LITERARY WARNING: YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A NURSE TO ENJOY THIS BOOK The beauty of nursing is that you don't have to be a nurse to be inspired by one. This book is for nurses and all other human beings. Most readers will fit into one of these two categories When you envision a nurse, you see compassion, reliability, and dedication clad in scrubs. But what of the human aspect, the inspirational side, and the rich sense of humor within all nurses? Open the cover and begin an unforgettable tour of discovery through moving stories from nurses around the country. From school nurses' humorous adventures to poignant tales from the emergency room and intensive care, these accounts of real world nursing will touch the human within every reader. Beware: the spirits of the patients in these stories may make you laugh, cry, or cheer out loud They will undoubtedly encourage and serve as reminders that no circumstances in life are insurmountable. If you are a nurse you will depart this literary journey with a renewed sense of inspiration and professional accomplishment. If you are not a nurse, you will develop an understanding and admiration for the special people who selflessly care for you and your loved ones.

"Abnormal Psychology "by Sue, Sue, and Sue was the first text in its field to present a thoroughly integrated multicultural perspective; the Eighth Edition offers integration of multicultural models and the most extensive coverage available. This program provides students with an understanding of abnormal behavior as both a scientific and a clinical field, while offering insight into the tools used by mental health professionals to study and treat disorders. The text combines a student-friendly approach to understanding abnormal psychology with scholarship of the highest quality. This edition includes thoroughly updated research and case studies, and is accompanied by a comprehensive support package for both instructors and students."Mental Health & Society" boxes address controversial issues with wide implications for our society. They are intended to stimulate critical thinking, evoke alternative views, provoke discussion, and draw students into issues that help them better explore the wider meaning of abnormal behavior in our society."Critical Thinking" boxes provide factual evidence and thought-provoking questions that raise key issues in research, examine widely held assumptions about abnormal behavior, or challenge the student's own understanding of the text material.A web icon on many of the boxes indicates that there is a corresponding interactive exercise on the student web site.Additional features includes "Myth vs. Reality" discussions, "Case Studies and Examples," "Chapter-opening Outlines" and "Focus Questions," and integrated "Chapter Summaries" keyed to the "Focus Questions."

An unprecedented look at college women s risks of and experiences with sexual victimization

Unsafe in the Ivory Tower examines the nature and dimensions of a salient social problem the sexual victimization of female college students today, and how women respond when they are, in fact, sexually victimized. The authors discuss the research that scholars have conducted to illuminate the origins and extent of this controversial issue as well as what can be done to prevent it. Students and other interested readers learn about the nature of victimization while simultaneously gaining an understanding of the ways in which criminologists, victimologists, and social scientists conduct research that informs theory and policy debates.

Key FeaturesProvides detailed information about sexual victimization on college campuses todayIntroduces broad lessons about the interactions of ideology, science and methodology, and public policyIntegrates current data, research, and theory, based on the authors national studies of more than 8,000 randomly selected female college students

Intended Audience

This supplemental text is ideal for courses such as Sex Crimes, Violence and Abuse, Victimology, Gender and Crime, Sociology of Violence, Sociology of Women, and the Sociology of Sex and Gender in departments of criminology, criminal justice, sociology, and women s studies. It is also useful for those involved in studying or creating public policy related to this issue and for those interested in sexual victimization on campuses generally. "

An unprecedented look at college women s risks of and experiences with sexual victimization

Unsafe in the Ivory Tower examines the nature and dimensions of a salient social problem the sexual victimization of female college students today, and how women respond when they are, in fact, sexually victimized. The authors discuss the research that scholars have conducted to illuminate the origins and extent of this controversial issue as well as what can be done to prevent it. Students and other interested readers learn about the nature of victimization while simultaneously gaining an understanding of the ways in which criminologists, victimologists, and social scientists conduct research that informs theory and policy debates.

Key FeaturesProvides detailed information about sexual victimization on college campuses todayIntroduces broad lessons about the interactions of ideology, science and methodology, and public policyIntegrates current data, research, and theory, based on the authors national studies of more than 8,000 randomly selected female college students

Intended Audience

This supplemental text is ideal for courses such as Sex Crimes, Violence and Abuse, Victimology, Gender and Crime, Sociology of Violence, Sociology of Women, and the Sociology of Sex and Gender in departments of criminology, criminal justice, sociology, and women s studies. It is also useful for those involved in studying or creating public policy related to this issue and for those interested in sexual victimization on campuses generally. "

"Offers a practical path to new partnerships between schools and parents. Such life-saving partnerships are essential if we are to serve our children and our future."
From the Foreword by Richard C. Benjamin
Director Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools

"Mrs. Batey's enthusiasm for involving parents is infectious."
Everett A. Hanner, Principal
Brick Church Metro Middle School of Nashville and Davidson County

"Batey delivers a concise, fresh look at successful, broad-based community/school collaborations. Every school should have a copy of this important work."
Claudia Smith, Project Director
Wayne County Partners in Education Foundation and Mentoring Program
Jesup, Georgia

The literature on reform and restructuring often calls for increasing parents' participation as a way to maximize schools' effectiveness. But, as you well know, that is a challenging task. This book contains the real, down-to-earth skills and tips you need to turn parents into active, sharing participants in their children's education.

Batey provides you with step-by-step guidelines for getting parents involved in your school and your classrooms. You'll learn proven techniques that encourage participation by all, including the "hard-to-reach" parents. Written by a parent who's been there, this new workbook gives you:

• Outlines for use by school professionals or parents
• Sample volunteer forms
• Sample donation letters
• Parent and staff surveys
• Teacher improvement plans for parental involvement
• A "wish list" request form, and more!

If you want to motivate parents to become working partners at your school, this book is for you.