Guilford Publications: 631 books
Handbook of Professional Development in Education
Successful Models and Practices, PreK-12
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2014
This comprehensive handbook synthesizes the best current knowledge on teacher professional development (PD) and addresses practical issues in implementation. Leading authorities describe innovative practices that are being used in schools, emphasizing the value of PD that is instructive, reflective,...
I Love a Cop, Third Edition
What Police Families Need to Know
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2018
Police families are brave, resilient, and proud--and they face remarkable challenges, sometimes on a daily basis. Now thoroughly updated for today's turbulent times, this is the resource that cops and their loved ones have relied on for decades. Trusted expert Ellen Kirschman gives you practical ways...
Grandparents as Parents, Second Edition
A Survival Guide for Raising a Second Family
Language: English
Release Date: May 6, 2013
If you're among the millions of grandparents raising grandchildren today, you need information, support, and practical guidance you can count on to keep your family strong. This is the book for you. Learn effective strategies to help you cope with the stresses of parenting the second time around,...
I Love a Fire Fighter
What the Family Needs to Know
Language: English
Release Date: March 18, 2011
How can fire fighter families manage the stress that comes with life in the service? How do you keep a grip on fears and worries during long hours of separation from your spouse? Where can you turn when times get tough?
With this practical, no-nonsense, yet compassionate guide, Dr....
Smart but Scattered
The Revolutionary "Executive Skills" Approach to Helping Kids Reach Their Potential
Language: English
Release Date: November 30, 2011
There's nothing more frustrating than watching your bright, talented son or daughter struggle with everyday tasks like finishing homework, putting away toys, or following instructions at school. Your "smart but scattered" 4- to 13-year-old might also have trouble coping with disappointment...
Taking Charge of Anger, Second Edition
Six Steps to Asserting Yourself without Losing Control
Language: English
Release Date: March 23, 2012
This straight-talking book—grounded in over 25 years of experience—has already helped many tens of thousands of readers understand and manage destructive anger in all its forms. Anger expert Dr. Robert Nay guides you to:
*Figure out which of the five "faces of anger"...
Raising a Moody Child
How to Cope with Depression and Bipolar Disorder
Language: English
Release Date: March 23, 2012
Every day can be an ordeal for families struggling with the difficult, moody, "impossible" behavior that may point to childhood depression or bipolar disorder. Effective help for kids does exist, but it often requires a customized combination of medication, therapy, coping skills, and support....
The DBT® Solution for Emotional Eating
A Proven Program to Break the Cycle of Bingeing and Out-of-Control Eating
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2018
Eating can be a source of great pleasure--or deep distress. If you've picked up this book, chances are you're looking for tools to transform your relationship with food. Grounded in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), this motivating guide offers a powerful pathway to change. Drs. Debra L. Safer,...
The Mood Repair Toolkit
Proven Strategies to Prevent the Blues from Turning into Depression
Language: English
Release Date: July 7, 2014
If you have trouble bouncing back from low moods or just feel stuck in the doldrums much of the time, renowned cognitive behavior therapist David A. Clark has a clear message: there are simple yet powerful steps you can take to feel better. This encouraging book presents 80 strategies you can use...
by Nancy Mamlin, PhD
Language: English
Release Date: January 27, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: January 27, 2012
What tools are in the toolkit of an excellent special educator, and how can teacher preparation programs provide these tools in the most efficient, effective way possible? This practical, clearly written book is grounded in current research and policy as well as the author's extensive experience as...
Adolescent Literacy in the Academic Disciplines
General Principles and Practical Strategies
Language: English
Release Date: January 25, 2012
From leading authorities in both adolescent literacy and content-area teaching, this book addresses the particular challenges of literacy learning in each of the major academic disciplines. Chapters focus on how to help students successfully engage with texts and ideas in English/literature, science,...
Your Defiant Child, Second Edition
Eight Steps to Better Behavior
Language: English
Release Date: June 28, 2013
Discover a way to end constant power struggles with your defiant, oppositional, "impossible" 5- to 12-year-old, with the help of leading child psychologist Russell A. Barkley. Dr. Barkley's approach is research based, practical, and doable--and leads to lasting behavior change. Vivid, realistic...
Adolescents and Adults with Learning Disabilities and ADHD
Assessment and Accommodation
Language: English
Release Date: January 16, 2009
Most of the literature on learning disabilities and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) focuses on the needs of elementary school–age children, but older students with these conditions also require significant support. Comprehensive and authoritative, this book helps educators and clinicians...
by Nancy J. Obermeyer, Phd, Jeffrey K. Pinto
Language: English
Release Date: December 3, 2007
Language: English
Release Date: December 3, 2007
Now in a fully revised and expanded second edition, this widely adopted text and practical reference addresses all aspects of developing and using geographic information systems (GIS) within an organization. Coverage includes the role of the GIS professional, how geographic information fits into broader...