Engaging Colonial Knowledge

Build essential geographic vocabulary and knowledge with this unique collection of easy-to-make mini-books. Simple text provides a clear definition of each landform, while engaging, interactive forma

Kids can be good citizens, too!The Rookie Read about Civics series helps children become productive citizens by presenting core civic knowledge in a fun and engaging way. Each book features include cr

MasterClass in English Education draws on international research and practice to present effective and engaging approaches for English teaching, focusing on the skills, knowledge and understanding nee

In Postmodern Winemaking, Clark Smith shares the extensive knowledge he has accumulated in engaging, humorous, and erudite essays that convey a new vision of the winemaker's craft--one that credits th

Colonial Africa, 1884-1994, presents a balanced, accessible, and comprehensive overview of how Africans experienced European colonial rule. This brief and affordable text is organized in a "layered" a

Help students become active participants in the reading process with engaging, fill-in-the-blank, fiction and nonfiction passages. Students tap prior knowledge, use context clues, and sharpen critical

One of two new titles in the bestselling "Get Ready for School" series reinforces basic age-appropriate knowledge in the subjects of math and science through engaging activities Get Ready for First Gr

Combining photographs, lively illustrations, and engaging, age-appropriate stories, DK Readers capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. Ponies and Hor

Language, Bananas, and Bonobos presents a series of engaging reflections on concerns such as our knowledge and use of language, political correctness, and the linguistic abilities of chimpanzees. In d

An account of painter Ravi Varma's traditional background and environment and how they related to the modernization of colonial India, as well as his profession as an aristocratic itinerant painter.

Follow an errand boy through colonial Boston as he spreads word of rebellion. It?s December 16, 1773, and Boston is about to explode! King George has decided to tax the colonists? tea. The Patriots ha

This book describes in detail the relationship between symbolic representations of knowledge and abstract states of knowledge, exploring along the way the foundations of knowledge, knowledge bases, kn

Looking at ways to encode prior knowledge and to extract, refine, and revise knowledge within a neurocomputing system.Neurocomputing methods are loosely based on a model of the brain as a network of s

Offers insight into how organizational knowledge is created, how it can be effectively shared, and why knowledge transfer systems work when they do, drawing on an in-depth study of organizations inclu

As one of the most important books in post-colonial studies, this book argues that contemporary theories on post-colonialism and ethnicity are disturbingly close to the colonial discourse of the ninet

This collection is a study of the process by which European planning concepts and practices were transmitted, diffused and diverted in various colonial territories and situations. The socio-political,

All-new, comprehensive review and preparation for the Praxis II: Elementary Education Content Knowledge Exam (5018), which most states require you to pass in order to be an elementary educator.

Between the early seventeenth and the mid-nineteenth century, the field of natural history in Japan separated itself from the discipline of medicine, produced knowledge that questioned the traditional

This 3rd Edition of the CliffsNotes FTCE General Knowledge test-prep guide captures the recent changes to the FTCE General Knowledge test, which would-be teachers in Florida must successfully pass as

Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, created by the Federal Aviation Administration, is the official reference manual for pilots at all levels. An indispensable and invaluable encyclopedia, it

Written in clear, lively prose, this highly respected book analyzes the evolution of the American welfare state from colonial times to present. The author examines how social welfare policy connects t

What is essential knowledge for architecture? This frequently posed question targets fundamental principles of design, those basic criteria and priorities through which disciplinary stability is ensur

Building on the success of the second edition, the third edition of Knowledge Management in Organizations presents a critical introduction to the subject. Adopting a multidisciplinary perspective, en

The Harvard Business Review was among the first to identify the importance of knowledge management, & now the cutting-edge thinking & practical applications that are defining the field are convenientl

Casa del Herrero—House of the Blacksmith—stands today as one of the most fully developed and intact examples of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture. It was designed and built between 1922 and 1925 a

Law Wing Sang provides an alternative lens for looking into Hong Kong’s history by breaking away for the usual colonial and nationalist interpretations. Drawing on both English and Chinese sources, he

The development of modern communication and information technologies like the Internet and globalization have not only changed access and spread of the available knowledge but also the speed of collec

The complex relationship between Syria and Lebanon is the political fulcrum of the Middle East, and has dominated headlines since the withdrawal of French colonial forces from the Levant in 1943. One

Knowledge is information that is essential to transact business in ways that improve employee performance and an organization's competitiveness. It is vital to treat such knowledge--which can be anyth

A home's facade speaks volumes. In fact, the changing facades of the American home mirror the changes of our nation—from puritanical Colonial to wealthy Georgian; from the pioneering spirit of the wes

This book is a companion to Volume 8 - General Engineering Knowledge" in the "Reed's Marine Engineering Series", and is based on the DoT sylabus of Engineering Knowledge for

A study of military tactics in colonial New England dispels myths that settlers adopted methods used by Native Americans, demonstrating their increasing reliance on British troops and conventional Eur

A step-by-step guide for turning information into advantage This book describes a ten-step method that empowers companies to transform their information into knowledge, helping managers develop and ma

Asserting that knowledge is a key source of competitive strength and intelligent strategy, Hatten and Rosenthal (business, Boston U. and consultants, both) present a model, test, and review to help fr

‘It is difficult to identify a single example of a colonial or post-colonial society in which the public health official, the primary health care nurse, the hospital doctor, the psychiatrist, and many

Over 40 fun, hands-on projects and activities from the days of colonial America Spend a year with the Mayhews, a family living in the Massachusetts colony of 1732. Ten-year-old Nathan and his twel

First published in 1966, R. J. Dickson’s Ulster Emigration to Colonial America, 1718-1775 remains the acknowledged work of scholarship on migration in the eighteenth century of a quarter of a million

If you lived in colonial times--What kind of clothes would you wear?--Would you go to school?--What would happen if you didn't behave?This book tells you what it was like to live in the New England colonies during the years 1565 to 1776.

Encyclopedia of Knowledge is a definitive encyclopedia, covering everything kids aged 9+ need to know about the world. Six themed sections for easy navigation Information presented as bullet points, l

Gain a complete understanding of Grades 6, 7 and 8 STEM subjects.From atoms and rocketships to vaccines and the human nervous system, this fully illustrated home learning workbook will help your child be at the top of their science class! This engaging science book for kids makes tricky topics and challenging concepts completely crystal clear! Here's what's inside: - Covers the core STEM topics, from biology, chemistry and physics, to technology. - Clearly laid out with easy-to-follow instructions for children to use by themselves. - Answers are given at the back of the book. - Practice questions and practical exercises to help expand your child's knowledge of the subject. Take your child's STEM learning to the next levelDid you know that many plants have a transport system to carry water and nutrients wherever they are needed? Or that most power stations around the world burn fossil fuels to make electricity? Packed with fascinating facts, fun graphics and step-by-step explanations, t