"Brings back many memories for me. I just wish my Dad was still here to see your wonderful photos. He would have gotten the biggest kick and memories from Wrigley Field. Wonderful " Tim Dooley. This comment is typical of those who have purchased Pro Football at Wrigley Field. With over 240 photographs by photographer Ron Nelson, this 106 page book is filled with the great stars of the 60's who played in the NFL. Text is by Beth Gorr and the forward is by Ronnie Bull. Quotes by Mike Ditka, Ed O'Bradovich, Doug Buffone, Gale Sayers, Mike Pyle and Maury Youmans reveal what is was like to play football at Wrigley Field. This is a must for football fans and those who enjoy looking at the action of the game. A must for your collection.

Learn exactly what it's like to receive proton beam radiation therapy for prostate cancer. Prostate cancer survivor Ron Nelson exposes the complete, unadulterated step-by-step detail from the patient's point of view. It will help those considering proton radiation decide whether this often misunderstood therapy is the right approach for them, and will serve as a helpful guide for those who have already chosen this state-of-the-art treatment option. Using non-technical language and just enough light humor to soften a serious subject, the author provides critical information about what to expect before, during, and after proton therapy in an easily understood and very personal manner.

Addressing a key skill in reading, writing, and speaking, this comprehensive book is grounded in cutting-edge research on vocabulary development. It presents evidence-based instructional approaches for at-risk students, including English language learners and those with learning difficulties. Coverage ranges from storybook reading interventions for preschoolers to direct instruction and independent word-learning strategies for older students. Guidance is provided on using word lists effectively and understanding how word features influence learning. The book also reviews available vocabulary assessment tools and describes how to implement them in a response-to-intervention framework. This title is part of the What Works for Special-Needs Learners Series, edited by Karen R. Harris and Steve Graham.

This user-friendly text takes a learn-by-doing approach to exploring research design issues in education and psychology, offering evenhanded coverage of quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, and single-case designs. Readers learn the basics of different methods and steps for critically examining any study's design, data, and conclusions, using sample peer-reviewed journal articles as practice opportunities. The text is unique in featuring full chapters on survey methods, evaluation, reliability and validity, action research, and research syntheses. Pedagogical Features *An exemplar journal article at the end of each methods chapter, together with questions and activities for critiquing it (including, where applicable, checklist forms to identify threats to internal and external validity), plus lists of additional research examples. *Research example boxes showing how studies are designed to address particular research questions. *In every chapter: numbered chapter objectives, bulleted summaries, subheadings written as questions, a running glossary, and end-of-chapter discussion questions. * Electronic Instructor's Resource Manual with Test Bank, provided separately--includes chapter outlines; answers to exercises, discussion questions, and illustrative example questions; and PowerPoints.