Developed in partnership with the National Ski Patrol, ""Outdoor Emergency Care, Fifth Edition, ""offers relevant, invaluable content for all emergency first responders working in an outdoor environment. The contributing authors and reviewers are highly respected experts in education in the outdoor emergency care community. The vast experience of these individuals, combined with over 90 years of EMS work and ski patrolling from the editors alone, has been incorporated into every chapter of this text, providing you with a learning resource that is rich in practical knowledge. This book should be used not only as an initial text but maintained on your bookshelf as a valuable reference manual.

Case Studies in Environmental Ethics is a collection of more than 40 case studies covering diverse topics such as: genetic engineering, aesthetics, pollution, animal rights, population, and resource management. It is intended as a supplemental book for college courses primarily in Environmental Ethics. Each case presents factual information on a particular topic, followed by a discussion of the ethical implications of each topic and several insightful discussion questions. The cases are concise yet rich in detail and controversy to provide significant classroom discussion. These cases focus on philosophical and policy decisions that students are likely to encounter in their everyday lives. In addition, the book provides numerous sources and an Internet resources section to allow students to research the issues found in the cases.

A 2007 study uncovered a shocking fact: 80% of children with learning disabilities are bullied at school. As schools implement bullying policies, are they doing enough to address the unique needs of this 80%? Drawing on extensive studies on bullying in schools, Barry McNamara provides a research-based overview to understand bullying. Additionally, this book shows how to identify bullies and victims and implement an effective and inclusive bullying prevention program. Readers will discover: What research says about bullying against students with disabilities How programs typically fail to serve this population A roadmap for an inclusive schoolwide program Special intervention and coping strategies Start down the road to create an inclusive and tolerant school climate where every student feels safe and valued.

In retrospect surviving a trauma may be the easy part. Recovering from it is an entirely different story. Mary Herman College is located on an idyllic campus where students are outgoing and successful. That is until one the most popular students is a victim of a horrendous crime. Up to the day that everything changed Emily Verada was a junior at Mary Herman. She was a good student and a runner on the varsity cross country team. She was a student leader and a friend to many. The crime and its aftermath forever changed the lives of those involved and their loved ones. Some on the campus don't wont the story told. They want to move on. Others think that there may be something to be learned from reliving those days. For Emily it was the first time she faced challenges that she was certain she would not overcome. Three Blue Candles is Emily's story. A portion of the net sales of this book will be donated to various charities that work to improve the lives of those individuals who suffer form post traumatic stress disorder.

Editorial Review A powerful approach for teachers who are striving to improve their skills. This fascinating title looks at how all sorts of educators from college professors, physicians, public school teachers, coaches, and parents achieve success in connecting with learners. The strength of the text rests in the author's unique ability to capture the essential components of extraordinary teachers and translate them into simple lessons that are easily mastered. A practical and inspirational skill building book for all who love to teach. We rate it a "must read " Product Description Now, for the first time The Exemplary Teacher is available in paperback. Take a tour through the pages and discover the qualities of all outstanding teachers. Learn what separates the great teachers from the good and how you can achieve extraordinary success in any learning environment. Taking a real world approach to the toughest challenges that today's teachers face, Dr. McNamara guides the reader along a course to achieving excellence one student at a time. A portion of the net proceeds of the sale of this book will be donated to various charities that work to improve the well being and educational opportunities for disadvantaged children in America.