choice readings
Methods of Housing Analysis: Techniques and Case Studies
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Maidment, Robert W., PUBLISHER: Center for Urban Policy Research, In order to understand and formulate housing policy and programs, it is necessary to have a working knowledge of the internal economic operation of housing from the points of view of both the investor and the owner. James W. Hughes argues that investors' and owners' behavior and activity tend to be governed by market forces and other realities. In that regard, he begins this work by analyzing market rates of return in real estate and housing undertakings, and the variety of analytical techniques which underlie their determination."Methods of Housing Analysis" is designed to provide urban planners with an introduction to the basic, quantitative techniques associated with the analysis of housing. A myriad of specific analytical methods has evolved in each of the professions concerned with this subject area. Planners, investors, developers, engineers, appraisers, social scientists, and governmental officials all tend to exhibit unique perspectives when examining housing and have developed their analytical frameworks accordingly. The work is comprised of an extensive discussion by the author, detailed case studies and examples, and a number of essays by leading experts that detail specific analytical procedures and demonstrate their use. The book is divided into four major sections: analysis of the internal operation of housing; basic cost-revenue analysis; expanded cost-revenue/benefit analysis; and government regulation of housing. The thorough nature of Hughes' discussion and of the related readings makes this volume an ideal textbook and reference source.
Family Resemblances
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cameron, Anne, PUBLISHER: Harbour Publishing, This new novel by the bestselling writer Anne Cameron is the story of two women who seem similar but are very different: Cedar Campbell and her mother Kate. Cedar comes into the world a few months after her parents' shotgun wedding and grows up with her father, who is violent and adulterous, and with Kate, who is far too accommodating and forgiving. By the time Cedar is ten years old she's spending most of her time at a neighbour's farm, finding solace in the animals and the straightforward hard work, and after she finishes high school she moves to the farm permanently. Kate is disappointed and jealous, seeing Cedar's choice as a defection or a rebuke, and Cedar is determined to keep moving, to be her own person and to avoid being haunted by past horrors. Through the years, from the time Kate is a young woman to the time Cedar is a middle-aged one, both women must grapple with the powerful and sometimes contradictory forces of love, anger, fear and forgiveness--each in her own way, in her own life.
Colloquial Tamil: The Complete Course for Beginners
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Asher, Ron / Annamalai, E. / Asher, R. E., PUBLISHER: Routledge, Colloquial Tamil is easy to use and completely up to date. Specially written by experienced teachers for self-study and class use, the course offers you a step-by-step approach to spoken Tamil. While emphasis is placed on colloquial spoken Tamil, you are given a useful introduction to formal speech and the written language as well. What makes Colloquial Tamil your best choice in personal language learning? emphasis on authentic conversational language clear explanations on how to pronounce and write the language helpful grammar notes and reference grammar comprehensive vocabulary lists (Tamil-English and English-Tamil) lively illustrations and fascinating cultural insights throughout. By the end of this rewarding course you will be able to communicate confidently and effectively in Tamil in a broad range of everyday situations. Accompanying audio material is available to purchase separately on CD/MP3 format, or comes included in the great value Colloquials Pack. Recorded by native Tamil speakers, this material is designed to help improve pronunciation, listening and speaking skills.
Silk'n Epilatore Luce Pulsata
Vendo Luce Pulsata Silk'n Epilazione definitiva Vendo per inutilizzo luce pulsata Silk'n per epilazione definitiva. Tutto in perfette condizioni (come si può ben vedere dalle foto in annuncio). Usata 3 o 4 volte e rimessa in scatola, vendo solo per mancanza di tempo e voglia. - SILK'N VINCITORE DAI LETTORI "Choice Awards" PER IL MIGLIOR LASER o dispositivo domestico IPL per rimozione dei peli. Uno dei migliori apparecchi in commercio. - E' la prima Luce Pulsata raccomandata da medici per la rimozione dei peli nella privacy della vostra casa. - Compresa di cartuccia nuova del valore di 40 euro Pagato 450 euro, vendo praticamente ad un terzo. PAGAMENTO Il pagamento potrà avvenire tramite - Bonifico Bancario - Vaglia Postale - Altri metodi SPEDIZIONE La Spedizione avverrà in 24H dopo l'effettiva ricezione del pagamento. Tramite Pacco Ordinario = 10e Tramite Pacco Ordinario assicurato = 15e Tramite Pacco Celere 1 = 15e Tramite Pacco Celere 1 assicurato = 20e Possibilità di pagamento direttamente alla consegna, in contrassegno a 5 euro in più Per qualsiasi informazione non esitate a contattarmi, sono a vostra completa disposizione
The Tao of Elvis
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rosen, David, PUBLISHER: Mariner Books, "The Tao is great, the king is also great."--Lao Tzu "I'm a soul, a spirit, a force. I have no interest in anything of this world. I want to live in another dimension entirely."--Elvis Presley "Elvis thought the Tao was just another name for God."--Larry Geller, Elvis's spiritual adviser and friend Elvis Presley was an intensely spiritual man. Gospel was his music of choice, and his life--from innocence to addiction, from obscurity to fame, from "Hound Dog" to "Love Me Tender"--was one long quest to balance opposites. "The Tao of Elvis" is the first attempt to illustrate Elvis's Taoist nature and interpret his never-ending search for purpose and meaning. Highlighting Elvis's journey from light into dark, Jungian expert and Elvis scholar David Rosen explores and examines his life through the structure of the Tao Te Ching. In reflections on forty-two Taoist concepts--one for each year of Elvis's life--Rosen reveals how the Tao, a mysterious force, was and is operating through America's king. Like the Tao, Elvis is everywhere.
The Book of Family Prayer
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Webber, Robert E., PUBLISHER: Hendrickson Publishers, In an age where social isolation is as much a reality within our homes and families as it is in the outside world, Robert Webber invites us to turn off the television, and remember again what day this is, what season" to participate in a celebration of life's special occasions, joys, and difficulties as a family. With responsive readings of prayer and scripture such as are found in the widely used and revered "Book of Common Prayer, The Book of Family Prayer" provides a setting in which families can participate and grow in the often poetic and dynamically enriching discipline of household worship and devotion. Sections for all the seasons of the church year, special occasions, and non-festive seasons that include points of interest and discussion questions encourage families to grow in their awareness of the wonderful life around them and to mark the time that we might learn to be increasingly mindful of who we are as Christians and members of a family. ""The Book of Family Prayer" is a wonderful resource in bringing the life of prayer into the daily junctures of family experience. I commend it to you." " Richard J. Foster, author of "The Celebration of Discipline" and "Freedom of Simplicity" "For years I have been promising myself to compose and collect appropriate prayers for family] gatherings. Now the work has already been done The Mainses will be using "The Book of Family Prayer" in our own home." " Karen Mains, author of "Open Heart, Open Home" and "The Key to a Loving Heart"
Borsa Porta Sci / Snowboard Dakine Low Roller 175cm
Vendo Dakine Low Roller 175cm Porta Sci o Snowboard nuova mai utilizzata. Descrizione: adatta per 1/2 tavole, dimensioni: 175 cm, case per scarponi da snowboard, tasca laterali con cerniera, spalline imbottite, manici robusti, sistema con rotelle. Come potete vedere dalle foto, ha ancora il cartellino attaccato. Se avete domande non esitate a contattarmi. Valuto spedizione a carico del destinatario. Possibilità di consegna del prodotto in provincia di Milano o Lecco. Descrizione ufficiale del sito: "The Low Roller is the bag of choice for everything from a weekend trip at a nearby mountain, to a week-long dream trip epic. With 360-degree padding, it comfortably holds one board (or two boards with bindings removed), outerwear, and a removable boot bag in the main compartment. The exterior zippered accessory pocket stows essential items close at hand, keeping your entire kit secure and in one place. The handle pairs with a rolling luggage bag, for easy one-handed towing, while heavy-duty urethane wheels glide easily through airport terminals and parking lots."
Cloth Doll Workshop: From the Beginning and Beyond with Doll
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bailey, Elinor Peace / Medaris Culea, Patti / Willis, Barbara, PUBLISHER: Quarry Books, Patti Culea, elinor peace bailey, and Barbara Willis are three of the leading doll artists and teachers in the country. They are also friends. Each of these artists has her own distinct approach to the design and development of a cloth figure. In this book, each artist's process will come alive through their choice of fabrics, sketches, simple patterns, and skill-building variations. The book is oriented toward beginning doll makers, but offers unique variations and embellishments to please even more experienced doll designers. Two introductory chapters cover basic materials and techniques. Each artist's chapter includes step by step illustrations, instructions, and patterns to make a complete doll, plus variations that create completely new figures. Readers are treated to full color photography and a look inside of each artist's workspace. A gallery of additional creations by each artist, along with commentary on each work completes the collection. This is a must-have book for any aspiring or experienced doll making.
Exploring Biology in the Laboratory
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Singh, Shree RAM / Scissum-Gunn, Karyn D., PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Primis Custom Publishing, EXPLORING BIOLOGY IN THE LABORATORY was written for students taking introductory biology course. The manual contains twenty-four laboratory sections ranging from the basic scientific inquiry to animal biology and organ systems, thus this manual can be used for a two-part biology course. The sequence of laboratory exercises follow majority of biology textbooks. Each laboratory contains simple and meaningful exercises that teach basic concepts. Most of the supplies used in the experiments are cheap and available from scientific vendors. The laboratory exercises begin with a brief introduction of the concepts and then there are 2-3 experiments that can be completed in a two-hour lab session. At the end of each lab there are multiple choice "Review Questions." This lab manual contains a "Lab Assignment" section at the end of each lab section that students can complete after lab experiments and turn in to their instructors as part of the lab assignment. The lab assignment section is designed to test student's critical thinking and writing ability.
Pigeon and Pigeonette
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Derom, Dick / Derom, Dirk / Verroken, Sarah, PUBLISHER: Enchanted Lion Books, "Pigeon and Pigeonette "is a book about the friendship that develops between a large old blind pigeon and a little pigeon named Pigeonette, whose wings never grow to full size. Unable to fly South, Pigeonette has no choice but to spend her winter in the snowy forest. One day she meets Pigeon as he comes flying and crashing into the big forest trees. Left behind by the other birds, the two pigeons throw in their lots together and become friends, sharing stories and dreams, but also combining forces in their attempt to conquer flight. Will Pigeon and Pigeonette be able to fly off together to spend their next wnter in the sun? It looks as though they just might "Pigeon and Pigeonette "is a story about friendship. It's also a story about trial and error, believing in yourself, falling out of huge trees again and again, learning not to crash into them, and never giving up. But wait, did we mention? What it's really about are the two coolest pigeons you'll ever meet
Belief
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Vattimo, Gianni / D'Isanto, Luca / Webb, David, PUBLISHER: Stanford University Press, In this highly personal book, one of Europe's foremost contemporary philosophers confronts the theme of faith and religion. He argues that there is a substantial link between the history of Christian revelation and the history of nihilism, in particular as the latter appears in the work of Nietzsche and Heidegger, Vattimo's philosophical specialty. Tracing the relation between his response to these two thinkers and his own life as a devout Catholic, Vattimo shows how his interpretation of Heidegger's work and his conceptions of "weak thought" and "weak ontology" can be seen as closely linked to a rediscovery of Christianity. Vattimo speaks here in the first person--a risk that results in a disarmingly open exploration of the themes of charity, truth, dogmatism, morality, and sin, viewed through the lens of his own life and his own return to Christianity. While deeply critical of institutionalized religion and the Church, Vattimo discovers in the Christian tradition a voice (not a distinct message) whose interpretation is still being played out around us. Shaped by his readings of Nietzsche and Heidegger, Vattimo's decision to affirm his formation within the Christian tradition provides an original and engaging contribution to the contemporary debate on religion. At the center of this book is the enigma of belief. Freed by modernity from its Platonic subordination to knowledge, belief is recovered as a crucial and inevitable feature of our cultural and personal lives. "Do you believe?" Vattimo is asked. "I believe so," he replies. Acquista Ora
Focused Genograms: Intergenerational Assessment of
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: DeMaria, Rita / Weeks, Gerald / Hof, Larry, M.DIV., PUBLISHER: Routledge, The interpersonal relationships that make up family life are a complex web between many individuals spanning several generations at one time. This web is further complicated by the influence of other factors such as culture and gender. It can be a daunting task for a therapist to unravel this tangle and understand the specific dynamics and individual development within the family. The Multifocused Family Genogram (MFG) is a powerful tool that allows the therapist to record and structure these different elements that make up the family system. By combining the Basic Genogram, the Family Map, and several Focused Genograms, the MFG provides a clear picture of dynamic family history that aids in individual and family assessment. Focused Genograms provides a thorough account of the use of MFGs in family therapy and practice. The authors present a clinically useful method for collecting the information in key areas of individual and family functioning needed to create Focused Genograms. In addition, the authors carefully explain the diagnostic use and therapeutic applications of this tool. The book is supplemented by extensive examples of Focused Genograms, Family Maps, and Time Lines used in MFG construction. Suggested readings listed at the close of each chapter provide links between techniques fully described in the book and other therapeutic techniques beyond the scope of this work. A thorough presentation of innovative methods for using Focused Genograms makes this an important text for students of marriage and family therapy, as well as an indispensible resource for professionals. Acquista Ora
Crown 180am amplificatore/mixer 80W
Vendo amplificatore professionale usato pochissimo come nuovo, infatti l'ho tenuto la maggior parte del tempo in cantina. La marca è la migliore del mercato, i suoi prodotti sono garantiti a vita. Lo vendo con anche il cavo di alimentazione. Le recensioni per altri siti sono tutte da 5 stelle. Disponibile ad inviare ulteriori foto. Il prezzo per la spedizione internazionale è indicativo, se mi fornite l'indirizzo vi do un prezzo preciso. Ecco una breve descrizione della casa madre: "Crown's commercial audio mixer/amplifiers deliver legendary Crown quality to the commercial audio industry. The 180MA has 4 inputs and one 80W power amplifier. This high-value mixer/amplifier provides both 4-ohm and constant-voltage outputs (70V and 100V) for use in a wide range of commercial applications including schools, hospitals, factories, restaurant/retail, houses of worship, fitness facilities, A/V boardrooms, prisons, and small offices. Easily configured for a range of uses such as paging, background music, security, and evacuation instructions, Crown's Commercial Audio units are the smart choice for commercial sound."
Trilocale via Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, Cervia
Rif: Z459 - Milano Marittima, zona verde e tranquilla a circa: 600m dal centro, 500m dal mare e 700m dal centro di Cervia. Appartamento anni 70 al piano primo ed ultimo con ingresso semi-indipendente, ben mantenuto, in palazzina decorosa. Internamente troviamo il soggiorno con terrazza abitabile e camino per grigliate, cucina separata, disimpegno, bagno con doccia, camera da letto matrimoniale, camera singola e relativo balcone. Al piano seminterrato garage e cantina. L'appartamento è sprovvisto di riscaldamento per scelta della proprietà ma, è possibile il ripristino. Ottimo investimento. Milano Marittima, green and quiet about: 600m from the center, 500m from the sea and 700m from the center of Cervia. Apartment 70 on the first and last input semi-detached, well maintained, in building decent. Inside we find the living room with large terrace and fireplace for grilling, kitchen, hallway, bathroom with shower, double bedroom, single bedroom and its balcony. In the basement garage and cellar. The apartment has no heating of the property but by choice, you can restore. Good investment. Tipo di bene: Appartamento Superficie: 103 m²
Shadows in the Twilight
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mankell, Henning / Thompson, Laurie, PUBLISHER: Delacorte Press Books for Young Readers, JOEL WILL SOON be 12, and he thinks nothing is going on in the small community where he lives. But he's wrong. One day, an incident that could easily have been a catastrophe turns into a miracle. Now Joel believes he owes the world a good deed, to prove that he deserved what might have been divine intervention. He thinks up an elaborate scheme, but it doesn't go as anticipated. Even though his heart is in the right place, feelings are hurt. If he confesses what he's done and why, will things be put right again? Readers who met Joel Gustafson, his father, and their friends in "A Bridge to the Stars "will follow, with appreciation, Henning Mankell's shrewd depiction, in this companion novel, of the surprising changes in Joel's existence. Mankell deftly explores Joel's self-discovery, his realization that lives can be altered in a single moment, and his new understanding that a choice between telling the truth and keeping silent can make all the difference. "From the Hardcover edition."
Philips 193V5LSB" LED VGA Monitor nuovo
Vendo questo monitor Philips 193V5LSB" LED VGA a causa di un doppio regalo. Nuovissimo, ancora nello scatolo, mai acceso. Aspect ratio 16:9 Contrast ratio (typical) Display brightness 200 cd/m2 Display resolution x 768 pixels Philips 193V5LSB" LED VGA Monitor Product Description Great LED images in vivid colours Enjoy vivid LED pictures on this Philips display. Equipped with SmartControl lite, it's a great choice! Highlights Vivid pictures every time LED technology for vivid colours Easy display performance tuning with SmartControl Lite SmartContrast for rich black details Great choice Mercury Free eco-friendly display Compact design saves space VESA mount allows for flexibility Features Easy display performance tuning with SmartControl Lite SmartControl Lite is the next generation 3D icon-based GUI monitor control software. This allows the user to fine-tune most parameters of the monitor like Colour, Brightness, screen calibration, Multimedia, ID management etc with the mouse. SmartContrast for rich black details SmartContrast is a Philips technology that analyses the contents you are displaying, automatically adjusting colours and controlling backlight intensity to dynamically enhance contrast for the best digital images and videos or when playing games where dark hues are displayed. When Economy mode is selected, contrast is adjusted and backlighting fine-tuned for just-right display of everyday office applications and lower power consumption. Mercury Free eco-friendly display Philips monitors with LED backlighting are free of Mercury content, one of the most toxic natural substances, which affects humans and animals. This allows for an eco-friendly display throughout its life-cycle, from manufacturing to disposal. LED technology for vivid colours White LED's are solid state devices which light up to full, consistent brightness faster saving startup time. LED's are free from mercury content, which allows for eco-friendly recycling and disposal process. LED's allow for better dimming control of the LCD backlight, resulting in a super high contrast ratio. It also gives superior colour reproduction thanks to consistent brightness across the screen. Technical Specification Display 18.5" Screen TFT-LCD panel W-LED backlight Resolution x Hz Contrast ratio (typical) Aspect ratio 16:9 Brightness 200 cd/m² Response time 5ms Pixel pitch 0.3 x 0.3mm Viewing angle: horizontal/vertical: ° Colour depth 16.7M Power Power supply: V AC (built-in) Power consumption: 8.76W Power consumption in Standby mode: 0.5W Connectivity VGA Features VESA 100 x 100 Tilt -3/10 Kensington Security lock Plug and Play Compatibility: DDC/CI, Mac OS X, sRGB, Windows 7, Windows 8 Dimensions With stand: 437 x 338 x 170mm (WxHxD) Without stand: 437 x 273 x 48mm
CD musica
Vendo CD originali singolarmente o in blocco: 1) Luna Pop - Un giorno migliore - 4 euro 2) Tracy Chapman - Tracy Chapman - 4 euro 3) Vasco Rossi - Cosa succede in città - 4 euro 4) Negrita - Radio zombie - 4 euro 5) Alanis Morisette - You oughta Know (CD singolo) - 2 euro 6) Alex Baroni - Semplicemente - 4 euro 7) Green Day - Geek stink breath (CD singolo) - 2 euro 8) Vasco Rossi - Sarà migliore (2 CD) - 5 euro 9) Bridget Jones - Colonna sonora - 4 euro 10) Coldplay - Viva la vida - 5 euro 11) Classical Christmas - Compilation di canzoni natalizie in versione classica (ancora sigillato) - 2 euro 12) Nu Jazz - Selezione di rare canzoni electro-jazz (2 CD) - 4 euro 13) Harold Habern - Wailin' (Collectors choice 50) - 4 euro 14) Sixties - Raccolta delle più belle canzoni straniere degli anni 60 (Cofanetto di 3 CD) - 5 euro 15) Merry Christmas - Compilation canzoni natalizie - 2 euro 16) Raf - Tutto Raf (collezione definitiva 2 CD) - 5 euro 17) Dennis Coffey - Big city funk - 4 euro 18) Braveheart - Colonna sonora - 4 euro 19) Spin Doctors - Turn it upside down - 4 euro 20) Sting - Complete Chicago sessions (live) - 4 euro 21) Smashing Pumpkins - Drown (bootleg) - 4 euro 22) Smashing Pumpkins - Mayonese dream (bootleg) - 4 euro 23) James Taylor Quartet - The collection - 4 euro
Best Choices From the People's Pharmacy
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Joe Graedon & Teresa Graedon PhD MS, PUBLISHER: Rodale Press, From the "New York Times" bestselling authors of "The People's Pharmacy"?, a reliable resource for remedies and treatment?now in an easy-to-use trade format. After more than three decades as one of the world's premier sources for authoritative, trustworthy health information, The People's Pharmacy? delivers its most groundbreaking resource yet, identifying bestchoice treatments for hundreds of common medical conditions that smart health-care consumers want to know about. Inside readers will find: ? Remedies for scores of health concerns, from acne and allergies to heart disease and depression ? At-a-glance descriptions of the best choices? complete with possible side effects and approximate cost ? Remedy ratings that allow readers to compare treatment options for each condition ? The People's Pharmacy? Favorite Picks?self-care strategies tested and recommended by fans Whether the best choice may be home remedies, lifestyle changes, herbal or nutritional supplements, or over-the-counter or prescription drugs, "Best Choices from the People's Pharmacy"? clearly evaluates the effectiveness, safety, and cost of treatment options?so readers can make the right decision for optimum health.
Helping Parents Solve Their Children's Behavior Problems
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Schaefer, Charles E. / Eisen, Andrew R., PUBLISHER: Jason Aronson, Parents are the most important people in their children's lives. Yet their potential as agents of behavioral change has barely been tapped. A growing body of evidence supports the cost-effective contention that parents can be trained to participate in resolving their children's behavior problems by applying individualized techniques based on learning principles. Behavioral counseling is the name of the process that takes up the popular "minimax" challenge to bring about maximal change with a minimal expenditure of professional energies. Drs. Schaefer and Eisen, experienced proponents of the process, have selected practical articles from the professional literature to help therapists help parents cope with common problems such as: nightmares, separation anxiety, disruptive behaviors, habit disorders (thumbsucking, bedwetting), dawdling, sibling rivalry, noncompliance. Behavioral counseling short-term, squarely focused, empirically sound is becoming the ally of choice in every mental health professional's race to make substantial gains before the client's insurance runs out. Helping Parents Solve Their Children's Behavior Problems is the comprehensive resource that will make the co-therapeutic partnership work.
Thematic Guide to the American Novel
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Adamson, Lynda G., PUBLISHER: Greenwood Press, This unique resource provides readers with a systematic guide to the central themes in 150 of the most commonly taught American novels. Each of the 50 well written essays identifies and discusses an important theme, such as Alienation, Corruption of Power, and Immigrant Life that recurs in American literature. The pertinence of these themes is examined in a wide range of novels that reflect this country's cultural diversity and that span the many time periods in America's literary heritage. These novels include the canonical and the contemporary, yet they are all works that are accessible and important to students, and were selected in consultation with educators and experts' published curriculum surveys. The organization of this guide allows users to compare and contrast thematically related novels and also provides help in the selection of titles for classroom discussion and assignments. This thematic guide is organized into 50 narrative essays. Each essay, written expressively with the student in mind, provides in-depth analyses of three American novels. The entries include selected lists of further suggested readings; additional fiction works that relate to the theme explored. Two helpful appendices make this resource even more valuable for the literature collection. One appendix provides additional themes and topics to be explored in the 150 novels. For quick reference, a second appendix organizes the 150 discussed novels alphabetically, identifying both the central and secondary themes for discussion in each. An author/title index, as well as a character/title index, facilitated optimum access to these works.
Empowering Teachers and Parents: School Restructuring
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hess, G. Alfred, Jr., PUBLISHER: J F Bergin & Garvey, A much-needed examination of the impact on teachers and parents of the effort to improve our schools through restructuring, this book looks at professionalization and parent empowerment programs from the ground level rather than from the large-scale policy level. The editor, active in both policy setting and monitoring implementation, approaches the subject with an overarching view that weaves together a set of diverse case studies that examine some of the most notable efforts in this area of school reform. The first section demonstrates the tremendous difficulties involved in attempting to reshape the culture of public school teaching, noting both institutional resistance to change and the personal resistance of the professionals who are, in theory, being empowered through this approach. The second section details the problems of launching parent empowerment opportunities, in a large urban setting, and a contrasting case examines the choice of enrollment option. Here, too, these studies examine the effectiveness of these programs. The conclusion reflects on the opportunities such innovations provide for researchers and assesses the importance of such research in shaping the innovations themselves through evaluations while they are in process.
Chesnutt and Realism: A Study of the Novels
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Simmons, Ryan, PUBLISHER: University Alabama Press, An important examination of Charles Chesnutt as a practitioner of realism. With the release of previously unpublished novels and a recent proliferation of critical studies on his life and work, Charles W. Chesnutt () has emerged as a major American writer of his time--the age of Howells, Twain, and Wharton. In "Chesnutt and Realism, "Ryan Simmons breaks new ground by theorizing how understandings of literary realism have shaped, and can continue to shape, the reception of Chesnutt's work. Although Chesnutt is typically acknowledged as the most prominent African American writer of the realist period, little attention has been paid to the central question of this study: what does it mean to call Chesnutt a realist? A writer whose career was circumscribed by the dismal racial politics of his era, Chesnutt refused to conform to literary conventions for depicting race. Nor did he use his imaginative skills to evade the realities he and other African Americans faced. Rather, he experimented with ways of portraying reality that could elicit an appropriate, proportionate response to it, as Simmons demonstrates in extended readings of each of Chestnutt's novels, including important unpublished works that have been overlooked by previous critics. "Chesnutt and Realism" also addresses a curiously neglected subject in American literary studies--the relationship between American literary realism and race. By taking Chesnutt seriously as a contributor to realism, this book articulates the strategies by which one African American intellectual helped to define the discourses that influenced his fate. Ryan Simmons is Assistant Professor of English at Utah Valley State College
Logical Learning Theory: A Human Teleology and Its Empirical
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rychlak, Joseph F., PUBLISHER: University of Nebraska Press, In , B. F. Skinner told Joseph Rychlak that the greatest disappointment resulting from the "cognitive revolution" was the turning of the human organism into a machine. Intrigued by this statement, Rychlak decided that after many years of formulation it was time to present his fundamentally teleological view of the human being, which he calls the "logical learning theory" (LLT). In this new theoretical perspective the author re-presents such concepts as intention, purpose, and free will. Significant aspects of the "mind-body" issue are explored here. Rychlak addresses teleological issues and provides a language for proper conceptualization. He uses experimental findings to support the notion of behavior as self-directed rather than mechanistic. In the process, Rychlak places LLT on the side of teleological explanation, in which concepts like free will, self-choice, purpose and intention are no longer dismissed. Rychlak compares LLT and existing formulations of behavior, including classical and operant conditioning, social learning theory, social constructionism, cognitive science, gestalt theories, and personality theories. Extensive research data and thorough discussions support Rychlak's theory. A glossary is also included.
Zaino North Face FREE FALL
Comprato a Marzo e usato solo un paio di volte... lo vendo solo perchè il mio nuovo portatile è più lungo della tasca interna. Molto capiente e impermeabile! Avg Weight: 765 g Material: 300D phthalate-free TPE laminate, 840D ballistics nylon Volume: 21 Liters Dimensions: 18.5" x 12.5" x 9.5" Description:: The North Face Base Camp Free Fall is a 21-liter super-strong laptop back pack that is retro-styled for modern everyday multi-use. Funky box-styled distinctive construction is matched by carrying comfort with molded straps and a comfortable padded Chemise back panel with a Spine Channel and PE sheet for extra back support. The large compartment has a universal sleeve to fit a 15 inch machine. The secondary compartment has organization. Cool construction and useful compartment configuration make The North Face Base Camp Free Fall a computer back pack of choice. Features: FlexVentâ,,¢ injection-molded shoulder straps Comfortable, padded Chemise back panel with Spine Channel and PE sheet for extra back support Removable hipbelt Large main compartment with universal sleeve [* Secondary compartment with organization Durable, water-resistant zippers
Zaino North Face FREE FALL
Comprato a Marzo e usato solo un paio di volte... lo vendo solo perchè il mio nuovo portatile è più lungo della tasca interna. Molto capiente e impermeabile! Avg Weight: 765 g Material: 300D phthalate-free TPE laminate, 840D ballistics nylon Volume: 21 Liters Dimensions: 18.5" x 12.5" x 9.5" Description:: The North Face Base Camp Free Fall is a 21-liter super-strong laptop back pack that is retro-styled for modern everyday multi-use. Funky box-styled distinctive construction is matched by carrying comfort with molded straps and a comfortable padded Chemise back panel with a Spine Channel and PE sheet for extra back support. The large compartment has a universal sleeve to fit a 15 inch machine. The secondary compartment has organization. Cool construction and useful compartment configuration make The North Face Base Camp Free Fall a computer back pack of choice. Features: FlexVent™ injection-molded shoulder straps Comfortable, padded Chemise back panel with Spine Channel and PE sheet for extra back support Removable hipbelt Large main compartment with universal sleeve [* Secondary compartment with organization Durable, water-resistant zippers