Action Research

Transform messy classroom and workplace challenges into actionable insights with this practical action research guide. Perfect for your morning commute, this mentor-led approach empowers busy educators, healthcare workers, and community leaders to systematically improve their daily environments...

This Kindle document is the culmination of a three month action research (AR) project. It was undertaken with the purpose of getting the unheard voice heard in a writing and dialogue group in the Northeast. This work describes the transformation of the group in that three month time span under which the study took place. AR utilizes a four cycle process of discovery, measurable action, reflection, and action, in order to strategically work towards a goal with data constantly informing decisions. It is these qualities of AR that make it ideal for social justice and educational equity work. ...

In this must-read guide, four leading doctors and advocates offer a bold action plan to prevent, care for, and treat Parkinson's disease—one of the great health challenges of our time. "Shines an essential spotlight on Parkinson's." —Helen Matthews, Deputy CEO, The Cure Parkinson's Trust...

Pax, the audacious street rat turned mage, leads his eclectic crew into the heart of the Northern Purge—a wilderness expedition teeming with monsters and political adversaries. They develop their forbidden elemental powers in a race to gain power before their adversaries can destroy them. A frantic search unearths the ancient light mage headquarters, a trove full of treasures and fraught with dangers.

One man must uncover the truth — even when others will stop at nothing to keep it buried. While covertly investigating a controversial neurological research program, exposé filmmaker Jevin Banks is drawn into a far-reaching conspiracy involving one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical...

Embrace the Change for a Greener Tomorrow You wake up one morning to an unusually warm breeze, and for a moment, you pause. The signs of climate change seem to be all around you, from the erratic weather patterns to the growing chatter in your community about sustainability. You’re not alone in this feeling; many of us grapple with the pressing realities of our changing environment. This book is here to help you make sense of it all. As you read on, you’ll not only discover the vital facts about climate change but also the practical steps you can take to make a meaningful difference. ...

Master classroom inquiry and elevate your teaching practice with this practical guide to educational action research. Perfect for your daily commute, this encouraging audio experience empowers busy educators to turn everyday instructional struggles into manageable, data-driven solutions. You...

Hidden Money Hustles What if the money you’ve been chasing was hiding in plain sight? Most people think making extra income means driving for rideshare, delivering food, or starting a complicated business. But the truth is, some of the best opportunities are buried in overlooked records, forgotten funds, and legal loopholes places almost nobody bothers to look. Hidden Money Hustles reveals 12 little-known niches that can put real cash in your pocket without requiring a degree, huge startup costs, or expensive tools. From tracking down unclaimed pensions and foreclosure overages to ...

Organizing your thoughts can be a real challenge, especially when you need to produce intellectual work such as essays, articles, or even books. To help you put that information in order and get the most out of it, there are techniques you can use, and the Zettelkasten is one of them. The Zettelkasten, the index-card method developed by German sociologist Niklas Luhmann, is what sustained an output of dozens of books and hundreds of articles over his career. In this revised and expanded edition, you'll learn to build your own system, note by note, on paper or in digital tools like Obsidian,...

A groundbreaking guide showing us how being “out of control” (and admitting it) is the first step to living a truly better, more meaningful life. This program is read by the author. Raise your hand if you’ve ever wanted to “self-improve” but, for some reason, you just can’t follow...

In the dead of the polar night, something has caught their scent. Cut off from the rest of the world at an isolated Antarctic outpost, the skeleton crew of Byrd Dome thought the freezing dark was their greatest enemy. They were wrong. Out on the barren ice, a predator is circling the station—and it isn't hunting for food. With communications severed and the perimeter breached, survival becomes an all-out war. Outmatched and armed only with industrial machinery and desperate fury, ordinary men and women refuse to die on their knees. The sun won't rise for months, rescue isn't coming, and ...

Master classroom instruction and boost student empowerment using the proven, jargon-free tactics of action research. Perfect for your morning commute, this highly practical audio guide helps educators navigate daily school realities without getting bogged down in dense academic theory. Feel...

This electrifying, chilling sequel to the New York Times bestselling thriller None Shall Sleep focuses on junior FBI consultants Travis Bell and Emma Lewis with a new case that may unravel everything they’ve been working for. After a harrowingly close contact with juvenile sociopath Simon...

The Silence of the Lambs meets Sadie in this riveting psychological thriller about two teenagers teaming up with the FBI to track down juvenile serial killers. In 1982, two teenagers—serial killer survivor Emma Lewis and US Marshal candidate Travis Bell—are recruited by the FBI to interview...

The change model taught in management courses everywhere contains a word he never wrote. Search Kurt Lewin's sixty-seven English-language publications and two archives for "refreezing" and you will not find it. He wrote two paragraphs, in 1947, about unfreezing and moving — and then he died, at fifty-six, with his research centre unfinished and his best students still in their twenties. Nearly everything now sold under his name took its shape afterwards, in the hands of other people. That gap between the man and the legend is where this book starts. What Lewin actually left is smaller and...

In a post-apocalyptic world, where the remnants of civilization teeter on the edge of oblivion, the line between science and morality becomes blurred. It is a world where humanity, in its relentless pursuit of progress, has learned to artificially create life through advanced genetic engineering. But at what cost? In this extraordinary science fiction tale, titled "NeoGenesis," we delve into a future shaped by the very science that once held the promise of salvation. The story follows the journey of Dr. Emma Williams, a young scientist haunted by memories of the old world, as she stumbles ...

When a ship laden with gold disappears in the Sea of Okhotsk, Travis and his team of Alpha adventurers are asked to locate and recover the priceless cargo. With his intrepid partner, Savannah, unable to work this case, Travis worries his remaining two partners aren’t up to the task. Indeed, now he must rely on Fiona, a loose cannon with a penchant for trouble, and Thyri, who has a keen business mind, but no investigative skills. Travis knows he must be out of his mind to go on a mission with these ill-equipped adventurers, but the payout for a successful gold recovery is a solid incentive...

"The Social Psychology of Life Satisfaction: A Worthy Field for Research and Action" by Ali Muattar offers a compelling exploration of the intricate relationship between social psychology and life satisfaction. In this enlightening book, Muattar delves into the factors influencing life satisfaction and provides practical strategies to help readers increase their overall well-being and happiness. Recognizing the significance of life satisfaction as a crucial component of individual happiness, Muattar highlights the importance of studying this field from both a research and action-oriented ...

This book is a testament to the power of collaborative, liberatory approaches to research,curriculum, and pedagogy. As scholars, educators, and activists who work within a teachereducation program, we believe that Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) is a toolthat can be used to push back against the status quo within teacher education and K-12schools. We know that there are other changes that need to occur at the policy level tocombat the issues students are facing in schools and communities, but education can anddoes play a powerful role in the struggle for equity and justice.

This comprehensive guide on FDA inspections is an essential resource for clinical researchers, investigators, and research site staff involved in FDA-regulated clinical trials. It covers everything you need to know about FDA oversight, why and how inspections are conducted, and the types of inspections you may face, including routine, for-cause, and pre-approval visits. Learn how to prepare effectively before the FDA arrives by maintaining inspection-ready documentation, creating a culture of compliance, and training your team. The book details what happens during inspections, common ...