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Cengage Learning, Inc From Master Student to Master Employee
Book SynopsisFROM MASTER STUDENT TO MASTER EMPLOYEE improves students' abilities to develop and apply the most relevant skills and strategies to both the classroom and the workplace. Each chapter integrates health content and shows students how to recognize and bring the skills they learn in the classroom, such as time-management, to the workplace. Through tools such as the Kolb Learning Style Inventory (LSI), journal entries, and hands-on activities, students gain a deeper understanding of themselves and learn to continually apply new skills as lifelong learners. The fifth edition includes new learning tools, new technology information, and a new feature with actions students can take in just one minute to make a positive change in their life. With this edition, Cengage's MindTap course brings all of these assets to one place with an integrated technology solution. New for 2021: Empower your students to connect the dots between what they're learning now and their current or future careers with HowTable of ContentsIntroduction: From Master Student to Master Employee. 1. First Steps. 2. Character. 3. Time. 4. Memory. 5. Reading. 6. Notes. 7. Tests. 8. Creative and Critical Thinking. 9. Communicating and Collaborating. 10. Career and Money Management.
£156.75
Andersons Business Law and the Legal Environment
Book SynopsisPrepare to ace your business law course as this brief version of the #1 summarized case business law text on the market today helps you grasp key legal concepts and principles. ANDERSON'S BUSINESS LAW & THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT, STANDARD VOLUME, 23E reinforces your understanding through applications and examples of real-world dilemmas, issues, and problems. You?ll also find invaluable information and resources to assist you in studying for the CPA exam. Current, easy-to-understand and fascinating to read, ANDERSON?S BUSINESS LAW & THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT, STANDARD VOLUME helps you prepare for class with all of the in-text and online resources you need to succeed in your business law course.Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgments. About The Authors. PART I: THE LEGAL AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS. 1. The Nature and Sources of Law. 2. The Court System and Dispute Resolution. 3. Business Ethics, Social Forces, and The Law. 4. The Constitution As The Foundation of The Legal Environment. 5. Government Regulation of Competition and Prices. 6. Administrative Agencies. 7. Crimes. 8. Torts. 9. Intellectual Property Rights and The Internet. 10. The Legal Environment of International Trade. PART II: CONTRACTS. 11. Nature and Classes of Contracts: Contracting On The Internet. 12. Formation of Contracts: offer and Acceptance. 13. Capacity and Genuine Assent. 14. Consideration. 15. Legality and Public Policy. 16. Writing, Electronic Forms, and Interpretation of Contracts. 17. Third Persons and Contracts. 18. Discharge of Contracts. 19. Breach of Contract and Remedies. PART III: SALES AND LEASES OF GOODS. 20. Personal Property and Bailments. 21. Legal Aspects of Supply Chain Management. 22. Nature and Form of Sales. 23. Title and Risk of Loss. 24. Product Liability: Warranties and Torts. 25. Obligations and Performance. 26. Remedies For Breach of Sales Contracts. PART IV: NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS. 27. Kinds of Instruments, Parties, and Negotiability. 28. Transfers of Negotiable Instruments and Warranties of Parties. 29. Liability of The Parties Under Negotiable Instruments. 30. Checks and Funds Transfers. PART V: DEBTOR-CREDITOR RELATIONSHIPS. 31. Nature of The Debtor-Creditor Relationship. 32. Consumer Protection. 33. Secured Transactions In Personal Property. 34. Bankruptcy. 35. Insurance. PART VI: AGENCY AND EMPLOYMENT. 36. Agency. 37. Third Persons In Agency. 38. Regulation of Employment. 39. Equal Employment Opportunity Law. Appendices. Glossary. Case Index. Subject Index.
£400.09
Cengage Learning, Inc Generalist Case Management
Book SynopsisBecome an effective case manager with GENERALIST CASE MANAGEMENT: A METHOD OF HUMAN SERVICE DELIVERY, 5th Edition. You'll be drawn into the text early on when you meet Sharon Bello, a client involved in the case management process. Realistic and relevant, this text provides you with the fundamental skills and information you need to coordinate and provide services to a variety of populations. Case studies, interviews with human service case managers nationwide, and opportunities to apply what you learn to real-life issues are just a few of the tools that will help you become an effective advocate for your client. You'll also gain practical knowledge to help you prepare for earning C-SWMC certification and the HS-BCP credential.Table of ContentsPart I: INTRODUCTION TO CASE MANAGEMENT. 1. Introduction to Case Management. 2. Historical Perspectives on Case Management. 3. Methods of Delivering Case Management Services. 4. Ethical and Legal Perspectives. 5. Working with Diverse Populations. Part II: THE CASE MANAGEMENT PROCESS. 6. The Assessment Phase of Case Management. 7. Effective Intake Interviewing Skills. 8. Service Delivery Planning. 9. Building a Case File. 10. Service Coordination. Part III: WORKING WITHIN THE SOCIAL SERVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM. 11. Working within the Organizational Context. 12. The Case Manager's Professional Growth and Development. Appendix. Glossary. Index.
£218.65
Cengage Learning, Inc Ethics
Book SynopsisExplore the major perspectives in ethical theory and contemporary moral debates using ETHICS: THEORY AND CONTEMPORARY ISSUES, 9th Edition. Overviews and a selection of readings from traditional and contemporary sources make complex philosophical concepts reader-friendly. Comprehensive introductions to general and specific areas of ethical debate cover such influential ethical theories as religion and global ethics, utilitarianism and deontology, natural law ethics, and feminist and care ethics. Contemporary moral issues include euthanasia, sexual morality, economic justice, war, violence, globalization, structural racism, and same-sex marriage. MindTap offers assessments along with animated ethics simulations that allow you to engage with the philosophical issues and concepts discussed in the text.Table of ContentsPart I: ETHICAL THEORY. 1. Ethics and Ethical Reasoning. Why Study Ethics? What is Ethics? Ethical and Other Types of Evaluation. Sociobiology and the Naturalistic Fallacy. Ethical Terms. Ethics and Reasons. Intuitionism, Emotivism, Subjectivism, Objectivism. Ethical Reasoning and Arguments. The Structure of Ethical Reasoning and Argument. Evaluating and Making Good Arguments. Ethical Theory. Types of Ethical Theory. Can Ethics Be Taught. Readings: David Hume, Ethical Judgments and Matters of Fact (from Treatise); C.L. Stevenson, Emotivism and Ethics. Review Exercises. 2. Religion and Global Ethics. Freedom, Cosmopolitanism, and the European Enlightenment. Religion, Civic Life, and Civil Disobedience. Ethics, Religion, and Divine Command Theory. Pluralism and the Golden Rule. The Problem of Evil and Free Will. Secular Ethics and Toleration. Criticisms of Secularism and Global Ethics. Readings: Plato, Euthyphro; M.K. Gandhi, Religion and Truth. Review Exercises. 3. Ethical Relativism. Descriptive vs. Normative Ethical Relativism. Individual vs. Cultural Relativism. Strong and Weak Relativism. Reasons Supporting Ethical Relativism. The Diversity of Moral Views. Tolerance and Open-Mindedness. Moral Uncertainty. Situational Differences. Are these Reasons Convincing? Situational Differences. Is Relativism Self-Contradictory? Moral Realism. Moral Pluralism. Readings: Louis Pojman, Who's to Judge? John Lachs, Relativism and Its Benefits. Review Exercises. 4. Egoism, Altruism, and the Social Contract. Psychological Egoism. What Is Psychological Egoism? Is Psychological Egoism True? Ethical Egoism. What Is Ethical Egoism? The Moral Point of View. Why be Moral? Readings: Plato, The Ring of Gyges (from Republic); Thomas Hobbes, Self Love (from Leviathan); Steven Pinker, the Social Contract and Altruism (from The Blank Slate). Review Exercises. 5. Utilitarianism and John Stuart Mill. Weighing Consequences. Historical Background. Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill. The Principle of Utility. Pleasure and Happiness. Calculating the Greatest Amount of Happiness. Quantity vs. Quality of Pleasure. Evaluating Utilitarianism. Application of the Principle. Utilitarianism and Personal Integrity. Ends and Means. The Trolley Problem. Act and Rule Utilitarianism. Proof" of the Theory. Reading: John Stuart Mill, Utilitarianism. Review Exercises. 6. Deontological Ethics and Immanuel Kant. Deontology and the Ethics of Duty. Immanuel Kant. What Is the Right Motive? What Is the Right Thing to Do? The Categorical Imperative. The First Form. The Second Form. Evaluating Kant's Moral Theory. The Nature of Moral Obligation. The Application of the Categorical Imperative. Duty. Perfect and Imperfect Duties. Variations on Kant and Deontology. Reading: Immanuel Kant, Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysic of Morals. Review Exercises. 7. Natural Law and Human Rights. Natural Law Theory. Historical Origins. Evaluating Natural Law Theory. Natural Rights. Evaluating Natural Rights Theory. Is There a Human Nature? Readings. Thomas Aquinas, On Natural Law. John Locke, Second Treatise of Civil Government. Review Exercises. 8. Virtue Ethics. Virtues and Everyday Life. Aristotle. Virtue as a Mean. Nature, Human Nature, and the Human Good. Cross-Cultural and Contemporary Virtue Ethics. Evaluating Virtue Ethics. Readings: Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics. Review Exercises. 9. Feminist Thought and the Ethics of Care. Gender in Moral Reasoning and the Ethics of Care. Is There a Gender Difference in Morality? The Source of Feminine Morality. Evaluating Gender-Specific Approaches to Morality. Feminist Thought. Evaluation of Feminist Thought and the Ethics of Care. Readings: Nel Noddings, Caring; Annette Baier, The Need for More than Justice; Hilde Lindemann, What is Feminist Ethics? Review Exercises. Part II: ETHICAL ISSUES. 10. Euthanasia. Euthanasia for Infants and the Disabled. Criteria for Death. Types of Euthanasia. Active and Passive Euthanasia. Voluntary, Nonvoluntary, and Involuntary Euthanasia. Physician-Assisted Suicide. Pain Medication and Palliative Sedation. Ordinary and Extraordinary Measures. Combining the Types of Euthanasia. Making Moral Judgments About Euthanasia. The Moral Significance of Voluntariness. Active versus Passive Euthanasia. Readings: J. Gay-Williams, The Wrongfulness of Euthanasia; James Rachels, Active and Passive Euthanasia. Review Exercises. Discussion Cases. 11. Abortion. Stages of Fetal Development. Methods of Abortion. Abortion and the Law. Abortion: The Moral Question. Arguments that Do Not Depend on the Moral Status of the Fetus. Arguments that Depend on the Moral Status of the Fetus. Utilitarian Reasoning. Some Rights Arguments. Arguments That Depend on the Moral Status of the Fetus. Method I. Method II. Readings: Judith Jarvis Thomson, A Defense of Abortion; Don Marquis, Why Abortion is Immoral; Bertha Alvarez Manninen, The Value of Choice. Review Exercises. Discussion Cases. 12. Sexual Morality. Current Issues. Conceptual Problems: What Is and Is Not Sexual. Relevant Factual Matters. Sexual Morality and Ethical Theories. Consequentialist or Utilitarian Considerations. Non-consequentialist or Deontological Considerations. Natural Law Considerations. Gay Marriage. Readings: U.S. Supreme Court Decision, Obergefell v. Hodges; John Finnis, Law, Morality, and "Sexual Orientation"; John Corvino, It's Not Natural. Review Exercises. Discussion Cases. 13. Equality and Discrimination. Discrimination. Racial Discrimination. The Principle of Equality. Justice. Social Benefits and Harms. Proof and Reality of Difference. Relevant Differences. Challenges to the Principle. Current Issues and the Law. Profiling. Hate Crimes. Affirmative Action and Preferential Treatment. Consequentialist Considerations. Non-consequentialist Considerations. Readings: Iris Marion Young, Five Faces of Oppression; Kwame Anthony Appiah, Racisms; Naomi Zack, White Privilege, Black Rights. Review Exercises. Discussion Cases. 14. Economic Justice. Economic Inequality. Poverty, Education, and Health Care. Conceptions of Social Justice. Process Distributive Justice. End-State Distributive Justice. Equal Opportunity. Political and Economic Theories. Libertarianism. Capitalism. Socialism. Modern Liberalism. John Rawls's Theory of Justice. Communitarianism. Readings: John Rawls, Justice as Fairness; Robert Nozick, Distributive Justice. Review Exercises. Discussion Cases. 15. Punishment and the Death Penalty. The Nature of Legal Punishment. The Deterrence Argument. The Retributivist Argument. Punishment and Responsibility. Prisons. Race. Restoration and Rehabilitation. The Death Penalty. Legal Issues. Exonerations. Racial Bias and Fairness. Costs. Deterrence Considerations. On Retributivist Grounds. Mercy and Restorative Justice. Humane Executions. Readings: Michelle Alexander, The New Jim Crow; Angela Y. Davis, Are Prisons Obsolete?; John Stuart Mill, Speech in Favor of Capital Punishment; Lloyd Steffen, A Theory of Just Execution. Review Exercises. Discussion Cases. 16. Environmental Ethics. The Environment and Its Value. Anthropocentrism. Cost���Benefit Analysis. Environmental Justice. Ecocentrism. Deep Ecology. Ecofeminism. Current Issues. Climate Change. Ozone Depletion. Waste Disposal and Pollution. Wilderness Preservation. International Environmental Conventions. Global Justice and the Tragedy of the Commons. Readings: William F. Baxter, People or Penguins: The Case for Optimal Pollution; Bill Devall and George Sessions, Deep Ecology; Ramachandra Guha, Radical American Environmentalism and Wilderness Preservation: A Third World Critique. Review Exercises. Discussion Cases. 17. Animal Ethics. Current Issues. Moral Vegetarianism. Animal Experimentation. Endangered Species. Approaches to Animal Ethics. Sentience, Equal Consideration, and Animal Welfare. Animal Rights. Readings: Peter Singer, All Animals Are Equal; Tom Regan, The Case for Animal Rights; Bonnie Steinbock, Speciesism and the Idea of Equality. Review Exercises. Discussion Cases. 18. Biotechnology and Bioengineering. Current Issues. Athletic and Cognitive Enhancement. Stem Cell Research. Cloning. Genetic Engineering and Genetic Screening. Genetically Modified Plants and Animals. Legal and Ethical Issues. Athletic and Cognitive Enhancement. Stem Cell Research. Cloning. Genetic Engineering and Genetic Screening. Genetically Modified Organisms. Readings: Various Authors, Transhumanist Declaration; Leon R. Kass, Ageless Bodies, Happy Souls; Nick Bostrom, In Defense of Posthuman Dignity. Review Exercises. Discussion Cases. 19. Violence and War. Realism. Pacifism. Just War Theory. Jus ad Bellum. Jus in Bello. Current Issues. Terrorism. Targeted Killing and Drones. Weapons of Mass Destruction. War Crimes and Universal Human Rights. Torture. Readings: Andrew Fitz-Gibbon, Peace; Michael Walzer, The Triumph of Just War Theory (and the Dangers of Success). Review Exercises. Discussion Cases. 20. Global Justice and Globalization. Moral Arguments about Global Poverty. Self-Interest. Justice. Rights. Practical Considerations. Global Inequality. Levels of International Aid. Causes of Global Poverty. Solutions and Progress. Globalization and Its Critics. Economic Impacts. Cultural Diversity. Readings: Peter Singer, The Singer Solution to World Poverty; Garrett Hardin, Living on a Lifeboat; Vandana Shiva, Principles of Earth Democracy. Review Exercises. Discussion Cases."
£191.48
Encore Intermediate French Student Text
Book SynopsisENCORE is an exciting intermediate-level French program that uses an engaging mystery film of the same title to help you to continue to learn about and appreciate the richness and beauty of the French language, and explore the fascinating and diverse cultures of France and the French-speaking world. The textbook ENCORE will help you solidify the vocabulary and grammar you learned in your elementary French courses while at the same time helping you to develop the language skills needed to become an intermediate-level user of French.
£173.68
Business Law Text and Cases
Book SynopsisComprehensive, authoritative, and reader-friendly, market-leader BUSINESS LAW: TEXT AND CASES delivers an ideal blend of classic "black letter law" and cutting-edge coverage of contemporary issues and cases. Today, BUSINESS LAW, 14E continues to set the standard for excellence. The text offers a strong student orientation that makes the law accessible, interesting, and relevant. The cases, content, and features are thoroughly updated to represent the latest developments in business law. Cases range from precedent-setting landmarks to important recent decisions. Ethical, global, e-commerce, digital, and corporate themes are integrated throughout this edition with new features, such as new Digital Updates that demonstrate how digital progress is affecting the law. Specific text features that students will find particularly helpful include: NUMBERED EXAMPLES and CASE IN POINTS, SAMPLE ANSWERS, NEW STUDENT-FRIENDLY CONCEPT SUMMARY DESIGN, and EXHIBITS.
£199.50
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Book SynopsisEngaging, visually dynamic, and packed with vivid illustrations, INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE, Sixteenth Edition, gives you an exciting behind-the-scenes look at the workings of the police, courts, and correctional systems while equipping you with a solid understanding of criminal justice concepts. With its balanced and objective presentation, to-the-point writing style, and interactive online tools, the text effectively guides you through the intricate workings of the processes of justice as well as key policy issues. In addition, an emphasis on today's career options -- including insight from numerous professionals on the rewards and realities of their jobs -- prepares you for success beyond the classroom.Table of ContentsPart I: THE NATURE OF CRIME, LAW, AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE. 1. Crime and Criminal Justice. 2. The Nature and Extent of Crime. 3. Understanding Crime and Victimization. 4. Criminal Law: Substance and Procedure. Part II: THE POLICE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT. 5. Public Policing and Private Security. 6. The Police: Organization, Role, and Function. 7. Issues in Policing. 8. Police and the Rule of Law. Part III: COURTS AND ADJUDICATION. 9. Court Structure and Personnel. 10. Pretrial and Trial Procedures. 11. Punishment and Sentencing. Part IV: CORRECTIONS. 12. Community Sentences: Probation, Intermediate Sanctions, and Restorative Justice. 13. Corrections: History, Institutions, and Populations. 14. Prison Life: Living in and Leaving Prison. Part V: CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE. 15. Juvenile Justice. 16. Crime and Justice in the New Millennium.
£999.99
Cengage Learning, Inc Evergreen A Guide to Writing with Readings w
Book SynopsisEVERGREEN, which has brought success to thousands of students across the country, takes you through the writing process step by step. The book provides you with clear instructions, numerous models of student writing, helpful diagrams and visuals, and plenty of practice exercises. This edition includes a new focus on improving your papers through writing better thesis statements. Photographs accompany and enhance the readings and encourage thoughtful consideration of advertisements, websites, and illustrations. Twenty readings at the end of the book, by authors who represent many different backgrounds and ethnic groups, discuss topics as diverse as multitasking, creating apps, preparing for the zombie apocalypse, and more.Table of ContentsUnit I: GETTING STARTED. 1. Exploring the Writing Process. The Writing Process. Subject, Audience, and Purpose. 2. Prewriting to Generate Ideas. Freewriting. Brainstorming. Clustering. Asking Questions. Keeping a Journal. Unit I Writers' Workshop: Using One or Two of Your Five Senses, Describe a Place. Unit II: DISCOVERING THE PARAGRAPH. 3. The Process of Writing Paragraphs. Defining and Looking at the Paragraph. Narrowing the Topic and Writing the Topic Sentence. Generating Ideas for the Body. Selecting and Dropping Ideas. Arranging Ideas in a Plan or an Outline. Writing and Revising the Paragraph. 4. Achieving Coherence. Coherence Through Order. Coherence Through Related Sentences. Unit II Writers' Workshop: Discuss the Pressures of Living in Two Worlds. Unit III: DEVELOPING THE PARAGRAPHS. 5. Illustration. Critical Thinking and Writing. Checklist: The Process of Writing an Illustration Paragraph. Suggested Topic Sentences for Illustration Paragraphs. 6. Narration. Critical Thinking and Writing. Checklist: The Process of Writing a Narrative Paragraph. Suggested Topics for Narrative Paragraphs. 7. Description. Critical Viewing and Writing. Checklist: The Process of Writing a Descriptive Paragraph. Suggested Topics for Descriptive Paragraphs. 8. Process. Critical Thinking and Writing. Checklist: The Process of Writing a Process Paragraph. Suggested Topics for Process Paragraphs. 9. Definition. Single-Sentence Definitions. The Definition Paragraph. Critical Thinking and Writing. Checklist: The Process of Writing a Definition Paragraph. Suggested Topics for Definition Paragraphs. 10. Comparison and Contrast. The Contrast and the Comparison Paragraphs. Critical Thinking and Writing. Checklist: The Process of Writing a Comparison or Contrast Paragraph. Suggested Topics for Contrast or Comparison Paragraphs. The Comparison and Contrast Paragraph. Suggested Topics for Comparison and Contrast Paragraphs. 11. Classification. Critical Thinking and Writing. Checklist: The Process of Writing a Classification Paragraph. Suggested Topics for Classification Paragraphs. 12. Cause and Effect. Critical Thinking and Writing. Checklist: The Process of Writing a Cause and Effect Paragraph. Suggested Topics for Cause and Effect Paragraphs. 13. Persuasion. Critical Viewing and Writing. Checklist: The Process of Writing a Persuasive Paragraph. Suggested Topics for Persuasive Paragraphs. Unit III Writers' Workshop: Give Advice to College Writers. Unit IV: WRITING THE ESSAY. 14. The Process of Writing an Essay. Looking at the Essay. Writing the Thesis Statement. Generating Ideas for the Body. Organizing Ideas into an Outline. Ordering and Linking Paragraphs in the Essay. Writing and Revising Essays. Checklist: The Process of Writing an Essay. Suggested Topics for Essays. 15. The Introduction, the Conclusion, and the Title. The Introduction. The Conclusion. The Title. 16. Types of Essays I. The Illustration Essay. Student Essays. Critical Viewing and Writing: Illustration. Planning and Writing the Illustration Essay. The Narrative Essay. Student Essays. Critical Viewing and Writing: Narrative. Planning and Writing the Narrative Essay. The Descriptive Essay. Student Essays. Critical Viewing and Writing: Description. Planning and Writing the Descriptive Essay. The Process Essay. Student Essays. Critical Viewing and Writing: Process. Planning and Writing the Process Essay. The Definition Essay. Student Essays. Critical Viewing and Writing: Definition. Planning and Writing the Definition Essay. 17. Types of Essays II. The Comparison and the Contrast Essay. Student Essays. Critical Viewing and Writing: Comparison Contrast. Planning and Writing the Comparison and the Contrast Essay. The Classification Essay. Student Essays. Critical Viewing and Writing: Classification. Planning and Writing the Classification Essay. The Cause and Effect Essay. Student Essays. Critical Viewing and Writing: Cause and Effect. Planning and Writing the Cause and Effect Essay. The Persuasive Essay. Student Essays. Critical Viewing and Writing: Persuasion. Planning and Writing the Persuasive Essay. 18. Summarizing, Quoting, and Avoiding Plagiarism. Avoiding Plagiarism. Writing a Summary. Checklist: The Process of Writing a Summary. Using Direct and Indirect Quotation (Paraphrase). 19. Strengthening an Essay with Research. Improving an Essay with Research. Finding and Evaluating Outside Sources: Library and Internet. Adding Sources to Your Essay and Documenting Them Correctly Using MLA Style. Adding Sources to Your Essay and Documenting Them Correctly Using APA Style. MLA versus APA: A Quick Reference. 20. Writing Under Pressure: The Essay Examination. Budgeting Your Time. Reading and Understanding the Essay Question. Choosing the Correct Paragraph or Essay Pattern. Writing the Topic Sentence or the Thesis Statement. Checklist: The Process of Answering an Essay Question. Unit IV Writers' Workshop: Analyze a Social Problem. Unit V: IMPROVING YOUR WRITING. 21. Revising for Consistency and Parallelism. Consistent Tense. Consistent Number and Person. Parallelism. 22. Revising for Sentence Variety. Mix Long and Short Sentences. Use a Question, a Command, or an Exclamation. Vary the Beginnings of Sentences. Vary Methods of Joining Ideas. Avoid Misplaced and Confusing Modifiers. Review and Practice. 23. Revising for Language Awareness. Exact Language: Avoiding Vagueness. Concise Language: Avoiding Wordiness. Fresh Language: Avoiding Triteness. Figurative Language: Similes and Metaphors. 24. Putting Your Revision Skills to Work. Unit V Writers' Workshop: Examine Something That Isn't What It Appears to Be. Unit VI: REVIEWING THE BASICS. 25. Proofreading to Correct Your Personal Error Patterns. Identifying and Tracking Your Personal Error Patterns. Create a Personal Error Patterns Chart. Proofreading Strategies. 26. The Simple Sentence. Defining and Spotting Subjects. Spotting Prepositional Phrases. Defining and Spotting Verbs. Proofreading Strategy. 27. Coordination and Subordination. Coordination. Subordination. Semicolons. Conjunctive Adverbs. Critical Thinking and Writing. Review. Proofreading Strategy. 28. Avoiding Sentence Errors. Avoiding Run-Ons and Comma Splices. Proofreading Strategy. Avoiding Fragments. Proofreading Strategy. 29. Present Tense (Agreement). Defining Subject-Verb Agreement. Three Troublesome Verbs in the Present Tense: To Be, To Have, To Do. Special Singular Constructions. Separation of Subject and Verb. Sentences Beginning with There and Here. Agreement in Questions. Agreement in Relative Clauses. Proofreading Strategy. 30. Past Tense. Regular Verbs in the Past Tense. Irregular Verbs in the Past Tense. A Troublesome Verb in the Past Tense: To Be. Troublesome Pairs in the Past Tense: Can/Could, Will/Would. Proofreading Strategy. 31. The Past Participle. Past Participles of Regular Verbs. Past Participles of Irregular Verbs. Using the Present Perfect Tense. Using the Past Perfect Tense. Using the Passive Voice (To Be and the Past Participle). Using the Past Participle as an Adjective. Proofreading Strategy. 32. Nouns. Defining Singular and Plural. Signal Words: Singular and Plural. Signal Words with _of_. Proofreading Strategy. Critical Thinking and Writing. 33. Pronouns. Defining Pronouns and Antecedents. Making Pronouns and Antecedents Agree. Referring to Antecedents Clearly. Special Problems of Case. Using Pronouns with -self and ���selves. Proofreading Strategy. 34. Prepositions. Working with Prepositional Phrases. Prepositions in Common Expressions. Proofreading Strategy. 35. Adjectives and Adverbs. Defining and Using Adjectives and Adverbs. The Comparative and the Superlative. A Troublesome Pair: Good/Well. Proofreading Strategy. 36. The Apostrophe. The Apostrophe for Contractions. The Apostrophe for Ownership. Special Uses of the Apostrophe. Proofreading Strategy. 37. The Comma. Commas for Items in a Series. Commas with Introductory Phrases, Transitional Expressions, and Parentheticals. Commas for Appositives. Commas with Nonrestrictive and Restrictive Clauses. Commas for Dates and Addresses. Minor Uses of the Comma. Proofreading Strategy. 38. Mechanics. Capitalization. Proofreading Strategy. Titles. Direct Quotations. Proofreading Strategy. Minor Marks of Punctuation. 39. Putting Your Proofreading Skills to Work. Proofreading Strategy. Unit VI Writers' Workshop: Adopt a New Point of View. Unit VII: STRENGTHENING YOUR SPELLING. 40. Spelling. Suggestions for Improving Your Spelling. Computer Spell Checkers. Spotting Vowels and Consonants. Doubling the Final Consonant (in Words of One Syllable). Doubling the Final Consonant (in Words of More Than One Syllable). Dropping or Keeping the Final E. Changing or Keeping the Final Y. Adding -S or ���ES. Choosing IE or EI. Spelling Lists. Proofreading Strategy. 41. Look-Alikes/Sound-Alikes. Proofreading Strategy. Unit VII Writers' Workshop: Discuss a Time When You Felt Blessed. Unit VIII: READING STRATEGIES AND SELECTIONS. 42. Reading Strategies for Writers. Active Reading. Checklist: The Process of Reading a Text Actively. What Your Supermarket Knows About You, Martin Lindstrom. SQ3R: Survey, Question, Read, Recite, and Review. REAP: Read, Encode, Annotate, Ponder. Connecting Reading and Writing. 43. Reading Selections. Arab Bloggers: A Blessed Generation? Hisham Almiraat. Driving While Stupid, Dave Barry. Everything You Wanted to Know about Generation Z, Laurence Benhamou. Four Types of Courage, Karen Castellucci Cox. Good Grammar Gets the Girl, Elissa Englund. Mandatory Volunteerism Benefits Everyone Involved, Melissa M. Ezarik. Americans are Having Dogs Instead of Babies, Roberto A. Ferdman. On the Rez, Ian Frazier. Multitasking or Mass ADD? Ellen Goodman. Motivation, Christine Harrington. Preparedness 101: Zombie Apocalypse, Ali S. Khan. I Freed Myself When I Embraced My Locks, Evette Collins. The Case for Torture, Michael Levin. Robots Will Steal Your Jobs, But They'll Give Us New Ones, Cade Metz. Book War, Wang Ping. A Risk-Free Life, Leonard Pitts, Jr. How to Make a No. 1 App with $99 and Three Hours of Work, Ryan Rigney. . A Brother's Murder, Brent Staples. When Greed Gives Way to Giving, Ana Veciana-Suarez. Appendix: Some Guidelines for Students of English as a Second Language. Acknowledgements. Index. Rhetorical Index.
£999.99
Cengage Learning, Inc FOCUS on College and Career Success
Book SynopsisThe third edition of FOCUS ON COLLEGE AND CAREER SUCCESS recognizes the varied experiences of today's students. Thoroughly researched, this resource covers the topics most important to success, incorporating professionalism, motivation, and self-discipline. It initiates a personal and informal conversation with readers, directly drawing them into discussions. Written by Steve and Constance Staley, two of the best-known names in the field of first-year student motivation, it increases the credibility of college success courses by providing tools that help students succeed. New for 2021: Empower your students to connect the dots between what they're learning now and their current or future careers with How Transferable Are Your Skills? a new MindTap activity that challenges students to identify how their personal and academic experiences can help them become career-ready.Table of Contents1. Getting the Right Start. 2. Building Dreams, Setting Goals. 3. Learning Styles and Studying. 4. Managing Your Time, Energy, and Money. 5. Thinking Critically and Creatively. 6. Learning Online. 7. Engaging, Listening, and Note-Taking in Class. 8. Reading, Writing, and Presenting. 9. Developing Memory, Taking Tests. 10. Building Relationships, Valuing Diversity. 11. Choosing a College Major and Career. 12. Creating Your Future.
£127.29
Cengage Learning Worlds of Music Shorter Version
£149.95
Cengage Learning, Inc Ethical Dilemmas and Decisions in Criminal
Book SynopsisDevelop the ethical decision-making skills that are essential in the field of criminal justice with the help of ETHICAL DILEMMAS AND DECISIONS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE, 10th Edition. Packed with current, real-world examples, the text covers ethics as it relates to the police, the courts and corrections. You'll learn about the principles and theories that are the foundation of ethical decision making and gain insight into the latest challenges and issues in criminal justice--the Black Lives Matter movement and the Ferguson effect, DOJ consent decrees, the militarization of the police, sanctuary cities, prosecutorial misconduct, the misuse of power and more. Exercises, cases and practical scenarios illustrate the significance of ethics in the criminal justice arena. Whatever your criminal justice career plans, this book prepares you to deal effectively with ethical challenges on the job.Table of ContentsPart I: ETHICS AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. 1. Morality, Ethics, and Human Behavior. 2. Determining Moral Behavior. 3. Justice and Law. 4. Becoming an Ethical Professional. Part II: POLICE. 5. The Police Role in Society: Crime Fighter or Public Servant? 6. Police Discretion and Dilemmas. 7. Police Corruption and Responses. Part III: LAW. 8. Law and Legal Professionals. 9. Discretion and Dilemmas in the Legal Profession. 10. Ethical Misconduct in the Courts and Responses. Part IV: CORRECTIONS. 11. The Ethics of Punishment and Corrections. 12. Discretion and Dilemmas in Corrections. 13. Correctional Professionals: Misconduct and Responses. Part V: ETHICAL CHOICES IN TODAY'S WORLD. 14. Making Ethical Choices.
£154.17
Cengage Learning, Inc Roots of Wisdom
Book SynopsisMitchell's ROOTS OF WISDOM: A TAPESTRY OF PHILOSOPHICAL TRADITIONS, Eighth Edition, explores worldviews by examining universal and current philosophical issues through a rich tapestry of perspectives, including the ideas and traditions of men and women from the West, Asia, the Americas and Africa. Worldviews reveal core beliefs and determine who is and who is not a person, what an Ultimate Reality might be like and how to resolve the personal, political and social questions that shape ethical decision making. The text couples unrivaled breadth of multicultural coverage with a clear and concise presentation. Striking images from fine art, cartoons, poetry, movies, current events and popular music illustrate our diverse cultural inheritance. Lively discussions include the Confucian Socially Molded Self, issues of sovereignty and citizenship and the philosophical concept of personhood.Table of ContentsPart I: WHAT IS EVERYTHING REALLY LIKE? Questions of Metaphysics. Historical Interlude A: A Worldwide Context for Western Philosophy. 1. Why Philosophy? Is This All There Is? 2. Reality and Being. Is What You See What You Get? Historical Interlude B: Philosophy and Early Christianity. 3. Human Nature. Who or What Are We, and What Are We Doing Here? 4. Philosophy and Ultimate Reality. Is There an Ultimate Reality? Part II: HOW AM I TO UNDERSTAND THE WORLD? Questions of Epistemology. Historical Interlude C: From the Medieval to the Modern World. 5. Knowledge Sources. Do You See What I See? 6. Truth Tests. Do You Swear to Tell the Truth���? 7. Aesthetic Experience. Is Truth Beauty and Beauty Truth? Part III: BY WHAT VALUES SHALL I LIVE IN THE WORLD? Questions of Axiology. Historical Interlude D: From the Modern to the Post-Modern World. 8. Political Philosophy. Is Big Brother Watching? 9. Social Philosophy. Am I My Brother's or Sister's Keeper? 10. Ethics. What Will It Be: Truth or Consequences? Historical Interlude E: A Revolution in Philosophy? Appendix. Glossary. Index.
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Cengage Learning, Inc An Introduction to Human Services
Book SynopsisInterested in a practical introduction to the human service profession? If the answer's yes, then AN INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SERVICES, 9th Edition, is for you. Drawing on their extensive experience, the authors define human services, review the historical development of advocacy, and examine service delivery models and processes. They thoroughly explore the current state of this rapidly evolving profession as well as the essential skills you need to succeed within it. You'll gain a solid grounding in such fundamental concepts as serving the whole person, using an interdisciplinary approach, interacting with helper and client, preparing generalists, understanding multicultural influences, and empowering clients. Detailed case studies give you frontline perspectives -- and prepare you to effectively address issues you're likely to encounter as a helping professional.Table of ContentsPart I: DEFINING HUMAN SERVICES. 1. An Introduction to Human Services. 2. The Human Service Professional. Part II: GUIDING HUMAN SERVICE PRACTICE. 3. The History of Advocacy in Human Services. 4. Human Services and Ethical Practice. 5. Multicultural Dimensions of Helping. Part III: THE PRACTICE OF HUMAN SERVICES. 6. Models of Service Delivery. 7. The Helping Process. 8. The Client. Part IV: WORKING IN THE FIELD OF HUMAN SERVICES. 9. Working Within a System. 10. Human Services Today.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc The Law of Higher Education
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£85.00
Jossey Bass Beyond Worksheets
Book SynopsisMake better use of the tools you already have to improve learning outcomes and improve your work-life balance Beyond Worksheets helps K-12 teachers make learning fun, engaging, and relevant using the latest research, actionable classroom strategies, and the ed tech software and systems they already have. Used correctly, these tools let you deepen learning, student engagement, and student participation. As a former teacher, author Amy Minter Mayer knows that, regardless of schoolwide initiatives and rollouts, it''s what happens behind the closed doors of a classroom that affects the teacher''s success. She wrote Beyond Worksheets as a self-paced guide that empowers teachers, without waiting for school-wide adoption of new tools. Readers will: Learn skills to cultivate classroom culture in a technology-infused environment Transform teaching strategies to meet the needs and challenges of learners Prepare effective lessons that include
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Jossey Bass New Teacher Mindset
Book SynopsisA refreshing and hopeful guide to help new and veteran teachers thrive in our ever-changing world New Teacher Mindset is all about creating successful systems, practices, and protocols that make sense for today''s teachers. To be the best teacher you can be, you need to understand how new technologies and a changing societal landscape have altered the needs of studentsand how to modify your teaching approach accordingly. This book gives you a fresh take on topics like classroom management, project-based learning, group collaboration, increasing buy-in, and partnering with parents. The book is research-backed and provides concrete practices that have proven effective in real world classrooms. Each chapter includes a story to illustrate the topic of the chapter, followed by strategies, research, and practical activities that you can implement immediately to refresh your mindset and your classroom. Get fresh, modern ideas for elevating your classroom and teac
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John Wiley & Sons Inc ASVAB AFQT For Dummies
Book SynopsisLearn the stuff you need to know to enlist in the U.S. military Want to enlist in the military? You'll have to pass the AFQTthe core sections of the ASVAB test that gauge your core academic competency. ASVAB AFQT For Dummies helps you review the Math Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, Word Knowledge, and Arithmetic Reasoning skills you'll need to earn a great score. You'll get access to deep content review and practice for each section, plus four full-length practice tests in the book and four more online. Plus, this book is packed with must-know information about how to register, when and where to take the test, and how to target your preferred careerincluding careers in the new Space Force. Study with this Dummies guide and start your U.S. military career. Review all the content covered on the four ASVAB subsections that qualify you to enlist in the U.S. armed forces Learn about each of the question types and get strategies for answering them quTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with the ASVAB AFQT 5 Chapter 1: Taking a Closer Look at the AFQT 7 Chapter 2: Arming Yourself with a Study Plan 19 Chapter 3: Mastering the Art of Studying and Test-Taking 25 Part 2: Expressing Yourself and Understanding Others 35 Chapter 4: Developing a Solid Vocabulary 37 Chapter 5: The Word Knowledge Subtest 59 Chapter 6: Reading for Comprehension 67 Chapter 7: The Paragraph Comprehension Subtest 79 Part 3: Calculating Better Math Knowledge 89 Chapter 8: Knowing Your Math 91 Chapter 9: The Mathematics Knowledge Subtest 129 Chapter 10: Working with Word Problems 139 Chapter 11: The Arithmetic Reasoning Subtest 161 Part 4: AFQT Practice Exams 171 Chapter 12: Practice Exam 1 173 Chapter 13: Practice Exam 1: Answers and Explanations 191 Chapter 14: Practice Exam 2 217 Chapter 15: Practice Exam 2: Answers and Explanations 235 Chapter 16: Practice Exam 3 255 Chapter 17: Practice Exam 3: Answers and Explanations 273 Chapter 18: Practice Exam 4 293 Chapter 19: Practice Exam 4: Answers and Explanations 311 Part 5: The Part of Tens 331 Chapter 20: Ten Tips for a Better AFQT Score 333 Chapter 21: Ten Math Concepts to Memorize 339 Chapter 22: Ten Pre-Test Tension Busters 343 Index 349
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John Wiley & Sons Inc University Presidents Crisis Handbook
Book SynopsisDiscover the non-traditional leadership techniques that took the University of Idaho from insolvency to international renown In University President's Crisis Handbook, the President of the University of Idaho, C. Scott Green, and author Temple Kinyon deliver a one-of-a-kind perspective on managing universities through periods of intense turmoil and difficulty. The book offers in-depth managerial insights into the three strategic pillars and industry expert guidance that helped Green shepherd the University of Idaho through years of deep deficits and the COVID-19 pandemic. You'll find comprehensive discussions of how the university achieved financial solvency, soaring enrollments, record research awards, and record fundraising amid extraordinary challenges. You'll also discover: Explorations of the strategic touchstones leading to U of I's transformation: student success, pursuit of R1 Carnegie research classification leading to soaring grant Table of ContentsTimeline of Events xi The Vandal Tribe of Contributors xix Foreword xxiii Preface xxvii Acknowledgments xxix Introduction xxxiii Part I 1 Chapter 1: The Road Home 3 Chapter 2: Would You Rather? 11 Smart Collaboration: 501 Front Street, Boise, Idaho Chapter 3: The Nontraditional 29 Smart Collaboration: Parma Research and Extension Center, Parma, Idaho Chapter 4: Lincoln’s Vision 37 Smart Collaboration: Nancy M. Cummings Research, Extension, and Education Center Renovation, Carmen, Idaho Chapter 5: Three Pillars 45 Chapter 6: Reunion 51 Scott’s Third Rail – Lawsuits Part II 59 Chapter 7: Broken 61 Chapter 8: The Holy Financial Trinity 69 Chapter 9: Show Me the Money 75 Chapter 10: Students Are Everything 79 Smart Collaboration: Alaska Air Service to Moscow, Idaho Chapter 11: Aliens on Campus 87 Chapter 12: Right Size 91 Chapter 13: Find Your Sense of Urgency 101 Chapter 14: Skeletons 109 Part III 113 Chapter 15: Putting the Wheels in Motion 115 Smart Collaboration: Moscow Police Department Renovation to Prichard Art Gallery, Moscow, Idaho Chapter 16: A Project for the Ages 127 Smart Collaboration: ICCU Arena Completion and Grand Opening (October 2021), Moscow, Idaho Chapter 17: The Values Wall 135 Scott’s Third Rail – Athletics Part IV 141 Chapter 18: Priority Push 143 Scott’s Third Rail – Accreditation Chapter 19: Magic 151 Smart Collaboration: Center for Agriculture, Food, and the Environment (CAFE), Magic Valley, Idaho Smart Collaboration: Rinker Rock Creek Ranch, Hailey, Idaho Chapter 20: Changing Levers 163 Smart Collaboration: Hiring Process Evaluation Chapter 21: Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise 177 Smart Collaboration: Visiting College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Research and Extension Center Locations (July 2019–April 2022, Idaho) Part V 183 Chapter 22: From One Crisis to Another 185 Chapter 23: Many Hands Make Light Work 191 Chapter 24: It’s Official 197 Chapter 25: Uncertainty 207 Chapter 26: Keep Calm and Vandal On 209 Part VI 219 Chapter 27: Meanwhile, Back at the Financial Crisis 221 Smart Collaboration: Education within Education Chapter 28: Turning Off the Lights 229 Chapter 29: Zoom! 239 Chapter 30: Talks with Torrey 245 Smart Collaboration: Talks with Torrey Part VII 253 Chapter 31: Testing 1, 2, 3, Testing 255 Chapter 32: Unethical? 265 Chapter 33: Test Case 273 Chapter 34: Do It! 277 Chapter 35: R1- 2026 281 Smart Collaboration: Deep Soil Ecotron Research Facility Smart Collaboration: Falcon Computer Smart Collaboration: Seed Potato Germplasm Laboratory Part VIII 293 Chapter 36: The Grim Reaper 295 Chapter 37: Open! 301 Smart Collaboration: McCall Field Campus Overhaul (Home of MOSS— McCall Outdoor Science School), McCall, Idaho Chapter 38: A Tale of Two Cities 309 Chapter 39: We’re Closer Than You Think 313 Chapter 40: A Shot in the Arm 321 Chapter 41: Conflict Entrepreneurs 331 Scott’s Third Rail – Politics Chapter 42: Every Challenge Has a Silver Lining 341 Smart Collaboration: COVID- 19 Research Chapter 43: When Evil Visits Your Campus 349 Part IX 367 Chapter 44: A University on the Rise 369 Smart Collaboration: Telling the U of I’s Story References by Chapter 383 References A-Z 391 Resources 397 About the Authors 399 Index 403
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Classroom Management
Book SynopsisEnables K-12 educators to create successful learning communitiesa fully updated new edition Effective classroom management plans are essential for creating environments that foster appropriate social interactions and engaged learning for students in K-12 settings. New and early-career teachers often face difficulties addressing student discipline, upholding classroom rules and procedures, and establishing positive teacher-student relationships. The eighth edition of Classroom Management is the leading resource for helping educators establish a positive classroom environment, prevent student misbehavior, respond to challenging situations, and involve their students in building positive classroom communities. This popular textbook covers every vital aspect of classroom management, from planning for the school year and conducting instruction, to managing diverse classrooms and collaborating with colleagues and families. Fully revised to reflect recent changes in K-12 education and address
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SAGE Publications Inc The BrainTargeted Teaching Model for 21stCentury
Book SynopsisA powerful guide for applying brain research for more effective instruction The Brain-Targeted Teaching Model for 21st-Century Schools serves as a bridge between research and practice by providing a cohesive, proven, and usable model of effective instruction. Compatible with other professional development programs, this model shows how to apply relevant research from educational and cognitive neuroscience to classroom settings through a pedagogical framework. The model's six components are: (1) Establish the emotional connection to learning (2) Develop the physical learning environment (3) Design the learning experience (4) Teach for the mastery of content, skills, and concepts (5) Teach for the extension and application of knowledge (6) Evaluate learning Mariale Hardiman presents this model with the educator in mind and offers practical steps for using it to inform instruction and teach 21st-century skTrade Review"This book will encourage many educators to teach 21st century students via 21st century policies and practices that are grounded in the dramatic advances occurring in the cognitive neurosciences." -- Robert Sylwester, Emeritus Professor of Education and Author of "A Child′s Brain: The Need for Nurture""Teachers will find the content valuable and can implement the Brain-Targeting Teaching concept very easily." -- Steve Hutton, School Improvement Specialist"Mariale Hardiman offers a unique model that teachers can use to assess the extent to which they are considering brain-friendly concepts when they plan their lessons." -- David Sousa, Consultant in Educational Neuroscience and Author of "How the Brain Learns""The emphasis on integrating the arts with content areas is timely and welcome. An additional strength are the examples from ′expert teachers′ which show how the model can be implemented while addressing curriculum standards." -- Jacqueline LaRose, Assistant Professor of Education"This book provides a teacher-friendly model that teachers can use to establish student-friendly classroom environments and effective teaching strategies and activities." -- Darla Mallein, Director of Secondary Social Sciences Education"The Brain-Targeted Teaching Model for 21st Century Schools has much to offer all educators. The book contains a wealth of knowledge from cognitive and neuroscience and presents it in a way that is accurate and accessible. Hardiman’s work creates a vision of education in which scientific discoveries about thinking and learning are taken full advantage of." -- Jay N. Giedd, Chief of Brain Imaging Unit"Few educators bring Dr. Hardiman’s ability, experience, and scholarliness to the increasingly rich exchange between educators and neuroscientists. She has succinctly synthesized a large body of information into a must-read for educators, researchers, and anyone else interested in how neuroscience and cognitive science can make a difference in the classroom." -- Kenneth S. Kosik, MD, Harriman Professor of Neuroscience"Hardiman’s book provides a practical way for educators to operationalize theoretical principles, and teach in a way that can effectively engage students on different and meaningful levels. The research and strategies presented in this book emphasize the very important notion of supporting students’ personal, social, and academic development and achievement." -- Fay E. Brown, Director of Child and Adolescent Development“One of the central components of Hardiman’s remarkable book is creativity—the ability to generate something new. Promoting the development of this unique attribute is critically important for the success of our students, and I applaud Dr. Hardiman for showing that neuroscience can and should inform the process of education.” -- Charles J. Limb, MD, Associate Professor“This book is a tour de force, providing not only a comprehensive understanding of cognitive and neuroscience research, but also a well-constructed model providing teachers with the practical tools they need to integrate it into their classrooms. Dr. Hardiman has become a leading authority in the emerging field of Neuroeducation." -- Paula Tallal, Board of Govenors Professor of Neuroscience“Dr. Hardiman provides clear explanations of what is currently known about the functions of the human brain, along with practical examples of ways to apply these understandings in the classroom. With this book she offers a significant contribution to the field of education.” -- Dee Dickinson, Founder“Dr. Hardiman′s Brain-Targeted Teaching Model is one of the most powerful and research-based methods of achieving greater learning retention—its focus on the arts and creative problem-solving moves teaching from traditional ′drill and kill′ methods to one that engages students for the demands of 21st century teaching and learning.” -- Linda Casto, Advisory Board“The Brain-Targeted teaching model has informed my teaching in so many ways. I love the model’s infusion of the arts as the arts lend themselves to creative expression for all children. There is no question that the Brain-Targeted Teaching Model enhanced the quality of my teaching." -- Andrea Jackson, Fifth-Grade Teacher“The Brain Targeted Teaching model provides a framework for teaching that makes sense not only in K-12 but also in higher education settings. I hope to continue spreading the word that higher education coursework can be significantly enhanced by using the tenets of Brain-Targeted Teaching.” -- Vicky M. Krug, Assistant Professor“Brain Targeted Teaching provides teachers with the structure to plan thoughtful, intentional, arts-integrated units. The clear explanation of neuro and cognitive research allows teachers to develop a connection between the research and best practices. Our school is very excited about using this book as our means of instructional practice.” -- Jenifer Shaud, FounderTable of ContentsList of Expert Teachers by Chapter Foreword Preface Acknowledgments About the Author Introduction: The Emerging Field of Neuroeducation and 21st Century Schools 1. Information from the Neuro- and Cognitive Sciences that Educators Should Know—Separating Neuromyth from Neuroscience 2. Brain Structure and Function Brain Facts Brain Cells: Neurons and Glial Cells Cerebral Organization Hemispheric Difference From Research to Practice 3. The Brain-Targeted Teaching Model for 21st Century Schools Overview of the Brain-Targeted Teaching Model Brain Target One: Establishing the Emotional Climate for Learning Brain Target Two: Creating the Physical Learning Environment Brain Target Three: Designing the Learning Experience Brain Target Four: Teaching for Mastery of Content, Skills, and Concepts Brain Target Five: Teaching for the Extension and Application of Knowledge—Creativity and Innovation in Education Brain Target Six: Evaluating Learning Brain-Targeted Teaching: Research to Practice 4. Brain-Target One: Establishing the Emotional Climate for Learning Neural Systems Underlying Emotion How We Perceive Fear and Threat Effects of Stress on Learning Stress and School Environments The Impact of Positive Emotions Emotions and the Adolescent Implementing Brain Target One: Establishing the Emotional Climate for Learning Strategies for Promoting a Positive Learning Environment Emotional Connection to Learning Goals and Objectives What Does a Brain-Targeted Teaching Unit Look Like in the Classroom? 5. Brain-Target Two: Creating the Physical Learning Environment Attention and Novelty Lighting in the Classroom Sound in the Learning Environment Scent in the Classroom The Effects of Movement on Attention Order and Beauty in the Classroom What Does a Brain-Targeted Teaching Unit Look Like in the Classroom? 6. Brain-Target Three: Designing the Learning Experience Cognitive Development and Big Picture Thinking Cognitive Development and Big Picture Thinking Instructional Decision-Making: Content Choices for Learning Goals and Objectives Learning Activities Evaluating Learning Use of Graphic Organizers in the Brain-Targeted Teaching Model What Does a Brain-Targeted Teaching Unit Look Like in the Classroom? 7. Brain Target Four: Teaching for Mastery of Content, Skills, and Concepts Learning and Memory Types of Memory Processes Neurobiology of Learning and Memory Arts Integration for Mastery of Content, Skills, and Concepts Repeated Rehearsal Elaboration Generation Enactment Production Effort After Meaning Pictorial Representation Emotion and Memory Mnemonics Desirable Difficulties Chunking Interleaving Brain-Targeted Teaching Learning Units What Does a Brain-Targeted Teaching Unit Look Like in the Classroom? 8. Brain Target Five: Teaching for the Extension and Application of Knowledge—Creativity and Innovation in Education Twenty-First Century Skills Creativity and Innovation in the Classroom What Do the Brain Sciences Tell Us About Higher-Order Thinking and Creativity? Content versus Process in the 21st Century Skills Movement What Does This Mean for Teachers? Brain Target Five Activities Brain Target Five Summary What Does a Brain-Targeted Teaching Unit Look Like in the Classroom? 9. Brain-Target Six: Evaluating Learning Research to Practice: Evaluation to Enhance Learning Frequent and Timely Feedback Active Retrieval of Information Spacing Effects Multiple Kinds of Assessments Portfolio Assessments Student Journals Performance Assessments What Does a Brain-Targeted Teaching Unit Look Like in the Classroom? 10. Implementing Brain-Targeted Teaching in a School and Classroom Brain-Targeted Teaching in the School: Getting Started Instructional Leadership and Support What Does a School Implementing Brain-Targeted Teaching Look Like? Brain Target One: Emotional Climate for Learning Brain Target Two: Physical Environment Brain Target Three: Learning Design Brain Target Four: Teaching for Mastery of Content, Skills, and Concepts Brain Target Five: Teaching for the Extension and Application of Knowledge: Creativity and Innovation in Education Brain Target Six: Evaluating Learning Brain-Targeted Teaching in Teacher Preparation Programs: A Story from a Teacher Educator APPENDIX I Alignment of Brain-Targeted Teaching with Cognitive Taxonomies, Teaching Standards and Frameworks Cognitive Taxonomies Brain-Targeted Teaching Alignment Teaching Standards and Teaching and Learning Frameworks APPENDIX II Brain-Targeted Teaching Implementation Checklist Index
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Process Technology Systems
Book SynopsisProcess Technology Systems uses a straightforward approach to address the various systems in the processing industry, starting with the most common, such as cooling water, wastewater, and steam, and then progressing to less common concepts such as crystallization and extraction. Each chapter has a small line drawing or P&ID (Piping and Instrumentation Diagram) of the system under discussion and photos of some of the equipment, providing readers with visual references as they go. Each topic is covered in-depth, and features important information on its safety implications, as well as troubleshooting. With completely up-to-date information and technology, this book will help readers grasp the fundamentals of all the main process technology systems, as well as the importance of each system for meeting production schedules and determining quality of products and efficiency.Trade ReviewPreface 1. The Concept of a System 2. Overview of Industrial Water Treatment 3. Water Systems I: Process Wastewater, Fire Water and Storm Water 4. Water Systems II: Potable Water, Process Water and Demineralized Water 5. Cooling Water and Cooling Tower System 6. Nitrogen, Plant Air and Instrument Air Systems 7. Natural Gas and Fuel Gas Systems 8. Steam Generation and Boiler Feedwater System 9. Steam Distribution and Condensate Recovery System 10. Electrical System 11. Relief and Flare Systems 12. Refrigeration System 13. Distillation System 14. Combustion Systems 15. Extraction and Filtration Systems 16. Adsorption Systems 17. Absorption and Stripping Systems 18. Reaction Systems 19. Centrifugation Systems 20. Crystallization Systems 21. Filtration Systems 22. Drying Systems 23. Material Storage and Blending Systems 24. Environmental Compliance Systems Glossary BibliographyTable of ContentsPreface 1. The Concept of a System 2. Overview of Industrial Water Treatment 3. Water Systems I: Process Wastewater, Fire Water and Storm Water 4. Water Systems II: Potable Water, Process Water and Demineralized Water 5. Cooling Water and Cooling Tower System 6. Nitrogen, Plant Air and Instrument Air Systems 7. Natural Gas and Fuel Gas Systems 8. Steam Generation and Boiler Feedwater System 9. Steam Distribution and Condensate Recovery System 10. Electrical System 11. Relief and Flare Systems 12. Refrigeration System 13. Distillation System 14. Combustion Systems 15. Extraction and Filtration Systems 16. Adsorption Systems 17. Absorption and Stripping Systems 18. Reaction Systems 19. Centrifugation Systems 20. Crystallization Systems 21. Filtration Systems 22. Drying Systems 23. Material Storage and Blending Systems 24. Environmental Compliance Systems Glossary Bibliography
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Barcharts, Inc Criminal Justice QuickStudy Laminated Reference
Book SynopsisStep-by-step outline of the U.S. system for investigating & prosecuting criminal offenses - from arrest to disposition.
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Shell Education Pub Vocabulary Ladders
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Shell Educational Publishing Vocabulary Ladders
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Peter Lang Publishing Inc Advertising and Societies
Book SynopsisNow in its second edition, Advertising and Societies: Global Issues provides an international perspective on the practice of advertising while examining some of the ethical and social ramifications of advertising in global societies. The book illustrates how issues such as the representation of women and minorities in ads, advertising and children, and advertising in the digital era have relevance to a wider global community. This new edition has been updated to reflect the dramatic changes impacting the field of advertising that have taken place since publication of the first edition. The growing importance of emerging markets is discussed, and new photos are included. The book provides students and scholars with a comprehensive review of the literature on advertising and society and uses practical examples from international media to document how global advertising and global consumer culture operate, making it an indispensable research tool and invaluable for classroom use.Trade Review«The drastically changing economy, demographics, and technology in the world have made it imperative to probe into the issues related to advertising and societies through a global lens. Katherine Toland Frith and Barbara Mueller’s ‘Advertising and Societies: Global Issues’ is the only text of this kind with a distinct global focus on the market. A brainchild of two leading scholars on international advertising, this sorely needed volume is both informative and insightful. With abundant latest examples, data, and findings, this second edition – a complete update and a substantial rewrite of the earlier version – vividly documents how advertising reflects and shapes societies in the world today. A refreshing and truly valuable contribution to the body of knowledge, this book is a must-read for anyone – student, practitioner, and scholar alike – who desires a critical understanding of advertising.» (Hong Cheng, Associate Professor, E. W. Scripps School of Journalism, Ohio University)
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The Gingerbread Man
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The Town Mouse and Country Mouse
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Teacher Created Materials, Inc Womens Suffrage
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American Psychological Association The Complete Researcher
Book SynopsisLearning how to do research well is not easy, and for newer scholars the process can feel overwhelming.Using clear and supportive language, this book is designed to help graduate students and early career professionals in psychology develop skills to effectively work through the research process. Chapters cover the essential character traits and skills that are necessary to become an effective researcher, walk through the main steps for completing a research project from start to finish, and discuss considerations when building a career and research program. Rather than the nitty-gritty of research methods, authors Joshua N. Hook, Don E. Davis, and Daryl R. Van Tongeren focus on the big picture of what is required in research. Chapters in the first section address overarching principles—the personal growth, attributes, and habits that are important to develop to become a successful researcher. The second section illustrates the key steps inTable of Contents Foreword Everett L. Worthington, Jr. Preface Introduction: How This Book Can Help Build Research and Leadership SkillsI. Principles: Building Yourself Into a Successful Researcher Chapter 1. Finding and Sustaining Motivation: Connecting Your Values to the Research Process Chapter 2. Building Community as You Build Your Research Career Chapter 3. Building Expertise in Research Chapter 4. Setting Goals for Your Research Chapter 5. Developing Good Habits for Successful Research Chapter 6. Cultivating Positive Beliefs to Foster Research Success Chapter 7. Nurturing the Mind–Body Connection to Support Productivity Chapter 8. Navigating Adversity During the Research ProcessII. Plan: The Research Project From Start to Finish Chapter 9. Choosing a Topic for Your Research Project Chapter 10. Conducting a Literature Review Chapter 11. Designing Your Research Project Chapter 12. Planning the Method Section Chapter 13. Preparing for the Proposal Meeting Chapter 14. Planning for and Conducting Data Collection Chapter 15. Analyzing Data and Writing Your Results Chapter 16. Crafting the Discussion Chapter 17. Writing the Abstract Chapter 18. Making a Conference Presentation Chapter 19. Preparing Your Research Project for PublicationIII. Program: Developing Leadership Skills and Jump-Starting Your Research Career Chapter 20. Stepping Into Leadership in Your Research Career Chapter 21. Developing a Research Program Chapter 22. Collaborating With Others in Research Chapter 23. Making the Transition From Graduate Student to Professor Chapter 24. Mentoring Students Chapter 25. Balancing Cohesion and Inclusion in Teams Chapter 26. Conclusion: Final Thoughts on Growing as a ResearcherAppendix: Sample Timelines References Index About the Authors
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Temple University Press,U.S. Empowering Young Writers
Book SynopsisExplains and expands on practical aspects of the Writers Matter approach, emphasizing a focus on free expression and establishing connections between the curriculum and students' personal lives. This book offers proven ways to motivate adolescents to write, work diligently to improve their writing skills, and think critically about the world.Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments PART I 1 Empowering Young Writers through the Writers Matter Approach 2 Posing Intriguing Themes to Stimulate Adolescents’ Writing 3 Inspiring Students to Write about Their Lives With Erin Bloom and Dianna Newton 4 Building Relationships and Community in the Classroom PART II 5 Building Writing Self-Efficacy through Writers’ Workshops 6 Implementing the Writers’ Workshop With Steve Clark 7 Teaching Revision with Honesty With Dianna Newton PART III 8 Using Poetry and Mentor Texts to Stimulate Personal Writing Reflections With Erin Bloom 9 Integrating Literature and Writing With Dianna Newton 10 Making Deeper Connections through Integrated Learning 11 Integrating History, Reading, and Writing With Francesca Cantarini PART IV 12 Making Community and World Connections through Writing APPENDIX A: Students’ Writing Relating to the Five Writers Matter Themes APPENDIX B: Web Resource for Teachers References Index
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Adams Media Corporation The Everything Parents Guide to Common Core Math
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Simon & Schuster The University of Chicago SpanishEnglish
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Guilford Publications Teachers Guide to Effective Sentence Writing
Book SynopsisThis practical book provides explicit instructions for teaching sentence-level skills to students who have difficulties in this area. The author explains the key role of sentence combining in the writing process and presents effective techniques for instruction and assessment. Numerous sample lessons, practice activities, planning tips, and grammatical pointers make it easy for teachers to incorporate sentence combining and construction into the writing curriculum at all grade levels (2-12). Accessible and engaging, the book helps teachers and students experiment with different ways to arrange thoughts and produce meaningful written work.Trade ReviewSaddler provides an invaluable, evidence-based approach to building students' writing skills through effective sentence combining. He uses a well-presented theoretical lens to frame clear examples of typical sentence-writing difficulties and potential solutions. Practical lessons and materials are supplied for teaching a diverse range of learners. Accessible and engaging, this book is a 'must' for elementary, middle, and high school writing teachers, as well as those preparing to be teachers.--Linda H. Mason, PhD, Department of Educational Psychology, Counseling, and Special Education, The Pennsylvania State UniversitySaddler presents a comprehensive framework for teaching students not only how sentences work, but also how to make sentences work for them. Synthesizing years of research, he offers myriad instructional methods that can be used in classroom, small-group, or individual tutorial settings to foster mindful discussion about language structure and meaning. This is an outstanding resource for any educator who wants students to appreciate the power of a well-written sentence.--Bonnie D. Singer, PhD, Founder and CEO, Architects for Learning, LLC, Needham Heights, MassachusettsTrue to its promise, this book shows all teachers--writing, special education, and general education teachers--how to help learners write effective sentences with attention to both style and substance. The research-based activities and exercises should prove invaluable. This is a book that teachers will want to read again and again, as they see it helping their students become better and better writers.--Howard Margolis, EdD, Professor Emeritus of Reading Disabilities and Special Education, City University of New YorkI had the honor of working with Dr. Saddler in my classroom; his knowledge of sentence construction and combining is second to none. He taught me many valuable lessons that I still use in my classroom today, and that other teachers can now have access to in this compelling book.--Amy Ogburn, MA, fourth-grade teacher, Forest Park Elementary School, Albany, New York-Table of ContentsPart I. Background 1. Writing Basics 2. The Importance of the Sentence 3. What Is Sentence Combining? Part II. Teaching and Assessment 4. The Cognitive Challenge of Combining Sentences 5. Types of Sentence-Combining Exercises 6. Teaching Sentences 7. Teaching Sentence Combining 8. Student Grouping 9. Assessment Part III. Sample Unit of Instruction, Practice Activities, and Exercises 10. Sample Unit of Instruction 11. Practice Activities 12. Common Grammatical Terms and Exercise Sequence 13. Word-, Phrase-, and Clause-Length Exercises 14. Exercises with Multiple Grammatical Elements 15. Paragraph-Length Exercises References Index
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Guilford Publications Handbook of Reading Interventions
Book SynopsisComprehensive, authoritative, and designed for practical utility, this handbook presents evidence-based approaches for helping struggling readers and those at risk for literacy difficulties or delays. Leading experts explain how current research on all aspects of literacy translates into innovative classroom practices. Chapters include clear descriptions of effective interventions for word recognition, spelling, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing, complete with concrete examples and teaching scripts. Coverage also encompasses preschool literacy instruction and interventions for older readers, English language learners, and students with learning disabilities, as well as peer-mediated and tutoring approaches. An NCTQ Exemplary Text for Reading InstructionTrade Review"This is a gem of a book that accomplishes the most difficult task of both providing a research base for the interventions and describing them in meaningful ways for practicing teachers. What makes this book exceptional is that each chapter is packed with instructional practices that are proven to enhance student outcomes."--Sharon Vaughn, PhD, Executive Director, Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk, and Manuel J. Justiz Endowed Chair in Education, The University of Texas at Austin "In this timely volume, well-established researchers summarize what is known about how to improve students' reading performance and provide specific ideas for applying this knowledge in schools. It is a valuable resource for educators seeking to use research-based interventions in developing effective literacy programs. The Handbook is unique in its range--preschool through secondary levels--and its comprehensiveness. It addresses content-area instruction; various factors affecting comprehension; writing; the older reader; and more, and presents actual lessons that illustrate instructional strategies. It could serve as a text for a graduate course on working with struggling readers."--Rita M. Bean, PhD, Department of Instruction and Learning (Emerita), University of Pittsburgh "The editors have done some of the seminal research on response to intervention (RTI) in reading. This volume opens up new dimensions to what RTI in literacy can be and how it can be expanded to include comprehension, vocabulary development, writing, and study skills. It should have a profound effect on the field."--Russell Gersten, PhD, Director, Instructional Research Group, Los Alamitos, California-Table of Contents1. Introduction, Patricia F. Vadasy and Rollanda E. O'Connor2. Phoneme Awareness and the Alphabetic Principle, Rollanda E. O'Connor3. Preschool Foundations for Reading and Writing Success, Theresa A. Roberts4. Phases in Reading Words and Phonics Interventions, Louise Spear-Swerling5. Morphemic Approaches for Reading Words, Terezinha Nunes and Peter Bryant6. Teaching Spelling to Students with Learning Difficulties, Michael M. Gerber and Catherine Richards-Tutor7. Making Vocabulary Interventions Engaging and Effective, Margaret G. McKeown and Isabel L. Beck8. Fluency Problems: When, Why, and How to Intervene, Roxanne Hudson9. Main Idea and Summarization Instruction to Improve Reading Comprehension, Asha K. Jitendra and Meenakshi Gajria10. Metacognition to Improve Reading Comprehension, Janette K. Klingner, Ann Morrison, and Amy Eppolito11. Teaching Narrative and Expository Text Structure to Improve Comprehension, Joanna P. Williams and Lisa S. Pao12. Peer-Mediated Approaches, Mary Abbott, Charles R. Greenwood, Jay Buzhardt, Howard P. Wills, and Barbara Terry13. Supplemental Reading Instruction by Paraeducators and Tutors: Recent Research and Applications, Patricia F. Vadasy14. On the Comprehension and Production of Written Texts: Instructional Activities That Support Content-Area Literacy, Ralph P. Ferretti and Susan De La Paz15. Cultural Aspects of Teaching Reading with Latino English Language Learners, Michael J. Orosco and Rollanda E. O'Connor16. Teaching Older Students to Read, Rollanda E. O'Connor and Vanessa Goodwin
£49.16
Guilford Publications Developing Word Recognition
Book SynopsisA complete road map for word knowledge instruction in PreK-2, this book focuses on developing the word recognition and phonics skills identified in the Common Core standards for foundational skills. It offers clear-cut instructions for assessing students' stages of word knowledge development--emergent, beginning, or transitional--and their specific instructional needs. Chapters on each developmental stage are packed with effective learning activities and strategies, plus guidance for fitting them into the classroom day. Of special value, online-only appendices provide purchasers with more than 50 reproducible assessment and instructional tools, ready to download and print in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size.Trade ReviewWithout doubt, this is one of the most practical and useful books that I've seen on word knowledge instruction. The authors supply instructional toolkits--tailored to the developmental needs of students--that target reading, writing, and manipulating words, as well as transferring word knowledge to contextual reading and writing. They present critical information about the interconnectedness of reading, writing, and word recognition in a balanced literacy framework. This is a valuable guide for classroom teachers with many examples to help plan instruction.--Mary Napoli, PhD, School of Behavioral Sciences and Education, Penn State HarrisburgHayes and Flanigan provide all the necessary materials for a teacher to determine students' needs and design a course of instruction specific to each individual. They explain both the 'whys' and the 'hows' of high-quality word knowledge instruction. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to fully understand the reading/n-/spelling connection across each developmental stage. Teachers who utilize the toolkits in this book will doubtless see gains in their students' word knowledge.--Alisha Demchak, MEd, kindergarten teacher and reading specialist, Burnley-Moran Elementary School, Charlottesville, VirginiaIn this highly readable, efficiently organized volume, Hayes and Flanigan provide an excellent foundation for helping PreK-2 learners develop the skills that will make them readers. After following the step-by-step instructions for administering, scoring, and interpreting a pre-assessment, teachers may then choose which subsequent chapters to turn to in order to individualize instruction based on students' developmental levels. The resources and toolkits of teaching strategies make Developing Word Recognition an ideal resource for preservice and practicing teachers.--April Whatley Bedford, PhD, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, University of New OrleansThe authors' integrative perspective will be welcomed by teachers ready to move beyond the common practice of teaching spelling in isolation from authentic reading and writing. Hayes and Flanigan bring a fresh model for assessing students and teaching them to be word experts through the idea of the word knowledge zone. Rather than offering a 'magic bullet,' Developing Word Recognition expands teachers' knowledge of word recognition development and helps them make thoughtful and strategic decisions about instruction. I am very excited to share this book with our teachers.--Stephanie Tatel, MAT, MEd, literacy specialist/instructional coach, Mary Carr Greer Elementary School, Charlottesville, Virginia -Table of Contents1. An Introduction to Word Recognition: What You Need to Know about How Words Work2. Assessing Word Knowledge: A Comprehensive Look at the Word Knowledge Zone3. The Emergent Reader and Writer: Building Foundational Skills That Facilitate Word Learning4. The Emergent Reader’s Toolkit: Activities and Student Strategies5. The Beginning Reader and Writer: Building a Bank of Known Words6. The Beginning Reader’s Toolkit: Activities and Student Strategies7. The Transitional Reader and Writer: Building Automatic Word Knowledge for Fluency8. The Transitional Reader’s Toolkit: Activities and Student Strategies
£34.74
SAGE Publications Inc Research Basics
Book SynopsisResearch Basics: Design to Data Analysis in Six Steps offers a fresh and creative approach to the research process based on author James V. Spickard's decades of teaching experience.Using an intuitive six-step model, readers learn how to craft a research question and then identify a logical process for answering it. Conversational writing and multi-disciplinary examples illuminate the model's simplicity and power, effectively connecting the hows and whys behind social science research. Students using this book will learn how to turn their research questions into results.Trade Review"An extremely well organized text covering basics of research design and methods that consistently uses the six steps in the text and in examples to assure that students understand." -- Anne Rothstein"As Spickard explains, students tend to fear and shy away from research and particularly statistics courses. This textbook is designed in such a manner that it engages the student and keeps the student′s attention through case illustrations and an easy-to-read format." -- Manuel Zamora"It incorporates much of what must be pieced together from multiple resources into one text. The six-step strategy breaks the process down into manageable units, and it is clear to me how each step contributes to the overall process." -- Terry Webster"It′s a textbook with lots of unique features, such as question-method match, data type-analytical tool match, as well as ethical theory-practice match. It′s easy to follow and it acts as a textbook and a practical guide for undergraduate students. Chapters are organized as cooking recipes and examples are interesting and inspiring." -- Lei Zhang"Scholarly but not threatening to students who are scared of the word "research". The layout, language, and images make a challenging subject easier to understand and much less overwhelming." -- Timothy Gunnells"Research is hard. This text helps explain a complicated process and guides students through research design in simpler terms. As an instructor, I appreciate authors who understand the challenges associated with teaching research methods courses." -- Marquita Walker"While many research design texts struggle with integrating statistical applications within the broader design process, this text is a notable exception." -- Ryan McGill"A logical and thoughtfully designed text that brings together a preferred approach with the right amount of rigor." -- Robert H Buckham"A refreshing, holistic view of introductory research methods." -- Stephanie Morgan"This is an excellent introductory text for students that are interested in quantitative analysis. A nice feature of the book is that incorporates the increasingly important aspect of ethics in data collection and analysis." -- Andreas Kern"Clear, concise, conversational introduction to the basic principles and activities of research. Useful for students of research at any stage, and especially appropriate for students who are new to the design and performance of research projects." -- Neil Coulter· "Aimed at being easy to understand and to take some of the ‘scary’ out of the research process." -- Jessica Rack"Concise, comprehensive, and practical; its emphasis on ethics is clearly relevant within the context of studying human behavior within societies around the world." -- Patrick Webb"James Spickard′s SAGE′s Research Basics: Design to Data Analysis in Six Steps provides students the ability, confidence, and skill set to take a complex subject and make it theirs by owning it. How you ask? The text addresses the ′fear′ of research and its ′flight′ aspect; yet, by providing a moment to laugh and self-reflect both instructor and student become authentic partners in research methods for community change." -- Janine Spinola TaylorTable of ContentsFor Instructors: Why This Book? What Lies Ahead Acknowledgments About the Author Introduction Why a Six-Step Formula? Looking Ahead PART ONE THE SIX STEPS Chapter 1 Step 1: Develop a Good Research Question Start With a Research Topic From Topic to Question An Example: Mass Transit Making Decisions Search the Literature Recraft Your Research Question Questions Based on the Literature Three More Possibilities Start Your Research Proposal The Parts of a Proposal A Proposal in Brief: The Concept Paper Review Questions Notes Chapter 2 Step 2: Choose a Logical Structure for Your Research Three Examples 1. Comparing Outcomes 2. Systematic Description 3. Seeking Correlations Ten Logical Structures for Research 1. True Experiments 2. Quasi-Experiments 3. Ex Post Facto Research 4. Correlational Research 5. Descriptive Research 6. Case Studies 7. Historical Research 8. Longitudinal Research 9. Meta-Analysis 10. Action Research Matching Logical Structure to the Research Question Review Questions Notes Chapter 3 Step 3: Identify the Type of Data You Need Fourteen Types of Data 1. Acts, Behavior, or Events 2. Reports of Acts, Behavior, or Events 3. Economic Data 4. Organizational Data 5. Demographic Data 6. Self-Identity 7. Shallow Opinions and Attitudes 8. Deeply Held Opinions and Attitudes 9. Personal Feelings 10. Cultural Knowledge 11. Expert Knowledge 12. Personal and Psychological Traits 13. Experience as It Presents Itself to Consciousness 14. Hidden Social Patterns Review Questions Notes Chapter 4 Step 4: Pick a Data Collection Method Match Your Method to Your Data Data Type 1: Acts, Behavior, or Events Data Type 2: Reports of Acts, Behavior, or Events Data Types 3, 4, and 5: Economic, Organizational, and Demographic Data Data Type 6: Self-Identity Data Types 7 and 8: Shallow and Deeply Held Opinions and Attitudes Data Type 9: Personal Feelings Three Examples (that include data types 10-12) Example 1: Mass Transit and Property Values Example 2: Mass Transit and Street Life Example 3: Best Places to Work Data Type 13: Experience as It Presents Itself to Consciousness Hidden Social Patterns Research Ethics Unethical Research Implementing Ethical Practices Institutional Review Boards Review Questions Notes Chapter 5 Step 5: Choose Your Data Collection Site Demographic and Economic Data Opinions, Identities, and Reports of Acts at a Shallow Level Populations and Samples Sample Size, Margin of Error, and Confidence Level Observable Behavior Deeply Held Opinions and Attitudes Cultural and Expert Knowledge Hidden Social Patterns The Remaining Data Types Review Questions Notes Chapter 6 Step 6: Pick a Data Analysis Method Preliminary Questions What Kind of Analysis Does Your Research Question Require? What Form Does Your Data Take? What Is Your Unit of Observation? What Is Your Unit of Analysis? Working With Numeric Data: Describing Working With Numeric Data: Comparing Interval/Ratio Data Ordinal and Categorical Data Identifying Cause What Statistical Test Should I Use? Three Fallacies Working With Qualitative Data Respondent-Centered Versus Researcher-Centered Analysis Coding Internal Versus External Coding Qualitative Data Analysis (QDA) Software Warnings Review Questions Summarizing the Six Steps Notes PART TWO COLLECTING AND ANALYZING DIFFERENT TYPES OF DATA Chapter 7 Comparing: Economic, Demographic, and Organizational Data About Comparing Comparing San Antonio and Portland Comparing the 50 U.S. States About Correlations Three Examples Comparing Places: Do Walkable Neighborhoods Improve Health? Comparing Organizations: Does Treating Employees Well Increase Company Performance? Comparing Schools: Do Charter Schools Improve Student Test Scores? Research Ethics Review Questions Notes Chapter 8 Surveying: Shallow Opinions, Identities, and Reports of Acts Three Reminders Two Examples Studying School Safety Kids’ Attitudes Toward Reading Survey Data Analysis Analyzing Interval/Ratio Survey Results Analyzing Ordinal and Categorical Data Practical Matters Creating Your Questionnaire Sampling (Again) Surveying Online Research Ethics Review Questions Notes Chapter 9 Interviewing: Deep Talk to Gather Several Types of Data Hermeneutic Interviews An Example: “Motherloss” How to Write an Interview Protocol Coding Your Data Interviews With Experts Critical Incident Interviews Focus Groups Phenomenological Interviews An Example How Is It Done? Other Types of Data How Many Subjects? Research Ethics Review Questions Notes Chapter 10 Scales: Looking for Underlying Traits Scales of Psychological Well-Being Creating Scales Using the Scales Analyzing Scale Research T-Tests and Analysis of Variance Control Variables Research Ethics Review Questions Notes Chapter 11 Recording Behavior: Acts and Reports of Acts Watching People Watching Gender Speech Collecting Self-Reports A Variation: The Beeper Studies Watching Animals Watching Chimps Ravens and Elephant-Shrews What If They Hide? Experiments Experiments About Stereotype Threat Experiments About Discrimination Rules for Experiments Research Ethics Review Questions Notes Chapter 12 Finding Hidden Social Patterns: In Life, Texts, and Popular Culture About Hidden Patterns Analyzing Texts Dreams as Texts Other Texts Analyzing Discourses Critical Discourse Analysis Two Examples Analyzing Popular Culture: The Soaps Research Ethics Review Questions Notes Chapter 13 Ethnography: Exploring Cultural and Social Scenes The Three Goals Goal One: Seeing the World as the Participants See It Goal Two: Watching What Participants Do On Taking Field Notes Goal Three: Understanding Hidden Patterns What Doesn’t Matter Steps to a Successful Ethnography Gaining Access Developing Rapport Listening to Language Being an Observed Observer What About Objectivity? Writing Your Results A Word About Grounded Theory Research Ethics Review Questions Notes Chapter 14 Extended Example: Counting the Homeless What Caused the Homeless Crisis? Who Is Homeless? How Can We Find and Count Street Homeless? Peter Rossi’s Chicago Count Martha Burt’s Weeklong Method Counting San Bernardino Conflicting Results Correcting National Figures Research Ethics Reflections Summary of the Six Steps Notes Research Guides and Handouts Six-Steps Graphic: From Research Question to Data Analysis What Is a Concept Paper? How to Choose a Data Collection Method A Template for Field Notes How to Write an Interview Protocol How Many Subjects? (for interview studies) Interview Rule-of-Thumb Flowchart for Nonrandom Samples What Statistical Tests Should I Use? Glossary Author Index Subject Index
£137.53
Authorhouse Dear Pastors and Priests: Messages from
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£26.99
SAGE Publications Inc What Does Your School Data Team Sound Like?: A
Book SynopsisGet your data team working effectively! Data is a valuable resource for improving education. Unfortunately, many school teams struggle to make sense of new and often overwhelming data. What Does Your Data Team Sound Like? provides an approach that supports teams as they review a range of data sets, and improves their conversation about effectively applying data to instructional decision-making. Written to help teams navigate the world of data analysis for on-going school improvement, this book offers an easy to follow framework that dives deep into data-driven instruction. Readers will find: Easy, step-by-step analysis techniques Case studies that demonstrate different approaches Checklists and flowcharts to help visual the process Developed by expert authors who have worked with data teams across a wide variety of settings and scenarios, this book will help educators take action to create better learning environments for students. Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments About the Authors 1. Changing the Lens With the Data Analysis Team (DAT) Is Data the New Four-Letter Word? Changing the Lens for How We View Data Where Did All This Data Come From? Okay, Let’s Change the Lens! Summary 2. What Should Your Data Team Look Like? Mixed Versus Nonmixed Data Teams Goals of the Data Team What Are the Roles and Responsibilities of Each Team Member? How Will Meetings Be Facilitated? Preparation, the Key to Success Activities Summary 3. Getting Over the Fear of Data Fear of Data What Is a Data Set? What Is a Database? Archival Data Setting Up a Database Entering Data Correctly in a Cell Levels of Data Assessment Data Levels of Accountability Activities Summary 4. How to Know What Works What Works, Anyway? What Are Improvement Cycles? How Do Researchers Determine What Works? Pre-Post One Group Design Summary 5. Following the Steps in the Exploratory and Confirmatory Cycles Exploratory Cycle Confirmatory Cycle Summary 6. More Ways to Examine Data Using Different Variables to Sort Data Graphing Data Types of Graphs Activity Summary 7. Collecting Formative Data The Role of Formative Data in the Confirmatory Cycle Using Classroom Observations as Formative Data Reliability of Observational Data Tips for Conducting Observations Using Surveys as Formative Data Piloting the Survey Collecting Survey Data in School Settings Activity Summary 8. Adding Parents to Your DAT Include Parents, Rather Than Exclude Them Parent Validity Activities Summary 9. Continuing the Conversation Surrounding Student Data Looking at Individual Items Adding Other Variables to the Conversation Looking at District Level Data Summary 10. Scaling Up Data When to Expand to Other Locations A Model for Scaling Up: Patterns in the Data Using Capacity to Scale Up Summary Epilogue References Index
£35.79
Berrett-Koehler Publishers The Possible Self
Book SynopsisSometimes success isn?t enough?discover how to achieve lasting, whole-life fulfillment through a simple five-stage plan that corresponds with the five key parts of ourselves.We?re often told that the key to success in life involves advancing in our careers, but why do feel so stuck and unfulfilled when everything seems to be going right?Adult development expert Maja Djikic explains that in order to discover our purpose and achieve real, lasting change, we need to move beyond narrowly targeted ideas and strategies like changing our mindset or slightly altering our behavior, and instead go deeper and focus on our innate desires.Djikic claims that sustained change can only happen when all five parts of ourselves move in the same direction and at the same time. She introduces a transformational system called the Wheel of Change?a simple, five-segment plan that corresponds with the five key parts of ourselves: Desires, Actions, Emotions, Thoughts, and Body.By understanding the mechanisms of these five integral parts, you will be able to escape the paradox of success without happiness and move towards your own path of fulfilling self-development.
£17.85
Random House USA Inc Word Smart, 6th Edition: 1400+ Words That Belong
Book SynopsisLET YOUR VOCABULARY SPEAK FOR ITSELF.Whether your goal is to get a competitive edge on a specific exam or simply to build your word knowledge, this updated sixth edition of Word Smart gives you the tools you need to transform your vocabulary and start using words with confidence!WORD SMART, 6th EDITION includes: • More than 1,400 vocab words that belong in every savvy student''s vocabulary• Lists of common word roots and usage errors • Key terms you need to know to understand fields such as finance, science, and the arts• Need-to-know vocab for standardized tests like the SAT and GRE• Foreign phrases and abbreviations commonly encountered in reading or conversationThe words in this book come from a careful analysis of newspapers (from the New York Times to the Wall Street Journal), magazines (from Time to Scientific American), and books from current bestsellers to classics. We also combed through the SAT and other standardized tests to determine which words are tested most frequently. We sifted out the words that most people know, and focused on words that most people misunderstand or misuse. You can be confident that with Word Smart, you''ll get the help you need to communicate more clearly and effectively, understand what you read, and score higher on standardized tests!
£13.29
Random House USA Inc ASAP U.S. Government & Politics: A Quick-Review
Book SynopsisLooking for sample exams, practice questions, and test-taking strategies? Check out our extended, in-depth prep guide, Cracking the AP U.S. Government & Politics Exam!LIKE CLASS NOTES—ONLY BETTER. The Princeton Review''s ASAP U.S. Government & Politics is designed to help you zero in on just the information you need to know to successfully grapple with the AP test. No questions, no drills: just review.Advanced Placement exams require students to have a firm grasp of content—you can''t bluff or even logic your way to a 5. Like a set of class notes borrowed from the smartest student in your grade, this book gives you exactly that. No tricks or crazy stratagems, no sample essays or practice sets: Just the facts, presented with lots of helpful visuals. Inside ASAP U.S. Government & Politics, you''ll find:• Essential concepts, institutions, and policies for AP United States Gov & Politics—all explained clearly & concisely• Lists, charts, and graphs for quick visual reference• A three-pass icon system designed to help you prioritize learning what you MUST, SHOULD, and COULD know in the time you have available• "Ask Yourself" questions to help identify areas where you might need extra attention• A resource that''s perfect for last-minute exam prep and for daily class workTopics covered in ASAP U.S. Government & Politics include:• The institutions of national government• Constitutional underpinnings• Political beliefs & behaviors• Civil rights & civil liberties• Congress, the presidency, the bureaucracy, and the federal courts• Public policy• Political parties, interest groups, and mass media... and more!
£9.49
Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co ,U.S. School Days 101
Book SynopsisSchool Days 101 provides an engaging insight into the world of education from preschool preparedness through high school adolescence. It provides ""boots on the ground"" feedback to help teachers, administrators, and parents navigate the complex dynamic of education in the 21st century.Using her career in education, calling upon the paradigm of teacher, administrator, and parent, the author establishes a backdrop to provide practical and applicable feedback on some of today's most challenging issues. School Days 101brings sage advice into each teacher's classroom and each administrator's office through relevant vignettes designed to help guide educators to focus on key objectives, while maintaining professionalism, and an unwavering focus on student learning.The perfect companion for teachers, administrators, and even parents, School Days 101 guides its readers through many of the challenges children face during their academic careers. With easy to use strategies designed to decrease stress, maximize collegiality, and expand student success, this book is one that will be read, referenced, and recited for generations to come.
£40.46
Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co ,U.S. The Perfect Game
Book SynopsisA bundle package that includes: I Win: A Collection of Arguments from the Classroom The Writer's Toolkit: Strategies for Effective Essays
£130.40
Random House Taking Up Space The Black Girls Manifesto for
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BookBaby 3-D Literacy for Teachers
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BookBaby Take Stock Innovation Collection
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Sage Publications Bundle Privitera Essential Statistics for the
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University of Arkansas Press U Of A Razorback Band
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