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The development and promotion of appropriate services for students with disabilities has been an integral part of the academic library since the 1990s. There remains, however, a dearth of literature--in marketing, library and information science, and other disciplines--that applies quality assessment instruments to existing programs. With this in mind, Hernon and Calvert present two versions of a data collection instrument, designed to compare the expectations of special students with their perceptions of how well a given service met their needs. Descriptions of successful initiatives at a...

Pastoral care provision in schools has become increasingly marginalized in recent years. However, emphasis on the needs of the "whole learner" has become ever greater. Coupled with this is a growing recognition of theadverse effects of a wider social malaise on the development of students. This book stresses the need for a radical rethink and reprioritizing of pastoral support. It promotes the belief that pastoral care can contribute to and improve academic achievement, and analyzes every aspect of pastoral care and PSE.

Ten years after 9/11, most Americans find themselves in a real fix.

America now has one of the highest wealth inequality, unemployment and poverty rates in the world. At the same time, corporations, the wealthy and elected officials are richer than ever. But, aside from the Occupy Wall Street movement, Americans have done nothing about it.

Until now.

Take a wild, hair-raising ride with Professor Gizmo and his trusty sidekick as they try to help the Occupy Wall Street movement fix the fix we're in and save the world in the process. Unfortunately, the question quickly becomes - do...

In Blue Moon Vegan, Paula Marie Coomer partners with baker Jan Calvert to raise the culinary bar with over one hundred original recipes, all of which are based on plant-derived ingredients and are also gluten-free. Ranging from luscious side dishes such as "Butter-Dill Salad" and staples like "Paula's Lasagna al Forno" to scrumptious breads, snacks, pastries, and innovative main courses such as "Squash Blossoms in Cashew Cream," these easy-to-follow recipes will inspire both new and experienced vegans as well as omnivores looking to add a few meatless meals to the menu. The book also...

Synthetic biology manipulates the stuff of life. For synthetic biologists, living matter is programmable material. In search of carbon-neutral fuels, sustainable manufacturing techniques, and innovative drugs, these researchers aim to redesign existing organisms and even construct completely novel biological entities. Some synthetic biologists see themselves as designers, inventing new products and applications. But if biology is viewed as a malleable, engineerable, designable medium, what is the role of design and how will its values apply?

In this book, synthetic biologists,...

• theoretical perspectives which have shaped the study of television - Marxism; semiology; feminism
• concepts which have shaped the study of television - narrative; representation; bias
• television genres - soap opera; news; science fiction
• methods used for understanding television - content analysis; audience research
• relevant social,...

Benny Moon wants to be a motocross champion.

Benny Moon comes from a long line of champion racers. As the big race approaches, Benny feels lost and lonely. His father leaves home, his mother is always working, and a fellow racer bullies Benny on the track. When Benny believes his thirteenth birthday has been forgotten, he runs away from home.

Deep in the woods, Benny is befriended by an owl who takes him on a magical adventure around the Native American Medicine Wheel. With a touch of Owl's wing, Benny flies off to meet his animal spirit guides.

An...