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...

"A welcome renewal and defense of John Dewey's ethical naturalism, which Johnson claims is the only morality 'fit for actual human beings.'" — Notre Dame Philosophical ReviewsWhat is the difference between right and wrong? This is no easy question to answer, yet we constantly try to make it so, frequently appealing to absolutes, whether drawn from God, universal reason, or societal authority. Combining cognitive science with a pragmatist philosophical frame...

Jack had always been passionate about basketball. As a young boy growing up in a small town, he would spend countless hours shooting hoops at the local park, dreaming of one day becoming a star player.Jack committed himself to a career in youth development because he was driven to change the world. He used basketball as a tool to empower young people from all walks of life, encourage academic success, and teach life skills.This is Jack's journey; it is a narrative of passio...

This book explores the rich and multifaceted history of Newton, Massachusetts, tracing its development from a modest colonial settlement to a vibrant suburban city that has played a significant role in shaping both national and global history. Through 20 detailed chapters, the book delves into Newton's geography, founding, demographic shifts, political and economic history, urban development, cultural life, and much more. It examines the contributions of Newton's residents—ranging from ear...

This comprehensive history of Haverhill, Massachusetts, explores the city's development from its early colonial roots to its modern-day transformation into a diverse urban center. Through twenty detailed chapters, the book delves into the city's geography, founding, demographic shifts, political evolution, economic growth, and cultural milestones. Key moments in Haverhill's history are examined, including its rise as an industrial hub during the 19th century, particularly in the shoe manuf...

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"History of Quincy, Massachusetts" is a comprehensive exploration of the city's development from its early colonial roots to its modern-day status as a dynamic urban community. This book delves into the various aspects of Quincy's rich history, covering its geography, founding, economic evolution, cultural transformations, and the significant role it has played in national and global history. At the heart of Quincy's legacy lies the Adams family, particularly John Adams and John Quincy Ada...

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...

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...

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...