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Know When to Hold 'Em

The High Stakes Game of Fatherhood

By: John Blase

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Know When to Hold 'Em

The High Stakes Game of Fatherhood

By: John Blase

Far from the conventional parenting book, Know When to Hold 'Em will encourage readers as they see parenting and fatherhood through a new lens--that of adventurer, risk-taker. Blase moves into new territory to invite fathers and parents to look at the risk and challenge--and great rewards of parenting--as he invites readers into his imperfect, yet loveable home Written with the raw prose of one who is there, smack dab in the middle of possibly the greatest challenge of a person’s life, Blase says, “What I’ve seen so far has convinced me that being a father is a lot like gambling--fatherhood is a risk-tasking venture Featuring an intensely personal voice and filtered through a brass-knuckled optimism, this book offers what very few books on parenting do--the real, true, raw reality and joys of fatherhood.

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Abingdon Press

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142677608X

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9781426776083

Catholicism All-in-One For Dummies

By: Rev. John Trigilio, Jr.,Rev. Kenneth Brighenti,Rev. Monsignor James Cafone,Rev. Jonathan Toborowsky,Annie Sullivan

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Catholicism All-in-One For Dummies

By: Rev. John Trigilio, Jr.,Rev. Kenneth Brighenti,Rev. Monsignor James Cafone,Rev. Jonathan Toborowsky,Annie Sullivan

Let there be light—illuminating info about today’s Catholic church Catholicism All-in-One For Dummies offers a path toward understanding the beliefs of the Catholic church and how the church operates. Fully updated with information on newly canonized saints, updated teachings from Pope Francis, and how Catholic beliefs intersect with the modern world, this edition gets you up to date with the last 2000 or so years or Catholic history. With five minibooks in one, this friendly Dummies guide will answer your pressing questions. What do Catholics believe? What happens in Mass? Who are the saints? What is the role of the Pope? And other cool stuff you’ve been wanting to know about this Christianity denomination with over one billion members worldwide. Discover the core tenets of the Catholic religion Learn all about the papacy and get to know Pope Francis Get a primer on the Catholic saints, including those newly canonized Walk through the traditions of Mass and the seven sacraments This is an excellent resource for anyone who needs a clear guide to the practices and rules of the Catholic faith and wants a fascinating look into a prominent world religion.

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695

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John Wiley & Sons

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1394165013

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9781394165018

Irish Poetry Since 1950

From Stillness Into History

By: John Goodby

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Irish Poetry Since 1950

From Stillness Into History

By: John Goodby

Irish Poetry since 1950 is a survey of poetry, from Northern Ireland, the Republic, Britain, and the US, covering the 1950s, the 1960s, the early period of the Troubles up to 1976, the 1980s and the 1990s.

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372

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Manchester University Press

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071902997X

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9780719029974

Key Contemporary Concepts

From Abjection to Zeno's Paradox

By: John Lechte

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Key Contemporary Concepts

From Abjection to Zeno's Paradox

By: John Lechte

Companion volume to Lechte's best-selling 50 Key Contemporary Thinkers. Guides readers in understanding society and culture in the twenty-first century. Encyclopedic format covers such topics as cybernetics, quantum theory, ideology, and aesthetics.

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SAGE

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0761965351

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9780761965350

Saints For Dummies

By: Rev. John Trigilio, Jr.,Rev. Kenneth Brighenti

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Saints For Dummies

By: Rev. John Trigilio, Jr.,Rev. Kenneth Brighenti

An in-depth resource that separates fact from myth about the lives of saints Saints For Dummies offers information on famous saints (both men and women) from the Eastern Orthodox, Protestant, and Catholic traditions. With a historical biography on each saint including information on what they are known for, what they did in life to achieve sainthood, and how readers can pray to them in time of need. This easy-to-understand guide reveals that most saints were very common, ordinary, and imperfect human beings with faults and foibles who overcame their shortcomings to become figures of great spiritual and historical significance. You get a unique glimpse into the lives and the character traits of these righteous men and women, as well as future pending saints. Explains which saints are invoked for specific situations Rev. John Trigilio and Rev. Kenneth Brighenti are the coauthors of Catholicism For Dummies, Women in the Bible For Dummies and John Paul II For Dummies Whether you're a scholar or just curious about the topic, Saints For Dummies will have you intrigued and informed from the first page.

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386

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John Wiley & Sons

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0470606916

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9780470606919

Urban Theory

A Critical Assessment

By: John Rennie Short

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Urban Theory

A Critical Assessment

By: John Rennie Short

This wide-ranging and state-of-the-art new edition reviews the classic contributions to understanding modern and post-modern cities, and is comprehensively updated to take account of the issues and concepts at stake in 21st century urban theory.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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113738266X

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9781137382665

The Intelligent, Responsive Leader

By: Steven Katz,Lisa Ain Dack,John Malloy

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The Intelligent, Responsive Leader

By: Steven Katz,Lisa Ain Dack,John Malloy

Jump start your roles as “learning leader” and “lead learner!” Designed for leaders to learn and lead within the “middle space” between the seemingly opposing dynamics of district expectations and practitioner experience, this book advances the concept of the school as a learning organization. This innovative perspective guides leaders through an intentional, deliberate learning process to develop intelligent, responsive leadership practice. Using stories, strategies, and tools, the authors · Explain the power of “purposeful practice” as a methodology for getting better · Show how to build the requisite capacities to lead effectively via “influence” · Describe how to turn adaptive challenges into leadership inquiries for growth "This important work demonstrates and reinforces the idea that continuous improvement can only come from deep, intentional, focused, and hard work on the part of everyone within an organization. While the examples are rooted within schools and school districts, this work is applicable to any organization that seeks meaningful and specific improvement in their results. This is a must-read for leaders!" —Lynn Macan University at Albany - SUNY, Albany, NY

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142

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Corwin Press

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1506386830

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9781506386836

Imaginaries of Modernity

Politics, Cultures, Tensions

By: John Rundell

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Imaginaries of Modernity

Politics, Cultures, Tensions

By: John Rundell

This book offers a new perspective on the issue of modernity through a series of interconnected essays. Drawing centrally on the works of Castoriadis, Luhmann, Heller and Lefort, and in critical discussion with Weber, Durkheim, Simmel, Adorno, Habermas and Taylor, the author argues that modernity is not only a unique historical creation but also a multiple one. With a focus on five broad themes - the problem of understanding of modernity after the decline of grand narratives; the complexity of the modern condition; politics, especially with reference to freedom and totalitarian regimes; the variety and density of modern life; and the centrality of a concept of culture to social and critical theory - John Rundell advances the view that modernity is not the outcome of an evolutionary process or historical development, but is unique and indeterminate, as are the constitutive dimensions that can be identified as 'modern'. There are, then, different modernities. A rigorous engagement with a range of prominent and contemporary social theorists, Imaginaries of Modernity casts new light on the significance of understanding the multidimensional character of modernity and the plurality of its forms beyond the conventional paradigms associated with only the West. As such, it will appeal to scholars of social theory, critical theory, sociology and philosophy concerned with questions of culture, politics and modernity.

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Routledge

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1317118715

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9781317118718

The School Administrator Internship Handbook

Leading, Mentoring, and Participating in the Internship Program

By: Ronald L. Capasso,John C. Daresh

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The School Administrator Internship Handbook

Leading, Mentoring, and Participating in the Internship Program

By: Ronald L. Capasso,John C. Daresh

Plan, conduct, and evaluate effective internship experiences! School administration internships are a central ingredient in any preservice program, and they can be very effective if they are well-organized and well-designed. Capasso and Daresh have created a blueprint for an effective internship program that can turn preservice administrators into transformational leaders, not simply organizational survivors. The School Administrator Internship Handbook is written for the intern, to both understand the internship program and the roles of all of the participants in the program. The book helps the intern self-assess leadership ability, challenge one′s commitment to the field, become a reflective practitioner, and collaborate with the field mentor and the university faculty member to make the internship a rich and valuable experience. Internship directors will find that the handbook addresses them as well, providing opportunities to assess students′ abilities to take theory to practice, develop community outreach programs, and assess the effectiveness of the entire preservice program. And mentors will get a clear understanding of their role in facilitating the intern′s experience. Other key topics include: Examining current practices Establishing goals and objectives Defining internship standards Preparing project proposals Developing leadership skills Understanding the roles of the participants Evaluating and assessing the participants and the program Moving beyond the internship Finally, an effective blueprint for preservice programs! This practical guide is designed for everyone involved in the school administrator internship, especially the men and women who will be stepping into assistant principalships, principalships, and other administrative roles. Ronald L. Capasso is currently an Associate Professor of Educational Leadership at Rowan University, Glassboro, New Jersey. He has spent 30 years in public school education, having served twelve years as a superintendent of schools in Pennsville, New Jersey and five years as an Assistant Superintendent of Schools in Ramsey, New Jersey. He has also served as a consultant and speaker for the U.S. Office of Education, the New Jersey State Department of Education, and various government agencies and school districts. John C. Daresh has spent more than 20 years in higher education, having served as a faculty member and administrator at the University of Texas at El Paso, the University of Northern Colorado, Ohio State University, and the University of Cincinnati. He has also worked as a consultant and speaker for school districts, universities, and state departments of education across the United States and in England.

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181

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Corwin Press

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1506318568

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9781506318561

The Superintendent as CEO

Standards-Based Performance

By: John R. Hoyle,Lars G. Bjork,Virginia Collier,Thomas Glass

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The Superintendent as CEO

Standards-Based Performance

By: John R. Hoyle,Lars G. Bjork,Virginia Collier,Thomas Glass

The first of its kind, this unique text identifies the knowledge needed by current and aspiring school district CEOs to become high performers.

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281

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Corwin Press

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1483351904

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9781483351902

Amazin' Upset

The Mets, the Orioles and the 1969 World Series

By: John G. Robertson,Carl T. Madden

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Amazin' Upset

The Mets, the Orioles and the 1969 World Series

By: John G. Robertson,Carl T. Madden

In October 1969, the New York Mets stunned the sports world by defeating the heavily favored Baltimore Orioles in a memorable World Series. Their five-game triumph capped off a true Cinderella season, when the woebegone National League franchise rose from laughingstock to popular champions. The histories of both the Mets and Orioles are traced, along with their paths to the climactic '69 Series. A batter-by-batter recap of all five games gives a box seat view to a storied moment in baseball history.

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McFarland

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1476684758

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9781476684758

The Numismatic Chronicle and Journal of the Royal Numismatic Society

Vol. 11

By: John Yonge Akerman

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The Numismatic Chronicle and Journal of the Royal Numismatic Society

Vol. 11

By: John Yonge Akerman

Reprint of the original, first published in 1849.

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BoD – Books on Demand

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3368758918

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9783368758912

Counseling Students in Levels 2 and 3

By: Jon M. Shepard,Jeffrey D. Shahidullah,John S. Carlson

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Counseling Students in Levels 2 and 3

By: Jon M. Shepard,Jeffrey D. Shahidullah,John S. Carlson

This book seeks to offer a user-friendly, practical guide on school-based mental health counseling approaches for K-12 school counselors, psychologists, and other mental health professionals. Highlighting best practices, this book will explain how these educators can provide counseling in the secondary and tertiary prevention levels of the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Response to Intervention (RTI) frameworks. Informative and research-based, this book is tailored for busy professionals.

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249

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Corwin Press

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1452255644

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9781452255644

Capitalism and Classical Social Theory

Fourth Edition

By: John Bratton,David Denham

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Capitalism and Classical Social Theory

Fourth Edition

By: John Bratton,David Denham

Capitalism and Classical Social Theory offers a rigorous introduction to classical social theory, highlighting the enduring relevance of classical works for understanding the many crises of the contemporary world. This popular theory book introduces students to a selection of classical social thinkers and demonstrates the relevance of the classical canon in contemporary society – a society marked by social inequality, insecurity, transformative AI, and the climate emergency. The fourth edition features updated examples, data, and images throughout, as well as new material on early American sociology and new literature on classical social theorists from the past five years. It reintroduces a chapter on Georg Simmel and urbanism, and it includes a new chapter exploring the intersection of the COVID-19 pandemic and class, race, and gender. While attentive to historical context, Capitalism and Classical Social Theory argues that classical theorists speak directly to the present challenges of inequality, social change, and the climate crisis in the twenty-first century.

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University of Toronto Press

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1487556330

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9781487556334

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Know When to Hold 'Em

Know When to Hold 'Em

Catholicism All-in-One For Dummies

Catholicism All-in-One For Dummies

Irish Poetry Since 1950

Irish Poetry Since 1950

Key Contemporary Concepts

Key Contemporary Concepts

Saints For Dummies

Saints For Dummies

Urban Theory

Urban Theory

The Intelligent, Responsive Leader

The Intelligent, Responsive Leader

Imaginaries of Modernity

Imaginaries of Modernity

The School Administrator Internship Handbook

The School Administrator Internship Handbook

The Superintendent as CEO

The Superintendent as CEO

Amazin' Upset

Amazin' Upset

The Numismatic Chronicle and Journal of the Royal Numismatic Society

The Numismatic Chronicle and Journal of the Royal Numismatic Society

Counseling Students in Levels 2 and 3

Counseling Students in Levels 2 and 3

Capitalism and Classical Social Theory

Capitalism and Classical Social Theory

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