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Bureaucracy and Self-Government: Reconsidering the Role of Public Administration in American Politics (Interpreting American Politics)
by Brian J. CookA thorough update to this well-regarded political history of American public administration.In this new edition of his provocative book Bureaucracy and Self-Government, Brian J. Cook reconsiders his thesis regarding the inescapable tension between the ideal of self-government and the reality of administratively centered governance. Revisiting his historical exploration of competing conceptions of politics, government, and public administration, Cook offers a novel way of thinking constitutionally about public administration that transcends debates about "big government."Cook enriches his historical analysis with new scholarship and extends that analysis to the present, taking account of significant developments since the mid-1990s. Each chapter has been updated, and two new chapters sharpen Cook’s argument for recognizing a constitutive dimension in normative theorizing about public administration. The second edition also includes reviews of Jeffersonian impacts on administrative theory and practice and Jacksonian developments in national administrative structures and functions, a look at the administrative theorizing that presaged progressive reforms in civil service, and insight into the confounding complexities that characterize public thinking about administration in a postmodern political order.
Burn: Football
by Monica HessePerfect for fans of Black Mirror and Warcross, this gripping sequel to Stray finds Lona delving into her past so she can face her futureLona Sixteen Always is about to become Lona Seventeen Always, but she isn't feeling older or wiser. Though she escaped from the Path, the virtual reality experiment in which she was raised, she's learned that real life is full of challenges. Plagued by strange memories and dreams, and feeling pressured by her friends to just be normal, Lona begins to question her own sanity. She suspects that the only way to feel whole is to solve the mystery of her dreams-it almost feels like someone's trying to send her a message, but where are the clues pointing? In the bid to find out who she really is, Lona will fall headlong into a trap far more dangerous and cunning than she could ever have imagined. Edgar-award winning master of suspense Monica Hesse brings us a richly imagined speculative world where sought-after answers could cost the asker everything. *This ebook includes bonus excerpts from Monica Hesse's historical fiction novels Girl in the Blue Coat and The War Outside.
The Burning
by Susan BroadbyI woke up after yet another horrible dream. This time I was tied to a big wooden pole, and I looked down and saw that I had bare feet and that my feet were standing on a big twisted pile of sticks. Then as I was watching my feet the sticks seemed to come alive like snakes and wrap around my feet holding me in place. It wasn't the first time I have had the dream, it kept coming back to me night after night, or variations of it at least...
The Burning Answer: A Quest for Sustainable Power
by Keith BarnhamUsing the little-known equation E=hf as the foundation for a compelling new vision, The Burning Answer reveals the importance of embracing solar energy as the only solution to the global energy crisis. Our society faces a choice. We could be enjoying a sustainable lifestyle but we have chosen not to. In three generations we have consumed half the oil produced by photosynthesis over eight million generations. In two generations we have used half our uranium resources. With threats from global warming, oil depletion and nuclear disaster, we are running out of options. Solar power, as Keith Barnham explains, is our necessary solution. In The Burning Answer he uncovers the connections between physics and politics that have resulted in our dependence on a high-carbon lifestyle, which only a solar revolution can now overcome. Einstein's famous equation E=mc2 led to the atomic bomb and the widespread use of nuclear energy; it has delayed a solar revolution in many countries. In a fascinating tour of recent scientific history, Keith Barnham reveals Einstein's other, less famous equation, the equation the world could have relied on. Barnham explains that the roots of solar energy lie in a little known equation E=hf, an equation which was coincidentally celebrated (and explained to the world) by Einstein in the same year he discovered E=mc2. He alleges that the former equation has been overlooked in favor of the latter, much to our detriment, and Barnham is here to offer us a solution: We can still turn things around and solar energy is the key. While everyone is aware of solar energy, people are still not paying enough attention, and so as well as explaining the science behind it, Barnham takes his subject forward to advise on what we should be doing to utilize this amazing energy source. In this provocative, inspiring, passionately argued book, Keith Barnham outlines actions that any one and all of us can take to make an impact now and on future generations. The Burning Answer is a solar manifesto for the new climate-aware generation and a must-read for climate-change skeptics.
Business Communication Today (12th Edition)
by Courtland L. Bovee John V. ThillDirected primarily toward college/university students, this text also provides practical content to current and aspiring industry professionals. Bovée/Thill provides real-world training for the business world of today and tomorrow. The field's leading text for more than two decades, Business Communication Today continues to provide the cutting-edge coverage that readers can count on to prepare them for real business practice. This edition includes up-to-date coverage of the social communication model that's redefining business communication and reshaping the relationships between companies and their stakeholders. 0133131114 / 9780133131116 Business Communicaton Today Plus MyBCommLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package Package consists of: 0132971291 / 9780132971294 Business Communication Today 0132992191 / 9780132992190 MyBCommLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card -- for Business Communication Today
Business Driven Information Systems (Fourth Edition)
by Paige BaltzanBusiness Driven Information Systems, 4e discusses various business initiatives first and how technology supports those initiatives second. The premise for this unique approach is that business initiatives should drive technology choices. Every discussion first addresses the business needs and then addresses the technology that supports those needs. This updated edition provides the foundation that will enable students to achieve excellence in business through its updated case studies, closing cases, technology plug-ins, expanded IT topics, and new project management content. Business Driven Information Systems is designed to give students the ability to understand how information technology can be a point of strength for an organization, and McGraw-Hill's online learning and assessment solution, Connect MIS, helps students apply this knowledge. For more information on Baltzan, Business Driven Information Systems, 4e, please visit: www.mhhe.com/baltzan4e For more information on Connect, please visit: connect. mcgraw-hill. com For more information on SIMnet for Office 2013, please visit www.simnetkeepitsimple.com
Business-to-Business Marketing
by Raymond Mcdowell Louise E. Canning Ross BrennanThis comprehensive yet concise text covers both the theory and practice of business-to-business (B2B) marketing from a European perspective in a globalised world.<P> New to this edition:<P> * More coverage of digital marketing and social media in relation to B2B<P> * More coverage of issues relating to sustainability and corporate social responsibility <P> * More visual features and an update of the 'B2B Snapshots'<P> * New international examples and case studies including Zara, eBay, DHL, LinkedIn, and the horsemeat scandal<P> The text is relevant to all students taking a university module in B2B marketing at undergraduate or postgraduate levels. It will also be relevant to researchers and practitioners in the area of B2B marketing.
BUSN 6
by Jim Mcgowen Marcella Kelly Chuck WilliamsCreated through a "student-tested, faculty-approved" review process with over 2,000 students and faculty, BUSN 6e is an engaging and accessible solution to accommodate the diverse lifestyles of today's learners at a value-based price. BUSN delivers all the topics found in lengthy Introduction to Business texts, but provides this content in a streamlined, riveting, less cluttered design that captivates students and saves you valuable time with powerful, integrated resources. CengageNOW is now being offered with BUSN 6e. Written by experienced business instructors in touch with the needs of today's instructors and students, this edition provides a more student-focused, less linear proven learning model. BUSN 6's lively engaging approach immediately draws students into business fundamentals with a compelling design that addresses all core Introduction to Business topics in only seventeen succinct chapters, including a unique chapter on Business Communication. Your students stay on top of the timeliest developments with the book's well-balanced presentation and wealth of supplements, including CourseMate, an interactive teaching and learning solution. All supplements are tightly integrated with the sixth fifth edition of BUSN to ensure your students master critical communication skills and chapter concepts. Keep all of your students motivated and excited about business today, no matter what their major, with the powerful, unique approach and resources found in BUSN 6.
The Busy Mum's Plan-ahead Cookbook
by Sarah FlowerToday's families are busy families, with parents juggling jobs, lifestyle and growing families. This book shows you how to manage your time whilst still providing healthy home-cooked meals for your growing family.- Fill your freezer with portions of home-made ready meals for your hungry teenager.- Dust off your slow cooker for those days when you are going to be tied up late at work. - Use a pressure cooker for great meals in a fraction of the time.- Fill your fridge with home-made pasta sauce for the quick and easy meal when you are tired and hungry.The emphasis of the whole book is on planning and making the most of all the time-saving appliances you have at your disposal in the kitchen.For example, whilst the Sunday roast is cooking, you fill the cooker with cakes and savouries to last you the week.The roast chicken leftovers are used to make a chicken pie, curry or stir-fry.Make use of your freezer - it takes no more time to double up a recipe to make 2 or 3 extra portions, creating your own store of home-made ready meals.
C Primer Plus
by Stephen PrataC Primer Plus is a carefully tested, well-crafted, and complete tutorial on a subject core to programmers and developers. This computer science classic teaches principles of programming, including structured code and top-down design. Author and educator Stephen Prata has created an introduction to C that is instructive, clear, and insightful. Fundamental programming concepts are explained along with details of the C language. Many short, practical examples illustrate just one or two concepts at a time, encouraging readers to master new topics by immediately putting them to use. Review questions and programming exercises at the end of each chapter bring out the most critical pieces of information and help readers understand and digest the most difficult concepts. A friendly and easy-to-use self-study guide, this book is appropriate for serious students of programming, as well as developers proficient in other languages with a desire to better understand the fundamentals of this core language. The sixth edition of this book has been updated and expanded to cover the latest developments in C as well as to take a detailed look at the new C11 standard. In C Primer Plus you'll find depth, breadth, and a variety of teaching techniques and tools to enhance your learning: Complete, integrated discussion of both C language fundamentals and additional features Clear guidance about when and why to use different parts of the language Hands-on learning with concise and simple examples that develop your understanding of a concept or two at a time Hundreds of practical sample programs Review questions and programming exercises at the end of each chapter to test your understanding Coverage of generic C to give you the greatest flexibility
CACHE Level 3 Early Years Educator for the Work-Based Learner: For The Work-based Learner
by Penny TassoniMaster the knowledge and skills you need to obtain the new work-based CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) qualification. Written by bestselling author and early years expert Penny Tassoni, this is the only textbook for work-based learners endorsed by CACHE. Tassoni makes learning the key concepts on the job both easy and enjoyable. This book will support you through your assessment and the start of your career. - Understand all the requirements of the new qualification fully with clearly stated learning outcomes and key terms - See how concepts are applied to a range of settings with numerous case studies - Learn to reflect on your own skills and experiences with numerous 'Reflection' boxes - Practise what you've learned with 'In practice' and 'In your setting' activity boxes - Prepare for examinations and assessment with confidence via activities linked to assessment criteria
Caged Warrior (Caged Warrior)
by Alan Lawrence SitomerA ferocious novel, Caged Warrior is like a great fight movie, a tour-de-force of relentless conflict, but one that is leavened with rich characters and meaningful and loving relationships. McCutcheon Daniels' life is full of bone-cracking violence. As a star fighter in the gritty underground Mixed Martial Arts circuit in the poorest section of Detroit, McCutcheon fights under the tutelage of his volatile and violent father, not so much for himself but to survive as protector of his beloved five-year old sister, Gemma. As McCutcheon battles opponents who are literally trying to kill him, he struggles to find a way to protect her and himself. Along the way, he decides to trust a teacher who has taken an interest in him and begins to redirect the path his life is taking. Until he discovers the truth about his mother who seemingly disappeared on his thirteenth birthday.
The Call to Write (Brief Sixth Edition)
by John TrimburThe brief sixth edition of THE CALL TO WRITE continues and expandes its creative approach to college composition. Organized by genres, including letters, memoirs, profiles, reports, commentaries, proposals, and reviews, and including new chapters on the essay and on multigenre writing, this innovative rhetoric gives students the practice they need to write in college and in the public sphere. Timely, provocative readings promote social engagement, encouraging students to become involved, through public writing, in their community and in the greater world around them.
Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science
by Helen Williams Dave WatsonEndorsed by Cambridge International Examinations. Develop your students computational thinking and programming skills with complete coverage of the latest syllabus from experienced examiners and teachers. - Includes a Student CD-ROM with animations of key concepts - Follows the order of the syllabus exactly, ensuring complete coverage - Introduces students to self-learning exercises, helping them learn how to use their knowledge in new scenarios This book covers the IGCSE (0478), O Level (2210) and US IGCSE entry (0473) syllabuses, which are for first examination 2015. It may also be a useful reference for students taking the new Computer Science AS level course (9608).
Cambridge IGCSE English as a second language + CD
by John ReynoldsEndorsed by Cambridge International Examinations An easy and cost-effective way to teach both the speaking and listening components with one set of books covering two years and free digital material. This title has been written for the latest Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language (0510 and 0511) syllabuses. - Prepares students for their exams with a focus on assessed language features, such as inference, opinion and attitude - Develops language abilities at an appropriate pace with extra interactive tests on a free CD-ROM
Cambridge International AS and A Level Business
by Malcolm Surridge Andrew GillespieEndorsed by Cambridge International Examinations Foster a deeper understanding with a wide range of international case studies and exam preparation matched to the key knowledge students need for success.This title covers the entire syllabus for Cambridge International Examinations' International AS and A Level Business (9609). It is divided into separate sections for AS and A Level making it ideal for students studying both the AS and the A Level and also those taking the AS examinations at the end of their first year.- Illustrates key concepts using examples from multinationals and businesses that operate around the world- Provides practice throughout the course with carefully selected past paper questions, covering all question types, at the end of each chapter- Using and interpreting data feature emphasises and illustrates the importance of numeracy both in terms of calculations and interpreting numerical data- Free Revision and practice CD includes interactive tests, selected answers, additional activities, and a glossary
Cambridge International AS and A Level Economics
by Peter SmithThis title covers the entire syllabus for Cambridge International Examinations' International AS and A Level Economics (9708). It is divided into separate sections for AS and A Level making it ideal for students studying both the AS and the A Level and also those taking the AS examinations at the end of their first year.- Students will benefit from an accessible and international perspective on economics- Provides practice throughout the course with carefully selected past paper questions focussing on data response and essay questions- Free Revision and practice CD includes interactive tests, selected answers, additional activities, and a list of key termsWe are working with Cambridge International Examinations to gain endorsement for this title.
Campbell Biology (TenthEdition)
by Jane B. Reece Lisa A. Urry Michael L. Cain Steven A. Wasserman Peter V. Minorsky Robert B. JacksonThe Tenth Edition of the best-selling text Campbell BIOLOGY helps launch you to success in biology through its clear and engaging narrative, superior pedagogy, and innovative use of art and photos to promote student learning. The Tenth Edition helps you develop a deeper understanding of biology by making connections visually across chapters and building the scientific skills needed for success in upper-level courses. New Make Connections Figures pull together content from different chapters visually, helping you see "big picture" relationships. New Scientific Skills Exercises in every chapter use real data to build key skills needed for biology, including data analysis, graphing, experimental design, and math skills. New examples show you how our ability to sequence DNA and proteins rapidly and inexpensively is transforming every subfield of biology.
Can't Look Away (Point Ser.)
by Donna CoonerDonna Cooner establishes herself as our own Jodi Picoult in this timely tale of sisters, loss, and redemption.Torrey Grey is famous. At least, on the internet. Thousands of people watch her popular videos on fashion and beauty. But when Torrey's sister is killed in an accident -- maybe because of Torrey and her videos -- Torrey's perfect world implodes. Now, strangers online are bashing Torrey. And at her new school, she doesn't know who to trust. Is queen bee Blair only being sweet because of Torrey's internet infamy? What about Raylene, who is decidedly unpopular, but seems accepts Torrey for who she is? And then there's Luis, with his brooding dark eyes, whose family runs the local funeral home. Torrey finds herself drawn to Luis, and his fascinating stories about El Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead. As the Day of the Dead draws near, Torrey will have to really look at her own feelings about death, and life, and everything in between. Can she learn to mourn her sister out of the public eye?
Carl Weber Presents Ride or Die Chick 2 (Ride or Die Chick #2)
by J. M. BenjaminAccording to Teflon Jackson, she has nothing else to live for. Having lost the only man she ever truly loved to the streets of Virginia, and missing the child she gave up for adoption, she can't decide whether to continue to ride out her current predicament or end her life to meet up with her other half--until she is given another reason to live. Richard Robinson, a. k. a. Rich Gunz, the father of Treacherous Freemen, finds a way to reach out to Teflon while finishing up his last ten years in federal prison for armed robbery. Instantly the two form a father-daughter relationship thicker than thieves from behind the prison walls. Upon his release, Rich vows to find the whereabouts of his grandchild and to do everything in his power to aid Teflon in her situation. He re-enters the streets of Virginia after being absent for nearly three decades. With a second chance at life, Teflon is faced with the decision to live the way society deems best, or become a ride or die chick once again.
Catch a Falling Star
by Kim CulbertsonA deliciously charming novel about finding true love . . . and yourself.Nothing ever happens in Little, CA. Which is just the way 17-year-old Carter Moon likes it. But when Hollywood arrives to film a movie starring former child star-turned public relations mess Adam Jakes, everything changes. Utterly annoyed, Carter feels like the only girl not buying what Hollywood's selling. Then Carter gets an offer she can't refuse: play the part of Adam's girlfriend while he's in Little, to improve his public image, and take home a hefty paycheck, which her family desperately needs. So instead of a summer hanging out with friends and working, Carter begrudgingly poses for the tabloids but soon finds that Adam isn't who she thought. Worse yet, she might actually be falling for him. As they grow closer, their relationship walks a blurry line between what's real and what's fake; and Carter must open her eyes to the scariest of unexplored worlds - her future. Can Carter figure out what she wants out of life AND get the boy? Or are there no Hollywood endings in real life?
CCEA A Level Year 2 Chemistry Student Guide: Further Physical and Organic Chemistry
by Alyn G. McfarlandReinforce students' understanding throughout their course; clear topic summaries with sample questions and answers will improve exam technique to achieve higher gradesWritten by examiners and teachers, Student Guides:· Help students identify what they need to know with a concise summary of the topics examined in the AS and A-level specification· Consolidate understanding with exam tips and knowledge check questions· Provide opportunities to improve exam technique with sample graded answers to exam-style questions· Develop independent learning and research skills · Provide the content for generating individual revision notes
Celine (When Hearts Dare #1)
by Kathleen Bittner Roth"The sexual tension barrels ahead right to the end." --USA Today bestselling author Leigh Greenwood He stepped off a jewel of a sternwheeler onto one of the most beautiful plantations in all of Louisiana. And into her life. Celine's breath caught in her throat. Heat smoldered in her belly. What a sensual man. The scion of the Andrews family carried an aura of personal magnetism so powerful, a sensation close to fright swept through her. She stood still and aloof, masking her emotions. His intense gaze seemed almost a physical touch. She held her head at a proud, haughty angle, not flinching from his bold scrutiny. In seconds, Trevor regained his cool, casual air. A lusty grin caught at the corners of his mouth, and fire danced in his eyes as he bent ever so slightly at the waist, tipped an imaginary hat, and strode casually into the house. She would never be the same . . . From Plantation era New Orleans to the untamed American West, here is the sweeping, unforgettable tale of a headstrong young beauty and the man she is destined to love.
Century of the Wind: Genesis, Faces And Masks, And Century Of The Wind (Memory of Fire #3)
by Eduardo Galeano&“Nothing less than a unified history of the Western Hemisphere.&” —The New YorkerFrom Guatemala to Rio de Janeiro, La Paz to New York City, Managua to Havana, Century of the Wind ties together the events and people—both large and small—that define the Americas. In hundreds of lyrical and vivid narratives, the final installment of Galeano&’s indispensible trilogy sees the building of the Panama Canal, the disenfranchisement of indigenous peoples living over Colombia&’s oil fields, the creation of Superman and the heyday of Faulkner, and coups and upheavals that cleaved an already fragmented continent. Galeano&’s elegy moves year by year through the century of Castro, Picasso, and Reagan, blending the many voices and varying locales of North and South America and forming a history that is stunning in its scope and savage beauty.
Charlotte Huck's Children's Literature: A Brief Guide (Second Edition)
by Cynthia A. Tyson Barbara Z. KieferNow in its 2nd edition, Charlotte Huck's Children's Literature: A Brief Guide provides essential information for designing pre-K-to-8 literature programs. Expertly designed in a vibrant, full-color format, this streamlined text has a strong emphasis on researching, evaluating, and implementing quality books in the classroom, the critical skills needed to search for and select literature. Kiefer's guide gives readers the tools they need to evaluate books, create curriculum, and foster a lifelong love of reading for students.