Effective Leadership And Management In The Early Years

Effective Leadership And Management In The Early Years

Author: Moyles, Janet

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education (UK)

Published: 2006-11-01

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 0335221017

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This book covers key topics such as diversity, bereavement and effective nutrition for children. It offers a unique collection from leading international education specialists in the field.


Good Practice in Child Safety

Good Practice in Child Safety

Author: Angela Dare

Publisher: Nelson Thornes

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 238

ISBN-13: 9780748745029

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Addresses the full range of safety related topics and includes chapters on accidents and accident prevention, safety in relation to child development, the maintenance of a healthy and safe environment, responses to child abuse, and an introduction to first aid. Also includes activities and quick check questions to reinforce the learning process. Written specifically for the student and practitioner.


Greenhouse and Nursery Management Practices to Protect Water Quality

Greenhouse and Nursery Management Practices to Protect Water Quality

Author: Julie Newman

Publisher: UCANR Publications

Published: 2008-01-01

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13: 1601075715

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Specifically developed for managers interested in preventing contamination of runoff and groundwater leaching, these suggested management practices will help guide you through your own successful plan of action. Also included is an environmental audit checklist to guide you through management practices that impact the environment, increase your awareness of practices that lessen runoff and leaching, and help you identify areas that may require improvements. Chapters cover: protecting water quality, management goals and practices to mitigate runoff and leaching, irrigation practices, nutrients, pest managements, pesticide use and water quality protection, erosion and runoff, water recycling, and environmental audit.


Good Practice in Nursery Management

Good Practice in Nursery Management

Author: Elizabeth Sadek

Publisher: Nelson Thornes

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 206

ISBN-13: 9780748775484

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Updated to account for computerized administration systems. Provides suggestions for Continuing Professional Development of staff and managers. Provides up-to-date case studies and examples, which focus on key topics and help apply theory to practice. The new CD-ROM contains over 60 fully editable sample documents to help nursery managers develop practical and reliable systems for their workplace and can be easily adapted to fit individual requirements. The CD-ROM also provides sample job descriptions, contracts and documents covering all aspects of nursery policy.


The Student Practitioner in Early Childhood Studies

The Student Practitioner in Early Childhood Studies

Author: Ruby Oates

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-04-03

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 131770472X

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The Student Practitioner in Early Childhood Studies: An essential guide to working with children provides accessible support and guidance for Early Childhood Studies students in higher education who may have little, if any, experience of relating to young children in the Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage One. With useful chapter summaries, activities and reflection points to help readers track their academic journey, this text draws on the experiences of students on the degree programme for the benefit of students new to practice. It will: prepare students for the challenges of practice provide a synthesis of academic knowledge and practice skills develop students' critically reflective thinking and understanding relational pedagogy and the needs of young children provide the emerging student practitioner in higher education with knowledge, skills, understanding and confidence to relate effectively with young children and adults in settings Fully supporting students' practice experience and development of their critical thinking, this helpful book synthesises theory and practice in an applied and critical manner. The authors cover a range of themes including critical reflection, relational pedagogy, confidence building, communication skills, personal and professional development and employability alongside academic writing and research skills. This textbook is essential reading for students on all Early Childhood degree programmes.


Grape Pest Management, Third Edition

Grape Pest Management, Third Edition

Author: LARRY J. BETTIGA

Publisher: UCANR Publications

Published: 2013-11-15

Total Pages: 625

ISBN-13: 1601078005

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In the much anticipated 3rd edition of Grape Pest Management, more than 70 research scientists, cooperative extension advisors and specialists, growers, and pest control advisers have consolidated the latest scientific studies and research into one handy reference. The result is a comprehensive, easy-to-read pest management tool. The new edition, the first in over a decade, includes several new invasive species that are now major pests. It also reflects an improved understanding among researchers, farmers, and growers about the biology of pests. With nine expansive chapters, helpful, colorful photos throughout, here’s more of what you’ll find: •Diagnostic techniques for identifying vineyard problems •Detailed descriptions of more than a dozen diseases •Comprehensive, illustrated listings of insect and mite pests,including the recently emerging glassy winged sharpshooter and Virginia creeper leaf-hopper •Regional calendars of events for viticultural management •Up-to-date strategies for vegetation management


Managing water in plant nurseries

Managing water in plant nurseries

Author: Michelle Smith

Publisher: NSW Agriculture

Published: 2021-09-27

Total Pages: 342

ISBN-13: 176058486X

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Managing water in plant nurseries is the preeminent technical manual for irrigation, drainage and water recycling in Australia nursery production, and a benchmark text internationally. This 3rd edition is testimony to the ongoing value the industry places in achieving world-leading best practice in container irrigation, water management, recycling and reuse. CONTENTS Foreword Chapter 1. Water supply Chapter 2. Water quality and testing Chapter 3. Disinfestation: water and irrigation as a source of disease Chapter 4. Pumps and other irrigation equipment Chapter 5. Nursery filtration system Chapter 6. Top-watering irrigation systems Chapter 7 Bottom-watering irrigation systems Chapter 8. Misting and fogging systems Chapter 9. Growing media and irrigation management Chapter 10. System design, operation and maintenance Chapter 11. Fertigation in nurseries Chapter 12. Drainage systems Reference and further reading


Container Nursery Production and Business Management Manual

Container Nursery Production and Business Management Manual

Author: JULIE P. NEWMAN

Publisher: UCANR Publications

Published: 2014-06-10

Total Pages: 355

ISBN-13: 1601078420

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This colorful manual includes research-based information on all aspects of production of landscape plants in commercial nurseries. Written primarily for wholesale nursery growers and propagators; a wide range of those involved in the nursery industry will find this a valuable reference. Twenty chapters in five broad sections cover topics from nursery site selection to crop production, water management to business and labor management, along with pest, weed, and disease management. This easy-to-use manual contains the photos, tables and clearly written text that make UC ANR's publications the go-to references industry professionals rely upon. Chapters include: Nursery Site Selection and Development Plant Growing Structures Mechanization and Automation Soils and Container Media Nutrition and Fertilization Irrigation Management Practices Controlling Runoff and Recycling Water, Nutrients, and Waste Plant Propagation Controlling Plant Growth Diagnosing Plant Problems Integrated Pest Management Plant Diseases Insects, Mites, and Other Invertebrate Pests Integrated Weed Management Vertebrate Pest Management Invasive Pests Business Management Marketing Considerations Increasing Labor Productivity


Arboricultural Practices

Arboricultural Practices

Author: Lindsey Purcell

Publisher: Waveland Press

Published: 2024-08-05

Total Pages: 378

ISBN-13: 1478653329

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In our urban forests and designed landscapes, trees stand as the most important and resilient green elements. Arboricultural Practices by Lindsey Purcell is an essential guide for all green professionals—including arboricultural consultants, arborists, urban foresters, landscape architects, landscape contractors and tree owners and managers—offering comprehensive insights into aligning arboricultural practices with urban forestry initiatives and sustainability goals. Drawing from over 40 years of experience and an extensive body of work, Purcell shares practical knowledge and best practices for the industry, distilled from his career as a tree-care professional and educator. This textbook is especially tailored for instructors and students, covering a wide range of topics essential for the next generation of arborists and urban foresters. The book covers all aspects of arboriculture from the fundamentals of tree growth and development to essential management practices. It follows the tree from selection in the nursery to planting and aftercare through such routine practices as pruning, fertilization, support systems, and plant health care. Arboricultural Practices is a comprehensive resource for academic and professional applications.


Water, Root Media, and Nutrient Management for Greenhouse Crops

Water, Root Media, and Nutrient Management for Greenhouse Crops

Author: Donald Merhaut

Publisher: UCANR Publications

Published: 2018-11-06

Total Pages: 330

ISBN-13: 1601079834

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This user-friendly, practical guide was written for large and small greenhouse producers of containerized crops throughout the United States and all climates of North America. Inside you’ll find a thorough overview of plant nutrition and water quality. Originally associated with floriculture crops and “out-of-season” vegetable production, greenhouse production has experienced a recent sea change: new marketing trends, organic production, improved and more efficient production technologies, and the introduction of new laws and regulations related to environmental sustainability and food safety. To be successful, professional growers need to be equipped with a comprehensive understanding of greenhouse management today. Written by industry-based professionals and academics, its seventeen chapters demonstrate how water, root media, and fertilizer are integrated to optimize plant health, production efficiency, and the sustainability of resources and the environment.