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Academia is not, by and large, a kind place. Individualism and competition are what count. But without kindness at its core, Catherine Denial suggests, higher education fails students and instructors—and its mission—in critical ways. Part manifesto, part teaching memoir, part how-to guide, A Pedagogy of Kindness urges higher education to get aggressive about instituting kindness, which Denial distinguishes from niceness.

Zero to Finals Medicine, 2nd edition, is part of the Zero to Finals series, aimed at providing key learning material for students. The books are designed to be studied from cover to cover in preparation for your exams. There is a focus on the key information that is tested in exams, without the waffle. It contains the concepts, vocabulary and latest guidelines you need, as well as helpful TOM TIPs, which are pearls of wisdom from the author, gained over more than a decade of sitting medical exams.

Nanotechnology is radically altering the world in ways almost unimaginable in only the very recent past. With applications in arenas from medicine and science to warfare and even the world of sports, nanotechnology opens the doorway to a vast array of breathtaking possibilities. In this series of clearly articulated lectures, Professor Deborah Gibbs Sauder explores the world of nanotechnology and all its astounding applications, while also examining the ethical issues raised by the science and the impact nanotechnology is having on big business.

Whether you are planning to start your first business, or are growing an existing business, having a mentor who has been there and done it before is an invaluable tool.

"Master Legal Vocabulary & Terminology" provides a structured framework under which law students, lawyers and other law professionals can significantly improve their knowledge of legal vocabulary and terminology. You will be taken through the main vocabulary and grammar structures in commercial contracts and allowed to practice them through highly targeted vocabulary and grammar activities, which aim to develop, not only your lexical and grammatical skills, but also your confidence and overall competence within international legal settings.

The second edition of Inside Section One: Creating and Producing TV's La Femme Nikita is an expanded and updated version designed to provide listeners—and in particular, TV and film students—with a thorough understanding of the TV production experience, using the critically-acclaimed and award-winning TV series La Femme Nikita as a case study.

This concise book answers all the key questions people ask when they're considering, or beginning, doctoral study. Presented in an accessible question-and-answer format, and packed with facts, it is easy to understand. Whether you've recently started your doctoral study, you're still wondering whether doctoral study is for you, or you are supporting someone else through the process, this fully updated second edition will help. It is full of useful information and guidance for the early stages of this exciting new adventure.

This essential Module 1 Motorcycle Test preparation will help you prepare and understand what will happen on test day. There is no better way to prepare for the Module One motorcycle test. This guide has been designed by professional motorcycle instructors to help you achieve a first time pass. The Motorcycle Riders Hub Mod 1 training guide gives a clear and thorough explanation to learner riders embarking on their test.

Teaching by Heart summarizes the author's key insights gained from more than 40 years of teaching and managing. It illustrates how teachers can both lift people up and let them down. It proposes that the best teachers are also leaders, and the best leaders are also teachers. In examining how to lead and teach, renowned Harvard Business School professor Thomas J. DeLong takes the listener inside his own head and heart. He notes that, as teachers, we often focus more on our inadequacies and missteps than on our strengths and unique talents.

If you are new to teaching, then this book is an ideal companion. It provides a convenient means of accessing the information needed to complete the first mandatory unit of the Certificate in Education and Training (CET). It is directly mapped to each of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the unit across all awarding organizations.

This audiobook provides you with all the up-to-date information and guidance you need to pass the first time. It focuses systematically on each of the assessment criteria in the unit and provides a suggested structure for drafting responses to meet the requirements of the unit's assessment criteria.

This audiobook provides all the up-to-date information and guidance you need to pass first time. It focuses systematically on each of the assessment criteria in the unit and provides a suggested structure for drafting responses to meet the requirements of the unit's assessment criteria.

This audiobook includes three books in The Teaching Today series: Teaching Yourself to Teach, Teaching Online, and Creating Online Courses.

The director of the Forensic Science Program at Pennsylvania State University, Professor Robert C. Shaler leads a comprehensive study of the intricacies of an intriguing, and always topical, science. In these lectures, Shaler imparts a clear understanding of crime scene investigation, from archiving the scene to the presentation of evidence in court proceedings. Covering everything from fingermarks and bloodstains to 3-D imaging and microbial forensics, the course is an essential guide for anyone intrigued by this riveting subject.

Don't pass up the chance to excel in Medical Spanish—seize your copy now and embark on a journey toward seamless communication with Spanish-speaking patients. Your path to proficiency begins here.

Unlock the potential of AI to transform teaching and learning for all. This practical guide examines how the latest AI innovations can enhance accessibility, engagement, and outcomes when blended with Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Packed with real-world strategies, it empowers educators to leverage technology to reach every student.For students, discover how AI can provide personalized support tailored to your needs and strengths.

In a world where technology, industries, and job markets shift faster than ever, learning is no longer optional, it’s survival. The skills that got you your first job may not be the skills that will get you your next one. Employers are looking for adaptability, self-motivation, and proof that you can keep learning. Free courses give you the power to stay ahead without going into debt.

The inspiring stories of 6 people who changed history. Contents: Galileo who wanted to show that the earth went around the sun René Descartes, the Frenchman who famously said ‘I think, therefore I am’ Sir Isaac Newton who proved how gravity works Carl Friedrich Gauss, ‘the Prince of...

The advantages of being a nurse educator include creating a lifelong learning process, allowing for prestigious research, and being of value to society.

One of the most expensive necessities in the United States today is a college degree. Each year an in-state public institution costs roughly $24,000 give or take a few thousand dollars. Now multiply that number by four and you get roughly about $96,000 for a piece of paper that tells potential employers that you know what you're talking about. This is disgustingly overpriced.