The 14 chapters in this monograph provide support for mathematics teacher educators in both their Practical Knowledge and their Professional Knowledge. Individually, these articles provide insights into advancing our thinking about professional development, teacher preparation, and program development. Collectively, they have the potential to help the field of mathematics teacher education move forward in framing effective practices in mathematics teacher education and developing a focused, cohesive research agenda. ATME's Monograph 5, therefore, is a superb resource for mathematics teacher education.

Doctoral programs are an important feature of academia. They foster professional development among future researchers and academicians. Ensuring the quality of these programs and providing quality mentorship encourages success among program participants and provides a high quality of preparedness for the professional world. Teaching and Learning Perspectives on Doctoral Programs in Education: Emerging Research and Opportunities is a critical scholarly publication that examines the effectiveness of doctoral programs and strategies for successful academic advisement. The book explores doctoral programs from three perspectives: designing a doctoral program, teaching/mentoring within a doctoral program, and being a student in a doctoral program. Featuring a wide range of topics such as higher education, professional development, and course design, this book is ideal for instructional designers, academicians, academic advisers, administrators, researchers, education professionals, and doctoral students attempting to successfully navigate a doctoral program.

Wise Running is the follow-up to P. Mark Taylor's first book on running: The Gift of Running. The stories, ideas, and suggestions found in Wise Running will help runners learn to reshape the way they think about training, fueling, and enjoying the run. The book includes. - running as a metaphor for life - how to think about training - designing a race and training schedule - setting realistic goals and expectations - advice on nutrition and eating clean - thoughts on special diets and weight loss - the social aspects of running - staying motivated & motivating others - what to think during a race ____________________________________________________ P. Mark Taylor is a runner & author of the blog www.WiseRunning.com

P. Mark Taylor spent seventeen years of teaching mathematics at the junior high, high school, community college, and university levels. He spent another 12 years studying mathematics education, including seven years as a professor of teacher education at the University of Tennessee. His most important experiences, however, have been in personal life. Two birth-children and two adoptions later there are a total of six children providing rich fodder for telling the stories in this book.

Running is a gift, but not only for the gifted. Whether you run just for fun or want to become a more competitive runner, The Gift of Running is for you. In The Gift of Running, P. Mark Taylor shows runners how to get started and stay motivated. The book includes: advice on how to get started as a runner, tried & true methods of running faster and longer, how to prepare for a marathon, tips on staying healthy & happy, motivation to keep you running, an insider view of the running community, & training programs for a 5K, 10K, half marathon, & marathon. P. Mark Taylor is a runner & author of the blog at www.WiseRunning.com.

Water from the Well is a practical and often emotional collection of thoughts regarding the Lord's Supper. These have been used in the local congregations where the authors attend with great effectiveness. They are perfect for the busy minister, the layperson, the deacon, the elder, or just simply for devotional reading. Additionally, they are arranged in a format suitable for the entire calendar year and have a complete scriptural index. A portion of the proceeds from the book help support the Eagle's Nest Christian Academy.