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VBA Automation for Excel 2019 Cookbook: Solutions to automate routine tasks and increase productivity with Excel and other MS Office applications
by Mike Van NiekerkA comprehensive guide to gaining a 360-degree overview of the VBA programming language and learning how to build your own programs for automating routine tasksKey FeaturesExtend the capabilities of Excel and other Office applications with the help of Microsoft VBATake your Excel programming skills to the next level by creating custom applications with dialogue boxes and the range objectAutomate repetitive and monotonous office work with VBA Excel programmingBook DescriptionVisual Basic for Applications (VBA) is a programming language developed by Microsoft to automate tasks in MS Office applications. This book will help you to focus on the essential aspects of your role by automating mundane tasks in Excel and other Office applications. With comprehensive coverage of VBA delivered in the form of practice problems and bite-sized recipes, this book will help you to hit the ground running. Unlike most books that assume prior programming experience, this book starts with the fundamentals and gradually progresses to solving bigger problems. You'll start by becoming familiar with VBA so that you can start recording macros right away. With this foundation in place, you'll advance to using the full capabilities of the language as you apply loops, functions, and custom dialog boxes to design your own automation programs. You'll also get to grips with embedded macros and other advanced tools to enhance productivity and explore topics relating to app performance and security. Throughout this VBA book, you'll cover multiple practice projects in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint while exploring tips and best practices to hone your skills. By the end of this book, you'll have developed the skills you need to use VBA to create your own programs that control MS Office applications.What you will learnUnderstand the VBA programming language's role in the context of the MS Office suiteDiscover various aspects of VBA programming such as its terminology, syntax, procedures, functions, and formsInvestigate the elements, features, and characteristics of the VBA Editor to write and edit custom scriptsAutomate Excel sheets with the help of rangesExplore error handling and debugging techniques to catch bugs in your programsCreate and use custom dialog boxes to collect data from usersCustomize and extend Office apps such as Excel, PowerPoint, and WordWho this book is forThis book is for experienced Excel users, business analysts, finance professionals, and business users looking to boost their productivity by learning VBA programming to automate repetitive, tedious, or complex tasks. No prior programming experience is required to get started with this book.
Microsoft Power Platform Enterprise Architecture: A guide for architects and decision makers to craft complex solutions tailored to meet business needs
by Robert RybaricGain a 360-degree view of Microsoft Power Platform and combine the benefits of Power Apps, Power BI, Power Automate, Azure, and Dynamics 365 to build an enterprise application platform for your organizationKey FeaturesExplore various Microsoft cloud components and find out how they can enhance your Power Platform solutionsGet to grips with Microsoft Power Platform's security and extensibility, integration, and data migration modelsDiscover architectural best practices for designing complex enterprise solutionsBook DescriptionFor forward-looking architects and decision makers who want to craft complex solutions to serve growing business needs, Microsoft Power Platform Enterprise Architecture offers an array of architectural best practices and techniques. With this book, you’ll learn how to design robust software using the tools available in the Power Platform suite and be able to integrate them seamlessly with various Microsoft 365 and Azure components. Unlike most other resources that are overwhelmingly long and unstructured, this book covers essential concepts using concise yet practical examples to help you save time. You’ll develop the skills you need to architect, design, and manage a complex solution as you follow the journey of a fictitious enterprise customer as they enter the world of Power Platform. Throughout the book, you’ll discover how to combine the functionality of Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Power Virtual Agents with various methodologies to effectively address application lifecycle management, security, and extensibility. Finally, you'll learn how to overcome common challenges in migrating data to and from Microsoft Power Platform using proven techniques. By the end of this book, you’ll have the strategic perspective of an enterprise architect to make accurate architectural decisions for your complex Power Platform projects.What you will learnUnderstand various Dynamics 365 CRM, ERP, and AI modules for creating Power Platform solutionsEnhance Power Platform with Microsoft 365 and AzureFind out which regions, staging environments, and user licensing groups need to be employed when creating enterprise solutionsImplement sophisticated security by using various authentication and authorization techniquesExtend Power Apps, Power BI, and Power Automate to create custom applicationsIntegrate your solution with various in-house Microsoft components or third-party systems using integration patternsWho this book is forThis book is for enterprise architects and technical decision makers who want to craft complex solutions using Microsoft Power Platform to serve growing business needs and to stay competitive in the modern IT world. A basic understanding of Microsoft Power Platform will help you to get started with this book.
Responsive Web Design with HTML5 and CSS: Build future-proof responsive websites using the latest HTML5 and CSS techniques
by Ben FrainHarness the latest capabilities of HTML5 and CSS to create a single UI that works flawlessly on mobile phones, tablets, and desktops — plus everything in-between – now with color images! Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in PDF format.Key FeaturesUnderstand what responsive web design is and its significance for modern web developmentExplore the latest developments in responsive web design and CSS, including layout with Grid and Subgrid, CSS Cascade Layers, Wide Gamut colors, and CSS FunctionsGet to grips with the uses and benefits of new HTML elements and attributesBook DescriptionResponsive Web Design with HTML5 and CSS, Fourth Edition, is a fully revamped and extended version of one of the most comprehensive and bestselling books on the latest HTML5 and CSS techniques for responsive web design. It emphasizes pragmatic application, teaching you the approaches needed to build most real-life websites, with downloadable examples in every chapter. Written in the author's friendly and easy-to-follow style, this edition covers all the newest developments and improvements in responsive web design, including approaches for better accessibility, variable fonts and font loading, and the latest color manipulation tools making their way to browsers. You can enjoy coverage of bleeding-edge features such as CSS layers, container queries, nesting, and subgrid. The book concludes by exploring some exclusive tips and approaches for front-end development from the author. By the end of the book, you will not only have a comprehensive understanding of responsive web design and what is possible with the latest HTML5 and CSS, but also the knowledge of how to best implement each technique. Read through as a complete guide or dip in as a reference for each topic-focused chapter.What you will learnUse media queries, including detection for touch/mouse and color preferenceLearn HTML semantics and author accessible markupFacilitate different images depending on screen size or resolutionWrite the latest color functions, mix colors, and choose the most accessible onesUse SVGs in designs to provide resolution-independent imagesCreate and use CSS custom properties, making use of new CSS functions including ‘clamp', ‘min', and ‘max'Add validation and interface elements to HTML formsEnhance interface elements with filters, shadows, and animationsWho this book is forAre you a full-stack or back-end developer who needs to improve their front-end skills? Perhaps you work on the front-end and you need a definitive overview of all modern HTML and CSS has to offer? Maybe you have done a little website building but you need a deep understanding of responsive web designs and how to achieve them? This is the book for you! All you need to take advantage of this book is a working understanding of HTML and CSS. No JavaScript knowledge is needed.
Learning C# by Developing Games with Unity 2021: Kickstart your C# programming and Unity journey by building 3D games from scratch, 6th Edition
by Harrison FerroneLearn C# programming from scratch using Unity as a fun and accessible entry point with this updated edition of the bestselling series. Includes invitation to join the online Unity Game Development community to read the book alongside peers, Unity developers/C# programmers and Harrison Ferrone.Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in the PDF format.Key FeaturesLearn C# programming basics, terminology, and coding best practicesBecome confident with Unity fundamentals and features in line with Unity 2021Apply your C# knowledge in practice and build a working first-person shooter game prototype in UnityBook DescriptionThe Learning C# by Developing Games with Unity series has established itself as a popular choice for getting up to speed with C#, a powerful and versatile programming language with a wide array of applications in various domains. This bestselling franchise presents a clear path for learning C# programming from the ground up through the world of Unity game development. This sixth edition has been updated to introduce modern C# features with Unity 2021. A new chapter has also been added that covers reading and writing binary data from files, which will help you become proficient in handling errors and asynchronous operations. The book acquaints you with the core concepts of programming in C#, including variables, classes, and object-oriented programming. You will explore the fundamentals of Unity game development, including game design, lighting basics, player movement, camera controls, and collisions. You will write C# scripts for simple game mechanics, perform procedural programming, and add complexity to your games by introducing smart enemies and damage-causing projectiles. By the end of the book, you will have developed the skills to become proficient in C# programming and built a playable game prototype with the Unity game engine.What you will learnFollow simple steps and examples to create and implement C# scripts in UnityDevelop a 3D mindset to build games that come to lifeCreate basic game mechanics such as player controllers and shooting projectiles using C#Divide your code into pluggable building blocks using interfaces, abstract classes, and class extensionsBecome familiar with stacks, queues, exceptions, error handling, and other core C# conceptsLearn how to handle text, XML, and JSON data to save and load your game dataExplore the basics of AI for games and implement them to control enemy behaviorWho this book is forIf you're a developer, programmer, hobbyist, or anyone who wants to get started with Unity and C# programming in a fun and engaging manner, this book is for you. You'll still be able to follow along if you don't have programming experience, but knowing the basics will help you get the most out of this book.
Art for the Middle Classes: America's Illustrated Magazines of the 1840s
by Cynthia Lee PattersonHow did the average American learn about art in the mid-nineteenth century? With public art museums still in their infancy, and few cities and towns large enough to support art galleries or print shops, Americans relied on mass-circulated illustrated magazines. One group of magazines in particular, known collectively as the Philadelphia pictorials, circulated fine art engravings of paintings, some produced exclusively for circulation in these monthlies, to an eager middle-class reading audience. These magazines achieved print circulations far exceeding those of other print media (such as illustrated gift books or catalogs from art-union membership organizations). Godey's, Graham's, Peterson's, Miss Leslie's, and Sartain's Union Magazine included two to three fine art engravings monthly, “tipped in” to the fronts of the magazines, and designed for pull-out and display. Featuring the work of a fledgling group of American artists who chose American rather than European themes for their paintings, these magazines were crucial to the distribution of American art beyond the purview of the East Coast elite to a widespread middle-class audience. Contributions to these magazines enabled many American artists and engravers to earn, for the first time in the young nation's history, a modest living through art. Author Cynthia Lee Patterson examines the economics of artistic production, innovative engraving techniques, regional imitators, the textual “illustrations” accompanying engravings, and the principal artists and engravers contributing to these magazines.
The Empress: a Towerfall novel (Towerfall #1)
by Kristin Cast*This limited deluxe edition comes with gorgeous red sprayed edges, foil, and embossing*From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the House of Night series Kristin Cast comes a spicy and spellbinding light romantasy filled with tarot, adventure, and a hero who is broody, sexy, and just the right amount of trouble.What happens when a twenty-three-year-old woman stumbles into a world of magick, mystery, and one ridiculously hot, broody hero? She breaks all the rules, obviously.Hannah has always played by the book—until a tarot reading goes sideways and drops her into a world where magick is real, danger lurks in the shadows, and men look like they've stepped out of a fantasy novel. Case in point: Kane, the kingdom's gruff yet infuriatingly gorgeous protector, who claims Hannah's arrival isn't an accident. Apparently, she's the key to saving his realm from ruin.Hannah's priorities?Get her tarot card back.Find a way home.Absolutely not fall for the battle-scarred warrior who makes her want to forget all her plans.But as the palace's secrets unravel, and enemies close in, the line between duty and desire blurs. Because if Hannah wants to return to her world, she'll have to embrace the magick inside her and trust the one man who makes her question everything.Perfect for fans of That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon and the Four Horsemen series by Laura Thalassa, step into the enchanting world of Towerfall.
The Complete Photo Guide to Crochet: *the Essential Reference For Novice And Expert Crocheters *comprehensive Guide To Crochet Tools And Techniques *packed With Hundreds Of Tips And Ideas *step-by-step Instructions For 200 Stitch Patterns (Complete Photo Guide Ser.)
by Margaret Hubert“Full-color photos of techniques with examples and practice projects . . . This guide will be useful for crafters beginning to experiment.” —Library JournalThis comprehensive book provides a reference for all methods, including Tunisian, filet, intermeshing, broomstick lace, Bruges lace, and freeform crochet. It includes step-by-step instructions for all the basic stitches and swatches of hundreds of stitch patterns with complete instructions. Also provided are instructions and patterns for fifty projects for garments, accessories, and décor items.Best of all, it includes more than four hundred color photos—to make learning and following along as easy as possible!
The Castlemaine Murders: A Phryne Fisher Mystery (Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries #13)
by Kerry GreenwoodMiss Fisher's Murder Mysteries, now streaming on Netflix, starring Essie Davis as the honourable Phryne Fisher"An unforgettable character, with a heart as big as her pocketbook, a fine disregard for convention and an insatiable appetite for life." —Denver PostThe fabulous Phryne Fisher, her sister Beth and her faithful maid, Dot, decide that Luna Park is the perfect place for an afternoon of fun and excitement with Phryne's two daughters, Ruth and Jane. But in the dusty dark Ghost Train, amidst the squeals of horror and delight, a mummified bullet-studded corpse falls to the ground in front of them. Phryne Fisher's pleasure trip has definitely become business.Digging into this longstanding mystery takes her to the country town of Castlemaine where it's soon obvious that someone is trying to muzzle her investigations. With unknown threatening assailants on her path, Phryne seems headed for more trouble than usual....
The Lincoln Lawyer: A Mysterious Profile (Mysterious Profiles)
by Michael ConnellyThe #1 New York Times–bestselling author tells the origin story of LA defense attorney Mickey Haller. In this concise, absorbing account, Michael Connelly reveals the work—and the strokes of luck—that contributed to his creation of the character Mickey Haller, the subject of multiple bestselling novels as well as the hit Netflix series. He reveals the lawyers, both fictional and real-life, who played a role in shaping the sharp-witted attorney who does his best work in the back seat—and the librarian who planted the seeds of his future literary career in the steamy, sticky Florida of his childhood. This is not only a portrait of Mickey Haller, but a fascinating look at the award-winning crime novelist who created him, along with Harry Bosch and other unforgettable characters. &“Haller is the kind of slick, cynical showman who can&’t resist making high drama out of every legal procedure. . . . There&’s always something deadly serious behind Connelly&’s entertaining courtroom high jinks.&” ―Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times &“If at first encounter Connelly seems primarily an exceptionally accomplished writer of crime novels, at closer examination he is also a mordant and knowing chronicler of the world in which crime takes place, i.e., our world.&” —Jonathan Yardley, The Washington Post
The Fatal Crown: A Novel (The Queens of Love and War #1)
by Ellen JonesAgainst the seething political intrigues of twelfth-century Europe, two royal heirs surrender to passion as they vie for the English throne. At nine, Maud, an English princess, was sent to Germany to become the bride of the Holy Roman Emperor—a political alliance with a man her father&’s age. At twenty-five, the widowed Maud must marry once again, this time to fourteen-year-old Geoffrey Plantagenet. But it is with Stephen of Blois, Maud&’s fiercest rival for the British throne, that the headstrong princess discovers the true meaning of desire. Stephen, a descendant of William the Conqueror, believes absolutely in his God-given right to rule. Torn between his illicit passion for Maud and his own towering ambition, he knows he must choose. Stephen&’s decision will wrench him from the arms of the woman he loves, ignite civil war, and lead to a shattering act of betrayal that, decades later, will come full circle and change the course of English history.
The MELT Method: A Breakthrough Self-Treatment System to Eliminate Chronic Pain, Erase the Signs of Aging, and Feel Fantastic in Just 10 Minutes a Day!
by Sue HitzmannThe New York Times–bestselling guide to at-home exercises you can do to live a life free of pain, stress and tension. In The MELT Method, therapist Sue Hitzmann offers a breakthrough self-treatment system to combat chronic pain and erase the effects of aging and active living—in as little as ten minutes a day. With a focus on the body's connective tissues and the role they play in pain, stress, weight gain, and overall health, Hitzmann's life-changing program features techniques that can be done in your own home. A nationally known manual therapist and educator, Hitzmann helps her clients find relief from pain and suffering by taking advantage of the body's natural restorative properties. The MELT Method shows you how to eliminate pain, no matter what the cause, and embrace a happier, healthier lifestyle.
The I Love Trader Joe's Vegetarian Cookbook: 150 Delicious and Healthy Recipes Using Foods from the World's Greatest Grocery Store (Unofficial Trader Joe's Cookbooks)
by Kris Holechek PetersFull of recipes and shopping tips, this cookbook is your key to making an endless variety of delicious vegetarian meals—with one trip to Trader Joe’s®.Trader Joe’s is the ultimate one-stop shop for tasty, eclectic foods. Plus, vegetarian and vegan items are strictly labeled, making it convenient to find the right ingredients for your diet. Packed with easy instructions, full-color photos, and grocery shopping tips, this book shows you how to get the most out of its ample offerings. The 150 recipes in this volume take the guesswork out of enjoying a plant-based diet. The book even includes vegan versions of every dish! With The I Love Trader Joe’s® Vegetarian Cookbook and a quick trip to your neighborhood Joe’s, you will be cooking delicious, animal-free meals in no time, including:• Tasty Tofu Scramble• Tuscan Tomato Soup• Almond-Glazed Green Beans• Coconut Curry Polenta• Tempeh Tacos• African Peanut Stew• Pasta with Creamy Tapenade• Roasted Carrot Risotto• Pumpkin Spice CobblerTRADER JOE’S® is a registered trademark of Trader Joe’s® Company and is used here for informational purposes only. This book is independently authored and published and is not affiliated or associated with Trader Joe’s® Company in any way. Trader Joe’s® Company does not authorize, sponsor, or endorse this book or any of the information contained herein.
Lightly: How to Live a Simple, Serene & Stress-free Life
by Francine JayDiscover how to declutter and destress your life with this motivational guide to minimalism.Make “lightly” your mantra: one lovely little word to live by.Feeling weighed down by clutter, commitments, or worries? Lightly helps you clear out your closets, your schedule, and your mind, and regain control of your life. Learn how to lighten:Your Stuff: create a serene space with your favorite thingsYour Step: consume less and live in harmony with the earthYour Stress: be less busy and breeze through your daysYour Spirit: clear emotional baggage from your mind and heartIn just minutes a day you can cast off the weight, and glide through life more lightly and gracefully.
The Ernest Lamb Mysteries: The Blind Side, Who Pays the Piper?, and Pursuit of a Parcel (The Ernest Lamb Mysteries #3)
by Patricia WentworthThree intriguing World War II–era whodunits featuring the Scotland Yard detectives from the &“timelessly charming&” Miss Silver Mysteries (Charlotte MacLeod). Inspector Ernest Lamb and Det. Frank Abbott of Scotland Yard, who also made regular appearances in Patricia Wentworth&’s beloved Miss Silver mystery series, confront a range of villains—from greedy landlords to ruthless blackmailers to diabolical Nazi spies. The Blind Side: Lucy Craddock has lived at No. 7 Craddock House for years. But now she&’s about to be turned out of her home—by her own nephew. Since greedy Ross Craddock inherited the once-magnificent family estate, he has divided it into rented flats. But before he can boot out his aunt, he&’s found shot to death with his own revolver. With a mansion full of suspects, Inspector Lamb comes to the door. Who Pays the Piper?: Lucas Dale is not above blackmail to get what he wants—in this case another man&’s fiancée. Susan Lenox has no choice but to break off her engagement to up-and-coming architect Bill Carrick and agree to marry Dale—until he&’s found in his study with a bullet in his head. Now it&’s up to Inspector Lamb and Detective Abbott to construct a solid case. Pursuit of a Parcel: When a parcel from a double agent containing secrets the Nazis would love to get their hands on is delivered to a British law firm, an innocent woman becomes a pawn in a deadly game of international espionage, and Scotland Yard&’s Inspector Lamb and Detective Abbott—along with Frank Garrett of the Foreign Office—step in to solve a cold-blooded murder.
Destined for Space Our Story of Exploration
by Don NardoWho hasn’t looked to the night sky and wondered, what’s out there? Miracles of human curiosity, bravery, and science have made it possible to begin answering that question. From wishful stargazing to moon walking to, someday, intergalactic travel, the story of human space exploration is full of daring adventure, incredible machinery, and endless curiosity about our place in the universe.
Democratizing Inequalities: Dilemmas of the New Public Participation
by Caroline W. Lee, Michael McQuarrie, and Edward T. WalkerOpportunities to “have your say,” “get involved,” and “join theconversation” are everywhere in public life. From crowdsourcing and town hallmeetings to government experiments with social media, participatory politics increasinglyseem like a revolutionary antidote to the decline of civic engagement and thethinning of the contemporary public sphere. Many argue that, with newtechnologies, flexible organizational cultures, and a supportive policymakingcontext, we now hold the keys to large-scale democratic revitalization.Democratizing Inequalities shows that the equation may not be sosimple. Modern societies face a variety of structural problems that limitpotentials for true democratization, as well as vast inequalities in politicalaction and voice that are not easily resolved by participatory solutions. Popularparticipation may even reinforce elite power in unexpected ways. Resisting anoversimplified account of participation as empowerment, this collection ofessays brings together a diverse range of leading scholars to reveal surprisinginsights into how dilemmas of the new public participation play out in politicsand organizations. Through investigations including fights over theauthenticity of business-sponsored public participation, the surge of the TeaParty, the role of corporations in electoral campaigns, and participatorybudgeting practices in Brazil, DemocratizingInequalities seeks to refresh our understanding of public participation andtrace the reshaping of authority in today’s political environment.
Defying Gravity Leader Guide: Break Free from the Culture of More (Defying Gravity Ser.)
by Tom BerlinOur possessions can create unbearable weight and affect our ability to serve and thrive. How do we defy gravity and find freedom? In this 4-week small group study and stewardship campaign, pastor and author Tom Berlin explores what is required to sustain a vibrant life, what we need versus what we want, and what we can do to avoid being pulled into the orbit of materialism.This 64-page Leader Guide contains everything needed to guide a group through the 4-week group study as part of the stewardship program. Includes session plans, discussion questions, and activities based on the book and DVD, as well as multiple format options.
Defying Gravity: Break Free from the Culture of More (Defying Gravity Ser.)
by Tom BerlinOur possessions can create unbearable weight and affect our ability to serve and thrive. How do we defy gravity and find freedom? In this 4-week small group study and stewardship campaign, pastor and author Tom Berlin explores what is required to sustain a vibrant life, what we need versus what we want, and what we can do to avoid being pulled into the orbit of materialism.
The Reflective Educator′s Guide to Practitioner Inquiry
by Diane Yendol-Hoppey Nancy Fichtman Dana Logan RuttenTransform your teaching and shape education through the power of inquiry. Grounded in real-world examples and more than 30 years of research in professional development, the fifth edition of The Reflective Educator′s Guide to Practitioner Inquiry addresses how inquiry fosters curiosity, reflection, and practical action to enhance effective classroom learning. This latest edition invites educators to view inquiry as a process, a product, and a stance. The book offers new sections on the relationship between AI and teacher inquiry and the ways in which inquiry is changing with the times. Additional features and updates include: A new chapter that provides a step-by-step guide to crafting an intentional, actionable research plan Access exercises, inductive and deductive data analysis worksheets, ethical guidelines, and examples addressing today’s issues in education A discussion of the connections between practitioner inquiry and supporting the academic success of every student The Reflective Educator’s Guide to Practitioner Inquiry, fifth edition, empowers educators at every stage in their careers to investigate their practice, drive sustained professional growth, and harness inquiry’s potential to create classrooms where both students and teachers thrive.
Project Management: A Risk-Management Approach
by Gary Mitchell Ted KlastorinAs the number and size of projects continue to increase, there is a growing demand for effective project managers. Project Management: A Risk-Management Approach prepares students to successfully navigate the many challenges, factors, and situations that project managers face. Authors Ted Klastorin and Gary Mitchell emphasize the importance of mitigating risk at every stage, helping students avoid common pitfalls that lead to project failures, compromised schedules, or incurred costs. Real-world examples, cases, solved problems, and practice problems help bring methodologies to life. Readers will be equipped with the tools they need to plan, schedule, and monitor even the most complex projects in a variety of market sectors. Included with this title: The password-protected Instructor Resource Site (formally known as SAGE Edge) offers access to all text-specific resources, including a test bank and editable, chapter-specific PowerPoint® slides.
The Reflective Educator′s Guide to Practitioner Inquiry
by Diane Yendol-Hoppey Nancy Fichtman Dana Logan RuttenTransform your teaching and shape education through the power of inquiry. Grounded in real-world examples and more than 30 years of research in professional development, the fifth edition of The Reflective Educator′s Guide to Practitioner Inquiry addresses how inquiry fosters curiosity, reflection, and practical action to enhance effective classroom learning. This latest edition invites educators to view inquiry as a process, a product, and a stance. The book offers new sections on the relationship between AI and teacher inquiry and the ways in which inquiry is changing with the times. Additional features and updates include: A new chapter that provides a step-by-step guide to crafting an intentional, actionable research plan Access exercises, inductive and deductive data analysis worksheets, ethical guidelines, and examples addressing today’s issues in education A discussion of the connections between practitioner inquiry and supporting the academic success of every student The Reflective Educator’s Guide to Practitioner Inquiry, fifth edition, empowers educators at every stage in their careers to investigate their practice, drive sustained professional growth, and harness inquiry’s potential to create classrooms where both students and teachers thrive.
The BERA-Sage Handbook of Research-Informed Education Practice and Policy
by Dominic Wyse Nicole Mockler Vivienne Baumfield Martin ReardonOne of the most pressing topics worldwide is how we can improve education to enhance people’s life chances. The BERA-Sage Handbook of Research-Informed Education Practice and Policy, 2 Vol. offers an in-depth exploration of the ways in which education research intersects with and can lead to improvements in education. Through detailed examinations of educational policies, practices, values, and research methodologies, the handbook navigates the complexities inherent in educational systems and in so doing presents a unique new picture of education worldwide. Volume One of the Handbook set focuses on Understanding Research-Informed Education, and Volume Two focuses on how to implement it. Across six parts and fifty-two chapters, the authors and editors explore a myriad of critical topics including using research to promote equity within education systems, rethinking pedagogy, and knowledge mobilisation through practitioner-led inquiry. New developments in aspects such as systematic approaches to research synthesis are presented by world-leading experts. Authors of the chapters draw from many different sources to provide a comprehensive understanding of education, including perspectives from the arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences. This understanding combines cutting-edge education research and scholarship to provide insights into how education is enacted in countries and institutions through policy and practice. Featuring a truly diverse team of scholars to account for global perspectives, the BERA-Sage Handbook of Research-Informed Education Practice and Policy, 2 Vol. is an invaluable resource for scholars, researchers, students, and practitioners who are interested in the new frontiers in education research, policy and practice. Volume One: Understanding Research-Informed Education Part One - Defining and Theorising Research-Informed Education Part Two - Methodological Debates in the Field Part Three - International Comparison and Educational Policy Volume Two: Implementing Research-Informed Education Part Four - Effective policy and practice in national contexts Part Five – Curriculum, pedagogy and assessment Part Six – Practitioners and learners as researchers
Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life
by David M. NewmanUsing vivid prose, current examples, and fresh data, the?Fifteenth Edition?of?Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life?presents a unique and thought-provoking overview of how society is constructed and experienced. Author David M. Newman shows students how to see the "unfamiliar in the familiar"—to step back and see organization and predictability in their take-for-granted personal experiences. With his approachable writing style and lively anecdotes, Newman′s goal from the first edition has been the same: to write a textbook that "reads like a real book." Many adopters of this book are fans of Peter Berger′s classic works, which helped introduce the idea of "social constructionism" to sociology. Newman uses the metaphors of "architecture" and "construction" to help students understand that society is not something that exists "out there," independently of themselves; it is a human creation that is planned, maintained, or altered by individuals.
Project Management: A Risk-Management Approach
by Gary Mitchell Ted KlastorinAs the number and size of projects continue to increase, there is a growing demand for effective project managers. Project Management: A Risk-Management Approach prepares students to successfully navigate the many challenges, factors, and situations that project managers face. Authors Ted Klastorin and Gary Mitchell emphasize the importance of mitigating risk at every stage, helping students avoid common pitfalls that lead to project failures, compromised schedules, or incurred costs. Real-world examples, cases, solved problems, and practice problems help bring methodologies to life. Readers will be equipped with the tools they need to plan, schedule, and monitor even the most complex projects in a variety of market sectors. Included with this title: The password-protected Instructor Resource Site (formally known as SAGE Edge) offers access to all text-specific resources, including a test bank and editable, chapter-specific PowerPoint® slides.
Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life
by David M. NewmanUsing vivid prose, current examples, and fresh data, the?Fifteenth Edition?of?Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life?presents a unique and thought-provoking overview of how society is constructed and experienced. Author David M. Newman shows students how to see the "unfamiliar in the familiar"—to step back and see organization and predictability in their take-for-granted personal experiences. With his approachable writing style and lively anecdotes, Newman′s goal from the first edition has been the same: to write a textbook that "reads like a real book." Many adopters of this book are fans of Peter Berger′s classic works, which helped introduce the idea of "social constructionism" to sociology. Newman uses the metaphors of "architecture" and "construction" to help students understand that society is not something that exists "out there," independently of themselves; it is a human creation that is planned, maintained, or altered by individuals.