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It has long been accepted that horses - and other domesticated
animals too - can be trained to respond to our requests. How those
requests are made, however, is a source of debate: Ask or tell?
Firm or soft? Positive or negative reinforcement? Perhaps even more
interesting is when we question the degree to which we expect
horses to read our human behaviours. In general, we just 'act like
us' and expect them to 'get it'. It is a testament to the horse's
great patience that he usually keeps trying until he does!When we
understand the function of both the human brain and the equine
brain, we can to communication with horses on their terms instead
of ours. And by meeting horses halfway, we not only save valuable
training time, we achieve other goals too: we develop much deeper
bonds with our horses; we train them with insight and kindness
instead of force or command; we comprehend their misbehaviour in
ways that allow solutions; and we reduce the mistakes we often make
while working with them. In this illuminating book, cognitive
scientist and horsewoman, Janet Jones, describes human and equine
brains in collaboration. She explores the horse's way of thinking,
as well as human brain function during athletic mastery. Mental
abilities - like seeing, learning, fearing, trusting, and focusing
- are discussed from both the human and horse perspective.
Throughout, true stories of horses and handlers attempting to
understand each other - sometime successfully, sometimes not - help
illustrate the lessons.
Collection of all seven films from the highly successful comedy
series. In 'Police Academy' (1984), a new mayor offers a motley
crew of misfits the chance to oil the wheels of justice when he
lifts the restrictions that normally apply for recruiting new
members to the police force. The academy has the onerous task of
knocking them into law-enforcing shape. 'Police Academy 2 - Their
First Assignment' (1985) sees six of the inept recruits being
transferred to another precinct, where the lieutenant's promotion
depends on them flunking their training course. They also face
trouble on the streets in the form of a gang of sociopaths, led by
a psychobabbling lunatic. In 'Police Academy 3 - Back in Training'
(1986), the police budget is being cut, so one of the two training
academies faces the chop. It's up to the former graduates of
Commandant Lassard (George Gaynes)'s academy to save their old
training ground. In 'Police Academy 4 - Citizens On Patrol' (1987),
our rookie cops try to involve the local community in order to
prevent crime. However, their efforts are thwarted by Captain
Harris (G. W. Bailey) who is determined to scupper the plans of the
group which has caused him so much trouble in the past. 'Police
Academy 5 - Assignment Miami Beach' (1988) sees Commandant Lassard
finally reach retirement age. The whole gang fly down to Miami to
watch him receive an award. The only problem is that he's picked up
the wrong bag at the airport and is now in possession of some
stolen diamonds belonging to a bunch of crooks. In 'Police Academy
6 - City Under Siege' (1989), a criminal holds the city to ransom
by masterminding a spate of burglaries and fraud. To make matters
worse, the rookie cops have a plan to stop him. 'Police Academy 7 -
Mission to Moscow' (1994) sees the fabled police team helping out
in post-Soviet Union Russia. The Russians have a problem on their
hands when Mafia godfather Konali (Ron Perlman) hatches a plan to
control the entire world via an addictive computer game. The fate
of the planet lies in the police academy's hands, much to the
planet's concern...
The poems and story vignettes that make up Magic In Music take the
reader on a journey of exploration into music and dance. They
examine the roots of music in American folk and popular culture
focusing on the musical traditions of European and African
Americans, and seek to help the reader discover the meaning and
power of music. The chapters in Magic In Music consider the
traditions that make up American music and dance, music in nature,
and selected musicians and dancers from Master Juba to Pete Seeger.
The pen and ink illustrations by Janet Jones complement the written
pieces and range from depicting whimsical creatures to true-to-life
drawings. Music and dance have the ability to inspire, heal, and
create community, and certainly these are magical qualities. The
poems reflect on the nature of music in the world around us and in
our lives. The writings and illustrations encourage participation
in music. You too can sing, dance, play, and feel the magic.
How can we make sense of the ongoing technological changes
affecting journalism and journalists today? Will the new digital
generation break down barriers for journalism, or will things just
stay the same? These and other pertinent questions will be asked
and explored throughout this exciting new book that looks at the
changing dynamics of journalism in a digital era. Examining issues
and debates through cultural, social, political and economic
frameworks, the book gets to grip with today's new journalism by
understanding its historical threats and remembering its continuing
resilience and ability to change with the times. In considering new
forms of journalistic practice the book covers important topics
such as: * truth in the new journalism * the changing identity of
the journalist * the economic implications for the industry * the
impact on the relationship between the journalist and their
audience * the legal framework of doing journalism online. Vibrant
in style and accessible to all, Digital Journalism is a captivating
read for anyone looking to understand the advent of a new
journalism that has been altered by the latest digital
technologies.
Despite its importance as a primary tool in creating and
comprehending the self, memory is largely neglected in the
therapeutic training curriculum. As a result, many therapists are
prone to accept incorrect clinical assumptions that can cause
damage to their clients. This concise guide will offer an
authoritative yet accessible account of the basic principles of
human memory that are especially important in the therapeutic
setting. Topics include the latest findings on "recovered
memories," memory and mood, suggestibility, body memories, and
more.
"The Executive Search Collaboration" presents a new perspective
on the single most critical function of any organization: finding,
attracting, and retaining the well-qualified executives for key
senior management openings. Written by leading executive search
consultants and human resources executives, the book provides
comprehensive coverage of the mechanics of business executive
recruitment, focusing particularly on the interaction between
corporate personnel professionals and the headhunters who serve
them. Numerous examples drawn from real-life experiences enhance
the detailed coverage of the entire search process--from the
fundamental elements of choosing an executive search firm and
interviewing candidates through complex and sensitive issues such
as the recruitment of minorities and the international executive
search.
Editor Jones-Parker's introduction sets the tone for the
discussions that follow by providing an overview of the synergistic
relationship between human resources professionals and executive
search consultants. Part I, on the executive search process,
includes chapters on the inner workings of the corporate personnel
department and the typical high-level search firm as well as a
chapter that goes behind the business headlines to reveal details
of the most dramatic searches--those for top executives of large
corporations. The second section provides a micro-view of the
search business and covers the range of services consultants bring
to their clients. Individual chapters address research,
assessments, closure, and termination. The final section focuses on
the three most dynamic areas of the search collaboration:
minorities and women, executive recruitment by and for the Federal
government, and the globalization of the executive search. The
concluding chapter features a dialogue between a senior human
resources executive and an experienced search consultant which
addresses key issues for the future. Managers and executives on
both sides of the executive search collaboration--corporate human
resources executives and their outside consultants--will find "The
Executive Search Collaboration" an indispensable and addition to
their professional libraries.
How can we make sense of the ongoing technological changes
affecting journalism and journalists today? Will the new digital
generation break down barriers for journalism, or will things just
stay the same? These and other pertinent questions will be asked
and explored throughout this exciting new book that looks at the
changing dynamics of journalism in a digital era. Examining issues
and debates through cultural, social, political and economic
frameworks, the book gets to grip with today's new journalism by
understanding its historical threats and remembering its continuing
resilience and ability to change with the times. In considering new
forms of journalistic practice the book covers important topics
such as: * truth in the new journalism * the changing identity of
the journalist * the economic implications for the industry * the
impact on the relationship between the journalist and their
audience * the legal framework of doing journalism online. Vibrant
in style and accessible to all, Digital Journalism is a captivating
read for anyone looking to understand the advent of a new
journalism that has been altered by the latest digital
technologies.
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