The leading history text for the Bahamas. - Offer a detailed study of Bahamian history over the last 30 years. - Present information in an accessible way with a clear design and layout. - Reinforce learning through a range of activities and exercises.

What are the critical practices of leaders in high-performing schools? Based on extensive observations, interviews, and in-depth case studies of principals and superintendents who significantly increase student learning and achievement, this exciting new book provides novice and veteran school leaders with the five critical steps for effective school leadership: Focus on Direction Build a Powerful Organization Ensure Student-Focused Vision and Action Give Life to Data Lead Learning Rich with voices from highly effective leaders, this book provides an accessible, research-based framework for school improvement that is correlated with the field's standards. The engaging case studies in this vital resource show the power of these five key critical practices to make a difference in the lives of students and transform schools to support learning for all.

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What are the critical practices of leaders in high-performing schools? Based on extensive observations, interviews, and in-depth case studies of principals and superintendents who significantly increase student learning and achievement, this exciting new book provides novice and veteran school leaders with the five critical steps for effective school leadership: Focus on Direction Build a Powerful Organization Ensure Student-Focused Vision and Action Give Life to Data Lead Learning Rich with voices from highly effective leaders, this book provides an accessible, research-based framework for school improvement that is correlated with the field's standards. The engaging case studies in this vital resource show the power of these five key critical practices to make a difference in the lives of students and transform schools to support learning for all.

Mathematics/Statistics and Probability The Probability Tutoring Book Revised Printing An Intuitive Course for Engineers and Scientists (and everyone else!) Thousands of engineers and students have used and praised The Calculus Tutoring Book by Bob and Carol Ash. In fact, it is the most successful IEEE Press Book published in the last ten years. Now, Carol Ash lends the intuitive approach and practical examples of The Calculus Tutoring Book to the applied mathematics course most commonly taught within engineering departments! Key Features Include:
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Also Available from IEEE Press ... The Calculus Tutoring Book by Carol Ash and Robert B. Ash, University of Illinois,.".succeeds nicely as a supplement to standard textbooks and a vehicle for self-study: the text is clear and easy to read, topics are motivated by their applications, and examples are worked in detail." -Science Books and Films This book fills an educational void by adapting unique classroom-tested techniques that students find most congenial...that strip the shroud of mystery from an "esoteric" subject...that prepare students for applications of calculus in later courses. 1986 544 pp hardcover IEEE order no. PC0177-6 ISBN 0-87942-183-5 softcover IEEE order no. PP0177-6 ISBN 0-7803-1044-6Real Variables With Basic Metric Space Topology by Robert B. Ash, University of Illinois Designed specifically as a first course in real analysis, this book covers all standard material needed for successful work in measure theory, differential equations, functional analysis, and probability. The book emphasizes learning fundamentals through concrete, understandable language and exercises that stress key concepts. In addition, Real Variables features detailed calculations involving algebraic manipulation, definitions that can be easily applied to explicit examples, and solutions to all exercises. 1993 232 pp hardcover IEEE order no. PC0304-6 ISBN 0-7803-0408-X

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From her deathbed, where HIV is choking away her last breaths, Black Girl, an infamous ex-prostitute of Atlanta's Auburn Avenue 'ho stroll, exacts two promises from her three young teen-aged sons, Khalil, B-Man, and Quantavious. She does not try to fool herself that the boys will be anything but hustlers. Hustling is in their blood from both ends, hers and her father's, Rapheal, who was Black Girl's pimp before drugs knocked them both on their asses and destroyed Rapheal's stable of top-notch 'hos. In Khalil, Black Girl sees the making of a boss mack, much like his pops. In B-Man, her middle son, she sees a fierce jack boy and a heartless killa. In her baby boy, Q, Black Girl prophesizes a major drug king pin. Together, she knows her sons can rape the game from all angles and put ATL in a chokehold. But to do so, they must never let money, 'hos, jealousy or envy come between them. They must remain bonded by blood, which she makes them promise at her deathbed. Black Girl also makes t

After his father is executed, Lil T vows to seek revenge against every individual who played a part in Youngblood's downfall. Anybody whose testimony helped convict Youngblood and sent him to death row is sure to catch hell on Earth. Following in his father's footsteps, Lil T dons the name Trouble, and his name holds the true weight of its meaning. The time has arrived when Lil T is all grown up and filled with bitterness. The ATL is about to feel his pain By his side like a trustworthy glock, is his beautiful but deadly ride or die shawdy, Kamora. Together they cannot be denied. Only one thing can break their bond as they rob, murder, extort and inflict vengeance.

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The streets of ATL are about to get hotter than lava after Youngblood is snatched up and beaten down by unknown thugs. Vowing fatal revenge on his attackers, Youngblood is released from the hospital only to return home and discover that Cheryl has run off with his stash and his two daughters. Heartbroken over the loss of his daughters and money, he is ready to pick up that steel again, put on a ski mask and go back to jackin' d-boys for their cake. The stakes are raised even higher when his homie, Murder Mike gives him an ultimatum that tests his principles and leaves Youngblood struggling with a do-or-die dilemma. With major decisions to make comes the added pressure from the two women in Youngblood's life, Inez and Juanita. Inez accepts him as he is. Juanita, on the other hand, wants to help him leave the life of the streets behind. When a hustla has two thorough chicks, which one does he choose? The streets will decide that Youngblood must deal with enemies who are much closer than he realizes. The way he deals with these problems will determine his fate. Trust No Man 2 is an explosive and emotionally charged end to this true-to-life hood classic

TRUST NO MAN is an urban street tale told in such vivid detail and with such gritty and compelling style, it is like watching a movie that keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. Terrence aka Youngblood is a young and jiggy stick-up kid in ATL with much baby mama drama and strict street principles: respect for the code of his game and loyalty to those who are loyal to him. Shan, Youngblood's cocaine sniffing baby mama, violates him when she hooks up with one of his partnaz while Youngblood is serving a bid. When Youngblood touches down, it's on and poppin'. Rich Kid, a flamboyant drug kingpin wants to put Youngblood on his team, but Youngblood prefers to get his the fast way, the ski mask way. When Youngblood hits a big lick, he finds out that more money means more problems. Who can he trust? The answer will leave you speechless. Trust No Man is a story of murder, sex, money, bling, love, and betrayal. Get ready to have your every emotion touched. Trust No Man wil

Originally published in London 1936. The illustrated Contents Include: History of the Breed care and Management Practical Breeding The Cairn in Post War Years Accidents and Diseases Colour of recent Champions How Famous Cairns are Bred Pedigrees. Many of the earliest dog books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Vintage Dog Books are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.