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Individual Schools, Unique Solutions

Tailoring Approaches to School Leadership

By: Adrian Raynor

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Individual Schools, Unique Solutions

Tailoring Approaches to School Leadership

By: Adrian Raynor

Effective school leadership depends on developing an understanding of people, organisational learning and organisational processes. However, each school has a unique set of circumstances. Prescriptions for leadership that apply to one school may well not apply to another. Individual Schools, Unique Solutions turns away from the highly prescriptive management practices that often fail to provide a workable solution to specific problems in schools. Adrian Raynor demonstrates that by understanding the process influencing any situation, a creative solution can be achieved. The book draws on systems theory and aspects of complexity theory. While addressing many of the issues commonly faced by headteachers, the principles described are equally important for all levels of school management and the book will be of interest to all those in management positions in schools. Ultimately, this book is about developing effective leadership through understanding and is a guide to thinking afresh rather than looking for another quick-fix prescription.

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Routledge

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1134306350

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All in Scarlet Uniform

By: Adrian Goldsworthy,Dr Adrian Goldsworthy Ltd

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All in Scarlet Uniform

By: Adrian Goldsworthy,Dr Adrian Goldsworthy Ltd

The fourth novel in a brilliant Napoleonic series from acclaimed historian Adrian Goldsworthy. The year is 1809, and the recruiting sergeants are hard at work, as the British army gathers strength for the next phase of the campaign against Bonaparte on the Spanish Peninsula. Captain Billy Pringle of the 106th Foot, however, has a somewhat more urgent reason to leave the country: having become embroiled in an ill-advised duel with a lieutenant in the 14th Light Dragoons, a posting to Spain would avoid any awkwardness for the regiment. Along with his friend Lieutenant Williams - whose sister Kitty was the cause of the duel - and the doughty veteran Sergeant Dobson, Pringle takes on the task of training Spanish troops to stand alongside their British allies. But what seems at first like easy duty soon turns into a desperate fight for survival as they find themselves besieged in the strategic fortress of Cuidad Rodrigo. For Bonaparte, taking the fortress will be the first step towards pushing the British back to the sea, and the task is entrusted to one of his most daring and successful generals, Marshal Ney. And Ney in his turn has found the perfect officer to lead the assault, a man not only desperate for advancement but also thirsting for revenge - a man whom Williams knows only too well.

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Weidenfeld & Nicolson

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0297866680

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9780297866688

Strategic Management

Theory and Application

By: Adrian Haberberg,Alison Rieple

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Strategic Management

Theory and Application

By: Adrian Haberberg,Alison Rieple

This student-focused text provides an emphasis on skills development. Packed with real-life examples of what can go wrong with even the most well-conceived strategies, there is a focus on realism throughout. With a highly accessible writing style, this text it is an invaluable learning tool for all students in this area.

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Oxford University Press

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0199216460

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9780199216468

Crustacean Issues 2

Larval Growth

By: Adrian Wenner

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Crustacean Issues 2

Larval Growth

By: Adrian Wenner

First published in 1985. CRC Press is an imprint of Taylor & Francis.

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350

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Routledge

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1351456822

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Motivation, Ability and Confidence Building in People

By: Adrian Mackay

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Motivation, Ability and Confidence Building in People

By: Adrian Mackay

In order to get the best out of people in organisations, managers need to address the fundamental principals of people management: those of motivation, ability and confidence building. This proposed book aims to bring together clarity and understanding of these three main areas in one text with anecdotes and practical examples to enable managers to gain demonstrable improvements in organisational performance through their people. The material will be underpinned with just enough theory to establish a rationale for practice. While a highly practical text, the aim is to meet many of the learning outcome requirements of the Certificate in Management and Diploma in Management people management / empowerment modules

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Routledge

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1136377492

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9781136377495

Population Dynamics and Infectious Diseases in Asia

By: Adrian Sleigh

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Population Dynamics and Infectious Diseases in Asia

By: Adrian Sleigh

Initially stimulated by a scholarly workshop convened in Singapore in late 2004, and written over the subsequent 18 months, this volume considers the potentially lethal pattern of infectious disease emergence in Asia. It studies linkages to changes in patterns of human activity, including but not limited to shifts in the distribution and concentration of human settlements and the patterns of movement within and between them. It explores the causes and consequences of infectious agents in the region historically and examines such newly emergent natural biological threats as SARS and avian influenza. Drawing on a range of disciplinary perspectives, the book contains analyses rooted in the social, physical and biological sciences as well as works which span these fields. Among the issues considered are the ways in which changes in our natural and built environment, social and economic pressures, shifting policies and patterns of collaboration in responding to disease impact upon our approach to and success in containing serious threats. Infection control has moved beyond the province of clinical experts, epidemiologists and microbiologists, into the mathematics of epidemic prevention and control, as well as the overall physical and human ecology and historical contexts of emerging infections. Not only does such a broad approach enable appreciation of complex forces driving growing epidemic risks in Asia today, it also reveals the importance and relevance of population dynamics, as well as the global urgency of alleviating unsatisfactory health conditions in Asia. The topic and the broad approach has international appeal beyond the region as many of these forces operate throughout the world. Sample Chapter(s). Chapter 1: Transdisciplinary Approaches to Population Dynamics and Infectious Diseases in Asia (756 KB). Contents: Frameworks for Understanding Population Dynamics and Infectious Diseases in Asia; Development and Infectious Diseases in Asia; Population Mobility and Infectious Diseases in Asia; Comparative Perspectives on SARS in Asia; Drawing Lessons from the Past to Respond to Future Challenges. Readership: Academics and professional organizations in public health, medical sociology, geography, demography; international health academics and managers.

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World Scientific

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9812773398

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9789812773395

Texas

The Lone Star State

By: Rupert N. Richardson,Cary D. Wintz,Angela Boswell,Adrian Anderson,Ernest Wallace

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Texas

The Lone Star State

By: Rupert N. Richardson,Cary D. Wintz,Angela Boswell,Adrian Anderson,Ernest Wallace

Now in its 11th edition, Texas: The Lone Star State offers a balanced, scholarly overview of the second largest state in the United States, spanning from prehistory to the twenty-first century. Organized chronologically, this comprehensive survey introduces undergraduates to the varied history of Texas with an accessible narrative and over 100 illustrations and maps. This new edition broadens the discussion of postwar social and political dynamics within the state, including the development of key industries and changing demographics. Other new features include: New maps reflecting county by county results for the most recent presidential elections Expanded discussions on immigration and border security The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in Texas and a look to the future Updated bibliographies to reflect the most recent scholarship This textbook is essential reading for students of American history.

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Routledge

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1000403769

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9781000403763

Grounded

By: Adrian Wicks

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Grounded

By: Adrian Wicks

In 1989, British football was shaken to the core when ninety-six people lost their lives in the Hillsborough disaster.This, combined with the Bradford City fire four years earlier, enforced wholesale changes within stadiumssome clubs electing to move, lock, stock, and barrel to brand-new arenas. Grounded is a unique memoir of the authors visits to these grounds done in sequential order from Scunthorpe in 1988 right through to West Ham in 2016, each chapter correlating with trips to their former domiciles and summarized with his opinion on their comparativesnot as obvious as may appear. In the process, he details what he finds there, how the journeys didnt necessarily go according to plan, and the friends he made and, in one instance, lost, whilst indulging in his favorite pastimea hobby, an addiction, or merely a candidate for the lunatic asylum? Read it, and you can draw your own conclusions.

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AuthorHouse

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1546282823

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An Introduction to Cognitive Education

Theory and Applications

By: Adrian Ashman,Robert Conway

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An Introduction to Cognitive Education

Theory and Applications

By: Adrian Ashman,Robert Conway

This book provides an accessible introduction to the field of cognitive education. It explains the concepts commonly found in the cognitive psychology and cognitive education literatures, theories and models of human thinking and intelligent behavior, and how these have been applied to psychoeducational assessment, instruction, and the adaption of student behavior. The book includes numerous examples to explain the concepts, theories, and applications, and includes supplementary reading lists and study questions.

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Routledge

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1134796005

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9781134796007

Twenty Ways to Assess Personnel

Different Techniques and their Respective Advantages

By: Adrian Furnham

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Twenty Ways to Assess Personnel

Different Techniques and their Respective Advantages

By: Adrian Furnham

Over the years, there has been more and more research to test the validity of personnel assessment methods, an area which is far from easy. This book compares traditional practices against new techniques, including social media analytics, wearables, mobile phone logs, and gamification. Researchers and businesses alike know the importance of making good, and avoiding bad, selection decisions, but are unsure of how to proceed effectively. This book maps out the viable options and advises on best practice. The author combines both practical applications and academic, psychological research to explain how each method works, the theory behind it, and the extent of the evidence that supports it.

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Cambridge University Press

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1108956629

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The Long Road Home

By: Adrian Liley

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The Long Road Home

By: Adrian Liley

The Long Road Home is the fourth volume of the Marketeer Quintet. Percy Gabbitt is the reluctant hero, while all around him chaos reigns. He is in a Chinese prison, but not for much longer, if Chief Inspector Pringle and the Arapacana rescue team can help it...

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Lulu.com

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1447762835

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9781447762836

Cheer Up!

British Musical Films, 1929-1945

By: Adrian Wright

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Cheer Up!

British Musical Films, 1929-1945

By: Adrian Wright

Who will remember 'Our Gracie' waving goodbye; Jack Buchanan constantly bumping into Elsie Randolph; Bobby Howes celebrating the invention of the Belisha Beacon, doing a cat duet with Wylie Watson and giving ideas to Rene Ray about ham sandwiches; John Wood and Claire Luce climbing the steps of the lighthouse and breathing on windows in Over She Goes, these accompanied by some of the most deft British and American composers of their time, their work lighter and freer than air. We catch those airs still, breathing on windows and wondering what became of it all. Book jacket.

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Boydell & Brewer

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1783274999

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9781783274994

The Sacred Diary of Adrian Plass, Aged 37 3/4

By: Adrian Plass

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The Sacred Diary of Adrian Plass, Aged 37 3/4

By: Adrian Plass

A laugh-filled, fictional daily chronicle of family and church exploits features Adrian Plass's literary alter ego and a memorable cast of supporting characters.

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Harper Collins

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0310269121

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9780310269120

From Growing Up Pains to the Sacred Diary

By: Adrian Plass

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From Growing Up Pains to the Sacred Diary

By: Adrian Plass

A book combining two favourites of Adrian Plass's writing: The Growing Up Pains of Adrian Plass and The Sacred Diary of Adrian Plass Aged 37 3/4 along with a new Preface by Plass.

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Harper Collins

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0310278570

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9780310278573

Manchester Murders and Misdemeanours

By: Adrian and Dawn L. Bridge

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Manchester Murders and Misdemeanours

By: Adrian and Dawn L. Bridge

This collection of true life crime stories gives a vivid insight into life in Manchester in the past.

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Amberley Publishing Limited

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1398114561

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9781398114562

West End Broadway

The Golden Age of the American Musical in London

By: Adrian Wright

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West End Broadway

The Golden Age of the American Musical in London

By: Adrian Wright

West End Broadway discusses every American musical seen in London between 1945 and 1972."--Jacket.

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Boydell Press

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1843837919

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9781843837916

An Introduction to Cognitive Education

Theory and Applications

By: Adrian F. Ashman,Robert N. F. Conway

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An Introduction to Cognitive Education

Theory and Applications

By: Adrian F. Ashman,Robert N. F. Conway

First Published in 1997. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

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Psychology Press

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0415128390

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9780415128391

Dictionary of Pseudonyms

13,000 Assumed Names and Their Origins, 5th ed.

By: Adrian Room

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Dictionary of Pseudonyms

13,000 Assumed Names and Their Origins, 5th ed.

By: Adrian Room

Substantially revised and enlarged, this new edition of the Dictionary of Pseudonyms includes more than 2,000 new entries, bringing the volume's total to approximately 13,000 assumed names, nicknames, stage names, and aliases. The introduction has been entirely rewritten, and many previous entries feature new accompanying details or quoted material. This volume also features a significantly greater number of cross-references than was included in previous editions. Arranged by pseudonym, the entries give the true name, vital dates, country of origin or settlement, and profession. Many entries also include the story behind the person's name change.

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