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Helen Watanabe-O'Kelly

    BGE S1-S3 Mathematics & Numeracy: Second Level
    School Leaders Matter
    Projecting Imperial Power
    On Evil
    When You Find Out the World Is Against You
    Should We Colonize Other Planets?
    • Should We Colonize Other Planets?

      • 140pages
      • 5 heures de lecture
      5,0(1)Évaluer

      As humans continue to degrade and destroy our planet’s resources, leading to predictions of total ecological collapse, some (such as the entrepreneur Elon Musk) now suggest that a human colony elsewhere may be our species’ best hope for survival. Adam Morton examines extra-terrestrial colonization plans with a critical eye. He makes a strong case for colonization – just not by human beings. Humans live relatively short lives and, to survive, require large amounts of food and water, very specific climatic conditions and an oxygen-rich atmosphere. We can create colonists that have none of these shortcomings. Reflecting compassionately on the nature of existence, Morton argues that we should treat the end of the human race in the same way that we treat our own deaths: as something sad but ultimately inevitable. The earth will perish one day, and, in the end, we should be concerned more with securing the future of intelligent beings than with the preservation of our species, which represents but a nanosecond in the history of our solar system.

      Should We Colonize Other Planets?
    • When You Find Out the World Is Against You

      • 320pages
      • 12 heures de lecture
      3,6(41)Évaluer

      Kelly Oxford likes to blow up the internet. Whether it is with the kind of Tweets that lead Rolling Stone to name her one of the Funniest People on Twitter or with pictures of her hilariously adorable family (human and animal) or with something much more serious, like creating the hashtag #NotOkay, where millions of women came together to share their stories of sexual assault, Kelly has a unique, razor-sharp perspective on modern life. As a screen writer, professional sh*t disturber, wife and mother of three, Kelly is about everything but the status quo. Perfect for anyone who ever wished David Sedaris and Mindy Kaling would just finally write a book together already, When You Find Out the World is Against You is filled with the biting, wise, and laugh-out-loud insights that have won Kelly legions of fans. Whether she's detailing her obsession as an eleven-year-old with going to camp so she can become a "kissing bandit," exploring the bittersweet boredom that so often accompanies parenthood, calling out the insanity of a posse of internet poodle vigilantes, writing bracingly about the anxiety that has plagued her as long as she can remember or taking us to ride shotgun as she stalks her husband on an accidental date with another man, When You Find Out the World Is Against You is Kelly at her most honest and disarmingly funny best. Her comedic skill, down-to-earth voice, and bull's-eye observations on the absurdity of modern life mean there is nothing quite like seeing the world through Kelly's eyes

      When You Find Out the World Is Against You
    • Adam Morton argues that any account of evil must help us understand three things: why evil occurs; why it often arises out of banal or everyday situations; and what we mean by evil. Using a wide variety of examples, he argues that evil occurs when internal, mental barriers against it break down.

      On Evil
    • Projecting Imperial Power

      New Nineteenth Century Emperors and the Public Sphere

      • 360pages
      • 13 heures de lecture

      Focusing on the strategies employed by emperors in the nineteenth century, this book explores how figures like Napoleon, Queen Victoria, and Pedro II of Brazil crafted their imperial image. It delves into the use of visual representation, religious symbolism, international exhibitions, and grand pageants to convey authority and influence. By analyzing these elements, the book reveals the intricate ways in which these leaders sought to establish and maintain their power on the global stage.

      Projecting Imperial Power
    • This book outlines practical steps that both government and schools can implement to significantly reduce the demands placed upon school leaders. A must-read book for all school leaders and those looking to support and improve school leader wellbeing.

      School Leaders Matter
    • Motivate and nurture every pupil with bespoke support and inclusive, age- appropriate content for those working towards Second Level Maths in secondary schools.

      BGE S1-S3 Mathematics & Numeracy: Second Level
    • Boost attainment, engagement and confidence with this progressive approach to Third Level Maths. Pupils are guided through mathematical concepts with worked examples, plenty of practice and opportunities to check that skills are secure before moving on.

      BGE S1-S3 Mathematics & Numeracy: Third Level