Breaking Down the Barriers is the story of supervision and intervention in the public schools system. This text gives both theory and theory in action. It allows the practitioner to peruse the researc
This classic study on the sociology of Japan remains the only in-depth treatment of the Japanese middle class. Now in a fiftieth-anniversary edition that includes a new foreword by William W. Kelly, t
This book explores the synergy between development and conflict in the Tibetan areas of Western China from the mid-1990s onwards, when rapid economic growth occurred alongside a particularly assimilat
Provides stories for enactment in the classroom, addressing such issues as cooperation, caring, bullying, and consequences, and encourages the promotion of trust, pride, and mutual respect.
In this fourth and final book in Karel Haye's acclaimed Visitors series, the beloved family of bears gets in another round of adventures as they experience the full enjoyment of a New England autumn,
Fully revised and updated, Hiking Grand Canyon National Parkprovides first-hand descriptions and detailed maps for all of the park's developed trails as well as tips on safety, hiking with children, a
Teaching Google Scholar in your library instructional sessions can increase students’ information and digital literacy skills. Students’ familiarity with Google Scholar’s interface works to the instru
Lift Your Vision HighVision is a preferred future. A destination. Vision always stands in contrast to the world as it is. Visioneering, according to bestselling author Andy Stanley, is "a clear mental
Intended for employers in the construction industry, this handbook reviews the standards required by the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) that apply to construction sites, such as personal pr
The books in the Simple Guide to the Gospels series provide accessible new translations of each gospel to help readers understand the important—but often missed—lessons within. Each section includes s
Perhaps even more than the Boston Red Sox, the New England Patriots arethe team of the entire northeast from Rhode Island to Canada. Here, sports historian Robert W. Cohen ranks the 50 best players to
In Legacy in Wood, Thomas Moser reflects on his long career and offers his thoughts on creativity, inspiration, and his design aesthetic. It gives an intimate look into the life and work of a pioneeri
Janik (a physician-turned-educator and linguist) describes his neurobiological theory of learning using a minimum of technical jargon. Drawing upon his experience working with patients recovering from
Intended as a teaching supplement for U.S. history courses, this text presents learning activities that encourage active student involvement. It features a variety of classroom activities, research pr
This volume is designed to share elements of effective performance-based assessments (PBAs), examine the issues related to credibility of the evidence from PBAs, and to provide practical examples of '
Known as NCATE 2000, new standards adopted by the National Council on Accreditation of Teacher Education have created new challenges and opportunities for teacher education programs. This volume descr
D'Ambrosio works as a teacher, mentor, and conflict mediator at a Pennsylvania middle school. In this accessible book for parents, teachers, and counselors of adolescents, he explains how well-known m
This text helps school administrators to understand and better manage the local community politics that impact schools. Owen (Midwestern State U.) explains how to read the political climate of a commu
Using three case studies of two elementary school principals and a superintendent who failed as leaders, Holland describes the skills needed to be an effective leader, how to teach leadership, and how
In this book, author Leonard Valverde contends that it is imperative to reinvent schools in order to provide a viable education for these students. Improving Schools for Latinos starts with the past,
