Pushing Boundaries

A study of the ways bilingual children in a Mexicano community use and learn language.

This book is a very important contribution to the growing body of work on postgraduate, and specifically doctoral, education ... I find the metaphor of pushing boundaries to be very appropriate, as it suggests a field of study and a range of behaviours and institutional organisational approaches to postgraduate education that are dynamic and characterised by fluidity, creativity and challenge... Readers will gain new theoretical perspectives, ideas for improved practice, and fresh perspectives on boundaries and pressing issues that deserve to be pushed and conceptualised in new ways. - Professor Ann Austin (Higher, Adult and Lifelong Education Michigan State University)

Pushing Boundaries in Southwestern Archaeology draws together the proceedings from the sixteenth biennial Southwest Symposium. In exploring the conference theme, contributors consider topics ranging from the resuscitation of archaeomagnetic dating to the issue of Athapaskan origins, from collections-based studies of social identity, foodways, and obsidian trade to the origins of a rock art tradition and the challenges of a deeply buried archaeological record. The first of the volume’s four sections examines the status, history, and prospects of Bears Ears National Monument, the broader regulatory and political boundaries that complicate the nature and integrity of the archaeological record, and the cultural contexts and legal stakes of archaeological inquiry. The second section focuses on chronological “big data” in the context of pre-Columbian history and the potential and limits of what can be empirically derived from chronometric analysis of the past. The chapters in the third section advocate for advancing collections-based research, focusing on the vast and often untapped research potential of archives, previously excavated museum collections, and legacy data. The final section examines the permeable boundaries involved in Plains-Pueblo interactions, obvious in the archaeological record but long in need of analysis, interpretation, and explanation. Contributors: James R. Allison, Erin Baxter, Benjamin A. Bellorado, Katelyn J. Bishop, Eric Blinman, J. Royce Cox, J. Andrew Darling, Kaitlyn E. Davis, William H. Doelle, B. Sunday Eiselt, Leigh Anne Ellison, Josh Ewing, Samantha G. Fladd, Gary M. Feinman, Jeffrey R. Ferguson, Severin Fowles, Willie Grayeyes, Matthew Guebard, Saul L. Hedquist, Greg Hodgins, Lucas Hoedl, John W. Ives, Nicholas Kessler, Terry Knight, Michael W. Lindeman, Hannah V. Mattson, Myles R. Miller, Lindsay Montgomery, Stephen E. Nash, Sarah Oas, Jill Onken, Scott G. Ortman, Danielle J. Riebe, John Ruple, Will G. Russell, Octavius Seowtewa, Deni J. Seymour, James M. Vint, Adam S. Watson

They were mostly inexperienced campers, "raising their hands" to take a big risk, exchanging their comfortable lives for a difficult week of mountaineering. Over 135 college students and alumni tell stories and share memories of teamwork and testing, disappointment and triumph. They pushed their limits, believed in themselves, and took time for personal reflection. Sometimes pain -- sore muscles, altitude sickness, and frozen toes -- seemed insurmountable. Yet in memory, overcoming physical challenges remains a source of great satisfaction. Persisting when they most want to quit teaches young people to think big. Exhaustion and discomfort can be dispelled by camaraderie and humility. In their futures, finding solutions to tough problems will require truly exceptional leadership. Whether they are called to lead, asked to lead, or forced to lead, all who dared those summits will be better prepared to meet any challenge they will face.

This isn't just a book—it's a battle cry for the brave, a playbook for pioneers in a business world that eats the timid for breakfast. Here, you're invited to a feast of innovation, where mediocrity is off the menu, and boldness is the chef's special. Unleash the Power of Balls Out Marketing In today’s dog-eat-dog business scene, marketing’s either your rocket fuel or your anchor. Sadly, too many are still hanging onto outdated traditional marketing plays, leading to piss poor results. Everything is saturated, prices are skyrocketing, and the competition is brutal. The old school ways are dead. Shaking up your marketing game isn't just smart—it’s critical. The battle to be noticed is real, if you don’t step up, you’re done. So, What is Balls Out Marketing? It's not just a buzzword – it’s a philosophy, a mindset, and an attitude that encourages innovation, expansion and advancement. It harnesses your potential, pushing you to go beyond the boundaries of what you once considered possible. Everything is within reach if you’re brave enough to reach out and grab it. Think bigger. Way bigger. Now multiply that by 100,000. The Mindset According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 20% of small businesses fail in their first year. The failure rate increases to 30% by the second year, 50% by the fifth year, and 70% by the tenth year. One big reason that these businesses fail is a lack of understanding of marketing or piss poor marketing efforts in general. Unfortunately, most people’s approach to marketing is to look at what the competition is doing and to do the same exact thing. Running this type of half ass marketing campaign doesn’t work. Copying other people’s sites, ads, and promotions won’t give you the same success. That’s Not How It Works Marketing is not a one-shoe-fits-all operation. What works for one business likely will not work for another. It doesn’t work that way. This strategy is a waste of time and money. Every business has its unique characteristics, target audiences, and value propositions. Marketing strategies should be specifically tailored to highlight these distinct features and built around the needs of the targeted audience. Understand Your Customer Your marketing messages should deeply resonate with your target audience. This requires a deep understanding of your customers' needs. How your products or services can meet these needs? What problem can you solve? How can you help?A basic understanding of your customer isn't enough. Become your customer. Be Weird, Think Weird If you haven’t noticed, the marketing world is in the middle of a weird revolution. It’s no longer about playing by the rules; it’s about rewriting them or ditching them altogether. There are tons of unique new ways to reach customers. The conventional bs no longer works well. Come up with a unique strategy that revels in the odd, the peculiar, the downright bizarre. Go Big or Go Home Our approach promotes a mentality focused on boldness, execution and scale. It encourages boldness when others are timid. It’s about standing strong amidst adversity, ushering in a wave of determination that separates you from the rest. When the crowd is fearful, choose to be fearless, embracing the challenges that come your way, and use them as stepping stones for growth. Your business must grow to succeed. Growth is key! Grab your copy today!

A modern parenting classic—a guide to a new and gentle way of understanding the care and nurture of infants, by the internationally renowned childcare expert, podcaster, and author of No Bad Kids “An absolute go-to for all parents, therapists, anyone who works with, is, or knows parents of young children.”—Wendy Denham, PhD A Resources for Infant Educarers (RIE) teacher and student of pioneering child specialist Magda Gerber, Janet Lansbury helps parents look at the world through the eyes of their infants and relate to them as whole people who have natural abilities to learn without being taught. Once we are able to view our children in this light, even the most common daily parenting experiences become stimulating opportunities to learn, discover, and connect with our child. A collection of the most-read articles from Janet’s popular and long-running blog, Elevating Child Care focuses on common infant issues, including: • Nourishing our babies’ healthy eating habits • Calming your clingy, fearful child • How to build your child’s focus and attention span • Developing routines that promote restful sleep Eschewing the quick-fix tips and tricks of popular parenting culture, Lansbury’s gentle, insightful guidance lays the foundation for a closer, more fulfilling parent-child relationship, and children who grow up to be authentic, confident, successful adults.

This book examines gender and the dynamics of social change in contemporary Iran, documenting the changes in women’s lives and showing how women have now become agents of social change rather than victims. Bringing together the detailed primary research of a number of eminent scholars working in Iran, this collection provides unique perspectives on the past decade in Iranian society. Chapters document and examine how different Iranian groups and classes are negotiating, resisting, and pressing for political and social change, to explore the complexity of a society that often is portrayed in monolithic stereotypes in the international media. Thematically arranged sections explore discourses around gender and the impact of these discourses on women; the gendered impact of educational, employment, communications, and cultural changes; changing gender attitudes among the post-revolutionary generation of youth; and the ways economic changes have been affecting women. Providing an important basis for understanding social and political developments in a country that has been a focus of international attention for much of the last decade, this collection will be an important reference for scholars of Iranian studies, gender studies, political science and sociology.