Developing Writing Skills in German, is a unique course designed to improve the reading and writing skills of intermediate students of German.... Presenting a wide range of authentic written materials, the book aims to develop reading strategies and the ability to write texts of various types - essays, articles and reviews - while imparting an understanding of important aspects of German society. From the environment to consumerism, each chapter focuses on a different theme and concentrates on the advancement of particular skills; all the chapters conclude with a task appropriate to the skills focus of the section. Summary writing, note-taking, the use of mind-maps to collect ideas, and other strategies for successful writing in German are presented here. This course is suitable both for classroom use and independent study, with feedback and answer key supplied at the back of the book.

Developing Writing Skills in Italian has been specifically designed for upper-intermediate students of Italian who need to write Italian for personal,... business and academic purposes. With a strong focus on writing as a meaningful and valuable skill in itself, Developing Writing Skills in Italian supports the learner throughout the process of writing, from the planning and drafting stages to the revising and editing of a final version, enriching and extending the learners’ lexical, grammatical and communicative writing skills. Divided into four logically structured sections the learner can work through a range of realistic and contextualized writing tasks which will allow them to master a variety of styles, registers and formats. Features include: flexible structure a summary of learning points clearly indicated at the beginning of each chapter focus on self assessment, allowing students to engage fully in the writing process by evaluating their own work a glossary of key phrases and useful vocabulary. This course is suitable both for classroom use and independent study. Assessment guides, a teacher’s guide, answer key and supplementary activities are all available on the accompanying website.

Developing Writing Skills in Spanish provides intermediate and advanced level students with the necessary skills to become competent and confident... writers in the Spanish language.With a focus on writing as a craft, Developing Writing Skills in Spanish offers a rich selection of original materials including narrative texts, expository essays, opinion pieces and newspaper articles.Each chapter covers a specific kind of writing and is designed to help tackle the material in small units. The book aids students in crafting clear, coherent and cohesive manuscripts by means of guided practice and step-by-step activities. Key features:Guidance on how to structure a variety of texts: narrative, descriptive, expository, argumentative, academic, journalistic, legal and scientific Sequenced exercises on style, writing conventions, word choice, syntax and grammar Reference lists and tables with specialized vocabulary, transition words and other useful expressions Strategies and tips for planning manuscripts, brainstorming ideas, vocabulary enrichment, editing and proofreading Includes original samples, as well as fragments from newspapers, well-known literary works and essays by notable Hispanic authors and journalists Designed as a classroom text, self-study material or simply as a resource on writing, Developing Writing Skills in Spanish is the ideal supplement for all intermediate to advanced students of Spanish. Designed as a classroom text, self-study material or simply as a resource on writing, Developing Writing Skills in Spanish is the ideal supplement for all intermediate to advanced students of Spanish. Introduction,Chapter 1. El texto narrativo (Narrative writing) Chapter 2. El texto descriptivo (Descriptive writing) Chapter 3. El texto expositivo (Expository writing) Chapter 4. El texto argumentativo y la escritura académica (Argumentative and academic writing) Chapter 5. El texto periodístico (Journalistic writing) Chapter 6. El texto publicitario (Persuasive writing and advertising) Chapter 7. El texto jurídico y administrativo (Legal and administrative documents) Chapter 8. El texto científico-técnico (Scientific and technical writing) Chapter 9. Consejos adicionales para escribir correctamente (Revising, Refining & Proofreading) Answer Key Index

Learn step by step how to craft a winning case statement!This tool in the Excellence in Fund Raising Workbook Series offers you a practical, hands-on... guide to creating the cornerstone of any successful fund raising program--an effective case for support. Written by Tim Seiler--a leader in the field of fund raising and a disciple of master fund raiser Hank Rosso--Developing Your Case for Support provides you with a complete framework for bringing together all the reasons nonprofits know they are worthy of support, and shows you how to develop a case that makes those reasons concrete and real for donors. Filled with helpful worksheets and examples, the workbook features a step-by-step methodology for gathering, organizing, and using the information essential for developing a compelling case statement.

A practical resource, this book combines tips, checklists, exercises, and stories to outline concrete processes that improve the way leaders, managers,... and anyone within an organization responds to conflict. Beginning with a series of questions and self-diagnostics, the authors show you how to: maintain emotional balance in the face of conflict; implement constructive communications techniques; help others deal with conflicts that are causing organization problems; establish norms for handling conflict; use specific approaches for addressing conflict more effectively. "A must-have guidebook for the new age of global business. This book shows every leader how to turn feelings of fear into feelings of safety, suspicion into trust, and competitiveness into collaboration."--Jim Kouzes, coauthor of the best-selling book The Leadership Challenge and Dean's Executive Professor of Leadership, Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University "Craig Runde and Tim Flanagan use their vast experience to give us Developing Your Conflict Competence. Move beyond negative workplace conflict to positive and constructive outcomes with the simple tools and suggestions in this must-read field guide!"--Marshall Goldsmith, best-selling author of What Got You Here Won't Get You There, Succession: Are You Ready?, and the upcoming MOJO "I've read the authors' first two books, Becoming a Conflict Competent Leader and Building Conflict Competent Teams. Their latest book pulls it all together by providing models, examples, and thought-provoking insight. It will be required reading for my senior management team."--Deborah Jallad, president/chairman, Accredited Surety and Casualty Company, Inc.

Authors Sylvia Nassar-McMillan and Spencer Niles have created an authoritative, current and practical text in DEVELOPING YOUR IDENTITY AS A PROFESSIONAL... COUNSELOR Expert practitioners and educators from across the counseling profession guide students through the historical backdrop, contemporary professional standards and diverse practice settings in this comprehensive introduction to the counseling profession. Each DEVELOPING YOUR IDENTITY AS A PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR chapter includes a framework of learning objectives, thought questions and summary sections to help students draw out key concepts. The text also includes active learning exercises that tie the material from the text and classroom to professional applications. In addition, DEVELOPING YOUR IDENTITY AS A PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR offers "A Day in the Life" sections, providing students with real-world experiences from practitioners. These sections help students grasp the day-to-day challenges and successes in the field of professional counselors.

This practical handbook, designed to complement a theoretical text, is perfect for students who will be entering the workforce as school counselors as... well as for seasoned school counselors who are ready to implement change in their programs. The book emphasizes developing, organizing, and administering school counseling programs. It not only explains to readers how to develop a school counseling program, but it also goes the extra step in teaching the skills needed and the process of developing a program. After completing this handbook, readers will be prepared to organize or reorganize their school guidance program on a developmental, comprehensive basis.

Developing Your Theoretical Orientation in Counseling and Psychotherapy provides therapists-in-training with tools, strategies, and activities to... formulate their response to the age-old question, "What's your theoretical orientation?" The underpinnings of counseling and psychotherapy are based in its theoretical foundation. This text gives students the understanding and the tools to develop a theoretical orientation throughout their training program. The innovative Second Edition incorporates cultural competencies and alternatives views of theoretical orientation, such as strategic eclecticism, as well as provides a greater focus on constructivist and family theories.

This innovative text provides therapists-in-training with tools, strategies and activities to formulate their response to the age-old question, "What's... your theoretical orientation?"  The underpinnings of counseling and psychotherapy are based in its theoretical foundation.  Thus, students and practitioners are frequently asked "What's your theoretical orientation?"  This text gives students the understanding and the tools to develop their theoretical orientation throughout their training program. 

Ensure that your young footballers reach their potential! Developing Youth Football Players combines proven coaching methods with engaging games that... allow young athletes to develop their skills, understand team play and appreciate the sport. Author Horst Wein provides more than 150 games, corrective exercises, and competitions for players aged 7 to 14. Based on the internationally renowned Football Development Model, training and coaching methods are divided into four levels, resulting in the best age-appropriate coaching resource available. From fundamental skills and goalkeeping to tactics and game intelligence, Developing Youth Football Players covers it all with clear writing and colourful illustrations, making it easy to incorporate each lesson into your programme.Developing Youth Football Players will help you become a better teacher and coach. Use it to give your players a great start to a successful football career.

Looking for additional resources to help you understand the material and succeed in this course? MyDevelopmentLab contains study tools such as... flashcards, self tests, videos, as well as MyVirtualChild which allows you to raise your own virtual child from birth through age 18 and monitor the results.    Want to learn more about MyVirtualChild?  Visit www.mydevelopmentlab.com and click on the ‘watch this video’ link to learn about MyVirtualChild.   MyDevelpmentLab with MyVirtualChild is available at www.mydevelopmentlab.com.

Offers a strong balance between research and applications.  For chronologically organized courses in Human Development/Lifespan Development.   ... Robert Feldman offers students a chronological overview of physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development–from conception through death with his text Development Across the Lifespan . The text presents up-to-date coverage of theory and research, with an emphasis on the application of these concepts by students in their personal–and future professional–lives. The text taps into students’ inherent interest in the subject of human development, encouraging them to draw connections between the material and their own experiences.   This book is available with MyDevelopmentLab, which includes a full eText, videos, self-tests, flashcards, and MyVirtualChild- the interactive simulation which allows you to raise a virtual child from birth to age 18, and monitor the effects of your parenting decisions.  MyDevelopmentLab does not come automatically with the text so please be sure you check to ensure that an access code is included before placing your order!   (The book by itself has a different ISBN number than the book + MyDevelopmentLab.) You can also purchase a MyDevelopmentLab access code online at www.mydevelopmentlab.com     Visit the Feldman preview website to view a sample chapter!   www.pearsonhighered.com/showcase/feldman     What to know more?  Click here to visit the publisher's website and learn more about this book and what's new in this 6th edition:  http://www.pearsonhighered.com/educator/product/Development-Across-the-Life-Span/9780205805914.page