Mixed methods research combines theoretical and technical aspects of quantitative and qualitative research. This book compares and contrasts the selected method against other research methods. The Breadth portion traces the historical development of mixed methods research, and delineates current post-positivist and constructivist paradigmatic perspectives. Pragmatism is also presented as an att…
The Sign of the Four (1890), also called The Sign of Four, is the second novel featuring Sherlock Holmes written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Doyle wrote four novels and 56 stories starring the fictional detective. The story is set in 1888. The Sign of the Four has a complex plot involving service in East India Company, India, the Indian Rebellion of 1857, a stolen treasure, and a secret pact amo…
Do you constantly feel unmotivated to work on your dreams?If the answer is yes, then this book is for you. Laziness stops us from enjoying the little time we have. It doesn't help you accomplish your goals. It stops you from starting anything new. It makes your life miserable.This book will teach to overcome lazinesshow to stop procrastinationhow to improve your productivity
The House of the Spirits, the unforgettable first novel that established Isabel Allende as one of the world’s most gifted storytellers, brings to life the triumphs and tragedies of three generations of the Trueba family. The patriarch Esteban is a volatile, proud man whose voracious pursuit of political power is tempered only by his love for his delicate wife Clara, a woman with a mystical co…
researchED ( is an educator-led organization with the goal of bridging the gap between research and practice. This accessible and punchy series, overseen by founder Tom Bennett, tackles the most important topics in education, with a range of experienced contributors exploring the latest evidence and research and how it can apply in a variety of classroom settings. In this edition, James Murphy …
Designing a research project is possibly the most difficult task a dissertation writer faces. It is fraught with uncertainty: what is the best subject? What is the best method? For every answer found, there are often multiple subsequent questions, so it's easy to get lost in theoretical debates and buried under a mountain of literature.
The aim of this series is to show how to revise effectively, approach your exams with confidence and make yourself stand out.
Unlock the secrets to human nature, learn how to really understand other people and inspire trust with the definitive guide to emotional intelligence! Have you ever been completely taken by surprise by other people's actions and behaviour? Do you have difficulty understanding other people and getting to see the world through their perspective? If yes, then this guide is just what you need. In …
A Study in Scarlet is a detective mystery novel written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, introducing his new characters, "consulting detective" Sherlock Holmes and his friend and chronicler, Dr. John Watson, who later became two of the most famous characters in literature. Conan Doyle wrote the story in 1886, and it was published the following year. The book's title derives from a speech given by Hol…
Doing well with money isn't necessarily about what you know. It's about how you behave. And behavior is hard to teach, even to really smart people. Money--investing, personal finance, and business decisions--is typically taught as a math-based field, where data and formulas tell us exactly what to do. But in the real world people don't make financial decisions on a spreadsheet. They make them a…
Menjelang musim bertelur, semua burung manyar jantan bersiap membuat sarang, termasuk si Minyir. Sarang-sarang yang mereka buat sangat indah. Namun, si Minyir bersedih karena tidak ada burung betina yang tertarik dengan sarangnya. Apa yang akan dilakukan oleh si Minyir?
Saat membawa onde-onde raksasa, Kancil terpeleset, menggelinding ke bawah. Gelinding … gelinding … gelinding …. Kancil terus menggelinding ke bawah, padahal di sana ada Anak Babi Hutan, Domba, Anoa, dan Orang Utan. Awaaas! Apakah mereka selamat?
Buku ini menceritakan kisah lucu dengan gaya pusi berima, dan mengajarkan pesan penting tentang kebersihan tubuh melalui petualangan Pangeran Katak.
Hari ini ada yang ulang tahun. Kungkang akan datang untuk memberikan kejutan. Namun, Kungkang sangat lambat! Makannya sangat lambat. Jalannya sangat lambat. Aduh, apakah Kungkang akan datang terlambat?
Moza si kucing kecil suka sekali bermain, meloncat-loncat, dan berlarian. Suatu hari, saat sedang bermain di kamar Raihan, Moza berbuat onar! Apa yang terjadi?
Wondrous, imaginative, impossible, and at times deeply scary, The Ocean at the End of the Lane is classic Neil Gaiman and has captured the hearts of readers everywhere.
STATISTICAL APPROACHES IN EXCELLENT RESEARCH METHODS is the 2019 Award Winning Book in Science/Nature/Environmental category in the just concluded 2019 NEXT GENERATION INDIE BOOK AWARDS that is sponsored by the INDEPENDENT BOOK PUBLISHING PROFESSIONALS GROUP in the United States. This leading-edge book is an indispensable practical guide to the successful execution of research with particular a…
Practical Academic Essay Writing An International ESL Students English Essay Writing Handbook was written with non-English speaking ESL students in mind. In other words, it was primarily written for ESL students who study English as a second language to gain university entrance. Having said that, this practical ESL guide can be used by anyone such as a high-school student, an undergraduate or g…
Methodology of Research and Writing in philosophy derives from two separate but closely related considerations. One is the need to explore and communicate the very distinct character of research and writing in philosophy. The other consideration for the choice of focus is that humanity, as an ideal, depicts not only a specie, but perhaps more importantly, a quality, the regeneration and full re…
This is a complete revision with new material of the second edition of Social Sciences Research, Writing, and Presentation Strategies for Students (Scarecrow Press, 2008). There have been significant changes in the research process in the social sciences since the second edition of this text was published in 2008 – a decade ago. The plethora of new information technologies (e.g., smart phones…
This book provides interesting research findings from a wide range of countries and contexts. This book was developed in the framework of WebDataNet's Task Force 19. WebDataNet, was created in 2009 by a group of researchers focusing on the discussion on data collection methods. Supported by the European Union programme for the Coordination of Science and Technology, WebDataNet has become a uniq…
Preparing students to become informed, critical consumers of research, this accessible text builds essential skills for understanding research reports, evaluating the implications for evidence-based practice, and communicating findings to different audiences. It demystifies qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods designs and provides step-by-step procedures for judging the strengths and li…
The Valley of Fear is the fourth and final Sherlock Holmes novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It is loosely based on the Molly Maguires and Pinkerton agent James McParland. The story was first published in the Strand Magazine between September 1914 and May 1915. The novel is divided into two parts: in the first, Holmes investigates an apparent murder and discovers that the body belongs to another…
Every day, most of us will read or watch something in the news that is based on statistics in some way. Sometimes it'll be obvious - 'X people develop cancer every year' - and sometimes less obvious - 'How smartphones destroyed a generation'. Statistics are an immensely powerful tool for understanding the world, but in the wrong hands they can be dangerous. Introducing you to the common mist…
According to the Japanese, everyone has an ikigai--a reason for living. And according to the residents of the Japanese island of Okinawa--home to the world’s longest-living people--finding it is the key to a happier and longer life. Inspiring and soothing, this book will bring you closer to these centenarians’ secrets: how they leave urgency behind; keep doing what they love for as long …
From drinking coffee to losing weight, from buying a car to choosing a romantic partner, Ariely explains how to break through these systematic patterns of thought to make better decisions. Predictably Irrational will change the way we interact with the world one small decision at a time.