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Comparative Education examines the common problems facing education systems around the world as the result of global economic, social, and cultural forces. Issues related to the governance, financing, provision, processes, and outcomes of education systems for differently situated social groups are described and analyzed in specific regional, national, and local contexts. New in this edition is a concluding chapter by Carlos Torres indicating the current challenges and new directions for scholarship and teaching in comparative education. Chapters discussing the United States', Latin American, Middle Eastern, Russian/East European, and African education have been updated to reflect the changes in these regions and new educational trends and politics. Visit our website for sample chapters!
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Laurence Ackerman is a consultant who specializes in "corporate identity." While this concept has been around for 50 years, he notes, these days it often encompasses little more than names, symbols, and slogans. Ackerman believes a deeper meaning, one more akin to that defining human identity, should instead be applied in order to tap its true potential. This, he argues, will result in crafting a positive "governing force" that completely shapes an organization and determines the relationship it enjoys with stakeholders. Identity Is Destiny primarily consists of eight "laws" that Ackerman suggests a company must understand before uncovering its true identity and implementing a total operational philosophy that is based upon it. To illustrate these key principles (i.e., organizations are alive, unique, and constant, but growing; true direction and natural drive must be determined before successful strategies can be formulated), he mixes details from his own life with examples from companies with which he has worked (including Upjohn, Maytag, and Korn/Ferry International). Not everyone will agree, or see how it can be applied to his or her own businesses. But those who do will find ideas that could enhance their leadership efforts. --Howard Rothman
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Brand names, logos, and slogans are the identifying marks of corporations, but in the turbulent environment of the business world, these markers have little effect on the success of a company. Instead, it is an organization's underlying identity that contains the key to creating value, which, in turn, drives the success of the corporation.
This enterprising book reveals how organizations can adapt successfully to the fast-paced marketplace when decisions are based on the bedrock of identity. The author's "laws of identity" will help managers be authentic leaders, recruit employees who will flourish in the corporate environment, and develop a product mix that both meets customer needs and highlights the talents of the organization.
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Essential for a Vision.......2007-09-21
For the CEO of any size organization, this is an excellent guide to "planning to succeed" by understanding the true nature of the corporate being.
Identity Is Destiny: Leadership and the Roots of Value Creation
Highly Recommended!.......2006-01-26
Written for Business Executives, this book will help you understand the dynamics between corporate identity and value creation in business. Lawrence D. Ackerman believes that the true strength of an organization is reflected in its identity, and its ability to use its identity to drive the creation of products and services that provide value to customers. Ackerman posits that there should be a cycle between the identity of the company and the profit it generates. The wealth produced by the identity of the organization should feed back into the identity that creates it. The author has outlined a set of guidelines to identify value for the organization. Ackerman calls them the Laws of Identity. For example:
1. The Law of Being: "Any organization composed of one or more human beings is alive in its own right, exhibiting distinct physical, mental and emotional capacities that derive from, but do not transcend, the individuals who make up that organization."
2. The Law of Individuality: "An organization's human capacities invariably fuse into a discernible identity that makes that organization unique."
3. The Law of Constancy: "Identity is fixed, transcending time and place, while its manifestations are constantly changing."
A Good Read!.......2001-03-26
Business consultant and writer Laurence D. Ackerman has written a deeply felt and poetically-crafted book that explores eight universal laws relating to identity and leadership. He uses examples from his personal life as well as from his many interactions with business clients to illustrate each of the laws of identity. These laws reflect the values and understandings that govern the productivity and personality of organizations. We [...] recommend this book to anyone interested in leadership philosophy or personal growth.
Identity Is the Root of Business Strategy.......2001-02-09
This book is an important contribution to the discussion of brand strategy. Many have written about the notion of "internal branding." But something was missing from that conversation without this book. What Ackerman so eloquently clarifies is that groups, like individuals, crave a sense of identity and purpose. And we want to know how our individual and collective outputs (the value we create) align with that identity and purpose. A clear, shared sense of identity is the most important factor in energizing a company to achieve its objectives. Ackerman argues this premise very effectively.
What he does not do is address implementation thoroughly. I would love to read more about his notion of "identity-based management" in practice - case studies, for example, relating to organizational development, brand strategy, and marketing communications. That said, I loved the book and hope to read more from Mr. Ackerman in the future.
The Essence of Being ( For an individual or organization)).......2000-10-17
As a desinger, I've always searched for the essence of my client's being. How they speak about themselves, what their mission is and how that vision should drive the image, logo, identity program that I help them to create. Ackerman's awareness of the essence of this process, and in fact the depth to which it is important, for each of us, as well as each organization has never been delineated in such an articulate way. Brilliant, and personal. Worth reading and rereading.
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Title: "Identity is Destiny: Leadership and the Roots of Value Creation".(Review) (book review)
Author: Peter A. Schneider
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Mid-Atlantic Journal of Business (Refereed)
Date: December 1, 2000
Publisher: Stillman School of Business
Volume: 36
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Page: 233
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Recent evidence suggests that there are at least two large-scale neural networks that represent the self and others. Whereas frontoparietal mirror-neuron areas provide the basis for bridging the gap between the physical self and others through motor-simulation mechanisms, cortical midline structures engage in processing information about the self and others in more abstract, evaluative terms. This framework provides a basis for reconciling findings from two separate but related lines of research: self-related processing and social cognition. The neural systems of midline structures and mirror neurons show that self and other are two sides of the same coin, whether their physical interactions or their most internal mental processes are examined.
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You can't use most of these routes to ride on.......2007-06-25
This book shows many routes of 70, 80 or even 90 plus miles, and all of them are point to point with the mileage computed ONE WAY. The author gives no hint of what you are supposed to do after a 90 plus mile ride over tough terrain. Turn around and ride back? Have someone follow you in a car? A much more pratical book is one of the Falcon guide series, which either show a loop route, or, if it is out AND BACK, count the total mileage, not just one way. Duh.
Wouldn't have enjoyed my vacation w/o it!.......2005-09-05
This book was great for my vacation to colorado this summer. It went into great detail. So I knew exactly what i was getting into. For example altitude and intensity. He also shared stories of him riding the routes. He also only writes about routes to take on the roads... not the trail, which i was glad because i can find a bike trail map if that is where i wanted to go. I stayed in summit county which does have really great bike trails. I wish he would go from state to state finding all the great biking routes!
Fun book to read but it's better to ride!.......2005-06-02
This book is great--well organized, good maps and elevation profiles, not to mention the color pictures.
If you like to road bike and go exploring at the same time, this is the book for you!
Pavement not dirt.......2003-06-16
Finally- a bike guide focused on the pavement not the dirt. Nothing against off road riding, just all the Colorado guides are focussed on trails and dirt even though most riders ride on paved surfaces. Thorough and detailed, I cannot think of a paved ride that isn't included.
Best Colorado Road Bike Guide Book.......2003-06-10
Michael Seeberg has written an excellent road biking book for all the passes here in Colorado. And the hundreds of color photos are such an excellent source. I have read the book and fully recommend it whether you are a cyclist or not. The infomation and the super pictures are well worth the price. Finally a book with it all! And what a great gift as well.
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Written by a veteran Associated Press sports writer, this handbook arms aspiring and working sports reporters, broadcasters, and photographers with exactly what they need to know to make it to the top in the glamorous and exciting world of sports journalism. With the help of dozens of fascinating and instructive quotes and war stories, contributed by heavy hitters like Dave Goldberg, Jim Litke, Alan Robinson, Joan Ryan, and other top AP sports reporters, the book tutors readers in the core techniques and methodology of sports writing, while at the same time exploring the important professional aspects of the business: how to get started and make a name for yourself; local, national, and feature writing; how the Internet is changing the face of sports writing; and where the business is headed over the next decade.
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This handbook arms aspiring and working sports reporters, broadcasters, and photographers with exactly what they need to know to make it to the top in the glamorous and exciting world of sports journalism.
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Basic Introduction to Sports Writing.......2007-07-11
This handbook is a very basic introduction to sports writing. It's written at what appears to be a junior high/high school level for kids looking at sportscasting as a career. I was expecting something a little more comprehensive, something along the lines of an MLA styleguide...But, then again, it is "just" sports writing. Doesn't take a genius, I guess!
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From dailies, to specialized monthlies and quarterlies, to online journals, there are now more venues for disseminating information than ever before—all of them in need of qualified reporters. Written for a new generation of journalists, this handbook schools readers in the art and science of reporting as practiced at the world’s largest and oldest news service. Written by an ace reporter with over 20 years on the job, it provides expert guidance and all the tools needed to successfully investigate and report on newsworthy events, locally, nationally, and internationally, including traditional pencil-and-paper technique as well as cutting-edge computer-assisted reporting technologies. Throughout, the book is enriched by insightful tips and anecdotes from veteran AP reporters such as trial writer Linda Deutsch, national writer and Pulitzer winner Charles J. Hanley, special correspondent Mort Rosenblum, space writer Marcia Dunn, and others.
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Written for a new generation of journalists, this handbook schools readers in the art and science of reporting as practiced at the world?s largest and oldest news service. Written by an ace reporter with over 20 years on the job, it provides expert guidance and all the tools needed to successfully investigate and report on newsworthy events, locally, nationally, and internationally, including traditional pencil-and-paper technique as well as cutting-edge computer-assisted reporting technologies.
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Great for Extreme Journalists.......2007-01-11
This book seemed to be speaking mostly to war correspondents or extreme journalists. Much of the information was not helpful to a small town journalist who is just looking for tips on how to interview and ethics.
Most of the book consisted of examples of great writing. All you have to do is pick up the front page of any large newspaper and you will get high quality examples of journalism. I thought this was completely unnecessary. Not what I expected.
Behind the Scenes of a Story.......2004-05-07
The "Associated Press Reporting Handbook" is not so much a how-to handbook as it is a series of glimpses behind the scenes to see how reporters work and what it takes to create the magic that makes it into print.
Rather than acting as an all-knowing instructor, Jerry Schwartz treats the reader as a fellow journalist who might be able to learn from the other reporters he introduces. The majority of the book reads like a collection of human interest stories in which the subjects are the reporters and specific examples of the stories they produced. Every chapter begins with an AP article and is followed by the story behind the story as told by the journalists themselves. This makes the book both enjoyable and incredibly informative because it gives real world examples of what it takes to be a good journalist, what goes into a great story and many of the factors and circumstances a non-journalist would never even consider.
Schwartz does a good job of covering different types of stories and situations (overseas reporting, investigative journalism, etc) so just about every journalist should be able to find something useful.
Those considering a career in journalism will probably benefit most from this book as will those new journalists just learning the ropes or trying to find their niche. Seasoned pros may enjoy reading the experiences of other journalists and may even pick up some ideas, but I think those who will benefit most from this book will be the rookies.
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A "must-have" for nature and environmental photography collections.......2005-12-10
Great Sand Dunes National Park: Between Light And Shadow is a collection of essays and photographs by Boulder, Colorado-based nature photographer John B. Weller and showcases the landscapes of the Great Sand Dunes National Park. The truly breathtaking, full-color images of sand dunes, tracks, and wildlife are perfectly complemented by the brief reflective pieces describing the author's journey and experiences. Great Sand Dunes National Park reveals captivating beauty amid shifting sands and seasons; it is exceptionally easy to lose oneself in the panoramic interplays of light, shadow, sand, and natural life. A "must-have" for nature and environmental photography collections.
Excellent Photography - Remarkable Journey.......2004-10-21
The first thing that struck me about this book was the depth of Weller's exploration of Great Sand Dunes National Park. His images feature all seasons, a wide variety of subjects, and capture the many moods and emotions of this national treasure. As you delve into the book and read Weller's essays, he takes you on a virtual journey through the wilderness of the park - you can practically feel the sand in your fingernails and eyes; feel the rain of a summer storm; and step out of your home into an entirely different world. I highly recommend this book, both for its photography, and for Weller's writing.
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