The Practical Guidance in the Early Years Foundation Stage series will assist practitioners in the smooth and successful implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage.Each book gives clear and de
While Java texts are plentiful, it’s difficult to find one that takes a real-world approach, and encourages novice programmers to build on their Java skills through practical exercise. Written by an e
This self-tutorial offers a concise yet thorough grounding in the mathematics necessary for successfully applying FEMs to practical problems in science and engineering. The unique approach first summa
Case studies from around the world and theoretical discussion show how the capacityto act collectively on local problems can be developed, strengthening democracy while changingsocial and economic out
Featuring current research and new activities, the second edition offers collaborative learning strategies and more than 40 ready-to-use lessons to fully engage students in social studies.
Argues that developing and implementing an execution strategy plan which involves all employees will ensure that small and midsized companies will be able to manage growth, remain innovative, and incr
Fly casting might look easy—you just move the rod back and forth, right? Yes, that’s true, but between “back” and “forth,” a lot can go wrong. The perfect marriage of human skill and dexterity to the
Avoid wasting time and money on recurring plant process problems by applying the practical, five-step solution in Process Engineering Problem Solving: Avoiding "The Problem Went Away, but it Came Back
Students love trying to solve challenging puzzles. So, why not build and review their math skills while they're having fun? More Math Logic Mysteries, the sequel to the best-selling Math Logic Mysteri
Offers a host of quick-fix techniques and advice for homeowners looking to tackle the most common do-it-yourself home improvement problems, with step-by-step instructions, lists of tools and materials
“… a practical guide to the application of TRIZ … compact and well written with a number of easily comprehensible examples. It is a very useful addition to the other books on TRIZ …” — TQM Magazine
Strategies for Protecting National Critical Infrastructure Assets eases the research burden, develops investigative protocols, and pulls together data into a comprehensive and practical guide, to help
Dettmer (senior partner, Goal Systems International, "a consortium of management professionals") presents a heavily reworked version of Goldratt's Theory of Constraints (1996), which explained how to
The A3 process is a way to look with "new eyes" at a specific problem identified by direct observation or experience. It offers a structure that begins by always defining the issue through t
This well-known and widely used text is intended to provide entry-level professional social workers with a foundation of knowledge and values needed to practice from a generalist perspective---focusin
This collection of tried and tested techniques encourages individuals and groups to make the most of their creativity, offering more than 70 quick and simple exercises to help find fresh ideas and so
A custodian complains she has been the target of sexual comments by a colleague. Board members keep asking inappropriate questions of job candidates. These and a wealth of other in-basket exercises fo
Warnick (electrical and computer engineering, Brigham Young U.) and Russer (high-frequency engineering, Technical U. Munich) present a collection of problems and solutions in electromagnetic field the
How cognitive psychology explains human creativity Conventional wisdom holds that creativity is a mysterious quality present in a select few individuals. The rest of us, the common view goes, can o
Aimed at school districts, agencies, organizations and communities using consensus decision-making, this guide offers step-by-step advice to achieving consensus. Hanson uses real-life scenarios to ill
Get a better grade in Physics Solving physics problems can be challenging at times. But with hard work and the right study tools, you can learn the language of physics and get the grade you want
Because patients rarely present a classic textbook case, trying to fit together a treatment plan from the textbooks can be frustrating, especially when there's additional pressure for efficiency from
Crime analysis has become an increasingly important part of policing and crime prevention, and thousands of specialist crime analysts are now employed by police forces worldwide. This is the first boo
An auxiliary textbook for a course in public policy, public administration, political science, and other social sciences; or a core text for a course in public policy analysis. It describes the practi
The Second Edition of Giant Molecules presents an introductory textbook on large molecules that exhibit specific physical and biological properties related to their size, orientation, and environment,
Koen (mechanical engineering, U. of Texas-Austin) begins with a discussion of problems that call for the talents of the engineer and the frequency with which these situations arise. He then defines t
Encourages a self-teaching approach to elementary science, in which critical thinking and problem solving skills are used to enhance what is learned in the classroom.
Invention and innovation lie at the heart of problem solving in virtually every discipline, but they are not easy to come by. Divine inspiration aside, historically we have depended primarily on obser
