This book aims to unravel the complex relationship between migration and skills development. It paints a precise picture of potential and returning migrants from four very different countries – Albania, Egypt, Moldova and Tunisia - and describes the skills they possess and the impact that the experience of migration has on their skills development

The third volume in the series is an at-a-glance guuide to the World's most pressing development challenges

Geography. History of Madison. History of Dane country

Mathematics Around Us: Skills and Applications/Grade 8 is part of a series designed to teach basic skills and concepts of 17 content strands through repeated experiences with concrete objects and everyday illustrated story problems. In this text, pupils are asked to work with negative exponents, find square root, measure the volume of pyramids and cones, read and understand scientific notations, write equations involving more than 1 operation, and use Venn diagrams

In Management of the Absurd, psychologist, educator, and former CEO Richard Farson presents a series of management para- doxes designed to challenge conventional wisdom and encourage managers to reexamine their assumptions about effective leadership

Caldecott Honor artist Molly Bang celebrates the many wonders of the sun, with radiant words and images that illuminate the myriad ways in which the sun gives us energy and power from its light. Often taken for granted, the sun gives us more than its light. Here, acclaimed author and illustrator Molly Bang presents a celebration of the wonder and power of the sun and its radiance. With dazzling paintings and a simple poetic text, MY LIGHT follows the paths of the sun's rays, showing the many ways in which we obtain energy from its light. As in COMMON GROUND (Giverny Award for Best Science Picture Book), Bang uses a story to explain the basic concepts behind electricity and our energy resources--a compelling and easily-accessible way to present a non-fiction subject

The book offers a detaile look at the nature of poverty in transition countries, the factors that have contributed to the diverse outcomes across th region, and the institutional and policy issues involved in raising livings standards and reducing social exclusion

Explains what laws are, how local, state, and federal laws are made, and what citizens can do to participate in the lawmaking process

This fact-filled Rookie Read-About Holidays book introduces young readers to the traditions and festivities of Martin Luter King Jr. Day. Colorful photos and simple text encourage children to read on their own-as the celebration.

This Rookie biography teaches young readers about Martin Luther King Jr. Read about this courageous man's famous "I Have a Dream" speech that he delivered in Washington, D.C., and learn how he led people in peaceful protests against racism.