This book synthesizes new information about the environmental advantages of plant resistance, transgenic resistance, the molecular bases of resistance, and the use of molecular markers to map resistance genes.

O'Donnell et al.'s Educational Psychology provides pre-service teachers with a comprehensive framework for implementing effective teaching strategies aimed at enhancing students' learning, development, and potential. Through a meticulous examination of…

Understanding Grief is an accessible and comforting guide that enables readers to embrace the happy and healthy days of life with their loved one while integrating and accepting their loss…

Examines the function of classroom discussion as an essential element in inquiry and literacy learning. The book draws on the authors research into the effect of discussion on literacy learning…

Presents the foundational systemic thinking needed to conceive systems that address complex socio-technical problems This book emphasizes the underlying systems analysis components and associated thought processes.

Learning was never so much fun! If you’re looking for a revolutionary band curriculum that builds solid musicianship while motivating your students to practice throughout the year, then you’ve found…

This groundbreaking volume encourages educational leaders to reposition the way they think about leadership and its challenges. Experienced school and district leaders reveal how they conceptualize their roles; how they…

Advocates the teaching of civic engagement at the college level, in various disciplines and courses. Using ‘writing across the curriculum’ programs as a model, this title proposes a similar approach…