Industrial Commodity Statistics Yearbook 1998: Production Statistics (1989-1998) (Industrial Commodity Statistics Yearbook)

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Teachers and parents will be better skilled at developing children's early literacy capabilities through the knowledge they will gain about planning reading sessions; using technology to enhance multiple literacies; storytelling; using stories to deal with problems (bibliotherapy); integrating picture books into other areas of learning and using puppets and theater as extensions. A list of the best children's picture books from the last half-century, with an emphasis on the most-up-to-date publications makes this a resource on which every parent and educator of children birth to eight years of age should rely.

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Growing up with literature for the teacher.......2005-09-30

This book was required book for one of my college classes, and after purchasing it, I found it to be a valuable tool, not only in the classroom, but at my own home as well. There are so many great books referenced in the text and many ways are explored in the teaching of the books. A definite tool for the early and elementary educator. Or just a parent who needs references. This book is a keeper!!

My Brother Martin: A Sister Remembers Growing Up with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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WONDERFUL Book!
There's no better Martin Luther King Jr. Book!
A touching memior of the childhood that shaped the man
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My Brother Martin: A Sister Remembers Growing Up with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Christine King Farris
Manufacturer: Aladdin
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0689843887

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"Mother Dear, one day I'm going to turn this world upside down."

Long before he became a world-famous dreamer, Martin Luther King Jr. was a little boy who played jokes and practiced the piano and made friends without considering race. But growing up in the segregated south of the 1930s taught young Martin a bitter lesson -- little white children and little black children were not to play with one another. Martin decided then and there that something had to be done. And so he began the journey that would change the course of American history.

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WONDERFUL Book!.......2007-06-08

Love this book..... so well done... A++ to the seller too for fast shipping !

There's no better Martin Luther King Jr. Book!.......2003-11-29

This is a straight forward, compassionate, informational story of Martin Luther King Jr.'s life. His sister tells their story simply and provides perspective where Martin Luther King Jr. got many of his ideas and courage - from his dad! It is a quiet appreciation for the life the family led. I really appreciated the story and it brings a new more realistic meaning to King's life.

A touching memior of the childhood that shaped the man.......2003-05-26

I LOVE this book. It is a well-written, personal account of a family. It spans from fun carefree days to the realization of prejudice. It is not about the man, it is about the boy. It was not graphic in it's description of violence and hatred, which made it completely appropriate for my six year old (who also really enjoyed the book). And the poem at the end was the perfect ending. GET THIS BOOK!

Unique Perspective.......2003-02-18

I loved this book because whenever i read a biogaphy I always want to hear from someone who really knew the person and in this book by Martin Luther King's sister, Christine King Farris, I get that perspective. Farris writes beautifully and poetically about their childhood and sheds light on the experiences and influences that shaped MLK to be the great inspirational leader that he was. I highly recommend this wonderful biography!

To Be Young in America: Growing up with the Country, 1776-1940

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To Be Young in America: Growing up with the Country, 1776-1940
Sheila Cole
Manufacturer: Little, Brown Young Readers
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0316151963

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n this captivating look back at the last two centuries, readers are treated to an oftenneglected perspective of American history. A child's eye-view of what life was really like for young Americans. Spanning the late 18th to the early 20th centuries and covering everything from frontier and immigrant life and child labor to school and leisure activities-like riding shafting belts on cotton looms and creating ice skates from pieces of wood-this book documents childrens' hardships as well as their happier times. Elegantly designed with the flavor of a turn-of-the-century photo album, sidebars, and personal narratives, To Be Young in America is a virtual time capsule that can be shared by parents and children today and cherished by generations to come.

Oh Brother!: Growing Up With a Special Needs Sibling

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Oh Brother!: Growing Up With a Special Needs Sibling
Natalie Kate
Manufacturer: American Psychological Association
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Binding: Paperback

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Zack's Story: Growing Up With Same-Sex Parents (Meeting the Challenge)

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Zack's Story: Growing Up With Same-Sex Parents (Meeting the Challenge)
Keith Elliot Greenberg
Manufacturer: Lerner Publishing Group
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Library Binding

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ASIN: 082252581X

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Excellent!.......2002-09-04

This book is an excellent resource for same-sex parents in explaining their lifestyle to their children. My partner, Pat, and I found this invaluable in explaining to my daughter, Mary, about her Mommy's alternative lifestyle. Mary really seemed to understand and absorb the story. Sure, she is going as a lumberjack instead of a princess for Halloween this year, but I see nothing wrong with letting her express her masculine side. I'm so proud - she says that she too would like to be a lesbian when she grows up.

I can't wait for Part 2 in this series - "Mommy, Why is My Daddy a Test Tube?"

You might like it.......2000-03-27

This is an autobiographical-like story told by young Zack about his very full and well rounded life with his lesbian parents. It is illustrated but with photographs rather than drawings. I prefer fictional stories with colorful and creative illustrations. But if you or your child want something more reality based this book could be for you.

Nothing to Be Ashamed of: Growing Up With Mental Illness in Your Family

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Nothing to Be Ashamed of: Growing Up With Mental Illness in Your Family
Sherry H., Ph.D. Dinner
Manufacturer: Lothrop Lee & Shepard
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Binding: Paperback

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Growing Up With Gods Friends (Beers, V. Gilbert, Muffin Family Growing Up With God Series.)

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Growing Up With Gods Friends (Beers, V. Gilbert, Muffin Family Growing Up With God Series.)
V. Gilbert Beers , and Gilbert V. Beers
Manufacturer: Harvest Pr
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0890815283

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Growing Up With Jesus (Muffin Series)
V. Gilbert Beers
Manufacturer: Harvest House Pub
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Binding: Hardcover

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Balancing Act: Growing Up in China and Hong Kong, for Youth, With Leader's Guide

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Balancing Act: Growing Up in China and Hong Kong, for Youth, With Leader's Guide
Krystin Granberg
Manufacturer: Friendship Press
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Binding: Paperback

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Chats with young adults on growing up
Edith Margaret Clarkson
Manufacturer: Eerdmans
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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This text provides a survey of the most innovative techniques and methods for managing operations in services and manufacturing. It presents all concepts with a real-world perspective based on the extensive global consulting work of the lead author, Dick Schonberger. This text is unique due to its customer-focused approach. Using the authors 15 principles as a framework for organizing the text This text stresses teamwork, quality, and customer service in both manufacturing and services, as well as traditional topics such as product and service design, purchasing, inventory, location and layout, and scheduling are also included. Quantitative coverage is de-emphasized.

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The best general undergraduate treatment of operations management-4.5 stars.......2006-01-26

Knod and Schonberger have written the best general text available on production/operations management at the undergraduate level.The text has very good chapters on Capacity Planning(aggregate capacity planning),Scheduling,Design(reliability and serviceability),Quality and process control(especially pp.318-322 on mean and range charts and pp.327-330 on process capability analysis),Inventory control,Timing(waiting lines and queues),and PERT.A minor weakness is that a discussion of the use of the Beta distribution in PERT analysis is omitted from the book.Anyone who covers this book throughly will be very well prepared to take senior level undergraduate courses and graduate level courses in operations management.

Mixed - good survey and quan, weaker on soft subjects.......1999-01-06

Fairly good survey book. Having an undergrad operations background, I found this book mirrored the strengths and weaknesses of a more detailed operations curriculum. Book is best in framework and quantitative model overviews, weaker on softer subjects like staffing, project management, & holistic quality.

Highly over-rated . Full of fluff.......1997-10-22

If your MBA professor offers Schonberger as the answer to 21st Century Operations Management, seek a transfer quick. Obsessed with a touchy-feeling "quality paradigm", there is not enough meat here to frighten off the most zealous vegetarian. The chapters on "managing projects" and "facilities management" are especially shallow.

Operations Management: Meeting Customer's Demands with Student CD-ROM

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Operations Management: Meeting Customer's Demands with Student CD-ROM
Edward M Knod; Richard Schonberger
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill/Irwin
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OG853Y

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Review of previous edition: "I recommend this book to all those who are thinking about implementing ISO 9000...because you will enjoy reading it, and will, as Dobb writes, save yourself a lot of money." QUALITY WORLD

This is a tried and tested hands-on manual, with detailed steps to success and simple explanatory notes. The accompanying companion website contains the text of a complete quality manual along with all necessary operating procedures. The book explains why and how to achieve or upgrade to ISO 9001:2000.

The proven successful straightforward approach will initially save you money in consultancy fees and will also help you bypass the trial and error stages. In addition to a successful registration or upgrade, you will continually achieve savings by putting in place effective, efficient and economical management systems.

Fred Dobb is a Regional Director of CQA, one of the oldest accredited certification bodies, specializing and with particular expertise in the construction industry, but also covering the whole range of manufacturing, service and other industrial and business sectors. He is a Registered Lead Assessor with experience in a plethora of situations; this practical experience is brought to bear in this essentially practical guide.

* Provides information on the revised standard
* Explains how to achieve the ISO 9000 standard and upgrade to ISO 9001:2000 quickly and easily
* Step-by-step instructions to avoid the need for expensive consultants

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Useful reference.......2007-09-15

I found this book helpful in developing an ISO 9001:2000 compliant quality manual for a client.

You need to know ISO 9001:2000 Before Buying this book.......2007-08-03

If you are not already familiar with the standard, this book is not very helpful. The writing style makes it difficult to read, and this is not a difficult subject. For 1 thing, it is a little to UK focused. In addition, it doesn't really give much guidance for services providers. There are other better books!

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