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This thought-provoking book offers an original perspective on the meaning and practice of teaching as a reflective activity. Max van Manen defines pedagogical thoughtfulness as the way that educators grow, change, and deepen themselves as a result of reflecting on living with children. He shows how the processes of teaching require tact --an interpretive intelligence, a practical moral intuitiveness, a sensitivity and openness toward the child...

Marriage and Family Therapy: A Sociocognitive Approach is a comprehensive and clearly written introduction to sociocognitive therapy. It is rich with transcripts and case examples, culled from the authors' more than thirty-five years of practice, providing you with valuable background information on helping difficult-to-reach and hard-to-help populations.

The two Animal Models in Psychiatry volumes are loosely organized by subject. The first volume contains a number of chapters concerned with schizophrenia, psyc- ses, neuroleptic-induced tardive dyskinesias, and other d- orders that may involve dopamine, such as attention deficit disorder and mania. The second volume deals with affective and anxiety disorders, but also includes chapters on subjects not easily classified as either psychotic, or ...

A comprehensive look at the African emigrants in the USA, exploring the contributions they can make toward greater economic and political freedom in Africa. It studies the reasons why they came to America and what types of reforms are needed to allow them to contribute to Africa's development.

Dieses Buch bietet eine Einführung in die Theorie der statistischen Signalbeschreibung mit spezieller Betonung der digitalen Nachrichtenübertragungstechnik. Im ersten Kapitel wird der Begriff eines nachrichtentechnischen Signals und seine Beschreibungsmöglichkeiten kurz erläutert. Das zweite Kapitel geht speziell auf den Aspekt der Zufälligkeit und Unbestimmtheit von Signalen ein. Dabei wird die praktische Anwendung der Wahrscheinlichkeitstheo...

This reference work reflects recent scholarship regarding the Reconstruction of the American South following the Civil War. Covering the period 1862-1896, it focuses on race relations, emancipation, the main participants in the struggle and the restoration of the Southern states into the Union.

The application of thermal analysis is outlined by 18 contributions, writtenby experts in the various fields of geosciences. Emphasis was laid on the determination of minerals and technical products, kinetic parameters and calorific values in glass and ceramics technology, characterization of raw materials (e.g. clays, industrial minerals), in quality control and performance assessment, but also in environment protection from soil and...

Here is the fiery, provocative, and unparalleled work of feminist art criticism that launched Camille Paglia's exceptional career as one of our most important public intellectuals. Is Emily Dickinson "the female Sade"? Is Donatello's David a bit of pedophile pornography? What is the secret kinship between Byron and Elvis Presley, between Medusa and Madonna? How do liberals and feminists-as well as conservatives-fatally misread human nature? Th...

When Alec receives the Black Stallion's first son as a gift, he believes his dreams have come true, but Satan's savage arrogance makes him dangerous and unpredictable. Still, Alec is resolved to gain the fiery colt's trust, even if he must risk his life to do it.

In this, the second book in the series, the heart-stopping adventures of the Black Stallion continue as Alec discovers that two men are after the Black. One claims to be the Black's rightful owner and one is trying to kill the beautiful steed. An Arab chieftain proves his ownership of the Black and takes him away, but Alec is determined to find his horse again. Following the pair to Arabia, Alec encounters great evil and intrigue, as only a ho...

First published in 1941, Walter Farley's best-selling novel for young readers is the triumphant tale of a boy and a wild horse. From Alec Ramsay and the Black's first meeting on an ill-fated ship to their adventures on a desert island and their eventual rescue, this beloved story will hold the rapt attention of readers new and old.

Do the worlds religious traditions possess authentic, sexism-transcending, yet concrete, life-giving elements? Are they redeemable from structures of patriarchal domination that cause many women to judge them unsalvageable? After Patriarchy reveals the increasing globalization of womens visions as they look anew at those structures, including the religious one, in which human beings live. Contributors include: Delores S. Williams, Linda Gupta,...

A newly updated leveled reader including the latest scientific information on dinosaurs, for children who recognize familiar words and sound out new words with help. With revised illustrations reflecting our new understanding of dinosaurs, this updated Science Reader is as scientifically accurate today-and as easy to read-as when it was first published in 1991. An ideal introduction to some of the most fascinating babies of all time, this Step...

Independent readers can learn about Columbus's fateful voyage in this dramatic, easy-to-read account of a pivotal moment in American history.

In this prequel to The Black Stallion, we learn the story of the Black before he was shipwrecked with Alec Ramsay. Born in the mountain stronghold of Sheikh Abu Ishak, the colt shows great promise. During a band of robbers' attempt to steal him, the colt escapes and learns to survive on his own in the high mountains. Will he ever find his way home?