An impactful approach to teaching assessment that boosts teaching practice while ensuring student successMore effective learning goes hand-in-hand with a commitment to instructional excellence, but institutional approaches to instructor evaluation often fall short in assessing quality. In Transforming College Teaching Evaluation, Ann E. Austin, Noah D. Finkelstein, Andrea Follmer Greenhoot, Doug Ward, and Gabriela Cornejo Weaver propose a thorough reform o...

“Another gripping novel from Classic Detective Presents”…This classic mystery will keep you hooked till the end. After Nita Selim is murdered during a high society bridge party in the town of Hamilton, Investigator Bonnie Dundee takes on the case, one method he decides to employ is a re-enactment of that evening's events particularly those surrounding the 'death hand'...

The first decade of the 21st century brought major challenges to higher education, all of which have implications for and impact the future of faculty professional development. This volume provides the field with an important snapshot of faculty development structures, priorities and practices in a period of change, and uses the collective wisdom of those engaged with teaching, learning, and faculty development centers and programs to identify important new directions for practice. Buildin...

In "Girl Alone," the narrative likely revolves around a young woman who finds herself facing various challenges or experiences that force her to rely on her own strength and resilience. The title suggests themes of independence, self-discovery, and perhaps the journey towards finding one's place in the world.Austin's works often delve into the inner lives of her characters, exploring their emotions, desires, and conflicts as they navigate the complexities of relationships and personal grow...

In "Murder at Bridge," readers are likely presented with a classic whodunit mystery set in a small town or village. The plot may revolve around the investigation of a murder that occurs during a bridge game, with the amateur detective or local authorities trying to unravel the clues and identify the culprit among the suspects.Anne Austin's writing style is likely characterized by its intricate plotting, clever red herrings, and compelling characters. As with many mystery novels of the time...

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Inhabitants of the small town of Hamilton joke that they are afraid of being the dummy when playing Bridge, for fear of being murdered. Meanwhile, Special Investigator Bonnie Dundee demands a re-enactment of the ‘death hand’ to try and find out why, and how, the victim was killed during a high society Bridge party.

Long as you said it was, Sally!" Thelma sobbed, as grieved for the loss of illusion as for the loss of her treasure. "I reckon I'm plumb foolish to go on play-acting all the time," Sally Ford said dully. The three little girls and the 16-year-old "mother" of them scrubbed in silence for several minutes, doggedly hurrying to make up for lost time. Then Thelma, who could never nurse grief or anger, spoke cheerfully: "Reckon the new kid's gettin' her phys'cal zamination. When I come into the ...

Detective Classics presents you Murder at Bridge in a fantastic ebook edition.This classic mystery will keep you hooked till the end. After Nita Selim is murdered during a high society bridge party in the town of Hamilton, Investigator Bonnie Dundee takes on the case, one method he decides to employ is a re-enactment of that evening's events particularly those surrounding the 'death hand'...

Sun, Sand, and… Murder?Downsized from the FBI’s human resources department on the Virginia mainland, Patience Price is setting up shop as a Counselor at Large in her quirky island town. And she’s making the best of her reinvention, until a high school boyfriend is accused of murder, and his determined mama wants Patience to save his hide.Local golden boy Adrian Davis once crushed Patience’s teenage heart, and now he needed her help? She can’t help offering ...

This book follows D. Anne Austin’s life from the Highlands of Scotland to all parts of the world. It contains her favourite recipes from the countries she has visited. It is a fascinating, often light hearted journey into the life of this adventurous woman

Thoroughly written, extensively updated, and optimized for today’s evolving Canadian healthcare environment, Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing for Canadian Practice, 5th Edition, equips students with the fundamental knowledge and skills to effectively care for diverse populations in mental health nursing practice. This proven, approachable text instills a generalist-level mastery of mental health promotion, assessment, and interventions in adults, families, children, adolescents, and old...