Robert Watts

Gladiators were like the celebrities of the ancient Roman Empire They trained fiercely and often fought to the death. They were a vitally important tool for the Emperor to help keep the people happy. Read about the fascinating skills of Rome's gladiators, their fighting methods, and their amazing and deadly weapons of choice. Further opportunities are available to discuss the issue of slavery and the impact on exotic animal populations. The story of the gladiators is set against the changing Roman Empire and the lasting impact it had on the world.

James Cook was one of the great explorers of the Pacific. Why was he so successful? And how does this relate to our lives today? Cook remains an inspirational character for students today. James Cook was a sailor and navigator who had one objective: to find the Great South Land. He never achieved this objective though, and the subsequent colonizing of the Pacific countries was done by others. Still, Cook rose from very humble beginnings to eventually have a space shuttle named after his ship. This story is an introduction to a great explorer, who's image, however, is currently under criticism for his association with the colonization of the Pacific nations.

Come on a medieval journey and explore the many and varied roles of a knight in the Middle Ages. Learn about their training, their weapons, their armor, and their responsibilities as they served their ruler and fought to protect their kingdom from invaders. Beautifully presented and outlined, this introduction to the Middle Ages also covers technology and design in armor and ballistics.

What happens when a farm that could not be cared for anymore is turned over to nature? Watch the fascinating transformation as nature is allowed to take over an abandoned farm and return it to a natural wild area. Wild plants and animals play their part to fix the earth and restore the land that was cleared by humans for farming. Grasses grow, birds help distribute seeds, animals burrow, and the forest gradually returns, creating a beautiful natural refuge.

Amidst the terror of World War II in Europe, a teenage boy was mistakenly sent to a concentration camp in Germany. He witnessed untold cruelty there and survived to tell his story. This tale of suffering and strength is based on true events presented by this young survivor of one of the most horrifying places imaginable.

Coral reefs are nature's wonder Beautifully illustrated and engaging information, this is a detailed introduction to the study of this unique ecosystem. This book serves as an introduction to the science, exploration, and conservation of coral reefs and a general outline of coral reef systems. Learn how the health of the reef system is under threat and why saving the coral reef has never been more important The recreational opportunities of coral reefs are considered along with the responsibilities. Ideally suited to a conservation-themed science lesson or a social sciences unit on conservation requirements.

Are you an emerging practitioner in the field of school social work? Are you new to the field and wondering, "where do I start, do I know enough, or how do I use my social work training in this specific field?" If you are searching for ideas on these questions, then this text is for you. School Social Work: Engaging Social Justice and Racial Equity from Practitioners' Perspectives is a compendium of articles written by a diverse group of experienced school social work practitioners and educators. We have combined our collective practice wisdom with research-derived evidence to provide practical guidance to both new and experienced school social workers. We address the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, Performance Expectations for the Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Social Work and Child Welfare and Attendance as well as the Council on Social Work Education, EPAS Competencies by focusing on the needs for social justice and equity for the most vulnerable children in our schools. While our focus is mainly on the diverse needs of children in California and the legal codes that impact them, this material will be very informative to school social work practitioners across the country. We address a range of topics from trauma-informed care, alternative disciplinary practices, group work, ethics, attendance, suicide and psychological crisis response, and family, teacher and community engagement. Furthermore, we focus on various vulnerable and underserved groups of children, including Native Americans, youth in need of Special Education, LGBTQ, Foster and unhoused youth, pre-school children, newcomers, and gang-affiliated youth. Our intent is for our material to help school social workers address the systemic needs of schools to create a more equitable and nurturing learning environment for all children.

Reveals the connections between the Earth’s resonant frequencies, sacred sites, human consciousness, and the origins of religion• Details how sacred sites resonate at the same frequencies as both the Earth and the alpha waves of the human brain • Shows how human writing in its original hieroglyphic form was a direct response to the divine sound patterns of sacred sites • Explains how ancient hero myths from around the world relate to divine acoustic science and formed the source of religion The Earth resonates at an extremely low frequency. Known as “the Schumann Resonance,” this natural rhythm of the Earth precisely corresponds with the human brain’s alpha wave frequencies--the frequency at which we enter into and come out of sleep as well as the frequency of deep meditation, inspiration, and problem solving. Sound experiments reveal that sacred sites and structures like stupas, pyramids, and cathedrals also resonate at these special frequencies when activated by chanting and singing. Did our ancestors build their sacred sites according to the rhythms of the Earth? Exploring the acoustic connections between the Earth, the human brain, and sacred spaces, David Elkington shows how humanity maintained a direct line of communication with Mother Earth and the Divine through the construction of sacred sites, such as Stonehenge, Newgrange, Machu Picchu, Chartres Cathedral, and the pyramids of both Egypt and Mexico. He reveals how human writing in its original hieroglyphic form was a direct response to the divine sound patterns of sacred sites, showing how, for example, recognizable hieroglyphs appear in sand patterns when the sacred frequencies of the Great Pyramid are activated. Looking at ancient hero legends--those about the bringers of important knowledge or language--Elkington explains how these myths form the source of ancient religion and have a unique mythological resonance, as do the sites associated with them. The author then reveals how religion, including Christianity, is an ancient language of acoustic science given expression by the world’s sacred sites and shows that power places played a profound role in the development of human civilization.