Action and Interaction in the History Classroom
This book presents a variety of strategies to help teachers rethink their relationship to the content and their students. Each chapter explains an active learning approach, practical steps for how to put the approach into practice, and ideas for how teachers can customize the strategy.
Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers and Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley return for another gripping investigation in this latest installment from bestselling author Elizabeth George. The duo navigates complex cases that challenge their skills and test their partnership, delving into themes of justice and morality while uncovering dark secrets. As they confront personal and professional hurdles, their dynamic evolves amidst the backdrop of intricate plots and compelling characters.
Elizabeth George delivers another intelligent, intricate mystery - New York TimesAward-winning author Elizabeth George delivers another masterpiece of suspense in her Inspector Lynley series.
A master class for any would-be author of fiction from one of the most successful writers of crime fiction in the world
Award-winning author Elizabeth George delivers another masterpiece of suspense in her Inspector Lynley series: Lynley and his pugnacious and deeply loyal Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers find themselves up against one of the most sinister murder cases they have ever encountered.When a Member of Parliament shows up at New Scotland Yard requesting an investigation into the suicide of the son of one of his constituents in the beautiful town of Ludlow, the Assistant Commissioner sees two opportunities in this request: the first is to have an MP owing him a favour, and the second is to get rid of Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers, whose career at the Met has been hanging by a thread for quite some time. So he assigns Havers to the case and for good measure partners her with the one person who shares his wish to see the back of her, Detective Chief Superintendent Isabelle Ardery.But Ardery has her own difficulties. She is not happy to be sent away from London and as a result is in a rush to return. This causes her to overlook things, important things, and prevents her from uncovering an earlier crime that set everything in motion.
A Colorful Way to Inspire Her Faith Bestselling author and trusted Bible teacher Elizabeth George wants to help your tween daughter, age 8-12, understand what it truly means to be a girl after God's own heart. As your daughter adds her own creative touches to these beautifully designed quotes from A Girl After God's Own Heart using her crayons, colored pencils, or markers, she'll also meditate on powerful Scripture verses included on each page. Each page is perforated so your daughter can tear out her creation to hang on her wall or locker, give to a friend, or share with an adult.
This book explores how psychological empowerment can influence and enhance job satisfaction. The authors argue that in today’s working climate the wellbeing and involvement of employees is of utmost importance to any company’s overall success and that management techniques like empowerment are the most effective means of achieving this goal. Based on an empirical study examining job satisfaction amongst employees of several private sector, public sector and new generation banks in Kerala, India as well as extensive literature review, this book discusses the role psychological empowerment plays in enhancing job satisfaction both locally and internationally. It goes on to analyze four dimensions of psychological empowerment and the role of job satisfaction in the relationship between psychological empowerment and job related stress. This book will be of great interest to scholars in management and psychology and is essential reading for industrialists and managers wanting to apply empowerment strategies in their own workplace.
The cozy, bucolic town of Ludlow is stunned when one of its most revered and respected citizensIan Druitt, the local deaconis accused of a serious crime. Then, while in police custody, Ian is found dead. Did he kill himself? Or was he murdered? A masterful work of suspense, The Punishment She Deserves sets Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers and Inspector Thomas Lynley against one of their most intricate cases. Fans of the longtime series will love the many characters from Elizabeth Georges previous novels who join Lynley and Havers, and readers new to the series will quickly see why she is one of the most popular and critically acclaimed writers of our time.
Otto Penzler and guest editor Elizabeth George collect the best mystery writing of the year.