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The art of activism : your all-purpose guide to making the impossible possible / by Duncombe, Stephen,author.(CARDINAL)644469; Lambert, Steve,1976-author.(CARDINAL)873539;
"The Art of Activism is an all-purpose guide to artistic activism, combining the creative power of the arts to move us emotionally with the strategic planning of activism necessary to bring about social change. With contemporary case studies and historical examples, chapters on cultural and cognitive theory, sections on what can be learned from unlikely sources like popular culture and marketing techniques, along with investigations into ethics and evaluation, explorations of the creative process and theimportance of utopian thinking, and an attached workbook with over fifty exercises to practice, the co-founders of the Center for Artistic Activism take readers step-by-step through the process of becoming, or becoming even better, artistic activists"--
Subjects: Art and social action.; Arts;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The educational role of the museum / by Hooper-Greenhill, Eilean,1945-(CARDINAL)324803;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Museums and schools.; Museums; Museums and schools; Museums;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Head first Ruby / by McGavren, Jay,author.(CARDINAL)623907;
Includes bibliographical references (page 513) and index."What will you learn from this book? What's all the buzz about this Ruby language? Is it right for you? Well, ask yourself: are you tired of all those extra declarations, keywords, and compilation steps in your other languages? Do you want to be a more productive programmer? Then you'll love Ruby. WIth this unique hands-on learning experience, you'll discover how Ruby takes care of all the details for you, so you can simply have fun and get more done with less code. What's so special about this book? Based on the latest research in cognitive science and learning theory, Head First Ruby uses a visually rich format to engage your mind, rather than a text-heavy approach that puts you to sleep. Why waste your time struggling with new concepts? This multi-sensory learning experience is designed for the way your brain really works."--More with less : code the way you want -- Methods and classes : getting organized -- Inheritance : relying on your parents -- Initializing instances : off to a great start -- Arrays and blocks : better than loops -- Block return values : how should I handle this? -- Hashes : labeling data -- References : crossed signals -- Mixins : mix it up -- Comparable and enumerable : ready-made mixes -- Documentation : read the manual -- Exceptions : handling the unexpected -- Unit testing : code quality assurance -- Web apps : serving HTML -- Saving and loading data : keep it around -- Leftovers : the top ten topics (we didn't cover).
Subjects: Ruby (Computer program language); Object-oriented programming (Computer science);
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Psychology 101 : an essential guide to the science of the mind / by Porter, Alan(Author at Sirius Publishing),author.(CARDINAL)834168;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 171-172) and index.What is psychology? -- The psychology of learning -- Cognitive psychology -- Biological psychology -- Developmental psychology -- Social psychology -- The psychology of intelligence -- Personality psychology -- Clinical psychology -- Professional psychology -- Future directions."A perfect introduction for students and laypeople alike, this book provides you with the key information you would find in a psychology course in an easily digestible format. Filled with flow charts, infographics, and suggestions for further reading, this book makes understanding the human mind easier than ever. Including the theories of Francis Galton, Sigmund Freud, Ivan Pavlov, and many more, it covers the whole range of psychological research. By the time you finish reading this book, you will be able to answer questions such as: How do we learn? Do groups make better decisions than individuals? How de we study the living brain? What are the components of personality?" -- Page 4 of cover.
Subjects: Psychology.; Psychology, Applied.; Psychology; Brain.; Human behavior.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The master algorithm : how the quest for the ultimate learning machine will remake our world / by Domingos, Pedro.(CARDINAL)551458;
Includes bibliographical references and index.The machine learning revolution -- The master algorithm -- Hume's problem of induction -- How does your brain learn? -- Evolution : nature's learning algorithm -- In the church of the Reverend Bayes -- You are what you resemble -- Learning without a teacher -- The pieces of the puzzle fall into place -- This is the world on machine learning."Describes the quest to find the Master Algorithm, which will take machine learning to the next level, allowing computers to learn how to solve not just particular problems but any problem, "--Novelist.Algorithms increasingly run our lives. They work by learning from the trails of data we leave in our newly digital world; they observe us, imitate, and experiment. And in the world's top research labs and universities, the race is on to invent the ultimate learning algorithm: one capable of discovering any knowledge from data, and doing anything we want, before we even ask. Domingos gives us a peek inside the learning machines that power Google, Amazon, and your smartphone, and discusses what it means for you, and for the future of business, science, and society.
Subjects: Knowledge representation (Information theory); Artificial intelligence; Artificial intelligence; Cognitive science; Algorithms.; Computer algorithms.;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 8
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Comprehension instruction : research-based best practices / by Parris, Sheri R.,editor.; Headley, Kathy,editor.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."All key issues of research and practice in comprehension instruction are addressed in this highly regarded professional resource and course text. Leading scholars examine the processes that enable students to make meaning from what they read--and how this knowledge can be applied to improve teaching at all grade levels. Best practices for meeting the needs of diverse elementary and secondary students are identified. Essential topics include strategies for comprehending different types of texts, the impact of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), cutting-edge assessment approaches, and the growing importance of digital genres and multimodal literacies. User-friendly features include end-of-chapter discussion questions. Subject Areas/Key Words: assessments, CCSS, classrooms, close reading, cognition, Common Core standards, Common Core State Standards, digital literacies, elementary, English language learners, fiction, informational texts, instruction, literacy methods, multimodal literacies, neuroscience, new literacies, nonfiction, reading comprehension, secondary, teaching, text complexity, theory Audience: K-12 classroom teachers, reading specialists, and coaches; teacher educators and graduate students. "--
Subjects: Reading comprehension.; Cognitive learning.; Action research in education.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Is that me yelling? : a parent's guide to getting your kids to cooperate without losing your cool / by Renner, Rona.(CARDINAL)407174;
Includes bibliographical references." Being a parent is hard work! And when your child refuses to do even the little things-like picking up their toys, taking a bath, or getting in the car to go to school-it's easy to become frustrated. But what if there was a gentle, effective way for you to improve your kid's behavior without losing your cool or raising your voice? In Is That Me Yelling? leading authority on parenting, Rona Renner outlines effective communication strategies that focus on your child's unique temperament. While most books on discipline are "one size fits all," this book offers a tailored parenting approach. Inside, you will learn powerful mindfulness techniques based in cognitive behavioral theory (CBT) and temperament theory to help reduce conflict and foster cooperation, respect, and understanding in your family. You will also learn the real reasons behind your frustration, how your unique temperament, as well as your child's, can contribute to you losing your temper, and how you can start feeling calm and connecting with your child in a positive way, right away. As a parent, you are often under a great deal of stress. Between helping your child with their homework, running a household, and working, it's only natural to feel overwhelmed at times. But that's why you need real, practical solutions to help you communicate effectively and compassionately with your children in a way that will benefit you both. This book will show you how. To learn more, visit www.nurserona.com. "--"When children refuse to do even little things--like picking up their toys or getting in the car to go to school--it's easy for parents to become frustrated. But what if there was a gentle, effective way for parents to improve their kids' behavior, without losing their cool or raising their voice? In Is That Me Yelling? a registered nurse and child temperament specialist shows parents how to effectively communicate with their kids by focusing on their child's unique temperament. Using mindfulness techniques based in cognitive behavioral theory (CBT) and temperament theory, readers will learn to reduce conflict and foster cooperation, respect, and understanding in their family"--
Subjects: Parenting.; Child rearing.; Emotions.;
Available copies: 10 / Total copies: 12
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Cognitive psychology : the basics / by Taylor, Sandie,author.(CARDINAL)888299; Workman, Lance,author.(CARDINAL)888135;
Includes bibliographical references and index (pages 295-297).What is cognitive psychology? -- Relationship between brain structure, function and cognitive modelling -- Attention and perception -- Memory and learning -- Thinking : decision-making and problem-solving -- Language and communication -- Consciousness and metacognition -- Cognitive neuropsychology -- Future directions of cognitive psychology."Cognitive Psychology: The Basics provides a compact introduction to the core topics in the field, discussing the science behind the everyday cognitive phenomena experienced by us all. The book considers laboratory and applied theory and research alongside technological developments to demonstrate how our understanding of the brain's role in cognition is improving all the time. Alongside coverage of traditional topics in the field, including attention and perception; learning and memory; thinking, problem-solving and decision-making; and language, the book also discusses developments in interrelated areas, such as neuroscience and computational cognitive science. New perspectives, including the contribution of evolutionary psychology to our understandingof cognition are also considered before a thoughtful discussion of future research directions. Using real-world examples throughout, the authors explain in an accessible and student-friendly manner the role our human cognition plays in all aspects of ourlives. It is an essential introductory text suitable for all students of Cognitive Psychology and related disciplines. It will also be an ideal read for any reader interested in the role of the brain in human behavior"--
Subjects: Cognitive psychology.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Baby learns shapes and colors [videorecording] by Sarin, Payal.; Sarin, Vishal.; Galloping Minds (Firm);
This video introduces children to different shapes and colors using a variety of objects that can be easily identified, as well as accompanying light classic music.For ages baby to 6 years.DVD, region 1; Dolby Digital.
Subjects: Educational videos.; Video recordings for children.; Cognition in infants; Colors; Shapes; Color.; Shapes.; Color; Shape; Theory of knowledge;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The choice point : the scientifically proven method to push past mental walls and achieve your goals / by Grover, Joanna,author.(CARDINAL)874847; Rhodes, Jonathan(Psychologist),author.(CARDINAL)878900;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 251-256)."A scientifically proven method to overcome obstacles and make choices that lead us closer to our goals. What do weight gain, poor employee engagement, and climate change all have in common? All three are persistent problems for which solutions are known and readily available. Yet, on an individual and collective level, we continually make choices that lead us not closer to but further away from our stated objectives. Whether we choose the burger and fries over the salad, top-down management over collaboration, or leniency over rigor in combatting climate change, it all comes down to the same thing. The Choice Point. The moment at which we each choose to take an action that we know will undermine our success, but we do it anyway. The Choice Point explains how we experience thousands of thoughts every day: 80 percent are negative, while only 5 percent are new thoughts. We make most of our decisions within two seconds, using mental autopilot systems that we've built through years of experiences, and some of our thoughts (like quitting during a challenge) can compromise our goals. But there's a strategy to change this: Functional Imagery Training (FIT). FIT teaches us how to pick the thoughts that deserve our attention, and how to stop the other, negative thoughts from impacting our actions. Through FIT, we can pause decisions that would typically conflict with our goals, lengthen our Choice Point, and go from passenger to driver of our own minds. Initially developed in 2005 by academics in the UK and Australia, with formal principles emerging through research in 2018, FIT blends motivational interviewing with imagery into a user-friendly model so we can learn, adapt, and adjust our behavior to go beyond what we think is possible."--
Subjects: Self-help publications.; Intentionalism.; Action theory.; Cognitive therapy.; Motivation (Psychology); Success.;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 7
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