Búsqueda de LIBROS DEL AUTOR: thomas

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  • THE CHIEF ONLINE LEARNING OFFICERS' GUIDEBOOK
    JOCELYN WIDMER / THOMAS B. CAVANAGH
    The Chief Online Learning Officers’ Guidebook explores the essential competencies required of Chief Online Learning Officers (COLOs) using insights from real-world leadership and expert perspectives from higher education. Digital and online learning have become strategic priorities for higher education institutions working toward enrollment growth, learner engagement, revenue g...

    $940.00

  • AGENTIAL SCHOOLING
    THOMAS ALBRIGHT
    This book examines how schooling—the restrictive, oppressive, and disciplinary force in much U.S. education—is protean and has the agency to change in response to challenges. Posthumanist theories were engaged with to better understand the intra‑actions between human, nonhuman, and discursive actors. Utilizing participant observations, interviews, cognitive maps, diffraction, a...

    $1,240.00

  • MASCULINITY AT THE MOVIES
    THOMAS KEITH
    Masculinity at the Movies takes a deep dive into masculinity in film and how Hollywood movies continue to produce and promote masculine stereotypes that place boys and men in constraining identities and dysfunctional patterns of behaviour. From classic film stars to those of the present day, this textbook unpacks the development of the main male stereotypes in film – villains, ...

    $1,160.00

  • MAN, DECISIONS, SOCIETY
    TOM R. BURNS / THOMAS BAUMGARTNER / PHILIPPE DEVILLE
    In Man, Decisions, Society (1985) the authors offer an innovative approach to social science research: a new methodology, actor-system dynamics, makes possible a more effective analysis of modern societal developments and problems. Using flow charts, this methodology brings out the critical aspects of social phenomena, making complex processes visible and comprehensible. ...

    $1,480.00

  • DIGITAL LITERARY CREATIVE PRACTICE
    DAVID THOMAS HENRY WRIGHT
    In 1985, Italo Calvino proposed six values he deemed crucial to literature as it moved into the next millennium: lightness, quickness, ‘crystal’ exactitude, visibility, multiplicity, and consistency. Using Italo Calvino’s Six Memos for the Next Millennium as structure and methodology, this book conjoins literary studies with creative practice to interrogate, extend/subvert, and...

    $1,240.00

  • THE IDEOLOGY OF MANAGERIALISM
    THOMAS KLIKAUER
    The term “managerialism” is widely used not only in the world of business and government and this book details the theory behind the illusive idea. It distinguishes between management and managerialism and highlights the two groups pushing managerialism, namely corporate apparatchiks and the apostles of managerialism, and outlines twelve key ideas shaping managerialism. These t...

    $1,240.00

  • A CRITICAL HISTORY OF PSYCHOLOGY
    THOMAS HARDY LEAHEY
    This fully updated and refreshed 9th edition places social, economic and political forces of change alongside psychology’s internal theoretical and empirical arguments. It utilizes a critical lens to illuminate the way in which the external world has shaped the development of psychology and, in turn, how psychology from antiquity to modernity has shaped society. The text approa...

    $4,000.00

  • THE BEIJING CONVENTION ON THE JUDICIAL SALES OF SHIPS
    D. RHIDIAN THOMAS
    Focusing solely on the UN Convention on the International Effects of Judicial Sales of Ships 2023 (the ‘Beijing Convention’), readers of this unique book will gain a full and detailed understanding of the way the Convention functions, its areas of difficulty and ambiguity, and how it relates to present law in common law and civilian jurisdictions, as well as to other related in...

    $5,600.00

  • AUGUSTINE AND FRONTIERS OF PLURALISM
    BOLESLAW Z. KABALA, THOMAS P. HARMON, AND ASHLEEN MENCHACA-BAGNULO
    This book focuses on St. Augustine as a worthwhile resource for thinking through the challenges and prospects of pluralism. The contributors speak to several dimensions of this organizing concept, understanding of which is advanced by engagement with Augustine. The volume brings together scholars from different disciplines, faith traditions, and political commitments, all of wh...

    $1,240.00

  • YOU ARE NOT A KINESTHETIC LEARNER
    THOMAS FALLACE
    A compelling history of the learning style concept and how it was shaped by shifting ideas in psychology, anthropology, and education.   The widely embraced notion that we all process information in one of three distinct modes—visual, auditory, or kinesthetic—has informed educational practices for decades. In recent years, however, numerous studies have questioned the effective...

    $481.51

  • DEMOLITION AGENDA
    THOMAS O. MCGARITY
    A sweeping account of the first Trump administration’s systematic dismantling of the national agencies that protect our health, safety, and climate—and the progressive and equitable political future that is possible when we put people over power and greed “The sort of book that journalists, activists, and historians may want to keep on their shelves—forever.” —Forbes Magazine N...

    $337.00

  • PRINCIPLES OF DYNAMIC PEDAGOGY
    ELEANOR ARMOUR-THOMAS / EDMUND W. GORDON
    Principles of Dynamic Pedagogy reinvigorates teachers’ potential to cultivate meaningful growth in their students by leveraging a more reciprocal, interdependent relationship between curriculum, instruction, assessment, and learning. The latest findings from cognitive science, educational psychology and measurement, clinical practice, and socio-cultural studies offer today’s ed...

    $1,240.00

  • BAYESIAN STATISTICS
    THOMAS J. FAULKENBERRY
    Bayesian Statistics: The Basics provides a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to Bayesian statistics, specifically tailored for any researcher with an interest in statistical methods. It covers the theoretical foundations of Bayesian inference, contrasting it with classical statistical methods like null hypothesis significance testing. The book emphasizes key concepts su...

    $580.00

  • COMMUNICATION LAW
    DOM CARISTI / WILLIAM R. DAVIE / LAURIE THOMAS LEE
    This fully revised 4th edition brings a fresh approach to the fundamentals of mass media and communication law in an engaging and accessible way, keeping legal jargon to a minimum and highlighting real-life examples of legal conflicts. Designed for students of communication that are new to law, this volume presents key principles and emphasizes the impact of timely, landmark ca...

    $2,800.00

  • BAREBOAT CHARTERS
    EDWARD JONES / JAMES LEABEATER KC / RANI NOAKES / SEAN O'SULLIVAN KC / ROBERT SCRIVENER / THOMAS STEWARD /  
    This book examines and explains the law relevant to bareboat or demise charterparties, a common form of maritime contract used by both operators of vessels and also as a form of lease finance. Its principal aim is to set out a structured analysis of all the rights and obligations of the parties to a bareboat charter. This will include consideration of the nature of the contract...

    $12,500.00

  • MEET THEIR NEEDS, AND THEY'LL SUCCEED
    SALOME THOMAS-EL
    Every student must know they are unique and incredible and capable of doing great things.Principal Salome Thomas-EL is crazy about the kids in his school. He's curious about them and the lives they lead at home and in the community. He is committed to being a consistent adult they can rely on and to maintaining a culture of love and support for every child.In this inspirational...

    $568.00

  • THE HINDU RELIGIOUS TRADITION
    THOMAS J. HOPKINS / GRAHAM M. SCHWEIG
    The Hindu Religious Tradition by Thomas J. Hopkins, originally published in 1971, provided a comprehensive survey of Hindu development from the Indus civilization to the present. This new edition incorporates up-to-date scholarship to provide a more complete history of India’s cultural and religious development, and is an invaluable resource for students in need of an introduct...

    $1,160.00

  • THE SOCIOLOGICAL PREDICAMENT
    ALEXANDER THOMAS
    A sociological phenomenon afflicts sociology itself: academics think of themselves as the vanguard of the working class despite the fact that they are not working class, as the noble willingness to side with the oppressed contrasts scholars’ reliance on authority to bolster their politics. While there are no simple solutions to this contradiction, a necessary beginning is for s...

    $1,240.00

  • DEADHEADS AND CHRISTIANS
    THOMAS A. COOGAN
    A peace-and-love movement that began with itinerants living hand to mouth at the fringes of society and referring to one another as brother and sister continues to flourish decades after the death of its leader. This book explores the ways in which that description applies equally well to the early days of the Jesus movement, as recorded in Scripture, and to the current stage o...

    $320.00

  • FORCE MAJEURE AND THE LAW: ACTS OF GOD IN COMPARATIVE AND HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE
    THOMAS D. MUSGRAVE
    This book examines how the Roman, French and English legal systems have each dealt with the issue of unforeseen, supervening events which have rendered the performance of contractual obligations either impossible or fundamentally different in nature, sometimes known as Force Majeure or Acts of God. Although the Roman, French and English laws of contract have each developed lega...

    $1,240.00

  • ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN MUSIC AND AUDIO PRODUCTION
    THOMAS FOSTER
    In a time when artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly integrated into music production, Artificial Intelligence in Music and Audio Production provides a comprehensive and easy-to-understand overview of the latest developments. Artificial Intelligence in Music and Audio Production begins by explaining how AI is already being used in various areas of music producti...

    $640.00

  • BLOCKCHAIN IN SPORTS
    STUART THOMAS / KIERAN D. TIERNEY / JASON POTTS
    This is the first book to examine the impact of blockchain technology on the business of sport. It introduces the fundamentals of blockchain and explores its current and prospective applications in sport, as well as the implications – both positive and negative – of blockchain for the future of the global sport industry. The book opens by explaining how blockchain works, assumi...

    $640.00

  • AI VALUE CREATORS
    ROB THOMAS / PAUL ZIKOPOULOS / KATE SOULE
    We've arrived in a new era—GenAI is reshaping industries and decision-making processes across the board. As a result, understanding their potential and pitfalls has become crucial. But in order to stay ahead of the curve, you'll need to develop fresh perspectives on leveraging AI beyond mere technical know-how. Geared toward business leaders and tech professionals alike, this b...

    $908.00

  • DECOLONISING PASTORAL
    THOMAS BRISTOW
    This book offers an interdisciplinary exploration of pastoral, a genre that has captured the Western imagination for centuries, across literature, art and music. Combining the practices of literary criticism and creative writing, Decolonising Pastoral develops a new series of tools for the project of the environmental humanities. With an emphasis on subjectivity and experience,...

    $1,240.00

  • THE REAL CHARLES DICKENS
    STEPHEN BROWNING / SIMON THOMAS
    Offers an in-depth exploration of the author's life, work, and enduring legacy, examining his personal struggles, literary achievements, and social reform efforts. The Real Charles Dickens is an insightful look into the world of the life and work of the great 19th-century writer. Dickens led one of the most colourful and interesting lives of any author and this book delves into...

    $255.99

  • BECOMING A CERTIFIED SIX SIGMA MASTER BLACK BELT
    HEMANT URDHWARESHE / HUSAIN A. AL-OMANI / THOMAS J. WEST
    Six Sigma is a systematic approach to making significant or breakthrough process improvements. Currently, Six Sigma exists as a team-based problem-solving approach applied by trained project facilitators, which are typically called belts. Depending on the level of expertise in the methodology and improvement tools, belts can be White, Yellow, Green, Black, and Master Black Belt...

    $1,620.00

  • EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR HEALTHCARE LEADERS
    KIMBERLY BAILEY / THOMAS CRAWFORD
    The modern healthcare landscape is rife with an array of potential emergencies, from natural disasters to public health crises, cybersecurity threats to mass casualty incidents. This book provides healthcare leaders with a multifaceted approach to emergency management that encompasses prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery. The book is designed to empower healthcare e...

    $1,480.00

  • DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGY IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
    SUMEDHA DUTTA / ASHA THOMAS / PUJA KHATRI
    Technological breakthroughs obliterate established methods and change entire industries. Disruptive technologies are seen as drivers of various business processes, and one area that these technologies have had a profound impact on is human resource management (HRM). The applications of disruptive technology in the field of HRM represent an ever-intriguing domain for researchers...

    $1,240.00

  • UNIFORM PREJUDICE
    THOMAS C. RUST
    This book examines the historical experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals facing discrimination in the early 20th-century military before same-sex acts were explicitly illegal. Centered on the court-martial of Private Laurence Edgar Moon in 1912, the book sheds light on the broader landscape of prejudice prior to the explicit criminalization of same-sex acts in 1916. Through Moon’s c...

    $1,240.00

  • TEARS AT THE ALTAR, LAMENT IN MY BREASTS
    ANDREA CAMPBELL BYER THOMAS
    Grief is a language many are forced to learn. Yet, the spaces many turn to for solace often fail to make room for its depth and complexity. Tears at the Altar, Lament in My Breasts is a courageous exploration of lament as a sacred act of worship and a pathway to healing. Born from the author's raw experience of the death of her child, this book invites readers into the messy, u...

    $479.00