• Remixing the Classroom: Toward an Open Philosophy of Music Education (Counterpoints: Music and Education)

    In a delightfully self-conscious philosophical "mash-up," Randall Everett Allsup provides alternatives for the traditional master-apprentice teaching model that has characterized music education. By providing examples across the arts and humanities, Allsup promotes a vision of education that is open, changing, and adventurous at heart. He contends that the imperative of growth at the core of all teaching and learning relationships is made richer, though less certain, when it is fused with a student's self-initiated quest. In this way, the formal study of music turns from an education in teache... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0253021421
    • ASIN: 0253021421
    • ISBN: 0253021421
    • Brand: Indiana University Press
    • Manufacturer: Indiana University Press

  • Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty


    • ASIN: B0058Z4NR8
    • ASIN: B0058Z4NR8
    • Manufacturer: Currency

  • Same, Same But Different

    Elliot lives in America, and Kailash lives in India. They are pen pals. By exchanging letters and pictures, they learn that they both love to climb trees, have pets, and go to school. Their worlds might look different, but they are actually similar. Same, same. But different!Through an inviting point-of-view and colorful, vivid illustrations, this story shows how two boys living oceans apart can be the best of friends.

    • ASIN: 0805089462
    • ASIN: 0805089462
    • ISBN: 0805089462
    • Brand: Brand: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
    • Manufacturer: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)

  • 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die

    This brand-new edition of 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die covers more than a century of movie history. Every film profile is packed with details including the director and cast, a plot summary and production notes, and little-known facts relating to the film's history. Is it any wonder this intensely readable book has sold more than 1.5 million copies worldwide?Chronicling the complete history of filmmaking, this important survey dates back to silent-era sensations such as D. W. Griffith's controversial The Birth of a Nation and the immortal Little Tramp movies of Charlie Chaplin. It t... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0764167901
    • ASIN: 0764167901
    • ISBN: 0764167901
    • Brand: Barrons Educational Series
    • Manufacturer: B.E.S. Publishing

  • Flags of the World

    In this complete compendium of the world’s flags, each nation’s flag is paired with facts and tidbits of history. These flags provide a window into the histories, values, and cultures of countries around the world. Waving in the wind, a flag may not seem like a code. But hidden in the stripes, stars, suns, moons, and colors of the world’s flags are the keys to understanding different countries’ shared histories and cherished ideals. Flags do much more than identify countries and groups of people. In every color, pattern, and design, the citizens and governments of countries announce ... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 081098010X
    • ASIN: 081098010X
    • ISBN: 081098010X
    • Brand: ABRAMS
    • Manufacturer: Harry N. Abrams

  • Moving Toward a Just Peace: The Mediation Continuum (Clinical Sociology: Research and Practice)

    Mediation, the facilitated discussion of disputes and conflicts, is a flexible approach that can be used at all levels of intervention to move us toward a global peace that is both inclusive and fair. This volume, edited by Jan Marie Fritz, brings together mediators, scholar-practitioners, and a veteran diplomat to discuss the life and times of mediation in very different settings.  The 14 chapters include three essays about culture, creativity, and models/theories/approaches. And there are ten chapters about practice: community mediation, mediation by police, special education mediation; i... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 9400728840
    • ASIN: 9400728840
    • ISBN: 9400728840
    • Brand: Jan Marie Fritz
    • Manufacturer: Springer

  • The INTRAfaith Conversation: How Do Christians Talk Among Ourselves About INTERfaith Matters

    In these religiously raucous times, one can be easily confused. Susan Strouse offers in this readable book, practical ways of dealing with our confusion, while suggesting accessible paths toward the building of authentic interfaith community. She poses essential intrafaith questions to guide us as we seek to be faithful, hospitable believers. Through stories and theological insights, Strouse lavishes all who seek to live with grace in the current milieu a most meaningful gift. – Kathleen S. Hurty, Ph.D., co-editor of Women, Spirituality and Transformative Leadership: Where Grace Meets Powe... [Read More]

    • ASIN: B01E87FLHM
    • ASIN: B01E87FLHM
    • Manufacturer: Wilgefortis

  • Taking on Diversity: How We Can Move from Anxiety to Respect

    In this enlightening book, a campus "diversity doctor" relatesstories that individuals have shared with him about their anxieties in situations involving people who are in some way different than themselves. Dr. Rupert W. Nacoste regularly counsels students at North Carolina State University about their problems dealing with diversity of all kinds, including of gender, race, ethnicity, and sexual-orientation. Here, he shares his most effective techniques for handling the unavoidable realities of being in a neo-diverse community, whether that means in college or America as a nation. The author'... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1633880265
    • ASIN: 1633880265
    • ISBN: 1633880265
    • Brand: Prometheus
    • Manufacturer: Prometheus

  • The Israel Lap MAP for The Christian Traveler

    WHAT IS THE LAP MAP? The map is a one-of-a-kind clear, concise, and visually-appealing map of Israel - created specifically for Christian pilgrims. "WHY" THE LAP MAP? The answer is one word - "frustration!" Many Israeli travelers are frustrated and challenged trying to figure out where they are, where they just came from, and where they are going next. Most maps of Israel open up quite large, making them cumbersome to use, and contain thousands of points of interest they must sift through. Basically, "You can't see the forest for the trees!" Additionally, city/site names are typically spelled ... [Read More]

    • ASIN: B00IRJFV3C
    • ASIN: B00IRJFV3C
    • Brand: Inspiration Israel
    • Size: 2 maps
    • Manufacturer: My Israel Memories

  • Inclusive Education in Low-Income Countries. a Resource Book for Teacher Educators, Parent Trainers and Community Development

    The history of people with disabilities has been dominated by their isolation and exclusion. The long fight towards inclusion - and inclusive education in particular - started not many years ago. Most were powerless to

    • UPC: 36957849

  • The Best of Corwin: Inclusive Practices - eBook

     Insights on inclusion from acclaimed authorsThis collection features a variety of renowned authors who advocate for students with special needs as integral learners who deserve a high-quality education with their peers. Included are proven inclusion strategies and

    • UPC: 406720677

  • Best Practices for the Inclusive Classroom - eBook

    Written by expert teachers and researchers, Best Practices for the Inclusive Classroom looks at field-tested strategies teachers of inclusive classrooms need to implement to successfully teach all of the learners in their classroom.The purpose of

    • UPC: 292264804

  • The Best of Corwin: Inclusive Practices

    Insights on inclusion from acclaimed authors This collection features a variety of renowned authors who advocate for students with special needs as integral learners who deserve a high-quality education with their peers. Included are proven

    • UPC: 16937473
    • Model: 9781452217376
    • Size: 15 oz

  • Finding My Way to the Best Me : An Inclusive Social-Emotional Learning Curriculum

    The Finding My Way to the Best Me: An Inclusive Social-Emotional Learning Curriculum is comprised of six primary areas of social-emotional development. The areas include: Caring, Self-control, Responsibility, Cooperation, Commitment and Respect. This curriculum supplements

    • UPC: 673437263

  • The Essential Writer's Guide : Spotlight on Greg Rucka, Including His Education, Analysis of His Best Sellers Such as Queen & Country, Whiteout, Goth

    The Essential Writer's Guide: Spotlight on Greg Rucka, Including His Education, Analysis of His Best Sellers Such as Queen & Country, Whiteout, Goth Height : 0.46 In Length : 9.69 In Width : 7.44 In

    • UPC: 543488677

  • The Essential Writer's Guide : Spotlight on James Patterson, Including His Genres, Education, Analysis of His Best Sellers Such as London Bridges, Cross Country, Roses Are Red, and More

    The Essential Writer's Guide

    • UPC: 513092685

  • Teaching Exceptional Children : Foundations and Best Practices in Inclusive Early Childhood Education Classrooms

    9781138802209

    • UPC: 54295790

  • The Essential Writer's Guide : Spotlight on J. M. Coetzee, Including His Education, an Analysis of His Best Sellers Such as in the Heart of the Country, Dusklands, and More

    The Essential Writer's Guide

    • UPC: 526081119

  • The Essential Writer's Guide : Spotlight on Franz Kafka, Including His Education, Analysis of His Best Sellers Such as Description of a Struggle, Wedding Preparations in the Country, and More

    The Essential Writer's Guide

    • UPC: 446721358

  • Shelley Moore: Transforming Inclusive Education

    The Power of Inclusive Education

    Inclusive Education Video