What would you do as an elementary principal if an eight year old girl ran into your office with panic on her face and shouted, Mr. Patrick, Ruby said come quick. Some men are aiming guns at the kids on the playground. Would you run to face the presumed killers or would you run the other way? And would you cry when you arrived at work one morning as the high school principal to be told a boy you cared for, but had to expel for drug use, had committed suicide the night before? Would you wra...

What is missing in most curricula - from elementary school all the way through to university education - is coursework focused on the development of problem-solving skills. Most students never learn how to think about solving problems. Besides being a lot of fun, a puzzle-based learning approach also does a remarkable job of convincing students that (a) science is useful and interesting, (b) the basic courses they take are relevant, (c) mathematics is not that scary (no need to hate it!), ...

Selected as one of The New York Times Book Review's Best Books of the Year and honored worldwide, Lisa, Bright and Dark was an immediate sensation when it was first published. Detailing how mental illness affects friends and family of the ill, Lisa, Bright and Dark has been in print for more than forty years. Its value has not diminished over time, and readers throughout the world contact the author regularly to discuss their reactions to it. A...

Do you ever suffer from negative thinking and negative self talk? With this guide you will learn how to transform these negative thoughts about yourself into positive thinking, leading to better self-esteem.Here are just some of the amazing secrets, tips and techniques included in this guidebook:• Become aware of your own negative thought patterns and stop them in their tracks• Discover how to get the negative self talk out of your head and...

Anatomy Of Choice is designed to assist educators and parents in unraveling the complicated nature of choice. In this short and content filled book, you will learn that choices and decisions are not the same though they are unquestionably linked. You'll gain an understanding of the process by which students make choices. The author gives you hands on skills that will help you help your students make positive life choices in every area of their lives. He'll also give you simple steps you ca...

In this book, Howard deals with issues of overdoing and overeating. He learns that through discipline and moderation, he can have a sense of personal power. Tips and lessons are included. Eighth book in the award winning Howard B. Wigglebottom series. Teacher and counselor endorsed. Print a poster and download for freethe Too Much song @ www.wedolisten.org

This picture book, through gentle humor, introduces to 4-8 year old children the concepts that trust is earned and that it’s OK to say no.

Whether you are anticipating your new arrival or navigating through the assortment of kids you already have, this straight talk guide will hip you to Generations “Y” [Why?] and “Z” and what makes them tick. Child rearing is challenging and our kids are one click away from being smarter than us. This A to Z safari will take you and your child from labor and delivery to college, from gibberish to goal setting and from the neighborhood to the world. Don't hesitate purchase your copy of

Structured Decision Making presents a practical and rational framework for making better decisions under conditions of uncertainty, risk, and incomplete information. Using clear explanations and real-world examples, the book introduces the fundamental concepts of probability, mathematical expectation, and risk analysis, showing how these tools can be applied to evaluate choices in a logical and structured way.Rather than relying on intuition, emotion, or guesswork, the reader is gu...

The Neglected Child provides everything educators and caregivers need to know to identify and intervene in neglectful situations, while also creating a safe, nurturing, and protective environment for young children. From defining the different types and levels of severity of neglect to establishing suspicion and reporting neglectful situations, this book is filled with helpful information from expert psychologists and educators in the field today.Each chapter includes a br...

Much has been said about planning your career and your “life” but that advice always starts with getting a solid education and then kind of fluffs right over to the actual career having part. There are far too many recent college grads that are standing in utter bewilderment who can testify to the fact that there is a large gap in these planning books, a large gap indeed. Thankfully you have this particular book which is not going to skip or skim over the gap but rather drag you to the edg...

Give the new graduate in your life the gift of wisdom with this practical guide to living with purpose, passion and success.Every new graduate deserves a head start on a successful life. This book imbues young people with hope, inspiration, motivation, and the truth about living life on life's terms. The Graduate's Handbook offers insight on careers, procrastination, reality-based living, fear, failure, and relationships. The author's own hard-won lessons a...