John R: 1297 books
by John R. Claypool
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2003
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2003
Hope is to the human spirit what breath is to the physical body—the very fuel that animates our being. So says best-selling author John Claypool. But with hopefulness comes the possibility of disappointment. How can we hope and yet be realistic about what we hope for? What is a hope that doesn’t...
On British Islam
Religion, Law, and Everyday Practice in Shariʿa Councils
Language: English
Release Date: March 15, 2016
On British Islam examines the history and everyday workings of Islamic institutions in Britain, with a focus on shariʿa councils. These councils concern themselves with religious matters, especially divorce. They have a higher profile in Britain than in other Western nations. Why? Taking a historical...
Finance Ethics
Critical Issues in Theory and Practice
Language: English
Release Date: August 13, 2010
A groundbreaking exploration of the critical ethical issues in financial theory and practice
Compiled by volume editor John Boatright, Finance Ethics consists of contributions from scholars from many different finance disciplines.
It covers key issues in financial markets, financial...
Civil Society, Second Edition
The Critical History of an Idea
Language: English
Release Date: February 14, 2017
A comprehensive discussion and analysis of two and a half millennia of Western political theory
In the absence of noble public goals, admired leaders, and compelling issues, many warn of a dangerous erosion of civil society, which includes families, religious organizations, and all other NGOs....
by John R. Zaller
Language: English
Release Date: August 28, 1992
Language: English
Release Date: August 28, 1992
In this 1992 book John Zaller develops a comprehensive theory to explain how people acquire political information from elites and the mass media and convert it into political preferences. Using numerous specific examples, Zaller applies this theory to the dynamics of public opinion on a broad range...
Sustainability by Design
A Subversive Strategy for Transforming Our Consumer Culture
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2008
The developed world, increasingly aware of inconvenient truths” about global warming and sustainability, is turning its attention to possible remedies-eco-efficiency, sustainable development, and corporate social responsibility, among others. But such measures are mere Band-Aids, and they may actually...
Past, Present, and Future Research on Teacher Induction
An Anthology for Researchers, Policy Makers, and Practitioners
Language: English
Release Date: July 16, 2010
This anthology on teacher induction research is intended for researchers, policy makers, and practitioners in the field of teacher induction both nationally and internationally. This book is the final and major project of the Association of Teacher Educators' (ATE) Commission on Teacher Induction...
by John R. Hoyle, Betty Steffy, Fenwick W. English
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 1998
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 1998
Skills for Successful 21st Century School Leaders provides a complete overview of the knowledge base and skills for successful school leaders. The publication is based on the standards developed by AASA, ISLLC, NPBEA, NCATE, and state education agencies.
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About(TM): Premenopause
Balance Your Hormones and Your Life from Thirty to Fifty
Language: English
Release Date: March 15, 2001
A safe, effective hormone balance program for women aged 30-50 suffering from premenopause syndrome. Restore and maintain gynecological health, sex drive, and energy.
I'm too young for menopause. So why do I feel like this? Even if you're a decade or more away from menopause, your hormones...
The Practice of Modernism
Modern Architects and Urban Transformation, 1954–1972
Language: English
Release Date: June 13, 2007
In this sequel to his widely-acclaimed book The Experience of Modernism (1997), John Gold continues his detailed enquiry into the Modern Movement's involvement in urban planning and city design.
Making extensive use of information gained from hours of in-depth interviews with architects of...
by John R. Hoyle, The AASA Commission on Standards for the Superintendency
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 1993
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 1993
School superintendents provide leadership and inspiration in school districts across the country. They must be skilled collaborators who can rally resources to support better education for all children living in our multicultural society. Professional standards will help to ensure excellence in the...
Gifted Omen
Gifted, #2
Language: English
Release Date: May 24, 2019
Rebecca thought she was safe. Now with The Collector seeking revenge on those who captured him, Rebecca is forced back into the life she thought she left behind. With the help of some new friends, she might be able to get some revenge of her own.
The Devil's Garden
A War Crimes Investigator's Story
Language: English
Release Date: June 30, 2013
In 2002 John Cencich traveled to a safe house in Belgrade to interview the former head of a Yugoslav secret intelligence agency. In less than an hour, Cencich had what he needed: corroboration of information provided by another spy. This evidence would be used against Slobodan Milo?evic in his war...
Mind
A Brief Introduction
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2004
"The philosophy of mind is unique among contemporary philosophical subjects," writes John Searle, "in that all of the most famous and influential theories are false." One of the world's most eminent thinkers, Searle dismantles these theories as he presents a vividly written, comprehensive introduction...