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5 reviews
Buzz Williams

Gotham, 2005

Faithful struggles
I was intrigued by Williams' book on several levels - it appealed to me because of my general interest in things historical and military; it was timely, given that the Gulf War II is in many ways a continuation of Gulf War I; it was also written by someone who is currently a teacher; finally, it gets into an arena that I could look at and say, 'That was almost me!' I seriously contemplated the ...

Spare Parts: From Campus to Combat: A Marine Reservist's Journey from Campus to Combat in 38 Days

30 reviews
Buzz Williams

Gotham, 2004

Serious Page Turner!
Buzz Williams has written an impressive and highly readable account detailing his life as a Marine Reservist. Williams is definitely a fantastic writer, and I was totally impressed with his skill to communicate and articulate so well. The entire book is great, and I especially liked his account of boot-camp and his personal feelings about the Marine Corps. He does an excellent job at ...

Teaching the Arts Behind Bars

1 review
Rachel Marie-Crane Williams

Northeastern, 2003

Right on target!
Teaching the Arts Behind Bars is a fantastic book because its contributors are people who know what they are talking about because of their personal experience in the field of teaching the arts in prison. I know because I was a prisoner who maintained my humanity because of the encouragement of individuals like these men and women that teach in the gulags of the United States. It is a valuable ...

Recreation and Leisure for Persons with Emotional Problems and Challenging Behaviors
Carol Ann Baglin, M.E.B. Lewis, ...

Sagamore, 2003

Estimates suggest that 16-22 per cent of children have mental health problems. Through the implementation of leisure activities, children learn to cope with these challenges and develop positive social skills. This book will assist readers in implementing successful recreational and leisure activities through a 'making things work' approach.

Assistive Devices, Adaptive Strategies, and Recreational Activities for Students with Disabilities
Buzz Williams

Sagamore Publishing, 2003

Practical and user-friendly, this book is a recipe-style resource for teachers planning activities for students with disabilities. In keeping with the 'Whole Child' philosophy, material is included to meet the developmental needs of students with physical, as wellas cognitive and affective disabilities. Developed and field-tested, much of this material is original!