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The best-selling author Deepak Chopra is back with a new wo ... Read more

The best-selling author Deepak Chopra is back with a new work that explores the seven ways we experience God.... Minimize

Students of entomology at every level need to be able to id ... Read more

Students of entomology at every level need to be able to identify and classify the insects they study. How to Know the Insects has helped generations of readers learn to do just that. The key to insect orders the largest section of the book uses both written text and myriad illustrations to provide identification details down to the family level as well as for common species of each family. In addition, Bland and Jaques provide accounts of insect natural history, the basic biology of each order and of most families, and extensive material in finding, collecting, and preserving insects. The handbook serves as a valuable learning tool or reference for undergraduate and graduate students of entomology, science educators, insect collectors, and anyone interested in the diversity of insects. Minimize

Free Worldwide Delivery : I Know How to Cook : Hardback : P ... Read more

Free Worldwide Delivery : I Know How to Cook : Hardback : Phaidon Press Ltd : 9780714848044 : 0714848042 : 15 Sep 2009 : With more than 1,200 recipes for various occasions, this compendium includes different classic French dishes, from croque monsieur to cassoulet. It reveals how easy French cooking really is. Minimize

Students of entomology at every level need to be able to id ... Read more

Students of entomology at every level need to be able to identify and classify the insects they study. How to Know the Insects has helped generations of readers learn to do just that. The key to insect orders the largest section of the book uses both written text and myriad illustrations to provide identification details down to the family level as well as for common species of each family. In addition, Bland and Jaques provide accounts of insect natural history, the basic biology of each order and of most families, and extensive material in finding, collecting, and preserving insects. The handbook serves as a valuable learning tool or reference for undergraduate and graduate students of entomology, science educators, insect collectors, and anyone interested in the diversity of insects. Minimize

Free Worldwide Delivery : I Know How to Cook : Hardback : P ... Read more

Free Worldwide Delivery : I Know How to Cook : Hardback : Phaidon Press Ltd : 9780714857367 : 071485736X : 30 Sep 2009 : With more than 1,200 recipes for various occasions, this compendium presents classic French dishes, from croque monsieur to cassoulet. It reveals how easy French cooking really is. Minimize

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author How to Know When ... Read more

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author How to Know When Your Man Is Up to No Good by Nelson Brown Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New So you couldn t get a hold of him the other day? He s told you more than a few times that he s out with his male friends you seldom see, or know? Maybe, he stayed out hours after everyplace in town had closed? Or perhaps he s displayed some other behavior that had you suspicious of his real whereabouts. Well, if you comb Minimize

"I found this book brilliant, I had never undertaken anythi ... Read more

"I found this book brilliant, I had never undertaken anything like a dissertation before and this book had everything in it that I needed to know. It is written in 'simple English' which is a bonus as some books are just too hard to understand. Everything you need to know about writing your dissertation is in here. I would recommend this book to all levels." *****Review of the third edition from Amazon.co.uk How to Research is a bestselling, practical book that reassures the first time researcher by leading them systematically through the whole research process; from the initial meetings with a supervisor to critically evaluating their ideas, doing the research and finally writing up the project. The book includes vignettes to help readers relate to research examples and provides both methodological and process information. New features in this edition include: Additional coverage on literature reviews New material on changes in research ethics More detailed information on the use of diaries, internet ethnographies and visual methods Increased coverage of mixed methodologies How to Research 4e is an ideal resource for the first-time researcher doing a small-scale research project in the social sciences whether they are at university or in the workplace. It supports its readers as they develop their skills to become more experienced researchers. Minimize

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author Knowing How to K ... Read more

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author Knowing How to Know by Idries Shah Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New This is the paperback edition of Shah s companion volume to the The Commanding Self , wherein he sets out to illuminate the barriers which prevent deeper knowledge and understanding. Publisher Description Contemporary esoteric systems almost invariably play on the desire of mankind to seek or acquire knowledge. Almost universally neglected in s Minimize

Everyone remembers having an inspired teacher. But what rea ... Read more

Everyone remembers having an inspired teacher. But what really made them inspired, what teaching skills do they regularly employ, and how can any teacher become one? Here's a book that answers these questions and describes 13 research-based pathways that teachers can take—regardless of their experience—to grow professionally and aim for truly inspired teaching. From knowing the subject, to solving instructional problems, to showing passion for teaching, the clear steps all teachers can take to gradually improve their skills are revealed in this book, along with a practical strategy for staying on a continuum for ongoing growth. Written by a seasoned National Board-certified teacher, The Inspired Teacher is filled with classroom examples and tips that teachers can identify with immediately. Plus growth paths for all 13 skill areas help mentors, coaches, and anyone who works with teachers apply these ideas at the school or district level. Minimize

This work describes growth paths for 13 teaching skills tha ... Read more

This work describes growth paths for 13 teaching skills that lead to inspired teaching, such as solving instructional problems, managing the classroom, being sensitive to context, interpreting classroom events in progress, monitoring learning, demonstrating respect, and helping students understand complexity. With classroom examples and tips that teachers can identify with, the book outlines steps that all teachers can take to gradually improve their skills, and provides a practical strategy for staying on a continuum for ongoing growth. The book will be useful for teachers, mentors, coaches, and anyone who works with teachers. Steele is a National Board Certified Teacher. She has served on the Michigan Department of Education's Commission for Professional Teaching Standards. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Minimize

A few head of cattle or a large herd, a small farm or vast ... Read more

A few head of cattle or a large herd, a small farm or vast ranch, dairy cows or beef: Whatever your circumstances or objective, if you want to raise cattle, this book tells you all you need to know. A primer for the new farmer and a refresher for the veteran, How to Raise Cattle guides readers through beef and dairy operations from beginning to end--from choosing the right breed to providing proper feed and shelter, and from the concerns of health care to the finer points of breeding and marketing. Clearly written and illustrated with helpful examples, the book covers beef and dairy enterprises large and small, conventional and organic. It will prove the essential resource for todays cattle farmer. Minimize

How to Know explores the questions of what we can know and ... Read more

How to Know explores the questions of what we can know and how we can know that we know it. Written by a former Editor in Chief of Encyclopaedia Britannica, it is intended for students and general readers. Minimize

When you assign a research report, do you hear groans of di ... Read more

When you assign a research report, do you hear groans of dismay? Audible groans from the students and your own internal groan, because you know that most of what you read, and have to grade, will be a lifeless string of facts, as devoid of the writer's voice as an encyclopedia entry?It doesn't have to be that way. Combining research with compelling writing is challenging for upper elementary and middle school students, but when done well reports embody the passion that every student brings to the subject she or he loves.Mary McMackin and Barbara Siegel sought a way to help students bring real vitality to this crucial assignment, to tap into their true interests, energies, and imagination, and to help students unlock the complex, nonlinear process of researching and reporting. To do this Mary and Barbara each chose a research topic and worked alongside Barbara's fifth graders at each stage of the research and writing process.In Knowing How, they demystify the research process and provide tools students need to shape their research into substantive, well-written products that communicate with readers. This practical guide for current and preservice teachers is divided into two parts:Part I focuses on the research process—formulating a substantive research question or thesis statement, and collecting and organizing relevant data before writing a first draft.Part II focuses on reporting and assessment—composing a first draft using the organized information; revising the paper so it has an engaging lead, effective transitions, and a strong conclusion; and assessing nonfiction writing, aligning assessment criteria and tools with those used to assess state standardized writing performances.The authors share examples of almost fifty exemplary leads, transitions, and conclusions used by professional authors as well as their own students. In each case, they provide a close analysis of how authors craft these elements so students can use the same strategies in their nonfiction writing. Each chapter also includes Teacher to Teacher tips that offer practical suggestions for applying these lessons in the classroom.Completing this resource are letters to parents, a sample time line for the project (calendar), tips for working with other professionals, and appendixes that include a list of age-appropriate nonfiction picture books that model each of the strategies introduced, suggestions for using technology to enhance researching, and sample student reports. Minimize

Which few decisions or activities, if done incorrectly, alm ... Read more

Which few decisions or activities, if done incorrectly, almost always negatively affect performance, even if most other things go right? And which decisions or activities, done correctly, will almost always deliver disproportionately positive effects on performance? People working in the financial markets and businesses linked to the financial markets, such as HR, IT, credit or legal departments are expected to understand a range of ever-changing financial concepts, products and practices. Yet too often there is no direct experience upon which to draw, or practitioners have become over-specialised. For example, the bond marketer will only have a sliver of knowledge about FOREX markets, or the marketing relationship manager who only has a fleeting acquaintance with derivatives, or the high-flying graduate entrant who is feeling daunted by all the terminology and market jargon. Market Know-How: Finance and Markets is an exciting and targeted training book written for anyone who feels that they may not have all the facts, or for those wanting an authoritative introduction to the financial markets. It brings together experts in securities trading, derivatives, foreign exchange traders and IT consultants to provide explanations and advice on situations, conditions and market uses and applications. This book will be the difference between success and failure - it is from the markets, for the markets. The following people have contributed to the book: Tony Blunden, Chase Cooper Sue Cooper, Enigma Management Development Bill Hodgson, Sapient Richard Moore, ex-Citigroup and FX market legend Mike Simmons, Independent trainer and author Minimize

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author Assurance: How t ... Read more

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author Assurance: How to Know You Are a Christian by J.C. Ryle Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New It is right to have confidence in your Christian life, if that confidence stems from Gods saving power. J. C. Ryle shows us that assurance is something every Christian should desire. There are steps we can take in our search for that goal; these are clearly marked out for us by Ryle. Do you know that you are part of Gods fa Minimize

When you assign a research report, do you hear groans of di ... Read more

When you assign a research report, do you hear groans of dismay? Audible groans from the students and your own internal groan, because you know that most of what you read, and have to grade, will be a lifeless string of facts, as devoid of the writer's voice as an encyclopedia entry?It doesn't have to be that way. Combining research with compelling writing is challenging for upper elementary and middle school students, but when done well reports embody the passion that every student brings to the subject she or he loves.Mary McMackin and Barbara Siegel sought a way to help students bring real vitality to this crucial assignment, to tap into their true interests, energies, and imagination, and to help students unlock the complex, nonlinear process of researching and reporting. To do this Mary and Barbara each chose a research topic and worked alongside Barbara's fifth graders at each stage of the research and writing process.In Knowing How, they demystify the research process and provide tools students need to shape their research into substantive, well-written products that communicate with readers. This practical guide for current and preservice teachers is divided into two parts:Part I focuses on the research process—formulating a substantive research question or thesis statement, and collecting and organizing relevant data before writing a first draft.Part II focuses on reporting and assessment—composing a first draft using the organized information; revising the paper so it has an engaging lead, effective transitions, and a strong conclusion; and assessing nonfiction writing, aligning assessment criteria and tools with those used to assess state standardized writing performances.The authors share examples of almost fifty exemplary leads, transitions, and conclusions used by professional authors as well as their own students. In each case, they provide a close analysis of how authors craft these elements so students can use the same strategies in their nonfiction writing. Each chapter also includes Teacher to Teacher tips that offer practical suggestions for applying these lessons in the classroom.Completing this resource are letters to parents, a sample time line for the project (calendar), tips for working with other professionals, and appendixes that include a list of age-appropriate nonfiction picture books that model each of the strategies introduced, suggestions for using technology to enhance researching, and sample student reports. Minimize

How well do you know your body? Well, the here's how and wh ... Read more

How well do you know your body? Well, the here's how and what's what of your vocal instrument -- your entire body -- not just the larynx, are contained succinctly, clearly, and simply in this practical book. What Every Singer Needs to Know About the Body gives singers, their teachers, and coaches a Body Mapping resource: teaching readers how to embody anatomy and physiology to help them discover and correct their misconceptions about the way their bodies are built and the way they function.  In doing so, it provides maps with detailed descriptions of the structures and movement used in breathing, phonation, resonance, articulation and gesture illuminated with numerous illustrations and supported by many exploratory exercises.   The three authors Malde, Allen, and Zeller are licensed Andover Educators teaching the exciting and beneficial course: What Every Musician Needs to Know About the Body. Barbara Conable, who created the course and Andover Educators, provides an Introduction to the book, and author Malde provides How to Use this Book.  As experienced voice teachers and licensed Andover Educators, the three authors offer a wealth of information in this book. Chapters include: Body Mapping, Kinesthesia and Inclusive Awareness, The Core of the Body and the Six Places of Balance, the Singer's Breath, Creating a Singing Sound, Resonating the Voice, Singing as Communication: Mapping the Structures of Articulation, and Physical Expression for Singers.  The two appendix are:  What To Do about Performance Anxiety, by Barbara Conable, and The Scientific Basis of Body Mapping, by T. Richard Nichols. Minimize

Which few decisions or activities, if done incorrectly, alm ... Read more

Which few decisions or activities, if done incorrectly, almost always negatively affect performance, even if most other things go right? And which decisions or activities, done correctly, will almost always deliver disproportionately positive effects on performance? People working in the financial markets and businesses linked to the financial markets, such as HR, IT, credit or legal departments are expected to understand a range of ever-changing financial concepts, products and practices. Yet too often there is no direct experience upon which to draw, or practitioners have become over-specialised. For example, the bond marketer will only have a sliver of knowledge about FOREX markets, or the marketing relationship manager who only has a fleeting acquaintance with derivatives, or the high-flying graduate entrant who is feeling daunted by all the terminology and market jargon. Market Know-How: Finance and Markets is an exciting and targeted training book written for anyone who feels that they may not have all the facts, or for those wanting an authoritative introduction to the financial markets. It brings together experts in securities trading, derivatives, foreign exchange traders and IT consultants to provide explanations and advice on situations, conditions and market uses and applications. This book will be the difference between success and failure - it is from the markets, for the markets. The following people have contributed to the book: Tony Blunden, Chase Cooper Sue Cooper, Enigma Management Development Bill Hodgson, Sapient Richard Moore, ex-Citigroup and FX market legend Mike Simmons, Independent trainer and author Minimize

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author How to Know the ... Read more

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author How to Know the Bible by George Hodges Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishings Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting t Minimize

As far as we know, Earth is the only inhabited planet in th ... Read more

As far as we know, Earth is the only inhabited planet in the Universe. So what makes Earth such an ideal place for life to survive? And how did it all get started? Life as We Know It goes back to the beginnings of life on our planet, explaining to middle grade readers how it emerged under hostile conditions from a chemical soup as a simple self-contained unit: the cell. Key biological themes, such as how cells work, produce energy, and reproduce are explained in simple terms. This knowledge is then used to explain how more complex organisms live.The book also looks at the wide variety of plant and animal life on Earth and how it evolved, and introduces the features and characteristics of members of the six kingdoms of life. Young readers will learn how life forms have adapted to occupy particular niches and what can happen if something upsets this balance.Lavishly illustrated with images from DK's extensive natural history photo library, this encyclopedia is a visual feast as well as a Minimize

This book by a practitioner (not an academic, a government ... Read more

This book by a practitioner (not an academic, a government official, or a pundit) has been written for practitioners and offers fresh thinking on how to do international development work. It combines that thinking with practical guidance, in plain English, on what to do-and perhaps just as importantly-what not to do on the ground. We Do Know How takes buzzwords commonly used in development circles-"demand-driven," "results-oriented," "accountability," and others-and makes them real, spelling out a proven approach for expanding business sales and generating jobs for poor people. Although government has a role to play in development, in the end the actions of businesses drive economic growth and expand people's incomes. We Do Know How shows how to build on the incentives that drive businesses and, in the process, create jobs for the poor. Specifically, it urges development practitioners to support only those business opportunities for which there is market demand, abiding by the maxim, "produce what you can sell," not "sell what you produce." More than that, it cautions practitioners not to become solutions looking for problems but to search creatively for ways to solve the specific problems that stand most in the way of clients meeting buyers' requirements. We Do Know How challenges much conventional wisdom on how to do development work. At the same time, and in contrast to other books on development, it shows how, by maintaining focus and discipline, development practitioners can deliver demonstrable increases in jobs for those who need them. Minimize