[PDF] Outstanding In Their Field eBook

Author : Sandra Perron
Publisher : Cormorant Books
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 41,67 MB
Release : 2017-04-06
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1770864954

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Some books are catalysts. Shake Hands with the Devil was one. For 2017, that book is Out Standing in the Field. In her memoir, Sandra Perron describes her experience of the Canadian Military - one of the most important institutions of our nation. What she has to say is exactly what the top brass has been paying lip-service to for years, and doing nothing to improve. In 2016, the Auditor General's Report noted that the military had no strategy to recruit women, even though they are required to meet a target that 25% of the uniformed personnel be women. According to Statistics Canada, 1,000 members of our military say they have been sexually assaulted in the past year. In her revealing and moving memoir, Sandra Perron, Canada's first female infantry officer and a member of the Royal 22e Régiment - the legendary "Van Doos" - describes her fight against a system of institutional sexism. Though repeatedly identified as top of her class throughout her training, she was subject to harassment by her male colleagues. Her military experience, however, wasn't all negative. Through two deployments to Bosnia and Croatia, Perron forged lasting friendships with men and women, serving her country with courage and compassion, and her determination helped pave the way for women's inclusion in the Armed Forces. Out Standing in the Field is the story of a soldier who refused to let her comrades or her country down, even while serving a military institution that failed her repeatedly. Beautifully written, Perron's memoir is a testament to her fortitude and patriotism, and serves as proof that the spirit of a true hero cannot be bent or broken.

Author : Elizabeth Ghaffari
Publisher : Praeger
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,51 MB
Release : 2009-06-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0313375844

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In a book businesswomen can rally around and use as a manual, an expert in female board representation shows what it takes to get nominated to a corporate board and become a productive and respected member. This book blazes a trail. Rather than focusing on lack of opportunity or loudly calling for the appointment of more women to boards, it simply shows women what they can do to get on boards. In its pages, businesswomen will gain refreshing insights into the many opportunities that exist for them to rise to leadership. The result of two years' research and interviews, the book identifies specific steps a woman can take to become qualified and competent to serve at the very top—as a director on a for-profit corporate board. Arguing that women need to "learn from the leaders, " the author lets 15 female directors tell the truth about how to find a seat at the table. Each story is different; no one path or decision worked for every woman. Their advice closes each chapter, providing encouragement and perspective from over three decades of practical experience with public company boards.

Author : Jim Denevan
Publisher : Clarkson Potter
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,63 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Cooking, American
ISBN : 9780307381996

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In his first cookbook, noted California artist and chef Denevan shares 100 seasonally inspired dishes from his farm-fresh dinners that celebrate local ingredients at their height of flavor.

Author : Dean Karlan
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 19,61 MB
Release : 2018-12-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0691183139

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A revealing look at the common causes of failures in randomized control experiments during field reseach—and how to avoid them All across the social sciences, from development economics to political science, researchers are going into the field to collect data and learn about the world. Successful randomized controlled trials have brought about enormous gains, but less is learned when projects fail. In Failing in the Field, Dean Karlan and Jacob Appel examine the taboo subject of failure in field research so that researchers might avoid the same pitfalls in future work. Drawing on the experiences of top social scientists working in developing countries, this book describes five common categories of failures, reviews six case studies in detail, and concludes with reflections on best (and worst) practices for designing and running field projects, with an emphasis on randomized controlled trials. Failing in the Field is an invaluable “how-not-to” guide to conducting fieldwork and running randomized controlled trials in development settings.

Author : Eugenia Bone
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 37,33 MB
Release : 2012-10-01
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 0803271492

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"Part cookbook, part memoir about a transplanted New Yorker learning to cook, live, and even enjoy herself on a ranch in Colorado"--

Author : Prof. George Gmelch
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 41,26 MB
Release : 2018-05-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0520964217

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This book offers an invaluable look at what cultural anthropologists do when they are in the field. Through fascinating and often entertaining accounts of their lives and work in varied cultural settings, the authors describe the many forms fieldwork can take, the kinds of questions anthropologists ask, and the common problems they encounter. From these accounts and the experiences of the student field workers the authors have mentored over the years, In the Field makes a powerful case for the value of the anthropological approach to knowledge.

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Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 19,33 MB
Release : 2015-04-14
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0316381691

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New from the creator of New York Times Best-Illustrated book Along a Long Road and A Long Way Away Includes Read-Aloud/Read-to-Me functionality where available. Book Description:Picture book master Frank Viva does it again, this time with astounding book that transform both words and pictures in delightful ways, while telling the story of a young boy spending his birthday at Coney Island, in search of his heart's desire.

Author : Alana Verminski
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 17,43 MB
Release :
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN :

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Recipient of the 2018 Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) Outstanding Publication Award Whether it's networking with vendor reps or poring over data, the continually evolving field of electronic resources management (ERM) is always throwing something new your way. Alana Verminski and Kelly Marie Blanchat were once new on the job themselves, crossing over from research instruction and the vendor side of scholarly publishing. They share what they've learned along the way in this hands-on guide. Cutting through the complexity of a role that's changing rapidly, inside you'll find to-the-point advice on methods and tools that will help you stay on top of things, including coverage of such key topics as the full range of purchasing options, from Big Deals to unbundling to pay per view;conversation starters that will help build productive relationships with vendor reps;questions to ask vendors about accessibility;common clauses of licensing agreements and what they mean;understanding the four types of authentication;using a triage approach to troubleshooting hitches in accessing articles;conducting an overlap analysis to evaluate new content;the basic principles of usage statistics, and four ways to use COUNTER reports when evaluating renewals;tips for activating targets in your knowledge base;five steps to developing an effective marketing plan; andhow to master the lingo, with clear explanations of jargon, important terms, and acronyms. This guide to ERM fundamentals will prove invaluable, both as a primer for those preparing to enter the field as well as a ready reference for current practitioners.