This Ability

Author : Anne-Marie Mooney Cotter
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2018-01-18
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781351144667

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This Ability by Anne-Marie Mooney Cotter Pdf

This Ability is Cotter's third book in a series dealing with discrimination law. Having looked at the theme of 'gender discrimination' in Gender Injustice and 'race discrimination' in Race Matters, this further installment takes a similar approach and structure to illustrate comparisons and contradictions in discrimination law. Disability Law is an increasingly important area in combating disability discrimination. This Ability provides readers with a better understanding of the issue of inequality and aims to increase the likelihood of achieving equality at both the national and international levels for those with disabilities while at the same time educating those without disabilities. The work examines the primary role of legislation and its impact on the court process. It also discusses the two most important trade agreements of our day - namely the North American Free Trade Agreement and the European Union Treaty - in a historical and compelling analysis of discrimination. By providing a detailed examination of the relationship between disability issues and the law, this book will be an important read for those concerned with equality.

Author : Douglas J Alford
Publisher : Mfg Application Konsulting Engr
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-23
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Disability - To This Ability - Alford Books Combo by Douglas J Alford Pdf

When we learn about our own abilities, we learn to understand and be patient with ourselves. In Bees Sneeze, Billy Bee wants to pick the pollen that makes honey for all the bees in the hive. There is a problem. The pollen makes Billy sneeze. Humm, how will he overcome this? In Yo Frog, a frog named Gope has to cope with singing songs that other frogs don’t like. Billy learns to turn his disability into the ability to make special songs. To know ourselves, is to understand our own strengths and weaknesses. When we know ourselves, we learn patience with others who have disabilities too.

Author : Dan Goodley
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2014-04-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781134060832

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Dis/ability Studies by Dan Goodley Pdf

In this ground-breaking new work, Dan Goodley makes the case for a novel, distinct, intellectual, and political project – dis/ability studies – an orientation that might encourage us to think again about the phenomena of disability and ability. Drawing on a range of interdisciplinary areas, including sociology, psychology, education, policy and cultural studies, this much needed text takes the most topical and important issues in critical disability theory, and pushes them into new theoretical territory. Goodley argues that we are entering a time of dis/ability studies, when both categories of disability and ability require expanding upon as a response to the global politics of neoliberal capitalism. Divided into two parts, the first section traces the dual processes of ableism and disablism, suggesting that one cannot exist without the other, and makes the case for a research-driven and intersectional analysis of dis/ability. The second section applies this new analytical framework to a range of critical topics, including: The biopolitics of dis/ability and debility Inclusive education Psychopathology Markets, communities and civil society. Dis/ability Studies provides much needed depth, texture and analysis in this emerging discipline. This accessible text will appeal to students and researchers of disability across a range of disciplines, as well as disability activists, policymakers, and practitioners working directly with disabled people.

Author : John Mighton
Publisher : House of Anansi
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780887846939

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The Myth of Ability by John Mighton Pdf

A student in a remedial class who couldn't count by twos is now in an academic program a year ahead of her grade level. An entire Grade 3 class, including so-called slow learners, scores over 90% on a Grade 6-7 math test. These are just two of mathematician John Mighton's many success stories since he started JUMP (Junior Undiscovered Math Prodigies), a not-for-profit organization providing free math tutoring for elementary-level students from low income homes.In The Myth of Ability John Mighton tells JUMP's fascinating story and explains its teaching method with lots of simple examples.

Author : Lori Getz,Mitch Prinstein
Publisher : American Psychological Association
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2022-06-14
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781433838408

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Like Ability by Lori Getz,Mitch Prinstein Pdf

This is a must-have volume for all teens who want to demystify what popularity really is. “A reader-friendly guide to breaking down the components of popularity and likability and helping readers achieve their goals…. Concise, accessible chapters unpack the phenomenon of popularity and offer exercises and worksheets that lead readers to a greater understanding of their values... Helpful advice and insightful prompts shape a path to self-improvement.”"--Kirkus Reviews This book is NOT about knocking down those who are popular, or an attempt to convince teens that popularity is a bad thing. In fact, research points to the exact opposite: likeability is important!. It is not elusive or granted only to a select few. Anyone can become their own kind of popular with a little bit of insight and a whole lot of reflection. The goal: encourage and promote self-awareness and help readers develop their own individual recipe for the right kind of popular. In four sections, with lively chapters and insightful activities, teens will explore popularity, likeability, status, power, self-esteem, relationships, influencers, and much more. The expert authors reach readers with a voice that rings true, by using science and stories to explain concepts, and connecting teens to real world examples and even celebrities.

Author : Tsuyoshi Fujitaka
Publisher : J-Novel Club
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2022-07-22
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781718333345

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My Instant Death Ability Is So Overpowered, No One in This Other World Stands a Chance Against Me! Volume 11 by Tsuyoshi Fujitaka Pdf

Though Yogiri and Tomochika successfully managed to make their way to the mysterious continent of Belm, their success has come with a few drawbacks. As their companions are scattered across the continent, the duo (and their ghostly advisor, Mokomoko) soon find themselves caught up in the extensive warfare between Belm’s four factions. Yogiri’s abilities mean that they are safe from direct harm, but the bizarre system of laws governing the continent have left them in a position where even traveling around seems all but impossible. Somehow, they must find a way to reunite with their lost companions, find the Sage governing Belm, and retrieve his Philosopher’s Stone, all while dealing with the escalating response from the natives to Yogiri’s defensive powers. And wait—how did they get onto this island floating in the sky anyway?

Author : Arthur MacNeill Horton
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
Page : 857 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780826102515

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The Neuropsychology Handbook by Arthur MacNeill Horton Pdf

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Author : Dan Sullivan,Catherine Nomura,Julia Waller,Shannon Waller
Publisher : Strategic Coach
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Ability
ISBN : 1896635628

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Unique Ability : Creating the Life You Want by Dan Sullivan,Catherine Nomura,Julia Waller,Shannon Waller Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Law
ISBN : UCAL:B5179604

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Reauthorization of the Magnuson Fishery, Conservation, and Management Act by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Pdf

Author : Adam Beck
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2016-05-06
Category : Education
ISBN : 4908629013

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Maximize Your Child's Bilingual Ability by Adam Beck Pdf

"Adam Beck, founder of the popular blog Bilingual Monkeys and the lively forum The Bilingual Zoo, provides a roadmap to greater success and joy raising bilingual kids in this practical and comprehensive guide for parents and teachers. A longtime practitioner of bilingual development in children, Beck shares the best of his personal experience as an educator and parent, offering a wealth of actionable advice in his engaging and empowering book."--page 4 of cover.

Author : United States. Federal Communications Commission
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1994 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Telecommunication
ISBN : OSU:32437000504585

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FCC Record by United States. Federal Communications Commission Pdf

Author : James L. Bernat,Richard Beresford
Publisher : Newnes
Page : 467 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2014-01-09
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780444535047

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Ethical and Legal Issues in Neurology by James L. Bernat,Richard Beresford Pdf

Advances in our understanding of the brain and rapid advances in the medical practice of neurology are creating questions and concerns from an ethical and legal perspective. Ethical and Legal Issues in Neurology provides a detailed review of various general aspects of neuroethics, and contains chapters dealing with a vast array of specific issues such as the role of religion, the ethics of invasive neuroscience research, and the impact of potential misconduct in neurologic practice. The book focuses particular attention on problems related to palliative care, euthanasia, dementia, and neurogenetic disorders, and concludes with examinations of consciousness, personal identity, and the definition of death. This volume focuses on practices not only in North America but also in Europe and the developing world. It is a useful resource for all neuroscience and neurology professionals, researchers, students, scholars, practicing clinical neurologists, mental health professionals, and psychiatrists. A comprehensive introduction and reference on neuroethics Includes coverage of how best to understand the ethics and legal aspects of dementia, palliative care, euthanasia and neurogenetic disorders Brings clarity to issues regarding ethics and legal responsibilities in the age of rapidly evolving brain science and related clinical practice

Author : M.M. Vaughan
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2014-03-11
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781442452060

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Mindscape by M.M. Vaughan Pdf

Telekinetic preteens use their powers for good—and evil—in this mind-bending sequel to The Ability, which Publishers Weekly called a “fast-paced, superhero-tinged spy novel.” Everywhere that Christopher Lane turns, he sees the face of the boy he killed. There is no escape from the guilt, not even on his return to Myers Holt—the secret London academy where he and five others are being trained to use their mental powers, their Ability. But now that the threat of Dulcia Genever has been dealt with, his friends are too busy working for the police, entering the minds of some of the country’s most dangerous criminals, to sympathize. Chris’s teachers are already concerned enough about him, especially when Chris starts to wonder if the boy may not be a figment of his imagination after all. Meanwhile, alone in Darkwhisper Manor, Ernest Genever is enjoying watching Chris’s torment. Yes, he will keep his promise—Christopher Lane will die—but not until he has watched Chris lose his mind waiting for Ernest to appear. For, if nothing else, Dulcia Genever did teach her son one valuable lesson: Revenge is a dish best served cold.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : Labor
ISBN : OSU:32435064599467

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Bulletin of the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics by Anonim Pdf

Author : Victoria Davion,Clark Wolf
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1999-12-22
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781461644439

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The Idea of a Political Liberalism by Victoria Davion,Clark Wolf Pdf

In this unique volume, some of today's most eminent political philosophers examine the thought of John Rawls, focusing in particular on his most recent work. These original essays explore diverse issues, including the problem of pluralism, the relationship between constitutive commitment and liberal institutions, just treatment of dissident minorities, the constitutional implications of liberalism, international relations, and the structure of international law. The first comprehensive study of Rawls's recent work, The Idea of Political Liberalism will be indispensable for political philosophers and theorists interested in contemporary political thought.