A Practical Guide to CNC Machining Get a thorough explanation of the entire CNC process from start to finish including the various machines & their uses & the necessary software & tools. CNC Machining Handbook describes the steps involved in building a CNC machine to custom specifications & successfully implementing it in a real-world application. Helpful photos & illustrations are featured throughout. Whether you're a student hobbyist or business owner looking to move from a manual manufacturing process to the accuracy & repeatability of what CNC has to offer you'll benefit from the in-depth information in this comprehensive resource. CNC Machining Handbook covers: Common types of home & shop-based CNC-controlled applications Linear motion guide systems Transmission systems Stepper & servo motors Controller hardware Cartesian coordinate system CAD (computer-aided drafting) & CAM (computer-aided manufacturing) software Overview of G code language Ready-made CNC systems ...

When Co-Active Coaching was first released this pioneering work set the stage for what has become a cultural & business phenomenon & helped launch the professional practice of coaching. Already used as the definitive resource in dozens of corporate & professional development programs the fully revised third edition of Co-Active Coaching has been updated to include the latest terminology & a variety of fresh coaching examples drawn from the authors firsthand experiences with thousands of international coaching trainees & clients. In this edition the authors extend the use of the Co-Active Model-which emphasized a partnership between client & coach-into leadership management featuring its effectiveness throughout an organization. The Coachs Toolkit A now web-based has been expanded to include more than 35 exercises questionnaires checklists & reproducible forms." ...

As the dominant economic system is increasingly called into question here comes a business model whos time has well & truly come. Charting the history of the co-operative movement from its humble beginnings in the north of England to a worldwide network this graphic novel presents a robust foundation for future well-being. So lets celebrate social enterprise! ...

You know how to woo publishers. You know how to write. But do you know how to overcome the things that prevent you being published? This book is the first personal coach for writers. If you write whether professionally for fun or with dreams of doing both it will help you to change your relationship with your writing to be more motivated to be more creative less challenged & ultimately to be more successful. It will help you create strong strategies to ensure you succeed & will address such timeless writing challenges as writers block lack of time & even rejection. ...

Coaching & Mentoring" examines how to create conversations which encourage personal development; exploring the ways in which we can interact to help support & improve performance. The second edition of this highly successful book has been radically updated to reflect recent dramatic changes in this important area. The authors demonstrate how important it is to relate theoretical models to specific situations in order to gain real practical benefits. This edition

Includes:: new chapters on the awareness of individual differences as well as a review of the models used by coaches & mentors. The book provides a complete resource for those who want to help & support people to learn more effectively."

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Packed with drills & tips for training & game days The fun & easy way to master the art of football coaching Volunteering as a youth football coach can be a great experience both for you & your squad. But what if youve never coached before or want to improve? Dont worry! This friendly guide explains football rules shows you how to approach coaching & gives you practical pointers on improving team skills & encouraging good sportsmanship. Understand football rules Develop a coaching philosophy Teach football fundamentals Run great training sessions Lead your team during a game Communicate effectively with parents ...

Widely recognised as a leading practical handbook on coaching The Coaching Manual combines an understanding of coaching principles skills attitudes & behaviours along with practical guidance & a comprehensive tool kit for coaches. The Coaching Manual demystifies the full coaching process from first step to final meeting. This is the complete guide to coaching &
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Do you want to know how to establish a coaching programme in your school? Using lots of examples of successful coaching in practice to set you on the road to coaching success this book guides you through the process of setting up & running an effective coaching programme in your school. The authors are both secondary specialists but the principles they set out in this book are broadly applicable to all schools. There is clear advice on: introducing coaching in your school; choosing your coaches; training your coaches; measuring the positive impact of coaching on the school; making coaching part of professional development for all staff; & a suggested timeline for implementing a coaching programme. Features of the book include chapter objectives questions for reflection to use in training activities a number of short case studies from secondary schools & further education colleges showing how coaching has worked in practice suggestions for further reading & pointers to useful websites. There are useful photocopiable materials provided to use with most chapters & there is a Power Point presentation available entitled Coaching for Performance" that you can use to explain ideas to colleagues. This bank of resources that accompanies the book is available to download from the SAGE website & you can adapt the materials for any setting. This book is an ideal resource for anyone looking to establish a coaching programme in their school & offers you all the support guidance & resource materials you will need." ...

Coal has transformed societies & shaped the fate of nations. It launched empires & triggered wars. Above all it fuelled the Industrial Revolution in Britain propelling the rise of a small rural kingdom into the greatest commercial empire in the world. Taking us on a rich historical journey that begins on the banks of the river Tyne Barbara Freese explores the profound role coal has played in human history & continues to play in todays world. The first half of the book is set in Britain & tells how coal transformed Britain & ushered in the industrial age. The rest of the book looks at America & China at the birth of the unions & the closing of the mines & at the energy industry today. With oil prices on the rise & no end in sight to our insatiable appetite for energy the world is turning again to coal. ...

The men who worked British Columbias mines have passed into history. This is a moving account of a coal miners life in plain evocative language. Bill Johnstone also shares his experiences of emigrating from England farming the Prairies & surviving the Depression. ...