Tag: Discipline

Cohesion and Discipline in Legislatures


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English | 2005 | ISBN: 0415360145 | EPUB | pages: 192 | 0.6 mb
The existence of noticeable ‘unified’ parties is central to the theory and practice of democracy in general, and to parliamentary democracy in particular. However, legislative studies scholars have good reason to cease treating parties as monolithic, unitary actors, for they evidently are not. The first step in this direction is to ask why one of the distinguishing features of modern political parties is their legislative unity. Do parties enter parliament as unified actors, or are they moulded into this model by the legislature? The answer depends on whether one is looking at cohesion or at discipline. The goal of this collection of articles is to present a conceptual delineation between these two key concepts.

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The Discipline of Data


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English | July 6, 2023 | ISBN: 103228076X | 242 pages | EPUB | 2.23 Mb
Pulling aside the curtain of ‘Big Data’ buzz, this book introduces C-suite and other non-technical senior leaders to the essentials of obtaining and maintaining accurate, reliable data, especially for decision-making purposes. Bad data begets bad decisions, and an understanding of data fundamentals ― how data is generated, organized, stored, evaluated, and maintained ― has never been more important when solving problems such as the pandemic-related supply chain crisis. This book addresses the data-related challenges that businesses face, answering questions such as:What are the characteristics of high-quality data?How do you get from bad data to good data?What procedures and practices ensure high-quality data?How do you know whether your data supports the decisions you need to make?This clear and valuable resource will appeal to C-suite executives and top-line managers across industries, as well as business analysts at all career stages and data analytics students.

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Mental Toughness 2 Books in 1 Self-Discipline, Stoicism


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English | ISBN: 1087862051 | 2020 | 124 pages | EPUB | 427 KB
This book is all about the wonderful world of self-control and self-discipline. Self-discipline is a wonderful thing. It can mean the difference between achieving goals or not achieving goals. It can give a person a greater sense of self-worth. It can allow someone the ability to work harder for a shorter amount of time and accomplish much more than before. Self-discipline can make the process of dropping bad habits in favor of good ones much easier to accomplish. People who have self-discipline are happier in life. They have a greater sense of purpose overall and a greater sense of accomplishment in everyday life. Seeking self-discipline is the best way to a better life.

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Mental Toughness 2 Books in 1 Self-Discipline, Stoicism


Free Download Ray Vaden, "Mental Toughness: 2 Books in 1: Self-Discipline, Stoicism"
English | ISBN: 1087862051 | 2020 | 124 pages | AZW3 | 506 KB
This book is all about the wonderful world of self-control and self-discipline. Self-discipline is a wonderful thing. It can mean the difference between achieving goals or not achieving goals. It can give a person a greater sense of self-worth. It can allow someone the ability to work harder for a shorter amount of time and accomplish much more than before. Self-discipline can make the process of dropping bad habits in favor of good ones much easier to accomplish. People who have self-discipline are happier in life. They have a greater sense of purpose overall and a greater sense of accomplishment in everyday life. Seeking self-discipline is the best way to a better life.

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Authoritative Parenting Synthesizing Nurturance and Discipline for Optimal Child Development


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English | ISBN: 1433812401 | 2012 | 280 pages | PDF | 4 MB
In this book, leading scholars update our thinking about authoritative parenting and address three unresolved issues: mechanisms of the style’s effectiveness, variations of effectiveness across cultures, and untangling how parents influence children from how children influence them.

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The Science of Self-Discipline The Willpower, Mental Toughness


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English | October 23, 2017 | ISBN: 197905116X | 217 pages | PDF | 0.94 Mb
Your best intentions are not enough. Learn how to scientifically engineer a disciplined existence, become relentless, and never give up.Whatever you want in your life, self-discipline is the missing piece. Goals will remain dreams if you make the mistake of relying on motivation and your best drawn plans.The Science of Self-Discipline is a deep look into what allows us to resist our worst impulses and simply execute, achieve, produce, and focus. Every principle is scientifically-driven and dissected to as be actionable and helpful as possible. You’ll learn how top performers consistently exercise self-discipline, as well as what drives us on an instinctual, psychological level to act.This isn’t just a book; it’s a roadmap to the human psyche and will allow you to accomplish exactly what you set out to do, every time. When you understand what drives your cravings and the true roots of self-discipline, you’ll be able to rise above your temporary discomfort and focus on what really matters. Discover every factor that impacts self-discipline for better or worse.Break free of excuses, distractions, laziness, and temptations.Peter Hollins has studied psychology and peak human performance for over a dozen years and is a bestselling author. He has worked with dozens of individuals to unlock their potential and path towards success. His writing draws on his academic, coaching, and research experience.Beat instant gratification and create limitless motivation.

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Dissonant Methods Undoing Discipline in the Humanities Classroom


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English | ISBN: 1772124893 | 2020 | 176 pages | PDF | 9 MB
Dissonant Methods is an innovative collection that probes how, by approaching teaching creatively, postsecondary instructors can resist the constrictions of neoliberalism. Based on the foundations of Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, whereby educators are asked to explore teaching as scholarship, these essays offer concrete and practical meditations on resistant and sustainable teaching. The contributors seek to undermine forms of oppression frequently found in higher education, and instead advance a vision of the university that upholds ideals such as critical thinking, creativity, and inclusivity. Essential reading for faculty and graduate students in the humanities, Dissonant Methods offers urgent, galvanizing ideas for anyone currently teaching in a college or university.

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Toddler Discipline


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English | 2013 | ISBN: 1631875760 | EPUB | pages: 44 | 0.2 mb
Toddler Discipline: The Toddler Parenting Guide Book During Those Happy Toddler Years Are you looking at books on toddler discipline? It helps to read advice by those who have children and who have successfully made it through the toddler years. The advice given in this book are in line witht the thought that many experts agree upon, to train a child with loving kindness, patience and positive reinforcements. One thing parents will realize once they have a baby is soon they will have to learn how to discipline a toddler. Disciplining a toddler is not something parents automatically know how to do. When our sweet babies gain the ability to walk and use their legs they become independent little humans and they will flex those independent muscles, which can get them into situations that require us to know how to discipline toddlers the right way. It takes great patience to train a child into behaving well.

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