There is much talk today of 'new ways of being church' & 'new monastic spirituality' As Simon Reed explored the Celtic roots of the Christian faith in community with others who drew inspiration from our spiritual ancestors in the British Isles he came to realise that the third millennium church has much in common with the first millennium church & more importantly much to learn from it In Creating Community he introduces us to a new but at the same time very old way of being church which is based upon three core elements a Way of Life a network of Soul Friends & a rhythm of prayer The book shows how the rediscovery of these elements by Christians today offers a vital key that opens up an ancient way for modern churches one which not only helps to bring believers to lasting maturity but creates genuine & much-needed community in an increasingly fragmented world ...

Become an effective adult educator by approaching teaching systematically As the author describes at the beginning of Creating Courses for Adults The big idea of this book is that education for adults has to be designed Whether in basic skills training English language classes professional development workshops personal interest courses or formal degree programs good teaching tends to conceal all the planning & decisions which had to be made in order to present participants with a seamless & coherent process for learning The author posits that nobody is a completely intuitive teacher & that everybody has to make a series of choices as they put courses together The decisions they make are important & far-reaching & deserve to be considered carefully Starting with the three core factors which must be taken into account when creating courses Creating Courses for Adults walks readers through a manageable process for addressing the key decisions which must be made in order to design effective learning Instructor factors are what the teacher brings to the teaching & learning process such as experience & preferences Learner factors are the influences that students bring with them including their past experiences & expectations for the class Context factors include the educational setting whether in-person or online as well as the subject matter Readers of Creating Courses for Adults will learn a systematic approach to lesson & course design based on research into the ways adults learn & the best ways to reach them along with pointers & tips for teaching adults in any setting ...

Creating Couture Embellishment offers a step-by-step guide to manipulating fabric & making & applying a rich variety of embellishments Chapters cover fabric-manipulation techniques of pleating quilting tucking ruffling shirring & smocking as well as the fabrication & application of feathers beading embroidery flowers decorative ribbons & bows bias bindings & piping fringe braids & passementerie The heirloom quality created by the insertion or application of lace is also explored A comprehensive sourcebook of ideas for the student professional & home sewer alike ...

This practical book gives students the fundamental knowledge & skills necessary to communicate more effectively & interact more productively in the small group setting With the help of this book any group member can learn the skills necessary to participate in & lead a task group in an effective productive & healthy manner This third edition features all new sections on " The Power of Diversity" " Critically Thinking About Yourself As A Communicator" " Defensive vs Supportive Climates" " Ethical Communication" " Time Management" " Impromptu Speaking" " The Spirit of Collaboration" As well as new end chapter exercises in several chapters focusing on Online Resources & Social Media ...

Feltmaking is a popular medium for craftsmen but few have explored its potential as an art form This new book demonsrates the exciting scope of pictorial feltmaking & explains how to create felt pictures with the depth & atmosphere usually associated with a graphite drawing or a watercolour painting Written by a leading felt artist it shows to work freely with the wool as if it were paint or a piece of charcoal ...

How can we define " Judaism" & what are the common threads uniting ancient rabbis Maimonides the authors of the Zohar & modern secular Jews in Israel? Michael L Satlow offers a fresh perspective on Judaism that recognizes both its similarities & its immense diversity Presenting snapshots of Judaism from around the globe & throughout history Satlow explores the links between vastly different communities & their Jewish traditions He studies the geonim rabbinical scholars who lived in Iraq from the ninth to twelfth centuries; the intellectual flourishing of Jews in medieval Spain; how the Hasidim of nineteenth-century Eastern Europe confronted modernity; & the post-World War II development of distinct American & Israeli Jewish identities Satlow pays close attention to how communities define themselves their relationship to biblical & rabbinic texts & their ritual practices His fascinating portraits reveal the amazingly creative ways Jews have adapted over time to social & political challenges & continue to remain a " Jewish family" ...

Outstanding leadership is the kind that inspires employees delights customers & achieves extraordinary business results & no one knows more about this kind of leadership than Lee Cockerell the man who ran Walt Disney World (R) Resort operations for over a decade In Creating Magic he shares the ten practical common sense strategies that guided his own journey from a poor farm boy in Oklahoma to the head of operations for a multibillion dollar enterprise Combining surprising business wisdom with insightful & entertaining stories from his four decades on the front lines of some of the world's best-run companies Lee shows all of us
- from small business owners to managers at every level
- how to become better leaders by infusing quality character courage enthusiasm & integrity into our workplaces & our lives

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Powerful Teacher Education describes the strategies goals content & processes of seven highly successful & long-standing teacher education programs
- Alverno College Bank Street College Trinity University University of California Berkeley University of Southern Maine University of Virginia & Wheelock College All these colleges & universities have succeeded in preparing teachers to teach diverse learners to achieve high levels of performance & understanding In discussing the common features of these programs Linda Darling-Hammond shows what outstanding teacher education models do & how they do it & what their graduates accomplish as a result Powerful Teacher Education also examines the policies organizational features resources & relationships that have enabled these programs to succeed
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Feng Shui is the ancient oriental art of enhancing & harmonising the flow of energy in our surroundings For more than thirty years Karen Kingston has pioneered the study of a specialised branch of Feng Shui which she called Space Clearing In this fascinating & easy-to-follow guide she shows how you can use Space Clearing & Feng Shui to enhance the flow of energy in your home or workplace to create happiness & harmony in your life You will learn simple & effective Space Clearing techniques which you can use to clear stuck energy & create sacred space how to consecrate your home the benefits of living a clutter-free existence how to safeguard yourself against electromagnetic & geopathic stress how to use furniture placement mirrors windchimes & other Feng Shui enhancements to create abundance in every area of your life ...

In this thoroughly updated edition of L Dee Fink s bestselling classic he discusses new research on how people learn active learning & the effectiveness of his popular model; adds more examples from online teaching; & further focuses on the impact of student engagement on student learning The book explores the changes in higher education nationally & internationally since the publication of the previous edition

Includes:: additional procedures for integrating one s course & adds strategies for dealing with student resistance to innovative teaching This edition continues to provide conceptual & procedural tools that are invaluable for all teachers when designing instruction It shows how to use a taxonomy of significant learning & systematically combine the best research-based practices for learning-centered teaching with a teaching strategy in a way that results in powerful learning experiences for students Acquiring a deeper understanding of the design process will empower teachers to creatively design courses that will result in significant learning for students

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