The Spirit of America, arranged for the late-intermediate to early-advanced pianist, features five patriotic songs of faith, hope and courage. Sharon Aaronson has arranged each of these American treasures in a way that brings out their inherent musical quality while showcasing the skills of the performer. Included are "Amazing Grace," "America," "America, the Beautiful," "Battle Hymn of the Republic" and "The Star-Spangled Banner." These arrangements will be a welcomed addition to any recital or inspirational gathering.
Celebrate the special moments of the season with these unique collections of holiday carols by Alfred's favorite piano arrangers. Titles: The Christmas Angels: * Angels from the Realm of Glory * Angels We Have Heard on High * Hark! the Herald Angels Sing (Dennis Alexander) Christmas Bells: * I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day * The Bells on the Sleigh to Grandma's House [Over the River and Through the Wood / Jingle Bells] * Bells Are Ringing [Ding Dong Merrily on High / Ring, Little Bells] (Mary K. Sallee) The Christmas Manger * What Child Is This? * Coventry Carol * Away in a Manger (Tom Gerou) The Christmas Shepherds * How Great Our Joy * It Came Upon the Midnight Clear * The First Noel (Victor Labenske) He Is Born! * Good Christian Men, Rejoice * What Child Is This? * Polish Lullaby * Il est né (Joyce Grill) A Jazzy, Jolly Christmas * Up on the Housetop * Jolly Old St. Nicholas * Jingle Bells (Victor Labenske) The Nativity * Still, Still, Still * Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming * Joy to the World (Cindy Berry) The Three Kings * March of the Three Kings * We Three Kings of Orient Are * O Come, All Ye Faithful (Robert D. Vandall Three Moods for Christmas * Carol of the Bells * What Child Is This? * We Wish You a Merry Christmas (Sharon Aaronson)
What makes these piano arrangements of standard Christmas favorites unique are their jazz "stylings," full of lush harmonies and catchy syncopations. While not for beginners, they appeal to advancing students and hobbyists who enjoy carols with a sophisticated twist. Titles: * Auld Lang Syne * Coventry Carol with We Three Kings of Orient Are * Deck the Halls * I Wonder as I Wander * Joy to the World * We Wish You a Merry Christmas * What Child is This?
Eleven carols are skillfully arranged "on the jazzy side" in this collection of all-time Christmas favorites. As your elementary- to late-elementary-level students play easy, traditional melodies, you'll accompany them in a variety of popular jazz styles. The end result is that students feel like they're playing jazz while you both have a great time. No previous jazz experience necessary; the written-out accompaniments are accessible to all teachers. General MIDI disk available separately.
Teachers and students can travel around the world without ever leaving the piano in Keys to the Cities. This collection is an invaluable teaching aid that introduces students to music reminiscent of six cities around the world while offering historical, geographical and cultural background about each place.
Nine well-crafted arrangements of holiday favorites from the author of the popular Christmas Stylings series. The selections include clever reharmonizations and rhythmic treatments but are still playable by early intermediate pianists.
Top 10 Movie Hits contains 10 timeless melodies from the feature films Casablanca, Superman, 101 Dalmatians, When Harry Met Sally, A Star Is Born, The Wizard of Oz, The Pink Panther, New York, New York, Aladdin and Beaches. Music is from John Williams, Ira Gershwin and Harold Arlen, Henry Mancini, and others. Aaronson's arrangements are rich, musically satisfying and remain true to the original scores. Titles: * As Time Goes By * Can You Read My Mind? * Cruella de Vil * It Had to Be You * The Man That Got Away * Over the Rainbow * The Pink Panther * Theme from New York, New York * A Whole New World * The Wind Beneath My Wings.
At the turn of the 20th century, Sharons very existence was threatened by the collapse of the local iron industry as the towns economy and population began to decline. However, the popularity of automobile transportation and Sharons accessible distance from New York attracted a class of wealthy visitors who fell in love with the rolling hills and quiet valleys. This new weekend population purchased land and built stately country homes, reigniting interest in the area. Steady growth in construction provided much-needed work, and commerce began to thrive again. Early businesses expanded, and new operations opened. Local residents could shop at stores run by the Gillette brothers and A.R. Woodward, fill their tanks at Herman Middlebrooks gas station, and have their health care needs attended to by doctors at the state-of-the-art Sharon Hospital, built in 1916. Eastern Europeans became the towns newest residents, taking advantage of the affordable, cleared land to fuel a large number of highly successful farms. Sharons residents thrived as they reshaped their town, welcoming newcomers and nurturing a community of inclusion that lasts to the present day.
Eleven carols are skillfully arranged "on the jazzy side" in this collection of all-time Christmas favorites. As your elementary- to late-elementary-level students play easy, traditional melodies, you'll accompany them in a variety of popular jazz styles. The end result is that students feel like they're playing jazz while you both have a great time. No previous jazz experience necessary; the written-out accompaniments are accessible to all teachers. General MIDI disk available separately.
Top 10 Movie Hits contains 10 timeless melodies from the feature films Casablanca, Superman, 101 Dalmatians, When Harry Met Sally, A Star Is Born, The Wizard of Oz, The Pink Panther, New York, New York, Aladdin and Beaches. Music is from John Williams, Ira Gershwin and Harold Arlen, Henry Mancini, and others. Aaronson's arrangements are rich, musically satisfying and remain true to the original scores. Titles: * As Time Goes By * Can You Read My Mind? * Cruella de Vil * It Had to Be You * The Man That Got Away * Over the Rainbow * The Pink Panther * Theme from New York, New York * A Whole New World * The Wind Beneath My Wings.
Teachers and students can travel around the world without ever leaving the piano in Keys to the Cities. This collection is an invaluable teaching aid that introduces students to music reminiscent of six cities around the world while offering historical, geographical and cultural background about each place.
Essential Pop Hits contains the best popular music from a variety of genres. Each selection is a time-tested favorite among piano students and teachers, and each arrangement has been carefully graded, edited and fingered for use in lessons. This collection is a valuable resource for those looking to supplement their piano instruction with some of the world's most famous popular songs. Titles: * As Time Goes By * Gonna Fly Now * I Won't Grow Up * James Bond Theme * (Meet) The Flintstones * The Pink Panther * The Rose * Star Wars (Main Title) * Summertime * Theme from New York, New York * (We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock * We're Off to See the Wizard * The Wind Beneath My Wings * Wipe Out. 44 pages.
For classical music lovers, this collection contains 10 favorite orchestral, operatic and piano masterpieces arranged for intermediate to late-intermediate pianists. Among the composers represented are Pachelbel, J. S. Bach, Beethoven, Chopin and Joplin. These arrangements can be played at informal gatherings, recitals or for one's own enjoyment.
Celebrate the special moments of the season with these unique collections of holiday carols by Alfred's favorite piano arrangers. Titles: The Christmas Angels: * Angels from the Realm of Glory * Angels We Have Heard on High * Hark! the Herald Angels Sing (Dennis Alexander) Christmas Bells: * I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day * The Bells on the Sleigh to Grandma's House [Over the River and Through the Wood / Jingle Bells] * Bells Are Ringing [Ding Dong Merrily on High / Ring, Little Bells] (Mary K. Sallee) The Christmas Manger * What Child Is This? * Coventry Carol * Away in a Manger (Tom Gerou) The Christmas Shepherds * How Great Our Joy * It Came Upon the Midnight Clear * The First Noel (Victor Labenske) He Is Born! * Good Christian Men, Rejoice * What Child Is This? * Polish Lullaby * Il est né (Joyce Grill) A Jazzy, Jolly Christmas * Up on the Housetop * Jolly Old St. Nicholas * Jingle Bells (Victor Labenske) The Nativity * Still, Still, Still * Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming * Joy to the World (Cindy Berry) The Three Kings * March of the Three Kings * We Three Kings of Orient Are * O Come, All Ye Faithful (Robert D. Vandall Three Moods for Christmas * Carol of the Bells * What Child Is This? * We Wish You a Merry Christmas (Sharon Aaronson)
What makes these piano arrangements of standard Christmas favorites unique are their jazz "stylings," full of lush harmonies and catchy syncopations. While not for beginners, they appeal to advancing students and hobbyists who enjoy carols with a sophisticated twist. Titles: * Auld Lang Syne * Coventry Carol with We Three Kings of Orient Are * Deck the Halls * I Wonder as I Wander * Joy to the World * We Wish You a Merry Christmas * What Child is This?
Included are familiar songs from Broadway and the movies as well as popular songs of the day such as "Fascinating Rhythm," "Nice Work If You Can Get It," "That's All" and "Summer Wind." Some of the outstanding composers and lyricists whose music is featured in this collection include George and Ira Gershwin, Cole Porter and Johnny Mercer. Aaronson's arrangements are rich, musically satisfying and remain true to the original scores.
Top 10 Broadway Classics contains 10 beloved Broadway songs from the musicals Beauty and the Beast, Camelot, Chicago, Gypsy, The Lion King, A Little Night Music, My Fair Lady, and more. Music is from Cole Porter, George and Ira Gershwin, Lerner and Loewe, Sondheim and others. Aaronson's arrangements are rich, musically satisfying and remain true to the original scores. Titles: * And All That Jazz * Beauty and the Beast * Begin the Beguine * Camelot * Can You Feel the Love Tonight * Everything’s Coming Up Roses * Home * On the Street Where You Live * Send In the Clowns * Someone to Watch Over Me. 36 pages.
Nine well-crafted arrangements of holiday favorites from the author of the popular Christmas Stylings series. The selections include clever reharmonizations and rhythmic treatments but are still playable by early intermediate pianists.
Assessment and Culture challenges the classical approach to the assessment of minority populations by pointing out the deficiencies in this approach and offers instead a bio-cultural model of assessment. The principle objective of this book is to help mental health professionals to more accurately assess individuals from various ethnic, cultural and linguistic backgrounds. The culture-fair techniques and strategies of the book tap into a broad range of the abilities and aptitudes of the examinee. Assessment and Culture provides a cultural frame of reference which allows the examiner to take into account the individual's social and cultural factors in development, coping style and personal history. Individual chapters consider the practical aspects of assessing the intellectual, linguistic, academic, visual-motor, emotional and vocational functioning of culturally diverse children. An entire section of the book is devoted to writing the assessment report.
The Spirit of America, arranged for the late-intermediate to early-advanced pianist, features five patriotic songs of faith, hope and courage. Sharon Aaronson has arranged each of these American treasures in a way that brings out their inherent musical quality while showcasing the skills of the performer. Included are "Amazing Grace," "America," "America, the Beautiful," "Battle Hymn of the Republic" and "The Star-Spangled Banner." These arrangements will be a welcomed addition to any recital or inspirational gathering.
In a contemporary setting of increasing social division and marginalisation, Policing Hate Crime interrogates the complexities of prejudice motivated crime and effective policing practices. Hate crime has become a barometer for contemporary police relations with vulnerable and marginalised communities. But how do police effectively lead conversations with such communities about problems arising from prejudice? Contemporary police are expected to be active agents in the pursuit of social justice and human rights by stamping out prejudice and group-based animosity. At the same time, police have been criticised in over-policing targeted communities as potential perpetrators, as well as under-policing these same communities as victims of crime. Despite this history, the demand for impartial law enforcement requires police to change their engagement with targeted communities and kindle trust as priorities in strengthening their response to hate crime. Drawing upon a research partnership between police and academics, this book entwines current law enforcement responses with key debates on the meaning of hate crime to explore the potential for misunderstandings of hate crime between police and communities, and illuminates ways to overcome communication difficulties. This book will be important reading for students taking courses in hate crime, as well as victimology, policing, and crime and community.
The authors embrace the constructivist paradigm as a natural teaching and learning response to the specific needs of ELLs. A unique and remarkable contribution to the theoretical and research-based literature." —Karen C. Evans, Principal David Walker Elementary School, Evanston, IL "Reyes and Vallone invite readers on an exciting journey inside classrooms where knowledgeable, caring, advocacy-oriented teachers effectively engage English Language Learners through culturally and linguistically responsive pedagogy." —Carlos J. Ovando, Professor Arizona State University Combine constructivist methods and culturally responsive instruction to improve educational equity. As the population of English Language Learners (ELLs) grows, educators need new strategies to effectively promote second language acquisition and literacy development in all content areas. By linking constructivist pedagogies to ELL instruction, Constructivist Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners provides a culturally responsive approach that builds on students′ experiences and strengths. Sharon Adelman Reyes and Trina Lynn Vallone supply in-depth classroom examples and grade-level connections to help readers apply constructivist methods in teaching ELLs. Designed for inclusive classrooms with diverse student backgrounds and abilities, this hands-on guide examines: Perspectives on second language acquisition and learning Program models for ELLs Instructional practices informed by critical pedagogy Examples of constructivist classroom programs Mainstream and bilingual teachers, ESL specialists, principals, and teacher leaders will find the conceptual foundation and practical methods needed to promote academic success for ELLs.
Building on the current structural focus of the family firm discipline, this Concise Introduction provides a function-based, processual approach to the area. It rethinks the nature of the family firm, advancing a deeper understanding of its internal dynamics. Ramona Kay Zachary, Sharon M. Danes and Elisa Balabram offer comprehensive theories of the family firm, the best methods of investigation, and the relationships among the owning family, its business as well as how these are interconnected.
Here is an up-to-date view of menstruation from a feminist perspective. Despite the fact that the menstrual cycle is an integral part of women's lives, menstruation is often viewed as an illness or problem. Lifting the Curse of Menstruation answers essential questions about the occurence of menstruationfrom menarch to menopauseand its effects on women's lives. Experts examine the relationship of menstruation to cognitive competence and psychophysiological response, premenstrual syndrome, toxic shock syndrome, dysmenorrhea, and the relationship between psychopathology and the menstrual cycle. The contributors also discuss how menstrual cycle research has been tainted by sexism and assumptions of biological determinism, offering insightful suggestions on how future research can become more sophisticated, reliable, and valid. Lifting the Curse of Menstruation shatters myths and misconceptions, providing an enormous body of knowledge about the menstrual cycle that will help women to better understand their bodies and enable health care professinals to provide better informed, higher quality care.
The shadow of Napoleon never left the nineteenth-century and continued to haunt the histories and wars that followed in curious and circuitous ways. The empires of Napoleon I and his nephew, Napoleon III, set the stage for the pendulum swing of time from revolution to its antithesis, empire. The Anglo-Italian style developed as a reaction to these empires, the widespread devastation caused by power, and the monuments it created. Lord Byron, Percy Bysshe Shelley, Margaret Fuller, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Harriet Hosmer, William Wetmore Story, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Henry James and Vernon Lee responded to recurring themes in Italian Risorgimento politics and culture in the post-Napoleonic era and Second Empire periods. Many of them were ex-patriots, who adopted Italy as their new home. Their unique contribution aligns them with a style that is distinguished by the themes of national independence, feminism, the abolition of slavery and republicanism. They perceived their own time in terms of parallel dimensions in which the past and present converged in national histories at home, in America and England, and in Italy, their new ideal state. The language of their new nationalism evolved from the chronological study of Ancient Rome up to the Renaissance, and the style of both revolution and empire, neoclassicism, while their perspective was largely shaped by a reactionary contrast between the empires of Napoleon I and III, and an ideal state they envisioned for Italy.
This groundbreaking reference — created by an internationally respected team of clinical and research experts — provides quick access to concise summaries of the body of nursing research for 192 common medical-surgical interventions. Each nursing care guideline classifies specific nursing activities as Effective, Possibly Effective, or Possibly Harmful, providing a bridge between research and clinical practice. Ideal for both nursing students and practicing nurses, this evidence-based reference is your key to confidently evaluating the latest research findings and effectively applying best practices in the clinical setting. Synthesizing the current state of research evidence, each nursing care guideline classifies specific activities as Effective, Possibly Effective, Not Effective, or Possibly Harmful. Easy-to-recognize icons for each cited study help you differentiate between findings that are based on nursing research (NR), multidisciplinary research (MR), or expert opinion (EO), or those activities that represent established standards of practice (SP). Each nursing activity is rated by level of evidence, allowing you to gauge the validity of the research and weigh additional evidence you may encounter. Guidelines are identified by NIC intervention labels wherever appropriate, and NOC outcome measurements are incorporated throughout. An Evolve website provides additional evidence-based nursing resources.
A couple's guide to creating the perfect thank-you note explains how to express one's gratitude with ease and with a personal touch, with information on everything from how to create a unique card or note, to how to thank the bridal party and other special people, to the proper wording for thank-yous for non-traditional gifts. Original. 25,000 first printing.
FirstSchool is a groundbreaking framework for teaching minority and low-income children. This work discusses the research and practice to date that defines FirstSchool as a critical approach to closing the achievement and opportunity gaps. Changing the conversation from improving test scores to improving school experiences, it features lessons learned from eight elementary schools whose leadership and staff implemented sustainable changes in their classrooms and schools. The authors detail how to use education research and data to provide a rationale for change; how to promote professional learning that is genuinely collaborative and respectful; and how to employ developmentally appropriate teaching strategies that focus on the needs of minority and low-income children. “We can greatly benefit from applying the knowledge, experience, and wisdom of the authors of this important book to reforming early schooling, teaching, and learning for our most vulnerable children and thereby keep the promise of American democracy—namely, a level playing field and a chance to succeed fully on one’s merits. As a nation we cannot continue to tolerate failure or make excuses when examples such as FirstSchool suggest a proven way forward.” —From the Foreword by Aisha Ray, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dean of Faculty, Erikson Institute “Sharon Ritchie and Laura Gutmann have written a terrific book. FirstSchool is one of the few volumes that provides the details of this important educational innovation—a redesign of the pathway through which children enter public education. Given the formative importance of these early years of schooling and child development, this volume should be on the agenda of every school board meeting.” —Robert Pianta, dean, Curry School of Education, director, Center for Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning, University of Virginia Book Features: Case studies illustrating developmentally appropriate practices that can be applied across varied PreK–3 contexts. Key principles used by FirstSchool and its partners to reinvigorate the professionalism of teachers. Concrete guidance for choosing and using relevant data, enriching the curriculum, improving instruction, and developing home-school partnerships. Contributors: Cindy Bagwell, Richard M. Clifford, Carolyn T. Cobb, Gisele M. Crawford, Diane M. Early, Sandra C. García, Cristina Gillanders, Adam L. Holland, Iheoma U. Iruka, Jenille Morgan, Sam Oertwig Sharon Ritchie is the director of FirstSchool at the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Laura Gutmann is a research assistant for the FirstSchool project with experience in nonprofit management and early childhood education.
Developed primarily in the consulting rooms and universities of Europe and North America, traditional forms of psychological assessment and treatment are not up to the task of dealing with today's culturally diverse patients. In an increasingly multicultural society, where basic terms such as "normality" and "family" can have radically varying definitions, it is not unusual for well-meaning clinicians to inadvertently misclassify unfamiliar behaviors or beliefs as abnormal or pathological. Ultimately, the solution lies in educational reform. In the meantime, a major first step toward ensuring that ethnically different patients receive quality mental health services is the adoption of culturally sensitive assessment and intervention models such as those described in this pathbreaking book. The culmination of its authors' many years of experience in working with culturally diverse patients, this timely guide arms practitioners with an array of innovative—yet clinically grounded—approaches to psychological assessment, intervention, and training. With the help of numerous case examples drawn from their work with Asian, Caribbean, African American, and Hispanic clients, Drs. Gopaul-McNicol and Brice-Baker illustrate a four-step approach that entails assessing problems within their familial and sociocultural contexts, and then tailoring interventions that take full advantage of the religious, social, educational, familial, and legal institutions that shape an individual's experiences and beliefs. The authors begin with a trenchant critique of traditional mental health training, in which they expose built-in cultural and historical biases that effectively hobble a trainee's ability to think multiculturally. They next explore a range of assessment issues, describe clinically validated techniques for treating culturally diverse children, parents, and couples, and outline best practices in report writing for linguistically and culturally diverse clients. In their discussion of clinical issues that arise when dealing with culturally diverse families, they detail a proven Multicultural/Multimodal/Multisystems (Multi-CMS) approach to intervention. Returning to the topic of education in the final section, they outline the major competencies needed to develop a trainee's multicultural skills, and offer valuable training suggestions for professors and clinical supervisors. Describing a dynamic new approach to cross-cultural assessment and treatment, Cross-Cultural Practice is valuable reading for both professionals and students in mental health. A dynamic new approach to cross-cultural assessment and treatment The Global Village presaged by Marshall McLuhan in the 1960s has arrived with a vengeance. For many mental health professionals this brings with it the daunting challenge of working with patients with a vast array of beliefs, values, customs, and behaviors. This groundbreaking book helps clinicians meet the challenge of assessing and treating diverse clients by arming them with a bold new multicultural approach. Using numerous case examples drawn from their years of practice with Asian, Caribbean, African American, and Hispanic clients, the authors: Describe proven techniques for assessing culturally diverse children, parents, and couples Develop a proven Multicultural/Multimodal/Multi-systems (Multi-CMS) approach to intervention Expose the cultural biases at the core of conventional mental health training Outline the major competencies needed to develop a trainee's multicultural skills and develop alternative approaches to clinical training
Presenting dance/movement therapy (DMT) as a viable and valuable psychosocial support service for those with a medical illness, Sharon W. Goodill shows how working creatively with the mind/body connection can encourage and enhance the healing process. This book represents the first attempt to compile, synthesize, and publish the work that has been done over recent years in medical DMT. The emerging application of medical DMT is grounded within the context of established viewpoints and theories, such as arts therapies, health psychology and scientific perspectives. As well as examining its theoretical foundations, the author offers real-life examples of medical DMT working with people of different ages with different medical conditions. This comprehensive book provides a firm foundation for exploration and practice in medical DMT, including recommendations for professional preparation, research and program development. Interviews with dance/movement therapists bring fresh and exciting perspectives to the field and these and the author's testimonies point to the possible future applications of medical DMT. With an increasing number of professional dance/movement therapists working with the medically ill and their families, this is a timely and well-grounded look at an exciting new discipline. It is recommended reading for DMT students and professionals, complementary therapists, and all those with an interest in the healing potential of working innovatively with the mind and body.
The Ninth Edition of Plumer's Principles and Practice of Infusion Therapy provides clear, concise coverage of basic and advanced infusion procedures. Rely on this new edition for the most current coverage of intravenous therapy function, procedures, standards, and equipment, along with practical new features and emphasis on safety considerations, as well as evidence-based practice. The book begins with an overview of IV therapy, including how to minimize risk and enhance performance, and then addresses assessment and monitoring;clinical decision making; patient specific therapies, and infusion therapy for children, the elderly, and across the continuum of care.
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