practical essays

It's the Thought That Counts: Grades K-8

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lowery, Lawrence, PUBLISHER: Dale Seymour Publications, Activities correlated to Piaget's stages of mental development. More than 250 practical "starter" ideas for concrete, pictorial, and abstract experiences in conservation of number, length, solid and liquid amounts, area, weight, volume, and displaced volume. Reproducible worksheets and ideas for additional activities.

Per Barclay

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bonnet, Frederick / Barclay, Per, PUBLISHER: Hopeful Monster, Scandinavian artist Per Barclay's work deals in daily tensions, in those anxieties that we experience due to the discrepancies and contrasts between beauty and comfort, between the great possibilities of our time and the extreme precariousness of the contemporary political situation. A retrospective monograph, this book features selections of the artist's work since alongside critical essays and a bibliography.

Interactive Image Processing for Machine Vision

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Batchelor, Bruce G. / Waltz, Frederick, PUBLISHER: Springer, Machine vision systems offer great potential in a large number of areas of manufacturing industry and are used principally for Automated Visual Inspection and Robot Vision. This publication presents the state of the art in image processing. It discusses techniques which have been developed for designing machines for use in industrial inspection and robot control, putting the emphasis on software and algorithms. A comprehensive set of image processing subroutines, which together form the basic vocabulary for the versatile image processing language IIPL, is presented. This language has proved to be extremely effective, working as a design tool, in solving numerous practical inspection problems. The merging of this language with Prolog provides an even more powerful facility which retains the benefits of human and machine intelligence. The authors bring together the practical experience and the picture material from a leading industrial research laboratory and the mathematical foundations necessary to understand and apply concepts in image processing. Interactive Image Processing is a self-contained reference book that can also be used in graduate level courses in electrical engineering, computer science and physics.

Grandmother's Journal

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Running Press, PUBLISHER: Running Press Book Publishers, Printed on deluxe recycled parchment paper, the best-selling Running Press journals are enhanced by lovely 2-color illustrations. Nearly all journals are highlighted by thoughtful, provocative, often witty quotes. Ample space is provided in each, allowing the reader to record personal reflections and practical notes on special themes.

The Couch and the Tree: Dialogues in Psychoanalysis and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Molino, Anthony, PUBLISHER: North Point Press, A provocative and trailblazing cross-disciplinary anthology. With the growing interest in the relationship between Buddhism and psychoanalysis, it is surprising that no book has replaced the classic Zen Buddhism and Psychoanalysis, with essays by D. T. Suzuki, Erich Fromm, and Richard De Martino. Now, in this new alchemical collection, psychoanalyst Anthony Molino offers a bold new alloy of these two major disciplines. Both ambitious and timely, "The Couch and the Tree "is a two-part anthology that spans and documents a unique cross-fertilization of Eastern and Western thought. While Part One provides a historical overview of the classic writings in this far-reaching, adventurous dialogue (including the works of Fromm, Suzuki, Jung, Hisamatsu, Watts, and Horney, to name only a few), Part Two features a series of brilliant contemporary works, many appearing here for the first time. Included are essays by such innovative thinkers as Adam Phillips, Mark Epstein, Masao Abe, Polly Young-Eisendrath, Nina Coltart, and Michael Eigen. Most notable perhaps is a conversation--on the question "Is There an Unconscious in Buddhist Teaching?"--between the psychoanalyst Joyce McDougall and His Holiness the Dalai Lama. A truly essential collection, unique in both conception and scope, "The Couch and the Tree" marks a watershed in interdisciplinary and cross-cultural exploration.

Side by Side: A Multicultural Reader

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wiener, Harvey S. / Bazerman, Charles, PUBLISHER: Wadsworth Publishing Company, Side by Side is a multicultural reader that emphasizes reading and writing through 51 readings which represent a broad range of both voices and subject matter. Writing instruction guides students through the development of short, responsive essays, while fostering critical thinking and collaborative learning skills. The "Handbook for Writers" addresses students' questions about grammar, mechanics, and style.

100 Bright Ideas for Your Home

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Weston, Tamsin, PUBLISHER: Betterway Books, Now anyone can change the look of their home in a day or less This series makes it easy with quick, inexpensive ideas perfects for readers decorating their homes for the first time. Each title is packed with practical advice and inspirational photos that illustrate 100 great design ideas.

Slavery's Ghost: The Problem of Freedom in the Age of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Follett, Richard / Foner, Eric / Johnson, Walter, PUBLISHER: Johns Hopkins University Press, President Abraham Lincoln freed millions of slaves in the South in , rescuing them, as history tells us, from a brutal and inhuman existence with the promise of freedom and equal rights. This is a moment to celebrate and honor, to be sure, but what of the darker, more troubling side of this story? "Slavery's Ghost" explores the dire, debilitating, sometimes crushing effects of slavery on race relations in American history. In three conceptually wide-ranging and provocative essays, the authors assess the meaning of freedom for enslaved and free Americans in the decades before and after the Civil War. "Slavery's Ghost" asks important and challenging questions: How did slaves and freedpeople respond to the promise and reality of emancipation? How committed were white southerners to the principle of racial subjugation? And in what ways can we best interpret the actions of enslaved and free Americans during slavery and Reconstruction? Collectively, these essays offer fresh approaches to questions of local political power, the determinants of individual choices, and the discourse that shaped and defined the history of black freedom. Written by three prominent historians of the period, "Slavery's Ghost" forces readers to think critically about the way we study the past, the depth of racial prejudice, and how African Americans won and lost their freedom in nineteenth-century America. Acquista Ora

Basic Mathematics

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Brown, Walter C. / Brown, Theodore E., PUBLISHER: Goodheart-Wilcox Publisher, Basic Mathematics provides instruction to improve basic mathematics skills. This combination text and workbook tells and shows "how", while providing exercises and drills that enable students to develop accuracy and speed in the various math competencies. Practical problems offer application of mathematics skills to various occupations.

Divorce

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Retief, Frank / Frank, Retief, PUBLISHER: Christian Focus Publications, The break up of marriage is traumatic to both parents and children. The pent-up anger and frustration also affects the quality of relationships in the rest of society. Frank Retief has a wealth of pastoral experience with which to help us. His approach is compassionate, biblical and practical.

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.

An OT and SLP Team Approach: Sensory and Communication

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kashman, Nancy / Mora, Janet, PUBLISHER: Sensory Resources, A speech/language pathologist and an occupational therapist combine years of experience to bring practical advice and workable strategies to treat dysfunction in sensory integration and communication disorders. Their team approach offers an impressive set of activities for social, motor, learning and living skills.

The Vegetarian Society's Vegetarian Food for Friends: 130

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Weller, Lyn, PUBLISHER: HarperCollins UK, A text for people who love to entertain but who need some inspiration and practical advice on putting together a vegetarian menu. This book features recipes, complete menus and menu suggestions, wine notes, and advice on choosing ingredients, planning timetables and achieving a well-balanced meal.

Spiritual Workout of a Former Saint

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Abramowicz, Danny, PUBLISHER: Our Sunday Visitor, Here, based on proven NFL workout techniques, is a practical, encouraging, step-by-step method to help you: - increase your spiritual strength - add new life to your relationships with your spouse, family, and friends - re-energize your soul as you deepen your love of Christ and His Church.

Advances in Therapies for Children

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Schaefer, Charles E. / Sichel, Steven M. / Millman, Howard L., PUBLISHER: Jossey-Bass, Guidebooks for Therapeutic Practice Series Provides today's therapists and counselors with the practical, current information they require to keep abreast of the dynamic field of child therapy. Supplements the best-selling Therapies for Children (), providing all new material on the most recent therapeutic advances.

Roughing It Elegantly: A Practical Guide to Canoe Camping

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bell, Patricia J. / Isakson, Linda O., PUBLISHER: Cat's-Paw Press (MN), Newly-revised, includes down-to-earth tips and information on planning a trip, organizing, packing, clothing, equipment and food. Learn how to travel in the wilderness, locate a site and set up camp. Includes extensive information sources, useful reading, check-lists and index.

Can God Be Trusted in Trials

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Evans, Tony, PUBLISHER: Moody Publishers, A frequent stumbling block for Christians and non-Christians is how to handle adversity. Why aren't we promised an easy ride once we accept Jesus as our Savior? Tony's book explores why God allows trials, and then delivers practical steps for responding to them and emerging victorious

Family Violence in Primary Care

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lyons, F. S. L. / Amiel, Stephen / Heath, Iona, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, Violence within the family, whether directed against children, partners or elders, profoundly disturbs our notions of what the relationship between the family and the discipline of general practice should be. GPs are doctors to whole families and yet their relationships with patients are individual ones, drawing their strength from the principles of confidentiality, mutual trust and positive regard. Violence and abuse within families necessarily challenges all of these, creating a profusion of ethical, interpersonal and practical difficulties and dilemmas. At the same time the nature of general practice confers unique opportunities to deal effectively with family violence. GPs and GP registrars will find this book an invaluable and empowering resource. It brings together a broad range of expertise and opinion from relevant specialties and disciplines and sets family violence in its historical, epidemiological and societal context. It describes in separate sections, child abuse, domestic violence and elder abuse, its presentations, diagnosis and treatment; and suggests ways forward for its prevention and early detection. It draws throughout on the experience of GPs, health visitors and social workers, providing practical safe and workable guidelines.

Modern practical radio and television

Sono tre volumi di elettronica editi nel primo dopo guerra, in totale 652 pagine.Come nuovi, in ottime condizioni senza strappi e scritte. E' una rappresentazione dello stato dell'arte nel settore radio e televisivo prima degli anni 50. L'edizione completa dei tre volumi è molto rara e rappresenta un momento storico della radiotecnica.Eccezionale edizione per la propria bibblioteca.

The Ethics of Abortion: Pro-Life Vs. Pro-Choice

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Baird, Robert M. / Rosenbaum, Stuart E., PUBLISHER: Prometheus Books, One of the first attempts to offer both sides of the abortion debate. This book has been updated and revised with 19 essays, and excerpts from Roe v. Wade (); Webster v. Reproductive Health Services (); and Pennsylvania v. Casey (). The new material covers such issues as the right to privacy, abortion and feminism, Christians and abortion, constitutional issues, and whether embryos are persons.

Coping with Depression

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Clayton, Lawrence / Carter, Sharon, PUBLISHER: Hazelden Publishing & Educational Services, Acknowledging life's many difficulties and challenges, authors Clayton and Carter help teens find practical ways to cope with depression. They provide clear suggestions for handling life's "downers" and encourage readers to seek professional help when they feel they can't deal with problems themselves.

Collaborative Technologies and Organizational Learning

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Neilson, Robert E., PUBLISHER: IGI Global, Collaborative Technologies and Organizational Learning provides insight into a public sector organization's experience with implementing a specific collaborate technology, Lotus Notes. The books includes a discussion of theoretical bases for organizational learning as well as practical prescriptions for those interested in installing or using Lotus Notes.

Collected Papers: Critical Essys and Collected Essays

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ryle, Gilbert, PUBLISHER: Thoemmes Press, Volume one consists of articles on figures as diverse as Plato and Heidegger, Wittgenstein and Jane Austen. Volume two contains articles on several issues in philosophical logic and the philosophy of mind. Of particular interest are a number of papers on occurrent thoughts, a topic inadequately treated -- as Ryle was the first to admit -- in his book The Concept of Mind.

This Is Our Writing

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rigelhof, T. F., PUBLISHER: Porcupine's Quill, Punctuate his title as you like but T.F. Rigelhof considers "This is Our Writing" a declaration, an enquiry and an exclamation. As a writer of half a dozen, a reviewer of dozens upon dozens, and as a reader of a multitude more books, Terry Rigelhof knows much about writing in Canada. In these eleven essays, he asks what is best in what has been written by Canadians in the twentieth century. He examines selected works of some writers whose accomplishments need serious revaluation. What are the real achievements of Robertson Davies, Carole Corbeil, Mavis Gallant, Mordecai Richler, Hugh Hood, Leonard Cohen and George Grant? Rigelhof comes up with a list that will surprise some and dismay others. This is a book for readers who have always known in their heart of hearts that Robertson Davies was an egregious windbag and that underneath the inspired silliness of their carefully contrived and managed public images, Mordecai Richler and Leonard Cohen have produced three of the most intelligent novels we have. In a sequence of interlocking personal essays, Rigelhof explores living a writerly life in Canada at the end of the twentieth century. The text is fortified by a dozen photographs, all but one previously unpublished, by Gabor Szilasi, one of Canada's greatest active documentary photographers.

Children and Media Outside the Home: Playing and Learning in

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Vered, Karen Orr, PUBLISHER: Palgrave MacMillan, Karen Orr Vered demonstrates how children's media play contributes to their acquisition of media literacy. Theorizing after-school care as intermediary space, a large-scale ethnographic study informs this theory-rich and practical discussion of children's media use beyond home and classroom.

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