D Scott: 321 books
Reclaiming the Center
Confronting Evangelical Accommodation in Postmodern Times
Language: English
Release Date: November 9, 2004
"When evangelicals confuse an improper passion for novelty witha proper pursuit of academic and pastoral relevance, the resultscan be distressing. I cannot express how grateful I am for thewell-formed wisdom with which this book points to the abiding anddecisive relevance for future route-finding...
by Scott W. Henggeler, PhD, Sonja K. Schoenwald
Language: English
Release Date: March 3, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: March 3, 2009
Multisystemic therapy (MST) has grown dramatically since the initial publication of this comprehensive manual. Today, over 400 MST programs operate in more than 30 states and 10 countries, supported by a strong empirical evidence base. This book explains the principles of MST and provides clear guidelines...
Diplomatic Games
Sport, Statecraft, and International Relations since 1945
Language: English
Release Date: September 4, 2014
International sporting events, including the Olympic Games and the FIFA World Cup, have experienced profound growth in popularity and significance since the mid-twentieth century. Sports often facilitate diplomacy, revealing common interests across borders and uniting groups of people who are otherwise...
Young, Triumphant, and Black
Overcoming the Tyranny of Segregated Minds in Desegregated Schools
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2013
Many educators struggle to meet the needs of gifted Black students because they know little about their experiences at school and at home. What are the experiences of gifted Blacks in desegregated predominantly White schools? How do gifted Black students survive and thrive in de facto segregated Black...
Reinventing the Tripitaka
Transformation of the Buddhist Canon in Modern East Asia
Language: English
Release Date: September 20, 2017
The Chinese Buddhist canon is a systematic collection of all translated Buddhist scriptures and related literatures created in East Asia and has been regarded as one of the “three treasures” in Buddhist communities. Despite its undisputed importance in the history of Buddhism, research on this...
by Gini Graham Scott Ph.D.
Language: English
Release Date: July 18, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: July 18, 2018
THE ANGER BOOK provides a broad overview of the many facets of anger by combining commentary, quotes, and illustrations, and it concludes with a section on tips and techniques for dealing with your own anger and a questionnaire to help you decide what to do. It covers these main topics:
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by Gini Graham Scott Ph.D.
Language: English
Release Date: July 18, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: July 18, 2018
Feeling gratitude and expressing thanks to others is extremely important both for one's satisfaction and for better relationships with others. It involves having a positive outlook, accepting what is now, when you can't make any changes, being grateful for others' help, and...
Reporting Baseball's Sensational Season of 1890
The Brotherhood War and the Rise of Modern Sports Journalism
Language: English
Release Date: February 28, 2015
When the members of the first baseball players’ union formed their own league in open revolt against the reserve clause and other restrictive practices of the National League, baseball journalism became less of a “curiosity shop” phenomenon and moved into the mainstream. Baseball writers Henry...
by Gini Graham Scott Ph.D.
Language: English
Release Date: July 16, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: July 16, 2018
SELF-PUBLISHING SECRETS is based on a workshop series and talks I have been conducting on self-publishing. It covers these main topics:
- Why self-publish a book
- Using a book to build your business
- How I can help you self-publish your book
- Deciding on your overall...
by Ulrich Storz, Martin Quodbach, Scott D. Marty
Language: English
Release Date: November 19, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: November 19, 2013
SpringerBriefs in Biotech Patents presents timely reports on intellectual properties (IP) issues and patent aspects in the field of biotechnology. This volume focus on particular aspects of the US patent law, which can have tremendous differences compared to the European law. This includes questions...
by Michael W. Austin, Raymond Angelo Belliotti, Scott F. Parker
Language: English
Release Date: June 21, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: June 21, 2012
It is said the champions of the ancient Olympic Games received a crown of olive leaves, symbolizing a divine blessing from Nike, the winged goddess of victory. While the mythology of the ancient games has come to exemplify the highest political, religious, community, and individual ideals of the time,...
by Oleg Wasynczuk, Scott D. Sudhoff, Steven Pekarek
Language: English
Release Date: May 22, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: May 22, 2013
Introducing a new edition of the popular reference on machine analysis
Now in a fully revised and expanded edition, this widely used reference on machine analysis boasts many changes designed to address the varied needs of engineers in the electric machinery, electric drives, and electric power...
Teaching for Experiential Learning
Five Approaches That Work
Language: English
Release Date: December 16, 2009
This book describes how to change the way in which educators conduct business in the classroom. Our current educational systems lack ways to reach today's learners in relevant, meaningful ways. The five approaches in this book inspire and motivate students to learn. The authors provide in-depth descriptions...
Time for Action
Stop Teaching to the Test and Start Teaching Skills
Language: English
Release Date: December 16, 2011
This book should be read by anyone concerned about the future of education in the U.S. It was written for students, parents, educators, administrators, and policy makers because it will require effort from all these individuals to create meaningful change in the education system. This book discusses...