This book is the first and only comprehensive guide for administrators building ESL programs. The guide provides insight into the development, administration, and evaluation of programs for ESOL students. It stresses the importance of facilitating policy decisions and creating a solid infrastructure for quality programming. The variety of integrated perspectives presented enables administrators to better make valid, grounded decisions related to the education of their increasing numbers of...

Popular media are powerful mirrors and makers of meaning around suicide.This book brings together scholars from across disciplines to examine how suicide is mythologized, politicized and challenged across film, TV, young adult literature, digital platforms, online communities, and more. From news coverage of celebrity suicide to social media interventions with at-risk youth, this wide-ranging collection explores suicide’s intersections with class, gender, chronic illness and cultur...

Gender scholarship during the last four decades has shown that the exclusion of women's voices and perspectives has diminished academic disciplines in important ways. Traditional scholarship in philosophy is no different. The 'recovery project' in philosophy is engaged in re-discovering the names, lives, texts, and perspectives of women philosophers from the 6th Century BCE to the present. Karen Warren brings together 16 colleagues for a unique, groundbreaking study of Western philosophy w...

Have you ever enjoyed the different yarn textures in your hand or wondering how that fascinating colorful pattern was made in your much loved sweater? Then you’ll definitely enjoy learning how to knit. Knitting is one of numerous methods to turn yarn into garments or accessories. As long as you are willing to use your creativity, this would be a fun activity for you.Knitting is a very calming activity and most people associate calm with old ladies or grandmas. Have you ever imagine ...

"Bring the art and beauty of Japan to your garden with inspiration from Kyoto Gardens."—HGTV GardensFeaturing beautiful Japanese garden photography and insightful writing, Kyoto Gardens is a labor of love from master photographer Ben Simmons and Kyoto-based writer Judith Clancy. In their rocks and plants, empty spaces and intimate details—Kyoto's gardens manifest a unique ability to provoke thought and delight in equal measure. These varied...

A veces, nuestras consideraciones están dominadas por dudas sobre cosas pasadas o tensiones sobre el futuro, lo que puede dificultar apreciar el presente. En el caso de que estés experimentando serias dificultades en este momento, hay algunas técnicas claras que pueden ayudarte. Hay detalles fácilmente ignorados que puedes hacer consistentemente, por ejemplo, hacer señales de cuidado, averiguar cómo reflexionar, y realizar demostraciones aleatorias de generosidad.S...

This travel pictorial and Japan travel guide captures the sites and soul of Kyoto—Japan's historical and spiritual center.An elaborate kaleidoscope of craft, artistry and religion, Kyoto is one of the world's most popular travel destinations. Art and design form the weft and warp of this vibrant 1,200-year-old city, home to hundreds of gardens, palaces, villas and magnificent wooden temples, including seventeen UNESCO World Heritage sites.Like a Zen koan, K...

Have you ever wanted to knit scarves and other cool things like the ones you have seen in stores? Do some of your friends love to knit in their free time and you would love to join them? Has the idea of knitting something interested you but you had no idea how to go about it? Well, this book will be the one that’ll help you reach your knitting dreams.Knitting is a fun hobby, and this book will be a beginner’s guide on how to knit. With this, we’ll go over why it’s fun and beneficial...

If you have ever wondered about the world of using flowers for decorations or thought about dabbling in the field of flower arranging; you have found the right book to get you started. The idea of decorating or making flower arrangements is full of endless possibilities that pretty much only limited by your creativity and imagination.This book is a great place for you to start exploring the world of using flowers for decorating and to begin making your own arrangements instead of p...

Global performance indicators (GPIs), such as ratings and rankings, permeate nearly every type of human activity, internationally and nationally, across public and private spheres. While some indicators aim to attract media readership or brand the creator's organization, others increasingly seek to influence political practices and policies. The Power of Global Performance Indicators goes beyond the basic questions of methodological validity explored by others to launch a fresh debate abou...

Kies je voor gemak én extra voordeel? Met deze bundel heb je in één keer alle zeven Bouquet-romans (nummers 4746 t/m 4752) van de maand in handen. Zo kun je lekker doorlezen en nog gemakkelijker genieten van jouw favoriete reeks! (1) VERBODEN BRUID VAN DE GRIEKSE TYCOON – Michelle Smart Er heerst al generatieslang een vete tussen de families Tsaliki en Antoniadis – de twee machtigste families van Griekenland. Dus als Lydia Antoniadis om het familiebedrijf te redden hulp moet vragen aan Ale...

Enjoy delicious Japanese food in some of Kyoto's most tucked-away and spectacular townhouses.Machiya, or townhouses, are traditional wooden dwellings in Kyoto that evoke the elegance and culture of Japan's old capital with their architectural details, beautiful gardens, and intimate rooms. Many have been converted into restaurants to create unforgettable dining experiences.Enjoying healthy food in a historic, traditional Kyoto environment is a rare pleasure...