'Biopiracy' refers either to the unauthorised extraction of biological resources, such as plants with medicinal properties, and associated traditional knowledge from indigenous peoples and local communities, or to the patenting of spurious 'inventions' based on such knowledge or resources without compensation. Biopiracy cases continue to emerge in the media and public eye, yet they remain the source of considerable disagreement, confusion, controversy and grief. The aim of this book is to ...

Seventeen-year old Jonathan Tomus isn't your typical teenage boy. He lives on a developing planet, on the outskirts of Union space. He lacks interests in the most basic aspects of high school life. He possesses little ambition for his future, except to ensure Laura--his only friend--and his widowed mother's continued survival. This is his piece in life, and he's content with it... until an encounter with a mysterious dark-haired beauty dislodges everything he has come to know.Thrus...

“I’ve come to warn you. A cloud of darkness looms over the universe.An evil of old stirs in the shadows.The countdown to the destruction of everything has begun.”Seventeen-year-old Jonathan Tomus isn’t your typical teenage boy. He lives on a developing planet, on the outskirts of Union space. He lacks interest in the most basic aspects of high school life. He possesses little ambition for his future, except to ensure Laura—his only friend—and his widowed mother’s co...

The purpose of the volume is to explore the theory, development and use of visual displays and graphic organizers to improve instruction, learning and research. We anticipate five sections that address (1) frameworks for understanding different types of displays, (2) research-tested guidelines for constructing displays, (3) empirically-based instructional applications, (4) using displays to promote research and theory development, and (5) using displays to report test and research data to ...

The field of educational technology is exploding in terms of innovations being developed daily. Most of these innovations hold fascinating promise but enjoy almost no empirical support. There are educational researchers who have both developed innovations and tested their potential empirically. This book will capture the latest and most promising innovations from the leading educational technologists in the world, including animations, simulations, visualizations, navigation, manipulatives...

Generative AI is transforming educational systems at a pace that challenges researchers, practitioners, and institutions to develop principled approaches to understanding, evaluating, and implementing these technologies responsibly. In response to this need, this volume synthesizes research on the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) in education from leading global scholars across disciplines. The book explores effective methodologies and frameworks for advancing research and a...

The book examines the history of learning styles, including their widespread acceptance and endorsement in educational settings. In addition, it explores both the support of and opposition to learning styles by academics. The book discusses cases for and against learning styles and offers a systematic review of empirical evidence. It describes consequences of promoting learning styles in the classroom and offers insights into future directions in research and practice.The book offers a cri...

Lonely Planet's Middle East is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Wonder at the enchanting Petra, visit Ancient Egyptian sites and explore the ruins of Persepolis; all with your trusted travel companion.Inside Lonely Planet's Middle East Travel Guide:Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually insp...

A dramatic and timely account of Stalin's failed invasion of Finland in 1939, and the decade of wars and fraught relations that followedIn November 1939, Stalin directed his military leaders to launch an invasion of Finland. In what became known as the Winter War, the full might of the Soviet army was pitted against this small Nordic republic. Yet despite their vastly superior military strength, the Soviets suffered heavy losses and failed to mount Stalin's intende...

Growing up, Hev worked for a man named Jake who ran the streets. As Hev aged, he became smarter and had new idea on how to make more money. He then ran into a childhood friend named Dan who becomes his right hand man. Hev and Dan start up a business from ground zero and take control of the streets. Riches, fame, and fortune are all at hand for Hev. As his "business" grows, some tough life threatening actions happen that Hev has to cope with. In the end, was it worth it?

How can we really evaluate teacher effectiveness?Systems of teacher appraisal and evaluation are being created across the world in order to monitor and assess teacher performance. But do the models used really give a fair evaluation?Based on international research, the authors argue that teacher effectiveness is too narrowly conceptualised and methods of measuring it are not attuned to the real contexts in which teachers work. They propose a model of differential teacher ef...

Jesus's Great Commission is one of the key pillars of the church's evangelistic work and has been the guiding principle for missionaries throughout church history. In 40 Questions About the Great Commission, scholars Daniel Akin, Benjamin Merkle, and George Robinson unpack the meaning, history, theology, and practical applications of Jesus's command to go and make disciples. Ideal for personal or group study, this volume will reignite your passion for evangelism while answering ke...