In this book, Janet Alsup reports and theorizes a multi-layered study of teacher identity development. The study, which followed six pre-service English education students, was designed to investigate
This resource for health service managers and others responsible for performance evaluation addresses some of the reasons why doctors may fail to meet reasonable standards. Ten contributions from acad
Contrary to popular belief, the Bible is not some dull book that is difficult to read or understand. It is a collection of God's words written down by guys he trusted with giving us the message that
A wealth of prayers & litanies for the Lent/Easter season.Pastors and worship leaders are faced each year with the prospect of finding a new way to communicate the message of the Holy Season. This
In 1987, a small Argentine publishing house published a document that had recently been found in a government archive in Buenos Aires. The document was called "Mi mensaje," or "My Message," and appea
Today's Public Relations: An Introduction is a comprehensive text that features all aspects of public relations with specific sensitivity to the message strategies that challenge practitioners to be
Thomas Cleary's translation of Code of the Samurai introduced the social, political, and organizational principles of samurai culture, including loyalty to family, a sense of service and duty, and th
This book explores the political emergence of the Imperial Japanese Navy between 1868 and 1922. It fundamentally challenges the popular notion that the navy was a 'silent,' apolitical service. Poli
The Mosquito developed into one of the most versatile aircraft of World War 2, entering service with Fighter Command in early 1942. The 'Mossie' was soon defending raids on Britain's Cathedral cities
Microsoft has become as powerful as it has in large part, the authors argue, because of its "partner ecosystem" a channel of service providers, resellers, developers, and manufacturing partners that i
Learn how Lean IT can help companies deliver better customer service and value Lean Enterprise Systems effectively demonstrates how the techniques derived from Lean Manufacturing, combined with the t
In ancient China, Chuan and Jing Jing invent a cart that sails on land in order to quickly reach the warlord with an important message from the emperor.
In Europe, after 1848, bourgeois consciousness in revolt sought a new universal in the working class but soon found itself in the orbit of the state civil service; in America, bourgeois consciousness
The second volume delves deeper into a variety of subjects that will help those who are embarking on the exploration of Islam; wisdom in the message of the Qur'an; ethics and spirituality, the virtues
Cassileth (Integrative Medicine Service, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center) et al. present a guide to alternative cancer therapies for oncology professionals. They investigate various therapies i
"Hope you are having as nice weather as we are. It and the people are grand." Tourists enjoying their Florida vacation might have written that message. Perhaps an elected official at the state capitol
Practical in approach, this text focuses on how both pre-service and experienced teachers can demonstrate the attributes, acquire the competencies, and meet the standards essential to effective teachi
A man called Douglas has received a bullet in the head. Sherlock Holmes has deciphered a secret message warning him of Douglas's danger - too late. When he arrives at Douglas's home he finds a bizarre
This book shows you how easy it is to create and use Web Services with IBMR Rational Application Developer or Web Developer, and WebSphere Application Server.Intended for novice to intermediate Java p
These essays analyze "joined-up government", consider its history, and evaluate the consequences for British institutions such as the Cabinet, the civil service and local authorities. The Labour gover
IEEE standard 802.3, Ethernet in the First Mile (EFM), approved this July, standardizes broadband Ethernet, allowing service providers to focus on providing critical broadband services without worryin
"Bold, important and masterful . . . Marmot's message is not just timely, it's urgent." -The Washington Post Book WorldYou probably didn't realize that when you graduate from college you increa
Young people receive a lot of mixed message when it comes to dealing with authority figures, such as teachers, parents, coaches, team leaders, and others who make decisions for them. Children are enc
Rather than reinforcing the common message to patients to learn to live with pain, pain researchers/clinicians Turk (U. of Washington) and Winter (the Netherlands) echo Charlie Brown's advice in the P
Blaze Werla is having a routine summer. He spends his days alone, wandering around the hill next door, and his nights awake, avoiding the dreams that haunt him. Then a message appears on the side of t
Eclipse is the world's most popular IDE for Java development. And although there are plenty of large tomes that cover all the nooks and crannies of Eclipse, what you really need is a quick, handy guid
In the turbulent contexts of globalization, hyper-competition due to converging meta-markets, and the 9/11 attacks, Jarach (service management and marketing, Boccini U., Milan, Italy) presents a new b
Including late-breaking data from the Iraq occupation and the disastrous CBS News reports on Bush's Vietnam-era National Guard Service, acclaimed media scholars Stephen J. Farnsworth and S. Robert Lic
This fascinating new study shows how the CIA and the British secret service, in collaboration with the military alliance NATO and European military secret services, set up a network of clandestine ant
Christman (theology and Catholic studies, Loyola College, Maryland) examines how Christians during the first six centuries interpreted Ezekiel 1 as they sought to discern its theological message. Her
South African scholars of the New Testament look at the message of salvation, emphasizing the language and its use of imagery, metaphors, and comparisons that early Christians could understand and rel
"To get a competitive edge in a world of commoditized service, companies have to convert their reactive, cost-oriented contact centers into predictive, engaged, revenue-generating, real-time prof
The meaning of a message, says William Mitchell, depends on the context of its reception. "Shouting 'fire' in a crowded theater produces a dramatically different effect from barking the same wor
In recent years, the proliferation of available video content and the popularity of the Internet have encouraged service providers to develop new ways of distributing content to clients. Increasing vi
In his eighth and final annual message to Congress, Ulysses S. Grant reminded the nation that it was his "fortune or misfortune, to be called to the office of Chief Executive without any previous poli
On Daniel Tucker’s 13th birthday, a hawk flies over his family’s farm. Does the hawk announce a visitor, or warn of imminent danger? Daniel’s mother and sister listen for the hawk’s message, while som
Chronicles the middle years of Jefferson's life, from his ministry to France and role in the French Revolution to his service in George Washington's cabinet.
The Pajarito Plateau of northern New Mexico, part of Bandelier National Monument, contains an extraordinary wealth of archaeological sites, according to Powers (of the National Park Service), yet rela
