Uses graphs, tables, and charts in making calculations about the buildings, populations, calendars, and writings of ancient Mesopotamia in order to demonstrate basic mathematical principles.
Shrader-Frechette offers a rigorous philosophical discussion of environmental justice. Explaining fundamental ethical concepts such as equality, property rights, procedural justice, free informed con
Updated Edition of Bestseller!Marlowe and Page bring together constructivist theory with step-by-step guidance and ready-to-use checklists to make constructivist learning a reality in your classroom.
Add multimedia, post the family calendar, and save time with templatesIntroduce your new baby, share the family tree, or plan a reunion on the WebWith families scattered all across the country, the be
"Performance measurement in maintenance is a key ingredient when an organization is seeking excellence in their maintenance practices. Unquestionably a maintenance scorecard (MSC) consistent with co
In large part due to its emphasis on gore, screaming teenage girls, and otherworldly elements, horror films have received little critical attention from mainstream movie magazines and film-studies jou
This book reviews both successful and unsuccessful mergers and acquisitions, exploring the reasons why so many fail to live up to expectations. An exploration of why mergers and acquisitions succeed o
How can dystopian futures help provide the motivation to change the ways we operate day to day?Futures Beyond Dystopia takes the view that the dominant trends in the world suggest a long-term decline
One of the greatest challenges facing people entering the workforce is learning about themselvesrecognizing what skills and knowledge they have developed for their chosen fields, and finding op
This volume introduces a new concept - strategic entrepreneurship - which integrates the insights of entrepreneurship and strategic management.This volume describes a new concept – strategic entrepren
Fast track route to making innovation happenCovers the key ingredients of cultures that actively stimulate and encourage innovation and creativity, from idea generation and evaluation to the five key
"Robert Zubrin is a true engineering genius like the heroic engineers of the past."--Frederick Turner, American Enterprise Using nuts-and-bolts engineering and a unique grasp of human history, Robert
Buddhism is famous for bringing inner peace, but what about social harmony, human rights, and environmental balance? We have a responsibility today to work directly with our own suffering and the suf
From a distinguished teacher and scholar, this beautifully illustratedand lucidly written book reveals the beauty of the organ that makes usuniquely human.
Knowledge Networking explains the strategic, organizational and human impact of technologies that support knowledge: the internet, groupware, collaborative technologies. It shows how they can transfo
Kelly Marks describes the process known as "join-up," explaining how body language affects the horse and how to create a successful bond between horse and rider.
In this innovative study, Gilles de Van focuses on an often neglected aspect of Verdi's operas: their effectiveness as theater. De Van argues that two main aesthetic conceptions underlie all of Verdi'
Educators report on ten research projects that seek to transform thinking about analytic practice and the construction of research knowledge. They experiment with alternative models of representation
Sociologists have tried to analyze adolescents as long as the discipline has existed. However, most studies have focused on suburban youth, ignoring a large segment of the population, the urban adoles
How can you present or organize your statistical or numerical data so that it is accessible and meaningful for your readers or audience? Graphing Statistics & Data introduces the technique and
A revised edition presenting the curricular framework for a whole language approach to teaching literacy based on the co-authors collaborative work with language teachers. The text outlines the whol
This book of nourishing wisdom, by a leading woman artist, is a series of meditations on art, the art worlc and the creative process. Intended to offer "comfor and nourishment" to other artists -- inc
Dr. Epstein provides a new vision of how the mind can heal the body through the use of "imaginal medicine." His techniques for tapping into the mind's latent energy enable readers to
The question of individual agency lies at the heart of any political and social theory aiming to analyse the social conditions that shape reality. Drawing mainly on the works of Luce Irigaray, Judith
This collection of Dr. Wells' writings includes selections from previously published works, as well as some new ones. His work ranges widely: religion, politics, poetry and the arts, the earth, social
This book describes a comprehensive school reform approach that reduces resistance to school reform and increases the likelihood of creating a caring learning community. Creating a "high-performing" s
This book describes a comprehensive school reform approach that reduces resistance to school reform and increases the likelihood of creating a caring learning community. Creating a "high-performing" s
Anderson, a social worker, educator, and art therapist, and Davis, a secondary school, community college, and university teacher who has also taught in prisons and homeless shelters, present a framewo
Development projects that span different disciplines and groups often face problems in establishing a shared understanding of the project’s purpose, deliverables, and direction. Creating Shared Unders
Creating Physical & Emotional Security in Schools (2nd Edition) offers tools and strategies to teach K 8 principals how to build caring learning communities. In this addition to the Essentials for
