For every phase of theatrical production, "Sound and Music for the Theatre" traces the entire process of sound design from initial concept through closing night. The book discusses the early evolution of a sound design that supports the play, from researching sources for music and effects to negotiating a contract. It shows how to organize the construction of the sound design elements, how the designer functions in a rehearsal, and how to set up and train an operator to run sound equipment for a theatrical production.
A plain language guide to the tools and techniques needed to ensure efficiency, "Working Guide to Pump and Pumping Stations" provides practicing engineer and senior field personnel with a quick but rigorous exposition of pumps, including applications.
Lesson planning and preparation is one of the important aspects of teaching. It is also one of the hardest aspects to learn. Student teachers, for example, often find it difficult to gauge how to pitch or pace a lesson. This book provides solutions. It covers areas such as the affective curriculum, language across the curriculum, and homework.
"100 Ideas for Teaching Creative Development" provides anyone who is involved with development in the early years with a focus for developing children's understanding using a range of inspiring ideas.This book will be essential reading for any practitioner involved with children's development in the early years. Focusing on creative development the author provides one hundred practical and inspiring ideas for use in the education setting.This series offers 100 practical and innovative ideas for all practitioners working with children in the early years.
"100 Ideas for Teaching Problem Solving, Reasoning and Numeracy" provides anyone who is involved with development in the early years with a focus for developing children's understanding using a range of inspiring ideas.
Presenting an introduction to philosophy, this work covers classical as well as contemporary problems from the fields of medical ethics, modern physics and artificial intelligence. With a glossary of helpful terms and possible solutions to the problems at the end of the book, it is useful for those coming to philosophy for the first time.
Helps readers review and master what they've learned, by showing them how to solve relevant problems. Meant for preparing for graduate or professional exams, these reminders of problem-solving techniques show readers the strategies for answering questions, including the types that appear on typical tests.
Michael Pennington examines the choices available to directors and performers and the impact of those choices on the overall interpretation of the play. It is a must have for students and teachers, as well as actors and directors approaching the play.
1 April 2013 - Have you heard of 'evidence based practice' but don't know what it means? Are you having trouble relating evidence to your practice? This is the book for anyone who has ever wondered what evidence based practice is or how to relate it to practice. This accessible book presents the topic in a simple, easy to understand way, enabling those unfamiliar with evidence based practice to apply the concept to their practice and learning. Using everyday language, this book provides a step by step guide to what we mean by evidence based practice and how to apply it.
Learning about social work theory is a bit like hot air ballooning -- it's about looking at the world from above and going on a voyage of discovery to find out what guides social work practice. In 25 clearly labelled chapters, this book explains and discusses social work theory in a crisp, clear and accessible way. Whether you're a student, a newly qualified social worker or a 'seasoned' professional you will find plenty in this book to inform, enlighten and refresh you.