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Resilienz im Team: Ideen und Anwendungskonzepte für Teamentwicklung (essentials)
by Monika HuberDieses essential gibt Einblicke in Ansätze, Vorgehensweisen und Ideen, wie sich Resilienz, verstanden als Widerstandskraft, im Team fördern und umsetzen lässt. Meist werden diese Konzepte nur auf Einzelpersonen angewendet. Doch viele der Erkenntnisse aus der Resilienzforschung lassen sich auf Teams übertragen und sogar erweitern. So spielt Resilienz heute auch in Teams eine immer größere Rolle: Sei es, um das Kohärenzgefühl nach Antonovskys Prinzip der Salutogenese zu stärken, oder um andere Resilienzfaktoren in Betracht zu ziehen, die die Teamfähigkeit unterstützen.
An Introduction to the New Testament and the Origins of Christianity (Introduction to Religion)
by Delbert BurkettFirst published in 2002, this book offers an authoritative and accessible introduction to the New Testament and early Christian literature for all students of the Bible and the origins of Christianity. Delbert Burkett focuses on the New Testament, but also looks at a wealth of non-biblical writing to examine the history, religion and literature of Christianity in the years from 30 CE to 150 CE. The book is organized systematically with questions for in-class discussion and written assignments, step-by-step reading guides on individual works, special box features, charts, maps and numerous illustrations designed to facilitate student use. An appendix containing translations of primary texts allows instant access to the writings outside the canon. For this new edition, Burkett has reorganized and rewritten many chapters, and has also incorporated revisions throughout the text, bringing it up to date with current scholarship. This volume is designed for use as the primary textbook for one and two-semester courses on the New Testament and Early Christianity.
Lifestyles for Learning: The Essential Guide for College Students and the People Who Love Them
by Susan CrowtherCollege is risky business. Life is hurled into never-before imagined freedom, independence, and choice. For many students, college brings challenges and changes in nearly every area of life--physical, physiological, emotional, social, residential, financial, spiritual, and sexual. College may well be the most volatile time in a person’s life. Attending college is bad for your health. Statistically, young adults face more depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and drug addiction than in any other time in their lives. Schizophrenia emerges most often during this time. Suicide rate is highest between 16-21 years. A college student’s lifestyle is a potential threat to their successful academic performance. The good news is that, with the right tools, students can create a college experience that is healthy, successful, and fits their own unique selves. Lifestyles for Learning explores the direct relationship between academic performance and key lifestyle factors: food, sleep, stress, movement, creativity, connection, addiction, and giving. It further discusses how lifestyle factors are challenged by learning disabilities and other co-occurring diagnoses, such as ADHD and behavioral disorders. Lifestyles for Learning offers guidance to prepare every college student for success. Peppered with humorous anecdotes and warm-hearted wisdom, this is important reading for students entering college, as well as for parents, educators, counselors, doctors, psychologists, and educational consultants. It is also designed for supplemental reading in college and high school courses.
Worth A Thousand Words: Using Graphic Novels to Teach Visual and Verbal Literacy
by Meryl Jaffe Talia HurwichUse graphic novels to teach visual and verbal literacy While our kids today are communicating outside the classroom in abbreviated text bursts with visual icons, teachers are required to teach them to critically listen, think, and read and write complex texts. Graphic novels are a uniquely poised vehicle we can use to bridge this dissonance between student communication skills and preferences with mandated educational goals. Worth a Thousand Words details how and why graphic novels are complex texts with advanced-level vocabulary, and demonstrates how to read and analyze these texts. It includes practical advice on how to integrate these books into both ELA and content-area classrooms and provides an extensive list of appropriate graphic novels for K-8 students, lesson suggestions, paired graphic/prose reading suggestions, and additional resources for taking these texts further. Provides research to back up why graphic novels are such powerful educational tools Helps you engage diverse student learners with exciting texts Shows you how to make lessons more meaningful Offers advice on implementing new literary mediums into your classroom Perfect for parents and teachers in grades K-8, Worth a Thousand Words opens up an exciting new world for teaching children visual and verbal literacy.
Wise Up and Be the Solution: How to Create a Culture of Learning at Home and Make Your Child a Success in School
by James CasaleAs parents, we simply want what’s best for our children, but sometimes the modern education system does not always cater to the individual needs of every child. Each child is unique and requires different amounts of attention and support. As your child’s first teacher, you are the most influential factor on his or her growth--academically, emotionally, and psychologically. In Wise Up and Be the Solution, James Casale shows you how to be more proactive and have more control over your son or daughter’s education. With 50 years of teaching experience, Casale gives you the tools to change your family dynamic for the better. This book is straightforward, jargon-free, and easy to follow. Parents will learn how to gain their children’s attention and how to limit the things that can distract them. Casale also discusses parent-teacher conferences from an educator’s perspective, allowing parents to better understand teachers and be more prepared during these meetings. This book is a must have guide for parents who are eager to see their children succeed in school and life. It provides all the necessary tools to creating a culture of learning right in your home.
The Power of Understanding Yourself: The Key to Self-Discovery, Personal Development, and Being the Best You
by Dave MitchellDiscover your true self and align your life journey around your core beliefs, values and perspective. Designed as both a companion piece to the author's previous book, The Power of Understanding People, and a stand-alone work, The Power of Understanding Yourself provides readers with a blueprint for examining their true purpose and approach to life and a map for achieving greater personal happiness, professional success and self-awareness. It explores personal attributes related to interactive style, diving deeper into the concepts from the author's previous book, provides exercises for exploring how to connect your current life status to a desired future state and encourages readers to engage in a deep exploration of their core values, beliefs, mission and vision to become their best self. • Find the key to self-discovery and personal development • Uncover your true purpose • Use helpful exercises to reveal the best you • Develop strategies to maximize your potential The Power of Understanding Yourself is an empowering tool to help you find your best possible self and flourish.
Nikon D3500 For Dummies
by Julie Adair KingUse your Nikon D3500 camera like the pros Capturing frame-worthy photos is no easy feat — until now! Inside, author Julie King shares her experience as a professional photographer and photography teacher to help you get picture-perfect landscapes, portraits, action shots, and more with your Nikon D3500 digital SLR camera. It takes more than a good eye and an amazing camera to get shots like the pros. With the help of Nikon D3500 For Dummies, you’ll find all the expert advice and know-how you need to unlock your camera’s capabilities to their fullest potential. From working with the basics of lighting and exposure to making sense of your camera’s fanciest features, you’ll be snapping professional-grade photos in a flash! Learn the five essential options for shooting quality photos Understand the settings that control exposure Take charge of color and focus features Put your skills together to shoot portraits, close-ups, and action shots Whether you’re shooting in automatic mode, scene mode, or manual mode, you’ll get all the guidance you need to take photos you’ll be proud to share.
Dead Possums Are Fair Game
by Taryn SoudersElla has two major phobias in life: spiders and mathematics. She firmly believes that anything with more than four legs should not exist. She also believes the world would be a better place without word problems or long division. That being said, she’s fascinated by science. So when her class finds a dead opossum in the playing field one morning, she’s intrigued by rigor mortis and how long it will take for the opossum to unstiffen. Science is so much more interesting than math. Later that day, Ella is certain she must have heard wrong when her teacher announces that there will be no more math tests for the rest of the year. And she isn’t wrong--it is too good to be true. Her teacher explains that instead, the class will be having its first ever math fair. Ella’s group is assigned the topic of time conversions, something Ella’s been struggling with for a while. This is hardly Ella’s idea of fun. But Ella’s mom is quick to point out that math and science aren’t so very different--she suggests that Ella imagine she’s doing a science experiment instead of a math project. With a little imagination and some inspiration from their friend the opossum (now named Morty, short for rigor mortis), Ella and her group come up with a project that gets them excited about math--and they might even have a chance to win at the fair!
Test Words You Should Know: 1,000 Essential Words for the New SAT and Other Standardized Texts
by P. T. ShankTest Words You Should Know features 1,000 useful words and definitions that you should not be without. No matter which standardized test you're preparing for, you can ace it with confidence once you have these essential words under your belt. Each entry features a word, a definition and an example showing the word used properly in a sentence. 228 pages with a word list.
The Prophetic Events Of Your Life: Beyond Your Horizon
by Kathryn GarlandWRITTEN TOBelievers, Unbelievers, and Jews, therefore, every person living today has a specific role in this book. This book is personal. It is written to you. It is about God, you, and your place in end-time history…and beyond.PURPOSEThere are countless books, messages, and teachings on End Times, many agree others contradict. Have you ever wished that you could just study Bible prophecy for yourself? Kathryn Garland is a Bible teacher with 50+ years of experience and is aware of this need and desire for Believers to be able to interpret prophetic teachings for themselves. The Lord impressed upon the author to write this book involving the reader. This study will lead you to God’s Word to discover these truths for yourself and personalize it with your own Timeline. It will bring end-time truths together in a clear and coherent way. You will be prepared for your Events, recognize them as they occur, and safeguarded against deception.DESCRIPTIONPART ONE involves a study with the author of each Prophetic Event of your life in chronological order. There are nine Events for the Believer, seven for the Unbeliever, and seven for the Jew. They begin with the present and proceed all the way to your last forever Event. Each Event may be studied as a unit in itself.EVENTS System of the Antichrist The Rapture The Wrath of God Second Coming of Christ Armageddon Jesus’ Thousand Year Kingdom Judgment Seat of Christ Marriage Supper of the Lamb Great White Throne Judgment New Heaven and New EarthPART TWO is a careful examination of the System and the Person of the Antichrist from four Bible passages. These studies will guard you against deception and will enable you to look in the right direction so that you will recognize the Antichrist at his appearing.FEATURESEntire books are written covering only one Prophetic Event this book covers them all.Your own Timeline helps to visualize exactly where you are at the time of each Event.All Bible passages are included in the text providing instant access.Many teaching methods will stimulate your interest and give you a sense of actually living the moment.Can be used individually or in a group setting.BENEFITSYou will gain basic understanding and skills in how to interpret and discover meaning in biblical prophetic truths.You will learn about the timing of key end-time events and how they relate to each other.Truths from God’s Word to store in your personal belief system. This hands-on study will feed your mind and it will feed your soul.VALUE STATEMENTS:The knowledge I will gain from this book will help me to live differently from those who live with little or no thought of God. I will live forward, in the light of my future Events.My faith will be fortified in the truth that what God says will unquestionably take place.Because I know and rely on these revealed truths of God’s Word, I will not be deceived, they will serve me as a shield against the deception of the System and Person of the Antichrist.SPECIAL EMPHASIS:Bring people to Christ. The need for the reader to know Jesus Christ personally and God’s plan of salvation for his/her life.Holy living. All prophetic scripture deals with living a life set apart for God in holiness.
Little Book of Restorative Justice for Colleges and Universities: Repairing Harm And Rebuilding Trust In Response To Student Misconduct
by David KarpHere's a call to colleges and universities to consider implementing restorative practices on their campuses, ensuring fair treatment of students and staff, while minimizing institutional liability, protecting the campus community, and boosting morale. From an Associate Dean of Student Affairs who has put these models to work on his campus.
Light, Shade and Shadow (Dover Art Instruction Ser.)
by E. L. KollerDuring the first half of the twentieth century, E. L. Koller wrote a series of art instruction books for home study, designed to simplify various techniques for beginning artists — and help established artists polish their craft. The books are as relevant — and the information as essential — to artists today as it was then. A classic in this series, Light, Shade and Shadow, shows how the study of light is a necessary foundation for creating an appealing work of art. Even the most beautiful drawing can appear flat without shading. But with this expert guide, every artist can learn how to use shadow to add visual dimension and drama to their work, and to master techniques such as highlighting and gradation. Beginning with the basics — casting light on simple geometric shapes — and progressing to the human figure, these step-by-step techniques, illustrations, and exercises can show artists of all abilities how to achieve a new level of depth in their work.
True Stories about Teachers: Real-life inspiration and motivation in the classroom (Cup of Comfort Stories)
by Colleen SellVirtually everyone can recall a special teacher, coach, or mentor who opened his or her eyes to a new outlook on life. Teachers guide us to read, write, imagine, explore, and understand; they teach us to count, and they teach us what counts in life. Teachers touch millions of young lives every day with their dedication, passion, and generosity. The three stories in True Stories about Teachers offer you a way to repay our devoted educators.
Little Book of Restorative Justice for Colleges & Universities: Revised & Updated
by David KarpHere’s a call to colleges and universities to consider implementing restorative practices on their campuses, ensuring fair treatment of students and staff while minimizing institutional liability, protecting the campus community, and boosting morale. From an associate dean of student affairs who has put these models to work on his campus. Restorative justice is a collaborative decision-making process that includes victims, offenders, and others who are seeking to hold offenders accountable by having them (a) accept and acknowledge responsibility for their offenses, (b) to the best of their ability, repair the harm they caused to victims and communities, and (c) work to reduce the risk of re-offense by building positive social ties to the community. David Karp writes in his introduction, "As a student affairs administrator, I have become deeply committed to the concept and practice of restorative justice. I have experienced how it can work given the very real pressures among campus conduct administrators to manage high case loads, ensure fair treatment, minimize institutional liability, protect the campus community, boost morale in a division with high turnover, and help students learn from their mistakes without creating insurmountable obstacles to their future successes. "
Reuben and the Blizzard
by Merle GoodWhen the biggest blizzard in years sweeps across their farm, Reuben and his five sisters, his parents, and his grandfather all face new adventures and challenges. But the loss of electricity doesn’t affect his family since they never had any. And when their neighbor man can’t get his car out to take his wife to the hospital, Reuben and his father come to the rescue with their sleigh. This revised edition features updated text and newly designed pages.Sky Pony Press, with our Good Books, Racehorse and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of books for young readers-picture books for small children, chapter books, books for middle grade readers, and novels for young adults. Our list includes bestsellers for children who love to play Minecraft; stories told with LEGO bricks; books that teach lessons about tolerance, patience, and the environment, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
The Little Book of Restorative Justice in Education: Fostering Responsibility, Healing, and Hope in Schools (Justice and Peacebuilding)
by Dorothy Vaandering Katherine EvansMuch more than a response to harm, restorative justice nurtures relational, interconnected school cultures. The wisdom embedded within its principles and practices is being welcomed at a time when exclusionary discipline and zero tolerance policies are recognized as perpetuating student apathy, disproportionality, and the school-to-prison pipeline. Relying on the wisdom of early proponents of restorative justice, the daily experiences of educators, and the authors' extensive experience as classroom teachers and researchers, this Little Book guides the growth of restorative justice in education (RJE) into the future. Incorporating activities, stories, and examples throughout the book, three major interconnected and equally important aspects of restorative justice in education are explained and applied:creating just and equitable learning environments;building and maintaining healthy relationships;healing harm and transforming conflict.The Little Book of Restorative Justice in Education is a reference that practitioners can turn to repeatedly for clarity and consistency as they implement restorative justice in educational settings.
Little Book of Contemplative Photography: Seeing With Wonder, Respect And Humility
by Howard ZehrRestorative justice pioneer Howard Zehr is also an accomplished photographer. He begins his latest book with a confession-"I have written this book in part to encourage myself to slow down, to heighten my imagination, to renew myself while I gain a new view of the creation and the creator." With this book, Zehr makes a gift to anyone who would like to couple photography with seeing and thinking more deeply. In each chapter he offers a Purpose, a Problem, and an Activity with a camera in order to "practice mindfulness." You'll not need a fancy camera, but if you have one it won't hurt. Zehr's chapter-by-chapter exercises are aimed at heightening visual awareness and imagination-all while doing good and working for justice. A title in The Little Books of Justice and Peacebuilding Series.
A Birthday Party for Jesus: A Birthday Party For Jesus
by Jones SusanThe meaning of Christmas is often overshadowed by the wave of commercialism that precedes it. It’s all too easy for kids to lose sight of the true meaning of this holiday when their daily cartoons include a flood of toy commercials and their focus is on their own wish list. This book is a heartwarming reminder to children that Christmas isn’t about Santa or asking for presents; it’s about celebrating Jesus’s birthday. This inviting, full-color, illustrated picture book tells a story of forest animals preparing for a big and exciting event. Each page provides another clue to young readers that somewhere in the forest, one special animal knows the true meaning of Christmas and wants to share it with the rest of his forest friends. By the final page of the story, kids will better understand that the greatest joy of the Christmas season is in celebrating the life of Jesus with their family and community. Teaches young children to enjoy Christmas by celebrating Jesus! Warm, endearing animal illustrations will entice pre-readers and early readers and inspire their imagination Reinforces Christian values in a non-judgmental and non-threatening way Helps to balance the bombardment of commercialism during the holiday months The perfect addition to any family’s holiday book collection
Test Your Bible Knowledge: 1,206 Questions to Sharpen Your Understanding of Scripture
by Wilson CaseyPeople are passionate when it comes to the Lord?s word, as the Holy Bible has remained in the top-most rank of bestselling books of all time. Test Your Bible Knowledge is a fun, informative, and entertaining way to see how well you know the Good Book. Trivia expert and author Wilson Casey has compiled 1,206 fascinating questions about the people, history, stories, and facts from the Bible. Each page is a separate quiz with six enlightening and fresh questions with multiple-choice answers. In addition, every correct answer includes references to the relevant chapter and verse in scripture for further study and clarification. It?s the perfect companion for the multitudes wanting to test their biblical knowledge (and keep score if desired). The quizzes cover the entire scope of the Holy Bible, exclusively based on the beloved King James Version. Readers may play as many of the quizzes as desired per sitting, and can skip around or complete them in order. And for easy lookup and reference, there?s a thorough index at the book?s end. Whatever your age, Test Your Bible Knowledge guarantees hours of enlightening fun.
Lauter Überraschungen: Was die Wissenschaft weitertreibt
by Michael Springer„Springers Einwürfe“ – kritisch-amüsante Begleitungen des Forschungsbetriebs Nach Unendliche Neugier. Was die Wissenschaft treibt zeichnet eine weitere Auswahl aus "Springers Einwürfe" ab 2011 zusammen mit zwei längeren Essays ein buntes, abwechslungsreiches Bild des aktuellen Wissenschaftsbetriebs, seiner Resultate und Probleme. So entsteht ein laufender Kommentar, der einzelwissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse beschreibt, erklärt und in einen gesellschaftlichen Rahmen stellt. Im Vordergrund steht die Relevanz dieser und jener Entdeckung für die allgemeine Kultur: Schafft die Hirnforschung den freien Willen ab? Welche Wirklichkeit beschreibt die Quantenphysik? Werden Computer einmal Bewusstsein entwickeln? Durch die essayistische, anekdotische Form der größtenteils kurzen Beiträge ist Lesevergnügen garantiert.
Fat Angie
by E. E. Charlton-TrujilloHer sister was captured in Iraq, she’s the resident laughingstock at school, and her therapist tells her to count instead of eat. Can a daring new girl in her life really change anything? <P><P> Angie is broken — by her can’t-be-bothered mother, by her high-school tormenters, and by being the only one who thinks her varsity-athlete-turned-war-hero sister is still alive. Hiding under a mountain of junk food hasn’t kept the pain (or the shouts of “crazy mad cow!”) away. Having failed to kill herself — in front of a gym full of kids — she’s back at high school just trying to make it through each day. <P><P>That is, until the arrival of KC Romance, the kind of girl who doesn’t exist in Dryfalls, Ohio. A girl who is one hundred and ninety-nine percent wow! A girl who never sees her as Fat Angie, and who knows too well that the package doesn’t always match what’s inside. <P><P>With an offbeat sensibility, mean girls to rival a horror classic, and characters both outrageous and touching, this darkly comic anti-romantic romance will appeal to anyone who likes entertaining and meaningful fiction.
Judy Moody Predicts the Future (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Blue #Level M)
by Peter Reynolds Megan McDonald<p>Judy Moody ate one, two, three bowls of cereal. No prize. She poured four, five, six bowls of cereal. Nothing. Seven. Out fell the Mystery Prize. <p>Judy definitely has a mood for every occasion. And now she has a mood ring to prove it! The mood ring's Extra Special Powers have put Judy in a predicting mood, and her outrageous predictions have everyone wondering if Judy really is psychic. According to "Madame M" (for Moody), the Toad Pee Club's long-lost mascot will reappear, Judy will earn the coveted Thomas Jefferson tricorn-hat sticker for "Great Job, Good Thinking"—and love may be the real reason behind her teacher's new eyeglasses. Will Judy's fortune-telling adventures put kids in a very Judy Moody mood? (Signs point to yes!)</p>
Study Skills: Get the most out of college life (The Everything® College Survival Series)
by Adams MediaGet ready for the best years of your life! College Survival: Study Skills contains everything you need to know about earning that elusive 4.0. With advice from effective time management techniques, to forming study groups, to talking to professors, you'll be practicing your valedictorian speech in no time.
Robert's Rules of Order: The Original Manual for Assembly Rules, Business Etiquette, and Conduct (Little Books Of Wisdom Ser.)
by Henry Robert Chris MacDonaldRobert’s Rules of Order was originally published in 1876, as a guide for groups when they met to maximize the efficiency of their meetings and conduct their business in an orderly fashion. The book highlights how to properly motion for an argument or change, and the subsequent steps required for a motion to pass. Additionally, it elaborates on decorum, etiquette, voting procedures, positions within the group, and more. With a new foreword by Chris MacDonald, author of The Business Ethics Blog, this edition is sure to provide readers with the most comprehensive version of Robert’s classic guide. It’s sure to make meetings run more smoothly, and help whatever your cause achieve greater success.
Pedagogía Personalista Comunitaria
by José Llorente PrietoUna forma de política y educación para hacer un mundo mejor. El siglo XXI se nos presenta bajo unos parámetros globalizados y dinámicas complejas, abierto a unas nuevas dimensiones de vida -políticas, económicas, laborales, tecnológicas, sociales, familiares... y, por supuesto, educativas-. <P><P>Una nueva sociedad se está dando, un nuevo ser humano debe cultivarse para ajustarse a los nuevos parámetros y exigencias personales y sociales. En este trance surgen los interrogantes de siempre: ¿tiene la persona potestad para configurar su vida y su mundo?, ¿tenemos claro qué tipo de sociedad, de mundo, de ser humano es el más idóneo para la humanidad?, ¿qué tipo de pedagogía debe guiar la educación de ese individuo del tercer milenio? <P><P>La Pedagogía Personalista Comunitaria para una República Deontológica Socialdemócrata presenta una forma de sociedad, de pedagogía y de política educativa donde las partes se integran en un modelo común de desarrollo y evolución. <P><P>Para validar las hipótesis de partida se ha estudiado y analizado una institución educativa (Casa-Escuela Santiago Uno) que, desde su fundación, tuvo como principal finalidad incluir a los excluidos y el cultivo del ser personal y profesional para hacer un mundo mejor.Este trabajo presenta una república donde los ciudadanos y ciudadanas se hacen protagonistas de la acción política y educativa desde las virtudes humanistas y personalistas, con un sistema integral -económico, laboral, educativo, social...- de orientación mixta -educación pública, educación privada; educación formal, no formal e informal; Estado, mercado, tercer sector...-, donde todas las partes se dan y se compensan en beneficio de la colectividad.