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Small-Scale Evaluation - Colin Robson

Evaluation research can assess the value and effectiveness of interventions and innovations involving people. While this has often been on a grand scale, this book focuses on small-scale projects carried out by an individual or small group, typically lasting for weeks or at most a few months, at a local rather than national level. Using limited jargon and featuring integrated, real-world examples, this second edition offers a clear, accessible background to evaluation and prepares you to undertake your own small-scale evaluation research project. Key features include discussion of: Different approaches to evaluation and how to choose between them The advantages and disadvantages of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) Realist evaluation and its increasing importance The centrality of ethical and political issues The influence and opportunity of the Internet  Tightly focused on the realities of carrying out small-scale evaluation, Small-Scale Evaluation is a highly practical guide covering the needs of both social scientists and others without this background. Colin Robson is an Emeritus Professor in the School of Human & Health Sciences at the University of Huddersfield. Â

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The Small-Scale Dairy - Gianaclis Caldwell

The Small-Scale Dairy includes everything you need to know in order to successfully produce nourishing, healthy, farm-fresh milk. Whether for home use, direct sale to the consumer, or sale to an artisanal cheesemaker, high-quality raw milk is a delicate, desirable product. Successful and sustainable production requires the producer to consider and tackle many details, ranging from animal care to microbiology to good hygienic practices–and, for those with commercial aspirations, business plans, market savvy, and knowledge of the regulations.Applicable to keepers of cows, goats, or sheep, The Small-Scale Dairy offers a holistic approach that explores the relationships between careful, conscientious management and the production of safe, healthy, and delicious milk. A historical overview offers readers a balanced perspective on the current regulatory environment in which raw milk lovers find themselves.Included are options for designing a well-functioning small dairy, choosing equipment, and understanding myriad processes—such as the use of low-temperature pasteurization where raw milk sales are prohibited. Whether you have a one-cow home dairy, a fifty-goat operation, or are simply a curious consumer, The Small-Scale Dairy is an accessible and invaluable resource for achieving your goals.

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The Small-Scale Poultry Flock, Revised Edition - Harvey Ussery

The first edition of The Small-Scale Poultry Flock helped thousands of small-scale farmers and smallholders adopt a practical model for working with chickens and other domestic fowl based on natural systems.In this expanded and thoroughly revised edition, readers will find plenty of all-new material. Author Harvey Ussery introduces readers to his new favorite breed of chicken, Icelandics; describes how he manages his breeding flock using a clan mating system; presents detailed information on the use of trapnests and record-keeping spreadsheets for evaluating breeding hen performance; and provides step-by-step instructions for construction of an ingeniously designed mobile poultry shelter. Readers will also find fully updated information and tips on all aspects of flock management, including:growing (and sourcing) feed on a small scalecultivating earthworms and grubs as high-protein poultry feedbrooding (and breeding) at homeimplementing manure managementusing electric net fencing for ranging flocksusing poultry as insect and weed managers in the garden and orchardenlisting your chickens as garden tillers and compost-makersprotecting the flock from predatorskeeping the flock healthyworking with mother hensIn The Small-Scale Poultry Flock, Revised Edition Ussery presents a sustainable and ecologically friendly model that can be adapted to a variety of scales. His advice and examples throughout the book will prove ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Small-Scale Cheese Business - Gianaclis Caldwell

There has never been a better time to be making and selling great cheese. People worldwide are consuming more high-quality, handmade cheese than ever before. The number of artisan cheesemakers has doubled in recent years, and many of the industry’s newcomers are “farmstead” producers–those who work only with the milk of their own animals. Today, more than ever before, the people who choose to become farmer-cheesemakers need access to the knowledge of established cheese artisans who can help them build their dream.Few career choices lead to such extremes of labor, emotion, and monetary challenge. In The Small-Scale Cheese Business (originally published in 2010 as The Farmstead Creamery Advisor), respected cheesemaker, instructor, and speaker Gianaclis Caldwell walks would-be producers through the many, and often confusing, steps and decisions they will face when considering a career in this burgeoning cottage industry. This book fills the gap that exists between the pasture and cheese plate. It goes far beyond issues of caring for livestock and basic cheesemaking, explaining business issues such as:   * Analyzing your suitability for the career;   * Designing and building the cheese facility;   * Sizing up the market;   * Negotiating day-to-day obstacles; ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Archaeology of Seafaring in Small-Scale Societies

This book will be available in an open access edition thanks to the generous support by the Lund University Library and the Joint Faculties of Humanities and Theology at Lund University. Exploring how ancient peoples developed seafaring technology and used watercraft to support and transform their societiesThe development of seafaring technology throughout history expanded geographical and social horizons—powering human mobility and interaction, structuring social contexts, shaping worldviews, and effecting political centralization. This volume examines how watercraft have served as groundbreaking innovations throughout human history, focusing on small-scale societies in saltwater environments. Using archaeological, historical, and ethnographic evidence, contributors examine settlement patterns in western Patagonia, whale hunting by Megalithic societies in Brittany, maritime mobility in Baja California, Coast Salish trip lengths, and Inuit connections to boats and the sea in the Eastern Arctic. Themes explored include the technological capacities of watercraft and the humans who propelled them, the role of watercraft in production and consumption of resources, the impacts of widespread travel on social networks, and the phenomenological experience of seafaring. The Archaeology of Seafaring in Small-Scale Societies illuminates the complex interplays that sustained past watery worlds and highlights the necessity of studying the subject with a holistic and globally comparative ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Good Research Guide: Research Methods for Small-Scale Social Research Projects - Martyn Denscombe

The Good Research Guide provides practical and straightforward guidance for those who need to conduct small-scale research projects as part of their undergraduate, postgraduate or professional studies.The 7th edition covers topics in a clear, user-friendly style outlining the key points and explaining why they are important.The new edition has been updated throughout and has additional material on topics such as social media research, online surveys, image-based research and participatory action research. It also features new chapters on how to prepare for a research project, with specific guidance on:· how to undertake a literature review· how to write a research proposal· how to ensure the research is ethical· how to locate the project within a research paradigmFull of practical advice and valuable examples, this is the go-to book for students looking to improve their research skills.“Having this book at your side is like having your hand held from start to finish and every decision in between... I very much welcome a new edition for my students”Melanie Nind, Professor of Education, University of Southampton and Co-director, National Centre for Research Methods, UK"Comprehensively updated, this book remains the indispensable student guide to the research process… It''s not just good, it''s great!"Dr Tom Clark, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Small-Scale Synthesis of Laboratory Reagents with Reaction Modeling - Leonid Lerner

The in-lab preparation of certain chemical reagents provides a number of advantages over purchasing various commercially prepared samples. This is especially true in isolated regions where acquiring the necessary substances from overseas can cause undue delay and inconvenience due to restrictions on the transportation of hazardous chemicals. An invaluable resource for chemists in a variety of environments, Small-Scale Synthesis of Laboratory Reagents with Reaction Modeling presents efficient, sensible, and versatile methods for the laboratory preparation of common chemical reagents.Rapid, reliable synthesis Designed to facilitate smooth experimentation in the lab, this volume presents preparations chosen for their short duration, availability of apparatus, high yield, and high purity of the product. Adding an educational component, the book also discusses fundamental processes in inorganic chemistry, presenting original modeling of reactions and their practical implementation. Theoretical aspects are discussed to a greater extent than is usual in synthetic literature in cases where there is a direct impact on experimental parameters, such as the reaction time, yield, and purity of the product.More than 30 convenient, time-saving preparationsFocusing on simple synthesis of high-purity reagents, the book contains over 30 presentations, a substantial number of which are mathematically modeled for the first time. Most syntheses can be ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Developing to Scale - Heidi Morefield

The first critical book on “appropriate technology,” Developing to Scale shows how global health came to be understood as a problem to be solved with the right technical interventions.  In 1973, economist E. F. Schumacher published Small Is Beautiful, which introduced a mainstream audience to his theory of “appropriate technology”: the belief that international development projects in the Global South were most sustainable when they were small-scale, decentralized, and balanced between the traditional and the modern. His theory gained widespread appeal, as cuts to the foreign aid budget, the national interests of nations seeking greater independence, postcolonial activism, and the rise of the United States’ tech sector drove stakeholders across public and private institutions toward cheaper tools. In the ensuing decades, US foreign assistance shifted away from massive modernization projects, such as water treatment facilities, toward point-of-use technologies like village water pumps and oral rehydration salts. This transition toward the small scale had massive implications for the practice of global health.  Developing to Scale tells the history of appropriate technology in international health and development, relating the people, organizations, and events that shaped this consequential idea. Heidi Morefield examines how certain technologies have been defined as more or ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Making Scale Models - Mark Friend

Making Small Scale Models is for those who have never made a model before or want to develop or increase their skills. From cutting a straight line to making a scaled human figure that ''lives'', through to creating beautifully detailed buildings and finely detailed furniture, the book takes you through each stage of the process. Topics covered include:Methods for a wide range of disciplines, from theatre design to railway modelling to interior design; Practical guide to tools and materials; Basic techniques for constructing scale models using simple, readily available materials; Step-by-step guides to projects designed to practise and develop skills;Advanced ideas focus on colour, texture and form to bring models to life.

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Small Foot Balanční prkno s bludištěm

Balanční prkno s bludištěm od značky Small Foot je dřevěná hračka určená k rozvoji rovnováhy, koordinace a soustředění dětí. Je vyrobeno z pevné překližky s bezpečnými barvami a splňuje přísné evropské normy pro hračky. Hračka podporuje motorický vývoj a je šetrná k životnímu prostředí díky použití dřeva z obnovitelných zdrojů.

  • Trénuje rovnováhu, koordinaci a soustředění dětí.
  • Vyrobeno z odolné překližky s bezpečnými barvami odolnými proti slinám.
  • Ekologický původ dřeva z obnovitelných zdrojů.
  • Splňuje evropské normy bezpečnosti EN 71 a nese označení CE.

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Small and mighty: Conversations about small schools - Aimee Tinkler

This book delves into the dynamic landscape of small educational institutions. Through insightful and compelling conversations from a wide range of teachers, leaders and other stakeholders associated with small schools, this book explores the unique advantages and obstacles faced by small schools in today''s educational landscape.From fostering close-knit communities to navigating resource limitations, Small and Mighty illuminates the often-overlooked strengths and complexities of these institutions. Whether you''re an educator, a trust leader or simply intrigued by the power of small-scale learning environments, this book offers valuable perspectives on how these schools continue to thrive and innovate amidst challenges, ultimately showcasing their resilience and impact on students and communities alike.

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Small Spaces - Professor Swati Chattopadhyay

WINNER Alice Davis Hitchcock Book Award 2025, Society of Architectural HistoriansWINNER Historians of British Art Book Award 2025 for Exemplary Scholarship on the Period between 1800-1960Small Spaces recasts the history of the British empire by focusing on the small spaces that made the empire possible. It takes as its subject a series of small architectural spaces, objects, and landscapes and uses them to narrate the untold stories of the marginalized people—the servants, women, children, subalterns, and racialized minorities—who held up the infrastructure of empire. In so doing it opens up an important new approach to architectural history: an invitation to shift our attention from the large to the small scale.Taking the British empire in India as its primary focus, this book presents eighteen short, readable chapters to explore an array of overlooked places and spaces. From cook rooms and slave quarters to outhouses, go-downs, and medicine cupboards, each chapter reveals how and why these kinds of minor spaces are so important to understanding colonialism. With the focus of history so often on the large scale - global trade networks, vast regions, and architectures of power and domination - Small Spaces shows instead how we need to rethink this aura of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Building Small - Jim Heid

Small-scale, incremental, real estate development offers a growing alternative to more conventional approaches. It helps create more authentic places, acts as a magnet for new investment, helps attract talent based employment, all while fostering a more resilient local economy. This in turn helps communities better differentiate themselves when seeking new investment in an increasingly competitive landscape. For its virtues, however, entrepreneurial real estate developers working to ‘build small’ face jurisdictional and capital inertia that impedes bringing this approach to scale. Drawing on extensive research and using case studies, interviews with over 100 developers, and first hand knowledge gained from tours through15 cities, author Jim Heid articulates what small-scale development means, why it is essential to communities of every size and location, and how entrepreneurial developers and community leaders can help remove the obstacles to small—resulting in more successful projects and a better approach to building community.

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Small Architecture - Philip Jodidio

Over the years, talented architects have occasionally indulged themselves with the challenge of designing small but perfectly formed buildings. Today, with reduced budgets, many architects have turned in a more focused way to creating works that may be diminutive in their dimensions, but are definitely big when it comes to trendsetting ideas. Whether in Japanese cities, where large sites are hard to come by, or at the frontier between art and architecture, small buildings present many advantages, and push their designers to do more with less. A dollhouse for Calvin Klein in New York, a playhouse for children in Trondheim, vacation cabins, and housing for victims of natural disasters are all part of the new rush to develop the great small architecture of the moment. The 2013 Pritzker Prize winner Toyo Ito is here, but so are emergent architects from Portugal, Chile, England, and New Zealand. From world-famous names to the freshest new talent, come discover architectural invention on a whole new, small scale.

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Small Foot Dřevěná válečková kalkulačka

Dřevěná motorická kalkulačka umožňuje dětem procvičovat sčítání, odčítání, násobení a dělení do čísla 99. Skládá se z válečku se šesti otočnými dílky s číslicemi. Rozměry výrobku jsou 19 x 6 cm.

  • Vyrobeno ze 100% FSC certifikovaného dřeva
  • Trénuje soustředění a základní matematické dovednosti
  • Barevné otočné dílky pro názorné počítání
  • Vhodné pro děti již od 3 let věku

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Small Foot Dřevěná skládací duha XL

Robustní dřevěná skládačka obsahuje 14 dílků duhy a 2 dřevěné kuličky. Umožňuje dětem vytvářet tvary a objekty ve 3D prostoru, přičemž výchozím uspořádáním je barevná duha. Hračka je vhodná pro děti od 12 měsíců a splňuje evropské bezpečnostní normy.

  • Rozvíjí představivost a jemnou motoriku dětí
  • Vyrobena z FSC certifikovaného dřeva z udržitelných lesů
  • Zdravotně nezávadná a splňuje evropské bezpečnostní normy
  • Víceúčelová 3D skládačka s různými možnostmi sestavování

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Small Foot Sýr přírodní s myší

Dřevěná provlékací hračka Small Foot s motivem myšky v sýru procvičuje jemnou motoriku dětí. Je vyrobena z certifikovaného bukového dřeva s přírodním lakem. Hračka je vhodná pro děti od tří let.

  • Vyrobeno z 100% FSC certifikovaného bukového dřeva
  • Rozvíjí jemnou motoriku a trénuje soustředění
  • Přírodní lakovaný povrch šetrný k dětem
  • Vhodné pro děti již od 3 let věku

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Small Foot Koník na tyči Rocky

Dřevěný koník na tyči Rocky od značky Small Foot je pohybová hračka určená dětem od 18 měsíců. Hlava koně je vyrobena z měkkého textilu a obsahuje interaktivní prvek - po stisknutí tlačítka na uchu koník zařehtá. Hračka podporuje motoriku a aktivní pohyb dítěte.

  • Interaktivní řehtání po stisknutí tlačítka na uchu
  • Ergonomická tyč pro snadné uchopení malými rukami
  • Bezpečný design splňující evropské normy EN71
  • Kvalitní kombinace dřeva a měkkého textilu

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Puma ESSENTIALS SMALL NO.1 LOGO TEE W Dámské triko, růžová, velikost

Dámské tričko Puma ESSENTIALS s vyšívaným logem No.1 v růžové barvě. Kombinuje sportovní eleganci s pohodlím pro každodenní nošení. Ideální pro vytvoření sebevědomého a stylového outfitu.

  • Elegantní vyšívané logo No.1
  • Kvalitní materiál pro pohodlí
  • Univerzální střih pro každodenní nošení
  • Výrazný design s nádechem sportovního stylu

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Puma ESS Small No. 1 Logo Tee (s) XXL

Puma Essentials Small No. 1 Logo T-Shirt je klasické bavlněné tričko s decentním logem na hrudi. Díky minimalistickému designu a univerzálnímu střihu se hodí pro každodenní nošení i sportovní aktivity. Tričko je vyrobeno z 100% bavlny pro maximální pohodlí.

  • 100% bavlna pro maximální pohodlí a prodyšnost
  • Minimalistický design snadno kombinovatelný s jakýmkoliv oblečením
  • Univerzální využití na volný čas i lehké sportovní aktivity
  • Klasický střih, který padne každé postavě

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The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet (1473619815)

Román vypráví příběh Rosemary Harper, která se připojí k posádce lodi Wayfarer. Posádce je nabídnuta jedinečná příležitost vybudovat hyperspace tunel na vzdálenou planetu. V těsném prostoru vesmírné lodi se postupně odhalují tajemství jednotlivých členů posádky.

  • Brožovaná vazba s matným přebalem
  • Rozsah 432 stran pro ponoření se do příběhu
  • Originální anglický text pro autentický zážitek
  • Přístupná cena díky brožované verzi

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100 Small Paintings - Tomas Rajlich

Tomas Rajlich is internationally recognized as a major figure in European painting. His monochromatic canvases based on the Minimalist grid are the result of meticulous research on the fundamental elements of painting. In the 100 small-scale paintings brought together in this booklet, he explores the combination of the impersonal, the gestural and the creative force of light; they are variations on the intensity, luminosity and facture of the paint, while clearly remaining a factual painting. Emerging in the early 1970s, he is often associated with Minimalism and Fundamental Painting - a term coined by the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam in 1975. The current includes Robert Ryman, Robert Mangold, Agnes Martin, and the early years of Brice Marden and Gerhard Richter. An artist of uncompromising integrity, he maintains a position as one of the most significant living postwar and contemporary painters of his generation. His works have been the subject of major retrospectives and included in the collections of renowned museums worldwide, such as the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam, Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris, and the Museum of Modern Art, New York. Tomas Rajlich patří k mezinárodně uznávaným nejdůležitějším osobnostem evropského malířství. Jeho monochromatická plátna založená na minimalistické mřížce jsou výsledkem důkladného ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Higher English: Reading for Understanding, Analysis and Evaluation - Ann Bridges, Colin Eckford

Exam Board: SQALevel: HigherSubject: EnglishFirst Teaching: September 2014First Exam: June 2015A brand new edition of the former Higher English Close Reading, completely rewritten for the new Higher element - worth 30% of marks in the final exam. Written by two highly experienced authors, this book shows you how to practise for the Reading for Understanding, Analysis and Evaluation section of the CfE Higher English exam. It introduces the terms and concepts that lie behind success and offers guidance on the interpretation of questions and targeting answers.- Acquire and improve the skills needed for success in this area of CfE Higher- Includes questions and passages to reflect the style of assessments in this section of the paper- Revise for the exam using the practice papers and accompanying book of suggested answers

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Small foot Wooden Play Scale hračka ze dřeva 3 y+ 1 ks

Small foot Wooden Play Scale, 1 ks, Interaktivní hračky pro děti, Děti ke správnému rozvoji potřebují co nejvíce rozličných podnětů. Hračka Small foot Wooden Play Scale jim prostřednictvím interaktivních her poskytne různé podněty, které budou stimulovat různé smysly a udrží pozornost dítěte. Vašeho zvídavého potomka zaujme, zabaví, ale také pomůže v rozvoji jeho smyslového vnímání, motorických schopností a dalších dovedností. Zajistěte svému dítěti chytrou zábavu, která podpoří jeho celkový rozvoj. Vlastnosti: hodí se jako dekorace do dětského pokoje hračku je možné skládat a rozkládat stimuluje rozvoj zraku a hmatu rozvoj jemné motoriky dřevěné hračky do kuchyňky z robustního materiálu odolného vůči opotřebení nadčasový vzhled a osobité kouzlo díky dřevěnému materiálu pomáhá procvičovat a rozvíjet motoriku dítěte podporuje hravost dětí a rozvíjí jejich fantazii umožňuje dětem praktické učení skrze hru díky praktickému tvaru lze hračku jednoduše uchopit podporuje rozvoj koordinace ruka/oko umožňuje simulovat aktivity dospělých podporuje fyzický a kognitivní vývoj, stimuluje mozkovou činnost Složení: dřevo Jak používat: Pokud je hračka opotřebovaná, poškozená nebo okousaná, vyměňte ji za novou.

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The Expectation Effect - David Robson

“As David Robson makes plain in this compelling book, the way we think about the world can profoundly shape how we navigate it. Based in science and packed with smart advice, The Expectation Effect will expand your mind—and maybe even extend your life.”—Daniel Pink, New York Times bestselling author of When, Drive, and To Sell Is HumanA journey through the cutting-edge science of how our mindset shapes every facet of our lives, revealing how your brain holds the keys to unlocking a better youWhat you believe can make it so.You’ve heard of the placebo effect and how sugar pills can accelerate healing. But did you know that sham heart surgeries often work just as well as placing real stents? Or that people who think they’re particularly prone to cardiovascular disease are four times as likely to die from cardiac arrest? Such is the power and deadly importance of the expectation effect—how what we think will happen changes what does happen.Melding neuroscience with narrative, science journalist David Robson takes readers on a deep dive into the many life zones the expectation effect permeates. We see how people who believe stress is beneficial become more creative when placed under strain. We see ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Evaluation in Sport and Leisure

This book presents a critical assessment of evaluation theory and practice in sport and leisure. It considers established and emerging forms of evaluation; examines typologies, issues, contexts and processes; and asks how evaluation practice can be improved in the future.The book seeks to uncover some of the tensions and dilemmas that are present in choosing and applying evaluation strategies. It considers the relationship between evaluation, context and evaluator to discern how and why a particular strategy is employed. It also highlights how power relationships affect and effect the evaluation process itself as well as those involved in conducting evaluations. The book encourages the reader to challenge accepted methodologies in evaluation, whilst acknowledging the central importance of evaluation and evidence for our understanding of the social impact and value of sport and leisure.This book is important reading for any student, researcher, practitioner or policy maker with an interest in sport, leisure and society, sport and leisure management, policy or development, leisure studies, or the wider relationship between sport, leisure, wellbeing and society.

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Program Evaluation Theory and Practice, Second Edition - Amy T. Wilson, Donna M. Mertens

The leading text that covers both the theory and practice of evaluation in one engaging volume has now been revised and updated with additional evaluation approaches (such as mixed methods and principles-focused evaluation) and new methods (such as technologically based strategies). The book features examples of small- and large-scale evaluations from a range of fields, many with reflective commentary from the evaluators; helpful checklists; and carefully crafted learning activities. Major theoretical paradigms in evaluation--and the ways they inform methodological choices--are explained. Readers learn effective strategies for clarifying their own theoretical assumptions; working with stakeholders; developing questions; using quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods designs; selecting data collection and sampling strategies; analyzing data; and communicating and utilizing findings. The new companion website provides extensive recommended online resources and tools, organized by chapter.   New to This Edition *Additional evaluation approaches: collaborative evaluation, principles-focused evaluation, and desk reviews. *Coverage of new data collection technologies and methods of qualitative coding. *Expanded discussions of logic models, cost–benefit analysis, and mixed methods designs. *Many new and updated sample studies.  Pedagogical Features *Reflection questions that prepare students to read each chapter. *"Extending Your Thinking" questions and practical activities. *Boxes delving into key concepts and example ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Realist Evaluation

Realist Evaluation: Principles and Practice offers a comprehensive exploration of contemporary realist evaluation, showcasing how skilled practitioners navigate diverse fieldwork contexts.Authored by experts spanning academia and evaluation backgrounds across five continents in fields including climate change, criminology, health, and international development, the book provides a rich tapestry of perspectives. Covering participatory approaches, digital and visual data collection, interpreter-mediated interviews, and innovative methods like refuse data analysis, the authors delve into contemporary social research methodologies while addressing issues such as power, insider/outsider research, the nature of evidence, critical and scientific realism philosophies of science, and confirmation bias in qualitative research. Practical advice is provided in areas such as developing a topic guide, combining a realist review with an evaluation, and managing large, multi-site cross-national projects. This collection underscores the creative nature of the realist imagination, highlighting ongoing innovations by scholars and evaluators.With contributions from an outstanding group of internationally renowned experts in realist evaluation including Nick Tilley, a key figure in the development of realist evaluation alongside Ray Pawson, this is the ideal text for students, researchers and professionals including policy makers, professional evaluators, and those at organisations such as thinktanks and NGOs, who require an accessible guide on how to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Evaluation Essentials, Third Edition - Anne T. Vo, Marvin C. Alkin, Christina A. Christie

Beloved for its conversational style and reliable advice, this text is now in a revised and updated third edition, reflecting key developments in evaluation. It includes expanded coverage of equity and social justice issues, values and cost analysis, visualizing qualitative data with software, and more. Twenty-six concise chapters, or "sessions," give students, applied researchers, and program administrators a solid foundation for conducting or using evaluations. Covering both quantitative and qualitative methods, the book emphasizes fostering evaluation use. It shows how to build collaborative relationships with users; formulate answerable evaluation questions; deal with contingencies that might alter the traditional sequence of an evaluation; and collect, analyze, and report data. Student-friendly features throughout the sessions include titles written as questions, bulleted recaps, "Thinking Ahead" and "Next Steps" pointers, cautionary notes, and annotated suggestions for further reading. An in-depth case study provides the basis for end-of-session practice exercises. New to This Edition *New sessions on context-sensitive evaluation, including the organizational, sociopolitical, and community contexts of a program. *New or expanded discussions of timely topics: identifying evaluation decision makers, analyzing program costs, coding and visualizing qualitative data with software, and more. *Updated suggestions for further reading and discussion in every chapter.Â

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A Curse for the Homesick - Laura Brooke Robson

''ACHING AND POIGNANT'' AVA REID''BITTERSWEET, HOPEFUL'' ALLISON SAFT ''STUNNING, HEARTBREAKING'' MEG SHAFFERSOMETIMES LOVE IS A RISK WORTH TAKING''If you were eighty, and you''d spent your whole life not letting yourself love him, and he was eighty, and he''d never been turned to stone ­­- how much would you regret it?'' The island of Stenland is cursed: women, chosen at random, awaken with three black slashes on their forehead. The first person they meet eyes with turns to stone. This is how Tess Eriksson''s mother killed Soren Fell''s parents. It was an accident, but that has never made it any easier to forgive. Since then, all Tess has wanted is to leave Stenland. All Soren has wanted is to stay. The only thing they want more . . . is each other. But how can you love one person more than everything else combined? And how do you take the risk on love, if it could mean destroying the person you hold most dear?READERS LOVE LAURA BROOKE ROBSON''Laura Brooke Robson is a gifted writer'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''So many passages are beautiful and perfectly captured'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A delicious read that was hard to put down'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Laura Brooke Robson is a talent to watch'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Poetic, beautiful, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Budgeting, Auditing, and Evaluation - Andrew Gray

The end of the twentieth century is shaping up as a period of volatile change and transition. As governments the world over work to sustain public policy and develop much needed policy initiatives, there is an increasing need for better budgetary management and sound evaluation of both past and prospective policies. Budgeting, Auditing, Evaluating presents in-depth, comparative examinations of budgetary processes in seven major Western governments.The contributors focus specifically on the important links between budgeting, auditing, and policy evaluation. These are examined as elements of an interactive process that plays a major role in government decision making. Although the three elements are institutionally and functionally distinct, auditing and evaluation generate information that has a measurable impact on government programs and their management. As each chapter demonstrates, national experiences show considerable variation in the development and linkage of budgeting, auditing, and evaluation. The authors identify both commonalities and divergences and make comparative statements of the consequences of these for the policy process.Contents: Andrew Gray, Bill Jenkins, and Bob Segsworth, "Perspectives on Budgeting, Auditing, and Evaluation: An Introduction," David Mathiasen, "The Separation of Powers and Political Choice" (United States), Andrew Gray and Bill Jenkins, "Separate Developments" (United Kingdom), Hans-Ulrich Derlien, ''Two-Track Processes" ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Pilgrim - Colin Maclachlan

'The best things are worth waiting for. SAS veteran Colin Maclachlan's much anticipated book is arresting, revelatory, inspirational and explosive. An elite operator's gripping true story. It blows the door off!' - Damien Lewis'Colin has made a fascinating start to his life already, but the adventure is just beginning!’ - Andy McNab“An incredible story of courage and commitment under fire” - Bear Grylls"A rollercoaster of an account of a young boy through to SAS Commander on some of the biggest missions in modern times" - Chris RyanThe Pilgrim is the book the MOD tried to ban. It is a rollercoaster of an autobiography of Colin Maclachlan, known for his appearances on shows like Channel 4’s SAS: Who Dares Wins and Channel 5’s Secrets of the SAS. His autobiography starts with his troubled childhood and escape to the military where, as a fifteen year- old boy, he grows up and matures into the SAS soldier we now recognise. Early chapters describe physical, mental and sexual abuse and Colin could easily have ended up in a home but despite the odds and with the help of both the Children’s Panels, NSPCC and some diligent schoolteachers, Colin escaped to the army. Colin had ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Lost in the Forest - Colin Heber-Percy

''Colin Heber-Percy is a reliable guide'' - THE REVEREND RICHARD COLESWhere am I? Who am I? And why didn''t I bring a sandwich...?This book is a hymn to getting lost. Drawing on his experience as a troubled schoolboy, a burnt-out screenwriter at the BBC, an ''awkward'' priest in the Church of England, Colin Heber-Percy reflects on the value of not belonging...We all share a desire to belong. There''s reassurance and safety in knowing who we are and where we fit in. But at significant moments in our lives - a new job, new school or an unexpected change of circumstances - or just in the ruts and routines of everyday life, we can experience a sense of not belonging, of dislocation, of being lost in a forest. But, there is another way to approach these uneasy moments. Rather than fearing the forest, Colin discovers great value and creativity there.Join parish priest Colin Heber-Percy in an invitation to get lost - to lose the labels society and institutions use to box us in - and to relish the liberation of losing our way in the world. Blending anecdotes from parish life, with philosophy, literature and tales from his local Savernake Forest, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Life Matters - Colin Murray

In his late fifties and having one eye on a well-earned retirement Colin Murray, a full-time decorator and Church pastor in North East Scotland received the bombshell news he was suffering from Motor Neurone Disease. From the sheer panic of his first night following his MND diagnosis, Colin confronts the brutal, merciless muscle wasting disease head on with prayer and positivity. Accepting his diagnosis, he continues to fight his prognosis with positivity and prayer. In Life Matters, Colin reminds us that we should never minimise or over spiritualise anyone’s struggle with pain and that secular groups are more compassionate, empathetic, and Christlike than Christians with questionable doctrine. While many question their faith and recoil with fear in the face of a terminal diagnosis Colin remains a persevering, shining light to many during his declining health and an ever-increasing loss of mobility. This book is testimony that hope is real, Spirit life is real and in: “Gods strength is made perfect in weakness”. As a Church pastor Colin realises that his life now, is his greatest sermon. It is clear reading this powerful book that Colin is no whitewashed tomb. He is alive in Christ, already a possessor of the “life ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Colin Kaepernick: Change the Game - Colin Kaepernick, Eve L. Ewing

Colin Kaepernick: Change the Game is an inspiring high school graphic novel memoir for readers 12 and up from celebrated athlete and activist Colin Kaepernick.High school star athlete Colin Kaepernick is at a crossroads in life. Heavily scouted by colleges and MLB as a baseball pitcher, he has a bright future ahead of him as a highly touted prospect. Everyone from his parents to his teachers and coaches are in agreement on his future. Colin feels differently.Colin isn’t excited about baseball. In the words of five-time all-star MLB player Adam Jones, “Baseball is a white man’s game.” Colin looks up to athletes like Allen Iverson: talented, hyper-competitive, unapologetically Black, and dominating their sports while staying true to themselves. College football looks a lot more fun than sleeping on hotel room floors in the minor leagues of baseball. But Colin doesn''t have a single offer to play football. Yet.This touching graphic novel explores the story of how a young change-maker learned to find himself and never compromise. How the right decision is very rarely the easy one, but taking the road less traveled can make all the difference in the world.

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Rabalux stolní lampa Colin LED 6W 4407

Rabalux stolní lampa Colin LED 6W 4407 – Moderní design pro váš pracovní stůlObjevte moderní stolní lampu Rabalux Colin LED 6W 4407, která je ideálním řešením pro osvětlení pracovního stolu, domácí kanceláře i dětského pokoje. S důrazem na funkčnost, čistý design a energetickou úsporu je tato lampa skvělou volbou pro všechny, kteří ocení kvalitní světlo i dlouhou životnost.Klíčové vlastnosti stolní lampy Rabalux Colin Moderní styl – minimalistický vzhled vhodný do každého interiéru LED technologie – integrovaný LED zdroj součástí, okamžitý start a úspora energie Příkon: 6 W – nízká spotřeba při vysoké efektivitě Světelný tok: 350 lm – optimální osvětlení pracovní plochy Barevná teplota: 4500 K – neutrální bílé světlo podporující soustředění Materiál: kov / plast – odolnost a dlouhá životnost Barva: bílá – univerzální a svěží pro každý interiér Rozměry: délka 160 mm, výška 500 mm Hmotnost: 1500 g – stabilní základna Stupeň krytí: IP20 – vhodná do suchých vnitřních prostor Stupeň ochrany: II (dvojitá izolace) Napětí: 230 V, 50 Hz Energetická třída: GProč zvolit LED stolní lampu Rabalux Colin?Tato stolní LED lampa je navržena s ohledem na maximální komfort při práci i studiu. Díky flexibilnímu kloubovému ramenu jednoduše nastavíte směr světla dle potřeby. Neutrální bílé světlo (4500 K) ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Romancing Mr Bridgerton: Inspiration for the Netflix Original Series Bridgerton: Penelope and Colin' (0349429456)

Kniha - 384 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná The fourth of Julia Quinn's bestselling and beloved Bridgerton novels, now a series created by Shonda Rhimes for Netflix. Welcome to Colin and Penelope's story . . . Everyone knows that Colin Bridgerton is the most charming man in London . . . Penelope Featherington has secretly adored her best friend's brother for . . . well, it feels like forever. After half a lifetime of watching Colin Bridgerton from afar, she thinks she knows everything about him, until she stumbles across his deepest secret . . . and fears she doesn't know him at all. Colin Bridgerton is tired of being thought of as nothing but an empty-headed charmer, tired of the notorious gossip columnist Lady Whistledown, who can't seem to publish an edition without mentioning him. But when Colin returns to London from a trip abroad, he discovers nothing in his life is quite the same - especially Penelope Featherington! The girl who was...

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The Laws of Connection - David Robson

A THE TIMES BEST SELF-HELP BOOK OF 2024A WATERSTONES BEST POPULAR SCIENCE BOOK OF 2024In the early 1960s scientists at the University of California, Berkeley set out to establish the key factors affecting health and longevity. Their results, known as the ''Alameda 7'', you already know: don''t smoke, drink in moderation, sleep seven to eight hours a night, exercise, eat regular meals, maintain a moderate weight, eat breakfast. Years later, however, the same team discovered an eighth factor, one that proved more important than all the others: social connection.When we form meaningful bonds with others, our wounds heal faster, we shake off infections more quickly and our blood pressure drops. We are less likely to have Alzheimer''s, heart attacks or strokes. When people feel that they have strong social support, they perform better on tests of mental focus, memory and problem solving. Greater connection can fuel creativity, increase our financial stability and enhance our work productivity. But making friends can also be daunting.In The Laws of Connection, David Robson does two important things: he takes us through the fascinating science behind the effects of social connection and he unpacks the research that shows that we are all better at being ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Times Improve Your Bridge Game - Robson Andrew

Based on The Times Bridge column, an extensive bridge guide aimed at the less experienced or social player who longs to improve their game, with instructive deals and tips, as well as a helpful Index.Andrew Robson, The Times Bridge Correspondent, is both a champion Bridge player and an inspired teacher. He teaches and tutors at his Bridge Club and has acquired great practical knowledge about how people learn to play Bridge.Based on Andrew Robson’s daily column in The Times, common scenarios are presented with an outline of what actually happened, as well as what should have happened. Along with every deal is the very popular handy tip ‘If you remember just one thing…’, which features throughout the book.The first section of the book, ‘The Game’, is a basic outline providing the key to playing a sensible game of Bridge, subdivided into ‘Bidding’, ‘Declarer Play’ and ‘Defence’.The reader can either read ‘The Game’ first, paying particular attention to the tips, or they can dip in and out of the book, picking a common mistake at random, with the option to cross-reference to the same tip in ‘The Game’ section.Bridge is now reaching a new audience, and is being played by people ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Between the Devil and the Deep - Mark Cowan, Martin Robson

Deep underwater lurks a mysterious man-made illness. It has gone by many names over the years – Satan’s disease, diver’s palsy, the chokes – but today, medics call it decompression sickness. You know it as the bends. In the winter of 2012, British diver Martin Robson joined an expedition to southern Russia which sought to find a submerged cave system never seen by the human eye. On their final day, as Robson attempted to surface after reaching a record depth in the Blue Lake, disaster struck: just seventy-five feet down, he was ambushed by the bends. Forced to gamble on an underwater practice most doctors believe is a suicidal act, he sank back into the water. Soon, his only hope for survival was a dramatic mercy mission organised at the highest levels of the Russian government. Between the Devil and the Deep is the first book to tell the terrifying true story of what it feels like to get the bends, taking you inside the body and mind of a man who suffered the unthinkable. Writer Mark Cowan also explores the fascinating history of decompression sickness, the science behind what causes the disease, and the stories of the forgotten divers ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Painting in Abstract - Carole Robson

Learn to capture the beauty of the natural world in paint and mixed media with this inspiring book.Carole Robson shares her enthusiasm for the natural world and how to paint it in the abstract. This book guides the reader through simple combinations of media such as watercolor, gouache, acrylic and Indian inks in combination with other media for a dynamic and modern effect for your artworks. It offers strategies for developing concepts and improving design, with a chapter devoted to using the formal elements – line, shape, color, tone, texture and surface pattern.The book guides you through selecting a scene and how to organize your painting to achieve success. Carole Robson is a dynamic teacher who uses various media in combination with paint to show you how to show the natural world in all of its beauty.

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Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Activity Applications - Phillip Bishop, Will Peveler, Ronald L. Snarr

Measurement and Evaluation in Exercise Science, Sport, Physical Activity, and Health: Practical Applications offers an accessible, student-friendly introduction to the principles and practice of measurement and evaluation. Spanning applications in exercise science, sport performance, physical education, coaching, athletic training, health, and physical/occupational therapy, the book includes chapters on the key principles underlying good measurement practice?validity, reliability, and objectivity?as well as an introduction to using statistics and qualitative measurement. This textbook is intended to help students overcome their fear of scientific research and statistics. Fully revised and updated, the third edition will provide students with a clear guide to the obstacles of good measurement, how to apply the principles of good measurement, introduction to statistical analyses, and the eventual application/communication of measurement outcomes. Structured for use in both single and double-semester classes and involving readers at every stage through its rich pedagogy and accessibility, this is a crucial resource for introducing students to the principles of best practices in measurement and evaluation and is the ideal learning aid for any students studying measurement, evaluation, or assessment in kinesiology, exercise science, sports coaching, physical education, athletic training, and health and fitness.

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Program Evaluation Theory and Practice, Third Edition - Amy T. Wilson, Donna M. Mertens, Jori N. Hall

Covering both the theory and practice of evaluation in one engaging volume, this leading text is now in a revised third edition. It features additional evaluation approaches, such as the Indigenous paradigm; new examples, ranging from small to large and multi-site evaluations; and more. Instructors praise the diverse evaluations, many with reflective commentary from evaluators, and rich pedagogical features. The text describes the major theoretical paradigms in evaluation and the ways they inform methodological choices. Readers learn effective strategies for clarifying their own theoretical assumptions; working with stakeholders; developing questions; using quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods designs; choosing data collection and sampling strategies; analyzing data; and communicating and utilizing findings. The book includes guidance for planning an evaluation of a specific project or program. Extensive recommended online resources and tools are provided at the companion website. New to This Edition *Restructured section on philosophical frameworks, with a new chapter on the Indigenous paradigm and expanded coverage of disability, feminist, and LGBTQ+ theories. *Additional sample studies, including multi-site and systems- and complexity-informed evaluations. *Expanded coverage of logic models, cost–benefit evaluations, and mixed methods designs. *New and updated coverage of data collection technologies, qualitative coding methods, Sustainable Development Goals, and uses and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Rabalux stolní lampa Colin LED 6W 4408

Rabalux stolní lampa Colin LED 6W 4408 – Moderní funkčnost pro váš pracovní stůlStolní lampa Rabalux Colin LED 6W 4408 představuje spojení minimalistického designu, vysoké efektivity a precizního osvětlení. Je ideální volbou pro domácí pracovny, kanceláře nebo studentské pokoje, kde je kladen důraz na moderní styl a dlouhou životnost. Kovové a plastové provedení v elegantní černé barvě zaručuje nejen vizuální atraktivitu, ale i odolnost vůči každodennímu používání.Klíčové vlastnosti stolní lampy Rabalux Colin Moderní design: Tenké linie a industriální vzhled ladí s každým současným interiérem. LED technologie: Integrovaný LED modul s příkonem 6 W poskytuje efektivní a úsporné osvětlení. Přirozená barva světla: 4500 K zajišťuje optimální podmínky pro čtení i práci na počítači. Flexibilní rameno: Nastavitelné klouby umožňují snadné polohování světla dle aktuální potřeby. Kvalitní materiály: Kombinace kovu a plastu pro dlouhou životnost a stabilitu. Bezpečnost: Stupeň krytí IP20 a ochrana II pro použití v interiéru. Kompletní balení: Integrovaný LED zdroj je již součástí svítidla.Technické parametry Příkon: 6,0 W Světelný tok: 350 lm Barva světla: 4500 K (neutrální bílá) Životnost LED: 30 000 hodin Energetická třída: G Napětí: 230V, 50 Hz Rozměry: Výška 500 mm, délka základny 160 mm Hmotnost: 1,5 kg Stupeň krytí: IP20 Stupeň ochrany: II Barva: černáTrust badges ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The China Study: Revised and Expanded Edition - T. Colin, Ph.D. Campbell, Thomas M., M.D., II Campbell

The revised and expanded edition of the bestseller that changed millions of lives The science is clear. The results are unmistakable. You can dramatically reduce your risk of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes just by changing your diet. More than 30 years ago, nutrition researcher T. Colin Campbell and his team at Cornell, in partnership with teams in China and England, embarked upon the China Study, the most comprehensive study ever undertaken of the relationship between diet and the risk of developing disease. What they found when combined with findings in Colin''s laboratory, opened their eyes to the dangers of a diet high in animal protein and the unparalleled health benefits of a whole foods, plant-based diet. In 2005, Colin and his son Tom, now a physician, shared those findings with the world in The China Study, hailed as one of the most important books about diet and health ever written. Featuring brand new content, this heavily expanded edition of Colin and Tom''s groundbreaking book includes the latest undeniable evidence of the power of a plant-based diet, plus updated information about the changing medical system and how patients stand to benefit from a surging interest in plant-based nutrition. The China ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Principles-Focused Evaluation - Michael Quinn Patton

How can programs and organizations ensure they are adhering to core principles--and assess whether doing so is yielding desired results? From evaluation pioneer Michael Quinn Patton, this book introduces the principles-focused evaluation (P-FE) approach and demonstrates its relevance and application in a range of settings. Patton explains why principles matter for program development and evaluation and how they can serve as a rudder to navigate the uncertainties, turbulence, and emergent challenges of complex dynamic environments. In-depth exemplars illustrate how the unique GUIDE framework is used to determine whether principles provide meaningful guidance (G) and are useful (U), inspiring (I), developmentally adaptable (D), and evaluable (E). User-friendly features include rubrics, a P-FE checklist, firsthand reflections and examples from experienced P-FE practitioners, sidebars and summary tables, and end-of-chapter application exercises. Â

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The Gold Standard - Colin Cowie

Learn how to cultivate the most incredible customer experiences on earth through this essential guide by Colin Cowie, distinguished purveyor of unforgettable “wow” events for the world’s most demanding clients.If you’re searching for ways to ensure your customers walk away from your company with a smile on their face and a plan to return, you found it. And any business organization can adapt the tools and techniques in this book.Colin Cowie, one of the world’s most sought-after event planners, shares the hard-won and hard-nosed advice he has learned through entertaining and engaging stories and examples. He gives readers the indisputable blueprint for creating a customer-service culture that anyone can tailor to their own needs, whether you’re a shopkeeper, corporate marketing director, or budding event planner.Upon coming to the United States from South Africa with $400 in his pocket, Colin built his highly successful catering and event-planning business from the ground up to become event planner to the most respected tastemakers and personalities in the world—including Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Lopez, Ryan Seacrest, and Kim Kardashian, to name a few.In this book, you will:Learn how to formulate your own vision, mission statements, and guiding principles, and effectively communicate them to your team.Learn ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Qualitative Comparative Analysis in Mixed Methods Research and Evaluation - Heather Kane, Leila Kahwati

Qualitative Comparative Analysis in Mixed Methods Research and Evaluation provides a user-friendly introduction for using Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) as part of a mixed methods approach to research and evaluation. Offering practical, in-depth, and applied guidance for this unique analytic technique that is not provided in any current mixed methods textbook, the chapters of this guide skillfully build upon one another to walk researchers through the steps of QCA in logical order. To enhance and further reinforce learning, authors Leila C. Kahwati and Heather L. Kane provide supportive learning objectives, summaries, and exercises, as well as author-created datasets for use in R via the companion site.  Qualitative Comparative Analysis in Mixed Methods Research and Evaluation is Volume 6 in SAGE’s Mixed Methods Research Series.

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Utilization-Focused Evaluation - Michael Quinn Patton, Charmagne E. Campbell-Patton

The Fifth Edition of the bestselling Utilization-Focused Evaluation provides expert, detailed advice on conducting evaluations that promote effective use of the findings. Chock full of useful pedagogy, this book presents Michael Quinn Patton′s distinctive opinions based on more than forty years of experience, and also the expertise of new co-author Charmagne E. Campbell-Patton. The authors begin by describing the essence of utilization-focused evaluation, and then outline 10 operating principles. They conclude with chapters focused on how evaluation can be used to promote a more thoughtful, equitable, and sustainable world. Richly illustrated with examples, figures, and cartoons, this engaging text shows readers how to design and conduct evaluations that provide useful findings, and which contribute to a more equitable society. A companion website is available to accompany this book.

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How to Survive in a Scale-Up Business - Vidya Murali

Working at a scale-up is exciting, but it can be exhausting. This book is your emotional survival kit to succeeding in a new and unfamiliar environment. a fast-paced and unpredictable environment. Scale-ups attract ambitious, driven, and hardworking individuals seeking excitement, ownership, freedom, and greater rewards. However, this opportunity often comes with challenges. Understanding the emotional and behavioural patterns commonly seen in scale-ups and learning from othersÂ’ experiences can help one move from struggling to thriving.In this volume, author Vidya Murali brings together:A personal scale-up suitability checklist to help assess and understand if scale-ups are the right environment based on skills and preferences;Guidance on what to look for when interviewed and how to set up for success in the first 90 days;Insights, frameworks and coaching questions to tackle toxic patterns commonly seen in scale-ups;Real-life case studies from scale-up leaders with lessons and strategies;Practical strategies for Introverts, Highly Sensitive People, Ethnic minorities and people with ADHD and/or Dyslexia to thrive in scale-ups;Tools for building your emotional skills to progress and thrive in scale-ups, and if you lose your job and/or face a mental health breakdown.A must-read for anyone transitioning to scale-ups or working in one already, this book will be of immense ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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