Jossey Bass imprint: 1362 books
How to be a Good Divorced Dad
Being the Best Parent You Can Be Before, During and After the Break-Up
Language: English
Release Date: March 6, 2012
Positive advice for divorced dads and their families
The country's leading authority on fathers' rights Jeffery M. Leving presents a definitive how-to resource for divorced dads of any age, background, and marriage history. Leving offers targeted guidance and suggests techniques for staying...
Twins 101
50 Must-Have Tips for Pregnancy through Early Childhood From Doctor M.O.M.
Language: English
Release Date: November 3, 2008
"A must-read for expectant or multitasking mothers of multiples by an academic pediatrician and mother of twins, Twins 101 provides practical tips and wise words in a readable style that fits into the fast pace of these mothers’ lives."
—Theodore Sectish, MD, associate professor of pediatrics,...
Early Intervention Games
Fun, Joyful Ways to Develop Social and Motor Skills in Children with Autism Spectrum or Sensory Processing Disorders
Language: English
Release Date: October 2, 2009
A resource of fun games for parents or teachers to help young children learn social and motor skills
Barbara Sher, an expert occupational therapist and teacher, has written a handy resource filled with games to play with young children who have Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or other sensory...
The Whole Spectrum of Social, Motor and Sensory Games
Using Every Child's Natural Love of Play to Enhance Key Skills and Promote Inclusion
Language: English
Release Date: July 16, 2013
Fun easy games for parents and teachers to play with kids of all ages
Play is increasingly recognized by neuroscientists and educators as a vital component in brain development, academic success and learning social skills. In this inspiring and useful resource, Barbara Sher provides step-by-step...
The Algebra Teacher's Activity-a-Day, Grades 6-12
Over 180 Quick Challenges for Developing Math and Problem-Solving Skills
Language: English
Release Date: May 5, 2010
Fun-filled math problems that put the emphasis on problem-solving strategies and reasoning
The Algebra Teacher's Activity-a-Day offers activities for test prep, warm-ups, down time, homework, or just for fun. These unique activities are correlated with national math education standards and...
Leadership Theory
Cultivating Critical Perspectives
Language: English
Release Date: January 30, 2017
An interdisciplinary survey text on leadership theory grounded using critical perspectives
Leadership Theory is designed specifically for use in undergraduate or graduate classrooms providing a comprehensive overview of essential theories informing the leadership studies knowledgebase. The...
Leadership Theory
Facilitator's Guide for Cultivating Critical Perspectives
Language: English
Release Date: January 27, 2017
The facilitator's guide brings to life the content of the survey text, Leadership Theory. It offers instructive advice on how to prepare for the use of a critical perspective as well as providing practical resources to translate survey text content to practice.
The facilitator's guide consists...
by Erika Andersen
Language: English
Release Date: September 21, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: September 21, 2012
A unique take on leadership from a popular Forbes blogger and nationally-known leadership coach
Leading So People Will Follow explores the six leadership characteristics that inspire followers to fully support their leaders. Using Erika Andersen’s proven framework, new leaders and veterans...
The Student Leadership Competencies Guidebook
Designing Intentional Leadership Learning and Development
Language: English
Release Date: December 2, 2013
Bridge the gap between leadership development and career preparation!
This guidebook gives leadership educators the tools they need to help students develop the competencies necessary for their chosen careers and required by their academic programs. It also offers a way to understand and demonstrate...
Inside the Box
Leading With Corporate Values to Drive Sustained Business Success
Language: English
Release Date: December 9, 2009
How to turn company values into competitive advantage
We are inclined, for whatever reason, to treat values like works of art. We view them as nice to hang on the wall, and beautiful to look at, but we don’t act as though they truly mean much to us in the real world. In fact, the opposite...
The Hunt
Target, Track, and Attain Your Goals
Language: English
Release Date: March 24, 2014
Do you consider yourself a hunter? If you have you ever dated, played sports, or held a job, then your answer should be yes. We are always hunting—trying to track down and take the things we want, the things that will make our life bigger, better, safer; more satisfying, exciting, and just plain...
by Kim Heldman
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2010
Clear-Cut Ways to Manage Project Risk
If you're a typical project manager, you're probably aware of the importance of risk management but may not have the time or expertise to develop a full-blown plan. This book is a quick and practical guide to applying the disciplines of proven risk management...
by Frances Hesselbein
Language: English
Release Date: February 6, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: February 6, 2013
"Frances Hesselbein inspires people from all walks of life, from Fortune 500 CEOs to philanthropists, military general officers, young leaders, and nonprofit executives in every social sector. Leadership, she teaches, begins not with what you do, but with who you are."
--Jim Collins, author...
My Life in Leadership
The Journey and Lessons Learned Along the Way
Language: English
Release Date: January 6, 2011
In a clear and compelling voice, Frances Hesselbein delivers key leadership lessons. Tracing her own development as a leader, she narrates the critical moments that shaped her personally and professionally: from her childhood in Pennsylvania, to moving up from Girl Scout troop leader to Girl Scout...