Join Tabs the Cat as she navigates through the days of the week, discovering that size isn't everything. Along the way, she learns that misunderstandings can arise, teaching us valuable lessons about communication and empathy. Delight in this charming tale of discovery and friendship!
Set against the backdrop of Kenya, the story follows Brett James as he embarks on a teaching career, only to uncover the complex realities of a diverse community known as The Zoo. As he navigates the challenges of cross-cultural interactions and various religious beliefs, Brett faces surprising revelations that challenge his understanding and deepen his faith. The narrative explores themes of discovery, resilience, and the transformative power of confronting hidden truths.
An introduction to the areas of leadership, management and supervision for line managers, supervisors and senior practitioners working in a health and social care setting
Critical thinking can appear formal and academic, far removed from everyday life where decisions have to be taken quickly in less than ideal conditions. It is, however, a vital part of social work, and indeed any healthcare and leadership practice. Taking a pragmatic look at the range of ideas associated with critical thinking, this Fifth Edition continues to focus on learning and development for practice. The authors discuss the importance of sound, moral judgement based on critical thinking and practical reasoning, and its application to different workplace situations; critical reflection, and its importance to academic work and practice; and the connection between critical thinking ideas and professionalism.
Tackling the role of syntactic constructions, this companion brings out the connections between syntactic structures and semantics/pragmatics and the function of clausal structures in written and spoken texts. This is a practical yet flexible reference that you can return to again and again, whether it be for learning, research or teaching.
Focusing on the intersection of theory and practical application, this text is designed for professionals and students in investment analysis and portfolio management. It covers a range of topics including investment instruments, capital markets, and behavioral finance, while incorporating real-world examples and hands-on applications. The book also highlights the impact of globalization on investment practices and theory, making it particularly relevant for courses in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
The narrative offers a deeply emotional experience, immersing readers in raw and intense feelings. It explores complex themes and character relationships, inviting reflection on the human condition. The writing style is engaging and powerful, ensuring that the reader is captivated by the visceral journey throughout the story.
The Cambridge Dictionary of Linguistics provides concise and clear definitions of all the terms any undergraduate or graduate student is likely to encounter in the study of linguistics and English language or in other degrees involving linguistics, such as modern languages, media studies and translation. lt covers the key areas of syntax, morphology, phonology, phonetics, semantics and pragmatics but also contains terms from discourse analysis, stylistics, historical linguistics, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, computational linguistics and corpus linguistics. It provides entries for 246 languages, including 'major' languages and languages regularly mentioned in research papers and textbooks. Features include cross-referencing between entries and extended entries on some terms. Where appropriate, entries contain illustrative examples from English and other languages and many provide etymologies bringing out the metaphors lying behind the technical terms. Also available is an electronic version of the dictionary which includes 'clickable' cross-referencing.
A comprehensive,practical and accessible introduction to the field of electrical and electronic engineering. Keeps mathematics to a minimum, covering only the necessary principles Contains a wealth of worked examples, demonstrating theory in practice Hundreds of end-of-chapter problems test knowledge and allow students to practice solving problems 2-colour illustrations and text throughout aid navigation, highlight key sections and enhance understanding in figures Highlighted key equations, summaries of formulae and key terms and concepts aid the student in locating the most important information and helps with revision
Revised edition of this successful introduction to English syntax.