Philip Benson - Böcker

Learners' Stories is a collection of nine original papers exploring individual differences in language learning from narrative and biographical perspectives. This book focusses on language learners as people, not as abstract individuals. By listening to the voices of the learners themselves and setting them in the context of their personal and social lives it advances our understanding of the enormous tasks faced by second and foreign language learners. It contains new and previously unpublished research which fills a gap in the existing literature. It also demonstrates how first-person accounts of langauge learning can be used practically both inside and outside the classroom.

The renowned IB Diploma series, combining compelling narratives and academic rigor, has been revised and updated to align with the latest DP History course from the IB, for examination from 2028. Written by subject specialists and IB experts, this series continues to provide authoritative and engaging content, while retaining its much-loved accessible approach. With an improved range of activities, new features to further develop skills and conceptual understanding, it provides high-quality content you can trust.Access to History for the IB Diploma enables students to:- Develop a nuanced understanding of each period with reliable, clear and in-depth narrative from topic experts, with a wide variety of sources- Explore diverse perspectives and a broad range of lived experiences of people and societies in the past- Develop critical thinking skills with dedicated Theory of Knowledge support- Improve communication and research skills with new Approaches to Learning (ATL) activities- Build a deep understanding of the four historical concepts - cause and consequence, continuity and change, perspectives, and significance - through a new Key Concepts feature- Enhance historical skills including source analysis, asking questions, evaluating arguments and making connections with improved skills-based activities throughout- Prepare for assessment with dedicated exam practice questions, full sample answers, revision summaries and study skills supportThis series is currently under review by the IB

Exam board: International BaccalaureateLevel: IB DiplomaSubject: HistoryFirst teaching: September 2015First exams: Summer 2017Reinforce knowledge and develop exam skills with revision of key historical content, exam-focussed activities and guidance from experts as part of the Access to History Series. · Take control of revision with helpful revision tools and techniques, and content broken into easy-to-revise chunks.· Revise key historical content and practise exam technique in context with related exam-focussed activities. · Build exam skills with Exam Focus at the end of each chapter, containing exam questions with sample answers and examiner commentary, to show you what is required in the exam.

Emerging Themes in International Management of Human Resources is the third volume in the Research in Organizational Analysis series. This volume investigates important human resource management (HRM) issues within an international context. The papers in this volume provide insight into several HRM areas.First, the international context’s effects on management knowledge transfer; privatization of traditionally governmental services; and the relation between social capital and organizational diversity is considered. The second part of this volume is concerned with the issue of staffing in international organizations with special emphasis on HRM selection and termination practices for the cross-national company. Third, women’s issues in the international firm are explored. Gender issues such as flexible work arrangements and the role of culturally defined gender egalitarian values on role differences among women and men managers are investigated. Finally, the volume explores the issues of expatriation and repatriation among firms. The role of psychological contracts in supporting successful expatriate experiences; how repatriate support practices influence repatriate organizational commitment; turnover intentions; and career success; and an investigation of repatriation as sense making process are discussed. This volume provides a good basis for understanding how HRM practices are affected by cross-cultural differences and provides insight into best HRM practices for the international organization.