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The current edition of Teaching Adults, 3e provides an overview of teaching adults in a range of different contexts. In doing so, the author aims to cover the key principles that he believes teachers of adults will encounter and may find useful to know. The new edition will retain the strengths of the current edition: •Engaging writing style •Clear links between theory and practice •Accessible nature •Comprehensive overview of teaching The new edition will also feature the following: •Up to date further reading and references •The authors plan to strengthen the CPD coverage in the new edition The new edition aims to retain the overall theme of what is distinctive about adult education.
A long time ago at the Crossroads, the great bluesman Robert Johnson sang "Judgment Day" and judgment did rain down upon the world. Now, a little girl named Lisa is the only hope for humanity's redemption, but she and her mother Emma must face what happens when Lisa dies and comes back to life ... again. Little Lisa and the greatest bluesmen of all time, from Leadbelly to Stevie Ray Vaughan, and even Dead Elvis, confront angels, demons, and voodoo powers before the ultimate showdown in the ultimate city of music, heaven and hell: New Orleans. This is an apocalyptic, supernatural, Southern Gothic horror novel that some of our best horror writers say they wished they had written. If you enjoy shows like The Walking Dead and Z-Nation, you will love Bone Music. Reed Business Information - Publishers Weekly Through colloquial prose that's strong and perfectly pitched, Rodgers combines elements of horror (sometimes graphic), fantasy and magical realism into a unique novel that's not only an occult standout but a captivating memoir of an important slice of American culture.
Two countries on the brink of nuclear war. The President is bent on avenging the greatest loss a man can endure: the First Lady. A dangerous religious organization vying to control the fate of the earth. A mysterious virus leading to the resurrection of the dead all over the planet. A bestial nightmare of a creature straight out of Revelation. These are the elements at play in FIRE, an epic novel of the world in what might be its final days. "Every so often, a truly seminal book is published in the horror field. Blatty's The Exorcist, King's The Stand, Barker's Books of Blood. Alan Rodgers' Fire is such a book. It is a tale of amazing sweep and scope, uniting Biblical prophecies and hightech...
Collecting together 47 essays from colleagues and friends of Lord Rodger of Earlsferry, this book commemorates his work and contribution to law and legal scholarship, including his role as a judge of the UK Supreme Court and his interests in Roman law, Scots law, and legal history.
The Comparative Education Research Centre (CERC) at the University of Hong Kong is proud and privileged to present this book in its series CERC Studies in Comparative Education. Alan Rogers is a distinguished figure in the field of non-formal education, and brings to this volume more than three decades of experience. The book is a masterly account, which will be seen as a milestone in the literature. It is based on the one hand on an exhaustive review of the literature, and on the other hand on extensive practical experience in all parts of the world. It is a truly comparative work, which fits admirably into the series Much of the thrust of Rogers' work is an analysis not only of the signifi...
This essential book analyzes polarization effects, including non-linear effects, and their influence in communications and sensing. You get full details on telecom system degradation caused by PMD, PDL, and PDG and techniques for mitigating it, plus insight into the effects and consequences of polarization on solitons, amplifiers, and switches. Fiber polarization in sensing applications is explained through detailed treatment of such key issues as stress/strain, displacement, point sensing, and distributed sensing.
In the last quarter of the twentieth century, the ideas that most Americans lived by started to fragment. Mid-century concepts of national consensus, managed markets, gender and racial identities, citizen obligation, and historical memory became more fluid. Flexible markets pushed aside Keynesian macroeconomic structures. Racial and gender solidarity divided into multiple identities; community responsibility shrank to smaller circles. In this wide-ranging narrative, Daniel Rodgers shows how the collective purposes and meanings that had framed social debate became unhinged and uncertain. Age of Fracture offers a powerful reinterpretation of the ways in which the decades surrounding the 1980s ...
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Presented in a colourful, easy-to-follow format, this guide contains invaluable advice for both prospective and current caravan owners. Fifteen chapters, supported by hundreds of colour photographs, cover topics related to caravans, towing vehicles, holiday preparation and suitable sites; while useful hints and tips panels feature throughout to provide clear, concise advice on key points. The Caravan Handbook endeavours to answer all the questions you might ask about choosing, purchasing, using and maintaining a caravan. This detailed and user-friendly guide provides essential reading for caravan owners, and anyone looking to take their first steps in the world of caravanning.
Product Design offers a broad and comprehensive introduction to the field of product design and the key role of product designers. It follows through all the stages and activities involved in the creation of a new product – from concept design to manufacture, prototyping to marketing. It encourages the reader to challenge conventions and to think about the subject in new and exciting ways. The book also explores the diverse nature of product design, including new and emerging forms of practice. A rich overview of influential design movements and individuals are covered, together with interviews and examples from prominent product designers, and working practices and career guidance relevant to today. Full of visual examples and practical information, the book is an essential guide for students or anyone interested in product design.