Test equating methods are used with many standardized tests in education and psychology to ensure that scores from multiple test forms can be used interchangeably. In recent years, researchers from the education, psychology, and statistics communities have contributed to the rapidly growing statistical and psychometric methodologies used in test ...
The very best recipes from the highly acclaimed Williams-Sonoma Savoring series, collected in new volumes. Offering more than 125 recipes from around the world, Savoring Pasta, Rice & Noodles includes such comforting dishes as American old-fashioned macaroni and cheese and hearty Italian minestrone and pappardelle with sausage. You'll discover ...
Written as an introductory text for university students and the general public, this text is a profound reflection on the "Argentine dilemma" and the challenges that the country faces as it tries to rebuild democracy. Romero reconstructs and analyzes Argentina's tortuous, often tragic modern history, from the "alluvial society" born of mass ...
Both a gastronomic travelogue and a collection of more than 125 recipes, Savoring Desserts captures the rich dessert traditions of America, Mexico, Europe, and Asia. You'll discover a bounty of unforgettable finales, from elegant French fruit tarts, crunchy Italian biscotti, and silky Spanish custards to lotus-filled Chinese dumplings, Mexican ...
Readers contemplate true love, intimacy, and how love is expressed and received in their marriage. The book addresses attitudes that are helpful for dealing with obstacles and fears that hinder intimacy. The rhythms, cycles, and stages in a marriage are discussed to provide awareness for a married couple. The wants, needs, and requirements for the ...
Key Concepts in Philosophy is a series of concise, accessible and engaging introductions to the core ideas and subjects encountered in the study of philosophy. Specially written to meet the needs of students and those with an interest in, but little prior knowledge of, philosophy, the books open up fascinating, yet sometimes difficult ideas. The ...
In this delightfully refreshing book that is part mixology and part memoir, two cocktail divas--cousins and progenitors of New Orleans legendary Commanders Palace restaurant chain--share their wit and wisdom on enjoying the good life New Orleans style. Illustrated.
In the Battle of Rhode Island during the Revolutionary War, the Black Regiment successfully fought off three determined attacks, thus preventing the capture of a large Colonial force. The Black Regiment went on to serve with distinction at Yorktown, establishing a proud tradition of African-American military service and proving the valor and ...
Much of the most interesting and controversial work in analyzing democratic institutions over the recent past has its intellectual origins in public choice economics. The political arena provides the analytical framework for the study of human behaviour in markets, and the currency in votes and party competition is a primary mechanism for the ...
An extremely fluent and effective text designed to be a complete resource for single semester modules, this book has a unique combination of text, case studies and readings - as well as a comprehensive companion website, new for this edition. The emphasis is on practicality; the text encourages the student to engage with the debate itself and not ...
On a snowy day, a group of children bundle themselves up in their snowsuits and rush outside to play. They build snow houses, catch snowflakes on their tongues, make snow angels, and then go back inside to warm themselves by a fire. Color illustrations accompany the text.
In our car-crazed world, it is the bicycle that exemplifies many freedoms. It is rugged, unhampered, athletic, straightforward and independent. And as an added bonus, it is a simple machine anyone can learn to perform maintenance on. For years, photographer Linda Svendsen has captured images of bicycles from around the world providing glimpses of ...
The fast pace of today's business world involves constant new challenges - meeting new people, international travel, conferences and entertaining, and the need to represent your company in a variety of situations. If you don't know what to do, you can quickly feel nervous and stressed, perform inappropriately and jeopardise your opportunities of ...
Written by one of the world's foremost authorities and instructors on pumps, this volume covers the design, application and troubleshooting for progressing cavity pumps, downhole pumps and mudmotors. There is no other volume offering such a comprehensive, easy-to-understand and hands-on coverage of these types of pumps. As they become more and ...
Finding your simple truth can be like having a positive silent partner always on your side. Using examples drawn from businesses of all types and sizes, this book explains straight-forward techniques that can lead to lasting success and profits!
Clinicians and researchers have long recognized that adolescent delinquency, substance use, smoking, and risky sexual behavior tend to co-occur. Until now, however, the field has lacked a thoughtful examination of why this pattern exists and the implications for research, policy, and practice. Filling a crucial gap, this volume provides a ...
A comprehensive manual to alternative horse care, this guide helps horse owners discover simple ways to have a positive impact on their horse's health and quality of life-from the latest research and comprehensive guidelines for natural care to acupuncture and herbal supplementation.
"Educational Measurement" has been the bible in its field since the first edition was published by ACE in 1951. This most recent edition of "Educational Measurement" provides extensive updates and extensions of the topics treated in the previous three editions. The volume documents progress in the field and provides critical guidance to new ...
Lucy Brennan shakes up the cocktail world with more than 60 refreshing drinks brimming with exotic combinations of ripened fruits, herbs, flavorings, and spirits. Guava Cosmos, a martini as smooth as James Bond, a frosty bowl of passion fruit-infused citrus punch. . . Add a few recipes for fruit pur es and infused vodkas, the author's signature ...
The third cookbook in Bailey's successful regional series focuses on New Orleans, where good food and easy living go hand in hand. Bailey and renowned restaurateur Brennan have created 18 fabulous menus of stylish food that anyone can make and enjoy. The dishes are tradition New Orleans fare with a twist accompanied with truly sinful desserts. 200 ...
Full of real-life case studies and anecdotes, this book emphasizes a holistic approach to caring for your dog while providing the up-to-date and vital information every dog-owner needs, from adopting and training dogs to diet and grooming. Includes an A-Z guide covering over 40 common canine health problems. Line drawings.
Many states within the U.S., and many countries across the world, are opening their electricity markets to competition. Many others are uncertain about their plans. These differences emphasize the complexities involved in the technology and regulatory structure of the electricity industry -- an industry for which the introduction of market ...
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