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Serena Says

By: Tanita S. Davis

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Award-winning author Tanita S. Davis delivers a heartwarming and humorous middle grade tale about a young Black girl who finds her own voice through vlogging and learns to speak out. Perfect for fans for Sharon M. Draper and Lisa Greenwald. JC shines like a 4th of July sparkler. She has the best ideas, the biggest, funniest laugh, and the party starts when she arrives. Serena St. John is proud to be known as her best friend. Everything changes when JC returns from the hospital with a new kidney—and a new best friend. Out of the spotlight of JC’s friendship, suddenly things aren’t quite so sparkly in Serena’s world. Lonely Serena works on perfecting her vlogs, hoping to earn a shot at becoming a classroom reporter. If she can be smart and funny on video, why can’t she manage that in real life? If only she could always pause, edit, or delete conversations. It would be so much easier to say the right thing at the right time . . . instead of not saying what she should, or, even worse, blurting out a secret that wasn’t hers to share. Life doesn’t have a pause button—but as Serena discovers her voice through vlogging, she learns that she’s not just there to reflect JC’s light—she’s fully capable of shining on her own.

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0062936999

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The Concise Dictionary of Crime and Justice

By: Mark S. Davis

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The Concise Dictionary of Crime and Justice

By: Mark S. Davis

A new approach to making everyday criminal justice terms accessible A useful reference work for faculty and students, criminal justice professionals, writers, and anyone else interested in criminal justice and criminology, The Concise Dictionary of Crime and Justice, Second Edition, is an excellent, wide-ranging resource with clear definitions for over 3,000 key criminal justice terms. Often going beyond simply definitions, the dictionary places the entries in a meaningful context, connecting the definitions with other concepts. Mark S. Davis uniquely presents common misperceptions for selected terms, along with additional relevant information to clarify a term’s use or derivation.

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SAGE Publications

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1483380920

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9781483380926

Conversations about Qualitative Communication Research

Behind the Scenes with Leading Scholars

By: Christine S Davis

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Conversations about Qualitative Communication Research

Behind the Scenes with Leading Scholars

By: Christine S Davis

Christine Davis offers readers an insider’s view of the practices of ten leading qualitative communication scholars, showing how they make critical decisions in the process of conducting research. Through interviews and reflective assessment of their key articles, these researchers make visible how they deal with theory, data collection, analysis, and writing up a study. These scholars represent the full range of qualitative communication research: social science, narrative, and performance. Davis provides additional context to offer the reader a practical understanding of how to navigate a qualitative research project.

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Routledge

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1315431556

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THE SAINT OF THE DRAGON'S DALE - A Young Adult Medieval Action and Adventure

By: William S Davis

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THE SAINT OF THE DRAGON'S DALE - A Young Adult Medieval Action and Adventure

By: William S Davis

A fantastic YA tale of the demon-haunted forests of 13th C. Germany. In the Dale of the Dragon, or Der Tal des Drachen, lives a young man named Jerome, the hero of our story. In the surrounding forest lives the witch Martha and her twin ravens which speak of Satan, who even makes an appearance to tempt Jerome to the dark side of life. But what is a haunted forest if it doesn’t have robber barons and outlaws, and what would our story be without Agnes the maiden, who is, of course, in distress. Who is the mysterious Saint of the Dragon's Dale - a powerful, mysterious figure with a dark secret. Will he ride in to save the day, or will he be too late. To find the answers to these, and any other questions you may have, download this little book and find out for yourself. ============ KEYWORDS/TAGS: fairy tales, folklore, myths, legends, children’s stories, children, young adult, stories, bygone era, , Saint of the dragon’s dale, Abbess, abbey, Action, adventure, Agnes, Andreas, angel, Bamberg, Baron, basket, battlement, beasts, Beelzebub, blackened, burgomaster, castle, palace, Christ, Christian, Church, Clement, crucifix, Dale of the Dragon, Dale, Dame, Davis, demons, Devil, Dragon, dungeon, Eisenach, Emperor, forest, Franz, Franz-of-the-Ram’s-Pate, Frederick, Freiherr, Fritz, frowned, furze, gate, Gerda, Germany, glade, God, golden, Goslar, Graf, Count, greenwood, Gustav, Harun, Harz, heaven, helmet, Hems, herald, hermit, holy, Italy, Jerome, hero, heroine, in distress, Jesuit, Johann, Judgment, Kaiser, kiss, knight, lanzknecht, laugh, laughter, Lord, Ludwig, maid, maiden, Martha the Witch, Masterless, Mathilde, men-at-arms, Michael, midnight, moon, moonlight, Mordecai, noble, partridge, paynim, pixies, poacher, portcullis, postern, prayer, Priest, ransom, raven, Rome, rose, Rudolf, Saint, Satan, sheepskin, Sigismund, squire, sun, sword, temptation, Thuringerwald, Thuringia, turn to stone, Ulrich, Wartburg, wench, wicked, Witch, Wolf, Zebek, Zodok

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8828371595

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Genetic Dilemmas

Reproductive Technology, Parental Choices, and Children's Futures

By: Dena S. Davis

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Genetic Dilemmas

Reproductive Technology, Parental Choices, and Children's Futures

By: Dena S. Davis

What limits the genetic choices parents make for their children? Is it okay to select the sex of our children, or for deaf parents to select deaf children? In this second edition of Genetic Dilemmas, Davis argues that parental reproductive autonomy should be limited by respect for the future autonomy of the children created by these measures. Praise for the first edition: "A thoughtful, timely and comprehensive look at genetics in the modern era by a recognized scholar of both their legal and humanistic implications. An excellent read!" -R. Alta Charo, Professor of Law and Medical Ethics, University of Wisconsin- Madison. "Dena Davis has been the most consistent and important voice insisting that we take seriously the concept of each child's right to an open future, and what respecting that right would mean for new technologies in genetics and reproduction. This engaging new book is the work of a thoughtful and humane scholar, and deserves a broad readership." -Thomas H. Murray, President of The Hastings Center "Dena Davis offers an engaging, informative and provocative argument in Genetic Dilemmas. Her primary accomplishment is to draw much-needed attention to the interests of the child in reproductive decision-making...she has succeeded admirably." -Mary Terrell White, Medical Humanities Review "People now face a dizzying array of choices about reproduction-from sex selection to cloning, from prenatal screening to genetic enhancement. In this engaging and path-breaking book, Dena Davis intelligently and compassionately explores the often-ignored impact of these choices on the children that are created and the society in which they will be raised." -Lori Andrews, Professor of Law, Chicago-Kent College of Law

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Oxford University Press

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019537438X

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Grantsmanship for Criminal Justice and Criminology

By: Mark S. Davis

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Grantsmanship for Criminal Justice and Criminology

By: Mark S. Davis

This text directs the reader towards locating new sources of private funding as well as how to: formulate and state a problem that argues for funding, describe the methods for addressing the problem, detail and defend and budget and many others.

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0761911294

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9780761911296

The Science of Friendship

By: Tanita S. Davis

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The Science of Friendship

By: Tanita S. Davis

A friendship hypothesis—and one failed experiment—leads one girl to investigate the science of middle school friendship makeups and breakups in this hopeful and heartwarming story from Tanita S. Davis, author of Partly Cloudy and Serena Says. Rylee Swanson is beginning eighth grade with zero friends. A humiliating moment at the end-of-seventh-grade pool party involving a cannonball, a waterlogged updo, and some disappearing clothes has Rylee halfway convinced she’s better off without any friends—at least friends like those. The one question Rylee can’t shake is . . . why? When a group assignment in journalism pairs Rylee with science geek DeNia Alonso, DeNia’s annoyingly know-it-all, nerdy personality is both frustration and fuel to Rylee’s search for answers. Together they conduct research, run surveys, and write their way toward even more questions about what makes friendships—and breaks them. Between her shaky new partnership with DeNia, an annoying brother, and a friend from the past, Rylee’s got a lot to think about. But the more she learns, the more Rylee wonders: Could there be a science to friendship? And can it keep her from losing friends ever again? With warmth, heart, and resonance, Tanita S. Davis’s deep dive into middle school friendships is perfect for fans of Dear Friends, Let's Pretend We Never Met, and The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl.

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0063284766

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Mare's War

By: Tanita S. Davis

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Mare's War

By: Tanita S. Davis

Meet Mare, a World War II veteran and a grandmother like no other. She was once a willful teenager who escaped her less than perfect life in the deep South and lied about her age to join the African American Battalion of the Women's Army Corps. Now she is driving her granddaughters—two willful teenagers in their own rite—on a cross-country road trip. The girls are initially skeptical of Mare's flippy wigs and stilletos, but they soon find themselves entranced by the story she has to tell, and readers will be too. Told in alternating chapters, half of which follow Mare through her experiences as a WAC and half of which follow Mare and her granddaughters on the road in the present day, this novel introduces readers to a larger-than-life character and a fascinating chapter in African American history.

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Knopf Books for Young Readers

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0375850775

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9780375850776

Advaita Vedanta and Zen Buddhism

Deconstructive Modes of Spiritual Inquiry

By: Leesa S. Davis

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Advaita Vedanta and Zen Buddhism

Deconstructive Modes of Spiritual Inquiry

By: Leesa S. Davis

Explores the relationship between the philosophical underpinnings of Advaita Vedanta, Zen Buddhism And The experiential journey of spiritual practitioners.

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0826420680

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The Federal Principle

A Journey Through Time in Quest of Meaning

By: Rufus S. Davis

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The Federal Principle

A Journey Through Time in Quest of Meaning

By: Rufus S. Davis

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1978.

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0520322983

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Who's Sitting on Your Nest Egg?

Why You Need a Financial Advisor and Ten Easy Tests for Finding the Best One

By: Robin S. Davis

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Who's Sitting on Your Nest Egg?

Why You Need a Financial Advisor and Ten Easy Tests for Finding the Best One

By: Robin S. Davis

What happens when you can't manage your finances alone anymore? The worst time to search for a financial advisor is when you have to, so it's important to build a trusting relationship with a certified professional today. Robin Davis' Ten Tests will help you avoid the products salesmen and choose a competent advisor who you can trust. e a competent advisor who you can trust. e a competent advisor who you can trust. e a competent advisor who you can trust. e a competent advisor who you can trust. e a competent advisor who you can trust. e a competent advisor who you can trust. e a competent advisor who you can trust.

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1933538805

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9781933538808

Leadership in Conflict

The Lessons of History

By: S. Davis

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Leadership in Conflict

The Lessons of History

By: S. Davis

Today's sustained and violent political conflicts raise the issue of how a single leader can successfully resolve such persistent turmoil. Steven Davis uses a sample of 25 effective leaders drawn from a wide historical universe to determine that the paradigm of effective leadership consists of strong direction, acute sensitivity to followers' needs and sustained energy in pursuing this direction. Finally Mr Davis shows how this historical model is relevant for the use of today's leaders.

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0230378102

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A la Carte

By: Tanita S. Davis

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A la Carte

By: Tanita S. Davis

SEVENTEEN-YEAR-OLD LAINEY DREAMS of becoming a world famous chef one day and maybe even having her own cooking show. (Do you know how many African American female chefs there aren’t? And how many vegetarian chefs have their own shows? The field is wide open for stardom!) But when her best friend—and secret crush—suddenly leaves town, Lainey finds herself alone in the kitchen. With a little help from Saint Julia (Child, of course), Lainey finds solace in her cooking as she comes to terms with the past and begins a new recipe for the future. Peppered with recipes from Lainey’s notebooks, this delicious debut novel finishes the same way one feels finishing a good meal—satiated, content, and hopeful.

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Ember

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037584306X

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9780375843068

Brownfields

A Comprehensive Guide to Redeveloping Contaminated Property

By: Todd S. Davis

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Brownfields

A Comprehensive Guide to Redeveloping Contaminated Property

By: Todd S. Davis

Written for real estate lawyers, environmental lawyers, property owners, lenders, environmental consultants, environmental regulators, state or local government leaders and developers.

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American Bar Association

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1570739617

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9781570739613

Operating Systems

A Systematic View : Study Guide

By: William S. Davis,Shohreh S. Hashemi

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Operating Systems

A Systematic View : Study Guide

By: William S. Davis,Shohreh S. Hashemi

B> The fifth edition of Operating Systems: A Systematic View offers a practical and applied introduction to operating system concepts, aimed at people interested in using computers, operating systems, and networks. The authors take a "systematic view" of the subject, where they provide insight into what is going on beneath the surface instead of focusing so much on OS theory. The intent is to show why operating systems are needed and what, at a functional level, they do. The book features an engaging, reader-friendly presentation written at a pace and level appropriate for novices, and contains extensive illustrations to visually reinforce concepts. Readers are guided through some of today's most widely used operating systems, including Linux, UNIX, and Windows 2000. Also included is coverage of several modern topics and technologies, with chapters on the Windows interface, Intel Pentium architecture, and Windows internals, as well as a section on network operating systems with chapters on client/server networks, Windows 2000, Novell, and the Internet. This book is designed for people from non-technical fields and backgrounds who simply need to know how to interact with, rather than how to design, an operating system. It requires no background in programming and only a working knowledge of basic algebra. It will also be of interest to computer programmers, technical managers, and applied practitioners who want a practical and applied introduction to operating systems.

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Ricardo's Macroeconomics

Money, Trade Cycles, and Growth

By: Timothy S. Davis

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Ricardo's Macroeconomics

Money, Trade Cycles, and Growth

By: Timothy S. Davis

This book describes the contribution of David Ricardo to the development of macroeconomics.

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0521844746

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9780521844741

Partly Cloudy

By: Tanita S. Davis

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Partly Cloudy

By: Tanita S. Davis

From award-winning author Tanita S. Davis comes a nuanced exploration of the microaggressions of middle school and a young Black girl named Madalyn who learns that being a good friend means dealing with the blue skies and the rain--and having the tough conversations on days that are partly cloudy. Perfect for fans of A Good Kind of Trouble and From the Desk of Zoe Washington. Lightning couldn't strike twice, could it? After a terrible year, Madalyn needs clear skies desperately. Moving in with her great-uncle, Papa Lobo, and switching to a new school is just the first step. It's not all rainbows and sunshine, though. Madalyn discovers she's the only Black girl in her class, and while most of her classmates are friendly, assumptions lead to some serious storms. Papa Lobo's long-running feud with neighbor Mrs. Baylor brings wild weather of its own, and Madalyn wonders just how far things will go. But when fire threatens the community, Madalyn discovers that truly being neighborly means more than just staying on your side of the street-- it means weathering tough conversations--and finding that together a family can pull through anything. Award-winning author Tanita S. Davis shows us that life isn't always clear, and that partly cloudy days still contain a bit of blue worth celebrating.

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Katherine Tegen Books

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0062937014

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9780062937018

Happy Families

By: Tanita S. Davis

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Happy Families

By: Tanita S. Davis

In alternating chapters, sixteen-year-old twins Ysabel and Justin share their conflicted feelings as they struggle to come to terms with their father's decision to dress as a woman.

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Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers

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0375869662

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9780375869662

The Extinct Scene

Late Modernism and Everyday Life

By: Thomas S. Davis

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The Extinct Scene

Late Modernism and Everyday Life

By: Thomas S. Davis

In 1935, the English writer Stephen Spender wrote that the historical pressures of his era should "turn the reader's and writer's attention outwards from himself to the world." Combining historical, formalist, and archival approaches, Thomas S. Davis examines late modernism's decisive turn toward everyday life, locating in the heightened scrutiny of details, textures, and experiences an intimate attempt to conceptualize geopolitical disorder. The Extinct Scene reads a range of mid-century texts, films, and phenomena that reflect the decline of the British Empire and seismic shifts in the global political order. Davis follows the rise of documentary film culture and the British Documentary Film Movement, especially the work of John Grierson, Humphrey Jennings, and Basil Wright. He then considers the influence of late modernist periodical culture on social attitudes and customs, and presents original analyses of novels by Virginia Woolf, Christopher Isherwood, and Colin MacInnes; the interwar travel narratives of W. H. Auden, Christopher Isherwood, and George Orwell; the wartime gothic fiction of Elizabeth Bowen; the poetry of H. D.; the sketches of Henry Moore; and the postimperial Anglophone Caribbean works of Vic Reid, Sam Selvon, and George Lamming. By considering this group of writers and artists, Davis recasts late modernism as an art of scale: by detailing the particulars of everyday life, these figures could better project large-scale geopolitical events and crises.

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Columbia University Press

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0231537883

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9780231537889

The Information System Consultant's Handbook

Systems Analysis and Design

By: William S. Davis,David C. Yen

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The Information System Consultant's Handbook

Systems Analysis and Design

By: William S. Davis,David C. Yen

The Information System Consultant's Handbook familiarizes systems analysts, systems designers, and information systems consultants with underlying principles, specific documentation, and methodologies. Corresponding to the primary stages in the systems development life cycle, the book divides into eight sections: Principles Information Gathering and Problem Definition Project Planning and Project Management Systems Analysis Identifying Alternatives Component Design Testing and Implementation Operation and Maintenance Eighty-two chapters comprise the book, and each chapter covers a single tool, technique, set of principles, or methodology. The clear, concise narrative, supplemented with numerous illustrations and diagrams, makes the material accessible for readers - effectively outlining new and unfamiliar analysis and design topics.

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CRC Press

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1351835637

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9781351835633

Counseling to Faith

By: Harry S. Davis

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Counseling to Faith

By: Harry S. Davis

Harry has been running Inpatient Drug and Alcohol Treatment programs for over thirty years. It is from this professional mindset that he shares his insights from the Bible. First he walks the reader through the scriptures on how we are made in the image of God but are fallen. Then he integrates our design and sin nature with Jesus' teaching in the Parable of the Sower, where Jesus identifies four different spiritual conditions. Lastly, he takes the reader through a clinical observation of reviewing Jesus' work with each of the four types of spiritual conditions. This book is not about drugs. It is about how we are all damaged and in need of a recovery program. He shows how Jesus as the "Wonderful Counselor" models the delivery of this recovery program. He was Director of Counseling at White Deer Run (Allenwood, Pa.) for ten years. For over twenty years he has been the Drug and Alcohol Treatment Manager at the State Correctional Institution at Muncy, which is a women's prison. He has earned his B.A. degree in Psychology from Millersville University and his M.A. Degree in Counseling from Liberty University. His Masters Degree was from a Christian perspective and his studies included two Masters level theology courses. From 9/94 through 5/03 he taught two Drug & Alcohol courses at Lycoming College. He has been a Certified Addictions Counselor since 1979, a Certified Clinical Supervisor since 1995 and a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2002. He has studied the entire Bible from 1982 to 1985 and has served as a Deacon, Elder and Bible Study and Sunday School teacher. Harry has been married to Carla for over thirty-seven years and they have two children and two grandchildren. They reside in Milton, Pa. "In God We Trust". He can be contacted at counselingtofaith@gmail.com.

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Xulon Press

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161996743X

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Vital Harvest

By: Cecelia S. Davis

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Vital Harvest

By: Cecelia S. Davis

There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end, it leads to death." Proverbs 14:12 One can see how this verse can be so true as Dan Franklyn schemes to fulfill his desires and discovers that, as a result, he must revert to murder to hide what he has already done. Gary Simms, has no idea that his own supervisor has signed his death warrant. As a result of the investigation, a crime ring is discovered and Gary is targeted. Undercover officers Alec Porter, Martin Reynolds, and Freda Reynolds (a father, son, and daughter team) get involved. When Alec disappears. Martin and Freda are afraid their father has met his demise and must find him before it is too late.

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Trafford Publishing

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1490705163

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9781490705163

Focus Groups

Applying Communication Theory Through Design, Facilitation, and Analysis

By: Christine S. Davis

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Focus Groups

Applying Communication Theory Through Design, Facilitation, and Analysis

By: Christine S. Davis

References -- Chapter 8: Taking It to the Next Level -- Focus Groups as a Feminist or Critical Method -- Interactive Focus Groups -- Leaderless Discussion Groups -- Focus Groups as Delphi Method -- Focus Groups in CBPR (Community-Based Participatory Research) -- Mini-Groups -- Larger Groups ("Town Forums") -- Preexisting or Bona Fide Groups -- Multiple or Ongoing Group Sessions -- Different Settings (Living Room vs. Conference Style) -- Focus Groups as Part of Multiple or Mixed Methods Research -- Summary -- References -- Index

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Taylor & Francis

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1315298503

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9781315298504

Miss Roosevelt

By: Kenneth S. Davis

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Miss Roosevelt

By: Kenneth S. Davis

She is such a funny child, so old-fashioned that we always call her 'Granny,'" her mother said. But her cousin Franklin felt otherwise. Here, in this short-form book by award-winning historian Kenneth S. Davis, is the story of young Eleanor Roosevelt.

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New Word City

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1640190392

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9781640190399

The Land of Ridge and Valley: A Photographic History of the Northwest Georgia Mountains

By: Donald S. Davis

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The Land of Ridge and Valley: A Photographic History of the Northwest Georgia Mountains

By: Donald S. Davis

The mountains of Northwest Georgia encapsulate a lifetime of rich and varied stories, both of the land and its own natural bounty and the countless people who have drawn sustenance from its resources. The historic photographs within these pages depict all facets of life in the region, and recall the tumultuous changes that came along with the advent of mining, the demise of the Native American community, and the appearance of new industries. Today, as technology paves the way for a bright future, the signs of life in an earlier era are scattered throughout this mountainous region--abandoned homesteads and forlorn mining sites evoke memories of a past when the first mine prospectors dug deep into the mountains, uncovering thousands of tons of precious ores for the insatiable engines of commerce and industry. The discovery of valuable minerals such as talc, bauxite, and shale put the region at the forefront of domestic mining, and shaped the overall character of the growing community. Captured in this volume are the enterprising settlers who first worked the land; the homes, farms, and industries they built; and the major environmental, social, and cultural transformations that occurred in Northwest Georgia throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Coupled with an informative text, these snapshots of days gone by shed new light upon two centuries of progress, marked by triumphs and setbacks, and the collective spirit of an unyielding and determined people.

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Arcadia Publishing

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1439610762

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The Role of State Agencies in Translational Criminology

Connecting Research to Policy

By: Mark S Davis

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The Role of State Agencies in Translational Criminology

Connecting Research to Policy

By: Mark S Davis

This Brief discusses the role of state-level criminal justice organizations in the prevention and control of crime and delinquency. State agencies play an important role in translating criminological knowledge into criminal justice policy and practice. Their unique position enables them to help bridge the divide between the academic and federal agencies, and local communities that need the knowledge. Using several examples, the author shows how state agencies have facilitated translation with varying degrees of success. The agencies covered include: state police/patrol, attorneys general, adult and juvenile corrections, and state criminal justice planning agencies. To a lesser extent they also include statewide organizations representing law enforcement, prosecutors, judges, probation and parole officers, crime prevention professionals, and victim advocates. Most statewide criminal justice organizations are in an excellent position to translate criminological theory and research into policy and practice. Some, like those administering federal monies, to an extent are forced into the translation role for their constituents. Others, such as departments of corrections, do so out of necessity or because of enlightened leadership. Still others, such as state criminal justice planning agencies, provide leadership in translation because of the broad umbrella of their responsibilities and the incentives their pass-though dollars represent. Regardless, state agencies provide an important link between academic institutions and the federal government on one hand, and local criminal justice agencies on the other. This Brief provides and important resource for navigating that link.

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3319576828

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Kansas: A History

By: Kenneth S. Davis

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Kansas: A History

By: Kenneth S. Davis

No state's creation was more dramatic, more at the center of national attention, more involved in fundamental moral conflict, than that of Kansas. In a sense, the state's history began with the arrival of the first Puritans of New England and the first slaves of Virginia. The States And The Nation Series, of which this volume is a part, is designed to assist the American people in a serious look at the ideals they have espoused and the experiences they have undergone in the history of the nation.

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W. W. Norton & Company

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0393243737

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9780393243734

Key Performance Indicators for Federal Facilities Portfolios

Federal Facilities Council Technical Report Number 147

By: National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Federal Facilities Council,Committee on Performance Indicators for Federal Real Property Asset Management,Federal Facilities Council Ad Hoc,Jocelyn S. Davis,John H. Cable

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Key Performance Indicators for Federal Facilities Portfolios

Federal Facilities Council Technical Report Number 147

More than 30 federal departments and agencies with a wide range of missions and programs manage large inventories of facilities, also called portfolios. These portfolios range in size from a few hundred to more than a hundred thousand individual structures, buildings, and their supporting infrastructure. They are diverse in terms of facility types, mix of types, and geographic dispersal. For federal senior executives, facilities portfolio-related decisions revolve around the allocation of resources (staff, funding, time) for acquisition, renovation, operation, repair, and disposition of facilities. To make informed decisions, senior executives require information that will allow them to answer such questions as: What facilities do we have? What condition are they in? What facilities are needed to support the organization's missions? This study lays out a framework for developing and evaluating trends in facilities portfolio conditions, investments, and costs and identifies a set of key indicators that can be used to track performance over time. Some of the indicators are currently in use in some federal agencies; others will need to be developed.

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National Academies Press

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0309095220

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Peas and Carrots

By: Tanita S. Davis

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Peas and Carrots

By: Tanita S. Davis

A rich and memorable story from a Coretta Scott King honor award-winning author about a teenage foster girl looking for a place to call home. Dess knows that nothing good lasts. Disappointment is never far away, and that’s a truth that Dess has learned to live with. Dess’s mother’s most recent arrest is just the latest in a long line of disappointments, but this one lands her with her baby brother’s foster family. Dess doesn’t exactly fit in with the Carters. They’re so happy, so comfortable, so normal, and Hope, their teenage daughter, is so hopelessly naïve. Dess and Hope couldn’t be more unlike each other, but Austin loves them both like sisters. Over time their differences, insurmountable at first, fall away to reveal two girls who want the same thing: to belong. Tanita S. Davis, a Coretta Scott King Honor winner, weaves a tale of two modern teenagers defying stereotypes and deciding for themselves what it means to be a family.

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Knopf Books for Young Readers

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0553512838

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