on the growth of ecotourism and foreign direct investment. In order
to determine what factors are necessary to implement this model,
this book analyzes the state of ecotourism development in Costa
Rica and the lessons that the Costa Rican case can provide for
other Central American states. It also assesses the effects of
globalization and the increasing implementation of free market
policies on the development of ecotourism. The book ultimately
argues that globalization and neoliberalism have made it more
likely that states will be able to adopt a development model based
on ecotourism and foreign direct investment due to the manner in
which neoliberalism and globalization help to create
ever-increasing economic interconnectedness and openness. While
globalization has served to shrink the world and make it easier for
people to travel, the economic openness of neoliberalism has
facilitated global flows of both tourists and international capital
into every corner of the world. Understanding the way globalization
and neoliberalism interact with ecotourism development and foreign
direct investment is the key to formulating policy recommendations
for states in Central America to jumpstart their economic
development.
This definitive handbook explains how a script is transformed into
a motion picture or television program. Readers will learn the
methodology and craft of the script supervisor, who ensures that
the continuity of a film, its logical progression, is coherent. The
book teaches all vital script supervising functions, including how
to: .prepare, or "break down" a script for shooting .maintaining
screen direction and progression .matching scenes and shots for
editing .cuing actors .recording good takes and prints preparing
time and log sheets for editing This revision of an industry
classic has been updated to reflect changes in the film industry in
recent years, including the use of electronic media in the script
supervisor's tasks. While it is written for the novice script
writer, it can serve as a valuable resource for directors, film
editors, scriptwriters and cinematographers.
The Necessary and Proper Clause is one of the most important parts
of the U.S. Constitution. Today this short thirty-nine word
paragraph is cited as the legal foundation for much of the modern
federal government. Yet constitutional scholars have pronounced its
origins and original meaning a mystery. Through three independent
lines of research, the authors trace the lineage of the Necessary
and Proper Clause to the everyday law of the Founding Era the same
law that American founders such as Madison, Hamilton, and
Washington applied in their daily lives. Origins of the Necessary
and Proper Clause are found in law governing agencies, public
administration, and corporations. Moreover, all of those areas were
undergirded by common principles of fiduciary responsibility
reflecting the Founders' view that a public office is truly a
public trust. This explains the choice of language in the clause
and provides clues about its meaning. This book thus serves as a
reference source for scholars seeking to understand the
intellectual foundations of one of the Constitution s most
important clauses.
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