There are few things is our society that provoke such raw emotions as that of child abuse. Most people, justifiably so, are outraged when they hear of allegations of abuse, and their anger is intensified as they learn of what seems to be an inappropriate criminal justice response. However, the debate on child abuse usually happens though visceral emotions rather than facts. Taking emotions out of a child abuse debate is much easier said than done, but it is of utmost importance to identify...

The book provides a comprehensive overview of current knowledge about "wattles", a large clade of over 1000 species of trees and shrubs in the genus Acacia, most of which are native to Australia. It examines the biology, ecology, evolution, and biogeography of wattles in their native ranges, including the evolutionary forces that have driven past speciation and adaptation to diverse environments, the conservation status, uses and human perceptions of these species. It considers the differe...

Identify and learn about more than 100 types of common backyard weeds found in the northwestern United States and southwestern Canada.Whether you’re a forager, gardener, homeowner, or are simply fascinated by nature, you probably have an opinion about weeds. But do you know which to pull, which to preserve, and which to put to good use? Learn to identify common backyard weeds in your area. Written by debut author and foraging expert Daniel Murphy, Common Backya...

Get ready for your AP U.S. History exam with this straightforward, easy-to-follow study guideThe wildly popular test prep guide—updated and enhanced for smartphone users—5 Steps to a 5: AP U.S. History 2017 provides a proven strategy to achieving high scores on this demanding Advanced Placement exam.This logical and easy-to-follow instructional guide introduces an effective 5-step study plan to help students build the skills, knowledge, an...

Cavalry operations during the Gettysburg campaign have been well covered, but never like this. Most cavalry treatments of the campaign and battle have focused on strategy, operations, and tactics and zoomed in on particular episodes: the Battle of Brandy Station in June 1863 (the largest cavalry engagement on American soil), Jeb Stuart’s controversial ride-for-glory that deprived Lee of important intelligence for days, Union cavalry general John Buford’s role in the start of the battle on ...

A proven 5-step study guide for today’s digital learners preparing for the AP U.S. HistoryexamThe wildly popular test prep guide—updated and enhanced for today’s digital learners—AP U.S. History Cross-Platform Prep Course 2017 provides a proven strategy for achieving high scores on this demanding Advanced Placement exam, as well as access to the whole course in print, online, and on mobile devices.This logical and easy-to-follow instructional guide...

Bernard Beagle is back! Join all your favourite characters, along with some new faces, in this action-packed second episode from author Daniel Murphy.Bernard Beagle is living his dream - he's made the school soccer team, he's made some friends and he's scoring goals. But three games into the season, Mum and Dad deliver some Earth-shattering news - the Beagles are moving back to Brisbane.That's not the only problem. Somehow, the opposition seem to know the Tidal Waves' tacti...

Bernard Beagle dreams of playing soccer for his school team. There is just one problem - he is terrible at sports.Cody Fisher, captain of the Bayview Primary Tidal Waves, is Bernard's one-way ticket to the midfield.But following his dream won't be easy. There's a savage dog on the loose in Woodland Bay and Sadie Button is wearing her hair in pig tails. Not to mention that witch across the road is doing magic tricks again.As Bernard pushes for qualification it become...

Bernard Beagle is training harder than ever before. Winter has arrived and only six more games of the Bayview Tidal Waves' record-breaking season remain.But right before school holidays, the unthinkable happens - Captain Cody is carted off the field in an ambulance.That's not the only problem. Stormy weather is threatening to derail the Tidal Waves' challenge for the regional title and the team's new goalkeeper hasn't made a single save. Not to mention there might be tw...

Rockaway Memories: Growing up in Rockaway Beach, Long IslandBy: Joseph Daniel MurphyA national treasure of family life on Rockaway Beach, Long Island in the 1920’s – 1930’s through WWII. A captivating story written by Joseph Daniel Murphy, a WWII naval officer. Life lessons about family, compassion, faith, determination, and survival—from a member of the “Greatest Generation”.A deeply personal story of one young man growing up in the early 1920’s and 1930’s in the B...

A PERFECT PLAN FOR THE PERFECT SCOREScore-Raising Features Include:•6 full-length practice exams, 3 in the book + 3 on Cross-Platform•Hundreds of practice exercises with thorough answer explanations•Comprehensive overview of the AP U.S. History exam format with step-by-step explanations•Practice questions that reflect both multiple choice and free-response question types, just like the ones you will ...

It is fifty years since comprehensive education was introduced in Scotland, England and Wales. But while the ideal of comprehensive education has been largely abandoned in England, comprehensive schools are alive and well in Scotland and command public support. This long-term overview of the development of the Scottish system, with contrasting accounts from England, Northern Ireland and Wales, concludes that comprehensive schooling, linked to underlying democratic values of liberty, equali...