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Adoption for Troubled Children: Prevention and Repair of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Powers, Douglas F., PUBLISHER: Routledge, Experienced staff members from a children's residential center describe the special preparation needed to insure the successful adoption of older troubled children. Written with enormous compassion and understanding, Adoption for Troubled Children addresses the special problems encountered in the adoption of older children and demonstrates the need for synchronized efforts between and among individuals and agencies to better prepare the youngsters and families for stable and permanent adoptions. Focusing on the best interests of these troubled and troubling children, the authors provide case descriptions, historical background, and even the words of adoptable children to make a convincing appeal for more thorough and effective prevention and resolution of the problems incurred in older child adoptions.

Practical Rails Projects

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Alameda, Eldon, PUBLISHER: Apress, The best way to learn Rails is by creating a variety of applications with it. You already know the basics of Rails, and you're familiar with the exciting features and benefits associated with using this Ruby-based framework. You're now at the point where you need to gain firsthand experience with Rails by thoroughly exploring the features and building several different types of web applications. Eldon Alameda takes a focused approach to guiding you through the creation of multiple real-world examples that are designed to get your hands dirty with the core features of Rails, while providing you with the valuable experience of creating real Rails applications. Projects you'll work on include creating a simple blog with an external API, constructing a workout tracker with a RESTful interface and graphs, and converting an existing PHP site to Rails while adding an advanced JavaScript interface. As an added bonus, the final project makes use of the edge version of Rails as you build an application that utilizes Active Resource, which provides an opportunity to explore the various changes and features that will be included with Rails 2.0. Each project is designed to provide you with the necessary information and tools to give you a running start at solving that problem yourself, and each project includes a number of additional ideas and exercises for ways that you can extend each application to fit your own needs. What you'll learn Implementing caching options Developing applications the RESTful way Adding graphs to your Rails application Connecting to a legacy database Building generators to automate installation of common files Building an XML-RPC API into your Rails applications Who is this book for? This book is for anyone who has gone beyond the basics of Rails and wants to learn higher-level Rails techniques. It is also useful for those experienced in other disciplines (such as Java and PHP) who want to learn Rails. About the Apress Practical Series The Practical series from Apress is your best choice for getting the job done, period. From professional to expert, this series lets you apply project-motivated templates (or frameworks) step by step in a very direct, practical, and efficient manner toward current real-world projects that may be sitting on your desk. So whatever your career goal, Apress can be your trusted guide to take you where you want to go on your IT career empowerment path.

Doing Management Research: A Comprehensive Guide

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Thietart, Raymond Alain / Et Al, N/A / Thietart, PUBLISHER: Sage Publications (CA), Doing Management Research, a major new textbook, provides answers to questions and problems which researchers invariably encounter when embarking on management research, be it quantitative or qualitative. This book will carefully guide the reader through the research process from beginning to end. An excellent tool for academics and students, it enables the reader to acquire and build upon empirical evidence, and to decide what tools to use to understand and describe what is being observed, and then, which methods of analysis to adopt. There is an entire section dedicated to writing up and communicating the research findings. Written in an accessible and easy-to-use style, this book can be read from cover to cover or dipped

Only a Mother Could Love Him: Attention Deficit Disorder

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Polis, Benjamin, PUBLISHER: Add Help Guide, Only A Mother Could Love Him tells the story of Benjamin Polis who suffered from Attention Deficit Disorder as an adolecent. His book explains the condition through the eyes of a suffer. Explaining practical solutions for parents and teachers to use to help manage this condition.

Simple Recipes Using Food Storage: A Step-By-Step Guide

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Simpson Cordes, Lyndsee, PUBLISHER: Cedar Fort, At last - a book to take the stress out of food storage Stop worrying about what kinds of foods to buy and how to use your food storage before it goes bad - not to mention how to get your family to eat it. Simple Recipes Using Food Storage is an all-encompassing guide to food storage. This is an essential book for anyone just starting out. The basics of food storage are organized into a step-by-step system. The first section requires only 6 basic ingredients - and then as your food storage grows, so do your recipe options Plus, comprehensive ingredient substitution charts will help you use what you have on hand, and a shelf-life chart will keep your food fresh. The counsel to build up food storage has never been more explicit. Simple Recipes Using Food Storage gives you a doable plan to help you follow the prophet's counsel. Whether emergency strikes, your family falls on lean times, or you just need to rotate your food storage.

Learning Democratically: Using Study Circles

ISBN: , SKU: , PUBLISHER: Niace, Study circles are groups which manage their own learning, embody democratic practice, and employ procedures that develop participants capacity to become confident as both learners and citizens, better able to act and take charge of their own destinies. This book shows how study circles offer an alternative to a narrow skills-based approach to learning and argues that their potential should be recognised by both practitioners and policy-makers. It contains a wide-ranging set of case studies of how study circles are already developing in adult education, voluntary organisations, self-help groups, faith communities and community development, with examples for comparison from Norway and Slovenia. This practical guide to creating and managing study circles, exploring their contemporary resonance and drawing on both Nordic and English experience, will appeal to those involved in adult learning as advisers, organisers, tutors, study circle leaders and voluntary activists, and also to learners themselves.

Dell Guide to Digital Photography: Shooting, Editing, And

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bucki, Lisa A., PUBLISHER: Premier Press; Thomson Course Technology, "Digital Photography: Your Guide to Taking, Editing, and Printing Pictures," supported by one of the most trusted retailers of electronics, is an all-in-one guide to getting started on a digital camera. With generous use of full-color illustrations and examples, this book covers the basics of digital photography, including tips for selecting a digital camera, how to use typical digital camera features, how to take better photos, how to transfer and store images on a computer, how to improve images with photo editing software, and how to publish and enjoy finished images. With digital camera sales exploding worldwide, there are 53 million units in projects sales for . Digital cameras have rapidly improved in terms of imaging quality and ease of use, as well as falling in price, making them a practical alternative to film cameras for an increasing number of consumers. This book helps readers experience maximum enjoyment and minimum frustration with their new digital camera. This is the ultimate survival guide to digital photography that all digital camera owners can benefit from having on their shelves.

When I'm Angry [With 16-Page Parents' Guide]

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Aaron, Jane / Gardiner, Barbara, PUBLISHER: St. Martin's Press, Often children are frightened and confused by their own angry feelings. They need to be reassured that this emotion is a normal part of life. "When I'm Angry," one of the first books in the Language of Parenting series, explains this difficult subject in a completely original and practical way. Jane Aaron's boldly illustrated children's book features simple language and vivid imaged that capture a child's attention. Depicting kids in typical situation that evoke anger, the illustrations help children realize that others not only experience the same feelings, but find positive ways to cope with them. Because it is often difficult to talk with children about such abstract concepts as feelings, When I'm Angry includes a guide for parents written by respected therapist Dr. Barbara Gardiner. "A Parent's Guide to Anger "shows parents how to use "When I'm Angry" to interact with their children and conduct meaningful dialogue specific to the needs of children at different ages. Parents are asked to validate their child's feelings and share their own similar experiences with anger as starting points for discussion. Dr. Gardiner pinpoint some common situations and how to deal with them: --fight over toys. --"hating" a sibling. --frustration over losing a game. Dr. Gardiner's Language of Parenting is based on the fundamental ABC' of parenting: acknowledging a child's feelings (accepting anger and directing it appropriately), having age-appropriate behavioral expectations (a two-year old should be able to sit at the table without throwing food), and demonstrating consistency in parenting style (maintaining house rules such as bedtime). She emphasizes the importance of allowingchildren to generate their own solutions.

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Kaplan GMAT Math Foundations

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kaplan / Kaplan, Higher Education, PUBLISHER: Kaplan Publishing, This valuable guide includes: Comprehensive coverage of the arithmetic, algebra, and geometry concepts tested by the GMAT An intensive, back-to-basics, tutor-led approach to math review Hundreds of practice exercises to increase speed and accuracy ABOUT THE GMAT * Approximately 37% of test takers are from outside the U.S. * The number of tests taken increased by 7% from ) to ). * Of the test-takers in % were men, 40% were women. * Thousands of graduate management programs around the world use the GMAT in their admissions process. * The GMAT is a computerized test offered year-round by appointment.

Children and Trauma: A Guide for Parents and Professionals

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Monahon, Cynthia, PUBLISHER: Jossey-Bass, Childhood traumas range widely in their severity and impact. A car accident, an earthquake or flood, being attacked by a dog, undergoing a frightening medical treatment?all are distinctly different events yet all provoke common symptoms of psychological trauma. These symptoms may include fearfulness, nightmares, and dramatic behavioral or personality changes. And parental anxiety over changes in a child can, in turn, complicate the healing process. Children and Trauma teaches parents and professionals about the effects of such ordeals on children and offers a blueprint for restoring a child's sense of safety and balance. Cynthia Monahon, a child psychologist who specializes in the treatment of psychological trauma, offers hope and reassurance for parents. She suggests straightforward ways to help kids through tough times, and also describes in detail the warning signs that indicate a child needs professional help. Monahon helps adults understand psychological trauma from a child's point of view and explores the ways both parents and professionals can help children heal.

Colored Pencils for All: A Comprehensive Guide to Drawing in

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Warr, Michael, PUBLISHER: David & Charles Publishers, There's no more excuse for seeing the world in black-and-white An essential tool for artists and illustrators wanting to take advantage of this versatile, colorful medium. Learn to achieve many of the effects of paint, but with less muss and fuss. Just go step-by-step through these techniques, and watch your skills improve. Pictures by guest artists make this a visual feast.

How to Study Your Bible: The Lasting Rewards of the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Arthur, Kay, PUBLISHER: Harvest House Publishers, Equips eager Bible students with tools that will help them to interact directly with Scripture. A dynamic, step-by-step guide on studying the Bible book by book, chapter by chapter, and verse by verse.

Defense and the Environment: Effective Scientific

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mahutova, Katarina / Barish, John J. / Kreizenbeck, Ronald A., PUBLISHER: Springer, The rate of adoption and the quality of Environmental Management Systems (EMS) at military facilities requires support and leadership from the highest levels of management, adequate resources to both develop and implement EMS, and an acknowledgement by the military commanders that personnel involved in EMS are an integral, important part of facilities and operations management. Future success will depend on the responsiveness and robustness of the initial systems as well as their enthusiastic acceptance by facility and operations managers. The unifying, universal theme of this book is the effective communication of scientific results in a rapidly changing environment. Specific environmental issues related to operations at military facilities include encroachment on training ranges, implementation of effective EMS, pollution prevention in the military sector, and public participation, especially as this relates to the unique requirements of national security.

What Every Parent Needs to Know about Standardized Tests:

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Harris, Joseph, PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Companies, A survival guide for parents who want to put their children's standardized tests in perspective Each year, school systems around the country administer standardized assessment and achievement tests to millions of children. Because they fear--often correctly--that the results of these tests will profoundly affect their children's future, many parents regard standardized tests with apprehension, confusion, and even panic. Written by a leading authority on the subject, this book demystifies standardized tests for parents and arms them with the knowledge they need to help their kids score high. Psychologist Joseph Harris explains, in plain English, what standardized testing is all about, clarifying the sometimes puzzling distinctions among assessment, achievement, and aptitude tests. He takes a close look at each of the commonly administered tests, explaining what various test scores mean, how to interpret test results, how to compare results from different tests, and how to use test results to help optimize a child's learning experience. He also provides helpful advice and guidance for parents of gifted and special-needs children. Covers these major tests: Iowa Test of Basic Skills California Achievement Tests Metropolitan Achievement Test Terra Nova

What to Expect When You're Expecting

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Eisenberg, Arlene / Hathaway, Sandee / Murkoff, Heidi, PUBLISHER: Workman Publishing, Now with over 9.9 million copies in print, "What to Expect When You're Expecting "is AmericaIs pregnancy bible. Featuring an easy-to-follow month-by-month format, this indispensable book reassuringly leads readers through a wealth of information. Here is what parents-to-be need to know about choosing a caregiver, prenatal diagnosis, exercise, childbirth options, second pregnancies, twins, making love during pregnancy, having a cesarean, and coping with common and not-so-common pregnancy symptoms. Also included are step-by-step guides through labor and delivery, postpartum care, and breastfeeding, a full section just for fathers-to-be, and a 24-page "Pregnancy Notes" insert for keeping detailed records of prenatal test results, weight gain, doctorIs visits, observations, and more. Updated with each printing, "What to Expect When You're Expecting "incorporates the most recent developments in medical science and responds to the many letters and queries received from readers. Selection of the Book-of-the-Month Club, the Better Homes & Gardens Family Book Service, and ABA Basic Booklist. Winner of the ParentIs Choice FoundationIs Parenting Shelf Award.

Jesus and Divorce: A Biblical Guide for Ministry to Divorced

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ewald, George R., PUBLISHER: Herald Press, George R. Ewald brings to the topic a thorough understanding of Jewish law. While he acknowledges with respect Jesus' high standard for marriage, he shows how Jesus' teachings free us to bring a ministry of love, acceptance, and forgiveness to divorced persons. Contains practical guidelines for the church in developing helpful attitudes and ministry to divorced persons. Ewald calls for an active educational approach. Included is a 13-unit leader's guide that makes this book useful for study by Sunday school classes, discussion groups, and church boards.

Exploring Textile Arts The Ultimate Guide to Manipulating,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: The Editors of Creative Publishing international, PUBLISHER: Creative Publishing International, NA

Rock Solid Parenting

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Doster, Lenore Lawson, PUBLISHER: Xulon Press, Every good coach has a game plan. Every corporation has a business plan. Teachers have lesson plans. What is your parenting plan? Are you certain you are doing what's best for your children? Are you directing your child effectively and fairly? Do you know if your family climate is healthy or damaging? This book includes foundational principles and practices parents need to follow in order to be certain they are using rock solid parenting skills and have a sound-parenting plan for their children. "Finally, Lenore Doster's parenting plan is one written by a committed Christian who is also a veteran therapist. She has been in the trenches with parents and children and shares her experience and God-given, "Rock Solid" wisdom." -David Smith, MDiv, MA, Licensed Professional Counselor "Dr. Lenore Doster offers a practical and systemic method proven effective in her own life and family. The adaptable elements and examples of life coaching and parenting plans make this a valuable read for parents who really care about who and what is in control of their family climate. An enjoyable and helpful book that I highly recommend " -Rev. Steve Wood, Senior Pastor, Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church "Lenore Doster provides an excellent resource for parents - helpful, personal, and insightful. Her wisdom as a counselor, who is also a mother and a daughter, provides a wonderful platform to help parents grow forward well. The section on blended families is the best I have seen. I highly recommend this work." -Dr. Allen Hunt, The Allen Hunt Show Dr. Lenore Doster is a Licensed Psychologist practicing in Atlanta, Georgia. She currently specializes in providing individual and family therapy for adults, teens, and children. Lenore is a mom and has been married since .

Filmmakers Series: David Lynch (Paperback)

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kaleta, Kenneth, PUBLISHER: Twayne Publishers, From the early cinematic career of Frank Capra to the psychologically revealing films of Martin Scorsese, the books in this series offer an authoritative guide to the study of film and its trends by studying individual filmmakers and cinematic movements.

Dawn of Unity: Guide to a New Prosperity

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Leonard, John B., PUBLISHER: Authorhouse, Have you ever thought about the meaning of the phrase in Pres. Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, where he refers to..".a government of the people, by the people, and for the people,..."? The author believes that our present system - by allowing money to influence the process - is not truly a government by the people; but is rather a government by a wealthy elite, operating primarily for their own benefit. He believes that for a government to truly be "by the people," all people should have equal power, and play an active role in determining government policy. He also believes that this can not come about until the government is freed from all outside influences; particularly the power of wealth. This book proposes two protocols: one to remove the power of money and wealth, and the other, an easy to implement procedure that will put all motivated individuals in control of decision-making processes within all areas of government; from neighborhoods, to cities, to states, and to the nation. Herein is a viable way for all people to obtain governance that truly serves all. That way is through cooperative unity.

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Orbital Resonance

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Barnes, John, PUBLISHER: Tor Books, Melpomene Murray's concerns are those of any teenager: homework, friends, dates. But Melpomene lives on the "Flying Dutchman," an asteroid colony located thousands of miles from an Earth almost destroyed by disease, war, and pollution. She and her spaceborn classmates are humanity's last hope, and Mel's just starting to realize how heavy a responsibility that is. Her parents and teachers have trained her from birth to lead mankind into the future. What they never realized is that Melpomene might have plans of her own...

Policy Design for Democracy

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Schneider, Anne Larason / Ingram, Helen, PUBLISHER: University Press of Kansas, How can democracy be improved in an age when people are profoundly disenchanted with government? Part of the answer lies in the design of public policy that unmistakenly works to advance citizenship by listening to, educating, and involving ordinary people. Rather than serve mainly the narrow interests of powerful groups who are socially constructed as "deserving" or issuing discipline and punishment to powerless people socially constructed as "undeserving", public policy needs to advance citizenship, solve problems, pursue justice, and balance the interests of individuals with a concern for the collective good. Policy Design for Democracy is a theoretically sophisticated work that draws examples from a wide array of public policy arenas. It summarizes four current approaches to policy theory -- pluralism, policy sciences, public choice, and critical theory -- and shows how none offers more than a partial view of the policy design characteristics that support and perpetuate democracy. Schneider and Ingram then develop a theory of public policymaking predicated on understanding how differences in policy designs are related to differences in the contexts from which they emerge and how these designs have an impact on democracy. One of the first books to examine systematically the substantive aspects of public policy, Policy Design for Democracy is written clearly and with sufficient examples to make it easily understandable by undergraduates. Its linkage of public policy to citizenship is an important antidote to the overly technical and goal-driven orientation adopted by the policy sciences and public choice, and to the overly self-interested and strategic political games found inpluralist theory. Schneider and Ingram close by recommending a series of reforms that will improve policy designs and help restore citizen confidence in government.

The Enneagram Made Easy: Discover the 9 Types of People

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Baron, Renee / Wagele, Elizabeth, PUBLISHER: HarperOne, The first easy, and fun 埧uide to the Enneagram, the fascinating and revealing method of understanding personality types, for the beginner, the expert, and everyone in between. This witty and informative guide demystifies the ancient Enneagram system with cartoons, exercises, and personality tests that reveal our motivations and desires and show how to put that knowledge to use in our everyday lives. The 9 types of people: The Perfectionist motivated by the need to live life the right way, improve oneself and others, and avoid anger. The Helper motivated by the need to be loved and appreciated and to express your positive feelings towards others. The Achiever motivated by the need to be productive, to achieve success, and to avoid failure. The Romantic motivated by the need to understand your feelings and to be understood to search for the meaning of life, and to avoid being ordinary. The Observer motivated by the need to know everything and understand the universe, to be self-sufficient and left alone, and to avoid not having the answer or looking foolish. The Questioner motivated by the need for security, to feel taken care of, or to confront your fears. The Adventurer motivated by the need to be happy and plan fun things, to contribute to the world, and to avoid suffering and pain. The Asserter motivated by the need to be self-reliant and strong, to make an impact on the world, and to avoid being weak. The Peacemaker motivated by the need to keep the peace, merge with others, and avoid conflict.

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