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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Drawing from recently declassified top-secret material, as well as revelatory eyewitness accounts, Secret Service records, and Jacqueline Kennedy's personal letters, bestselling biographer Barbara Leaming answers the question: what was it like to be Mrs. John F. Kennedy during the dramatic thousand days of the Kennedy presidency? Brilliantly researched, Leaming's poignant and powerful chronicle illuminates the tumultuous day-to-day life of a woman who entered the White House at age thirty-one, seven years into a complex and troubled marriage, and left at thirty-four after her husband's assassination. Revealing the full story of the interplay of sex and politics in Washington, Mrs. Kennedy will indelibly challenge our vision of this fascinating woman, and bring a new perspective to her crucial role in the Kennedy presidency.
At last, the definitive biography of Katharine Hepburn-the story she herself has never told. Hollywood has produced many stars, but no one compares to Katharine Hepburn. She is the last of the great ones; a celebrated actress, a brilliant personality, an original. In more than sixty years of public life, countless men have fallen in love with her, women have admired her, and yet only a handful have ever known the real Kate. For the New York Times best seller, Barbara Leaming discovered thousands of never-before-seen documents that finally illuminate the mystery of this enigmatic, fascinating artist. From letters by Hepburn, her friends, and her family, as well as from interviews with Hepburn herself, Ms. Leaming has written a saga as vivid and entrancing as any novel. It is also richly textured, altogether compelling biography of great American woman.
For almost six decades, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis has fascinated
people worldwide. The subject of numerous books and thousands of
articles, her life has probably been documented in millions of
words. And yet, there has always remained something mysterious,
something private about this very public woman. With extraordinary
skill and great sensitivity, Barbara Learning explores the
seemingly magical world of Jackie's youth, her fairy-tale marriage
to a wealthy and handsome Senator and Presidential candidate and
her astonishing transformation into a deft political wife and
unique First Lady. This spirited young woman's rejection of the
idea of a safe marriage" as the wife of some socially prominent but
utterly predictable man led her to JFK and international fame. But
the trauma of her husband's murder, which left her literally soaked
in blood and brains, would damage her far more than has been known.
Until now. This is the first book to document Jackie's brutal,
lonely and valiant thirty one year struggle with post-traumatic
stress disorder (PTSD). In heartrending detail, we witness a
struggle that unfolded at times before our own eyes, but which we
failed to understand. While the life of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
has been examined and scrutinized countless times, it is only now
that we can truly discover the woman behind the facade, the untold
story of this iconic woman.
The need for analytics skills is a source of the burgeoning growth
in the number of analytics and decision science programs in higher
education developed to feed the need for capable employees in this
area. The very size and continuing growth of this need means that
there is still space for new program development. Schools wishing
to pursue business analytics programs intentionally assess the
maturity level of their programs and take steps to close the gap.
Teaching Data Analytics: Pedagogy and Program Design is a reference
for faculty and administrators seeking direction about adding or
enhancing analytics offerings at their institutions. It provides
guidance by examining best practices from the perspectives of
faculty and practitioners. By emphasizing the connection of data
analytics to organizational success, it reviews the position of
analytics and decision science programs in higher education, and to
review the critical connection between this area of study and
career opportunities. The book features: A variety of perspectives
ranging from the scholarly theoretical to the practitioner applied
An in-depth look into a wide breadth of skills from closely
technology-focused to robustly soft human connection skills
Resources for existing faculty to acquire and maintain additional
analytics-relevant skills that can enrich their current course
offerings. Acknowledging the dichotomy between data analytics and
data science, this book emphasizes data analytics rather than data
science, although the book does touch upon the data science realm.
Starting with industry perspectives, the book covers the applied
world of data analytics, covering necessary skills and
applications, as well as developing compelling visualizations. It
then dives into pedagogical and program design approaches in data
analytics education and concludes with ideas for program design
tactics. This reference is a launching point for discussions about
how to connect industry's need for skilled data analysts to higher
education's need to design a rigorous curriculum that promotes
student critical thinking, communication, and ethical skills. It
also provides insight into adding new elements to existing data
analytics courses and for taking the next step in adding data
analytics offerings, whether it be incorporating additional
analytics assignments into existing courses, offering one course
designed for undergraduates, or an integrated program designed for
graduate students.
Discover first-hand insights into the experience of acting as a
psychologist expert witness In Psychology and the Law: Case Studies
of Expert Witnesses, a team of distinguished psychologists delivers
an insightful and practical collection of case studies exploring
the role of mental health professionals acting as expert witnesses
in regulatory, judicial, and quasi-judicial proceedings. Each
chapter is authored by an expert in their field, covering
situations ranging from the assessment of a detained juvenile for a
parole board hearing to the assessment of a civil litigant's
experience of historical trauma resulting from the alleged
negligence of the local authority. Each case follows the
involvement of the practitioner from initial retainer to the
process of giving evidence in court or in a court-like proceeding.
The book also offers valuable judicial and legal perspectives on
the roles played by mental health professionals acting as expert
witnesses, as well as discussion of the cross examination of
persons giving psychological evidence. Readers will also find: A
thorough introduction to the use of psychologists as expert
witnesses Comprehensive explorations of clinical forensic expert
witness case studies Practical discussions of medicolegal expert
witness case studies Fulsome treatments of judicial and legal
perspectives on the roles, uses, and limits of psychological
evidence and experts in regulatory and legal proceedings Perfect
for undergraduate and postgraduate students of law and psychology,
Psychology and the Law: Case Studies of Expert Witnesses will also
benefit qualified psychologists, psychiatrists, lawyers,
policymakers and legislators, social workers, and members of the
judiciary.
The need for analytics skills is a source of the burgeoning growth
in the number of analytics and decision science programs in higher
education developed to feed the need for capable employees in this
area. The very size and continuing growth of this need means that
there is still space for new program development. Schools wishing
to pursue business analytics programs intentionally assess the
maturity level of their programs and take steps to close the gap.
Teaching Data Analytics: Pedagogy and Program Design is a reference
for faculty and administrators seeking direction about adding or
enhancing analytics offerings at their institutions. It provides
guidance by examining best practices from the perspectives of
faculty and practitioners. By emphasizing the connection of data
analytics to organizational success, it reviews the position of
analytics and decision science programs in higher education, and to
review the critical connection between this area of study and
career opportunities. The book features: A variety of perspectives
ranging from the scholarly theoretical to the practitioner applied
An in-depth look into a wide breadth of skills from closely
technology-focused to robustly soft human connection skills
Resources for existing faculty to acquire and maintain additional
analytics-relevant skills that can enrich their current course
offerings. Acknowledging the dichotomy between data analytics and
data science, this book emphasizes data analytics rather than data
science, although the book does touch upon the data science realm.
Starting with industry perspectives, the book covers the applied
world of data analytics, covering necessary skills and
applications, as well as developing compelling visualizations. It
then dives into pedagogical and program design approaches in data
analytics education and concludes with ideas for program design
tactics. This reference is a launching point for discussions about
how to connect industry's need for skilled data analysts to higher
education's need to design a rigorous curriculum that promotes
student critical thinking, communication, and ethical skills. It
also provides insight into adding new elements to existing data
analytics courses and for taking the next step in adding data
analytics offerings, whether it be incorporating additional
analytics assignments into existing courses, offering one course
designed for undergraduates, or an integrated program designed for
graduate students.
Here is a first-hand portrait of the flamboyant American genius who
became a titanic figure in twentieth century popular culture. Orson
Welles revolutionised theatre, terrified a nation of radio
listeners, and made cinematic history with Citizen Kane, regarded
by many as the greatest American film ever made.
One of the most challenging responsibilities of being a college
department chair or dean is to effectively manage the diverse and
independent intellectuals that form the typical college faculty.
Many administrators not only complain about the amount of time they
devote to grappling with problems between faculty and staff
members-but many also feel inadequately trained for resolving the
problems they with which they are confronted. Managing People helps
administrators handle the challenges they face when dealing with
everyday personnel management problems. A collection of 13 essays,
this book is written by experienced chairs, deans, and vice
presidents who offer sensible advice based on personal experience
and scholarly research. Each essay tackles a different aspect of
people management, explaining the dimensions and subtleties of the
issue as well as offering targeted suggestions and resources.
Topics include* An analysis of how self-understanding is essential
to any leader* Strategies for working with faculty and staff in a
sincere and authentic manner* Approaches to positive leadership*
Tips on achieving consensus among faculty* Advice on conducting
departmental or college meetings that create cohesion* The
different types of detractors or difficult individuals, and how
best to deal with them* An explanation of how to eliminate negative
defenses* Evaluations as useful for enhancing faculty performance
and satisfaction* Ways in which to build and maintain faculty
morale This book offers readers a practical guide on how to better
manage faculty and staff in order to realize shared visions and
positively impact their institutions.
Tucked away in the eastern end of the Himalayas lies Bhutan - a
tiny, landlocked country bordering China and India. Impossibly
remote and nearly inaccessible, Bhutan is rich in natural beauty,
exotic plants and animals, and crazy wisdom. It is a place where
people are genuinely content with very few material possessions and
the government embraces 'Gross National Happiness' instead of Gross
National Product. In this funny, magical memoir, we accompany Linda
Leaming on her travels through South Asia, sharing her experiences
as she learns the language, customs and religion; her surprising
romance with a Buddhist artist; and her realisations about the
unexpected path to happiness and accidental enlightenment. As one
of the few Americans to have lived in Bhutan, Leaming offers a rare
glimpse into the quirky mountain kingdom so many have only dreamed
of. For over ten years, Leaming has lived and worked in the capital
city of Thimphu, where there are no traffic lights and fewer than
100,000 people. "If enlightenment is possible anywhere," she
writes, "I think it is particularly possible here." With fantastic
lessons from the Bhutanese way of life, beautiful evocations of
this unspoiled land and a love story which is founded on the new
peace she found in Bhutan, this book will appeal to anyone who
wants to go on a voyage of discovery: to a foreign land or within
the self.
This guide is intended to show some of the much-prized rocks and
minerals of the northwest. Some are valued for their beauty when
cut and polished. Others are prized for the economic value of the
metals they contain, such as copper in chalcopyrite, or of some
physical property of the mineral itself, such as the fibrous nature
of asbestos. Still other minerals are valued for their crystal
form, or, simply as examples of the great diversity in the mineral
kingdom.
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