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Web 2.0 and its associated tools have the power to substantially increase student achievement. This book has two straightforward primary purposes: to detail the research-based reasons classroom teachers fail to incorporate Web 2.0 tools into their instruction and collaboration with other educators; and to provide actionable strategies to rectify these omissions.

" The Secret Reasons Why Teachers Are Not Using Web 2.0 Tools and What School Librarians Can Do about It" provides authoritative definitions of Web 2.0, explains the types of Web 2.0 tools suited for use in educational settings,...

The economic downturn has many individuals considering going into business for themselves, rather than relying on an employer for their income. Unfortunately, according to data from the Small Business Administration, the odds of long-term success are against them: 69 percent of businesses do not last past seven years and 56 percent fail in less than four. This book provides entrepreneurs with a comprehensive guide to the resources they need or will likely want to consult when starting a small business--and in order to stay profitable over the long run.

"The Entrepreneur's Information...

Das Werk gibt einen Uberblick uber das wachsende Angebot elektronischer Informationsressourcen fur Historiker. Dabei werden die wichtigsten Typen und Gattungen anhand von zentralen Beispielen vorgestellt. Vertieft behandelt werden Bibliographien und Aufsatzdatenbanken, Virtuelle Fachbibliotheken und Fachportale, E-Books und Digitale Bibliotheken, Nachschlagewerke und Informationsressourcen zu handschriftlichen Quellenmaterialien sowie den verschiedenen Bereichen der Historischen Hilfswissenschaften. Der praxisorientierte Band berucksichtigt alle Teilgebiete der Geschichtswissenschaften und...

Since the publication of the 2nd edition additional countries especially in Asia have become more prominent in industry. This completely revised edition takes account of the changing information scene e.g. in new chapters like BRIC nations (Brazil, Russia, India, and China), Asia and regional patent systems or Sources for legal status searching. This is an essential reference tool for academic librarians and information specialists as well as anyone needing to know where and how patent information can be found.