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BEYOND THE BADGEONE MAN, TWO LIVESStep into the gripping world of law enforcement with Tony Mozingo, a former FBI agent whose journey is interwoven with homespun wisdom learned from his beloved pet companions. This compelling memoir invites you to explore an unexpectedly charming journey from humble beginnings in rural Virginia to the thrilling challenges of FBI life. Mozingo’s story unfolds through riveting narratives and profound reflections. Discover how his profound bond with animals informed his dedicated pursuit of justice against criminals, shaping his understanding of life’s deepest meanings in Beyond the Badge.From the Foreword by Richard K. Lack, FBI Special Agent, Retired Whether Tony was leading a team or working independently, his meticulous attention to detail and innovative problem-solving skills ensured that his contributions were always of the highest quality. His ability to balance a multitude of tasks with grace and efficiency is truly commendable, making him an invaluable asset to the FBI during his years as an active Special Agent.In addition to his professional prowess, Tony possesses unwavering integrity and ethical standards. He navigated the complexities of his field with a strong moral compass, earning the respect and trust of colleagues. I told him I consider this book to be an exposé—so get ready to be exposed to insider information that will have you intrigued and captivated. The animal stories are a delightful bonus. Enjoy!

A comprehensive resource that advances qualitative research in sport and physical culture, featuring global perspectives and cutting-edge methodologies.

A new account of the enduring cultural, legal, and scientific legacy of the 1925 Scopes Trial.In The Hundred Years' Trial, Alexander and Harold Gouzoules explore the century-long impacts of the historic 1925 Scopes "Monkey Trial," starting with the development of evolutionary theory and charting the resulting cultural and legal conflicts over evolution in the United States. Through a blend of legal history, scientific exploration, and cultural analysis, the authors reexamine how this landmark trial remains a pivotal moment in shaping modern debates on science, religion, and education.The Scopes Trial became a symbol of a larger culture clash, where questions of academic freedom, the role of religion in public life, and the boundaries of state intervention are fiercely debated. This book uncovers the complex layers of this conflict, offering readers a broader perspective that extends beyond the courtroom drama. In tracing the legacies of Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan, the authors analyze how the trial's outcomes reverberated through later Supreme Court cases and shaped public policies and educational standards well into the twenty-first century. The authors further illustrate how the dialogue surrounding evolution has contributed to contentious debates--not merely over the acceptance of evolutionary theory itself, but regarding emergent claims and interpretations that continue to generate public and legal scrutiny.One hundred years later, the tensions between science and religious belief that were so brightly illuminated by Scopes are not only still with us, but also increasingly relevant to the perpetual cultural issues in the American political consciousness: abortion, climate change, and vaccines. The Hundred Years' Trial is vital for understanding not only how we arrived at our current political moment, but also where we go next in communicating science to a skeptical public.

"This book is designed to tell the complex story of the changing place of religion in American higher education over the last 220 years"--

The spinosaurs - the controversial group including the largest land predator of all time, the Spinosaurus - are brought to life in this cutting-edge review of their biology and ecology

Essential habits to build mathematical confidence and competence for all students!It has been said that teachers make approximately 1,500 decisions a day. Given the volume of work, it is no wonder that these decisions are frequently made reflex-like and in the moment. By intentionally nurturing effective habits in students, as well as in teachers, we can make these decisions more deliberately and in so doing foster a positive relationship with mathematics that will set students on an unstoppable trajectory of math learning.Eight Habits of Highly Effective Math Students (and the Teachers Who Teach Them) focuses on developing eight essential habits that support mathematical competence and confidence in students. This resource is designed as a personalized, practice-based professional learning experience, leading you through a wealth of professional learning and application activities to support you in growing a specific math habit in your classroom to strengthen your students' math learning and build your own efficacy.The book offers the chance to "choose your own adventure" through three teacher inquiry options focused on a specific math habit: Give it a Go! (An Informal Exploration of a Teaching Action and Its Impact on Student Learning) Classroom Inquiry (A Classroom-Based Teacher Inquiry Project) Focus on Equity (A Teacher Inquiry to Notice and Disrupt Patterns of Inequity)This book provides an actionable framework for improving math teaching and learning by Emphasizing a commitment to equity, because all students are capable of learning high-level mathematics when provided with access to high-quality instruction Helping teachers develop mindsets and habits to consciously reflect on their instructional practice to continually strengthen teaching effectiveness and student learning outcomes Curating short readings and practice-based professional learning activities that can be engaged in individually or collaboratively Highlighting the importance of celebrating growth and the role of teachers in nurturing good habits in their students Offering a guide to coaching the habit through a process called Notice, Nurture, Name, and NudgeEight Habits of Highly Effective Math Students (and the Teachers Who Teach Them) is grounded in the unwavering belief that all students are math-capable and all teachers can effectively teach mathematics. The book can be used individually by elementary school teachers and education leaders at school and district levels or in collaborative professional learning settings. It is an excellent companion to Holly Burwell and Sue Chapman's book Power-Up Your Math Community (Corwin, 2024).

This volume addresses the issue of linear constraints in regression modeling. Author Roger A. Wojtkiewicz uses the method of knotted spline variables (also known as piecewise linear regression) and a new method involving group spline variables to model nonlinearity in a variety of situations. Using spline variables to model nonlinearity allows researchers to specify unrestricted models for models that involve interval variables, allowing for greater flexibility in modeling any possible interaction.

The book describes the functioning of the material universe with the use of an intermediate mathematical language and is based entirely on physical phenomena, on reality, and does not use philosophical or theological argumentation based on abstract reasoning not anchored in physical observations.

This book examines the ways in which classical Chinese philosophy compares with Western philosophy, contemporary issues and the context of world philosophy.

This book examines the ways in which classical Chinese philosophy compares with Western philosophy, contemporary issues and the context of world philosophy.

Split into two volumes, volume 2 is a cultural history of technology that provides new insights into the international history of nuclear energy by examining the perspectives of six nuclear power plants' host communities in Britain and Germany from the 1950s to the late 1980s.

This interdisciplinary volume takes an innovative approach to examining the history of cotton in China's visual and textual traditions.

This book brings together historians, sociologists, political scientists and philosophers to reconstruct how the Paris Commune of 1871 has continued to serve as a source of inspiration to different movements throughout the past 150 years, and how communalist thought and practices help us reimagine what radical democracy may look like today.

This volume places scarcity as a defining aspect of minorities' collective experience and as a tool to comprehend ongoing and unresolved societal friction and global environmental challenges, strategies for survival and reproduction of the status quo, as well as aspirational desires for social mobility.

This book explores the multispecies triad of cattle ranching, focusing on how humans, horses and cattle meet, interact and shape a common multispecies culture.