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When the first edition of The Shaping of American Higher Education was published it was lauded for its historical perspective and in-depth coverage of current events that provided an authoritative, comprehensive account of the history of higher education in the United States. As in the first edition, this book tracks trends and important issues in eight key areas: student access, faculty professionalization, curricular expansion, institutional growth, governance, finance, research, and outcomes. Thoroughly revised and updated, the volume is filled with critical new data; recent information from specialized sources on faculty, student admissions, and management practices; and an entirely new section that explores privatization, corporatization, and accountability from the mid-1990s to the present. This second edition also includes end-of-chapter questions for guidance, reflection, and study. «Cohen and Kisker do the nation's colleges and universities a much needed service by authoring this volume. The highly regarded histories of American higher education have become badly dated. They ignore the last quarter century when American higher education was transformed. This volume provides comprehensive information on that era.» – Art Levine, president, Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation, and author, When Hope and Fear Collide: A Portrait of Today's College Student «The second edition of The Shaping of American Higher Education is a treasure trove of information and insight. Cohen and Kisker provide us with astute and straightforward analysis and commentary on our past, present, and likely future. This book is invaluable to those seeking to go to the heart of the issues and challenges confronting higher education.» – Judith S. Eaton, president, Council for Higher Education Accreditation «Arthur Cohen and his collaborator have now updated his superb history of American higher education. It remains masterful, authoritative, comprehensive, and incisive, and guarantees that this work will stand as the classic required resource for all who want to understand where higher education came from and where it is going. The new material gives a wise and nuanced perspective on the current crisis-driven transformations of the higher education industry.» – John Lombardi, president, Louisiana State University System «The Shaping of American Higher Education is distinguished by its systematic approach, comprehensive coverage, and extensive treatment of the modern era, including the first years of the twenty-first century. In this second edition, Arthur Cohen and Carrie Kisker are especially adept at bringing historical perspective and a balanced viewpoint to controversial issues of the current era.» – Roger L. Geiger, distinguished professor, The Pennsylvania State University, and author, Knowledge and Money


Speak English Like an American Speak English Like an American

Автор: Gillett Amy

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If you already speak English, but now would like to start speaking even better, then Speak English Like an American is for you. This book and CD set is designed to help native speakers of any language speak better English. Over 300 of the most-used American English idioms and phrases are presented in engaging dialogue, with plenty of usage examples, illustrations, and lots of exercises -- with convenient answer key -- to help you learn the material. The audio CD includes all of the dialogues. Ideal for self-study. A fun and effective way to improve your conversational English!


Моделирование электротехнических устройств в Matlab, SimPowerSystems и Simulink Моделирование электротехнических устройств в Matlab, SimPowerSystems и Simulink

Автор: Черных И.В.

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В книге содержится описание прикладной программы Simulink и библиотеки блоков SimPowerSystems, предназначенной для моделирования электротехнических устройств и систем. Рассматривается методика создания моделей с помощью графического интерфейса программы, описаны методы расчета моделей, подробно освещена методика создания электротехнических блоков пользователя. Даны основные команды для управления моделью из ядра пакета MATLAB, рассмотрен механизм выполнения расчета модели, приводятся советы автора по применению программы. Книга включает в себя большое количество примеров, поясняющих работу блоков и методику создания модели.


The Bulgarian Language in Practice: A Basic Course in Contemporary Bulgarian as a Foreign Language The Bulgarian Language in Practice: A Basic Course in Contemporary Bulgarian as a Foreign Language

Автор: Eleonora Ivanova

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Начальный курс болгарского языка для иностранцев, включающий в себя 25 уроков (с текстами, диалогами, грамматическими комментариями и упражнениями), приложения и словарь. В приложениях содержатся тексты для дополнительной работы, краткий справочник по морфологии, а также иллюстрированную подборку бытовой лексики по ряду тем. Аудиоматериалы записаны болгарскими дикторами и актерами без использования английского языка. Все тексты звучат в естественном темпе, с безупречными произношением и интонацией.


Toyota Sequoia with 2008, instruction for navigation system in eBook Toyota Sequoia with 2008, instruction for navigation system in eBook

Автор: Монолит

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Content

Basic functions

  • Home screen
  • Touch screen control
  • Entering alphabet letters and numbers / list of operations performed on the screen
  • Explanatory function
  • Managing the map screen
  • Destination information
  • Switching screens
  • Screen configurations
  • Compass mode
  • Map scale
  • Legend on the map
Search for a destination
  • Quick link (destination screen)
  • Search for a destination
  • Selecting the search area on the destination screen
  • Selecting the search area on the destination screen
  • Search for a destination with the home button
  • Search for a destination with the quick access button
  • Search for a destination with the "Address" button.
  • Click "City"
  • Search for a destination with the "POI Category" button
  • Search for a destination with the "Emergency" button
  • Search for a destination with the "Memory" button
  • Search for a destination with the "Map" button
  • Search for a destination with the "Intersection" button
  • Search for a destination with the "Freeway Ent./Exit" button
  • Search for a destination using the coordinates button (coordinates)
  • Search for your destination with the phone button
  • Starting the guide
Define a route
  • The route determination screen
  • Other information
  • Cornering information
  • Distance and time to destination
  • Set up and delete a destination
  • Adding new destinations
  • Redistribution of destination
  • Deleting a destination
  • Configuring the route
  • Search for a route
  • Setting up the bypass
  • Conditions for determining the route
  • Beginning of the route along the route from the adjacent street
  • View a map
  • Pointer symbols
  • Selecting the type of pointer symbols you need
Advanced features
  • To disable
  • To resume
  • User registration
  • User change
  • Deleting a user
  • Sound icons
  • Displaying the names of points on the map
  • Displaying area names for detours
  • Units of measure
  • Estimated driving time
  • Keyboard layout
  • Time zone
  • Off function (screen interface setting)
  • Change the category of pointer symbols (POI). Displaying icons
  • Service companies
  • Displaying the outline of buildings
  • Notifications about seasonal traffic restrictions
  • Guide to the voice recognition system
  • Voice prompt system for all modes
  • Automatic voice messaging system
  • Pop-up messages
  • Calibration of the current position of a car or a new wheel
  • Calibration of position / direction
  • Calibration of new wheels
Other functions
  • Maintenance information
  • Maintenance settings
  • Information buttons
  • Dealer settings
  • Calendar with reminders
  • Add a new reminder
  • Editing a reminder
  • List of reminders
  • Hands-free system
  • The screen is equipped with a built-in Bluetooth® antenna
  • To connect a mobile phone to the system
  • Connecting a mobile phone
  • Changing phone settings
  • Connecting a mobile phone to the system
  • Voice command system
  • Help
  • Screen adjustment
  • Display settings
  • Beep settings
  • Language selection
Audio / video system
  • Quick reference
  • Using an audio / video system
  • Automatic volume control
  • Radio
  • CD changer
  • DVD player
  • Practical recommendations for working with an audio / video system
  • Radio reception
Rear view monitor
  • Rear view monitor


Classic American Short Stories Classic American Short Stories

Автор: Коллектив авторов

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Стремительность жизни в Америке конца XIX – начала XX века породила «журнальный уклад» литературы и появление нового вида новеллистики – «американской новеллы». В американских новеллах живая манера повествования сочетается с искрометным юмором и доброй авторской иронией по отношению к героям. Серьезное в них пересекается с комическим, лаконичность изображения компенсируется живыми, яркими характерами героев. Главными героями рассказов часто становятся тихие, неприметные личности, так называемые «маленькие люди». Но сколько авторской любви и таланта вложено в каждого из них, сколько внимания уделено мельчайшим деталям и подробностям их «маленьких» жизней! Время звучания – 4 ч. 33 мин. Herman Melville. The Lightning-Rod Man Francis Bret Harte. Miggles Ambrose Bierce. The Famous Gilson Bequest Nathaniel Hawthorne. An Old Woman's Tale Washington Irving. Rip Van Winkle Mark Twain. The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County Henry James. The Real Thing O.Henry. Confessions of a Humorist