Discover a practical, comprehensive model of effective professional learning communities. In this user-friendly guide, educators explore research-based steps and strategies designed to increase the effectiveness of collaborative teams and enhance PLCs. Examine how the PLC process can transform critical components of education--including curriculum, assessment, instruction, and teacher development--and use reproducible agendas, scales, and checklists to improve schoolwide practices.
Excerpt from Latin Primer: A Guide to the Study of Latin Grammar, With Exercises for Translation; Adapted to Harkness's, and Andrews and Stoddard's Grammars Some of the advantages of this plan are obvious. Association is not dislocated nor Memory disturbed by studying the same sub jcet in different books; the student is trained to regard the Gram mar as a thesaurus of the forms, rules and principles of the lan guage, and to subject it to that constant use which alone can give a mastery of it; while by studying the pure Latin of the exercises he is acquiring familiarity with a classic vocabulary and style. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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From Robert D. Kaplan, named one of the world's Top 100 Global Thinkers by Foreign Policy magazine, comes a penetrating look at the volatile region that will dominate the future of geopolitical conflict. Over the last decade, the center of world power has been quietly shifting from Europe to Asia. With oil reserves of several billion barrels, an estimated nine hundred trillion cubic feet of natural gas, and several centuries' worth of competing territorial claims, the South China Sea in particular is a simmering pot of potential conflict. The underreported military buildup in the area where the Western Pacific meets the Indian Ocean means that it will likely be a hinge point for global war and peace for the foreseeable future. In Asia's Cauldron, Robert D. Kaplan offers up a vivid snapshot of the nations surrounding the South China Sea, the conflicts brewing in the region at the dawn of the twenty-first century, and their implications for global peace and stability. One of the world's most perceptive foreign policy experts, Kaplan interprets America's interests in Asia in the context of an increasingly assertive China. He explains how the region's unique geography fosters the growth of navies but also impedes aggression. And he draws a striking parallel between China's quest for hegemony in the South China Sea and the United States' imperial adventure in the Caribbean more than a century ago. To understand the future of conflict in East Asia, Kaplan argues, one must understand the goals and motivations of its leaders and its people. Part travelogue, part geopolitical primer, Asia's Cauldron takes us on a journey through the region's boom cities and ramshackle slums: from Vietnam, where the superfueled capitalism of the erstwhile colonial capital, Saigon, inspires the geostrategic pretensions of the official seat of government in Hanoi, to Malaysia, where a unique mix of authoritarian Islam and Western-style consumerism creates quite possibly the ultimate postmodern society; and from Singapore, whose "benevolent autocracy" helped foster an economic miracle, to the Philippines, where a different brand of authoritarianism under Ferdinand Marcos led not to economic growth but to decades of corruption and crime. At a time when every day's news seems to contain some new story--large or small--that directly relates to conflicts over the South China Sea, Asia's Cauldron is an indispensable guide to a corner of the globe that will affect all of our lives for years to come. Praise for Asia's Cauldron
"Asia's Cauldron is a short book with a powerful thesis, and it stands out for its clarity and good sense. . . . If you are doing business in China, traveling in Southeast Asia or just obsessing about geopolitics, you will want to read it."--The New York Times Book Review "Kaplan has established himself as one of our most consequential geopolitical thinkers. . . . [Asia's Cauldron] is part treatise on geopolitics, part travel narrative. Indeed, he writes in the tradition of the great travel writers."--The Weekly Standard "Kaplan's fascinating book is a welcome challenge to the pessimists who see only trouble in China's rise and the hawks who view it as malign."--The Economist "Muscular, deeply knowledgeable . . . Kaplan is an ultra-realist [who] takes a non-moralistic stance on questions of power and diplomacy."--Financial Times
Hurrah for Horses and Ponies! Discover amazing facts about your favourite animals and become a pet expert!
Do you know your Shires from your Shetlands? Are you potty about ponies? Whether you own a horse or pony or you simply love them, this book will tell you everything you could possibly want to know about these adorable animals.
It is packed with tips on grooming, stable and pony care, and of course has lots and lots of very cute pictures of our equine friends. Discover a huge variety of breeds, how horses have helped humans for thousands of years, and work out what your horse is trying to say with a flick of its ears and a swish of its tail.
The Pet Expert series explores the world of some of children's favourite animals. It is packed with fascinating facts about record-breaking animals, rare breeds, pet history and stories of famous pets from real life and fiction. Filled with super-cute photos and a bright, engaging design, Pet Expert is a must-have for all pet owners and animal lovers.
For readers aged 7+ Other titles in this series:
Cats Dogs Hamsters and Guinea Pigs Rabbits Reptiles
Study Scripture with John Stott! Readers' reactions to the book of Revelation are remarkably varied. Some Christians are obsessed with it, viewing it as a kind of secret history of the world, especially of contemporary events and people, and seeking the key to decipher it. Other Christians go to the opposite extreme of neglect. They know that the book contains much bizarre imagery, and are mystified and even intimidated by the unfamiliar. So they ignore the book or try to read it and give up in despair. While Revelation is a part of God's holy Word, many of us require a bit of help and sound interpretation to reap all it offers in nurturing our spiritual lives. Here is an opportunity to discover Revelation. John Stott is one of the world's leading and most loved Bible teachers and preachers. In this guide you can explore Scripture under the guidance of John Stott, enhancing your own in-depth study with insights gained from his years of immersion in God's Word.
