"A book that every practitioner should own. The author has managed to describe the complex process of curriculum development in plain English."—John Lundt, Professor of Educational LeadershipUniversity of MontanaDevelop a curriculum that can transform an ordinary school into a school of excellence!Curriculum development, an essential part of educational leadership, helps schools establish purpose, define activities, and guide...

The field of International Political Economy (IPE) has rapidly developed into a central pillar in the study of International Relations, and its interdisciplinary roots make it a rich and productive area of scholarly interest. This Oxford Handbook analyses and evaluates the state of the art in IPE research. Bringing together leading experts from a wide geographical and theoretical spectrum, the Handbook provides accessible and comprehensive surveys on topics central to the study of Internat...

Weaving an anthology is like stitching a patchwork quilt, each story a precious scrap from the soul.Choosing which to include?A delicate dance, for too much sugar, makes hearts cloy, and humour without bite leaves the soul hollow. Genre niches squeeze too tight, some turn away, shadows clinging.But striking the perfect chord, a symphony on paper, is a leap of faith."Stories to Share with My Partner - Book 6" is my melody, a chorus of whispers and sh...

The Storm Is Brewing-Unlock the Secrets of QAnonWho is Q? What's the Deep State hiding? What dark plans are unfolding for the next decade?QAnon isn't just a conspiracy theory-it's a battle cry from the shadows, a glimpse into a war most don't even know is being fought. At its core lies the "Deep State"-a secretive cabal accused of weaving a global tapestry of corruption, manipulation, and unspeakable evil. Their goal? Some say it's a New World Order, a totalitarian reset of s...

This volume combines ethnographic accounts of fieldwork with overviews of recent anthropological literature about the region on topics such as Islam, gender, youth, and new media. It addresses contemporary debates about modernity, nation building, and the link between the ideology of power and the production of knowledge. Contributors include established and emerging scholars known for the depth and quality of their ethnographic writing and for their interventions in current theory.

Many sociologists enter their discipline motivated to make a living doing intellectual labor in a way that also will make the world a more just place, only to find that academic institutional constraints routinely impede their pursuit of that original goal.Sociologists Making Change gathers more than a dozen examples of the real-world activism of US sociologists, who confront those constraints and get involved in political and social change efforts in addit...

When originally published in 1984, Revolutions and Rebellions in Afghanistan provided the first focused consideration of the 1978 Saur Revolution and the subsequent Soviet invasion and occupation of the country. Nearly four decades later, its conclusions remain crucial to understanding Afghanistan today.In this much-anticipated re-release, Revolutions and Rebellions in Afghanistan offers an opportunity for fresh i...

This book presents an original set of leadership "rules" or principles that can be used to improve unit performance in any specific group situation and at all organizational levels. The 10 "rules" describe the influence which leadership style, leader enforcement of performance standards, group member intelligence, group member ability, leader intelligence, leader ability, group member motivation, leader motivation, and group cohesion have on unit performance.Basically, the evidence ...

Liberal democracy is at risk. Its hallmark institutions – political pluralism, separation of powers, and rule of law—are coming under pressure, as authoritarian sentiment is growing around the globe. While liberal-democratic backsliding features prominently in social science scholarship, especially the branches concerned with political parties and political behavior, public administration research lags behind. However, without considering illiberal approaches towards the executive, efforts...

Orlando is known as the “Theme Park Capital of the World,” but did you know there is so much more to Central Florida than Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld? The region is home to some of the world’s most unique restaurants, events, attractions and activities. 100 Things to Do in Orlando Before You Die is an insider’s guide to what makes Orlando so special. Did you know you can go zip-lining over alligators at Gatorland? Did you know the region’s largest conc...

This book provides a new account of the emergence of the philosophy of personal identity in the early modern period. Reflection on personal identity is often thought to have begun in earnest with John Locke’s famous consciousness-based account, published in the 2nd Edition of the Essay in 1694. The present work argues that we ought to understand modern notions of personal identity, including Locke’s own, as emerging from within debates about the metaphysics of resurrection across ...

Elizabeth Anscombe’s 1958 essay “Modern Moral Philosophy” is a cutting intervention in modern philosophy that shows the full power of good evaluative and analytical critical thinking skills.Though only 16 pages long, Anscombe’s paper set out to do nothing less than reform the entire field of modern moral philosophy – something that could only be done by carefully examining the existing arguments of the giants of the field. To do this, she deployed the central skills of eva...