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Great scientific ideas that changed the world [sound recording] / by Goldman, Steven L.,1941-,author,teacher.(CARDINAL)771897; Teaching Company,publisher.(CARDINAL)349444;
pt. 1: disc 1. lecture 1. Knowledge, know-how, and social change ; lecture 2. Writing makes science possible -- disc 2. lecture 3. Inventing reason and knowledge ; lecture 4. The birth of natural science -- disc 3. lecture 5. Mathematics as the order of nature ; lecture 6. The birth of techno-science -- disc 4. lecture 7. Universities relaunch the idea of knowledge ; lecture 8. The Medieval revolution in know-how -- disc 5. lecture 9. Progress enters into history ; lecture 10. The printed book : Gutenberg to Galileo -- disc 6. lecture 11. Renaissance painting and techno-science ; lecture 12. Copernicus moves the earth --pt. 2: disc 7. lecture 13. The birth of modern science ; lecture 14. Algebra, calculus, and probability -- disc 8. lecture 15. Conservation and symmetry ; lecture 16. Instruments as extensions of the mind -- disc 9. lecture 17. Time, change, and novelty ; lecture 18. The atomic theory of matter -- disc 10. lecture 19. The cell theory of life ; lecture 20. The germ theory of disease -- disc 11. lecture 21. The gene theory of inheritance ; lecture 22. Energy challenges matter -- disc 12. lecture 23. Fields : the immaterial becomes real ; lecture 24. Relationships become physical --pt. 3: disc 13. lecture 25. Evolution as process science ; lecture 26. Statistical laws challenge determinism -- disc 14. lecture 27. Techno-science comes of age ; lecture 28. Institutions empower innovation -- disc 15. lecture 29. The quantum revolution ; lecture 30. Relativity redefines space and time -- disc 16. lecture 31. Reconceiving the universe, again ; lecture 32. The idea behind the computer -- disc 17. lecture 33. Three faces of information ; lecture 34. System, chaos, and self-organization -- disc 18. lecture 35. Life as molecules in action ; lecture 36. Great ideas, past and future.Lecturer, Steven L. Goldman.Professor Steven L. Goldman of Lehigh University presents thirty-six lectures on the historic milestones in the various branches of science.
Subjects: Science; Discoveries in science.; Technology;
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Autism and pervasive developmental disorders sourcebook : basic consumer health information about autism spectrum disorders (ASD) including autistic disorder, Asperger Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDDNOS) : along with facts about causes, symptoms, assessment, interventions, treatments, and education, tips for family members and teachers on the transition to adulthood ... / by Shannon, Joyce Brennfleck.(CARDINAL)658377;
Includes bibliographical references and index.13: Developmental screening -- Section 13-1: Developmental milestones -- Section 13-2: Recommendations for routine health care developmental screening -- Section 13-3: Screening tools for early identification of children with ASD -- Section 13-4: Audiological screening -- 14: Getting help for developmental delay -- Section 14-1: If you are concerned, act early -- Section 14-2: Discussing concerns parent to parent -- Section 14-3: Sharing concerns with your child's physician -- 15: Parent's guide to assessment of ASD -- Section 15-1: Defining assessment -- Section 15-2: Types of ASD assessment -- Section 15-3: Assessment process -- 16: Diagnostic criteria for ASD -- 17: Medical tests and evaluations used to diagnose ASD -- 18: Genetic test for autism -- 19: Language in children with ASD -- 20: Measuring autistic intelligence -- 21: Moving forward after a child is diagnosed with ASD -- Part 4: Conditions That May Accompany Autism Spectrum Disorders -- 22: ASD and communication difficulties -- Section 22-1: Communication problems associated with autism -- Section 22-2: Auditory processing disorder in children -- Section 22-3: Autism spectrum disorders and stuttering -- 23: ASD, seizures, and epilepsy -- 24: Non-verbal learning disability and asperger syndrome -- 25: Co-occurring genetic disorders in people with ASD -- Section 25-1: Angelman syndrome -- Section 25-2: Fragile X syndrome -- Section 25-3: Landau-Kleffner syndrome -- Section 25-4: Mitochondrial disease -- Section 25-5: Moebius syndrome -- Section 25-6: Prader-Willi syndrome -- Section 25-7: Smith-Lemli-Optiz syndrome -- Section 25-8: Tourette syndrome -- Section 25-9: Tuberous sclerosis -- 26: Other conditions that may accompany ASD -- Section 26-1: Thin bones and ASD -- Section 26-2: High growth hormones in boys with ASD -- Part 5: Interventions And Treatments For Autism Spectrum Disorder -- 27: Choosing professionals and coordinating services -- 28: Evidence for ASD interventions -- Section 28-1: Treatment integrity -- Section 28-2: Review of ASD interventions -- Section 28-3: Recommendations for treatment selection -- Section 28-4: Fad treatments are unproven -- 29: Early intervention for children with developmental delays -- Section 29-1: Overview of early intervention -- Section 29-2: Early services for ASD -- Section 29-3: Autism intervention for toddlers improves developmental outcomes -- 30: Interventions for individuals with asperger syndrome -- 31: Behavior therapies often effective for ASD -- Section 31-1: Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy -- Section 31-2: ABA therapy at a younger age leads to faster learning -- Section 31-3: Verbal behavior therapy -- Section 31-4: Pivotal response treatment -- Section 31-5: Virtual games teach skills to students with ASD -- 32: Communication therapies for ASD -- Section 32-1: What a speech pathologist does -- Section 32-2: Speech and language therapy: a key intervention for persons with ASD -- Section 32-3: Language instruction for children with autism: learning words -- Section 32-4: Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) -- 33: ASD medications -- Section 33-1: Parent training complements medication for treating behavioral problems in children with pervasive developmental disorders -- Section 33-2: Citalopram no better than placebo treatment for children with ASD -- Section 33-3: Bonding hormone might help some with autism -- 34: Treatments for biological and medical conditions associated with ASD -- 35: Research studies and ASD -- Section 35-1: Participating in ASD research studies -- Section 35-2: Why some research studies are flawed -- Part 6: Education And Autism Spectrum Disorder -- 36: Child's rights to public education -- 37: Understanding the special education process -- Section 37-1: Special education overview for parents -- Section 37-2: Individualized Education Plan (IEP) -- Section 37-3: Including children wi40: Social interaction education for students with ASD -- Section 40-1: Understanding special interests and social interactions of children with ASD -- Section 40-2: Outcomes of school-based social skill interventions for children on the autism spectrum -- Section 40-3: Computer-based training may improve social interactions -- 41: Teaching lifetime goals to children and adults with ASD -- 42: Secondary school experiences of students with ASD -- 43: Preparing for postsecondary education -- Part 7: Living With Autism Spectrum Disorder And Transitioning To Adulthood -- 44: Safety in the home -- 45: Ensuring support at home -- Section 45-1: Family support models -- Section 45-2: Grandparents play key role in lives of children with ASD -- 46: Depression, parenting, and ASD -- 47: Toilet training children with ASD -- 48: Transition to adulthood for individuals with ASD -- Section 48-1: Transition plan -- Section 48-2: Life skills -- Section 48-3: Legal and financial planning and assistance -- Section 48-4: Transition models for youth with mental health needs -- 49: Finding appropriate and affordable housing -- 50: Adult autism and employment -- Section 50-1: Choosing vocation and employment -- Section 50-2: Career planning issues -- Section 50-3: Possible job accommodations -- Part 8: Additional Help And Information -- 51: Glossary of ASD terms and acronyms -- 52: Directory of additional ASD resources -- Index.Preface -- Part 1: Overview Of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) -- 1: What are ASD and autistic disorder? -- 2: Asperger syndrome (high-functioning autism) -- 3: Rett syndrome -- 4: Childhood disintegrative disorder -- 5: Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDDNOS) -- 6: Statistics on ASD in the United States -- Section 6-1: ASD prevalence is increasing -- Section 6-2: Risk factors and economic costs of ASD -- Section 6-3: Diagnoses of ASD made at earlier ages -- Part 2: Causes And Risk Factors Associated With Autism Spectrum Disorder -- 7: Brain dysfunction in ASD -- Section 7-1: Mirror neuron system and autism -- Section 7-2: Environment and the developing brain -- Section 7-3: People with autism have trouble with the distinction between self and others -- Section 7-4: Autism is not a fundamental problem of attention -- Section 7-5: Brain proteins with links to nicotine addiction and autism -- 8: Genetics impact ASD -- Section 8-1: Genes involved with autism -- Section 8-2: Spontaneous gene mutations may boost ASD risk -- Section 8-3: Risk of autism tied to genes that influence brain cell connections -- Section 8-4: Silenced gene for social behavior found in autism -- Section 8-5: Gene linked to autism and gastrointestinal (GI) disorders -- Section 8-6: Facial recognition is a distinct genetic skill -- Section 8-7: Possible genetic overlap between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and autism -- 9: Diseases, vaccines, and ASD -- Section 9-1: Can diseases and vaccines cause ASD? -- Section 9-2: Vaccines are not associated with ASD -- Section 9-3: Autism, asthma, inflammation, and the hygiene hypothesis -- Section 9-4: Autism and Fragile X syndrome feature immune signatures -- 10: Premature birth and autism -- 11: Early development risk factors for ASD -- Part 3: Identifying And Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorders -- 12: Symptoms of ASD -- Section 12-1: Range of symptoms -- Section 12-2: Autism symptoms emerge in infancy -- Section 12-3: Eye response to light a possible autism biomarker -- Section 12-4: Sensory sensitivity and ASD -- Section 12-5: Regression in autism -- Section 12-6: Challenging behaviors --"Provides basic consumer health information about the causes, risk factors, symptoms, and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders and related conditions, along with facts about interventions and treatments, educational guidelines, and coping tips for families. Includes index, glossary, and other resources"--
Subjects: Autism in children; Developmental disabilities;
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Positive behavioral support : including people with difficult behavior in the community / by Dunlap, Glen.(CARDINAL)764241; Koegel, Lynn Kern.(CARDINAL)388317; Koegel, Robert L.,1944-(CARDINAL)520606;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: People with mental disabilities; People with mental disabilities; Problem children; Problem children;
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Law enforcement in America / by Issitt, Micah L.,author.(CARDINAL)497402;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Introduction -- Historical timeline -- Colonial law : the beginnings of American law enforcement (1620-1700) -- Policing goes Federal : the foundations of the U.S. Marshals Service (1789) -- The slave patrols : the role of slavery in the formation of American policing (1700s-present) -- Keeping the peace : civil unrest and the expansion of policing (1834-1845) -- Private guns : the Pinkerton Detective Agency and the rise of the detective field (1842-1886) -- Representation matters : diversity in American policing (1886-1910) -- Fighting corruption : corruption in policing (1880-1920) -- The science of policing : the introduction of science-driven police investigation (1900-1950) -- The rise of the G-men : policing during Prohibition and in the era of organized crime (1920s) -- The police administration : continuing the professionalization reforms (1930s-1940s) -- A collective shield : the history of police unionization (1915-1960s) -- The government versus the people : the role of the police in fighting terrorism and civil unrest (1960) -- The poisonous tree : the implications of Mapp v. Ohio in American policing (1961) -- The rights of the accused : the origin of the Miranda Warning (1966) -- Keeping the streets safe : community policing and the Omnibus Crime Control Strategy (1968) -- Crime operators : the development of the 911 emergency system (1968) -- The development of body armor : a history of the use of armor in warfare and policing (1970s) -- Science applied to policing : reforming policing with scientific management (1980s) -- The war on drugs : policing during the War on Drugs era (1980s) -- The Los Angeles problem : the Los Angeles riots and perceptions of police (1990s) -- Big data policing : data-driven policing and the introduction of CompStat (1994) -- Starting young : youth and the prison dilemma (1990s) -- Under the watchful eye : citizen surveillance and the new police state (2010s) -- The value of black lives : the Black Lives Matter movement and the Hands Up, Don't Shoot campaign (2010s) -- Policing borders : police, immigration, and the Sanctuary Cities movement (2017) -- Defund the police : the Defund the Police movement and the case for radical police reform (2020) -- Protecting democracy : the Capitol Insurrection and the future of policing in America (2021) -- Policing in lockdown : policing during the COVID-19 crisis (2020-2021) -- Conclusion : building a better system."From the early foundation of America to where it stands today, Opions throughout history: Law enforcement in America looks at how American attitudes on police and the law have been shaped and have changed, and at ideas on how American policing should evolve to reflect the changing cultural landscape in America. This wide-ranging text covers: the early beginnings of American law enforcement and how it evolved starting from colonial law and slave patrols; the formation of the Miranda warning; citizen surveillance in the new police state; recent police protests including the Black Lives Matter movement. Each chapter discusses both primary and secondary documents such as newspaper and magazine articles, speeches, court decisions, and other legislation. Accompanied by expert commentary and analysis, this volume will guide the reader through the process of how each document affected the changing attitudes on this important issue of public interest." --
Subjects: Law enforcement; Law enforcement; Police; Drug control; Racial profiling in law enforcement; Police.;
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Teen rights (and responsibilities) : a legal guide for teens and the adults in their lives / by Truly, Traci.(CARDINAL)527815; Truly, Traci.Teen rights.;
section I. Teens and school -- 1. The First Amendment in school -- The student newspaper -- Library books -- Religious material -- Vulgarity and slurs -- Apologies and forced speech -- The First Amendment and the dress code -- 2. Dress codes -- T-shirts -- Styles of clothes -- Earrings -- Political or religious clothing -- Approved dress codes -- 3. School prayer -- Student-led prayer -- Private school prayer -- 4. Compulsory attendance laws, private schools, and homeschooling -- The laws on skipping school -- Private schools -- Homeschooling -- Charter schools -- Changing laws -- 5. Searches in school -- Searching possessions -- Strip searches -- Locker searches -- Student's right to an attorney -- Random searches -- Private schools -- 6. Confidentiality of school records -- Public records -- Subpoena -- 7. Sexual harassment in school -- Harassment by an official -- Student-to-student harassment -- You as the accused -- 8. Discrimination in athletics -- Contact sports -- Non-contact sports -- Boys seeking to be on girls' teams -- 9. Students with disabilities -- Defining disability -- Evaluating the child's needs -- Providing services in school -- Participating in extra curricular activities -- 10. School discipline -- Written rules -- School police officer -- Juvenile detention -- Crime and punishment -- Due process -- Drugs and alcohol policies -- Corporal punishment -- Crimes at school -- 11. Expulsion from private school -- Suing for money -- Deciding factors in court -- Private school contract vs. public school notice -- 12. Dropping out and the GED -- 13. Suing the school -- Immunities -- District liability --section II. Teens and home -- 14. Becoming an adult -- Teens seeking emancipation -- Parents seeking emancipation -- Limited rights -- Procedure -- Divorcing your parents -- The in-between year -- 15. Teens' rights vs. the rights of others -- Your body -- Speech -- Parental obligations and rights -- School -- Workplace -- Your actions -- Friends -- 16. Discipline by parents -- 17. When parents divorce -- Deciding with which parent to live -- Dealing with court procedures -- Guardian ad litem -- Custody order -- Child support -- Grandparents' rights -- Stepparents -- Kidnapping -- Foster parents -- Adoption -- 18. Running away -- Being thrown out -- 19. Financial responsibility -- Getting a job -- Chores and allowance -- Acts of teens -- Juvenile crimes -- 20. Insurance -- Health insurance -- Car insurance--liability states -- No-fault insurance -- Premiums -- 21. Driving -- Driver's licenses -- Traffic tickets -- Automobile accidents -- Curfews -- 22. Vandalism -- Parental responsibility -- Teen responsibility -- 23. Sexual crimes and physical abuse -- Statutory rape -- Date rape -- Being underage, yourself -- Physical abuse -- 24. Alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and weapons -- Driving under the influence (DUI) -- Smoking -- Drugs -- Guns and weapons -- 25. The Internet -- Dangers -- Filters --section III. Teens and their bodies -- 26. Eating disorders -- Types of disorders -- What to do when a friend has an eating disorder -- Treatment of eating disorders -- 27. Suicide -- 28. Birth control -- Condom distribution programs -- 29. Abortion -- Parental notification -- Teen fathers -- Forcing teens to have abortions -- 30. Marriage -- Parental consent -- Marriage and legal adulthood -- Property ownership -- Legal marriage -- Same-sex marriage -- Divorce -- Parental support -- 31. Medical care -- Consenting to your own care -- Insurance and payment -- Drug and alcohol treatment -- Abortion -- Birth control -- Prenatal care -- Sexually transmitted disease -- You as an adult -- 32. Confidentiality -- Medical records -- Teens with attorneys --section IV. Teens and work -- 33. Limitations on young workers -- FLSA -- Limits on work hours -- 34. Rights and obligations of workers -- Minimum wage -- Overtime -- Deductions from your check -- Extra benefits -- Rights to privacy in the workplace -- Dress and conduct codes -- Disabilities -- Losing your job -- Job tips -- 35. Discrimination in the workplace -- Affirmative action -- Gender discrimination -- Sexual harassment in the workplace --section V. Teens and property -- 36. Teens and property ownership -- Guardians -- Inheriting from parents -- Death of minors -- 37. Signing contracts -- Banking -- Insurance -- Education -- Cancelling contracts -- Getting it in writing -- Cosigners -- Breach of contract -- Authorization to sign contracts --section VI. Teens and the courts -- 38. Suing and being sued -- How a lawsuit works -- Appealing -- 39. Role of the lawyer -- Advantages of having a lawyer -- Advantages to representing yourself -- Selecting an attorney -- Building a relationship with your attorney -- 40. Juveniles and the criminal justice system -- Age of majority -- Delinquency -- Pleas and disposition -- Procedure -- Constitutional protections -- Confessing -- Use of juvenile records -- Adult proceedings for juveniles -- The adult criminal system -- 41. Dependency and neglect cases -- Abuse -- Teen parents -- 42. Teens as crime victims -- 43. Legal research -- Statutes and codes -- Cases -- Glossary -- Table of cases -- Appendix A. List of resources -- Appendix B. State-by-state laws.
Subjects: Minors; Teenagers;
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Fundamentals of government information : mining, finding, evaluating, and using government resources / by Forte, Eric J.,1967-author.(CARDINAL)783302; Hartnett, Cassandra J.,1964-author.(CARDINAL)783301; Sevetson, Andrea,author.(CARDINAL)312143;
Includes bibliographical references and index.13. Scientific and technical information / Kathryn Tallman -- Open government initiatives and scientific and technical information -- Access to scientific and technical information -- Standards -- Patents -- 14. Environment and energy information / Jesse Silva and Lucia Orlando -- Energy information sources -- Brief history of the Department of Energy (DOE) -- Energy.gov -- Statistics -- Renewable energy / energy efficiency / consumer information -- Environmental information sources -- EPA and NOAA -- Weather, climate, and climate change -- Public lands -- Recreation -- 15. Business, economic, and consumer information / Jessica Jerrit and Eric Forte -- Types of business and economic information -- Economic indicators -- Business and industry data -- Market research -- Labor -- Support for business -- Laws and regulations -- Support for consumers -- Exports and international and foreign business information -- State and local business and economic information -- 16. Census / Eric Forte, Kelly Smith, and Annelise Sklar -- The census in the Constitution -- Census privacy -- Conducting the census -- Census content -- Statistical sampling -- Census controversies -- Census geography -- Census publications -- 17. Patents, trademarks, and intellectual property / Martin Wallace -- Granted patents and pending patent applications -- Patent families -- Trademark registration certificates and applications -- 18. Historical and archival information / Cassandra Hartnett -- Archives, museums, libraries : distinctions are fading -- Historical biographical information -- Genealogy -- Directories -- Requesting government records using FOIA and the Privacy Act -- More FOIA agencies, projects, and products.6. Regulations / Cassandra Hartnett -- Unified Regulatory Agenda and Reginfo.gov -- The regulatory process -- The Federal Register and Regulations.gov -- The Code of Federal Regulations -- e-CFR -- The List of CFR Sections Affected, or LSA -- E-rulemaking : the perennial hope for efficiency and transparency -- Exploring agency websites for regulatory content -- State and local codes -- Recommended sources of additional information -- Regulatory awareness projects -- 7. Case law and the Judicial Branch / Peggy Roebuck Jarrett -- The court system -- Publication of opinions -- Print reporters -- Case citations -- Elements of a case -- Updating -- Finding case law -- Free Case Law Online -- USCOURTS on FDsys -- The United States Supreme Court online -- Finding case law by subject -- Briefs, oral arguments, and PACER -- Statistics, sentencing and more -- 8. The President / Andrea Sevetson -- Presidential documents -- Public papers and speeches -- Executively controlled documents -- Official papers-- Personal papers -- Controversies -- Ownership of presidential documents -- (Weekly) Compilation of presidential documents -- Immigration -- Presidential libraries -- Sources for speeches and publications from the Executive Office -- State of the Union, Inaugural Address, vetoes, and more -- Treaties --Preface / Cassandra Hartnett and Andrea Sevetson -- pt. I. Overview of key government information resources -- 1. The people's information / Eric Forte -- Issues in government information -- History of government information -- Depository libraries and 20th-century government information before the Web -- State depository libraries and international government information -- Classification of government documents -- Government information in the Web era -- 2, How to think like a government documents librarian / Andrea Sevetson -- Reference interview strategies -- Research strategies -- Search engines -- Catalogs and collections -- Agency websites and publication lists -- Depository library programs -- Other help -- Citation and style manuals -- 3. Congressional publications / Cassandra Hartnett -- Congress and its structure -- Legislative process and publications -- Bills and resolutions -- Records of committee meetings : hearings -- Research reports -- Committee reports -- The US Congressional Serial Set : reports, documents, etc. -- The Congressional Record -- C-SPAN and video proceedings -- Calendars, journals, and statistics -- Guides and indexes -- 4. Introduction to law / Eric Forte and Peggy Roebuck Jarrett -- The kinds of law -- Law of states and other jurisdictions -- Primary versus secondary legal resources -- Law libraries -- 5. Public laws and the U.S. code / Peggy Roebuck Jarrett -- Public laws -- Compilation of statutory law : United States statutes at large -- Codification of statutory law : The United States Code -- State laws and codes -- Digital authentication --pt. II. Government information in focus -- 9. The Executive Branch / Cassandra Hartnett -- Publications of Executive Branch agencies -- How to find Executive Branch documents -- CIS Index to U.s. Executive Branch documents and other resources -- Spotlight on selected federal agencies and departments -- Executive Office of the President, OMB, and the budget -- Commerce Department -- Defense Department -- State Department -- Foreign Broadcast Information Service (FBIS) and the Joint Publications Research Service (JPRS) -- 10. Statistical information / Amy West and Eric Forte -- Who collects data? -- How statistics are gathered -- How statistical data is compiled : microdata -- Statistical programs of the United States Government -- The 13 primary statistical agencies -- Bureau of Justice Statistics -- Bureau of Labor Statistics -- Bureau of Transportation Statistics -- Census Bureau -- Economic Research Service -- National Agricultural Statistic Service -- Bureau of Economic Analysis -- Energy Information Administration -- National Center for Education Statistics -- National Center for Health Statistics -- Internal Revenue Service -- Office of Research, Evaluation and Statistics -- National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics -- Recommended strategies for finding US Government statistical information -- 11. Health information / Ann Glusker -- The National Institutes of Health and the National Library of Medicine : centuries of progress -- Where does health information come from? -- Federal resources and organizations -- State, local tribal, and international resources -- Indicator websites and additional sources -- A word on consumer health and health literacy -- Health information case study : The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act -- 12. Education information / Susan Edwards -- Government involvement in education -- State sources -- Federal collection and dissemination of information -- Congress and higher education -- The Supreme Court and education -- Federal education legislation -- Education resources -- ED.gov -- ERIC -- Statistics -- Statistical sources -- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) -- Digest of Education Statistics -- American FactFinder -- Education Demographic and Geographic Estimates (EDGE) -- Public School system finances -- National Assessment of Educational Progress -- State Education Date Profiles -- Common Core of Data (CCD) -- State Contacts and Information -- IPEDS : Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System -- Historical Statistics -- Emerging trends in education research -- Open Access --"Government data and resources are uniquely useful to researchers and other library users. But without a road map, sifting through the sheer quantity of information to find the right answers is foolhardy. The first edition of this text is well established as an essential navigational tool for both LIS students and professionals; now this newly revised, peer-reviewed update is even more attuned to new sources and types of government information and how best to locate them. Unmatched in its scope, this book covers such key topics as the history of government information, from its colorful beginnings to the era of Wikileaks, Edward Snowden, and data breaches; how to think like a government documents librarian in order to find information efficiently, plus other research tips; all types of law resources and information, including public laws and the U.S. Code, Case Law and the judicial branch, and regulations; Congressional literature, from bills and committee hearings to the U.S. Congressional Serial Set; patents, trademarks, and intellectual property; census data, educational information, and other statistical resources; health information, with an in-depth look at the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the trend toward and impact of online medical records; and science, environmental, and energy resources from agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy. Exercises throughout the text support instruction, while the approachable and well-organized style make it ideal for day-to-day reference use"--
Subjects: Bibliographies.; Government information; Government publications; Electronic government information; Libraries; Government publications;
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Constitution USA [videorecording] with Peter Sagal / by Bernanke, Jaime.aus; Ives, Stephen.drt(CARDINAL)530252; Pollak, Amanda.pro; Sagal, Peter.ausnrt(CARDINAL)536839; Insignia Films.; PBS Distribution (Firm)(CARDINAL)309769; TPT National Productions.(CARDINAL)347557; Twin Cities Public Television (Saint Paul, Minn.);
Co-producer, Christopher Buchanan ; associate producer, Nlna Krstlc, Jonathan Gottfried ; cinematography, Buddy Squires ; original music, Peter Rundquist ; production manager, Dan Kuvalakis.Host, Peter Sagal.[Episode 1]. A more perfect union: "Peter explores the Constitution's most striking and innovative feature: its resilient brand of federalism. The framers created a strong national government while at the same time preserving much of the power and independence of the states. This delicate balance of power, seemingly hard-wired for disagreement and conflict, has served America well for more than two centuries. But it has also led to tensions throughout American history and still sparks controversy today over medical marijuana, gun control, and Obamacare."--PBS website.[Episode 2]. It's a free country: "Ask Americans what the Constitution's most important feature is, and most will say it's the guarantees of liberty enshrined in the Bill of Rights. In this episode, Peter explores the history of the Bill of Rights, and also takes on several stories ripped from the headlines, involving freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and right to privacy."--PBS website.[Episode 3]. Created equal: "The high ideals of the Declaration of Independence that 'all men are created equal,' endowed with 'unalienable rights,' didn't make it into the Constitution in 1787. It took three-quarters of a century, and a bloody civil war, before the Fourteenth Amendment of 1868 made equality a constitutional right, and gave the federal government the power to enforce it. The far-reaching changes created by that amendment established new notions of citizenship, equal protection, due process, and personal liberty and today those notions are being used to fight for same sex marriage, voting rights, affirmative action, and immigration reform."--PBS website.[Episode 4]. Built to last?: "Peter travels to Iceland where a few years after the country's economic collapse, leaders decided to create a new constitution, turning to the U.S. Constitution for inspiration. This prompts Peter to consider why our own founding document has been able to last for more than 225 years. He looks at the systems that have kept the Constitution healthy--amendments, judicial interpretation, checks and balances-- and also at the political forces that threaten to undermine the framers' vision: excessive partisanship leading to gridlock, money in politics, and gerrymandering."--PBS website.Breathing new life into the traditional civics lesson, Peter Sagal travels across the country on a Harley Davidson to find out where the U.S. Constitution lives, how it works and how it doesn't, how it unites us as a nation and how it has nearly torn us apart.TV-PG.DVD; NTSC; region 1; widescreen.
Subjects: Documentary television programs.; Nonfiction television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; United States.; Constitutional history;
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You mean I'm not lazy, stupid or crazy?! : a self-help book for adults with attention deficit disorder / by Kelly, Kate.(CARDINAL)749451; Ramundo, Peggy.(CARDINAL)386930;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 417-419) and index.
Subjects: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults;
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Leadership is language : the hidden power of what you say, and what you don't / by Marquet, L. David,author.(CARDINAL)602873;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Introduction -- Losing El Faro -- The new playbook -- Exiting redwork: control the clock -- Into the bluework: collaborate -- Leaving bluework behind: commit -- The end of redwork: complete -- Completing the cycle: improve -- The enabling play: connect -- Applying the redwork-bluework principles in workplace situations -- The red-blue operating system -- Saving El Faro."From the acclaimed author of Turn the Ship Around!, former US Navy Captain David Marquet, comes a radical new playbook for empowering your team to make better decisions and take greater ownership. You might imagine that an effective leader is someone who makes quick, intelligent decisions, gives inspiring speeches, and issues clear orders to their team so they can execute a plan to achieve your organization's goals. Unfortunately, David Marquet argues, that's an outdated model of leadership that just doesn't work anymore. As a leader in today's networked, information-dense business climate, you don't have full visibility into your organization or the ground reality of your operating environment. In order to harness the eyes, ears, and minds of your people, you need to foster a climate of collaborative experimentation that encourages people to speak up when they notice problems and work together to identify and test solutions. Too many leaders fall in love with the sound of their own voice, and wind up dictating plans and digging in their heels when problems begin to emerge. Even when you want to be a more collaborative leader, you can undermine your own efforts by defaulting to command-and-control language we've inherited from the industrial era. It's time to ditch the industrial age playbook of leadership. In Leadership is Language, you'll learn how choosing your words can dramatically improve decision-making and execution on your team. Marquet outlines six plays for all leaders, anchored in how you use language: Control the clock, don't obey the clock: Pre-plan decision points and give your people the tools they need to hit pause on a plan of action if they notice something wrong. Collaborate, don't coerce: As the leader, you should be the last one to offer your opinion. Rather than locking your team into binary responses ("Is this a good plan?"), allow them to answer on a scale ("How confident are you about this plan?") Commit, don't comply: Rather than expect your team to comply with specific directions, explain your overall goals, and get their commitment to achieving it one piece at a time. Complete, not continue: If every day feels like a repetition of the last, you're doing something wrong. Articulate concrete plans with a start and end date to align your team. Improve, don't prove: Ask your people to improve on plans and processes, rather than prove that they can meet fixed goals or deadlines. You'll face fewer cut corners and better long-term results. Connect, don't conform: Flatten hierarchies in your organization and connect with your people to encourage them to contribute to decision-making. In his last book, Turn the Ship Around!, Marquet told the incredible story of abandoning command-and-control leadership on his submarine and empowering his crew to turn the worst performing submarine to the best performer in the fleet. Now, with Leadership is Language he gives businesspeople the tools they need to achieve such transformational leadership in their organizations."--
Subjects: Transformational leadership.; Communication in management.; Teams in the workplace.;
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The presidency A to Z / by Peters, Gerhard(Gerhard D.)(CARDINAL)547095; Woolley, John T.(John Turner),1950-(CARDINAL)733651;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 684-690) and index.G: Garfield, James A -- Garner, John Nance -- Gerry, Elbridge -- Goldwater, Barry M -- Gore, Albert Jr -- Grant, Ulysses S -- Great Depression -- Great Society -- Group of Eight (G-8)/Group of Twenty (G-20) -- Guantanamo Bay -- H: -- Hail to the Chief -- Hamdan v Rumsfeld -- Hamilton, Alexander -- Hamlin, Hannibal -- Harding, Warren G -- Harrison, Benjamin -- Harrison, William Henry -- Hayes, Rutherford B -- Health and Human Services Department -- Hendricks, Thomas A -- Historic milestones of the presidency -- Hobart, Garret A -- Homeland Security Department -- Honeymoon period -- Hoover, Herbert C -- Hoover Commissions -- Housing and Urban Development Department -- Hughes, Charles Evans -- Humphrey, Hubert H -- Humphrey's Executor v United States -- Hurricane Katrina -- I: -- Immigration and Naturalization Service v Chadha -- Impeachment -- Impoundment -- Inauguration -- Independent Executive agencies -- Independent regulatory agencies -- Interest groups and the presidency -- Interior Department -- Iran-Contra affair -- Iraq War (Operation Iraqi Freedom) -- J: -- Jackson, Andrew -- Japanese American internment -- Jefferson, Thomas -- Johnson, Andrew -- Johnson, Lady Bird -- Johnson, Lyndon B -- Johnson, Richard M -- Joint Chiefs of Staff -- Justice Department -- K: -- Kennedy, Jacqueline -- Kennedy, John F -- Kerry, John -- King, William R -- Kitchen cabinet -- Korean War -- L: -- La Follette, Robert M -- Labor Department -- Lame duck -- Landon, Alfred -- Law enforcement powers -- Legislative veto -- Libraries -- Lincoln, Abraham -- Lincoln, Mary Todd -- Line-item veto -- Louisiana Purchase -- M: -- McCain, John -- McCarthy, Eugene J -- McClellan, George B -- McGovern, George S -- McKinley, William -- Madison, Dolley -- Madison, James -- Management and Budget, Office of -- Marshall, Thomas R -- Martial law -- Media and the presidency -- Memorials, presidential -- Mexican-American War of 1846 -- Midterm elections -- Milligan, Ex parte -- Mondale, Walter F -- Monroe, James -- Monroe Doctrine -- Morton, Levi P -- Myers v United States -- N: -- National Archives and Records Administration -- National bank -- National Economic Council -- National Intelligence , Office of the Director of -- National party conventions -- National security adviser -- National Security Council -- Neutrality Proclamation of 1793 -- New Deal -- New Freedom -- New Frontier -- Nixon, Pat -- Nixon, Richard -- O: -- Oath of office -- Obama, Barack -- Obama, Michelle --List of figures and list of tables -- About the authors -- Preface -- A: -- Adams, Abigail -- Adams, John -- Adams, John Quincy -- Agnew, Spiro T -- Agriculture Department -- Air Force One -- Appointment and removal power (Executive Branch) -- Arthur, Chester A -- Article II -- Assassinations and assaults -- B: -- Background of presidents -- Barkley, Alben W -- Bell, John -- Biden, Joseph Jr -- Blaine, James G -- Blair House -- Breckinridge, John C -- Brownlow Committee -- Bryan, William Jennings -- Buchanan, James -- Buckley v Valeo -- Budget process -- Bureaucracy -- Burr, Aaron -- Bush, Barbara -- Bush, George H W -- Bush, George W -- Bush, Laura -- Bush v Gore -- C: -- Cabinet -- Calhoun, John C -- Camp David -- Campaign debates -- Campaign financing -- Carter, Jimmy -- Carter, Rosalynn -- Central Intelligence Agency -- Cheney, Richard B -- Chief of Staff -- Chief of State -- Civil Service -- Civil War -- Clay, Henry -- Cleveland, Grover -- Clinton v Jones -- Clinton, Bill -- Clinton, George -- Clinton, Hillary Rodham -- Colfax, Schuyler -- Commerce Department -- Commissions, Presidential -- Congress and the presidency -- Congressional caucus (King Caucus) -- Constitutional powers and provisions -- Coolidge, Calvin -- Counsel to the president -- Court-packing plan -- Courts and the president -- Crawford, William Harris -- Curtis, Charles -- D: -- Daily and family life -- Dallas, George M -- Davis, Jefferson -- Dawes, Charles G -- Death of the president -- Debs, Eugene V -- Defense Department -- Delegate selection reforms -- Dewey, Thomas E -- Diplomatic powers -- Disability amendment -- Doctrines, presidential -- Dole, Robert J -- Douglas, Stephen A -- Dukakis, Michael S -- E: -- Economic Advisers, Council of -- Economic powers -- Education Department -- Eisenhower, Dwight D -- Elections and campaigns -- Elections chronology -- Electoral College -- Emancipation Proclamation -- Emergency powers -- Energy Department -- Environmental Protection Agency -- Ethics -- Executive agreements -- Executive office buildings -- Executive office of the president -- Executive orders -- Executive privilege -- F: - Fairbanks, Charles W -- Fair Deal -- Farewell addresses -- Federal Bureau of Investigation -- Federal Election Commission -- Federalist Papers -- Federal Reserve System -- Ferraro, Geraldine A -- Fillmore, Millard -- First hundred days -- First ladies -- Ford, Betty -- Ford, Gerald R -- Former presidents --P: -- Pardon power -- Party leader -- Patronage -- Perot, Ross H -- Persian Gulf War (Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm) -- Personnel Management, Office of -- Pierce, Franklin -- Political parties -- Polk, James K -- Presidential greatness -- Presidential Medal of Freedom -- Press conferences -- Press Secretary, Presidential -- Primaries and caucuses -- Proclamations and endorsements -- Public opinion and the presidency -- Q: Qualifications of the president and vice president -- Quayle, Dan -- R: -- Reagan, Nancy -- Reagan, Ronald -- Reconstruction -- Religion and the presidency -- Rockefeller, Nelson A -- Roosevelt, Eleanor -- Roosevelt, Franklin D -- Roosevelt, Theodore -- S: -- Salary and perquisites -- Seals of Office -- Secret Service -- Senatorial courtesy -- Separation of powers -- Sherman, James S -- Signing statements -- Smith, Alfred E -- Spanish-American War of 1898 -- Special counsel -- Speeches and rhetoric -- Square Deal -- Staff -- State Department -- State of the Union Address -- Stevenson, Adlai E -- Stevenson, Adlai E, II -- Stewardship theory -- Succession -- Summit meetings -- T: -- Taft, William Howard -- Taylor, Zachary -- Teapot Dome scandal -- Term of office -- Third parties -- Thurmond, J Strom -- Tilden, Samuel J -- Titles of the president and vice president -- Tompkins, Daniel D -- Trade policy -- Trade Representative, Office of the U S -- Transition period -- Transportation Department -- Travel -- Treasury Department -- Treaty power -- Truman, Harry S -- Tyler, John -- U: -- Unitary executive theory -- United Nations -- United States v Curtiss-Wright Export Corp -- United States v Nixon -- V: -- Van Buren, Martin -- Veterans Affairs Department -- Veto power -- Vice president -- Vice-presidential residence -- Vietnam War -- W: -- Wallace, George C -- Wallace, Henry A -- War in Afghanistan -- War of 1812 -- War on terrorism -- War powers -- War Powers Act of 1973 -- Washington, George -- Washington, Martha -- Watergate affair -- Weaver, James B -- Wheeler, William A -- Whiskey Rebellion -- Whiskey ring scandal -- White House -- Willkie, Wendell L -- Wilson, Edith -- Wilson, Henry -- Wilson, Woodrow -- World War I -- World War II -- Y: -- Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co v Sawyer -- Z: -- Zapruder film -- Reference material: -- U S Presidents and Vice Presidents, 1789-2012 -- Backgrounds of U S Presidents, 1789-2012 -- Summary of Presidential Elections, 1789-2008 -- Party affiliations in Congress and the Presidency, 1789-2013 -- Presidential Cabinets, 1789-2012 -- U S Government Organizational Chart -- Government resources on the Web -- Constitution of the United States -- Selected bibliography -- Index.From the Back Cover: An invaluable and authoritative reference for understanding the highest office in the land. The Presidency A to Z is an authoritative and engaging volume that provides readers with the information they need to understand the executive branch, the men who have held the office of president, and the people and organizations that support them. This fifth edition includes new biographies of Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, John McCain, and Joseph Biden; revised coverage of presidential relations with Congress, the Supreme Court, the bureaucracy, political parties, the media, interest groups, and the public; updated entries on the Iraq War, the war in Afghanistan, and Guantanamo Bay; and expanded content on the budget process and campaign finance. With a historical and contemporary focus, The Presidency A to Z offers quick information and in-depth background on how the executive branch has responded to the challenges facing the nation. More than 300 comprehensive entries provide: Biographies of each president and other individuals who have played important roles in the executive branch; Explanation of key concepts and powers relating to the presidency; Comprehensive coverage of presidential elections; Analysis of executive branch relations with the legislative and judicial branches; Exploration of the policies of each president and their effects on U S and world history. Appendixes offer valuable reference material on U S presidents and vice presidents, their background, and service dates; a summary of presidential elections; and thorough coverage of major cabinet officials. The Presidency A to Z is part of the five-volume American Government A to Z series published by CQ Press.
Subjects: Encyclopedias.; Biographies.; Presidents; Presidents;
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