Using the concept of "plasticity," or the brain’s ability to change through growth and reorganization, as a theoretical framework, this book argues that encouraging an exploration of the self better establishes emotional value in the composition classroom. This book explores recent evidence from studies in modern neuroscience to provide biological correlations between current and developing theory and pedagogy in Composition Studies. Starting with the concept of self, each subsequent chapter builds a neurobiological understanding of how emotional value, intrinsic motivation, creativity, and happiness are constructed and felt. This material exploration shows how these factors can maintain motivation, improve long-term memory, encourage creative risk, and initiate complex considerations of being. Recognizing the shift in Composition Studies to posthuman and new materialist methodologies, this modern neuroscience is presented as a useful parallel to—rather than being at odds with—these and other current methodologies, theories, and pedagogies. Outlining the need for a more student-focused, guided-discovery framework for the composition classroom, this interdisciplinary resource will be of interest to scholars and students in the field of Composition Studies, Communication Studies, Education, Psychology, and Philosophy.

There are always at least two viewpoints to every story and yet, we usually only hear one. A different perspective can provide an entirely different story than the commonly known tale; the other side of the looking glass, so to speak. This year, our anthology series continues with volume 4: At Second Glance, an anthology dedicated to exploring those alternate angles. Inside you'll find exciting new tales by established authors such as Felice Picano, as well as stories from emerging writers like Ann Herendeen, Evan J. Peterson, Casondra Brewster and Louis Flint Ceci. Readers will even find a piece from our volume editor, Eric Andrews-Katz. From comic art to playscript, from mythology to modern fantasy; all the pieces take the reader forward by glancing back.

Pity's Porch is author Deborah Crawford's latest installment in her wonderful series of children's books. Follow the lovable kitty, Pity, as she befriends all whom she encounters. Though Pity's full name is "Pitiful" - because of how plain and pitiful she looks - her journey embodies important life lessons about loyalty, dependability and fun Deborah Crawford was born in Ft. Worth, Texas, which gave her great Southern values and discipline. She met her husband Scott near Chicago, where she learned to toughen up and have 'alligator' skin For the last twenty-three years Ms. Crawford has lived in the magnificent Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, where there are ample animals to study and love. She has owned a successful cosmetic company for the past twenty-three years. Ms. Crawford is working on the next book in the Pity series, which is about adjusting to new and awkward situations and also growing from them. Publisher's website: http: //sbpra.com/DeborahCrawford