The mother of Cassie Bernall relates the inspiring story of her daughter, who, after a troubled period in her youth, went straight--only to fall victim to the horror at Columbine High.
"Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behavior" imparts students with a scientific understanding of the field of psychology while showing them the impact on their day-to-day existence. A simple conceptual framework within the text emphasizes relations between biological, psychological, and environmental levels of analysis and portrays the focus of ...
For undergraduate-level courses in Composition, English, and Writing that focus on academic writing and writing from sources. This combination rhetoric/anthology instructs college students how to read academic texts effectively and how to use them as sources for papers in a variety of disciplines. In this 6th edition of Writing in the Disciplines, ...
This unique text provides a framework for evaluating various Human Behavior theories and a context for addressing social work practice with varying levels of social systems. This revision places current theories of human behavior in a systems context. It is based upon a generalist practice foundation and includes practice examples that help ...
The problems of boys in schools, especially in reading and writing, have been the focus of statistical data, but rarely does research point out how literacy educators can combat those problems. That situation has changed. Michael Smith and Jeff Wilhelm, two of the most respected names in English education and in the teaching of reading, worked ...
We listened - you want science, you want a modern framework, you want an easy prep, you want Passer/Smith. We listened: During the development of Passer/Smith, McGraw-Hill employees observed more than 150 hours of Introductory Psychology classes, hosted three national symposia, and commissioned and read over 200 reviews. From that, we learned that ...
For courses in Architectural Drafting and Light Construction, Residential Construction, and General Carpentry. This complete introduction to residential construction includes coverage of the use and care of hand and power tools, building site preparation, and complete construction from foundation to finished product. A comprehensive text that ...
This Middle East history tells of the role played by the U.S. military in an airlift operation that helped end the Yom Kippur War, and how this operation affected relations between the two superpowers, the United States and the Soviet Union.
Content management, blogs, and online forums are among the most significant online trends today, and Drupal, phpBB, and WordPress are three of the most popular open source applications facilitating these trends. Drupal is a full content management system that allows you to create any type of website you desire, from an e-commerce to a community ...
Generally used in the second course in taxation, this book focuses primarily on taxation as it applies to corporations, partnerships, trusts and estates. The authors provide comprehensive coverage of relevant code and regulations, as well as all major developments in federal taxation.
The author warns about the serious implications of Pastor Rick Warren's book, "The Purpose Driven Life". Smith takes the reader into the inner working of today's evangelical world as he explains the questionable interconnections of Christian and New Age leaders, and the possibility of Rick Warren's Peace Plan merging with the New Age Peace Plan. ...
Intricate and meticulous illustrations bring history to life in this wide-ranging castle tour that covers both the majestic splendor of the great halls and the hardships of living in a feudal society. A magnificent 8-page gatefold opens up to a cutaway view of the castle and lets viewers get an up-close view of all the rooms and people going about ...
Prepared by James C. Young (Northern Illinois University), the Study Guide encourages learners to review the chapter's main focus, key concepts, and key terms, and brush up on homework and test-taking skills. Using the available answers and solutions to its quizzes and problems, users can prepare for tests and quizzes in their course or use the ...
This introduction to the life of pirates tells about what they ate, what their living quarters were like, how their ships were maintained, and the fierce battles they fought. Also included is a bibliography of fictional stories about pirates and brief biographies of the lives of real pirates. Color illustrations accompany the text.
Louisa May Alcott's timeless classic is beautifully presented with a three piece binding of imported bonded leather and elegant foil stamping. Full color plates and black-and-white illustrations complete this memorable edition. A treasure for parents and children.
A History of Fashion and Costume is an eight-volume set that examines the development of costume and fashion over time - from the earliest cave dwellers to the present - along with the social history that gave rise to it. Introducing readers to the rich world of fashion and dress, this set vividly depicts the changing styles, processes, and trends ...
This reassuring introduction to riding helps novice riders maximize the lesson experience with information about safety, horse behavior, basic riding exercises, and preparing for that first show. This companion guide will help readers feel confident and at ease with a qualified instructor, and help them hone their skills outside
Learning was never so much fun! If you're looking for a revolutionary band curriculum that builds solid musicianship while motivating your students to practice throughout the year, then you've found it! This full band curriculum is sound in its pedagogy, written by leading young band composers and educators, including Robert W. Smith and Michael ...
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