Best Selling Books by James Arthur

Contains more than three hundred entries covering Japanese politics.

Policy Entrepreneurship in Education aims to build the confidence and skills of education academics in securing higher impact for their work. It offers guidance and identifies methods of capturing and measuring impact, as well as practical advice in helping academics engage policy makers and influence society with their research. Written specifically for the field of education, the book utilises domestic and international examples to illustrate those policy entrepreneurship activities which advance impact and appeal to international audiences, who are increasingly concerned with how higher education studies in education can make a difference on the ground. Combining theory and practice, the book employs a practical approach to doing policy entrepreneurship. It is a unique offering that will appeal to all who have an academic or practical interest in policy change and how to affect this.

A Christian Education in the Virtues examines the connection between human nature and human flourishing. It draws on ancient and medieval sources to explore the formation of the person based on a Christian anthropology, emphasising the communal nature of the virtuous life and provides a richer approach to the question of contemporary character education. The book argues that the only way to understand and construct our character virtues is to have a clear picture of what is the purpose and meaning of human life. It highlights the importance of engaging with moral issues and makes the case that, for Christian educators, human flourishing is inseparable from God’s active relationship to human beings. The book also explores a teleological approach to character education goals. To educate the whole person in the light of an all-embracing Christian worldview is challenged by secular and liberal ideology and is often seen as irrational to the modern mind. Overall, the text seeks to demonstrate that many aspects of a Neo-Aristotelian-Thomist theoretical underpinning for Christian character education holds out a viable option for Christians. It therefore argues the case for the educational potential of Christian character education. This important book will be essential reading for academics, researchers and students in the fields of character and virtue education, religious education and the philosophy of education. The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis.com/books/oa-mono/10.4324/9781003141877, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.

This book is a detailed study of higher education institutions affiliated to particular religions. It considers the debates surrounding academic freedom, institutional governance, educational policy, mission and identity together with institutions’ relations with the state and their wider communities. A wide range of institutions are examined, including: Christian, Islamic and Jewish universities in the US, Europe and the Middle East. Essentially, this volume questions whether such institutions can be both religious and a ‘university’ and also considers the appropriate role of religious faith within colleges and universities.

This book teaches one how to program in the Velocity Template Language (VTL) and covers methods thereof with practical examples of how to script in Velocity. It also serves as a reference for readers who are Velocity developers. More detail available at http://tech.beacondeacon.com/velocity

This work contains novelized accounts of several events in North American history, focusing on the history of the United States. In addition, it includes considerable discussion of New France and like most of Kjelgaard''s books, it is written for teenage readers.

Universities and Colleges with a Christian affiliation have in recent years sought to renew and redefine their identities and almost all have rearticulated their mission for the modern age after a long and serious process of reappraisal. This process has been accompanied by an ongoing discussion of the nature and identity of higher education itself. This discussion has required leadership that is different from most secular leadership. This book provides a range of experienced voices, including the Archbishop of Canterbury, that reflect on the character and mission of leadership in Christian higher education in the 21st Century.

This text offers an organizational and ethical analysis grounded in social action theory, this text is intended for applied ethics philosophy or communication courses.

Conserving soil productivity. Soil erosion and civilization. Geologic erosion and sedimentation. Water erosion and sedimentation. Wind erosion and deposition. Predicting soil loss. Soil surveys and land use planning. Cropping systems. Tillage practices for conservation. Conservation structures. Vegetating mining and construction sites. Vegetating other areas of high erosion hazard. Pastureland, rangeland, and forestland management. Water conservation. Drainage of cropland. Irrigation and reclamation. Soil and water pollution. Economics of soil conservation. Soil and water conservation agencies in the United States. Soil and water conservation around the world.

In some hands history can be an inspirational and rewarding subject, yet in others it can seem dry and of little relevance. The purpose of this book is to enable the student-teachers to teach history in a way that pupils will find interesting, enjoyable and purposeful. It incorporates a wide range of ideas about the teaching of history with practical suggestions for classroom practice, and ideas for further investigations of particular aspects of teaching and learning in history. The book also covers questions such as how to provide for differential learning and how to utilise the potential of new technology in the history classroom. This book has established itself as the textbook for student-teachers of history. The new edition has an updated chapter on ICT and reflects the recent changes in emphasis in the history curriculum including citizenship, and social, cultural and ethnic diversity. The induction of newly qualified teachers are addressed as are recent concerns about teachers'' subject knowledge.

In "Chip, the Dam Builder," James Arthur Kjelgaard skillfully weaves a captivating narrative that explores the life of a resourceful beaver named Chip, who undertakes the challenge of building a dam. This charming tale is set against the backdrop of the natural world, filled with vivid descriptions and an engaging writing style that brings the characters and their environment to life. Kjelgaard employs a blend of adventure and gentle humor, appealing to young readers while subtly imparting lessons about perseverance, teamwork, and the balance of nature, echoing the ecological themes prevalent in mid-20th century children''s literature. James Arthur Kjelgaard, an American author known for his deep appreciation of nature, infused many of his works with his firsthand experiences in the wilderness. Growing up in the forests of New York and later living in the Canadian wilderness, Kjelgaard''Äôs understanding of animal behavior and the environment profoundly influenced his writing. His commitment to nature conservation and his belief in the importance of fostering a connection to the wild landscape permeate this delightful narrative, making it a vehicle for both entertainment and education. "Chip, the Dam Builder" is highly recommended for readers of all ages who seek an enchanting story that celebrates the beauty of the natural world. It invites children to engage with themes of ingenuity and environmental stewardship, making it an enduring classic that resonates even today. This book is an essential addition to any young reader''Äôs library, encouraging them to appreciate nature''s wonders through Chip''s delightful journey.

LINUX Linux is an operating system that is seriously underrated, and in the eyes of many is far superior to any Windows or Mac OS available. Using Linux as your operating system can allow you to better improve the performance of your computer, save yourself money on licensing and applications, and even protect you from malicious viruses. This book covers the basics of Linux, explaining the different versions that are available, along with their varying capabilities. Inside, you will discover how the Linux OS functions, how to install it on your computer, and even how to begin using the command line to perform various tasks. Whether you want to use Linux for all of your computing needs, or if you''re simply curious about this revolutionary open-source operating system, this book provides a solid foundation of knowledge to get you started! Here Is What You''ll Learn About... What Is Linux? How To Install & Set Up Linux Fine-Tuning Your Hardware The Features Of Linux How To Use The Linux Command Line Advanced Commands Benefits Of Linux Much, Much More!

"In an attempt to enlist the support of the United States and to strengthen Iran''s administrative structure, the Iranians during the first half of the twentieth century hired three American financial missions, the members of which were not connected officially with the United States government. Arthur C. Millspaugh headed two of the missions ... Upon his return to the United States in 1946, Millspaugh ... accused the State Department of withdrawing its support of his mission in mid-summer 1944, in deference to the opposition of the Russians and pro-Russian Iranians ... This study ... seeks to investigate Millspaugh''s charges against the Department"--Preface.

Presents a concise history of the Upper Susquehanna Valley from the close of the American Revolution to the beginning of the American Civil War and traces the social, political, economic, and cultural development from the frontier period through a series of adjustments to the achievement of a prosperous and stable community.

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"Jewish thought since the Middle Ages can be regarded as a sustained dialogue with Moses Maimonides, regardless of the different social, cultural, and intellectual environments in which it was conducted. Much of Jewish intellectual history can be viewed as a series of engagements with him, fueled by the kind of ''Jewish'' rabbinic and esoteric writing Maimonides practiced. This book examines a wide range of theologians, philosophers, and exegetes who share a passionate engagement with Maimonides, assaulting, adopting, subverting, or adapting his philosophical and jurisprudential thought. This ongoing enterprise is critical to any appreciation of the broader scope of Jewish law, philosophy, biblical interpretation, and Kabbalah. Maimonides''s legal, philosophical, and exegetical corpus became canonical in the sense that many subsequent Jewish thinkers were compelled to struggle with it in order to advance their own thought. As such, Maimonides joins fundamental Jewish canon alongside the Bible, the Talmud, and the Zohar"--Publisher''s description.

Ballentine''s law dictionary contains over 40,000 definitions of legal term "based on the actual construction of those terms by courts of last resort, with eachcase cited to the page on which the definition appears."