Perfection Makes Practice

Author : Anna M. Gade
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2004-04-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0824825993

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Perfection Makes Practice by Anna M. Gade Pdf

The last decade has seen widespread Islamic religious revitalization in Southeast Asia, a region with a Muslim population almost as large as that of the entire Arabic-speaking Middle East. One such movement in 1990s Indonesia promoted engagement with the Qurân through memorization, reading, skilled performance, and popular competitions in recitation. This movement drew on longstanding structures of Islamic education and piety, social interests, Southeast Asian patterns of performance and aesthetics, and unique features of the Qurân itself. Based on fieldwork in South Sulawesi and elsewhere in Indonesia, Perfection Makes Practice vividly portrays Indonesian Muslims' committed practice of perfecting their own (and others') Qurânic piety.

Author : Doug Lemov,Erica Woolway,Katie Yezzi
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2018-01-24
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781119422334

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Practice Perfect by Doug Lemov,Erica Woolway,Katie Yezzi Pdf

Rules for developing talent with disciplined, deliberate, intelligent practice We live in a competition loving culture. We love the performance, the big win, the ticking seconds of the clock as the game comes down to the wire. We watch games and cheer, sometimes to the point of obsession, but if we really wanted to see greatness—wanted to cheer for it, see it happen, understand what made it happen—we'd spend our time watching, obsessing on, and maybe even cheering the practices instead. This book puts practice on the front burner of all who seek to instill talent and achievement in others as well as in themselves. This is a journey to understand that practice, not games, makes champions. In this book, the authors engage the dream of better, both in fields and endeavors where participants know they should practice and also in those where many do not yet recognize the transformative power of practice. And it’s not just whether you practice. How you practice may be a true competitive advantage. Deliberately engineered and designed practice can revolutionize our most important endeavors. The clear set of rules presented in Practice Perfect will make us better in virtually every performance of life. The “how-to” rules of practice cover such topics as rethinking practice, modeling excellent practice, using feedback, creating a culture of practice, making new skills stick, and hiring for practice. Discover new ways to think about practice. Learn how to design successful practice. Apply practice across a wide range of realms, both personal and professional The authors include specific activities to jump-start practice Doug Lemov is the best-selling author of Teach Like a Champion A hands-on resource to practice, the rules within will help to create positive outliers and world-changing reservoirs of talent.

Author : Angela O'Dell
Publisher : Master Books
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2020-07-22
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1683442164

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Practice Makes Perfect Level 1 by Angela O'Dell Pdf

Loving the Math Lessons for a Living Education curriculum, but your student needs just a little more to strengthen their skills? Now, enjoy special practice sheets and quizzes included in this Practice Makes Perfect pack, designed for MLFLE Level 1!It contains:Additional worksheets for each lessonFour quizzes to assess student's mastery of the math conceptsAdditional manipulatives to help the studentActivities and assignments include: finding unknown numbers, skip counting, writing numbers, learning shapes, making patterns, and much more!

Author : Matthew Swanson
Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2021-12-07
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780593302774

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Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie of Perfection by Matthew Swanson Pdf

Practice makes perfect, and Ben Yokoyama will settle for nothing less than perfection! A hilarious new Cookie Chronicles adventure that fans of Wimpy Kid or Dog Man will gobble up with gusto. When Ben's fortune cookie tells him that practice makes perfect, he refuses to settle for anything less. He demands better parents, superior hobbies, and a brand-new best friend, who might technically be a superhero. The pursuit of perfection is thrilling until Ben is forced to give up the things he loves most--including baseball, personal integrity, and his dog's enthusiastic kisses. Life lessons from a goldfish and a spine-tingling near-death experience help Ben realize that his flaws are also the keys to his greatest strengths--and that the people and things that make him happiest will always be perfectly imperfect.

Author : Jane Bluestein
Publisher : Health Communications, Inc.
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2015-08-25
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780757318252

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The Perfection Deception by Jane Bluestein Pdf

When Dr. Bluestein would tell someone that she just finished writing a book on perfectionism, she would often hear a whole tirade on shoddy workmanship and terrible customer service. 'If you ask me, we need a whole lot more perfectionism,' one individual insisted

Author : David Bayles,Ted Orland
Publisher : Souvenir Press
Page : 105 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2023-02-09
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781800815995

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Art & Fear by David Bayles,Ted Orland Pdf

'I always keep a copy of Art & Fear on my bookshelf' JAMES CLEAR, author of the #1 best-seller Atomic Habits 'A book for anyone and everyone who wants to face their fears and get to work' DEBBIE MILLMAN, author and host of the podcast Design Matters 'A timeless cult classic ... I've stolen tons of inspiration from this book over the years and so will you' AUSTIN KLEON, NYTimes bestselling author of Steal Like an Artist 'The ultimate pep talk for artists. ... An invaluable guide for living a creative, collaborative life.' WENDY MACNAUGHTON, illustrator Art & Fear is about the way art gets made, the reasons it often doesn't get made, and the nature of the difficulties that cause so many artists to give up along the way. Drawing on the authors' own experiences as two working artists, the book delves into the internal and external challenges to making art in the real world, and shows how they can be overcome every day. First published in 1994, Art & Fear quickly became an underground classic, and word-of-mouth has placed it among the best-selling books on artmaking and creativity. Written by artists for artists, it offers generous and wise insight into what it feels like to sit down at your easel or keyboard, in your studio or performance space, trying to do the work you need to do. Every artist, whether a beginner or a prizewinner, a student or a teacher, faces the same fears - and this book illuminates the way through them.

Author : Roger Chaffin,Gabriela Imreh,Mary Crawford
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2005-04-11
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781135685461

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Practicing Perfection by Roger Chaffin,Gabriela Imreh,Mary Crawford Pdf

The memory feats of famous musicians seem almost superhuman. Can such extraordinary accomplishments be explained by the same principles that account for more ordinary, everyday memory abilities? To find out, a concert pianist videotaped her practice as she learned a new piece for performance, the third movement, Presto, of the Italian Concerto by J.S. Bach. The story of how the pianist went about learning, memorizing and polishing the piece is told from the viewpoints of the pianist (the second author) and of a cognitive psychologist (the first author) observing the practice. The counterpoint between these insider and outsider perspectives is framed by the observations of a social psychologist (the third author) about how the two viewpoints were reconciled. The CD that accompanies the book provides for yet another perspective, allowing the reader to hear the polished performance. Written for both psychologists and musicians, the book provides the first detailed description of how an experienced pianist organizes her practice, identifying stages of the learning process, characteristics of expert practice, and practice strategies. The main focus, however, is on memorization. An analysis of what prominent pianists of the past century have said about memorization reveals considerable disagreement and confusion. Using previous work on expert memory as a starting point, the authors show how principles of memory developed by cognitive psychologists apply to musical performance and uncover the intimate connection between memorization and interpretation.

Author : Ed Swick
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2011-09-30
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780071763615

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Practice Makes Perfect Complete German Grammar by Ed Swick Pdf

Build your confidence in your German skills with practice, practice, practice! From present tense regular verbs to double object pronouns, this comprehensive guide and workbook covers all those aspects of German grammar that you might find a little intimidating or hard to remember. Practice Makes Perfect: Complete German Grammar focuses on the practical aspects of German as it's really spoken, so you are not bogged down by unnecessary technicalities. Each unit features crystal-clear explanations, numerous realistic examples, and dozens of engaging exercises in a variety of formats--including multiple choice, fill-in sentences and passages, sentence rewrites, and creative writing--perfect for whatever your learning style. Whenever possible, explanations include comparisons you to understand the basic logic behind the rules and to remember correct usage. This new edition includes: Time-saving vocabulary panels that eliminate having to look words up Advice on how to avoid common mistakes A detailed answer key for quick, easy progress checks Offering a winning formula for getting a handle on German grammar right away, Practice Makes Perfect: Complete German Grammar your ultimate resource for learning to speak German the way the native speakers do.

Author : Angela O'Dell
Publisher : New Leaf Publishing Group
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04-06
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780890519233

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Math Lessons for a Living Education Level 1 by Angela O'Dell Pdf

Have you ever noticed that we tend to compartmentalize when teaching our children? In real life, there aren’t artificial barriers between “subjects.” For example, when you are cooking or baking, you have to use the skills of reading, logical thinking, and measuring, just to name a few. In driving a car, you see and read road signs, read maps, and count miles. It has become quite clear that there is an abundance of math curriculums available that are nothing but monotonous drill sheets dressed up in pretty colors. Pretty colors do not make a living book. Content, story, and the ability to show math in real life make a living math book. Math Level 1: Teach math lessons through the creative means of a life storyProvides a link for the downloadable answer keyHas a scope and sequence that contains learning numbers 0 to 100, circles and patterns, counting and addition, days of the week, and telling time. This book was written to be used by you and your young student together. It is the story of a twin brother and sister, Charlie and Charlotte, who are visiting their grandparents’ farm. They soon learn that the farm is full of learning opportunities! As you read their story, your students will be drawn into the adventure along with the twins. They will learn about numbers, shapes, place value, adding, and subtracting. They will also learn about gardening, baby animals on the farm, nature, and the love of family. They will hear exciting stories from Grandpa and Grandma, and they will be invited to join the twins on their living math adventures. We hope you have a grand time on this adventure!

Author : Saint Alonso Rodríguez
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 550 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1861
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0026528260

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The Practice of Christian Perfection. Written in Spanish ... Translated Into English by Sir John Warner Out of the French Copy of Mr. Regnier Des-Marais, Etc by Saint Alonso Rodríguez Pdf

Author : Jane Wightwick,Mahmoud Gaafar
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2012-11-02
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780071756402

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Practice Makes Perfect Arabic Vocabulary by Jane Wightwick,Mahmoud Gaafar Pdf

Go beyond Marhaba and add thousands of words and expressions to your Arabic vocabulary To communicate comfortably in Arabic, you need easy access to a variety of words and expressions. In Practice Makes Perfect: Arabic Vocabulary you get the tools you need to expand your lexicon and sharpen your speaking and writing skills. And how do you do this? PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE! Each chapter of this comprehensive book focuses on a theme, such as family, food, or travel, so you can build your language skills in a systematic manner. As you lay the foundation for a burgeoning vocabulary, you will be able to weave your way in and out of English and Arabic to gain the confidence you need to communicate with ease. Practice Makes Perfect: Arabic Vocabulary offers you: Thousands of new words and expressions More than 250 fun exercises Handy cultural and social tips and an insight into Arab life An answer key to gauge your comprehension With help from this book, you can easily communicate in Arabic about: Education, careers, and skills * Vacations and adventures * Culture, society, and traditions * Cooking and recipes * Your neighborhood and home * Your family and friends * Environmental issues * Crime, justice, and politics . . . and much more

Author : Saint Alonzo Rodriguez
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1861
Category : Christian ethics
ISBN : COLUMBIA:CR00230685

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The Practice of Christian and Religious Perfection by Saint Alonzo Rodriguez Pdf

Author : Jean Yates
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2016-04-01
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781259586378

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Practice Makes Perfect: Spanish Conversation, Premium Second Edition by Jean Yates Pdf

Perfect the Art of Conversation in Spanish! Nervous that you’re not ready to strike up a conversation with a native Spanish speaker? This book helps you overcome that obstacle and before you know it, you’ll be speaking comfortably in your new native language. Practice Makes Perfect: Spanish Conversation is organized around twelve units that present realistic conversational situations, from making introductions to giving opinions and from making a date to telling a story. Using these engaging dialogues as a starting point, each unit is packed with helpful instruction on correct pronunciation, syntax, and word usage--in addition to lots of conversation-ready phrases that you will find indispensable as your fluency increases. Practice Makes Perfect: Spanish Conversation will help you: Engage in dialogues that illustrate practical conversations Expand your vocabulary Get clarification of new concepts with numerous realistic examples Reinforce your new conversational skills through extensive exercises Improve your pronunciation through audio dialogs and exercises, via app and online Before you know it, you’ll find yourself confidently speaking Spanish with your Spanish-speaking friends--or ready to make new ones!

Author : Sj Fr Alphonsus Rodriguez
Publisher : St Athanasius Press
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2000-09
Category : Christian life
ISBN : 0976911833

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The Practice of Christian and Religious Perfection Vol III by Sj Fr Alphonsus Rodriguez Pdf

Unedited Reprint of the 1882 Edition. Originally published in 1609. "This work is based on the material which he collected for his spiritual exhortations to his brethren, and published at the request of his superiors. Although the book thus written was primarily intended for the use of his religious brethren, yet he destined it also for the profit and edification of other Religious and of Laymen in the world. It is a book of practical instructions on all the virtues which go to make up the perfect Christian life, whether lived in the cloister or in the world." (Catholic Encyclopedia 1912)

Author : Julia Cameron
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2002-03-04
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781101156889

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The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron Pdf

"With its gentle affirmations, inspirational quotes, fill-in-the-blank lists and tasks — write yourself a thank-you letter, describe yourself at 80, for example — The Artist’s Way proposes an egalitarian view of creativity: Everyone’s got it."—The New York Times "Morning Pages have become a household name, a shorthand for unlocking your creative potential"—Vogue Over four million copies sold! Since its first publication, The Artist's Way phenomena has inspired the genius of Elizabeth Gilbert and millions of readers to embark on a creative journey and find a deeper connection to process and purpose. Julia Cameron's novel approach guides readers in uncovering problems areas and pressure points that may be restricting their creative flow and offers techniques to free up any areas where they might be stuck, opening up opportunities for self-growth and self-discovery. The program begins with Cameron’s most vital tools for creative recovery – The Morning Pages, a daily writing ritual of three pages of stream-of-conscious, and The Artist Date, a dedicated block of time to nurture your inner artist. From there, she shares hundreds of exercises, activities, and prompts to help readers thoroughly explore each chapter. She also offers guidance on starting a “Creative Cluster” of fellow artists who will support you in your creative endeavors. A revolutionary program for personal renewal, The Artist's Way will help get you back on track, rediscover your passions, and take the steps you need to change your life.