Policing does not happen in a vacuum. The mood, viewpoints, and stresses of society impact how policing occurs and how it is perceived.Starting in June and July 2020, the nation saw weeks of protests, civil disturbances, and riots that were specifically directed against the police. This most recent round of public unrest was sparked by the senseless, needless, and improper death of George Floyd. Having seen similar deaths of black males while involved with police officers, the nati...

A growing teacher attrition rate, combined with fewer teachers entering the profession, has created a teacher shortage in many schools. In Building Your Building, authors Jasmine K. Kullar and Scott A. Cunningham detail how school administrators can overcome these challenges to ensure they proactively hire (and keep) great teachers. Within this practical guide, you will find best practices for recruiting and retaining teachers, from interviewing candidates and mentoring new teache...

With foreword by Mike MattosBuild a strong, highly impactful team committed to learning for all. Written by eight professional learning community (PLC) experts, this practical guide addresses the most common challenges educators face when building collaborative teams and working collaboratively. Each chapter offers a variety of templates, processes, and strategies to help your team resolve conflict, focus on the right work, and take collective responsibility for student le...

Ethics, Literature, and Theory: An Introductory Reader brings together the work of contemporary scholars, teachers, and writers into lively discussion on the moral role of literature and the relationship between aesthetics, art, and ethics. Do the rich descriptions and narrative shapings of literature provide a valuable resource for readers, writers, philosophers, and everyday people to imagine and confront the ultimate questions of life? Do the human activities of storytelling and complex...

With complete, concise coverage of prevention, indications, diagnosis, and treatment, Pediatric Allergy, 4th Edition, is your go-to resource for current, clinically-focused content in the rapidly changing field of allergies and immune-mediated diseases in children. This highly regarded reference fully covers immunology and origins of allergy, growth and development, pregnancy, infancy, and early, middle, and late childhood—all with a new, practical, clinical focus. You'll find authoritativ...

Cunningham's classic introduction to Wicca is about how to live life magically, spiritually, and wholly attuned with nature.

Do you work magic with herbs? Do you use them in spells, for talismans or simply use their innate powers? If you don't have Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs, you need to get it right away. This book has become a classic in its field. Paul Beyerl, a respected author on herbs calls it "…an essential reference book by students of herbalism and magick alike … Scott's personable charm touches every page… I highly recommend this book." And Jeanne Rose, famous author of books o...

Practice an ancient magic that is both natural and powerful-the elemental Earth magic of rock stone and metal. This comprehensive and clear guidebook by Scott Cunningham has introduced over 200 000 readers to the secrets of over 100 gems and metals. Learn how to find and cleanse stones and use them in divinations spells and tarot readings. Discover how to determine the energies and stories contained within each stone and the symbolic meanings of a stone's color and shape. Also included in ...

Join renowned author Scott Cunningham in an exploration of the magical uses of your favorite herbs and plants.

This tried-and-true guide offers more than one hundred spells, rites, and simple rituals you can perform using the powerful energy of the earth.Here is magic that anyone can work with surprising results. It is the magic of nature—positive magic for positive solutions. When we look to the Earth, we discover answers that have been there all along.Within these pages you will find your own magician's handbook. Your tools cost nothing and they are easy to obtain...

"A treasure trove of practical magic for both novices and . . . experienced practitioners . . . beautifully crafted spells that invoke the alchemy of possibility." — PanGaia Magazine

The classic, comprehensive introduction to magical herbalism."Herbal magic is one of the easiest, safest, and most joyous methods of re-establishing earth-roots, of returning to a healthy and natural life." —Scott CunninghamPractice an ancient magic that is both natural and beautiful—the magic of amulets and charms, sachets and herbal pillows, incenses and sacred oils. This practical and poetic guidebook by Scott Cunningham has introduced over one ...