Praeger imprint: 619 books
When the ADHD Diagnosis is Wrong: Understanding Other Factors That Affect Attention in Children
Understanding Other Factors That Affect Attention in Children
Language: English
Release Date: August 18, 2015
A game-changing resource for parents caught in the labyrinth of the promoted treatments heralding help for troubled children and their families, this book provides readers invaluable guidance in seeking accurate diagnosis and scientifically verified treatment options.
• Provides parents and...
by Thomas E. Bevan Ph.D.
Language: English
Release Date: November 17, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: November 17, 2014
Why does a male violate cultural gender rules and dress and act as a woman? Why does a female violate cultural rules to dress and act as a man? Why do some males and females undergo radical medical procedures in order to permanently change their bodies so that they are closer, respectively, to female...
by R. Murray Thomas
Language: English
Release Date: May 12, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: May 12, 2014
As college students progress through bachelor's degree programs and then advance to their master's degree theses and doctoral dissertations, they are bombarded with studies of countless theories, often adopting some author's theory for interpreting information about human development, even when the...
Studied Ignorance: How Curricular Censorship and Textbook Selection Are Dumbing Down American Education
How Curricular Censorship and Textbook Selection Are Dumbing Down American Education
Language: English
Release Date: May 23, 2013
Despite concerted efforts from our educators, administrators, and government, American education continues to struggle. The author of this work argues that the decline can be traced to censored curricula, inaccurate textbooks, test-driven evaluations, and increasing poverty among the student population.
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Language: English
Release Date: March 28, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: March 28, 2016
The rich case material in this unique book provides readers with an in-depth understanding of a wide variety of forensic psychology topics through the perspective of the psychologist working with these individuals.
• Includes detailed case material that brings to life core concepts in forensic...
Sleep Monsters and Superheroes: Empowering Children Through Creative Dreamplay
Empowering Children through Creative Dreamplay
Language: English
Release Date: September 26, 2016
World-renowned contributors across several disciplines reveal how dreams can aid and empower children in daily life.
• Addresses how video games and today's news media can affect children's sleep/dreams and how trauma can trigger PTSD-like nightmares
• Details how children's dreams...
A Reformation Life: The European Reformation through the Eyes of Philipp of Hesse
The European Reformation through the Eyes of Philipp of Hesse
Language: English
Release Date: August 28, 2015
This title presents the European Reformation as seen through the life of an important but little-known participant—Philipp of Hesse, a nobleman who became a Reformation leader in Germany.
• Provides a fresh approach to a curricular staple topic that is critical to the understanding of early...
by Mary Nyangweso
Language: English
Release Date: October 20, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: October 20, 2014
Why is FGM on the increase in industrialized countries in spite of existing policies against the practice? How is political correctness contributing to this increase? And how does religion contribute implicitly or explicitly to the persistence of FGM? This work is authored by a Kenyan immigrant to...
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Language: English
Release Date: March 9, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: March 9, 2017
Chiropractic is the second largest physician-level health profession in the United States, with chiropractors providing care to at least 20 million patients annually. As chiropractic health care has been proven to be both effective and cost effective for many musculoskeletal conditions, particularly...
by Wayne Michael Hall
Language: English
Release Date: September 20, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: September 20, 2018
This comprehensive work provides a treasure trove of ways to seek, find, and use the power of will to gain an advantage over one's opponents in mental conflicts.
• Offers a 14-element model of will and 18 considerations for decision-makers
• Provides a detailed definition of will...
by Edward F. Mickolus, Susan L. Simmons
Language: English
Release Date: August 11, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: August 11, 2014
Since the attacks on September 11, 2001, terrorism has remained the chief threat to international stability and security. The 50 Worst Terrorist Attacks draws on all forms of terrorism—international, transnational, and domestic—anywhere in the world, covering all types of acts (e.g., bombings,...
Health and Healing after Traumatic Brain Injury: Understanding the Power of Family, Friends, Community, and Other Support Systems
Understanding the Power of Family, Friends, Community, and Other Support Systems
Language: English
Release Date: May 9, 2013
In this groundbreaking book, experts show what a difference support systems—family, friends, community and social programs—can make towards the recovery of the millions of people who suffer a traumatic brain injury each year.
• Presents multiple viewpoints from the perspectives of consumers,...
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Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2015
A must-read for every concerned citizen, this absorbing book goes inside the mind of the psychological terrorist to look at what motivates him to act and to choose the weapon he does.
• Details the science and psychology of WMPD in relation to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear,...
Terrorism, Inc.: The Financing of Terrorism, Insurgency, and Irregular Warfare
The Financing of Terrorism, Insurgency, and Irregular Warfare
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2015
Terrorist financing is an ongoing game of creating, concealing, and surreptitiously utilizing funds. This intriguing book considers every facet of guerrilla funding—from how activities are financed, to what insurgents do with the revenue they generate, to the range of countermeasures in place for...