Many piers were originally built as wharfs for ships to load and unload goods, then, as the railways expanded and people were able to travel further afield for trips and holidays, they became places to promenade. In the UK, Steamships would take day trippers along the coast, or even to France. In the second half of the 19th century, they ......
"Obiakor poignantly bestows upon us the infinite wisdom of culturally diverse peoples that has been passed down from generation to generation. At the same time, he provides interpretations that challenge us to rethink traditional school leadership and teaching styles in ways that lead to transformed educational practices for all learners-adults and children alike-in an age of accountability and reform." -Stanley C. Trent, Associate Professor of Special Education University of Virginia Traditional wisdom to inspire and enrich your teaching and leadership! This thought-provoking book presents wise sayings from different continents, countries, tribes, and religions-proverbs that have had a historical impact on the building of communities and that continue to influence present-day events. Believing that the complexity of the world's problems calls for new ways of thinking, discussing, sharing, teaching, and learning, the author focuses on the implications that these proverbs have for interpersonal communication and cooperation in today's society. Ideal for teachers and administrators, this illuminating text offers thoughtful reflection about: Self-responsibility Collaboration and consultation Spirituality General life lessons
To swim better, we have to swim more efficiently. While good technique is the foundation of efficient swimming, it is difficult to achieve by simply swimming lap after lap. Ongoing stroke problems leave many people feeling unrewarded. Therefore, swimming drills are a fundamental and ongoing element of practice at all levels of the sport. Each ......
The 100 methods presented in this introductory guide all relate to the implementation in organizations of the philosophy and practices of Total Quality Management". Ranging from an introduction to the technique of brainstorming to a description of the activities of "quality circles", the spread of methods presented is deliberately wide and inclusive, to reflect the range of processes involved in full TQM: idea generation; data collection; data analysis; data display; decision-making; and team work. Each method is explained and illustrated in terms of its purpose, when and how it should be used, and its benefits. To provide a context to the discussion of the individual methods, the first section outlines the key concepts and processes involved in implementing a Total Quality Management approach.
The Eight-Year Program of Leningrad's Vaganova Choreographic School
The complete eight-year curriculum of Leningrad's famed Vaganova Choreographic School, which trained Nureyev, Baryshnikov, and Markarova. Includes over 100 photographs.
Games and activities are a great way for children with special needs to learn important skills. This book provides inspiration and guidance for special education teachers, teaching assistants, parents and carers on how to use lively and engaging play ideas to foster learning and development. Targeting key skills including listening, ......
Routes for day walks and overnight stays in France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria and Slovenia
This guidebook has route descriptions for 100 day walks to suit alpine walkers of all abilities, with suggestions for some hut-to-hut tours. These routes take you through breathtaking scenery in the Maritime Alps, Julian Alps, Gran Paradiso, the Turnitzer Alps, Bernese Oberland, the Kitzbuheler Alps and the Dolomites of South Tirol.
The sayings narrated by the Prophet Muhammad (Hadith) are regarded by the Muslims as the second most important source of knowledge in Islam after the Qur'an. This book presents 100 Hadith compiled under five headings: morals and etiquette, daily life, worship, knowledge, charity and compassion. They all provide guiding principles for children in ......
100 Greatest Video Game Characters provides readers with an understanding of the cultural significance of these iconic personalities. Whether the reader is seeking out information on a particular character or group of characters, students, scholars, and fans alike will find this collection accessible.
