From humans' earliest scratches on stone and bone to computer-generated systems and scripts, A History of Writing offers a broad investigation into the origins and development of writing throughout the world. The book offers a global overview of writing's ancient story in a readable, accessible style, making it a perfect introduction to the history of the world's writing systems, recommended to student and specialist alike.
Most organizations find themselves faced with the difficult task of downsizing at some point in their life cycle. The Headcount Solution is the only book that offers managers both alternatives to downsizing and the practical steps necessary to carry out layoffs with fairness and compassion. Including best practices from major public and private corporations, this practical guide offers effective cost-cutting measures and explains how to rebuild employee morale and motivation after a downsizing. This groundbreaking book introduces you to a new kind of management thinking that will allow your company to reduce costs but also sustain a competitive advantage, now and in the future.
This handbook focuses on the thinking processes necessary for learning by providing descriptions and evaluations of 42 major frameworks--including Bloom's taxonomy, de Bono's lateral and parallel thinking tools, Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences and Paul's model of critical thinking. Unique in its comprehensive coverage and interdisciplinary approach, it offers easy-to-grasp summary tables for each major theorist for speedy reference.
This ebook is for the teacher of English as a second language who is thinking about or getting ready to travel overseas. It offers useful and timely hints and suggestions about how to make your transition in another country go smoothly and successful. It also offers ideas and hints about how to be a better ESL teacher.
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