YJJP, Your Jots and JITs, Daily Planner, Calendar and Business Journal for 2011 and 2012 is the perfect tool for the Executive man and woman. Plan your day, manage business and personal contacts, monthly birthdays, record monthly expense reports, monitor monthly budget, expenditures, payables due and miscellaneous notes. A must have, JOT your notes and GO!
If you are a musician, you need this book, which is rooted in real-life music business experience, not classroom theory. It reveals the secrets of artist development using the creative process as the foundation for success, and provides solid direction for you to plan and evaluate your path to success. Hot Hits, Cheap Demos shows you how to: jumpstart your career * create a press kit and develop sure-fire marketing strategies * contact clubs and alternative venues * produce and promote your own shows * make an eye-catching web site * create a standout song, find a producer, and even package a CD. Written by Nadine Condon, a 20-year music industry veteran who's been instrumental in the success of such acts as Smash Mouth, Stroke 9, Third Eye Blind and Train.
Would you know how to prepare for an unforeseen emergency, or handle an unexpected disaster? With real-world considerations in mind, disaster preparedness consultant David Black shows us how to stay alive when tragedy strikes. His step-by-step actions can help us make it safely through a variety of crises, from catastrophic weather to terrorism to civil unrest. Black presents tailor-made plans for individuals, businesses, organizations, small groups, and communities to follow, in all regions of the country and broken down by type of emergency and environment. In addition, he provides a hierarchy for response including communication, healthcare, food, water, and shelter in the absence of institutions and commercially available services and supplies.
Valuable practical advice for managing classrooms, workloads, and careers. Non-tenure-track lecturers and adjunct instructors face particular challenges at US colleges, including heavy teaching loads, lack of office space, little control over the selection of course topics or textbooks, and long commutes between jobs at two or more schools. Quick Hits for Adjunct Faculty and Lecturers contains short, practice-oriented articles by experienced instructors that offer valuable teaching and career tips for balancing competing demands, addressing student issues, managing classrooms, and enhancing professional development.
From Mary Fenney comes a found family, single dad romantic comedy. Maggie uprooted her entire life and moved up north for work. Desperately trying to get things figured out, she was frazzled. When her dog decided chaos was his middle name, she never figured she’d be the one behind the wheel hearing a thump… Scott only had one goal: To get to the pharmacy to pick up his sick daughter's meds. Being a single father of three was hard. Having his youngest sick again…yeah. That’s rough. But not as rough as accidentally getting hit by a car and busting his shoulder. Sigh. The day can only get better from there, right?
"[This volume] makes the statement that democracy matters, that engagement in the community is essential to maintain our democratic values, and that civic engagement plays a significant role in educating our citizens." -- Sharon Hamilton and Robert Orr, Directors, Indiana University Faculty Colloquium on Excellence in Teaching (FACET) Quick Hits for Educating Citizens presents university faculty and administrators with ideas and strategies for integrating civic education into university curricula. Fifty-eight succinct essays from across the disciplines offer successful models of curriculum-based civic education activities and strategies for engaging students outside the classroom. Reflecting best practices as well as individual approaches to educating students for citizenship, this is an outstanding resource for university faculty in every discipline, as well as administrators and students in schools of education.
"Life’s a Mess: Finding Your Smile When Sh*t Hits the Fan" by Kizzi Nkwocha is a powerful, uplifting guide that transforms life’s most challenging moments into opportunities for growth and resilience. As a personal development coach and the creator of Business Game Changer Magazine, Kizzi combines his unique insights with practical advice, research, and inspiring case studies of real people who have faced adversity head-on and triumphed. From everyday individuals to well-known personalities, this book brings to life the stories of those who refused to let life's toughest battles steal their joy. Kizzi expertly weaves together scientific studies, personal experiences, and actionable tips that empower readers to embrace positivity, even when things feel impossible. His voice is both authoritative and empathetic, making the reader feel seen, heard, and encouraged to keep moving forward. Whether you're in the midst of your own storm or simply seeking ways to elevate your mindset, "Life’s a Mess" is the perfect companion. Kizzi Nkwocha doesn't just tell you to be positive—he shows you how, offering a roadmap to finding your smile when life gets messy. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to reclaim their power and rewrite their narrative with resilience and hope. - The UK Newspaper
Lesson Planning for Elementary Physical Education offers expert guidance in implementing lessons and curricula that are aligned with SHAPE America’s National Standards and Grade-Level Outcomes. The plans are flexible, reflect best practices, and foster the achievement of physical literacy.
