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This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Subjects: Humboldt Bay Region (Calif.); California; Humboldt Bay Region; Humboldt Bay region (Calif; Humboldt Bay region (Calif.); History / United States / State ... Read more

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This is a finance book that is a "must" for anyone interested in the topic. PowerPoints and tests are available in the CD in the back of the book. ... Read more

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Best book on California School Law
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Why do some school leadership teams succeed while others stagnate, snipe, or disintegrate? Are there key lessons that apply no matter what your school situation? Nine Lessons of Successful School Leadership Teams distills a decade of on-the-ground innovation and research pointing to what school leadership teams can do to focus on and increase student achievement. Case studies from schools and districts anchor the discussion of strategies that have evolved over a decade of work with more than 23,000 school leaders. Tools that have contributed to school leadership teams' successes are included. ... Read more

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A Historic Look at the California Legislature
This book is based on interviews with 28 California legislators conducted in 1977-78.The author was a legislative committee staffer in 1975-76.

Lobbyists who were knowledgeable were considered as being the best lobbyists.Legislators seek expert advice and most appreciate those lobbyists who could provide it.

Legislators who wished to oppose bills found their legislative peers expected them to state their objections.This is to give advocates a chance to clarify any misperceptions.Legislators who vote against other legislators consistently often found themselves ostracized by other legislators.

Many legislators propose bills that are specific to their district, such as buying property or closing down something.Many of these legislators seek to build coalitions with other legislators with their own "district" bills that will win approval for several district bills.

Legislators need to know how to handle conflicts.They also need to know how to use power appropriately in order to get their legislation passed.

People with specialized knowledge could go far in the legislative process.A legislator who understood the nuisances of a topic could win the respect of other legislators.Many might defer reaching their own opinions in respect to the opinions of the legislators who were specialists on particular topics.

Legislators face dilemmas when working harder can lead to gaining more enemies.The legislator who does less may engage in fewer conflicts and may keep more friends.

Legislators are expected to vote according to a norm that allows them to oppose a matter on its merits if they are familiar with the merits.Otherwise, the legislator is expected to vote in favor of a proposal, or to follow a leadership position on a proposal.

California established the Office of Legislative Analyst in 194.It had 44 technicians and a $1.5 million budget in 1975.The Governor's office confidentially shares information on developing a budget proposal with this office so the legislative analysts could promptly provide detailed information of the Governor's budget proposal, a document that was over 1,200 pages in the mid-1970s.

Legislators usually found their careers were advance by sharing their knowledge about issues to other legislators.Legislators also are less apt to move into developing specializations of knowledge about issues where others already have developed that expertise.

The author argues that knowledge about bills and the legislative process are the keys to legislators rising to the top of the legislative system.These legislators generally have the most proposals passed.Republicans were respected by the Democratic majority, as noted that 11 of the top 21 legislators in received the highest percentage of their bills passed were Republicans.Six of the top 24 legislators who got the most bills passed were first termers.It is noted some legislators who had low success rates in getting bills passed were specialists on controversial major bills that were narrowly defeated.

Most legislators felt a need to accomplish something.They learned the process to achieve goals and followed norms to fit into a system that advanced their ideals.
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Great Math Book
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This is a great text
This book provides an excellent introduction to the human resources / personnel administration field, for California educators.It is clearly written, easy to understand, and packed with information.The best part is that the author doesn't use a bunch of filler.Every page is relevant, direct, and to the point.For students, you will want to keep this text as a reference when you complete your course.

Excellent Overview
This is an excellent overview for school administrators. It comes with a CD that would be helpful if you are teaching the subject to others. Best overview for California administrators. ... Read more

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Teaching Mikadoism is a dynamic and nuanced look at the Japanese language school controversy that originated in the Territory of Hawaii in 1919. At the time, ninety-eight percent of Hawaii’s Japanese American children attended Japanese language schools. Sugar plantation managers endorsed these schools, but after witnessing the assertive role of the Japanese in the 1920 labor strike, they joined public school educators and the Office of Naval Intelligence in labeling them anti-American and urged their suppression. Thus the "Japanese language school problem" became a means of controlling Hawaii’s largest ethnic group. The debate quickly surfaced in California and Washington, where powerful activists sought to curb Japanese immigration and economic advancement. Language schools were accused of indoctrinating Mikadoism to Japanese American children as part of Japan’s plan to colonize the United States.

Previously unexamined archival documents and oral history interviews highlight Japanese immigrants’ resistance and their efforts to foster traditional Japanese values in their American children. They also reveal complex fissures of class and religion within the Japanese communities themselves: The language school debate in Hawaii originated with the rivalry between elite Christian assimilationists who opposed such schools and Buddhist plantation laborers who strongly supported them. A comparative analysis of the Japanese communities in Hawaii, California, and Washington presents a clear picture of what historian Yuji Ichioka called the "distinctive histories" as well as the shared experiences of Japanese Americans. Within this framework, the history of the Japanese language school is central to the Japanese American struggle to secure fundamental rights in the United States.

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This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Subjects: Gardening; School gardens; Gardening / General; Gardening / Flowers / General; Gardening / Garden Design; Gardening / Reference; Gardening / Regional / General; Gardening / Techniques; ... Read more

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This updated test preparation manual presents a review of all math topics that students must master in order to pass the California High School Exit Exam. Topics include probability, statistics, number sense, geometry, evaluating and writing expressions, graphs, solving equations, and logical reasoning. The book also presents two full-length practice exams with all questions answered. Added features include a diagnostic test with answers and a general explanation of the CAHSEEÂ--MathÂ's structure. Revisions in the test blueprint have been incorporated into the structure of this new second edition, and recently released test questions have been used to tighten the bookÂ's focus. ... Read more

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The Handbook of Juvenile Forensic Psychology is a comprehensive handbook for mental health professionals working with juveniles in the criminal justice system and in family and dependency courts. Written by a panel of experts in the field, the book focuses on the proactive prevention, accurate evaluation, and progressive treatment for delinquent juveniles and for juveniles caught in the web of a contentious divorce or in the foster care system. ... Read more

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Well over a million students who are unfamiliar with the English language attend California's schools, constituting about one-quarter of the state's K-12 population. Given that proficiency in English is vital to success not only in academic subjects but also in the workforce, both state and federal policymakers consider English proficiency a major goal for English learner (EL) students. The federal governmentÂ’s No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001 establishes mandates for improving both the number of students achieving gains in English proficiency and the number who are reclassified as Fluent English Proficient (FEP). This report investigates how effective California schools are in achieving both NCLB goals. The authors examine the determinants of school-level reclassification rates (i.e., the school characteristics that seem to affect the percentage of EL students who are reclassified as FEP), and they also explore the student-level characteristics that appear to affect gains in achievement on an English proficiency test. The study identifies several categories of students who lag behind others in gaining English proficiency, and these distinctions should help policymakers target EL students who are in need of special assistance. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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Parents who are puzzled by the policies governingCalifornia schools now have a self-help law book to guide them. Theauthor wrote the book to help parents answer the question: "Hey, canthey do that to my kid?" It explores the legal side of problems thatparents of school-age children often encounter: choosing schools,learning English, how to keep good teachers (and avoid bad ones),creating safer and more disciplined schools, contesting unfair grades,and more. ... Read more

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This book is the product of the Parents and Friends Association of theCalifornia School of the Blind. It is a collection of favorite recipesfrom the parents, staff, faculty, students and friends of theschool. Proceeds from its sale support activities and services thathelp enrich the lives of the students. If you're harried at the end ofthe day, choose one of the delicious Main Dish recipes for a quick anddelicious meal. The Appetizer recipes and Deserts can spice up a partyor celebration. We trust that you will enjoy all the luscious recipesin this cookbook whatever the occasion. ... Read more