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Guidance of Young Children, 8th Edition
Marian M. Marion
Based on her belief that adults need to have realistic expectations of children, Marian Marion's Guidance of Young Children emphasizes understanding young children's development, using a developmentally appropriate approach to guidance, and thinking critically in making wise guidance decisions.
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Teaching Science for All Children: An Inquiry Approach, 5th Edition
Ralph Martin, Colleen Sexton, and Teresa Franklin
Comprehensive and engaging, the fifth edition of Teaching Science for All Children prepares elementary teachers to help students grasp the nature of science, construct understanding of and connections between science content area materials, apply scientific processes, and understand the interactions between science, technology, and society. The more than 60 featured lessons in the text employ the “Engage, Explore, Explain, Expand, Evaluate” Learning Cycle model and incorporate National Science Education Standards across all K-8 grade levels and science disciplines–earth, space, life, and physical. Authoritative coverage of science safety, new technology, national standards, and strategies for teaching diverse learners are the hallmarks of this well-respected text.
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Notography
Gerald Myrow
From the Forward by Warrick L. Carter, Ph.D. Coordinator of Invention and Creativity, College of Cultural Studies, Governors State University Park Forest South, Illinois:
Anyone who pursues an artistic life often comes in contact with two types of enthusiastic persons: those whose enthusiasm throws their general knowledgeable judgment somewhat out of gear, and those who can keep their sense of purpose in proportion to their enthusiasm. Gerald Myrow is emphatically of the latter group. Not only is he an extremely knowledgeable and thorough writer, as evidenced by this book, he is also a successful composer, copyist, arranger, and teacher as well as an outstanding trombonist. As a total musician, Gerald has continuously sought more effective, efficient and time-saving methods for composers, copyists, etc.
Hence, it is out of this history of concern for music and musicians that the notographic process was developed. Holography is a method of music copying which maintains the positive aspects of previous music manuscripting techniques while adding new, improved and innovative music writing processes. These new techniques have been developed so as to make the music writing process one:
1. which has relevance and applicable skills for all musical persons.
2. whose techniques and skills are easily acquired without loss of quality.
3. which is most practical and versatile.
4. which can be reproduced via a number of printed, copied, xeroxed, etc. means without the exorbitant expenses normally associated with printed music.
As Jerry points out, "The aesthetics of notographic writing are certainly not meant to be competitive with the work done by artist engravers or copyists. However, the "trade off" is more than justifiable in terms of convenience, cost and time. Properly notographed music is as easily read as engraved music; performers at all grade levels are able to comprehend it. Therefore, publishers of educational music, in particular, can profit from accepting the notographic concept."
Hence, Notography is more than a method of copying music, rather it is a total system of music manuscript preparation whose ease of mastery make it more desirable than any of the other music manuscript techniques. Additionally, the money it saves in the music printing process alone is of such significance that its adoption and use should be demanded by all publishers interested in quality work for substantial savings.
Easily understandable, well written and diagrammed, and conveniently organized, Notography is a must for all musical persons (students, teachers, professionals, and publishers).
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The Voice of the Elders - An Evening of Storytelling with the Baoulé
Michel Nguessan
According to the standard classifications of African languages, the Baoulé language is a Kwa language and belongs to the Niger-Congo family which covers the territory from the western tip of Africa in Senegal to the southern tip of South Africa. Variation in the use of tones in Baoulé is a major component of dialectal variation. The Baoulé are the most populous group of the West African Côte d'Ivoire. Like the overwhelming majority of cultures around the world, they use oral transmission to pass their cultural traditions from person to person, and from generation to generation. The art of speaking well is highly prized, and those who have this gift are respected in the society. The present study first presents an introduction into geography, language and culture of the region and discusses the oral tradition in its context. Subjects and structures of the Baoulé stories vary, whereas songs play the same important role in oral literature like fables, fairy tales, ghost stories and myths do. The collection of 15 original stories are put opposite to their English translations. It was taken much care to represent them in a lively and literary appealing way so that it would not only be of any interest for the philologically oriented readership. Furthermore, this documentation offers rich material for further research in oral literature and comparative linguistics.
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Toward Deprivatized Pedagogy
Becky Nugent and Diane C. Bell
This book discusses a toll for shaping classroom practice--deprivatized pedagogy. Deprivatized pedagogy draws on postmodern critical theory and experiences at the university and in the writing classroom. The purpose of this text is neither to fan the smoldering embers of theory wars, nor to offer step-by-step instructions for teaching. Rather, it is to demonstrate the times, places, and situations in which theory and practice can and will intersect. The terms deprivatized pedagogy carries with it a conceptual model that will not fit into existing language. Although it is fraught with problems, the authors have selected the terms deprivatized for highly specific reasons. Deprivatized pedagogy may be briefly defined as a way to interrogate classroom practices which are traditionally and inexplicably privatized. A deprivatized pedagogy is a conscious effort to work against traditional, often invisible classroom practices that privilege the construct of the autonomous individual, whether that individual is a teacher or a particular student. In short, it is a strategy for bumping against and breaking down transparent barriers of unthinkingly ritualized practices in the classroom. The authors hope to provide a space to raise questions, evoke critiques, and embark on the path to self-reflexivity in the practice of teaching and learning.
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Listening in Everyday Life: A Personal and Professional Approach, 2nd Edition
Michael Purdy and Deborah Borisoff
This book addresses the role listening plays in our personal and professional lives, and provides steps we can take to strengthen our own listening skills. Each chapter was written specifically for this book with the intention of introducing the reader to the major theories that affect the processes of listening, and to the impact of listening behavior on our own ability to be effective communicators.
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Jay Haley Revisted
Madeleine Richeport-Haley and Jon Carlson
Jay Haley Revisited brings together influential professionals in psychotherapy and counseling to introduce, analyze, and put into context 20 of the most interesting and significant papers Jay Haley produced, both published and unpublished. Jay Haley was one of the most influential thinkers in psychotherapy who revolutionized the field through his writings, teachings, research, and supervision for more than half a century. The seminal classic papers found in this volume capture the wit, humor, and the ability to look at a field and offer critique that leads to constructive change. This book will delight readers who, in one volume, can trace the birth and development of the field of family therapy, and the revolution from traditional ideas to modern therapy approaches, in the voice of one of the field’s most gifted teachers.
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Contemporary Issues in Couples Counseling
Patricia A. Robey, Robert E. Wubbolding, and Jon Carlson
Contemporary Issues in Couples Counseling addresses the most common and difficult issues that people in the helping professions face when using Cognitive Behavior Therapy with couples—and provides concrete solutions for addressing them effectively. In it, clinicians will find a handy reference for professionals who are looking for useful information and skills that can be applied immediately in their sessions. The book uses the time-tested, evidencebased strategies for helping clients focus on the here and now, not the past, and for helping clinicians create effective treatment plans to ensure that that clients meet their individual needs while also addressing the needs of their partners.
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Ethics for Bureaucrats: An Essay on Law and Values, 1st. Edition
John A. Rohr
This important text integrates the study of ethics into public management training, highlighting Supreme Court opinions on three specific constitutional values-equality, freedom, and property-focusing on the pedagogical aspects of law and posing challenging questions to help readers apply theories to concrete situations. It includes a case index for further research. Topics of specific interest include abortion, affirmative action, bureaucratic bashing, civil disobedience, the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, the Iran-Contra scandal, moral absolutism, privileged communications, religious fundamentalism, and whistle blowing. The Midwest Review of Pubic Administration lauds it as "…a unique teaching tool."
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Readings in the Theory of Individual Psychology
Steve Slavik and Jon Carlson
Presents a group of papers, drawn from "The International Journal of Individual Psychology, the Journal of Individual Psychology and Individual Psychology." This work aims to present a collection of articles that state the conceptions of the ideas and clarifications of Individual Psychology, and stimulate clarification of fundamental Readings in the Theory of Individual Psychology presents an overview of the central theoretical tenets and specific fundamental concepts of Individual Psychology, framed on terms that make it possible to verify empirically many of these theoretical foundations. Sections of the book are organized into subject areas such as social interest, creative self, lifestyle, and family constellation, each containing seminal articles by Adler, Dreikurs, and other founding thinkers, and introduced with an original essay by a contemporary scholar. Readings in the Theory of Individual Psychology informs the reader of the recent and current theory in Individual Psychology, presented in order to generate new empirical research and future directions for development. Slavik and Carlson have pulled together a truly unique source for current thinking and theorizing in the field, providing the next generation of researchers, scholars, and scientists with the tools to move Individual Psychology into its next phase of refinement.
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Engaging Children in Family Therapy: Creative Approaches to Integrating Theory and Research in Clinical Practice
Catherine Ford Sori
A common question at the initial meeting of a family therapist and a new client(s) is often whether or not to include a child or children in the counseling sessions. The inclusion of a child in the family therapy process often changes the dynamic between client and therapist -- and between the clients themselves -- within the context of the counseling sessions. And yet, although this is such a common experience, many counselors and family therapists are not adequately equipped to advise parents on whether to include a child in therapy sessions. Once the child does make an appearance in the counseling session, the therapist is faced with the challenges inherent in caring for a child, in addition to many concerns due to the unique circumstance of the structured therapy. Counseling a child in the context of a family therapy session is a specific skill that has not received the attention that it deserves. This book is intended as a guide for both novice and experienced counselors and family therapists, covering a wide range of topics and offering a large body of information on how to effectively counsel children and their families. It includes recent research on a number of topics including working with children in a family context, the exclusion of children from counseling, and counselor training methods and approaches, the effectiveness of filial play therapy, the effects of divorce on children, and ADHD. Theoretical discussion is given to different family therapy approaches including family play therapy and filial play therapy. Central to the text are interviews with leaders in the field, including Salvador Minuchin, Eliana Gil, Rise VanFleet and Lee Shilts. A chapter devoted to ethical and legal issues in working with children in family counseling provides a much-needed overview of this often overlooked topic. Chapters include discussion of specific skills relevant to child counseling in the family context, case vignettes and examples, practical tips for the counselor, and handouts for parents.
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The Therapist's Notebook for Children and Adolescents: Homework, Handouts, and Activities for Use in Psychotherapy, 2nd Edition
Catherine Ford Sori and Lorna L. Hecker
This book puts a myriad of homework, handouts, activities, and interventions in your hands! Targeted specifically toward children and adolescents, the “therapist's helpers,” you'll find in this extraordinary book will give you the edge in aiding children with their feelings, incorporating play techniques into therapy, providing group therapy to children, and encouraging appropriate parental involvement. The Therapist's Notebook for Children and Adolescents covers sleep problems, divorce, illness, grief, sexual abuse, cultural/minority issues, and more, incorporating therapeutic approaches that include play, family play, psychodynamic, family systems, behavioral, narrative, and solution-focused therapy. This ready reference is divided into eight thoughtfully planned sections to make it easy to find the right activity, handout, or intervention for the problem at hand: Dealing with Children's Feelings, The Use of Play in Therapy, Special Child Problems, Youth/Adolescents, Specific Approaches or Interventions, Family Issues, Parent Education and Intervention, and Illness and Bereavement.
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The Therapist's Notebooks Volume 3: More Homework, Handouts, and Activities for Use in Psychotherapy
Catherine Ford Sori and Lorna L. Hecker
The Therapist's Notebook Volume 3 includes clinician field-tested activities for therapists who work with individuals, children and adolescents, couples, families, and groups. The reproducible handouts are designed to be practical and useful for the clinician, and cover the most salient topics that counselors are likely to encounter in their practices, with various theoretical approaches. Each chapter includes a "Reading and Resources for the Professional" section that guides readers toward useful books, videos, or websites that will further enhance their understanding of the chapter contents. This book is an excellent tool for both experienced and novice counselors for increasing therapeutic effectiveness.
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Psychopathology and Psychotherapy: DSM-5 Diagnosis, Case Conceptualization, and Treatment, 3rd Edition
Len Sperry, Jon Carlson, Jill Suba Sauerheber, and Jon Sperry
Psychopathology & Psychotherapy: DSM-5 Diagnosis, Case Conceptualization, and Treatment, Third Edition differs from other psychopathology and abnormal psychology books. While other books focus on describing diagnostic conditions, this book focus on the critical link between psychopathology and psychotherapy. More specifically, it links diagnostic evaluation, case conceptualization, and treatment selection to psychotherapy practice. Research affirms that knowledge and awareness of these links is essential in planning and providing highly effective psychotherapy. his third edition incorporates detailed case conceptualizations and treatment considerations for the DSM-5 diagnoses most commonly seen in everyday clinical practice. Extensive case studies illustrate the diagnostic, case conceptualization, and treatment process in a way that makes it come alive. Written by practicing clinicians with expertise in specific disorders, this book will be an invaluable resource to both novice and experienced clinicians.
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Towards the Common Good: Perspectives in International Public Relations
Donn James Tilson and Emmanuel C. Alozie
Toward the Common Good presents the first comprehensive discussion and analysis of public relations in emerging democracies by the world's leading scholars in the field. Focusing on countries in Latin America, Europe, Africa, and Asia, this text offers both theoretical foundations and practical applications for public relations in a global context.
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The Psychology of Courage: An Adlerian Handbook for Healthy Social Living
Julia Yang, Alan Milliren, and Mark Blagan
Courage refers to the willingness for risk taking and to move ahead in the presence of difficulties. The purpose of this book is to present courage as the main foundation of understanding and training for mental health in the three life task areas described by Adler: Work, Love, and Friendship. It explores the meaning of each life task and problems of fear, compensation, or evasion, as well as Adlerian insight on socially useful attitudes of approaching the task under discussion. Socratic dialog boxes are included throughout each chapter to encourage the interactivity between the text and readers’ thought processes. Also included is a set of twenty-two helping tools that were creatively designed for self-exercise or to be used to help others uncover or acquire courage. For those in the helping professions, this text will be a unique and valuable handbook for not only working with and helping their clients, but also for their own personal development.
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The Doctor of Nursing Practice Essentials: A New Model for Advanced Practice Nursing, 2nd Edition
Mary E. Zaccagnini and Kathryn Waud White
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Working with Immigrant Families: A Practical Guide for Counselors
Adam Zagelbaum and Jon Carlson
Working With Immigrant Families examines the theoretical and practice-based issues that must be considered by counseling professionals when performing family therapy with immigrant clients. It provides practitioners with insights into why immigrant families come to the United States, the processes that unfold while they do, and the steps that can be taken to help these families make the most of their experience in their new country.
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Communicating Identity: Critical Approaches
Jason Zingsheim and Dustin Bradley Goltz
Communicating Identity: Critical Approaches provides a poststructuralist engagement with contemporary theories of identity, which view identity as a construction, negotiation, and a process of communicative messages. Embracing an intersectional investigation of identity and examining the critical interworkings of race, class, gender, sexuality, and nation, this edited anthology contemplates the shifting and fluid dimensions of identities within spatial, temporal, and discursive contexts. Bringing together works from scholars in the disciplines of organizational communication, critical/cultural studies, rhetorical and media studies, performance studies, and intercultural communication, the text is divided into four sections: "Theorizing Identity" provides a poststructuralist introduction to identity through differing conceptual frameworks that highlight the performative, relational, and intersectional dimensions of identity formations. "Organizing Identity" looks to institutional and national contexts to examine how systems of power and hierarchal structures within organizing discourses work to shape, mold, constrain, and produce disciplined identities. "Representing Identity" looks to popular culture, online environments, and personal accounts of experience as sites of identity production and negotiation.
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