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Number of Pages: 265Genre: PsychologySub-Genre: Social PsychologyFormat: PaperbackPublisher: American Psychological Association (APA)Age Range: AdultAuthor: Lynne M JacksonFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English About the Book This second edition presents a significantly updated overview the social, developmental, evolutionary, and personality roots of prejudice, along with contemporary examples of prejudicial attitudes and strategies for combating them. Book Synopsis Given the weaponization of cultural and ideological differences in politics, education, and social media today, the need to understand and fight prejudice is urgent. This second edition of Lynne Jackson's seminal text presents a significantly updated review of the psychological underpinnings of prejudicial attitudes and behaviors. Jackson synthesizes new research from various areas of psychology to analyze contemporary examples of prejudice, including anti-immigrant policies, police violence against minorities, anti-woman and LGBTQ backlash, and ageist cultural biases. She also explores frequently overlooked issues related to prejudice, such as environmental inequality and speciesism. Drawing from literature in social, developmental, evolutionary, and personality psychology, Jackson explores the environmental and biological roots of prejudice, explaining how societal factors and human predispositions shape how people understand and respond to diversity. She draws connections between prejudice and other social justice issues showing how it is related to greater social problems like inequality and political polarization. She also offers readers a blueprint for overcoming these deeply embedded biases by improving intergroup attitudes and building communities to create progressive social change. About the Author Lynne M. Jackson, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Psychology at King's University College at the University of Western Ontario. She has published widely on issues including gender discrimination, attitudes toward immigrants and immigration, and religious intergroup relations. Dr. Jackson's current research examines how people's attitudes toward other groups, the environment, and non-human animals function collectively to challenge or sustain inequality and exploitation. She is also a reviewer for numerous social psychology journals. Lynne Jackson lives near London, Ontario, Canada. Visit https: //www.kings.uwo.ca/academics/psychology/psychology-faculty/ for more information.

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Number of Pages: 492Genre: Language + Art + DisciplinesSub-Genre: Language ArtsSeries Title: Linguistics in the WorldFormat: PaperbackPublisher: John Wiley & SonsAge Range: AdultBook theme: Phonetics & PhonologyAuthor: ZsigaFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English Book Synopsis The Sounds of Language is an introductory guide to the linguistic study of speech sounds, which provides uniquely balanced coverage of both phonology and phonetics. Features exercises and problem sets, as well as supporting online resources at www.wiley.com/go/zsiga, including additional discussion questions and exercises, as well as links to further resources such as sound files, video files, and useful websites Creates opportunities for students to practice data analysis and hypothesis testing Integrates data on sociolinguistic variation, first language acquisition, and second language learning Explores diverse topics ranging from the practical, such as how to make good digital recordings, make a palatogram, solve a phoneme/allophone problem, or read a spectrogram; to the theoretical, including the role of markedness in linguistic theory, the necessity of abstraction, features and formal notation, issues in speech perception as distinct from hearing, and modelling sociolinguistic and other variations Organized specifically to fit the needs of undergraduate students of phonetics and phonology, and is structured in a way which enables instructors to use the text both for a single semester phonetics and phonology course or for a two-course sequence From the Back Cover The Sounds of Language is an introductory guide to the linguistic study of speech sounds, giving equal weight to both phonology and phonetics. Integrating these two disciplines allows students to appreciate the relationship of phonology and phonetics to each other, and to identify areas of overlap and mutual concern. Theoretically grounded, the book explores the range of data that any theory must account for, and discusses important concepts and constructs that emerge from the data, such as the interacting roles of biology and cognition in creating sound inventories, perception as distinct from hearing, contrast, alternation, and markedness. Zsiga presents a critical overview of different approaches that have been used in tackling these issues, with opportunities for students to practice data analysis and hypothesis testing. Data on sociolinguistic variation, first language acquisition, and second language learning are integrated throughout the text, along with valuable exercises, problem sets, and online data and sound files. About the Author Elizabeth C. Zsiga is Professor in the Department of Linguistics at Georgetown University, where she has been a faculty member since 1994, teaching phonology and phonetics to both graduate and undergraduate students, with concentrations in theoretical, applied, and socio-linguistics. She has been published in numerous linguistics journals and books. Her research describes the sound systems of diverse languages including English, Igbo, Korean, Russian, Setswana, Serbian, and Thai.

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Number of Pages: 672Genre: MathematicsSub-Genre: GeneralFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Addison-Wesley ProfessionalAge Range: AdultAuthor: Ronald Graham & Donald Knuth & Oren PatashnikFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English About the Book This book, updated and improved, introduces the mathematics that support advanced computer programming and the analysis of algorithms. The book's primary aim is to provide a solid and relevant base of mathematical skills. It is an indispensable text and reference for computer scientists and serious programmers in virtually every discipline. Book Synopsis This book introduces the mathematics that supports advanced computer programming and the analysis of algorithms. The primary aim of its well-known authors is to provide a solid and relevant base of mathematical skills - the skills needed to solve complex problems, to evaluate horrendous sums, and to discover subtle patterns in data. It is an indispensable text and reference not only for computer scientists - the authors themselves rely heavily on it! - but for serious users of mathematics in virtually every discipline. Concrete Mathematics is a blending of CONtinuous and disCRETE mathematics. More concretely, the authors explain, it is the controlled manipulation of mathematical formulas, using a collection of techniques for solving problems. The subject matter is primarily an expansion of the Mathematical Preliminaries section in Knuth's classic Art of Computer Programming, but the style of presentation is more leisurely, and individual topics are covered more deeply. Several new topics have been added, and the most significant ideas have been traced to their historical roots. The book includes more than 500 exercises, divided into six categories. Complete answers are provided for all exercises, except research problems, making the book particularly valuable for self-study. Major topics include: Sums Recurrences Integer functions Elementary number theory Binomial coefficients Generating functions Discrete probability Asymptotic methods This second edition includes important new material about mechanical summation. In response to the widespread use of the first edition as a reference book, the bibliography and index have also been expanded, and additional nontrivial improvements can be found on almost every page. Readers will appreciate the informal style of Concrete Mathematics. Particularly enjoyable are the marginal graffiti contributed by students who have taken courses based on this material. The authors want to convey not only the importance of the techniques presented, but some of the fun in learning and using them. From the Back Cover Concrete Mathematics is a blending of CONtinuous and disCRETE mathematics. More concretely, the authors explain, it is the controlled manipulation of mathematical formulas, using a collection of techniques for solving problems. The subject matter is primarily an expansion of the Mathematical Preliminaries section in Knuth's classic Art of Computer Programming, but the style of presentation is more leisurely, and individual topics are covered more deeply. Several new topics have been added, and the most significant ideas have been traced to their historical roots. The book includes more than 500 exercises, divided into six categories. Complete answers are provided for all exercises, except research problems, making the book particularly valuable for self-study. Major topics include: - Sums - Recurrences - Integer functions - Elementary number theory - Binomial coefficients - Generating functions - Discrete probability - Asymptotic methods This second edition includes important new material about mechanical summation. In response to the widespread use of the first edition as a reference book, the bibliography and index have also been expanded, and additional nontrivial improvements can be found on almost every page. Readers will appreciate the informal style of Concrete Mathematics. Particularly enjoyable are the marginal graffiti contributed by students who have taken courses based on this material. The authors want to convey not only the importance of the techniques presented, but some of the fun in learning and using them. Ebook (PDF version) produced by Mathematical Sciences Publishers (MSP), http: //msp.org About the Author Donald E. Knuth is known throughout the world for his pioneering work on algorithms and programming techniques, for his invention of the Tex and Metafont systems for computer typesetting, and for his prolific and influential writing. Professor Emeritus of The Art of Computer Programming at Stanford University, he currently devotes full time to the completion of these fascicles and the seven volumes to which they belong.

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Number of Pages: 208Genre: EducationSub-Genre: Teaching Methods & MaterialsSeries Title: Corwin Teaching EssentialsFormat: Spiral BoundPublisher: Corwin PublishersAge Range: AdultBook theme: GeneralAuthor: Jennifer R PierattFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English About the Book "In this practical guide, author Jennifer Pieratt provides a simple and easy-to-use format for planning authentic Project-Based Learning experiences for secondary learners. Using backwards design, Pieratt helps teachers identify the best concepts to tackle in PBL experiences, and brainstorm realistic projects to help them understand those concepts. The book is grounded in the best practices of the Buck Institute for Education, High Tech High Schools, and the New Tech Network, but lends a simplicity to these complex systems that gives teachers ready-to-use strategies without wading through theory. 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Edition: AnnotatedNumber of Pages: 464Genre: EducationSub-Genre: Language Experience ApproachFormat: Spiral BoundPublisher: Heinemann Educational BooksAge Range: AdultAuthor: Lucy CalkinsFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English About the Book "Lucy Calkins' groundbreaking performance assessments offer instructional tools to support continuous assessment, timely feedback, and clear goals tied to learning progressions that have been aligned with world-class standards ... [It] is ideal for writing workshop, but suitable for any writing instruction context or curriculum. This practical guide includes: Learning progressions for opinion/argument, information, and narrative writing, which map the specific benchmarks students will master as they move through each stage of development, PreK-9; On-demand writing prompts that support schoolwide performance assessment; Student checklists, based on a grade-specific portion of the learning progressions, to help students set goals and integrate crucial self-assessment into their work; Rubrics to support professional learning communities as they evaluate mastery and plan instruction within and across grade levels; Student writing samples that illustrate different ways students have exemplified standards and highlight essential features of each writing genre; Exemplar pieces of writing provided for every grade on the same topic and annotated to highlight the grade-specific traits you can expect to see at each level of the learning progressions."--Publisher. Book Synopsis These assessment tools make progress in writing as transparent, concrete, and obtainable as possible and put ownership for this progress into the hands of learners, allowing students and teachers to work toward a very clear image of what good writing entails. -Lucy Calkins, Writing Pathways Lucy Calkins' groundbreaking performance assessments offer instructional tools to support continuous assessment, timely feedback, and clear goals tied to learning progressions that have been aligned with world-class standards. Originally published as part of the bestselling Units of Study in Opinion/Argument, Information, and Narrative Writing, grades K-8, Writing Pathways is ideal for writing workshop, but suitable for any writing instruction context or curriculum. This practical guide includes: Learning progressions for opinion/argument, information, and narrative writing, which map the specific benchmarks students will master for every grade level On-demand writing prompts that support schoolwide performance assessment Student checklists to help students set goals and integrate crucial self-assessment into their work Rubrics to support individual teachers and professional learning communities as they evaluate mastery and plan instruction within and across grade levels Student writing samples that illustrate different ways students have exemplified standards and highlight essential features of each writing genre Annotated exemplar pieces of writing on the same topic for every grade level that highlight the traits you can expect to see at each level of the learning progressions. Who needs Writing Pathways? Educators who are not yet ready to implement the full Units of Study curriculum can use Writing Pathways to get started with Lucy Calkins' proven approach to writing assessment and instruction. Coaches and administrators who are supporting implementation of Lucy Calkins' Units of Study will find Writing Pathways to be an ideal resource to guide their work. Who doesn't need Writing Pathways? The content in this stand-alone edition is the same as in the previous editions found in Lucy Calkins' Units of Study (K-5 and 6-8 are combined in this new edition). Teachers who have the Units of Study do not need this new edition. For more information, visit UnitsofStudy.com. About the Author Lucy Calkins is the Founding Director of the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project at Columbia University. For more than thirty years, she has led the Project in its dual functions as a think tank, developing state-of-the-art teaching methods, and a provider of professional development, supporting hundreds of thousands of teachers, principals, superintendents, and policy-makers across the country and around the world. Lucy is the author or coauthor - and series editor - of the reading, writing, and phonics Units of Study series, which are integral to classroom life in tens of thousands of schools around the world. In addition, she has authored scores of professional books and articles. Lucy is also the Robinson Professor of Children's Literature at Teachers College, Columbia University, where she co-directs the Literacy Specialist Program. Visit UnitsofStudy.com Order Resources by Lucy Calkins

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Number of Pages: 760Genre: MusicSub-Genre: Recording & ReproductionFormat: PaperbackPublisher: RoutledgeAge Range: AdultAuthor: Will C PirkleFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English Book Synopsis Bridging the gap from theory to programming, Designing Software Synthesizer Plug-Ins in C++ For RackAFX, VST3 and Audio Units contains complete code for designing and implementing software synthesizers for both Windows and Mac platforms. You will learn synthesizer operation, starting with the underlying theory of each synthesizer component, and moving on to the theory of how these components combine to form fully working musical instruments that function on a variety of cartnear digital audio workstations (DAWs). Containing some of the latest advances in theory and algorithm development, this book contains information that has never been published in textbook form, including several unique algorithms of the author's own design. The book is broken into three parts: plug-in programming, theory and design of the central synthesizer components of oscillators, envelope generators, and filters, and the design and implementation of six complete polyphonic software synthesizer musical instruments, which can be played in real time. The instruments implement advanced concepts including a user-programmable modulation matrix. The final chapter shows you the theory and code for a suite of delay effects to augment your synthesizers, introducing you to audio effect processing. The companion website, www.focalpress.com/cw/pirkle, gives you access to free software to guide you through the application of concepts discussed in the book, and code for both Windows and Mac platforms. In addition to the software, it features bonus projects, application notes, and video tutorials. A reader forum, monitored by the author, gives you the opportunity for questions and information exchange. About the Author Will Pirkle is an Assistant Professor of Music Engineering Technology at the University of Miami Frost School of Music and is the author of Designing Audio Effects Plug-Ins in C++. He teaches classes in C++ Audio Programming, Signal Processing and Audio Synthesis Theory, and Mobile App Programming. In addition to ten years of teaching at the University of Miami, Mr. Pirkle has twenty years of experience in the audio industry working and consulting for such names as Korg Research and Development, SiriusXM Radio, Diamond Multimedia, Gibson Musical Instruments, and National Semiconductor Corporation. An avid guitarist and studio owner, Mr. Pirkle still seeks projects that combine all his skills. www.willpirkle.com

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Number of Pages: 458Genre: HistorySub-Genre: MilitarySeries Title: Cass Series: Naval Policy and HistoryFormat: PaperbackPublisher: RoutledgeAge Range: AdultBook theme: NavalAuthor: Geoffrey TillFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English About the Book "This is the fourth, revised and updated, edition of Geoffrey Till's Seapower: A Guide for the 21st Century. The rise of the Chinese and other Asian navies, worsening quarrels over maritime jurisdiction and the United States' maritime pivot towards the Asia-Pacific region reminds us that the sea has always been central to human development as a source of resources, and as a means of transportation, information-exchange and strategic dominion. It has provided the basis for mankind's prosperity and security, and this is even more true in the early 21st century, with the emergence of an increasingly globalized world trading system. Navies have always provided a way of policing, and sometimes exploiting, the system. 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No one who does business in great waters, or makes policy pertaining to the sea, should be without a copy.' -- James Holmes, US Naval War College '...like its previous two incarnations, Geoffrey Till's Seapower ...is quite simply the standard work on the profession of arms at sea.' -- The Naval Review 'For both the novice and the seasoned professional returning to the subject of maritime strategy after a lapse of time, Geoffrey Till's Seapower is just the book with which to focus on this subject, understand the broad principles involved, and learn of the challenges ahead.' -- John Hattendorf, Naval War College Review Reviews of previous editions: 'A powerful combination of plain English and an innate ability to break down the component parts of a complex subject into a readily digestible form before leading the reader gently through the ensuing maze.' -- The Naval Review 'A definitive study of the role of seapower, past, present and future.' -- Parliamentary Maritime Review 'A landmark work ... Till's excellent book will dominate maritime reading lists for years to come.' - Colin S. Gray, RUSI Journal "A tour de force, a milestone work and essential professional reading." - Ship's Telegraph (Ministry of Defence)"In all, Seapower is very probably the best single work on sea power and maritime strategy to have been published for many years." - Journal of the Australian Naval Institute"If you happen to be teaching a course on sea power, it would be the perfect basic text." - USNI Proceedings "A comprehensive look at the political and military significance of the oceans in the new century...has much to offer students and the general public as well." - The Mariner's Mirror "Seapower: A Guide for the Twenty-First Century is without doubt the best single publication on power in the maritime domain and naval strategy in general. It will remain a standard text book for those teaching naval strategy for many years to come. The book is a must read" - Abel Esterhuyse, Scientia Militaria About the Author Geoffrey Till is a recognised authority on maritime strategy past and present. Formerly Dean of Academic Studies at the UK Joint Services Command and Staff College, he is currently Professor Emeritus of Maritime Studies in the Defence Studies Department and Chairman of the Corbett Centre for Maritime Policy, King's College London.

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Number of Pages: 802Genre: Business + Money ManagementSub-Genre: Business LawFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Vandeplas Pub.Age Range: AdultAuthor: Michael K MolitorFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English Book Synopsis Business Organizations: Statutes, Problems, and Cases (Second Edition) comprehensively covers all important aspects of business organizations law, including agency law; partnerships and limited liability partnerships; limited partnerships; limited liability companies; corporate law basics; the duties of care and loyalty; derivative lawsuits; closely held corporations; controlling shareholders; mergers and acquisitions; the Securities Act of 1933; and insider trading. Each chapter features detailed learning objectives, as well as dozens of problems for in-class discussion that require law students to delve into and apply statutes and case law. The second edition of the textbook has completely up-to-date coverage, including recent changes to the Revised Uniform Partnership Act and the Uniform Limited Liability Company Act; important new Delaware cases concerning controlling shareholders, takeover defenses, and other matters; changes in the Securities Act of 1933 and new SEC rules on crowdfunding and other exempt offerings; and recent developments in the law of insider trading. The electronic supplement to the textbook contains an additional chapter with up-to-date coverage of publicly traded corporations and advanced corporate governance issues. The supplement also contains 350 multiple-choice questions with detailed explanations that students can use to assess their mastery of the subject matter. In sum, Business Organizations will give all students a solid grounding in the knowledge and skills that all business attorneys should have. Michael K. Molitor is a Professor at Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he has taught since 2004. Before joining WMU-Cooley, Professor Molitor practiced corporate and securities law for nearly ten years at a large law firm based in Grand Rapids. He graduated cum laude from Wayne State University Law School in 1994. Professor Molitor teaches courses in Business Organizations, Securities Regulation, Secured Transactions, and Wills, Estates, and Trusts.

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Number of Pages: 376Genre: Political ScienceSub-Genre: American GovernmentFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Rowman & Littlefield PublishersAge Range: AdultBook theme: Legislative BranchAuthor: Gary C Jacobson & Jamie L CarsonFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English About the Book Pairing historical data analysis and original research with fundamental concepts of representation and responsibility, The Politics of Congressional Elections presents students with the tools to evaluate representative government, as well as their own role in the electoral process. Book Synopsis Jacobson and Carson provide students with a comprehensive introduction to congressional elections and the electoral process. The tenth edition offers an engaging examination of congressional candidates, campaigns, and elections by incorporating coverage of the most recent elections and the changing roles of voters, incumbents, challengers, and campaign contributions. It examines the first two years of the Trump presidency and its impact on the 2018 midterms with respect to the large number of female candidates running for office and the enormous amounts of money spent by challengers. This edition also highlights the referendum narrative underlying the election in response to behavior and events in the Trump administration. By pairing historical data analysis and original research with fundamental concepts of representation and responsibility, The Politics of Congressional Elections presents students with the tools to evaluate representative government, as well as their own role in the electoral process. Review Quotes This is the most comprehensive and authoritative account of how congressional elections work. It is the book of record for anyone who wants to know how elections have changed over the past thirty years, and how elections can change the way congress operates.--Robert Boatwright, Clark UniversityThis single volume contains all that a student would need to know to achieve a firm grasp of congressional elections... I would not adopt any title other than Jacobson's Politics of Congressional Elections. It is the best of the breed.--Ross K. Baker, Rutgers University About the Author Gary C. Jacobson is Distinguished Emeritus Professor of Political Science at UCSD. His field of interest is American national politics, with a subfield focus on Congress and congressional elections. He is the author of Money in Congressional Elections; The Politics of Congressional Elections; and The Electoral Origins of Divided Government; and co-author of Strategy and Choice in Congressional Elections, American Parties in Decline, and The Logic of American Politics. His current research is on the electoral basis of partisan polarization in Congress. Jamie Carson is the UGA Athletic Association Professor of Public and International Affairs II in the Department of Political Science at the University of Georgia. His research interests include American politics and methods. He regularly teaches courses on the U.S. Congress, the presidency, the politics of congressional elections, and American political development. Recent books include (with Joel Sievert) Electoral Incentives in Congress (2018) and (with John Aldrich, Brad Gomez, and David W. Rohde) Change and Continuity in the 2016 and 2018 Elections (2020).

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Number of Pages: 480Genre: Computers + InternetSub-Genre: Interactive & MultimediaSeries Title: Classroom in a Book (Adobe)Format: Mixed Media ProductPublisher: Adobe PressAge Range: AdultAuthor: Maxim JagoFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English About the Book Adobe Premiere Pro CC Classroom in a Book (2018 release) from Adobe Press is the fastest, easiest, most comprehensive way to learn Adobe Premiere Pro CC. The 18 project-based lessons in this book show students step-by-step the key techniques for working in Premiere Pro. They will learn to edit video in Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2018 and get the most out of they workflow. Students will take a project from beginning to end and learn to organize media, add audio, create transitions, produce titles, and add effects. They can then take their projects further by sweetening and mixing sound, compositing footage, adjusting color, using advanced editing techniques, managing projects, working with 360 video for VR headsets, animating graphics, exporting, and much more. The online companion files include all the necessary assets for readers to complete the projects featured in each chapter as well as ebook updates when Adobe releases relevant new features for Creative Cloud customers. All buyers of the book get full access to the Web Edition: a Web-based version of the complete ebook enhanced with video and multiple-choice quizzes. Book Synopsis Creative professionals seeking the fastest, easiest, most comprehensive way to learn Adobe Premiere Pro CC (2018 release) choose Adobe Premiere Pro CC Classroom in a Book (2018 release) from Adobe Press. The 18 project-based lessons in this book show users step-by-step the key techniques for working in Premiere Pro. Learn to edit video in Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2018 and get the most out of your workflow. Take a project from beginning to end and learn to organize media, add audio, create transitions, produce titles, and add effects. Take your projects further by sweetening and mixing sound, compositing footage, adjusting color, using advanced editing techniques, managing projects, working with 360 video for VR headsets, animating graphics, exporting, and much more. The online companion files include all the necessary assets for readers to complete the projects featured in each chapter as well as ebook updates when Adobe releases relevant new features for Creative Cloud customers. All buyers of the book get full access to the Web Edition: a Web-based version of the complete ebook enhanced with video and multiple-choice quizzes. About the Author Maxim Jago is an Adobe Master Trainer, award-winning writer-director, consultant Futurist, and the author of several previous editions of this book and several editions of Adobe Premiere Pro Learn by Video. He speaks at film festivals and media technology events around the world, and has trained all types of editors-from schoolchildren to university professors, from ABC's top editors in Australia to the BBC's tech gurus in the UK. Visit his website at http: //maximjago.com.

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Number of Pages: 432Genre: EducationSub-Genre: Physical EducationFormat: Loose-LeafPublisher: McGraw-Hill EducationAge Range: AdultAuthor: Paul Insel & Walton Roth & Thomas FaheyFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English Book Synopsis Fit & Well gives students the knowledge and skills to make meaningful and lasting behavior changes. The most trusted and proven science-based content in a new edition and digital teaching and learning tools help college students improve their exercise, eating, and stress management habits. Fit & Well motivates students through science: Fit & Well's respected text, which is available both in print and as an integrated Connect platform, provides the information students need to start their journey to fitness and wellness. Fit & Well's authoritative, science-based information is written by experts who work and teach in the field of exercise science, physical education, and health education. Fit & Well provides accurate, reliable, current information on key health and fitness topics while also addressing issues related to mind-body health, research, diversity, gender, and consumer health. Fit & Well motivates students through personal engagement: Fit & Well's engaging online tools enable students to personalize their learning and develop fitness programs and lifetime wellness plans. Hands-on activities include self-assessments and fitness labs, video on timely health topics such as tattooing and tanning beds, exercise demonstrations videos, a daily fitness and nutrition log, sample programs, and a wealth of behavior change tools and tips. Fit & Well builds research skills, critical thinking skills, and behavior change skills. Fit & Well motivates students through Connect and LearnSmart: The digital teaching and learning tools within Connect are built on the solid foundation of Fit & Well's authoritative, science-based content. Fit & Well is written by experts who work and teach in the fields of exercise science, physical education, and health education. Fit & Well provides accurate, reliable current information on key health and fitness topics while also addressing issues related to mind-body health, diversity, research, and consumer health.Connect is the only integrated learning system that empowers students by continuously adapting to deliver precisely what they need, when they need it, and how they need it, so that your class time is more engaging and effective.

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Number of Pages: 310Genre: EducationSub-Genre: ResearchFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Cognella Academic PublishingAge Range: AdultAuthor: Jeffrey a Kottler & Laurie SharpFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English Book Synopsis Understanding Research: Becoming a Competent and Critical Consumer helps students read research in an informed and critical manner, evaluate its usefulness, and apply the results to their own work and lives. Dedicated to helping readers become proficient in finding information and resources that enable them to live and work more effectively, the book is both realistic and relevant. The book opens with an exploration of why many practitioners and students feel they dislike research and why research really does matter. The subsequent chapters discuss how to understand the importance of research questions, evaluate the methods sections of research reports regarding participants, procedures, and data collection, interpret the results, and assess the discussion section. Chapters are framed by opening outlines and major concepts sections and ending conclusions and summaries. Filled with activities, exercises, and examples that help readers synthesize and apply skills, Understanding Research guides readers through the process of actively deciphering studies while thinking critically and analytically about problems and issues. The book is a lively and engaging read for students and practitioners alike.Jeffrey A. Kottler is one of the most prominent authors in the fields of counseling, psychotherapy, health, and education, having written over 100 books across a broad range of topics. He is a clinical professor in the Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and professor emeritus of counseling at California State University, Fullerton. He has served as a counselor, therapist, supervisor, educator, and social justice advocate in a variety of professional settings throughout his career.Laurie A. Sharp completed her Ed.D. in educational leadership at Tarleton State University. Currently the Dr. John G. O'Brien Distinguished Chair in Education at West Texas A & M University, she works with faculty and area public school leadership to identify topics for research consideration.

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Number of Pages: 1000Genre: MedicalSub-Genre: NursingSeries Title: Incredibly Easy! Series(r)Format: PaperbackPublisher: LWWAge Range: AdultBook theme: Medical & SurgicalFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English About the Book The easy-to-relate-to guide that every medical-surgical nursing student and novice needs! Perform safe, accurate, up-to-date nursing protocols with this expert, colorfully-illustrated guidance. Expert Data + Wise Insights, this essential, fully-updated book is your personal guide to assessing and treating the common disorders of each body system, with current best practices on: Understanding anatomy, etiology, and pathophysiologyTaking health historiesDoing physical assessmentsDiagnostic testing, including patient preparation and monitoringCurrent NANDA International nursing diagnosis guidelines Full-color visuals + real-world guidance with colorfully illustrated, quick-read content offering step-by-step protocols for areas such as: Cancer, gerontology, and end-of-life careAdministering fluids and electrolytes; maintaining acid-base balancePain managementBlood transfusion reactionsUse of CT scans, MRIs, and x-rays for each body systemPreoperative careSurgical processesClassifying and treating heart failureTreating acute and chronic renal failure Easy-to-follow = Easy-to-remember with clinical tips and nuggets in each chapter offering real-world support: A closer look - Illustrations and charts that explain anatomy, physiology, and complex pathwaysEducation edge - Practical tips for patient teachingJust the facts - Brief outline of content at the start of every chapterWhat do I do? - Steps to take in emergency situationsWeighing the evidence - Current evidence-based practice pointersMemory jogger - Memory tricks that help you remember vital concepts and key treatmentsQuick quiz - End-of-chapter riddles and multiple-choice questions to help you retain vital content Book Synopsis Get the vital concepts, data, and how-to on medical-surgical nursing with the newly updated Medical-Surgical Nursing Made Incredibly Easy, 4th Edition . This fun-but-informative guide uses colorful drawings and diagrams to demonstrate the mechanisms and clinical indications of the most common disorders found in each body system--followed by clear-cut direction on assessments, interventions, and evidence-based treatments. An ideal support to class materials and NCLEX (R) preparation, this is also the perfect on-the-spot refresher for nurses in every kind of medical-surgical practice. NEW real-world guidance from "Nurse Joy" and "Nurse Jake"--expert tips and insights for medical-surgical nursing situationsNEW quick-scan format with concise, easy-to-remember bulleted contentHundreds of colorful drawings, charts, and diagrams illustrating vital pointsChapters covering disorders by body system, including cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, renal and urologic, reproductive, and musculoskeletalCurrent data and best practices on assessing and treating common disorders, including: Anatomy, etiology, and physiologyHealthPhysical assessmentsDiagnostic testingCurrent NANDA International nursing diagnosis guidelinesSpecial chapter features: A closer look - Illustrations that explain anatomy, physiology, and complex pathwaysEducation edge - Patient teaching tipsJust the facts - Brief outline of content at the start of every chapterWhat do I do? - Steps to take in emergency situationsWeighing the evidence - Evidence-based practice pointers that support nursing actionsMemory jogger - Memory tricks that help you remember key concepts and treatmentsQuick quiz - End-of-chapter riddles and multiple-choice questions to help you retain vital contentStep-by-step, expert guidance on vital skills, with real-life patient scenarios for areas including: Cancer, obesity, and gerontology careEnd-of-life careFluids and electrolytesAcid-base balancePain managementBlood transfusion reactionsClassifying and treating heart failureUse of CT scans, MRIs, and x-rays for each body systemPreoperative careSurgical processesOnline supplementary materials: 1,000 NCLEX(R)-style questions in current NCLEX(R) exam formatNCLEX(R) preparation tutorialsClinical simulation case studiesTest-taking strategies and study techniques About the Author About the Clinical Editors Carolyn Gersch, MSN, RN, PhD(c), is Director of the Division of Nursing and Chair of the RN-BSN Completion Program at Kettering College in Kettering, Ohio, and co-President of Connect: RN2ED, a nurse education consultancy. Nicole Heimgartner, MSN, RN, COI, is an Associate Professor of Nursing at Kettering College in Kettering, Ohio, and co-President of Connect: RN2ED, a nurse education consultancy. Cherie Rebar, PhD, MBA, RN, FNP, COI, is Director of the Division of Nursing and Chair of the Prelicensure Nursing Program at Kettering College in Kettering, Ohio, and co-President of Connect: RN2ED, a nurse education consultancy. Laura Willis, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, is a Family Nurse Practitioner at the Little Clinic of Ohio LLC in Urbana, Ohio, and President of Connect: RN2ED, a nurse education consultancy.

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Number of Pages: 200Genre: EducationSub-Genre: Bilingual EducationFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Corwin PublishersAge Range: AdultAuthor: Debbie ZacarianFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English About the Book Position your school to successfully teach English learners Could your school be more effective at instructing its English learners? Whether you are just beginning to work with an emergent population or need to improve your program, this book provides a comprehensive framework for improving ELs' academic performance and school engagement through visionary planning of EL education programming. The author addresses such critical topics as: Selecting the appropriate program model for your school Creating effective student course schedules for language development and content Making data-driven decisions using effective measures of student performance learning Effectively using Response to Intervention (RTI) Review Quotes "Debbie Zacarian helped us evaluate our level of ELL compliance and made excellent recommendations. I am certain that any organizations with concerns regarding ELL would benefit greatly from her expertise and her book."-- (11/05/2010)"Dr. Zacarian clearly and succinctly identifies the frequent misunderstandings and misconceptions that can occur between families of English language learners and teachers and administrators. She uses real-life experiences to illustrate the barriers faced by these families, as well as effective solutions in helping these students access college, and helping schools integrate new immigrant families and students."-- (12/31/2010)"Every school that has English learners should invest in this book. Because Zacarian has worked in the field of language minority education for more than 20 years, the policies, practices, and structures she recommends are solid. Using vignettes, research, and numerous situated examples, she demonstrates how schools can help English learners thrive and feel fully connected."-- (12/14/2010)"I love this book! It is a much-needed practical guide. The scenarios are excellent! They are realistic, pertinent, and capture a range of students' and educators' experiences. 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Zacarian covers a variety of topics, including: a summary of federal laws and how to select the right program model for your district; building an effective ESL program; establishing successful relationships with parents; designing content area lessons; and analyzing student performance. Written in a user-friendly style and based on current research, this is the book that every administrator and stake holder should have."-- (12/17/2010)"This book provides clear, concise and explicit recommendations for creating effective and inclusive schools that can successfully educate students and engage families of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. The proven strategies and structures outlined in this book will help schools successfully address the complex challenges of providing high quality instruction to all students. Drawing on her many years of experience with students, families, and educators, and her deep knowledge of research in the field, Dr. Zacarian weaves anecdotes and case studies from actual classrooms and schools throughout this highly accessible resource."-- (01/04/2011)"This book provides school leaders with clear and constructive guidance on how to reenvision schools with growing numbers of English learners. Debbie Zacarian addresses the questions of leaders who realize that for schools that wish to succeed in the 21st century must rethink the organization, curriculum, analysis of data, assessments, and relations with families. The book is attentive to the theoretical underpinnings of second language acquisition as well as the day-to-day challenges facing school leaders." -- (01/12/2011)"This book will help teachers formulate an appropriate program model by using effective data in tandem with parental support to enhance student success. 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Number of Pages: 168Genre: Computers + InternetSub-Genre: Desktop ApplicationsFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Sage Publications, IncAge Range: AdultBook theme: SpreadsheetsAuthor: Neil J SalkindFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English About the Book Ideal for those already familiar with basic Excel features, this updated Third Edition of Neil J. Salkind's Excel Statistics: A Quick Guide shows readers how to utilize Microsoft(R) Excel's functions and Analysis ToolPak to answer simple and complex questions about data. Part I explores 35 Excel functions, while Part II contains 20 Analysis ToolPak tools. To make it easy to see what each function or tool looks like when applied, at-a-glance two-page spreads describe each function and its use with corresponding screenshots. In addition, actual data files used in the examples are readily available online at an open-access Student Study Site. Review Quotes "Dr. Salkind's approach is so helpful for [readers], as it's very guided and with very clear written directions. [T]he level of difficulty is just perfect for them and that is why I really prefer using his materials." --Deborah C. Messecar, Oregon Health & Science University"I liked this text because it enables students to use software they already have."--Kay Davis, Pepperdine University"I think this text will serve as a great reference, one that I believe my students will use outside of class in years to come."--Eric Teoro, Lincoln Christian University"My students, as geographers, don't really need to understand the in-depth math behind the statistics, I really like that it's straightforward and simple." --Caitlin Finlayson, University of Mary Washington"The book covers the most important aspects for an introduction to Excel."--Stephen Sammut, Franciscan University of Steubenville"The explanations are simple, concise, thorough, and easy to follow. The book covers everything you would want a book like this to cover. It is an excellent resource..." --Darrell Johnson, Carroll University"The plentiful example data and exercises (with answers) are really useful for enabling students to confidently enact each of the methods." --Jamal Lahmar, The University of Sheffield, England

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Number of Pages: 194Genre: Social ScienceSub-Genre: ArchaeologyFormat: PaperbackPublisher: RoutledgeAge Range: AdultAuthor: Emily PringleFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English Book Synopsis Rethinking Research in the Art Museum presents an original and radical perspective on how research can function as an agent of change in art museums today. The book analyses a range of art organisations and draws on numerous interviews with museum professionals to outline the limitations of existing models of museum research. Arguing for a more democratic formulation in tune with the current needs and ambitions of the art institution, Emily Pringle puts forward a framework for practitioner-led, co-produced research that redefines how knowledge is created in the museum. Recognising that museums today negotiate multiple agendas, the book outlines the value of constructing the art museum professional as a practitioner researcher and their work as a mode of practice-based research, be they educators, archivists, curators or conservators. Locating these arguments within the framework of new museology, critical pedagogy, professional and organisational studies and epistemology, the book offers insights and guidance for those interested in how art museums function and the role research plays within these complex institutions. Rethinking Research in the Art Museum provides a timely and important resource for museum professionals and scholars, students, artists and community members. It should be of particular interest to those invested in exploring how art museums can continue to make the most of their unique resources, whilst becoming more collaborative, inclusive and relevant to the twenty-first century. Review Quotes "In this provocative and timely study, Emily Pringle presents a powerful critique of deeply entrenched ways of thinking about research and knowledge creation within cultural institutions. Her original and insightful analysis reveals the enormous, largely untapped potential for practitioners working across the art museum to harness the power of collaborative research to foster radical and progressive change within their organisations." - Richard Sandell, Professor of Museum Studies, University of Leicester, UK "As a museum practitioner and researcher myself, I found this book very worthwhile. In my own experience, I have observed the divide between formalized research and day-to-day professional practice. This book stimulated me to ask questions of myself and my institution, and gave me a clear structure within which to consider the new research possibilities that arose in response to these." - Esther McNaughton, The Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatū About the Author Emily Pringle trained originally as a painter and worked freelance for several years as an artist, educator, researcher and programmer before joining Tate in 2010. In 2014 she established the Tate Research Centre: Learning (www.tate.org.uk/research/research-centres/tate-research-centre-learning). In 2017 she was awarded an AHRC Leadership Fellowship, which allowed her to take ten months away from Tate to explore and write on art museum research. She is currently Head of Research at Tate.

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Number of Pages: 968Genre: MedicalSub-Genre: Physical Medicine & RehabilitationFormat: HardcoverPublisher: LWWAge Range: AdultAuthor: Joseph M Donnelly & César Fernández-De-Las-Peñas & Michelle Finnegan & Jennifer L FreemanFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English About the Book This new edition of Travell, Simons & Simons' groundbreaking work reflects the latest research and best practices associated with trigger points and updates the iconic pain point images that set the standard in the field. New lead editor Joseph M. Donnelly draws on his experience as both educator and physical therapy practitioner to integrate an evidence-based approach into this critical text. In addition, the new edition consolidates information to create a more intuitive user experience and features a completely new full color design to bring concepts to life. Book Synopsis Publisher's Note: Products purchased from 3rd Party sellers are not guaranteed by the Publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. This new edition of Travell, Simons & Simons' groundbreaking work reflects the latest research and best practices associated with trigger points and updates the iconic pain point images that set the standard in the field. New lead editor Joseph M. Donnelly draws on his experience as both educator and physical therapy practitioner to integrate an evidence-based approach into this critical text. In addition, the new edition consolidates information to create a more intuitive user experience and features a completely new full color design to bring concepts to life.Buy it as an eBook. Fast, smart, and convenient, today's eBooks can transform learning. These interactive, fully searchable tools offer 24/7 access on multiple devices, the ability to highlight and share notes, and much more.NEW! Consolidated: The previous edition's two volumes- Upper Extremities and Lower Extremities--have been consolidated into one accessible book.NEW! Updated research from around the world and coverage of the most current evidence-based treatments prepare readers for practice.UPDATED!More integrated presentation. Information on pain is now better integrated with information on pain treatment.UPDATED! In-text learning aids integrated throughout the text, including learning objectives, case studies, and Q & As, help students master the material and apply it to practice.

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Number of Pages: 736Genre: Computers + InternetSub-Genre: Mathematical & Statistical SoftwareFormat: PaperbackPublisher: WileyAge Range: AdultAuthor: Daniel G MurrayFeatured book lists: Adopted Trade BooksLanguage: English Book Synopsis Transform your organization's data into actionable insights with Tableau Tableau is designed specifically to provide fast and easy visual analytics. The intuitive drag-and-drop interface helps you create interactive reports, dashboards, and visualizations, all without any special or advanced training. This all new edition of Tableau Your Data! is your Tableau companion, helping you get the most out of this invaluable business toolset.Tableau Your Data! shows you how to build dynamic, best of breed visualizations using the Tableau Software toolset. This comprehensive guide covers the core feature set for data analytics, and provides clear step-by-step guidance toward best practices and advanced techniques that go way beyond the user manual. You'll learn how Tableau is different from traditional business information analysis tools, and how to navigate your way around the Tableau 9.0 desktop before delving into functions and calculations, as well as sharing with the Tableau Server. Analyze data more effectively with Tableau Desktop Customize Tableau's settings for your organization's needs with detailed real-world examples on data security, scaling, syntax, and more Deploy visualizations to consumers throughout the enterprise - from sales to marketing, operations to finance, and beyond Understand Tableau functions and calculations and leverage Tableau across every link in the value chain Learn from actual working models of the book's visualizations and other web-based resources via a companion website Tableau helps you unlock the stories within the numbers, and Tableau Your Data! puts the software's full functionality right at your fingertips. From the Back Cover Premier guide with expert guidance on building dynamic, BI data visualizations Tableau Software is designed to provide fast and easy data visualization for business intelligence, and Tableau Your Data! is the ultimate guide to using it effectively. Expert discussion and plain-English explanations merge with full-color visuals and step-by-step instruction to demonstrate streamlined analytics workflow. Regardless of your level of BI analytics experience, you'll learn how to get more out of your data and build clear, accurate visualizations that support more informed decisions. Targeted real-world case studies show you how to leverage Tableau across the enterprise value chain. From the core features to the latest updates and new tools, this full-color guide is your one-stop resource for better data visualization. With full coverage of the Version 9.0 feature set, this second edition of Tableau Your Data! shows you how to: + Blend disparate data and build compelling visuals + Perform ad hoc visual analysis and performance-tune dashboards + Ensure security while scaling to a large user base + Customize settings to build more advanced chart types + Publish visualizations for mobile device viewing + Understand Tableau syntax, functions, and calculations + Analyze sales, financial, operational, spatial, marketing, and CRM data The companion website at www.wiley.com/go/tableauyourdata2e provides sample files, articles, working models, and examples that show you how to leverage new features as Tableau makes them available. About the Author DANIEL G. MURRAY founded the InterWorks Tableau/BI practice in 2008, laying the foundation for InterWorks to become the premier Gold Professional Consulting Partner for Tableau Software. He is an in-demand speaker and was a Tableau Zen Master from 2014 to 2015.

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Number of Pages: 216Genre: EducationSub-Genre: Multicultural EducationFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Corwin PublishersAge Range: AdultAuthor: Delores B Lindsey & Richard S Martinez & Randall B Lindsey & Keith T MyattFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English About the Book ""Culturally Proficient Coaching" presents a well-researched approach grounded in the development of trust among people to counteract the imbalance and polarization that exist in today's political, social, economic, and cultural environments that directly impact educational environments. It aligns two frameworks (Cultural Proficiency and Cognitive Coaching), both of which are grounded in the idea that change is a personal, inside-out process. The 2nd Edition of this book extends and enhances conversations about accountability and assessment of educator's work focused on closing instructional and opportunity gaps in North American schools. Although such gaps have persisted for generations, our schools now face increasingly polarized debates and counter-productive patterns of behavior than previously existed. Cultural Proficiency is an "inside-out" process in which educators critically examine their own attitudes, beliefs, practices, and actions that potentially minimize their effectiveness with students who "don't look them." They then focus on school-wide policies and practices that, similarly, marginalize underserved student groups"-- Book Synopsis Why a new edition of Culturally Proficient Coaching? Why now, especially? Because several polarizing years later, there's even greater urgency for us all to critically examine our attitudes, beliefs, and practices when working with students who look or sound "different." No matter how broadly you define coach, no matter which coaching model you follow, this is the resource to help you get started. With the first edition, the authors' big goal was to shift our thinking in service of standards-based teaching and leading, and equitable interactions that support all students achieving at highest levels. Now, with this second edition, the authors add a third goal: to encourage a more holistic mindset and expanded contextual uses. New features include: Enhanced research on the effectiveness of coaching in educational settings New data on response to implicit bias and microaggressions--subtle and unintentional, yet destructive, forms of discrimination that continue to marginalize Refinement and updating of the Tools of Cultural Proficiency, which enable you to provide equitable life-affirming experiences to all cultural groups Expanded models of Culturally Proficient Coaching Conversations A special section on crafting Breakthrough Questions to shift entrenched mindsets and barriers to Cultural Proficiency By design, Culturally Proficient Coaching is an intentional, inside-out approach that mediates a person's thinking toward values, beliefs, and behaviors that enable effective cross-cultural interactions and equitable learning environments. Here's your opportunity to serve as that expert and trusted mediator, boosting educators' cultural confidence and consciousness, while honing their coaching skills. "We owe it to ourselves and to our children to productively embrace and engage diversity, with all of its tensions, for the sustainability of humanity. These authors have given us the invitation, the road map, and the call to action. the embarkment is up to each one of us." --Carolyn M. McKanders, Director Emeritus Center for Adaptive Schools and Thinking Collaborative

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Number of Pages: 264Genre: Language + Art + DisciplinesSub-Genre: Language ArtsSeries Title: Applied Linguistics in ActionFormat: PaperbackPublisher: RoutledgeAge Range: AdultBook theme: GeneralAuthor: Joan Kelly HallFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English Book Synopsis Language and culture are concepts increasingly found at the heart of developments in applied linguistics and related fields. Taken together, they can provide interesting and useful insights into the nature of language acquisition and expression. In this volume, Joan Kelly Hall gives a perspective on the nature of language and culture looking at how the use of language in real-world situations helps us understand how language is used to construct our social and cultural worlds.The conceptual maps on the nature of language, culture and learning provided in this text help orient readers to some current theoretical and practical activities taking place in applied linguistics. They also help them begin to chart their own explorations in the teaching and researching of language and culture. From the Back Cover The concepts of language and culture have been transformed over the past decade, as globalisation and technology have made communication across geographical and cultural boundaries much more a part of our daily lives. This second edition of "Teaching and Researching Language and Culture" captures some of the major theoretical and empirical developments in the field of applied linguistics arising from these changes. Presented in four sections, the book provides: - a clear exposition of the socio-cultural perspective of language, culture and learning;- a thorough account of current pedagogical programmes on language and culture informed by contemporary theoretical insights and empirical findings;- an overview of methods for undertaking investigations on language, culture and learning, with blueprints for projects that readers can use to carry out their own research;- additional sources and resources to help readers in their explorations. Thoroughly revised and updated to reflect developments in the field, this second edition will be an invaluable resource to students and professionals new to the field. Joan Kelly Hallis Professor of Applied Linguistics in the Department of Applied Linguistics at the Pennsylvania State University. Her recent books include "Interactional Competence and Development "(with J. Hellermann and S. Pekarek Doehler, 2011) and "Dialogue with Bakhtin on Second and Foreign Language Learning"(with G. Vitanova and L. Marchenkova, 2003). Review Quotes "This volume gives a perspective on the nature of language and cluture and looks at how the use of language in the real world helps us to understand how language is used to construct our social and cultural worlds.""- Featured in the Times Higher Education Textbook Guide" About the Author Joan Kelly Hall is Professor of Applied Linguistics in the Department of Applied Linguistics at the Pennsylvania State University. Her recent books include Interactional Competence and Development (with J. Hellermann and S. Pekarek Doehler, 2011) and Dialogue with Bakhtin on Second and Foreign Language Learning(with G. Vitanova and L. Marchenkova, 2003).

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Number of Pages: 528Genre: Religion + BeliefsSub-Genre: Biblical ReferenceSeries Title: Zondervan Language BasicsFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Zondervan AcademicAge Range: AdultBook theme: Language StudyAuthor: Gary D Pratico & Miles V Van PeltFeatured book lists: Adopted Trade BooksLanguage: English About the Book Basics of Biblical Hebrew Grammar is the standard textbook for beginning Hebrew language students in colleges and seminaries. It offers a clear, understandable, and integrated approach to learning Biblical Hebrew. The third edition is significantly updated and revised to provide students with the best possible tool for learning Biblical Hebrew. Book Synopsis Clear. Understandable. Carefully organized. Basics of Biblical Hebrew Grammar by Gary D. Pratico and Miles V. Van Pelt is the standard textbook for colleges and seminaries. Since its initial publication in 2001 its integrated approach has helped more than 80,000 students learn Biblical Hebrew.The third edition of Basics of Biblical Hebrew Grammar represents a significant updating and revision of the previous edition with the goal of providing students with the best possible tool for learning Biblical Hebrew.Some of the keys to the effectiveness of Basics of Biblical Hebrew Grammar in helping students learn is that it: Combines the best of inductive and deductive approachesUses actual examples from the Hebrew Old Testament rather than "made-up" illustrationsEmphasizes the structural pattern of the Hebrew language rather than rote memorization, resulting in a simple, enjoyable, and effective learning processEmploys colored text that highlights key features of nouns and verbs, allowing easy recognition of new formsIncludes appendices of verbal paradigms and diagnostics for fast reference and a complete vocabulary glossaryDisplays larger font and text size, making reading easierBy the time students have worked their way through Basics of Biblical Hebrew Grammar they will have learned: The Hebrew AlphabetVocabulary for words occurring 70 times or more in the Hebrew BibleThe Hebrew noun systemThe Hebrew verbal systemA robust suite of learning aids is available for purchase to be used alongside the textbook to help students excel in their studies. These include a workbook; video lectures for each chapter featuring the author; flashcards keyed to vocabulary in each chapter; a laminated study sheet with key concepts; audio of the vocabulary for each chapter to aid in acquisition; and a compact guide to help refresh students refresh their memory on language forms, grammar, and word meanings.

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Number of Pages: 120Genre: Language + Art + DisciplinesSub-Genre: GeneralFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Corwin PublishersAge Range: AdultAuthor: Thomas S C FarrellFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English About the Book This resource offers practical methods for helping ELLs succeed in reading, with strategies to increase fluency and comprehension, teach vocabulary and text structure, and more. Book Synopsis "Truly a pleasure to read, with much helpful information." -Deb Bible, Literacy Teacher CUSD 300, West Dundee, IL "The author models a program of success and helps the educator become better qualified in teaching the EL learner." -Lucia deSombre Malo, Former Instructor Utah Valley State College Practical, easy-to-implement methods for helping English language learners succeed in reading! Successfully teaching reading to English language learners (ELLs) requires an in-depth understanding of the unique processes by which they learn to read as well as proven strategies that teachers can use to support reading development. This resource focuses on helping students "read to learn" instead of "learn to read." In clear, accessible language, this resource demystifies the research and clarifies the process for teaching reading to ELLs. The author introduces the key principles of reading instruction for ELLs and offers a wealth of action-oriented strategies-for use before, during, and after reading-to adapt for individual student needs. Each chapter includes reflection questions to help educators examine their own reading practices and better understand what it means to be a reader. Teachers will discover how to: * Increase students' fluency and comprehension * Teach vocabulary and text structure * Prepare reading lessons * Assess reading proficiency Teaching Reading to English Language Learners is an ideal primer for educators who may or may not have had experience working with ELLs. Review Quotes "The author models a program of success and helps the educator become better qualified in teaching the EL learner."--Lucia deSombre Malo, Former Instructor (06/10/2008)"Truly a pleasure to read, with much helpful information."--Deb Bible, Literacy Teacher (06/10/2008)

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Number of Pages: 732Genre: Business + Money ManagementSub-Genre: Structural AdjustmentFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Berrett-Koehler PublishersAge Range: AdultAuthor: Peggy Holman & Tom Devane & Steven CadyFeatured book lists: Adopted Trade BooksLanguage: English Book Synopsis The Change Handbook features chapters by the originators and foremost practitioners of such high-leverage change methods as Future Search, Real Time Strategic Change, Gemba Kaizen, and Open Space Technology. The authors outline distinctive aspects of their approach; detail roles and responsibilities; share a story illustrating usage; and answer frequently asked questions about how to put it into practice. Examples of successful change efforts acquaint readers with the diverse array of methods being employed today. A one-stop comparative chart allows them to evaluate the methods to determine what will work best fro them, and an in-depth reference section helps them locate the resources they need to get started. Review Quotes "An invaluable guide to the most promising change work being done in organizations today. The Change Handbook is a genuine gift to all those seeking to create workplaces that truly welcome people's commitment and creativity." --Margaret J. Wheatley, author of Leadership and the New Science and coauthor of A Simpler Way "The Change Handbook is about great ideas written from the experience of great people. If organization and community change is what you care about, and hope is what you long for, this book offers a doable path to both." --Peter Block, author of Stewardship and The Empowered Manager "Lots of change management books tell you how things work in theory. This one also shows how the culture change process at GTE and other companies work in practice. It's a good resource for any leader looking for both ideas and proven results." --Tom White, senior vice president of market operations, GTE Corporation About the Author Peggy Holman brings generative processes to organizations and communities, increasing their capacity for achieving what is important to them. Her work encourages people to take responsibility for what they love. Tom Devane is an internationally known consultant and speaker who helps companies plan and implement transformations that utilize highly participative methods to achieve sustainable change. Steven Cady is a professor in the management department at Bowling Green State University. He is also the director of the institute for Organizational Effectiveness and former chief editor of The Organization Development Journal.

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Number of Pages: 338Genre: MusicSub-Genre: History & CriticismFormat: PaperbackPublisher: RoutledgeAge Range: AdultAuthor: Susan Fast & Craig JennexFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English Book Synopsis In today's culture, popular music is a vital site where ideas about gender and sexuality are imagined and disseminated. Popular Music and the Politics of Hope: Queer and Feminist Interventions explores what that means with a wide-ranging collection of chapters that consider the many ways in which contemporary pop music performances of gender and sexuality are politically engaged and even radical. With analyses rooted in feminist and queer thought, contributors explore music from different genres and locations, including Beyoncé's Lemonade, A Tribe Called Red's We Are the Halluci Nation, and celebrations of Vera Lynn's 100th Birthday. At a bleak moment in global politics, this collection focuses on the concept of critical hope: the chapters consider making and consuming popular music as activities that encourage individuals to imagine and work toward a better, more just world. Addressing race, class, aging, disability, and colonialism along with gender and sexuality, the authors articulate the diverse ways popular music can contribute to the collective political projects of queerness and feminism. With voices from senior and emerging scholars, this volume offers a snapshot of today's queer and feminist scholarship on popular music that is an essential read for students and scholars of music and cultural studies. About the Author Susan Fast is Professor in the Department of English and Cultural Studies and Director of the Graduate Program in Gender Studies & Feminist Research at McMaster University. She is co-editor of Music, Politics, and Violence (2012), and author of Michael Jackson's Dangerous (2014) and In the Houses of the Holy: Led Zeppelin and the Power of Rock Music (2001). Craig Jennex is Assistant Professor in the Department of English at Ryerson University. His work is published in Popular Music and Society, GUTS: Canadian Feminist Magazine, and TOPIA: Canadian Journal of Cultural Studies.

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Number of Pages: 544Genre: Business + Money ManagementSub-Genre: Investments & SecuritiesSeries Title: Wiley FinanceFormat: HardcoverPublisher: WileyAge Range: AdultBook theme: GeneralAuthor: Robert Pozen & Theresa HamacherFeatured book lists: Adopted Trade BooksLanguage: English Book Synopsis A guide to how your money is managed, with foreword by Nobel laureate Robert Shiller The Fund Industry offers a comprehensive look at mutual funds and the investment management industry, for fund investors, those working in the fund industry, service providers to the industry and students of financial institutions or capital markets. Industry experts Robert Pozen and Theresa Hamacher take readers on a tour of the business of asset management. Readers will learn how to research a fund and assess whether it's right for them; then they'll go behind the scenes to see how funds are invested, sold and regulated. This updated edition expands coverage of the segments of the industry where growth is hottest, including hedge funds, liquid alternatives, ETFs and cartnear date funds--and adds an introduction to derivatives. Mutual funds are a key component of financial planning for 96 million Americans. Nearly a quarter of U.S. household savings are invested in funds, which give individual investors affordable access to professional management. This book provides a detailed look at how firms in the industry: Invest those savings in stocks and bonds Evaluate the risks and returns of funds Distribute funds directly to consumers or through financial advisors or retirement plans Handle the complex operational and regulatory requirements of mutual funds Vote proxies at the annual meetings of public companies Expand their operations across borders Along the way, the authors describe the latest trends and discuss the biggest controversies--all in straightforward and engaging prose. The Fund Industry is the essential guide to navigating the mutual fund industry. From the Back Cover This thoroughly revised second edition of The Fund Industry provides a detailed guide to the world of mutual funds and the investment management industry for individual shareholders, institutional investors, and professionals in the industry. Written by experts Robert Pozen and Theresa Hamacher, this comprehensive resource explains how investors and advisers can research a fund and assess whether it's right for a particular financial or retirement plan. Written in an engaging and accessible style, the book and companion website provide an insider's view of how funds are invested, sold, and regulated. The authors reveal how savvy fund managers pick stocks and bonds, make trading decisions, handle proxy voting, and evaluate risk and return. The Fund Industry explores the distribution of fund shares directly to consumers, through financial advisers and via retirement plans, and explains the complex operational and regulatory requirements governing funds. The final section discusses trends in the fund industry outside the United States, drawing on examples from Europe, Latin America, and Asia. Keeping pace with today's investing trends, this updated edition expands coverage of hedge funds, liquid alternatives, ETFs, and cartnear date funds, and adds an introduction to derivatives and how they are used in funds. The companion website offers readers exclusive information, as well as a special section for instructors, containing presentation materials, discussion questions, and case studies. The Fund Industry, Second Edition is essential reading for all investors who want to know more about the funds they own and for financial professionals looking to navigate a complex industry and better serve their clients. About the Author ROBERT POZEN is Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School and a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution. During his distinguished career, he has been active in business, government, and academia. From 1997 to 2001, he was President of Fidelity Management & Research Co. From 2004 to 2011, he was executive Chairman of MFS Investment Management, which now manages over $400 billion in assets. THERESA HAMACHER, CFA, is president of NICSA, a trade association serving the global investment management community. She is the former CIO for Pioneer Investment Management USA in Boston, Massachusetts. Previously, she was the CIO for Prudential Mutual Funds in Newark, New Jersey.

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Number of Pages: 658Genre: Computers + InternetSub-Genre: Operating SystemsSeries Title: Textbooks in MathematicsFormat: HardcoverPublisher: CRC PressAge Range: AdultBook theme: GeneralAuthor: Sarah-Marie BelcastroFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English About the Book "Serious mathematics treated with levity"--Title page. Book Synopsis Discrete Mathematics with Ducks, Second Edition is a gentle introduction for students who find the proofs and abstractions of mathematics challenging. At the same time, it provides stimulating material that instructors can use for more advanced students. The first edition was widely well received, with its whimsical writing style and numerous exercises and materials that engaged students at all levels.　　 The new, expanded edition continues to facilitate effective and active learning. It is designed to help students learn about discrete mathematics through problem-based activities. These are created to inspire students to understand mathematics by actively practicing and doing,　which helps students better retain what they've learned.　 As such, each chapter contains a mixture of discovery-based activities, projects, expository text, in-class exercises, and homework problems.　 The author's lively and friendly writing style is appealing to both instructors and students alike and encourages readers to learn. The book's light-hearted approach to the subject is a guiding principle and helps students learn mathematical abstraction.　 Features: The book's　Try This!　sections encourage students to construct components of discussed concepts, theorems, and proofs Provided sets of discovery problems and illustrative examples reinforce learning Bonus sections can be used by instructors as part of their regular curriculum, for projects, or for further study About the Author sarah-marie belcastro is a free-range mathematician who works primarily in　topological graph theory. 　She enjoys connecting people to each other, connecting ideas to each other, and connecting people to ideas. Among her many non-pure-mathematics interests are the mathematics of knitting, pharmacokinetics, dance (principally ballet and modern), and changing the world. sarah-marie did her undergraduate work at Haverford College and her Ph.D. at the University of Michigan. She currently directs the summer program MathILy.　

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Number of Pages: 290Genre: MusicSub-Genre: History & CriticismSeries Title: Focus on World MusicFormat: PaperbackPublisher: RoutledgeAge Range: AdultAuthor: Sydney HutchinsonFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English About the Book "Focus: Music of the Caribbean presents the most important issues of Caribbean musical history and current practice through a non-geographic approach, and discusses thought-provoking questions regarding that history and practice in a user-friendly fashion. It uses current ethnomusicological research on Caribbean music to tell the stories of Caribbean history - those of colonialism and neocolonialism, race and nationalism, marginalization and globalization - and to explore that history's continuing impact on the lives, cultures, musics and dance of modern-day people in the Caribbean and beyond. PART I: Layers of Caribbean musical culture lays the groundwork by setting forth a basic framework for thinking about Caribbean musical history and the roles of race and migration in that history. Part II. Dancing the Caribbean: Music and embodied culture considers how contrasting forms of dance music embody competing ideas about Caribbean identities, past and present. Part III. Focusing in: Musical instruments and meaning looks at one specific Caribbean music genre - merengue tâipico of the Dominican Cibao region - through a focus on its instruments. There are detailed listening guides to accompanying tracks on a playlist; call-out boxes exploring broader issues affecting contemporary society in classroom discussion and activities; plus additional tools for teachers. Including discussion questions, vocabulary lists, and links to web resources"-- Book Synopsis Focus: Music of the Caribbean presents the most important issues of Caribbean musical history and current practice, discussing thought-provoking questions in a student-friendly fashion. It uses current ethnomusicological research on Caribbean music to tell the stories of Caribbean history-those of colonialism and neocolonialism, race and nationalism, marginalization and globalization-and to explore that history's continuing impact on the lives, cultures, musics, and dance of modern-day people in the Caribbean and beyond. In three parts, the text presents an embodied understanding of the sounds, rhythms, and movements that exemplify the history, culture, and politics of Caribbean music: I. Caribbean Music and Caribbean History establishes a framework for thinking about Caribbean musical history and the roles race and migration play II. Music and Dance in Caribbean Societies considers how contrasting forms of dance music reconcile competing ideas about Caribbean identities past and present III. Focusing In: The Social Lives of Musical Instruments in Merengue Típico explores the music of the Dominican Cibao region through a focus of the genre's dominant musical instruments Accessible to all students regardless of musical background, Focus: Music of the Caribbean is bolstered by web resources, including more than sixty detailed listening guides and accompanying playlists, vocabulary lists, and student quizzes. Discussion questions and activities for each chapter are featured in the text. About the Author Sydney Hutchinson is Associate Professor of Music History and Cultures at Syracuse University.

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