L Taylor: 159 books
A Different Democracy
American Government in a 31-Country Perspective
Language: English
Release Date: October 28, 2014
Four distinguished scholars in political science analyze American democracy from a comparative point of view, exploring how the U.S. political system differs from that of thirty other democracies and what those differences ultimately mean for democratic performance. This essential text approaches the...
Angels and Superheroes
Compassionate Educators in an Era of School Accountability
Language: English
Release Date: February 9, 2018
The school accountability movement’s focus solely on improving standardized test scores is dehumanizing. There is no standardized child. In the rush to quantify, evaluate, and ostensibly improve the American educational system, we have forgotten that education is complicated. Any attempt to distill...
by Olek C Zienkiewicz, Robert L Taylor, P. Nithiarasu
Language: English
Release Date: November 21, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: November 21, 2013
The Finite Element Method for Fluid Dynamics offers a complete introduction the application of the finite element method to fluid mechanics. The book begins with a useful summary of all relevant partial differential equations before moving on to discuss convection stabilization procedures, steady...
The Business of Family
How to Stay Rich for Generations
Language: English
Release Date: July 27, 2015
The Business of Family teaches readers how to write their own family business plan using time-tested strategies from the corporate world to provide a practical, user-friendly method that ensures their family knows where it's been, where it's headed, and how it's going to get there.
Unraveling the Mysteries of Case Study Research
A Guide for Business and Management Students
Language: English
Release Date: July 28, 2017
An accessible and current yet in depth introduction to conducting a case study or a project focusing on a company or business situation. This textbook provides an introduction to identifying the motivation and objectives for a project, defining and designing a research question, guiding a research plan,...
by Olek C Zienkiewicz, Robert L Taylor, J.Z. Zhu
Language: English
Release Date: May 26, 2005
Language: English
Release Date: May 26, 2005
The Sixth Edition of this influential best-selling book delivers the most up-to-date and comprehensive text and reference yet on the basis of the finite element method (FEM) for all engineers and mathematicians. Since the appearance of the first edition 38 years ago, The Finite Element Method provides...
A Dark Kaleidoscope
Not Quite Bedtime Stories
Language: English
Release Date: August 8, 2014
A collection of a dozen diverse tales. Do you know what contributed to the loss of Britains American Colonies? Are you quite sure that if you live in a frame house you dont have tenants? Ever seen an inestimable cache of jewels displayed in railway china? Or, questioned why Social Security is neither...
Bullheaded Black Remembers Alexander
The Story of Alexander the Great's Invasion of the Middle East
Language: English
Release Date: June 2, 2006
Before there was Islam, there was Alexander. Before there was Christianity, there was Alexander. This is the story of Alexander the Great's invasion of the Middle East and of his astonishing effort to unite the civilized world under a central government designed to promote peace and international...
by K.L. Taylor
Language: English
Release Date: February 13, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: February 13, 2017
'What makes the human mind and the human race such a wondrous thing is not the suffering that occurs in the world; but the paths that the human mind takes when faced with that suffering.” “There’s always a choice.” I voiced. “Exactly that; there is always a choice.' The Angel Trilogy tells...
by Olive E.L. Taylor
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2003
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2003
This book is designed to make a difference in peoples lives. It was written by a way of inspiration and its main objective is to bring hope and encouragement to someone who might just be on the verge of giving up or someone who would like to express profound love and appreciation to a family member...
Exceptional Children
Integrating Research and Teaching
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2012
Exceptional Children: Integrating Research and Teaching provides a com prehensive introduction to the constantly changing area of special educa tion. The book is research-based, and its title reflects our opinion regarding the important link between research and classroom practice. There is one...
Thomas A. Dorsey Father of Black Gospel Music an Interview
Genesis of Black Gospel Music
Language: English
Release Date: January 9, 2014
Mr. Thomas Andrew Dorseys telephone number was given to the writer of this newly released book by the name Thomas A. Dorsey, Father of Black Gospel Music an Interview by a directory assistance operator in Chicago, Illinois. The writer, at the time (1975), took a chance and called, not expecting the...
by K.L. Taylor
Language: English
Release Date: May 29, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: May 29, 2016
A collection of short stories dealing with every day feelings and realities.