Chris Beakey's Books

Fatal Option

By: Chris Beakey

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A tragic accident. A family in crisis. And a killer watching every move. Five months after the mysterious death of his wife, Stephen Porter is pulled from a dreamless sleep by a midnight phone call. His 17-year-old daughter Sara is stranded in a blizzard near the top of a mountain beyond their suburban home. She's terrified and unable to stop crying as she begs him to come to her rescue. Unfortunately Stephen went to bed just an hour before after a night of binge drinking. With his blurred vision and unsteady balance he knows it’s dangerously irresponsible to get behind the wheel. But he heads out into the snowstorm to bring Sara home. High school teacher Kieran O’Shea is also behind the wheel, searching for his autistic younger brother Aidan, who is wandering aimlessly through the storm on that same mountain. Kieran is terrified—of the voices in his mind, that Aidan will be taken from him, and that he may soon be arrested for murdering three women. In a matter of minutes Stephen will encounter Kieran and drive headlong into a collision that will force him to unlock the secret of his wife’s death, avoid prosecution, and protect his children from violence that hits all too close to home.

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Simon and Schuster

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168261154X

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Falling in Love

By: Chris

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Falling in Love

By: Chris

With all of the drama in the world today, sometimes it's nice to escape for a while and read a story that just makes you feel good. Something interesting that touches your heart. This book is about friendship, love, learning from the things around you, and how when they come together sometimes the effect can be so great that it inspires you to follow dreams that you never thought were possible.

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Xlibris Corporation

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1479789593

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Living with Dyslexia

By: Chris Eboch

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Living with Dyslexia

By: Chris Eboch

Living with Dyslexia features fictional narratives paired with firsthand advice from a medical expert to help preteens and teenagers feel prepared for dealing with dyslexia during adolescence. Topics include causes and risk factors, complications, tests and diagnosis, treatment methods, coping strategies, and giving and getting support. Throughout the book, Ask Yourself This questions encourage discussion. Features include a selected bibliography, further readings, Just the Facts summary of medical facts about dyslexia, Where to Turn summary of key advice that includes contact information for helpful organizations, a glossary, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

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ABDO Publishing Company

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1629680400

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Planning and Organizing Personal and Professional Development

By: Chris Sangster

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Planning and Organizing Personal and Professional Development

By: Chris Sangster

Chris Sangster’s book is a practical, step-by-step guide to personal and professional development that covers the strategy, techniques and philosophy behind the process. Lifelong learning, the shift from trainer-centred delivery to learner-centred development and the opportunities provided by new technologies, place considerable onus on individuals to take responsibility for their own learning. This guide will help trainers and facilitators to enable learners to do just that. There are, at least, three different participants involved in any meaningful and sustainable process of personal development at work - the learner, his or her line manager and mentor(s), and the training (or development support) function. Chris Sangster provides a route map for each of these three roles. He offers a simple, compelling triangular model to illustrate the interaction of each and places particular emphasis on ’learning outcomes’ - as opposed to inputs, focusing attention and objective measurement on learning that manifests itself through application, achievement and changes in behaviour. Whether you are looking for a complete and holistic process for developing your people or a highly readable guide to unravelling the myths of development - such as the confusion between personal and professional development - this book has it all.

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Routledge

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1351910930

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A Small Farm Future

Making the Case for a Society Built Around Local Economies, Self-Provisioning, Agricultural Diversity and a Shared Earth

By: Chris Smaje

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A Small Farm Future

Making the Case for a Society Built Around Local Economies, Self-Provisioning, Agricultural Diversity and a Shared Earth

By: Chris Smaje

A modern classic of the new agrarianism "Chris Smaje...shows that the choice is clear. Either we have a small farm future, or we face collapse and extinction."—Vandana Shiva "Every young person should read this book."—Richard Heinberg In a groundbreaking debut, farmer and social scientist Chris Smaje argues that organizing society around small-scale farming offers the soundest, sanest and most reasonable response to climate change and other crises of civilisation—and will yield humanity’s best chance at survival. Drawing on a vast range of sources from across a multitude of disciplines, A Small Farm Future analyses the complex forces that make societal change inevitable; explains how low-carbon, locally self-reliant agrarian communities can empower us to successfully confront these changes head on; and explores the pathways for delivering this vision politically. Challenging both conventional wisdom and utopian blueprints, A Small Farm Future offers rigorous original analysis of wicked problems and hidden opportunities in a way that illuminates the path toward functional local economies, effective self-provisioning, agricultural diversity and a shared earth. Perfect for readers of both Wendell Berry and Thomas Piketty, A Small Farm Future is a refreshing, new outlook on a way forward for society—and a vital resource for activists, students, policy makers, and anyone looking to enact change.

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Chelsea Green Publishing

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1603589031

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Database Design and Relational Theory

Normal Forms and All That Jazz

By: C. J. Date

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Database Design and Relational Theory

Normal Forms and All That Jazz

By: C. J. Date

Because databases often stay in production for decades, careful design is critical to making the database serve the needs of your users over years, and to avoid subtle errors or performance problems. In this book, C.J. Date, a leading exponent of relational databases, lays out the principles of good database design.

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"O'Reilly Media, Inc."

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1449328016

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Windows 95 and NT Programming with the Microsoft Foundation Class Library

By: William H. Murray,Chris H. Pappas

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Windows 95 and NT Programming with the Microsoft Foundation Class Library

By: William H. Murray,Chris H. Pappas

Designed to cover programming with microsoft's new Visual C++ compiler and associated tools, this book also discusses the fundamentals of Windows 95 and NT programming from concepts and definitions to toolbars, tooltips, and folders. It offers an in-depth look at object-oriented programming and the microsoft Foundation Class Library (MFC). Includes disk.

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Academic Press

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0125118902

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Taking Responsibility for Learning and Teaching

From Principles to Practice

By: Chris Turner

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Taking Responsibility for Learning and Teaching

From Principles to Practice

By: Chris Turner

Although this book draws on theoretical principles and research, it is a practical guide to leading the learning in schools" -- Provided by publisher.

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A&C Black

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1855397854

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Understanding Big Data: Analytics for Enterprise Class Hadoop and Streaming Data

By: IBM Paul Zikopoulos,Chris Eaton,Paul Zikopoulos

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Understanding Big Data: Analytics for Enterprise Class Hadoop and Streaming Data

By: IBM Paul Zikopoulos,Chris Eaton,Paul Zikopoulos

Big Data represents a new era in data exploration and utilization, and IBM is uniquely positioned to help clients navigate this transformation. This book reveals how IBM is leveraging open source Big Data technology, infused with IBM technologies, to deliver a robust, secure, highly available, enterprise-class Big Data platform. The three defining characteristics of Big Data--volume, variety, and velocity--are discussed. You'll get a primer on Hadoop and how IBM is hardening it for the enterprise, and learn when to leverage IBM InfoSphere BigInsights (Big Data at rest) and IBM InfoSphere Streams (Big Data in motion) technologies. Industry use cases are also included in this practical guide. Learn how IBM hardens Hadoop for enterprise-class scalability and reliability Gain insight into IBM's unique in-motion and at-rest Big Data analytics platform Learn tips and tricks for Big Data use cases and solutions Get a quick Hadoop primer

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McGraw Hill Professional

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0071790535

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Annual Editions

Child Growth and Development 05/06

By: Chris J. Boyatzis,Ellen N. Junn

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Annual Editions

Child Growth and Development 05/06

By: Chris J. Boyatzis,Ellen N. Junn

This twelfth edition of Annual Editions: Child Growth & Development is a compilation of articles selected from the best of the public press including magazines, newspapers, and journals. This title is supported by Dushkin Online (www.dushkin.com/online/), a student website that provides study support tools and links to related websites.

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0073102245

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Minority Rights: The Key to Conflict Prevention

By: Clive Baldwin,Chris Chapman,Zoë Gray

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Minority Rights: The Key to Conflict Prevention

By: Clive Baldwin,Chris Chapman,Zoë Gray

This report, Minority Rights: The Key to Conflict Prevention, cogently argues that an understanding of minority rights is essential for anyone dealing with conflict prevention and resolution. The report’s authors, Clive Baldwin, Chris Chapman and Zoë Gray, demonstrate the strong links between minority rights violations and the outbreak of major conflicts, drawing on research carried out in China, India, Iraq, Kosovo, Nicaragua, the Philippines and Sudan, among other states. MRG’s report shows how minority rights violations are often warning signs of an approaching conflict. This new report looks at five themes: minority identity, the ability of minorities to participate in political and economic life, land/property rights and justice issues. Using case studies and providing practical advice, the authors show why ignoring early warning signs in any of these areas could lead to a build up of tensions and ultimately, violent conflict. The international community’s record on minority rights and conflict prevention is examined and found wanting. The report concludes with a checklist and a series of recommendations aimed at international bodies working on conflict prevention and resolution.

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Minority Rights Group

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1904584624

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How to Manage Project Opportunity and Risk

Why Uncertainty Management can be a Much Better Approach than Risk Management

By: Stephen Ward,Chris Chapman

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How to Manage Project Opportunity and Risk

Why Uncertainty Management can be a Much Better Approach than Risk Management

By: Stephen Ward,Chris Chapman

Since I wrote the Foreword for the second edition of this book, risk management processes have become much more widely used, but controversy about what should be done and how best to do it has grown. Managing risk is a risky business. Chapman and Ward provide an in-depth explanation of why it is important to understand and manage underlying uncertainty in all its forms, in order to realise opportunities more fully and enhance corporate performance. They show what best practice should look like. The implications go well beyond the conventional wisdom of project risk management, providing an enlightening new perspective. —Professor Tony M. Ridley Imperial College London, Past President, Institution of Civil Engineers Chris Chapman and Stephen Ward continue to educate the profession with this masterful exposition of the differences between, and the potentials for combinations of, risk, uncertainty and opportunity. Particularly welcome is the way they integrate this trio into the project lifecycle – the bedrock of project management control and organization. —Peter W.G. Morris Head of School and Professor of Construction and Project Management University College London Chris Chapman and Stephen Ward’s books on Project Risk Management have been an essential part of my repertoire for twenty years, and they are top of my recommended reading for the courses I do on that subject. In this book they have enhanced their previous work to focus on uncertainty management and emphasise more strongly opportunities for improving project performance, rather then just identifying what can go wrong. A structured process is an essential part of managing project uncertainty, and their process is one of the most powerful. This book will be added to my repertoire. —Rodney Turner Professor of Project Management, SKEMA Business School Lille A profoundly important book. With How to Manage Project Opportunity and Risk, Chris Chapman and Stephen Ward take a good thing and make it better. Members of the project management profession have been influenced for years by their insights into project risk management. With this latest instalment the authors demonstrate that risk and uncertainty needn’t be dreaded; in fact, the reverse side of the ‘risk coin’ has always been opportunity. My sincere appreciation to Chapman and Ward for turning this particular coin over and showing readers, academic and practitioner alike, the opportunity embedded in managing projects. —Jeffrey K. Pinto Andrew Morrow and Elizabeth Lee Black Chair in Management of Technology Sam and Irene Black School of Business, Penn State Erie

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John Wiley & Sons

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0470686499

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9780470686492

From the Bottom Up

How Small Power Producers and Mini-Grids Can Deliver Electrification and Renewable Energy in Africa

By: Bernard Tenenbaum,Chris Greacen,Tilak Siyambalapitiya,James Knuckles

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From the Bottom Up

How Small Power Producers and Mini-Grids Can Deliver Electrification and Renewable Energy in Africa

By: Bernard Tenenbaum,Chris Greacen,Tilak Siyambalapitiya,James Knuckles

This report describes the four basic types of on- and off-grid small power producers emerging in Africa and highlights the regulatory and policy questions that must be answered by electricity regulators, rural energy agencies, and ministries to promote commercially sustainable investments by private operators and community organizations.

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World Bank Publications

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1464800936

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9781464800931

Fire World

Book 6

By: Chris d'Lacey

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Fire World

Book 6

By: Chris d'Lacey

Chris d'Lacey's wonderful storytelling takes us on a journey with familiar characters - in an unfamiliar place. Evil Aunts, intriguing firebirds and a dangerous universe await in another action-packed, compelling story.

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Orchard Books

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1408314428

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Python

By: Chris Fehily

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Python

By: Chris Fehily

Named after the Monty Python comedy troupe, Python is an interpreted, open-source, object-oriented programming language. It's also free and runs portably on Windows, Mac OS, Unix, and other operating systems. Python can be used for all manner of programming tasks, from CGI scripts to full-fledged applications. It is gaining popularity among programmers in part because it is easier to read (and hence, debug) than most other programming languages, and it's generally simpler to install, learn, and use. Its line structure forces consistent indentation. Its syntax and semantics make it suitable for simple scripts and large programs. Its flexible data structures and dynamic typing allow you to get a lot done in a few lines. To learn it, you'll need is some basic programming experience and a copy of Python: Visual QuickStart Guide. In patented Visual QuickStart Guide fashion, the book doesn't just tell you how to use Python to develop applications, it shows you, breaking Python into easy-to-digest, step-by-step tasks and providing example code. Python: Visual QuickStart Guide emphasizes the core language and libraries, which are the building blocks for programs. Author Chris Fehily starts with the basics - expressions, statements, numbers, strings - then moves on to lists, dictionaries, functions, and modules before wrapping things up with straightforward discussions of exceptions and classes. Some additional topics covered include: - Object-oriented programming- Working in multiple operating systems- Structuring large programs- Comparing Python to C, Perl, and Java- Handling errors gracefully.

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Peachpit Press

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0201748843

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Drive to Survive

The Art of Wheeling the Rig

By: Chris Daly

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Drive to Survive

The Art of Wheeling the Rig

By: Chris Daly

Drive to Survive: The Art of Wheeling the Rig provides an in-depth examination of fire apparatus vehicle dynamics. This is not your average “driver training” textbook. Fire apparatus operators must understand how a vehicle maneuvers at roadway speed, and more importantly…why does it crash? Just as a doctor cannot heal the human body without a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology, an emergency vehicle operator cannot safely drive a fire apparatus without an in-depth knowledge of vehicle dynamics. Drive to Survive goes beyond talking about pump operations, aerial operations, and preventative maintenance; it fills in the gaps between vehicle dynamics and crash causation. After 15 years of training and research, Chris Daly developed a training program combining his fire service and crash reconstruction training experience. This book provides an in-depth knowledge of topics required in the following NFPA standards: --NFPA 1002 “Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications” --NFPA 1451 “Standard for Fire and Emergency Service Vehicle Operations Training Programs” --NFPA 1500 “Standard on Fire Department Occupational Health and Safety Program” Fire apparatus operators will learn the limits of driving an emergency vehicle and will understand that no matter how long they have been driving or how good they think they are, at some point physics will take over and the vehicle will lose control. We can reduce the number of emergency vehicle crashes throughout the world by addressing key issues and providing emergency vehicle operations course (EVOC) instructors with methods to convey these concepts. Concepts you learn in this book relate to more than just driving a fire apparatus. These principles apply to anyone who drives a vehicle, including your family members and loved ones.

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Fire Engineering Books

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1593704836

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Principles of Festival Management

By: Chris Newbold,Jennie Jordan,Paul Kelly,Kristy Diaz

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Principles of Festival Management

By: Chris Newbold,Jennie Jordan,Paul Kelly,Kristy Diaz

Principles of Festival Management is a complete guide to developing and running a festival from inception to evaluation, covering all aspects of festival management and key central issues and contemporary debates.

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Goodfellow Publishers Ltd

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1911396846

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A History of America in Thirty-Six Postage Stamps

By: Chris West

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A History of America in Thirty-Six Postage Stamps

By: Chris West

DISCOVER THE INCREDIBLE STORY OF AMERICA THROUGH ITS BEAUTIFUL AND DIVERSE POSTAGE STAMPS IN THIS EXUBERANT AND ALWAYS CHARMING HISTORY. In A History of America in Thirty-six Postage Stamps, Chris West explores America's own rich philatelic history. From George Washington's dour gaze to the charging buffalo of the western frontier and Lindbergh's soaring biplane, American stamps are a vivid window into our country's extraordinary and distinctive past. With the always accessible and spirited West as your guide, discover the remarkable breadth of America's short history through a fresh lens. On their own, stamps can be curiosities, even artistic marvels; in this book, stamps become a window into the larger sweep of history.

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Macmillan + ORM

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1250043697

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High Altitude Leadership

What the World's Most Forbidding Peaks Teach Us About Success

By: Chris Warner,Don Schmincke

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High Altitude Leadership

What the World's Most Forbidding Peaks Teach Us About Success

By: Chris Warner,Don Schmincke

Leadership is often a risky, lonely role possessing nearly unbearable lows and fleeting highs. Despite this emotionally and intellectually draining roller coaster, a handful of leaders deliver stunning results, with great consistency. They push past current leadership trends in order to achieve the most extremely challenging goals. They don't fall prey to the platitudes or cliches we see so often see in leadership theory. Instead, they succeed by recognizing and surviving the dangers that challenge them as they take themselves and their teams to higher levels. These rare individuals are those that Chris Warner and Don Schmincke call High Altitude Leaders. In High Altitude Leadership they show how to become that kind of leader.The authors present a new approach to leadership development, based on ground-breaking scientific research, field-tested under the most brutal conditions on the most difficult summits, and successfully applied in the training of executives, management teams, and entrepreneurs throughout the world.

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John Wiley & Sons

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0470345039

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Animation

The Mechanics of Motion

By: Chris Webster

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Animation

The Mechanics of Motion

By: Chris Webster

Brush up your skills with this complete, practical guide to computer, 2D classical and 3D model animation. Readers can also benefit from the skill and experience of leading experts.

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Taylor & Francis

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0240516664

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9780240516660

Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Analysis Services

The BISM Tabular Model

By: Alberto Ferrari,Marco Russo,Chris Webb

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Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Analysis Services

The BISM Tabular Model

By: Alberto Ferrari,Marco Russo,Chris Webb

Build agile and responsive Business Intelligence solutions Analyze tabular data using the BI Semantic Model (BISM) in Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Analysis Services—and discover a simpler method for creating corporate-level BI solutions. Led by three BI experts, you’ll learn how to build, deploy, and query a BISM tabular model with step-by-step guides, examples, and best practices. This hands-on book shows you how the tabular model’s in-memory database enables you to perform rapid analytics—whether you’re a professional BI developer new to Analysis Services or familiar with its multidimensional model. Discover how to: Determine when a tabular or multidimensional model is right for your project Build a tabular model using SQL Server Data Tools in Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Integrate data from multiple sources into a single, coherent view of company information Use the Data Analysis eXpressions (DAX) language to create calculated columns, measures, and queries Choose a data modeling technique that meets your organization’s performance and usability requirements Optimize your data model for better performance with xVelocity storage engine Manage complex data relationships, such as multicolumn, banding, and many-to-many Implement security by establishing administrative and data user roles

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Pearson Education

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0735670110

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Teaching Students to Decode the World

Media Literacy and Critical Thinking Across the Curriculum

By: Chris Sperry,Cyndy Scheibe

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Teaching Students to Decode the World

Media Literacy and Critical Thinking Across the Curriculum

By: Chris Sperry,Cyndy Scheibe

In our media-saturated environment, how can we teach students to distinguish true statements from those that are false, misleading, or manipulative? How can we help them develop the skills needed to identify biases and stereotypes, determine credibility of sources, and analyze their own thinking and its effect on their perceptions? In Teaching Students to Decode the World, authors Chris Sperry and Cyndy Scheibe tackle these questions as they introduce readers to constructivist media decoding (CMD), a specific way to lead students through a question-based analysis of media materials—including print and digital documents, videos and films, social media posts, advertisements, and other formats—with an emphasis on critical thinking and collaboration. Drawing from their decades of experience as teachers, consultants, and media literacy advocates, the authors explain how to * Develop and facilitate CMD activities in the classroom and in virtual teaching environments; * Implement CMD across the curriculum, at all grade levels; * Connect CMD with educational approaches such as project-based learning, social-emotional learning, and antiracist education; * Incorporate CMD into assessments; and * Promote CMD as a districtwide initiative. This comprehensive guide explains the theoretical foundations for CMD and offers dozens of real-life examples of its implementation and its powerful impact on students and teachers. Equipped with CMD skills, students will be better able to navigate a complex media landscape, participate in a democratic society, and become productive citizens of the world.

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ASCD

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1416630945

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Collaboration and Networking in Education

By: Daniel Muijs,Mel Ainscow,Chris Chapman,Mel West

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Collaboration and Networking in Education

By: Daniel Muijs,Mel Ainscow,Chris Chapman,Mel West

Collaboration and networking have recently come to the fore as major school improvement strategies in a number of countries. A variety of initiatives, from government and other agencies, have encouraged collaboration and led to a lot of practical activity in this area. However, at present there are no texts in education that explore collaboration and networking from both a theoretical and practical perspective. In this book, we aim to provide a theoretical background to educational collaboration, drawing on research and theory in policy studies, psychology and sociology, leading ultimately to a typology of networks. This theoretical base will be tested in the discussion of a number of case studies referring to specific initiatives such as the Federations programme, multi-agency collaboration and Networked Learning Communities. Lessons for practice will be drawn and presented in terms of factors internal and external to the school. The key issue of network leadership will be addressed here as well.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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9400702833

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9789400702837

Blood Relations

Menstruation and the Origins of Culture

By: Chris Knight

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Blood Relations

Menstruation and the Origins of Culture

By: Chris Knight

The emergence of symbolic culture is generally linked with the development of the hunger-gatherer adaptation based on a sexual division of labor. This original and ingenious book presents a new theory of how this symbolic domain originated. Integrating perspectives of evolutionary biography and social anthropology within a Marxist framework, Chris Knight rejects the common assumption that human culture was a modified extension of primate behavior and argues instead that it was the product of an immense social, sexual, and political revolution initiated by women.

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Yale University Press

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0300063083

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On the Business Side of Healthcare COVID-19 Era and Beyond

Smarter Leadership Better Management Best Outcome

By: Dr. Chris Ehiobuche,Dr. Kwaku Ampadu-Nyarkoh

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On the Business Side of Healthcare COVID-19 Era and Beyond

Smarter Leadership Better Management Best Outcome

By: Dr. Chris Ehiobuche,Dr. Kwaku Ampadu-Nyarkoh

In “On the Business Side of Healthcare: COVID-19 Era and Beyond,” readers embark on an exhilarating journey through the labyrinth of America’s healthcare landscape, navigating the tumultuous waves of change brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Authored by industry experts, this book transcends mere analysis, offering a roadmap for entrepreneurial sustainability in healthcare management. As the American healthcare system undergoes a seismic shift, propelled by waves of legislation, insurance reforms, and provider restructurings, the need for innovative leadership has never been more pressing. Drawing on a wealth of value-based insights and evidence-based strategies, the authors illuminate the path to a more streamlined, cost-effective healthcare delivery system. From the intricacies of healthcare policy to the intricacies of financial management, “On the Business Side of Healthcare” equips readers with the tools they need to thrive in this dynamic environment. By blending entrepreneurial spirit with a commitment to sustainability, the book champions a new breed of healthcare leader—one capable of steering institutions towards optimal outcomes while navigating the complexities of modern healthcare. At its core, this book is a call to action—a rallying cry for those eager to shape the future of healthcare. Through real-world case studies, actionable advice, and visionary insights, readers are empowered to transcend the status quo and forge a path towards excellence in healthcare management.Whether you’re a seasoned executive seeking to sharpen your skills or a budding entrepreneur looking to make your mark, “On the Business Side of Healthcare” offers invaluable guidance for success in America’s ever-evolving healthcare landscape. Join the ranks of visionary leaders and discover the transformative power of entrepreneurial sustainability in healthcare management.

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Cybersecurity Program Development for Business

The Essential Planning Guide

By: Chris Moschovitis

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Cybersecurity Program Development for Business

The Essential Planning Guide

By: Chris Moschovitis

This is the book executives have been waiting for. It is clear: With deep expertise but in nontechnical language, it describes what cybersecurity risks are and the decisions executives need to make to address them. It is crisp: Quick and to the point, it doesn't waste words and won't waste your time. It is candid: There is no sure cybersecurity defense, and Chris Moschovitis doesn't pretend there is; instead, he tells you how to understand your company's risk and make smart business decisions about what you can mitigate and what you cannot. It is also, in all likelihood, the only book ever written (or ever to be written) about cybersecurity defense that is fun to read." —Thomas A. Stewart, Executive Director, National Center for the Middle Market and Co-Author of Woo, Wow, and Win: Service Design, Strategy, and the Art of Customer Delight Get answers to all your cybersecurity questions In 2016, we reached a tipping point—a moment where the global and local implications of cybersecurity became undeniable. Despite the seriousness of the topic, the term "cybersecurity" still exasperates many people. They feel terrorized and overwhelmed. The majority of business people have very little understanding of cybersecurity, how to manage it, and what's really at risk. This essential guide, with its dozens of examples and case studies, breaks down every element of the development and management of a cybersecurity program for the executive. From understanding the need, to core risk management principles, to threats, tools, roles and responsibilities, this book walks the reader through each step of developing and implementing a cybersecurity program. Read cover-to-cover, it’s a thorough overview, but it can also function as a useful reference book as individual questions and difficulties arise. Unlike other cybersecurity books, the text is not bogged down with industry jargon Speaks specifically to the executive who is not familiar with the development or implementation of cybersecurity programs Shows you how to make pragmatic, rational, and informed decisions for your organization Written by a top-flight technologist with decades of experience and a track record of success If you’re a business manager or executive who needs to make sense of cybersecurity, this book demystifies it for you.

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How to Cheat at Securing a Wireless Network

By: Chris Hurley,Lee Barken

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How to Cheat at Securing a Wireless Network

By: Chris Hurley,Lee Barken

Wireless connectivity is now a reality in most businesses. Yet by its nature, wireless networks are the most difficult to secure and are often the favorite target of intruders. This book provides the busy network administrator with best-practice solutions to securing the wireless networkWith the increased demand for mobile connectivity and the decrease in cost and in the time required for installation, wireless network connections will make up 20% of all corporate network connections by the end of 2006. With this increase in usage comes a commensurate increase in the network's vulnerability to intrusion. This book provides the typical network administrator with the basic tools and instruction they need to maintain a secure network while allowing acceptable access to users.· A practical product and technology specific guideline to securing a wireless networks for the busy System Administrator· Takes a simplified multi-layered approach into easily deployed plans for a straight forward understanding· Does not bog you down with history, but offers practical useful information for today

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