This open access book is a hands-on guide on doing qualitative research in parliaments, exploring achievements and drawbacks for all. From early-career scholars looking for an ‘in’ to start their research to senior academics interested in methodological details, the book offers a novel approach to discussing qualitative methodologies. It presents unique insights based on a large-scale qualitative study in the European Parliament using interview and ethnographic data. Comprehensive yet acce...

Carcara, the wise eye is a story of self-reliance and determination. We all are singular individuals, independent and unique, but, contradictorily, dependent and inserted in a society in which we can stand out for our own effort and dedication. By themselves or with someone else, each child will always be unique, and we would like them to have the vision of their own power and resistance, to decide the best for them, recognizing the importance of the other. The collection "The 7 Virtues – ...

Get the big picture on professional nursing issues and prepare for leadership and management! Contemporary Nursing: Issues, Trends, and Management, 10th Edition ensures that you are prepared for the complex and rapidly changing world of today's nursing. Coverage of key topics includes nursing theories and evidence-based practice, patient safety and quality care, clinical judgment, delegation and supervision, communication and interdisciplinary collaboration, and working within a multicultu...

My curiosity with the economic efficiency and social benefits of provisions used by telecommunications carriers to limit their liability to customers for damages arising from service interruptions and network outages is a longstanding one. It began with the changing state regulatory environments in the late 1980's while representing AT&T as an attorney before numerous state legislatures in the Midwest. As telecommunications carriers faced the ramifications of deregulation, several legal co...

This book is the outgrowth of shared interests between the editors and the contributing authors to provide a multidisciplinary perspective in evaluating universal service policy and recommending policy changes to accommodate a more competitive telecommunications environment. The book is interdisciplinary in nature to reflect the extremely complex context in which universal service policy is formed. The chapter authors represent a broad cross-section of disciplinary training, professional p...

In Muriqui, the happy monkey, living in society is approached. The greatest primate in Brazil teaches us the importance of studying, of having emotional balance, of looking for what is appropriate to you and what you need. Teaches democracy. The little blue fairies enchant children, by instigating reasoning and leading to the realization that everything comes from thinking and that joy has a place in everyone's heart. The collection "The 7 Virtues – Stories from Hawk`s Little Ranch was cre...

Blume, the loyal puppy - approaches the issue of loyalty and responsibility for life, of any nature. Sadness arises from decisions described in the book, which makes the mediator analyze hypotheses in the life of the reading / listening child. Why were these decisions taken and not others? Sadness is a feeling that must be ackowloedged and felt, because it is part of life. How to accept it? How to make it another ally for life? The collection "The 7 Virtues – Stories from Hawk`s Little Ran...

Cookie and the blue light – it brings as its theme generosity and reflection on responsibility towards the environment. And in the meantime, several situations lead to fear, either fictional or real. The mediation to know the importance of this emotion is a life experience that can help to form an adequate reaction to have fear as an ally for the preservation of life, of integrity. The collection "The 7 Virtues – Stories from Hawk`s Little Ranch was created to motivate parents and educator...

The feeling of equality and respect for differences is a natural conclusion to love. Cutie, the loving hen, shows a mother's despair at seeing her son in danger; the joy of having them, the dedication to each one, without discrimination. Compassion fascinates and leads us to the best feeling: happiness! The collection "The 7 Virtues – Stories from Hawk`s Little Ranch was created to motivate parents and educators to tell stories to children, motivating them to think about human values. The ...

The feeling of equality and respect for differences is a natural conclusion to love. Cutie, the loving hen, shows a mother's despair at seeing her son in danger; the joy of having them, the dedication to each one, without discrimination. Compassion fascinates and leads us to the best feeling: happiness! The collection "The 7 Virtues – Stories from Hawk`s Little Ranch was created to motivate parents and educators to tell stories to children, motivating them to think about human values. The ...

Muddy, the little pig emphasizes the importance of sincerity, acceptance and humility. Knowing yourself and acknowledging yourself is important to accept and present yourself to others. Self knowledge, the Other and Ourselves. Empathy arises with the friend Queeik, which leads to a thrilling conclusion! The collection "The 7 Virtues – Stories from Hawk`s Little Ranch was created to motivate parents and educators to tell stories to children, motivating them to think about human values. The ...

Blume, the loyal puppy - approaches the issue of loyalty and responsibility for life, of any nature. Sadness arises from decisions described in the book, which makes the mediator analyze hypotheses in the life of the reading / listening child. Why were these decisions taken and not others? Sadness is a feeling that must be ackowloedged and felt, because it is part of life. How to accept it? How to make it another ally for life? The collection "The 7 Virtues – Stories from Hawk`s Little Ran...