practical essays

Comt-CCC James

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Manton, Thomas / McGrath, Alister / Packer, J. I., PUBLISHER: Crossway, For hundreds of years Christendom has been blessed with Bible commentaries written by great men of God highly respected for their godly walk and their insight into spiritual truth. The Crossway Classic Commentaries present the very best work on individual Bible books, carefully adapted for maximum understanding and usefulness for today's believers. The epistle of James abounds with punch and clarity. Amazingly relevant and practical for our age, it continues to be a popular New Testament book for followers of Christ. Its themes, which include good works issuing out of genuine faith, equal treatment of the rich and poor, taming the tongue, heavenly wisdom, and patience in the midst of suffering, have brought great encouragement to God's people. This enlightening commentary puts these important issues in perspective and reveals the full content of this noteworthy Bible book.

A Word or Two

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Andreae, Christopher, PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, A walrus sort of book. Remember Lewis Carrollas verse? aaThe time has come, a the Walrus said, / aTo talk of many things: / Of shoes a and ships a and sealing-wax a / Of cabbages a and kings...aa In this book of miscellaneous essays, to , the author makes wry, funny, touching, familiar, and unexpected observations of all sorts of things that have occurred during his time spent living variously in city, country, and suburbia. (His time living on Mars goes discreetly unmentioned.) His odd mix of unpretentiously contentious themes ranges from a brusque bookseller who turns out to be affable, to a suicidal sheep who opts for life after all, to an eccentric schoolmaster who wags his finger while quoting T. S. Eliot, to the questionable state of Queen Elizabethas fingernails. Discombobulating but rarely disastrous encounters abound a with precocious six-year-olds, mischievous mice, platefuls of inedible seashells, and a quiet American in Edinburgh looking for a girl heas never met. A good bedtime, or anytime, read written by an adept wordsmith.

The Believing Primate: Scientific, Philosophical, and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Schloss, Jeffrey / Murray, Michael J., PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, Over the last two decades, scientific accounts of religion have received a great deal of scholarly and popular attention both because of their intrinsic interest and because they are widely as constituting a threat to the religion they analyse. The Believing Primate aims to describe and discuss these scientific accounts as well as to assess their implications. The volume begins with essays by leading scientists in the field, describing these accounts and discussing evidence in their favour. Philosophical and theological reflections on these accounts follow, offered by leading philosophers, theologians, and scientists. This diverse group of scholars address some fascinating underlying questions: Do scientific accounts of religion undermine the justification of religious belief? Do such accounts show religion to be an accidental by-product of our evolutionary development? And, whilst we seem naturally disposed toward religion, would we fare better or worse without it? Bringing together dissenting perspectives, this provocative collection will serve to freshly illuminate ongoing debate on these perennial questions.

Putting Investors First: Real Solutions for Better Corporate

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Newquist, Scott / Russell, Max / Russell, Max B., PUBLISHER: Bloomberg Press, After all the shocks and aftershocks in corporate America post-Enron and beyond, corporate governance has become a leading topic in the news and in the boardroom. This timely and important book explores the reasons why our system of corporate checks and balances has failed and how investor trust can be regained. It addresses the thorny issues of executive management and compensation as well as the sometimes conflict-ridden nature of board and management relationships, including board composition and director compensation. Most important, Newquist and Russell present a road map of specific actions boards need to take to restore their originally mandated role: representing and safeguarding shareholders' interest. Written in a practical and succinct style, this guide will be indispensable for board members and the executives who work with them in guiding corporations across the country.

Teaching and Its Predicaments

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Burbules, Nicholas C. / Hansen, David T. / *, Editor, PUBLISHER: Westview Press, Teaching is a complex and challenging endeavor. Teachers are continually faced with difficult choices in which competing values are set in tension with one another. The interests of all students, and of other groups and constituencies, can rarely be served at the same time. Different educational goals, each desirable in and of itself, often place incompatible demands on teachers, especially in light of the limited resources and time available to most of them. Of course, teaching does have its satisfactions and fulfillments, but increasingly those rewards must be sought in the context of challenges that reflect the competing expectations society places upon educators.These essays tackle important aspects of the complex, often conflicted contexts of teaching. Each chapter focuses on a different aspect of teaching, offering candid analysis of the difficulties and trade-offs inherent in teaching practice, while suggesting ways to productively address a given conflict. Together, the chapters speak honestly to the realities and challenges of teaching, without downplaying the ideals that draw teachers into education in the first place.

Poiret

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Koda, Harold / Bolton, Andrew / Troy, Nancy J., PUBLISHER: Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, In the annals of fashion history, French couturier Paul Poiret () is known for liberating women from corsets and introducing pantaloons into their wardrobes. However, it is Poiret's remarkable innovations in the cut and construction of clothing, made all the more remarkable by the fact that he could not sew, that secures his legacy. This essential book is the first to explore Poiret's radical modernity from a number of perspectives. Essays by renowned scholars describe the historical context of his work; its relation to the dominant artistic discourses of the early 20th century; his muse, Denise Poiret, and her influence on his work; and his role in the paradigmatic shift to a new ideal of feminine beauty. Poiret's entrepreneurship, his creation of an atelier to extend his influence beyond fashion to the" "art de vivre, and his relationship to the workshops of the Wiener Werkstatte are also discussed. Poiret's innovative creations are represented by colorful pochoirs (stencils), personal photographs from the Poiret family archives, and newly commissioned photographs of Poiret's masterworks.

Teach Yourself Greek

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Matsukas, Aristarhos, PUBLISHER: Teach Yourself, Bestselling language courses From Danish to Spanish, Swahili to Brazilian Portuguese, the languages of the world are brought within the reach of any beginning student. Learners can use the Teach Yourself Language Courses at their own pace or as a supplement to formal courses. These complete courses are based on the very latest learning methods and designed to be enjoyable and user-friendly. "Prepared by experts in the language, each course begins with the basics and gradually promotes the student to a level of smooth and confident communication, including: " Up-to-date, graded interactive dialogues Graded units of culture notes, grammar, and exercises Step-by-step guide to pronunciation Practical vocabulary Regular and irregular verb tables Plenty of practice exercises and answers Bilingual glossary "The new editions also feature: " Clear, uncluttered, and user-friendly layout Self-assessment quizzes to test progress Website suggestions to take language study further

Group Process and Structure in Psychosocial Occupational

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gibson, Diane, PUBLISHER: Routledge, Effective group leadership techniques are the focus of this practical, sound volume. Dedicated to assisting occupational therapy practitioners and students in understanding current theory and state-of-the-art techniques in group treatment, this functional book fills the gap left by existing literature and educational programs that focus mainly on diagnoses and task analysis. Highly skilled professionals examine the important concepts of group therapy--structural elements, such as goals, norms, group size, physical environment, and instructions that can be varied depending on the purpose, needs, and functional level of the client; the ability to guide and control process elements, such as spontaneous feedback; and the ability to support clients and help build a cohesive, safe group. Fascinating examples of innovative new group techniques--social skills game, mime group, and the use of robots--demonstrate how creative content can effectively combine structure and process in group treatment.

Choosing Civility: The Twenty-Five Rules of Considerate

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Forni, P. M., PUBLISHER: St. Martin's Press, Most people would agree that thoughtful behavior and common decency are in short supply, or simply forgotten in hurried lives of emails, cellphones, and multi-tasking. In "Choosing Civility," P. M. Forni identifies the twenty-five rules that are most essential in connecting effectively and happily with others. In clear, witty, and, well...civilized language, Forni covers topics that include: * Think Twice Before Asking Favors * Give Constructive Criticism * Refrain from Idle Complaints * Respect Others' Opinions * Don't Shift Responsibility and Blame * Care for Your Guests * Accept and Give Praise Finally, Forni provides examples of how to put each rule into practice and so make life-and the lives of others-more enjoyable, companionable, and rewarding. C"hoosing Civility" is a simple, practical, perfectly measured, and quietly magical handbook on the lost art of civility and compassion.

Infants and Toddlers:

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bender / Bender, Michael / Baglin, Carol Ann, PUBLISHER: Singular Publishing Group, A needed source of practical information, this text includes the input of parents, professionals, agency representatives, and advocates, as they offer an abundance of ideas, information, and experience for those entering the early intervention field. The book addresses areas that are of growing concern to practitioners and clinic personnel, such as infant mental health, serving special populations through understanding customs as they relate to the roles of parents and families, preparing to provide early intervention services, and issues one must consider before accepting the day-care option. It also attempts to address the many family concerns that are often left unanswered as a result of the time-consuming and crisis nature of parenting an infant or toddler with disabilities. The text is an excellent resource that also can be used by individuals to support or develop their own programs.

The Quotable Founding Fathers: A Treasury of the Wise

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Melton, Buckner F., Jr., PUBLISHER: Potomac Books, No group is quoted???and misquoted???more often than America??'s founders. When a political controversy heats up, the nation??'s speechwriters, politicians, reporters, editorial writers, and talking heads try to influence the debate by quoting their words. Year in and year out, teachers and political buffs look to their wisdom to illuminate the issues. How much easier it would be to find every key quote by the founders in a single source. "The Quotable Founding Fathers," edited by Buckner F. Melton, Jr., provides just that source???a compilation of some quotes summing up the wit and wisdom of the founders. While some of these quotations can be found in general quotation compilations such as Bartlett???s, these volumes offer only a fraction of what??'s available. "The Quotable Founding Fathers" mines deeper into the founders??? essays, diaries, letters, speeches, and sermons to extract all the nuggets that are significant to the history of the country??? and to the ongoing debate about the meaning of democracy in America.

Becoming a Successful Scientist: Strategic Thinking for

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Loehle, Craig, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, Scientific research requires both innovation and attention to detail, clever breakthroughs and routine procedures. This indispensable guide gives students and researchers across all scientific disciplines practical advice on how to succeed. All types of scientific careers are discussed, from those in industry and academia to consulting, with emphasis on how scientists spend their time and the skills that are needed to be productive. Strategic thinking, creativity and problem-solving, the central keys to success in research, are all explored. The reader is shown how to enhance the creative process in science, how one goes about making discoveries, putting together the solution to a complex problem and then testing the solution obtained. The social dimension of science is also discussed from the development and execution of a scientific research program to publishing papers, as well as issues of ethics and science policy.

The Reading for Real Handbook

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Harrison, Colin / Harrison, Colin / Coles, Martin, PUBLISHER: Routledge, "The Reading for Real Handbook" is a genuinely balanced attempt to explore current theory and put forward some conclusions on the success of certain teaching methods. It It provides an account of the current theories that underpin reading and the teaching of reading and also offers guidance on how to implement those theories. Rather than simply describing good practice, it offers clear pointers indicating why the practical approaches which are put forth for consideration are theoretically sound and can be fully supported by recent advances in theory. A series of questions is posed at the end of each chapter, intended as a stimulus to self-reflection and as a potential starting point for staff discussion. An annotated booklist is also provided, which readers might use to follow up ideas contained in the chapter.

Descubra la Voluntad de Dios: Como Hacer Cada Decision Con

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sittser, Jerry L., PUBLISHER: Editorial Vida, We've all heard that God has a plan for our lives, but what does that mean in practical terms--when we're faced with important life decisions, like who to marry, what job to take, where to send our children to school, or what church to join? "Discovering God's Will" explores important questions like: How free are we if God has a perfect plan for our lives? Does suffering and trouble mean we are off track? How exactly does God speak?Discussing these and other questions, Jerry Sittser offers a biblically based approach that readers will find truly liberating, even if you think you've married the wrong person, chosen the wrong career, or landed yourself in some kind of serious trouble.

Toward a Sociology of the Trace

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gray, Herman / Macarena, Gmez-Barris / Gomez-Barris, Macarena, PUBLISHER: University of Minnesota Press, Using culture as an entry point, and informed by the work of contemporary social theorists, the essays in this volume identify and challenge sites where the representational dimension of social life produces national identity through scripts of belonging, or traces. The contributors utilize empirically based studies of social policy, political economy, and social institutions to offer a new way of looking at the creation of meaning, representation, and memory. They scrutinize subjects such as narratives in the U.S. coal industry's change from digging mines to removing mountaintops; war-related redress policies in post-World War II Japan; views of masculinity linked to tequila, Pancho Villa, and the Mexican Revolution; and the politics of subjectivity in s political violence in Thailand. Contributors: Sarah Banet-Weiser, U of Southern California; Barbara A. Barnes, U of California, Berkeley; Marie Sarita Gaytan; Avery F. Gordon, U of California, Santa Barbara; Tanya McNeill, U of California, Santa Cruz; Sudarat Musikawong, Willamette U; Akiko Naono, U of Kyushu; Rebecca R. Scott, U of Missouri.

Prague

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Berlitz Guides, PUBLISHER: Berlitz Guides, With over 40 million copies sold world-wide, Berlitz Pocket Guides have long been renowned for their ease of use and portability by booksellers and travelers alike. Completely revised and updated, Pocket Guides continue to provide a world of information for travel at any budget -- and still fit into a pocket. Revised editions continue to be extensively rewritten, and feature brand new maps and striking new photography. Features of Berlitz Pocket Guides include: -- Practical advice for leisure and business travel -- Comprehensive sightseeing information, both the top sights and roads less traveled -- Selective but widely ranging hotel and restaurant recommendations -- Helpful website addresses -- Destination-specific language and culture tips -- Essential information on such topics as public transportation and tourist information offices -- Comprehensive recommendations for shopping, outdoor activities, and nightlife -- Four-color interior design and graphics -- Eye-catching, modern covers -- Color-coded quick reference sections -- Convenient fold-out cover maps

Questioning the Media: A Critical Introduction

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Downing, John / Mohammadi, Ali / Sreberny-Mohammadi, Annabelle, PUBLISHER: Sage Publications (CA), The Second Edition of this successful text has been updated and extensively revised to provide students with an engaging introduction to media studies. Practical and accessible, Questioning the Media invites readers to be active participants in the process of understanding the importance of the media today. New chapters on media and identity, global media influences, computer-mediated communication, feminist media theories, popular music and news coverage of AIDS enhance the previous collection of original works by distinguished contributors. With helpful introductions to each section and chapter, this innovative volume offers diverse critical perspectives on media studies, political economy, cultural studies, the Frankfurt School of Critical Theory, feminism, audience ethnography and cultural dependency. Students can examine thoroughly topics in mass culture, technology, international communication and more. Throughout the book sophisticated terms and concepts are explained, making this the ideal critical introduction to media studies.

Things I Wish I'd Known: Cancer Caregivers Speak Out

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cornwall, Deborah J., PUBLISHER: Bardolf & Company, Family caregivers are the unsung heroes of the life-saving drama that's triggered by a cancer diagnosis. Nearly three quarters of American households will find themselves caring for a cancer patient at one point in their lives. This book is the first to capture their thoughts, feelings, and insights on a large scale. It is based on 86 formal interviews with non-professional caregivers (some of whom are cancer survivors themselves), covering 107 patients ranging in age from 2 to 90 and facing 40 different cancer diagnoses. Practical lessons drawn from caregivers' experiences are intermingled with their own words to forge a compelling narrative intended to help both patients and their family caregivers to understand and cope with the full range of issues they should anticipate as they fight the battle of their lives.

Learning Democratically: Using Study Circles

ISBN: , SKU: , PUBLISHER: Niace, Study circles are groups which manage their own learning, embody democratic practice, and employ procedures that develop participants capacity to become confident as both learners and citizens, better able to act and take charge of their own destinies. This book shows how study circles offer an alternative to a narrow skills-based approach to learning and argues that their potential should be recognised by both practitioners and policy-makers. It contains a wide-ranging set of case studies of how study circles are already developing in adult education, voluntary organisations, self-help groups, faith communities and community development, with examples for comparison from Norway and Slovenia. This practical guide to creating and managing study circles, exploring their contemporary resonance and drawing on both Nordic and English experience, will appeal to those involved in adult learning as advisers, organisers, tutors, study circle leaders and voluntary activists, and also to learners themselves.

Tile: Making, Designing and Using

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Clark, Kenneth / Clarke, Kenneth, PUBLISHER: Crowood Press (UK), Tiles are a beautiful form of ceramic that lend themselves to an extraordinary diversity of uses and treatments. In this outstanding overview, Kenneth Clark, a distinguished tile designer and maker, introduces readers to their creation, ornamentation, and use. Tile making using earthenware, stoneware, porcelain, and paper clay is fully described as are the decorative techniques, like painting, screen printing, and sgraffito. The work of leading tile designers is also examined, along with their approaches and applications. To complete the book, Clark offers practical information on the uses of tile, including floors, walls, roofs, fireplaces, murals, and swimming pools; details on how to repair tiles; and advice on how to protect and care for them. Written by an expert, and with 280 color photos, "The Tile" is sure to captivate anyone interested in learning or appreciating the skills of this age-old craft.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The Centenary Edition

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Baum, L. Frank / Foreman, Michael, PUBLISHER: Anova Books, When a cyclone whisked Dorothy far from the gray prairies of Kansas to the colorful Land of Oz, it not only set a courageous and determined little girl on a series of unforgettable adventures--it blew fresh air into children's literature. "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" is what the author called "a modern fairy tale, in which the wonderment and joy are retained and the heartache and nightmares left out." It's now more than a hundred years since Dorothy and her endearing companions--her mischievous dog Toto, the brainless but practical-minded Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion, and the kindly Tin Woodsman who longs for a heart--first marched along the yellow brick road into storybook history. In this edition, Michael Foreman's bright, whimsical watercolors of Dorothy and her friends capture the enchanting essence of L. Frank Baum's "wondertale."

Cop Talk: Essential Communication Skills for Community

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kidd, Virginia / Braziel, Rick / Kidd, Dr Virginia, PUBLISHER: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Community oriented policing requires increased and improved communication between officers and their community. COP Talk provides officers concrete ways to improve their communication with community members, fellow officers, government agencies, and the media. COP Talk blends proven academic principles with practical skill-building tools tailored to the special needs of police-community interactions. Includes key features to enhance learning and recall: Composite Stories of actual experiences illustrate communication concepts and techniques. Action Clips show how specific communication techniques and strategies have been used successfully in real-life application. Pocket Guides expand on the topic at hand, introduce helpful related information, and summarize complex processes. Activities help officers apply the concepts and practice implementing new techniques. Packed with advice, COP Talk demystifies the art of building relationships, conducting meetings, giving talks, involving the community, problem solving, and getting publicity.

Builders and Fighters: U.S. Army Engineers in World War II

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: U. S. Army Corps of Engineers / Fowle, Barry W., PUBLISHER: University Press of the Pacific, The Corps of Engineers played an important part in winning World War II. Its work included building and repairing roads, bridges, and airfields; laying and clearing minefields; establishing and destroying obstacles; constructing training camps and other support facilities; building the Pentagon; and providing facilities for the development of the atomic bomb. In addition to their construction work, engineers engaged in combat with the enemy in the Battle of the Bulge, on the Ledo Road in Burma, in the mountains of Italy, and at numerous other locations. Certainly one of the highlights of Corps activity during World War II was the construction of the -mile Alaska Highway, carved out of the Canadian and Alaskan wilderness. Builders and Fighters is a series of essays on some of the hectic engineer activity during World War II. Veterans of that war should read this book and point with pride to their accomplishments. In it, today's engineers will find further reasons to be proud of their heritage. H. J. Hatch Lieutenant General, USA Chief of Engineers

Designing XML Internet Applications

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Leventhal, Michael, Lewis, David, Fuchs, Matthew, PUBLISHER: Prentice Hall, With XML, true Web-based information management has arrived. This is a complete guide to building XML internet applications that can automate and simplify virtually every form of electronic communication. Learn why your organization needs XML -- and how it combines SGML's legendary power with the simplicity and accessibility of the best Web-based applications. Walk step-by-step through the fundamentals of XML usage and design: not just basic syntax, but the real-world processes you must understand to achieve XML's full benefits. Discover specific approaches for building a robust, effective XML-based intranet communications infrastructure -- techniques you won't find anywhere else. Build six full-scale, practical XML applications, including bulletin boards, order entry systems, document conversion tools and more. All the Java, C++, C and perl source code you need is included on CD-ROM.

The the Next Level: What Insiders Know about Executive

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Eblin, Scott, PUBLISHER: Nicholas Brealey Publishing, After the thrill of promotion to an executive position comes the sobering reality of just how difficult it is to succeed at this level-and how hard it can be to find help. Some 40 percent of new executives don't last 18 months. Why do so many employees with strong track records derail when promoted to the executive suite? In The Next Level, Scott Eblin draws on 20 years of experience as a leader and executive coach to identify why new executives fail, and offers a practical program for achieving success. Rising executives must understand that the strengths and actions that drove their career progress at lower levels-such as technical prowess-will not necessarily sustain their success as executives. They need to pick up new behaviors and beliefs, and, more important, let go of old ones.

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