L L Scott: 253 books
Communication and the Work-Life Balancing Act
Intersections across Identities, Genders, and Cultures
Language: English
Release Date: December 27, 2016
Communication and the Work-Life Balancing Act: Intersections across Identities, Genders, and Cultures offers scholarly research related to work-life balance in today’s environment, with a particular focus on the fields of communication and gender studies. The chapters examine the choices, challenges,...
Pastoral Theology
Theological Foundations for Who a Pastor is and What He Does
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2017
While many pastoral ministry books focus on the practical duties of the pastor, few works actually consider how theological truth defines the pastor’s role and responsibilities. These pragmatic ministry tools, though instructionally beneficial, essentially divorce biblical doctrine from ministerial...
by A. Scott Howe, Richard L. Bushman,
Language: English
Release Date: October 29, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: October 29, 2015
The earth will eventually be renewed and receive its paradisiacal glory. But how will our current world ever become the heaven of our dreams? The Lord is already on it; and, as the essays in this book provocatively propose, He’s following good engineering principles.
Joseph Fielding Smith said,...
A Tokyo Anthology
Literature from Japan’s Modern Metropolis, 1850–1920
Language: English
Release Date: February 28, 2017
The city of Tokyo, renamed after the Meiji Restoration, developed an urban culture that was a dynamic integration of Edo’s highly developed traditions and Meiji renovations, some of which reflected the influence of Western culture. This wide-ranging anthology—including fictional and dramatic works,...
American Philosophy
From Wounded Knee to the Present
Language: English
Release Date: February 26, 2015
American Philosophy offers the first historically framed introduction to the tradition of American philosophy and its contemporary engagement with the world.
Born out of the social and political turmoil of the Civil War, American philosophy was a means of dealing with conflict and change. In...
CompTIA Network+ Certification Study Guide: Exam N10-004
Exam N10-004 2E
Language: English
Release Date: August 6, 2009
CompTIA Network+ Certification Study Guide: Exam N10-004, Second Edition, offers a practical guide for those interested in pursuing CompTIA Network+ certification. It presents the fundamental terminology needed to perform duties as a network technician and to pass the CompTIA Network+ exam.
The...
by Larry A. Coldren, Scott W. Corzine, Milan L. Mashanovitch
Language: English
Release Date: March 2, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: March 2, 2012
Diode Lasers and Photonic Integrated Circuits, Second Edition provides a comprehensive treatment of optical communication technology, its principles and theory, treating students as well as experienced engineers to an in-depth exploration of this field. Diode lasers are still of significant importance...
Mechanical Vibrations
Modeling and Measurement
Language: English
Release Date: September 18, 2011
Mechanical Vibrations: Modeling and Measurement describes essential concepts in vibration analysis of mechanical systems. It incorporates the required mathematics, experimental techniques, fundamentals of model analysis, and beam theory into a unified framework that is written to be accessible to...
by Scott L. Friedman
Language: English
Release Date: March 24, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: March 24, 2015
Mount Sinai Expert Guides: Allergy and Clinical Immunology will provide trainees in allergy and immunology with an extremely clinical and accessible handbook covering the major disorders and symptoms, their diagnosis and clinical management.
Perfect as a point-of-care resource on the hospital...
The Politics of Education Policy in an Era of Inequality
Possibilities for Democratic Schooling
Language: English
Release Date: December 7, 2018
In a context of increased politicization led by state and federal policymakers, corporate reformers, and for-profit educational organizations, The Politics of Education Policy in an Era of Inequality explores a new vision for leading schools grounded in culturally relevant advocacy and social justice...
by V. Scott Gordon, John L. Clevenger
Language: English
Release Date: January 3, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: January 3, 2017
This book is appropriate for both the computer science undergraduate course in 3D graphics programming using OpenGL and for professionals who are interested in mastering 3D graphics skills. It has been designed in a 4-color, “teach-yourself” format with numerous examples that the reader can run just...
Leading Schools to Learn, Grow, and Thrive
Using Theory to Strengthen Practice
Language: English
Release Date: December 7, 2018
Leading Schools to Learn, Grow, and Thrive provides a unique approach to preparing prospective education leaders by combining theory, research, and practice. Grounded in organizational and leadership theory, this book helps leaders understand their schools and districts from multiple perspectives...
A History of Science in World Cultures
Voices of Knowledge
Language: English
Release Date: June 12, 2015
To understand modern science, it is essential to recognize that many of the most fundamental scientific principles are drawn from the knowledge of ancient civilizations. Taking a global yet comprehensive approach to this complex topic, A History of Science in World Cultures uses a broad range of case...
by Erin K. Anderson, Catherine White Berheide, Debra L. Berke
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2015
This volume discusses why faculty and administrators of academe should care about implementing family-friendly policies and practices, as well as how they can advocate for policy changes.
In section one, the book’s focus is on empirical studies that demonstrate the need for innovative programs...