Yearbook Of The International Law Commission 1999: Report of the Commission to the General Assembly on the work of its fifty-first session (Yearbook of the International Law Commission)

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Written for educators who work with special children and teens, this second edition of a best-selling classic offers a practical guide to every facet of the special education teacher’s job, from teaching in a self-contained classroom or resource room to serving on a multidisciplinary team. This easy-to-follow format, takes you step by step through the various stages required to understand the referral process, parent intakes and conferences, evaluation, interpretation, diagnosis, remediation, placement, individual education plans, classroom management, medication, educational law, and more.

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Used for a Class.......2007-01-13

You asked me to do this survey so, I did it!

The Special Educator's Survival Guide.......2006-02-23

This book is excellent. It really defines the role and job of a special education teacher. In fact my principal was so impressed with it that he ordered it for all the special education teachers in my building. Another principal also ordered it for her special education teachers.

Special Educator's Survival Guide: Practical Techniques and Materials for Supervision and Instruction

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Extremely helpful for classroom teachers and special Ed.

Special Educator's Survival Guide: Practical Techniques and Materials for Supervision and Instruction
David B. Barnes , and Cheryle K. Barnes
Manufacturer: Center for Applied Research in
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Binding: Hardcover

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Extremely helpful for classroom teachers and special Ed........1999-07-19

This is a wonderful book for anyone, especially teachers, who want to have convenient ideas and materials available to assist students having special needs. If you are a teacher or a parent of a child with special needs, this book is a must for your library!

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Seize the day and Seize your life.......1999-12-25

It's been a while since I read this book. Though I'm a self-help junkie, and it's good to stop reading and start doing, it's also good to have a fundamental list of your favorites that you re-read once or twice a year. This book is on my re-read list, along with TRLT by Scott Peck, and Resurrection by Neville. What I can remember about the book is how the author, especially Danny likens the challenge of their past careers to grabbing your life and just doing it. One thing that sticks in my mind is how he says that it just ain't enough to post a picture of your dream house on the fridge. You really have to take action to get it.

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Morton POM and the complementary POMQuest software are designed to be modular. POMQuest modules are designed to fit the corresponding POM book fully and to give the student power to attain a deeper understanding of the material with much less effort than long tedious hand exercises. Each of the modules can be used independently of others. Thus, a wide variety of courses can be designed effectively.

Inventory Management Software Manual: A POMQuest Module (Pomquest Module)

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Inventory Management Software Manual: A POMQuest Module (Pomquest Module)
Thomas Morton
Manufacturer: South-Western College Pub
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Binding: Paperback

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Scheduling Software Manual: A POMQuest Module (Pomquest Module)

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Scheduling Software Manual: A POMQuest Module (Pomquest Module)
Thomas Morton
Manufacturer: South-Western College Pub
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ASIN: 0877095337

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What's the point?

Good and Not So Good Ideas; No Focus Whatsoever

Codifies manufacturing excellence

World Class Manufacturing: The Next Decade: Building Power, Strength, and Value
Richard J. Schonberger
Manufacturer: Free Press
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0684823039

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Since the invention of double-entry bookkeeping, managers have judged a company's worth by sales and profits. Now, Richard J. Schonberger, the architect of the worldwide Just-In-Time revolution, reaches beyond "financials" to redefine excellence -- and reveals, with new benchmark data, how pioneers become dynasties.

Schonberger's pathbreaking new research reveals that, from 1950 to 1995, while "financials" dipped and soared repeatedly, industrial decline and ascendancy correlated perfectly with inventory turnover -- one of two key nonfinancial indicators and a bedrock measure, along with customer satisfaction, of a company's power, strength, and value. In this immensely readable book, he captures these new metrics -- the true predictions of future success -- in 16 customer-focused principles created from self-scored reports supplied by over 100 pioneering manufacturers in nine countries. Armed with new world-class benchmark data, Schonberger redefines excellence in terms of competence, capability, and customer-focused, employee-driven, data-based performance.

For front-tine associates to senior executives, Schonberger has written manufacturing's action agenda for the next decade. This book will be indispensable reading for manufacturing and general managers in all industries, as well as for pension fund managers, institutional investors, stock analysts, and stockbrokers.

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What's the point?.......2004-11-24

Mr. Schonberger hoists the flag of what he calls 'Customer Focused Principles'- with all due respect to Covey's 'Principles' -and waits to see who salutes. He is still waiting.
With much name dropping, plenty of abbreviations - see, I know the jargon, many cited 'conversations' - see I am scholarly, and many random and pointless narratives about various companies - see, I am really scholarly and connected, Mr. Schonberger manages to waste the readers time while managing to obfusticate the principle of Total Quality Management and Lean Manufacturing. I came away from reading the book saying 'So what is the point'.

Good and Not So Good Ideas; No Focus Whatsoever.......2003-07-03

Schonberger hits on several strong manufacturing ideas in this book, but overshadows these good points with a severe lack of focus. One comes away from this book with lots of buzzwords floating around in one's head, but no idea where to begin applying any of them, or what form such an application would take.

The mantra of the book appears to be "do everything," when what a lost manufacturing manager needs is help on what are the (very few) key points of control in a system, how to identify them, and how to use them to powerful effect.

The author would have you believe that "customer service" should be the goal of production. Nonsense. Customer service is a very important tool that is a means to an end: cash flow. If cash flow could be best guaranteed by ignoring customer service, then companies would be foolish to do otherwise.

As it happens, customer service is a vital key to production, but only so far as it directly or indirectly supports the financial engine that drives a company. Evidence: it would be trivial to design a production system that supports the customer better than any in the world and that loses all viability in month.

This book gets a couple of stars due to the presence of a few good thoughts, but the author seems to have no clue what to do with them, or which are most critical.

For better results, go straight to the source with Deming, or get some focus with Goldratt.

Codifies manufacturing excellence.......1999-04-25

When Dick Schonberger first showed us a glimpse of the research that was going into this book, I could not wait to see "the real thing." This book is, like all his work, an important and major examination of what makes a manufacturing organization excellent. Built from "the numbers', as well as years of observations, Schonberger's work allows anyone - consultant, practitioner, teacher, executive - to understand the critical points at which a group defines its capabilities. HIs comprehensive References and Bilbliography show that he gets around; his overall vision shows that he sees where good process is headed. Read this book for a measured look at manufacturing progress over the past ten years or so.

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Complete Book of Traditional Knitting
Rae Compton
Manufacturer: Scribner Book Company
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Binding: Hardcover

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The Complete Book of Traditional Aran Knitting

Complete Book of Traditional Aran Knitting
Shelagh Hollingworth
Manufacturer: B T Batsford Ltd
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ASIN: 0713425709

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The Complete Book of Traditional Aran Knitting.......2006-09-21

I've had this book for a few years now. It has many classic aran knitting designs that can be updated quickly and easily. It's a nice addition to your knitting library if you enjoy knitting cables. A good supplement to any of Barbara G. Walkers Treasury of Knitting Patterns. Included are the following chapters:

Forward 6
Introduction 9
1. About the Aran Islands 10
2. Development of Aran Knitting 13
3. Equipment and working methods 18
4. Designing an Aran sweater 26
5. Aran pattern stitch samples 32
6. The knitting patterns 64
1 Traditional fishing shirt 64
2 Traditional fishing shirt 70
3 Traditional fishing shirt 77
4 Family sweater, Round neck 83
5 Family sweater, V-neck 88
6 Family sweater, Polo neck 89
7 V-neck, raglan-shaped cardigans 90
8 Cable-patterned waistcoats 95
9 Easy knit jackets 101
1o Man's zip-fronted jacket 104
11,12,13 Child's Aran patterned coat, hat & mitts set 108
14 Child's sweater with crossover shawl collar 115
15 Lady's full length Aran patterned coat 119
16 Lady's evening waistcoat 123
17 Lady's tabard 128
18,19,20 Lady's hat, mitts and scarf set 131
21 Square cushion cover 136
22 Oblong cushion cover 138
23 Bolster-shaped cushion cover 140

Conversion chart for knitting needles and crochet hooks 142
Suppliers 143
Index 144

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Good Basics
A good, clear, solid reference
Reliable, no frills knitting reference
A Good Basic Reference

The Complete Book of Knitting
Barbara Abbey
Manufacturer: Dover Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0486415295

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Excellent guide for learning how to knit well, undertake new projects, and even create new designs. All basic procedures thoroughly explained—from casting on and binding off, to inserting zippers and lining garments. Over 500 illustrations show how to knit and purl, increase and decrease stitches, knit left-handed, knit with more than one color, make cables, and much else. Includes chapter on Abbreviations and Terms.

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Good Basics.......2002-11-22

I am a recent born-again knitter, having started again after 35 years of never touching a knitting needle! I forgot everything I had ever learned. Once I re-learned how to cast on, I found this to be a good reference book for the rest of the basics.

Abbey begins with all kinds of needles, regular and "special needs", then proceeds to the extra equipment like counters, stitich holders, ring markers, etc.

The next chapter covers all types of yarns, man-made and wools that include vicuna, cashmere, and alpaca. Also included is a description of how yarns are made and the history of yarn.

A really valuable section was the part on abbreviations since every pattern uses them extensively.

All basic techniques are covered: casting on, yarn over, increasing and decreasing, casting off, cross-overs, measuring, assembling and finishing.

The illustrations are good if no-nonsense, but I am glad I have a friendly knitting/yarn store nearby to demonstrate for me!

I was fascinated with the large section about knitting with ribbons, but I have a long way to go before I am proficient enough to do this gorgeous technique.

The final section was devoted to a huge variety of pattern stitches which I may someday be able to do--with lots of practice.

A good, clear, solid reference.......2002-07-07

I bought this book many years ago when it was first published, but only recently have begun to appreciate it. After a hiatus from knitting, lasting nearly 20 years, I have taken it up again. I have bought some of the newer references to review the more advanced stitches and techniques, many of which I'd completely forgotten, but I have found this book, originally published in 1971, to be more complete and clear than any of the newer books I have. The text is good in explaining the techniques, and the illustrations are outstanding! The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that it contains none of the glossy, color illustrations or projects that characterize the newer references and which most of us have come to expect. As noted in another review, this is a no-frills reference; but the information is solid, and I'm sure I will be consulting this book often.

Reliable, no frills knitting reference.......2002-04-29

First, a warning. This book has absolutely no frills. No patterns, no color pictures, just a lot of good kntting advice. Also, since it was written in the 70s, some of the knitting techniques are given different names than what a modern knitter is used to. For all this, the book is a wonderful addition to a knitter's library.

It is a book of a "knitter's knitter", I agree that it is not for a total beginner. The basics are rushed through in favor of more advanced techniques. There is a wonderful section on ribbon knitting and a very well researched chapter on various yarns, their origins and history.

Most of all, there is a section on knitting terms translated from other languages. Included are British terms, French, German and Swedish. This is a great help when dealing with the great number of wonderful knitting patterns available from other countries. (The very poular German magazine Rebecca, for example, though it comes with a translation booklet. Then again, if you ever lose it...) I consider this section a very valuable source.

Last of all, there are many fascinating stitch patterns to be tried, two handed fair isle knitting explained (though other books explain this technique too) and tips on argyle knitting.

The book is full of good information and you simply can't go wrong. Every knitter needs a good general reference book (or ten!) and this one is certainly going to be on my shelf.

A Good Basic Reference.......2002-04-22

This was one of the first books I bought when I decided that I needed some reference books. I still turn to it regularly, especially for the pattern designs in the back. This book provides a good overall reference and covers the basics that everyone should know, especially a beginner. I don't know if I would want to teach myself to knit from this book, although it does cover the very basics. I especially appreciate the breadth of the book and the pattern reference which is a good starter reference, rather than buying a second book. My first knitting book was the Leisure Arts "Learn to Knit" booklet and this book would make a good companion to that for a complete beginner. For the price I think it is one of the best overall references for a beginning or relatively inexperienced knitter. For a more advanced knitter, or one who is adventuresome, I recommend Montse Stanley's "Knitter's Handbook" although that does not have a stitch pattern guide.

THE COMPLETE BOOK OF TRADITIONAL SCANDINAVIAN KNITTING

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THE COMPLETE BOOK OF TRADITIONAL SCANDINAVIAN KNITTING
Sheila: Foreword By the Bishop of Leicester: McGregor
Manufacturer: St. Martin's Press
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The complete book of knitting
Elizabeth Laird Mathieson
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The Complete Book of Knitting
Barbara Abbey
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Complete Book of Knitting and Crocheting

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Complete Book of Knitting and Crocheting

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Better Homes and Gardens Complete Book of Knitting Crochet and Embroidery.

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Better Homes and Gardens Complete Book of Knitting Crochet and Embroidery.

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Knitting materials courtesy of Alice Maynard. Selecting knitting equipment, Choose the right yarn. Cast on, increase, etc. Knit and purl by Continental and English methods. Slip stitching, pick up stitches, hems, etc. Working Argyle, Fair Isle, Scandanavian, etc. Interpreting instructions in English, German, French, Spanish or Swedish ....... and many other things

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FORT RILEY AND ITS NEIGHBORS is a story of soldiers trying to save money and civilians trying to make it. Fort Riley stands today overlooking the Kansas River because army quartermasters in the 1850s thought that small steamboats could deliver supplies cheaply there. Civilians came to help build the fort and stayed to bid on the quartermaster's contracts for feed and fuel. Townspeople kept a covetous eye on Fort Riley's land and its resources, and they voted bond issues to build short-line railroads in order to get competitive freight rates from transcontinental carriers. The history of Fort Riley and its neighbors typifies the relations that evolved between the American people and their government throughout the American West. The settlers' approach to federal authority, at once supplicating and conniving, has persisted and thrived and become the national attitude.

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An interesting read for students of early Kansas history........1998-10-03

Dr. Dobak has addressed an area of western history that is normally overlooked by the casual student, i.e., the synergistic relationship between a frontier military post (in this case, Fort Riley, Kansas) and the nearby communities (Junction City and Manhatten). The book covers the timeframe from when Fort Riley was founded (1853) until it was firmly established as a permanent army base (1895). This well-researched book draws heavily upon records from the National Archives and contemporary newspaper accounts. The statistics are a little overbearing at times and there is a tendency to be repetitious, but otherwise, this is a very informative book.

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Good Info - but got outdated in a hurry

Cool Info, Empowering

Great book for mercurial times

Net Results.2

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Net Results.2: Best Practices for Web Marketing
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With the dot-com revolution, an entire new breed of book--the technology/commerce title has emerges as the pioneer's guide. Discounting the initial-sales spike for this title, demand for Net Results has been growing, particularly over the last 14 months (coinciding with the increased attention paid to e-commerce). Net Results has received superlative reviews (see the book's Amazon webpage reviews as an example); the consistent theme in the comments is that the book is comprehensive; full of real-world advice; written by authorities of exceptional qualification; and has advice that is not easily outdated, reflecting an impressive understanding of and vision for web marketing issues of the near future. Simply: Net Results is a proven winner. This book is a walking tour of what to do and what to avoid, hosted not by a professional writer (as many competitive titles are), but by experts who rely on their own advice for continued success in their own dot-com businesses.

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Good Info - but got outdated in a hurry.......2002-11-21

Bought this to read over the weekend. Was a very good read, but what I found amazing is at least 1/3 off the web resources they list are either dead links or offer a totally different services than what was discussed in the book. Great for basics, great ideas - but they really need to update the book (which I would buy)

Cool Info, Empowering.......2002-07-29

This book is well written and contains a lot of great content about Internet marketing. It was written by three CEO's whom have made their own success. I would say that its focus is more from the serious business perspective than for the armature home business newbie looking for some "how to?". But still this book was definitely worth my time. It was easily worth my 12 dollars! This book has many references which will really help out and all the theory is backed by statistics making all the data very convincing. I am sure that if any of those dot com's had this data, there would be more of them still around :)

Great book for mercurial times.......2001-03-17

One of the hardest things about being successful on the Internet is keeping up with the pace at which the playing field keeps changing. I found this book to be extremely well-written, and more importantly, presents information in a way that's not dated by the time you've read it. It's good, simple, common-sense advice for what works. Loved the case studies. It's an invaluable resource for entrepreneurs who can benefit from others' experiences.

Net Results.2.......2001-02-23

There are many titles that deal with the topic of web marketing. Net Results.2 stands head and shoulders above the rest. It addresses the complexities faced by both novice and experienced marketers and provides solid, understandable advice for achieving success at either level. Great case studies help pull the advice into context and give the reader insight into tried and true methodologies that really work. The real beauty of this book, however, is that it provides AFFORDABLE advice for how to garner online success and build traffic. I believe that many of the now failed dot.com startups would still be around today had they heeded the advice available in Net Results.2.

Good Overview of Marketing a Web Site.......2001-02-09

NetResults.2 is an overview of what is necessary to market a web site. Nine chapters explain things from Investment Goals to Public Relations. Each chapter has pictorial examples of the explanation and a Resource section at the end of each chapter. The book is printed in an easy-to-read font, large enough to make reading a breeze.

The Content section contains seven pages, an appendix of Internet Resources is nine-pages and the index section is seventeen pages long making it user-friendly. On each cover is an extra "turn over" so you can "bookmark" where you stopped reading and as an added incentive, the book cover is plastisized so you can read and drink your coffee without fear of spillage!

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What do you really know about your competitors, and potential competitors? What are the real threats your business faces in the next two years? What do your competitors know about you, how did they find out about it and how can you stop them finding out more? In many ways the challenges and risks faced by modern managers are not that different from those which governments deal with. But, whereas political decision-makers have long relied upon their intelligence agencies to guide, or at least clarify, their thinking with evidence and analysis, most executives have little or no experience with the process or products of intelligence.

Managers for the most part operate in an intelligence vacuum, relying upon their personal networks of information sources and, more dangerously, a wide array of unchallenged assumptions about their companies, their industries, and their markets. Rarely do you meet a manager able to answer the questions: What are your competitors trying to discover about you? And how are they doing it?

This report will equip managers with the necessary frameworks to:
o Develop a clear understanding of the role and value of intelligence in all elements of the strategy process of their organizations
o Initiate the creation or upgrading of in-house intelligence and counterintelligence programmes
o Identify key intelligence topics
o Use intelligence 'products' to minimize risk and achieve competitive advantage
o Distinguish between tactical and strategic intelligence, and in turn better appreciate the critical differences between operational effectiveness and strategic positioning

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