The A-Z of School Improvement

The A-Z of School Improvement
Author: David Woods
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2013-05-28
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1441151370

School improvement is an increasingly complex field with developments in policy, research, practice and language making it difficult to get a complete picture. Leading authors David Woods and Tim Brighouse pull together the approaches, characteristics and technical terms needed for busy school leaders, teachers, governors and parents to quickly get to grips with current approaches and best practice. Combining their extensive experience of school improvement in action, they provide an authoritative and up-to-date overview of the field and easy access to the wide range of information, ideas and practices on making schools the best they can be. A comprehensive A-Z introduces the characteristics, approaches and language of school improvement ranging from appreciative enquiry to zero tolerance. Quotations, case studies and 'butterflies' (little ideas with big impact) illustrate the entries and bring them to life through the experiences of real schools. They include discussion of key debates and controversies to stimulate discussion and guided reading by topic to help with further research.

Secrets for Success and Happiness

Secrets for Success and Happiness
Author: Og Mandino
Publisher: Fawcett
Total Pages: 321
Release: 1996-09-30
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 0449147991

It's safe to say that world-famous speaker and author Og Mandino has as many friends as any man alive, thanks to his inspiring motivational lectures and his bestselling books. This new book is a special gift to all his friends, old and new, a book they may cherish above all the rest. SECRETS FOR SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS is Og's beautifully written journal, an intimate record of his innermost thoughts and feelings, the heartwarming events of his day-to-day life. Whether he's writing in his old New Hampshire farmhouse on a snowy winter day or in a hotel room just about anywhere in the country; whether he's refilling the bird feeder, comforting a sick friend, racing to catch a plane, or planting his tomatoes; Og weaves his secrets of success into the fabric of his life and the pages of this book. He shares anecdotes, both sad and funny, and his feelings about his fan mail and the people he meets. And when trouble comes to him, he shares that, too. Living with Og and listening to his thoughts as the rich days unfold, we once again find the sheer joy of wondering what tomorrow will bring, and the courage never to look back on yesterday.

The Poor Man's Bible A-Z

The Poor Man's Bible A-Z
Author: Thomas D. Sharts
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2013-10-29
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1483667030

The Poor Mans Bible A-Z focuses upon helping the reader comprehend that poverty not only has multiple definitions but also is associated with the five areas of being human such as an individuals spiritual, physical, social, psychological and vocational beings. This book outlines from A-Z those possible behaviors and experiences that might correlate with various states of personal poverty yet can also be assessed and redressed so that such change might bring forth a greater quality of life in the near and distant future for that individual willing to learn and apply wise knowledge to his/her unique situation. Ultimately, The Poor Mans Bible A-Z teaches that the five areas of being human are significantly influential in reference to explaining human behavior as any person travels through the various life-cycle stages of life. Therefore, constant evaluation of ones personal states of poverty should be assessed and strategies applied to realize change for the purpose of eradicating those states of deprivation that are hindering a person from living a greater quality of life.

Positive Discipline A-Z

Positive Discipline A-Z
Author: Jane Nelsen, Ed.D.
Publisher: Harmony
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2007-03-27
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 0307383121

As a parent, you face one of the most challenging—and rewarding—roles of your life. No matter how much you love your child, there will still be moments filled with anger, frustration, and, at times, desperation. What do you do? Over the years, millions of parents just like you have come to trust the Positive Discipline series for its consistent, commonsense approach to child rearing. In this completely updated edition of Positive Discipline A–Z, you will learn how to use methods to raise a child who is responsible, respectful, and resourceful. You’ll find practical solutions to such parenting challenges as: - Sibling Rivalry - Bedtime Hassles - School Problems - Getting Chores Done - ADHD ·Eating Problems - Procrastination - Whining - Tattling and Lying - Homework Battles - And Dozens More! This newly revised and expanded third edition contains up-to-the-minute information on sleeping through the night, back talk, and lack of motivation as well as tips on diet, exercise, and obesity prevention, and new approaches to parenting in the age of computers and cell phones.

The Armstrongs' A-Z Guide to Life

The Armstrongs' A-Z Guide to Life
Author: Ann Armstrong
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2009-07-28
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 1409065502

Have you ever wondered how typewriters can rival commercial radio? Why, according to John, it's best to shave only once a week, and with old fashioned soap and water? And what the various repercussions of spring and its extra hour of daylight bring? The BBC created a fantastically cult television series when they filmed the daily operations of John and Ann's double glazing firm U-Fit, the third largest in Coventry. It was here we were first introduced to John's misanthropic musings and no-nonsense attitude to management and his wife Ann's doting loyalty. Now their individual and highly entertaining personalities have been brought to the page, as they ruminate on various aspects of life from asbos to Buddhism, and Chekov to Maltesers.

The A-Z of Gender and Sexuality

The A-Z of Gender and Sexuality
Author: Morgan Lev Edward Holleb
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Total Pages: 346
Release: 2019-04-18
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 178450663X

There can be confusion around the appropriate terminology for trans and queer identities, even within the trans community itself. As language is constantly evolving, it can be especially difficult to know what to say. As a thorough A-Z glossary of trans and queer words from 'ace' to 'xe', this dictionary guide will help to dispel the anxiety around using the "wrong" words, while explaining the weight of using certain labels and providing individuals with a vocabulary for personal identification. Having correct and accurate terminology to describe oneself can be empowering, especially with words and phrases that describe gender identity, sexuality, sexual orientation, as well as slang relevant to LGBTQ+ rights and anti-discrimination, queer activism, gender-affirming healthcare and psychology. Written in a traditional A-Z glossary style, this guide will serve as a quick reference for looking up individual words, as well as an in-depth look at trans history and culture.

The Future You

The Future You
Author: Brian David Johnson
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2021-01-05
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 0062965085

YOUR FUTURE STARTS NOW By the time you reach the end of the book, I promise you will understand your Future You better than ever...you will be able to see yourself in the future you want and know the steps needed to get there. Brian David Johnson has spent a quarter century helping governments, schools, corporations, and small businesses shape the future—now, he wants to help you. In The Future You, Johnson distills his work as an applied futurist and gives readers the practical tools to craft the future they’ve always wanted. Offering a unique combination of practical guidance, interactive workbooks, and compelling real-life stories, The Future You empowers readers to break through the fear of uncertainty. Whether you want to find your new passion, switch your career, or make a personal change, fear holds so many of us captive and prevents us from taking the steps necessary to start now. You no longer have to just dream about a better future, you can turn those plans, those ideas, and those hopes into reality.

Aesthetics A-Z

Aesthetics A-Z
Author: Eran Guter
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Total Pages: 237
Release: 2010-10-26
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 0748630066

Covers the key concepts, arguments, problems and figures in aesthetics and the philosophy of artThis introduction to aesthetics provides a layered treatment of both the historical background and contemporary debates in aesthetics. Extensive cross-referencing shows how issues in aesthetics intersect with other branches of philosophy and other fields that study the arts. Aesthetics A-Z is an ideal guide for newcomers to the field of aesthetics and a useful reference for more advanced students of philosophy, art history, media studies and the performing arts.