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| "Career Anchors: The Changing Nature of Careers Participant Workbook by John Van Maanen, Edgar H. Schein (Paperback, 2013)" |
| "The Career Anchors instrument is designed to help clients identify their anchors and to think about how their values relate to their career choices While this model has stood the test of time there are many changing factors in the market that require a fresh look at the content This new edition of a classic career development tool provides readers with updated coverage and data that reflects the current world of work and looks at how people think of their careers and the qualities they haven't considered or simply take for granted"
Price: 17.99 |
| "Career Anchors: The Changing Nature of Work and Careers Self Assessment, Fourth Edition by John Van Maanen, Edgar H. Schein..." |
| "The Career Anchors instrument is designed to help clients identify their anchors and to think about how their values relate to their career choices While this model has stood the test of time there are many changing factors in the market that require a fresh look at the content This new edition of a classic career development tool provides readers with updated coverage and data that reflects the current world of work and looks at how people think of their careers and the qualities they haven't considered or simply take for granted"
Price: 10.49 |
| "Cities of Tomorrow: An Intellectual History of Urban Planning and Design Since 1880 by Peter Hall (Paperback, 2014)" |
| "Peter Hall s seminal Cities of Tomorrow remains an unrivalled account of the history of planning in theory and practice as well as of the social and economic problems and opportunities that gave rise to it Now comprehensively revised the fourth edition offers a perceptive critical and global history of urban planning and design throughout the twentieth-century and beyond A revised and updated edition of this classic text from one of the most notable figures in the field of urban planning and designOffers an incisive insightful and unrivalled critical history of planning in theory and practice as well as of the underlying socio-economic challenges and opportunitiesComprehensively revised to take account of abundant new research published over the last decadeReviews the development of the modern planning movement over the entire span of the twentieth-century and beyondDraws on global examples throughout and weaves the author s own fascinating experiences into the text to illustrate this authoritative story of urban growth"
Price: 29.49 |
| "Quantum Physics for Dummies, Revised Edition by Steven Holzner (Paperback, 2013)" |
| "Quantum Physics For Dummies Revised Edition helps make quantum physics understandable and accessible From what quantum physics can do for the world to understanding hydrogen atoms readers will get complete coverage of the subject along with numerous examples to help them tackle the tough equations Compatible with classroom text books and courses Quantum Physics For Dummies Revised Edition lets students study at their own paces and helps them prepare for graduate or professional exams Coverage includes The Schrodinger Equation and its ApplicationsThe Foundations of Quantum PhysicsVector NotationSpinScattering Theory Angular Momentum and more Your plain-English guide to understanding and working with the micro world Quantum physics also called quantum mechanics or quantum field theory can be daunting for even the most dedicated student or enthusiast of science math or physics This friendly concise guide makes this challenging subject understandable and accessible from atoms to particles to gases and beyond Plus it's packed with fully explained examples to help you tackle the tricky equations like a pro! Compatible with any classroom course study at your own pace and prepare for graduate or professional examsYour journey begins here understand what quantum physics is and what kinds of problems it can solveKnow the basic math from state vectors to quantum matrix manipulations get the foundation you need to proceedPut quantum physics to work make sense of Schroedinger's equation and handle particles bound in square wells and harmonic oscillatorsSolve problems in three dimensions use the full operators to handle wave functions and eigenvectors to find the natural wave functions of a systemDiscover the latest research learn the cutting-edge quantum physics theories that aim to explain the universe itself"
Price: 9.99 |
| "ABC of Dementia by John Wiley & Sons Inc (Paperback, 2014)" |
| "ABC of Dementia is a practical guide to help healthcare professionals develop knowledge skills confidence and an understanding of dementia in order to support those with dementia to live well It begins with the cognitive disabilities and underlying brain diseases that define dementia before moving on to diagnostic assessment and early intervention for dementia There is a focus on the experience of the person with dementia and their families highlighting the journey from diagnosis to end of life including the role of person-centred care and the limited therapeutic options available Separate chapters address dementia in acute hospital settings primary care and care for those with the most severe challenges as well as the specific needs of younger people developing dementia The ethical and legal context of dementia care is also outlined From a multidisciplinary author team ABC of Dementia is a valuable resource for general practitioners family physicians and other health care professionals caring for patients with dementia and related disorders It is also relevant for geriatricians psychologists specialist and practice nurses and nursing home staff"
Price: 24.49 |
| "Big Data For Dummies by Marcia Kaufman, Judith Hurwitz, Alan Nugent, Fern Halper (Paperback, 2013)" |
| "Find the right big data solution for your business or organization Big data management is one of the major challenges facing business industry and not-for-profit organizations Data sets such as customer transactions for a mega-retailer weather patterns monitored by meteorologists or social network activity can quickly outpace the capacity of traditional data management tools If you need to develop or manage big data solutions you'll appreciate how these four experts define explain and guide you through this new and often confusing concept You'll learn what it is why it matters and how to choose and implement solutions that work Effectively managing big data is an issue of growing importance to businesses not-for-profit organizations government and IT professionalsAuthors are experts in information management big data and a variety of solutionsExplains big data in detail and discusses how to select and implement a solution security concerns to consider data storage and presentation issues analytics and much moreProvides essential information in a no-nonsense easy-to-understand style that is empowering Big Data For Dummies cuts through the confusion and helps you take charge of big data solutions for your organization"
Price: 14.49 |
| "Ten Types of Innovation: The Discipline of Building Breakthroughs by Larry Keeley, Brian Quinn, Ryan Pikkel, Helen Walters..." |
| "Innovation principles to bring about meaningful and sustainable growth in your organization Using a list of more than 2000 successful innovations including Cirque du Soleil early IBM mainframes the Ford Model-T and many more the authors applied a proprietary algorithm and determined ten meaningful groupings the Ten Types of Innovation that provided insight into innovation The Ten Types of Innovation explores these insights to diagnose patterns of innovation within industries to identify innovation opportunities and to evaluate how firms are performing against competitors The framework has proven to be one of the most enduring and useful ways to start thinking about transformation Details how you can use these innovation principles to bring about meaningful and sustainable growth within your organization Author Larry Keeley is a world renowned speaker innovation consultant and president and co-founder of Doblin the innovation practice of Monitor Group; BusinessWeek named Keeley one of seven Innovation Gurus who are changing the field The Ten Types of Innovation concept has influenced thousands of executives and companies around the world since its discovery in 1998 The Ten Types of Innovation is the first book explaining how to implement it"
Price: 14.99 |
| "Ukulele Exercises for Dummies by Brett McQueen, Alistair Wood (Paperback, 2013)" |
| "Take your ukulele playing to the next level - fast! - with hundreds of fun exercises drills and practice tunes You have a ukulele you know just enough to be dangerous and now you're ready to do something with it You're in luck Ukulele Exercises For Dummies helps you become a better player This practice-based book focuses on the skills that entry-level players often find challenging and provides tips tricks and plenty of cool exercises that will have you creating music in no time that include Creating rock-steady strumming patterns and rhythms Becoming a better fingerpicker with patterns arpeggio exercises and solo fingerpicking pieces Expanding your fretboard knowledge and crafting your own rock blues and jazz riffs and solos Playing actual songs on the ukulele - everything from the classic ukulele tunes to the 12 bar blues! Downloadable audio files of the exercises found in the book providing you with a self-contained practice package No matter if you're a beginning ukulele player or you're wanting to stretch and improve your chops Ukulele Exercises For Dummies puts you on your way to becoming a ukulele extraordinaire!"
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| "Reinvent: A Leader's Playbook for Serial Success by Fred Hassan (Hardback, 2013)" |
| "Leadership principles from a master of the business turnaround In Reinvent renowned CEO and business leader Fred Hassan explains how to transform a struggling business into a raging success by reinventing the culture attitude and behaviors of organizations and people Leaders who want to change cultures and individuals need a cool head a clear vision and a well-refined ability to inspire that change Here Hassan explains how a productive organizational culture leads to real success The first part of the book focuses on how you as a leader can unleash your full powers by learning to be authentic purposeful and connected with your organization The second part of the book focuses on groups how to lead them how to be a role model for the effort you expect and how to keep winning and innovating Taken together these principles fuel smarter strategies more effective execution and better governance Features practical proven guidance appropriate for every business leader in any industryIdeal for corporate executives managers team leaders human resources professionals board members and consultantsWritten by a renowned public speaker and former CEO known for turning around struggling companies Revealing how you can make culture your secret weapon Reinvent is the perfect tool for business leaders in highly competitive industries"
Price: 12.49 |
| "Motivating and Retaining Online Students: Research-Based Strategies That Work by Rosemary M Lehman (Paperback, 2013)" |
| "This book is designed to help increase or improve the retention of online students and thereby increase the overall retention rates for educational institutions It is filled with empirical researchfrom the author's study ofmotivation and retention strategies that can reduce online learner dropout and provides effective online strategies that help minimize student dropout increase student retention and support student learning management It puts the focus on issues of such as course design student engagement and motivation and institutional instructional and informal support for online students"
Price: 16.99 |
| "Positive Academic Leadership: How to Stop Putting Out Fires and Start Making a Difference by Jeffrey L. Buller (Hardback,..." |
| "A book that every academic leader should read and put into practice Kim Cameron associate dean of executive education Ross School of Business University of Michigan Praise for Positive Academic Leadership Buller has produced a book that every academic leader should read and put into practice Positive Academic Leadership pulls together an amazing array of scientific findings and practical guidelines that will be invaluable for academic leaders looking to improve themselves and their institutions Kim Cameron associate dean William Russell Professor of Management and Organizations Ross School of Business; professor of higher education School of Education University of Michigan If I had a magic wand and could make one wish for all of higher education it would be that we had better institutional leadership Whether one is a chair dean provost president or on the Board of Trustees this book can make a world of difference in your ability to provide that leadership! L Dee Fink author Creating Significant Learning Experiences; former president Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education Buller's book brings hope for leadership in higher education by emphasizing the importance of a positive approach that empowers and inspires others Positive Academic Leadership has the potential to transform higher education for the benefit of students faculty and ultimately our communities and our world Kina S Mallard provost and vice president of academic affairs Carson-Newman University Academic leaders who find themselves engulfed in negative thinking and considering only damage control scenarios for pressing issues will want to read this book Employing what Jeffrey Buller calls 'positive academic leadership' is I believe essential to transforming feelings of despair into constructive leadership Mary Lou Higgerson vice president for academic affairs emerita Baldwin Wallace University I can't recall reading any book on leadership that is more applicable to the work of faculty development Every academic leader faculty member chair dean or campus administrator will benefit from Jeffrey Buller's evidence-based model and practices of positive academic leadership Mary Deane Sorcinelli associate provost for faculty development University of Massachusetts Amherst"
Price: 22.49 |
| "Becoming a Strategic Leader: Your Role in Your Organization's Enduring Success by Richard L. Hughes, David Dinwoodie,..." |
| "In the second edition of the best-selling Becoming a Strategic Leader Richard L Hughes Katherine Colarelli Beatty and David L Dinwoodie draw from the Center for Creative Leadership's (CCL) acclaimed Leading Strategically program to offer executives and managers a comprehensive approach to strategic leadership that reaches leaders at all levels of organizations This thoroughly revised edition concentrates on practical tools for producing impact right away The authors place special emphasis on three essential strategic components discovering and prioritizing strategic drivers which determine sustainability and competitiveness; leadership strategy which ignites the connections between people critical to enacting the business strategy; and how to foster the individual and organizational learning that is foundational to sustained performance The authors and other leadership development professionals have used the distinctive and systematic approach described in this book with great success in CCL's Leading Strategically program The second edition also contains improved self-assessments that help to align the book's lessons learned with the program's current practices Readers will find fresh suggestions about developing the individual team and organizational skills needed for institutions to become more adaptable flexible and resilient These are critical strategic attributes in a time of ever more rapid change greater uncertainty and globalization"
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| "Electronics All-In-One for Dummies, UK Edition by Doug Lowe, Dickon Ross (Paperback, 2013)" |
| "Your one-stop UK shop for clear concise explanations to all the important concepts in electronics and tons of direction for building simple fun electronic projects The 8 mini-books in this 1 volume include Getting Started with Electronics Working with Basic Components Working with Integrated Circuits Getting into Alternating Current Working with Radio and Infrared Doing Digital Electronics Working with Basic Stamp Processors Building Special Effects With nearly 900 pages of instruction Electronics All-in-One For Dummies UK Edition covers all the bases and provides a fascinating hands-on exploration of electronics"
Price: 17.49 |
| "Psychology for Dummies, 2nd Edition by Adam Cash (Paperback, 2013)" |
| "Understand why you feel and act the way you do Psychology For Dummies is a fun user-friendly guide to the basics of human behavior and mental processes In plain English and using lots of everyday examples psychologist Dr Adam Cash cuts through the jargon to explain what psychology is all about and what it tells you about why you do the things you do With this book as your guide you'll gain profound insights into human nature; understand yourself better; make sense of individual and group behaviors; explore different approaches in psychology; recognize problems in yourself and others; make informed choices when seeking psychological counseling; and much more Shows you how understanding human psychology can help you make better decisions avoid things that cause stress manage your time to a greater degree and set goals Helps you make informed choices when seeking psychological counseling Serves as an invaluable supplement to classroom learning From Freud to forensics anorexia to xenophobia Psychology For Dummies takes you on a fascinating journey of self discovery"
Price: 12.49 |
| "Essential Algorithms: A Practical Approach to Computer Algorithms by Rod Stephens (Paperback, 2013)" |
| "A friendly and accessible introduction to the most useful algorithms Computer algorithms are the basic recipes for programming Professional programmers need to know how to use algorithms to solve difficult programming problems Written in simple intuitive English this book describes how and when to use the most practical classic algorithms and even how to create new algorithms to meet future needs The book also includes a collection of questions that can help readers prepare for a programming job interview Reveals methods for manipulating common data structures such as arrays linked lists trees and networksAddresses advanced data structures such as heaps 2-3 trees B-treesAddresses general problem-solving techniques such as branch and bound divide and conquer recursion backtracking heuristics and moreReviews sorting and searching network algorithms and numerical algorithmsIncludes general problem-solving techniques such as brute force and exhaustive search divide and conquer backtracking recursion branch and bound and more In addition Essential Algorithms features a companion website that includes full instructor materials to support training or higher ed adoptions"
Price: 41.99 |
| "Service-Learning Essentials: Questions, Answers, and Lessons Learned by Barbara C. Jacoby (Paperback, 2014)" |
| "Service-Learning Essentials is the resource you need to help you develop high-quality service-learning experiences for college students Written by one of the field's leading experts and sponsored by Campus Compact the book is the definitive work on this high-impact educational practice Service-learning has been identified by the Association of American Colleges and Universities as having been widely tested and shown to be beneficial to college students from a wide variety of backgrounds Organized in an accessible question-and-answer format the book responds clearly and completely to the most common questions and concerns about service-learning Each chapter addresses issues related to individual practice as well as to the collective work of starting and developing a service-learning center or program with examples drawn from a variety of disciplines situations and institutional types The questions range from basic to advanced and the answers cover both the fundamentals and complexities of service-learning Topics include Determining what service-learning opportunities institutions should offerHow to engage students in critical reflection in academic courses and in cocurricular experiencesBest practices for developing and sustaining mutually beneficial campus-community partnershipsIntegrating service-learning into the curriculum in all disciplines and at all levels as well as various areas of student life outside the classroomAssessing service-learning programs and outcomesThe dilemmas of service-learning in the context of power and privilegeThe future of service-learning in online and rapidly globalizing environments Service-learning has virtually limitless potential to enable colleges and universities to meet their goals for student learning while making unique contributions to addressing unmet local national and global needs However in order to realize these benefits service-learning must be thoughtfully designed and carefully implemented This easy-to-use volume contains everything faculty leaders and staff members need to know about service-learning to enhance communities improve higher education institutions and educate the next generation of citizens scholars and leaders"
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| "The Work of Leaders: How Vision, Alignment, and Execution Will Change the Way You Lead by Mark Scullard, Julie Straw, Barry..." |
| "a bright gem of a book JIM KOUZES & BARRY POSNER authors of the best-selling The Leadership Challenge(R) Praise for The Work of Leaders The Work of Leaders is a bright gem of a book In a crystal clear and to-the-point style the authors make leadership instantly accessible with a memorable model rock solid fundamentals original research compelling stories and highly practical tips for putting the principles to immediate use There are invaluable lessons on every page and you'll enjoy discovering each one We highly recommend The Work of Leaders to anyone who aspires to make extraordinary things happen in organizations JIM KOUZES & BARRY POSNER authors of the bestselling The Leadership Challenge(R) Clear distinctive intuitive and deeply researched The Work of Leaders gives every reader not only several 'a-ha!' moments but smart meaningful suggestions for changing the way we all lead ELAINE BIECH author of The Business of Consulting The authors have indeed done their homework! Their combined expertise and engaging writing gives their readers a one-stop shop for understanding and improving the way we lead Bravo!BEVERLY KAYE coauthor of Love 'Em or Lose 'Em The Work of Leaders shows you how to create a thriving organization by setting a vision and then collaborating with your people to guide your company to success It is the strategic tool you need to move your business forward with imaginative writing and a practical approach you can use right away TOM MKEE CEO The Ken Blanchard Companies Anyone who is in a leadership position or is responsible for evaluating leaders should make this book a must-read Collectively the book's authors are unique in their knowledge background and ability which is what distinguishes this great piece of work from others of its kind SIDNEY FELTENSTEIN former CEO Yorkshire Global Restaurants"
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| "Hooked: How Leaders Connect, Engage and Inspire with Storytelling by Gabrielle Dolan, Yamini Naidu (Paperback, 2013)" |
| "How to use storytelling to move people to action In today's hyper-competitive business environment leaders who can engage and inspire their teams and organisations have a distinct advantage Using the art of effective storytelling leaders can defeat information overload to inspire the emotion and effort needed to adopt new strategies attract new clients or win new business Dry facts and data fade from memory over time but an engaging story is difficult to forget In Hooked communication and business storytelling experts Gabrielle Dolan and Yamini Naidu use real-world examples and proven effective techniques to teach the skill of great business storytelling They explain what good storytelling is why business leaders need to learn it how to create effective stories and how to practice for perfection Offers proven advice on telling engaging inspiring stories Includes real-world examples and case studies of what to do and not to do Features tips lists checklists business models worksheets links to online quizzes and other valuable resources For CEOs and other business leaders who need to communicate more effectively and persuasively Hooked offers effective techniques and valuable guidance"
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| "Exercises in Building Construction by Edward Allen, Joseph Iano (Paperback, 2013)" |
| "This essential companion to Fundamentals of Building Construction Sixth Edition involves students in the types of everyday issues faced by professional building architects Exercises in Building Construction Sixth Edition offers students a hands-on way to apply material learned in the core book by featuring Forty-six real world construction problems Clear instructions for each exercise Informative concise illustrations Ample space to work out answers Complete with online resources for students and instructors Exercises in Building Construction Sixth Edition provides expert developmental guidance from the industry's leading authorial team"
Price: 25.99 |
| "Psychopathology: Research, Assessment and Treatment in Clinical Psychology by Graham C. Davey (Paperback, 2014)" |
| "Psychopathology has been designed to provide students with a comprehensive coverage of both psychopathology and clinical practice including extensive treatment techniques for a range of mental health issues The text is designed to be accessible to students at a range of different learning levels from first year undergraduates to post-graduate researchers and those undergoing clinical training Psychopathology is primarily evidence and research based with coverage of relevant research from as recently as 2013 making it useful to researchers as well as clinicians The emphasis in the book is on providing students with a real insight into the nature and experience of mental health problems both through the written coverage and by providing a range of video material covering personal accounts of mental health problems The text is integrated with a wide variety of teaching and learning features that will enable facilitators to teach more effectively and students to learn more comprehensively Many of these features have been updated for the new edition and new material has been included to reflect the changes in DSM-5 Features include Focus Points that discuss contentious or topical issues in detail Research Methods boxes showing how clinical psychologists do research on psychopathology and Case Histories detailing a range of mental health problems Online resources An all new student website is available at wwwwiley-psychopathologycom The website houses a huge variety of new digital material including more than 50 instructional and supplementary videos covering descriptions of symptoms and aetiologies examples of diagnosis and diagnostic interviews recounted personal experiences of people with mental health problems and discussions and examples of treatment The site also contains hundreds of new student quizzes as well as revision flashcards student learning activities discussion topics lists of relevant journal articles (many of which provide free links to relevant articles published in Wiley Blackwell journals) and topics for discussion related to clinical research and clinical practice A fully updated lecturer test bank has also been developed including over 1000 questions as well as suggested essay questions and these can be accessed by instructors on our lecturer book companion site"
Price: 46.99 |
| "The Browser Hacker's Handbook by Christian Frichot, Wade Alcorn, Michele Orru (Paperback, 2014)" |
| "Hackers exploit browser vulnerabilities to attack deep within networks The Browser Hacker's Handbook gives a practical understanding of hacking the everyday web browser and using it as a beachhead to launch further attacks deep into corporate networks Written by a team of highly experienced computer security experts the handbook provides hands-on tutorials exploring a range of current attack methods The web browser has become the most popular and widely used computer program in the world As the gateway to the Internet it is part of the storefront to any business that operates online but it is also one of the most vulnerable entry points of any system With attacks on the rise companies are increasingly employing browser-hardening techniques to protect the unique vulnerabilities inherent in all currently used browsers The Browser Hacker's Handbook thoroughly covers complex security issues and explores relevant topics such as Bypassing the Same Origin Policy ARP spoofing social engineering and phishing to access browsers DNS tunneling attacking web applications and proxying all from the browser Exploiting the browser and its ecosystem (plugins and extensions) Cross-origin attacks including Inter-protocol Communication and Exploitation The Browser Hacker's Handbook is written with a professional security engagement in mind Leveraging browsers as pivot points into a target's network should form an integral component into any social engineering or red-team security assessment This handbook provides a complete methodology to understand and structure your next browser penetration test"
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| "Globalization - a Basic Text 2E by Paul Dean, George Ritzer (Paperback, 2015)" |
| "Updated to reflect recent global developments the second edition of Globalization A Basic Text presents an up-to-date introduction to major trends and topics relating to globalization studies Features updates and revisions in its accessible introduction to key theories and major topics in globalization Includes an enhanced emphasis on issues relating to global governance emerging technology global flows of people human trafficking global justice movements and global environmental sustainability Utilizes a unique set of metaphors to introduce and explain the highly complex nature of globalization in an engaging and understandable manner Offers an interdisciplinary approach to globalization by drawing from fields that include sociology global political economy political science international relations geography and anthropology Written by an internationally recognized and experienced author team"
Price: 24.49 |
| "Disciplined Entrepreneurship: 24 Steps to a Successful Startup by Bill Aulet (Hardback, 2013)" |
| "24 Steps to Success! Disciplined Entrepreneurship will change the way you think about starting a company Many believe that entrepreneurship cannot be taught but great entrepreneurs aren t born with something special they simply make great products This book will show you how to create a successful startup through developing an innovative product It breaks down the necessary processes into an integrated comprehensive and proven 24-step framework that any industrious person can learn and apply You will learn Why the F word focus is crucial to a startup s success Common obstacles that entrepreneurs face and how to overcome them How to use innovation to stand out in the crowd it s not just about technology Whether you re a first-time or repeat entrepreneur Disciplined Entrepreneurship gives you the tools you need to improve your odds of making a product people want Author Bill Aulet is the managing director of the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship as well as a senior lecturer at the MIT Sloan School of Management For more please visit httpdisciplinedentrepreneurshipcom"
Price: 16.99 |
| "Drawing - the Motive Force of Architecture 2E by Cook (Paperback, 2013)" |
| "Focusing on the creative and inventive significance of drawing for architecture this book by one of its greatest proponents Peter Cook is an established classic It exudes Cook's delight and catholic appetite for the architectural Readers are provided with perceptive insights at every turn The book features some of the greatest and most intriguing drawings by architects ranging from Frank Lloyd Wright Heath-Robinson Le Corbusier and Otto Wagner to Frank Gehry Zaha Hadid Coop Himmelb(l)au Arata Isozaki Eric Owen Moss Bernard Tschumi and Lebbeus Woods; as well as key works by Cook and other members of the original Archigram group For this new edition Cook provides a substantial new chapter that charts the speed at which the trajectory of drawing is moving It reflects the increasing sophistication of available software and also the ways in which 'hand drawing' and the 'digital' are being eclipsed by new hybrids injecting a new momentum to drawing These 'crossovers' provide a whole new territory as attempts are made to release drawing from the boundaries of a solitary moment a single-viewing position or a single referential language Featuring the likes of Toyo Ito Perry Culper Izaskun Chinchilla Kenny Tsui Ali Rahim John Berglund and Lorene Faure it leads to fascinating insights into the effect that medium has upon intention and definition of an idea or a place Is a pencil drawing more attuned to a certain architecture than an ink drawing or is a particular colour evocative of a certain atmosphere? In a world where a Mayer drawing is creatively contributing something different from a Rhino drawing there is much to demand of future techniques"
Price: 17.99 |
| "Mapping Leadership: The Tasks that Matter for Improving Teaching and Learning in Schools by Carolyn Kelley, Richard Halverson..." |
| "Drawing on twenty years of research in school effectiveness this book presents a distributed model of task-based school leadership that leads to continuous school improvement The book outlines the tasks school leadership teams must focus on to improve teaching and learning grouped into the following five domains Focus on LearningMonitoring Teaching and LearningBuilding Nested Learning CommunitiesAcquiring and Allocating ResourcesMaintaining a Safe and Effective Learning Environment Recognizing that the principal is a single actor in a complex web of activity influencing student learning the focus is not only on the principal s role but on a range of leadership and instructional practices to be shared across the leadership team (including APs counselors teachers and support personnel) These tasks organized into 21 subdomains have been demonstrated through extensive research to contribute to improved student learning"
Price: 15.99 |
| "Learning Python with Raspberry Pi by Ben Everard, Russel Winder, Alex Bradbury (Paperback, 2014)" |
| "The must-have companion guide to the Raspberry Pi User Guide! Raspberry Pi chose Python as its teaching language of choice to encourage a new generation of programmers to learn how to program This approachable book serves as an ideal resource for anyone wanting to use Raspberry Pi to learn to program and helps you get started with the Python programming language Aimed at first-time developers with no prior programming language assumed this beginner book gets you up and running Covers variables loops and functionsAddresses 3D graphics programmingWalks you through programming MinecraftZeroes in on Python for scripting Learning Python with Raspberry Pi proves itself to be a fantastic introduction to coding"
Price: 13.49 |
| "Conquering the Content, Second Edition: A Blueprint for Online Course Design and Development by Robin M. Smith (Paperback,..." |
| "Put your course online now without sacrificing pedagogical quality Conquering the Content A Blueprint for Online Course Design and Development Second Edition is a highly practical guide to creating online courses With guidance on incorporating learning theory into online course content as well as a host of templates learning guides and sample files this book furnishes instructors and instructional designers with the information and tools they need to design and develop their course content to better serve online students This second edition introduces relevance statements and time-saving tips as well as content maps which provide a scaffold for content organization and help students anchor the topics in their memories for retrieval Readers will gain expert insight and best practices for designing within the rapidly changing online learning environment and learn to incorporate recent advances that can improve student outcomes Because the book is designed to focus on online teaching pedagogy it won't go out of date as specific tools change Nearly one-third of all students in higher education are taking at least one online class and online hybrid classes are becoming more widespread Distance learning is becoming the norm but creating an online class is more complex than just posting course content on a website Conquering the Content demonstrates how instructors can best revamp their course content to suit the online learning environment and provides the tools and resources instructors need to transfer their effectiveness from the classroom to the online environment Learn how to Create student-friendly navigation structures that support what is known about the brain and learningOrganize content based on priority flow and easy navigationCreate assessments that work within the parameters of an online courseChunk information to facilitate better processing Time is of the essence in getting a course online but it's important that pedagogy not get lost in the crush of new content Course design is just as critical as course content when it comes to distance learning outcomes and Conquering the Content provides a holistic and practical approach to effective online course development"
Price: 16.99 |
| "Effective Project Management: Traditional, Agile, Extreme, Seventh Edition by Robert K. Wysocki (Paperback, 2013)" |
| "The popular guide to the project management body of knowledge now fully updated Now in its seventh edition this comprehensive guide to project management has long been considered the standard for both professionals and academics With more than 32000 copies sold in the last three editions it has now been fully updated to cover the new PMBOK (R) Guide Well-known expert Robert Wysocki has added more than 100 pages of new content based on instructor feedback enhancing the coverage of best-of-breed methods and tools for ensuring project management success With enriched case studies accompanying exercises and solutions on the companion website and PowerPoint slides for all figures and tables the book is ideal for instructors and students as well as active project managers Serves as a comprehensive guide to project management for both educators and project management professionalsCompletely updated to cover the new PMBOK (R) GuideExamines traditional agile and extreme project management techniques; the Enterprise Project Management Model; and Kanban and Scrumban methodologiesIncludes a companion website with exercises and solutions and well as PowerPoint slides for all the figures and tables usedWritten by well-known project management expert Robert Wysocki Effective Project Management Seventh Edition remains the comprehensive resource for project management practitioners instructors and students(PMBOK is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute Inc)"
Price: 45.99 |
| "An Introduction to Sociolinguistics by Ronald Wardhaugh, Janet M. Fuller (Paperback, 2014)" |
| "Fully updated to reflect the most recent scholarship in the field and revised to include many more pedagogical features An Introduction to Sociolinguistics 7th Edition builds on its foundation as the most preeminent textbook in sociolinguistics updated for today s students Significantly revised discussions throughout each of the book s four key parts reflect the state of the field today Includes new chapters on Pragmatics Discourse Analysis and Sociolinguistics and Education Incorporates innovative new perspectives drawn from linguistic anthropology Provides an accessible history of the development of sociolinguistic thought and how this fast-moving field is integral to our lives Includes numerous opportunities for students to engage with ideas presented in the text through a new glossary new Explorations and end-of-chapter exercises links and key concepts New companion website includes links and resources for students"
Price: 35.49 |
| "Architecture: Form, Space, & Order, 4th Edition by Francis D. K. Ching (Paperback, 2014)" |
| "The revered architectural reference updated with contemporary examples and interactive 3D models The Interactive Resource Center is an online learning environment where instructors and students can access the tools they need to make efficient use of their time while reinforcing and assessing their understanding of key concepts for successful understanding of the course An access card with redemption code for the online Interactive Resource Center is included with all new print copies or can be purchased separately ( If you rent or purchase a used book with an access code the access code may have been redeemed previously and you may have to purchase a new access code -ISBN 9781118986837) The online Interactive Resource Center contains resources tied to the book such as Interactive Animations highlighting key conceptsPhoto Gallery of architectural precedents illustrated in the bookFlashcards for focused learning Architecture Form Space and Order Fourth Edition is the classic introduction to the basic vocabulary of architectural design updated with new information on emerging trends and recent developments This bestselling visual reference helps both students and professionals understand the vocabulary of architectural design by examining how space and form are ordered in the environment Essential and timeless the fundamental elements of space and form still present a challenge to those who crave a deeper understanding Taking a critical look at the evolution of spaces Architecture distills complex concepts of design into a clear focus that inspires bringing difficult abstractions to life The book is illustrated throughout to demonstrate the concepts presented and show the relationships between fundamental elements of architecture through the ages and across cultures Topics include Primary elements and the principles of space designForm and space including light view openings and enclosuresOrganization of space and the elements and relationships of circulationProportion and scale including proportioning systems and anthropometry"
Price: 37.49 |
