We’ve all said it! We’ve all tried to stop ourselves too! However in this case, it’s not directed at the little people in oversized blazers with snotty sleeves and scuffed shoes. This time, it’s directed at us! This book shares a range of approaches and tools that can help educators at all levels make better use of that oh so precious resource, time. There is something for everyone, including practical examples, opportunities for further thought and discussion and even some great templates to adapt.

With over 132 practice tips and more than 100 illustrations, reading this guide is like having a personal shooting coach. This huge technical book teaches techniques of professional trap shooting; singles, handicap and double trap.

Without solid habits, you’re left with a fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants approach to building your freelance copywriting business. Yes, it's tempting. And it may even seem easier - in the short term. But an unpredictable approach is the fast track to an unpredictable grind. And that’s not the kind of freelancing life you signed up for. You want consistent $5K months and a freelance business you actually enjoy. Which means you need to focus on your habits. And that's why Joanna Wiebe isn't just showing you how to build a $5K freelance writing business. She's also walking you through exercises that will help you develop the habits of $5K earners. And she should know! She’s coached 100s of freelance copywriters - and taught 1000s more - as the founder of Copyhackers and the original conversion copywriter. Habits of the $5K Freelance Copywriter Workbook is perfect for you if even TWO of the following are true for you: • You often wonder how freelance copywriters keep a steady stream of clients. • You're not sure when to work on your business versus in your business. • You keep promising to create processes for your business. But you never do. • You're feeling guilty because you've been sacrificing family time, exercise and non-work activities to spend more hours on your business. • You see $5000 months as the next step in your business growth. Better habits mean better business. And the seven habits in this workbook will help you connect the dots between what you consistently do and the outcomes your business consistently sees. Discover: • The daily habit that helps freelancers attract good-fit clients, partnerships and collaborations (jump to page 6) • The profit-limiting tasks you must eliminate so you can work efficiently (that’s Habit #2) • The one task you need to add to your calendar each week (on page 35) • The overlooked but profitable way to build a business that continues to yield fruit years from now (Habit #4) • The unexpected enemy-turned-friend of successful freelance copywriters (on page 64) • The anti-business habit that’s good for your business • What successful business owners do that amateurs don't (Habit #7) The perfect companion as you grow your freelancing business! Get Habits of the $5K Freelance Copywriter Workbook before the price changes.

Based on interviews with top executives from companies of different sizes and in different industries, this book explains the benefits and challenges of Global Product Development. "Global Product" provides examples from many companies, draws conclusions about best practices, and shows how to manage the innovation, development and support of Global Products. The author is the President of John Stark Associates, a leading service provider in the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) market, and has published numerous articles and books in the field.

In today's fast-paced world of e-mail and instant messaging, clear writing is more important than ever. In Writing to Go, bestselling author Rob Colter takes us through the writing process in ten easy steps. This book is packed with precise and practical information delivered in a down-to-earth tone with often humorous examples. Everywhere from the classroom to the office, Colter's Top Ten Writing Tips will give you the confidence to write with greater speed and impact, covering everything from knowing your purpose and audience, to selecting your format, organizing your points, and writing clearly and effectively.

Social work Codes of Ethics of professional organizations around the world appeal to the concept of people having ‘rights’ that social workers need to respect and advocate for. However, it isn’t always clear how social workers can actually incorporate human rights-based approaches in their practice, whether domestic or international. This book fills this gap by advancing rights-based approaches to social work. The first part gives an overview of the relationship between human rights and social work, and outlines a model for how rights-based approaches can be integrated into social work practice. The second part introduces the rights-based framework across five mainstream areas of practice – poverty, child welfare, older adults, health, and mental health. Each of these substantive chapters: introduces the area of practice and traditional social welfare interventions associated with it outlines relevant human rights frameworks explores case studies showcasing rights-based approaches presents practical implications for implementing rights-based social work practice. The book ends with a discussion of the limitations and criticisms of rights-based approaches and lays out some future directions for practice. This accessible text is designed for all those interested in learning how to introduce human rights-based interventions into their practice. It will be of particular use to social work students taking direct practice, macro practice, social policy, international social work and human rights courses as part of their program.

Practical Research Methods for Nonprofit and Public Administrators, Second Edition, covers basic principles of research design, data collection, data analysis, reporting and ethical principles of research. The discussion describes the skills as they would be used in practice in a not-for-profit or public administration environment. The book gives pragmatic instructions for designing research to ensure that results will be accurate and administrators can have confidence in them. It covers techniques to assure that researchers are measuring what they intend to measure and in a way that will be useful and manageable. Sampling methods to find out about larger populations are discussed as are survey, interview, and focus group data collection procedures. The book describes how Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are used to obtain information on the locations of service needs and providers and to draw maps showing these. Participatory research methods including community needs assessments and asset mapping are discussed. The book includes chapters on statistical analysis, visual displays of data, reporting of results and evaluation of programs. The use of computer programs for analyzing data is detailed and illustrated by examples. The appropriate software for analysis and mapping is discussed. A chapter updates the ethics and government requirements for research. Each chapter includes examples and exercises to enhance learning. The book is intended for administrators in not-for-profit and public administration organizations, providing practical skills that can be used in many situations. It is also intended for use as a text in academic programs in administration and management.