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An in-depth look at the Russian presidency as a case study of institution building within the context of a mixed presidential-parliamentary regime.

The authors provide a research-based and field-tested model for school discipline that includes interventions for students with emotional, behavioral, and conduct disorders (including bullying), developmental disabilities, and autism.

Rich with humor and heart, this book provides practical insights and approaches for forming partnerships between professionals and parents for the benefit of children with disabilities.

In simple, clear language, the new edition of this classic work presents basic explanations of the procedures and rules that govern the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.

The third GLOBE book is unique in its focus, methodology, and impact. The research reported in this book was obtained during the third phase of the GLOBE project which lasted approximately 10 years. It examines strategic leadership effectiveness for executive and top-level management.

Provides an overview of the field of policing, and includes a collection of carefully selected classic and contemporary articles that have previously appeared in leading journals, along with original material in a mini-chapter format that contextualizes the concepts.

In this reader 15 pairs of scholars and practitioners address current and relevant questions in international relations through brief "yes" and "no" pieces

Focuses on a micro approach to political economy that grounds policy choices in the competitive environments of domestic politics and decision-making processes.

Through a series of case studies, the authors employ both neopluralist and exchange perspectives to explore the lobbying activity that occurs in the later stages of the policymaking process which are typically less partisan, involve little conflict, and receive scant public attention.

Learn how to change inappropriate behavior rather than just control it-and build the successful relationships that help our most troubled students make positive changes!

This unique companion provides an inside look at the daily work of an instructional coach and offers activities, materials, and data collection forms.

This book provides a clear roadmap for using formative assessment to differentiate literacy instruction for students in middle school, using strategies ideal for a Response to Intervention (RTI) model.

Terrorism in Perspective combines original thematic overview essays with the best of the existing literature.

This text provides a concrete roadmap for the design and implementation of experiments using human participants. It covers both conceptual and practical issues that are critical to experimental methods, and the organization of the book follows the standard process in experiment-based research.

Uses the FNO framework for action to guide school leaders on how to create a high performing school.

Help every student, including English Learners, students with disabilities, speakers of nonstandard English, and other struggling learners, meet the Common Core Standards for English Language Arts!

Effective supervision is vital to instructional improvement, and this new edition of a bestseller pinpoints the techniques that matter most. Features 42 qualitative and quantitative observation tools.

Packed with hands-on activities, this practical handbook shows you how to be the transformational leader your school needs to enact a culture change and improve student outcomes.

Research Methods for Counseling is a basic introductory research methods text for counsellors, psychologists, social workers and other mental health professionals.

Featuring detailed student cases, this book provides proven ways to teach all students academic and lifetime learning skills. Informal assessments and sample IEPs are included.

A state-of-the art compilation of the research, practice and application of best practices in the field of youth mentoring

Exploring the concept that leadership is not about leaders or even leaders and followers, but about a much more dynamic and nuanced process, this is a compelling and unique text examining leadership as a dynamic and nuanced process.

The author shows the reader how to obtain, categorize, and analyze different media documents in this entry in the Qualitative Research Methods series

Brenda Smith Myles provides important strategies for teaching children diagnosed with Asperger syndrome and presents research-based, instructional, behavioral, and environmental strategies for teachers.

Introducing students to the real world of evaluation and focusing on issues that arise in professional practice, this book shows readers how to systematically identify stakeholders' needs in order to select the evaluation options best suited to meet those needs.

Offers an engaging journey through the process of conducting research in psychology.

Profiling the ten most populous cities in the United States during ten critical eras of political development, this title presents a singular focus on American cities, their government and politics, industry, commerce, labor, and race and ethnicity.

Looking at the changes in criminal justice that have taken place since World War II, this book uses a variety of sources such as law reviews, press editorials and police manuals to introduce students to the High Court's impact of criminal procedure.

Helps students and scholars trace topics from the "Congress and the Nation" series dating back to 1945.