Intermediate Accounting (Canadian Edition)

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Intermediate Accounting (Canadian Edition)

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Intermediate Accounting (Fifth Canadian Edition, Volume 1)

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Intermediate Accounting - Canadian Edition
Donald E. Kieso , and Jerry J. Weygandt
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Intermediate Accounting, Canadian Edition, Volume 2
Wygandt, Irvine, Silvester & Young Kieso
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Study Guide to Accompany Intermediate Accounting/Canadian Edition
Donald E. Kieso , and Jerry J. Weygandt
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INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING Canadian Edition
WALTER B.-JOHNSON,CHARLES E.-KELLER,THOMAS F.-BLAZOUSKE,J. DAVID MEIGS
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Intermediate Accounting, Canadian Edition, Volume 2
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HereÕs the first book to show todayÕs first-time trainers how to prepare, deliver, evaluate, and fine-tune presentations that will keep trainees riveted and leave them smarter and more capable. Designed to transform readers into skilled instructors in as little time as possible, no matter what size group or what kind of subject matter they address, it combines the coauthorsÕ 35 years of training experience. Highlighted by a casual and informative question-and-answer format, The Instant Trainer offers a bounty of practical, easy-to-absorb tips, techniques, and strategies that help novice trainers deal with an extraordinary range of issues Ñ from overcoming stage fright to energizing apathetic audiences to reaching diverse group members. Featuring checklists, sample forms, and lists of essential training resources, The Instant Trainer is so complete it even provides a coauthor hotline if readers have specific questions that are not answered in the book! Thorough, quick, and easy to read, this book is a rich resource of ideas, techniques, and practical tips on how to teach others what you know.

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Instant Review.......2007-09-06

It looks like the pages of the book were photo copied. The quality is horrible.

Instant Trainer Review.......2007-03-27

Easy to read book with some good ideas. I recommend it for new and existing trainers.

Easy read, easy to follow.......2005-08-06

For brand new trainers, it is probably a good guide if this assignment has been thrust on them. However, that said, most of the material is common sense. If you have been in the training field for any amount of time, this is not the book for you. Pretty basic.

Blah!!! A Real Chore to Read.......2003-03-23

I have to admit, I can't stand books written in a question-and-answer format. Its too hard to find what you need. This book is a prime example of why I hate this format. As an example, let's assume that you want information on "Getting People to Participate." You go to the corresponding section and now have to wade through every question in the section to find something that may or may not be applicable to you and your session. There's no doubt that there is some useful information to be found in this book; unfortunately, its just too darned hard to find it. Save your money and buy a copy of "The Ultimate Training Workshop Handbook" instead.

My Secret Weapon.......2002-06-26

When my boss came to me and awarded me the mantle of "trainer" for a huge project rollout at our site, I nearly panicked! I'd never done anything like this before, and I hadn't spoken in front of a group in years. This book saved my life! It is wonderfully and empathetically written, and it was easy for me to absorb the trainers' collective years of experience. As a result, I gained the confidence I needed. My class feedback has been terrific; some people saying it's one of the best classes they've ever had. I used the book's suggestions every step of the way and I now recommend it to everyone who has any kind of training or presentation on the horizon.

Update: July 03: Over a year later, this book CONTINUES to inspire me. I've found I truly love training, and even though it's not my main job function, my feedback has been so good, I am now being sent around the world to conduct training! I'm even going to conduct a train-the-trainer class, and I'm using this book as my textbook. One of the things that really stands out to me in this book is the friendly style of the authors. They WANT to teach you, WANT you to be successful...I've adopted their style in the classroom with great results. Buy this book and you won't be sorry!

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The incorporation of the provisions of the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms into the domestic law of the United Kingdom raises many questions. What does it mean now that the Convention's provisions are expressly laid down in a national Act? Does it mean the addition of a number of -- in the view of Lord Denning -- broad principles which are `capable of giving rise to an infinity of argument' and which will do little to improve the human rights protection of the individual citizen? Or has the Act finally brought human rights `home', as Prime Minister Tony Blair claims? The Exeter School of Law's Centre for European Legal Studies invited a number of distinguished practitioners and scholars to shed light on a few of the questions which occupy the minds of many in the UK today. All of the contributors to the Centre's annual Lasok Conference agreed to put their findings in writing. This book is the result. It offers analyses and opinions from the point of view of practitioners, politicians, the Council of Europe and academics. It gives fascinating answers to those who are still wondering about the significance of it all.

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Is it April 17, 6 BC?.......2006-05-08

Professional astronomer Michael Molnar's "The Star of Bethlehem: The Legacy of the Magi" (2000) is destined to become a classic in star studies. This 187-page (hardback) book is well documented with 16 informative pages of endnotes, a helpful 11-page glossary, and a 5-page chronology. Molnar also completes this work with an interesting 9-page appendix entitled "Defining the Position of the Zodiac".

This fascinating book was a quick read for me (I completed it in only a few days). I've also noticed that much of the information herein has been featured on various television documentaries about history's most famous star. I have used its material often in discussions, and for teaching, about Christ's Nativity.

From an ancient numismatic study, Molnar suggests that the arrival of the Magi to Jerusalem and then later in Bethlehem (Matthew 2) may be pinpointed with certain amount of accuracy. Syrian coins, minted just before the birth of Christ, sport a ram together with a star.

This coinage discovery led Molnar to consider the power of the star in the world of late antiquity. Documenting (from ancient star charts and other records) Jupiter as the royal planet in the ancient mind and Aries (the Ram) as a symbol of Judah in the ancient Zodiac, Molnar identifies Jupiter's passage through Aries (in the western sky) during the spring of 6 B.C. (chapter 4). This portent may have convinced the Magi (as avid stargazers east of Palestine) of an immanent regal birth in Israel (page 101).

Molnar's extensive research among the ancient documents leads him to an exciting conclusion- the Magi arrival occurred on April 17, 6 B.C. (the date Jupiter was most prominent to the naked eye in Aries)! Could this date be Jesus of Nazareth's birthday? Molnar seems convinced.

Molnar also talks about various ancient topics (i.e. the Roman Saturnalia, the origins for the official date for Christmas as December 25th, the dating of Herod the Great's death, and much more). The book, additionally, offers several black and white ancient coin photos, a number of ancient zodiac/star charts, maps and drawings of key people from his research.

Molnar's writing style is non technical and persuasive. His coin study is fascinating and the star charts are informative. This is an excellent book and a good gift candidate. It is recommended to all astronomy buffs, teachers, Bethlehem star studiers, students of late antiquity, biblical researchers, and history readers. Order your copy soon.

A Fascinating Insight Into The Ancient Mind.......2006-01-12

If you seek to understand the worldview of people far removed in time, you have to think like them. Astrology, the sacred science of the first century AD, "exceeded every religion in power and influence" according to Roman historian Michael Grant. Most of the great scientific thinkers of the period were astrologers. Horoscopes were read on street corners for a penny and in palaces for heaps of gold. Emperors like Tiberius, Claudius and Nero didn't make a political move without first consulting their astrologers - the theme of my novel "The Nero Prediction".

Since this was also the century of Christ, there can be no doubt that Christian astrologers would have searched for the birthday of Jesus of Nazareth as further proof of his divinity. They knew he was born towards the end of King Herod's reign but they needed to know the exact day of the nativity. To us this would seem to be an impossible task but not to a first century magus. What seems absurd to us would have seemed obvious to them. Jesus was born at a moment in time when the stars foretold his astounding future. There was no single Star of Bethlehem. The "Star" was a spectacular configuration of planets.

In a fascinating feat of astral detective work, Molnar sets out to find this apocalyptic configuration. The reader is first introduced to the fundamentals of classical astrology. Implementing its lore, he narrows down the birth in the manger to April 17, 6 BC. Of course it is extremely unlikely that this is the actual birthday of the historical Jesus. But Molnar tells us why the heavenly array on this portentous day could have been the origin of the Star of Bethlehem legend.

A profound, groundbreaking work.

brilliant and thorough!.......2005-03-31

Any understanding of Greek science and philosophy in antiquity makes it evident that the Greek pursuit of knowledge was an attempt in understanding the workings of god (much like a later Newton thought that he was studying god the clock-maker).

In book 7, 821 of his "Laws", Plato writes that the observation of movement of the bodies in the heavens is ordered and rational, that:
"men must study [the planets], so as to learn enough about them all to avoid blasphemy", because they are the work of god. In book 12, 967, Plato goes on to write "the systematic motion of the heavenly bodies and other bodies ...[are] under the control of reason, which is responsible for the order in the universe."

Indeed to understand the Greek notions of astronomy & astrology is to understand that astronomy was the study of the mechanics/laws which governed heavenly movement, and that this movement had a logos, purpose which could only be understood through astrology. It was part of Greek religion. Greek astrology/astronomy spread to the east with the conquests of Alexander (d. 323 BC). And the capital of general Selucus on the Tigris, Selucia, was eventually incorporated into the Parthian (Persian) kingdom. Greek astronomical/astrological notions thus were the standard in "the east".

Molnar's work is a tour de force. Not suffering the limitations of other astronomers, Molnar is perfectly aware that to understand what the phenomenon of the "star of Bethlehem" might have been, entailed that he would need to consult what the authorities believed at the time. Augmenting his knowledge as an astronomer with an understanding of numismatics and the depictions of star signs on the coins of the time, as well as consulting the astrological beliefs of those times, Molnar has delivered a thesis which is unchallengable (except maybe by American flat-earth-creationists?).

This book is technical. This is a point that Molnar makes constantly in his book. The reason that it is technical is, as Molnar explains, because the Greek cosomology (astronomy/astrology) of those times was itself technical.

Another theorist on the Star of Bethlehem fails miserably.......2003-08-08

The first principle concerning the whats and wherefores concerning the Star of Bethlehem is the New Testament account concerning the Nativity Story. Why else would anyone write a book on the Star of Bethlehem if the New Testament is not going to be used to substanciate his theory. But Professor Michael Molnar does exactly the opposite of what common sense dictates. He does not need the New Testament to dictate terms to him. He is the expert and he is going to prove the New Testament wrong.

Traditionally John the Baptist is born on June 24th: for now let us forget what BC year it was it. To disprove the tradional dates of Jesus Christ one would have to demonstrate that John the Baptist was born six months from whatever date is chosen. A theorist can not just pick and choose his data. To disprove December 25th as the date for Christ's birth June 24th will have to be disproved for the date John the Baptist was born.

The New Testament tells us that Elisabeth, John the Baptist's mother, was pregnant six months before the Enunciation to Mary: the day she conceived Christ. Half a year from June 24th is December 25th. Professor Molnar tells us that Jesus was born on April 17th. That date is not six months from June 24th. No theorist can have his cake and eat it. All the date concerning the Nativity Story has to be accounted for.

Professor Molnar goes off on a tangent concerning what coins means that were minted, admittedly, years after the fact. These coins are a sleigh of hand maneuver to get the reader thinking in one area taking his mind off of the Nativity Story.

Then we have of course Professor Molnar not knowing the year and date that Julius Caesar introduced the calendar year. He dates it at January 1st 45 BC. WRONG! Professor Molnar get out your pencil and paper and write this down: January 1st 46 BC was the date Julius Caesar introduce the calendar year to the Roman world: 38-years later a major changes were made in six out of the 12 months: that was Juanuary 1st 8 BC. 38-years is one complete lunar cycle. Professor Molnar look up Keith Gordon Irwing's work "365 Days" and get your facts straight before putting out another failed publication attempting to pinpoint the date of the Star of Bethlehem.

Very objective, very well researched........2003-05-21

Michael Molnar has produced a superbly researched book. Easy to read and informative, yet with enough technical detail to impress any expert; historical or astrological. Personally I was enthralled by his presentation of the astrological data; the horoscope for the day April 17, 6 B.C.; the actual planetary alignments and the meanings conveyed to astrologers of the time. Totally impressive. I myself do not study astrology, but I would immediately recommend this book to anyone who has,or to anyone who has ever wondered about the biblical story as I have. His research is extremely relevant to our cynical modern age, giving confident and entirely convincing answers to a story which for me always raised questions. His objectivity is impressive; one cannot determine from the writings whether or not the author is himself a religious man. Very well laid out, logically presented, a superb read. Two thumbs way up!

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Can evaluation be used to improve programs? Can it contribute to program effectiveness? Do evaluators bear any responsibility for evaluation use and program improvement? This skillfully honed revision by master storyteller and evaluator Michael Quinn Patton grapples with the answers to these questions and provides the most comprehensive review and integration ever done of the vast literature on evaluation use and practice. Earlier editions are popular with more than 26,000 students of evaluation as a core or supplemental text.

This entirely rewritten edition offers readers a full-fledged evaluation text from identifying primary users of an evaluation to focusing the evaluation, making methods decisions, analyzing data, and presenting findings. Both practical and theoretical, Utilization-Focused Evaluation: The New Century Text, Third Edition tells how to conduct program evaluations and why to conduct them in the manner prescribed.

Each chapter contains a review of the relevant literature and actual case examples to illustrate major points. Finally, the book offers a definite point of view developed from observing much of what has passed for program evaluation that has not been very useful: Program evaluation ought to be useful and something different must be done if evaluation is to be useful.

Thought-provoking topics new to this edition are:
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In addition, Patton has supplemented the book with the following pedagogical features to enhance your, and your students', understanding of the concepts:
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Overarching Evaluation Text.......2006-02-08

The U-FE framework is primarily a text about user focused evaluation. I have found this text to be both useful and comforting. The usefulness of the book begins with taking a novice evaluator, I am one, through some very basic activities to help build evaluation skills of professionals.
Patton starts with the rationale the many evaluations are unused. Then he builds his case for use throughout the entire text. He continues to develop the strengths and weaknesses of goal based and goal free evaluation. Ultimately he states that evaluations need to have use for primary users and that evaluations need to measure client outcomes. Did the program actually change, maintain, prevent something in the target population.
There are few books in any profession that admit working with human based systems is very difficult. Patton lays out the highly complex feelings and emotions that an evaluator deals with at any point in the evaluation process. I know as a teacher that sometimes our profession misses that we have a tremendous impact on students. I know that it is a platitude. Evaluation is a relatively new field with few institutions currently offering degrees in evaluation, so Patton offers a lot of insight into this highly complex and still developing field.
There are some very practical menus offered in the text as well. Approaching any consulting work with a list of viable and workable choices is a good thing. I find that understanding the choices helps me to focus on what is right for the primary users of the evaluation. Focusing on the primary intended users is good business. Not only is it good business, but I believe that working in challenging situations it is good to allow people to decide what course to take. Many criticize this approach for being to close to the program being evaluated, and I disagree with this notion. There is little evidence in my experience or in the literature to suggest that any interaction with human systems can be objective. People are smart and keeping a distance may add unintended consequences to any evaluation.
Patton is suggesting working with intended users to increase evaluation use. Evaluation that are completed and never used is a waste of time and resources. I find Patton's book helpful in keeping my interest in evaluation because I do want to be part of a world that I can help make better.

No shippment recieved..........2005-08-16

Still have not recived shippment, long overdue and I am very annoyed as I really needed that book urgently....

The book is great as I have used it before, but your shippment service is extrememly poor....

A key reference text for evaluators at all levels.......2002-04-12

One of the most important books on evaluation ever written, and this third edition is better than ever. How to ensure that evaluation results are put to maximum use, by involving key stakeholders as true partners in the effort from start to finish. This is evalution for the new century at its finest. And fun to read as well.

Thought provoking and easy to read.......2002-02-28

I found this book to provide a very useful summary of a philosophy of evaluation that seems very valuable. Despite the horrible title the test is easy to read, and scattered with funny stories which may be an advantage or disadvantage depending on your perspective.

The first two parts are largely philosophical, with the later parts providing more of the practical back-up.

I am not convinced by all of Patton's arguments, but he certainly gives evaluators food for thought.

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MAD reprint, first appeared in 1960

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Are you a Member of the Beat Generation?.......2004-03-14

If you can remember when this material was new, hip, and cutting-edge, well.... you are getting old, man- real old. The pieces in this collection are from the 1956 and 1957. This is back before the "usual gang of idiots" was known as the "usual gang of idiots"- they were merely idiots. I mean the hot topic here was "beatniks", so you know that you are dealing with "classic" stuff. And you really are, reading this paperback of classic MAD Magazine material from the 50's is like breaking open a time capsule- especially if you remember those days.

Contents: Foreign Movies, Top Atom Bomb Song Hits, Mad Coats of Arms, Movie Scenes We'd Like to See, MAD's Picture-Phone Backdrops, Motorist Beware, Spoofs on the comic strip "Nancy", Backyard Barbeques, MAD Bubble Gum Cards, The Children's Hour (Don Martin), The MAD Dating Technique, Movie Scenes We'd like to See II, 35mm Camera Comparison, Sin-Doll Ella, Future TV ads, The Potrzebie System, Dead Letters, Raw Guts, Mad Eating Utensils, More Civilized Mousetrap, The Railroad Timetable, and The Seaside Incident (Don Martin.)

As the intro states: Like, MAD is not square (it's much longer than it is wide), Like, MAD is real cool (if you keep it in the refrigerator), Like, MAD is the most (the most asinine stuff you've read), Like, MAD is the end (the end of a long line of successful paperbacks if it doesn't sell.) Well, it's been nearly 50 years and it's still selling....

If you like this one, then check out _MAD about the 50's_.

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