Häftad, Engelska, 2019
297 kr
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Melissa Ford – författare
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6 produkter
6 produkter
- Häftad, Engelska, 2022
322 kr
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Uncovering the social revolution led by Black women in the heartland In this first study of Black radicalism in midwestern cities before the civil rights movement, Melissa Ford connects the activism of Black women who championed justice during the Great Depression to those involved in the Ferguson Uprising and the Black Lives Matter movement. A Brick and a Bible examines how African American working-class women, many of whom had just migrated to “the promised land” only to find hunger, cold, and unemployment, forged a region of revolutionary potential. A Brick and a Bible theorizes a tradition of Midwestern Black radicalism, a praxis-based ideology informed by but divergent from American Communism. Midwestern Black radicalism that contests that interlocking systems of oppression directly relates the distinct racial, political, geographic, economic, and gendered characteristics that make up the American heartland. This volume illustrates how, at the risk of their careers, their reputations, and even their lives, African American working-class women in the Midwest used their position to shape a unique form of social activism. Case studies of Detroit, St. Louis, Chicago, and Cleveland—hotbeds of radical activism—follow African American women across the Midwest as they participated in the Ford Hunger March, organized the Funsten Nut Pickers’ strike, led the Sopkin Dressmakers’ strike, and supported the Unemployed Councils and the Scottsboro Boys’ defense. Ford profoundly reimagines how we remember and interpret these “ordinary” women doing extraordinary things across the heartland. Once overlooked, their activism shaped a radical tradition in midwestern cities that continues to be seen in cities like Ferguson and Minneapolis today. - E-bokEngelska, 2020
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I Have a Purpose"e; is for many of us who are looking for something to fill the emptiness inside our hearts. The enemy wants to attack us with thoughts that we aren't good enough, that no one loves us, or that happiness will come from approval of others. But materialism and approval of others will just lead to more discomfort. Instead, this book will teach you how to pursue God's purpose for your life. If you find yourself asking what is my purpose? How do I find my purpose? Or even, have I missed my purpose? This book is for you. Fulfillment and purpose are always attainable using the scripture and message of God's unwavering love for you. - Häftad, Engelska, 2009
223 kr
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Author of the extremely successful blog Stirrup Queens and Sperm Palace Jesters, Melissa Ford presents readers with a guide for navigating the complex world of infertility. The Land of If got its name not only because IF" is the abbreviation for infertility" in the online world, but also because there are so many ifs" inherent in being here. No stranger to the Land of If herself, Ford shares her hard-earned knowledge and insights, helping couples struggling with infertility understand the lingo, learn the details doctors tend to leave out, and keep their emotional sanity despite seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Navigating the Land of If gives the nitty-gritty on injections, rejections, biting your tongue during happy parent-to-be conversations, and trying not to cry over baby shower invitations. With chapters that include how-to's for same-sex couples, and present adoption or remaining child-free as plausible alternatives, Ford tells you exactly what you need to know, from one infertile to another. - Häftad, Engelska, 2017
367 kr
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In the future, there are going to be millions of jobs with no one to fill them if more kids don't learn how to code. So why aren't more kids learning to program? Some think it's too hard, and others don't have parents who can help them because they don't know programming themselves. Learning to code with a tool like Scratch, an open source programming platform maintained by MIT, and having fun goals, like writing games, just might make a difference. That's where this book comes in.
Hello, Scratch! is a how-to book that helps parents and kids work together to learn programming skills by creating new versions of old retro-style arcade games with Scratch. By building games, readers not only create fun finished products, but they'll learn important programming skills along the way. By the time readers are done, they'll be able to create their own games and understand the basics of computer programming and game design.
Key Features:
· Introduction to Scratch
· Easy to follow examples
· Step-by-step guide
This book is for kids and their parents who want to learn to program while creating games. No programming experience needed!
About the Technology:
Scratch is a drag-and-drop programming language created by the college Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). What can you make with Scratch? The short answer is anything.
- E-bokEngelska, 2017
535 kr
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SummaryHello, Scratch! is a how-to book that helps parents and kids work together to learn programming skills by creating new versions of old retro-style arcade games with Scratch.Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.About the TechnologyCan 8-year-olds write computer programs? You bet they can! In Scratch, young coders use colorful blocks and a rich graphical environment to create programs. They can easily explore ideas like input and output, looping, branching, and conditionals. Scratch is a kid-friendly language created by MIT that is a safe and fun way to begin thinking like a programmer, without the complexity of a traditional programming language.About the BookHello Scratch! guides young readers through five exciting games to help them take their first steps in programming. They''ll experiment with key ideas about how a computer program works and enjoy the satisfaction of immediate success. These carefully designed projects give readers plenty of room to explore by imagining, tinkering, and personalizing as they learn.What''s InsideLearn by experimentationLearn to think like a programmerBuild five exciting, retro-style gamesVisualize the organization of a programAbout the ReadersWritten for kids 8-14. Perfect for independent learning or working with a parent or teacher.About the AuthorsKids know how kids learn. Sadie and Gabriel Ford, 12-year-old twins and a formidable art and coding team, wrote this book with editing help from their mother, author Melissa Ford!Table of ContentsPART 1 - SETTING UP THE ARCADE
Getting to know your way around ScratchBecoming familiar with the Art EditorMeeting Scratch''s key blocks through important coding conceptsPART 2 - TURNING ON THE MACHINES
Designing a two-player ball-and-paddle gameUsing conditionals to build a two-player ball-and-paddle gamePART 3 - CODING AND PLAYING GAMES
Designing a fixed shooterUsing conditionals to build your fixed shooterDesigning a one-player ball-and-paddle gameUsing variables to build your one-player ball-and-paddle gameDesigning a simple platformerUsing X and Y coordinates to make a simple platformerMaking a single-screen platformerUsing arrays and simulating gravity in a single-screen platformerBecoming a game maker
