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Jonathan Z. Smith on Religion

Jonathan Z. Smith on Religion

Jonathan Z. Smith (1938–2017) was unquestionably one of the most important and influential voices of critical reflection within the academic study of religion in the last century. His work explored the nature and history of religious phenomena across cultures—from ancient Jewish practices to Maori cults from early Christianity to mass suicide in the twentieth century—while critiquing the assumptions underlying the very category of religion. This important volume offers the first full critical assessment of the influence of Jonathan Z. Smith’s thought on the subject of religion. Christopher I. Lehrich systematically examines and develops a critical overview that will assist others in engaging more fully with Smith’s scholarship. This book is an essential reading for students and scholars interested in the work of Jonathan Z. Smith as well as the history of religion more broadly. | Jonathan Z. Smith on Religion

GBP 36.99
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Adobe Photoshop CS3 A-Z Tools and features illustrated ready reference

Adobe Photoshop CS3 A-Z Tools and features illustrated ready reference

Photoshop users of all levels need access to the crucial information in a flash. Techniques books provide the step-by-step instructions and how-to advice but this easy to navigate dip-into guide provides quick answers to the inevitable 'what does that do?' questions that all too often bring progress to a grinding halt. The full colour A to Z format covers hundreds of tools features and menu options clearly and succinctly with cross-references to related topics screen shots and illustrative examples to help things fall into place. A new techniques section delves deeper into key areas providing more instruction on essential tasks in an easy step-by-step format. Fully updated with new CS3 features throughout this is the Photoshop desk reference to adorn every digital image-maker's shelf. Intuitive A to Z format and clear concise definitions make this the ideal desk reference guide to Photoshop's multitude of tools options and features. Find the explanations answers and practical advice you need to quickly get on with the task in hand - don't waste time looking anywhere else! Fully updated for CS3 with source images from the book and supporting tutorials provided on the accompanying website: www. photoshop-a-z. com. | Adobe Photoshop CS3 A-Z Tools and features illustrated ready reference

GBP 175.00
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What Do Unions Do? A Twenty-year Perspective

What Do Unions Do? A Twenty-year Perspective

One of the best-known and most-quoted books ever written on labor unions is What Do Unions Do? by Richard Freeman and James Medoff. Published in 1984 the book proved to be a landmark because it provided the most comprehensive and statistically sophisticated empirical portrait of the economic and socio-political effects of unions and a provocative conclusion that unions are on balance beneficial for the economy and society. The present volume represents a twentieth-anniversary retrospective and evaluation of What Do Unions Do? The objectives are threefold: to evaluate and critique the theory evidence and conclusions of Freeman and Medoff; to provide a comprehensive update of the theoretical and empirical literature on unions since the publication of their book; and to offer a balanced assessment and critique of the effects of unions on the economy and society. Toward this end internationally recognized representatives of labor and management cover the gamut of subjects related to unions. Topics covered include the economic theory of unions; the history of economic thought on unions; the effect of unions on wages benefits capital investment productivity income inequality dispute resolution and job satisfaction; the performance of unions in an international perspective; the reasons for the decline of unions; and the future of unions. The volume concludes with a chapter by Richard Freeman in which he assesses the arguments and evidence presented in the other chapters and presents his evaluation of how What Do Unions Do? stands up in the light of twenty years of additional experience and research. This highly readable volume is a state-of-the-art survey by internationally recognized experts on the effects and future of labor unions. It will be the benchmark for years to come. | What Do Unions Do? A Twenty-year Perspective

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Advocacy from A to Z

Advocacy from A to Z

In today’s educational climate advocacy is a critical part of any teacher or leader’s job. Advocacy From A to Z unpacks the difficult task of understanding the movers and shakers—including teachers parents the union legislatures and policy makers—that impact your school affect your students and shape policy. Organized into 26 chapters—one for each letter of the alphabet— this book provides school-based examples and specific strategies needed to be a successful advocate for education. Advocacy begins at the local level and the newest book in the A to Z series helps educational leaders navigate plan and shape their message to the right people at the right time. Now you can find your voice and become an active advocate to help your students succeed.

GBP 28.99
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Managing Generation Z Motivation Engagement and Loyalty

Managing Generation Z Motivation Engagement and Loyalty

Generation Z (Gen Z) is the young generation born between the mid-1990s and 2010s. They are now entering the market and starting their first jobs. Therefore managers must shape the company workplace environment to encourage young employees to work efficiently and connect their future with the company. Only then will both managers and employees share mutual satisfaction from collaboration and aim at the common target which should be the prosperity of the company. This book presents research results and techniques for analysing the working expectations and needs of Gen Z. The analyses were made in various countries in Europe: The Czech Republic Latvia Poland and Portugal. The book contains chapters that present the analysis results and technical chapters that outline modern methods of analysis of management data including tutorial chapters on machine learning which currently makes a strong appearance in research in various disciplines. This volume will be of interest to researchers academics practitioners and students in the fields of management studies research methods and human resource management. The Open Access version of this book available at www. taylorfrancis. com has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivatives 4. 0 license. | Managing Generation Z Motivation Engagement and Loyalty

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Evaluation Essentials Second Edition From A to Z

Evaluation Essentials Second Edition From A to Z

Thoroughly revised and updated this engaging text has given thousands of students and new evaluators the practical information and expert advice needed to conduct or use evaluations. In 26 concise sections the book describes how to articulate answerable evaluation questions collect and analyze data using both quantitative and qualitative methods and deal with contingencies that might alter the traditional sequence of an evaluation. Special strengths of the text are its attention to individual organizational and community culture and emphasis on building collaborative relationships with stakeholders. An in-depth case study and related end-of-section exercises (including group activities) help students put themselves in the evaluator role. Other pedagogical features include section titles written as questions bulleted recaps of each section "Thinking Ahead" and "Next Steps" pointers cautionary notes and suggestions for further reading. New to This Edition *New and expanded topics: evaluation contracts budgeting surveys data visualization qualitative coding and memoing factors affecting evaluation use and context-sensitive evaluation. *Revised case study with extended exercises that guide the reader to complete a simulated evaluation. *End-of-section "Quick Read" links to recommended American Evaluation Association blog posts. *Four entirely new sections (such as "How Do You Strengthen Relationships with Stakeholders?" and "How Do We Plan a Process-Focused Evaluation Design?") plus other changes and additions throughout. | Evaluation Essentials Second Edition From A to Z

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17 Things Resilient Teachers Do (And 4 Things They Hardly Ever Do)

17 Things Resilient Teachers Do (And 4 Things They Hardly Ever Do)

This book will help you learn practical ways to manage the stress of teaching and avoid burnout. Bestselling author and educational consultant Bryan Harris presents strategies for building resilience including reframing understanding the power of no focusing on what you can control building positive relationships advocating for yourself and more. Each chapter clearly presents concise and practical applications that you can implement right away. With this guidebook you’ll feel ready to bounce back from challenges and stay focused on the joys of the profession. | 17 Things Resilient Teachers Do (And 4 Things They Hardly Ever Do)

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Women Do Genre in Film and Television

Women Do Genre in Film and Television

Winner of first Prize in the BAFTSS Best Edited Collection competition this volume examines how different generations of women work within the genericity of audio-visual storytelling not necessarily to ‘undo’ or ‘subvert’ popular formats but also to draw on their generative force. Recent examples of filmmakers and creative practitioners within and outside Hollywood as well as women working in non-directing authorial roles remind us that women are in various ways authoring commercially and culturally impactful texts across a range of genres. Put simply this volume asks: what do women who are creatively engaged with audio-visual industries do with genre and what does genre do with them? The contributors to the collection respond to this question from diverse perspectives and with different answers spanning issues of direction screenwriting performance and audience address/reception. | Women Do Genre in Film and Television

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Functional Anatomy for Sport and Exercise A Quick A-to-Z Reference

Functional Anatomy for Sport and Exercise A Quick A-to-Z Reference

Functional Anatomy for Sport and Exercise: A Quick A-to-Z Reference is the most user-friendly and accessible available reference to human musculoskeletal anatomy in its moving active context. Fully updated and revised the second edition features more illustrations to enhance student learning and an expanded hot topics section to highlight key areas of research in sport and exercise. An accessible format makes it easy for students to locate clear concise explanations and descriptions of anatomical structures human movement terms and key concepts. Covering all major anatomical areas the book includes: an A-to-Z guide to anatomical terms and concepts from the head to the foot clear and detailed colour illustrations cross-referenced entries throughout hot topics discussed in more detail in sports examples discussed in more detail full references and suggested further reading This book is an essential quick reference for undergraduate students in applied anatomy functional anatomy kinesiology sport and exercise science physical education strength and conditioning biomechanics and athletic training. | Functional Anatomy for Sport and Exercise A Quick A-to-Z Reference

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Core Surgical Training Interviews An A-Z Guide

Core Surgical Training Interviews An A-Z Guide

Each year the competition ratio for UK Core Surgical Training jobs is high. . For every 3. 3 applicants only one will be successfully appointed to a CST post. This revision guide maximises the chances of interview success. by providing comprehensive application and interview advice. Chapters include Clinical Portfolio and Management stations and include both advice and real clinical scenarios enabling trainee surgeons to save time and gain interview confidence. | Core Surgical Training Interviews An A-Z Guide

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Essential Concepts of Sustainable Finance An A-Z Guide

Essential Concepts of Sustainable Finance An A-Z Guide

This book compiles and explains technical terms in sustainable finance in an easy-to-navigate A-Z format. The interdisciplinary nature of sustainable finance means that those researching and working in the field often have to turn to a variety of different sources to look up various non-financial terms. Recognizing this issue Ibrahim Sancak and Elisa Aracil have curated a comprehensive list of the key terms most commonly used in the field. Each entry maps out an important concept or idea and illustrates how it relates more broadly across this growing discipline such as the changes and innovations required by the financial sector to meet the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. Overall Essential Concepts of Sustainable Finance will enable readers to communicate more effectively about finance within the context of sustainability. With related terms and further reading included alongside the entries this innovative and accessible volume will be of great interest to students scholars and practitioners alike. | Essential Concepts of Sustainable Finance An A-Z Guide

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Pedagogical Tact Knowing What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do

Pedagogical Tact Knowing What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do

Pedagogical Tact describes how teacher-student relations possess an improvisational and ethical character. The daily realities of educators parents and childcare specialists are pedagogically conditioned by sensitive insights active thoughtfulness and the creative ability to act caringly and appropriately in the immediacy of the moment. Internationally known educator Max van Manen shows through recognizable examples and evocative stories how good teaching is driven by the phenomenology of pedagogy. His book-refocuses educators and others away from an emphasis on instrumental skills and technocratic programs toward the need for pedagogical tact;-describes how pedagogical actions have latent effects that will influence children throughout their lives;-shows how our actions with young people have pedagogically ethical and moral significance;-gives educators back their original vocational motivation and inspiration. | Pedagogical Tact Knowing What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do

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Place Policy and Politics Do Localities Matter?

Place Policy and Politics Do Localities Matter?

The past ten years have seen local government in the UK facing two major challenges: to survive in the face of Thatcher government hostility and to adapt to enormously powerful forces of economic restructuring which have also been encouraged by government policies. The key aspects of these changing fortunes of British towns explored in this important new book is the ability of individual localities to exercise any control over their own growth and decline. Place Policy and Politics examines local political initiatives seeking to influence economic and social development in seven sharply contrasting localities ranging from the outer council estates of Merseyside to the boom towns of Cheltenham and Swindon. Throughout their analysis the contributors drawn from a wide range of social science disciplines address the vital questions in the debate over local policy initiatives including: To what extent are localities able to harness trends in the national and international economy to provide jobs and a better standard of living for their inhabitants? Why do local authorities vary in their capacity to initiate economic policy? To what extent do national urban and other policies inhibit or encourage their efforts? How might central government modify its policies to facilitate the prospering of localities? | Place Policy and Politics Do Localities Matter?

GBP 175.00
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What Do We Owe Other Animals? A Debate

What Do We Owe Other Animals? A Debate

Philosophers Bob Fischer and Anja Jauernig agree that human society often treats animals in indefensible ways and that all animals morally matter; they disagree on whether humans and animals morally matter equally. In What Do We Owe Other Animals?: A Debate Fischer and Jauernig square off over this central question in animal ethics. Jauernig defends the view that all living beings morally matter equally and are owed compassion on account of which we are also obligated to adopt a vegan diet. Fischer denies that we have an obligation to become vegans and argues for the position that humans morally matter more than all other living creatures. The two authors each offer a clear well-developed opening statement a direct response to the other’s statement and then a response to the other’s response. Along the way they explore central questions like: What kind of beings matter morally? What kind of obligations do we have towards other animals? How demanding can we reasonably expect these obligations to be? Do our individual consumer choices such as the choice to purchase factory-farmed animal products make a difference to the wellbeing of animals? The debate is helpfully framed by introductions and conclusions to each of the major parts and by smaller introductions to each of the sub-sections. A Foreword by Dustin Crummett sets the context for the debate within a larger discussion of sentience moral standing reason-guided compassion and the larger field of animal ethics. Key Features Showcases the presentation and defense of two points of view on the moral worth of non-human animals Provides frequent summaries of previously covered material Includes a topically-organized list of Further Readings and a Glossary of all specialized vocabulary | What Do We Owe Other Animals? A Debate

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How Do We Tell The Workers? The Socioeconomic Foundations Of Work And Vocational Education

How Do We Tell The Workers? The Socioeconomic Foundations Of Work And Vocational Education

This book analyzes the ways that workers are ?educated ? via a variety of institutions to fit into the contemporary labor-unfriendly economic system. As he examines the history and purposes of vocational education Kincheloe illustrates the manner in which this education shapes the politics of the era. How Do We Tell the Workers? is important read | How Do We Tell The Workers? The Socioeconomic Foundations Of Work And Vocational Education

GBP 130.00
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Volume 18 Tome III: Kierkegaard Secondary Literature English L-Z

Volume 18 Tome III: Kierkegaard Secondary Literature English L-Z

In recent years interest in the thought of Kierkegaard has grown dramatically and with it the body of secondary literature has expanded so quickly that it has become impossible for even the most conscientious scholar to keep pace. The problem of the explosion of secondary literature is made more acute by the fact that much of what is written about Kierkegaard appears in languages that most Kierkegaard scholars do not know. Kierkegaard has become a global phenomenon and new research traditions have emerged in different languages countries and regions. The present volume is dedicated to trying to help to resolve these two problems in Kierkegaard studies. Its purpose is first to provide book reviews of some of the leading monographic studies in the Kierkegaard secondary literature so as to assist the community of scholars to become familiar with the works that they have not read for themselves. The aim is thus to offer students and scholars of Kierkegaard a comprehensive survey of works that have played a more or less significant role in the research. Second the present volume also tries to make accessible many works in the Kierkegaard secondary literature that are written in different languages and thus to give a glimpse into various and lesser-known research traditions. The six tomes of the present volume present reviews of works written in Catalan Chinese Czech Danish Dutch English Finnish French Galician German Greek Hebrew Hungarian Italian Japanese Norwegian Polish Portuguese Romanian Russian Slovak Spanish and Swedish. | Volume 18 Tome III: Kierkegaard Secondary Literature English L-Z

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What Great Teachers Do Differently Nineteen Things That Matter Most

What Great Teachers Do Differently Nineteen Things That Matter Most

What are the beliefs and behaviors that set great teachers apart? In this internationally renowned bestseller Todd Whitaker reveals 19 keys to becoming more effective in the classroom. This essential third edition features new sections on why it’s about more than relationships how to focus on a consistent engaging learning environment and the importance of choosing the right mode—business parent child—to improve your classroom management. Perfect for educators at any level of experience for independent reading or for schoolwide book studies this practical book will leave you feeling inspired and ready to do the things that matter most for the people who matter most—your students. | What Great Teachers Do Differently Nineteen Things That Matter Most

GBP 22.99
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Jewish Languages from A to Z

Jewish Languages from A to Z

Jewish Languages from A to Z provides an engaging and enjoyable overview of the rich variety of languages spoken and written by Jews over the past three thousand years. The book covers more than 50 different languages and language varieties. These include not only well-known Jewish languages like Hebrew Yiddish and Ladino but also more exotic languages like Chinese Esperanto Malayalam and Zulu all of which have a fascinating Jewish story to be told. Each chapter presents the special features of the language variety in question a discussion of the history of the associated Jewish community and some examples of literature and other texts produced in it. The book thus takes readers on a stimulating voyage around the Jewish world from ancient Babylonia to 21st-century New York via such diverse locations as Tajikistan South Africa and the Caribbean. The chapters are accompanied by numerous full-colour photographs of the literary treasures produced by Jewish language-speaking communities from ancient stone inscriptions to medieval illuminated manuscripts to contemporary novels and newspapers. This comprehensive survey of Jewish languages is designed to be accessible to all readers with an interest in languages or history regardless of their background—no prior knowledge of linguistics or Jewish history is assumed.

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Aging A-Z Concepts Toward Emancipatory Gerontology

Aging A-Z Concepts Toward Emancipatory Gerontology

This provocative intellectually charged treatise serves as a concise introduction to emancipatory gerontology examining multiple dimensions of persistent and hotly debated topics around aging the life course the roles of power politics and partisanship culture economics and communications. Critical perspectives are presented as definitions for reader understanding with links to concepts of identity knowledge construction social networks social movements and inequalities. With today’s intensifying concentration of wealth and corporatization precarity is the fate for growing numbers of the world’s population. Intersectionality as an analytic concept offers a new appreciation of how social advantage and disadvantage accumulate and how constructions of race ethnicity class ability and gender influence aging. The book’s entries offer a bibliographic compendium crediting the salience of early pioneering theorists and locating these within the cutting-edge of research (social behavioral policy and gene–environment sciences) that currently advances our understandings of human development trauma and resilience. Accompanying these foundations are theories of resistance for advancing human rights and the dignity of marginalized populations. | Aging A-Z Concepts Toward Emancipatory Gerontology

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What Do New Teachers Need to Know? A Roadmap to Expertise

What Do New Teachers Need to Know? A Roadmap to Expertise

What knowledge will make you most effective as a teacher? New teachers are often bombarded with information about the concepts they should understand and the topics they should master. This indispensable book will help you navigate the research on curriculum cognitive science student data and more providing clarity and key takeaways for those looking to grow their teaching expertise. What Do New Teachers Need to Know? explores the fundamentals of teacher expertise and draws upon contemporary research to offer the knowledge that will be most useful the methods to retain that knowledge and the ways expert teachers use it to solve problems. Written by an educator with extensive experience and understanding each chapter answers a key question about teacher knowledge including: • Does anyone agree on what makes great teaching? • How should I use evidence in my planning? • Why isn’t subject knowledge enough? • What should I know about my students? • How do experts make and break habits? • How can teachers think creatively whilst automating good habits? • What do we need to know about the curriculum? • How should Cognitive Load Theory affect our pedagogical decisions? Packed with case studies and interviews with new and training teachers alongside key takeaways for the classroom this book is essential reading for early career teachers those undertaking initial teacher training and current teachers looking to develop their expertise. | What Do New Teachers Need to Know? A Roadmap to Expertise

GBP 16.99
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What Great Principals Do Differently Twenty Things That Matter Most

What Great Principals Do Differently Twenty Things That Matter Most

What are the attitudes and actions that make great principals stand out? In this internationally renowned bestseller Todd Whitaker reveals the 20 keys to effective school leadership. This essential third edition features helpful new strategies for recruiting talent through better interview and reference questions as well as tips for retaining talent. It also offers a new section on how leadership is not an event but rather requires a consistent approach to affect the climate and eventually shape the culture of your school. Perfect for new and experienced principals for independent professional reading or for leadership courses this practical book will leave you feeling inspired and ready to do the things that matter most for the people who ultimately matter most—the students. | What Great Principals Do Differently Twenty Things That Matter Most

GBP 22.99
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How To Do Primary Care Research

How To Do Primary Care Research

This practical ‘How To’ guide talks the reader step-by-step through designing conducting and disseminating primary care research a growing discipline internationally. The vast majority of health care issues are experienced by people in community settings who are not adequately represented by hospital-based research. There is therefore a great need to upskill family physicians and other primary care workers and academics to conduct community-based research to inform best practice. Aimed at emerging researchers including those in developing countries this book also addresses cutting edge and newly developing research methods which will be of equal interest to more experienced researchers. | How To Do Primary Care Research

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The Shortcut Why Intelligent Machines Do Not Think Like Us

The Shortcut Why Intelligent Machines Do Not Think Like Us

An influential scientist in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) explains its fundamental concepts and how it is changing culture and society. A particular form of AI is now embedded in our tech our infrastructure and our lives. How did it get there? Where and why should we be concerned? And what should we do now? The Shortcut: Why Intelligent Machines Do Not Think Like Us provides an accessible yet probing exposure of AI in its prevalent form today proposing a new narrative to connect and make sense of events that have happened in the recent tumultuous past and enabling us to think soberly about the road ahead. This book is divided into ten carefully crafted and easily digestible chapters. Each chapter grapples with an important question for AI. Ranging from the scientific concepts that underpin the technology to wider implications for society it develops a unified description using tools from different disciplines and avoiding unnecessary abstractions or words that end with -ism. The book uses real examples wherever possible introducing the reader to the people who have created some of these technologies and to ideas shaping modern society that originate from the technical side of AI. It contains important practical advice about how we should approach AI in the future without promoting exaggerated hypes or fears. Entertaining and disturbing but always thoughtful The Shortcut confronts the hidden logic of AI while preserving a space for human dignity. It is essential reading for anyone with an interest in AI the history of technology and the history of ideas. General readers will come away much more informed about how AI really works today and what we should do next. | The Shortcut Why Intelligent Machines Do Not Think Like Us

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