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Breakthrough German: Activity Book Practice for Beginners (Breakthrough Language)
by Ruth RachPart of a series that provides reading and writing practice for adult beginners in foreign languages. This book contains a variety of exercises, steering clear of grammar drills, with the aim of consolidating knowledge in an informative way. Each book is suitable for class use or self-study.
Breakthrough German (Breakthrough)
by Ruth RachNew editions of these highly successful language learning courses come as a result of extensive research into customer needs. Now full colour throughout in a smart larger format, the coursebooks give adult beginners carefully structured support in their learning of conversational language. The courses are almost entirely rewritten by the same experienced authors who wrote the originals. Other new features are: many new high quality digital recordings, four cassettes in place of three, pronunciation practice and extra practice exercises. Ideal for self-study learners these courses also lend themselves well to classroom use with new extra resources of Teacher's Notes and Teacher's Cassettes. Also available for Breakthrough German level 1 are a Activity Book, and Teacher's Guides and Cassettes.
Breakthrough German (Breakthrough)
by Ruth RachNew editions of these highly successful language learning courses come as a result of extensive research into customer needs. Now full colour throughout in a smart larger format, the coursebooks give adult beginners carefully structured support in their learning of conversational language. The courses are almost entirely rewritten by the same experienced authors who wrote the originals. Other new features are: many new high quality digital recordings, four cassettes in place of three, pronunciation practice and extra practice exercises. Ideal for self-study learners these courses also lend themselves well to classroom use with new extra resources of Teacher's Notes and Teacher's Cassettes.Also available for Breakthrough German level 1 are a Activity Book, and Teacher's Guides and Cassettes.
Breakthrough German Teacher's Resources (Breakthrough)
by Ruth RachAs a result of extensive research Macmillan have produced Teacher's Notes and Teacher's Cassettes to work in conjunction with the New Editions of Breakthrough. The notes provide support and additional resources to tutors who are using the course with a group of students. Features include: clearly set out ideas and suggestions for additional classroom activities and exercises, four pages per unit of photocopiable resources, full transcripts of the pre-recorded listening and speaking exercises. The cassettes have been produced for the classroom, taking the teacher's role into account and omitting superfluous presenter narratives. The Teacher's Guides and Cassettes are based on the main level 1 coursebook and cassettes, which can be bought separately or in a pack. Activity Books are also available for Breakthrough German level 1.N.B. Teacher's Guides and Cassettes are only available to lecturers.
Breakthrough Japanese (Breakthrough)
by Noriko TakadaThis is a practical self-study course for beginners who want to communicate in Japanese in everyday situations. It uses the Roman alphabet to facilitate learning and focuses largely on listening and speaking skills. Grammar is included but not emphasized.
Breakthrough Principals: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building Stronger Schools
by Jean Desravines Jaime Aquino Benjamin FentonBridge the achievement gap with proven strategies for student success Breakthrough Principals debunks the myth of the 'superhero' principal by detailing the common actions and practices of leaders at our nation's fastest-gaining public schools. Based on the authors' Transformational Leadership Framework, which they developed through in-depth study of more than 100 high-gaining, high-poverty schools, the book distills findings into a practical, action-focused plan for diagnosing school needs and implementing structures, systems and practices that accelerate student achievement. Brought to life by case studies of principals who have led dramatic gains in student achievement, the book is a how-to guide for increasing the quality of teaching and learning; improving school culture; attracting and supporting high-performing teachers; and involving parents and community to help students achieve. You'll learn how breakthrough principals make the school's mission a real part of both strategy and practice, and set up sustainable systems that support consistent, ongoing improvement. High-impact practices are organized into five broad categories: learning and teaching, school-wide culture, aligned staff, operations and systems, and personal leadership. The primary job of school leadership is to help students succeed. It begins with first recognizing and prioritizing areas of need, then finding and implementing the most effective solutions. Whether you work in a turn around environment, or want to make a good school better, this book will give you a set of concrete practices—illustrated through examples of real principals in real schools—that have been proven to work. Discover the primary drivers of student achievement Work toward the school's vision in staffing, operations, and systems Set the tone for all relationships and practices with good leadership Closing the achievement gap is a major goal of educational leadership, and principals are forever searching for viable methods that help them better serve their students. Breakthrough Principals unveils the details behind the success stories from across the nation to provide a roadmap to transformative gains.
Breakthrough Principals: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building Stronger Schools
by Jean Desravines Jaime Aquino Benjamin FentonBridge the achievement gap with proven strategies for student success Breakthrough Principals debunks the myth of the 'superhero' principal by detailing the common actions and practices of leaders at our nation's fastest-gaining public schools. Based on the authors' Transformational Leadership Framework, which they developed through in-depth study of more than 100 high-gaining, high-poverty schools, the book distills findings into a practical, action-focused plan for diagnosing school needs and implementing structures, systems and practices that accelerate student achievement. Brought to life by case studies of principals who have led dramatic gains in student achievement, the book is a how-to guide for increasing the quality of teaching and learning; improving school culture; attracting and supporting high-performing teachers; and involving parents and community to help students achieve. You'll learn how breakthrough principals make the school's mission a real part of both strategy and practice, and set up sustainable systems that support consistent, ongoing improvement. High-impact practices are organized into five broad categories: learning and teaching, school-wide culture, aligned staff, operations and systems, and personal leadership. The primary job of school leadership is to help students succeed. It begins with first recognizing and prioritizing areas of need, then finding and implementing the most effective solutions. Whether you work in a turn around environment, or want to make a good school better, this book will give you a set of concrete practices—illustrated through examples of real principals in real schools—that have been proven to work. Discover the primary drivers of student achievement Work toward the school's vision in staffing, operations, and systems Set the tone for all relationships and practices with good leadership Closing the achievement gap is a major goal of educational leadership, and principals are forever searching for viable methods that help them better serve their students. Breakthrough Principals unveils the details behind the success stories from across the nation to provide a roadmap to transformative gains.
Breakthrough Russian (Breakthrough Language)
by Halya CoynashOffers a uniquely communicative introduction to this increasingly popular language. The Russian language comes alive with location recordings from Moscow backed up by carefully paced studio recordings. Learning the Cyrillic script is an integral part of the course.
Breakthrough Spanish (Breakthrough)
by Jose Escribano Sandra TruscottNew editions of these highly successful language learning courses come as a result of extensive research into customer needs. Now full colour throughout in a smart larger format, the coursebooks give adult beginners carefully structured support in their learning of conversational language. The courses are almost entirely rewritten by the same experienced authors who wrote the originals. Other new features are: many new high quality digital recordings, four cassettes in place of three, pronunciation practice and extra practice exercises. Ideal for self-study learners these courses also lend themselves well to classroom use with new extra resources of Teacher's Notes and Teacher's Cassettes.
Breakthrough Spanish (Breakthrough)
by Sandra Truscott Jose EscribanoNew editions of these well received activity books have been produced to work in conjunction with the new editions of Breakthrough. The books contain a variety of imaginative and varied exercises designed to practise basic reading and writing skills, drawing on the language introduced in the coursebooks. They can be used in conjunction with Breakthrough or simply as a refresher. This Activity Book supplements the main level 1 coursebook and cassettes, which can be bought separately or in a pack. The course is also available on CD-Rom - Breakthrough Spanish Interactive on CD-Rom. Teacher's Guides and Cassettes are also available for Breakthrough Spanish level 1.
Breakthrough Spanish (Breakthrough Language)
by Sandra Truscott Jose G. EscribanoPart of the "Breakthrough Language" series, this book helps the reader with the study of Spanish. The following subjects are discussed: directions, time, likes and dislikes, the weather, shopping, getting information and making travel arrangements.
Breakthrough Spanish 2 (Breakthrough)
by Sandra TruscottBreakthrough Spanish 2 is part of the highly acclaimed Breakthrough Languages Series which has sold millions of copies world-wide. It is a revised, almost entirely rewritten, edition of Breakthrough Further Spanish and now follows on smoothly from the New Breakthrough Spanish course. New illustrations complement the user-friendly page layout and almost all of the studio recordings are new. Location recordings teach the new language as it is spoken in the Spanish-speaking world. The course concentrates primarily on conversational and reading skills. Ideal for self-study Breakthrough is also used widely in further, adult and higher education. Also available for Breakthrough Spanish level 1 are a Activity Book, and Teacher's Guides and Cassettes. The course is also available on CD-Rom - Breakthrough Spanish Interactive on CD-Rom.
Breakthrough Spanish Teacher's Resources (Breakthrough)
by Sandra TruscottAs a result of extensive research Macmillan have produced Teacher's Notes and Teacher's Cassettes to work in conjunction with the New Editions of Breakthrough. The notes provide support and additional resources to tutors who are using the course with a group of students. Features include: clearly set out ideas and suggestions for additional classroom activities and exercises, four pages per unit of photocopiable resources, full transcripts of the pre-recorded listening and speaking exercises. The cassettes have been produced for the classroom, taking the teacher's role into account and omitting superfluous presenter narratives. The Teacher's Guides and Cassettes are based on the main level 1 coursebook and cassettes, which can be bought separately or in a pack. The course is also available on CD-Rom - Breakthrough Spanish Interactive on CD-Rom. Activity Books are also available for Breakthrough Spanish level 1.N.B. Teacher's Guides and Cassettes are only available to lecturers.
Breakthrough Teaching and Learning: How Educational and Assistive Technologies are Driving Innovation
by Tracy Gray and Heidi Silver-PacuillaThe many technology-related educational changes of the past decade have been propelled by even greater changes in the general consumer technology landscape. Education has become increasingly entwined with the digital consumer landscape. We are no longer asking whether digital materials and tools should be integrated into teaching and learning, but how and how well. Meanwhile, the overall academic performance of U.S. students has not kept pace with our international peers. Many policymakers have called for increased attention to students' 21st century skills and work readiness, pointing to the critical role technology should play in educational innovation. These changes mean that many mainstream accessible technologies can be used in the classroom to benefit a diverse population of learners, including students with disabilities and English language learners, reflecting the national shift from separate special education programs to more inclusive classrooms. Changes to policies and standards have pushed assistive and accessible technologies to the forefront, including the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008, which requires teacher preparation programs to address educational technology and principles of universal design for learning (UDL), and the National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS), which creates a public-private infrastructure to provide more timely delivery of digital text to students with physical and print disabilities. This volume represents pioneering ideas that examine how accessible educational technologies can be harnessed for breakthrough learning for all students. Chapters will cover innovation trends in educational and assistive technologies, cognitive and neuroscience findings on how individual differences impact technology use and choice; the intersection of educational, leisure, health habits and exer-gaming; the use of social networking tools by students with and without disabilities; the use of social networking for teacher professional learning communities; the future of assessments for decision-making; and an analysis of the habits of mind and work traits of innovators NCTI has interviewed over the past five years.
Breakthrough Technology Project Management
by Bennet Lientz Kathryn ReaAlthough there are many books of methods and tools in different areas, few books actually give detailed tips and lessons on how to effectively set up and manage projects. Most books on project management devote all their space to specific methods. Breakthrough Technology Project Management, Second Edition provides tangible guidelines through examples and suggestions to help people participate in and manage projects more effectively. The authors' techniques and guidelines have been proven over the past 15 years in courses and counseling. This book is a valuable tool for those working in information systems, engineering, computer science, operations and production, and other environments involving project management.
Breakthrough Technology Project Management
by Bennet Lientz Kathryn ReaAlthough there are many books of methods and tools in different areas, few books actually give detailed tips and lessons on how to effectively set up and manage projects. Most books on project management devote all their space to specific methods. Breakthrough Technology Project Management, Second Edition provides tangible guidelines through examples and suggestions to help people participate in and manage projects more effectively. The authors' techniques and guidelines have been proven over the past 15 years in courses and counseling. This book is a valuable tool for those working in information systems, engineering, computer science, operations and production, and other environments involving project management.
Breaktime and the School: Understanding and Changing Playground Behaviour
by Peter Blatchford Sonia SharpBreaktime in the school is a period when pupils learn social skills they will need in the world outside. But it can also be an occasion for aggression, harassment and bullying. Breaktime and the School gives an accessible account of the latest research into children's play and behaviour. The contributors show how an understanding of the area can inform practical action in designing an environment which encourages positive behaviour, in effective management and supervision, and in involving the children themselves in decision-making and conflict resolution. Staff in primary and secondary schools, school governors deciding on budget allocations, as well as local education authority advisers will find the book essential reading.
Breaktime and the School: Understanding and Changing Playground Behaviour
by Peter Blatchford Sonia SharpBreaktime in the school is a period when pupils learn social skills they will need in the world outside. But it can also be an occasion for aggression, harassment and bullying. Breaktime and the School gives an accessible account of the latest research into children's play and behaviour. The contributors show how an understanding of the area can inform practical action in designing an environment which encourages positive behaviour, in effective management and supervision, and in involving the children themselves in decision-making and conflict resolution. Staff in primary and secondary schools, school governors deciding on budget allocations, as well as local education authority advisers will find the book essential reading.
Breastfeeding Privatization in Public Education: Classroom Mothers in Neoliberal Times and the Patriarchal Mother-Power in School (Critical Studies of Education #17)
by Meral ApakThis book unveils women’s empowerment as mothers as a notion in the school system that reinforces patriarchy rather than weakening it. It discusses how empowerment is a contested notion, even though it is mostly praised in terms of women’s emancipation. This book explores the concept that although women are breastfeeding education as mothers in the neoliberal education system, they are not necessarily doing so as a self-sacrifice as one may generalize in the context of neoliberal economy. Instead, this book argues that women are doing this as a means of investment for gaining a sense of individual power, which ironically, reinforces patriarchal values. It presents demonstrative and descriptive practical incidences in the field.
Breath in Action: The Art of Breath in Vocal and Holistic Practice
by Lisa Wilson David Carey Rocco Dal Vera Michael Morgan Kristin Linklater Floyd Kennedy Jessica Wolf Debbie Green Mel Churcher April Pierrot Yolanda Heman-Ackah Gillyanne Kayes Judy Lee Vivier Katya Bloom Joanna Weir Ouston Stephanie Martin Rebecca Cuthbertson Roger Smart Tara McAllister-Viel Marj McDaidBreath in Action looks at the significance of breath to human life - not just the simple fact that if we stop breathing, we die, but also the more subtle ways in which our breath interacts with our voice and our being. Combining theory with practice, many of the chapters also offer clearly laid out breathing exercises and techniques.
Breathing Life into Sexuality Education
by Louisa AllenThis book seeks to re-envision the purpose and pedagogy of sexuality education, disrupting its conventional instrumental and health related aims. Predominately theoretical in nature, it presses at the traditional limits of sexuality education’s thought by drawing together ideas from disparate disciplinary fields including education, geography, sound studies and new materialist theory. The philosophical thought of Sharon Todd provides an anchor throughout, and is employed to reconceptualize sexuality education as sensuous event. The author calls for a reframing of the relationship of education and ethics, and explores what this means for sexuality education classrooms and relationships between and amongst teachers and students. The book explores pedagogies that invite new forms of student sensibility and open possibilities for engagement in sexuality education in currently uncharted ways. It will appeal to students and experienced academics conducting research related to sexuality, education, educational philosophy, queer studies and new materialisms.
Brenner and Stevens' Pharmacology E-Book: Brenner and Stevens' Pharmacology E-Book
by Craig W. Stevens George M. BrennerDesigned to help you learn and retain key information in pharmacology, this foundational text takes you from course exams and the USMLE Step 1 right through to clinical practice. Brenner and Stevens' Pharmacology, 5th Edition, focuses on the essential principles you need to know, in a concise yet comprehensive manner that's easy to understand. Highly illustrated and formatted for quick reference, it's your go-to text for the must-know aspects of pharmacology you'll need for clinical problem solving and decision making. - Teaches the fundamental aspects of pharmacology using full-color illustrations, detailed explanations, and a consistent format to present classification of drugs for each system/disease. - Features useful tables, drug classifications boxes, case studies, and self-assessments in each chapter to help you review and prepare for course exams and Step 1. - Includes the latest pharmacologic mechanisms and applications with new and updated drug information throughout.
Brennpunkt: Strukturwandel und Innovationen im europäischen Kontext (Schriften der DGfE)
by Manfred Bayer Ursula Carle J. Wildt
Brexit Without The Bullshit: The Facts on Food, Jobs, Schools, and the NHS
by Gavin Esler'Punchy, pithy and short.' – POLLY TOYNBEE, GUARDIAN COLUMNIST 'In an ideal world every citizen would read this essential book, and think hard.' – PROFESSOR AC GRAYLING, ACADEMIC The broadcaster and journalist Gavin Esler reveals the long-lasting impact of the most momentous change in Britain for decades. In seven succinct chapters, he charts the profound changes brought about by leaving the European Union on key areas of life in the United Kingdom: Food and diet Health and NHS Jobs and industry Education Travel From the food markets of Kent to NHS operating theatres to the boardrooms of big employers, Brexit is packed with surprises. And Brexit Without the Bullshit is not about the Brexit you were told you were getting: it's about the one we're actually getting. From the author of How Britain Ends and Britain is Better Than This, this is the ideal accompaniment to books on Brexit such as the Fintan O'Toole's Brexit Chronicles and Michel Barner's Secret Brexit Diaries. Instead of concentrating on the Brexit referendum campaign, it uncovers the fundamental changes caused by Brexit - and what they mean for ordinary life. REVIEWS 'If you want a pithy, sober, clear-headed summary of what Brexit is actually likely to look like, @gavinesler’s new book is spot on. Such a welcome antidote to all the whipped up sentiment - calm, factual, rigorous.' – DR RACHEL CLARKE, NHS DOCTOR AND CAMPAIGNER 'Esler provides the evidence of what Brexit has already done to Britain and the harm that it s causing and will cause, in particular to the poorest in our society. A guide for all who want to understand what Brexit really means.' – JESSICA SIMOR QC 'A brilliant demolition of the lies and liars that created the Brexit mess. Should be required reading at his old stamping ground, the BBC.' – ALASTAIR CAMPBELL, WRITER AND BROADCASTER WHY I WROTE THIS BOOK - BY GAVIN ESLER In 2016 I did something I had never done before. I voted in the Brexit referendum without knowing what I was voting for or against. No one explained to me - or you - what Brexit would mean for our lives. Whether you voted Leave or Remain, we did not know the facts about Brexit, how it would affect our jobs, food, schools, universities, the NHS, our families, pets, travel arrangements, and even the supposed unity of the United Kingdom. In the years since the Brexit vote, the British government has continued to fail to explain the facts about Brexit, and so I decided to find out for myself. The result is my latest book, “Brexit Without The Bullshit.” At first I thought that if Brexit were stripped of the bullshit — lies and deceit, scare stories and fantasies — there would be nothing left. But the facts about Brexit are so stark, there’s plenty to discuss and think about. The key fact is this: Brexit is not an event. It is a process. Whether it happens or not, whatever version of leaving the EU we end up with, we will be forced to discuss Brexit for years to come. If we are to survive and perhaps thrive, we need to start with the facts. Gavin Esler CONTENTS Introduction Chapter 1. Brexit & Our Food Chapter 2. Brexit, Our Health & the NHS Chapter 3. Brexit, Our Money & Our Jobs Chapter 4.
Brian Eno's Ambient 1: Music for Airports (The Oxford Keynotes Series)
by John T. LysakerBrian Eno's seminal album Ambient 1: Music for Airports continues to fascinate and charm audiences, not only as a masterpiece of ambient music, but as a powerful and transformative work of art. Author John T. Lysaker situates this album in the context of twentieth-century art music, where its ambitions and contributions to avant garde music practice become even more apparent. To appreciate the album's multifaceted character, Lysaker advocates for "prismatic listening," an attentiveness that continually shifts registers in the knowledge that no single approach can grasp the work as a whole. Exploring each of the album's four tracks and their unique sonic arrangements, Brian Eno's Ambient 1: Music for Airports argues that the album must be approached from at least three angles: as an ambient contribution to lived environments that draws upon cybernetics and the experiments of Erik Satie, as an exploration of what John Cage has termed the "activity of sounds," and as a work of conceptual art that asks us to think freshly about artistic creativity, listening, and the broad ecology of interactions that not only make art possible, but the full range of human meaning. If one listens in this way, Music for Airports becomes a sonic image that blurs the nature-culture distinction and rescues the most interesting concerns of avant-garde music from the social isolation of concert halls and performance spaces.