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Mayor of Casterbridge (SparkNotes Literature Guide Series)
by SparkNotesMayor of Casterbridge (SparkNotes Literature Guide) by Thomas Hardy Making the reading experience fun! Created by Harvard students for students everywhere, SparkNotes is a new breed of study guide: smarter, better, faster. Geared to what today's students need to know, SparkNotes provides: *Chapter-by-chapter analysis *Explanations of key themes, motifs, and symbols *A review quiz and essay topicsLively and accessible, these guides are perfect for late-night studying and writing papers
Mayoral Control of the New York City Schools
by David RogersThis book examines the political dynamics of the governance overhaul and how the management styles of Mayor Bloomberg and School Chancellor Klein affect its design and implementation in the Mayor's first term. The trend toward mayoral governance is happening in other large cities, stimulated in part by business leaders, mayors, and states concerned about how the schools contribute to declining global competitiveness and chronic social and economic problems of inner cities.
Mayors in the Middle: Politics, Race, and Mayoral Control of Urban Schools
by Jeffrey R. Henig Wilbur C. RichDesperate to jump-start the reform process in America's urban schools, politicians, scholars, and school advocates are looking increasingly to mayors for leadership. But does a stronger mayoral role represent bold institutional change with real potential to improve big-city schools, or just the latest in the copycat world of school reform du jour? Is it democratic? Why have efforts to put mayors in charge so often generated resistance along racial dividing lines? Public debate and scholarly analysis have shied away from confronting such issues head-on. Mayors in the Middle brings together, for students of education policy and urban politics as well as scholars and school advocates, the most thoughtful and original analyses of the promise and limitations of mayoral takeovers of schools. Reflecting on the experience of six cities--Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, and Washington, D.C.--ten of the nation's leading experts on education politics tackle the question of whether putting mayors in charge is a step in the right direction. Through the case studies and the wide-ranging essays that follow and build upon them, the contributors--Stefanie Chambers, Jeffrey R. Henig, Kenneth J. Meier, Jeffrey Mirel, Marion Orr, John Portz, Wilbur C. Rich, Dorothy Shipps, and Clarence N. Stone--begin the process of answering questions critical to the future of inner-city children, the prospects for urban revitalization, and the shape of American education in the years to come.
The Maze of Mormonism
by Walter MartinNavigate the intricate beliefs and practices of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with Walter Martin’s The Maze of Mormonism. This critical examination provides a thorough analysis of Mormon doctrine, history, and theology, offering readers an insightful exploration of one of the fastest-growing religious movements in the world.Walter Martin, a renowned Christian apologist and expert on cults and new religious movements, meticulously unpacks the foundational teachings of Mormonism, comparing them with traditional Christian doctrines. Through detailed research and careful scrutiny, Martin addresses key aspects of Mormon belief, including the nature of God, the role of Jesus Christ, the authority of the Book of Mormon, and the church’s view on salvation and the afterlife.The Maze of Mormonism delves into the origins of the LDS Church, examining the life and claims of its founder, Joseph Smith, and the subsequent development of Mormon theology under leaders such as Brigham Young. Martin provides historical context and critical perspectives on the church’s unique scriptures and revelations, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of how Mormon beliefs have evolved over time.In addition to theological critique, Martin explores the sociological and cultural dimensions of Mormonism, highlighting the church’s practices, missionary efforts, and community life. He presents testimonies and experiences of former Mormons, shedding light on the challenges and controversies surrounding the church.This book is an essential resource for Christians seeking to understand Mormonism from an orthodox perspective, as well as for anyone interested in the complexities of religious belief and practice. Martin’s clear and accessible writing style makes The Maze of Mormonism a valuable tool for pastors, theologians, and laypeople alike, providing the information needed to engage thoughtfully and respectfully with members of the LDS Church.
The MBA Compass: Finding Your True North in the Maze of MBA Programs
by Bodo B. Schlegelmilch George D. IlievLooking to pursue an MBA? The journey can be daunting, but fear not - this book is here to guide you every step of the way.With so many business schools and programs to choose from, it's important to know what you're looking for. That's where this book comes in. The authors help you understand the differences between full-time, modular, online, and executive MBAs, and provide expert advice on selecting the right program for your unique needs. But that's not all – the book also shows you how to make the most of your MBA experience, helping you to develop knowledge, skills, and personal growth. It explores the benefits of alumni associations and shows you how an MBA can be a game-changer for your career.And here's the best part - you don't need to spend a fortune on a Harvard or Stanford MBA to achieve your goals. The book introduces you to a range of high-quality MBA programs across the globe, from Europe to China, India to Latin America, that offer top-notch alternatives that won't break the bank.Whether you're a senior manager, entrepreneur, or fresh out of college, this book is the ultimate resource for anyone seeking to unlock their full potential with an MBA.
The MBA Mindset: 13 B-School Secrets to Kick-Start Your Career
by Prashant Navin GuptaElevate your B-school journey; transform your career Hundreds of thousands of students take admissions in business schools with a dream of creating a rewarding career. This dream often gets shattered because B-schools solely focus on providing business adroitness, often ignoring other critical skills. Moreover, students chase wrong goals, take unwise career decisions, and end up moulding a dissatisfying career filled with regrets. The MBA Mindset will enable you to optimise your B-school journey, extract maximum value from an MBA, and eventually build a fulfilling career. It will guide you towards the most critical steps in your MBA journey: • Nurturing your MBA aspirations and cracking the B-school admissions • Laying out a plan for your B-school journey • Selecting the apt MBA specialisation • Building a personal brand and networking effectively • Making the best use of internships, projects, and corporate competitions • Grabbing the best offers from your dream firm • Continuing to learn after graduating to achieve sustainable success This witty and informative compendium, scattered with real-life instances, will send you rolling on the floor laughing and help you craft a meaningful career during your B-school sojourn.
MBA Personal
by Josh KaufmanCasi todo el mundo está de acuerdo: los MBA son una pérdida de tiempo y de dinero. Al cabo de dos años, los recién graduados pasan a engrosar el ejército de mandos intermedios y empiezan a descubrir cómo de verdad funcionan las empresas. Kaufman ha creado su propio negocio que se basa en condensar los principios fundamentales del management para hacerlos fácilmente accesibles para cualquier profesional. Comparte con sus lectores los conceptos esenciales acerca de las ventas, el marketing, la negociación, la estrategia y otras áreas de la gestión. Con este libro el lector podrá aprender los conceptos que la mayoría de los profesionales emplean toda una vida en dominar.
MBA Em Uma Semana Como Fazer Um Curso On-line Da Ivy League Por Pouco Ou Sem Custo
by James AbbottAté agora, o que muitos sabem é que os programas de MBA são caríssimos e oferecem pouco benefício em comparação ao preço alto que se paga. O que pode ser um desperdício não só de dinheiro, mas também do tempo enorme que é necessário investir. Se você está em busca de um diploma de MBA, mas não quer pagar um valor absurdo para obtê-lo? Se o que você quer é ganhar tempo, obtendo um "MBA da vida real" em menos de uma semana? Se você está procurando um "MBA da vida real" no conforto da sua própria casa, sem sair do seu sofá? Então este livro é para você. Alguns dos tópicos abordados são: - Mini programas de MBA - Cursos on-line - Os melhores programas - Como registrar - Como começar - Cursos gratuitos - Como se preparar para o sucesso -> Role até o topo da página e clique em adicionar ao carrinho para comprar automaticamente Aviso Legal: Este autor e detentor de direitos não fazem reivindicações, promessas ou garantias sobre a exatidão, integridade ou aplicação do conteúdo deste livro, e se isenta expressamente da responsabilidade por erros e omissões nos conteúdos nele contidos. Este produto é apenas para referência. Gênero: NEGÓCIOS E ECONOMIA Gênero Secundário: EDUCAÇÃO / Métodos de Ensino & Materiais / Geral Língua: Português Brasil Contagem de palavra: 6.526 (português) Links de livros: Amazon
MBA Fundamentals Business Writing
by Timothy E. FloodNeed to summarize a meeting for your boss? Send an email that alerts the recipient to a change in plans? Formally respond to a customer's query? The way you word, format, and transmit business correspondence directly affects the results you'll get. This handy guide provides thorough, straightforward guidance on the writing issues you frequently encounter. You'll learn all of the business writing basics, including: How to organize your writing for maximum efficiency Essential guidelines for enacting a professional tone and presence Helpful strategies for ensuring proper use of punctuation and grammar Practical techniques for the layout of your text and embedded visual objects Best practices for print and electronic communications, including memos, letters, reports, and emails
MBA in a Box: Practical Ideas from the Best Brains in Business
by Joel Kurtzman Glenn Rifkind Victoria GriffithThe best minds in business—at your serviceMBA in a Box brings together some of the best brains in business who show how the core curriculum of an MBA program works in the real world. People like Michael Porter, Rosabeth Moss Kanter, Adrian J. Slywotzky, Warren Bennis, and Bill George give you a box full of ideas and tools that can boost your career and help you add value to your organization. For example: • Why finance is not just about manipulating numbers but of immense importance in sustaining growth, building widespread wealth, and creating jobs. • The profit zone and how to tell if a business is in one. • The skill of turning an idea or invention into a product that solves a problem for a market. • Merging the need of business to produce and grow with the environment so they are both sustained. • The latest thinking in marketing about branding, pricing, reversing a product’s life cycle, and turning what has become a commodity into a specialty.• And much more.
MBA In A Week: All The Insights Of A Master Of Business Administration Degree In Seven Simple Steps
by Alan FinnMBA In A Week is a simple and straightforward way to get the edge in business, giving you everything you really need to know in just seven short chapters. Every day it focuses on one area of MBA study, from global business, finance and accounting, to strategy, marketing and operations management.This book distils the most practical business insights of an MBA into easy-to-digest bite-sized chunks, giving you a basic knowledge and understanding of the key concepts, together with practical and thought-provoking exercises. Whether you choose to read it in a week or in a single sitting, MBA In A Week is your fastest route to success:- Sunday: Global business pressures and change- Monday: Finance, economics and accounting- Tuesday: Entrepreneurship, ethics and social responsibility- Wednesday: Strategy and marketing- Thursday: Operations management - Friday: Organizational behaviour and human resources management- Saturday: Research and change managementABOUT THE SERIESIn A Week books are for managers, leaders, and business executives who want to succeed at work. From negotiating and content marketing to finance and social media, the In A Week series covers the business topics that really matter and that will help you make a difference today. Written in straightforward English, each book is structured as a seven-day course so that with just a little work each day, you will quickly master the subject. In a fast-changing world, this series enables readers not just to get up to speed, but to get ahead.
MBLEX Test Prep - Comprehensive Study Guide and Workbook 2022-2023
by David MerlinoMBLEx Test Prep – Comprehensive Study Guide and Workbook, brought to you by David Merlino, LMT, is the most in-depth and easiest to utilize MBLEx study guide to date. Covering subjects such as Massage Therapy, Assessment, Business, Ethics, Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology, Pathology, Contraindications, and Kinesiology, MBLEx Test Prep offers the most current, up-to-date information available! MBLEx Test Prep utilizes the Minimum Effective Dose for the MBLEx, covering information most likely to be seen on the MBLEx, and leaving out unnecessary information that is most likely not covered on the MBLEx. This offers the most effective and efficient way to study! The 2022-2023 study guide features brand new practice tests featuring over 500 questions, new assignments, an easier to follow organization, high quality photographs, and updated content! -Included in this study guide: - Comprehensive subject reviews - Over 500 practice test questions - Critical thinking scenarios and explanations - Matching assignments - Crossword puzzles - Muscle labeling assignments - Study skills - Test-taking techniques - Tips on reducing test anxiety.
mBot for Makers: Conceive, Construct, and Code Your Own Robots at Home or in the Classroom
by Andrew Carle Rick SchertleThe mBot robotics platform is a hugely popular kit because of the quality of components and price. With hundreds of thousands of these kits out there in homes, schools and makerspaces, there is much untapped potential. Getting Started with mBots is for non-technical parents, kids and teachers who want to start with a robust robotics platform and then take it to the next level. The heart of the mBot, the mCore is a powerful Arduino based microcontroller that can do many things without soldering or breadboarding.
MBA Starter Kit
by Chicago Tribune StaffThe Chicago Tribune's annual guide for prospective MBA students, MBA Starter Kit is the ultimate guide for anyone interested in pursuing a Master of Business Administration graduate degree. Covering the latest global hiring trends and salary outlooks, as well as the myriad opportunities afforded by an MBA, this book is a must-read for anyone who thinks they might be interested in an MBA.MBA Starter Kit, which comprises the Chicago Tribune's 2013 features and the best of the 2012 features from this annual special section, provides invaluable insight into the challenges currently facing MBA programs and students alike. Furthermore, it contains robust information on MBA programs throughout the Chicagoland area, both large and small. With popular Tribune columnists adding their own insight to this collection, it is almost essential reading for all business professionals looking to advance their career in the Chicago area.
MC: God Gives His People Wisdom
by Gary HollowayIn a world bombarded with information, what we long for is knowing how to live well-what the Bible calls wisdom. Meditate on the Wisdom books of the Bible to hear the source of wisdom-the God who made us. In these meditations we will hear the established wisdom passed down from earlier generations. These nuggets of wisdom are found in the book of Proverbs. A proverb is a traditional saying, and as such, proverbs are didactic, optimistic, practical, and conservative. Ecclesiastes contains a different kind of wisdom, built on the wisdom of Proverbs, but which asks what happens when proverbial wisdom fails. Ecclesiastes looks at the mysteries of life. It is reflective, speculative, pessimistic, and creative. It asks the hard questions, like how does life make sense? It explains that often, it doesn't. Plans fail. Fools triumph. We must trust God especially when things don't make sense. That deeper spirituality is put to the test in Job. "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom." This is a repeated theme in Proverbs. Job experiences a deeper fear of the Lord, one based on trust alone. By meditating on the ordeals of Job, we are brought closer to a God we might not like and do not understand. The only God we have. Meditating on these books will at times be a joy. At other times, meditation will be a challenge. Wisdom does not come easy. But it is a marvelous gift of God.
MC: Hymns of God's People
by Gary HollowayThe Psalms are the hymnbook of Israel and the church, revealing how we experience the shape of grief, thankfulness, repentance, remembrance, and future hope. We need these words to survive in our world. MC: Psalms: Hymns of God's People is an invitation to hear God's voice in personal daily Bible study as well as in communal readings with fellow believers. Join Dr. Holloway and begin to grow in your ability to meditate on the Psalms. Learn to bring your requests to the heart of God and develop your relationship with Jesus. Allow the Spirit to give language to your cries for justice and concerns about the brokenness of our world.
MC: God Creates His People
by Gary HollowayThe spirituality of Genesis centers on God as Creator and God as a Faithful Partner.“In the beginning, God . . .” The Lord makes all things. He is therefore the God of all power and wisdom. What’s more, he creates everything good. Very good. And when they go bad, he still works his good will. Things are not the way they were supposed to be. Genesis begins the story of a God who is working to make things right.When humans abandon their proper place and rebel against the Lord, he punishes them as any loving father would. But he does not abandon humanity or the rest of his creation. Genesis tells the story of how God works in surprising ways through human choices, good and bad, to reclaim and restore his creation.Genesis tells of a faithful God. And the Lord in turn expects his people to be faithful. That means trusting him, especially when his ways do not make sense. Abraham is willing to sacrifice his own son. Joseph trusts even when he is a slave and a prisoner. As we meditate on these stories of those who trusted, followed, and wrestled with God, let us open ourselves to his Spirit. Let us trust his inscrutable ways. Let us believe God so he might, through his covenant of love, count us as righteous.
MC: God Delivers His People
by Gary HollowayGOD never abandons his people—even when we fail to trust him. He delivers us from evil. Joshua is the story of the promised land. The Lord promised Abraham the land and now —many years later—he keeps his promise. The book of Joshua makes it clear that the conquest is the work of God. No human plan or might could have allowed Israel the victory. These stories remind us that our strength is in God alone. Judges tells the story of what happens when God’s people are blessed. Often (as Moses warned them), Israel forgets who gave them the land. They go after other gods—the defeated idols of the countries they had conquered. Thus, there is a cycle to the stories in Judges. God’s people follow idols. God sends a nation to punish them. They turn back to the Lord, and God raises up a military deliverer (called a judge) to set Israel free. Soon, they again forget their allegiance is to the Lord alone, and they go back to idols. And the cycle continues. The good news in this discouraging cycle of disobedience is that the Lord does not abandon his people. When we return, he saves. Ruth tells a smaller story. While Joshua and Judges speak of rulers and nations, Ruth tells of an Israelite woman, Naomi, and her Moabite daughter-in-law, Ruth, who is faithful to Naomi. She follows her back to Israel. She meets a distant relative who is also loyal to God and to his obligations to his relatives. Out of their faithfulness, Naomi’s fortunes are restored. And out of this small story of the faithfulness of little people comes the great King David. God is the hero of the story of Ruth, even though his name is rarely mentioned. The Lord works through the lives of those the world considers little people to bless the entire world.
MC: God Speaks to His People
by Gary Holloway“The word of the Lord was rare in those days.” Is it also rare in ours? Has God abandoned us? He sent his Son Jesus to live and die for us. He raised him from the dead and brought him back to his right hand. But after the ascension of Jesus, has God left us on our own to do the best we can to follow the example of Christ? Or does God still speak today? This study is written with the conviction that God still speaks today. He speaks through the Bible, his Word. He speaks through the lives of faithful Christians. He speaks to us, and we speak to him in prayer. He speaks in all the circumstances of life. Listening to God may be a frightening experience, but it is more dangerous to live our lives without hearing him. Are we listening? When we pray, do we bring our to-do list to God and in essence say, “Listen God, I’ve got stuff for you to do”? Or, like Samuel, do we say, “Speak Lord, your servant is listening.” When we hear the voice of God, are we willing to obey? Or, like Saul, do we listen and follow only when it suits us? Are we, like David, people after God’s own heart? This is an invitation to hear the voice of God in 1 and 2 Samuel. Read it in prayer. Listen to what others around you are hearing. Hear what the Spirit is saying to the churches. Come to this book with a humble heart to hear and to do the Word of the Lord.
MC: God Calls His People Back to Him
by Gary HollowayDiscover God’s love and grace through the discipline of his people. The book of Isaiah has many words about God’s anger and his judgement of his people. Why read a book about anger and judgement? Because God’s words of judgement are still words of grace. He has not completely abandoned his people, for he is still speaking to them! God shows his grace by speaking honestly to them (and to us), telling his people how far they have placed themselves from him. Yet he does this so they (and we) will draw near. And these are words of grace because they help God’s people make sense of their situation. When Isaiah writes, some of God’s people have already been exiled while others face exile to come. In that setting, it is easy to wonder if the Lord has completely cut ties with them. The words of judgment show he has not. So as painful as these words of punishment sound, we should hear them today. Our God wants a relationship with us, but he will not share us with other gods. He calls us to return to him alone. We are his beloved children, but the Lord alone is our Father and Mother.
MC: God Disciplines His People
by Gary HollowayEven during exile, the Lord speaks through the faithful. Jeremiah and Lamentations give us a spirituality of judgment, punishment, and discipline. The Lord brings justice. Turning from the Lord has consequences. But the Lord loves his people, so he disciplines them for their own good. There are profound words of hope in these books, but hope comes only after God’s people have returned to the Lord. Ezekiel has amazing visions from God—heavenly chariots, a new Jerusalem, and dry bones brought back to life. What is unique about his prophetic life are the symbolic acts, many of them strange, that he does. He eats a scroll, lies on one side for more than a year, then lies on the other side for forty days. He not only speaks the word of the Lord, he enacts it. The spirituality of Ezekiel focuses on the faithfulness of God. Although Israel and Judah have repeatedly been unfaithful to the Lord, he welcomes them back and restores them to life with him. Most people remember the stories in Daniel—the fiery furnace and the lion’s den. These stories reflect the spiritual practices that sustained the faith of Daniel and others during the exile. Even more significant for Christian readers are Daniel’s visions, especially the vision of the Ancient of Days and the son of man. Daniel points us both to spiritual practices of the present while giving us pictures of a glorious future under the reign of the Lord.
MC: God Gives Hope to His People
by Gary HollowayThe Lord reigns—through his judgment, righteousness, mercy, and forgiveness. Along with strong warnings of punishment, these twelve prophets give amazing comfort and hope to God’s people. That hope is based on their repentance. These prophets call them to turn to or return to the Lord. No matter what they have done to abandon their allegiance to God, the Lord is still faithful to the covenant. All they must do to receive the abundant blessings God promises is to turn back to him. This turning must be more than words or fasting or sacrifice. They must return to him with their actions. Only by this constant repentance can they truly be God’s people. The Lord reigns. That is the theme that encompasses all the messages of these prophets. It includes God’s judgment, righteousness, mercy, and forgiveness. Because the Lord is King, he demands the exclusive allegiance of his people. As King, he expects his people to reflect his justice and mercy toward their enemies. And he is King not only of Israel and Judah but of the whole earth. The twelve prophets point to a time when the universal reign of the Lord is embraced by every nation and all people.
MCAS English Language Arts, Grade 10 (Massachusetts Mcas Test Preparation Ser.)
by J. Brice Dana PassanantiREA … Real review, Real practice, Real results. REA's Massachusetts Grade 10 MCAS English Language Arts Study Guide! Fully aligned with the Learning Standards in the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks Are you prepared to excel on this state high-stakes assessment exam? * Required for a high school diploma * Find out what you know and what you should know * Use REA's advice and tips to ready yourself for proper study and practice Sharpen your knowledge and skills * The book's full subject review refreshes knowledge and covers both components on the official exam, Language/Literature and Composition * Smart and friendly lessons reinforce necessary skills * Key tutorials enhance specific abilities needed on the test * Targeted drills increase comprehension and help organize study * Color icons and graphics highlight important concepts and tasks Practice for real * Create the closest experience to test-day conditions with two full-length practice tests * Chart your progress with detailed explanations of each answer * Boost confidence with test-taking strategies and focused drills Ideal for Classroom, Family, or Solo Test Preparation! REA has helped generations of students study smart and excel on the important tests. REA’s study guides for state-required exams are teacher-recommended and written by experts who have mastered the test.
MCAS English Language Arts, Grade 7 (Massachusetts Mcas Test Preparation Ser.)
by Editors of REA Dana PassanantiREA's Massachusetts Grade 7 MCAS English Language Arts Test Prep! Fully aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework Standards Are you prepared to excel on this state high-stakes assessment exam? * Take the diagnostic Pretest and find out what you know and what you should know * Use REA's advice and tips to ready yourself for proper study and practice Sharpen your knowledge and skills * The book's full subject review refreshes knowledge and covers all topics on the official exam, including Composition and Language and Literature * Smart and friendly lessons reinforce necessary skills * Key tutorials enhance specific abilities needed on the test * Targeted drills increase comprehension and help organize study * Color icons and graphics highlight important concepts and tasks Practice for real * Create the closest experience to test-day conditions with a full-length practice Posttest * Chart your progress with detailed explanations of each answer * Boost confidence with test-taking strategies and focused drills Ideal for Classroom, Family, or Solo Test Preparation! REA has helped generations of students study smart and excel on the important tests. REA's study guides for state-required exams are teacher-recommended and written by experts who have mastered the test.
MCAT 2015: What the Test Change Means for You Now
by KaplanBig changes are coming to the MCAT in 2015, and Kaplan is here to help you prepare for them.With four brand-new sections, 80% more questions, and the addition of new science content including biochemistry, psychology, and sociology, the 2015 MCAT will be a completely different test. In order to be prepared you need to understand the exam and start planning for it now, and this guide is the first step.MCAT 2015: What the Test Change Means for You Now is your complete guide to the new exam, with outlines of both old and new subject areas, a short-form practice test to help you get ready, and advice on choosing and prepping for the MCAT thatâ TMs right for you.