You may have to Search all our reviewed books and magazines, click the sign up button below to create a free account.
The Sands of Time is a series of short stories dealing with both the wildlife of today, prehistoric and ancient cultures, and the history behind astronomy. In this time period, Barbara Silverman writes about unusual animal species, many unfamiliar to the average person. Then traveling back into the past you, the reader, will share the lives of people from long ago. You will listen to animal mythology and see how it affected their daily lives. You will look at the skies through the eyes of these cultures from long ago, listening to their stories and visiting some of the astronomically aligned structures that have been left behind. While, in more modern times there are several stories about various astronomers that helped to shape our knowledge of the stars and planets. These astronomers lived in different times, different places, but united by their love of the stars. The Sands of Time was written for the average reader. Well researched, well written, sometimes with a sense of humour, this book contains something for everyone, whether you are a casual reader or someone looking for in-depth reading, you will not be disappointed.
Professionals from philosophy, ethics, and management, as well as those representing groups affected by restructuring, tackle ethical issues surrounding downsizing and restructuring. Contains sections on the case against restructuring, responsible and irresponsible restructuring, the methods and process of restructuring, pitfalls, and the restructuring economy. A final section offers case studies from Canada. Some material is from an October 1996 conference. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
The Sands of Time is a series of short stories dealing with both the wildlife of today, prehistoric and ancient cultures, and the history behind astronomy. In this time period, Barbara Silverman writes about unusual animal species, many unfamiliar to the average person. Then traveling back into the past you, the reader, will share the lives of people from long ago. You will listen to animal mythology and see how it affected their daily lives. You will look at the skies through the eyes of these cultures from long ago, listening to their stories and visiting some of the astronomically aligned structures that have been left behind. While, in more modern times there are several stories about various astronomers that helped to shape our knowledge of the stars and planets. These astronomers lived in different times, different places, but united by their love of the stars. The Sands of Time was written for the average reader. Well researched, well written, sometimes with a sense of humour, this book contains something for everyone, whether you are a casual reader or someone looking for in-depth reading, you will not be disappointed.
None
Achieving College Dreams: How a University-Charter District Partnership Created an Early College High School tells the fascinating story of a long-standing partnership between a university and charter district to create an early-college high school for first-generation college youth. Reflecting community-engaged scholarship and diverse voices, this book uniquely extends the knowledge base about how to better prepare low-income students of color for college eligibility and academic success.