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Making Reading Real
by Sharon M. SnydersThis skills-based Reading text/series addresses a major challenge in the course -- engaging students -- by giving them diverse and relevant readings with integrated coverage of learning styles.
Making Sense of Coaching
by Angelique Du ToitIn her latest book, Angélique du Toit goes beyond the techniques and goals explored in most coaching texts to examine the process of coaching and the importance of sense-making for creating meaning and encouraging self-reflection. In doing this, the coaching experience emerges as a type of transformational learning, in which the individual is guided through a journey of discovery and revelation. Theories are drawn together in a fresh and original way which will cause readers to question how coaching should be defined and practised. <P><P> Dr Angélique du Toit is an academic practitioner and is involved in the delivery of academic programmes and publications related to coaching. She is also an Executive Coach supporting senior executives in their personal development in both the public and private sectors.
Making Sense of Criminal Justice: Policies and Practices
by G. Larry Mays Rick RuddellRather than providing students with "the answers," Making Sense of Criminal Justice: Policies and Practices, Third Edition, challenges them to think critically about how the criminal justice system deals with challenging situations--like the use of force by the police--and offers a framework for lively classroom discussions and debates.
Making Sense of Management: A Critical Introduction
by Mats Alvesson Hugh WillmottThe first edition of Making Sense of Management set out to provide a fresh perspective on management that was both broad and critical, exploring how the disruptive and constructive potential of critical theory can be realized in organizations. Along the way, it has proven to be a landmark contribution to critical management studies. As well as setting the agenda for current research, this revised edition has been written to appeal to a broader readership and open up critical theory for the general management student.<P> New sections on HRM, brands, identity, ethics and leadership have been fully developed alongside the rest of the text to reflect the current state of play in critical management studies.<P> The second edition of Making Sense of Management will be of interest to students and researchers in critical management studies and students on general management courses with a critical perspective.
Making Sense of Multivariate Data Analysis
by John SpicerMaking Sense of Multivariate Data Analysis is a short introduction to multivariate data analysis (MDA) for students and practitioners in the behavioral and social sciences. It provides a conceptual overview of the foundations of MDA and of a range of specific techniques including multiple regression, logistic regression, discriminant analysis, multivariate analysis of variance, factor analysis, and log-linear analysis. As a conceptual introduction, the book assumes no prior statistical knowledge, and contains very few symbols or equations. Its primary objective is to expose the conceptual unity of MDA techniques both in their foundations and in the common analytic strategies that lie at the heart of all of the techniques. Although introductory, the book encourages the reader to reflect critically on the general strengths and limitations of MDA techniques. Each chapter includes references for further reading accessible to the beginner.
Making Sense of Statistics: A Conceptual Overview, Fifth Edition
by Fred PyrczakAn overview of descriptive and inferential statistics without formulas and computations. Clear and to-the-point narrative makes this short book perfect for all courses in which statistics are discussed. Helps statistics students who are struggling with the concepts. Shows them the meanings of the statistics they are computing.
Making Supervision Work for You: A Student's Guide (SAGE Study Skills Series)
by Jerry Wellington'Amongst the plethora of advice and guidance books and articles now available for postgraduate researchers, I would advise my students to select this one as providing insight not simply on what to do but also on why and how in relation to developing an effective working relationship with their supervisors. Since it addresses most of the new demands emerging in the doctoral world as well as those standard ones that have impacted previously, I would also recommend it to new or less experienced supervisors' - Professor Pam Denicolo, University of Reading Making Supervision Work For You discusses the entire supervision process from the student's perspective, as well as considering the supervisor's viewpoint and constraints. The author covers all phases of the student's 'journey', from induction through to final completion and examination of the thesis and the viva voce. The book illustrates many of the key issues in supervision by drawing upon extensive material from recent interviews with a range of supervisors and students. This book presents new ideas, regulations and codes of practice, and offers practical suggestions for students. It emphasizes students' experiences and needs, whilst also maintaining a focus on the supervisor's perspective and the demands of assessment at post-graduate level. The book is primarily aimed at Post-graduate students but will also be useful for undergraduates in their final year and equally for new or experienced supervisors. Jerry Wellington is a widely published author. He is professor in the School of Education at the University of Sheffield, with extensive experience of supervision, internal and external examining. SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university.
Making Things (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Kindergarten)
by Christine GriffithNIMAC-sourced textbook
Making Waves: A Branches Book (Layla and the Bots)
by Vicky FangLayla and the Bots' newest invention is going to make a big SPLASH!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Layla and the Bots are so excited to meet the animals at the Surfside Rescue Center! They meet a sea turtle, a sea lion, and a dolphin named Splash, who needs their help. Splash won’t eat unless there is music playing... but he likes to pick his own music! Can Layla and the Bots build a music machine that will do the job? With full-color artwork on every page, speech bubbles throughout, and a fun DIY activity that’s perfect for at-home learning, this early chapter book series brings kid-friendly STEAM topics to young readers!
Making a Cat and a Mouse (Rigby PM Plus Blue (Levels 9-11), Fountas & Pinnell Select Collections Grade 3 Level Q #Red (Levels 3-5))
by Bill ThomasThis procedural book gives clear instructions for making a cat and a mouse. The simple instructions, the vignettes, and the color-coded pages support the high-frequency words.
Making a Difference Here and Now, Unit 7: Making a Difference
by Wright Group/McGraw-HillNIMAC-sourced textbook
Making a Difference in Others' Lives, Unit 7: Making a Difference
by Wright Group/McGraw-HillNIMAC-sourced textbook
Making a Difference in the World, Unit 7: Making a Difference
by Wright Group/McGraw-HillNIMAC-sourced textbook
Making a Forest (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 4)
by Joan NicholsNIMAC-sourced textbook
Making a Home: Grade 1, Level 3 (Houghton Mifflin Leveled Books #15)
by Cecilia MéndezNIMAC-sourced textbook <P><P>This is Grade 1, Level 3, Book 15 in the Houghton Mifflin Leveled Books series. The book info is as follows: Level: D / DRA: 6 / Genre: Informational / Strategy: Monitor/Clarify / Skill: Compare & Contrast / Word Count: 102
Making a Little Raft (Into Reading, Level D #87)
by Lindsay Edwards Debbie CroftNIMAC-sourced textbook
Making a Monster (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 6)
by Joan NicholsNIMAC-sourced textbook
Making a Pencil (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Carmen MoraisNIMAC-sourced textbook
Making a Race Car (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom)
by Lon Petra Thomas GirardTime to Roll It's fun to make something that you can ride. And it's even more fun to ride in it! NIMAC-sourced textbook
Making a Sandwich (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Kindergarten)
by Dave Bradley Leo AllenNIMAC-sourced textbook