Extending the work of Jean Piaget, the authors provide a rationale for a sociomoral atmosphere in the early childhood classroom and describe the practical ways in which teachers can cultivate it.
Understanding the role of a leader in the work environment can make the work experience more rewarding and satisfying. By establishing the importance of leaders in almost any group dynamic, Leadership Skills helps students understand the qualities of all successful leaders, such as courteousness, compassion, decisiveness, and willingness to give and receive criticism. The book also distills the essence of what leadership is into points that are easy to learn and cultivate, providing practical advice that may be useful in many settings. For example, it outlines how to lead a project through to successful completion.
(or, How to Negotiate Good Relationships with Your Writers, Your Colleagues, and Yourself) (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing)The editor of the Chicago Manual of Style’s monthly Q&A offers a wonderfully concise yet nuanced guide for the working (or would-be-working) copy editor. Starting with her dictum, “Do no harm,” Saller explains the modern-day role of the copy editor, good habits to cultivate, how to develop a solid working relationship with an author, handling deadlines, and many other specifics of the profession.