Bøger af Leslie Jones

"Coded: Art Enters the Computer Age, 1952-1982 explores how the rise of computer technology, together with its emergence in popular consciousness, impacted the making of art in the age of the mainframe. International and interdisciplinary in scope, Coded examines the origins of what we now call digital art, featuring artists, writers, musicians, choreographers and filmmakers working directly with computers as well as those using algorithms and other systems to produce their work. Whether computer-generated or not, the many artworks considered here reflect the simultaneous wonder and alienation that was characteristic of the 1960s and '70s, along with the utopian and dystopian possibilities of these new machines. Today, with digital technology having been fully integrated into our lives, Coded's examination of the years leading up to the advent of the personal computer is relevant, even imperative, to fully appreciating art and culture in the age of the computer--both then and now."--

The Relevance of Instructional Leadership helps readers develop critical skills that can be applied in the school environment to foster student achievement. The articles underscore the importance of setting the tone for clear, high expectations in teaching and learning and building a positive culture where academic success can flourish.In Chapter 1, readings discuss implications of accountability linked to school reform, global dynamics of school leadership, and the challenges at play for various states, districts, and institutions. Chapter 2 speaks to instructional leadership as a necessity of school improvement and reform, the critical nature of school culture in instructional leadership, and how instructional leadership is distributed within schools. In Chapter 3, readings focus on the relationship between instructional leadership and the classroom. The importance of pre-observation conferences, the characteristics of effective feedback, and teacher and curriculum development are addressed. The final chapter features case studies to assist in implementation of effective instructional leadership at an institution.The second edition has been revised to align with National Educational Leadership Preparation Standards (NELP). It includes five new readings that encourage a data-driven decision-making culture, formal observation, and professional development.The Relevance of Instructional Leadership is an ideal resource for education course and programs with emphasis in school leadership. It is also a valuable text for practicing school leaders and administrators.

In this gripping and action-packed debut, an Army Intelligence officer and a Delta Force soldier must race against the clock to stop a catastrophic terrorist attack When Army Intelligence officer Heather Langstroms military convoy is ambushed and shes taken prisoner, she knows shell need all her strength and courage to survive, escape her captors, and report the whispers of unrest brewing in the Middle East.Delta Force Captain Jace Reed isnt one to throw caution to the wind, but when his team stumbles upon beaten and weak Heather fleeing the terrorist training camp theyve been dispatched to destroy, hell risk everything to get her to safety.Once back on base, they learn her convoys ambush was no accident shed been targeted. As the evidence of an impending attack mounts, Jace and Heather uncover a deadly terrorist plot that could kill hundreds of civilians.But Jaces protective instincts and Heathers fierce independence put them at constant odds. And as they close in on the extremists, they must learn to trust one another in order to save innocent lives even if it means sacrificing their own.

The next action-packed thriller from the author of Night Hush and BaitOn a secret assignment for MI-5, British SAS soldier Trevor Carswell is deep undercover with The Philosophy of Bedlam, a home-grown anarchist group responsible for several museum bombings. He's on the brink of unearthing their motives when Scotland Yard foils their latest attack. Desperate to escape, the Bedlamites take civilian hostagesamong them, a woman Trevor never expected to see again.American political analyst Shelby Gibson is stunned when she recognizes Trevor, her one-time lover, brandishing a shotgun in the lobby of the August Museum of Modern Art. He's the last man she'd ever trust, but Trevor is no criminal, and he may be her only hope of getting out of the building alive.With the woman he once loved in serious danger, Trevor will risk everything to get Shelby to safety, even if it means blowing his cover. As they search for the truth behind the bombings, Shelby and Trevor expose the powerful, desperate man pulling the anarchists' strings...and the half-century-old secret he'll kill to keep quiet.

Passing the Leadership Test: Strategies for Success on the Leadership Licensure Exam is a study guide for the School Leaders Licensure Examination (SLLA).

The Relevance of Leadership Standards explores the links and importance between educational leadership and student learning. In each chapter, we go in depth exploring Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL), which provide a framework of the knowledge and skills needed for school leaders to be prepared for the challenges.