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Creativity in museum practice / by Norris, Linda(CARDINAL)365912; Tisdale, Rainey(CARDINAL)404908;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-236) and index.Introduction. Why creativity matters in museum work -- Your creative practice -- Building creative cultures -- Tools for creative cultures -- A field-wide creative infrastructure -- Creative museums, creative communities -- Afterword. Our creative process -- Pocket guide to creativity in museum practice -- The get going game."With this book, museum professionals can learn how to unleash creative potential throughout their institution. Drawing from a wide range of research on creativity as well as insights from today's most creative museum leaders, the authors present a set of practical principles about how museum workers at any level--not just those in 'creative positions'--can make a place for creativity in their daily practice. Replete with creativity exercises and stories from the field, the book guides readers in developing an internal culture of creative learning, as well as delivering increased value to museum audiences"--https://www.routledge.com.
Subjects: Museum techniques; Creative thinking.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Do the kind thing : think boundlessly, work purposefully, live passionately / by Lubetzky, Daniel.;
Thinking with AND: an introduction to avoiding false compromises -- Purpose: a fuel for your passion -- Grit: steadfastly advancing your vision -- Truth and discipline: staying true to the brand and to yourself -- Keeping it simple: practicing restraint to stay grounded -- Originality: unlocking the ability to think boundlessly -- Transparency and authenticity: the value of open communication -- Empathy: channeling the ability to connect and create community -- Trust: learning to let others lead -- Ownership and resourcefulness: building a culture with staying power.The Founder and CEO of the KIND brand of healthy snacks shares the story of his childhood in Mexico as the son of a Holocaust survivor and his professional successes, outlining his philosophies about business practices that combine profit goals and social consciousness.
Subjects: Lubetzky, Daniel.; Food industry and trade; Natural foods industry; Social responsibility of business.; Social entrepreneurship.;
Available copies: 7 / Total copies: 9
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The complete learning disabilities resource guide. by Paterson, Stuart,editor.(CARDINAL)883138; Grey House Publishing, Inc.,publisher.(CARDINAL)381300;
Includes bibliographical references and indexes."The Complete Learning Disabilities Resource Guide has been a comprehensive and sought-after resource for professionals, families and individuals with learning disabilities since 1992. This twenty-fourth edition is the most comprehensive and current source of resources for the LD community available today .... This twenty-fourth edition, with 4,541 listings, provides a comprehensive look at the variety of resources available for the many different types of learning disabilities, from those that occur in spoken language, to those that affect organizational skills. It includes a wide array of testing resources, crucial for early diagnosis, and is arranged in subject-specific chapters for quick, effective research. ... With valuable information for not only those individuals with LD, but also for parents, teachers and professionals, this edition offers answers to legal and advocacy questions, as well as specially designed computer software and a full range of assistive devices" -- Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Directories.; Bibliographies.; Learning disabled; Developmentally disabled; Special education;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Making the most of communications and social media in a political campaign / by Timmons, Angie,author.(CARDINAL)416078;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Introduction -- Political communication strategies : then and now -- Campaign communications -- The pressure is on : the 24-hour cycle -- Campaigns and you -- Glossary -- For more information."These days, political candidates need to know how to make the most out of both traditional communication strategies and evolving new media strategies to appeal to voters. This edifying title offers readers a behind-the-scenes look at how political campaign communications work, challenging them to critically analyze what they read and see in the news and social media. Readers will learn why communications are so critical and how they can get involved in political campaigns. They will also learn about the various academic and professional paths they can take to kickstart a career in political campaign communications"--
Subjects: Communication in politics; Political campaigns; Social media; Social media.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Professional nursing : concepts & challenges / by Black, Beth Perry,author.(CARDINAL)888172;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Discover what it means to be a professional nurse--the history, values and standards, and commitment to lifelong learning. This easy-to-read text helps you gain insight into the current state of the profession and benefit from a thorough examination of standards and scope of practice, with new information on interprofessional education and practice, nursing roles, COVID-19, the surge in ambulatory and community care, bullying, gender issues, and more. Outstanding features include: Expanded coverage of clinical judgement helps you develop the critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills required for the Next Generation NCLEX and in nursing practice. Information on care coordination prepares you to make more informed decisions about patient care. Preparation for the transition from student to professional nurse helps you anticipate what is expected of you on entering the workforce. -- Cognitive rehearsal prepares you to recognize the unlikely threat of lateral violence. Tips on documentation include both electronic and paper records. Social justice in nursing helps you learn to advocate for patients who need your help." -- Back cover.Nursing in today's evolving healthcare environment -- The history and social context of nursing -- Nursing's pathway to professionalism -- Nursing education in an evolving healthcare environment -- Becoming a professional nurse: defining nursing and socialization in practice -- Nursing as a regulated practice: legal issues -- Ethics: basic concepts for professional nursing practice -- Conceptual and philosophic foundations of professional nursing practice -- Nursing theory: the basis for professional nursing -- The science of nursing and evidence-based-practice -- Developing nursing judgement through critical thinking -- Communication and collaboration in professional nursing - Nurses, patients, and families: caring at the intersection of health, illness, and culture -- Health care in the United States -- Political activism in nursing: communities, organizations, and government -- Nursing's challenge: to continue to evolve.
Subjects: Textbooks.; Nursing;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Effective practices in early childhood education : building a foundation / by Bredekamp, Sue.(CARDINAL)755415;
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.Pt. 1. The early childhood education profession: foundations. Continuity and change in early childhood education -- Building on a tradition of excellence -- Understanding and applying developmentally appropriate practice -- Pt. 2. Learning and developing from birth to age 8: who we teach. Applying what we know about children's learning and development -- Adapting for individual differences -- Embracing a culturally and linguistically diverse world -- Pt. 3. Intentional teaching: how to teach. Building effective partnerships with families -- Creating a caring community of learners: guiding young children -- Teaching to enhance learning and development -- Planning effective curriculum -- Assessing children's learning and development -- Pt. 4. Implementing an effective curriculum: what to teach. Teaching children to communicate: language, literacy, and the arts -- Teaching children to investigate and solve problems: mathematics, science, and technology -- Teaching children to live in a democratic society: social-emotional learning and social studies -- Teaching children to be healthy and fit: physical development and health -- Putting it all together in practice: making a difference for children.
Subjects: Child development; Early childhood education;
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Leading with CARE : how women around the world are inspiring businesses, empowering communities, and creating opportunity / by Cantando, Mary.(CARDINAL)543628; CARE/International.(CARDINAL)648235;
Includes bibliographical references and index.pt. 1. Developing self-sufficiency -- pt. 2. Capitalizing on opportunity -- pt. 3. Building community -- pt. 4. Protecting the environment through action and policy -- pt. 5. Addressing discrimination -- final note from the author : leaving a legacy -- Learning more about these women and organizations -- Afterword / Helene Gayle."In Leading with Care, management expert Mary Cantando examines the stories of trailblazing women in the developing world who, with help from the nonprofit organization CARE, have capitalized on personal and professional opportunities on the road to establishing self-sufficiency. As their stories reveal, through CARE, women around the world have overcome adversity co build new businesses, improve their health, prioritize education, and foster change in their communities."--Jacket.
Subjects: Entrepreneurship; Leadership in women; Poor women; Women in development;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Electricians / by Minden, Cecilia,author.(CARDINAL)466315;
Electricity is a crucial part of our day-to-day life, but working with it can be a dangerous job. This title allows children to meet the professionals who help control the comforts and necessities provided by electricity.Hello, my name is Selena -- I could be an electrician! -- Learn about this neighborhood helper! -- Who can become an electrician? -- Meet an electrician! -- Where can I learn to be an electrician? -- What does an electrician need to do the job? -- Where does an electrician work? -- Who works with electricians? -- When would an electrician need superpowers? -- I want to be an electrician! -- Why don't you try being an electrician?Includes bibliographical references (page 23) and index.640LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Electrical engineering; Electricians;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Knock 'em dead social networking / by Yate, Martin John,author.(CARDINAL)184035;
Social networking : the key to a successful future -- Your social network brand. How to live life on your terms ; The foundations of career success ; A professional brand for a lifetime of networking -- Building your social networks. Social networking in job search and career management ; How to create a discoverable social media profile ; LinkedIn ; Google+ ; Facebook ; Twitter ; Professional and alumni networks ; Personal and community networks -- Your social network-integrated job search. First get organized ; Job sites and resume banks ; Direct approach to target companies ; Job fairs -- Leveraging your social networks. The secrets of successful networking conversations ; How to quadruple your interviews ; Initiating marketing conversations with hiring managers ; Social networking and all your tomorrows.With Knock 'em Dead Social Networking, you can learn how to integrate social networking into every aspect of your job search. You'll learn how to create compelling social media profiles that dramatically increase your visibility, how to build professionally relevant networks, and how to reach out directly to the hiring managers who can most influence your career. You'll develop networks that help you navigate a long work life, and gain greater control over your professional destiny.
Subjects: Job hunting.; Online social networks.; Business networks.; Social media.; Social media.;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 7
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What every principal should know about school-community leadership / by Glanz, Jeffrey.(CARDINAL)754557;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 90-96) and index.
Subjects: Community and school; Educational leadership; School improvement programs; School principals;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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