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When his beloved sister dies and his parents are too grief-stricken to attend to him, a little boy must figure out on his own how to process what has happened. When he visits his local library and a kind librarian hands him a " magic ticket, " he finds an unexpected sanctuary in the world of books. Could reading be the gateway to understanding, and coping with, such a devastating loss? David Hicks (author) and Kateri Kramer (illustrator) have ...

Decades of war, social upheaval and political change have not lessened the enduring interest of East Timorese in their oral traditions. Although new forms of expression are emerging, the corpus of Timorese oral narrative largely retains an underlying metaphysical unity, and continues to express indigenous notions about gender and precedence. Until now, Timorese oral narratives have not been subjected to rigorous scholarly analysis. In this mas...

David Hicks's collection of humorous essays invites us to laugh along with the author at his own foibles and mishaps and, maybe, just maybe, discover more humility and humor in our own lives. I am rich beyond words in relationships and family. So many lives that have crossed mine have found their way into the treasure chest of my heart. I say all this to tell you: laugh at the stories in this book, and be entertained by the silly, the puns, th...

Decades of war, social upheaval and political change have not lessened the enduring interest of East Timorese in their oral traditions. Although new forms of expression are emerging, the corpus of Timorese oral narrative largely retains an underlying metaphysical unity, and continues to express indigenous notions about gender and precedence. Until now, Timorese oral narratives have not been subjected to rigorous scholarly analysis. In this mas...

So much of our attitude about life and our capacity to meet life's challenges depends on the ability to laugh. My grandmother said, "a smile is the greatest makeup you can wear." If you like to laugh, smile, hunt, fish, and if you love family, kids, friends, and fun, escape with me into the jovial portions of my mind. CHAPTERS INCLUDE: "Parental Sayings That I Repeat" "Words That Are Fun to Say" "No Dignity Zones" "You Know You Are Old When…

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One of the central roles of education is to prepare students for the future and yet its study is often a neglected issue. This work focuses on the futures field as an educational resource using case studies from around the world, and on the nature of education for sustainability.

One of the central roles of education is to prepare students for the future and yet its study is often a neglected issue. This work focuses on the futures field as an educational resource using case studies from around the world, and on the nature of education for sustainability.

ith wit and insight, David Hicks turns a compassionate but unblinking eye on what it means to be human¿to be lost while putting yourself back together again, to be cowardly while being brave, to fail and fail again on the way to something that might be success.

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Selections are organized around ten broad themes, including education, science, abortion, the causes of crimes, and theexistence of God.  An alternative table of contents classifiesselections by logical genre and the use of techniques such asgeneralization, analogy, statistical reasoning, and explanation.  Studyquestions at the end of each reading help to focus student analysis.

This book sets out the facts about three still largely unknown factors of the future: climate change, peak oil and the limits to growth. It examines the feelings and attitudes the coming changes engender. It offers teachers ways to engage with vital but too often avoided issues, and to share success stories and sources of hope for the future.

Ritual and Belief: Readings in the Anthropology of Religion is intended to satisfy the needs of students in undergraduate courses in the anthropology of religion and comparative religion. It may be used either as a stand-alone text or as a supplement. This is a text that is more instructor- and student-friendly than any other anthology currently available.

Drawing on the latest research in futures studies, this book provides new insights into ways of helping both students and teachers think more critically and creatively about their own future and that of wider society. It acknowledges the crucial role of education in helping young people understand the nature of local and global change and the social and environmental impacts such change will have on their future. Setting out a clear educationa...

David Hicks explores the often insular world behind some evocative portraits, artists and those who once called these houses home. Many owners commissioned the best artists such as William Orpen, Walter Osborne and Sarah Purser. These portraits capture a way of life that no longer exists and each chapter paints a picture of a bygone age.

Seeking to inspire problem students and build character, new elementary teacher Sarah Carter seizes upon an innovative class project for the school's annual spring art show. At the same time, she struggles with a private personal tragedy. While coping with bullies, introverts, vampires, and school bureaucrats, Sarah strives to complete the project, support the encouraging growth of her students, and achieve closure with her impending loss. But...

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If all education is for the future, where is the future explored in education? This thought provoking book argues persuasively for a more futures-orientated curriculum in schools and teacher education.

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