Thomas J Parsons: 7 books

The neighborhood firehouse is a mystical place to the public, ignored until there is an emergency. This is a satirical observation at the personalities contained within the walls, their interaction with each other and the public. This is a story of life behind the big red doors. On day, the...

This collection of enlightening and stimulating articles, written by some of the most important figures in school librarianship, demonstrates how teacher-librarians, classroom teachers, and administrators can work together to create a 21st century school library media program. With topics that emphasize...

For those who like their stories on the darker side ... 20 Stories of Phobia from New York Times Bestselling master suspense authors F.Paul Wilson and Heather Graham with a krewe of dynamic award winning story tellers. Thomas F. Monteleone E. McCarthy Laura Harner Lance Taubold Elle...

For those who like their stories on the darker side... 19 Stories of phobia from New York Times bestselling master suspense authors F. Paul Wilson and Heather Graham with a "krewe" of dynamic award-winning storytellers. What Do you Fear? What is the one thing that causes you...

This one-of-a-kind collection of chapters takes the reader on a tour to explore innovative practices from classrooms, schools, districts, communities, and faraway places in the world. Each of the chapters-organized under six headings-tells an authentic, compelling story of a pioneering and successful...

This collection of essays, offered in honor of the distinguished career of prominent political philosophy professor Clifford Orwin, provides a wide context in which to consider the rise of “humanity” as one of the chief modern virtues. A relative of—and also a replacement for—formerly more...

This book provides perspectives and insights across the educational system for how we might move toward living out this wish in all schools. The chapters provide perspectives on fundamental questions that have been guiding recent research on wellbeing in schools: How do school communities flourish...