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America's Founding Documents is a collection of critical readings for the American Government course edited by CQ Press. This is intended to be a $5 bundle with Barbour, Am Gov: The Long Story Short 1e. Most books include these readings at the end of the text, but Am Gov is a brief nuts-and-bolts text so we have created this as a helpful bundle item for those who want to include it with their sale.

Focus the power of your collaborative school community with powerful coaching conversations!Effective coaching conversations are powerful tools to rally your school-community stakeholders to work collaboratively toward transformation, and, ultimately, share in success. The Second Edition of this best-selling handbook includes new neuroscientific research that demonstrates the potential for change in schools and expands the approach to cover teacher/student interaction. In addition to learning techniques to engage and motivate, readers will also discover how to: Develop relational trust within the school to heighten personal growth and learning Utilize the power of committed listening, intentional conversations, and nonjudgmental feedback Create positive changes in how people think and interact

The Case for Bureaucracy persuasively argues that American public servants and administrative institutions are among the best in the world. Contrary to popular stereotypes, they are neither sources of great waste nor a threat to liberty, but social assets of critical value to a functioning democracy. In presenting his case, Goodsell touches on core aspects of public administration while drawing on important, recent events to bring case material and empirical evidence fully up to date.This new edition incorporates the events of 9/11 to explore their impact on future bureaucratic performance, speaking specifically to the massive reorganization under the new Department of Homeland Security. As well, Goodsell offers a complete assessment of the reinventing government movement and related reforms to show how far bureaucracies have come, while pointing to the challenges they continue to face.Updating worth highlighting: New data on public perceptions of bureaucracy.New section on the delegation of policy implementation to contractors and nonprofits.New statistics regarding quality-of-life improvements in American society since the 1980s.New profiles of real bureaucrats--and citizen interaction with them--giving bureaucracy a human face.New material on bureaucratic contributions to the political system that go beyond implementing policy.New coverage of the administrative consolidation following 9/11 and competitive outsourcing by the Bush Administration.New analysis of current reform proposals focused on market competition and business management practices.New proposals for ways to improve bureaucracy.

Whether it′s the Internal Revenue Service or the local police department, every person′s life is affected by how public organizations handle information. New technologies are inundating us with data-agencies collect, store, analyze and disseminate information. How organizations manage this information is crucial to their effectiveness, efficiency, and accountability.It is becoming more difficult for public organizations to formulate clear messages. Political pressure from elected officials and public scrutiny make the task of managing communication even more daunting. By helping students see how communication networks must be treated within larger psychological, cultural, and mechanical contexts, Graber presents ways to construct effective channels so information is transmitted to the appropriate audiences, linking policy decisions and feedback from citizens. Blending the best of theory and practice, The Power of Communication helps both students and practitioners turn a flood tide of information into an asset, rather than a menace, to good government.

Celebrity Culture: Are Americans too focused on celebrities?Future of Marriage: Is traditional matrimony going out of style?Reducing Your Carbon Footprint: Can individual actions reduce global warming?These are just a few of the provocative questions contested in Issues for Debate in Sociology. This engaging reader allows students to see an issue from all sides and to think critically about topics that matter to them. Classroom discussion will never be dull again!About CQ Researcher ReadersIn the tradition of nonpartisanship and current analysis that is the hallmark of Congressional Quarterly, CQ Researcher titles investigate important and controversial policy issues. Offer your students the balanced reporting, complete overviews and engaging writing that CQ Researcher has consistently provided for more than 80 years. Each article gives substantial background as well as current analysis of the issue as well as useful pedagogical features to inspire critical thinking and to help students grasp and review key material:A Pro/Con box that examines two competing sides of a single questionA detailed chronology of key dates and events An annotated bibliography and Web resourcesOutlook sections that address possible regulation and initiatives from Capitol Hill and the White House over the next 5 to 10 years Photos, charts, graphs, and maps

Use these powerful training tools to help teachers develop effective instructional strategies for students with learning disabilities!Designed to accompany David A. Sousa's bestseller How the Special Needs Brain Learns, Second Edition, this facilitator's guide provides staff developers and workshop leaders with a complete training resource to help teachers examine and adapt simple and complex learning strategies for students with learning disabilities. Reflecting the latest developments in neuroscience as featured in the companion book, this chapter-by-chapter guide aligns definitive research with an emphasis on students' lifelong independent learning, increased retention, and cognitive flexibility. With these materials, trainers can help educators identify, accommodate, and motivate students with special needs and provide targeted assistance with:Responsiveness to Intervention (RTI) Autism spectrum disordersAsperger SyndromeReading, writing, and math disabilities ADHD/ADDEmotional and behavioral disorders Highlights for the facilitator include:Chapter summariesSupplemental information for extended learning Discussion questions Activities for individuals or groupsJournaling promptsA workshop evaluation formThe perfect training tool for professional development coordinators, school leaders, peer coaches, team leaders, and professors, the Facilitator's Guide to How the Special Needs Brain Learns, Second Edition offers powerful strategies for facilitating professional learning groups of any size. See How the Special Needs Brain Learns, Second Edition