Wiley jan 2003 (124 risultati)

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY COMES TO LIFE Discover why young people all over the country are reading the Black Stars biographies of African American heroes. Here is what you want to know about the lives of brave black men and women during the Civil War and Reconstruction: dr. alexander t. augusta thomas ' blind tom' greene bethune james bland senator blanche kelso bruce francis louis cardozo major martin robison delany frederick douglass sarah mapps douglass sergeant major christian a. fleetwood charlotte forten grimké frances e. w. harper elizabeth keckley elijah mccoy john p. parker governor pinckney benton stewart pinchback dr. charles burleigh purvis congressman robert smalls sojourner truth harriet tubman lieutenant peter vogelsang booker t. washington sergeant george washington williams granville t. woods ' The books in the Black Stars series are the types of books that would have really captivated me as a kid.' -Earl G. Graves, Black Enterprise magazine ' Inspiring stories that demonstrate what can happen when ingenuity and tenacity are paired with courage and hard work.' -Black Books Galore! Guide to Great African American Childrens Books ' Haskins has chosen his subjects well . . . catching a sense of the enormous obstacles they had to overcome. . . . Some names are familiar, but most are little-known whom Haskins elevates their rightful place in history.' -Booklist ' The broad coverage makes this an unusual resource-a jumping-off point for deeper studies.' -Horn Book.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY COMES TO LIFE Discover why young people all over the country are reading the Black Stars biographies of African American heroes. Here is what you want to know about the lives of brave black men and women during the Civil Rights Movement: - LOUIS 'SATCHMO' ARMSTRONG - MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE - MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN O. DAVIS JR. - W. E. B. DU BOIS - LIEUTENANT HENRY O. FLIPPER - MARCUS GARVEY - MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. - THURGOOD MARSHALL - ROSA PARKS - ADAM CLAYTON POWELL JR. - PHILIP RANDOLPH - PAUL ROBESON - JACKIE ROBINSON - BOOKER T. WASHINGTON - IDA B. WELLS-BARNETT - CARTER G. WOODSON - WHITNEY M. YOUNG JR. 'The books in the Black Stars series are the types of books that would have really captivated me as a kid.'-Earl G. Graves, Black Enterprise magazine 'Inspiring stories that demonstrate what can happen when ingenuity and tenacity are paired with courage and hard work.'-Black Books Galore! Guide to Great African American Children's Books 'Haskins has chosen his subjects well . . . catching a sense of the enormous obstacles they had to overcome. . . . Some names are familiar, but most are little-known whom Haskins elevates to their rightful place in history.'-Booklist 'The broad coverage makes this an unusual resource-a jumping-off point for deeper studies.'-Horn Book.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - ' Essential in helping the reader get started in martial arts.' - Grandmaster Woo Jin Jung, Tae Kwon Do Academy Improve your physical fitness, reduce stress, and build character ' Offers useful information for both the martial artist wannabe and the black belt.' - Carol Davis Hart, Managing Editor, Tae Kwon Do Times Magazine Do you dream of earning a black belt This high-kicking guide is chock-full of tips to help you get started in martial arts and brush up techniques in Karate, Kung-Fu, Tae Kwon Do, Judo, T' ai Chi, and more! You' ll discover how to find the right school, condition your body, and develop focus and discipline. Praise for Martial Arts For Dummies ' Martial Arts For Dummies is an entertaining, informative, and inspiring book that will build your confidence before entering the training hall.' - Martina Sprague, author of Fighting Science.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Dig into the science of ancient times and unearth amazing discoveries! \* Have you ever wondered where paper comes from, who made the first known maps, or how the ancient Egyptians were able to build the pyramids \* Would you like to make your own sundial, discover how to detect earthquakes, or learn to write in hieroglyphics \* Are you looking for great ideas for your next science fair project If you answered 'Yes' to any of these questions, then Ancient Science is for you! From Greek lighthouses and Roman bridges to Chinese kites and Mesopotamian soap, you'll investigate some of the greatest scientific discoveries and the people who introduced them to the world. Dozens of fun-packed activities help you see for yourself how the earliest humans cultivated plants, why instruments make different sounds, how fireworks get their explosive power, and much more. All of the projects are safe and easy to do, and all you need is everyday stuff from around the house. So step back in time and take an amazing journey with Ancient Science. Shems, Ed (illustratore). …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Serve up a heaping lesson of history with delicious recipes from our nation's past-- from the pilgrims' first feast to today's high-tech, low-fat fare Who knew history could be so delicious In The U.S. History Cookbook, you'll discover how Americans have lived and dined over the centuries. This scrumptious survey of periods and events in U.S. history mixes together a delectable batter of food timelines, kid-friendly recipes, and fun food facts throughout each chapter, including such fascinating tidbits as: Sunday was baked bean day in many colonial family homes; pioneers took advantage of the rough trails to churn milk into butter; the Girl Scouts first started selling cookies in the 1930s to save money for summer camp; and so much more! Kids will have a great time learning about the past while they cook up easy and yummy recipes, including: \* Cornmeal Blueberry Mush, a favorite dish of the Native Americans of the Northeast \* King Cake, the traditional cake served at the Mardi Gras Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana \* Amazing Country Scrambled Eggs, an essential part of any hearty pioneer breakfast \* Cocoanut Pudding, a favorite dessert of travelers riding the transcontinental railroad in the 1870s \* Baked Macaroni 'N' Cheese, a popular and inexpensive dish enjoyed during the Depression The U.S. History Cookbook also includes information on cooking tools and skills, with important rules for kitchen safety and clean up.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Find out what life was like in colonial America from the people who lived it!This first book in the American Heritage American Voices series will give you a rare glimpse into the day-to-day experiences of early Americans. You'll learn from fourteen-year-old George Washington about his Rules of Civility and Decent Behaviour (such as 'Do not laugh too much or too loud in public.'); you'll read the testimony of an accused witch from the Salem witch trials; and you'll hear about the terrible conditions African slaves suffered when they were brought to America, from one of the slaves who survived. You'll also find out about what led up to the Boston Tea Party, what happened to the signers of the Declaration of Independence, and the daring mission of the first submarine (in 1776!).From Columbus's letter describing his first voyage to America to the Constitution of the United States, Colonies and Revolution presents a wealth of period documents, including diaries, letters, articles, advertisements, speeches, and more, from both famous figures and ordinary citizens. Find out how all of these American voices working together helped to make this country what it is today.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - It is a fact of business life that most managers are promoted into their first management job with hardly any training. And if they get promoted again, guess what The same thing happens again. Managers are basically expected to work out how to do a new job by reacting to the pressures the role puts on them. They can ask questions to begin with, of course, but by the time they have been in post for a while they find it difficult to reveal their ignorance or lack of skills to other people.So, they look for a book that: \* Is a one-stop shop, they don't want to buy a book covering each individual aspect of their work, they want it in one place\* Is not too academic or clever, you don't need Drucker on Globalisation when you are trying to make a decision whether or not to hire someone in the Paris office\* Gives hard practical advice built on experience rather than management theory\* Works\* Is accessible and easy to use\* Is simple and practical to implement tomorrow!100 Business FAQ's is just that book. It gives step-by-step solutions to sensible questions such as, 'What exactly is in a strategic plan ' and 'How do you do risk assessment 'This book is not a once-only read, it will become your business bible - to be used in anger from day one and referred to throughout the rest of your careerThe book also gives practical answers to important questions such as 'How do I gain influence with my boss's boss without annoying my boss ' Answer:First make sure that your boss thinks that other people believe that your good ideas are his. Then make sure that your boss's boss knows that both your good ideas and your boss's good ideas are really yours. Remember that success has many parents while failure is an orphan.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The role of the knowledge activist is to be unreasonable, to identify and combine those small grains of truth that have the potential to become pearls.The Knowledge Activist's Handbook demonstrates through the medium of storytelling how individuals can combine emotion and reflection to create their own knowledge.Victor Newman, Pfizer's Chief Knowledge Officer, attacks the conspiracy of tedium around KM literature. The Knowledge Activist's Handbook is provocative and counter-cultural. It turns ideas on their heads and entertains while telling stories that offer insights and concrete strategies for improving knowledge and its use in any organization.This is a book for busy people who want to cut to the chase and have some fun at the same time. Being a knowledge activist means deciding to make thinking about knowledge a personal activity. The Knowledge Activist's Handbook encourages individuals to consider thinking their own thoughts about knowledge by reflecting on their own experience. Each chapter includes stories from the author's consulting experiences and ends with five immediate action points.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Why is the gap so great between our hopes, our intentions, even our decisions-and what we are actually able to bring about Even when we are able to make important changes-in our own lives or the groups we lead at work-why are the changes are so frequently short-lived and we are soon back to business as usual What can we do to transform this troubling reality In this intensely practical book, Harvard psychologists Robert Kegan and Lisa Laskow Lahey take us on a carefully guided journey designed to help us answer these very questions. And not just generally, or in the abstract. They help each of us arrive at our own particular answers that can solve the puzzling gap between what we intend and what we are able to accomplish. How the Way We Talk Can Change the Way We Work provides you with the tools to create a powerful new build-it-yourself mental technology.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Everyday Negotiation shows how to recognize the shadow negotiation-- where the unspoken attitudes, hidden assumptions, and conflicting agendas that drive the bargaining process play out-- and how to put that knowledge to work. Originally titled The Shadow Negotiation and named by Harvard Business Review as one the Ten Best Books of 2000, this best-selling book revealed how women could master the hidden agendas that determine bargaining success. Now, the new edition, Everyday Negotiation, broadens the scope and offers the same illuminating advice for both men and women. Everyday Negotiation lays out simple steps to\* Overcome acts of self-sabotage\* Increase your bargaining power\* Establish the terms of your advocacy and encourage a collaborative discussion\* Encourage a collaborative discussion\* Think about the negotiation process in a whole new way.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This is the first volume to analyse systematically the role of neoliberalism in contemporary processes of urban restructuring.Includes contributions from leading scholars in the fields of critical urban studies, radical geography and state theory.Analyses the role of neoliberalism in contemporary processes of urban restructuring.Synthesises a variety of new theoretical approaches to key issues in contemporary urban studies.Incorporates new case study material of ongoing urban transformations in the USA, Canada, the UK and other Western European countries.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - It takes a special set of trading skills to thrive in today s intensely volatile markets, where point swings of plus or minus 200 points can occur on a weekly, sometimes daily, basis. The Volatility Course arms stock and options traders with those skills. George Fontanills and Tom Gentile provide readers with a deeper understanding of market volatility and the forces that drive it. They develop a comprehensive road map detailing how to identify its ups and downs. And they describe proven strategies and tools for quantifying volatility and confidently developing plans tailored to virtually any given market condition. The companion workbook provides step-by-step exercises to help you master the strategies outlined in The Volatility Course before putting them into action in the markets.; Das Arbeitsbuch zum Hauptband 'The Volatility Course'! Es enthält eine Fülle von Übungsaufgaben, die den Leser Schritt für Schritt mit den im Hauptband erläuterten Strategien vertraut machen, bevor er sie in den Märkten praktisch umsetzt. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Praise for Seasons of Grace 'In this beautifully written book, Alan Jones and John O'Neil deliver a timely antidote to the stressed-out, spiritually barren lives that too many of us accept as the price of success. This is a book that may both comfort and challenge you to change your life and the world for the better.' -Dean Ornish, M.D., author of Dr. Dean Ornish's Program for Reversing Heart Disease and Love & Survival 'I love this book. It is packed with inspirational stories from the lives of the authors and their friends that illustrate how feelings of gratitude for even the smallest gifts and kindnesses and joys help us to live each day to the full. Reading Seasons of Grace will help you to cope with the hard times, to find the silver linings. It is a splendid, joyous, and enriching recipe for life.' -Jane Goodall, author of Reason for Hope and The Ten Trusts 'Most people are grateful because they're happy; wise people are happy because they're grateful. Thank you, Alan Jones and John O'Neil, for reminding us of this happy fact.' -Roger Walsh, M.D., Ph.D., author of Essential Spirituality: The 7 Central Practices to Awaken Heart and Mind 'As gentle as it is wise, Seasons of Grace shows us everyday life as a joyous spiritual art: the art of receiving, day by day, the life we are given-every last bit of it.' -Jacob Needleman, author of The American Soul.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This unique resource provides 190 high-interest, ready-to-use activities to help students master basic math skills- including whole numbers, decimals, fractions, percentages, money concepts, geometry and measurement, charts and graphs, and pre-algebra- for use with students of varying ability levels. All activities are classroom-tested and presented in a variety of entertaining formats, such as puzzles, crosswords, matching, word/number searches, number substitutions, and more. Plus, many activities include 'Quick Access Information' flags providing helpful information on key concepts. Anthony, Alan (illustratore).…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - An adept distillation of the scholarship that has been produced since the 1950s-thoughtfully reorganized and updated to include a consideration of new works that have appeared since 1987-this new edition of Michael Perman's highly popular book examines the ways in which historians have interpreted what was perhaps the largest program of domestic reform undertaken in the history of the United States. In addition to accessing the impact of what might best be described as a maturation of the Revisionist history of Emancipation and Reconstruction, Perman introduces previously neglected areas of interest that have assumed new significance, such as the nature of the southern labor system after slavery and the role of African Americans in Reconstruction politics. The result is a lucid portrait of the post-Civil War years, one reluctant to employ such simplistic and judgemental terms as success or failure in assessing the complex problems of rebuilding the nation.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - While there are many books on 'how to patent' and patent law, Essentials of Patents delivers practical advice on how to leverage patents as a powerful competitive corporate tool.This is not your 'ordinary patent book'. It's emphasis is directed to patent management with the express emphasis of increasing shareholder value, and it's audience, each with its own chapter, includes the CEO / ICO, CFO, CTO, and cross functional managers of HR, Engineering, Manufacturing and IT. Essentials of Patents is arguably one of the first works on intellectual property that drives home the importance of patent creation, protection and exploitation throughout the enterprise.Gibbs and DeMatteis show how patents can enhance competitive intelligence, product development cost reduction, product line expansion, and revenue streams, making this guide a must-have for the savvy manager.In it, the authors introduce a new management methodology: Patent Quality Management, or 'PQM'. With public company market values more than 90% attributable to the value of intangible assets and patents, the time has come for all corporate managers, not just R&D and legal counsel, to master intellectual property management in this competitive global market (and shareholders are demanding it).…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This comprehensive volume ranges across the entire spectrum of contemporary sociological inquiry, as seen by Durkheim. It also includes secondary readings by social thinkers of today, connecting the classic writings of Durkheim to contemporary issues.Organizes Durkheim s writings thematically, in a comprehensive collectionIncludes selections from Durkheim s best-known writings as well as less widely-known texts that explore the themes of modern sociologyContains secondary readings by key contemporary social thinkers todayConnects the classic writings of Durkheim to contemporary issuesIncludes a substantial editorial introduction by a leading Durkheim scholar.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Why do the people in some companies continually dazzle us with their brilliant decisions while those in others make one blunder after another Do they understand their businesses better Are they just plain smarter Or is it all a matter of luck The answer, says J. Frank Yates, is none of the above. The real key, rarely recognized, is how the leaders manage the company s decision processes-the leaders decision management practices. Drawing on his thirty years of research and experience as well as scholarship from psychology, economics, statistics, strategy, medicine, and other fields to explain the fundamental nature of business decision problems, Yates highlights the ten cardinal decision issues crucial to managing the decision-making process-and ultimately better company decisions. He covers problems ranging from recognizing whether a decision is actually called for to assuring that a preferred course of action will be implemented. He shows how solid decisions result when managers ensure that deciders resolve every cardinal issue effectively for every decision problem facing the company. He also reveals how, conversely, chronically poor decisions are traceable to managers allowing-or even creating-conditions that encourage deciders to fall short in how they address at least one of those critical issues.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Numerical ability is an essential skill for everyone studying the biological sciences but many students are frightened by the 'perceived' difficulty of mathematics, and are nervous about applying mathematical skills in their chosen field of study. Having taught introductory maths and statistics for many years, Alan Cann understands these challenges and just how invaluable an accessible, confidence building textbook could be to the fearful student. Unable to find a book pitched at the right level, that concentrated on why numerical skills are useful to biologists, he wrote his own. The result is Maths from Scratch for Biologists , a highly instructive, informal text that explains step by step how and why you need to tackle maths within the biological sciences. Features: \* An accessible, jargon-busting approach to help readers master basic mathematical, statistical and data handling techniques in biology \* Numerous end of chapter problems to reinforce key concepts and encourage students to test their newly acquired skills through practise \* A handy, time-saving glossary \* A supplementary website with numerous problems and self-test exercises.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Learn to build client loyalty that lasts a lifetimeIn this provocative and insightful book, client relationship authority Andrew Sobel sets out a series of innovative, practical strategies that any service professional, sales executive, or marketer can use to develop lifelong client loyalty. Based on groundbreaking client research, Making Rain contains the secrets that will allow you to develop a steady stream of new business with your existing clients on a day-in, day-out basis.Clients are loyal to professionals who add value, build personal trust, and go the extra mile. Making Rain shows readers, step by step, how to deliver on these three ingredients of client loyalty at every major stage of the relationship. First, it illustrates how to break out of the expert-for-hire label and consistently win repeat business. You'll learn about the essential attributes of extraordinary client advisors; the six factors that create immediate personal rapport with a new client; and the nine breakthrough strategies that can distinguish you and your organization at the very start of a relationship.Sobel then illustrates the growth strategies you'll need to break out of 'steady supplier' relationships and truly become part of your client's inner circle. You'll understand, for example, why a singular focus on meeting client expectations is actually dangerous, and how to identify the next set of client needs. In the final section of Making Rain, you'll learn how to sustain your relationships over time and develop a true partnership with your clients; how to manage client relationships through turbulent times; and how to build an entire firm that consistently makes rain. Throughout, Sobel uses over 100 engaging and often humorous case histories and examples, and he offers fascinating profiles of leading historical figures such as Leonardo da Vinci, the Rothschild bankers, and Benjamin Franklin, who exemplified the ability to create a lifelong network of loyal clients and colleagues. Praise for Making Rain'An entertaining and practical guide to building lifelong client loyalty, Making Rain is profoundly insightful as well as motivating. A must-read for all professionals who aspire to distance themselves from their competitors by growing client relationships that are stronger, deeper, and more valuable-for them and for their clients.'-Dale Gifford, Chief Executive, Hewitt Associates'Few understand the advice business like Andrew Sobel, and his well-written book, Making Rain, is overflowing with insight and sage advice on how to create value for clients and earn their enduring loyalty.'-Jim Robbins, Chief Executive, Cox Communications'This is a book that is both fascinating and fun. Brilliantly written, meticulous in detail, and penetrating in analysis-anyone who wants to master the art of being a professional advisor will benefit from it.'-Sir Brian Pitman, Senior Advisor to Morgan Stanley and former chairman, Lloyds TSB Group'In a world where managers seem to churn over more frequently than inventories, Andrew Sobel's new book, Making Rain, is a welcome respite, a savvy guide to lasting client and customer relationships.'-Stan Davis, author, It's Alive and Blur'Making Rain appeals to everyone in business, not just in professional services. Andrew Sobel highlights how the interaction of relationships, longevity of trust, innovative ideas, and expertise combine to produce results and long-term loyalty. An excellent read that is full of insights.'-Sir Win Bischoff, Chairman, Citigroup Europe'In Making Rain, Andrew Sobel demonstrates a deep understanding of how resilient client relationships are formed and why some professionals are pulled in closer and closer by their clients while others, just as skilled technically, do not establish such relationships. His description of the attributes of extraordinary advisors is a must-read for leaders of professional services firms.'-Steven B. Pfeiffer, Chairman, Fulbright & Jaworski LLP.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This unique information source and time-saver for social studies teachers provides more than 550 useful lists for developing instructional materials and planning for students from the fourth through the twelfth grades. This updated and expanded edition contains 200 new lists! For quick access and easy use, all of these lists are organized into seven sections corresponding to seven areas of the social studies curriculum, numbered consecutively, and printed in a format that can be photocopied as many times as required for individual or group instruction. This book is filled with illuminating facts, startling statistics, practical checklists, and relevant research findings which will enhance social studies courses.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Just as organizations have survived other recessions, they will come through this latest one-but they will need help to recover from it. In this book, acclaimed author and consultant Mitchell Marks offers the wisdom drawn from his many years of experience in helping organizations weather and manage the storms of mergers, acquisitions, and downsizing. Marks shows senior executives, team leaders, HR directors, and consultants how to get jaded employees back on track, carry them through the transition, and motivate them to perform at their best. He provides comprehensive guidance on 'transition management,' explaining how to approach the new and create a context for recovery. And he details how to revitalize the entire organization-the individual spirit, teams and their performance, and organizational systems.Mitchell Lee Marks (San Francisco, CA) is an independent management consultant specializing in helping firms plan and implement mergers, restructurings, and other transitions. He also consults in areas of CEO coaching, senior team development, HR development, and corporate culture. Previously, he was senior director at Delta Consulting Group and national chair of the HR Management Practice Group at William H. Mercer, Inc.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Written by some of the most highly acclaimed teacher-writers, The Jossey-Bass Reader on Teaching includes excerpts from books, essays, and articles that explore the very heart of the teaching experience. This comprehensive resource offers a wide variety of perspectives and insights into the realities of classroom teaching. The volume's contributors are some of the best known teachers and education experts: Parker Palmer, Sylvia Ashton-Warner, William Ayers, Lisa Delpit, Robert L. Fried, Paulo Freire, Maxine Greene, Martin Haverman, Herbert Kohl, Andrew Dean Mullen, James Nehring, Vivian Gussin Paley, Vito Perrone, Mike Rose, Seymour Sarason, and Frank Smith.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The World of Cities is a concise theoretical and empirical introduction to urban sociology. In clear and engaging terms, the book surveys and critiques all the major theoretical perspectives in urban studies. - Provides a concise introduction to urban sociology. - Uses clear and engaging terms. - Surveys the main theoretical models of urban studies. - Includes empirical data on contemporary cities and neighborhoods, and the impact of the world economy on city life. - Features a discussion of the current reconstructive efforts of educational, political, and business leaders to improve cities and maintain their civic culture.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This practical and concise publication explains how busy health professionals can integrate emotional support into the services offered to people with cancer.Helps health professionals to develop the communication skills needed to understand and assist those affected by cancer.Discusses the social and psychological problems faced by people with cancer.Gives detailed information about the qualities and skills needed to act as a helper.Provides practical tips on how to learn the skills discussed.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Sound Patterns of Spoken English is a concise, to-the-point compendium of information about the casual pronunciation of everyday English as compared to formal citation forms.Concise, to-the-point compendium of information about casual pronunciation of English as compared to citation forms.Covers varieties of English language including General American and Standard Southern British.Overlaps the boundaries of several areas of study including sociolinguistics, lexicography, rhetoric , and speech sciences.Examines English pronunciation as found in everyday speech.Accompanied by website at featuring examples from different accents.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Queer Studies: An Interdisciplinary Reader is a collection of essays that over the past two decades have helped to establish sexuality as one of the most vital and important areas of study in both the humanities and social sciences. - Brings together important essays that have helped to establish sexuality as one of the most vital areas of study in the humanities and social sciences. - Includes an introductory essay by the editors that provides a context for this pivotal scholarship and promotes dialogue across disciplines. - Discusses key issues in the field, including sexual politics, cultural construction of sexuality, transnationalism, race, community, sexual citizenship and the nation-state. - Functions as a primary text for introductory as well as advanced courses, as a general introduction to the field, and as a scholarly resource.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Your organization functions and grows through conversations-face-to-face and electronic, from the mailroom to the boardroom. The quality of those conversations determines how smart your organization is. This revelatory book shows you how the Round Table of Arthurian legend can help foster collaboration and transform today's world of business, nonprofits, and government. 'When I want a group to work effectively, I turn immediately to my colleague of thirty-five years, David Perkins. This book is a distillation of his knowledge and wisdom.' -Howard Gardner author of Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences and Intelligence Reframed 'David Perkins applies his wit and inventive mind to create a fresh perspective on the world of collaboration in organizations. His archetypes and toolboxes offer valuable insights to anyone facing the challenges of collaborative problem solving.' -David Straus author of How to Make Collaboration Work.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Men Talk draws on rich conversational material from a wide range of contexts to illuminate our understanding of men and masculinities at the turn of the millennium.Draws on rich conversational material to illuminate our understanding of men and masculinities at the turn of the millennium.Collects data from a wide range of conversations, including garage mechanics on a break, carpenters at the pub after work, and university academics chatting after hours.Focuses on stories, which occur within all-male conversations.Makes a distinctive contribution to our understanding of the intersection of language and masculinity.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This examination of Hinduism in the context of modernity will be of interest to all students of Hinduism, as well as to those interested in the sociology and history of religion.Shows Hinduism to be a highly dynamic world-view which challenges western notions of modernity.Considers a broad range of topics including women, the caste system, the self, divinities and gurus.Contains up-to-date discussions of modern Hindu culture and beliefs.…