Books published by publisher Shambhala Publications Inc

Correctional Boot Camps: Military Basic Training or a Model for Corrections? provides the most up-to-date assessment of the major perspectives and issues related to the current state of boot camps. The book goes beyond cursory examinations of the effectiveness of boot camps, presenting an in-depth view of a greater variety of issues. Correctional Boot Camps examines empirical evidence on boot camps drawn from diverse sources including male, female, juvenile, and adult programs from across the nation.

Designed for adolescent survivors of sexual abuse who are in group or individual counselling and written in a style appropriate for this age group, this excellent resource provides information on how survivors may have been affected by abuse. The Survivor′s Guide will also be valuable to counsellors, psychotherapists and others helping survivors. The author helps readers to stop blaming themselves and to let go of the image that survivors often have of themselves of being in some way ′bad′ and therefore deserving of the abuse. Case histories are included throughout to illustrate concepts introduced by the author. Lee also provides a ′language′ that enables survivors to better communicate their experiences and feeling

In The Tailor's Gift follow Shimmel Cloth, the tailor, and his flock of sheep as they bring a message of hope and giving to a village facing an unforeseen disaster. It is a light-hearted tale that gets it's point across in a gentle yet creative way with vivid, full color illustrations by a former Disney animator. With so many people in need, this book teaches even the youngest child the spirit of kindness while also being captivatingly fun. There is a special section that offers tips for adults to help children learn ways to give during the holiday season and all year long.

We offer these texts bundled together at a discount for your students. Alyce D. LaViolette, It Could Happen to Anyone, Third Edition The widely read and highly praised bestseller It Could Happen to Anyone offers a unique amalgamation of the practical clinical experience of Alyce LaViolette and the extensive research of Ola Barnett on battered women and their batterers. Fully updated and revised, this Third Edition includes a wealth of new material and case examples, while retained sections have been carefully rewritten to reflect contemporary thinking. This important text continues to provide understanding and empathy regarding the plight of battered women as they attempt to find safety. The integration of current knowledge with learning theory explains how any woman′s previous life experiences along with the effects of battering might influence her to stay with her abuser. The book′s content also explains how some social institutions, such as the criminal justice system, cannot be counted upon to protect her, thus making it dangerous for her to leave or stay. In extreme cases, she may even be killed. From a more optimistic viewpoint, the book describes many innovations geared to assist battered women through shelters, transitional housing, and temporary income support. This extensively revised and expanded new edition is a must read for anyone working in or training to work in a helping role for issues in domestic violence. Bonnie S. Fisher, Unsafe in the Ivory Tower Unsafe in the Ivory Tower examines the nature and dimensions of a salient social problem―the sexual victimization of female college students today, and how women respond when they are, in fact, sexually victimized. The authors discuss the research that scholars have conducted to illuminate the origins and extent of this controversial issue as well as what can be done to prevent it. Students and other interested readers learn about the nature of victimization while simultaneously gaining an understanding of the ways in which criminologists, victimologists, and social scientists conduct research that informs theory and policy debates. Please contact your for more information.

Kids love to learn rhyming words, compound words, synonyms, antonyms, and homonyms with Rhyming Words and More Cut and Paste Activities, an activity book filled with fun, hands-on worksheets! Children ages 5 and up will learn basic concepts, increase vocabulary and build fine motor skills. 14 cut and paste activities. 60 reproducible pages. Includes: Learning Blocks Rhyming Words Worksheets; I Scream, You Scream Rhyming Words Worksheets; In the Dog House Rhyming Words Worksheets; Learning Blocks Compound Words Worksheets; Write Away Compound Words Worksheets; Learning Blocks Synonyms Worksheets; Do the Bunny Hop Synonyms Worksheets; High Five Synonyms Worksheets; Learning Blocks Antonyms Worksheets; Apple of My Eye Antonyms Worksheets; A Frog in a Pond Antonyms Worksheets; Learning Blocks Homophones/Homonyms Worksheets; Are We There Yet? Homophones/Homonyms Worksheets; and A Bird in the Nest Homophones/Homonyms Worksheets. Note: Activity book pages are double-sided and must be copied before use.