Cultural Impact on Conflict Management in Higher Education shares information regarding conflict management and resolution in higher education from a global perspective. In this book, we introduced many conflict resolution methods from different regions in the world. You can borrow some successful strategies and examine the differences and similarities between contexts. The book shares a conflict resolution model which may direct the reader to start thinking about addressing and managing c...

This book addresses an important topic - Conflict, mediation and dialogue. Conflicts are a part of life. Although many people assume conflicts are negative and, therefore, should be avoided, conflict is truly neutral. The engagement in conflict is what can be constructive or destructive. There are many positive outcomes experienced when a conflict is well managed, hence the critical role of this book. For instance, most change is driven by some level of conflict. You must learn, grow and d...

An accessible guide for beginners interested in practicing magic safely and effectively on their own.Many students of magic don't want to be tied to a particular group or tradition, but prefer to search, experiment, and grow on their own. Here, at last, is an eminently sane and readable handbook that gives not only the how, but the why and wherefore, of the materials and methods of the solitary magician. In Practical Solitary Magic

Rising costs and increasing global competition press institutions to do more with less. At the same time, deep budget cuts and a general social and political impatience have revived calls for reform in educational affordability, curriculum, and outcome measurement. Yet within this environment, a myriad of success stories are being forged among educational institutions, supporting industries, and educational consortia that are embracing innovative approaches to all aspects of the higher edu...

Chicks, start your sticks! This time it’s all about knittingStop letting worry knit your brows, ladies. Let go of your fear of knitting, and take hold of The Chicks with Sticks® Guide to Knitting. With more than 30 simple, chic projects plus simple step-by-step instructions, this book is the complete guide to starting and enjoying this fun, rewarding hobby. New knitters can finish up their first projects in a weekend; more advanced beginners (that is, the ones who have kni...

A book such as this both demonstrates the progress that has been made over recent years, and will also serve to enhance respect for the human rights of persons with intellectual disabilities in the years to come.'- From the Foreword by Orville EndicottThis wide-ranging volume provides a multidisciplinary examination of human rights and the lives of people with intellectual disabilities.The book combines historical, psychological, philosophical, social, educational, ...

As researchers continue to adapt, conduct and design their research in the presence of COVID-19, new opportunities to connect research creativity and ethics have opened up. Researchers around the world have responded in diverse, thoughtful and creative ways –adapting data collection methods, fostering researcher and community resilience, and exploring creative research methods.This book, part of a series of three Rapid Responses, explores dimensions of creativity and ethics, highli...

Edward Stratemeyer was the biggest selling writer you never heard of. In an age when top authors sold tens of thousands of books, Stratemeyer sold tens of millions. His name is unknown but his creations are the classics of kidlit: Nancy Drew, the Hardy Boys, Tom Swift, the Bobbsey Twins. These and dozens more were all created by Stratemeyer and a literary syndicate that churned out novels like Henry Ford made cars. In this amusing digital short, award-winning journalist Bruce Watson captur...

How to Clean and Organize Your Home Effectively is a user-friendly report written with the intentions of making your life easier. Many people are faced with clutter and not quite sure how to get it under control. In this report, you will learn that your clutter problem may not be your fault. In fact, other factors may be contributing to what’s causing your clutter issue. Thankfully, there are simple steps that you can take to help you get that clutter in order.You will learn that i...

Jason’s best friend is an intelligent beagle named Watson. One day Jason and Watson are playing Frisbee on the beach. The Frisbee lands in a mysterious cave, and something very magical happens. A collar suddenly appears around Watson’s neck which makes him appear to everyone as a bright little boy!The coolest part is that Watson now gets to go to school with Jason. One day their favorite teacher begins a lesson about the fascinating continent of Australia. Watson is excited, but Ja...

In a small garden cottage, Flossie the fairy lives in the red handbag of an unsuspecting elderly lady. Each day, she takes joy in dancing to the magical music of her host... until the day comes when the music stops and Flossie must find a new companion and a new tune to sing to.A gentle, heartfelt tale of finding joy after loss.

It is Christmas Eve... but there is no star to be found on top of the tree! With the help of Santa and some stardust, can Flossie bring home a star and restore the Christmas magic?