Washington, DC delights at every turn. Wherever you go, there is a marvel of architecture to be discovered, a scenic view to be savoured, or a world-famous museum to be enjoyed. And that's not to mention the lush green spaces and secret sanctuaries waiting to welcome weary travellers after a long day of sight-seeing. Make the most of your trip to America’s iconic capital with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Washington, DC has to offer and ensuring that you don’t miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about. Whether you want to stroll beneath the cherry blossoms, visit the iconic domed Capitol, or tour the magnificent White House, DK Eyewitness Top 10 Washington, DC is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Inside DK Eyewitness Top 10 Washington DC, you will find: - Detailed Top 10 lists of Washington DC’s must-sees including the White House, United States Capitol, National Museum of African American History and Culture, and the National Gallery of Art - Easy-to-follow itineraries including ideas for day trips, weekends and a week’s worth of plans to make the most out of each and every day - Expert advice: honest recommendations on Washington DC’s most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, eating out and sightseeing, with top tips on getting ready, getting around and staying safe - Themed lists including the best historic homes and buildings, museums, green spaces, places of African American history, and much more - Practical tips: Inspiration for different things to enjoy during your trip, including family activities and things to do for free - Detailed maps including a laminated pull-out map of Washington, DC, plus six full-color area maps - Covers: Washington, DC Highlights,United States Capitol,The White House,National Air and Space Museum National Museum of American History, National Gallery of Art, National Museum of Natural History Washington National Cathedral, National Museum of African American History and Culture, Arlington National Cemetery, Mount Vernon,Moments in History,US Presidents, Places of African American History, Historic Homes and Buildings, Memorials and Monuments, Museums, Art Galleries, Green Spaces, Outdoor Activities, Off the Beaten Path, Children’s Attractions, Theaters, Restaurants, Washington, DC for Free, Festivals and Cultural Events, Trips from Washington, DC,Around Capitol Hill,The Mall and Federal Triangle, Penn Quarter, The White House and Foggy Bottom, Georgetown, Beyond the City Center Looking for more on Washington, DC’s culture, history and attractions? Try our DK Eyewitness Washington, DC. About DK Eyewitness: At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion.
Newly revised, updated, and redesigned for 2016. True to its name, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Washington, D.C., covers all the city's major sights and attractions in easy-to-use "top 10" lists that help you plan the vacation that's right for you. This newly updated travel guide for Washington, D.C. will lead you straight to the best attractions the city has to offer from touring the U.S. Capitol Building and scaling the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to touching the moon rock on display at the National Air and Space Museum and visiting the giant pandas at the National Zoo. Expert travel writers have fully revised this edition of DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Washington, D.C. + Brand-new itineraries help you plan your trip to Washington, D.C. + Maps of walking routes show you the best ways to maximize your time. + New Top 10 lists feature off-the-beaten-track ideas, along with standbys like the top attractions, shopping, dining options, and more. You'll still find DK's famous full-color photography and museum floor plans, along with just the right amount of coverage of the city's history and culture. The perfect travel companion: DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Washington, D.C.
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This third edition covers implementing portfolios that incorporate standards. Includes examples for students with special needs, plus expanded information on e-portfolios and NCLB's impact on assessment.
This book makes a compelling argument for an immediate and comprehensive shift in the nursing education curriculum, from an acute care to a gerontological nursing care focus. It is important reading for deans and faculty in schools of nursing, administrators in long-term care facilities and community health agencies, and for practicing nurses caring for the elderly.
Osteoporosis is a preventable disease. But each year some 500,000 people are hospitalized from osteoporosis fractures, and another 180,000 people are placed into nursing homes from injuries due to osteoporosis. What can nurses, clinicians, medical researchers, physiologists, health care policy experts, and other providers do to diminish, if not eradicate, the disease from local to global scales? What are the best methods for care and treatment? Osteoporosis addresses these questions, and more. Designed as a complete reference, Osteoporosis presents vivid explanations plus illustrations of specific surgical procedures to guide in the preparation and post-operative rehabilitation of the patient for surgical repairs of fractures. Chapters also discuss leading components of a patient's recovery, from dietary requirements and exercise, to fall prevention, quality of life and independence issues. The authors highlight disease prevention strategies and various models of community outreach that have proven effective in educating target populations about osteoporosis, encouraging proper lifestyle choices, and helping children to achieve their maximum bone potential at a young age. Osteoporosis can be prevented. Here is the book to help you, and your health care institution, do just that.
These are exciting and challenging times for gerontological nursing. N urses are at center stage for defining and improving health care for o ur nation's older adults. "Ways of Knowing and Caring for the Older Ad ult" is a powerful resource on the broad range of issues that face nur ses seeking excellence in this increasingly important specialty. Any h ealth care professional who works with the elderly will benefit greatl y from this outstanding collection of scholarly and experiential paper s.
Looking for your next great romantic escape? This contemporary sampler from Harlequin™ and Avon™ has you covered! Whether you're in the mood for something sweet or something edgy, this collection of excerpts from nine of today's hottest authors mixes #1 New York Times bestsellers with the freshest voices in romance: Wildest Dreams by Robyn Carr Thrill Me by Susan Mallery Only In My Dreams by Darcy Burke Redemption Bay by RaeAnne Thayne The Hotter You Burn by Gena Showalter All of Me by Jennifer Bernard Bad News Cowboy by Maisey Yates Hard to Let Go by Laura Kaye Exit Strategy by Lena Diaz
DK Eyewitness Washington DC travel guide will lead you straight to the best attractions this enticing city has on offer. Packed with photographs, illustrations and maps of Washington DC the guide includes in-depth coverage of the city's unforgettable sights from the Lincoln memorial to the White House, unearthing the most picturesque neighbourhoods, beautiful parks, phenomenal museum and art galleries in between. You'll find 3D aerial views of DC's most interesting districts, cutaways and floorplans of all the major sites, and detailed listings of the best hotels and restaurants to suit all budgets. The guide includes four thematic 'Great Days Out' in Washington DC and extensive practical information and handy insider tips on everything from fashion, shopping and entertainment to where to watch sport, enjoy live jazz, and suggested excursions outside the city centre. Whether you are taking in the spectacular views from the top of the Washington monument, admiring the renowned works of art at the National Art Gallery, or exploring the unique charm of the city on one of the guide's specially devised walking tours, the Eyewitness Guide to Washington DC is indispensable. Don't miss a thing on your holiday with DK Eyewitness Washington DC.
DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Washington, DC in ePub format will lead you straight to the very best Washington, DC has to offer. Whether you're looking for things not to miss at the Top 10 sights, or want to find the top place to eat, this guide is the perfect companion, taking the best of the printed guidebook and adding new ebook-only features. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists - from the Top 10 museums to the Top 10 festivals and cultural events; there's even a list of the Top 10 things to avoid. The guide is divided by area, each with its own photo gallery and with clear maps pinpointing the top sights; you can also view each location in Google Maps if reading on an internet-enabled device. You'll find the insider knowledge every visitor needs to explore every corner of the city with DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Washington, DC. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Washington DC - showing you what others only tell you. Now available in ePub format.
DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide Washington D.C. will lead you straight to the very best of the USA's capital city. Whether you're looking for places of politics and intrigue such as the White House and the Library of Congress or want to find the best restaurants, bars and nightspots in D.C.; this guide is your perfect companion. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists - from the Top 10 hotels for every budget to the Top 10 green spaces and excursions out of Washington DC, there's even a list of the Top 10 things to avoid! The guide is divided by area: Georgetown; The White House & Foggy Bottom; the Penn Quarter; around Capital Hill; The Mall & Federal Triangle. You'll find restaurant reviews for every area, as well as recommendations for luxury hotels, bars and places to shop. You'll also find the insider knowledge every visitor needs to explore every corner of Washington effortlessly in the DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide Washington D.C.. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide Washington D.C. - showing you what others only tell you.
The new-look DK Eyewitness Washington DC Travel Guide will lead you straight to the best attractions the United States� capital has to offer. You�ll find detailed listings of the best hotels, restaurants, bars and shops for all budgets in this fully updated and expanded guide, plus insider tips on everything from the best walks around the city to where to watch sport or enjoy live jazz. It also includes in-depth coverage of all D.C.�s unforgettable sights, from the Lincoln memorial to the White House, the Washington monument to the National Art Gallery. DK�s uniquely visual DK Eyewitness Washington DC Travel Guide includes unique cutaways, floorplans and reconstructions of the city's stunning architecture, plus 3D aerial views of Washington�s best districts to explore on foot. The DK Eyewitness Washington DC Travel Guide shows you what others only tell you.
The DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Washington, D.C. 2016 will lead you straight to the best attractions Washington, D.C. has to offer. The guide includes unique cutaways, floorplans and reconstructions of the city's stunning architecture, plus 3D aerial views of the key districts to explore on foot. You'll find detailed listings of the best hotels, restaurants, bars and shops for all budgets in this fully updated and expanded guide, plus insider tips on everything from where to find the best markets and nightspots to great attractions for children. The uniquely visual DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Washington, D.C. 2016 also includes in-depth coverage of all the unforgettable sights and comes complete with a free pull-out city map, clearly marked with sights from the guidebook and an easy-to-use street index. The map has detailed street views of all the key areas, plus there are transport maps and information on how to get around the city, and there's even a chart showing the distances between major sights for walkers. The DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Washington, D.C. 2016 shows you what others only tell you.
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This third edition covers implementing portfolios that incorporate standards. Includes examples for students with special needs, plus expanded information on e-portfolios and NCLB's impact on assessment.
. . . a thorough and insightful examination of women on corporate boards of directors. . . I recommend the book as a read for practitioners, scholars, educators and others having an interest in human resource management. . . With its wealth of information, Women on Corporate Boards of Directors is a good addition to the extant literature that should represent an affordable value for the buyer. Mark Mone, Personnel Review After the first two chapters I was so absorbed I was almost reluctant to go to coffee and, as other coffee addicts will know, it is a rare book, especially a rare academic book that can make one careless in observing the customary coffee break. . . I found that the way this book is written helped me to reflect on much of the gender research that I am involved in currently because the questions raised are so searching and far-reaching. Once again, the chapter authors combine brevity with thoroughness and depth in their examination of the themes, which made this a very rewarding book because it takes you so far in your thinking in just 240 pages. . . I feel energised by the debates that the book has opened up for me. I have done research in this particular area, but I now feel that I have explored different perspectives and new depths and I am grateful to the editors for that. Marianne Tremaine, Gender in Management: An International Journal This timely collection of case studies and research from top academics around the world, will be of tremendous value to all those engaged in bringing about greater gender diversity in corporate boardrooms. Jacey Graham, Brook Graham LLP This book provides an excellent overview of contemporary international research and practice relating to women on corporate boards of directors. An important lesson learnt from this book is: rather than having only one or two competent and committed women on the boards of directors, an ideal number of three is not only the right thing but also the bright thing to do. Why? Research has documented a strong positive correlation between the share of board seats held by women and financial performance. Martin Hilb, University of St. Gallen, Switzerland There are still common barriers that women face across many countries that keep their representation on boards of directors low and relatively unchanging. I commend this excellent, outstanding book to both academics and business management constituencies, as well as individuals interested in serving on corporate boards. The authors should be congratulated for this important contribution to the literature. Marilyn Davidson, The University of Manchester, UK This important new book addresses the growing international interest in women on corporate boards of directors. The contributors explore the position of women on corporate boards and future trends in different countries including Australia, Canada, France, Iceland, Jordan, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Tunisia, the UK and the USA. They go on to report the latest research on the experiences and different contributions made by women directors on corporate boards. Issues discussed include: How women directors champion difficult issues and debates How women influence boardroom behaviour The contribution of women directors human and social capital Gendered experiences and the glass cliff The glass ceiling or a bottleneck? Networking to harness local power for national impact Women on board in best practice companies Whether critical mass makes a difference? Future directions for research. Women on Corporate Boards of Directors brings together the significant international research base with suggestions aimed at individuals aspiring to board membership, women and men currently serving on corporate boards, companies interested in attracting women to their boards, and government bodies wanting to identify the challenges and opportunities facing them as they consider various options for increasing women s representation on corporate
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