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The Future of the United Methodist Church

7 Vision Pathways

By: Bishop Scott J. Jones,Bruce R. Ough

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The Future of the United Methodist Church

7 Vision Pathways

By: Bishop Scott J. Jones,Bruce R. Ough

This book offers a renewed vision and practical steps for United Methodists to work together in mission and ministry. These bishops of The United Methodist Church urge congregations to stand together, under God’s grace, to lead others to vibrant faith, steadfast hope, and joyful living. The authors call for a new partnership with God to bring God’s reign to fruition for all God’s people. With concrete guidance about how to create and transform disciples, readers are invited to travel the path that leads to the abundant living that Jesus talked about. This book will also inspire and motivate congregations to work together to be a vibrant presence in their neighborhoods and communities. The Seven Pathways were created by the United Methodist bishops and presented at the 2008 General Conference as a vision statement for the Church. Contributors include: Bishops Sharon Brown Christopher, Gregory Vaughn Palmer, G. Lindsey Davis, Robert Schnase, Scott J. Jones, Hee-Soo Jung, E. James Swanson Sr., Minerva G. Carcano, Thomas J. Bickerton, and Bruce R. Ough. The seven pathways are: Planting New Congregations, Transforming Existing Congregations, Teaching the United Methodist Way, Strengthing Clergy and Lay Leadership, Children and Poverty, Expanding Racial/Ethnic Ministries, and Eliminating Poverty by Stamping out Disease.

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188

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Abingdon Press

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1426730098

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9781426730092

Environmental Degradation in Jacobean Drama

By: Bruce Boehrer

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Environmental Degradation in Jacobean Drama

By: Bruce Boehrer

Bruce Boehrer's book is the first general history of the Shakespearean stage to focus primarily on ecological issues.

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223

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Cambridge University Press

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1107023157

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9781107023154

Building Strong Congregations

Attracting, Serving, and Developing Your Membership

By: Bruce Wrenn,Philip Kotler,Norman Shawchuck

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Building Strong Congregations

Attracting, Serving, and Developing Your Membership

By: Bruce Wrenn,Philip Kotler,Norman Shawchuck

You probably have a fairly good idea of what it took to construct the building in which your congregation meets. First, there was a recognized need for a building, followed by a budget, blueprints, fund-raising, construction workers, and building materials, and voil! The structure proudly stands as a monument to the effective implementation of a well-thought-out plan.

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562

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Autumn House Publishing

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0812704908

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9780812704907

Twelve Roles of Facilitators for School Change

By: R. Bruce Williams

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Twelve Roles of Facilitators for School Change

By: R. Bruce Williams

The principles and ideas presented are not just for school improvement. Many of the materials can be used for an entire gamut of situations. There is something for everyone." —Lyndon Oswald, Principal Sandcreek Middle School, Idaho Falls, ID "The book deals with a time-sensitive and time-intensive topic, and its worth will be known only when it is purchased and used by serious educational entities." —Lori Grossman, Instructional Coordinator for Professional Development Services Houston Independent School District, TX Facilitate change in schools with this innovative shared leadership approach! In today′s world of increased accountability, the need for effective and dramatic school change is stronger than ever. Continuous school improvement requires a collaborative team approach—one where educators focus on student learning and achievement, promote shared decision making, and communicate visible achievements to students, teachers, and parents. This updated edition of Twelve Roles of Facilitators for School Change shows education leaders how they can become powerful agents of school reform. Advocating a transformational vision of leadership and learning, the author outlines 12 essential roles on the leadership team and provides practical tools for individuals in each role to use in facilitating the change process. This easy-to-use, research-based volume guides principals, superintendents, staff developers, and other leaders through the four main functions of effective facilitators: Leading the collaboration and change process Providing skills training Acting as a resource consultant Motivating and energizing the group By following the clear, step-by-step directions in this book, educators at all levels will learn to facilitate and embrace change, leading to higher student engagement and achievement!

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273

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Corwin Press

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1452294755

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9781452294759

Brain-Compatible Learning for the Block

By: R. Bruce Williams,Steven E. Dunn

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Brain-Compatible Learning for the Block

By: R. Bruce Williams,Steven E. Dunn

Provides a clear understanding of the instructor′s responsibilities when teaching in the block, explains what a brain-compatible class looks like, and gives sample lesson plans." —Randy Thompson, Educational Consultant "Educators who teach in a school system that utilizes block scheduling will find this text very useful." —Melissa Awenowicz, Coordinator of Field Placement University of Pittsburgh Use brain-friendly teaching strategies to maximize the benefits of extended time formats! Believing that block scheduling is one of the best environments for applying brain-compatible instructional methods, the authors have compiled a rich resource to show both novice and veteran teachers how to use brain-friendly strategies in extended time periods to deliver highly effective instruction and enhance learning for all students. A practical toolbox for teaching in block schedule formats, Brain-Compatible Learning for the Block, Second Edition focuses on a four-phase lesson model of inquiring, gathering, processing, and applying. This approach helps learners identify what they already know about the concepts or skills to be covered in the lesson, collect new information related to the lesson topic, engage in activities that will help the brain store new information, and transfer what they′ve learned to real-life settings. Written for middle school and high school educators, this second edition: Provides detailed sample lesson plans Examines how extended time formats impact student achievement Illustrates how to focus the learning experience for students Explores various alternative scheduling formats Offers updated research related to brain-based learning and block scheduling This book provides educators with concrete and accessible ideas for combining brain-based strategies with extended time formats and is an essential resource for making the most of block scheduling.

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Corwin Press

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1452293759

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9781452293752

The Pacific Campaign in World War II

From Pearl Harbor to Guadalcanal

By: William Bruce Johnson

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The Pacific Campaign in World War II

From Pearl Harbor to Guadalcanal

By: William Bruce Johnson

This is a fascinating new account of how diplomacy and politics gave way to military strategy and warfare in the Pacific. Presenting previously unpublished photographs, interviews with veterans, newly commissioned maps and new translations of Japanese sources, this book freshly examines the key events in the fight for the Pacific. Detailing the background to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor it shows how the decision-makers in Washington, following consultation with the leaders of Britain, Australia and New Zealand, moved to stop Japan from its drive toward Australia by initiating a counterthrust in the Solomon Islands. It also shows how qualities and character of leadership are crucial to winning wars, detailing how Admiral Ernest J. King managed to commit the Marine Corps to ground action in the South Pacific six months earlier than originally planned, by ignoring the Roosevelt’s commitment to defeat Germany prior to fighting Japan, and by outmaneuvering Gen. Douglas MacArthur for leadership. It also explains how Marines under Maj. Gen. A.A. Vandegrift, despite inadequate logistical support, managed to prevail in the Americans’ first ground campaign of World War II, making Japan’s ultimate defeat inevitable. In addition to recounting these key events, it traces how censorship and patriotism influenced the reporting of the conflict in America, how Hollywood films further shaped public opinion by portraying the significant events in particular ways, and how certain crucial decisions such as the early bombing raid of Tokyo, and giving Douglas MacArthur command of the war effort in Australia, were "political" rather than "strategic," and were made to foster morale rather than to gain any military advantage. This book will be of great interest to all students and scholars of Military History, and to all readers with a general interest in World War II, particularly in the conflicts of the Pacific, Pearl Harbor and Guadalcanal.

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751

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Routledge

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1134003811

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9781134003815

Discovering the American Past

A Look at the Evidence

By: William Bruce Wheeler,Susan D. Becker

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Discovering the American Past

A Look at the Evidence

By: William Bruce Wheeler,Susan D. Becker

This is volume one of a two-volume supplement for the US history survey course. It presents a variety of historical evidence organized to guide students through a process of historical analysis. This approach allows students to act as true historians by evaluating, analyzing and drawing conclusions based on evidence supplied in the text. In each chapter, students examine a central question relating to a person, issue, movement or event in American history and use a proven analytical method of analysis to arrive at conclusions.

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Houghton Mifflin

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0395668654

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9780395668658

Book's by Bruce R. Ough

The Future of the United Methodist Church

The Future of the United Methodist Church

Environmental Degradation in Jacobean Drama

Environmental Degradation in Jacobean Drama

Building Strong Congregations

Building Strong Congregations

Twelve Roles of Facilitators for School Change

Twelve Roles of Facilitators for School Change

Brain-Compatible Learning for the Block

Brain-Compatible Learning for the Block

The Pacific Campaign in World War II

The Pacific Campaign in World War II

Discovering the American Past

Discovering the American Past

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