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Leading Issues in Economic Development
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Meier, Gerald M. / Rauch, James E., PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, Now in its seventh edition, Leading Issues in Economic Development introduces a new co-author, James E. Rauch. Maintaining the unique structure that the book has established over the last 35 years, Rauch has revised and updated this seventh edition to strengthen the analytical and quantitative dimensions and to clarify contemporary and future problems of development policy. The co-authors integrate the most insightful materials in this wide-ranging field, offering students the opportunity to experience a variety of perspectives while helping them to keep sight of overarching themes. This edition adds two new chapters: "Income Distribution" and "Development and the Environment." It also now consolidates several chapters and increases the number of selections from leading professional journals. In this edition, both the selections and the authors' own overviews, notes, comments, and exhibits make greater use of empirical analysis as well as modern economic theory. In all, Leading Issues in Economic Development provides fresh and serious attention to the interplay between development experience, changing views of economists, and policy.
Professional Enhancement Text for Dorsey/Sciarra's
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dorsey, Anne G. / Sciarra, D. June, PUBLISHER: Wadsworth Publishing Company, Developing and Administering a Child Care and Education Program, 6th Edition serves as a clear guide for new and experienced directors and emphasizes the director's responsibility for being both a program maintenance and a people maintenance leader. In keeping with the current movement to standards-based programs, the text guides directors to understanding their role in curriculum selection and development. The related issue of assessment is addressed in terms of what is appropriate for young children. Also presented are the business skills and knowledge that every director must have: funding, budgeting, selecting, training and supervising staff, housing the program, purchasing the equipment, and evaluating the program. Special features of the text include Director's Resources, including forms and documents available for the director's use on the job; a Director's Library, which provides easy access to a wide range of sources of information for busy directors; a Director's Corner feature that gives students an opportunity to learn the perspectives of working directors; and Working Papers to be used as student assignments.
Alternatives to Domestic Violence: A Homework Manual for
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Fall, Kevin A. / Howard, Shareen, PUBLISHER: Routledge, Alternatives to Domestic Violence is designed as a workbook to be used by male patients in domestic violence group counseling. The topics covered were selected based on best practices within the field of domestic violence intervention, allowing the book to be used with a wide variety of accepted curricula for such programs. Interactive exercises provide group members with the opportunity for enhanced participation and learning, and stories from men who were previously participants themselves illuminate important concepts and techniques for change. Topics covered include the expectations and realities of group work; exploring and defeating intimidation; respect and accountability; maintaining positive relationships; and good communication skills. Two additional topics, parenting and the role of religion in recovery, are unique additions not found in other domestic violence programs. This new edition is completely revised based on new advances in the field and the authors own work since the last was published, and contains several new stories from group members and a new section on the role of drugs and alcohol in domestic violence.
Mary Ingalls on Her Own
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Willard, Elizabeth Kimmel, PUBLISHER: HarperCollins, Mary IngalLs lost her sight after a devastating bout of scarlet fever. Now Mary has the opportunity to attend the Iowa College for the Blind, where she will get a fresh start with her education and can learn the skills she needs for an independent future as well. It seems like a dream come true. But it also means leaving her cherished family behind in Dakota Territory, including her sister Laura. Laura's feisty personality has always complemented Mary's quiet nature, and ever since Mary lost her sight, Laura has served as Mary's "eyes" to the world. Now that she's on her own, Mary must learn to get along without her beloved sister, and in the process realizes that she may have a bit of Laura's spunk in her after all. For the first time, readers will get a glimpse into the life of Mary Ingalls and will discover a whole new side of this Little House sister they've gotten to know through Laura Ingalls Wilder's classic Little House books.
2 spacious rooms for rent in a well connected 3 bed
Proposto da: Agenzia Affitto: 430 € Quartiere: Centro storico Two spacious bedrooms are available for rent in a large three bedroom apartment, located on Piazza Grecia in the neighborhood of Parioli. The apartment features a fully equipped kitchen and a beautiful shared bathroom with a bathtub. You will be sharing the communal areas with the friendly landlady. Each bedroom for rent is fully furnished, offering storage, as well as a desk for your work and studies. In the surrounding area you can find plenty of bus stations, along with restaurants, cafes and the charming Villa Glori park. This is a perfect opportunity for those who wish to have easy access to the city centre. The area of the apartment is 90m2. Appartamento di 3 stanze condiviso, a Rome, Piazza Grecia. Il prezzo indicato é quello della stanza più economica. L´area dell´appartamento è di 90 metri quadri. Il tempo minimo d´affitto è di 360 giorni.Contattaci per maggiori informazioni. https://www.spotahome.com/rome/rooms/?utm_source=bakeca&utm_medium=cfposting&utm_campaign=normalads
Can You Say a Few Words?: How to Prepare and Deliver Award
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Detz, Joan, PUBLISHER: St. Martin's Griffin, -Your alma mater asks you to say a few words at an upcoming fundraising dinner -You've won an employee award and will have to give a short acceptance speech at the ceremony -Your parents are celebrating their 50th anniversary, and you'd like to make a toast at their party Everyone's counting on you to sound polished, to be prepared, to speak with savvy-in short, to give a speech that's as memorable as the occasion itself. Don't dread these invitations to speak. Instead, learn to prepare clear, concise, and engaging speeches that will live up to your audience's expectations and match the mood of the occasion. Award-winning corporate speechwriter Joan Detz offers solid advice for tackling this nerve-racking task-with pointers, tips, and trade secrets that will help you make the most of every speaking opportunity. Clearly written and fun to read, this invaluable guide provides all the practical advice and encouragement you need to deliver a winning speech.
A Journey in Time: Family Memoirs: (Burma, )
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Myaing, Wai Wai, PUBLISHER: iUniverse, "A Journey in Time" is a nostalgic journey into the lives of a Burmese family during a period of intense political strife and turmoil. Since Burma lost its royalty and independence after the Anglo Burmese Wars in , the fight for freedom never really ceased for its people. Burmese Nationalists, like Bogyoke Aung San, seize the opportunity to regain independence with the Japanese invasion of British Burma during World War II. Nonetheless, an oasis of peace is enjoyed by its people with the establishment of the rule of law in the country. Burma enters the world stage as the biggest exporter of rice, and its rich resources are developed on an unprecedented scale. "Journey in Time" chronicles this period in the lives of the Myaing family and their friends as it highlights the fascinating cultural and personal details that make them unique and interesting. Author Wai Wai Myaing confidently brings her loved ones to life as she describes their simple joys, aspirations, the worries that beset them, and the gentle Buddhist religion that guides them through their lives with dignity and grace.
Mathematics, Student Solutions Manual: An Applied Approach
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mizrahi, Abshalom / Sullivan, Michael / Mizrahi, Abe, PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons, Continuing its rich tradition of engaging students and demonstrating how mathematics applies to various fields of study, the new edition of this text is packed with real data and real-life applications to business, economics, social and life sciences. Users continually praise Sullivan and Mizrahi for their attention to conceptual development, well-graded and applied examples and exercise sets that include CPA, CMA, and Actuarial exam questions. The new Eighth Edition also features a new full color design and improved goal-oriented pedagogy to facilitate understanding, including: More opportunities for the use of graphing calculator, including screen shots and instructions. Icons clearly identify each opportunity for the use of spreadsheets or graphing calculator. Work problems appear throughout the text, giving the student the chance to immediately reinforce the concept or skill they have just learned. Chapter Reviews contain a variety of features to help synthesize the ideas of the chapter, including: Objectives Check, Important Terms and Concepts, True-False Items, Fill in the Blanks, Review Exercises, Mathematical Questions from Professional Exams (CPA).
Simply Christmas
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lynxwiler, Christine / Dowd, Pamela / Luttrell, Wanda, PUBLISHER: Barbour Publishing, Four women face one decision this Christmas: Will they jump into the commercialized rat race or pursue the true meaning of the holiday through a simpler approach? When Maggie seeks a break from the mad holiday rush, her family panics. Can she create Christmas balance, or will her family's antics drive her back to her perfectionistic, take charge ways? - Alone for the first time at Christmas, Lorraine wants only to enjoy the peace. But when the spirit of the season come calling, will she give up her plans to extend goodwill to those in need? - Instead of buying for Christmas, Mary Martha is selling. When a young women responds to her ad for a dining room table, will Mary Martha see the opportunity to help a hurting soul and heal her own in the process? Temporarily out of work, Penny's husband suggests taking Christmas on the road. Can she find anything to celebrate in a cramped RV with two kids, a husband, and not even a wreath? You'll love these witty and poignant stories of faith, hope, and peace at Christmastime.
Administration of Desert and Drought-Prone Arid Areas
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hooja, Rakesh / Choubisa, R. K., PUBLISHER: Rawat Publications, The development of desert areas, administration of drought-prone regions, arid zone agriculture, watershed development and 'watershed plus, ' water use in arid and semi-arid areas, coping with drought - these are all of the vital importance for both the rainfed and dry farming areas in India. Their administration provides a special challenge, as well as an exciting opportunity, for innovative sustainable development. This book - which contains 24 articles by experts and practitioners, divided into four sections - will be of special relevance to those interested in the development of desert and drought-prone arid areas in India. The book examines: scientific and planned approaches to arresting or combating desert areas * monitoring desertification to social aspects of desert development * the development delivery system in desert districts * integrative machinery for desert development administration * grassland management and health problems in deserts * area development programs and area development authorities *various aspects of watershed development, including the role of the government watershed departments, community-based organizations, and panchayats in watershed and 'watershed plus' * the undertaking of water harvesting projects * water as a tool in desert development * agriculture and land water management in arid areas * optimizing crop production * agriculture marketing * forestry * predicting and facing drought.
Angel Time: The Songs of the Seraphim, Book One
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rice, Anne, PUBLISHER: Seal Books, Anne Rice returns to the mesmerizing storytelling that has captivated readers for more than three decades with this new novel -- the first book in a new series called "Songs of the Seraphim." Angel Time is a dark, suspenseful novel about angels, reluctant assassins and a journey of redemption. Toby O'Dare -- a.k.a. Lucky the Fox -- has fallen far from grace. He is a contract killer who carries out violence whenever and wherever he is told, a soulless soul who takes orders from someone he calls "The Right Man." When a mysterious stranger comes into Lucky's nightmarish world and offers him a chance to save lives rather than destroy them, Lucky seizes the opportunity to escape the darkness. He is lifted in (angel) time and carried back through the ages to the primitive and treacherous world of thirteenth-century England, where Jews live an uneasy existence. He begins a journey that leads him from the medieval villages of England to the cities of London and Paris as his quest becomes a story of danger and flight, loyalty and betrayal, selflessness and love. "From the Hardcover edition."
The Physics of Business Growth: Mindsets, System, and
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hess, Edward D. / Liedtka, Jeanne, PUBLISHER: Stanford University Press, Organic business growth is governed by its own natural laws--underlying truths that set the stage for growth and innovation, much in the way that Einstein's law of relativity accounts for the movement of objects in the space-time continuum. The most fundamental law is that uncertainty is the only certainty. Dominating forces are ambiguity and change; the processes at work involve exploration, invention, and experimentation. Unfortunately, these truths run counter to the principles of stability, predictability, and linearity that have long informed the design of our firms. "The Physics of Business Growth" helps readers understand how to create growth in today's business environment, providing them a roadmap and a set of practical tools to navigate its challenges. The book lays out a three step formula that will prove invaluable to professionals who have the opportunity to influence growth now, as well as to tomorrow's growth leaders, guiding them in (1) creating the right employee and organizational mindsets to enable growth (2) building an internal corporate growth system, and (3) putting in place processes that result in identifying opportunities, launching growth experiments, and managing a growth portfolio.
Stylish studio with AC and utilities included in Rome city
Proposto da: Agenzia Affitto: € Tipo Immobile: monolocale Mq: 25 Quartiere: Centro storico Spotahome is proud to present a cosy and stylish studio for rent, located on Vicolo dell Vacche, right in the heart of Rome. This is a perfect opportunity for anyone wishing to live in the city centre as you will be located nearby many attractions, as well as gelato shops and pizzerias. To ensure your life is as comfortable as possible, the apartment is equipped with an AC unit and all utilities are included in the rent. You will be able to enjoy all new and modern furniture in the living area as well as the bathroom, equipped with a shower. The studio has a unique loft bed, featuring plenty of pillows to make sure you have a good night rest. The area of the apartment is 25m2. Appartamento di 1 stanze, a Rome, Vicolo delle Vacche. L´area dell´appartamento è di 25 metri quadri. Il tempo minimo d´affitto è di 30 giorni.Contattaci per maggiori informazioni. https://www.spotahome.com/rome/studios/?utm_source=bakeca&utm_medium=cfposting&utm_campaign=normalads
A Small Family Business
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ayckbourn, Alan, PUBLISHER: Samuel French Trade, Alan Ayckbourn Comedy Characters: 7 male, 5 female Multiple Interior Scenes England's master of satire is in top form in this comic morality play which was triumphantly presented by the National Theatre of Great Britain. Jack McCraken has the opportunity of a lifetime: he is the new head of a family furniture business and believes he will initiate a new age of honesty and integrity. He quickly learns that everyone else involved in the enterprise has a vested interest in maintaining business as usual, rife with dishonesty and deceit. "One of Alan Ayckbourn's best." -The New York Times "If you demand your fun fast and furious, this is your ticket." - The New York Post "You'll laugh 'till it hurts. Don't miss it " - WNEW Radio "The laughs never stop. Easily one of the best plays to arrive in this Broadway season." - USA Today "Ayckbourn has never written more skillfully." -Evening Standard "Brilliant." - Financial Times "The laughs heap up, but by the evening's end our theatre's master craftsman and finest recorder of social nuance has delivered a disturbing morality play."- London Daily News
Ancient Light
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Banville, John, PUBLISHER: Knopf Publishing Group, The Man Booker Prize-winning author of "The Sea" gives us a brilliant, profoundly moving new novel about an actor in the twilight of his life and his career: a meditation on love and loss, and on the inscrutable immediacy of the past in our present lives. Is there any difference between memory and invention? That is the question that fuels this stunning novel, written with the depth of character, the clarifying lyricism, and the heart-wrenching humor that have marked all of John Banville's extraordinary works. And it is the question that haunts Alexander Cleave as he plumbs the memories of his first--and perhaps only--love (he, just fifteen, the woman more than twice his age, the mother of his best friend; the situation impossible, thrilling, devouring, and finally devastating)... and of his daughter, lost to a kind of madness of mind and heart that Cleave can only fail to understand. When his stunted acting career is suddenly, inexplicably revived with a movie role portraying a man who may not be who he says he is, his young leading lady--famous and fragile--unwittingly gives him the opportunity to see with aching clarity the "chasm that yawns between the doing of a thing and the recollection of what was done."
Libro in inglese Visual marketing
Vendo libro VISUAL Social Media Marketing #VSMM By Krista Neher Boot Camp Publishing, In ottimo stato, pari al nuovo Pag. 119 Dimensioni: 14 x 22 cm circa Testo interamente in INGLESE CONTENT Chapter 1: Introdution Chapter 2: Why Visual Social Media Marketing? Chapter 3: Your Image Strategy for Visual Social Media Marketing Chapter 4: Images and Your Website Chapter 5: Images and Social Media Chapter 6: Images on Social Media Case Studies: Hubspot and Pure Michigan Get It Right Chapter 7: Pinterest for Business Chapter 8: Pinterest Case Studies: Sony, Petplan, and Jetsetter Chapter 9: Instagram for Business Chapter 10: Instagram Case Studies: Easy to Assemble, Pure Michigan, Koyal Wholesale, and Dogs of Instagram Chapter 11: Infographics Chapter 12: Infographics Case Studies: Avalaunch Media and Unmetric See Success with Infographics Chapter 13: Images to Create for the Visual Web Chapter 14: Your Action Plan for Visual Social Media Marketing #VSMM Dal retro copertina: "Visual Social Media Marketing is a trend that is taking the social media marketing world by storm. Visual social networks like Pinterest and Instagram are the quickest growing social networks. On Blogs, Facebook and LinkedIn images are driving the most clicks, views and traffic back to websites. If images aren't part of your digital strategy, you are missing out on a huge opportunity."
Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gottman, John M. / Goleman, Daniel P. / de Claire, Joan, PUBLISHER: Simon & Schuster, "Intelligence That Comes from the Heart" Every parent knows the importance of equipping children with the intellectual skills they need to succeed in school and life. But children also need to master their emotions. "Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child" is a guide to teaching children to understand and regulate their emotional world. And as acclaimed psychologist and researcher John Gottman shows, once they master this important life skill, emotionally intelligent children will enjoy increased self-confidence, greater physical health, better performance in school, and healthier social relationships. "Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child" will equip parents with a five-step "emotion coaching" process that teaches how to: * Be aware of a child's emotions * Recognize emotional expression as an opportunity for intimacy and teaching * Listen empathetically and validate a child's feelings * Label emotions in words a child can understand * Help a child come up with an appropriate way to solve a problem or deal with an upsetting issue or situation Written for parents of children of all ages, "Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child" will enrich the bonds between parent and child and contribute immeasurably to the development of a generation of emotionally healthy adults.
A Decorator's Tales by the Yard: Memoirs of a New Jersey
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kearney, Roseann, PUBLISHER: Authorhouse, In the beginning, there was nothing. Then God created the sky, the birds, the flowers and of course, people.Every time I begin a new decorating project, I can't help but think of the beginning. Along with my very talented contractors, I try to create an environment that makes my clients happy.I consider myself so fortunate to be able to create a sky, a landscape, a garden room, a barn or a castle, anything my client desires. I work with the best, well-known artists, furniture designers, architects and builders to make my client's dreams become a reality.I have been decorating over thirty years and I have been so lucky to have worked in so many beautiful homes with so many wonderful peopleDecorating has offered me the opportunity to do exactly what I love to do most, to shop without spending my own money, and to make people happy. Who could ask for more?When I decorate someone's home, I become very close to them and become part of their lives. Sometimes I feel as if I become like a member of their family. I become their doctor, lawyer, their friend and especially their listener.
Smart Calling: Eliminate the Fear, Failure, and Rejection
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sobczak, Art, PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons, How to avoid rejection and get a win on every sales call Cold calling is not only the potentially fastest and most profitable way to initiate a new sales contact and insert oneself into a buying process-- it's also one of the most dreaded tasks a salesperson could perform. The solution is Art Sobczak's unique, never-experience-rejection-again system, Smart Calling. "Smart Calling "is a guide to placing sales calls while minimizing the pain, fear, and rejection associated with cold calling, and being successful in achieving one's objective. While other books on cold calling dispense long-perpetuated myths, this book empowers readers to take action, call prospects, and hear "Yes" more often. Full of hundreds of real-world examples with word-for-word conversational language Sobczak's proven process will appeal to even the most calling-averse person Outlines specific techniques for avoiding the pain of rejection and turning a cold call into a successful sales opportunity No salesperson should pick up the phone without reading this book and absorbing its clear, field-tested methods for turning the cold call from a nasty and often fruitless rite-of-passage to profitable tool.
Me from the Inside: My Life, My Lust, My Love.
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jahbu, PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, For years, many have enjoyed Jahbuas poetry through various anthologies and scrapbooks, readings, and open-mic venues. The warm receptions have inspired him to author this book about his personal lifeathe struggles, the triumphs, and the glory. me from the inside is Jahbuas testimony to the benevolence of lifeas breath. The poems bound within these covers are snapshots of Jahbuas experiences, feelings, and innermost thoughts. Vividly they reflect the ups and downs of an emotionally charged soul. Profoundly influenced by his upbringing and relationships throughout his life, Jabhu felt compelled to write his story in song, hoping his highs and lows would be inspiration for others. The poems announce Jahbuas undying pursuit of spiritual bliss, an expression of which he believes will allow him the opportunity to be free. As so many others, he has devoted his life researching for reason. A student of mathematics and philosophy, Jahbu was unsatisfied with their limitations and sought out to find a different muse. Jahbu feels that his pursuit of freedom is not in vain, regardless of the afflictions he must endure. He believes the answers are out there, for which he will travel to the depths of insanity to find.
My Recollection of Chicago
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Leacock, Stephen / Spadoni, Carl, PUBLISHER: University of Toronto Press, Disillusioned by the General Drudgery of his Job, Stephen Leacock resigned from his teaching position at Upper Canada College in to pursue graduate studies. 'At Chicago, ' Leacock wrote wryly, 'they made a genial pretense that I was fit for the graduate school in economics. It is a little hard to see why, except that I was obviously not fit to die.' Leacock graduated from the university in . His dissertation, until now, was thought to be lost. Carl Spadoni's discovery of this thesis -- unread since its defense -- gives readers a unique opportunity to re-examine Leacock's philosophies. 'The Doctrine of Laissez Faire' reveals the early roots of his scepticism about political economy on which his later works of humour fed. In it, Leacock attempts to demystify the dogmatic opposition to state intervention based on this economic precept. In his introduction, Spadoni provides the historical background for an intellectual understanding of Leacock's thesis. The first part of this book is a short essay by Leacock in which he reminisces on his graduate years at Chicago. The second part consists of his newly unearthed thesis. Together, they provide a better understanding of one of the major figures of Canadian cultural theory.
China's Rise - Threat or Opportunity?
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Yee, Herbert S., PUBLISHER: Routledge, The phenomenal growth of Chinese economic and military power in the first decade of the 21st century has drawn world-wide attention. Perceptions of China's rise have shifted from seeing China as a threat to a more mixed view, where China is seen as playing a key role in economic recovery, taking an increasingly responsible role in world affairs, and contributing significantly to scientific and technological advances. This book argues that China will only become a truly global power when its rising power status is accepted, or at least tolerated, by other major powers and Chinaa (TM)s neighbours. Filling a major gap in the existing literature, it presents a comprehensive overview of how China's rise is perceived in a wide range of countries and regions a " these include China's neighbours, other world powers, the parts of China not part of mainland China - Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau - and regions of the world where China is having an unexpected impact, such as the Middle East. It also examines changing perceptions of China in the western media. Overall, the book demonstrates that whilst many countries and regions are much more positive about China's rise than they were before, considerable nervousness and concern persists.
Your American Birthright: Investing in Oil and Gas
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Thompson, Stephen M., PUBLISHER: Leland Energy Inc, "Your American Birthright" is a practical, how-to guide for the successful investor who wants to learn the necessary background for investing in domestic oil and natural gas production. Unlike most countries around the world, America offers its investors the opportunity to gain wealth through direct participation in domestic oil and gas production. "Your American Birthright" cogently describes the current world's energy markets as becoming more competitive. While there is still a substantial supply of oil and gas, locating it and bringing it to market is a difficult and arduous process. These limitations, coupled with the current surge in the growing global demand for energy consumption, will keep the energy markets increasingly profitable for those investors who are able to take advantage of these financial opportunities. "Your American Birthright" clearly explains all aspects involved in domestic oil and gas production and in energy investments. He also discusses how direct participation in energy production investments favorably compares to other investment alternatives, such as stocks, bonds and real estate. "Your American Birthright" contains a chapter of frequently asked questions that require objective answers all investors need to know. For the novice, Mr. Thompson provides a convenient glossary of energy related terminology.
Freedom's Altar
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Price, Charles F., PUBLISHER: John F. Blair Publisher, The Civil War has left the Curtis family with a dead daughter, two dead sons, vengeful neighbors, and a once-grand home now broken down. Just as debilitating is Judge Madison Curtis's guilt over his actions in wartime, when he sacrificed another family to save his own. The most immediate reminder of the judge's past sins is a man he once held in bondage, who has returned to the mountains of western North Carolina after serving the Union army. In slavery, the Curtises knew him as Black Gamaliel, but he now insists on being known by his proper name -- Daniel McFee. They achieve an uneasy peace as Daniel proposes a sharecropping arrangement and begins a new life in freedom. But the judge perceives that the opportunity for true racial reconciliation after the war is being squandered. Militating against it is an antihero who would elevate the blacks by crushing the landed whites -- a demagogue by day and a killer by night. This novel examines those sacrificed on freedom's altar, from former Confederate soldiers to former slaves, all of whom struggle against bitterness to discover their better selves at an hour of need.
The Intelligent Student's Guide to Learning at University
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cooper, Geoffrey, PUBLISHER: Common Ground Publishing, You're about to start a university degree, and whether you have just left school or are returning to study after some years there are many things you need to know about learning at university. This invaluable guide will assist you to understand all facets of your university study and to become a successful and satisfied student. It will enable you to: become an active, independent and self-directed learner; adjust to the academic expectations (of ten assumed and unspoken) and the university environment; gain practical skills and strategies for learning: develop transferable skills and attitudes for lifelong learning; concentrate on understanding as the key to university learning; be self-confident as a university student; avoid some of the common mistakes made by students in their first year; and become a successful learner. Reflection and evaluation exercises at the beginning of each chapter provide an opportunity to evaluate your current learning habits, prepare you for new ideas and make you more aware of the experience of learning. Advice from other students-genuine voices taken from a survey of exiting first year students-will assist you to see some of the pitfalls and methods of recovery. Finally, useful templates for a weekly study timetable, testtaking strategies and a semester planner are also provided.