The goal of this work is to delineate and learn from verbal and thematic connections in the Torah, especially in the Book of Genesis, and to show that these connections are present in a consistent and systematic way" -- preface.
David Sykes, author of a number of books on subjects such as leadership and lean thinking, shares with you a different side of his life. In this light-humoured book we get an insight into the wit and wisdom entwined throughout his life told through the medium of songs, poems, cartoons and anecdotes. Read the remarkable story of Reginald P Grumfutturk, who Time-Life once described as Mr Jock-Strap UK. Follow the cartoon adventures of the Star ship Nypronius as it charters unknown worlds. Enjoy the tale of Albert and his Amazing Ale, the winner of the 1979 Beer-makers Contest at the World-famous Cleckheaton Show. It just gets better and better. And if this is not enough, remember, the book is perfectly sized to steady that wonky table in the kitchen. Trust him, he's an engineer.
This book reveals a unique formula for successful leadership. It is based on a ten-week leadership training programme which reached the finals of the UK National Training Awards. Condensed into ten easy-to-read modules, it will help you build the strong interpersonal skills you need to become a successful leader. The programme has delivered measurable, lasting results since 1997. Written by an experienced man manager, coach and trainer it is peppered with practical examples to illustrate the key learning points. In the book you will learn: - A Formula for Leadership as profound as E = mc2 - The Power of Behaviour - How your team can become Winners & Heroes - Leadership is as simple as A-B-C - How to harness the Vanilla Effect and watch motivation soar - The 5 key steps to build trust and rapport - The Assertiveness Toolbox - How to supercharge your team for success - Ten proven steps to successful Leadership
This book features comprehensive, practical, and measureable guidelines for all aspects of acoustics in the design, construction, and evaluation of all types of healthcare facilities, including large general hospitals and specialized patient care facilities.
The first cross-national comparative study on school choice policies, this volume features prominent scholars who analyze experiences in countries around the world, England, Chile, South Africa, the Czech Republic, China, Australia, New Zealand, and Sweden. Together, they answer such important questions as: Why are policies that expand educational options being adopted in such a diverse set of countries? Why have governments in widely varying circumstances come to view school choice as an apt response to educational dilemmas? What have we learned about the impacts of these policies on existing educational systems and the quality of teaching and learning in the classroom? The analyses presented here illuminate school choice policies as a critical worldwide development in education, noting both similarities and differences across countries. This volume broadens our understanding of school choice on the world stage while exploring implications for education policy in the United States.
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the evolving field of international planning studies. It is an essential resource that situates planning as an international discipline and practice with an important role to play in delivering sustainable development across different scales in diverse global contexts. A series of chapters covers past episodes of international influence and exchange in planning, key concepts, research strategies, methods in contemporary international planning studies, as well as ways of characterising and comparing planning systems. The authors explore the emergence of a global agenda for planning, through the activities and goal setting of international organisations, and professional and civil society networks. Transnational and cross-border contexts and initiatives in different global regions, and their relevance to planning, are investigated. An invaluable resource for students and researchers in planning studies, this book offers an important reflection on the internationalisation of planning practice, education, and scholarship, and the future prospects for planning and planning studies from an international perspective.
Basic Science in Obstetrics and Gynaecology is an essential one-stop, portable revision tool for candidates preparing for Part 1 of the MRCOG specialist examination. Fully updated by experts who are internationally recognised in their fields, the chapters match the syllabus of the exam, combining detailed coverage of the science with related self-assessment questions that you will encounter in the MRCOG. This book is suitable for doctors specialising in obstetrics and gynaecology who want the best chance possible to pass this difficult exam. Covers all topics for the MRCOG Part 1, including basic science and clinical anatomy Contains self-assessment SBA questions to consolidate learning Includes three mock exam papers enabling you to practice for the exam Digital version included (when purchasing print version) Fully revised and updated Completely updated self-assessment chapter, written in the style of the new exam Extensive revision of fetal physiology, biophysics, biochemistry, endocrinology, and physiology New top-quality illustrations to support learning
Learn how to start a census program for terrestrial vertebrates with this handbook. Whether the information you need is for managing a population, surveying environmental impact, or conducting research on a particular species, this handbook has it all. Principles, methods, and calculations are explained. The following information is given for each species: name; range; reasons for census; life history; items of importance, e.g., migration; methods of census; recent and pertinent references; and comments about the various methods.
The Self-Liberation of Parson Sykes is a documentary novel based on a true story and actual events and was drawn from a variety of historic sources, including published government materials and family chronicles. A trilogy, the story profiles Private Parson Sykes’ evolution from enslavement in Southampton County, Virginia, followed by his enlistment into the Union Army, and culminating with his emancipation and return to the county. The initial part subtitled, Enslavement in Southampton County Virginia, of the trilogy, takes place in 1864 near the end of the American Civil War on the slave-holding Jacob Williams’ middle class family farm in Southampton County Virginia. During the 1831 Southampton Insurrection, the farm came under attack by Nat Turner and his insurgents, which haunts Jacob. Before the Civil War started, Parson began discussing human rights and the political implications of the abolition of slavery with his two brothers. In December 1864, he planned to liberate himself by running away from Jacob Williams’ farm and following an eastward path along the Seaboard and Roanoke Railroad to reach Norfolk, Virginia, which was a Union occupied city. Upon reaching Norfolk and in the hands of Union troops, Parson had liberated himself from bondage. The Self-Liberation of Parson Sykes also functions to draw attention to the important role Black soldiers and their White officers played during the Civil War as members of United States Colored Troops (USCT). Though less heralded, the USCT regiments were the precursors to Black army units famously nicknamed as the Buffalo Soldiers., Smoked Yankees, the Harlem Hell Fighters, Tuskegee Airmen, and the Red Ball Express.
This is a collection of four complete picture books, perfect for snuggling up with your little one, time and again. The stories include 'Dora's Eggs' by Julie Sykes and 'Hungry Harry' by Joanne Partis.
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