Schemas in Problem Solving explores a theory of schema development and studies the applicability of the theory as a unified basis for understanding learning, instruction and assessment. The theory's prescriptions for teaching are direct, and its application to assessment suggests new directions for tests. After examining the roots of the theory in earlier work by philosophers and psychologists, Marshall illustrates the main features of her theory with experimental evidence from students who are learning to recognize and solve arithmetic story problems. She describes individual performance with traditional empirical studies as well as computer simulation. The computer simulation reflects an approach in modelling cognition. Marshall's model links neural networks with symbolic systems to form a hybrid model that uses pattern matching of sets of features as well as logical step-by-step rules.

This book paints a comprehensive portrait of Mexico's system of assisted reproduction first from a historical perspective, then from a more contemporary viewpoint. Based on a detailed analysis of books and articles published between the 1950s and 1980s, the first section tells the story of how the epistemic, normative, and material infrastructure of the assisted reproduction system was built. It traces the professionalization process of assisted reproduction as a medical field and the establishment of its professional association. Drawing on ethnographic material, the second part looks at how this system developed and flourished from the 1980s up to 2010, its commercialization process, how the expansion of reproductive services took place, and the messages regarding reproductive technologies that circulated within a wide discursive landscape. Given its scope and methods, this book will appeal to scholars interested in science and technology studies, reproduction studies, history of medicine, medical anthropology, and sociology.

Unpuzzling Your Life is designed for Christians who are familiar with the Bible but struggling in their walk with Christ.Unpuzzling Your Life is a unique seven-week Bible study that compares the life of a believer to putting a puzzle together. Each week covers a pertinent subject for today's Christian and includes an introduction and five lessons designed to inform, challenge, encourage, and promote spiritual maturity. Bible verses, personal experiences of Sandra P. Hastings, true stories, and unusual facts reveal the uniqueness of each believer and the amazing way God brings the pieces of their life-puzzle together. Unpuzzling Your Life answers the questions many are struggling with today: Why am I here? How can my life make a difference? What does God want from me? Unpuzzling Your Life has discussion questions at the end of each day's lesson and can be for personal Bible study, a Sunday School class, small group studies, or discipleship teaching.

Named an Outstanding Academic Title for 2002 by "Choice "

"Thomas and Pollio, authors of numerous publications, have written a must-read book for nurses and other health care providers who want to understand and engage in the human experiences of patients. The authors provide wonderful insights for students, researchers, and clinicians into the world of existential phenomenology and share, through the use of this research methodological approach, the personal stories of patients as they lived their experiences. As thought-provoking as the research examples are, the chapters explaining philosophy and methods of existential phenomenology are essential reading for all nursing students...Thomas and Pollio write clearly and simply without the usual academic jargon, a welcome change for college students, clinicians, and researchers alike. This book fills a void in the nursing research literature and will be welcome to nursing researchers, practitioners, and lower-division undergraduates through graduate students."

"--CHOICE"

"This book fills not only a gap but a wide cavern....I can not think of a better way for neophyte nurses to engage the human experiences and perspectives of their patients, nor can I think of a more relevant and comprehensive explanation of the philosophy and methods of existential phenomenology for seasoned researchers, scientists, and theoreticians."--Jacquelyn H. Flaskerud, PhD, RN, FAAN, UCLA School of Nursing

While addressing a wide readership, this book focuses particularly on the nurse clinician and student, demonstrating how a humanistic philosophy and research methodology has the potential to illuminate the deeper meanings of health crises and universal human experiences like pain and spiritual distress.

"Simple, easy, and systematic! In understandable language, the author provides a step-by-step daily model to ensure the development of positive behavioral traits within any classroom."
Bridgitte H. Shropshire, Parent and School Registrar
Southeast High School, Macon, GA

Teachers and principals need help in combating increasing antisocial behaviors in the classroom. Now, Sandra Davis-Johnson shares the key components of Essential Character Discipline?a positive behavior program designed to help students learn elements of integrity, courtesy, loyalty, respect, perseverance, honor, and self-control. This book contains the tools you need to provide the environment that leads to productivity, academic success, and learning.

Key topics include:

• Establishing essential character
• Modifying common negative behaviors
• Providing support for students with emotional behaviors
• Positive responses for positive behaviors
• Rights of educators, students, and parents/guardians

This field-tested, systematic program for K-5 classrooms offers master forms, parent letters, activities, and a handy glossary. Written for teachers, administrators, and university educators, this book outlines a systematic management program to transform any classroom into a successful learning environment.

Women need to connect with other women in deep, meaningful ways--especially within the context of a mentoring relationship or spiritual friendship. Older women who have experienced the heartache of life's journey can offer encouragement and wisdom to younger women beginning their journey with God. Younger women can inspire and inform the older generation. $lt;i>The One Year Women's Friendship Devotional$lt;/i> will not only provide daily wisdom and encouragement from God's Word throughout the year but will also encourage women across the country to cultivate meaningful, spiritual friendships.

Schemas are major knowledge structures influencing the way people acquire and store information. Sandra Marshall explores a new theory of schema development and studies the applicability of the theory as a unified basis for understanding learning, instruction, and assessment. The theory's prescriptions for teaching are direct, and its application to assessment suggests new directions for tests. After examining the roots of the theory in earlier work by philosophers and psychologists, the author illustrates the main features of her theory with experimental evidence from students who are learning to recognize and solve arithmetic story problems. She describes individual performance with traditional empirical studies as well as computer simulation. The computer simulation reflects a new approach in modeling cognition. Marshall's model links neural networks with symbolic systems to form a hybrid model that uses pattern matching of sets of features as well as logical step-by-step rules. Educational researchers and psychologists as well as curriculum developers will be interested in the new approaches of this work.

This book paints a comprehensive portrait of Mexico's system of assisted reproduction first from a historical perspective, then from a more contemporary viewpoint. Based on a detailed analysis of books and articles published between the 1950s and 1980s, the first section tells the story of how the epistemic, normative, and material infrastructure of the assisted reproduction system was built. It traces the professionalization process of assisted reproduction as a medical field and the establishment of its professional association. Drawing on ethnographic material, the second part looks at how this system developed and flourished from the 1980s up to 2010, its commercialization process, how the expansion of reproductive services took place, and the messages regarding reproductive technologies that circulated within a wide discursive landscape. Given its scope and methods, this book will appeal to scholars interested in science and technology studies, reproduction studies, history of medicine, medical anthropology, and sociology.

Performance today on either the pianoforte or the fortepiano can be at once joyful, musicianly, expressive, and historically informed. From this point of view, Sandra P. Rosenblum examines the principles of performing the music of Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, and their contemporaries as revealed in a variety of historical sources: their autographs and letters, early editions of their music, original instruments, and contemporary tutors and journals. She applies these findings to such elements of performance as dynamics, accentuation, pedaling, articulation and touch, technique and fingering, ornaments and embellishments, choice of tempo, and tempo flexibility.

Familiarity with the Classic conventions provides a framework for interpretation and an understanding of the choices available within the style, the amount of freedom a performer has, and which areas are ambiguous. Rosenblum s detailed study, copiously illustrated with musical examples, is invaluable for professional and amateur performers, serious piano students and their teachers and students of performance practices by Scarlatti and Clementi.

..". is and will remain unsurpassed as the study dealing with performance practice as it pertains to keyboard music of the Classical period." American Music Teacher

"Rosenblum s monumental achievement is thorough, objective, balanced, and imaginative, a compelling blend of love and respect for the solo, chamber, and concerto literature she addresses." Journal of Musicological Research

"The extent and quality of her research, the depth of her perception, and her musicianship together break new ground in the study of historic performance practice." Early Keyboard Journal

"Her attention to details is absolutely scrupulous; no stone unturned, no argument unquestioned or unstated." The Musical Times

"Its importance to thoughtful musicians cannot be overstated." Choice

..". thoroughly musicological." Performance Practice Review

..". indispensable... " New York Times"

Magic Classroom is a easy guide for teachers using coaching tools in the classroom. Students will increase productivity based in a safe, loving environment.

The purpose of this book is to encourage EVERY ONE of ALL AGES to Pray the Holy Rosary. The Entire Family and community united in prayer will achieve peace in our hearts and have a better world. By praying the Rosary we meditate on the most important moments in the life of Our Lord Jesus Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary. Through the artwork depicting the mysteries, we feel penetrated with the infinite love that God gives to us every moment of our lives. The Holy Rosary is the perfect connection of God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit by making it a holy moment worthy of worship and devotion. Thanks to the Blessed Virgin Mary who has taught us that the Rosary is our defense against the enemy, also gives us refuge and shelter for the relief of our sorrows and needs. The Blessed Virgin Mary is always willing to be our advocate who tells us to pray without haste, meditate on each mystery, and absorb the teachings of Jesus. She calls us to conversion and to live our lives serving the Lord and mankind. Pope John Paul II said to the faithful in St. Peter's Square, "The Rosary is my favorite prayer, is a ladder to climb to heaven." To pray in unity is blessed. Jesus said, "I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything for which they are to pray, it shall be granted to them by my heavenly Father. For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them." St Matthew 18: 19-20 All the wonders of this world are part of GOD'S PLAN. God gave us the Holy Rosary as a way to open our hearts and the door to the divine light. Feel the inner strength and peace as well as passionate love that make our prayers the most beautiful encounter with Him in our lives. That is why the end of the Rosary will give us a deep spiritual relationship with Him. I hope you enjoy this book. When praying the Holy Rosary, pray in a quiet place and follow the beads and numbers in each mystery. Every day you can open up your creativity and motivate everybody with enthusiasm. Thanks for following the request of the Blessed Virgin Mary, "Pray the Holy Rosary." Sandra P. Abrams

The decisions you make before marriage are just as vital as the choices you make once there is a matrimonial bond. Taking the time to read this book will pay off great dividend in starting and maintaining your relationship. The journey through this book will hopefully enlighten people of all ages to make the right decisions and create a healthy and happy marriage.

This is a book of poetry written for my recently deceased Mom. She was my greatest fan and had read some of these poems. Reading poems about or for Mom gives me some comfort.