Government agencies tasked with managing environmental site cleanup strive to increase competition and decrease their environmental liabilities.Many utilize contracts that shift cost overrun risk to contractors. Cost-conscious contractors are transitioning more responsibility to project managers, with less budget and fewer staff to execute project support functions previously provided by company resource organizations.Now many project managers…
Auctions have long been a popular method for allocation and procurement of products and services.Traditional auctions are constrained by time, place, number of bidders, number of bids, and the bidding experience. With the advent of internet communication technologies, the online auction environment has blossomed to support a bustling enterprise. Up until this time, the functional…
Timely updates, increased citizen engagement, and more effective marketing are just a few of the reasons transportation agencies have already started to adopt social media networking tools. Best Practices for Transportation Agency Use of Social Media offers real-world advice for planning and implementing social media from leading government practit Additional ISBNs1466568607, 0429254245, 9781466568600, 9780429254246, 1322667551,…
Best Practices for Transradial Approach in Diagnostic Angiographyand Intervention provides an innovative, patient-friendly approach to percutaneous coronary intervention, delivering authoritative guidance on the procedures, as well as solid evidence from clinical studies and experienced facilities.Learn from pioneers and experts in the field how you can improve patient care and optimize outcomes using this efficient and…
With 50% new material reflecting current research and pedagogical perspectives, this indispensable course text and teacher resource is now in a thoroughly revised third edition. Leading educators provide a comprehensive picture of reading, writing, and oral language instruction in grades 5–12. Chapters present effective practices for motivating adolescent learners, fostering comprehension of multiple types of…
In this indispensable work, prominent authorities review the latest research on all aspects of ELL instruction (K-12) and identify what works for today’s students and schools. Provided are best-practice guidelines for targeting reading, writing, oral language, vocabulary, content-domain literacies, and other core skill areas; assessing culturally and linguistically diverse students; and building strong school-home-community partnerships….
Take your OT educational skills to the next level! Best Practices in Occupational Therapy Education is a must-have resource that showcases successful methods and practices in occupational therapy education. This unique book provides the information that can help you improve your skills to become an even more effective contemporary occupational therapy educator. Edited by Patricia…
Online teaching and learning has surged in recent years, and faculty who normally teach in face-to-face settings are increasingly called upon to teach blended, hybrid, and fully online courses. Best Practices in Online Teaching and Learning across Academic Disciplines provides insights from experienced university teachers and scholars across multiple disciplines—including social sciences, humanities, natural sciences,…
Best Practices in STEM Education Innovative Approaches from Einstein Fellow Alumni, Second Edition Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education are seen by leaders from across the globe as key to economic success and prosperity.The goal of Best Practices in STEM Education: Innovative Approaches from Einstein Fellow Alumni, Second Edition is to improve the state…
This authoritative text and practitioner resource has now been extensively revised and expanded with 70% new material covering new topics and standards in literacy leadership. Prominent experts present research-based methods for improving instruction, assessment, and professional learning experiences in PreK–12. The distinct roles of teachers, reading/literacy specialists, literacy coaches, special educators, and principals are explored,…
The beta-beam concept for the generation of electron neutrino beams was first proposed by Piero Zucchelli in 2002.The idea created quite a stir, challenging the idea that intense neutrino beams only could be produced from the decay of pions or muons in classical neutrino beams facilities or in future neutrino factories. The concept initially struggled…
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Um bei einer Lösung der postmodernen Krise des Betens zu helfen, will diese Studie die Theologie des Buches Jesus Sirach (Ben Sira) aufarbeiten, das beinahe 30 auf das Gebet bezogene Stel-len aufführt. Der Fokus liegt dabei auf der programmatischen Lehreinheit in Sir 2,1–4,10 und den prominenten Betergestalten: dem Schriftgelehrten in Sir 38,34–39,11 (erstes Vorbild des…
Better Births: The Midwife ‘with Woman’ provides readers with an in-depth understanding of the fundamental concepts at the heart of all midwifery practice. Written for student midwives and qualified practitioners alike, this evidence-based textbook examines what it means to be ‘with woman’ from a range of perspectives, in a variety of contexts, and in diverse…
NOTE: This edition features the same content as the traditional text in a convenient, three-hole-punched, loose-leaf version.Student Value Editions also offer a great value; this format costs significantly less than a new textbook. Before purchasing, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of…
