"Propaganda," says Noam Chomsky, "is to a democracy what the bludgeon is to a totalitarian state". In this slim pamphlet, he looks at American propaganda efforts, from the warmongering of Woodrow Wilson to the creation of popular support for the 1991 military intervention in Kuwait, and reveals how falsification of history, suppression of information, and the promotion of vapid, empty concepts have become standard operating procedure for the leaders of the United States in their efforts to prevent citizens from raising awkward questions about U.S. policy.
This innovative book moves beyond the day-to-day matters of coaching to a deeper examination of how literacy coaching can improve instructional practice. The authors offer research-based strategies that can be used to create the professional and dynamic relationships needed for successful teacher-coach collaborations. Readers will hear the voices of coaches as they analyze their own efforts to scaffold adult learning, guide collaborative inquiry, and support teacher reflection.
It's no secret that parents want their children to have the lifelong cultural and intellectual advantages that come from being bilingual. Parents spend millions of dollars every year on classes, computer programs, and toys, all of which promise to help children learn a second language. But many of their best efforts (and investments) end in disappointment.
Amazing Animals offers early readers a compelling look at the animal world. Every book explores the life span, habitat, and family life of an animal in the wild. Colorful and captivating, each volume reveals fascinating facts about the animal's development and behavior, delves into folklore, and touches on conservation efforts. Website links connect readers to relevant, child-friendly Internet content.
It is the purpose of this book to acquaint the reader with th emblems and relate them to fact or legend in simple terms. Visual aids prove helpful to teachers, pupils, and those engaged in parish efforts to beautify the Church.
