This beautifully illustrated book retells the legend of Nyaminyami and explains how the Kariba Dam was built. It includes useful facts about the history of the dam, and how and why it was built.

For the best children's books, reach for the stars!. In July 2001, large parts of Southern Africa became dark during the day. Many people witnessed a total eclipse of the Sun. What did they see? And why did it go dark in the day?. Read a story about the experiences of a young girl and boy who watched the eclipse. You will also find lots of information, with diagrams and photographs that explain what a solar eclipse is all about.

Stars of Africa is a reading series developed for Grade R to 7. It brings together the best authors and illustrators form South Africa and from across the African continent. The titles are especially suitable for learners whose home language not necessarily English. The wide range of readers at the Grade 7 level, together with the Stars of Africa Grade 7 teacher's guide, covers all requirements for teaching and learning English first additional language within the revised national curriculum statement. Stars of Africa Grade 7 reading series offers these exceptional features: language on the level of the learner; graded to allow for steady progression as learners become more confident; introduction of concepts and knowledge from all learning areas that explore a vast spectrum of relevant themes; vibrant illustrations in different styles, techniques and colours capture children's interest and help develop their love of reading; extensive range of visual literacy elements such as maps and photographs that further encourages reading skills; 24 stories and information books that reflect the aspirations, social and personal issues of the Grade 7 learner; glossaries to assist learners with further language acquisition skills; encourages comprehensive language skills and reading skills. The teacher's guide offers: assessment and teaching support; guidelines on extension and enrichment work; photocopiable learner worksheets, book report worksheets, learner assessment worksheets and sample assessment grids, enabling learners and teacher to get the most benefit from each reader; skills-building activities that cover the six learning outcomes for English First Additional Language; the Stars of Africa Grade 7 readers provide learners with a magnificent range of stories that will build confidence, widen knowledge and increase reading pleasure! The reading series includes an additional resource, reading in the primary school - Grade R to Grade 7 teacher's guide, to further assist the teacher with reading strategies.

I love my children. I love you each one. sings Granny to her grandchildren. Their parents have died of Aids and Granny works hard to keep them happy and cared for. Stars of Africa is an exciting reading series for learners from Grade R to Grade 7. The series contains a wonderful selection for Foundation Phase learners to build their confidence as readers, widen their knowledge as learners and increase their reading pleasure.There are two types of books in the series:* Stories: The stories are beautifully illustrated in full colour, set in urban and rural envrionments in countries all over Africa, and include titles to appeal to every child.* Info (Information) Books. The info books introduce concepts and content from all learning areas and are illustrated in full colour to stimulate reading and learning.The books are divided into four levels:* Starting - for Grades R and 1* Practising - for Grades 2 and 3* Improving - for Grades 4 and 5* Independence - for Grades 6 and 7 Within each level, the books have been graded further for difficulty into three sub-levels: A, B and C. For learners in Grades R-3, Stars of Africa has:* books with no text, and beautiful illustrations* books with very simple, repeated text* Big Books, for teachers to use with a whole class* stories and information books* books with simple captions* books with photographs* counting books and alphabet books* a book with rhymes, poems and song* books about life and growing up in Africa* books that provide knowledge of and encourage a love for the environment* a dictionary activity book* a book that deals with the experience of AIDS* a book that celebrates children's rights* a personal dictionary Activity Book that learners can use to compile their own word list for each letter of the alphabet.

By The Morning of Our Healing contains poems with passion, depth, sincerity and  the stuff of living.  They convey honestly and vigorously the joys, pains and rough resolutions of living and loving in the world. The book calls the reader to reflect on that invisible contract we all have with life. Remember that naive and idealistic state of sweet young love, becoming aware for the first time of the immense power of the ocean or the unpredictable impact of growling death?  In response, we are all called to show up and participate.  These poems convey one man's journey through these unique yet universal experiences. With confusion and anxiety, joy and sudden pleasure, the book takes the reader on a powerful journey through the geography of relationships. The book calls to mind the awareness that suffering does not stop us from succeeding.  Healing happens all the time and in quite gentle and subtle ways. The book reaches into scenes and senses of living, loving and loss. It reflects the wisdom, triumphs and tragedies encountered along the way. Expressed here as well, is how we are shaped by the power of the wind, the grandeur of the mountains, the ethereal presence of the ocean and God's subtle voice in all. You will find here an eclectic collection of poems. Some are as serious as leaving home. Others are as carefree as an ice cream sundae. Hopefully you will identify with and hear echoes of your own voice and journey.  These friendly poems will take you on a pleasant and challenging ride through living and loving that may get your heart pumping again and remind you that you are still alive and the fat lady hasn't sung yet . 

By The Morning of Our Healing contains poems with passion, depth, sincerity and  the stuff of living.  They convey honestly and vigorously the joys, pains and rough resolutions of living and loving in the world. The book calls the reader to reflect on that invisible contract we all have with life. Remember that naive and idealistic state of sweet young love, becoming aware for the first time of the immense power of the ocean or the unpredictable impact of growling death?  In response, we are all called to show up and participate.  These poems convey one man's journey through these unique yet universal experiences. With confusion and anxiety, joy and sudden pleasure, the book takes the reader on a powerful journey through the geography of relationships. The book calls to mind the awareness that suffering does not stop us from succeeding.  Healing happens all the time and in quite gentle and subtle ways. The book reaches into scenes and senses of living, loving and loss. It reflects the wisdom, triumphs and tragedies encountered along the way. Expressed here as well, is how we are shaped by the power of the wind, the grandeur of the mountains, the ethereal presence of the ocean and God's subtle voice in all. You will find here an eclectic collection of poems. Some are as serious as leaving home. Others are as carefree as an ice cream sundae. Hopefully you will identify with and hear echoes of your own voice and journey.  These friendly poems will take you on a pleasant and challenging ride through living and loving that may get your heart pumping again and remind you that you are still alive and the fat lady hasn't sung yet . 

National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) of the National Science Foundation is responsible for national reporting of the research and development (R&D) activities that occur in all sectors of the United States economy. For most sectors, including the business and higher education sectors, NCSES collects data on these activities on a regular basis. However, data on R&D within the nonprofit sector have not been collected in 18 years, a time period which has seen dynamic and rapid growth of the sector. NCSES decided to design and implement a new survey of nonprofits, and commissioned this workshop to provide a forum to discuss conceptual and design issues and methods. Measuring Research and Development Expenditures in the U.S. Nonprofit Sector: Conceptual and Design Issues summarizes the presentations and discussion of the workshop. This report identifies concepts and issues for the design of a survey of R&D expenditures made by nonprofit organizations, considering the goals, content, statistical methodology, data quality, and data products associated with this data collection. The report also considers the broader usefulness of the data for understanding the nature of the nonprofit sector and their R&D activities. Measuring Research and Development Expenditures in the U. S. Nonprofit Sector will help readers understand the role of nonprofit sector given its enormous size and scope as well as its contribution to identifying new forms of R&D beyond production processes and new technology. Table of Contents Front Matter 1 Introduction 2 A Profile of the Nonprofit Sector in the United States 3 Understanding R&D within the Nonprofit Sector 4 Approaches to Survey and Sample Design 5 Question Design and Survey Implementation 6 Summary of Key Themes from the Workshop References Acronyms and Abbreviations Appendix A: Workshop Agenda Appendix B: Workshop Participants Appendix C: IRS Form 990 Appendix D: Biographical Sketches of Steering Committee Members, Presenters, and Staff Committee on National Statistics

The Bureau of Justice Statistics' (BJS) National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) measures the rates at which Americans are victims of crimes, including rape and sexual assault, but there is concern that rape and sexual assault are undercounted on this survey. BJS asked the National Research Council to investigate this issue and recommend best practices for measuring rape and sexual assault on their household surveys. Estimating the Incidence of Rape and Sexual Assault concludes that it is likely that the NCVS is undercounting rape and sexual assault. The most accurate counts of rape and sexual assault cannot be achieved without measuring them separately from other victimizations, the report says. It recommends that BJS develop a separate survey for measuring rape and sexual assault. The new survey should more precisely define ambiguous words such as "rape," give more privacy to respondents, and take other steps that would improve the accuracy of responses. Estimating the Incidence of Rape and Sexual Assault takes a fresh look at the problem of measuring incidents of rape and sexual assault from the criminal justice perspective. This report examines issues such as the legal definitions in use by the states for these crimes, best methods for representing the definitions in survey instruments so that their meaning is clear to respondents, and best methods for obtaining as complete reporting as possible of these crimes in surveys, including methods whereby respondents may report anonymously. Rape and sexual assault are among the most injurious crimes a person can inflict on another. The effects are devastating, extending beyond the initial victimization to consequences such as unwanted pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, sleep and eating disorders, and other emotional and physical problems. Understanding the frequency and context under which rape and sexual assault are committed is vital in directing resources for law enforcement and support for victims. These data can influence public health and mental health policies and help identify interventions that will reduce the risk of future attacks. Sadly, accurate information about the extent of sexual assault and rape is difficult to obtain because most of these crimes go unreported to police. Estimating the Incidence of Rape and Sexual Assault focuses on methodology and vehicles used to measure rape and sexual assaults, reviews potential sources of error within the NCVS survey, and assesses the training and monitoring of interviewers in an effort to improve reporting of these crimes. Table of Contents Front Matter Summary 1 Introduction 2 Legal Definitions and Context 3 Data from Law Enforcement Agencies 4 National Crime Victimization Survey 5 Selected Other Surveys on Rape and Sexual Assault 6 Comparison of Rape and Sexual Assault Across Data Sources 7 Potential Sources of Error in the NCVS: Sampling, Frame, and Processing 8 Potential Sources of Error: Nonresponse, Specification, and Measurement 9 Synopsis of Potential Errors in the National Crime Victimization Survey 10 New Directions for Measuring Rape and Sexual Assault References Appendix A: Need for the Study Appendix B: Workshop and Public Meetings: Agendas and Participants Appendix C: Links to Questionnaires of the National Crime Victimization Survey Appendix D: Selected Surveys Measuring Rape: An Overview Appendix E: Statistical Rationale Behind Some Initial Findings on the Relative Statistical Plausibility of a Multiple-Frame Approach to Estimating the Victimization Rate of Rape and Sexual Assault Appendix F: Biographical Sketches of Panel Members and Staff Committee on National Statistics

The Consumer Expenditure (CE) surveys are the only source of information on the complete range of consumers' expenditures and incomes in the United States, as well as the characteristics of those consumers. The CE consists of two separate surveys: (1) a national sample of households interviewed five times at three-month intervals; and (2) a separate national sample of households that complete two consecutive one-week expenditure diaries. For more than 40 years, these surveys, the responsibility of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), have been the principal source of knowledge about changing patterns of consumer spending in the U.S. population. In February 2009, BLS initiated the Gemini Project, the aim of which is to redesign the CE surveys to improve data quality through a verifiable reduction in measurement error with a particular focus on underreporting. The Gemini Project initiated a series of information-gathering meetings, conference sessions, forums, and workshops to identify appropriate strategies for improving CE data quality. As part of this effort, BLS requested the National Research Council's Committee on National Statistics (CNSTAT) to convene an expert panel to build on the Gemini Project by conducting further investigations and proposing redesign options for the CE surveys. The charge to the Panel on Redesigning the BLS Consumer Expenditure Surveys includes reviewing the output of a Gemini-convened data user needs forum and methods workshop and convening its own household survey producers workshop to obtain further input. In addition, the panel was tasked to commission options from contractors for consideration in recommending possible redesigns. The panel was further asked by BLS to create potential redesigns that would put a greater emphasis on proactive data collection to improve the measurement of consumer expenditures. Measuring What We Spend summarizes the deliberations and activities of the panel, discusses the conclusions about the uses of the CE surveys and why a redesign is needed, as well as recommendations for the future. Table of Contents Front Matter Summary 1 Introduction and Overview 2 The Many Uses of the Consumer Expenditure Surveys 3 The Current Consumer Expenditure Surveys 4 The Panel's Investigation into the Issues with the CE 5 Why Redesign the CE? 6 Pathway to an Improved Survey References and Bibliography Appendix A: Dissent and Panel Response Appendix B: BLS Communication of Issues Appendix C: Uses of the CE in Administering Federal Programs: Debriefing of Program Staff Appendix D: Statement of Work for CNSTAT Competitive Solicitation of Design Ideas Appendix E: Household Survey Producers Workshop Agenda Appendix F: Redesign Options Workshop Agenda Appendix G: Biographical Sketches of Panel Members and Staff Committee on National Statistics