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Examines Oakland social issues and politics from the inception of the Black Panther Party to the election of President Trump to answer the following questions: Is Oakland a progressive city? Who are the progressives in Oakland? What are they trying to accomplish?

Introduces students to the dynamic world of film and, more specifically, the art of film music. The text explores the various reasons for including music in film, the essentials of sound, the origins of film, scoring techniques, the business of film, and more.

Aimed at graduate-level students studying mental health counselling, school counselling, or similarly related professions, this text will enable students to become familiar with the foundational skills required to implement various counselling approaches and to work in diverse counselling environments.

Provides students with complete explorations of each developmental stage of the lifespan. The book presents human development theory and research within a biopsychosocial framework, presenting information regarding biological, psychological, and social functioning during each significant period of the lifespan.

Presents a collection of articles, case studies, and data exercises designed to teach students about the sociological perspective, how it has been applied in various publics, and how they can apply and utilize the sociological perspective in everyday life. This text is cross disciplinary in nature and suitable for foundational courses in sociology.

Posits that career counselling, rather than being vocational rehabilitation, career guidance, or employment counselling, is counselling related to career issues. This vital shift in understanding changes the counselling approach and frees counsellors to engage from an empowered perspective with career-related presenting problems.

Provides students with essential best practices for conducting group counselling sessions in a diverse society. The text presents students with the latest research in applied psychology and group counselling, and also breaks down the complex art of leadership into individual skills using the Microskills approach.

Provides a comprehensive introduction to positive counselling methods. This unique text provides a balanced assessment model that invites counsellors to consider the four positive dimensions in a client's life: cultural context; life phase; cognitive stage; and personality style.

Provides students with a historical perspective on relevant issues regarding college athletics. The text chronicles the evolution of collegiate sport while exploring topics including youth rituals, the legal status of college athletes, masculine identities, gender markers, leisure cultures, racial hierarchies, and more.

Provides current and future K-12 teachers with an introduction to the essential concepts and principles of student assessment and evaluation. The book examines trends in testing, namely, psychological, standardized, and achievement tests, and the rationale and assumptions underlying these assessments.

To lead in a crisis requires a robust set of community and individual resources, and the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to properly wield them. This volume features multidisciplinary perspectives and thought-provoking readings that together emphasize that crisis management is complex, multidisciplinary, and networked.

Provides students with a comprehensive overview of the critical theories that are generally taught in undergraduate courses. The valuable insight and information within the text encourages discussion and consideration of policy implications, applications, theoretical evaluation, and the criminal justice system itself.

Equips students with the tools and knowledge required to write clear, concise, and well-organised technical documents. This comprehensive guide encourages students to carefully consider word choice, sentence construction, document organization, the use of visual queuing, and more to create easy-to-read, high-impact technical documents.

In honouring each reader's individual experiences and truths, and encouraging the sharing of personal stories, Ink and Edit challenges students to improve their communication, credibility, and knowledge through acts of courage, self-reflection, and practice.

Featuring insightful anecdotes and numerous application activities, The Storying Teacher helps educators successfully incorporate storytelling into their teaching repertoire. It is suited for educational programs and can also be used by novice or experienced teachers who would like to introduce new teaching methodologies to their classrooms.

Fascinating and accessible, Watching the Detectives gives readers an accurate understanding of the realities of investigative work and practical information about every aspect of the process, as well as enhanced insight into the experiences of victims. The book is an excellent choice as a primary or supplemental text.

Analyses Jack Kerouac's works with particular focus on his constant exploration to discover what it means to live a meaningful life. The text helps readers understand how Kerouac contributed to and influenced American literature, becoming one of the most famous writers of the 20th century.

Discusses the ways that marketing managers can assess the potential for global expansion and help their firms capitalize on opportunities. The book explores which companies and products should expand internationally, what countries offer the best opportunities, and which marketing plan will lead each product or company to success.

Provides instructors of introductory policing courses with creative and effective teaching methods to better engage students and guide them to a greater understanding of the US law enforcement system and its role in the administration of justice.

Developed for law enforcement training, this anthology emphasizes the importance of stress management and media relations when dealing with critical incidents ranging from natural disasters to workplace violence. It provides the tactical direction needed to prevent, contain, and resolve private and public sector emergencies efficiently and effectively.

"Early Literacy Assessment and Toolbox supports pre-service teachers in phonological and morphological assessment and instruction. The book addresses assessment and implementation strategies to teach students at developmental levels through a series of modules. Geared toward helping classroom teachers and reading specialists successfully and effectively differentiate their literacy instruction, the book can be used in teacher education literacy courses, fieldwork, and student teaching. The material features a usable assessment tool, and the mini-module lessons are designed for actual classroom use. Early Literacy Assessment Toolbox is an excellent supplement to standard textbooks for courses in early and middle literacy methods and literary assessment courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Michael S. Mott earned his Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction at Mississippi State University and M.S. in education from Bank Street College of Education. Dr. Mott is an associate professor of teacher education and the coordinator of the master's program in literacy education at The University of Mississippi. Jacqueline M. Mott earned her M.Ed. in literacy education at The University of Mississippi where she works as an adjunct instructor in teacher education. She also works as an elementary school teacher in Lee County, Mississippi. Susan S. McClelland earned both her M.Ed. and Ph.D. in education at The University of Mississippi where she is an associate professor of leadership and counselor education as well as chair of the Teacher Education Department."

Developed for use in both on-line and blended courses, Deep in the Heart: A Brief Texas History is an interactive textbook with embedded links. This unique textbook connects the facts of Texas's founding and development to the mystique and mythology that surround it.

Addresses the difficulties students experience in thinking clearly and writing precisely - and expressively. This book teaches students to pay attention to their own critical thinking processes and to the language involved in both careful thinking and effective writing.

Written from a comparative perspective using examples from animal physiology, this text illustrates key principles and sheds light on what is known about physiological mechanisms in humans. Over the course of ten chapters the book examines and describes these various mechanisms in detail.

Includes articles, excerpts, and case studies that address socio-cultural factors influencing the roles of women and men from the perspectives of the visual and performing arts. This text offers perspectives that examine underlying social structures that affect how we define art and artists and how those structures inspire the art from a perspective of gender.

Provides comprehensive information on every aspect of practicing the law with professionalism and the highest of ethical standards. Filled with examples and stories from legal history, Professional Responsibility brings professional rules to life while making them both accessible and comprehensible. It is an excellent choice for courses in legal ethics and legal practice.

Written for those who are new to the study of art, this book familiarizes readers with foundational concepts of art appreciation and teaches them all they need to know in order to consider and discuss what artists create. The book concentrates on the formal elements and mediums, and introduces art-related vocabulary commonly used by artists and art historians.

Addresses the specific writing and research skills students need to succeed in their academic careers. Recognising that good academic thinking precedes good academic writing, the book offers practical instruction in a clear, precise way that introduces students to both the steps and styles of college and university level writing.

Addresses fundamental, theoretical, and practical perspectives that consider art a powerful social and cultural force. The readings provide perspectives of art as a language that advances multicultural and cross-cultural understanding while examining the political, regional, economic, technological, religious-spiritual, ethnic, gender, and generational influences that shape art and artists.

"The anthology Sustainability: Global Issues, Global Perspectives gives readers a firm grounding in issues related to sustainability today. The book is rooted in the idea that to achieve sustainability requires an understanding of many global topics, and it uses global examples and case studies. The readings are organized into three sections. The first introduces major concepts and trends in environmental thinking, the second identifies current challenges to sustainability, and the third addresses paradigm shifts for sustainability. The selections are a blend of environmental science, especially as it relates to agriculture, soils, and land management with social topics such as how to govern fairly and equitably to ensure that the voices of all seven billion of earth's inhabitants will be heard. Specific topics include the global food economy, environmentally sound landscaping, waste management, and human migration. Figures and tables throughout the book provide visual support. Forward-looking, the book discusses governance structures that work and what different countries are doing to reform their education systems to respond to sustainability issues. Sustainability: Global Issues, Global Perspectives is intended for introductory or survey courses in environmental studies and global issues. Astrid Cerny is a faculty member in the liberal studies program at New York University, where she teaches environmental studies. She holds a Ph.D. in geography from the University of Washington and her research interests include human-environment interactions, global food markets and food security, migration, and sustainability and human behavior. She has extensive research experience in China, Central Asia, and Europe. Dr. Cerny's previous editorial work has been published in Research in Social Problems and Public Policy, Volume 20. She has translated works from German to English, published in peer reviewed journals as well as in Chinese, Russian, and Uzbek publications."