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Create gorgeous floral prints on fabric and paper using the natural pigments of common garden plants, flowers, and leaves with this stunning guide to the art of botanical contact printing.A first-of-its-kind visual guide and instructional handbook, Printing from the Garden showcases the stunning results one can achieve by using 30 common leaves and flowers to print on cloth and paper, capturing their unique forms and colors. No experience required: teacher and textile artist Alison Kelly provides step-by-step, photographed instructions for bundle dyeing, mirror printing, and printing on clothing. She offers many examples to illustrate the beautiful results that are possible. Anyone can create vibrant botanical artworks using nature's design wonders:- Eucalyptus- Rose of Sharon- Daylily- Coreopsis- Queen Anne's lace- And many more

Now in its third edition and reflecting changes in the Primary National Strategy, this best-selling textbook introduces primary teachers to key issues in the teaching of writing. Strongly rooted in classroom practice, the book includes: the history, theory and practice of teaching writing children writing in and out of school EAL and gender issues in writing the development of writing across the years of the primary school planning classroom routines and organising resources balancing the composition and transcription elements in writing monitoring and assessing writing meeting individual needs managing specific learning difficulties in writing, such as dyslexia With its companion Reading under Control (also in its third edition), this book provides undergraduate and postgraduate teachers with comprehensive guidance for the teaching of literacy.

Now in its third edition and reflecting changes in the Primary National Strategy, this best-selling textbook introduces primary teachers to key issues in the teaching of writing. Strongly rooted in classroom practice, the book includes: the history, theory and practice of teaching writing children writing in and out of school EAL and gender issues in writing the development of writing across the years of the primary school planning classroom routines and organising resources balancing the composition and transcription elements in writing monitoring and assessing writing meeting individual needs managing specific learning difficulties in writing, such as dyslexia With its companion Reading under Control (also in its third edition), this book provides undergraduate and postgraduate teachers with comprehensive guidance for the teaching of literacy.

Delivering IT projects on time and within budget, while maintaining privacy, security, and accountability, remains one of the major public challenges of our time. In the four short years since the publication of the second edition of the Handbook of Public Information Systems, the field of public information systems has continued to evolve. This ev

Now in its third edition and reflecting changes in the Primary National Strategy, this best-selling textbook introduces primary teachers to key issues in the teaching of writing. Strongly rooted in classroom practice, the book includes:

the history, theory and practice of teaching writing

children writing in and out of school

EAL and gender issues in writing

the development of writing across the years of the primary school

planning classroom routines and organising resources

balancing the composition and transcription elements in writing

monitoring and assessing writing

meeting individual needs

managing specific learning difficulties in writing, such as dyslexia

With its companion Reading under Control (also in its third edition), this book provides undergraduate and postgraduate teachers with comprehensive guidance for the teaching of literacy.

Now in its third edition and reflecting changes in the Primary National Strategy, this best-selling textbook introduces primary teachers to key issues in the teaching of writing. Strongly rooted in classroom practice, the book includes:

the history, theory and practice of teaching writing

children writing in and out of school

EAL and gender issues in writing

the development of writing across the years of the primary school

planning classroom routines and organising resources

balancing the composition and transcription elements in writing

monitoring and assessing writing

meeting individual needs

managing specific learning difficulties in writing, such as dyslexia

With its companion Reading under Control (also in its third edition), this book provides undergraduate and postgraduate teachers with comprehensive guidance for the teaching of literacy.

Now in an updated third edition, this best-selling textbook introduces primary teachers to the key issues in how to teach reading. The authors celebrate reading as an important, exhilarating part of the curriculum with the potential to transform lives, whilst also giving a balanced handling of contentious issues. Strongly rooted in classroom practi

Now in an updated third edition, this best-selling textbook introduces primary teachers to the key issues in how to teach reading. The authors celebrate reading as an important, exhilarating part of the curriculum with the potential to transform lives, whilst also giving a balanced handling of contentious issues. Strongly rooted in classroom practi

Now in an updated third edition, this best-selling textbook introduces primary teachers to the key issues in how to teach reading. The authors celebrate reading as an important, exhilarating part of the curriculum with the potential to transform lives, whilst also giving a balanced handling of contentious issues. Strongly rooted in classroom practice, the book provides comprehensive coverage of differing reading practices and resources. Key features include:managing specialized reading difficulties, such as dyslexia EAL and gender issues in readinguse of ICT within readinga detailed inspection of the phonics debate.This book is essential reading for both trainee teachers and qualified teachers interested in continuing their professional development.

Essentials of Business Statistics: Communicating with Numbers is a core statistics textbook that sparks student interest and bridges the gap between how statistics is taught and how practitioners think about and apply statistical methods.Throughout the text, the emphasis is on communicating with numbers rather than on number crunching. By incorporating the perspective of professional users, the subject matter is more relevant and the presentation of material more straightforward for students.Connect is the only integrated learning system that empowers students by continuously adapting to deliver precisely what they need, when they need it, and how they need it, so that your class time is more engaging and effective.

Business Statistics strengthens the connection between the study of business statistics and the study of business analytics. The authors believe that the 4th edition will not only prepare students in basic statistics but will also get them ready and excited about further exploration of data analytics. This edition is available for use with McGraw Hill Connect®, a reliable, easy-to-use homework and learning management solution that embeds learning science and award-winning adaptive tools for better student results. 

Business Analytics: Communicating with Numbers prepares students for the data-driven demands of today’s business world by equipping them with essential skills in data analysis, visualization, and communication. It offers a comprehensive, hands-on approach to business analytics, covering everything from data wrangling to predictive and prescriptive analytics. Through real-world case studies and experiential learning, students work with Excel, R, and Python to tackle real-life data challenges. The focus on data storytelling ensures students can effectively communicate insights to diverse stakeholders. With expanded coverage of big data, text mining, and data mining, this title readies students for career success in a rapidly evolving field.

Essentials of Business Statistics is your go-to resource for mastering the modern one-semester business statistics course. Designed to meet the evolving needs of both instructors and students, this title integrates Excel as a central teaching tool, offering cutting-edge features like enhanced Integrated Excel content, new graphing functionalities, and practical, relatable examples that bring statistics to life. With threaded case studies, technical writing exercises, and a focus on predictive and prescriptive analytics, it empowers educators to deliver engaging lessons while preparing students for real-world business challenges.

Opposites attract! Bart Cameron believed that women should be ladies at all times… . But Alessandra had other ideas! So when they met it was inevitable that sparks would fly – and they did. Although Bart and Alessandra were total opposites, they couldn't keep their hands off each other!Their love affair was hot and passionate, but Bart seemed determined to avoid commitment at all costs. After all, Alessandra wasn't strictly his type; his ladylike neighbor, on the other hand, was closer to Bart's ideal woman. If only Alessandra wasn't so gorgeously irresistible! A wonderful debut novel from a talented new author. Fun, flirty and full of romance!

FROM HERE TO PATERNITY Wanted: husband and father! It had broken Taylor's heart to leave her husband-but how could she stay with Craig when he seemed to have stopped loving her… and their baby? Now baby Melanie is a lively five-year-old, and she wants her daddy!Taylor is determined to see if Craig really has given up on being a husband and a father. Her strategy was simple: stroll into Craig's office and confront him! It's the answer to his prayers-but after all these years can he convince Taylor he wants them to be a real family again?FROM HERE TO PATERNITY – men who find their way to fatherhood by fair means, by foul, or even by default!

Women trouble! Brett could have any woman he wanted – but right now all he wanted was to be single. He wanted his home, his life and his bed all to himself! Having split up with his latest girlfriend, Brett decided that work was more reliable than women. House-sitting for his mother offered an added distraction from dating. At least, that had been the plan… .But when he arrived, he discovered a house-sitter already in residence – of the gorgeous, sexy, female variety! Joanna was the ultimate temptation. And living under the same roof was testing Brett's best intentions to the limit! MAN Talk There are two sides to every story – now it's his turn!

Breaking all the rules Since Ryan Talbot had become Kirrily's self-appointed guardian, he'd been determined to make her live life by his rules: Rule 1: Never date any man Ryan wouldn't approve of.Rule 2: Find a respectable job and don't wear too much makeup – or dresses above the knee!Kerrily had always rebelled and enjoyed shocking him. Until she had to share his home. Suddenly she was in danger of wanting to seduce a man Ryan definitely wouldn't approve of – himself!

Delivering IT projects on time and within budget, while maintaining privacy, security, and accountability, remains one of the major public challenges of our time. In the four short years since the publication of the second edition of the Handbook of Public Information Systems, the field of public information systems has continued to evolve. This evolution has elucidated many issues that public sector managers face as they wrestle with the information age. Completely revised and updated, the third edition addresses all aspects of public IT projects while emphasizing a common theme: Information technology initiatives are neither simple nor routine. These initiatives carry substantial implications for democratic values, policy development, strategic planning, and the mobilization of human capital.The third edition provides further insight into significant issues such as: Network governanceCross organizational integration and operabilityEnterprise architecture design, development, and managementThe impact of information technology on government service deliveryWith articles contributed by experts in the field, the coverage includes 21st century public information systems, modern IT needs, and the development of e-governments. The book examines the growth and use of information technology within and among government agencies and organizations. It examines current policy issues, offers case studies, and demonstrates successful public sector applications. Each section leads to a holistic approach that emphasizes communication, understanding, and participation from top management, technology teams, and end users.The more we learn about e-government and e-governance issues, the more it becomes apparent that the interrelationships between political environments, organizational environments, and technological capabilities are often difficult to summarize and predict. As the field advances, our understanding of the complexity of the relevant issues increases, and more guidance becomes available to administrators. This book puts you on the path to a better understanding of the issues and successful implementation of IT projects.

Delivering IT projects on time and within budget, while maintaining privacy, security, and accountability, remains one of the major public challenges of our time. In the four short years since the publication of the second edition of the Handbook of Public Information Systems, the field of public information systems has continued to evolve. This ev

Can one night of passion lead to marriage?Amanda-Jayne wasn't looking for a husband–and if she had been, she would never have picked Reb Browne! He had a reputation for many things, but being a family man wasn't one of them. Now, after one reckless night of passion, he was about to become the father of her child….Reb Browne wasn't the marrying kind and Amanda-Jayne would not have been his first choice for a wife! But now a baby was involved and there was no room for negotiation. The deal was marriage, and A.J.had better make up her mind!

This is the first book-length critical approach to the fiction of the award-winning author of ""Birds of America"". ""Understanding Lorrie Moore"" is a comprehensive companion to the works of this wickedly humorous writer, whose fiction shows a deep sensitivity to the dynamics of contemporary gender relations and an abiding interest in portraying and critiquing the American national character. The recipient of the 1998 O. Henry Award and the 2004 Rea Award for the Short Story, Lorrie Moore is best known for her short fiction. Alison Kelly shows that Moore's virtuosic prose, wry humor, and sense of irony are tools for registering how Americans face the discomfort of their daily lives as individuals and as a nation. Kelly traces Moore's emergence as a writer in the 1980s and her artistic development up to the present day, illuminating the distinctive narrative methods, aesthetics, and thematic preoccupations of Moore's major works. Kelly follows Moore's recurrent characters, situations, metaphors, and motifs in order to promote understanding of the texts and appreciation for their wordplay, wit, and imagery. Viewing her subject as a subtly political writer, Kelly discusses Moore's major themes, techniques, and stylistics as evidence that her characters' private pains are symptomatic of a wider national malaise.

Now in an updated third edition, this best-selling textbook introduces primary teachers to the key issues in how to teach reading. The authors celebrate reading as an important, exhilarating part of the curriculum with the potential to transform lives, whilst also giving a balanced handling of contentious issues. Strongly rooted in classroom practice, the book provides comprehensive coverage of differing reading practices and resources. Key features include:managing specialized reading difficulties, such as dyslexia EAL and gender issues in readinguse of ICT within readinga detailed inspection of the phonics debate.This book is essential reading for both trainee teachers and qualified teachers interested in continuing their professional development.

Brett podia ter qualquer mu­lher... mas naquele momento a única coisa que desejava era estar sozinho. Depois de ter acabado com a sua última namorada, decidiu que o trabalho era muito mais fiável do que as mu­lheres. O pedido da sua mãe para que tomasse conta da sua casa significava uma agradável distracção ou, pelo menos, era esse o seu plano...Mas, quando chegou ao seu país natal, descobriu que já estava instalada uma mulher na sua casa... uma mulher fantástica e incrivelmente sexy! Joanna era como a tentação final. E viver com ela sob o mesmo tecto estava a pôr no limite as melhores intenções de Brett!

Quase todas as mulheres achavam Jye Fox irresistível, mas para Steff era simplesmente o rapaz com quem tinha crescido... sexy, estupendo, mas mais nada.Jye sentia muito carinho por Steff, embora criticasse com frequência a sua maneira desastrosa de cozinhar e a sua ainda mais desastrosa vida amorosa. Era uma mulher impossível, mas no momento em que precisou de uma esposa falsa para garantir um negócio, não pôde pensar em alguém melhor. No entanto, fingir serem casados significava partilhar um quarto... e descobrir uma atracção sexual que não era nada fingida!

Taylor amava Craig com todo o coração, mas como é que podia ficar com ele quando parecia ter deixado de amá-la... a ela e ao bebé?Cinco anos mais tarde, Melanie queria ver o pai. Taylor tinha que descobrir se o seu casamento pertencia ao passado ou se Craig queria que a sua mulher e filha voltassem a fazer parte da sua vida. A estratégia foi simples... aproximar-se de Craig e enfrentá-lo.Craig mal podia acreditar no que estava a ver. Depois de todos aqueles anos, ver a sua mulher e a sua filha no escritório era a resposta às suas preces. Contudo, só queria saber o que é que Taylor pretendia...

Casi todas las mujeres encontraban irresistible a Jye Fox, pero para Steff simplemente era el chico con el que había crecido… sexy, estupendo, pero nada más.Y Jye sentía mucho cariño por Steff… ¡aunque a menudo criticaba su desastrosa manera de cocinar y su aún más desastrosa vida amorosa! Era una mujer imposible, pero en el momento de necesitar una esposa falsa para asegurarse un trato de negocios, no pudo pensar en alguien mejor. Sin embargo, fingir estar casados significaba compartir un dormitorio… ¡y descubrir una atracción sexual que no era nada fingida!

Amanda-Jayne não andava à procura de marido. Se assim fosse nunca teria escolhido Reb, pois a sua fama perseguia-o.Depois de uma noite louca, a vida de ambos mudou para sempre.Não eram o casal ideal, mas com um bebé a caminho não havia alternativa. A solução era o casamento e era bom que se habituassem à ideia!