This book describes the institutional context that has thwarted the emergence of either a capable developmental or a neoliberal alternative in Brazil since the return to democracy in 1985. The work is a key source for scholars and students of comparative political economy, political science, economics, sociology, and development studies.
A practical guide for school leaders and managers seeking concrete strategies for professional improvement Leading a learning community is a challenging endeavor that rewards those who build social-emotional and adaptive leadership competencies. In The Noble School Leader, veteran school leader and leadership coach Matthew Taylor delivers an inspiring and enlightening exploration of the mindsets that support leaders to thrive, as well as those that just get in the way. It is a field guide to creating learning conditions that make transformative growth happen in schools. In this book, readers will: Uncover the most common internal obstacles that hold all school leaders back, from teacher leaders to superintendents Apply the core domains of emotional intelligence and create personal growth plans using the invaluable 5 Square tool Surface core values and drivers that shift mindsets and behaviors Set goals and plans for challenging leadership moments Written for school leaders and managers seeking concrete techniques for building social-emotional and adaptive leadership competencies, The Noble School Leader is also an indispensable resource for any K-12 teacher, administrator, or professor with an interest in education and emotional intelligence.
The Poker Mindset has transformed the games of tens of thousands of poker players becoming one of the most popular poker books of all-time. The success of the book quickly spread around the world and is currently translated in eight different languages. Are you ready to look at poker in a different way and transform your own game? What "secret" separates top poker players from poker wannabes?Is it zen-like mind-reading skills, a computer-like brain or thousands of hours of play? No. It is a series of established approaches and behaviors that enables these experts to bring their "A" game to the table session after session, regardless of short-term results.In this groundbreaking book, Taylor and Hilger lay bare the secrets of the Poker Mindset seven core attitudes and concepts that ensure you have the optimal emotional, psychological, and behavioral framework for playing superior poker.The Poker Mindset deeply explores vital topics that most poker books only touch upon: - Tilt: What it really is, why and when you are most prone to it, and how you can avoid it.- Bankroll: A complete examination of bankroll management from a technical, but more importantly, from a psychological and emotional viewpoint.- Opponents: How to determine your competitors' mental and emotional processes so that you can dominate, out think and outplay them.- Downswings: Every poker player experiences them, but you will truly understand and be armed against low ebbs when they occur.- Bad Beats: The Poker Mindset will enable you to overcome the trauma of bad beats and losing big pots.Poker is a fun game, but it is even more fun when you win. The Poker Mindset may be the most valuable poker book you will ever read. Embrace its concepts and you can overcome the unseen obstacles that are limiting your success at the table.When you make the Poker Mindset your mindset, you will take control of your game and walk away a winner.
How often does each starting hand win against a specific or random hand? What are the odds of an opponent holding a pocket pair when he raises? What is the probability of an over-card flopping when you hold JJ? How can you determine if drawing is profitable? This book answers these questions and more, emphasizing that every decision at the poker table relates to odds and probabilities. Whether betting, calling, folding, raising, or bluffing, understanding these concepts is crucial for effective decision-making. The focus is on applying odds to enhance your game rather than just calculating them. Hilger demonstrates that you don’t need advanced math skills to succeed in poker; simple strategies can elevate your play to match top competitors. Topics covered include raising draws for value, backdoor draws, all-in decisions pre-flop, hand protection, and the influence of stack sizes. Additionally, it features the most comprehensive collection of Texas Hold'em charts and statistics available. While poker is enjoyable, winning makes it even better. Expert players grasp the essential math behind their choices—now you can too. Matthew Hilger, also the author of the best-selling Internet poker book, offers insights that can transform your game.
This book brings black history to the fore of the War of 1812, and gives voice those enslaved people who - amidst great power competition between a slave- holding Republic and a slave-holding Empire – demonstrated exceptional bravery and initiative to gain precious freedom for themselves and their descendants.
This is the first book on the history and music of Magnum. It covers each of the band's twenty-two studio albums, as well as live recordings, compilations and the late 1990s Hard Rain project.
A guide that supports yoga therapists in creating a programme of care for those living with chronic pain, through bringing pain science, creativity and yoga together for the first time. It provides the skills and knowledge to create an environment that restores hope and meaning as well as practical guidance.
Explores the fascinating world of Hampshire traction.
As Internet poker exploded, thousands of players turned to Internet Texas Hold'em to help them become winning players. Today, Internet Texas Hold'em is now the most successfull book ever on Internet poker. Internet Texas Hold'em is an excellent tool for beginning to intermediate players to be successful at limit Texas Hold'em with specific topics focused on Internet play. The book's reputation has superceded its title as many players now recommend it for live play also. A comprehensive overview of Texas Hold'em is presented including general poker concepts such as probability and odds, bluffing, raising and check-raising. Various deceptive tactics are also discussed such as free cards, slowplaying, and inducing bluffs and calls. You'll learn the correct strategies for starting hand play as well as playing on the flop, turn, and river. You'll learn the intricacies of playing on the Internet and the differences in strategies between Internet and live play. Finally, you'll be able to practice all of these strategies on over 200 actual Internet hands. Poker is a fun game, but it is even more fun when you win. This is a book for players who want to improve their game to win more money. If you only play a few hours a week or strive to take your game to an advanced level, this book should serve as a reference for many years to come.
POKER MINDSET PL - Ian Taylor, Matthew Hilger Jaki „sekret” oddziela najlepszych pokerzystów od amatorów? Czy są to umiejętności czytania gry właściwe mistrzom sztuki zen, mózg analizujący wszystko niczym komputer czy tysiące godzin gry? Żadne z powyższych; to zestaw ustanowionych zasad dotyczących podejścia do pokera i zachowania pozwalają profesjonalistom grać przy stole za każdym razem tak samo dobrze, bez względu na krótkoterminowe wyniki. W tej przełomowej książce, Taylor i Hilger obnażają sekrety Poker Mindset: siedem podstawowych zasad i koncepcji, które zapewnią Tobie optymalne emocjonalne i psychologiczne podejście oraz zachowanie niezbędne do dobrej gry w pokera. Poker Mindset zagłębia się w istotne tematy, które większość pokerowych książek przedstawia tylko pobieżnie: ü Tilt: Czym on naprawdę jest, dlaczego i kiedy jesteś na niego najbardziej narażony i jak go unikać ü Bankroll: Pełna analiza zarządzania bankrollem z technicznego, ale co o wiele ważniejsze z psychologicznego i emocjonalnego punktu widzenia. ü Przeciwnicy: Jak oceniać psychologiczne i emocjonalne zachowania przeciwników, aby ich zdominować, przechytrzyć i wygrać. ü Downswingi: Doświadcza ich każdy pokerzysta, ale Ty będziesz w stanie je w pełni zrozumieć i być na nie przygotowanym, gdy nadejdą ü Bad Beaty: Poker Mindset pozwoli pokonać stres związany z bad beatami i utratą dużych pul. Poker to doskonała zabawa, ale gra się w niego jeszcze lepiej, gdy wygrywasz. Poker Mindset może być najcenniejszą książką jaką kiedykolwiek przeczytasz. Zrozum i zaakceptuj przedstawione tu koncepcje, a pokonasz niewidzialna przeszkodę na Twojej drodze do sukcesu przy stole pokerowym. Kiedy zasady Poker Mindset staną się Twoimi zasadami, obejmiesz kontrolę nad swoją grą i zaczniesz wygrywać!