Sentences with phrase «as author advocate»

Every instance of the relationship is brought into question if the agent's primary position as author advocate is compromised.

As an author advocate, part of me dislikes creating a top ten list with a negative slant, and yet, it's so easy to get things wrong in book publishing that it's easy to come up with a list like the one below, which is hardly comprehensive.

Not exact matches

Although this commitment is more modest than the one advocated in Making it Simple, a report I authored for the Mowat Centre, the goal of reducing input costs for manufacturers was identified as a key priority in the paper, which suggested there was more work to be done on this front:

A mother of four an inventor, and now an author, Blakely views herself as an advocate for women consumers.

Navarro is also seen as a fierce China critic and author of several books advocating the «China threat» theory.

Both the Bush and Obama administrations have relied too much on endless and unproductive diplomacy and commissions, and have failed to take the concrete actions advocated by the likely GOP nominee, Mitt Romney (as well as this author and other economists).

3) The discussion about scaling vs. keeping it small is a very interesting one: I liked that the author presented real - life cases for either scenarios for food for thought instead of advocating one or the other (e.g. presenting a single «formula» as the golden rule that all shall follow)-- I can see how this particular decision can be case sensitive and there really is no «right» answer as long as it works for the entrepreneur!

In the US, bloggers and authors such as Rachel Held Evans and Sarah Bessey have written about egalitarian theology and are supporting feminism in a way that is accessible to those who are just discovering feminism, as well as for seasoned advocates.

For all that, Lewis is still beloved as an author, apologist, and advocate.

Spong has been an outspoken advocate of gays in ministry, but as bishop he was also the author of several books on Christianity that present a sharp critique of Christian tradition and a decidedly unorthodox view of Jesus and Mary.

The problem with this blog is that LGBTQ advocates, encouraged by the lead author have attempted to redefine the Bible to accept LGBTQ marriage and coitus as Christian Orthodoxy... unfortunately it falls short.

In the recent book, Civil Liberties Under Attack, one of the authors mentions the case of a government official with an impeccable record who was placed under charges because unidentified informers asserted he «advocated the Communist Party line, such as favoring peace and civil liberties,» and «his convictions concerning equal rights for all races and classes extend slightly beyond the normal feelings of the average individual «1

On the other hand, memories are short, as witness a young author who apparently sees nothing terribly problematic in advocating what might aptly be described as national socialism or socialist nationalism, albeit with benign intentions.

While the approach of all these authors is basically the same, a few words seem in order regarding Brahmabandhab, since he was the first to advocate such a theory, as do also some observations concerning the relation between Christianity / Christians and Hindu society in Tamilnadu.

Yet again, the list contains both vocal advocates as well as pastors not typically known for speaking out on political matters, topped by influential voices like pastor and devotional author Max Lucado, Bible teacher Beth Moore, and Village Church pastor Matt Chandler.

In fact, the Areopagitica specifically advocates that the government keep «a vigilant eye how books demean themselves,» and it goes on to urge the authorities «thereafter to confine, imprison, and do sharpest justice on [their authors] as malefactors.»

Pensiero, chef and creator of the Just Salad menu, graduated from the International Culinary Institute and has extensive experience in the food industry as an author, culinary consultant, registered dietitian and advocate of eating food produced locally.

As a busy mother of two, cookbook author and family dinner advocate Aviva Goldfarb has discovered that the key to making healthy meals a reality is simple: Plan several easy, healthy meals in advance and grocery shop once a week with a list.

Gordon is recognized internationally as an award - winning social entrepreneur, educator, author, child advocate and parenting expert who has created programs informed by the power of empathy.

About the Author: Cinda Chatfield has worked for over 15 years as a Child Development Specialist, Parent & Family Educator and Advocate.

Since then, she has gone on to have careers as a licensed social worker, an adoption advocate, and as the author of Secrets To Your Successful Domestic Adoption.

Marian Tompson, mother, grandmother, and great - grandmother, is best known as one of the founders of La Leche League International, as well as an internationally renowned author, speaker, and tireless advocate for breastfeeding mothers and their babies.

Carol Sakala, PhD, MSPH has worked to improve maternity care as a researcher, educator, author, policy analyst, and advocate for over twenty - five years.

Sears, along with no tears advocates such as Elizabeth Pantley (author of The No - Cry Sleep Solution), believes that cry it out techniques can give your child negative associations with bedtime and sleep that could last a lifetime.

Marian Tompson, mother, grandmother and great grandmother is best known as one of the founders of La Leche League International as well as an internationally renowned author, speaker and tireless advocate for breastfeeding mothers and their babies.

The study's author noted (and anti-home-birth advocates are quick to point out) that the outcomes were a result of «a good risk - selection system, good transport in place, and well - trained midwives,» factors that are no doubt influenced by the collaboration of Dutch doctors and midwives and a national health system that support home births as a viable choice for women.

To replace Mr. Rosen as chair, Mr. Cuomo promoted another major campaign donor already on the arts council, Barbaralee Diamonstein - Spielvogel, an author and longtime arts advocate.

Public Advocate Letitia James stood alongside Mr. de Blasio Thursday, and at one point referred to Mr. Stringer as the «individual who is the author of that report.»

«In a recent jointly authored article and book, Nelson has begun to re-articulate the debate over scientists as advocates, arguing that in fact, scientists have a special responsibility to become involved in policy debates.»

«This model may be useful to advocates and policymakers as they pursue efforts to prevent the worst effects of climate change,» adds senior author Patrick Kinney, director of the Climate and Health Program and professor of Environmental Health Sciences at Columbia's Mailman School of Public Health.

One of the study's authors, Larson has advocated collaboration rather than competition as co-director for a dog origins project begun in 2013.

«It is extraordinary how many patients describe themselves as collateral in the war against drugs,» where law enforcement concerns for potential abuse take precedent over the medical imperative to treat suffering, said author — journalist Melanie Thernstrom, who participated on the committee as a patient advocate.

But the proposal authors say they do not advocate moving species over geophysical barriers such as oceans.

Temple Grandin, Ph.D., is a professor, best - selling author, animal behaviorist, and autism self - advocate in top demand as an international speaker.

Now, she is an author and researcher that advocates the power of real food in recovery from multiple sclerosis and a host of other conditions — including lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, auto - immune conditions, scleroderma, mental health concerns, neurological disorders, depression, anxiety, bipolar issues, Alzheimer's, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's, and even primary care problems such as high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and heart disease.

The authors advocate using exercise as a means of keeping the immune system robust.

Dr. Sara Gottfried, author of the Hormone Cure who is a Harvard trained MD, yoga instructor and woman's hormone expert and happens to be a huge thyroid advocate as well!

Jenni Schaefer's accessible style as an eating disorder advocate, author, speaker, and coach has made her a role model and inspiration to people worldwide looking to overcome adversity, including trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Bauman is an author, a motivational speaker and an advocate but is best known as a man who lost both legs in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.

with Kam Williams Headline: Renaissance RZA While best known as the founder, producer, and mastermind behind the Wu - Tang Clan, RZA has built an incredibly diverse and successful career as a musician, a composer of film scores, a producer, an actor, a businessman, a player and advocate of chess, and as the author of the best - selling The Tao of Wu and The Wu - Tang Manual.

Positive comments from some recent users of this book include: Most schools are full of documents and data... Dr Slater is among the first to show how they can be used to compare what is said on paper and in interviews... The results will shock you... Dr Slater is a successful high school teacher and an award winning author... and here's why... Fantastic little book, punches well above its weight... Makes it seem so simple... the art of the genius... As an advocate of the What Works agenda, I think this book really is a wake - up call... A fantastic insight into the potential for using documents in research... Nails twenty years of research in twenty minutes... Worth every dime... Every student in my class (6th form) has been told to buy this book... and it's easy to see why... Shines a great big light on the power of documents in research... Surely this is the best book in its field... First class... I kept referring to this book in my presentation last week and the audience was ecstatic... Education research, usually has little effect on me... Until now... This book is formidable... Crushes the concept that education research is rubbish... fantastic insight... Blows you away with its power and simplicity... Huge reality check, senior school managers at good schools tell the truth, other's don't, won't or can't, and their students suffer.

Hrabowski — a child of prominent Civil Rights activist of the 1960s — has long advocated for minority rights and education throughout his career as an activist, educator, administrator, author, and consultant.

As chief executive of the new office of strategic partnerships, Ms. Kennedy, a best - selling author, public - service advocate, and the daughter of President John F. Kennedy, will oversee efforts to get the private sector more actively involved in the public school system.

Consistent with the TeachStrong coalition's ESSA guidance for state actors, these states are leveraging ESSA's flexibility to support efforts around recruiting teachers of color; improving the teacher preparation experience; providing induction and mentoring to novice teachers; increasing teacher pay; and creating or encouraging career pathways, with the goal of ensuring that all students — and especially students in low - income schools — are taught by high - quality, prepared, meaningfully supported teachers.2 The author also notes what other initiatives and actions policymakers and advocates should watch for and consider as they work to modernize and elevate the teaching profession.

Summary: In this article, the author who teaches college readiness at a charter school in Brooklyn, NY, advocates for the inclusion of social - emotional learning for his students as they are necessary for future success in school and in life.

Authors Paul Hill and Ashley Jochim argue that state superintendents can use both hard and soft power to negotiate local governance reforms, build coalitions, and act as high - level advocates for change on the local level.

As we describe below, many of our authors and conference participants agreed that school improvement can not succeed unless policy makers, advocates, and educators are willing to make a few difficult trade - offs and observe a few critical lessons.

Transparency isn't mentioned, which is odd as one of the authors, Jonathan Simons, has long advocated for more sharing of information about free schools.

Checkout our NCSW microsite full of resources, daily releases, Op - Eds, media engagement, and the Reality Check with Jeanne Allen podcasts with pioneers and advocates such as Success Academy founder Eva Moskowitz, charter innovator, scholar and author, Sarah Tantillo and respected pioneer who participated in the birth of the modern Charter School Movement, Howard Fuller.

In 2007, Colleen was selected as an Apple Distinguished Educator and has been part of an elite global network of advocates, advisers, authors, and ambassadors for utilizing technology to transform teaching and learning.