It has long been a matter of concern to teachers in higher education why certain students ‘get stuck’ at particular points in the curriculum whilst others grasp concepts with comparative ease. What accounts for this variation in student performance and, more importantly, how can teachers change their teaching and courses to help students overcome such barriers?This book examines the difficulties of student learning and offers advice on how to overcome them through course design, as...

An authentic, inspiring guide to help women see beyond their imperfections and failures—and rediscover the beauty within.As an experienced counselor, Jan Proett has logged countless hours listening to women describe themselves in the worst possible light. She's also had plenty of practice at turning that light on herself.In this bracing and bravely personal book, Proett invites women to face the truth about themselves. And the truth is this: No matter how i...

Appreciating poetry isn't about getting it right. It's about learning to listen differently, having the patience to slow down and enjoy the sounds and the pauses and the rhythm. How does the poem make you feel? What does it prompt you to imagine? Do any words or lines stay with you and why?Sometimes the meaning and the feeling of a poem evolve over time, just as your perceptions and perspective change as well.But, above all, appreciating poetry is about simply enjoying it i...

Love Is Calling. How Will You Answer?One of our greatest desires is to know we are loved by our Creator. Yet the depth of our apprehension is often equally strong: If I listen, we wonder*, what will God say? If I open myself up to blessings, what will God require in return?* As we trace this line of thinking, the God of all goodness becomes, in our minds, the God of our worst fears.Embrace a Love That’s Worth the Risk.God is far greater than our most expect...

Bikers Diary started in 1999 as a weekly column in a local newspaper then known as the River Valley Reader, now the Bluff Country Reader. Located in a very popular tourist area, the publishers plan was a newspaper that emphasized local arts, culture, and recreation. Dr. Jan applauded that effort, and had spent a year as a community columnist for another paper, so she submitted some sample columns and proposed this column, written by a biker. Ten successful years later, she was asked by a f...

A dog can be a wonderful companion with enormous affection for you and your family. His keen senses and alertness can provide you with much-needed protection, but it is important to remember that you must be prepared to care for your pet for the next twelve or more years. Like a child, it will depend on you, not only for its health and well-being, but also for dedicated training in order to become a friendly, well-mannered dog that is a pleasure for you and others. It must also be remember...

Appreciating poetry isn't about getting it right. It's about learning to listen differently, having the patience to slow down and enjoy the sounds and the pauses and the rhythm. How does the poem make you feel? What does it prompt you to imagine? Do any words or lines stay with you and why?Sometimes the meaning and the feeling of a poem evolve over time, just as your perceptions and perspective change as well.But, above all, appreciating poetry is about simply enjoying it i...

Psychology: The Key Concepts is a comprehensive overview of 200 concepts central to a solid understanding of Psychology and includes the latest recommendations from the British Psychology Society (BPS). The focus is on practical uses of Psychology in settings such as nursing, education and human resources, with topics ranging from Gender to Psychometrics and Perception.

2 years on the road. 1 backpack. 15 countries. Banned from one. Stories about Nepal, Colombia, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, Australia, Kenya, Qatar, UAE, Panama and more. This book is about the days, people, stories, ethics and philosophy that bridged the trip. What is modern travel? Why are you not on the road?

For more than a quarter century, How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend has been the standard against which all other dog-training books have been measured. This expanded edition preserves the best features of the original classic while bringing the book fully up-to-date. The result: the ultimate training manual for a new generation of dog owners--and, of course, for their canine best friends.The Monks of New Skete have achieved international renown as breeders o...

The Me I Want to Be will help you discover spiritual vitality like never before as you learn to "live in the flow of the spirit."Why does spiritual growth seem so difficult?God's vision for your life is not just that you are saved by grace, but that you also learn to live by grace, flourishing with the Spirit flowing through you. And this book will show how God's perfect vision for you starts with a powerful promise: All those who ...

The ultimate guide to the ‘what’, ‘how’ and ‘why’ of literature reviewing, the second edition of the classic text shows how the literature review will unlock the full potential of one′s research with:A thorough exploration of the literature review process from start to finishTwo brand new chapters explaining the different types of review and evidence and evaluationExtended examples that show you how to apply key techniques and procedures...