The road to excellence in Health
The quality of health care is determined by the competence of professionals in meeting the health needs of individuals or groups. The National Policy for Permanent Education in Health aims to transform praxis by reflecting on everyday problems, problematizing what is done and encouraging the construction of knowledge. Excellence will be achieved when employees are properly trained.
The role of didactics in distance education student learning
Today's world is undergoing a very rapid process of innovation in all areas, and distance education is one of them. However, in order to implement quality education, implementers and educators are required not only to innovate technologically, but also, and above all, to adopt didactic-pedagogical practices suited to this new learning environment. In this context, a well-structured didactic approach is what will enable knowledge to be built that makes the student a critical citizen who is well prepared to face the great challenges that the globalised market presents.
The Human Being and its Formation
The human being is a highly complex but integrated suprasystem. This harmonious level of integration determines the degree of development and maturity of his personality. This imposes on education an extremely arduous and difficult mission, in which many educators and other professionals working in the development of the human being often fail. This is due to the fact that most models of human development struggle with theoretical ambiguity related to environmental, social and financial problems, which has generated consequences in the educational development of human beings. In that order, Morin (2008), points out that this is due to the "generalized complexity" of the educational system and the environment involved which focus on phenomena, confusion, ambiguity and contradiction away from the educational reality from a modern/postmodern disciplinary vision.
Corporate Governance in South Africa
Corporate governance continues to evolve, especially in a South African context where companies must deal with the combined effects of environmental challenges, socio-political uncertainty and impediments to economic growth. The second edition of Corporate Governance in South Africa contains essential details on the principles and practices of good governance outlined in the first edition. It builds on these concepts by covering the latest developments in the sustainability reporting space, incorporating recent research findings on integrated thinking and clarifying the core features of outcomes-based governance. This book demonstrates to governing bodies, users of corporate reports, practitioners and academics how corporate governance is not just a compliance exercise but something central to the generation of superior financial returns and long-term sustainable development.
The Investor's Almanack
Improve yourself daily as an investor, speculator or trader by thinking and reflecting on the world's greatest financial minds and their timeless wisdom.This essential collection features 90 insightful quotes from renowned investors, speculators, and traders, offering valuable lessons and inspiration for anyone involved in the financial markets.Whether you're a seasoned trader or just starting your investment journey, this almanack provides a wealth of knowledge to help you navigate the complexities of the markets. Each quote is carefully selected to deliver powerful insights and new perspectives about the market, risk management, and the psychology of trading and investing.Inside The Trader's Almanack, you'll find: - Inspirational Quotes: Words of wisdom from legendary figures like Warren Buffett, George Soros, and Jesse Livermore as well as from lesser known figures that share their hard-won wisdom.- Daily Source of Reflection: Ponder and apply the wisdom to your own investing and trading strategies.- Practical Advice: Tips on trading strategies and investment principles.- Timeless Lessons: Core principles that apply to current markets.- Market Psychology: Insights into the mindset and emotional discipline required for successful trading and investing.- A Resource for All: Whether you're an investor focused on long-term wealth, a speculator seeking short-term gains, or an active trader, this almanack is your go-to daily resource for financial success.Use the Trader's Almanack as your valuable reference that will inspire and guide you through the ups and downs of the financial markets. Keep it on your desk or on your nightstand for daily motivation and guidance from the best in the business.
The history of University Extension from FORPROEX 1987-2012
The work in question set out to analyze how the Forum of Pro-Rectors of Extension of Brazilian Higher Education Institutions (FOPROEX) was set up and developed over its 25-year history (1987-2012)? Since its creation, FORPROEX has been the main stage for discussions on promoting and demanding the creation of specific guidelines and actions for University Extension as part of public policies for higher education in the country. In this way, approaching the knowledge and actions of the Forum's first 25 years of history was based on the fundamental premise of tackling important issues such as the process of institutionalization (establishing actions both from an administrative point of view and in terms of academic practice), territorialization (forms of organization and reorganization in terms of social relations with space), funding (decentralization and allocation of resources, as well as a special fund at the Ministry of Education) and innovation (building different positions and actions within the academic and social spheres). To this end, an analysis was carried out of the documents published by FORPROEX, such as the final documents of the national meetings and the University Extension guidelines.
Profile of Management Graduates from a Public University
The aim of the research was to analyse the profile and perspectives of the graduates of the Administration course at UFFS - Federal University of the Southern Frontier, Chapec籀 Campus - SC. Information was collected on the personal, educational and professional profile of the participants, their objectives in terms of continuing their studies and the professional field. The opinions of the graduates about the components related to the course and the university, as well as the impact of the training received on the lives of these administrators, were decisive in evaluating important aspects of the management of the course and the campus, contributing to the proposal of improvements for the course and the university.
Top Stocks Special Edition - Ethical, Sustainable, Responsible
A handbook for investing with impact and building a share portfolio that reflects your values When it comes to share investing, how you choose to invest your money can create real global impact. Your investments can make a difference for urgent issues like climate change and human rights. But how do you know which companies are living up to their promises for a greener, brighter future? In Top Stocks Special Edition - Ethical, Sustainable, Responsible, you'll discover essential information for growing a profitable portfolio that aligns your investments with your values. This book reveals the ethical and sustainable impact of top Australian companies. Inside, sustainable investing expert Erica Hall provides clear explanations for key metrics on environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria and on carbon emissions. With this book, you'll learn how to evaluate risk and momentum for more than 60 best-in-class companies across the major industry sectors of the ASX. And you'll discover which companies have strong accountability, a clear pathway to decarbonisation, and robust, transparent ESG reporting. Learn how to identify what companies are best-in-class for responsible and ethical investing Understand the different challenges faced by each sector in achieving goals for impact Explore current issues in ESG and sustainability, from business ethics to public policy, the supply chain, environmental operations, and more An invaluable resource for novices and professionals alike, Top Stocks Special Edition - Ethical, Sustainable, Responsible provides clear, accessible tables for easy reference to essential ESG ratings and data points. With this handbook, you'll learn how and where your investments can make a positive difference in the world -- so you can make wiser, well-informed decisions for building your wealth.
Intuition at Work
Do you want speedier decisions? Better outcomes? And avoid costly mistakes? Your gut can help you. In fact, intuition is an essential tool that all leaders use to get to the top.If you've ever made a choice that looked illogical but proved to be right or had a sixth sense about something, your intuition was at work. Those hunches play a critical role in everything from deciding which job to take, who to hire and what to focus on. Which means that summoning intuition on demand and listening to what it's telling you are vital at a time of radical change and instability.This ground-breaking book draws on the latest science, eye-opening anecdotes from senior leaders and the author's own insights gained over 25 years' coaching. It will show you that intuition is a practical, learnable, and immediately applicable skill that will accelerate your career.
Articulating and implementing classroom activities
School life shows us dark paths that only a few enlightened people understand and do everything they can to overcome them, while many others realise it but seem to pretend not to. In most of the literary tables and teachers' lounges I've been to, especially during the lunch break, I've noticed a constant theme in their speech about the problematic low results of students in the assessments - it's the system's fault. There's a lot of complaining but very little action. Didactic experiments have shown that the students are so attached to that didactic routine that new methodologies suffer from not being accepted by them. This system extends to the teachers' classrooms. Many exalt that it's the system's fault, or the low number of materials, the little time available for discussion of the various aspects of the experimental work or for planning by the students and, above all, the absence of collective work involving all the educators, but it turns out that these are the ones who keep the system going. One of the few examples I've always left in schools is the habit of reading among the students, always seeking dialogue with them, which is certainly a more fruitful time.
Vocational Technical Education Teacher Training Policy
This work highlights the role of how the educational policy of teacher training for Technical Vocational Education is subjected to and consents to the new forms of labour and production at the SESI/SENAI Integrated Unit in the municipality of Rio Verde - Goi獺s. The results show that there is a lack of regulations on teacher training policies for technical vocational education. The guidelines found address this training with few pedagogical and political arguments, which, in a way, leads us to infer whether it might not be a way found by the State to release itself from this training, which takes into account a possible "consensual submission" between the State and Vocational Education Institutions in the sense that this training is not effective. As far as the SESI/SENAI Integrated Unit in Rio Verde-GO is concerned, as the research showed, there is a concern with both the initial and continuing training of its teachers, a factor that makes explicit an institutional policy of hiring teachers with pedagogical training and also legal support for pedagogical complementation in continuing training courses.
Education and Teaching in Brazil and the State of Roraima
Philosophy works with concepts, creates concepts, searches for the foundation of things in the world. It differs from common sense in that it has this commitment to foundations; it differs from art in that it seeks an expression that goes beyond sensation and aesthetic enjoyment; it also differs from science in that it doesn't operate with something already founded, that is, it doesn't take a theory or set of theories as truth, even if it's provisional; on the contrary, it opens up the field to various perspectives of truth. However, common sense, art and science provide the philosopher with the necessary conditions for a new conceptual creation. In this way, philosophy is a field open to multidisciplinary discussion, as it uses knowledge in general to prompt its investigations and reflections. Knowledge, in this way, is broader than a discipline, a "little box" in which we can enclose a spectrum of human reason, which is why philosophy is able to carry out this dialogue with the different perspectives of man and the world.
The Pygmalion Effect with children from the Mental Health Network
This book analyses the phenomenon of the Pygmalion Effect with children from the mental health network in mainstream schools, in primary school classes. This is a problem in the network that offers comprehensive education with a guarantee of equity for the child population, which results in some difficulties shared by the various health and education services, as in the case of mental health. The justification for this study is to understand the knowledge of regular school teachers about the Pygmalion Effect through their expectations of success or failure in the public school system with children monitored by the Mental Health Network, taking into account the numerous variables related to the social, historical, cultural, psychological and biological context of the subjects involved in the school integration process. With the aim of identifying whether the Pygmalion Effect occurs in the school context in the public school system with children monitored by the Mental Health Network. It is based on field research carried out using questionnaires applied to teachers, with the aim of demonstrating the perception of this phenomenon by denying its Pygmalion Effect in children cared for by the mental health network.
The Scheduler's Secret Weapon
"The Scheduler's Secret Weapon: Optimizing Home Deliveries" empowers busy schedulers and dispatchers in the world of home deliveries. Feeling overwhelmed by complex schedules, frustrated customers, and missed delivery windows? This book equips you with the ultimate weapon: route optimization. Learn how to leverage powerful algorithms that consider factors like traffic patterns, time constraints, and customer preferences to create efficient delivery schedules. Discover how to group deliveries strategically, minimize travel time, and ensure on-time arrivals, keeping your customers happy. "The Scheduler's Secret Weapon" goes beyond just algorithms. It provides practical tips for maximizing efficiency, from communication strategies with drivers to real-time adjustments for unexpected situations. This book gives you the tools to transform your scheduling game, leading to a smoother workflow, reduced stress, and a more satisfied customer base.
From Manager to Executive
Executive Management is a mindset.A mindset that you can now cultivate to accelerate your path from manager to executive.From Manager To Executive lays out the thinking and being gaps that stand between intermediate managers and the boardroom of their dreams. Applicable to people leaders from new managers to seasoned executives, this book draws from real-life experiences spanning years of consulting and working with and being an executive in high-performing environments.Working with the 5S Model of Executive Thinking, any people leader will be significantly more effective on Monday. This will accelerate their path to the boardroom and develop them into an executive manager others love to work with.Distill your executive essence.
Power Relations and Gender in Organisations
Some management models stress that interpersonal and power relations between individuals can determine multiple internal and external factors that lead to a new configuration of the organisational system. In this environment, the important role of the female figure in the labour market stands out, as well as the relationships experienced by women. It should be pointed out that although women have been gaining an important share of the organisational hierarchy, there are still some obstacles to overcome, such as the difference in pay and professional advancement, especially in stereotypically male environments such as the military. With this in mind, this book addresses the issue of power and gender relations in the High Command of the Military Police of the State of Minas Gerais, seeking to understand how female police officers in senior positions in the administrative sectors of the PMMG perceive the manifestations of power and gender within the institution, so this approach does not negate the need for a functionalist approach.
Continuing Education
Continuing teacher training is a relevant and current issue when it comes to building identity and improving teaching performance. However, in relation to Physical Education, especially in Early Childhood Education, it is still not widespread. This study seeks to understand and analyze Continuing Education and its contributions to the development of the pedagogical work of Physical Education teachers in Early Childhood Education in the Florian籀polis Municipal Education Network. Data was collected through document analysis and observation, as well as a questionnaire and focus group. From the content analysis, the results converged on the positive contributions that the Continuing Education moments have been providing to their teachers, who perceive their importance, both for their professional and personal growth, and are satisfied with the results. However, it can be seen that the educators want proposals that are more contextualized to their daily practices, as well as asking for greater motivation and recognition, an increase in the frequency of meetings and variability in the themes and methodologies covered.
Collaborative Learning in the Mathematics Classroom
Collaborative learning in the mathematics classroom is a pedagogical strategy that encourages interaction among students to build knowledge together. This methodology is based on the premise that learning is a social process in which students can share ideas, learn from each other and develop important social skills. Collaborative Learning in mathematics has been shown to improve academic performance, increase student motivation and engagement, and develop critical thinking and problem solving skills. To implement it effectively, it is important that teachers receive adequate training, carefully plan activities, provide tools and support to students, and assess learning on a regular basis.
Web 2.0 in the school context
We all know that Information and Communication Technologies have gained a foothold in contemporary education. Now, how these and the different web 2.0 resources are used in the school context, and whether this technological apparatus is referenced in the institutions' Political-Pedagogical Projects, will require the development of broader research that addresses these questions. And this is exactly what this work seeks to do. It ranges from the manipulation and insertion of Web 2.0 tools in educators' planning to questions about the effective use of these tools and their interference and/or influence on student learning. I invite you to browse this virtual universe and discover the main results obtained from the study in question.
M Learning to Promote Discovery Learning
Mobile Learning (ML) makes discovery learning possible because of its ubiquity, students are constantly updated by the research of the topics given by the teacher, they are also motivated and stimulated to learn to learn autonomously through the use of different apps downloaded on their mobile devices. That is why it is important to implement ML in the teaching practice, but for this to be possible, the American University must make pedagogical changes considering the use of active methodologies and considering new learning strategies such as discovery, provision of resources and adequate teacher training in order to capitalize to the maximum the advantages of these technologies. The methodology used is descriptive, non-experimental field design and its paradigm is quantitative. The sample is made up of 25 teachers from the faculty of health, and the survey technique was applied. The results showed that the teachers of the UAM health faculty make very little use of M Learning despite the fact that they know it in theory, but in practice there is very little activity in the classroom.
Retirement Reimagined
The harsh reality is most Canadians have concerns about their debt, and are losing sleep over their financial issues due to rising costs, restrictive credit conditions and high interest rates. The average Canadian has trouble affording the essentials and maintaining a home. Together we will examine solutions to this modern financial reality.You want to retire, but housing costs and inflation are conspiring to thwart this dream. You lack a strategy to retire. You don't know how much to save, what to invest in, when to stop working, what government programs can assist you and at what age. Should you live in the same province, out of province or out of the country?This book is about giving back control, setting priorities and establishing stability.You are worried about how you are going to navigate and manage your healthcare and access healthcare services when you retire. You may have to enter long-term care, and there are options and solutions for how you can live and finance it.In the early years, you may want to travel in retirement. You need to create a rigorous budget plan to do so effectively. You want to help your children. Let us examine how you do this with the least amount of financial damage to you and to them.
Pitfalls and Pit Stops
YOU'VE REACHED THE PEAK, BUT YOUR JOURNEY HAS JUST BEGUN.The hardest part of climbing Mount Everest isn't reaching the top, but getting back down alive. Similarly, the most challenging part of your retirement planning isn't the decades of "grow grow grow," it's developing a plan that gets you safely down the mountain.In today's rapidly changing world, traditional advice no longer cuts it. It's time for a new path. In Pitfalls and Pit Stops, you'll learn how to: Avoid losses, fees, and no guaranteesUnderstand the Big Life and the Big SecretPrevent the sequence of returns from wrecking a retirementEnjoy the four Pit Stops of a safe retirementMark's unconventional approach, The Retirement Trailmap, is based on math and science and helps people do three things: keep it simple, keep it safe, and retire happy. When you have a simple, safe plan, it leads to people enjoying their retirement years. That is the whole point: to retire, stay retired, and enjoy the retirement you've always dreamed of. Embark on the Retirement Trail Map adventure and find out how you can enjoy the pitstops along the journey...not just the destination. Happy Trails!
How to rock your retirement
This guidebook is designed to help you approach your well-deserved retirement with composure and joy, and to focus on the positive aspects of the new phase of your life. Make sure that retirement does not become a standstill. This handbook reveals how to do that, and how to get moving constructively. So "How to rock your retirement" answers all the important questions about entering retirement age and helps you lead a fulfilled and happy life as a retiree. Typical problems and fears such as "purpose in life," "too little money," "loneliness," "health," "self-motivation," and "living in old age" are discussed, and simple, workable solutions are presented. This book is intended to encourage you to take new paths and to see retirement as an opportunity for your personal development. In the first part of the book, you will learn how to organize your everyday life in the best possible way and how to compensate for the lack of professional contacts. You will receive valuable tips on what you can do with all your free time and how it is possible to live an enjoyable and satisfied life even with a "small pension". You will also get tips on how to generate new income or minimize expenses. The theoretical part also contains suggestions and ideas for possible housing and living models for seniors, right through to information on how you can spend your twilight years in the sunny south. The second part presents 67 active and inspiring ways to fill your daily life with meaningful, relaxing and exciting, fun, creative, healthy, delicious and helpful activities that bring fulfillment to you and others. Some highlights from the practical section of the guide: - Keep a happiness journal.- Downsizing and minimalism.- Buying something at an auction- Travel by motor home- Hiking a pilgrimage trail- Emigrate- Realize your own micro-adventures- Visit the places of your childhood- Explore repair cafes and thrift stores- Take a guided tour of the sewers- Finally achieve the figure you want - If not now, when?- Create a raised bed- Lease an allotment garden- Grow edible mushrooms- Take a cooking class- Write your memoir- Learn a new language- Build an insect hotel- Make a pond- Swim in a river- Watch birds- Learn to play a musical instrument- Mark hiking trails- Invent a new game to play- Spend the night in the forest- Fly with a glider- Guerrilla gardening- Learn to trade- Tell your grandchildren your secrets- Invite the neighbors to a garden party- Become a reader It's never too late to try something new, and the onset of retirement is one of the best and perhaps last opportunities to actually follow through on good life resolutions. To make this easier, all you need is a sense of humor, a little patience, and a modicum of age wisdom. This book will be a valuable help for you and is also a suitable and helpful gift idea for all work colleagues, friends and relatives who would like to assist the newly retired person with good advice.
The Software Engineer Resume Handbook
Welcome to The Software Engineer Resume Handbook: AI-Powered Edition, your ultimate guide to crafting a resume that captures the attention of tech recruiters and hiring managers in the software engineering industry.
The Sloth Investor
Step aside bull and bear, the humble sloth is the BEST animal to characterise successful investing.From Mr. Sloth, the host of the Sloth Investor podcast, comes The Sloth Investor, a book catering to beginner investors, young and old, seeking to take advantage of the greatest wealth creation machine of all time. The Sloth Investor provides an evidence-based framework for those looking to increase their wealth in a simple, yet powerful manner. Underpinned by his 5 bedrock principles (Simplicity, Low Fees, Own the World, Time, Headstrong) Mr. Sloth shows you how to construct a simple, low-fee, globally diversified portfolio.The Sloth Investor shines a spotlight on investors past and present that have shaped Mr. Sloth's approach to investing money. Crammed full of actionable takeaways that are distilled into easily understandable chapters, Mr. Sloth expands on the evidence for an inactive, less is more, 'sloth-like' approach to investing. The humble sloth is the investing spirit animal that you didn't learn about at school.Now, here's your opportunity!
The Assistant Handbook
When Andres B. Copeland started his career, there were no guides or written rules for navigating the tumultuous path to success as an assistant. With his keen insight and observation, Andres elevated from curious dreamer to developing a solid reputation, assisting some of the industry's most celebrated stylists, including Orlando Pita, Serge Normant, Odile Gilbert, Sam Mcknight, Paul Hanlon, Duffy, Tina Outten, Jawara, Teddy Charles, and many others. Andres is dedicated to helping others avoid the roadblocks and pitfalls he experienced by sharing what he's learned on his journey to success.Get & Keep Your Dream Job As A Professional Assistant In The Entertainment IndustryThe job of a professional assistant is like no other. With constantly shifting expectations and responsibilities, you must be mentally, emotionally, and physically equipped to operate with peak performance. As an assistant you are expected to be everything to everyone, at all times--with a bright smile on your face! You'll spend all of your time helping others...but who will help you?The Assistant's Handbook is a handy and practical guide filled with golden nuggets of wisdom. Reading this book (and implanting its principles) will give you the essential tools that will keep you prepared for this industry. Once you get the job, this book will help you keep getting new and better opportunities.
Retirement Reimagined
The harsh reality is most Canadians have concerns about their debt, and are losing sleep over their financial issues due to rising costs, restrictive credit conditions and high interest rates. The average Canadian has trouble affording the essentials and maintaining a home. Together we will examine solutions to this modern financial reality.You want to retire, but housing costs and inflation are conspiring to thwart this dream. You lack a strategy to retire. You don't know how much to save, what to invest in, when to stop working, what government programs can assist you and at what age. Should you live in the same province, out of province or out of the country?This book is about giving back control, setting priorities and establishing stability.You are worried about how you are going to navigate and manage your healthcare and access healthcare services when you retire. You may have to enter long-term care, and there are options and solutions for how you can live and finance it.In the early years, you may want to travel in retirement. You need to create a rigorous budget plan to do so effectively. You want to help your children. Let us examine how you do this with the least amount of financial damage to you and to them.
The Healthy Workplace
Studies show that unhealthy work habits, like staring at computer screens and rushing through fast-food lunches, are taking their toll in the form of increased absenteeism, lost productivity, and higher insurance costs. But should companies intervene with these individual problems? And if so, how? The Healthy Workplace says yes! Companies that learn how to incorporate healthy habits and practices into the workday for their employees will see such an impressive ROI that they'll kick themselves for not starting these practices sooner. Packed with real-life examples and the latest research, this all-important resource reveals how to: - Create a healthier, more energizing environment- Reduce stress to enhance concentration- Inspire movement at work- Support better sleep- Heighten productivity without adding hours to the workday- And moreFilled with tips for immediate improvement and guidelines for building a long-term plan, The Healthy Workplace proves that a company cannot afford to miss out on the ROI of investing in their employees' well-being.
Job Search Mastery
Are you having trouble getting interviews? Are you applying to positions but not hearing back? Do you feel stuck in your job search? "Job Search Mastery. How to WIN Your Dream Job" is a step-by-step guide for any and all job seekers looking to make their next career move. In this book, Tom Caravela walks the reader through a series of coaching sessions to help navigate each and every part of the job search process. Tom will educate you, inspire you and motivate you. You will learn all you need to know to WIN your dream job!
The Investors' Advocate
You might wonder why you need this book if you already have a financial professional looking after your investments. The answer is simple. Because it is highly probably that you are among the 90% of individual investors whose portfolios underperform their benchmarks, destroying capital in the process. This book can benefit you in two ways. First, it will give you tools to evaluate the quality of your investment advisory relationship. How do you know that the investment advice you receive is the best possible? Measure your investment process against the standards of practice provided in this book. Second, The Investors' Advocate provides tools for you to use to make more money over time. A great deal more. And reduce risk while you do. Most portfolios significantly underperform, destroying capital because of mistaken assumptions, policies, practices, and processes. Author Payson Hunter has crafted the one guide that you need to ensure this doesn't happen to you.The Investors' Advocate examines the primary issues that hurt investors-including over-diversification-and then shares the philosophy and processes needed to be a successful investor. This includes creating a Statement of Investment Objectives, a Financial Plan, and Investment Policy Statement for you to direct your financial advisor. In addition, Hunter explains the characteristics of a great investment candidate and how using the Graham Formula can help investors estimate the value of securities, enabling the investor to focus on finding great investments at discounted prices that provide wide margins of safety to help protect capital and enhance returns. The proprietary "Deals of the Dow" investment strategy is an example of how to identify opportunity. After reading this book, and incorporating the tips and tools provided, you will have what you need to be in control of your investment advisory relationship and ensure your portfolio is travelling the path to financial independence.
Job Search Mastery
Are you having trouble getting interviews? Are you applying to positions but not hearing back? Do you feel stuck in your job search? "Job Search Mastery. How to WIN Your Dream Job" is a step-by-step guide for any and all job seekers looking to make their next career move. In this book, Tom Caravela walks the reader through a series of coaching sessions to help navigate each and every part of the job search process. Tom will educate you, inspire you and motivate you. You will learn all you need to know to WIN your dream job!
The Investors' Advocate
You might wonder why you need this book if you already have a financial professional looking after your investments. The answer is simple. Because it is highly probably that you are among the 90% of individual investors whose portfolios underperform their benchmarks, destroying capital in the process. This book can benefit you in two ways. First, it will give you tools to evaluate the quality of your investment advisory relationship. How do you know that the investment advice you receive is the best possible? Measure your investment process against the standards of practice provided in this book. Second, The Investors' Advocate provides tools for you to use to make more money over time. A great deal more. And reduce risk while you do. Most portfolios significantly underperform, destroying capital because of mistaken assumptions, policies, practices, and processes. Author Payson Hunter has crafted the one guide that you need to ensure this doesn't happen to you.The Investors' Advocate examines the primary issues that hurt investors-including over-diversification-and then shares the philosophy and processes needed to be a successful investor. This includes creating a Statement of Investment Objectives, a Financial Plan, and Investment Policy Statement for you to direct your financial advisor. In addition, Hunter explains the characteristics of a great investment candidate and how using the Graham Formula can help investors estimate the value of securities, enabling the investor to focus on finding great investments at discounted prices that provide wide margins of safety to help protect capital and enhance returns. The proprietary "Deals of the Dow" investment strategy is an example of how to identify opportunity. After reading this book, and incorporating the tips and tools provided, you will have what you need to be in control of your investment advisory relationship and ensure your portfolio is travelling the path to financial independence.
Didactic strategies for training
Educating, undoubtedly, at any level, is a complex task, which implies on the part of the teacher a full mastery of psychological, pedagogical, didactic, disciplinary and curricular knowledge, which impacts on the design of the teaching intervention in an intentional manner.The text you have in your hands presents an overview of the difficulties that teachers have in their planning process and proposes a series of guidelines for its design, focusing on the use of didactic strategies, applicable to any educational level, in order to enhance the capabilities of students.
Real Estate Licensing Exams, Twelfth Edition
Rated "Best of the Best" in Real Estate Exam Prep Books by BestReviews Barron's Real Estate Licensing Exams is written by industry experts and trusted by thousands of aspiring real estate professionals. Updated with the latest in real estate finance, federal law, regulations, and appraisal licensing requirements, this guide has everything you need to prepare for both national and state-level exams. Why Choose Barron's for Real Estate Prep?Comprehensive and Up-to-Date Content: Covers every aspect of real estate, from contracts and deeds to leasing, appraisals, mortgages, and federal regulations like Fair Housing and Truth-in-Lending laws. 9 Full-Length Practice Exams: 7 tests for salesperson/broker exams, 1 for federal law and regulations, and 1 for appraisers--giving you complete preparation for any licensing exam. 1,600+ Realistic Practice Questions: These exam-style questions closely mimic the format and difficulty of actual real estate exams, ensuring you're fully prepared. Expert Glossary and Practical Examples: Learn from industry professionals with clear definitions and real-world applications of key terms. Let Barron's Real Estate Licensing Exams be your guide to success!
Education and Values in Angola
This book reflects on the school's contribution to values education in Angola. We are concerned about this issue because values are basic requirements for good living and social coexistence and because of their importance in preparing for the exercise of citizenship, which requires a reinvention of the social function of schools, which should not be limited to compulsory subjects. On the other hand, it is due to the fact that in recent years we have heard various appeals from the different players in Angolan societies about the need to affirm and preserve our values, from ethical, moral, patriotic to cultural. The aim is therefore to answer questions such as: is there a crisis of values in Angola? If so, which values are in crisis? Is it possible to educate in values? What values should be passed on and what should they be used for? What means can schools use to educate in values?
Physical Education, Down Syndrome and Inclusion
This book is designed to enrich studies in the field of Physical Education and Special Education, specifically the inclusion of students with Down syndrome in mainstream schools. In this field research, which covered 100% of the target public in a modest town in the north of Paran獺, we were able to investigate the knowledge of Porecatu's Physical Education teachers to ensure the inclusion of students with Down's syndrome in their classes. With an in-depth review of the literature and analysis of the data, which points to a range of knowledge necessary for our professional performance, this book is aimed primarily at Physical Education teachers, but caters for the interests of anyone who wants to know more about Down's Syndrome and inclusion.
The Gig Economy
Today, most Americans are working in the gig economy--mixing together short-term jobs, contract work, and freelance assignments. Learn how to embrace the independent and self-sufficient world of freelance!The Gig Economy is your guide to this uncertain but ultimately rewarding world. Packed with research, exercises, and anecdotes, this eye-opening book supplies strategies--ranging from the professional to the personal--to help you leverage your skills, knowledge, and network to create your own career trajectory.In this book, you will learn how to: Construct a life based on your priorities and vision of successCultivate connections without networkingCreate your own securityBuild flexibility into your financial lifeFace your fears by reducing riskCorporate jobs are not only unstable--they're increasingly scarce. It's time to take charge of your own career and lead the life you want, one immune to the impulsive whims of an employer looking only at today's bottom line. Start mapping out your place in the gig economy today!
The Stock Market Trading Cheat Code
You are just a player, and someone else controls the game. They cheat, and you need to know the cheat code to survive. Stick to these Mantras in the market, and you will never fall for another one of those traps. This book will teach you the golden rules to never lose another dime. Think of a market where you can never lose anything, but again everything with the least bit of capital in your hand. Give it a try, and you will never look elsewhere. It is time you know The Stock Market Cheat Code Mantras that will never let you lose even a single dime
Powerful Words
Why is financial advice so hard to sell?Why do so few talented financial advisors flourish?How should financial advice be sold?What thoughts go through a client's mind before they buy?Unlike any other profession, the financial advisor must be both qualified to provide advice and skilled in selling that advice. The quality that sets the most successful advisors apart is not technical prowess but mastering certain enabling capabilities...the skills required to commercialise technical knowhow.Powerful Words is not just another sales book. Powerful Words uses cognitive psychology to help us understand what our clients are thinking when they first meet us and how this thinking must change before they decide to engage our services. Combining his own experience with the ideas of internationally, recognised thought leader Dani Peer provides a practical understanding of our client's mental journey from a defensive and wary mindset to a motivated buyer, and the enabling skills required to consistently and successfully lead our clients through this journey. He challenges widely-held beliefs about where the value lies in the advisor-client relationship and presents us with a compelling alternative that will secure the status of the financial advisor as a recognised and respected professional.Packed with anecdotes and practical insights, Powerful Words is a must read for financial advisors and for all those who seek a better understanding of the unique dynamics of the advice relationship.
Your Time, Your Way
Is It Actually Possible to Do More in Less Time?Discover How to Make the System Work for You - Not the Other Way Around It's Tuesday morning, you're stuck in traffic, battling against the clock, and there's so much to do. Often enough, we work long hours, then get off to run errands, and yet, at the end of the day, it feels like we've accomplished nothing. But what if there's a way not just to do more but do what truly matters?Introducing Your Time, Your Way: Time Well Managed, Life Well Lived, by Carl PulleinA revolutionary approach to redefining your relationship with time: in a fast-paced world, time is your true currency. Written by author, coach, and #1 Time Management Guru Carl Pullein, this productivity handbook presents an innovative, meticulously crafted time management system that works for you. Carl introduces the "Time Sector System," an incredibly user-friendly system designed to help you master the art of time management. Carl, a true time tamer with a career spanning 20+ years, has helped not just individuals but global brands like KIA utilize their time efficiently and effectively. And now he's here to help you.By reading Your Time, Your Way, you will learn how to: Prioritize tasks by importance, not urgency. Focus on what truly matters to you. Avoid common pitfalls. Another calendar app won't save your schedule. Plan your day in a way that feels organic, not overwhelming. Master the art of time management. Turn your intentions into actions and spend more time doing the things you love doing. Implement the Time Sector System: a fresh method to divide your tasks into areas of focus and to structure your goals in a way that is easy to maintain. In his new book, Carl has delved into the old to come up with the new. Your Time, Your Way simplifies the complexity of our modern world with advice that feels fresh, current, and applicable. Drawing from real-life examples, it has the power to help you start living your best life today.But I've already tried every productivity system out there...Your Time, Your Way doesn't simply provide just another way to cross things off your list. It substantially urges you to reframe your point of view. You are the master of your time, not the prey of your tasks. Whether you're a busy executive, a stay-at-home parent, or a college student, Your Time, Your Way provides all the necessary tools for a more organized, fulfilled, and balanced life.
The game of chess
The aim of this study is to find out whether people who play the game of chess have better logical mathematical development than those who don't, as well as to observe the influence of the game of chess on the learning process. In today's educational landscape, there are few resources used by teachers to stimulate students. This book emphasises the influence of the game on children's education, as well as the importance of practising the game of chess in the educational and social context and its use as a resource for improving intellectual skills such as concentration, logical reasoning, problem identification and resolution, among others.
"I for Italian"
It is based on the experimental approach and some case study proposals derived from teachers' lived experience in different School Institutions: Kindergarten, Primary School and Secondary School.There are four chapters with themes mainly related to teaching and the global vision of schools.Educating and teaching are specific terms, and as our beloved M. Montessori states, "To teach you have to excite. Many, however, still think that if you have fun you don't learn."
The Art of Professional Communication
Going beyond the mechanics of professional communication, this book combines insights into the overlooked implicit demands of corporate communication challenges with the proven strategies and techniques that distinguish professionals as capable communicators and candidates for promotion.
Financial Blind$pot$
When it comes to money, what you don't know can hurt you. Fix your blind spots with this illuminating guide.Personal finance can feel like wading into murky waters. With so much misinformation combined with the complex nature of money management, many experience a lack of control or understanding around their finances. If you have tried budgets, investments, and retirement strategies but still struggle to get on solid financial footing, this book is for you.Financial Blind$pot$ is the groundbreaking guide built to bring clarity to your financial journey. By illuminating the blind spots holding you back and exploring wealth-management avenues you may not have considered, Financial Blind$pot$ enables you to navigate overwhelming financial information with ease. Seasoned CPA Michael Baker and Eric Watchorn, who once owned trading room floors in Canada and Asia, provide a fresh, unique perspective, enabling you to see financial solutions others might miss.In this book, you'll discover: The ultimate key to financial success-your mind-and how to dismantle mental barriers like biases and procrastination, setting the stage for financial success and informed decision-making.A holistic personal strategy covering everything from taxation to protection to assets.Spotlights on the money strategies, concepts, and information on financial tools designed to provide a framework for immediate action.The most important steps to build a strong foundation for your financial house, including insurance strategy, protections, and access to capital.How to bring personal values and financial goals together to craft adaptable and effective strategies for a comprehensive financial journey.Financial Blind$pot$ is your key to be the hero of your own financial story, offering insights that transform not just your wealth but your life. Are you ready to uncover the hidden factors affecting your financial stability and growth? Get on solid ground with Financial Blind$pot$ and plan your way to a better, more secure financial future.
Dialogue and Experience
"Dialogue and Experience" isn't just about teaching adults, it's about creating a dynamic learning space built on their unique experiences. This book explores the power of dialogue in adult education. You'll learn how to harness the wealth of knowledge and perspectives adults bring to the table, fostering a collaborative environment where everyone learns from each other. Discover how to design activities and discussions that spark meaningful conversations, challenge assumptions, and lead to deeper understanding. It's the guide to transforming your adult learning environment into a place of rich exchange and transformative growth.
Financial Blind$pot$
When it comes to money, what you don't know can hurt you. Fix your blind spots with this illuminating guide.Personal finance can feel like wading into murky waters. With so much misinformation combined with the complex nature of money management, many experience a lack of control or understanding around their finances. If you have tried budgets, investments, and retirement strategies but still struggle to get on solid financial footing, this book is for you.Financial Blind$pot$ is the groundbreaking guide built to bring clarity to your financial journey. By illuminating the blind spots holding you back and exploring wealth-management avenues you may not have considered, Financial Blind$pot$ enables you to navigate overwhelming financial information with ease. Seasoned CPA Michael Baker and Eric Watchorn, who once owned trading room floors in Canada and Asia, provide a fresh, unique perspective, enabling you to see financial solutions others might miss.In this book, you'll discover: The ultimate key to financial success-your mind-and how to dismantle mental barriers like biases and procrastination, setting the stage for financial success and informed decision-making.A holistic personal strategy covering everything from taxation to protection to assets.Spotlights on the money strategies, concepts, and information on financial tools designed to provide a framework for immediate action.The most important steps to build a strong foundation for your financial house, including insurance strategy, protections, and access to capital.How to bring personal values and financial goals together to craft adaptable and effective strategies for a comprehensive financial journey.Financial Blind$pot$ is your key to be the hero of your own financial story, offering insights that transform not just your wealth but your life. Are you ready to uncover the hidden factors affecting your financial stability and growth? Get on solid ground with Financial Blind$pot$ and plan your way to a better, more secure financial future.
Hands-On AI Trading with Python, Quantconnect and AWS
Master the art of AI-driven algorithmic trading strategies through hands-on examples, in-depth insights, and step-by-step guidance Hands-On AI Trading with Python, QuantConnect, and AWS explores real-world applications of AI technologies in algorithmic trading. It provides practical examples with complete code, allowing readers to understand and expand their AI toolbelt. Unlike other books, this one focuses on designing actual trading strategies rather than setting up backtesting infrastructure. It utilizes QuantConnect, providing access to key market data from Algoseek and others. Examples are available on the book's GitHub repository, written in Python, and include performance tearsheets or research Jupyter notebooks. The book starts with an overview of financial trading and QuantConnect's platform, organized by AI technology used: Examples include constructing portfolios with regression models, predicting dividend yields, and safeguarding against market volatility using machine learning packages like SKLearn and MLFinLab. Use principal component analysis to reduce model features, identify pairs for trading, and run statistical arbitrage with packages like LightGBM. Predict market volatility regimes and allocate funds accordingly. Predict daily returns of tech stocks using classifiers. Forecast Forex pairs' future prices using Support Vector Machines and wavelets. Predict trading day momentum or reversion risk using TensorFlow and temporal CNNs. Apply large language models (LLMs) for stock research analysis, including prompt engineering and building RAG applications. Perform sentiment analysis on real-time news feeds and train time-series forecasting models for portfolio optimization. Better Hedging by Reinforcement Learning and AI: Implement reinforcement learning models for hedging options and derivatives with PyTorch. AI for Risk Management and Optimization: Use corrective AI and conditional portfolio optimization techniques for risk management and capital allocation. Written by domain experts, including Jiri Pik, Ernest Chan, Philip Sun, Vivek Singh, and Jared Broad, this book is essential for hedge fund professionals, traders, asset managers, and finance students. Integrate AI into your next algorithmic trading strategy with Hands-On AI Trading with Python, QuantConnect, and AWS.
