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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Switch on the business news and you will probably be bombarded with yet more workplace experts telling you that everyone nowadays is grossly overworked, madly juggling their work-life balance until they finally keel over and die from the sheer stress of it all. We all know that s right, don t we The real truth is that there are millions upon millions of people who are actively disengaged from their jobs, who spend months and years sitting in offices doing next to nothing, lost in the cracks of laughably inefficient and abysmally managed large organisations, their talents wasted and long forgotten. The Living Dead unmasks the myth of the workplace for the first time. It tells the truth. Not cloaked in humour, as in Dilbert and The Office, but in plain black and white.The Living Dead will captivate anyone anywhere in the world who has ever worked in a large office environment, or those who have a genuine desire to make people s working lives more productive and enjoyable.Here are some astonishing statistics about office life you probably never knew:40 per cent of all casual drugs users in the US (people who use drugs just once a month) still choose to do it at work. 19.6 per cent of people who take drugs at work do so at their workstation.One in three mid-week visitors to the theme park Alton Towers has taken the day off work on a dishonest pretext.One in five US workers has had sex with a co-worker during work hours. Full sex, that is. 44 per cent of men and 35 per cent of women have had at least some sexual contact at work.One third of UK young professionals are hungover at least twice a week on working days. Two thirds admitted to having called in sick due to alcohol at least once in the previous month.70 per cent of Internet porn sites are accessed during the 9 to 5 working day.More than half of the UK s 14.5 million pet owners say they would need between two and five days off work to grieve for a dead pet, while 10 per cent said they would need as much as two weeks.Monday (23 per cent) and Friday (25 per cent) are the days most commonly taken off sick by UK employees. Wednesday is the most rarely taken (8 per cent).UK doctors receive 9 million suspicious or questionable requests each year for sick notes. David Bolchover writes frequently on business and management issues for The Times and The Sunday Times as well as a number of other national newspapers and specialist publications. His first book, The 90-Minute Manager, outlines the lessons which business managers can learn from football managers. Previously, he was employed for several years in a large office. But now he wants to do something with his life. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Sudoku For Dummies, Volume 2 will offer 240 original and addictive puzzles including new circular and 16 x 16 puzzles to add new dimensions to game play and keep the most avid Sudoku fan entertained. Of the 240 puzzles, 220 are the popular 9x9 puzzles, 10 are 16 x 16, and 10 are circular puzzles. Within each of these categories there are Easy, Tricky, Tough and Diabolical puzzle ratings; and each puzzle is clearly identified with the rating. More than just a listing of puzzles, Sudoku For Dummies, Volume 2 features a chapter explaining how to solve puzzles and the strategies involved. Additionally, readers receive all puzzle solutions in the back of the book. Finally, Sudoku For Dummies, Volume 2 includes a brief history of Sudoku (or Su Doku) for those interested. Descriptions of the newer types of puzzles are listed below. Circular Sudoku (10 included: 3 Easy, 3 Tricky, 2 Tough, and 2 Diabolical) The rules are similar to the normal 9x9 Sudoku but with some important differences. The puzzle is circular for a start, with 8 concentric rings. Each ring must contain the numbers 1-8 and each segment running into the centre of the circle and through to the opposite side of the circle must contain the numbers 1 - 8 and or course there can be no duplicate numbers. 16 x 16 Sudoku (10 included: 3 Easy, 3 Tricky, 2 Tough, and 2 Diabolical) The grid is larger at 16 x 16 and solvers must fit the letters A-F into the grid alongside the numbers 0-9. 16 x 16 Sudoku are more difficult, take more time and are more infuriating than the normal puzzles - but just as addictive.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Successful network marketing entrepreneurs share their secretsIn The Ultimate Guide to Network Marketing, network marketing guru Dr. Joe Rubino offers readers a wide variety of proven business-building techniques taken from many of the most successful network marketing leaders in the industry. Presenting a wide range of different perspectives and tactics, this comprehensive guide offers beginning network marketers and seasoned veterans alike all the specialized information and strategies they need to grow their business. Revealing a world of secrets it would take a lifetime in the industry to amass, the 37 contributors in this handy resource provide one-of-a-kind advice for building extreme wealth.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Mastery made easy!In traveling the shifting terrain of the financial world, one is often met with confusing and even contradictory directions. In the search for a reliable path, there's nothing like a personal guide--one who can show you the most direct route to your goal. In Just One Thing, author John Mauldin offers an incomparable shortcut to prosperity: the personal guidance of an outstanding group of recognized financial experts, each offering the single most useful piece of advice garnered from years of investing.Never before has such an esteemed assembly of financial gurus offered their most valued insights in such a succinct manner--and in a single volume. In marvelously readable essays of uncommon clarity, each contributor presents the most precious kernel of advice--just one thing--that he would pass on to his own children and his children's children. And now these gems of investment wisdom can be yours.What is the most important piece of investment advice you can find Let these twelve investment gurus share with you the 'Just One Thing' each of them has learned:Rob ArnottBill BonnerEd EasterlingMark FinnDennis GartmanGeorge GilderAndy KesslerMichael MastersonJohn MauldinJames MontierRichard RussellA. Gary Shilling.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Way of the Road Warrior offers weary business travelers inspiration, advice, and practical skills for conquering the competition while conducting business on the road. This business traveler's handbook is written by Robert L. Jolles-salesman, consultant, professional speaker, and veteran 'Road Warrior' who has logged more than twenty years and two million miles in the air. In The Way of the Road Warrior, he delves into his personal journal and wealth of experience to offer insights on the sometimes difficult balancing act between work, travel, and family.Robert Lewis Stevenson wrote, 'The most beautiful adventures are not those we go to seek.' In these pages, readers will find that a chance conversation with a cab driver can be as valuable as a sit-down with a CEO. Jolles also speaks to the dangerous and addictive aspects of business travel and doesn't sugarcoat the toll it takes on those who wait at home. From beginning to end, The Way of the Road Warrior will teach you why business travel isn't just a way to do your job, but a warrior's path to insight, wisdom, and so very much more. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Aggressive Conservative Investor will never go out of date. Regulation, disclosure, and other things may change, but the general approach and mindset to successful investing are timeless. Read this book and you will learn the rudiments of 'safe and cheap' investing. An essential read for every amateur and professional investor.'--Stan Garstka, Deputy Dean & Professor in the Practice of Faculty & Management, Yale School of Management'Security analysis toward both better odds and higher long-term payoff: A readable, authoritative guide.'--Professor Bill Baumol, New York University'In reading this book, one is struck by the simplicity of the ideas and the dependence of the investor on his own understandings of reality as opposed to the myths on the street. The updated version of this 1979 classic incorporates all the modern financial engineering that has occurred as a product of the late 20th century, and the new methodologies refine your abilities to measure risk but don't change the fundamentals of value. The updated version of The Aggressive Conservative Investor is very much a value-added proposition.'--Sam Zell, Chairman, Equity Group Investment LLC'I concur with those people who regard Marty Whitman as the 'Dean of Value Investing.' This book is a must-read for everyone interested in understanding the art of investing.'--Melvin T. Stith, Dean, Whitman School of Management, Syracuse UniversityThis no-holds-barred presentation of one of the most successful investment strategies of all time -- value investing in distressed securities/companie -- shows you how to analyze and evaluate stocks just like controlling owners. Based on the assumption that stock price rarely reflects real value, authors Whitman and Shubik use numerous case studies to present risk-minimizing methods that also provide high rewards. Still relevant today, this classic work includes a new introduction discussing the dramatic changes that have taken place in the value investing world since its first publication in 1979. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Put your phone system on your computer network and see the savingsSee how to get started with VoIP, how it works, and why it saves you moneyVoIP is techspeak for 'voice over Internet protocol,' but it could spell 'saving big bucks' for your business! Here's where to get the scoop in plain English. Find out how VoIP can save you money, how voice communication travels online, and how to choose the best way to integrate your phone system with your network at home or at the office.Discover how to\* Use VoIP for your business or home phone service\* Choose the best network type\* Set up VoIP on a wireless network\* Understand transports and services\* Demonstrate VoIP's advantages to management.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Churches have tried all kinds of ways to attract new and younger members - revised vision statements, hipper worship, contemporary music, livelier sermons, bigger and better auditoriums. But there are still so many people who aren t being reached, who don t want to come to church. And the truth is that attendance at church on Sundays does not necessarily transform lives; God s presence in our hearts is what changes us. Leaders and laypeople everywhere are realizing that they need new and more powerful ways to help them spread God s Word. According to international church starter and pastor Neil Cole, if we want to connect with young people and those who are not coming to church, we must go where people congregate. Cole shows readers how to plant the seeds of the Kingdom of God in the places where life happens and where culture is formed - restaurants, bars, coffeehouses, parks, locker rooms,and neighborhoods. Organic Church offers a hands-on guide for demystifying this new model of church and shows the practical aspects of implementing it.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Thinking to stay ahead of changeIn a complex business climate, people need to make informed decisions and learn how to think flexibly. A leader's most important asset is the ability to sense changes in the environment and adapt to them quickly. The Prepared Mind of a Leader presents an original and effective way to think more flexibly about innovation, strategy, change, and problem solving. It helps leaders anticipate challenges and prepare for both the intended and unintended consequences of change by laying out a program for developing, maintaining, and mobilizing eight key skills: Observing, Challenging, Reflecting, Reasoning, Imagining, Deciding, Learning, and Teaching. These skills provide a framework that the thoughtful leader or manager can use to approach issues of strategy, innovation, and more. Chapters feature interactive tools that will help readers develop each of the key skills.Bill Welter (Wilmette, IL) is President of Adaptive Strategies, a consulting firm focused on helping clients in a wide range of industries to deal with change. Jean Egmon (Wilmette, IL) is Director of the Center for Learning and Organizational Change at Northwestern University.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Praise for How to Sell at Margins Higher Than Your Competitor'This is the complete book for both new and experienced salespeople and business owners to learn and re-learn the essentials for success. How to Sell at Margins Higher Than Your Competitors emphasizes the pricing strategies and tactics to increase the market share and profits of any organization. This is a book that is as important to presidents as it is to salespeople.'--Bill Scales, CEO, Scales Industrial Technologies, Inc.'As the largest service provider in our industry, we have a significant market advantage. However, we constantly walk the pricing tightrope because, as this book so clearly states, 'business is a game of margins . . . not a game of volume!''--John K. Harris, CEO, JK Harris & Company, LLC'If you live and die on price, this book could be your only lifeline.'--Tom Reilly, CSP, author of Value-Added Selling and Crush Price Objections'How to Sell at Margins Higher Than Your Competitors successfully illustrates profitable sales truths to assist us in selling for maximum return. This book's well-researched, logical, and affirming words validate the simple fact that as a premium company we deserve premium margins. So, while our competitors reduce or match prices out of fear and scarcity, our managers, thanks to this powerful sales tool, can continue quoting and closing with profitable confidence.'--Joe Bracket, President, Power Equipment Company'I learned a long time ago that it is pretty difficult to control what my competitors will do, but we must control what we do--like maintaining margins. This book is a 'wow!' that will help my salesmen crack bad habits. Sales organizations should design their entire training programs around the content in this book.'--George C. Giessing, President, Brusco-Rich, Inc.'This energizing book is the 'right stuff' for every sales force. It should be a required study for every executive and sales professional who seeks to be successful.'--David R. Little, Chairman and CEO, DXP Enterprises, Inc.; Unternehmen in allen Branchen haben mit Billig-Konkurrenten zu kämpfen. Um jedoch eine wirtschaftlich verträgliche Gewinnspanne zu erhalten, können Unternehmen ihre Preise nicht endlos senken, sondern müssen einen Weg finden, ihr Produkt trotz des höheren Preises zu verkaufen. Dieses Buch ist ein praktischer Ratgeber, der Ihnen mit vielen cleveren Verkaufstaktiken zeigt, wie Sie Ihre Billig-Konkurrenten umsatzmäßig schlagen können. Er erklärt u.a., warum der Preis nicht das allein entscheidende Kriterium für einen Kunden ist, ein bestimmtes Produkt zu kaufen; wie man ein gutes Customer Service Programm aufbaut; wie man die Argumente von Kunden entkräftet, die sich für Billig-Produkte entscheiden und wie man einen angemessenen Preis für das jeweilige Produkt festsetzt. Mit einer Vielzahl von Beispielen und Situationen aus der Praxis, die Verkäufern anschaulich zeigen, wie sie jedes Produkt - unabhängig vom Preis - erfolgreich verkaufen können.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Praise for The Financial Numbers Game'So much for the notion 'those who can, do-those who can't, teach.' Mulford and Comiskey function successfully both as college professors and real-world financial mercenaries. These guys know their balance sheets. The Financial Numbers Game should serve as a survival manual for both serious individual investors and industry pros who study and act upon the interpretation of financial statements. This unique blend of battle-earned scholarship and quality writing is a must-read/must-have reference for serious financial statement analysis.'-Bob Acker, Editor/Publisher, The Acker Letter'Wall Street's unforgiving attention to quarterly earnings presents ever-increasing pressure on CFOs to manage earnings and expectations. The Financial Numbers Game provides a clear explanation of the ways in which management can stretch, bend, and break accounting rules to reach the desired bottom line. This arms the serious investor or financial analyst with the healthy skepticism required to drive beyond reported results to a clear understanding of a firm's true performance.'-Mark Hurley, Managing Director, Training and Development Global Corporate and Investment Banking, Bank of America'After reading The Financial Numbers Game, I feel as though I've taken a master's course in financial statement analysis. Mulford and Comiskey's latest book should be required reading for anyone who is serious about fundamentally analyzing stocks.'-Harry Domash, Investing Columnist, San Francisco Chronicle and Publisher, Winning InvestingThe Financial Numbers Game identifies the steps businesses may take to misstate financial performance and helps its readers to identify those situations where reported results may not be what they seem.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Praise for Realtor Magazine s BROKER to BROKER'By providing best practice management tips with thought-provoking ideas, Broker to Broker offers invaluable guidance on virtually every aspect of our dynamic industry. The book s easy-to-read format, with in-depth supporting material available online, is an innovative approach to helping the country s brokers and managers find effective solutions to today s challenges.'--Ron Peltier, President and CEO, HomeServices of America, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota'This compilation of the latest Realtor Magazine articles on real estate brokerage management could be of help to brokers and managers looking for practical ideas to boost their operations. The book quotes extensively from veteran brokers and managers who are trying new ways to build sales and tackle problems. Within the book s range of articles could be helpful ideas for you.'--J. Lennox Scott, Chairman and CEO, John L. Scott Real Estate, Seattle, Washington'The editors did their homework. The pace of change in our business is a constant challenge. Even if you don t want to lead the charge in industry change, brokers would do well to study the innovative concepts (such as the employee-agent model) illustrated here. The section on operations is particularly useful for brokers of a multi-office/multi-region operation.'--Steve Brown, ABR , CRB, Vice President and General Manager, Crye-Leike, Realtors , Memphis, Tennessee'The editors of Realtor Magazine do a fantastic job of keeping Realtors on top of all real estate concerns. No issue is more timely or essential to building good business than brokerage practices.'--Blanche Evans, Publisher, Agent News, and Editor, Realty Times, Dallas, Texas.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book illuminates the politics and policy of the current struggle over Social Security in light of the program's compelling history and ingenious structure. After a brief introduction describing the dramatic response of the Social Security Administration to the 9/11 terrorist attack, the book recounts Social Securityâ s lively history. Although President Bush has tried to convince Americans that Social Security is designed for the last century and unworkable for an aging population, readers will see that the President's assault is just another battle in a longstanding ideological war. Prescott Bush, the current Presidentâ s grandfather, remarked of FDR, 'The only man I truly hated lies buried in Hyde Park.' The book traces the continuous thread leading from Prescott Bush and his contemporaries to George W. Bush and others who want to undo Social Security. The book concludes with policy recommendations which eliminate Social Security's deficit in a manner consistent with the program's philosophy and structure.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Charting the rise and development of Christianity, Carter Lindberg has succeeded in writing a concise and compelling history of the world's largest religion. He spans over 2,000 years of colorful incident to give an authoritative history of Christianity for both the general reader and the beginning student. - Ranges from the missionary journeys of the apostles to the tele-evangelism of the twenty-first century. - Demonstrates how the Christian community received and forged its identity from its development of the Bible to the present day. - Covers topics fundamental to understanding the course of Western Christianity, including the growth of the papacy, heresy and schism, reformation and counter-reformation. - Includes an introduction to the historiography of Christianity, a note on the problems of periodization, an appendix on theological terms, and a useful bibliography. - An authoritative yet succinct history, written to appeal to a general audience as well as students of the history of Christianity. - Written by internationally regarded theologian, Carter Lindberg, who is the author of numerous titles on theology and Church history.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - How can computers distinguish the coherent from the unintelligible, recognize new information in a sentence, or draw inferences from a natural language passage Computational semantics is an exciting new field that seeks answers to these questions, and this volume is the first textbook wholly devoted to this growing subdiscipline. The book explains the underlying theoretical issues and fundamental techniques for computing semantic representations for fragments of natural language. This volume will be an essential text for computer scientists, linguists, and anyone interested in the development of computational semantics.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this series of lectures, previously unpublished in English, and here translated from a French reconstruction and interpretation by noted scholar Thierry Weil, leading organizational scholar James March uses great works of literature to explore the problems of leadership. - Uses great works of literature to explore the problems of leadership, for example War and Peace, Othello, and Don Quixote. - Presents moral dilemmas related to leadership, for example the balance between private life and public duties, and between the expression and the control of sexuality. - Encourages readers to explore ideas that are sometimes subversive and unpalatable but may allow organizations to adapt in a rapidly changing world.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In An Introduction to Kant's Aesthetics, Christian Wenzel discusses and demystifies Kant's Critique of the Power of Judgment, guiding the reader each step of the way and placing key points of discussion in the context of Kant's other work. - Explains difficult concepts in plain language, using numerous examples and a helpful glossary. - Proceeds in the same order as Kant's text for ease of reference and comprehension. - Includes an illuminating foreword by Henry E. Allison. - Offers twenty-six further-reading sections, commenting briefly on books and articles from the English, German, and French, that are relevant for each topic - Provides an extensive bibliography and a chapter summarizing Kant's main points.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Bojana Mojsov tells the story of the cult of Osiris from beginning to end, sketching its development throughout 3,000 years of Egyptian history. - Draws together the numerous records about Osiris from the third millennium B.C. to the Roman conquest of Egypt. - Demonstrates that the cult of Osiris was the most popular and enduring of the ancient religions. - Shows how the cult provided direct antecedents for many ideas, traits and customs in Christianity, including the concept of the trinity, baptism in the sacred river, and the sacrament of the Eucharist. - Reveals the cult's influence on other western mystical traditions and groups, such as the Alchemists, Rosicrucians and Freemasons. - Written for a general, as well as a scholarly audience. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Designed for readers with no or little prior knowledge of the subject, this concise anthology brings together key texts in aesthetics and the philosophy of art. - Designed for readers with no or little prior knowledge of the subject. - Presents two contrasting pieces on each of six topics. - Texts range from Plato's famous critique of art in the 'Republic' through Nietzsche's 'The Birth of Tragedy' to Barthes' 'The Death of the Author' and pieces in recent philosophical aesthetics from a number of traditions. - Interactive editorial commentary helps readers to engage with the philosophical train of thought. - Explains the argumentative and historical context in which each piece was written. - Includes questions for debate and suggestions for further reading.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Critical Pedagogy and Race argues that a rigorous engagement with race is a priority for educators concerned with equality in schools and in society. - A landmark collection arguing that engaging with race at both conceptual and practical levels is a priority for educators. - Builds a stronger engagement of race-based analysis in the field of critical pedagogy. - Brings together a melange of theories on race, such as Afro-centric, Latino-based, and postcolonial perspectives. - Includes historical studies, and social justice ideas on activism in education. - Questions popular concepts, such as white privilege, color-blind perspectives, and race-neutral pedagogies.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - David Nassar delivers a complete and proven system for aggressively and successfully trading in today s markets in Ordinary People, Extraordinary Profits . He explains the fundamentals of technical analysis and risk management, giving you a solid foundation to approach the market, and then describes a variety of trading strategies that will help you make consistently large profits without undue risk. Unlike other trading advisors who advocate a single approach to trading, Nassar provides a variety of strategies you can choose. In addition, he explains how to use new trading instruments such as E-Mini contracts, options, and exchange-traded funds. If you re looking for a complete, proven system for aggressively trading the stock market, this book is an ideal guide.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Children Act is a major piece of legislation that affects all professionals working with children. Since the third edition of this book was published in 1996, there have been some important developments. This Fourth Edition takes these developments into consideration. Topics discussed include case law in the superior courts; the establishment of CAFCASS; and the Fostering Services Regulations of 2002; and much more.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This short introduction conveys the complexities associated with the term 'territory' in a clear and accessible manner. It surveys the field and brings theory to ground in the case of Palestine. - A clear and accessible introduction to the complexities associated with the term 'territory'. - Provides an interdisciplinary survey of the many strands of research in the field. - Addresses specific areas including interpretations of territorial structures; the relationship between territoriality and scale; the validity and fluidity of territory; and the practical, social processes associated with territorial re-configurations. - Stresses that our understanding of territory is inseparable from our understanding of power. - Uses Israel/Palestine as an extended illustrative case study. - The author's strong legal and geographical background gives the work an authoritative perspective.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What's your worst nightmare as a doctor Missing a life-threatening condition must be among the biggest fears for health professionals. But sometimes the clue to the diagnosis lies in just a single symptom. Alarm Bells in Medicine brings you up to speed on recognising the symptoms of serious illnesses. Internationally renowned authors list the most crucial presenting symptoms in their own specialties that should ring the alarm bells for you. They provide clear information on diagnosis and action. Organised under the relevant specialties, the information is quick and easy to find. Since patients disclose alarm symptoms in all clinical settings, this book is as relevant for consultants as it is for GPs, as useful for junior doctors as it is for medical students. Special Features of this book: - Answers the express need of doctors to avoid making diagnostic errors - Each chapter is written by a leading expert in the field - Concise and easy to use.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A proven approach to short-term tradingWinning the Day Trading Game offers an insider's view of the trading life and provides proven strategies for profitable trading. Professional trader Tom Busby explains how the strategies that made him so much money early on in his career ultimately failed during the 1987 stock market crash and reveals how he reinvented himself into a risk-averse, high-percentage day trader after that fateful year. He interweaves personal experiences with technical explanations to outline the cornerstones of his technique. In highlighting his own trading experiences, Busby clearly explains how to beat the market by balancing the impulses of greed and fear; learning to manage risk at all times; and taking complete responsibility for your trading.Thomas L. Busby (Mobile, AL) has been a professional trader and broker for 25 years, working with Merrill Lynch and Smith Barney. He founded the Day Trading Institute in 1996 and it has grown into one of the most successful trading schools in the world.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This groundbreaking book provides a comprehensive resource that addresses the growing movement for incorporating spirituality as an important aspect of the meaning and purpose of higher education. Written by Arthur W. Chickering, Jon C. Dalton, and Leisa Stamm-experts in the field of educational leadership and policy-Encouraging Authenticity and Spirituality in Higher Education shows how to encourage increased authenticity and spiritual growth among students and education professionals by offering alternative ways of knowing, being, and doing. Encouraging Authenticity and Spirituality in Higher Education includes a rich array of examples to guide the integration of authenticity and spirituality in curriculum, student affairs, community partnerships, assessment, and policy issues. Many of these illustrative examples represent specific policies and programs that have successfully been put in place at diverse institutions across the country. In addition, the authors cover the theoretical, historical, and social perspectives on religion and higher education and examine the implications for practice. They include the results of recent court cases that deal with church-state issues and offer recommendations that pose no legal barrier to implementation.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Edges of Empire is a timely reassessment of the history and legacy of Orientalist art and visual culture through its focus on the intersection between modernization, modernism and Orientalism. - Covers indigenous art and agency, contemporary practices of collection and display, and a survey of key Orientalist tropes - Contains original essays on new perspectives for scholars and students of art history, architecture, museum studies and cultural and postcolonial studies - Highlights contested identities and new definitions of self through topics such as 19th century monuments to Empire, cultural cross-dressing, performance and display at the international exhibitions, and contemporary museological practice.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Basic reading proficiency is key to success in all content areas, but attending to students' literacy development remains a challenge for many teachers, especially after the primary grades. Knowledge to Support the Teaching of Reading presents recommendations for the essential knowledge about the development, acquisition, and teaching of language and literacy skills that teachers need to master and use. This important book is one result of an initiative of the National Academy of Education's Committee on Teacher Education, whose members have been charged with the task of creating a core knowledge base for teacher education.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Designed for readers new to the subject, Reading Philosophy of Language presents key texts in the philosophy of language together with helpful editorial guidance. - A concise collection of key texts in the philosophy of language - Ideal for readers new to the subject. - Features seminal texts by leading figures in the field, such as Austin, Chomsky, Davidson, Dummett and Searle. - Presents three texts on each of five key topics: speech and performance; meaning and truth; knowledge of language; meaning and compositionality; and non-literal meaning. - A volume introduction from the editors outlines the subject's principal concerns. - Introductions to each chapter locate the pieces in context and explain relevant terminology and theories. - Interactive commentaries help readers to engage with the texts.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Questioning Geography introduces students to the fundamental debates that animate geography today. - Each of the chapters focuses on a key issue that has divided or galvanised geographers in their work. - Covers both human and physical geography. - Includes essay questions and suggestions for further reading. - Demonstrates to students the distinctiveness and vitality of modern geography.…