Growing up, Mark Johnson was smaller thandifferent fromhis peers, which made him self-conscious. But after a diving accident left him paralyzed, he was different in a new way.Living with a disability, Mark struggled with the social attitudes that labeled people with disabilities as inferior. He took the prejudicial treatment personally and decided to do something about it.In 1983 he had the opportunity to co-found ADAPT, a grassroots network of people with disabilities that...

For those who teach students in psychology, education, and the social sciences, the Handbook of Demonstrations and Activities in the Teaching of Psychology, Second Edition provides practical applications and rich sources of ideas. Revised to include a wealth of new material (56% of the articles are new), these invaluable reference books contain the collective experience of teachers who have successfully dealt with students' difficulty in mastering important concepts about human be...

2018 was a tumultuous year in global politics. Starting with the rise of the Lega Nord in Italy and ending with the election of Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil, it has never been such a pertinent time to study the radical right. This yearbook pulls together the best commentary and analysis from an international consortium of expert scholars examining the ebb and flow of radical right movements from around the world. Starting with a concise analysis of key definitions of the radical right and hist...

This twelve week study shows how the historic understanding of Covenant helps us build a love-for-a-lifetime Marriage. Marriage is not what our culture—or we— say it is. What is the one flesh relationship that was designed by God? When two enter a Covenant, the identity of each party enters the other. This produces a bond of shared identity between the two and alters the nature of each—“what God has joined together.” God’s instructions are logical con...

This book is a comprehensive exploration of Boston's rich and complex history, spanning from its founding in the early 17th century to its role in shaping the modern world in the 21st century. This book delves into the city's evolution across key phases: from its revolutionary beginnings as a cradle of American independence, to its growth as an industrial powerhouse, and its eventual reinvention as a center for technology, education, and innovation. Through examining critical events, inclu...

"What can a collection of love letters from the 1930s teach us about faith, hope, and lasting commitment in our troubled times? In Abiding in God, scientist and author Mark Johnson invites readers on a heartfelt journey through the pre-WWII courtship letters of his parents, Walter and Margaret. Set against the backdrop of Midwestern farm life, the letters transport you into the minds of two soulmates who share their faith in their Creator as they seek wherein lies their joy in lif...

Bullying and victimization are not new. They have been around since the beginning of time. "ABCs for Bully Prevention, Simple as 1, 2, 3," corresponds the letters of the alphabet to words that relate to victimization, bullying, and intervention. Words are simple, yet relevant, a toolbox of different ideas and principles that can be used by all ages: students, teachers, parents, children, preachers, parishioners, correctional workers, law enforcement, supervisors, and employees to educate t...

In this landmark medical narrative, Pulitzer Prize–winning journalists Mark Johnson and Kathleen Gallagher chronicle the story of Nic Volker, the Wisconsin boy at the center of a daring breakthrough in medicine—a complete gene sequencing to discover the cure for an otherwise undiagnosable illness.At just two years old, Nic experiences a searing pain that signals the awakening of a new and deadly disease. For years, through false starts and failed cures, he holds on to life, buoyed ...

Mark Johnson is one of the great thinkers of our time on how the body shapes the mind. This book brings together a selection of essays from the past two decades that build a powerful argument that any scientifically and philosophically satisfactory view of mind and thought must ultimately explain how bodily perception and action give rise to cognition, meaning, language, action, and values.A brief account of Johnson's own intellectual journey, through which we track some of the mos...

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This book explores the rich and multifaceted history of Cambridge, Massachusetts, offering a detailed account of the city's development from its colonial roots to its present-day status as a global hub of intellectual, cultural, and technological innovation. Structured into twenty comprehensive chapters, it delves into the city's geography, founding, demographic shifts, political history, economic evolution, and social movements. The narrative traces the influence of pivotal figures such a...

This book offers a comprehensive and deeply researched exploration of the history of Lawrence, Massachusetts, focusing on its key aspects such as geography, founding, demographic development, political history, economics, and cultural evolution. Through twenty detailed chapters, the book delves into the city's industrial roots, tracing its rise as a powerful mill town fueled by immigrant labor, and examines its pivotal role in national labor movements, including the landmark 1912 Bread and...