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Lena's Sleep Sheep
by Anita LobelAfter a hug and kiss from Mama and Papa, Lena is cozy in her bed and ready for her sleep sheep to help her fall asleep. But the sheep refuse to line up and be counted!"We're sca-a-a-a-red!" the sheep baa together. "There's a round monster in the window, making faces at us. He looks hungry and ready for a sheep snack."Lena's sheep are afraid of the full moon shining through her window. Can clever Lena help these silly sheep overcome their fears so that she can get a good night's sleep?
Nini Lost and Found
by Anita LobelA simple--and simply beautiful--story for young cat lovers. One beautiful autumn day, Nini, a little tabby cat, sees that the door is open. The garden and nearby woods seem to beckon her to explore. Nini thinks the great outdoors is really, really, really nice . . . until night falls and strange animals begin sniffing and hooting and lurking about. Suddenly there is no place like home. This warm and reassuring picture book speaks to children whose curiosity has tempted them to "run away" from home. Caldecott Honor Book artist Anita Lobel's illustrations have never been more beautiful. Endearing portraits of her own beloved Nini cat in a lush autumnal setting will gladden the hearts of cat lovers of all ages.
Playful Pigs from A to Z
by Anita LobelFrom Caldecott Honor winner Anita Lobel comes this delightful day, from A to Z. Twenty-six playful pigs wake in their pen ready for an adventure. They trot down a country road and discover a field full of surprises! There's an A for Amanda Pig to admire. A B for Billy Pig to balance on. And Clara Pig found a C that looks like it could use a good cleaning! By the time they return to their pen that night, the playful pigs have happily oinked their way through the alphabet.From the Hardcover edition.
Taking Care of Mama Rabbit
by Anita LobelMama Rabbit is too sick to leave her bed. Poor Mama! When Papa Rabbit leaves home to get her some medicine, the ten little rabbit children take it upon themselves to help her feel better. One by one they bring her treats from around the house, including a steaming cup of hot chocolate, a cuddly toy, a good book, and a shiny necklace. Before long, Mama Rabbit begins to feel better even without the help of medicine.Picture-book legend Anita Lobel returns with this sweet and funny follow-up to 10 Hungry Rabbits.
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
by Jenny Mcphee Anita LoosLoos's classic tale shows that questions of women and power--more relevant today than ever--can come in the most alluring of packages. This delirious 1925 Jazz Age classic introduced readers to Lorelei Lee, the small-town girl from Little Rock, who has become one of the most timeless characters in American fiction. Outrageous and charming, this not-so-dumb blonde has been portrayed on stage and screen by Carol Channing and Marilyn Monroe and has become the archetype of the footloose, good-hearted gold digger (not that she sees herself that way). Masquerading as her diaries, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes follows Lorelei as she entertains suitors across Europe before returning home to marry a millionaire. In this delightfully droll and witty book, Lorelei's glamorous pragmatism shines, as does Anita Loos's mastery of irony and dialect. A craze in its day and with ageless appeal, this new Liveright edition puts Lorelei back where she belongs: front and center.
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (Signature Editions)
by Anita LoosThe beautiful Lorelei Lee leaves her hometown of Little Rock and takes Europe by storm. Hiding behind a veil of naivete, Lorelei coos, coaxes, and rearranges the pawns of high society until everything works out for the best (read: she marries a millionaire of good moral standing). Along the way, Anita Loos ridicules flapper culture, censorship, the US government, the film industry, racism, chauvinism, consumerism, psychoanalysis and Hollywood. And the book is still laugh-out-loud funny.
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes: The Illuminating Diary Of A Professional Lady (Penguin Twentieth Century Classics Ser.)
by Anita LoosGentlemen Prefer Blondes is a landmark satirical novel by Anita Loos. In it we follow the diary entries of Lorelei Lee a blond flapper from Little Rock complete with spelling and grammar errors. What follows is a delightful romp as we discover that Lorelei is anything but a dumb blonde. Her observations on life are witty, humorous, cutting, and outrageous. A classic from the Jazz Age, just as relevant today as when it was first published. Join this delightful gold digger with a heart of gold on her adventures and escapades.
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes: The Illuminating Diary Of A Professional Lady (Penguin Twentieth Century Classics Ser.)
by Anita Loos&“The Great American Novel (at last!)&” by Hollywood&’s first female scriptwriter, and the basis for the movie starring Marilyn Monroe (Edith Wharton). Meet 1920s flapper Lorelei Lee, aka Mabel Minnow from Little Rock, Arkansas. She has it all: a millionaire &“benefactor,&” a lavish lifestyle, and dazzling good looks. The problem is she may be falling in love with a man who is temporarily married—and permanently poor. Luckily, Lorelei is distracted when her current male companion sends her on an &“educational&” tour of Europe with her plucky friend Dorothy. Gaining admirers and jewelry but never losing her heart, Lorelei eventually returns to New York, where she learns she had better stick with what works: charming men into love—and out of their money. &“A guilty pleasure it may be, but it is impossible to overlook the enduring influence of a tale that helped to define the jazz age. . . . Long before Helen Fielding&’s Bridget Jones, Loos hit on a young woman&’s diary as the perfect medium for satirical romance.&” —The Guardian, &“The 100 Best Novels&” &“Anita Loos has captured an extraordinary voice, and therein lies not only the novel&’s charm, but also its compelling force. . . . The novel resonates today, as it did nearly a century ago.&” —Chicago Tribune, &“Editor&’s Choice&” &“Loos&’ satirical reflection on all her lived experiences—marriages to men who undermined her, strong friendships with glamorous actresses like Constance Talmadge, and her perpetual battle against a patriarchal world that wasn&’t eager to make space for her career ambitions.&” —The A. V. Club
Where All Good Flappers Go: Essential Stories of the Jazz Age (Essential Stories #16)
by F. Scott Fitzgerald Dorothy Parker Zelda Fitzgerald Anita Loos"I believe in the flapper as an artist in her particular field, the art of being – being young, being lovely." -- Zelda FitzgeraldA sparkling new collection of "flapper fiction": stories featuring the iconic women who defined the Jazz AgeEdited and introduced by David M. EarleVivacious, charming, irreverent, the flapper is a girl who knows how to have a roaring good time.In this collection of short stories, she&’s a partygoer, a socialite, a student, a shopgirl, and an acrobat. She bobs her hair, shortens her skirt, searches for a husband and scandalises her mother. She&’s a glittering object of delight, and a woman embracing a newfound independence.Bringing together stories from widely adored writers and newly discovered gems, principally sourced from the magazines of the period, this collection is a celebration of the outrageous charm of an iconic figure of the Jazz Age. This fabulous collection includes:Zelda Fitzgerald &“What Became of the Flapper&”Dana Ames &“The Clever Little Fool&”F. Scott Fitzgerald &“Bernice Bobs her Hair&”Rudolph Fisher &“Common Meter&”John Watts &“Something For Nothing&”Dorothy Parker &“The Mantle of Whistler&”Katherine Brush &“Night Club&”Gertrude Schalk &“The Chicago Kid&”Dawn Powell &“Not the Marrying Kind&”Vina Delmar &“Thou Shalt Not Killjoy&”Guy Gilpatric &“The Bride of Ballyhoo&”Anita Loos &“Why Girls Go South&”Zora Neale Hurston &“Monkey Junk&”
What Women Tell Me: Finding Freedom from the Secrets We Keep
by Anita Lustrea Bestselling Author Dee BrestinWhen you host a program for women, and you open up the phone lines, email box, and Facebook page, you often resonate with their heart-breaking stories. That’s been the case as women have tuned in to Moody Radio’s Midday Connection, a radio show co-hosted by author Anita Lustrea, and shared their struggles and victories. When issues are raised such as loneliness, friendship, mothering, domestic abuse, sexual addiction, and body image, women pour out their hearts. Lustrea has heard heart-breaking stories through the years, and those stories have intersected with her own story of heartbreak. God lovingly weaves these stories into a tapestry to be used for His glory. Lustrea’s story means nothing without the impact of all of the other stories she has heard. Sometimes the church tries to sweep the hard stories under the carpet. Somehow we’ve gotten the impression that the hard things of life shouldn’t be shared. But when you allow your stories to become known, start to interact with the stories of others, and then allow God to work in and through your life, something miraculous starts to happen. In What Women Tell Me, Anita Lustrea tells her story along with the difficult stories of other women. For a long time, she listened to those who said “you can only hurt others by sharing your wounds.” When she realized that was a lie, she saw for the first time that through her wounds, she could be an agent of healing in the body of Christ.
Daily Seeds From Women Who Walk in Faith
by Anita Lustrea, Melinda Schmidt and Lori NeffScripture encourages us to be immersed in the Word of God. We are to meditate on His law day and night. The guests of Midday Connection, Moody Broadcasting's daily radio broadcast for women, want us to do the same, and have written daily devotionals to encourage just that. Dated from January 1 through December 31, the reader can purchase throughout the year and begin on the appropriate date. Women will be enlightened by the wisdom and wit of authors and speakers such as Lisa Whelchel, Mary Hunt, Dee Brestin, Priscilla Shirer, Dannah Gresh, and more than 50 others. Includes reflective questions.
Daily Seeds From Women Who Walk in Faith
by Anita Lustrea, Melinda Schmidt and Lori NeffScripture encourages us to be immersed in the Word of God. We are to meditate on His law day and night. The guests of Midday Connection, Moody Broadcasting's daily radio broadcast for women, want us to do the same, and have written daily devotionals to encourage just that. Dated from January 1 through December 31, the reader can purchase throughout the year and begin on the appropriate date. Women will be enlightened by the wisdom and wit of authors and speakers such as Lisa Whelchel, Mary Hunt, Dee Brestin, Priscilla Shirer, Dannah Gresh, and more than 50 others. Includes reflective questions.
Hämatologie: Theorie und Praxis für medizinische Assistenzberufe
by Anita Läsch Rolf Mahlberg Annette GillesSeit dem Erscheinen der ersten Auflage 1994 ist das Lehrbuch „Hämatologie” nicht mehr aus dem Ausbildungsangebot für Medizinisch-Technische Assistenten wegzudenken. Die dritte Auflage integriert nicht nur den neuesten Stand der MTA-Ausbildung, sondern präsentiert sich mit mehr didaktischen Merkmalen und einem übersichtlicheren Layout. Darüber hinaus wurden die folgenden Themen erweitert bzw. eingeführt: • Hämatologische Cytogenetik • Hämatologische Molekulargenetik • Antikörper-Diff erenzierung • Nachweis von Kälte-Agglutininen • Säure-Elution • Interne und externe Qualitätskontrolle in der Blutgruppenserologie.
Hämatologie: Theorie und Praxis für medizinische Assistenzberufe
by Anita Läsch Rolf Mahlberg Annette GillesSeit dem Erscheinen der ersten Auflage 1994 ist das Lehrbuch "Hämatologie" nicht mehr zu stoppen. Die vorliegende neue, stark überarbeitete und aktualisierte Auflage integriert den neuesten Stand der MTA-Ausbildung. Das Buch orientiert sich thematisch am Lehrinhaltskatalog des Deutschen Verbands Technischer Assistentinnen und Assistenten in der Medizin (dvta). Didaktisch ausgeklügelt ist der Band eine unerlässliche Hilfe in der Ausbildung. Drei Jahre dauert die Ausbildung zur/zum MTA. Es sind drei lernintensive Jahre mit einem anspruchsvollen Mix aus Theorie und Praxis. "Hämatologie" ist das bewährte Lehrbuch, das nun schon einige Generationen von MTA-Auszubildenden begleitet hat. Das Buch gliedert sich in einen theoretischen und einen praktischen Teil. Ersterer behandelt die Grundlagen der Hämatologie und ihrer Krankheitsbilder. Der praktische Teil vermittelt die in der hämatologischen Diagnostik und Therapie verwendeten Techniken. Es gibt zahlreiche Handlungsanleitungen für die tägliche Arbeit. Daneben wird kompetent in Physiologie, Pathophysiologie und Labordiagnostik eingeführt. Der übersichtliche Aufbau sowie etliche erläuternde Tabellen und Abbildungen erleichtern das Verständnis. Und die überzeugende Stoffvermittlung macht vor allem eines deutlich: Die Autoren bringen jahrelange Erfahrung aus der MTA-Ausbildung mit. Dabei trägt die neue Auflage den umfangreichen Fortschritten Rechnung, die insbesondere in der molekularbiologischen Diagnostik erreicht wurden.
Problem Solving, Reasoning and Numeracy in the Early Years Foundation Stage (Practical Guidance in the EYFS)
by Anita M HughesThe Practical Guidance in the Early Years Foundation Stage series will assist practitioners in the smooth and successful implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Each book gives clear and detailed explanations of each aspect of Learning and Development and encourages readers to consider each area within its broadest context to expand and develop their own knowledge and good practice. Practical ideas and activities for all age groups are offered along with a wealth of expertise of how elements from the practice guidance can be implemented within all early years settings. The books include suggestions for the innovative use of everyday ressources, popular books and stories. This book offers an in-depth understanding of children's thinking skills from a psychological perspective. The book introduces the Learning Tools model, a vital cognitive tool used by children to learn and solve problems, and gives practical ideas on how practitioners can use everyday materials to promote problem solving and early numeracy skills through play. Readers are encouraged to reflect on their own practice and understanding to help them provide learning opportunities to meet the unique needs of all children in their setting.
Mobile Robots: Inspiration to Implementation, Second Edition
by Joseph L. Jones Bruce A. Seiger Anita M. FlynnRevised and updated, the second edition includes several new chapters with projects and applications. The authors keep pace with the ever-growing and rapidly expanding field of robotics. The new edition reflects technological developments and includes programs and activities for robot enthusiasts. Using photographs, illustrations, and informative t
Understanding and Investigating Response Processes in Validation Research
by Bruno D. Zumbo Anita M. HubleyThis volume addresses an urgent need across multiple disciplines to broaden our understanding and use of response processes evidence of test validity. It builds on the themes and findings of the volume Validity and Validation in Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences (Zumbo & Chan, 2014), with a focus on measurement validity evidence based on response processes. Approximately 1000 studies are published each year examining the validity of inferences made from tests and measures in the social, behavioural, and health sciences. The widely accepted Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing (1999, 2014) present five sources of evidence for validity: content-related, response processes, internal structure, relationships with other variables, and consequences of testing. Many studies focus on internal structure and relationships with other variables sources of evidence, which have a long history in validation research, known methodologies, and numerous exemplars in the literature. Far less is understood by test users and researchers conducting validation work about how to think about and apply new and emerging sources of validity evidence. This groundbreaking volume is the first to present conceptual models of response processes, methodological issues that arise in gathering response processes evidence, as well as applications and exemplars for providing response processes evidence in validation work.
Building Positive Relationships with Parents of Young Children: A guide to effective communication
by Anita M. Hughes Veronica ReadPositive relationships between practitioners and parents are essential for young children’s wellbeing, but achieving this can be difficult if there is not enough understanding about how relationships work when one person (the practitioner or teacher) has to play the professional role. Strong communication skills are fundamental to this relationship and to building a sense of community between home and nursery or school. This new book explores how practitioners can build warm, friendly and caring relationships with parents. It clearly explains the dynamics of a conversation, the theory behind how relationships are formed or destroyed and provides practical strategies to put this knowledge into practice. Grounded in the theories of attachment, transactional analysis and solution focused therapy this book will help you to: Increase your level of self awareness Improve your listening skills Understand ‘how’ to communicate with different parent ‘types‘ Learn how to conduct an individual parent interview Develop professional care giving skills Full of practical examples and strategies, this text will be welcomed by early years practitioners and students who wish to develop the skills and confidence they need to effectively communicate with the parents of the children they care for.
Developing Play for the Under 3s: The Treasure Basket and Heuristic Play
by Anita M. HughesWe currently live in a two dimensional world of tapping and sliding fingers on screens, but babies and young children need to touch, taste, smell, shake and bang three dimensional objects in order to develop thinking and learning skills. The Treasure Basket and Heuristic play approach is all about offering natural and household objects to babies and young children to play with. This simple approach promotes extraordinary capacities of concentration, intellectual curiosity and manipulative mastery. Full of resource ideas and activities, this book offers accessible explanations of how the under 3’s think and learn, step by step guidance for setting up play sessions and descriptions of the best materials to offer. Featuring original interviews between the author and Elinor Goldschmied, who was the pioneer of the Treasure Basket and Heuristic Play, this third edition of Developing Play for the Under 3s has been thoroughly updated to include: A new chapter with case studies to show how Heuristic Play can be offered to the 2-4 year olds. A new chapter exploring the myths and misunderstandings of this approach. Links to the Forest School movement. Research evidence supported by case studies. The characteristics of effective learning and how the Treasure Basket and Heuristic Play promote these. Information about the Froebel Archive project, bringing the story of Elinor Goldschmied’s work alive through film. Based on a wealth of research into how babies learn and the principles of learning, together with the author’s own personal experience of working with the under 3s, this book will be indispensable for anyone involved in the care and development of children in this age group.
Cardiac Imaging in Structural Heart Disease Interventions: A Textbook for the Heart Team
by Anita Sadeghpour Anita M. Kelsey Sreek VemulapalliThis textbook provides an invaluable resource for multidisciplinary medical professionals performing structural heart interventions. Chapters contain clear, easy-to-follow guidance on the use of multi-modality imaging and clinical decision-making. Detailed information is given on intraprocedural monitoring and post-procedural evaluation for successful therapeutic intervention. The use of cardiac imaging technologies including three-dimensional echocardiography, cardiac computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are presented with images, illustrations, and video material, along with learning objectives, imaging pearls, and key points to reinforce the key concepts described, facilitating a deep understanding of the value of cardiac imaging in line with the latest guidelines. Cardiac Imaging in Structural Heart Disease:A Textbook for the Heart Team comprehensively discusses the use of the latest methodologies and technologies available in this field of medicine. This Springer Nature Flashcard augmented book is an essential resource for all members of the structural heart team including adult and pediatric cardiologists, anesthesiologists, cardiac sonographers, radiologists and cardiovascular technologists. Additional questions and answers via app: Download the Springer Nature Flashcards app free of charge and use exclusive additional material to test your knowledge.
Researcher-Policymaker Partnerships: Strategies for Launching and Sustaining Successful Collaborations (ASPA Series in Public Administration and Public Policy)
by Jenni W. Owen Anita M. LarsonGone are the days when researchers, policymakers, and practitioners each worked in isolation. In recent years, a few interrelated issues have emphasized the need for greater collaboration among these groups: the increased emphasis on results and accountability (particularly where public funds are at stake), the need to improve services, and the growing use of technology. This book is about these all-important partnerships, specifically the relationships between those searching for evidence and those putting evidence to use, designing and implementing policy at the federal, state, or local level. Yet the science or art of how to create partnerships and how to make them work has just begun. This book offers the reader a toolkit for effective researcher/policymaker collaborations by exploring innovations underway around the country and developing an analytic framework to describe the process. It asks questions such as: What can we learn from these examples? How can and should partners communicate? Where should partners plan together, and where is it best to leave some separation to respect the differences in our roles? Through carefully chosen and organized case studies, this book demonstrates the motivations that lead to partnerships, the core elements of successful implementation, and the lessons to be learned about sustaining these relationships. It further examines the use of research once the research phase has concluded, as well as the ever-important consideration of investing in collaboration by both non-profit and public sector funders. For policymakers, this book offers a greater appreciation of the role of research in the policy process and new insights into different types of research. For researchers, the book provides insights into how best to formulate questions, how to work closely with those most affected, and how to communicate findings in ways that can be more easily understood by those who are depending on clear answers. Students of public policy, public administration, social work, and education will find much to inform future roles in research, policy or practice.
Syncretism in Religion: A Reader (Critical Categories in the Study of Religion)
by Anita M. Leopold Jeppe S. JensenLong a fascinating but problematic category of religious studies, "syncretism" is an elastic term that describes a wide range of practices characterized by the mixing or overlap of traditions. Syncretism in Religion offers the student a broad selection of essays, both classical contributions to the study of syncretism and new essays commissioned especially for this volume. Some important selections appear here in English for the first time. Also included is a list of references for further reading.
Research Methods for Construction
by Richard F. Fellows Anita M. LiuThe new and enhanced edition of the popular textbook on research methods in construction and related disciplines Research Methods for Construction is designed to help construction students develop the research skills needed to achieve success in their research projects. Providing clear guidance on research formulation, methodologies, and methods, this comprehensive textbook addresses the theoretical, philosophical, and practical aspects of research in many areas of construction. The authors explain the requirements for data and analysis and describe the methods used for scientific and engineering experiments, modelling and simulations, research on management and socio-economic issues, and more. Now in its fifth edition, Research Methods for Construction is fully revised to reflect contemporary developments and emerging areas of construction research. New and expanded chapters cover topics including data protection and ethics, theory borrowing, sensemaking, and directionally motivated reasoning. This edition includes additional models and details relating to translation, and offers fresh discussion of axiology, determinism, and stochasticism. Providing students with coherent, well-structured account of construction research, this market-leading textbook: Emphasizes and instils rigor into construction students' problem-solving, reports, and publications Assists researchers in selecting appropriate methods to execute research Articulates the stages of construction research processes: producing a proposal, executing the research, and reporting the results Examines qualitative and quantitative approaches and statistical considerations for a wide range of construction research Discusses current ethical, legal, and regulatory issues pertaining to research in construction The fifth edition of Research Methods for Construction is the ideal textbook for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students embarking on a research project, at bachelors, masters or doctoral level, in construction, surveying, architecture, civil engineering, and other built environment disciplines.
Research Methods for Construction (Coursesmart Ser.)
by Richard F. Fellows Anita M. LiuResearch Methods for Construction will help you instil rigour into your problem-solving, and into your reports and publications. It will be of value to construction, surveying, architecture and civil engineering students undertaking research, whether for bachelors and masters degree dissertations, or for masters and doctoral research degree theses. Now in its Fourth Edition, this remains one of the few books to provide guidance on research formulation, methodologies, and methods specifically for construction students. Three main sections – Producing a Proposal, Executing the Research and Reporting the Results discuss the key issues in research and examine the primary approaches, both qualitative and quantitative. The methods adopted for scientific and engineering experiments, model building and simulations are discussed, as well as those employed for research into management, social and economic issues. The authors examine the requirements for data and analysis, including the important statistical considerations and a range of qualitative techniques that enable construction researchers to appreciate what needs to be evaluated in devising how research may be carried out effectively and efficiently. This new edition has been updated to reflect current debates and concerns, including ethical issues, legislation and codes of practice concerning the collection, processing, storage, use and disposal of data. Pressures of time and funding to carry out the empirical work all too often lead to a lack of attention to how the study should be done and why. The authors address the importance of explaining the philosophical approach adopted (ontology, epistemology) and the consequent methodology. They advocate close scrutiny of the methods available for appropriateness, both academically and practically. The fundamental theme of the book remains to facilitate a researcher’s informed and justified selection of a philosophical paradigm and of appropriate methods to execute the research.
Private Sector Entrepreneurship in Global Health: Innovation, Scale and Sustainability
by Will Mitchell Kathryn Mossman Anita M. McGahan Onil BhattacharyyaPoor access to care in low- and middle-income countries due to high costs, geographic barriers, and a shortage of trained medical staff has motivated many organizations to rethink their model of health service delivery. Many of these new models are being developed by private sector actors, including non-profits, such as non-governmental organizations, and for-profits, such as social enterprises. By partnering extensively with public sector organizations, these non-state actors have enormous potential to scale innovation in global health. Understanding how these leading organizations operate and target hard-to-reach groups may yield key insights to sustainably improve health care for all. Private Sector Entrepreneurship in Global Health includes writings by management, medicine, and social science experts who have studied trends in private sector health care innovations over the last ten years. It provides a wide range of examples from many regions and health areas and outlines tools to assess the performance of innovative private sector health programs in low- and middle-income countries. The studies reported in this volume explore new marketing and finance models, digital health innovations, and unique organizational processes emerging from the private sector to serve those most in need. Drawing on the analysis of over one thousand organizations engaged in health market innovations, this volume is a valuable resource for researchers and students in management, global health, medicine, development studies, health economics, and anthropology, as well as program managers, social impact investors, funders, and policymakers interested in understanding approaches emerging from the private sector in health care.