Can public schools in America be saved? This book considers theory, current practice, and the common school ideal through a historical lens to arrive at practical suggestions for reforming contemporar
The college years can be some of the most vibrant and transformative in an individual’s life, but they are also fraught with uncertainty. The resident advisor or assistant (RA) not only confronts thes
The college years can be some of the most vibrant and transformative in an individual’s life, but they are also fraught with uncertainty. The resident advisor or assistant (RA) not only confronts thes
The author's work history is particularly interesting. Patrick teaches business ethics at San Diego State U. and so is concerned with ethical behavior; but her primary work is as a San Diego County de
A legendary CIA spy and counterterrorism expert tells the spellbinding story of his high-risk, action-packed career Revelatory and groundbreaking, The Art of Intelligence will change the way people vi
Good management of water resources - universally identified as a key aspect of poverty reduction, agriculture and food security - has proven, in practice, as difficult to achieve as it is eagerly soug
Go deeper into New York Times bestseller Same Kind of Different as Me. Readers were astounded by the life-changing friendship in Same Kind of Different as Me. Now, go deeper into its powerful themes
Can we grow our world economy and create opportunities for the poor while keeping the planet intact? Can we maintain our vibrant, dynamic lifestyles while ensuring the Earth stays productive and viabl
Explore the four approaches to co-teaching with updated discussions of RTI, discussions of the roles of paraprofessionals and administrators, and lesson plans linked to the Common Core.
"They whip up sumptuous meals from the most well-stocked kitchens in the world. Yet how do today's top chefs maintain a balanced lifestyle? This is the question many food-loving mortals often pose to
Have you wondered how women of the Bible handled life's challeges? Financial troubles Single parenting Marital disagreements Competition between spouses Making a relationship commitment Rape, incest,
Tom Osborne's Leadership Principles ‧ Be a servant leader. Sacrifice yourself for the benefit of others. ‧ Accentuate the positive and empower those around you. ‧ Focus on your values and principles
Post-communist Russia turned against the West in the 2000s, losing its earlier eagerness to collaborate with western Europe on economic and security matters and adopting a suspicious and defensive pos
It is widely acknowledged that many financial modelling techniques failed during the financial crisis, and in our post-crisis environment many techniques are being reconsidered. This single volume pr
A NEW BUSINESS PARABLE FOR OUR TIMES According to the laws of the jungle, a baby elephant can survive only if it stands on its own in the first few hours after being born.These laws also apply to your
Transforming Fear and Anxiety into Power is a groundbreaking blend of universal spirituality, new age philosophy, twelve-step recovery knowledge, and A Course in Miracles wisdom. It combines all these
The need for improved sanitation around the world is becoming a crisis, and the situation is particularly critical in urban and peri-urban areas in developing countries. Here the population is growing
What can the fantasy of the Twilight Saga teach us about reality?Cindy Biondi Gobrecht says, "I never liked vampire stories, and here I am a self-proclaimed Twi-hard! The stories are about more than v
What can the fantasy of the Twilight Saga teach us about reality?Cindy Biondi Gobrecht says, "I never liked vampire stories, and here I am a self-proclaimed Twi-hard! The stories are about more than v
After examining the lives of hundreds of historical, biblical, and contemporary leaders, Dr. J. Robert Clinton gained perspective on how leaders develop over a lifetime. By studying the six distinct s
Analyzes the use and management of local defense forces in eight major counterinsurgencies from 1945 to the present?Indochina, Algeria, South Vietnam, Oman, El Salvador, Southern Lebanon, Afghanistan,
This paper conducts a review of the World Bank’s financed operations and selected interventions by other institutions on household energy access in an attempt to examine success and failure factors to
India is ageing. One response of Indian policy makers has been introduction of the New Pension Scheme (NPS), a defined contribution pension scheme which is mandatory for civil servants and voluntary f
No More “Us” and “Them” delineates what steps educators can take to create an atmosphere where adolescent students feel accepted, included, and valuable to themselves and to their peers. This book pro
Going behind the scenes with Ozzie Guillen, baseball's most colorful and irrepressible manager, to reveal the hidden factors that create a winning teamWhen Ozzie Guillen opens his mouth, nobody knows
The most beloved golf book of all time, Harvey Penick’s Little Red Book has become required reading for all players and fans of the game, from beginners to seasoned pros. The legendary Harvey Penick
A fascinating look at the top women at Berkshire Hathaway and how they got thereAlthough proportionally women continue to lag far behind men as CEOs and board members at major institutions, there has
It's THE book on manga from YouTube's most popular art instruction Guru! There's more to manga than big, shiny eyes and funky hair. In these action-packed pages, graphic novelist Mark Crilley shows yo
At the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, popularly known as the Rio Earth Summit, the world’s leaders constructed a new "sustainable development" paradigm that promised to
At the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, popularly known as the Rio Earth Summit, the world’s leaders constructed a new "sustainable development" paradigm that promi
Do you think God has a sense of humor? The author of Don't Toot in a Tanning Bed, Karen Heinrich, does. She relates an often hilarious series of events in her life which God used to teach her valuable
Carefully and conscientiously weaved using a combination of narration and description, Paul tells his personal story as a Pastor's son and those of several Pastors' children. He uses these real life i
Throughout the history of English literature, church ministers have figured prominently in novels, plays, morality tales, and even poetry. Pastors in the Classics is a unique, unprecedented collection
"If your 'weighty thinking' does not change, then even if you lose weight you'll retain an overwhelming subconscious urge to gain it back. It's less important how quickly you lose weight, and
Master the skills that icons throughout history have used to achieve the highest levels of success“This is an intelligent, knowledgeable presentation of management. The pragmatic approach of learning
Following a new US administration entering office, and revision of strategies for international support to Afghanistan, this book fills an urgent gap in the debate on how to make a 'bottom-up' approac
Addiction Dilemmas explores the impact of addiction on those closest to the individuals affected and their families. Drawing on a wide range of sources, the book discusses the stresses and strains tha
