R Jones: 188 books

In this book we introduce the basics of the federal budget process, provide an historical background on the foundation and development of the budget process, indicate how defense spending may be measured and how it impacts the economy, describe and analyze how Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and...

This is a collection of 28 medical terms with ‘alternative’, comical definitions, provided to bring a bit of humour to your day and are ideal for sharing with colleagues, family and friends – the true definitions, of course, are also included as, I think, it is nice to learn something, too.  Some of them, I am sure, you will already know!

This is exactly what it says on the tin: a collection of the best cracker jokes i.e. what we can say to amuse others, rather than cream crackers!  Whether you are doing after-dinner speaking or just want something to amuse your family, friends or colleagues – this is for you.  The jokes...

In recent years, there has been heightened attention paid to the mental health needs of college students, the range and scope of these issues, and the challenges related to providing mental health services. Counseling center data, changing legal mandates and anecdotal reports from senior practitioners...

Zephora had always been the one to know when things were to come. She'd had the ability of foresight for as long as she could remember. Her role as Queen Mother has been one used to guide others and to protect her people. She has suffered great losses, but has dealt with them and persevered. At least...

Shackleford, Perez and Driscoll had two things in common: they attended the same LAPD academy class fifteen years ago, and worked diligently and honestly at their assignments. However, the lives of these conscientious cops are turned upside down as the Department and Feds try...

Developing Expression in Brass Performance and Teaching helps university music teachers, high school band directors, private teachers, and students develop a vibrant and flexible approach to brass teaching and performance that keeps musical expression central to the learning process. Strategies for...

A Hidden Madness tells the story of an accomplished individual who has reached the pinnacle of his profession (law professor) despite suffering for over thirty years from the severe mental illness bipolar disorder. He has done so mostly in silence because of fear of stigma. Extreme childhood bullying...

This text examines the primary causes of crime and victimization while exploring criminological and victimization theories. This text is unique because it allows the student to become familiar with theories of crime causation while reviewing relevant research. Four of the chapters of the text are...

This book, first published in 1988, examines the origins, purposes and functioning of the civic universities founded in the second half of the nineteenth century and discusses their significance within both local and wider communities. It argues that the civic universities – and those of the northern...

The hilarious stories in this nostalgic book recount the pranks, pratfalls, and antics the author and his friends indulged in growing up in Ohio during the 1950s and ’60s. The feelings, memories, and friendships from that period—along with the various rites of passage, political and social upheaval,...

Bedwarmers. It's the name that Rayna chose to call the men that she shared her bed with when the need was too great. It was a safety measure. A person couldn't get their heart shredded if they allowed no one near it. Rayna Norton's sisters and mother were the only ones allowed in her heart. Life was...

'Another collection of experiences and imaginings from the watchful eye of the poet who gave us Afghanistan - waiting for the bus. Here, the poet weaves and gifts us with yet another salusalu (garland) of memories of and a passion for people struggling to adapt to the realities of their environments,...