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An exploration of the instrument that allows everyone to access artistic practice

The first book-length guide to academic recommendation letters, supported by real-world examples

Revamping lesson plans to be more flexible and engaging for language learners

Provides theory-grounded activities and advice for adapting them to different reading levels

Encourages academic success by guiding students through the steps of an academic presentation

Scholars have studied international organizations (IOs) in many disciplines, thus generating important theoretical developments. Yet a proper assessment and a broad discussion of the methods used to research these organizations are lacking. Which methods are being used to study IOs and in what ways? Do we need a specific methodology applied to the case of IOs? What are the concrete methodological challenges when doing research on IOs? International Organizations and Research Methods: An Introduction compiles an inventory of the methods developed in the study of IOs under the five headings of Observing, Interviewing, Documenting, Measuring, and Combining. It does not reconcile diverging views on the purpose and meaning of IO scholarship, but creates a space for scholars and students embedded in different academic traditions to reflect on methodological choices and the way they impact knowledge production on IOs".

Provides diverse global perspectives from seasoned scholars and teachers on systematically evaluating quality writing

The idea of teaching writing through genres - rather than through prescriptive forms, templates, and rhetorical modes - is intuitively appealing. Yet many teachers have questions. This book tackles some of the most common questions that teachers, teacher educators, and administrators may have when moving toward a genre-based teaching approach.

Spans a variety of business areas relevant to corporate renewal and turnaround management. The cases in this book were selected to cover the knowledge and skills needed by successful turnaround managers, including ethical and legal issues; developing a plan of reorganization; and defining problems and their solutions.

For this new edition, Platt has revised, updated and expanded his text, including a new chapter on bankruptcy law, a profile of the turnaround manager, and an overview of the typical turnaround engagement.

A unique document that opens a window onto the world of Buddhist religious experience - especially for women - in high classical Japan, the time of Sei Shonagon's Pillow Book and Murasaki Shikibu's Tale of Genji.

Examines the extent to which gender influences the political policy views and attitudes of women

A translation of eight declamations written by or ascribed to Libanius, fourth-century CE sophist of Antioch