CONDUCT AND CHARACTER is a concise anthology of readings in ethical theory that covers the major schools of thought as well as a handful of fundamental... topics in ethical theory. Reading selections in the chapters provide coverage of both classical and contemporary philosophical writings, representing a spectrum of viewpoints on each theory or topic. The readings include brief introductions to assist students in identifying key ideas and have been selected and edited in order to optimize student comprehension. This collection is perfect for ethics courses that focus on theory, as well as a supplementary text for applied ethics courses. Because of short, self-contained chapters it also works very well for an ethics component in introductory philosophy courses.

Conduct disorders are very common conditions and the most frequent reason for clinical referrals to child and adolescent mental health facilities.... Aggression and oppositional behavior in youth often becomes persistent, and substantially increases the likelihood of adult problems of criminality, unstable relationships, psychiatric disorder, and harsh parenting. This comprehensive book by leading clinicians and researchers reviews established and emerging aspects of conduct disorder. It highlights the complexity and probable heterogeneity of the condition, including the biological, neuropsychological, cognitive factors, and role of attachment and family influences. The book reviews preventive and treatment approaches and outcomes with developmental and gender-based variations emphasized throughout. This uniquely authoritative survey of a common clinical and social problem integrates findings from a wide range of research perspectives, and will be essential reading for mental health practitioners and others with clinical, sociological, or medicolegal interests in child health and behavior.

This comprehensive text by Anthony Maiello on the art of conducting is designed to be hands on, user friendly, playable by any instrumentation, a... step-by-step approach to baton technique, great for use with a wind, string or voice conducting class, and excellent as a refresher course for all conductors at all levels of ability. The 232-page book covers a variety of conducting issues and the included CD contains all the musical exercises in the book (there are more than 100).

Conducting & Reading Research in Kinesiology is designed for the first course in research techniques. Students who will be doing research and... students who will be consumers of the research of others are the targeted users of Conducting & Reading Research in Kinesiology. The new edition offers real-world examples of research, with particular attention to research in kinesiology.

Designed for the first course in research methods, this text shows students how to conduct and read research, design research tools, and evaluate... results in health, kinesiology, exercise science, recreation, dance, and all other areas of human performance--providing comprehensive coverage of both quantitative and qualitative research methods.

Bringing together over 50 years of annual fund experience, master fundraiser Kent E. Dove has joined Carolyn P. Madvig and Jeffrey A. Lindauer to bring... you a complete guide to planning and managing the most fundamental fundraising strategy: the annual giving program. Conducting a Successful Annual Giving Program, the third volume in the groundbreaking Dove on Fundraising Series, features a wealth of illustrative samples of fundraising tools, many of which have never before been offered in book form. Throughout the book, the authors address the key components of an annual giving program--including telemarketing, direct mail, special events, personal solicitation and matching gifts--and reveal how to integrate each component of the annual giving program into a coherent, fluid fundraising plan.View an example of a teaching tool available in this title:Course Syllabus.

The complete resource for fundraisers in any nonprofit organization!Conducting a Successful Fundraising Program outlines a unique approach to successful... fundraising and features an exhaustive resource section that includes actual organization publications, direct mail samples, model case statements, telemarketing scripts, special events check-lists, and more. This all-in-one resource covers all the traditional elements of fundraising--including annual giving, major gifts and planned giving, corporate and foundation relations, prospect research and management, and fundraising literature and promotions--as well as current issues such as gift administration, technology, and the use of consultants and paid solicitors in the solicitation process. Dove identifies the ten prerequisites that predict success in fundraising and then leads the reader step-by-step through every phase of the fundraising process, and provides specific advice on the elements crucial to any program's success.

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Intended for beginning conductors, this volume offers a conceptual approach to conducting rather than an imitative one. Students begin by building... right-hand and then left-hand gestures and are provided with exercises designed to increase independence and expressiveness. Approaches to repertory and programming are also introduced, as are score marking, rehearsal strategies and preparation, and singing technique. In total, it is a concise guide that offers a wealth of practical information and stands alone as a resource for even part-time choir directors.

The second volume of the series provides a vast selection of repertoire, from plainchant to present-day works that will allow students to build a... gestural technique that is responsive to the expressive needs and nuances of a wide range of choral music. Each of the more than thirty selections is accompanied by a brief note about the composer and the work, a translation of the text, and a short discussion of its conducting issues. To further enhance practice and study, a recording of each title is provided on the included CDs.