Michael Fisher: 40 books

Book cover of Figures of Buddhist Modernity in Asia
by Dr. Ian G. Baird, Corey L. Bell, Dr. Stephen C. Berkwitz
Language: English
Release Date: July 31, 2016

This book introduces contemporary Buddhists from across Asia and from various walks of life. Eschewing traditional hagiographies, the editors have collected sixty-six profiles of individuals who would be excluded from most Buddhist histories and ethnographies. In addition to monks and nuns, readers...
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The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump

37 Psychiatrists and Mental Health Experts Assess a President - Updated and Expanded with New Essays

by Bandy X. Lee, Robert Jay Lifton, Gail Sheehy
Language: English
Release Date: March 19, 2019

As this bestseller predicted, Trump has only grown more erratic and dangerous as the pressures on him mount. This new edition includes new essays bringing the book up to date—because this is still not normal. Originally released in fall 2017, The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump was a runaway...
Book cover of Slavery & the Law
by Derrick Bell, Jonathan A. Bush, Jacob I. Corré
Language: English
Release Date: December 17, 2001

Central to the development of the American legal system, writes Professor Finkelman in Slavery & the Law, is the institution of slavery. It informs us not only about early concepts of race and property, but about the nature of American democracy itself. Prominent historians of slavery and legal...
Book cover of Gardening For Dummies
by Sue Fisher, Michael MacCaskey, Bill Marken
Language: English
Release Date: February 16, 2011

If you want to develop your green fingers and be part of one of the most popular pastimes in the UK, Gardening For Dummies is the book for you. Packed with expert advice, helping the novice get a solid start and the seasoned gardener broaden their breadth of knowledge, you can learn and develop skills...
Book cover of Urban Spaces

Urban Spaces

Planning and Struggles for Land and Community

by James DeFilippis, Robert Fisher, Kim Geron
Language: English
Release Date: December 30, 2009

The control and utilization of urban spaces remains a highly contested issue. Much of the debate centers on issues of economic development versus the maintenance and support of already existing communities. As a number of urban areas are in the throes of gentrification and economic development projects,...
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Congress and Harry S. Truma

A Conflicted Legacy

by Donald A. Ritchie, Michael J. Devine, Senator George S. McGovern
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009

This collection of essays examines President Truman’s somewhat contentious relationships with Congress. Authors evaluate Truman’s successes and defeats and measure him against later presidents of the United States. While the Truman era has been perceived as a stalemate between the executive and...
Book cover of Family Resilience in the Military

Family Resilience in the Military

Definitions, Models, and Policies

by Sarah O. Meadows, Megan K. Beckett, Kirby Bowling
Language: English
Release Date: July 14, 2015

Most leaders in the Department of Defense (DoD) agree that family resilience is an important construct, yet DoD does not have a standard definition. The authors of this report review existing definitions of family resilience and offer a candidate definition for DoD use. They also review models of...
Book cover of Learning to Teach Foreign Languages in the Secondary School
by Norbert Pachler, Michael Evans, Ana Redondo
Language: English
Release Date: December 17, 2013

Praise for previous editions:- ‘A wealth of theory, research, practical advice, case studies and tasks in one volume…Indispensable for both HEI tutors and mentors, and an important book to recommend to all MFL students.' – Language Learning Journal ‘Presenting clear, straightforward,...
Book cover of Sleep in the Military

Sleep in the Military

Promoting Healthy Sleep Among U.S. Servicemembers

by Wendy M. Troxel, Regina A. Shih, Eric R. Pedersen
Language: English
Release Date: April 30, 2015

Given the unprecedented demands on the U.S. military since 2001 and the risks posed by stress and trauma, there has been growing concern about the prevalence and consequences of sleep problems. This first-ever comprehensive review of military sleep-related policies and programs, evidence-based interventions,...
Book cover of Military Caregivers

Military Caregivers

Cornerstones of Support for Our Nation's Wounded, Ill, and Injured Veterans

by Terri Tanielian, Rajeev Ramchand, Michael P. Fisher
Language: English
Release Date: March 7, 2013

Military caregivers are an essential part of our nation's ability to care for returning wounded warriors. Far too often, their own needs are neglected. The RAND Corporation and the Elizabeth Dole Foundation lay the groundwork to inform policy and program development relative to the needs of military caregivers that often differ from the needs of the general caregiving population.
Book cover of Sex-Offender Therapy

Sex-Offender Therapy

A "How-To" Workbook for Therapists Treating Sexually Aggressive Adults, Adolescents, and Children

by Rudy Flora, Joseph T. Duehl, Wanda Fisher
Language: English
Release Date: May 22, 2014

Groundbreaking information for treating sex offenders Sexual abuse, sexual addiction, and sexual offending have become a significant clinical problem. Successfully treating these disorders is the first step toward preventing future victims. Sex-Offender Therapy is a practical workbook for clinicians...
Book cover of Gärtnern für Dummies
by Sue Fisher, Michael MacCaskey, Bill Marken
Language: German
Release Date: May 27, 2014

Wenn Sie nicht nur Ihrem grünen Daumen vertrauen wollen Haben Sie ein Stück Erde, das Sie in einen Garten verwandeln möchten, aber außer der Freude an erdverschmierten Händen, sattem Grün und Farbenpracht noch recht wenig Ahnung von Gartenarbeit? Dann ist Gärtnern für Dummies das richtige...
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