Sentences with phrase «first practical book»

In Metaphor in Practice, psychotherapist Niklas Törneke presents the first practical book to combine the behavioral and linguistic sciences of metaphor, and illustrates how and when to apply metaphors in practice for better treatment outcomes.

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Based on his studies during the 1960s and his practical experience in the early 1970s, Milken was determined to focus, first, on future cash flow rather than the past as reflected in book value and reported earnings; and second, to consider human capital part of the balance sheet.

Nice guys (of either gender) finish first, not last — IF they understand how to be «practical visionaries» like those profiled in this book

Unlike many management books I've read, Tough Things First is entertaining, enlightening, humorous as well as truly practical.

After reading this book, you may not be able to do a one - armed push up like Ray can, but you will learn a philosophy, the importance of discipline and practical advice to do the tough things first and become a leader, build a lasting culture and master your industry profession.

Amazon Editorial reviewsProduct Description A practical guide to preparing for the next phase of the financial meltdown From the authors who were the first to predict Phase I of our current economic downturn - in their landmark 2006 book, America's Bubble Economy - comes...

The 2011 Orange Wave came with a platform whose placid title could have belonged to any party's book: Giving Your Family a Break — Practical First Steps.

He assembled the practical and yet rigorous information to pull together the various elements into the book he wished he had when he first became an full time entrepreneur 20 years ago.

As the Benedictus Trust website explains: «In his book The Idea of a University Bl John Henry Cardinal Newman asserts that the primary purpose of a university should be to teach theoretical knowledge, following the distinction made by Aristotle in the first book of the Nicomachean Ethics between moral and intellectual virtues; the moral life concerned with practical knowledge and the intellectual life primarily concerned with theoretical knowledge — that is, «knowledge for the sake of itself».

I don't remember if they are doctors, but it had a lot of practical information, no woo, and it extended way beyond the first year, well into the school years, which I have yet to see in any other book.

-LSB-...] more fun than wiping someone's tushy!As a rookie mom, one of the first books I took practical advice from — beyond how to get sleep and keep my infant alive — was The No - Cry Discipline -LSB-...]

Positive Discipline: The First Three Years, by Dr Jane Nelsen A book full of practical tips how to handle feeding, sleeping and tantrums without using time out.

As a rookie mom, one of the first books I took practical advice from — beyond how to get sleep and keep my infant alive — was The No - Cry Discipline Solution: Gentle Ways to Encourage Good Behavior Without Whining, Tantrums, and Tears (Pantley).

While the book is an inspiring read, it can be difficult to put to practical use... at first.

The Gugu Guru Team highly recommends Jill Simonian's book, The Fab Mom's Guide: How to Get Over the Bump & Bounce Back Fast After Baby; The FAB Mom's Guide is a unique, must - read for first - time pregnant moms with practical motivation to tackle the «bumps» of new motherhood — because bouncing back after baby is not all about the body.

Eleven years after the book was published, French physicist Jacques - Arsène d'Arsonval proposed the first practical design for a power plant that does exactly that.

The book, which is being used throughout the United States and some African nations, is the first in a new series that uses ethnically diverse, animated characters (including her alter ego, Professor Mackamatix) to show adolescents practical math applications, particularly related to finance.

His first book, The Happiness Animalbecame a best seller and is recognized as the first practical exercise...

You'll find practical studio tips, insights into the making of the Dinotopia books, and first - hand reports from art schools and museums.

In this sample I give a view of what I cover in the first chapter of the book before going on to showing practical ways to use Bloom's Taxonomy in your classroom.

Progressives and traditionalists battled over the curriculum in the first two decades of the twentieth century (practical vs. «book - based» learning), in the 1920s (project - based, experiential learning vs. traditional intellectual disciplines), in the 1940s (curriculum for personal adjustment vs. curriculum for knowledge and skills), in the 1960s and 1970s (student - centered, open classrooms and inquiry learning vs. teacher - led classrooms and basic skills), and in the 1990s (over standards, as described above).

In our first book, published in 2001 by ASCD (the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development), Anne and Jan present a practical framework for building shared responsibility within schools and school systems.

Plus, from a practical standpoint it is easier to promote and sell books when you can offer a sale price on the first book in a series or even just to another book you've written.

We know our customers love physical books (glossy photography books; signed first - edition novels; letter - press editions; the sand - between - the - pages feel of a mass market paperback at the beach), but for many people, eReaders can be a practical addition to a literary life.

My business demographic is also authors and I do see a lot of the same on Twitter however, through building relationships and interacting, and providing helpful, practical content, I've built a strong fan base who are eager to purchase my first business book (sent out in a free «challenge» via email earlier this year)-- my non-business books are branded differently and under a totally different author account.

Not On Our Watch's combination of practical information and instructions blended with memoir, history and tales of success from past activism should provide inspiration whether the reader is taking his or her first baby steps towards getting involved in any form of activism (or simply picked up the book because it's cowritten by a movie star), or is already convinced that the pen truly can be mightier than the sword and is looking for specifics on this particular conflict.

The 2018 conference will provide a rich blend of inspiration and practical advice — whether you're writing your first essay, article, or proposal or have a couple of books under your belt.

Having read several books on self - publishing and having sold almost 5,000 copies of my first book Compelling Conversations: Questions and Quotations on Timeless Topics, I remain unsure about the practical advantages of selling different versions to specialized audiences.

I have to write the book first, of course, but this hub has helped me consolidate the idea and see it as a practical possibility.

How To Find Your Vital Vocation: A Practical Guide To Discovering Your Career Purpose And Getting A Job You Love, which I published last month, is my first self - help book and won't be my last.

A week ago, I self - published my first book — How To Find Your Vital Vocation: A Practical Guide To Discovering Your Career Purpose And Getting A Job You Love — through Amazon and Smashwords.

That's a practical problem because otherwise I have to release the book first, and then update it once to put the review link.

I think if you told me two years ago one of my books would be going on sale for a week for $ 0.99, on April First, and it would be erotica, I would have assumed the entire thing was a practical joke.

It builds upon a selection of relevant and practical papers and presentations given at the 2nd International Conference on Evaluating Climate Change and Development held in Washington DC in 2014 and includes perspectives from independent evaluations of the major international organisations supporting climate action in developing countries, such as the Global Environment Facility.The first section of the book sets the stage and provides an overview of independent evaluations, carried out by multilateral development banks and development organisations.

First, abridgment is usually something asked for by a book publisher when the publisher feels a lengthy book can be shortened to make it practical to publish as an audio book.

In addition to his on - air appearances, Rubin has authored six books: Practical Guide to Cat Care, Practical Guide to Dog Care, Emergency First Aid for Dogs (five languages), Emergency First Aid for Cats (five languages), Selection and Care of Your Cat and Selection and Care of Your Dog.

This is the first practical training book that I have read.

And while I don't mind planning last minute, for 99 % of people booking a Lufthansa or Swiss first class award within a week of departure just isn't practical.

Demetrius is an accomplished natural scientist in an interracial relationship, who has books like, «Maximizing your Second Marriage» and «Practical Tips For First - Time Step Dads» in his bookshelf.

You'll find practical studio tips, insights into the making of the Dinotopia books, and first - hand reports from art schools and museums.

As someone who is considering her first home purchase, but wanting to go green and thinks the idea of flipping a home is romantic, this book helped to inspire but also to ground by offering practical advice from someone in the industry.While I'm looking to purchase my first home, I don't know whether its better to buy a fixer upper, buy an already green home, or whether I can even expect a return if I buy a condo and then pour my remaining savings into greening it.

As the first book of its kind A Practical Guide to Immigration Law Relating to Students is the only legal guide available to address UK immigration law and procedure, as it relates to international students and their sponsors in the UK.

This is the first book I have seen which combines the philosophy of Unbundled Legal Services with the practical how - to's.

Clinical legal education took root in North American in the early 20th century when the first law schools in the United States recognized the need to supplement the case book method of legal education with the type of practical experience gained through the apprenticeship model that was the predominant legal education model in Europe at the time.

Debt - Free by 30: Practical Advice for the Young, Broke, and Upwardly Mobile by Jason Anthony and Karl Cluck While this book may be targeted at people in their first decade after college, it's useful for anyone who is drowning in debt.

How to Land Your First Paralegal Job by Andrea Wagner — Reviewers praise this book for its to - the - point examples and practical advice on everything from where to look for jobs to how to construct a resume that gets noticed.

You'll find practical studio tips, insights into the making of the Dinotopia books, and first - hand reports from art schools and museums.

Dr. Paul Powers, Author of Winning Job Interviews and Love Your Job «A powerful, practical, and entertaining read... the first innovative job seeker book that truly makes sense for the technology age.»

She gives many examples of different types of super commuting relationships in the first part of the book and concludes the book with helpful suggestions and very practical tips, websites to visit, etc..

This professional book is the first to outline the conceptual roots, empirical basis, and practical application of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for unipolar depression.