This book explains why Australian governments are doing nothing for marginalised light sensitive learners. Government inaction is explored via policymaking theories and contrasted with a case study of active policymaking in a NSW high school which resulted in improved academic results. This book exposes inequity and provides a warrant for action.A must-read for:-- policy scholars who want to detect and understand policy inaction.- educators who want to support Light ...

This book serves as a comprehensive exploration of Britney Spears's life, career, and lasting impact on the entertainment industry and popular culture. From her early days as a teenage sensation to her enduring status as a global icon, the book delves into the milestones, challenges, and triumphs that have shaped Britney's journey to superstardom. It showcases her groundbreaking music videos, iconic performances, and influence on fashion trends that have left an indelible mark on pop cultu...

In this warm, wise, and witty memoir, Wendy D. Johnson takes a look at her lifelong obsession with “casting on” as she chronicles her journey from a crudely self-taught, left-handed beginner to one of the world’s most prolific knitters—not to mention premier knitting bloggers.From the virtues of learning how to knit the perfect sock, to the compulsive need to stash exquisite skeins of yarn in every crevice of one’s home, this is the perfect book for every knitter. Wendy also offers...

Two patterns in one, these thigh-highs and kneesocks are inspired by the stockings of cabaret dancers in the Paris of the Belle Époque. They’re topped with an eyelet lace band, through which you can thread a pretty ribbon or an elastic cord.Suggested materials include 1/super fine yarn; 2 US size 0 (2mm) circular needles or 1 long circular needle. Fits sizes small (6 3/4") and medium (7 3/4") foot circumference (unstretched).

Children are being identified with more neurodevelopmental disorders than in previous decades and understanding these medically complex disorders has become critical as more children are living with these disorders.This pediatric treatment guide provides cutting-edge research and intervention recommendations for professionals working with children and adolescents. A team of contributors with diverse experience portray medically complex information and neurodevelopmental disorders i...

This important interdisciplinary book is a unique and timely contribution to the field of women in the arts. Each chapter is devoted to a single artist and a single ground-breaking work that altered the course of its art form in a full array of genres, including dance, music, installation, photography, architecture, poetry, literature, theater, film, performance art, and popular culture. These discussions are preceded by a comprehensive introduction to art by women over the past century th...

Help women break their silence, share their stories, and reclaim their legacy!**10 Extraordinarily Courageous Women With Dynamic Stories that Will Ignite Your Passion, Turbocharge Your Life Purpose and Refuel Your Destiny for Global ImpactResilient. Ambitious. Tenacious. Courageous. Amazing. Selfless. Passionate. Brilliant. Caring. Radiant. Loyal. Focused. Determined. Generous. Assertive. Strong-willed. Compassionate. Helpful. Inspiring. Insigh...

As religiously grounded moral arguments have become ever more influential factors in the national debate-particularly reinforced by recent presidential elections and the creation of the faith-based initiative office in the White House-journalists' ignorance about theological convictions has often worked to distort the public discourse on important policy issues. Pope John Paul II's pronouncements on stem-cell research, the constitutional controversies regarding faith-based initiatives, the...

As a caring kid growing up, she was taught to help as many people as she could and God would bless her. Since age five, she used to go to the elderly houses in her neighborhood to help them do chores. Some paid her and some didnt. The pay didnt really matter; all she wanted was a blessing from the Lord and to bless and put smiles upon other faces. During her years, she didnt smile much due to her negative experience. In fact, there were times she was afraid to smile, and she didnt even kno...

Remarkable Real life chilling and sometimes moving accounts of the unexplained and conscious interactions with the unknown, this can only give us hope that there is something beyond our lives as earthly beings.

A dog named Farkle is abandoned by his family at the animal shelter. There, he meets a wise old beagle named Miles who helps him understand why they aren’t getting adopted. Once Farkle learns he has special needs, he worries nobody will ever want him. One day, a rescue lady visits the shelter. Could this be Farkle’s chance to find the furever home all shelter dogs dream about?Based on a true story, Farkle Finds A Furever Home is a rescue tale about love, acceptance, and never givin...

**For fans of Braiding Sweetgrass, The Future We Choose, and The Blue Zones, a book about the effect our relationship to nature has on our well-being and health.**Winner of the Best Book Award from American Bookfest in the General Health category; the Silver award from Reader Views in the Health and Fitness Category; and the Bronze award from Reader Views in the Body/Mind/Spirit Category****Our modern way of living is incompatible with ou...