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Selected papers on geotechnical engineering
This book brings together twenty of the most important papers by the last Professor Peter Rolfe Vaughan on geotechnical engineering.
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Bridge modification 2
Changes in vehicle weight limits and revisions to safety standards inevitably increase the demands placed on bridges. Following from the very successful Bridge Modification conference in 1994, this volume contains papers describing the issues, thinking and technology behind the assessment and imp...
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Supply chain management for refurbishment
This book is the outcome of EPARC supported three year research project involving seven major high-street retailing clients: Arcadia Group, Boots, Borders(UK), Halifax plc, Nationwide, Rubicon Retail Ltd, Pizza Express: and their supply chains.
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Civil engineering heritage scotland
Part of the "Civil Engineering Heritage" series for the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, this book describes the visionary projects that created the opportunities for trade and wealth creation. It records Scotland's achievements as a civilisation through the enduring memorials that great e...
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Management decisions for engineers
This title is a guide, designed for engineering managers, to the theory and practice of how good decisions are made and why poor decisions occur. It is the result of many years of teaching and consultancy in organizational and social decision making and provides some of the most important concept...
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Admixtures - enhancing concrete performance
There are opportunities and threats in concrete. For these opportunities to change into beneficial practice, engineers must focus on the changes that are required to champion concrete. This book deals with issues such as advances in admixture technology and concrete performance.
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The properties and use of coal fly ash
This book draws together a large quantity of research that has been carried out on pulverised fuel ash (PFA) over the past 30 years.In addition to covering the potential uses of PFA it provides an overview of the benefits of use.
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The management of setting out in construction
Discusses the advantages and pitfalls of the increasing use of global positioning systems instruments in providing control for projects, and how this revolutionises the way in which setting out is performed in the future. This work is suitable for engineers and surveyors involved in the planning,...
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Civil engineering heritage
This work deals with the civil engineering heritage of London and the Thames Valley. The development of London has attracted the design and construction skills of a range of eminent civil engineers and contractors.
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Review of marketing research
The Review of Marketing Research annual series provides articles by the marketing field's leading researchers and academicians. RMR publishes long chapters that are not only theoretically rigorous but also offer richer detail, including literature reviews, methodologies, empirical studies, emer...
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Executive ethics ii
This 2nd edition of Executive Ethics addresses contemporary ethical dilemmas faced by C-suite executives. It offers insights on proactively addressing these issues and integrating ethics into leadership practices. The book empowers executives to build a strategic, enterprise-wide approach to ethics.
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Children around the world
This book examines major trends and interventions affecting children. Topics include the UN Convention on Children, NGOs, pre and post-natal health, family systems, gender roles, puberty, and challenges like sex trafficking, child labor, and violence. It also addresses future challenges such as l...
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Implementing and analyzing performance assessments in teacher education
This book explores the implementation of performance-based assessments for preservice teachers across various state and institutional contexts.It includes research on faculty and students' perceptions, curricular reform, and program alignment. The chapters highlight experiences during high-stakes...
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Career and college readiness and success for all students
This book emphasizes the necessity of preparing all students for postsecondary education by integrating academic knowledge with technical and employability skills. It argues that today’s graduates need a broad-based education that fosters critical thinking, collaboration, and resilience to succee...
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Language across disciplinary boundaries
This is the first volume in the Readings in Language Studies series by ISLS. It covers international perspectives on language and identity, critical pedagogy, language and power, second language acquisition, and teacher education. Founded in 2002, ISLS is a global organization dedicated to interd...
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Four stars in the night sky
This book fills a gap in psychobiographical literature by examining the lives of four Black/African American performers: Bert Williams, Ethel Waters, Dorothy Dandridge and Sammy Davis Jr. It explores their racial-cultural identity, personality, intersectionality and careers, highlighting the barr...
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School counseling for black male student success in 21st century urban schools
The book addresses the needs and development of Black male students, emphasizing the role of school counselors in urban contexts. It highlights the importance of understanding masculine identity development and proposes goals to improve life outcomes and academic achievement through culturally re...
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Introduction to research in leadership
This book examines the skills needed for conducting leadership research, using practical examples and personal anecdotes. It covers quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods, and concludes with chapters on critical scholarship and lifelong learning habits. The text aims to help beginners start...
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Research on the education of asian and pacific americans
This book, the first in a series, addresses the educational needs of Asian and Pacific American students from K-12 to college. It highlights unique issues, provides crucial information for effective instruction, and aims to inform researchers, practitioners, and policymakers about Asian and Pacif...
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Educational leadership program coordinators
This book explores how program coordinators form partnerships with K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and agencies. It emphasizes social connectedness in fostering relationships and program stability. The book targets higher education faculty and administrators, offering insights into p...
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Researching edtpa promises and problems
This book examines teacher effectiveness and licensure in the U.S., focusing on edTPA's role in measuring novice teachers' readiness. It includes planning, instruction, and assessment tasks, and highlights experiences in language learning areas. Findings are relevant to various educational stakeh...
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Curriculum windows
This book explores how curriculum texts and theorists from the 1980s can inform modern education. The authors examine key works from the era, offering insights into curriculum, teaching, and leadership. This reflection helps educators address current challenges by learning from past theories and ...
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Gender, sexuality and peace education
This edited volume explores how collegiate peace educators can address gender and sexuality effectively. It covers interdisciplinary practices, classroom and campus approaches, and topics like trigger warnings, sex trafficking, and campus sexual assault. The book includes diverse disciplinary per...
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The state role in school turnaround
This volume examines the state education agency's role in school turnaround efforts, emphasizing practical application of research and best practices. It is organized around four objectives: creating a pro-turnaround environment, managing efforts effectively, providing technical assistance, and a...
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Research on technology and the teaching and learning of mathematics
This volume explores the role of technology in mathematics education, synthesizing research on its impact on learning rational numbers, algebra, geometry, modeling, and calculus. It also addresses technology in teaching practices and equity issues, providing analyses of how technology affects stu...
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Space, curriculum, and learning
This collection examines the significance of space in education, highlighting its role in organizing teaching, learning, and research. It explores spatial metaphors like open, distance learning, and student-centeredness, addressing the importance of space for curriculum, learning, and identity th...
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Essential ideas for the reform of american schools
This book identifies and synthesizes twelve key constructs crucial for school improvement, guiding administrators and researchers. It captures decades of theoretical and research work, forming a coherent body of literature for practitioners and researchers focused on school effectiveness.
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Gun dog
Gun Dog by Richard A. Wolters offers a step-by-step method for training your dog, specifically for upland bird hunting. It includes scientific information on a dog's mental development and uses training tools to make the process easier. The book aims to help you achieve a disciplined hunting dog ...
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From policy to practice
The School Leadership Program (SLP) is a federal grant that supports leadership preparation and development for school leaders. This book shares innovative, research-based practices from SLP grantees, focusing on sustainable practices and lessons learned from their experiences, research, and proj...
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Work and people
"Work and People" by Henri Savall explores the socio-economic approach to management (SEAM), emphasizing the need to consider both economic and social factors in organizational analysis. It highlights the hidden costs of dysfunctions and the importance of maximizing human potential for organizati...
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Human resource strategies for the high growth entrepreneurial firm
This volume explores HR in entrepreneurial firms, highlighting the complexity of small established, start-up, and high-growth firms. It examines differences in ownership, risk vs. uncertainty, and various HR practices, such as structure, people management, fit, pay, and incentives.
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Literacy in teacher preparation and practice
This book explores the evolving meaning of literacy, emphasizing its role in negotiating meaning. It highlights the importance of multiple literacies, cultural diversity, and disciplinary literacy. The book features research-based works on literacy across disciplines and teacher preparation for d...
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Cultural psychology in schools
This book, written in Portuguese, explores the relationship between psychology and education through cultural dialogical psychology. Scientists from various countries contribute theoretical-empirical chapters on dialogical practices, democratic values, and human development, enriching the field o...
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Who does this language belong to? personal narratives of language claim and identity
The book examines diverse backgrounds in a Hebrew language class, highlighting conflicts between "Canadians" and "Israelis" over language authenticity. It addresses clashing and Othering among sub-groups, questioning who can rightfully claim the language and its culture.
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Curriculum and teaching dialogue vol 13 issue 1 & 2
Curriculum and Teaching Dialogue is the journal of the American Association of Teaching and Curriculum (AATC), founded on October 1, 1993. The AATC promotes the scholarly study of teaching and curriculum through conferences, journals, and member interactions, encouraging all analytical and interp...
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Lessons for creating a culture of character and peace in your classroom
This playbook helps PK-12 teachers, counselors, and coaches use character and peace education lessons to enrich their curriculum. It covers themes like Character Development, Peace Awareness, Self-discipline, Respect, and Conflict Resolution, offering flexible lesson plans designed for reflection...
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Audio visual materials
This book about Audio Visual Materials and Techniques is a volume in the series Classics in Distance Learning, edited by Michael Simonson.
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Teaching adolescents religious literacy in a post-9/11 world
This book provides middle and high school teachers with knowledge and skills to help adolescents become religiously literate. It covers various world religions and offers practical recommendations for teaching. It aims to foster understanding and peaceful coexistence in a religiously diverse world.
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Christianity, education, and modern society
The issues that these authors address in this book are some of the most salient in American society. It is imperative that Americans today address these issues and establish an appropriate world view. There is little question that how people resolve these issues will have a long-lasting impact on...
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The education of minorities in africa, the caribbean, and the middle east
This book explores efforts to adapt curricula for minority students in Africa, the Caribbean, and the Middle East. It covers education from early childhood to university, addressing ethnicity, class, gender, and ability/disability. Researchers document challenges and critical issues in providing ...
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Bhutan
Bhutan: Ways of Knowing challenges the romanticized image of Bhutan as a mystical Shangri-la, instead offering an authentic perspective shaped by Bhutanese voices. Through essays, interviews, and photographs, the book explores the nation’s unique culture, landscape, and education system as it nav...
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Unpuzzling history with primary sources
This book addresses the role of primary sources in social studies curriculum, offering discussions, model activities, and lesson plans for teachers. It emphasizes historical thinking, inquiry, and citizenship education, making it a valuable resource for K-12 teachers and social studies education.
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Teaching social issues with film
This book explores how films address social issues and can be used to teach them. It includes discussions on teaching with film, legal considerations, and models for using films in education. The book features a filmography of 180 films covering 30 social issues, with detailed information and syn...
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Envisioning a critical race praxis in k-12 education through counter-storytelling
This book provides educational leaders with insights into critical race theory and praxis to challenge institutional racism. It uses counter-stories and lived experiences to demonstrate how racism manifests in K-12 schooling, offering tools and narratives to help leaders recognize and address sys...
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The early years of leadership
The Early Years of Leadership: The Journey Begins features stories and research from global scholars, offering practical strategies for aspiring and novice school principals. It includes reflective activities and discussion questions, making it a valuable resource for school administrators and ed...
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Digital social studies
This volume explores research, teaching strategies, and technologies for social studies in the digital age. It examines the need and purpose of digital social studies, envisioning its future. The book discussion by leading scholars on important topics and provides rationales for integrating digit...
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Contemporary social studies
Contemporary Social Studies: An Essential Reader explores the complex and diverse field of social studies, addressing contemporary issues and encouraging critical thinking. Written by prominent scholars, this collection provokes readers to reconsider the current state of social studies and its cr...
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Visual literacy in the k-12 social studies classroom
This book combines pedagogical theory and practical strategies to help teachers foster critical thinking and cultural awareness through visual content. It includes visual tools, resources, and lesson plans to create meaningful social studies learning experiences for K-12 students.
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Reel character education
This book explores using film to teach character education, providing an overview of its history, teaching methods, and film analysis. It includes a filmography of 200 films for different educational levels, with summaries and lesson topics. It's a valuable resource for educators at all levels.
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Recent advancements in education finance and policy
This book summarizes recent research on the effects of school finance reforms, addressing questions on finance system design, revenue generation, and educational access. It targets professionals and students in education policy, providing updates and insights into contemporary finance and policy ...
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Inclusion in urban educational environments
This book addresses the need to tackle educational and societal challenges faced by urban students, especially those in poverty, minority, and immigrant backgrounds. It critiques the reluctance to implement structural changes and highlights the importance of recognizing students' strengths to fos...
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Higher education finance research
This book fills a gap in literature on finance and economics of higher education. It covers history, definitions, data sources, and research methods. The book is divided into four parts: history and organization, data and metrics, accountability concepts, and presenting research to policy audiences.
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Working (with/out) the system
"Working (With/out) the System" explores how social justice workers navigate micropolitical systems in educational institutions to promote social justice. It examines their strategies, successes, and challenges in working within, without, and outside educational organizations to achieve their goals.
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What comes after lunch?
The book critiques reliance on FRPL to measure economic disadvantage in schools, advocating for refined measures of wealth and hardship. It examines CEP's impact on school finance research and proposes alternatives to FRPL. It serves scholars and students in education finance and policy.
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Envisioning critical race praxis in higher education through counter-storytelling
This book provides educational leaders with insights into critical race theory and praxis to challenge institutional racism. It uses counter-stories and lived experiences to demonstrate how racism manifests in K-12 schooling, offering tools and narratives to help leaders recognize and address sys...
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Cinematic social studies
This book explores the use of film in teaching social studies, moving beyond traditional methods to offer diverse strategies and ideas. It includes 24 chapters by notable scholars, discussing the value and importance of cinematic social studies. The book provides research and rationales for integ...
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Movies and moral dilemma discussions
"Movies and Moral Dilemma Discussions" explores values and beliefs in films. It serves as a guide for teachers to integrate character education and cinema in classrooms. The book covers character education, film pedagogy, and using films for educational purposes.
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