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Building Online Learning Communities: Effective Strategies for the Virtual Classroom (Jossey Bass Higher and ...

1 review
Rena M. Palloff, Keith Pratt

Jossey-Bass, 2007

A Must Read for Distance Learning Professionals
This is quite simply one the best books on distance learning that I have read. Palloff and Pratt provide a well researched investigation into developing communities online. The first part of the book goes to great length in defining distance learning and community. The authors provide both empirical and anecdotal evidence to support their claim that community building online is critical to ...

Teaching Special Students in General Education Classrooms (7th Edition)

6 reviews
Rena B. Lewis, Donald Doorlag

Prentice Hall, 2005

Informative and Easy-to-Read
I am a contract instructor who uses this book for an undergraduate level "Exceptional Children in the Classroom" class. I chose this text because it is practical and not as dry as Heward, another widely respected author of special education texts. Many strategies are provided for meeting the needs of students with disabilities as well as gifted students, those who are at risk, and those who are ...

Explode the Code 3

3 reviews
Nancy Hall, Rena Price

Educators Pub Service, 1991

Bottom Line - It Works
The progressive phonics introduction, the engaging little drawings, the repetitive tasks, the systematic skill progression, among other educational objectives, all boil down to one fact ~ THIS WORKS! I've tried several other methods to assist my special child in spelling and reading. While these workbooks are marketed more as a supplement to a reading program, nothing has been more influential in ...

The Grasshopper Trap

10 reviews
Patrick F. McManus

Holt Paperbacks, 1986

A Delight!
A book filled with humorous stories, this compilation of experiences was a treat to read! The Grasshopper Trap is only the second book I've read by Patrick McManus but now I want to track down all of his stories. McManus writes humor without the obscene, offensive language that seems so common everywhere these days. It's a refreshing, fun read with stories that entertain as well as remind ...

Rena's Promise

42 reviews
Rena Kornreich Gelissen, Heather Dune Macadam

Beacon Press, 1996

Excellent reading!
I just started reading this book yesterday, and I must say I am completely intrigued! I do like this type of memoir reading and I love to read about the atroscities of the holocaust. This book is a very easy read and it really captivates you; I haven't wanted to put it down yet!!

Explode the Code Book 2

5 reviews
Nancy Hall, Rena Price

Educators Publishing Service, 1994

First Grade Reading Help
My son was given this book by the Title One reading assistant at our school. He was able to do the pages himself and gained confidence in spelling. I feel this is a great supplement for kids who are a bit behind in their reading skills. I'm getting book 2 &1/2 and 3 to work on in the summer months.

Assessing Students with Special Needs (7th Edition)
James A. McLoughlin, Rena B. Lewis

Prentice Hall, 2007

This comprehensive text for future teachers of learners with disabilities is grounded in the idea that assessment is at the center of all good teaching. Its hallmarks are its accessibility, balanced coverage of both this formal and informal assessment, plus thorough exploration of the link between gathering information and actually using it to make informed decisions. Offering a step-by-step Assessment Question Model on the inside front ...

Trail of Tears: The Rise and Fall of the Cherokee Nation

31 reviews
John Ehle

Anchor Books Doubleday, 1997

Not all shame belongs to the white man
No one can doubt that the Native Americans were robbed of their land and wealth in the white mans rapid expansion and desire for land. What this book brings to light are the other culprits in this tragedy. It is difficult to picture a leader of the Cherokee people being a lobbyist in Washington while securing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of contracts for him self, family and friends. ...

Natural Cures "They" Don't Want You To Know About

2377 reviews
Kevin Trudeau

Alliance Publishing, 2005

Author is "mad as hell" and I am too!
"I'm mad as hell and I'm not going to take it anymore." Kevin Trudeau repeatedly says this through the book. "It's all about the money." He also repeatedly says this through the book. Is this true? You bet your life it is. It's great that someone had the guts to take on the FTC and the FDA, as well as the pharmaceutical industry. A large part of this book targets the unethical health care ...

Skinny Bitch: A No-Nonsense, Tough-Love Guide for Savvy Girls Who Want to Stop Eating Crap and Start Looking ...

717 reviews
Rory Freedman, Kim Barnouin

Tantor Media, 2007

This book changed my life
When I saw this book at the bookstore I thought that it was just a simple diet book. I had no idea how it would change my life. I read this book all in one sitting it was so engrossing. I never planned to be a vegan, but I am proud to say that I have been one now for a month and I have no plans of stopping. Yes I had to give up many things that I loved, but I feel so much better and healthier. ...

Booking and Tour Management for the Performing Arts

3 reviews
Rena Shagan

Allworth Press, 2001

A terrific resource for the touring classical musician
This is the only book I've found that addresses the questions of management, booking, publicity, contract negotiation, budgeting, and market trends for those of us working in classical music. It's extremely helpful, clearly written, and comprehensive. What a relief to get answers to these questions without having to wade through lots of irrelevent stuff about club dates and laser light ...

Healing the Shame That Binds You

45 reviews
John Bradshaw

HCI, 1988

such a wonderful book!
This is one of my favorite books in the field of alcoholism. I recommend it to my counseling clients, and to the counselors that I train throughout the world. One of the top other books that I recommend is "Under the Influence" by James Milam.Under the Influence: A Guide to the Myths and Realities of Alcoholism

Bitter Freedom: Memoirs of a Holocaust Survivor

20 reviews
Jafa Wallach

iUniverse, Inc., 2006

Surely to be an Oprah Best seller
Bitter Freedom Jafa Wallach Paperback: 209 pages Publisher: Hermitage Publishers; First edition (April 25, 2006) Language: English ISBN-10: 1557791570 ISBN-13: 978-1557791573 Although I have read many first-hand account books written by holocaust survivors, I found Bitter Freedom to be the most compelling story of it's kind since The Diaries of Anne Frank. The book moved me like no ...

Contemporary Moral Problems
James E. White

Wadsworth Publishing, 2005

This classic topically organized anthology--replete with problem cases, illuminating introductory essays, and end of-chapter study questions--engages students in a variety of contemporary moral debates. Combining divergent viewpoints on a number of timely issues and an introduction to the major currents of thought in the history of Western ethics, White's CONTEMPORARY MORAL PROBLEMS, Eighth Edition provides students with a proven roadmap through ...

2nd Avenue Deli Cookbook: Recipes and Memories from Abe Lebewohl's Legendary Kitchen

15 reviews
Sharon Lebewohl, Rena Bulkin, ...

Villard, 1999

Recipes for me and my children
This book is fabulous. I originally saw it in the library and borrowed it. After borrowing it three times, I decided to buy it. I've made just about everything in the book and many of these foods are the same foods I remember my grandmother making. The gribbinis is one I remember very fondly. I still have memories of my jewish grandmother serving it to my dad at her kitchen table in Brooklyn, ...

Collaborating Online: Learning Together in Community (Jossey-Bass Guides to Online Teaching and Learning)

2 reviews
Rena M. Palloff, Keith Pratt

Jossey-Bass, 2004

Succinct and to the point
I am using this book for a course in Fostering Online Learning Communities and I love it. It is an easy read, very well organized, authoritative, and full of useful tips despite the limited research on this emerging topic. Well worth the small price.

I'm Chevy Chase... and You're Not: Revised & Updated

30 reviews
Rena Fruchter

Virgin Books, 2008

An Unusual Portrait of a Famous Actor
I have never particularly been a fan of Chevy Chase, but as I read page after page of this excellent biography, I began to gain a respect and insights I had never had before. In the end, I felt that this was a very unusual and extremely well-written book. It is not a biography in the traditional sense--it doesn't cover all the trivia that is found in some biographies. Instead, it is a portrait ...

Building Learning Communities in Cyberspace: Effective Strategies for the Online Classroom (The Jossey-Bass ...

13 reviews
Rena M. Palloff, Keith Pratt

Jossey-Bass, 1999

Everything you need to consider for asynchronous learning
I have found this book to be very helpful if you are REALLY interested in doing asynchronous work online. The authors are leading edge thinkers about this subject who have earned themselves a place in the world consulting to people who want to do this. The problem is that many, many people only THINK they know what asynchronous learning is and until you actually experience it you won't know. ...

Ethics, Crime and Criminal Justice
Christopher R. Williams, Bruce A. Arrigo

Prentice Hall, 2007

Offers an introduction to the convergence of ethics and morality with issues of crime, law, and justice. Placing an emphasis on the concepts, principles and theories that comprise ethical thought, the book demonstrates how these concepts can be used to examine ethical issues within the field. Critical thinking and reasoning skills are central, as is its discussion of metaethics and moral psychology. Case studies and illustrations provide ...

The Virtual Student: A Profile and Guide to Working with Online Learners

1 review
Rena M. Palloff, Keith Pratt

Jossey-Bass, 2003

Excellent book for virtual teachers
Are you entering the world of virtual education? This book can give you clear information on how to design your courses, how to analyse the work of your students, how to grade forum's participation and what mistakes you must avoid. A great introduction for all teachers who are interested in active pedagogy and collaborative learning!

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