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Quantitative Ethology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Colgan, Patrick W., PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons, This volume brings together in one place, for the first time, the variety of advanced quantitative techniques available to the ethologist and worker in allied fields. Topics include: data collection; estimation of the behavioral repertory of an animal; the measurement of the amount of information transferred in communicative acts; the quantitative study of durations, intervals, latencies, and sequences of stimuli and responses; use of cluster analysis to study response types; analyzing multidimensional contingency tables; multidimensional scaling; and multivariate analysis based on multinormal populations.

The Peaceful Way: A Children's Guide to the Traditions of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Iedwab, Claudio A. / Standefer, Roxanne / Standefer, Roxanne L., PUBLISHER: Destiny Books, - The first book on the hows and whys of martial arts practice written especially for children. - More than four million children study some form of martial arts in North America. - Explains the respectful, nonviolent discipline fundamental to all martial arts. - Shows young readers what to expect when they study a martial art--from beginner to Black Belt. "The Peaceful Way" makes it clear that martial arts are not about fighting, rather they are about resolving conflict in life. The key word in the practice of martial arts is respect--for teachers, others, and self. By cultivating a positive attitude of humility, honesty, awareness, and discipline, the martial arts student gains both physical and mental focus. In clear, simple language the authors lead young readers into the world of martial arts. From the leaving of shoes at the door of the dojo to the mastery of black-belt skills, they emphasize that a cooperative spirit is the key to success in any martial art. Each point is beautifully illustrated with graphics, sidebars, and anecdotes to hold the young reader's attention. Furthermore, its glossary and references for additional exploration make it the perfect educational tool for the young martial artist and a powerful resource for librarians, parents, teachers, and martial arts educators.

Women Organising

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Brown, Helen, PUBLISHER: Routledge, "Women Organising" is the first study to bring organization theory and the real-life experiences of women organizing together. Helen Brown uses the example of the Greystone Women's Centre in Britain to illustrate the struggles of women seeking to manage without becoming bureaucratized, to find a sense of direction without relying on leaders, to participate fully as leaders, and above all, to create a truly collective form of organization.

Appleton & Lange Practice Tests USMLE Step 3

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Goldberg, Joel S., PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing, Offers medical students a results-driven review for the USMLE Step 3 through the use of practice tests designed to simulate the actual exam and familiarize students with the electronic format. Includes six practice tests with over 900 questions, answers with detailed explanations.

Sequencing: Cut and Paste Activities Grades K-1

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Moore, Jo Ellen / Evans, Joy, PUBLISHER: Evan-Moor Educational Publishers, Give your students practice in understanding story sequence. Cut apart sentences, arrange in order, and paste on fully illustrated sheets for a complete story.

John C Parkin, Archives & Photography: Reflections on the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Fraser, Linda / McMordie, Michael / Simmins, Geoffrey, PUBLISHER: University of Calgary Press, Architectural practice in post-World War II Canada brought substantial change to the face of the Canadian built environment, led by the contribution of John C. Parkin. As senior partner at the Toronto-based architectural firm John B. Parkin Associates (no relation) from to the s, Parkin oversaw the creation of a large number of modernist projects, including hospitals, airports, schools, shopping malls, and factories, and received national recognition for his contributions. This richly illustrated book includes an interview with John C. Parkin and essays that examine the incorporation of art in built architecture, the influence of architectural photography in defining Modern architecture to a Canadian public, the importance of architectural archives, and the corporate structure of a large, highly successful Canadian architectural firm.

Constructing Fatherhood: Discourses and Experiences

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lupton, Deborah / Barclay, Lesley, PUBLISHER: Sage Publications (CA), It is a very impressive book. Its coverage of contemporary discourses of fatherhood is comprehensive. The theoretical stance is one that allows for complexity and fluidity. The authors write well, making even esoteric sociological and cultural theory accessible. I recommend it' - "British Journal of Social Work " Constructing Fatherhood provides an analysis of the social, cultural and symbolic meanings of fatherhood in contemporary western societies. The authors draw on poststructuralist theory to analyze the representation of fatherhood in the expert' literature of psychology, sociology and the health sciences, and in popular sources such as television, film, advertisements and child-care and parenting manuals

Skill Acquisition in Sport Research, Theory and Practice

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: A Mark Williams Nicola Hodges, PUBLISHER: Routledge, NA

The Book of Job

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Moore, Thomas / Moore, Thomas, PUBLISHER: Riverhead Books, The Book of Job has long been considered the most challenging and controversial text of Western religion. Its simple yet powerful story--of a good and pious man inflicted with terrible pain and suffering--raises basic questions of faith that, to this day, resonate deeply within every living soul. Now in this special Riverhead edition, Thomas Moore, the author of Care of the Soul, offers his unique perspective on one of the most central tales of the Bible. Combining Jungian theory, archetypal mythology, and modem psychology, he casts a light of new meaning and understanding upon the human condition itself--and on our own personal experience in the world today.

Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Study Guide

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Althouse, Andrew Daniel / Turnquist, C. H. / Bracciano, A. F., PUBLISHER: Goodheart-Wilcox Publisher, Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning provides an excellent blend of theory with job-qualifying skills, making it a leader in the refrigeration and air conditioning field This comprehensive text teaches both fundamental principles and the service techniques needed to diagnose and remedy HVAC problems. Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning contains the most recent information and advances in the field needed to prepare the technician for success in today's world. This edition includes up-to-date material on EPA rules and regulations covering refrigerant recovery, recycling, and reclaiming. Both students and practicing technicians will benefit from the comprehensive approach of this text, which provides a solid and thorough knowledge of all aspects of refrigeration and air conditioning.

The GAM/DP Theory of Personality and Creativity, Volume II

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Therivel, William A., PUBLISHER: Kirk House Publishers, The societal effects of the long-term impact of the Division of Power (DP) or Unity of Power (UP) are discussed in this volume. The DP chapters compare the three Griselda stories. The GAM chapters specifically refer to the personality families identified in Volume I () and to the creative potential which comes from a high GxAxM of youth. The theory presented in these volumes is in two parts. The first, GAM, identifies and illustrates the three factors (Genetic endowment, Assistances, and Misfortunes) which contribute to personality and creativity at the individual level. The second, DP (Division of Power), does the same at the societal level.

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.

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.

Lust, Caution: The Story, the Screenplay, and the Making of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Chang, Eileen / Hui Ling, Wang / Schamus, James, PUBLISHER: Pantheon Books, To me, no writer has ever used the Chinese language as cruelly as Zhang Ailing (Eileen Chang), and no story of hers is as beautiful or as cruel as "Lust, Caution." Eileen Chang's thrilling short story "Lust, Caution"--a devastating tale of love, betrayal, and manipulation set in Shanghai during World War II--marks with a forceful clarity her mastery of the form. Newly adapted into a major motion picture by Academy Award-winning director Ang Lee, "Lust, Caution "has become an equally remarkable addition to the work of one of the most internationally renowned directors. Included in this unique volume are the original story by Eileen Chang, as well as the screenplay by Wang Hui Ling and James Schamus. Key members of the production have written notes about Chang and about the process of adapting "Lust, Caution." With a biographical essay on Chang by translator Julia Lovell and eight pages of color stills from the film, this volume will become the definitive edition for film students and aficionados alike.

Foodservice Mgmnt Study Crs-99-3

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gilmore, Shirley, PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons, A thorough and basic guide to management in all areas of food service, this book is unmatched as an aid to operating a foodservice department in a well-organized and efficient manner. Designed for self-study for foodservice employees, it will prove useful to new employees, those switching to management positions, and dietitians or dietary managers in training. Along with comprehensive information for foodservice supervisors, this new edition includes topics related to empowerment, team building, service quality management, management of a diverse workforce, drugs in the workplace, employee retention, expanded sections on unions, and an update on legislation affecting employees. Specifically, the guide will help a student identify personnel management responsibilities of the foodservice supervisor; apply the principles and procedures used to recruit, select, train, and evaluate employees; assess the ongoing relationship between supervisor and employee; and apply theory to the working situation through suggested activities.

Breakthroughs in Statistics: Volume III

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kotz, Samuel / Johnson, Norman L., PUBLISHER: Springer, This is author-approved bcc: This is the third volume of a collection of seminal papers in the statistical sciences written during the past 110 years. These papers have each had an outstanding influence on the development of statistical theory and practice over the last century. Each paper is preceded by an introduction written by an authority in the field providing background information and assessing its influence. Volume III concerntrates on articles from the 's while including some earlier articles not included in Volume I and II. Samuel Kotz is Professor of Statistics in the College of Business and Management at the University of Maryland. Norman L. Johnson is Professor Emeritus of Statistics at the University of North Carolina. Also available: Breakthroughs in Statistics Volume I: Foundations and Basic Theory Samuel Kotz and Norman L. Johnson, Editors pp. Softcover. ISBN Breakthroughs in Statistics Volume II: Methodology and Distribution Samuel Kotz and Norman L. Johnson, Editors pp. Softcover. ISBN

Islam, Politics, and Social Movements

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Burke, Edmund, III / Lapidus, Ira M. / Abrahamian, Ervand, PUBLISHER: University of California Press, Taken together the essays in this work not only provide new research essential to the study of Islamic societies and Muslim peoples, but also set a new standard for the concrete study of local situations and illuminate the forces shaping the history of modern Muslim societies. This collection is unique in its sophisticated interpretation of the social protest and political resistance movements in Muslim countries during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The contributors take two principal approaches to the study of their subject. Utilizing "new cultural history," they explore how particular movements have deployed the cultural and religious resources of Islam to mobilize and legitimize insurgent political action. Others rely on "new social history" to study the economic, political, and social contexts in which movements of anti-colonial resistance and revolution have developed. This work brings together contributions from specialists on Islamic North Africa, Egypt, the Arab fertile crescent, Iran and India.

Surrealism and the Book

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hubert, Renee Riese, PUBLISHER: University of California Press, This is the first book-length study of the unique collaborations between surrealist painters and authors that resulted in illustrated books. Hubert examines the interrelationships between the visual and verbal arts as both were freeing themselves from outer codification and mimesis.

A Short Introduction to Classical Myth

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Powell, Barry B., PUBLISHER: Prentice Hall, An essential reference for anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding and appreciation of classical mythology, this unique guide offers original source material on the social and historical background, interpretation, and commentary on major literary books on Greek myth -- such as Homer, Hesiod, the tragedians, the historians, Ovid, Vergil, and in Greek art. Written in a clear and lucid manner, the book offers fresh and original interpretations based on the latest scholarship, and comes organized into three distinct parts: I: Definitions and Interpretations (devoted to theoretical issues); II: Background (to fill in information essential to understanding myth); and III: Themes (chapters directed toward specific topics in the study of myth).

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.

Digital Video Distribution in Broadband, Television, Mobile

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Paul, Sanjoy, PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons, A unique treatment of digital video distribution technology in a business context, "Digital Video Distribution in Broadband, Television, Mobile and Converged Networks" explores a range of diverse topics within the field through a combination of theory and practice to provide the best possible insight and exposure. The theoretical foundations inside assist a fuller understanding of the technologies used in practice, while real-world examples are correspondingly used to emphasize the applicability of theory in the commercial world. Fully illustrated throughout to help explain the fundamental concepts of digital media distribution, "Digital Video Distribution in Broadband, Television, Mobile and Converged Networks" is divided into three major parts starting initially with the basic industry trends that have been driving the adoption of video and making its distribution over the Internet an economically viable solution. This is followed with detail descriptions of challenges and solutions in distributing video in 'open' networks such as the Internet. The final part focuses on the challenges and solutions for distributing video in 'closed' networks such as the managed network of Telcos. Provides an A to Z of digital video distribution featuring technology, business, research, products and case studies. Features research topics exploring P2P Streaming, Digital Video Distribution over Disruption-Tolerant Networks and Scalable Video on Demand. Includes real world product descriptions on Transcoders, such as Rhozet, and IPTV Quality of Service Monitoring product, such as Ineoquest.

Capital Markets: Institutions and Instruments

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Fabozzi, Frank J. / Modigliani, Franco, PUBLISHER: Prentice Hall, Fabozzi and Modigliani describe all phases of the capital market, including the instruments, institutions and valuation of instruments. The text offers the most comprehensive capital market coverage available in a perfect blend of principle and practice. "The Second Edition" expands upon the topics covered in the first and updates all material to reflect the latest financial trends and developments.

Transformative Dimensions of Adult Learning

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mezirow, Jack / Mezirow, PUBLISHER: Jossey-Bass, "Transformative Dimensions of Adult Learning" describes the dynamics of how adults learn--and how their perceptions are transformed by learning--as a framework for formulating educational theory and practice. It presents an in-depth analysis of the ways in which adults learn, how they make meaning of the learning experience, and how their lives can be transformed by it.

Social Linguistics and Literacies: Ideology in Discourses

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gee, James Paul, PUBLISHER: Taylor & Francis Group, This fully-updated new edition engages with topics such as orality and literacy, the history of literacy, the uses and abuses of literacy in that history, the analysis of language as cultural communication, and social theories of mind and meaning, among many other topics. It represents the most current statement of a widely discussed and used theory about how language functions in society, a theory initially developed in the first edition of the book, and developed in this new edition in tandem with analytic techniques for the study of language and literacy in context, with special reference to cross-cultural issues in communities and schools. Built around a large number of specific examples, this new edition reflects current debates across the world about education and educational reform, the nature of language and communication, and the role of sociocultural diversity in schools and society. One of the core goals of this book, from its first edition on, has been to develop a new and more widely applicable vision of applied linguistics. It will be of interest to researchers, lecturers and students in education, linguistics, or any field that deals with language, especially in social or cultural terms.

Teachers Are Researchers: Reflection and Action

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Patterson, Leslie / Smith, Karen / Short, Kathy G., PUBLISHER: International Reading Association, This volume explores how teacher researchers tackle tough questions and reveal information -- about both their teaching practice and the research process. Discover the valuable contributions teacher researchers can make to the profession while still rising to the day-to-day demands of teaching. Teachers Are Researchers offers a detailed look at everything from getting started to recording and analyzing observation. Examples of studies by elementary, middle school, high school, and college teachers are included. Foreword by Nancie Atwell.

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