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The Lawman's Legacy

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McCoy, Shirlee, PUBLISHER: Love Inspired, After a nanny is killed in Fitzgerald Bay, police captain Douglas Fitzgerald's brother becomes the prime suspect. "Faith and family" is the Fitzgerald motto--Douglas won't let his own go down for a crime he "didn't" commit. Yet when Douglas questions the single mother who found the victim, he notices Merry O'Leary is nervous. Secretive. Deeply scared of someone. The nanny's killer...or someone else? When the truth comes to light, it will take all of Douglas's faith--and his love for this little family--to keep a killer at bay.

Blueprints Q&A Step 3 Medicine

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Shinar, Brenda L. / Clement, Michael S., PUBLISHER: Blackwell Publishers, Detailed answer explanations, 200 brand new questions, and a handy pocket size make the 2nd edition of Blueprints Q&A Step 3 Medicine critical to your success on the USMLE. Thoroughly reviewed by students who recently passed the boards, these questions are divided into different practice settings: community-based health center, office, in-patient facility, and emergency department. Review individual content areas as needed and be ready for Step 3 with the Blueprints Q&A series A superior resource for medical students, Blueprints Q&A Step 3 Medicine is also a valuable resource for IMGs, PAs and NPs studying for licensure exams.

Educational Leadership at : Conjectures, Challenges, and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: English, Fenwick W. / Papa, Rosemary / Mullen, Carol A., PUBLISHER: R&l Education, This is a practical, bold, no-holds barred look at challenges facing educational leaders and the university programs that prepare them through mid-century. It examines key continuities and discontinuities of current times for school, education, and society. Both practice and preparation occur in contested social space, the implications of which are explored in a post industrial, digital age.The stark warning signs of the conflict roiling educational leadership includes the re-segregation and marketization of the public schools; the demonization of teacher unions; attempts to de-professionalize professional preparation; the continuing achievement gap which ignores larger social inequalities; the debasement of education degrees by online diploma mills; the escalating culture of numbers and cheating scandals; and the erosion of full-time, seasoned faculty providing leadership to university preparation programs. The promise of social justice leadership anchored in a fast-changing demographic portrait of increasing national diversity is encapsulated in the construct of leadership accoutrement's which awakens the art and science of leadership.. Finally, the authors propose the pedagogically centered leadership for creating a functional bridge between leadership and learning in preparation and practice.

The Bridge

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jones, Solomon, PUBLISHER: Minotaur Books, Sometimes, Philadelphia Police Detective Kevin Lynch feels like he has spent his whole life trying to put his past firmly behind him. But a frantic call for help from a childhood friend whose child has gone missing changes all that. Now, Lynch must summon the courage to return to his childhood home, the infamous projects known as The Bridge. As the case unfolds and the search for Kenya, the missing girl, intensifies, the secrets guarded by her family and friends begin to emerge. These hidden truths are more sinister and malevolent than Lynch could ever imagine. Once again, The Bridge threatens to be his downfall.

Sydney Omarr's Day-By-Day Astrological Guide for the Year

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: MacGregor, Trish, PUBLISHER: Signet Book, These expert forecasts for offer valuable insights about the past and extraordinary predictions for the future: -What to expect from relationships with family and partners -New career opportunities for success in the future -Lucky days for every month of the year -And much more

The Leadership of Jesus: And Its Legacy Today

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Adair, John, PUBLISHER: Canterbury Press, Two thousand years on, Jesus of Nazareth still attracts hundreds of millions of followers world wide. A genius for leadership is self-evident and yet John Adair, the internationally renowned author and consultant on leadership, finds that little has been said or written about this aspect of Jesus, despite the world's hunger for visionary, inspirational leaders. Using the body of knowledge about leadership that we have today, he offers a captivating analysis of Jesus as a leader - then and now. 'Jesus is one of the few individuals who seem somehow to rise above history, nationality, race, gender and creed - he belongs to us all. What is his contribution to that timeless yet timely leadership that the world needs today.' John Adair in his introduction

A Christian Guide to Leadership: --For the Whole Church

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Prime, Derek, PUBLISHER: EP BOOKS, We only have to think of what happens when there is no leadership to recognize its necessity. Imagine a class without a teacher; an army without a general; or a government without a prime or first minister. The church is no different. This book is born out of the author's desire to encourage and train people for this vital role of leadership in the church. Christian leadership is unique in that it must be always and completely subject to its ultimate head, the Lord Jesus Christ. Leaders should therefore accept his authority and that of his Word, the Scriptures, and should shape their vision and objectives accordingly.

Before Diversity: 103 Tough Questions & Honest Answers

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Truesdell, William H., PUBLISHER: Management Advantage, 103 of the toughest questions on Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action and Diversity Management for today's employers. Essential for HR professionals and all line managers.

Big Nate 1-2 Punch: 2 Big Nate Books in 1 Box!: Includes Big

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Peirce, Lincoln, PUBLISHER: HarperCollins, For fans of the hilarious Diary of a Wimpy Kid series: Here are the first two books in the series starring Big Nate, his own biggest fan and definitely not the teacher's pet.

The Big Questions: How to Find Your Own Answers to Life's

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Das, Lama Surya, PUBLISHER: Rodale Press, The best-selling author of "Awakening the Buddha Within" addresses life's most provocative and tantalizing questions simply, directly, and powerfully. Every life is a journey through the unknown. Along the way, however, we tend to encounter the same perplexing questions again and again. Some are cosmic enigmas that have always tested the human mind: What is my purpose in life? What happens after I die? Others are puzzles presented by daily life in modern society: What, if anything, justifies assisted suicide? What is my personal responsibility to the homeless? According to Lama Surya Das, one of the foremost Western Buddhist scholars and teachers, the more we seek to resolve these mysteries, the more fully we live. Along with his own personal beliefs, the author presents a variety of thoughtful points of view representing different schools of Buddhism, other religions, spirituality in general, and pragmatism. "The Big Questions" challenges readers in the most stimulating and thoughtful way to formulate individual, authentic responses to life's big questions.

Missouri: Great Things to See and Do for the Entire Family

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cosby, Jane, PUBLISHER: Globe Pequot Press, According to the Travel Industry Association of America, almost half of all trips taken in the U.S. include children. Globe Pequot's Fun with the Family "TM" series (formerly Family Adventure Guides "TM") caters to this growing market. Like asking a trusted friend for advice, this series gives the low-down on the most entertaining and educational places to go with younger children.

If You Had a Million Dollars...: Questions about Your Money

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McFarlane, Evelyn / Saywell, James, PUBLISHER: Villard Books, Money. Greenbacks. Dough. Scratch. Moola. The big bucks. Some call it the root of all evil. Others say it makes the world go 'round. But what do you really think about money? Evelyn McFarlane and James Saywell, authors of the popular If... series, get the gears turning with fun, provocative, and insightful questions about cold hard cash. How much would it take to make you feel rich? What material object brings you the most pleasure? What is the most you would pay for a great meal in a restaurant? Who in your family would you treat differently if you became a millionaire? What profession gets paid the most to do the least? If you lost your job today, what would be the first expense you would cut out of your budget? When has money earned you respect? From credit cards and 401(k)s to attitudes and ethics, If You Had a Million Dollars... puts your mind on your money with thoughtful and entertaining questions guaranteed to jumpstart fascinating conversation.

New Catholic Answer Bible-NABRE

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Thigpen, Paul, PUBLISHER: Our Sunday Visitor (IN), No book in the history of the world has wielded as much influence on humankind as the Holy Bible. What makes The New Catholic Answer Bible so unique is the answers to questions about Catholic beliefs and practices and their foundation in Scripture. From Where Did the Bible Come From? and Are the Seven Sacraments in the Bible? to Are Catholics "Born Again"? and Why Do Catholic Bibles Have Seventy-three Books?, these eighty-eight diverse topics answer tough questions Catholics are asked. The New Catholic Answer Bible is perfect for those who want to: Learn more about the Catholic Faith Increase their knowledge of Scripture and deepen their appreciation for it Better respond when others ask them about the Catholic Church and its teachings The New Catholic Answer Bible is a wonderful gift for a family member or friend who is in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) or has recently joined the Church.

J.I. Packer Answers Questions for Today

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Packer, J. I. / Zoba, Wendy Murray, PUBLISHER: Tyndale House Publishers, No doubt you've had questions about the Bible and the Christian life. But where can you find answers? This compact volume offers real questions--even difficult challenges--asked by real people. Answers are given by one of today's premier theologians of Christianity: J. I. Packer. The result is a fun-to-read book, jammed with practical advice on many of the issues confronting struggling Christians today. J. I. Packer's answers are warm, relevant, and biblically solid. Finally, a readable resource for faith and life questions

Developing the Leader Within You: Student Workbook

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Maxwell, John C., PUBLISHER: Thomas Nelson Publishers, For many years, John C. Maxwell has equipped and inspired Christians to attain the highest levels of effective leadership through his conferences and books. Maxwell believes leadership determines an organizations growth. More specifically, empower people within the group to become leaders. Designed for both small and large groups, this student guide has everything necessary to equip anyone who wants to reproduce leaders.

Family Studies Review Yearbook: Volume 3

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Miller, Brent C. / Olson, David C., PUBLISHER: Sage Publications (CA), This third annual collection of the best recent research in the growing family studies field includes 43 articles, selected from 27 journals, in eight topical areas. These represent some of the most salient and sometimes controversial areas in the study of marriage and the family. The articles have been selected for inclusion by a distinguished board of editors, and they provide a multidisciplinary review of the field.

The Drowning House

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Black, Elizabeth, PUBLISHER: Nan A. Talese, An absorbing and atmospheric debut novel about a haunting family legacy that spans a century. Photographer Clare Porterfield's once-happy marriage is coming apart, unraveling under the strain of a family tragedy. When she receives an invitation to direct an exhibition in her hometown of Galveston, Texas, she jumps at the chance to escape her grief and reconnect with the island she hasn't seen for ten years. There Clare will have the time and space to search for answers about her troubled past and her family's complicated relationship with the wealthy and influential Carraday family. Soon she finds herself drawn into a century-old mystery involving Stella Carraday. Local legend has it that Stella drowned in her family's house during the Hurricane of , hung by her long hair from the drawing room chandelier. Could Stella have been saved? What is the true nature of Clare's family's involvement? The questions grow like the wildflower vines that climb up the walls and fences of the island. And the closer Clare gets to the answers, the darker and more disturbing the truth becomes. Steeped in the rich local history of Galveston, "The Drowning House" portrays two families, inextricably linked by tragedy and time.

The Prune Book: How to Succeed in Washington's Top Jobs

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Trattner, John H., PUBLISHER: Brookings Institution Press, Written primarily for incoming presidential appointees and those in the White House, Senate, and media who must identify, appoint, confirm, and report on them, Prune Books address the appointment and transition processes in their various dimensions. The edition explores at length the evolving leadership challenge for presidential appointees and, like its five predecessors, profiles 45 of the toughest leadership jobs in governmentresponsibilities, issues, and necessary professional credentials. The book is based on interviews with current and former appointees, other veterans of the executive branch and Congress, journalists, and political consultants.

Leadership in Leisure Services: Making a Difference

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jordan, Debra J., PUBLISHER: Venture Publishing (PA), Leadership is a personal journey upon which one consciously embarks, and it is the crux of successful parks, recreation, and leisure services agencies, organizations, and programs. This edition of Leadership in Leisure Services: Making a Difference continues to guide and encourage students and professionals to further develop the vital leadership skills needed in today's leisure services settings. This text is divided into three sections. Section I, The Foundation: Developing the Underlying Construct, provides information which serves as a framework for understanding leadership, and offers background material -- the bedrock upon which other elements of leadership are built. Section II, Working with People: The Essential Skills of Leadership, provides the developing leader with information about the interpersonal side of leadership. It is here where the reader will begin to consider issues surrounding communication, motivation, behavior management, and group dynamics -- all of which impact successful leadership. Section III, Synergy: Pulling It All Together, challenges the reader to think about practice of leadership issues while utilizing the material presented in Sections I and II. Throughout this book, readers are encouraged to develop their leadership skills by seeking out opportunities to practice, reflect on their experiences, seek out feedback, and practice some more. Leadership is a never-ending journey. Leadership in Leisure Services, Second Edition serves as a perfect guide for professionals and students to further develop their own leadership skills.

The Book of Family Prayer

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Webber, Robert E., PUBLISHER: Hendrickson Publishers, In an age where social isolation is as much a reality within our homes and families as it is in the outside world, Robert Webber invites us to turn off the television, and remember again what day this is, what season" to participate in a celebration of life's special occasions, joys, and difficulties as a family. With responsive readings of prayer and scripture such as are found in the widely used and revered "Book of Common Prayer, The Book of Family Prayer" provides a setting in which families can participate and grow in the often poetic and dynamically enriching discipline of household worship and devotion. Sections for all the seasons of the church year, special occasions, and non-festive seasons that include points of interest and discussion questions encourage families to grow in their awareness of the wonderful life around them and to mark the time that we might learn to be increasingly mindful of who we are as Christians and members of a family. ""The Book of Family Prayer" is a wonderful resource in bringing the life of prayer into the daily junctures of family experience. I commend it to you." " Richard J. Foster, author of "The Celebration of Discipline" and "Freedom of Simplicity" "For years I have been promising myself to compose and collect appropriate prayers for family] gatherings. Now the work has already been done The Mainses will be using "The Book of Family Prayer" in our own home." " Karen Mains, author of "Open Heart, Open Home" and "The Key to a Loving Heart"

Pmp Challenge, Fourth Edition

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ward J Leroy / Levin Ginger, PUBLISHER: Esi International, Completely revised and updated, this easy-to-use, flashcard-format book lets readers quiz themselves on all nine of the project management knowledge areas and the professional responsibility domain. That's a total of 600 questions, and each one includes references to the five project management process groups, the focus of the PMP(R) exam. The book is comprised of chapters for each of the processes and each chapter contains 60 questions and answers. A proven tool for preparing for the PMP(R) certification exam, the book covers information not included on the PMBOK, but that is required to pass the test, such as various quality management concepts, communications styles, and more.

Medicine

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Berk, Steven L. / Jenkins, Marjorie R. / Davis, William R., PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Medical Publishing, PreTest is the closest you can get to seeing the test before you take it. Great for course review and clinical rotations, too Medicine: PreTest asks the right questions so you'll know the right answers... This one-of-a-kind test prep guide helps you:. Get to know material on the medicine shelf exam and the USMLE Step 2. Practice with 500 clinical vignette-style questions and referenced answers. Learn why answers are right and wrong. Review key facts for exam success. Build confidence, skills, and knowledge.. There are plenty of answers out there. But only PreTest delivers the right questions...

Spaghetti and Meatballs for All!: A Mathematical Story

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Burns, Marilyn / Tilley, Debbie, PUBLISHER: Scholastic Paperbacks, Mr. and Mrs. Comfort have arranged tables and chairs to seat 32 people at their family reunion. But the guests have their own ideas for seating. Area and perimeter come alive as the family makes room for everyone. Used in Math By All Means: Area and Perimeter, Grades 5-6.

Cracking the GRE

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Princeton Review / Lurie, Karen, PUBLISHER: Princeton Review, If it's on the GRE, it's in this book. "Cracking the GRE, Edition," includes: - Access to 2 full-length practice tests online, plus more than 300 questions in the book - Everything you need to know for the current version of the GRE, plus info on changes coming in late - Detailed explanations for every practice question - Practical information on the what, when, where, and how of the GRE - Techniques for turning difficult algebra problems into easy arithmetic problems - Strategies to help you solve even the toughest questions in Text Completions, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Comparisons, and more - Online, interactive tutorial lessons with extra practice problems

Foster Family Care: Theory and Practice

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Martin, Judith A., PUBLISHER: Allyn & Bacon, This book is authored by Judith Martin, co-author of the classic child welfare text with Dr. Alfred Kadushin. The book describes the process of carrying out one of the core child welfare services for families: foster family care. Taking an in-depth look at this service, "Foster Family Care" moves the reader from the experiences of children and their parents as they first enter care, through the process of settling in and confronting the problems that led to the need for placement, to an assessment of the outcomes of care and its consequences for the growing child. The book offers a thorough review of current literature on foster family care and a critical perspective on this service. A central theme is the concept of quality service delivery; the perspective draws heavily on attachment theory and on practice principles embedded in the concept of permanency planning. For social workers, psychologists, or practitioners in related fields.

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