Michael D Matthews: 10 books
Head Strong
How Psychology is Revolutionizing War
Language: English
Release Date: December 2, 2013
Psychology is the science that will determine who wins and who loses the wars of the 21st century, just as physics ultimately led the United States to victory in World War II. Changes in the world's political landscape coupled with radical advances in the technology of war will greatly alter how militaries...
Leadership in Dangerous Situations
A Handbook for the Armed Forces, Emergency Services, and First Responders
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2011
Leadership in Dangerous Situations provides in-depth coverage of the key psychological, social and organization factors that impact individual and organizational effectiveness for First Responders in dangerous environments. Leading scholars discuss how current theories and empirical research provides...
Inclusion in the American Military
A Force for Diversity
Language: English
Release Date: August 4, 2017
The U.S. military can be thought of as a microcosm of American society, bringing in people from diverse backgrounds and history to defend one nation. Military leaders must address the same issues and concerns as those found in the civilian world, including exclusion, segregation, and discrimination....
The Millennial Generation and National Defense
Attitudes of Future Military and Civilian Leaders
Language: English
Release Date: December 2, 2013
This study captures the attitudes and values of the youth generation of college students in the USA toward the military, war, national defence, and foreign policy matters. Providing a unique insight into civilian and military Millenials, the authors explore the impact of 9/11 and the level of tolerance within the military.
by Western Fictioneers, L. J. Washburn, Jeffrey J. Mariotte
Language: English
Release Date: August 20, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: August 20, 2018
A collection of twenty-nine tales of the Old West featuring previously unpublished stories by such classic Western writers as James Reasoner, Douglas Hirt, McKendree Long, and Michael R. Ritt. Edited by award winning author, L. J. Washburn. Western Fictioneers is the only writers’ organization devoted...
Achieving sustainable production of milk Volume 3
Dairy herd management and welfare
Language: English
Release Date: August 7, 2017
Reviews advances in understanding and improving the welfare of dairy cattle;
Summarises current research on rumen biology, digestion and ways of optimising nutrition of dairy cattle from grazing to feed and feed supplements;
Discusses latest developments in maintaining the health of dairy cattle, including the genetics of disease resistance and dairy herd health management
Individual Positive Behavior Supports
A Standards-Based Guide to Practices in School and Community Settings
Language: English
Release Date: June 2, 2016
Aligned with the Association for Positive Behavior Support’s Standards of Practice, this graduate-level text is an authoritative PBS primer for professionals preparing for work in educational and community-based settings. More than 60 leading scholars present the critical skills and knowledge...
Sister States, Enemy States
The Civil War in Kentucky and Tennessee
Language: English
Release Date: February 4, 2011
The fifteenth and sixteenth states to join the United States of America, Kentucky and Tennessee were cut from a common cloth -- the rich region of the Ohio River Valley. Abounding with mountainous regions and fertile farmlands, these two slaveholding states were as closely tied to one another, both...
Talent Development for English Language Learners
Identifying and Developing Potential
Language: English
Release Date: November 15, 2013
Talent Development for English Language Learners offers concrete guidance to teachers, schools, and administrators seeking to maximize the potential of all of their students. Each chapter will focus thematically on an issue relevant to developing the talents and potential of gifted English language...
Science Strategies for Students with Gifts and Talents
The Practical Strategies Series in Gifted Education
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2012