Diverse Titles at Book Expo America

Diverse Titles at Book Expo America As a follow-up to my first Book Expo post, I thought it would be good to put together a list of some of the upcoming diverse titles I heard about at the conference. This is by no means a complete list, so if you have any additional titles, share them in the comments!  And click here to check out this awesome list of strong women featured at BEA! Love, Hate, and Other Filters   Samira Ahmed (January 16, 2018) Maya Aziz is torn between the traditional future her parents want for her in Chicago, and the future she wants for herself in New York City.  But then her life takes a complicated turn when a suicide bomber attacks America and she realizes that by chance, they share the same last name.  A powerful coming-of-age debut about love, fear, and facing Islamophobia. You Dont Have to Say You Love Me   Sherman Alexie (June 13, 2017) The much-anticipated memoir from the acclaimed author of The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian.  After his mother passed away at age 78, Sherman Alexie began writing about the complicated, sometimes abusive, relationship he shared with her, growing up in poverty on a Native American reservation. Cuz: The Life and Times of Michael A.   Danielle Allen (September 5, 2017) Danielle Allen tells the story of her baby cousin, who was arrested at age 15 for an attempted carjacking, served 11 years in prison, and was shot and killed three years after his release. But here, cuz stands for both cousin and because: Why was Michael trying to steal a car at age 15?  Why was he tried as an adult and left to languish in prison?  And why did he end up dead after trying to make a fresh start? The City of Brass   S.A. Chakraborty (November 14, 2017) The future of a magical Middle Eastern kingdom rests with a young con woman named Nahri and her miraculous healing powers.  This debut fantasy has been described as a mix between The Golem and the Jinni  and Arabian Nights. Little Soldiers: An American Boy, A Chinese School, and the Global Race to Achieve   Lenora Chu (September 19, 2017) An investigative look at the Chinese educational system and how it produces such a large number of high-performing students.  As she uncovers a military-like education system that produces results through high-stakes testing and the threat of public shame, she wonders how the system can be changed, and what American schools can learn from the process. We Were Eight Years in Power: An American Tragedy   Ta-Nehisi Coates (October 5, 2017) A powerful collection of new and previously published essays from the author of Between the World and Me that attempts to take stock of the Obama presidency. (Cover coming soon.) Future Home of the Living God   Louise Erdrich (November 14, 2017) Louise Erdrich offers a chilling dystopian novel in which evolution has been reversed and women are giving birth to what appear to be primitive species of humans.  Cedar Hawk Songmaker is four months pregnant, and as society collapses around her, she journeys to find  answers from her birth mother, who is currently living on an Ojibwa reservation. An American Family: A Memoir of Hope and Sacrifice   Khizr Khan (November 14, 2017) From the hero of the 2016 Democratic National Convention comes a touching, powerful memoir about coming to America for the promises set forth in the US Constitution.  As Khan details the sacrifices made by his family particularly his son, US Army Captain Humayun Khan, who was killed in Iraq he also testifies to the promise of this country and what it means to live according to your values. (Cover coming soon.) Bluebird, Bluebird   Attica Locke (September 12, 2017) Darren Mathews, a black Texas Ranger, is called to the small town of Lark to investigate the murders of a black lawyer and a local white woman, while navigating the resentment and racial tensions that have erupted as a result. The Widows of Malabar Hill   Sujata Massey (January 2018) The first book in a brand new historical mystery series set in 1920s Bombay, featuring Perveen Mistry, who is one of the few female lawyers in India and based in part on the real-life Cornelia Sorabji, who served as the first woman to practice law in India.  Perveen is called to handle the will of a wealth Muslim businessman, but notices that all three of his wives have agreed to sign over their inheritance to a charity.  Is there something more sinister at play here? Little Fires Everywhere   Celeste Ng (September 12, 2017) Elena Richardson of Shaker Heights, Ohio, embodies the successful, law-abiding, carefully planned spirit of her suburburban neighborhood better than anyone.  But her world is shaken when the Richardsons rent a house to Mia Warren, an artist and a single mother who does anything but play by the rules.  And when old family friends of the Richardsons attempt to adopt a Chinese-American baby, the custody battle that erupts puts Mia and Elena on opposing sides. A Moonless, Starless Sky: Ordinary Women and Men Fighting Extremism in Africa   Alexis Okeowo (October 3, 2017) Alexis Okeowo, a staff writer at the New Yorker, embarks on a masterful work of literary journalism that tells the untold narratives of Africans (many of them women) who are courageously resisting the fundamentalism sweeping their continent. Beasts Made of Night Tochi Onyebuchi (October 31, 2017) A gritty Nigerian-influenced YA fantasy novel about sin beasts lethal creatures spawned from  human feelings of guilt and the sin-eaters, the people required to slay the sin-beasts at a terrible personal cost. Taj is the most talented of the sin-eaters, but finds himself out of his element when he discovers a dark conspiracy to destroy his city. Reset: My Fight for Inclusion and Lasting Change   Ellen K. Pao (September 19, 2017) A fearless firsthand account of the authors gender discrimination lawsuit, which she filed against the venture capital firm, Kleinier Perkins in 2012.  Besides addressing the situations that led to the lawsuit, Ellen Pao also addresses the pervasive misogyny at home in the tech industry and our society as a whole. Prince: A Private View Afshin Shahidi (October 17, 2017) A collection of candid, personal, and powerful photographs of Prince, from the archives of his most trusted photographer. Dear Martin   Nic Stone (October 17, 2017) Justyce McAllister is top of his class and destined for the Ivy League when he is falsely arrested by the police and later released.  In order to cope with the chaos surrounding him Justyce begins writing a journal to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and wondering how well Dr. Kings teachings hold up in the modern world. Where the Past Begins   Amy Tan (October 17, 2017) The best-selling authors turns to nonfiction and examines the inspirations and truths of her fiction, including childhood memories, candid journal entries, and heartbreaking letters to and from her mother. A Conspiracy in Belgravia   Sherry Thomas (September 5, 2017) The second book in the Lady Sherlock series finds Charlotte Holmes investigating the disappearance of her illegitimate half brother, Myron Finch, as well as dealing with a surprising marriage proposal and an unidentified (and unexpected) corpse. Were Going to Need More Wine   Gabrielle Union (October 17, 2017) A collection of thoughtful and personal essays about gender, sexuality, race, beauty, and being a woman in the modern world. Save Save Save Save Save Save

Personal Statement Tip Dealing with Hardship

A friend of mine was recently going through a hard time. Things were going wrong, seriously wrong in her life. She wryly labeled these experiences character building. It is a sad truth that tragedy and trial build character strength and develop wisdom. Most of us would rather be weaker and stupider than have character building experiences, but we can see the additional muscle in ourselves after adversity has left its footprint. It is that imprint that you want to highlight when writing about obstacles overcome in essays. Recently on my thread in the Businessweek Forum a poster reminded me of an earlier post I had written on this topic. I am going to post her question and my response here: QUESTION: If you come from a disadvantaged background, how do you not make it seem whiney and trying to evoke sympathy from the Ad Comm. I tried to focus my essays on what I have learned from my background and how it has shaped me (really motivated me, huge reason for me getting into community service, etc.), rather than rambling about potential issues. OK, thats more than one question. J RESPONSE: That sounds like an excellent approach. You have to balance the need to show what you have overcome with showing that you have definitely overcome it. You dont want to come across as damaged goods; to the contrary you want to come across as stronger for your past experiences. We once had this double-stroller for our kids. We used it a lot with all of them, and we had it for roughly ten years, before we finally gave it away. For several years, the thing appeared indestructible. At one point (when #6 was a baby) something in the metal frame broke. I had it soldered back together and the workman told me that the solder should be stronger than the original metal. Your essay should show that you are stronger by virtue of your experiences. You dont want to come across as whiny, but as confident and strong. You dont want to evoke pity, but admiration.

What Percentage of the Human Brain Is Used

You may have heard that humans only use 10 percent of their brain power, and that if you could unlock the rest of your brainpower, you could do so much more. You could become a super genius, or acquire psychic powers like mind reading and telekinesis. However, there is a powerful body of evidence debunking the 10 percent myth. Scientists have consistently shown that humans use their entire brain throughout each day. Despite the evidence, the 10 percent myth has inspired many references in the cultural imagination. Films like Limitless and Lucy depict protagonists who develop godlike powers thanks to drugs that unleash the previously inaccessible 90 percent of the brain. A 2013 study showed that about 65 percent of Americans believe the trope, and a 1998 study showed that a full third of psychology majors, who focus on the workings of the brain, fell for it. Neuropsychology Neuropsychology studies how the anatomy of the brain affects someone’s behavior, emotion, and cognition. Over the years, brain scientists have shown that different parts of the brain are responsible for specific functions, whether it’s recognizing colors or problem solving. Contrary to the 10 percent myth, scientists have proven that every part of the brain is integral for our daily functioning, thanks to brain imaging techniques like positron emission tomography and functional magnetic resonance imaging. Research has yet to find a brain area that is completely inactive. Even studies that measure activity at the level of single neurons have not revealed any inactive areas of the brain.  Many brain imaging studies that measure brain activity when a person is doing a specific task show how different parts of the brain work together. For example, while you are reading this text on your smartphone, some parts of your brain, including those responsible for vision, reading comprehension, and holding your phone, will be more active. However, some brain images unintentionally support the 10 percent myth,  because they often show small bright splotches on an otherwise gray brain. This may imply that only the bright spots have brain activity, but that isn’t the case. Rather, colored splotches represent brain areas that are more active when someone’s doing a task compared to when they’re not. The gray spots are still active, just to a lesser degree. A more direct counter to the 10 percent myth lies in individuals who have suffered brain damage–through a stroke, head trauma, or carbon monoxide poisoning–and what they can no longer do as a result of that damage, or can still do just as well. If the 10 percent myth were true, damage to perhaps 90 percent of the brain wouldn’t affect daily functioning. Yet studies show that damaging even a very small part of the brain may have devastating consequences. For example, damage to Broca’s area hinders proper formation of words and fluent speech, though general language comprehension remains intact. In one highly publicized case, a Florida woman permanently lost her â€Å"capacity for thoughts, perceptions, memories, and emotions that are the very essence of being human† when a lack of oxygen destroyed half of her cerebrum, which makes up about 85 percent of the brain. Evolutionary Arguments Another line of evidence against the 10 percent myth comes from evolution. The adult brain only constitutes 2 percent of body mass, yet it consumes over 20 percent of the body’s energy. In comparison, the adult brains of many vertebrate species–including some fish, reptiles, birds, and mammals–consume 2 to 8 percent of their body’s energy. The brain has been shaped by millions of years of natural selection, which passes down favorable traits to increase likelihood of survival. It is unlikely that the body would dedicate so much of its energy to keep an entire brain functioning if it only uses 10 percent of the brain. The Origin of the Myth The main allure of the 10 percent myth is the idea that you could do so much more if only you could unlock the rest of your brain. Even with ample evidence suggesting the contrary, why do many people still believe that humans only use 10 percent of their brains? It’s unclear how the myth spread in the first place, but it has been popularized by self-help books, and may even also be grounded in older, flawed, neuroscience studies. The myth could be aligned with messages espoused by self-improvement books, which show you ways to do better and live up to your potential.  For example, the preface to the notorious How to Win Friends and Influence People says that the average person â€Å"develops only 10 percent of his latent mental ability.† This statement, which is traced back to psychologist William James, refers to a person’s potential to achieve more rather than how much brain matter they used. Others have even said that Einstein explained his brilliance using the 10 percent myth, though these claims remain unfounded. Another possible source of the myth lies in â€Å"silent† brain areas from older neuroscience research. In the 1930s, for instance, neurosurgeon Wilder Penfield hooked electrodes to the exposed brains of his epilepsy patients while operating on them. He noticed that particular brain areas triggered the experience various sensations, but while others seemed to cause no reaction. Still, as technology evolved, researchers found that these â€Å"silent† brain areas, which included the prefrontal lobes, had major functions after all. Resources and Further Reading Beyerstein, B.L. â€Å"Whence Cometh the Myth That We Only Use 10% of Our Brains?† Mind Myths: Exploring Popular Assumptions about the Mind and Brain, edited by Sergio Della Sala, Wiley, 1999, pp. 3-24.Broadfoot, Marla Vacek. â€Å"How Do Brain Scans Work?† Raleigh News Observer, 27 Jan. 2013.â€Å"Exploding the 10 Percent Myth.† Science Consciousness Review.Higbee, Kenneth L., and Samuel L. Clay. â€Å"College Students Beliefs in the Ten-Percent Myth.† The Journal of Psychology, vol. 132, no. 5, 1998, pp. 469-476.Jarrett, Christian. Great Myths of the Brain. Wiley Blackwell, 2014.McDougle, Sam. â€Å"You Already Use Way, Way More Than 10 Percent of Your Brain.† The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 2014.Mink, J. W., et al. â€Å"Ratio of Central Nervous System to Body Metabolism in Vertebrates: Its Constancy and Functional Basis.† American Journal of Physiology-Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology, vol. 241, no. 3, 1 Sept. 1981, pp. R203-R212 .â€Å"New Survey Finds Americans Care about Brain Health, but Misperceptions Abound.† The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research, 25 Sept. 2013.Tandon, Prakashnarain. â€Å"Not so ‘Silent’: The Human Prefrontal Cortex.† Neurology India, vol. 61, no. 6, 2013, pp. 578-580.Vreeman, Rachel C, and Aaron E Carroll. â€Å"Medical Myths.† BMJ, vol. 335, no. 7633, 20 Dec. 2007, pp. 1288-1289.Wanjek, Christopher. Bad Medicine: Misconceptions and Misuses Revealed, from Distance Healing to Vitamin O. Wiley, 2003.

Robotic Surgery Technology And Equipment - 1335 Words

As human improves technology every day, he also progresses in medicine and surgical procedures. The most painful and invasive surgeries done centuries ago are now easily done due to improved technology and equipment. Without the help of the new technology provided in health care today, the most common procedures would have been incredibly difficult to not only perform, but also to recover from. Robotic surgery is an advanced technology with a serious mechanism that operates patients with the use of smallest technical instruments instead of traditional operation where a doctor directly performs the surgery. Surgical robots are designed with two arms that are used during the operation and while the surgeon monitors through a 3D camera. This†¦show more content†¦For certain cases where surgeons face technical difficulties, the facility should have the ability to convert to laparoscopy upon surgeon’s request. Such technical issues that impact patient safety would require the presence of engineers and technicians to troubleshoot the robotic surgeons during the surgery, however, the engineers’ guidelines are for the use of the machine during the surgery or to troubleshoot after an incident. A study done based on the adverse events data related to robotic systems and instruments used surgery and a report to MAUDE from January 2000 to December 2013 indicate that during the study period, 144 deaths (1.4% of the 10,624 reports), 1,391 patient injuries (13.1%), and 8,061 device malfunctions (75.9%) occurred. Device and instrument malfunctions, such as falling of burnt/broken pieces of instruments into the patient (14.7%), electrical arcing of instruments (10.5%), unintended operation of instruments (8.6%), system errors (5%), and video/imaging problems (2.6%), constituted a major part of the reports. 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Blue-Collar African American Life in Killer of Sheep by...

Every so often a film is made that makes a major impact on the culture of cinema. Charles Burnett with his film Killer of Sheep (2007) made that impact. The film was created by Burnett as his masters thesis from the UCLA film school in 1977, but was not formally released until 2007 (Burnett, Milestone Films). Even though it wasn’t released for almost thirty years, the film received international praise. Killer of Sheep brought to life a new image of African American cinema and created a powerful impression of life in the black ghetto. Burnett created a realistic image of African American blue-collar life in a non-traditional structure that changed African American cinema. Burnett set Killer of Sheep in the Watts neighborhood of Los†¦show more content†¦The film was shot on a very low budget of about Ten Thousand dollars (Burnett, Milestone Films). Everything was shot hands-on with life in Watts. This helped to contribute the neo-realism style of the film. The film mos tly deals with the life of Stan (Henry G. Sanders), a kind-hearted slaughterhouse worker who struggles to get anywhere in life. The film follows Stan as he goes through day-to-day life. There is no connection major story arch to scenes in the film. It is events as Stan tries to get ahead in life, but he never seems to get anywhere. This idea is solidified by the additional shots of children playing that find their place throughout the film. Killer of Sheep starts with a group of children playing war with dirt clots and hiding behind plywood scraps. These breaks to shots of children add to realism and complete image of poor African American life. The struggle isn’t just the adults, but also the children who make the best of their living situations. Burnett was able to capture African American life in a very real way that had not yet been seen in cinema. What Burnett captures about African American life in the black ghetto is feeling of running in place with no way out. Stan is never given a break. It creates the feeling of being trapped with no way out. Stan does many things throughout the film that take him nowhere. At one point in the film he attempts to take his family and friends to the horse races. On the way

Informatics Solution Proposal - 1456 Words

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Pollution Free Essays

According to the Caribbean Environment for CXC Geography, Pollution is a substance which causes an undesirable change in the physical, chemical or biological environment. Although there are some natural pollutants such as volcanoes, pollution generally occurs because of human activity. Pollution occurs in three ways: Land, Water and Air. We will write a custom essay sample on Pollution or any similar topic only for you Order Now Pollution may affect: the atmosphere. This is Air Pollution, rivers, seas, lakes and groundwater. This is Water Pollution, rocks and the soil. This is Land Pollution. No part of the world is free from air pollution. In the Arctic and Antarctic, the air appears clear; but traces of industrial chemicals can be found in the atmosphere and in falling snow. In most of the Caribbean , the air also appears clean. The trade winds blow from the east, across several thousand kilometers at open ocean. However, both worldwide and locally generated air pollution affect the region. Production of excess carbon dioxide and greenhouse gases is a form of air pollution, which has worldwide effects. Families and businesses produce increasing quantities of solid waste-kitchen garbage, paper, plastics, glass and other material. Some waste is hazardous, for example if it contains poisonous materials such as lead or dioxin chemicals. Some solid waste is taken to dump sites. This creates many problems: †¢ Rotting organic matter releases sulphur compounds and gases. †¢ Decomposing organic matter releases methane, or gas which creates a fire hazard. †¢ Hazardous waste may release heavy metals and other dangerous chemicals. Old Harbour Bay is a settlement in Jamaica. It has a population of 8,537 as of 2009. On the Southern road from Spanish Town is the town of Old Harbour Bay which has 17,883 people. On the coast five kilometers (3 miles) from Old Harbour is Old Harbour Bay, the largest fishing village in Jamaica. It has a fine harbour with one of the best deep-water piers in the island. The main generating power plant of the Jamaica Public Service is in Old Harbour Bay. Wastewater usually goes to absorption pits or septic tank on site. Few towns (20%) have wastewater treatment facilities. Other issues related to sanitation come from solid waste disposal. Much of the ground and open storm sewers are littered with cans, bottles, etc. The storm sewers seem to be a convenient trash can. Much of the waste in the storm sewers wash out to sea polluting the waters and contaminating the fish and coral reefs. Old Harbour Bay also is a small fishing village. The pollution mostly occur at Old Harbour Bay pollution. This is do because there was mainly garbages on the land. These occur by dumping, burning and deposition of solid waste which causes the degradation of the Earth’s land surfaces which caused often by human activities and their misuse of land resources. The second most pollution occurs at Old Harbour Bay, is Water Pollution. This is so because when they throw back the fish guts in the water it causes the water to became brown and dirty which is not good for fishes. Oil spill also occur when the boats and ship set out to sea and there is oil leaking out. There is also a lot of water on the land which needs to be sorted out by building a drainage pattern for the water to run-off and not causing puddles for diseases to develop. How to cite Pollution, Essay examples