Interesting Books : March 2008

	Communicating Globally : Intercultural Communication and International Business Call No. 658.45 C734 2007 Communicating Globally: Intercultural Communication and International Business uniquely integrates the theory and skills of intercultural communication with the practices of multinational organizations and international business. Authors Wallace V. Schmidt, Roger N. Conaway, Susan S. Easton, and William J. Wardrope provide students with a cultural general awareness of diverse world views, valuable insights on understanding and overcoming cultural differences, and a clear path to international business success.
	Managing Understanding in Organizations Call No. 658.315 S213m 2007 Bringing a fresh perspective to the evaluation of management problems, this book scrutinizes the influence managers have on employees understanding. It considers how managers use ideas and visions to frame their employees internalized understanding of the external rules and instructions that govern their work. The book brings an interpretative perspective to the question of individual and group competence and looks at how this is linked with understanding. The book refers throughout to international case studies and considers the cross-cultural impact on management and understanding at work.
	Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards Call No. 712 L263 2007 Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards, Student Edition is a condensed treatment of the authoritative Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards, Professional Edition. Designed to give students the critical information they require, this is an essential reference for anyone studying landscape architecture and design. Formatted to meet the serious student's needs, the content in this Student Edition reflects topics covered in accredited landscape architectural programs, making it an excellent choice for a required text in landscape architecture, landscape design, horticulture, architecture, and planning and urban design programs. Students will gain an understanding of all the critical material they need for the core classes required by all curriculums, including: Construction documentation, Site planning, Professional practice, Site grading and earthwork, Construction principles, Water supply and management, Pavement and structures in the landscape, Parks and recreational spaces, Soils, asphalt, concrete, masonry, metals, wood, and recreational surfaces, Evaluating the environmental and human health impacts of materials.
	A Developing Thinking; Developing Learning : A Guide to Thinking Skills in Education. Call No. 370.152 M147d 2007 It is now recognised that thinking skills, such as problem-solving, analysis, synthesis, creativity and evaluation, can be nurtured and developed, and education professionals can play a significant role in shaping the way that children learn and think. As a result, schools are being encouraged to make greater use of thinking skills in lessons and the general emphasis on cognition has developed considerably. This book offers a comprehensive introduction to thinking skills in education and provides detailed guidance on how teachers can support cognitive development in their classrooms. "Developing Thinking; Developing Learning" discusses how thinking programmes, learning activities and teachers' pedagogy in the classroom can fundamentally affect the nature of pupils' thinking, and considers the effects of the learning environment created by peers and teachers. It compares the nature, design and outcomes of established thinking programmes used in schools and also offers practical advice for teachers wishing to develop different kinds of thinking capabilities. Chapters in this book include: (1) What Do We Mean by "Thinking"?; (2) What Kind of Thinking Should We Encourage Children to Do?; (3) Thinking, Thinking Skills and Learning; (4) The Nature of Subject Specific Thinking Programmes; (5) The Nature of General Thinking Skills Programmes; (6) The Nature of Infusing Thinking; (7) Evidence of the Affectiveness of Thinking Programmes; (8) Development of Creative Thinking; (9) Development of Critical Thinking; (10) Development of Metacognition; (11) Development of Problem Solving Capability; (12) Synthesising the General from the Particular; (13) Professional Development to Support Thinking Classrooms; and (14) School Development to Support Thinking Communities.
	Focus on Nursing Pharmacology Call No. 615.1 K18f 2008 In its updated Fourth Edition, this text presents essential pharmacology concepts in a streamlined, user-friendly fashion. Organized by body system,the book explains the rationale for each drug class's therapeutic actions, contraindications, and adverse effects. Each chapter opens with learning objectives and ends with NCLEX(R)-style and other questions. Illustrations,tables, side bars, and boxes summarize concepts and focus attention on critical thinking, patient safety, evidence-based practice, lifespan issues, patient teaching, and case study-based critical thinking exercises.A bound-in CD-ROM contains over 700 patient teaching printouts, Canadian drug regulations, a video on medication administration, NCLEX(R)-style questions, and additional learning tools.
	Experiential Learning : A Best Practice Handbook for Educators and Trainers. Call No. 153.152 B368e 2007 Games can be more than child's play; they can teach adults, too. As US employees spend more and more time in workplace training, corporations are seeking creative ways to develop and motivate their staff. Beard and Wilson provide a solid and easy-to-follow background into the concepts of experiential, or activity-based, learning and highlight successful techniques, from outdoor team-building to office-based activities. Their concepts can be applied to any groups, from school children to corporate teams.