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Entrepreneurship and Growth

An International Historical Perspective

By: Gabriel Tortella,Gloria Quiroga

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Entrepreneurship and Growth

An International Historical Perspective

By: Gabriel Tortella,Gloria Quiroga

A collection of eight articles by 17 specialists, this volume provides very recent research on the factors which contribute to the build up of entrepreneurship. Offers an international, comparative and historical perspective, with a special focus upon the Mediterranean.

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410

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Springer

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1137033355

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9781137033352

Focus on Reading

By: Esther Geva,Gloria Ramírez

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Focus on Reading

By: Esther Geva,Gloria Ramírez

Focus on Reading aims to help teachers develop a deep understanding of the multiple skills and factors involved in second language reading development for second or foreign language learners aged 5–18. It equips teachers with practical skills for the effective teaching and assessment of second language reading to students with different learning needs. The book features key research studies on reading comprehension, considers examples from real classroom practice, and provides activities to help teachers relate the content and objectives to their own teaching context. Additional online resources at www.oup.com/elt/teacher/for Esther Geva is Full Professor in the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto. Gloria Ramírez is Associate Professor in the Faculty of Human, Social, and Educational Development at Thompson Rivers University, British Columbia.

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184

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Oxford University Press

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0194002861

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9780194002868

A Study of the Secondary School History Curriculum in Chile from Colonial Times to the Present

By: Carmen Gloria Zúñiga,Tom O'Donoghue,Simon Clarke

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A Study of the Secondary School History Curriculum in Chile from Colonial Times to the Present

By: Carmen Gloria Zúñiga,Tom O'Donoghue,Simon Clarke

The focus of this book is on the secondary school history curriculum in Chile from colonial times to the present. By way of background, attention is paid to the development of the history curriculum in the three countries which have most influenced educational developments in Chile, namely, England, the United States of America and Spain. The academic literature on the history curriculum throughout the English-speaking and Latin-speaking world, especially on the purposes attached to history as a school subject and the variety of pedagogical approaches prescribed is also considered. The results of a project that addressed the following interrelated research questions are then outlined: • What is the historical background to the current secondary school history curriculum in Chile? • What are the current developments of the secondary school history curriculum in Chile? • What are the issues of concern for secondary school history teachers in Chile? At various times the teaching of the subject ranged from being in the ‘great tradition’ approach, emphasizing teacher-centred activities and repetition of content knowledge, to being in the ‘new history’ tradition, emphasizing the promotion of active learning, student-centred activities and the encouragement of the historical method of enquiry. The analysis also details current issues of concern for teachers regarding the implementation of the current curriculum framework for secondary school history. The book concludes with a consideration of implications for practice in areas pertaining to curriculum development, teaching and learning, management and administration, teacher preparation, and professional development practices in Chile.

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167

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Springer

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946209926X

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9789462099265

Sanctuaries of Earth, Stone, and Light

The Churches of Northern New Spain, 1530-1821

By: Gloria Fraser Giffords

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Sanctuaries of Earth, Stone, and Light

The Churches of Northern New Spain, 1530-1821

By: Gloria Fraser Giffords

Over nearly three centuries, Jesuit, Franciscan, and Dominican missionaries built a network of churches throughout the “new world” of New Spain. Since the early twentieth century, scholars have studied the colonial architecture of southern New Spain, but they have largely ignored the architecture of the north. However, as this book clearly demonstrates, the colonial architecture of Northern New Spain—an area that encompasses most of the southwestern United States and much of northern Mexico—is strikingly beautiful and rich with meaning. After more than two decades of research, both in the field and in archives around the world, Gloria Fraser Giffords has authored the definitive book on this architecture. Giffords has a remarkable eye for detail and for images both grand and diminutive. Because so many of the buildings she examines have been destroyed, she sleuthed through historical records in several countries, and she discovered that the architecture and material culture of northern New Spain reveal the influences of five continents. As she examines objects as large as churches or as small as ornamental ceramic tile she illuminates the sometimes subtle, sometimes striking influences of the religious, social, and artistic traditions of Europe (from the beginning of the Christian era through the nineteenth century), of the Muslim countries ringing the Mediterranean (from the seventh through the fifteenth centuries), and of Northern New Spain’s indigenous peoples (whose art influenced the designs of occupying Europeans). Sanctuaries of Earth, Stone, and Light is a pathbreaking book, featuring 200 stunning photographs and over 300 illustrations ranging from ceremonial garments to detailed floor plans of the churches.

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480

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University of Arizona Press

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0816550565

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9780816550562

Child of the Flower-Song People

Luz Jiménez, Daughter of the Nahua

By: Gloria Amescua

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Child of the Flower-Song People

Luz Jiménez, Daughter of the Nahua

By: Gloria Amescua

Award-winning illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh brings to life debut author Gloria Amescua's lyrical biography of an indigenous Nahua woman from Mexico who taught and preserved her people's culture through modeling for famous artists She was Luz Jiménez, child of the flower-song people, the powerful Aztec, who called themselves Nahua— who lost their land but who did not disappear. As a young Nahua girl in Mexico during the early 1900s, Luz learned how to grind corn in a metate, to twist yarn with her toes, and to weave on a loom. By the fire at night, she listened to stories of her community’s joys, suffering, and survival, and wove them into her heart. But when the Mexican Revolution came to her village, Luz and her family were forced to flee and start a new life. In Mexico City, Luz became a model for painters, sculptors, and photographers such as Diego Rivera, Jean Charlot, and Tina Modotti. These artists were interested in showing the true face of Mexico and not a European version. Through her work, Luz found a way to preserve her people's culture by sharing her native language, stories, and traditions. Soon, scholars came to learn from her. This moving, beautifully illustrated biography tells the remarkable story of how model and teacher Luz Jiménez became “the soul of Mexico”—a living link between the indigenous Nahua and the rest of the world. Through her deep pride in her roots and her unshakeable spirit, the world came to recognize the beauty and strength of her people. The book includes an author’s note, timeline, glossary, and bibliography.

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Abrams

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1683357388

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The Story of Selena Quintanilla

An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers

By: Gloria Arjona

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The Story of Selena Quintanilla

An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers

By: Gloria Arjona

Discover the life Selena Quintanilla—a story about breaking down barriers in music, for kids ages 6 to 9 Selena Quintanilla was the queen of Tejano music. Before she became a star, Selena was a charismatic young girl who loved singing and performing. She made a lot of sacrifices to become a famous musician, rehearsing her songs and dance moves for hours at a time. Her hard work paid off—she became the first 15-year-old girl to win a Tejano music award and went on to break many records during her career. Explore how she went from being a talented girl growing up in Texas to a fashion icon and a world-famous singer. Independent reading—This Selena biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own. Critical thinking—Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Selena's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more. A lasting legacy—Kids will find out how Selena changed the world of music and why she continues to be a role model for many women and people of color around the globe. How will Selena's big spirit and passion for music inspire the child in your life? Discover activists, artists, athletes, and more from across history with the rest of the Story Of series, including famous figures like: Marie Curie, Amelia Earhart, Frida Kahlo, Helen Keller, and Jane Goodall.

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Sourcebooks, Inc.

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1638788588

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Entrepreneurship and Growth

Entrepreneurship and Growth

Focus on Reading

Focus on Reading

A Study of the Secondary School History Curriculum in Chile from Colonial Times to the Present

A Study of the Secondary School History Curriculum in Chile from Colonial Times to the Present

Sanctuaries of Earth, Stone, and Light

Sanctuaries of Earth, Stone, and Light

Child of the Flower-Song People

Child of the Flower-Song People

The Story of Selena Quintanilla

The Story of Selena Quintanilla

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