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Covering a range of concepts and methodological techniques, this second edition provides readers with an original examination of critical ethnography.

Explores the essential role of managerial theory and practice within the public relations/communications function of organizations.

A clear, bold book which provides a contemporary account of why medicine and health matter in our modern society. Written by an expert in both sociology and medicine, it critically explores key areas of debate and policy whilst explaining the practical realities of medicine today.

A concise, engaging analysis of international journalism and foreign correspondence, from the acclaimed author of the bestselling Get Me A Murder A Day! (2009, 2nd Edition). A cutting edge book from a star author in journalism.

A revised second edition introducing students to the latest in media violence and aggression-related research.

In an engaging style, the author--founder of the Idaho Administrative Technology Leadership Center--explores the complexities of change and implementation of technology in schools.

Demonstrates how creative thinking is an essential element of leadership, especially when bringing about change.

This text offers basic generalist practice methods which emphasize the common elements in working with individuals, families and groups.

Examines the place of gender and feminist scholarship in contemporary critical organization studies. In this book, the authors address concerns of critical organizational scholarship, including issues of discourse, subjectivity, power, race, and class.

Focusing on the experience of teaching and practicing international social work, rather than reflecting on the field, this book offers practical knowledge and strategies aimed at actively addressing issues that are critical to the well-being of people, communities, and nations around the world.

Presenting cross-cultural research on a wide range of organizational topics, this book ranges from the individual to the macro level. Among the issues examined are: organizational trust in international settings, HRM issues in international joint ventures, developing strategic advantage across borders, and social partnerships for sustainable growth.

Walks readers step by step through the process of conducting the evaluation, including how to work with children and parents; when to consider and how to incorporate psychological testing; and how to write up the report, including the importance of providing a thorough analysis explaining the link between the data and your conclusions.

Supporting Families provides an examination of a large scale, privately funded initiative designed to assist families before child protective services needed to involved.

In this updated edition the author provides exercises that are imaginative and immensely practical in helping qualitative researchers to see the artistic side of research and reflection.

This primer on the mechanics of applying for NIH grants offers hands-on advice that simplifies, demystifies, and takes the fear out of writing a federal grant application

Appropriate for beginners and established researchers the book represents SNA in its entirety; as theory as well as method - and is carefully supported by up-to-date statistical models.

The intelligently cross-referenced entries provide a concise overview of the key concepts in the field guiding you through the important debates, sources and research methods in the management and delivery of sport.

Written by internationally renowned scholar Armand Lauffer, the book focuses on how nonprofit agencies operate and not how they are managed. This text addresses the current trend to differentiate how nonprofits are disctint.

Presents an overview of the research, clinical insights, and ethical dilemmas relevant to clinicians who treat intersex youth and their families.

This learning-oriented model of school leadership details four Pillar Practices for helping adults grow throughout their careers: teaming, providing leadership roles, collegial inquiry, and mentoring.

During the 1980s, United States cities came of age as forces to be reckoned with in US foreign policy. This scholarly, yet readable, analysis carefully explores the roots and influence of municipal activism, surveying particular organizing issues and developing an `active city' profile by examining particular cases.

This student-focused exploration of cognitive development takes an evidence-based approach, exploring both theory and applied research. Ideal for students studying in psychology, health and education departments.

The authors provide a step-by-step guide to using the high-quality free statistical software R, an emphasis on integrating statistical computing in R with the practice of data analysis, coverage of generalized linear models, enhanced coverage of R graphics and programming, and substantial web-based support materials.

Including a new section on evaluation accountability, this Third Edition details 30 standards which give advice to those interested in planning, implementing and using program evaluations.

Provides a bridge between strategic thinking and leadership.

Create a positive testing environment and prepare students to do their best with these useful strategies based on the way each student learns, retains, and transfers information to tests.

Presents Ku12 educators with an overview of the types of assessment within multitiered Response to Intervention (RTI) models: universal screening, progress monitoring, and diagnostic assessment for special education. This title offers suggestions for implementing universal screening and progress monitoring to make informed instructional decisions.

Learn how to stimulate and invigorate learners using state-changing activities-engaging techniques that refocus the brain and create a receptive state of mind for learning.

This provocative book offers insights on public education in a landscape of global competition, the economic gulf between social classes, the explosion of information, and competing expectations.

With guidelines for developing action plans, this resource provides a step-by-step approach to implementing Response to Intervention as a powerful schoolwide improvement process.