- Table View
- List View
Research and Evaluation In Education and Psychology
by Donna M. MertensFocused on increasing the credibility of research and evaluation, the Fourth Edition of Donna M. Mertens's comprehensive Research and Evaluation in Education and Psychology: Integrating Diversity with Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods incorporates the viewpoints of various research paradigms into its descriptions of these methods. Providing specific advice on conducting research in culturally complex communities, the new edition has been updated to align with the American Psychological Association and the National Council of Accreditation of Teacher Education accreditation requirements. Approximately sixty percent of the content in the Fourth Edition is new, updated with numerous contemporary examples, making this book one of the most comprehensive, accessible, and practical methods books available. Praise for the previous edition: "The organization of the text reflects the author's intent, philosophy, and objectives . . . [Mertens] clearly presents approaches, descriptions, and many examples useful in conducting studies; she is to be commended for the thoroughness of her work. " --Frank D. Adams, Wayne State College "Excellent descriptions, definitions, examples, and narrative about social science theory and the various paradigms. Mertens' use [of] a wide variety of social identities to provide her examples makes the text inclusive of a variety of diverse identities. It is also useful to see the differences between [research and evaluation] and to select methods appropriate to the intention of the inquiry. " --Katrina L. Rodriguez, University of Northern Colorado
Research and Evaluation for Busy Practitioners: A Time-saving Guide (PDF)
by Helen KaraMore and more people working in public services have to do research on top of their main jobs. This can include workplace research, such as evaluation, audit, training needs analysis or satisfaction surveys, or research for a professional development qualification such as diploma, master's degree or PhD. Unlike most how-to books that treat research as if it exists in isolation, this book will show you how to juggle research, work, family, and social life. Based on interviews with practitioners from health, education, social care, criminal justice, government and the third sector, as well as the author's extensive experience, it provides a wealth of practical information and tips to save you time, effort and stress. This book is for anyone in the public or third sector, an independent research organisation or academia, who wants to know how to do research on top of their main job and still have a life. The book is supported by a companion website, containing additional materials for both students and lecturers, which is available from the link above. Alternate ISBN 9781447301165
Red Grouse (Large Print)
by Rnib BookshareThis is a Red Grouse shown from the side. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. Its head, which is facing to the left, has a short blunt beak. One eye is visible, and above this, is its distinctive red wattle. Slightly down and to the right of the head is the wing. Down from this is the Grouse's chest, and down again are its two sturdy legs. To the very right of the picture its short tail can be found. The Red Grouse is covered with chestnut brown feathers.
The Psychologist's Companion: A Guide to Writing Scientific Papers for Students and Researchers (PDF)
by Karin Sternberg Robert J SternbergThe Psychologist's Companion has been comprehensively updated, revised, and extended for its fifth edition to include the latest style guidelines of the American Psychological Association's Publication Manual (sixth edition, 2009); new chapters on literature research, ethics, and generating, evaluating, and selling ideas; chapter summary checklists; and advance organizers.
Principles of Microeconomics 2.0
by Libby Rittenberg Timothy TregarthenFlat World Knowledge is honored to publish Version 2.0 (an orginal re-launch) of Tim Tregarthen's wonderful principles of microeconomics book, and proud to bring Tim's incredible talents as a teacher back to life so future generations of students can continue to learn from him.
Principles of Marketing 2.0
by Mary Anne Raymond Jeff TannerPrinciples of Marketing Version 2.0 by Tanner, Raymond and Schuster teaches the experience and process of actually doing marketing - not just the vocabulary. It carries five dominant themes throughout in order to expose students to marketing in today's environment: Service dominant logic - This textbook employs the term "offering" instead of the more traditional First "P" -- product. That is because consumers don't sacrifice value when alternating between a product and a service. They are evaluating the entire experience, whether they interact with a product, a service, or a combination. So the fundamental focus is providing value throughout the value chain, whether that value chain encompasses a product, service, or both. Sustainability; Increasingly, companies are interested in the impact they are having on their local community as well as the overall environment. This is often referred to as the triple bottom line of financial, social, and environment performance. Ethics and social responsibility; Following on the sustainability notion is the broader importance of ethics and social responsibility in creating successful organizations. The authors make consistent references to ethical situations throughout chapter coverage, and end of chapter material in most chapters will encompass ethical situations. Global coverage -- Tanner, Raymond and Schuster deliberately entitled Chapter 1; What is Marketing?; Whether it is today's price of gasoline, the current U.S. presidential race, or Midwestern U.S. farming, almost every industry and company needs strong global awareness. And today's marketing professionals must understand the world in which they and their companies operate. Metrics -- Firms today have the potential to gather more information than ever before about their current and potential customers. That information gathering can be costly, but it can also be very revealing. With the potential to capture so much more detail about micro transactions, firms should now be more able to answer ;well, what this marketing strategy really worth it?; And what is the marketing ROI?; And finally, what is this customer or set of customers worth to us over their lifetime? Principles of Marketing Version 2.0 brings new and updated coverage of new developments in the influence of social media to empower consumers, as well as marketing's use of social media, such as sentiment analysis, mobile marketing, and customer service and complaint tracking, as a communications and promotion channel, just a name a few. Version 2.0 also has an overall increased number of examples, as well as, new discussion questions in every chapter (resulting in at least 10 per chapter). In addition, the textbook's key terms, and repeated concepts have been strategically arranged to make customizing this book with Flat World's MIYO platform even easier.
Principles of Management
by Mason Carpenter Talya Bauer Berrin ErdoganPrinciples of Management by Carpenter, Bauer and Erdogan teaches management principles to tomorrow's business leaders by weaving three threads through every chapter: strategy, entrepreneurship and active leadership. Strategic: All business school teachings have some orientation toward performance and strategy and are concerned with making choices that lead to high performance. Principles of Management will frame performance using the notion of the triple bottom-line the idea that economic performance allows individuals and organizations to perform positively in social and environmental ways as well. The triple bottom line is financial, social, and environmental performance. It is important for all students to understand the interdependence of these three facets of organizational performance. The Entrepreneurial Manager: While the General Management course at Harvard Business School was historically one of its most popular and impactful courses (pioneered in the 1960s by Joe Bower), recent Harvard MBAs did not see themselves as general managers. This course was relabeled 'The Entrepreneurial Manager' in 2006, and has regained its title as one of the most popular courses. This reflects and underlying and growing trend that students, including the undergraduates this book targets, can see themselves as entrepreneurs and active change agents, but not just as managers. By starting fresh with an entrepreneurial/change management orientation, this text provides an exciting perspective on the art of management that students can relate to. At the same time, this perspective is as relevant to existing for-profit organizations (in the form intrapreneurship) as it is to not-for-profits and new entrepreneurial ventures. Active Leadership: Starting with the opening chapter, Principles of Management show students how leaders and leadership are essential to personal and organizational effectiveness and effective organizational change. Students are increasingly active as leaders at an early age, and are sometimes painfully aware of the leadership failings they see in public and private organizations. It is the leader and leadership that combine the principles of management (the artist's palette, tools, and techniques) to create the art of management. Cases: Mason provides brief cases in his Instructors Manual for those who take a case approach to the course or who wish to incorporate cases. This book's modular format easily maps to a POLC course organization (Planning, Organizing, Leading, and Controlling, attributed to Henri Fayol (1949, General and industrial management. London. Pitman Publishing company), and suits the needs of most undergraduate or graduate course in Principles of Management.
Principles of Macroeconomics
by Libby Rittenberg Timothy TregarthenFlat World Knowledge is honored to publish a new, first edition re-launch of Tim Tregarthen's wonderful principles of macroeconomics book, and proud to bring Tim's incredible talents as a teacher back to life so future generations of students can continue to learn from him. In 1996, he published the first edition of his principles of microeconomics textbook to great acclaim, and it became widely used in colleges around the country. That same year, MS made him wheelchair-bound. The disease forced his retirement from teaching at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs in 1998. He lost the use of his arms in 2001 and has been quadriplegic ever since. Tim never let his disease get him down. In fact, he turned back to his love of writing and teaching for inspiration. He obtained a voice-activated computer, recruited a co-author, Libby Rittenberg of Colorado College, and turned his attention to revising his principles of economics book. Today we are excited to introduce Libby Rittenberg and Timothy Tregarthen's Principles of Macroeconomics. The authors teach economics as the study of "choice " by providing students with an accessible, straightforward overview of economics. This text combines the clarity and writing of Tregarthen's seminal periodical "The Margin" with great teaching insights. Rittenberg and Tregarthen help students to understand how real individuals actually work with economics. In this new book, the authors illustrate the practicality and relevance of economics with a variety of new illustrations and insights. The authors take a three-pronged approach to every concept: (1) the concept is covered with a "Heads Up" to ward off confusion, (2) a "You Try It" section makes sure students are staying on top of the concept and (3) a "Case and Point" section that uses a real-world application to harness the concept in reality. For one example of how this plays out in the text see "Chapter 3, Section 2 on Supply".here This book is intended for a one-semester course in Macroeconomics taught out the social sciences or business school.
Principles of Economics Version 2.0
by Libby Rittenberg Timothy TregarthenIn the macro chapters of Version 2.0 of Principles of Economics thoroughly incorporates the recent recession and recovery-- placing it in historical and theoretical context and not shying away from the controversies surrounding how government responded to it. In the micro chapters, all the time-sensitive data has been updated, along with over half of all the "Start Ups" and "Case and Point" applications being brand new or updated. Flat World Knowledge is thrilled to publish a re-launch of Tim Tregarthen's acclaimed Principles of Economics V. 2.0 book, and proud to bring Tim's remarkable talents as a teacher to future generations of students.
Principles of Economics v 1.1
by Libby Rittenberg Timothy TregarthenVersion 1.1 boasts improved coverage throughout the text including significant updates to: Chapters 20 (GDP, Price Level Changes, Business Cycles, and Unemployment) Chapter 21 (Measuring Total Output and Income) Chapter 27 (Government and Fiscal Policy) Chapter 32 (Macroeconomics for the 21st Century).
A Practical Guide to Teaching Dance (PDF)
by Fiona SmithThis resource represents not only a partnership between the Association for Physical Education (afPE) and the National Dance Teachers Association (NDTA). but the essential place of dance within schools. The physical education National Curriculum would be much poorer without dance which, of course, is also an integral part of schools' art provision.
The Power of Selling
by Kim RichmondThe Power of Selling is the perfect textbook to teach students about the proven process of selling. More important, it teaches students how to apply the tenets of selling to how to sell themselves and get the job they want, with the same process professional sales people learn (or brush up) on their own selling skills. What makes someone successful in sales? Are great sales people born or made? Is there one magic selling process, or does the process change based on the business...or the customer? How can the selling process really come alive for students in the classroom? How do students learn how to sell for life, not just for a course? The Power of Selling by Kim Richmond answers these questions and makes the principles of selling come alive. Kim looks at the topic of selling through a different lens, and provides inspiration and ideas. The Power of Selling provides an exciting and interactive experience for both professors and students through the use of 4 unique elements: 1. Content The content is based on the core selling tenets so instructors will find the familiar principles of selling. In addition, the impact of Sales 2.0 is addressed at every stage including how to use interactive tools such as Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, blogs, and wikis effectively. 2. Selling U The last section of each chapter is called Selling U. It applies the concepts covered in the chapter to a student's job search. Selling U topics include how to think about yourself as a brand, how to create a powerful cover letter and resume, how to create your personal elevator pitch, how to use networking and informational interviews to get the word out about your brand, how to prepare and dress for an interview, and how to negotiate and accept the right job offer. What makes The Power of Selling different is that Selling U is integrated into every chapter, which makes this text the ultimate guide to selling yourself. 3. Video Resources Videos are used throughout the book. Additional videos that are not included in the text are available for instructor use. Here are videos that are available: * Video Ride-alongs - One of the best ways to learn about sales is by going on ride-alongs. So every chapter starts with an exclusive feature called a Video Ride-along. These short videos feature seven different sales professionals - one that starts each chapter. Each one talks about how he or she applies one of the key concepts covered in the chapter in their job. These videos are designed to be "virtual ride-alongs" so the students can actually feel as though they are getting insights first hand from selling professionals. * The Power of Selling YouTube Channel here (youtube.com/thepowerofselling) - Over 50 videos are included featuring the sales professionals who are highlighted in the Video Ride-alongs. About half of the videos are used in the textbook. The balance are available for instructor use. Several are included in Video Learning Segments (see below). These videos are excellent resources for use in the classroom, exercises, and assignments. * Video Learning Segments In addition to the traditional supplements of Instructor Manual, PowerPoints, and Test Bank, there are also Video Learning Segments. These are PowerPoint slides embedded with videos designed to supplement the course PowerPoints and focus on one concept, like an ethical dilemma, pre-call preparation, or effective presentations, how to use email effectively. Each segment includes slides, videos, discussion questions, or exercises. 4. The Power of Selling LinkedIn Group. here This group was created on LinkedIn.com expressly as a resource for the faculty and students who use this textbook. The group includes sales professionals from across the country and from different industries. This is a great tool for faculty and students alike to network, participate in discussions, ask questions, and connect with "real world" selling professionals.
Power: A Radical View (PDF)
by Steven LukesSteven Lukes' Power: A Radical View is a seminal work still widely used some 30 years after publication. The second edition includes the complete original text alongside two major new essays. One assesses the main debates about how to conceptualize and study power, including the influential contributions of Michel Foucault. The other reconsiders Steven Lukes' own views in light of these debates and of criticisms of his original argument. With a new introduction and bibliographical essay, this book will consolidate its reputation as a classic work and a major reference point within social and political theory. Alternate ISBNs 9786610859962 9780230802575 9780333420911
Perspectives In Sociology
by E. C. Cuff A. J. Dennis D. W. Francis W. W. SharrockFrom its first edition in 1979, Perspectives in Sociology has provided generations of undergraduates with a clear, reassuring introduction to the complications of sociological theory. This revised and updated edition features: a completely rewritten general introduction and conclusion; all-new introductions to each part, clarifying how each one builds on what came before; an updated set of formative questions at the end of each chapter; a comprehensive glossary of key terms. While retaining its emphasis and wealth of information on the founding figures of sociology, this sixth edition includes new tools that will allow students from related disciplines to access relevant sociological material quickly. Alternate ISBNs 9781138793538 9781315761053 9781317644026 9781317644019 9781317644033
Personal Finance
by Rachel Siegel Carol YachtPersonal Finance by Rachel Siegel and Carol Yacht is a comprehensive Personal Finance text which includes a wide range of pedagogical aids to keep students engaged and instructors on track. If you would like to hear Rachel talk about her book, and the Personal Finance course listen here to her podcast. This book is arranged by learning objectives. The headings, summaries, reviews, and problems all link together via the learning objectives. This helps instructors to teach what they want, and to assign the problems that correspond to the learning objectives covered in class. Personal Finance includes personal finance planning problems with links to solutions, and personal application exercises, with links to their associated worksheet(s) or spreadsheet(s). In addition, the text boasts a large number of links to videos, podcasts, experts' tips or blogs, and magazine articles to illustrate the practical applications for concepts covered in the text. Finally, the modular nature of the chapters lends itself to the Flat World Knowledge publishing model allowing instructors to adapt the textbook to the exact needs of their specific class and student body.
Performance Management: Theory and Practice
by Sue Hutchinson'Performance Management' is an essential core text for any student taking a performance management module at undergraduate or postgraduate level.
People and Organisational Development: A new Agenda for Organisational Effectiveness
by Linda Holbeche Helen Francis Martin ReddingtonThe authors bring to People and Organisational Development the benefit of both academic and practitioner experience.
Parental Psychiatric Disorder: Distressed Parents and their Families (PDF)
by Mary Seeman V Michael Gopfert Jeni WebsterIt is indisputable that parental mental illness has serious and adverse effects on the child. In this completely rewritten second edition, an international, multidisciplinary team of professionals review treatment interventions from a practical, clinical point of view.
Painting and Decorating Level 2 Diploma: Student Book (PDF)
by British Association of Construction HeadsWritten for the Cskills Awards Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating, this book has been developed in partnership with the British Association of Construction Heads (BACH) to bring you up-to-date and expert knowledge of painting and decorating.
Organizational Behavior v 1.1
by Talya Bauer Berrin ErdoganTwo leading researchers in Management, Talya Bauer and Berrin Erdogan, bring you a new Organizational Behavior textbook that bridges the gap between theory and practice with a distinct "experiential" approach. On average, a worker in the USA will change jobs 10 times in 20 years. In order to succeed in this type of career situation, individuals need to be armed with the tools necessary to be life-long learners. To that end, this book is not be about giving students all the answers to every situation they may encounter when they start their first job or as they continue up the career ladder.
Oracle Embedded Programming And Application Development (PDF)
by Lakshman BulusuFocusing on tried and true best practice techniques in cross-technology based Oracle embedded programming, this book provides authoritative guidance for improving your code compilation and execution. Geared towards IT professionals developing Oracle-based Web-enabled applications in PL/SQL, Java, C, C++, . NET, Perl, and PHP, it covers application development from concepts to customization, following a pragmatic approach to design, coding, testing, deployment, and customizationOCoexplaining how to maximize embedded programming practices. Oracle Embedded Programming and Application Development explains application development frameworks using 3GL and 4GL high-level language code as embedded code segments across . NET, Java, and Open Source technologies, in conjunction with SQL and/or PL/SQL and the Oracle RDBMS through version 11gR2. It also: Features pluggable code using parameterized constructs to promote code reuseExplains when to use a particular embedded language as a best fit for specific applications Highlights design considerations that reduce the probability of errors, enable quick resolution, and boost performance in terms of enabling a Fast-Actionable-Synchronized-Tested (FAST) solution implementationProvides best practice techniques that can enhance any application development code-design methodology for a better, easier, faster, cheaper, and pervasive solution that in turn helps achieve a Better Business Benefit (B-B-B) This practical guide details techniques for constructing architecture and code design methodologies for live application development projects that can be generalized and standardized as application development and code design frameworks. Cover to cover, the text provides an understanding of how the designed, developed, and deployed solutions conform to emerging and next-generation trends. It also discusses the conformance and usage of Web 2. 0-based RIA functionality and regulatory compliance practices involving auditing and security. Praise for: Taking an Oracle-centric approach, Lakshman skillfully guides you through the maze of various popular programming languages and environments including . NET, C/C++, Perl, PHP, Java, and even SQL and PL/SQL OCo not only showing you how they interact with Oracle but also which language is the best fit for a given situation. OCoJohn Kanagaraj, Executive Editor, IOUG SELECT Journal" Alternate ISBN 9781439816448
The Old World and the New: 1492-1650 (Canto) (PDF)
by John Huxtable ElliottThe impact of Europe on a newly-discovered world of America has long been a subject of historical fascination. Yet the impact of that discovery and conquest for the European conquering powers has traditionally received less attention.
Oil and Gas Law: Current Practice and Emerging Trends (2nd edition) (PDF)
by Greg Gordon John Paterson Emre ÜsenmezThe United Kingdom Continental Shelf is now routinely described as mature. It is no longer a new frontier of oil and gas exploration, with the steep climb up the production profile ahead of it and the principal question being how high that profile will rise. Rather, it is an established hydrocarbon province on the downward slope of the production profile, with the main question being how steep that decline will be.Insofar as this is the case, a new book on the subject of the law affecting oil and gas operations on the UKCS may appear to be rather late in joining the game. On the contrary, however, it is the very fact that the UKCS is now a mature province that provides the rationale for this book: maturity brings with it new problems and challenges and can present existing problems and challenges in a new light.But maturity also has a much more positive aspect: the accumulation of years also brings with it the accumulation of experience. Industry and government (and their respective lawyers) have learned a great deal in the 40 or so years of hydrocarbon operations on the UKCS. Mistakes have been made along the way and lessons have sometimes been learned the hard way. But the legal and regulatory framework that is now in place on the UKCS an justifiably claim to be one of the most advanced anywhere in the world.This book brings together academic and practising lawyers, all based in Aberdeen, Europe's Energy Capital, to consider the key regulatory and contractual dimensions of the mature hydrocarbon province.Editors:Greg Gordon, Lecturer in Law, University of AberdeenJohn Paterson, Reader in Law, University of AberdeenEmre U?enmez, Lecturer in Law, University of AberdeenTable of Contents:Introduction and Context1. Oil and Gas Law on the UK Continental Shelf: Current Practice and Emerging Trends2. Evolving Economic Issues in the Maturing UKCS3. The UK's Energy SecurityLicensing and Regulation4. Petroleum Licensing5. Mature Province Initiatives6. The UKCS Fiscal Regime7. Access to Infrastructure8. Health and Safety at Work Offshore9. Environmental Law and Regulation on the UKCS10. Decommissioning of Offshore Oil and Gas Installations11. Competition Law and the Upstream Oil and Gas BusinessContracting and Commercial Issues12. Joint Operating Agreements13. Unitisation14. Risk Allocation in Oil and Gas Contracts15. Law and Technology in the Oilfield16. Acquisitions and Disposals of Upstream Oil and Gas Interests17. Aspects of Land Law Relative to the Transportation of Oil and Gas in Scotland18. Dispute Management and Resolution[DUP logo]Cover design: Various Creative This highly successful book brings together academic and practising lawyers to consider the key regulatory and contractual dimensions of the mature hydrocarbon province. Now in its second edition, the text has been fully updated. New chapters look at Energy Security, Law and Technology in the Oil Field and Acquisitions and Disposals.
Nutritional Care for Older People, A Practical Handbook: Advice on Feeding Healthy People and Those with Chronic Conditions
by June CopemanFilled with information and practical advice, this book is designed to be used by care staff concerned with food and nutrition and older people. It uses the latest scientific knowledge and national guidelines.
Nutritional Care for Older People, A Practical Handbook: Advice on Feeding Healthy People and Those with Chronic Conditions (PDF)
by June CopemanFilled with information and practical advice, this book is designed to be used by care staff concerned with food and nutrition and older people. It uses the latest scientific knowledge and national guidelines.