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Contemporary Educational Computing
This book introduces contemporary basic computing skills to beginning level students. Eleven lab modules, designed to teach students technologies through hands-on practice, are well developed with step-by-step procedures that can be used as a self-paced study guide. Topics such as Word Processing, Using Digital Pictures, E-mail and Mail Merge Applications, and Web Page Design are covered.
   
Leping Liu
Towson University
Trade Paperback: 130 pages
ISBN: 1-58692-339-0
$24.95
 
 
Table of contents
Module 1 Word Processing
Module 2 Using Table to Organize Information
Module 3 Digital Picture and Graphic
Module 4 E-Mail Applications
Module 5 Mail Merge Applications
Module 6 Spreadsheet Applications
Module 7 Database Applications
Section I: Using Excel to Create Simple Database
Section II: Using Access to Create Relational Database
Module 8 Multimedia Presentation
Module 9 Concept Mapping Tool
Module 10 Web Page Design
Section I: Design a Simple Web page
Section II: Create Links
Section III: Put PowerPoint Presentations on the Web
Section IV: Use FTP to Publish Web Pages
Module 11 On-Line Portfolio Development
   

 

   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
Agriculture Extension System: An International Perspective
Agriculture Extension System: An International Perspective is a book that features unique agricultural extension systems and approaches found throughout the world. The book is composed of seventeen chapters, written by extension practitioners who have worked with and in many cases influenced the development of the extension systems which are profiled.
These systems provide a cross section of extension approaches found internationally.

Internationally extension systems cannot be easily generalized into groups due to the diversity of the countries, the people, the evolution of their political systems and the economic barriers faced. As with people, extension continues to change and evolve. The purpose of this book is to examine the extension systems being utilized throughout the world in both developed and developing countries. Through the use of case studies, extension programs are examined. By studying the diverse approaches to extension education, the reader can study the impact of these systems on people and communities. Experiences of others can be shared. Learning from the achievements and mistakes of others can be helpful. It is in this spirit that this book is written.

These extension systems include public, non-governmental, private and parastatal approaches. Countries profiled include the United States, Uruguay, Ireland, Mozambique, Poland, Ukraine, Armenia, Nepal, India, Eritrea and non-government approaches to extension delivery used throughout the world.

   
Frank L. Brewer - editor
Michigan State University
Trade Paperback: 328 Pages
ISBN: 1-58692-344-7
$52.00
 
 
Table of Contents
PART I OVERVIEW OF EXTENSION SYSTEMS
Chapter 1 An Overview of Extension Systems throughout the World: Public, Non governmental Systems, Private, and Parastatal Extension
Author: Dr. Frank Brewer, Professor Extension Education,
Michigan State University
PART II EXTENSION SYSTEMS IN DEVELOPED COUNTRIES
Chapter 2 United States Land Grant Extension Model: Michigan State University Extension Area of Expertise Teams
Authors: Dr. Arlen Leholm and Dr. Raymond Vlasin,
Professor of Agricultural Economics and Resource Development,
Michigan State University
Chapter 3 The Research, Technology Transfer and Extension System in Uruguay
Author: Ernesto Restaino, Ing. Agr. Technology Transfer, INIA, Uruguay
Chapter 4 North Carolina A & T State Approach - Educational Programs for Small Farm Families
Authors: Dr. John O'Sullivan, Professor NCA&T State University and Dr. John Richardson, Extension Leader North Carolina State University
Chapter 5 1994 American Indian Tribal Approach to Extension
Author: Ms. Nicole Webster, Michigan State University
Chapter 6 Teagasc, Republic of Ireland Approach to Extension
Author: Dr. Seamus Lillis, Teagasc Extension Specialist, Emeritus
PART III EXTENSION SYSTEMS IN DEVELOPING WORLD
Chapter 7 Extension Systems in the Developing World
Author: Dr. Frank Brewer, Professor, Extension Education,
Michigan State University
Chapter 8 Contrasting Approaches for Extension Services in Mozambique
Authors: L. Van Crowder, Senior Officer, FAO and Jon Anderso, Environmental Advisor, USAID
Chapter 9 International Experiences; Impact on Extension Professionals
Authors: Dr. Mary Andrews, Professor, Michigan State University;
Dr. Nick Place, Associate Professor, University of Florida; and
Dr. Nancy Crago, Pennsylvania State University
Chapter 10 Non-Government Organization as an Approach for Development Delivery Systems
Author: Dr. Ross Beach, Executive Director DEV CORPS International
Chapter 11 Linking Research, Teaching and Extension in Ukraine - Serving the Development Needs of an Emerging Democracy
Authors: Dr. Satish Verma, Professor, Louisiana State University;
Dr. William Brown, Associate Vice Chancellor, LSU Agriculture and International Programs;
and Dr. Lakshman Velupillai, Director of International Programs, LSU Agriculture and International Programs
Chapter 12 Agrogitasplur - Spreading Agricultural Knowledge: An Armenian Extension Experience
Author: Dr. Ray Clark, USDA Armenia Agricultural Development Project
Chapter 13 Farmer Organizations Potential for Change
Author: Dr. Kerry J. Byrnes, Economic Integration and Free Trade Advisor,
U.S. Agency for International Development
Chapter 14 Evaluation of Nepal's Agriculture Extension
Author: Dr. Murari Suvedi, Associate Professor, Michigan State University and
Dr. Kailash Pyakuryal, Tribhuvan University
Chapter 15 Extension in India - Strengthening of Linkages Under NATP
Author: Dr. M.N. Reddy, Director of Agriculture Extension MANAGE,
Hyderabad, India
Chapter 16 Eritrea - Creating a New Extension Service
Author: Dr. Roger E. Steele, Agricultural Extension Consultant, Ithaca, New York
Chapter 17 The Invisible Frontier - The Current Limits of Decentralization and Privatization
Author: Dr. William M. Rivera, Professor, University of Maryland
   
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
Conquer the Spanish Subjunctive: An Interactive Guide, Manual and Adventure to Global Communication Skills
Fulfilling a significant void amid the many books on Spanish currently available. Designed for serious students, a fresh approach with robust material.
   
Eric W. Vogt
Trade Paperback: 90 Pages
ISBN: 1-58692-099-5
$18.95
 
 
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Getting to Know the Subjunctive
Chapter 2 A Look at the Forest
Chapter 3 The Formation of the Four Tenses of the Subjunctive
Chapter 4 The Subjunctive in Subordinated Noun Clauses
Exercise Exercise Set One
Chapter 5 The Subjunctive in Subordinated Adjective Clauses
Exercise Exercise Set Two
Chapter 6 The Subjunctive after Certain Adverbial Expressions
Exercise Exercise Set Three
Chapter 7 The Subjunctive in Hypothetical or Contrary-to-Fact Statements
Exercise Exercise Set Four
Appendix A Sequence of Tenses and the Subjunctive
Appendix B Degrees of Politeness: Three Auxiliary Verbs
Appendix C Reminders about the Compound Tenses
Exercise Set Five: Putting it All Together
Chapter 8 Answer Keys
  Bibliography and Suggestions for Further Study
  About the Book
  About the Author
   
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
Internships in the Legal Profession: A Beginner's Roadmap to Success
A useful resource introducing potential interns to the legal internship experience and providing them with a valuable guide and reference to use throughout their internship experience. This book offers students a comprehensive collection of general information, practical guidance, and helpful resources.
   
Hedi Nasheri and Peter Christopher Kratcoski
Trade Paperback: 200 Pages
ISBN: 1-58692-249-1
$30.95
 
 
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Legal Internships
  References
Chapter 2 Changes in the Legal Market
  The Rules Have Changed
  Marketing Oneself
  Availability of Positions
  Changes in the Paralegal Market
  Trends in the Legal Profession
  What Can Be Expected in the Near Future?
  References
Chapter 3 Locating the Internship That is Right for You
  Placement/Career Centers
  Some Ideas for Nontraditional Legal Internship Sites
  Online Services
  Networking
  Research
  Planning Your Internship
  References
Chapter 4 Preparing Legal Résumé and Cover Letters
  The Basics of the Legal Résumé
  Type of Internship
  Type of Résumé
  Action Words to Use in a Résumé
  Cover Letters
  Writing Samples
  Sample Resumes
  Sample Cover Letters
  References
Chapter 5 The Interviewing - Before, During and After
  General Points
  What Employers Look for in a Candidate
  Preparing for the Interview
  Traits Considered by Legal Employers in Interviewing
  Interview Tips
  The Interview
  Questions You Might Direct to the Interviewer
  Interview Evaluation
  Verification of Information
  Steps After the Interview
  References
Chapter 6 Preparing for the Internship
  The Orientation Meeting
  Organization
  Meeting People
  Assignments
  Dealing with Support Staff
  Memoranda
  Anatomy of a Law Office
  Litigation Assignments
  Corporate Assignments
  Appearance
  Legal Research Skills
  Computers in the Law Office
  Legal Analysis and Reasoning Skills
  Intellectual Capacity
  Writing Skills
  Clarity of Oral Expression
  Judgement
  Responsibility
  Client Relations
  Other Traits
  Thinking About the Organization of Your Internship Site
  References
Chapter 7 Legal Intern Professionalism and Ethics
  Legal Ethics
  The Regulation of Attorney's Ethics
  The Regulation of Legal Interns
  Ethical Conduct and Professional Responsibility for Legal Interns
  Confidentiality
  Definition and Discussion
  Relevant Guidelines - Confidentiality
  Case Studies
  Conflict of Interest
  Definition and Discussion
  Relevant Guidelines - Conflict of Interest
  Case Studies
  Unauthorized Practice of Law
  Definition and Discussion
  Relevant Guidelines - Unauthorized Practice of Law
  Case Studies
  Ethics in the Workplace
  Sexual Harassment
  Office Romance
  Cultural Diversity
  Summary
  References
Chapter 8 The Legal Intern Roles and Responsibilities
  Legal Research
  Definition and Discussion
  Getting Started: The Initial Assignment
  Defining the Interest
  Considering the Sources
  Developing a Research Strategy
  Research on Primary and Secondary Sources
  Checking Cites
  Communication of Results
  New Technology in Legal Research
  Fact Investigation
  Introduction
  Formal Discovery Techniques
  Informal Investigative Methods
  The Client Interview
  The Witness Interview
  Legal Writing
  Mechanics of Writing
  Organization of Writing
  Clarity of Writing
  Summary
  References
Chapter 9 The Transition from a Legal Intern to a Professional Position
  Professional Competencies: Developing Expertise as a Legal Intern
  Legal Research
  Legal Writing
  Investigation Skills
  Organization Skills
  Professional Attributes
  Dressing for Success
  Assertiveness
  Interactional Skills
  Summary
  References
Worksheets Pre-Interview Worksheet: Assessing the Organization
  Networking Worksheet
  Pre-Interview Worksheet: Assessing Yourself
  Internship Goal Worksheet
Appendices  
Appendix A Website Sources
Appendix B ABA Model Guidelines for the Utilization of Legal Assistant Services
Appendix C NALA Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility and Model Standards
  and Guidelines for Utilization of Legal Assistants
Appendix D NFPA Model Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility and Guidelines
  for Enforcement
Appendix E Associations Worksheet
Appendix F Sample Memorandum of Law
Appendix G ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Comments and Comparisons
   

 

   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
An Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations and Their Application
The purpose of this book is to offer the reader an introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations and to explain their applications. Topics such as Solutions of First Order Equations, Linear First Order Equations, Homogeneous Linear Systems are covered.
   
J. M. Cushing
University of Arizona
Trade Paperback: 366 Pages
ISBN: 1-58692-244-0
$46.95
 
 
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1. Preliminaries
2. Mathematical Models
3. Chapter Summary & Exercises
Chapter 2 Solutions of First Order Equations
1. The Fundamental Existence Theorem
2. Approximation of Solutions
3. Another Numerical Algorithm
4. Chapter Summary & Exercises
Chapter 3 Linear First Order Equations
1. Preliminaries
2. The Solution of Linear Equations
3. Initial Value Problems
4. Properties of Solutions
5. The Method of Undetermined Coefficients
6. Autonomous Linear Equations
7. Chapter Summary & Exercises
Chapter 4 Nonlinear First Order Equations
1. Autonomous Equations: Analytic Method
2. Autonomous Equations: Geometric Method
3. The Linearization Principle
4. Bifurcations
5. Separable Equations
6. Change of Variables
7. Analytic Approximations
8. Chapter Summary & Exercises
Chapter 5 Systems and Higher Order Equations
1. Systems and Higher Order Equations
2. Approximating Solutions of Systems
3. Linear Systems of Equations
4. Chapter Summary & Exercises
Chapter 6 Homogeneous Linear Systems
1. Introduction
2. Solving Homogeneous Systems
3. Homogeneous Second Order Equations
4. Matrices and Eigenvalues
5. Phase Plane Portraits
6. Higher Order Systems
7. Chapter Summary & Exercises
Chapter 7 Nonhomogeneous Linear Systems
1. Introduction
2. The Method of Undetermined Coefficients
3. The Variation of Constants Formula
4. Matrix Notation
5. Chapter Summary & Exercises
Chapter 8 Nonlinear Systems
1. Introduction
2. Equilibria of Autonomous Systems
3. Linearization
4. Higher Dimensional Systems
5. Chapter Summary & Exercises
Chapter 9 ANSWERS
   
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
Bruising Souls: Violence within the Home

This book is primarily about violence towards women, children and sometimes, men within the home. The text challenges the premise that violence in our society is about "them" and not about "us". The theme of Prevention is presented throughout the book and is examined from the perspectives of our history, cultural norms, entertainment, political beliefs, and military strategies. The author also examines denial as part of our cultural behavior and suggests that the basic premises about violence that affects our society must change.

   
Sandra Marea Folzer
Community College of Philadelphia
Trade Paperback: 210 Pages
ISBN: 1-58692-285-8

$28.95
 
 
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Prevention
  Naming the Pain
  Children and Their Mothers
  Effects on Children When Mother Is Battered
  Seeing Connections: A Systemic Approach
  Violence in the United States
  Prevention
  Prevention Questions
Chapter 2 Abuse as a Family Value
  How Issues Interlock
  Jack
  Tracy
  Non-Violent Societies
  Prevention Questions
Chapter 3 Unplugging Reality: Denial
  Denial on Part of Victims
  When Batterers Are Likely to Kill
  Intense Denial: Dissociation
  Assets and Liabilities of Dissociation
  Denial on Part of Perpetrators
  Denial on Part of Bystanders
  Prevention Questions
Chapter 4 Transparent Jokes and Opaque Religion
  A Brief History of Abuse
  Transparent Jokes
  Opaque Religion
  Prevention Questions
Chapter 5 Sticks and Stones: Psychological Abuse
  Words as Weapons
  Power and Control Chart
  Professional Descriptions
  Seriousness of Psychological Abuse
  Battered Women's Descriptions
  Prevention Questions
Chapter 6 I Didn't Want to Be Like My Father: Batterers
  Ways Batterers Abuse
  Addition and Abuse
  Addition Contributing to Abuse
  Addition as the Results of Abuse
  Batterers as Victims
  Lesbian Batterers
  Treatment Outcomes
  Prevention Questions
Chapter 7 Violence in the Guise of Sex
  Sex as a Metaphor for Violence
  Child Sexual Abuse
  Breaking in Teenage Girls
  Pornography as Institutionalized Abuse
  Prevention Questions
Chapter 8 Recognizing Abuse
  Recognizing Elderly Abuse
  Recognizing Child Abuse
  Recognizing Wife/Partner Abuse
  Pet Abuse as a Sign of Other Types of Abuse
  Prevention Questions
Chapter 9 Treatment
  Treatment for Survivors
  Judith Herman's Model
  Cognitive Therapy
  Treatment of Perpetrators
  Treatment of Society
  Community Accountability
  Prevention Questions
Chapter 10 What Was Good Enough for Me Is Good Enough for My Child:
  Disciplining Children
  Our Parent as Role Models
  Basic Principles of Discipline
  Disciplining More Effectively
  Alternatives to Punishment
  Prevention from Unintended Injuries
  Prevention Questions
   
 
 
 
 
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