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Mathematics and Technology in Elementary Education combines knowledge-based mathematical content, foundational pedagogy, and research-based methods for teaching and learning. The material helps pre-service and novice K-6 educators learn how to teach mathematics for conceptual understanding.The book explores K-6 mathematics and enables readers to benefit from directly experiencing how intended curriculum is implemented and enacted in the classroom. They are first introduced to general pedagogy, the pre-K-6 mathematics curriculum, and pedagogy specific to mathematics. Additional chapters provide readers with lesson plan templates, discuss the assessment of mathematics, and provide strategies for classroom management. Closing chapters offer resources for teaching mathematics and select examples of Pre-K-6 mathematics content.The second edition includes new material on how to write feedback and comments, as well as new and improved figures on operation and algebraic thinking, and intended and enacted curriculum.Designed to help ground teachers in best practices for meeting the needs of today's students, Mathematics and Technology in Elementary Education is ideal for courses in mathematics methodology or in-service courses for elementary educators.

Teaching Exceptional Children: A Curated Anthology provides pre-service educators with deeper insight into the lives and realities of individuals with exceptionalities, and the challenges they, their families, and their teachers experience. The collection is comprised of illuminating articles from a variety of perspectives that help readers build the critical thinking necessary to thoughtfully consider and approach their work with students with exceptionalities.The anthology is organized into 21 chapters that build conceptually beginning with general information about special education, laws, response to intervention, and individualized education programs. Additional chapters focus on specific exceptionalities such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, communication disorders, and traumatic brain injury, among others. Universal design for learning, teaching multicultural and bilingual students, and working with the parents of students with exceptionalities are covered. Each chapter features an introduction to establish context for the readings and reflection questions to stimulate critical thought and lively discussion.Written to well prepare future educators, Teaching Exceptional Children is an ideal resource for courses and programs in education.

Forensic Science: An Anthology familiarizes readers with the methods and techniques currently employed by forensic scientists to identify and analyze evidence collected from a crime scene and presented at trial. The collection features carefully selected articles that present students with contemporary research and explore the depth and breadth of forensic science.The anthology is divided into 11 chapters. The opening chapter provides students with an historical overview of the development of forensic scientific evidence and the court's rule. Additional chapters examine how to properly identify, collect, transport, and preserve physical evidence, and why physical evidence plays an important role in most criminal court cases. Students read articles that explore trace evidence, drugs, arson investigation, forensic serology, and DNA. Fingerprinting and document examination are covered. The final chapter discusses technology and the future of forensic science. Each chapter provides additional information and challenging discussion questions to advance readers' knowledge and stimulate critical thought.Featuring modern perspectives, Forensic Science is an ideal supplementary resource for courses in criminal justice, criminology, sociology, and forensic psychology.

Entertainment Operations: Project Management and Platforms in Media-Based Entertainment helps students learn how to apply management theories to media-oriented industries, including film, music, and video games, among others. The book is divided into three units. Unit I provides students with a brief history of projects in media-based entertainment and presents key principles of project management. The readings in Unit II help students understand the business and economic impact of entertainment, as well as the operations and transformational processes that create value and competitive advantage within the industry. In Unit III, students learn how to apply relevant management theories to time-sensitive, fast-paced, rapid multi-product release businesses. Entertainment Operations is an enlightening and contemporary resource for courses in entertainment operations and management.

Analysis and Design of Algorithms provides a structured view of algorithm design techniques in a concise, easy-to-read manner. The book was written with an express purpose of being easy - to understand, read, and carry.It presents a pioneering approach in the teaching of algorithms, based on learning algorithm design techniques, and not merely solving a collection of problems. This allows students to master one design technique at a time and apply it to a rich variety of problems.Analysis and Design of Algorithms covers the algorithmic design techniques of divide and conquer, greedy, dynamic programming, branch and bound, and graph traversal. For each of these techniques, there are templates and guidelines on when to use and not to use each technique. Many sections contain innovative mnemonics to aid the readers in remembering the templates and key takeaways. Additionally, the book covers NP-completeness and the inherent hardness of problems. The third edition includes a new section on polynomial multiplication, as well as additional exercise problems, and an updated appendix.Written with input from students and professionals, Analysis and Design of Algorithms is well suited for introductory algorithm courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The structured organization of the text makes it especially appropriate for online and distance learning.

Many students learn content like math and history in school, but not how to learn such content. Consequently, many students use weak learning strategies and struggle academically.SOAR to College Success and Beyond teaches students how to learn any type of content effectively and helps them thrive in school and in the real world. At the book's core is a unique learning method called SOAR that Dr. Kiewra developed, scientifically validated, and has disseminated through his writings and teachings to thousands of students. When students Select, Organize, Associate, and Regulate, they SOAR to success.The text introduces students to SOAR, offers a chapter about each SOAR component, and shows how to apply SOAR across academic subjects and outside academia. In addition, it covers vital SOAR-related topics such as memory, mindset, motivation, and life and time management.The book is written in an engaging and enjoyable way, features memorable stories and powerful examples, and includes chapter objectives, focus questions with answers, and activities that guide the student learning experience.SOAR to College Success and Beyond is ideal for freshman orientation courses, academic success courses, and any student seeks to become an expert learner.

Ethics and Risk Management in Online and Distance Behavioral Health identifies pertinent ethical challenges and ethically related risk-management issues that practitioners should consider when using digital technology to assist clients in need. The text illuminates how the use of technology is influenced by traditional ethics concepts, including informed consent, boundaries, conflicts of interest, electronic records, collegial relationships, and other issues. The text begins by discussing how practitioners today are leveraging technology to provide services to clients and the importance of continually considering the ethical issues involved in using such communication methods. It addresses the specific ethical issues involved in online counseling, telephone counseling, self-guided web-based interventions, smartphone apps, electronic social networks, and other forms of digital communication. Ethical, regulatory, and practice standards are covered, as well as challenges in integrated health and behavioral health educational settings. The final chapter is dedicated to preventing and managing ethical and legal risk. Ethics and Risk Management in Online and Distance Behavioral Health is an ideal textbook for use by students and practitioners in the counseling professions, including clinical social work, clinical psychology, mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, and substance use disorders counseling.Frederic G. Reamer holds a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago. He is a professor in the graduate social work program at Rhode Island College, where he teaches courses in research and evaluation, professional ethics, and field instruction. A social worker with extensive experience in correctional settings, Dr. Reamer previously served as the director of the National Juvenile Justice Assessment Center, senior policy advisor to the Rhode Island Governor, Rhode Island Parole Board member, and editor-in-chief of Journal of Social Work Education. He is the author of more than 20 books on social work practice in correctional settings and ethics and risk management in social work.

Unchained: Building Next Generation Supply Chain Systems for the Changing Restaurant Industry explores the vital characteristics and attributes that are critical for building efficient and successful supply chains.Unchained is organized into three distinct parts. Part I provides a background baseline knowledge of the restaurant industry, the changing agricultural and geopolitical world, and the role of foodservice supply chains as vital to the success of the foodservice industry. In Part II, the eight key pillars that are essential for creating high-performing foodservice supply chains are presented. Part III provides a diagnostic methodology for assessing the performance of a supply system, including the determination of its benefits and return on investment. Each chapter includes learning objectives, key terms, discussion questions, and a case example that runs throughout the book to support connections between critical concepts and real-world application.Unchained is an essential resource for future and current foodservice industry professionals committed to building effective supply chain systems.

The sixth edition of Meaningful Statistics introduces students to foundational concepts and demonstrates how statistics are an integral aspect of their everyday lives-from baseball batting averages to reports on the median cost of buying a home to the projected outcomes of an upcoming election.Each chapter begins with a question and scenario that is then explored through statistical concepts, demonstrating to students how research and statistics can help us to answer questions and solve problems. The opening chapter focuses on the process of collecting data and uses this information to explore whether multivitamins are a waste of money. Additional chapters explore linear regression and whether junk food is harmful to a child's IQ; normal distribution and the issue of a tie for Olympic downhill gold; confidence intervals and a simulation of the NBA draft lottery; and more.Students learn about descriptive measures for populations and samples; probability and random variables; and sampling distributions, with each concept corresponding to real-world examples. Closing chapters cover the testing of hypotheses, tests using the chi-square distribution; and inferences with two or more populations. For the sixth edition, exercises and examples have been updated throughout.Designed to bring key concepts to life, Meaningful Statistics is an ideal resource for courses in mathematics and statistics.

Social Justice: Critical Readings in Relevant Theory and Contemporary Life Issues presents students with a collection of multidisciplinary readings that discuss a variety of issues related to justice and society. Readers are invited to read diverse perspectives on what constitutes a just society and how inequities can be resolved. They are then challenged to think critically about what they've learned and how they can apply the lessons to their future careers and their lives.The opening section introduces students to two perspectives on justice-societal justice and distributive justice. Additional sections feature readings that discuss utilitarianism, libertarianism, communitarianism, ecological living and environmental justice, and human rights and restorative justice. Students read about war and its consequences, including articles on the war on terror and human rights; the rights of refugees, displaced individuals, and war-affected women; and acts of genocide. Dedicated sections discuss solitary confinement; race and ethnicity, and the causes of inequality; and issues related to gender expression and disabilities. Closing readings explore social justice and the future of fairness in society.Featuring contemporary, relevant research, Social Justice is an ideal anthology for courses in sociology and social justice.

Simulation Using ProModel helps students build competence and confidence in the use of simulation through hands-on application. The text features a blend of theory and practice, real-life examples, case studies, and lab exercises using ProModel to help students develop their knowledge and abilities. Part I consists of 14 study chapters. The first four chapters introduce simulation, its application to system design and improvement, and how simulation works. Chapters 5 through 11 cover the practical and theoretical aspects of conducting a simulation project, including applying simulation optimization. Chapters 12 through 14 cover applications of simulation to manufacturing, material handling, and service systems. Part II features 14 labs that correlate with the 14 chapters in Part I. Each lab guides students through the steps of modeling a situation using ProModel and then provides exercises to further develop their skills.

General Chemistry: Understanding Moles, Bonds, and Equilibria Student Solution Manual, Volume 2 is a companion solution manual to General Chemistry: Understanding Moles, Bonds, and Equilibria, Volume 2. Original problems from the textbook are included alongside detailed explanations and useful base knowledge required to successfully solve each problem. The material in this manual implements the innovative presentation of the material given in the companion textbook. Unlike nearly all chemistry solution manuals on the market, this volume is written by one of the textbook authors. This solutions manual can also be used as a source of additional problems to supplement any foundational chemistry text or course, including AP chemistry. It provides students with ample opportunity to build knowledge and mastery of basic chemistry concepts.Richard Langley holds a Ph.D. in inorganic chemistry from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He has taught chemistry at the university level for nearly 40 years. He is the author of 500 Physical Chemistry Questions and coauthor of 1,001 Practice Problems for Chemistry for Dummies, Chemistry for the Utterly Confused, Biochemistry for Dummies, 5 Steps to a 5 AP Chemistry, and Must Know High School Chemistry, among other works. He has been a grader for the AP Chemistry Exam for many years.John Moore holds an Ed.D. from Texas A&M University with an emphasis in science education. He previously served as a professor of chemistry at Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA) for 46 years and is currently working for SFA's Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center. Dr. Moore is the author of Chemistry for Dummies, Chemistry Essentials for Dummies, and Chemistry II for Dummies. He is the coauthor of Chemistry for the Utterly Confused, Biochemistry for Dummies, 5 Steps to a 5 AP Chemistry, and Must Know High School Chemistry, among other works. John has been a grader for the AP Chemistry Exam for many years.

In Charge of the Roller Coaster: A Guide to Directing Plays and Other Media provides students with a collection of stories and anecdotes that promote insight into the myriad opportunities, challenges, and discoveries related to the art of directing. Over the course of 10 chapters, students learn how to use space, rhythms, movement, shapes, mass, and color to create action, meaning, and atmosphere. They grow to understand the importance of inventiveness and problem solving within the theatre. The text covers how to foster collaboration with actors, designers, writers, musicians, producers, and other creative partners. Dedicated chapters explore script analysis, managing unexpected scenarios, the creation of panic and suspense, rehearsal techniques, thoughts on updating classics, and more. Throughout, imagined scenarios and questions help readers discover problems and find innovative solutions. The revised first edition includes new and updated citations for sourced material. Employing a unique storytelling perspective and designed to help readers experience a tapestry of what is involved in directing plays and other media, In Charge of the Roller Coaster is well suited for courses in directing.David J. Magidson is a professor of theatre at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, where he teaches courses in directing and playwriting. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Utah and has directed 100 plays for many different theatre companies, including the Jewish Ensemble, an Actors' Equity Association theatre at which he served as the artistic director for five years. Dr. Magidson has also served as the director of Wayne State University's Center for Arts and Public Policy and artistic director of the Lenore Marwil Jewish Film Festival for 10 years.

Timely and essential, Ethics and Risk Management in Online and Distance Social Work identifies pertinent ethical challenges and ethically related risk-management issues that social workers should consider when using digital technology to assist people in need. The text illuminates how the use of technology is influenced by traditional ethics concepts, including consent, privacy, confidentiality, professional boundaries, documentation, and other issues. The text begins by discussing how social workers today are leveraging technology to provide services to clients and the importance of continually considering the ethical issues involved in using such communication methods. It addresses the specific ethical issues involved in video counseling, cybertherapy, text messaging, self-guided web-based interventions, smartphone apps, and other forms of digital communication. Ethical, regulatory, and practice standards are covered, as well as challenges in integrated health and social work educational settings. The final chapter is dedicated to preventing and managing ethical and legal risk. Ethics and Risk Management in Online and Distance Social Work is an ideal textbook for advanced courses in social work. It is also an excellent resource for social workers interested in incorporating online or distance communication in their practice.Frederic G. Reamer holds a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago. He is a professor in the graduate social work program at Rhode Island College, where he teaches courses in research and evaluation, professional ethics, and field instruction. A social worker with extensive experience in correctional settings, Dr. Reamer previously served as the director of the National Juvenile Justice Assessment Center, senior policy advisor to the Rhode Island Governor, Rhode Island Parole Board member, and editor-in-chief of Journal of Social Work Education. He is the author of more than 20 books on social work practice in correctional settings and ethics and risk management in social work.

Structures support load and are essential to define form and space. To design structures in synergy with form and space requires creativity and informed intuition of structural principles. The objective of Structure and Design is to introduce structural principles as the foundation of creative design and demonstrate successful application through many case studies. Using rich illustrations, Structure and Design clarifies complex concepts without calculus and provides greater insight for readers with mathematics background. It includes details in wood, steel, concrete, masonry, and fabric and contains graphs that streamline complex tasks, such as column buckling and design for wind and seismic forces. Structure and Design is a reference book for design studios, architects, civil engineers, and builders and an excellent text for courses relating to those fields.G G Schierle holds Ph.D. and master of architecture degrees from the University of California, Berkeley and a Dipl-Ing degree from Stuttgart University of Applied Sciences. He teaches structures and design at the University of Southern California and has also taught at University of California, Berkeley, University of California, Los Angeles, and Stanford University. He is a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, recipient of the Creative Achievement Award of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture, founding director of University of Southern California's master of building science program, and a professional architect. He has lectured and published extensively on design for earthquake safety and tensile structures, including lectures at American Institute of Architects national conventions. Professor Schierle has served on the California structure license committee, the Journal for Architectural Education editorial board, and the Fabric Architecture magazine advisory board and annual awards jury. His professional practice includes major projects in America, Asia, and Europe.

The Foundations of Dance: An Anthology provides readers with a carefully selected collection of articles that introduce them to various dance forms and their respective movements. The anthology features differentiating perspectives on ballet, jazz, and modern dance, as well as explorations about dance as ethnography, production, performance, legacy, and tradition.The various authors whose writings are included within the volume approach traditional dance subject matter from perspectives that incorporate dance as an expression of humanity, the relationship between choreography and elements of dance, the performing arts industry, spirituality and dance, LGBTQ traditions in dance, and the American dance scene. Additional readings underscore the importance of mentoring, the role of matriarchs, and the passing on of heritage within dance communities. Each article is supplemented with post-reading questions to inspire critical thought and reflection.Covering information value to individuals currently teaching or planning to teach dance classes, The Foundations of Dance is an ideal resource for courses in dance and the arts. It can also be used by dance instructors who own studios and work within their communities.

General Chemistry: Understanding Moles, Bonds, and Equilibria, Volume 2 introduces students to foundational concepts in chemistry with emphasis on real-world application. Throughout the text, students learn how the study of chemistry supports material science, forensics, medicine, and other disciplines. The text is a continuation of Volume 1 of the same name. This volume includes 11 chapters that can be taught traditionally or in a non-linear fashion. Topics include kinetics, chemical and acid-base equilibrium, and solubility and complex ion equilibria. Dedicated chapters address thermodynamics and equilibrium, electrochemistry and equilibrium, transition metals and coordination chemistry, nuclear chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry and biotechnology. The book features problems that span multiple chapters, topic boxes that contain worked examples, concurrent presentation of the VSEPR and Valence Bond theories to allow each to reinforce the other, and integration of environmental topics within distinct sections of appropriate chapters. Introductions, summaries, problems, application examples, and meaningful appendices further facilitate student learning, rendering General Chemistry an ideal textbook for foundational chemistry courses.Richard Langley holds a Ph.D. in inorganic chemistry from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He has taught chemistry at the university level for nearly 40 years. He is the author of 500 Physical Chemistry Questions and coauthor of 1,001 Practice Problems for Chemistry for Dummies, Chemistry for the Utterly Confused, Biochemistry for Dummies, 5 Steps to a 5 AP Chemistry, and Must Know High School Chemistry, among other works. He has been a grader for the AP Chemistry Exam for many years.John Moore holds an Ed.D. from Texas A&M University with an emphasis in science education. He previously served as a professor of chemistry at Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA) for 46 years and is currently working for SFA's Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center. Dr. Moore is the author of Chemistry for Dummies, Chemistry Essentials for Dummies, and Chemistry II for Dummies. He is the coauthor of Chemistry for the Utterly Confused, Biochemistry for Dummies, 5 Steps to a 5 AP Chemistry, and Must Know High School Chemistry, among other works. John has been a grader for the AP Chemistry Exam for many years.

Introduction to Environmental Studies: Interdisciplinary Readings provides students with a carefully selected collection of articles that help them navigate the most important topics in environmental studies, focusing on different connections between humans and the environment. The anthology emphasizes voices outside the white, male canon to provide students with diverse perspectives and a broader understanding of contemporary issues within the discipline.Opening chapters introduce environmental studies, sustainability, and the connection between humans and the resources we extract from the environment. Subsequent chapters examine the history of environmentalism in North America, how our relationship to the environment has evolved over time, a concise survey of key environmental processes, and issues related to climate change and our climate crisis. Students read about the environmental impact of our food production processes on different countries and groups of people; issues related to environmental justice; the ways in which human population affects the environmental sustainability of our future; and sustainable energy issues. The anthology's final chapters address environmental legislation and policies; ethical issues around consumption and collective responsibility; and the future of our environment.Featuring compelling and timely readings, Introduction to Environmental Studies is an ideal resource for courses within the discipline.

Understanding Epidemiology: Concepts, Skills, and Application teaches students the skills required to think critically about public health challenges. The text takes an interdisciplinary approach to solving epidemiological problems that mirrors epidemiology in practice. Students are exposed to the foundational principles of epidemiology and practice the application of these principles using multiple methods. Students learn to read and use public health and health science literature to design appropriate epidemiological studies, ultimately becoming intelligent consumers of health information.The third edition has been updated in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and its far-reaching effects on the field of epidemiology. The text includes new coverage of the connection between clinical medicine, biomedical research, and epidemiology and public health. Modeling, interventions, mitigation, contract tracing, quarantine, isolation, social media and communication, spillover, coordination, public health education, and evaluation are covered.Written for undergraduate students, the book does not assume a working knowledge of biostatistics. Understanding Epidemiology can be used in introductory epidemiology courses, as well as public health study design and health sciences research methods courses.

AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and InfraWorks Basics: A Blended Learning Approach introduces students to a wide range of tools and techniques that can be applied to a variety of engineering and design projects from large federal, state, and municipal projects to small, detailed residential and personal designs. The text combines three essential Autodesk programs-AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and InfraWorks-into one set of lesson plans and equips readers with the foundational knowledge they need to create effective 2D designs and 3D models. The book begins by introducing basic AutoCAD tools, menus, and concepts. It then expands to address AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and InfraWorks, with exercises that cross over between all three. Chapters cover two dimensional drafting exercises essential for the beginning CAD user and move quickly into civil engineering exercises that incorporate Civil 3D sites and parcels, presentation modeling, corridor design, and plan production. Throughout, important commands and buttons associated with the software are presented in bold. Additionally, students are provided with step-by-step instructions, data sets, videos, and other active learning exercises to support the learning experience and encourage practical application. Designed to provide novice CAD students with a complete introduction to three high-end engineering software programs, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and InfraWorks Basics is ideal for civil engineering students and those interested in cross platform CAD drafting and modeling.

Featuring a balance of practical advice and sound instruction, Speechwriting: A Rhetorical Guide provides readers with essential knowledge to prepare and deliver well-constructed and well-researched speeches appropriate for a variety of contexts.The first part of the book discusses traditional rhetorical theory in a way that is direct and easy for students to understand. The chapters cover such topics as audience and the rhetorical canons of invention, elocution or style, disposition or organization, delivery, and memory. Chapters in the second part then apply the rhetorical principles to four different types of speeches: inaugural addresses, commencement addresses, a variety of persuasive speeches, and a number of ceremonial ones.The text includes excerpts from actual speeches, illustrative speechwriting samples with commentary from a prospective speech writer, and a set of exercises that encourage readers to think about how the sample speech might be improved upon or modified if they were the one writing it.Speechwriting connects rhetorical theory to modern situations and settings to emphasize real-world application. The text is an exemplary resource for courses in speech and writing as found in departments of communication studies, English and composition, political science, education, and any other discipline in which people are frequently asked to speak or address an audience.

The Gloria Ladson-Billings Reader provides current and future educators with key selections from scholar, educator, and advocate Gloria Ladson-Billings' seminal works. Readers learn how Ladson-Billings has sought to improve the educational experience of multicultural student populations and how they, as educators, can continue her work through the development of culturally relevant pedagogy and the employment of critical practices in the classroom. The text is organized into three sections. Section One features articles that provide readers with a framework for understanding how race and racism impact the educational experiences of students. In Section Two, readers are introduced to the components of culturally relevant pedagogy and provided with practical examples to guide them in becoming more culturally responsive. The final section underscores how educators can prepare to support diverse student populations, the personal characteristics that are vital for success in this endeavor, and how teacher education programs can improve to support these goals. Providing readers with the tools needed to be effective educators and advocates for equality and equity, The Gloria Ladson-Billings Reader is an excellent text for programs and courses in education.Abul Pitre is a professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and School Administration at Fayetteville State University. He holds a Ph.D. in educational leadership from Colorado State University.Jocelyn Smith-Gray is an adjunct lecturer in the Department of Elementary Education at Fayetteville State University. She holds a master's degree in education from Ashford University.Kishia Carrington James is a counselor coordinator for the Wake County Public School System in North Carolina. She is a doctoral candidate of educational leadership at Fayetteville State University.Tanya Hudson is an assistant professor in the Department of Elementary Education at Fayetteville State University. She holds an Ed.D in educational leadership from Gardner-Webb University.

Applying Neuroscience to Counseling Children and Adolescents: A Guide to Brain-Based, Experiential Interventions explores the neurobiological underpinnings of child and adolescent development and encourages readers to apply neuroscience-informed interventions and strategies to counseling practice. The book provides an overview and foundational perspective on neuroscience-informed child and adolescent counseling; covers models and modes of counseling from a neuroscience perspective; and examines common clinical presentations when working with children and adolescents. Individual chapters address ethical and cultural considerations, counseling theory and neuroscience, neuroscience of play, using neuroscience in working with parents and caregivers, and neuroscience-informed interventions to treat anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, substance misuse, and attention and behavioral issues. Each chapter features two primary cases, one for a young child and one for an adolescent, conceptualized from real-life clients. The chapters present practical interventions and a sample of counselor-client dialogue to help readers understand how an intervention might unfold during a session. Applying Neuroscience to Counseling Children and Adolescents bridges the gap between textbooks that cover neuroscience and counseling children and adolescents independently. It is an ideal supplemental text for courses on incorporating neuroscience in counseling.

Being Smarter: Managing Financial Resources More Effectively provides future educational leaders with readings that help them build their financial acumen and learn how to present compelling narratives to secure resources and effectively manage school systems. Opening chapters contain readings that address COVID-19 and the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats posed by the pandemic; ethical issues related to disaster planning; effective communication strategies; issues to consider when developing a budget; and collaborative approaches to decision-making. Readers learn how to align budget and financial proposals with the goals of educational institutions. Concluding articles discuss teaching capacity and staff development as a budget priority and a cornerstone to having an impact on student achievement. Each reading is aligned with the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL). The chapters feature guide questions and post-reading discussion questions to increase content retention, relevance, and personal meaning. Being Smarter is designed to give readers a foundation in understanding school finance. It helps them develop the necessary skills to create effective budget, communication, and professional development strategies to lead schools for the current generation of students.