Doing Practitioner Research focuses on helping practitioners conduct research in their own organisations, and attention is given to the best methods for doing this effectively and sensitively. The authors also attend to the theoretical, political and organisational context of doing research, as well as addressing the ethical and practical issues of undertaking research. The authors cover in detail the range of skills and techniques necessary to make a successful start to t...

Embark on a journey of natural healing and holistic wellness with "Herbal Remedies: Your Complete Guide to 120 Healing Herbs." This comprehensive book serves as your personal roadmap to the world of herbal medicine, offering a wealth of knowledge about nature's remedies and their therapeutic benefits.Within these pages, you will discover a treasure trove of information on 120 potent herbs, each meticulously selected for its healing properties and time-tested efficacy. From common h...

This book is a study of unusual light phenomena, based on almost 400 unpublished accounts of modern-day encounters with strange lights collected over a period of thirty years, held at the University of Wales, Lampeter. It is an original and perennially topical book that goes beyond existing studies of unusual light phenomena - such as lights encountered during angelic experiences, near-death experiences, 'after death communications' - in a number of ways. It shows, for example, that experi...

First Published in 2005. This is a guide to help teachers successfully include children with physical disabilities in mainstream classrooms. The book looks at: planning for inclusion; understanding different kinds of physical disabilities; managing teachers' and parents' expectations; organising the classroom; liaising with other professionals and considering the emotional and social aspects of inclusion. Early years and primary teachers, SENCOs, teaching assistants, parents of children wi...

An expert guide to working with SQL Server in a mixed-database environment Microsoft SQL Server Administration for Oracle DBAs is the ideal resource for experienced Oracle database professionals looking to expand their knowledge and skill set into the Microsoft database platform. The book compares and contrasts the platform architectures and shows how to perform everyday database administrator tasks. Screenshots, script examples, and step-by-step labs are included in this practical guide. ...

Secrets never stay hidden in the lowcountry, and for Detective Andy Winslow, those secrets are about to get deadly.Fifteen years ago, Charleston, South Carolina was home to one of the deadliest serial killers in American history. The Carolina Reaper took out twelve people, and he just so happened to be Andy Winslow's identical twin brother.Now, murders are starting up again, and those murders look eerily similar to ones that shook the now Detective Andy Winslow's world all ...

Scandals are devastating in the low country, and Detective Andy Winslow is about to find himself at the center of the biggest one of all!With his serial killer twin brother on the loose, Detective Andy Winslow is feeling the pressure. Tasked with bringing him to justice and facing the heat from a community who blames him for everything that's happened, Andy is trying to stay focused.But when a devastating turn of events botches a stakeout, people start to question both Andy...

Entertainment media now comprise one of the worlds largest industries, yet they remain one of the least studied aspects of contemporary mass media. Every day hundreds of millions of people watch television programs that might broadly be described asentertainment notably in the rapidly developing countries of Asia. However we still have little

Meet DJ Funkyfoot!He’s a Chihuahua whose dream of becoming a butler is finally coming true!Meet President Horse!He’s the president of the United States.When President Horse’s butler needs a day off, he knows just the person to call. All DJ Funkyfoot has to do is make sure that the president signs the peace treaty with the Queen of Wingland. But the president doesn’t feel like it! He just wantsto play mini golf. How can DJ Funkyfoot possibly say no—especi...

Meet DJ Funkyfoot!He’s a Chihuahua and a butler!Meet Wolfgoose Pigwig!He's a very fancy, very famous opera star.When Wolfgoose Pigwig calls looking for the very best butler, DJ Funkyfoot jumpsat the opportunity. But helping out this fancy star isn’t all that it’s cracked up tobe. Wolfgoose’s demands keep getting more and more absurd. And so do thedisasters. Robbery! Wrecks! Romance! And even … rapping?

Designed for courses on theories and methods of teaching college writing, this text is distinguished by its emphasis on giving teachers a foundation of knowledge for teaching writing to a diverse student body. As such, it is equally relevant for teacher training in basic writing, ESL, and first year composition, the premise being that in most colleges and universities today teachers of each of these types of courses encounter similar student populations and teaching challenges. Many instru...

All-star comedy about an ageing rock star and his search for fulfilment, written by Nick Hornby and Giles SmithDave Mabbutt is having a crisis. He’s the richest man in Britain, a bona fide rockstar with fans, fame and fortune. He even has a personal assistant called Mr. Tumble, who is in fact an elephant - but he’s not happy. When you have more money than sense life can have hilarious consequences. And how rock and roll does it really feel to have your mum at every...