Carol Miller

Now fully updated and revised in the light of recent developments in practice, this book discusses children's language development and language difficulties in the context of the classroom. The book will help the practitioner to understand the range of language difficulties experienced by children and will assist them in planning appropriate activities with pupils, their parents and other education professionals. In particular, this second edition offers further guidance for teachers on observing children's communication skills in school; fully revised and updated chapters, in the light of recent research; advice for schools on the implications of the increased emphasis on language and communication needs in the revised SEN Code of Practice 2001; and discussion about the increasingly recognized links between communication difficulties and EBD.

At a time when some corporate women leaders are advocating for their aspiring sisters to ‘lean in’ for a bigger piece of the existing pie, this book puts the spotlight on the deep structures of organizational culture that hold gender inequality in place. Gender at Work: Theory and Practice for 21st Century Organizations makes a compelling case that transforming the unspoken, informal institutional norms that perpetuate gender inequality in organizations is key to achieving gender equitable outcomes for all. The book is based on the authors’ interviews with 30 leaders who broke new ground on gender equality in organizations, international case studies crafted from consultations and organizational evaluations, and lessons from nearly fifteen years of experience of Gender at Work, a learning collaborative of 30 gender equality experts. From the Dalit women’s groups in India who fought structural discrimination in the largest ‘right to work’ program in the world, to the intrepid activists who challenged the powerful members of the UN Security Council to define mass rape as a tactic of war, the trajectories and analysis in this book will inspire readers to understand and chip away at the deep structures of gender discrimination in organizational policies, practices and outcomes. Designed for practitioners, policy makers, donors, students and researchers looking at gender, development and organizational change, this book offers readers a widely tested tool of analysis – the Gender at Work Analytical Framework – to assess the often invisible structures of gender bias in organizations and to map desired strategies and change processes.

At a time when some corporate women leaders are advocating for their aspiring sisters to ‘lean in’ for a bigger piece of the existing pie, this book puts the spotlight on the deep structures of organizational culture that hold gender inequality in place. Gender at Work: Theory and Practice for 21st Century Organizations makes a compelling case that transforming the unspoken, informal institutional norms that perpetuate gender inequality in organizations is key to achieving gender equitable outcomes for all. The book is based on the authors’ interviews with 30 leaders who broke new ground on gender equality in organizations, international case studies crafted from consultations and organizational evaluations, and lessons from nearly fifteen years of experience of Gender at Work, a learning collaborative of 30 gender equality experts. From the Dalit women’s groups in India who fought structural discrimination in the largest ‘right to work’ program in the world, to the intrepid activists who challenged the powerful members of the UN Security Council to define mass rape as a tactic of war, the trajectories and analysis in this book will inspire readers to understand and chip away at the deep structures of gender discrimination in organizational policies, practices and outcomes. Designed for practitioners, policy makers, donors, students and researchers looking at gender, development and organizational change, this book offers readers a widely tested tool of analysis – the Gender at Work Analytical Framework – to assess the often invisible structures of gender bias in organizations and to map desired strategies and change processes.

Freelance writer and photographer Carol Miller confirms herself a dedicated historian in Travels in Syria. After years of painstaking research, Miller offers readers a front-row seat to an ancient world with recovered court records, ancient household items, and the documentation of Anna Komnene, one of the first female historians, who wrote of her Byzantine father's reign. Behind Miller's work is a less weighty, but equally appealing travel narrative as the author and her husband-companion move among modern civilizations juxtaposed against the remains of an earlier time." It's a pleasure and a delight to envision Miller encountering young women with their babies and laundry in a structure that contains a deep stone stairway leading to 'an ancient drainage system, ' a remnant of Aleppo's Old City walls."-Heather Weber, ForeWord Reviews (5 of 5 stars)

Puppy Training Combo - 2 Best-Selling Books by Dog Trainer Carol Miller Get your complete puppy training package at a bargain price This combo includes the best-selling books Housetraining Success Formula and Puppy Training: Six Weeks to a Better-Behaved Puppy, plus all the bonuses, at a can't-be-beaten price Although your first priority with a new puppy is housetraining, you should begin his education right away - before problem behaviors become bad habits. This set will help you with everything you need to get your puppy to become a great pet dog. Housetraining Success Formula Learn the six simple steps to housetraining your puppy, the ten biggest mistakes people make when housetraining, and answers to the most common housetraining questions. Bonus printable record-keeping sheet and summary included. Puppy Training: Six Weeks to a Better-Behaved Puppy Simple step-by-step instructions for teaching your puppy the basics of self-control and obedience. Help him learn simple commands such as "Sit", "Down" and "Stay", as well as to come when called, walk nicely on a leash, greet guests politely, and much, much more. Anyone can teach a puppy using these modern, punishment-free methods - and build your relationship with your puppy while doing it Bonus printable weekly lessons included. Scroll up and hit the "BUY" button now and start your puppy off on the right paw

Learn the Secrets of a Professional Dog Trainer NEW With Free Printable Reference Guide Do you want a well-behaved dog? Does your dog jump all over your guests? Does she ignore you when you call her? Does she drag you down the street on a walk? Does she beg during meals? Does she steal food off your counters or tables? If you follow these simple instructions, you can have a dog who: Walks nicely on a leash Comes when you call her Waits politely on her mat while you eat dinner Greets guests and strangers by sitting down in front of them Waits for permission to take a toy from your hand Walks past dead mice and deer droppings without trying to eat them Drops things out of her mouth on command Develops good habits for a lifetime and much more Laid out by behavior, you can pick and choose what you want to teach your dog. Each behavior is carefully broken down into easy-to-teach steps, and explains how and when to move onto harder and harder challenges with your dog. It's fun for both of you. You really CAN teach an old dog (or young puppy) new tricks Here's what clients and reviewers have said: "Tilly is a changed dog. She is much calmer and happier." - Tom H. "I was feeling overwhelmed, and now I feel like I have the tools to make this a wonderful relationship." - Kathi B. "I have learned simple and effective techniques that are improving my puppy's behavior." - Kate D. "This is a great book on training your dog to understand basic commands at increasingly difficult levels." - Cara R. "This is a wonderful book on using positive reinforcement in training your dog." - Slim S. With your handy Free Printable Reference Guide, it's easier than ever to train your dog Scroll up and hit the "Add to Cart" to get started on your way to having a well-behaved dog

How To Housetrain Your Puppy Or Dog In just a few weeks, you can have a housetrained puppy or dog That's how long it takes the average dog to learn to potty outside when you use this simple plan. Is This You? * Struggling with how to potty train your puppy or dog, and getting more frustrated every day? * Wondering whether you are doing the right thing when your puppy has accidents in the house? * Looking for an effective way to housebreak your puppy or dog? * Trying to find the best way to clean up messes so they won't happen again? * And most of all, wishing you could speed up the process so your puppy goes to the bathroom outside soon, every time? This housetraining guide will help you: * Learn the fastest way to train your puppy not to eliminate in the house * Identify mistakes you are making that might be slowing the process down * Set up a plan of action to help make housetraining your puppy simple and effective * Learn the best way to clean up an accident in the house to cut down on the chances it will happen again * Understand how your dog sees the world, and why he needs to be taught how to behave the way you want * Get housetraining tips that will speed up the process * How keeping records can help you get the job done faster Housetraining your puppy or dog can be simple if you follow these six steps to success. Using scientifically-proven positive training methods, you'll quickly teach your dog that it's much better to potty outside than indoors. You won't have to read through a bunch of filler in this concisely organized booklet. With sections on: * troubleshooting * the 10 most common housetraining mistakes * why what your dog eats matters to your housetraining * an easy-to-reference single page summary of the 6 Success Steps You'll have everything you need to potty train your dog or puppy quickly on command Bonus Email the author for your free printable record-keeping sheet to help you get on your way to housetraining success

A disapora spread over five continents, Gypsies have yet to enter the American public consciousness, yet they have been arriving since the late sixteenth century. Columbus brought several, forcibly transported to the Colonies, and many Americans today may count, unknown, a Gypsy or two among their forebears. A legacy of misfortune and mistrust lives on in Gypsy blood, and glimpses into their lives are rare. From 1966 to 2000 Carol Miller?drawn in by a Gypsy matriarch?lived among the Machvaia during their Heyday. Here are her stories about creating a bounty of good luck made by good times: three-day weddings, opulent slavi (saint days), baptisms, holidays, parties, and fabulous offerings for the Dead Ones. From Baby Steve and Alice to Big Smith, from Pretty Bobby, Old Kaboka and Puro Bahto, from Julie and Jelly John to Luludj, Mek and the inimitable Lola, "The Heyday," this particular Heyday, is done, and we will not see its like again.

In recognition of the need to include children with speech and language difficulties in mainstream education, this book is a response to the challenge posed by the new responsibility. It encourages support for speech therapists in ordinary schools.

Now fully updated and revised in the light of recent developments in practice, this book discusses children's language development and language difficulties in the context of the classroom. The book will help the practitioner to understand the range of language difficulties experienced by children and will assist them in planning appropriate activities with pupils, their parents and other education professionals. In particular, this second edition offers further guidance for teachers on observing children's communication skills in school; fully revised and updated chapters, in the light of recent research; advice for schools on the implications of the increased emphasis on language and communication needs in the revised SEN Code of Practice 2001; and discussion about the increasingly recognized links between communication difficulties and EBD.

First Published in 1999. This book takes examples from the work of practising teachers and speech and language therapists who have reflected on the appropriateness and success of their teaching with learners who have speech and language difficulties. The chapters focus on central issues concerning the relationship between language, learning and the curriculum. The practitioners chart their cycle of planning, teaching, evaluating, planning and teaching again. They discuss their perceptions and reflections on the effectiveness of their teaching and the children's learning.

Women working to change unfair treatment in bureaucracies can be either "missionaries" or "mandarins," and must often be a combination of the two. "Missionaries" work from within the organization in their pursuit of gender equity. "Mandarins" work to adapt to the techniques and practices of the bureaucracy. This book examines two kinds of strategies for making the bureaucratic structures of organizations, multilateral institutions and non-governmental organizations more gender-equitable. The contributors examine gender struggles not only at the discursive level, where women's needs are constructed and contested, but also at the institutional level of bureaucratic rules, procedures and resource allocation. Studies from many different countries, including Vietnam, Australia, the US and Morocco illustrate the variety of strategies for change adopted by feminists in different political and cultural settings, and show the highly diverse forms of feminist politics. From their different perspectives the contributors acknowledge the gendered nature of institutions, but argue against the view that these organizations are monolithic and impermeable. The contributors have much to say to all feminists working within bureaucracies -- whether state or civil society institutions -- with the aim of promoting women's concerns; this book is also a significant contribution to recent developments in the anthropological study of organizations.