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La pedofilia es un grave problema mundial que ha venido creciendo exponencialmente, motivado por el Covid 19, cuando mucha población tuvo que permanecer en confinamiento y, los pedófilos hicieron de las suyas en las redes sociales intercambiando material, retransmitiendo abusos, extorsionando a menores para producir pornografía infantil.Para algunos expertos se trata de una parafilia, otros la consideran una enfermedad incurable, que debe ser tratada...
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This collection of essays represents some of the best work of two significant, contemporary voices in the field of interpretation, including original pieces written for this publication and reprints of articles that have appeared in National Association for Interpretation publications spanning three decades. Whether you are new to the field or an experienced interpreter, you will be inspired by Larry Beck and Ted Cable's unique ability to find interpretive...
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Putting Interpretation on the Map: An Interpretive Approach to Geography is an electronic handbook for front-line interpreters, managers, and planners on incorporating maps and other geographic technologies into interpretive media, exhibits, and programs. This electronic book reviews basic geography concepts and map skills, and introduces resources from simple map activities to the most advanced geotechnologies. Putting Interpretation on the Map is...
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What if you could file your taxes or open a business online in mere minutes? It's already possible in Estonia. So why are some US government agencies still running software from the 1960s with no upgrades in sight? When HealthCare.gov went live in October 2013, many called the website a catastrophe. For the U.S. Federal government, however, the launch ultimately proved pivotal: it underscored the necessity of digital excellence in public institutions...
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Argues for refocusing attention on publicness and the critical exploration of underlying assumptions that are foundational to the study and practice of public affairs.
We live in an era where many citizens feel increasingly uncertain about their futures, having to deal with stagnant wages, globalization, and wealth and income inequality, while, at the same time, policymakers appear unable or unwilling to reach any viable policy consensus on a wide...
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The practice of "church" is witnessing a radical paradigm shift from mass gatherings, aka megachurches, to discipleship-making organs. In this book, The House Church in God's Eternal Purposes, Theodore Andoseh, describes in a practical way what a house church is and all that goes into her form and expression.House churches are the inns, the inns of God. They are the tabernacles of God. The house church is a place to welcomepeople from the street;wounded...
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Aristotle and Nike got it right GREATNESS is what we humans DO when given the challenge, the encouragement, the environment, and the opportunity. At some point in this postmodern life, individual greatness has lost its appeal for many of us. It has been commodified and relegated to those who are measured by shortest/longest times, impressive distances, highest heights, lowest lows, medals won, honors given and again. Aristotle and Nike got it right....
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Embark on a transformative journey into the heart of school counseling with this insightful guide, tailored for those poised to shape the future of education. This short book is an essential resource for adults considering a career dedicated to guiding, mentoring, and empowering students. Through its pages, readers will discover the multifaceted role of a school counselor, exploring the profound impact they have on the lives of learners. Dive into...
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Despite widespread anti-government sentiment in recent decades-including complaints that it does too much and that it doesn't do enough-the fact remains that government has improved the lives of Americans in numerous ways, from providing income, food, education, housing, and healthcare support, to ensuring cleaner air, water, and food, to providing a vast infrastructure upon which economic growth depends.
In What American Government Does, Stan Luger...
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A noted historian explores the development of U.S. State governments from the end of the 19th century to the so-called renaissance of States in the 20th.
It is a common misperception that America's state governments were lethargic backwaters before suddenly stirring to life in the 1980s. In The Rise of the States, Jon C. Teaford presents a very different picture. Teaford shows how state governments were continually adapting and expanding throughout...
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Are you responsible for entering accurate patient progress notes and feel they are often incomplete? Have you considered setting up dot or smart phrases in your electronic health records (EHR) or need to update or expand the templates you currently have? We have produced ready-to-use medical dot phrase templates for primary care specialities that you can adapt. This also includes templates for Covid-19. Medical notes often lack important information,...
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The Empowered Principal is for the new principal who feels overwhelmed by the responsibility they have taken on as a school leader.
It's no surprise principals feel overwhelmed and exhausted. Every day, they deal with federal and state regulations, district policies, and parental pressures. The expectations on educators are higher than ever, tempting many principals to consider alternate livelihoods. Former school leader and teacher Angela Kelly Robeck...
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Matthew, Angelia, and Charlie are just three children among the thousands who appeared in Judge Mark A. Ciavarella's courtroom between 2003 and 2008 and were sent away to a detention facility in which, it later came to light, Ciavarella had a personal financial stake. The author shows how this miscarriage of justice underscores a multitude of problems with our juvenile justice system, which too often criminalizes standard adolescent behavior, treats...
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The causes of teacher burnout are often systemic and best addressed with coordinated group support. So what tools do principals and other school leaders need to make a difference?
In Illuminate the Way: The School Leader's Guide to Addressing and Preventing Teacher Burnout, veteran teacher and instructional coach Chase Mielke outlines the three dimensions of burnout-exhaustion, cynicism, and inefficacy-and provides the methods to help foster agency,...
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Welcome to "Optimizing Data Centers Design and Operations: Strategies for Efficiency, Resilience, and Sustainability." As the digital landscape evolves and organizations increasingly rely on Data Centers to support their operations, the need for efficient, resilient, and sustainable data center solutions has never been more critical. This book serves as a comprehensive guide for professionals involved in the design, construction, and operation of...
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In the realm of facility management, the seamless orchestration of preventive maintenance stands as the bedrock of operational excellence. Behind every well-maintained facility lies a comprehensive regimen of proactive care and meticulous record-keeping. This book endeavors to illuminate the vital role that diligent records and documentation play in ensuring the smooth operation, safety, and longevity of facilities worldwide. Within these pages, we...
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The discovery of a previously unknown painting by an Italian Renaissance master, and how it went from media sensation to career-ending scandal.
On the eve of its centennial celebrations in December 1969, the Boston Museum of Fine Arts announced the acquisition of an unknown and uncatalogued painting attributed to Raphael. Boston's coup made headlines around the world. Soon afterward, an Italian art sleuth began investigating the details of the painting's...
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“Daring to Struggle, Daring to Win” tells the fascinating true story of an individual radical organizer turned independent Chicago city council member, and her forty year struggle for justice in Chicago.
Helen Shiller went from radical anti-war activist in Wisconsin, to a member of a collective of white allies of the Black Panther Party in Chicago, to an elected city council person who helped break the back of the racialized opposition to Harold...
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"Set in the tumultuous year of 1968 in southern Virginia, a racially-charged murder case sets a duo of white and Black lawyers against a deeply unfair system as they work to defend their wrongfully-accused Black defendants When two wealthy white landowners are found dead, the whole country immediately thinks it must be Jerome Washington, the hired help, who killed them. He was standing over the bodies when the police responded to an anonymous call...
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