Doctoral programs are an important feature of academia. They foster professional development among future researchers and academicians. Ensuring the quality of these programs and providing quality mentorship encourages success among program participants and provides a high quality of preparedness for the professional world. Teaching and Learning Perspectives on Doctoral Programs in Education: Emerging Research and Opportunities is a critical scholarly publication that examines the effectiv...

An uncomfortable observation in the Shift Logs and Process Control records of most aluminum smelting plants is that process control failures, large and small, happen every day. Although only a small fraction of these failures give rise to catastrophic events, the difference between a disaster we read about and a failure which, although expensive, h

(Orginally published in 2008) The 14 chapters in this monograph provide support for mathematics teacher educators in both their Practical Knowledge and their Professional Knowledge. Individually, these articles provide insights into advancing our thinking about professional development, teacher preparation, and program development. Collectively, they have the potential to help the field of mathematics teacher education move forward in framing effective practices in mathematics teacher educ...

In the last few decades exchange rate economics has seen a number of developments, with substantial contributions to both the theory and empirics of exchange rate determination. Important developments in econometrics and the increasingly large availability of high-quality data have also been responsible for stimulating the large amount of empirical work on exchange rates in this period. Nonetheless, while our understanding of exchange rates has significantly improved, a number of challenge...

"Shadows of Dread" is a chilling audiobook that brings together some of the most spine-tingling and timeless horror stories ever written. From ghostly apparitions to serie mysteries, this collection dives deep into the dark corners of the human mind, exploring fear in its purest form. Perfect for fans of Gothic suspense and supernatural terror, each tale is masterfully narrated to keep listeners on edge. Prepare to be haunted by these classic stories, where the shadows hold unspeakable dre...

In How to Stop Worrying: Embrace a Peaceful Mindset, discover effective strategies to break free from the cycle of constant worry and cultivate a calm, resilient outlook on life. This book offers practical techniques and mindset shifts to help you let go of anxiety, manage stress, and find peace in the present moment. Drawing on insights from psychology and mindfulness practices, How to Stop Worrying provides you with tools to replace unproductive worry with a positive, solution-focused ap...

Darkest Murmurs: 7 Spine-Chilling Short Stories by MARK TAYLORDo you ever feel a shiver crawl down your spine, a prickling unease that whispers of something unseen? In the hush of the night, when shadows dance on the wall and the silence stretches taut, do you sense a presence lurking just beyond the veil of perception? If so, prepare to be consumed by the chilling tales within "Darkest Murmurs," a collection of seven spine-tingling short stories by Mark Taylor.Step...

Blood of the Ancients: 5 Spine-Chilling Short Stories by MARK TAYLORHush now, and listen closely. Can you hear it? A faint whisper, like dust settling on forgotten memories, a tremor in the darkness that chills you to the bone. It speaks of a time before time, of entities older than written history, their hunger an insatiable ache gnawing at the fabric of reality.This is the Blood of the Ancients.Within these pages, five chilling ta...

When siblings Lynn and Jake win a national contest, they are invited to the White House for a once-in-a-lifetime Thanksgiving dinner with the President.However, their adventure takes an unexpected turn when Liberty, the President's prized turkey, escapes! What begins as a formal feast quickly becomes a thrilling chase through the historic halls, with help from Secret Service agents, a quirky chef, and the First Dog. Amidst the chaos, Lynn and Jake learn valuable lessons about teamw...

We are so proud to issue this the 3rd edition of the 2019 Australian Badge Guide: WAR MEMORIAL badges and buttons issued by AUSTRALIAN TOWNS - 115 pages in length; 499 references; 233 full-colour badge images; includes the memorial badges issued by 101 Australian towns across various Australian states including New South Wakes, Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia.

Proven solutions to transform a healthcare system in crisisPart biography and part clear-eyed examination of a healthcare system in crisis, Hospital, Heal Thyself: One Brilliant Mathematician's Proven Plan for Saving Hospitals, Many Lives. and Billions of Dollars tells the story of enigmatic healthcare visionary Eugene Litvak, whose research and strategies have already been implemented at many top 12-ranked hospitals to save hundreds of millions of dollars...

Part biography and part clear-eyed examination of a healthcare system in crisis, Hospital, Heal Thyself tells the story of enigmatic healthcare visionary Eugene Litvak, whose research and strategies have already been implemented at many top twelve-ranked hospitals to save hundreds of millions of dollars and countless thousands of patient lives. While US healthcare costs continue to skyrocket, Litvak's program described in this book offers tested, effective methods to trim those co...