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Facilitating Preschool Literacy

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Campbell, Robin, PUBLISHER: International Reading Association, The contributors to this volume -- representing Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and including both university educators and preschool teachers -- present ways to provide for, support, and guide children as they gain a greater understanding of reading and writing. The book considers the notion of children constructing literacy, looks at literacy in the context of the home and family, and looks more directly at literacy learning in preschool settings. The chapters discuss the role of parents and caregivers in supporting a child's literacy development, then explain how the preschool educator can build on and continue to link with the home literacy provision.

GIS Basics

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wise, Stephen / Wise Stephen, Stephen, PUBLISHER: CRC Press, Geographical Information Systems (GIS) are computer systems for storing, displaying and analyzing spatial data. The past twenty years have seen a rapid growth in their use in government, commerce and academia, and they can be used for managing a network of utilities, from handling census data through to planning the location of a new supermarket. But how do they work? Stephen Wise has been a regular contributor to GeoEurope and his 'Back to Basics' articles have provided a clear and simple introduction to the inner workings of GIS for a non-specialist audience. He now presents the original articles with new material and provides a new coverage of both major types of GIS: vector and raster systems. Undergraduates and professionals who wish to improve their knowledge of GIS should get a better understanding of how GIS operate in the way that they do, such as how spatial data is stored on a computer, how the different methods affect the capabilities of the GIS, how basic operations performed and how the choice of algorithm affects the speed of the system. Acquista Ora

The Well-Timed Strategy: Managing the Business Cycle for

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Navarro, Peter, PUBLISHER: Wharton School Publishing, Most companies ignore one of their best opportunities for honing competitive advantage: the opportunity to proactively manage business cycles and economic turbulence. Despite the profound impact that the business cycle has on the fortunes and fate of so many businesses large and small--and the employees and investors that depend on them--you will not find a single book that offers a comprehensive guide to strategically and tactically managing the business cycle. "The Well-Timed Strategy" shows you how to manage not just the business cycle and industry cycles but also today's unprecedented level of macroeconomic turbulence. Peter Navarro shows how to align every facet of business strategy, tactics, and operations to reflect changing business conditions--so you can ride with the business cycle--not get run over. Drawing on hundreds of examples (including such well-known names as Abercrombie and Fitch, Gateway Computers, Anheuser Busch, Proctor and Gamble, Berkshire Hathaway, Southwest Airlines, and the U.S. Navy) Navarro distills clear, simple management principles for managing economic upswings and downswings. The author addresses everything from inventory, production, and supply chain management to marketing, pricing, and long-term capital investment. Navarro presents examples from around the globe, ranging from Broadcom and Cemex to Paccar and Xilinx Chinese real estate developers to U.S. small caps. Clear, concise, and exceptionally readable, "The Well-Timed Strategy" makes complex macroeconomic forecasting easy to understand -- and even easier to act upon.

Library Displays on a Shoestring: 3-Dimensional Techniques

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Barteluk, Wendy D. M., PUBLISHER: Scarecrow Press, When governments face financial difficulties, among the first departments to feel cutbacks are resource centers. Today, promoting libraries and the services they offer has become a necessity. Displaying that wonderful book with uninteresting cover will get it off the shelf and increase circulation; promoting the library informs users that there is more to the research than books. Barteluk shows the library worker in small to mid-size libraries how to turn out eye-catching, interest-raising displays. Using three-dimensional exhibits rather than bulletin boards, she focuses on the actual fabrication of exhibits. Liberal illustrations and photographs reinforce the philosophy that creating appealing library displays is easy, fun, and economical. The author explains why promotions are necessary and tells where to place the displays, when to put them up and when to take them down, what materials to use and where to find them, how to build and use a mannequin, how to draw when you think you can't, and how to use color. Readers will also find tips on using and creating brochures and handouts, building displays that can be used more than once, scrounging and using props and ideas, and, lastly, how to store everything for further use.

Mental Management for Great Golf: How to Control Your

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Epstein-Shepherd, Bee, PUBLISHER: Lowell House, The difference between a mediocre and a good golfer is consistency. Consistency in drives and putts can shave handicaps and make golf a pleasure. How to achieve consistency has as much to do with mental attitude as it does about mechanics. Dr. Bee Epstein Shepherd gives you step-by-step instructions on how to control your thoughts for breakthrough performance. Mental Management for Great Golf will help golfers gain greater confidence in their game and create a consistency of form and play. -- How to overcome first-tee jitters and practice mind over putter -- Information on how to use hypnosis and self-hypnosis to overcome negative imagery -- The four keys to better golf are applicable to other sports and life as well

Motivational Leadership in Early Childhood Education [With

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Marotz, Lynn / Lawson, Amy, PUBLISHER: Delmar Thomson Learning, This unique resource addresses one of the most challenging workplace issues facing employers today- the ability to encourage employeesa creativity, productivity, and long-term commitment to an organization. Written specifically for the early childhood field, this text respects and acknowledges the unique challenges faced in early education settings. It is written in a reader-friendly style and offers a wealth of everyday strategies and innovative ideas for motivating employee performance. The basic principles of motivational theory are explained in an easy-to-understand manner and practical ideas for increasing staff morale, encouraging quality performance and retaining employees are discussed. Each chapter of the text includes connecting points, case studies, and application activities to illustrate and reinforce the content. Quotes by notable individuals add to reader interest and emphasize the critical importance of motivational leadership skills. Several chapters are devoted to how-to strategies (monetary and non-monetary) and simple, practical ideas for motivating employees. Additional references (books, articles, and web resources) are also provided, making this text a must-have resource for anyone in a supervisory role.

So, You Want to Write!: How to Get Your Book Out of Your

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McIndoo, Ann, PUBLISHER: Elevate, "So, You Want to Write' teaches you how to write your book using examples and exercises. Totally interactive, the reader participates in learning how to prepare to write, creates a writer's Identity and their own powerful Writer's Power Tools?. The book offers solutions for procrastination and strategies for dealing with "writer's block." The reader learns how to "Schedule Your Success" and get the book out of their head on to the paper.

High Performance Branch Banking: A Manager's Guide to

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ritter, Dwight S., PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Companies, High Performance Branch Banking is a must-read for any banker with an interest in the retail financial services market. This book gives solutions needed for banks to prosper providing the needed perspective and ideas for branches to overcome obstacles and seize opportunities. High Performance Branch Banking helps managers find the right balance to maximize productivity and performance in an ever-changing market, and offers tips on: managing sales efforts and internal staff; identifying the small business customer; how to ask questions that the customer wants to answer.

100 Ways to Enhance Self-Concept in the Classroom

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Canfield, Jack / Caufield, Jack / Wells, Harold Clive, PUBLISHER: Allyn & Bacon, This is the second edition of a tremendous bestseller ÿ 2D 30 printings in sixteen years. There is approximately one-third new material and activities with many new quotes and cartoons. The activities and examples show teachers how to build a validating, searching, positive, and success-oriented community in any classroom. Over 100 fun exercises to enhance student's self-concept and self-esteem are presented. Each of the eight sections contains an introductory explanation of the theoretical base and need for the activities, as well as specific suggestions for when, where and how to use them. Activities are balanced between verbal and non-verbal, individual and group, art activities, writing exercises, and body movement. Elementary and middle school teachers and administrators and parents. A Longwood Professional Book. Also available in casebound, ISBN: p.

Enterprise 2.0 Implementation

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Newman, Aaron / Thomas, Jeremy, PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill/Osborne Media, Deploy Dynamic Web 2.0 Services in Corporate Networks Facilitate collaboration and foster internal innovation by integrating next-generation Web 2.0 technologies throughout your enterprise IT framework. Packed with real-world examples and timesaving tips, Enterprise 2.0 Implementation shows how to use viral and social networking tools to gain the competitive edge. Get full details on managing corporate blogs, wikis, mashups, RSS feeds, tagging and bookmarking data, and RIAs. You'll also learn how to maximize ROI, use Semantic Web technologies, and implement security. Expand corporate presence to Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, and NingBuild internal social networks using open source and commercial applicationsReduce infrastructure and IT costs through SaaS vendors Consolidate disparate information using Enterprise 2.0 DiscoveryManage wikis, blogs, mashups, and RSS/Atom feedsSet up Rich Internet ApplicationsDevelop security, risk management, and disaster recovery strategies

Opportunities and Challenges of Workplace Diversity: Theory,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Canas, Kathryn A. / Sondak, Harris, PUBLISHER: Prentice Hall, Uncover and understand the complexities of managing workplace diversity. "Opportunities and Challenges of Workplace Diversity" teaches readers to uncover and understand the complexities of managing diversity through a unique dialogue of opportunity. Through its three-tiered structure this text effectively explains the complexities of managerial and legal aspects in workplace diversity; presents examples of positive and negative management methods; encourages readers to develop a set of skills they will need when managing diversity in their future careers. The second edition contains many meaningful changes-a new chapter, new and updated opening essays, enhanced exercises, and new newspaper articles and case studies-that will enhance the quality of learning about diversity in organizations. Acquista Ora

Share and Take Turns

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Meiners, Cheri J., PUBLISHER: Free Spirit Publishing, Sharing is a social skill all children need to learn--the sooner the better. Concrete examples and reinforcing illustrations help children practice sharing, understand how and why to share, and realize the benefits of sharing. Includes a note to teachers and parents, additional information for adults, and activities.

Cost Control for Builders, Remodelers, and Developers

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Craftsman / Householder, Jerry / Wait, Timothy J., PUBLISHER: Home Builder Press, Controlling costs is the key to making higher profits. This book describes how to plan, institute, and operate a cost control system. You'll learn how to compare costs to estimates, analyze variances, reduce overhead, keep records, and plan jobs accurately.

Devised and Collaborative Theatre

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bicat, Tina / Baldwin, Chris / Barker, Clive, PUBLISHER: Crowood Press (UK), This book is written for all companies, student and professional, who are interested in non-text-based theatre and shines a practical light on the passionate business of the devising process. It includes suggestions and advice on getting started and developing trust and communication within the devising company; how to research and use the results to stimulate ideas and discussion in the rehearsal period; encouraging, channelling, and developing ideas in the rehearsal room; discovering and incorporating the unexpected in rehearsal; backstage and design work, with sample checklists; raising money and organizing budgets; and how to stop talking, start playing, and develop the performance for an audience.

How to Get What You Want from Almost Anybody: Your

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gross, T. Scott, PUBLISHER: Health Communications, In this insightful book, readers will learn how to get the full attention they deserve and the best deal possible. They'll discover how to deal with everyone from waiters, sales clerks and service attendants to car salesmen and real estate agents. Filled with easy-to-use checklists, insightful anecdotes and proven strategies for getting good service, this book is a must for every consumer.

Managing Smart: 325 High-Performance Tips Every Manager Must

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Milgram, Lynne / Treger, Matt / Spector, Alan, PUBLISHER: Gulf Professional Publishing, 'Managing Smart' examines the challenges facing today's management and provides fast, practical answers for solving common workplace situations. It presents step-by-step instructions for mastering more than 300 key real-world management tasks. This condensed business guide includes information on: * Leadership techniques * Labor management * Strategic planning * Time management * Marketing and sales techniques * Career development * Key business concepts * Management tools * Information systems Among many other management topics, 'Managing Smart' also shows you how to: * Set project goals and priorities * Increase efficiency * Comply with employment and labor benefits * Manage finances Management professionals and novices alike will improve their effectiveness, skills, and knowledge with these concise reference tips.

The Art of Responsive Drawing

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Goldstein, Nathan, PUBLISHER: Prentice Hall, More a "how-to-see-it" than a "how-to-do-it" book, this edition explores the disguises and characteristics of shapes and forms in nature, and it examines the visual elements and the relational, moving, and emotive forces that constitute the language of drawing. Clear and objective, this book offers an intensive examination of vital drawing processes and concepts, an in-depth analysis of exceptional drawings by old and contemporary artists, and suggested exercises to enhance the readers' grasp of important measurable and dynamic phenomena. For the art student, the art teacher, the interested amateur, and the practicing artist.

Fundamentals of Effectively Managing Criminal Investigation

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McIntyre, Mark D., Jr., PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, This book is intended to assist and guide criminal investigation division supervisors to enable them to more effectively manage criminal investigators and investigations. The following topics are covered in this book: How to properly assign criminal investigative cases and how to manage investigations after assignment. Methods and strategies I have employed to investigate serial and high profile cases, which is a must for criminal investigative supervisors to know and understand. Ways to handle employee problems such as dealing with mistakes, dealing with incompetent employees, dealing with employee personal problems, and how to handle lazy employees. How to successfully hire and train new investigators. In order to have a successful criminal investigative unit you must hire the right people for the job and then train them well at the onset of their career. Numerous other informative topics are covered that are specific to the duties required of investigative supervisors that are crucial for these supervisors to know, understand, and use. Unlike some authors, I am not trying to get rich off this book. My sole intentions for writing this book are to help, assist, and guide criminal investigative supervisors to be able to more effectively do their jobs as investigative supervisors.

How to Do Everything with Your Digital Camera

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Johnson, Dave, PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill/Osborne Media, Learn to set up and take high-quality photographs with your digital camera. This easy-to-follow guide explains how to enhance and improve existing images as well as print your photos and publish them on the Web for others to see. You'll also get coverage of related equipment including editing software, hardware add-ons, and online image management tools.

Small Groups in the Church: A Handbook for Creating

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kirkpatrick, Thomas G., PUBLISHER: Alban Institute, This planning and leader training handbook offers a distinctive broad-based, small-group approach to building community. From the Jewish havurot to Christian koinonia, you will gain a thorough understanding of community, learn how to plan an effective small-group ministry, how to select and train leaders for all kinds of small groups, and how to start small groups that are a part of and not apart from their congregations. Appendices provide an overview of the sociological, psychological, and biblical theological literature on community and a wealth of presentation and leader training resources.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Performance Appraisals

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Margrave, Adele / Gorden, Robert, PUBLISHER: Penguin Putnam, For managers and small business owners, this book is a practical guide to preparing and presenting performance reviews. It discusses the primary types of appraisals, how you can make sure your program is within the law, and provides useful information on how to approach touchy subjects. Small business owners will find instructions on how to set up a program, what training resources are available, and where to find the latest information on state and federal laws.

The Power of Collaborative Solutions: Six Principles and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wolff, Tom / Peirce, Neal R., PUBLISHER: Jossey-Bass, Our helping systems are failing us and we have serious problems with traditional community problem-solving methods that are ineffective and create pain, waste, and dysfunction in our communities. In this groundbreaking book, the author spells out his real-world-tested key principles for creating collaborative solutions that build healthy communities. Collaborative Solutions is a practical book that addresses how to solve contemporary social problems by bringing people of diverse circumstances and backgrounds together in working to solve community challenges. Filled with stories and tools, it shows how to make change happen in the real world.

How to Draw Heads and Portraits

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Parramon, Jose Maria, PUBLISHER: Watson-Guptill Publications, Presents the anatomy of the head and illustrates in step-by-step demonstrations how to correctly place facial features.

Planning Your Retirement (Quamut)

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Quamut, PUBLISHER: Quamut, Quamut is the fastest, most convenient way to learn how to do almost anything. From tasting wine to managing your retirement accounts, Quamut gives you reliable information in a concise chart format that you can take anywhere. Quamut charts are: Enjoy life after work.Is it getting to be about that time? Retirement is an exciting, liberating new chapter in life-but if you're not prepared, it can be a period of abrupt change and uncertainty. Plan ahead for a joyful and fulfilling retirement with tips on how to: Decide whether you're ready for retirement, and if so, where to liveMake sure your money lasts comfortably through your full retirementEnjoy a healthy and active social, physical, and intellectual life after retiring

Surviving Coastal & Open Water

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Davenport, Greg / Davenport, Gregory J., PUBLISHER: Stackpole Books, The second book in the Wilderness series covers the techniques and equipment necessary for surviving in water. Photos and drawings illustrate gear and techniques. Survival skills include keeping warm, creating a campsite, purifying and de-salting water, and finding food along the coast. Learn to navigate with a map, compass, and sexton and how to use a sea anchor and improvise sails. Learn how to signal for help, especially in open water. Upcoming books in the series are Surviving the Desert and Surviving the Jungle.

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