Many STEM faculty wish to make an academic change at the course, department, college, or university level, but they lack the specific tools and training that can help them achieve the changes they desire. This is a practical guide designed to equip STEM faculty with the skills necessary to accomplish their academic change goals.
Driving home for Christmas, beth has everything she wants. The kids and the house, the career and the husband. So why is it that when the New Year comes, she can't stop thinking about her old college boyfriend? Beth's sister Lou has just been dumped ... again. Single and childless, she can't help but be jealous of her sibling's success. But is the grass really always greener?
The book explores the challenges faced by school leaders in the context of mandated testing and its impact on funding. It highlights the essential skills and attributes required for effective leadership under pressure, emphasizing the need for training programs that prepare leaders for future challenges. By analyzing various approaches taken by school leaders, the study aims to provide insights for leadership preparation programs and state agencies, offering strategies to enhance student achievement and engage all stakeholders in improving school performance.
How would you like it if people thought you were awkward? Annie gets called Awkward Annie by her Mum and Dad. They soon had to change their minds on the day that Awful Aunt Aggie took her to the park. They now call her Brave Bella.
These three friends are dreading Christmas. Cat needs to get off the ‘has-been’ heap and rescue her flagging TV career, but the demands of her extended family are reaching fever pitch and she barely has time to breathe. Meanwhile, Pippa has got too many balls to juggle as a struggling single mum trying to hang on to her family farm. And Marianne’s marriage is looking distinctly rocky now her beloved husband’s ex is back on the scene.Happy Christmas? Forget it. But Christmas is a time for miracles, and when the villagers learn they must fight for what they love, it becomes clear that there is festive magic in the air. Suddenly for Cat, Pippa and Marianne, it’s looking like it might just be a Christmas to remember…Warm, humorous and completely irresistible. All you want for Christmas is right here!“Terrifically warm, with lovely, lively characters.” Fiona Walker“This story warms you like a cosy cup of cocoa.” Closer
The course of true love never did run smooth Josie is taking planning her wedding a little too seriously. Harry, her fiance, is starting to feel left-out and overwhelmed... Josie decides a trip to her beautiful family home in Cornwall will be just the thing to get him in the mood, and Harry reluctantly agrees. It's going to be the first perfect opportunity for chief bridesmaid Diane and best man Ant to meet, too. But they've hardly been in the car five minutes before they've declared all out war on one another. As friendships are tested to the limit, Ant tries to lighten the mood. He suggests the four agree to a dare put forward by Freddie Puck, a famous TV hypnotist. On Midsummer's Eve they must go to the spooky standing stones on the cliff and agree to be hypnotised. Local mythology says that true love and lasting happiness belong to those who plight their troth at midnight on Midsummer's Eve at the standing stones. But as night falls and Freddie Puck begins to play his mind games Josie, Harry, Diane and Ant discover much more about themselves, those they care about and their destinies than anyone could have imagined ... Inspired by Shakespeare's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM and packed with surprises and hugely enjoyable twists and turns this is a hilarious, fast-paced and absolutely magical read. If you like Katie Fforde and Veronica Henry, you'll love this
Can good design decisions help cleaning staff achieve better outcomes?
Focusing on the intersection of interior design and healthcare, the book emphasizes the significant yet overlooked role of design in facilitating cleaning and maintenance within healthcare facilities. It highlights the potential for improved cleaning processes to reduce healthcare-acquired infections, ultimately saving lives and substantial costs. The need for further research in this area is underscored, advocating for design strategies that support cleaning personnel, thereby enhancing overall patient and staff outcomes.
Learning English for Academic Purposes LEAP 2nd edition for English language learners preparing for study in Higher Education is now a two-book series focussing on key language skill development incorporating global issues material with academic content
An absorbing novel about family, love and friendship from the bestselling author of Last Christmas.
Passions flare, secrets unravel and love blossoms in the heart of the summer season.