By examining the institutions of government through the lens of constitution-making, Crafting Constitutional Democracies provides a broad and insightful introduction to comparative politics. Drawn from a series of lectures given in Jakarta, Indonesia, on the drafting of the U.S. constitution, the book illustrates the problems faced by generations of founders, through numerous historic and contemporary examples. Both Indonesia in 1999 and the United States in 1789 faced the same basic issue: how to construct a central government for a large and diverse nation that allowed the majority of the...

The Big Squeal is about a special surprise visitor at school that children will love to read about and have read to them. It is a true, heart-warming, fun story told in 'catchy' rhyme with playful illustrations. This inspiring book celebrates the hero in all of us while teaching character and acceptance. A bonus, step-by-step guide for parents and teachers is filled with tips and techniques on how to use the story to prepare children (ages 2-8) for the joys of reading.

Bully-Proofing Children is a comprehensive guide for parents, teachers, and all caretakers on the often overlooked but pervasive issue of bullying in our culture. Parents and teachers will be able to use the questioning techniques, scripts, tips and stories for dealing with this timeless issue. Children of all ages will relate to the real-life stories and they will also identify with the themes, characters, and feelings as they gain an insight and understanding of why bullying and teasing occurs and that it has nothing to do with them.

Life's Little Lessons is a delightful and humorous story about a caterpillar named Cyrano and his misadventures. In school he struggles, at times he gives up, until one day he discovers that he and only he is in charge of his own happiness. Children, will easily identify with Cyrano, his feelings and his flight, as they learn that although life has its twists and turns, ups and downs, if we face it with our chin up we can accomplish anything. This inspirational story as told by Joanne Scaglione and Gail Small is beautifully enhanced by the whimsical and heart-felt illustrations of David...

You have The Secret- now you have its application: how to live it....... Living The Secret Everyday: My Secret Workbook takes you on a personal journey beyond The Secret to the next level as it shows you what to do on a daily basis. It blends the concepts of the most powerful law of the universe: The Law of Attraction with practical, step-by-step instructions and recipes on how to live The Secret everyday. For all who have read The Secret and those who have not, Living The Secret Everyday is that action tool for everyone to live the life they want. It answers all of your most important...