Making Social Science Matter presents an exciting new approach to the social & behavioral sciences including theoretical argument methodological guidelines & examples of practical application Why has social science failed in attempts to emulate natural science & produce normal theory? Bent Flyvbjerg argues that the strength of social sciences lies in its rich reflexive analysis of values & power essential to the social & economic development of any society Richly informed powerfully argued & clearly written this book opens up a new future for the social sciences Its empowering message will make it required reading for students & academics across the social & behavioral sciences ...

This elegantly proportioned tall Santa with branch features a robe decorated with Jim Shore's Signature eight-pointed Star quilt block patterns accented with a Hem of intricate interlocking rosemaling design Each piece is hand painted & slight colour variations are to be expected which makes each piece unique Supplied in branded gift box Not a toy or children's product Intended for adults only ...

Simple step-by-step instructions show how to make a range of delicious sweet treats from peppermint creams to marzipan mice the recipes have been thoroughly tested to ensure perfect results every time & none of the recipes requires the use of any dangerous techniques such as boiling sugar so they are all suitable for young cooks Great inspiration for homemade gifts including lots of ideas for creative packaging ...

Love Cathy Cassidy or Jacqueline Wilson? Don't miss this gorgeous new series set in the heady world of gymnastics Ellie has a dream to become a world-class gymnast When she's offered a place at the prestigious London Gymnastics Academy it looks like she has a chance to make that dream come true But there are many obstacles to overcome new friends to make & rivalries to face! Will she make it against all the odds? Making the Grade is the first book in the Somersaults & Dreams series a rollercoaster ride full of friendship rivalries setbacks & triumphs with echoes of classic stories like Ballet Shoes Perfect for children aged 9 years & up Also look out for Rising Star Going for Gold Cate Shearwater lives in Wiltshire with her husband & two children She was gloriously bad at gymnastics when she was younger but luckily the cartwheels skipped a generation & Somersaults & Dreams was written for Cate's gymnastic fantastic daughter Elsie & all her fabulous squad mates at Baskerville's Gym Club ...

Global customers supply chains & more integrated business functions mean that work now cuts across the traditional vertical silos of country & function But the 'solution' of the matrix structure also brings multiple bosses competing goals & higher levels of complexity Traditional management training prioritizes clarity predictability & control In a matrix we need to be able to balance this with the ability to tolerate ambiguity manage uncertainty & decentralize control Managers need an expanded toolkit to help them move from the hard to the soft from the concrete to the ambiguous & back again depending on the situation Making the Matrix Work introduces some new ideas & practical tools in 3 key areas Leading people beyond clarity to flexibility A matrix trades clarity for flexibility We need to create enough clarity on goals & roles & to align with others; but we also need to cope with ambiguity manage complex trade-offs & dilemmas & deal with higher levels of conflict Being connected & effective We set up a matrix to improve cooperation & communication across the silos but be careful what you wish for! It is easy to become over-connected to poor quality meetings teams & communication More teamwork meetings & emails are not the answer Creating control by giving it away The complexity & diversity of the matrix can undermine trust & lead to an increase in central control & bureaucracy We need to prevent this by building trust empowering & creating commitment Accountability without control & influence without authority are the norm Kevan Hall's new book will help you develop your matrix mindset & will show you how to establish & engage networks that do not depend on role control or authority to get things done This book gives individuals working in the matrix the tools to take control of their own goals role & success & shows matrix managers how to lead others to make their matrix really work Watch for the author's new book Kill Bad Meetings
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The year 1818 saw the publication of one of the most influential science-fiction stories of all time Frankenstein Or Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley had a huge impact on gothic horror & science fiction genres The name Frankenstein has become part of our everyday language often used in derogatory terms to describe scientists who have overstepped a perceived moral line But how did a 19-year-old woman with no formal education come up with the idea for an extraordinary novel such as Frankenstein? The period 1790-1820 saw huge advances in our understanding of electricity & physiology Sensational science demonstrations caught the imagination of the general public & newspapers were full of lurid tales of murderers & resurrectionists It is unlikely that Frankenstein would have been successful in his attempts to create life back in 1818 However advances in medical science mean we have overcome many of the stumbling blocks that would have thwarted his ambition We can resuscitate people using defibrillators we can save lives using blood transfusions & we can prolong life through organ transplants
- these procedures are nowadays considered almost routine Many of these modern achievements are a direct result of 19th century scientists conducting their gruesome experiments on the dead Making the Monster explores the science behind Shelley's book From tales of reanimated zombie kittens to electrical experiments on human cadavers Kathryn Harkup examines the science & scientists that influenced Mary Shelley & inspired her most famous creation Victor Frankenstein While thankfully we are still far from being able to recreate Victor's 'creature' scientists have tried to create the building blocks of life & the dream of creating life-forms from scratch is now tantalisingly close
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A revised & updated version of this popular gift book for those bringing children for baptism A short full-colour gift book that explores & unpacks the meaning of baptism Used by many clergy in baptism preparation Second edition will include the new alternative wording for the baptism service (likely to be approved by the Church of England in July 2015) ...

In the updated edition of this critically acclaimed & bestselling book Microsoft project veteran Scott Berkun offers a collection of essays on field-tested philosophies & strategies for defining leading & managing projects Each essay distills complex concepts & challenges into practical nuggets of useful advice & the new edition now adds more value for leaders & managers of projects everywhere Based on his nine years of experience as a program manager for Internet Explorer & lead program manager for Windows & MSN Berkun explains to technical & non-technical readers alike what it takes to get through a large software or web development project Making Things Happen doesn't cite specific methods but focuses on philosophy & strategy Unlike other project management books Berkun offers personal essays in a comfortable style & easy tone that emulate the relationship of a wise project manager who gives good entertaining & passionate advice to those who ask Topics in this new edition include How to make things happen Making good decisions Specifications & requirements Ideas & what to do with them How not to annoy people Leadership & trust The truth about making dates What to do when things go wrong Complete with a new forward from the author & a discussion guide for forming reading groupsteams Making Things Happen offers in-depth exercises to help you apply lessons from the book to your job It is inspiring funny honest & compelling & definitely the one book that you & your team need to have within arm's reach throughout the life of your project Coming from the rare perspective of someone who fought difficult battles on Microsoft's biggest projects & taught project design & management for MSTE Microsoft's internal best practices group this is valuable advice indeed It will serve you well with your current work & on future projects to come ...

Starting with the early years of Victoria's reign this essential book examines the developments & evolution of fashionable dress as it progressed throughout her six decades as queen From the demure styles of the 1840s to the exaggerated sleeves of the 1890s it explores the ever-changing Victorian silhouette & gives patterns instructions & advice so that the amateur dressmaker can create their own versions of these historic outfits Other topics covered include information on tools & equipment; a guide to transferring pattern pieces; a concise guide to the various layers of Victorian underwear; step-by-step instructions with colour photographs to help construct the patterns & advice on how to personalize the outfit Illustrations of fashion plates Victorian carte de visite photographs & original surviving garments provide visual inspiration & reference ...

The 1940s were an iconic period of women's dress history with the familiar square shoulders crepe tea dresses & seamed stockings paired with red lips victory curls & head scarves This book explains the period's sewing techniques & makes a range of 1940s outfits to recreate the look of those vintage years With detailed step-by-step instruction & over 300 photographs it captures the style of the time & explains the impact of wartime austerity on the cut & construction of women's dress ...