New Releases by Melissa Jo

School violence is an ongoing issue as is the training and construction of an adequate school safety plan in schools. The following study was conducted to investigate how knowledgeable and what understanding Catholic elementary school administrators, teachers, and staff members have concerning the school safety plans. Volunteer participants, 6 administrators and 118 teachers and staff members were asked several survey questions to gauge their understanding and knowledge of the schools' safety plan. In addition, volunteer participants, 2 administrators and 4 teachers and staff members, participated in phone interviews and were asked more specific questions concerning their perceptions and knowledge of the school safety plans. The survey data was collected using an online platform and phone interviews were conducted by the researcher. The study data showed that the administrators, teachers, and staff members perceived they have a high knowledge of fire drill procedures and a strong understanding of fire drill procedures. The data also show the administrators, teachers, and staff members perceived a less than high knowledge of lockdown procedures, Shelter in Place procedures, evacuation procedures, and school safety plans. In addition, the study showed that there is a lack of these drills, with the exception of the fire drills, throughout the schools. Overall, the Catholic elementary schools that were polled should evaluate each school individually and propose a plan to make sure that all the administrators, teachers, and staff members are performing drills and have both an understanding and knowledge of the procedures to ensure everyone's safety.

Looks at the positive effects that having and training dogs have on their owners, and shares personal stories of how the dogs in his life have given him important lessons in respect, confidence, resilience, and authenticity.

Beginning in 2009, governments across the world intensified their efforts to open their vast collections of data to provide transparency to the public, improve the provision of civic services, and encourage economic development. An initial strategy to encourage the use of this data was the creation of app contests based on civic open data. Though these contests became popular, their impact and value creation was less than anticipated. We examined open data initiatives in eight cities in the US and Europe to understand the failures of these early contests. We conclude with potential improvements and best practices based on second generation open data initiatives.

Open innovation has received substantial business attention as a means of providing firms in hyper-competitive environments with the ability to create a stream of new products and services. For open innovation, organizing external sources correctly is a critical capability; current literature suggests that external sources should be organized either as collaborative communities or as competitive markets. While firms have generally been slow to adopt open innovation, many cities in the U.S. and Europe have been quick to embrace it -- providing needed field-based experience on how to organize external sources. Based on our examination of six cities opening their data for innovation, we found that while cities often started with one or the other approach to organizing their external sources, each approach was inadequate in ways that could potentially be addressed by the addition of the other approach. Thus, we conclude with an integrated approach in which the needs of the entire ecosystem of sources and supporters of innovation are organized to address both competitive and community needs.

Votre chien se montre agressif, paresseux ou désobéissant, et vous ne savez pas quoi faire pour corriger son comportement ? Dans cet ouvrage, Cesar Millan vous livre ses astuces et ses techniques ultra-efficaces, qui vous aideront à bâtir une relation solide et harmonieuse avec votre compagnon à quatre pattes. S'inspirant des nombreuses anecdotes qui ont forgé son parcours professionnel, Cesar Millan démontre que pour répondre de façon adéquate aux besoins de votre chien, il vous faudra apprendre à voir le monde à travers ses yeux. Vous découvrirez qu'il n'existe pas de "races à problèmes", mais plutôt des maîtres inadéquats et des réactions inappropriées. Ce que vous devez faire comprendre à votre fidèle ami, c'est que le chef de meute, c'est vous !

The dog training book you’ve been waiting for from the bestselling author and star of National Geographic Channel’s Dog Whisperer. #1 New York Times bestselling author Cesar Millan shows you how to communicate well with your dog and shares the most effective and humane methods for teaching your dog how to be a happy, well-behaved member of your household. In Cesar’s Rules, he addresses: • The most popular training techniques, including positive reinforcement and using a clicker • Ways to teach basic obedience commands sucha as sit, stay, and come • The importance of balance, and why a well-trained dog does not necessarily mean a balanced one • How to use your dog’s own natural inclinations to create better behavior • The methods and theories from a variety of renowned trainers, including Bob Bailey, Ian Dunbar, Joel Silverman, Martin Deeley, and Mark Harden • Encouraging and honoring your dog’s instincts • And much more . . . Filled with practical advice, anecdotes, tips, and trouble-shooting techniques from Cesar and his colleagues, this is the ultimate guide to a well-behaved and well-balanced dog—from a new puppy to an old dog who can still learn new tricks.

We report on a study of sixteen high school calculus and seven precalculus students' concept image and concept definition of continuity after one-trimester of instruction at a large suburban high school in the southwestern United States. The researchers developed a questionnaire based upon the work of Tall and Vinner (1981) to determine if calculus students had developed a more sophisticated concept image and concept definition of continuity than students in pre-calculus after a typical treatment in both courses. Using data from the written assessment it was not evident that calculus students demonstrated a more sophisticated concept image and concept definition than pre-calculus students. However, findings suggest that a weak concept image or concept definition of continuity reflects practices in precalculus and calculus instruction.

From the bestselling author and star of National Geographic Channel's Dog Whisperer, the only resource you’ll need for raising a happy, healthy dog. For the millions of people every year who consider bringing a puppy into their lives–as well as those who have already brought a dog home–Cesar Millan, the preeminent dog behavior expert, says, "Yes, you can raise the perfect dog!" It all starts with the proper foundation in the early years. Here, Cesar tells you everything you need to know to create the best environment for a well-balanced dog in order to avoid behavior issues in the future, and shows you how to correct the most common behavior issues for young dogs. Based on Cesar’s own detailed experiences raising individual puppies from some of the most popular breeds, How to Raise the Perfect Dog is like having Cesar right beside you, as your own personal expert, coaching you and your dog from the first day of your life together. Packed with new information aimed specifically at the particular needs of puppies and adolescents, and written in Cesar's friendly, accessible style, How to Raise the Perfect Dog answers all the most commonly asked questions and guides you towards a loving, satisfying life-long relationship with your best friend. #1 New York Times bestselling author, Cesar Millan shows you how to raise the perfect dog and prevent behavior issues before they start, including: • what to expect from each stage of your puppy's development • quick and easy housebreaking • the essentials of proper nutrition • the importance of vaccinating–and of not over-vaccinating • creating perfect obedience from day one through rules, boundaries, and calm-assertive leadership • how to avoid the most common mistakes owners make raising puppies and young dogs • how to correct any issue before it becomes a problem • unique exercises and play to bring out the best in every breed

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Cesar’s Way and Be the Pack Leader comes the ultimate guide for living together with a healthy, happy dog. In A Member of the Family, Cesar Millan coaches you on everything you need to know about raising a dog–from the moment you first think about getting a dog–including information on: • Selecting the right breed for your family’s lifestyle • Establishing–and enforcing– household rules from day one • What to look for in a veterinarian • Proper nutrition • Familiarizing a dog with another pet in the family • Setting up exercise, discipline, and affection plans for your family and your dog • Introducing your dog to a new significant other or baby Packed with practical tips and techniques–plus advice from the unique perspectives of Cesar’s wife and sons–A Member of the Family addresses the most common issues and questions for dog owners.

The bestselling author and star of National Geographic Channel's Dog Whisperer shows you how to develop the calm-assertive energy of a successful pack leader and use it to improve your dog’s life–and your own Be the Pack Leader is Cesar Millan’s guide for taking your relationship with your dog to a higher level. By developing the skills necessary to become the calm-assertive owner your dog needs in order for him to live a balanced, fulfilled life, you’ll improve your dog’s behavior and your own life as well. Be the Pack Leader is filled with practical tips and techniques, including: • How to use calm-assertive energy in relating to your dog—and to others around you • The truth about behavioral tools, from leashes and harnesses to clickers and e-collars • How to satisfy the needs of your dog’s breed • Success stories from Cesar’s clients, viewers, and fans—including the Grogan family of Marley & Me fame • A quick reference guide of specific, step-by-step procedures to tackling some of the most common dog behavior problems “[Cesar] arrives amid chaos and leaves behind peace.” —Malcolm Gladwell, The New Yorker “[Millan is] serene and mesmerizing. . . . He deserves a cape and a mask.” —New York Times

Provides overviews of 150 segments from the television program "Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan" and includes follow-ups and dog training tips.

The purpose of this study was to explore how measures of academic success were predicted by familism and five dimensions of perceived parental authority (referent, legitimate, expert, reward, and coercive) in a sample of rural Appalachian adolescents. 707 students from two rural Appalachian high schools in northern Kentucky and southern Ohio participated. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to determine predictive significance of referent authority, legitimate authority, expert authority, reward authority, coercive authority, and familism on academic achievement and educational aspirations. Legitimate authority was the strongest predictor of academic success, confirming previous studies that found adolescents believe parents have legitimate authority over current and future educational plans. Referent authority was found to be significant, but negative, in the paternal model and expert authority was found to be a negative predictor of boys' educational aspirations in the maternal model. Familism failed to predict academic success in any of the statistical models.

Cesar Millan—nationally recognized dog expert—helps you see the world through the eyes of your dog so you can finally eliminate problem behaviors. From his appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show to his roster of celebrity clients to his reality television series, Cesar Millan is America’s most sought-after dog-behavior expert. But Cesar is not a trainer in the traditional sense—his expertise lies in his unique ability to comprehend dog psychology. Tracing his own amazing journey from a clay-walled farm in Mexico to the celebrity palaces of Los Angeles, Cesar recounts how he learned what makes dogs tick. In Cesar’s Way, he shares this wisdom, laying the groundwork for you to have stronger, more satisfying relationships with your canine companions. Cesar’s formula for a contented and balanced dog seems impossibly simple: exercise, discipline, and affection, in that order. Taking readers through the basics of dog psychology and behavior, Cesar shares the inside details of some of his most fascinating cases, using them to illustrate how common behavior issues develop and, more important, how they can be corrected. You'll learn: • What your dog really needs may not be what you’re giving him • Why a dog’s natural pack instincts are the key to your happy relationship • How to relate to your dog on a canine level • There are no “problem breeds,” just problem owners • How to choose a dog who’s right for you and your family • The difference between discipline and punishment • And much more! Filled with fascinating anecdotes about Cesar’s longtime clients, and including forewords by the president of the International Association of Canine Professionals and Jada Pinkett Smith, this is the only book you’ll need to forge a stronger, more rewarding connection with your four-legged companion.

MUC1 is a type I transmembrane glycoprotein that is expressed on the apical surface of mucosal epithelia, as well as some non-epithelial cells. MUC1 inhibits cell-cell and cell-extracellular matrix interactions and protects epithelial surfaces from microbial attack. In the uterus, the large, extended structure of MUC1 prevents interaction between an implanting embryo and the luminal uterine epithelial cell surface. Based on studies in animal and 'in vitro' model systems, it is likely that MUC1 must be removed in order for implantation to occur. This loss of MUC1 likely is due to stimulated shedding and/or down-regulation of MUC1 gene transcription. In mice, Muc1 protein expression is lost during the receptive period in response to increased levels of progesterone (P). Interestingly, uterine epithelial MUC1 expression in humans is maximal during the receptive phase of the cycle when P levels are high. The HEC-1A human endometrial carcinoma cell line was used to examine the regulation of human MUC1 expression by the progesterone receptor isoforms, PRB and PRA. Liganded PRB, but not ER- & alpha;, stimulated MUC1 promoter activity and protein expression, and this stimulation was antagonized by PRA. The region from 523 to 564 bp upstream of the transcriptional start site is required for the P response. Mutation of two PRE 1/2-sites in this region reduced PRB-stimulated promoter activity by 33%. These along with other studies indicated that multiple cis elements in the 564/523 region of the human MUC1 promoter cooperate to mediate P responsiveness, and that PR interaction with other transcription factors in this region is likely. Using ovariectomized wild type and PR knockout mice (PRKO, PRAKO, and PRBKO), progesterone antagonism of estrogen-stimulated Muc1 protein and mRNA expression was shown to be dependent on PRA. These data indicate that liganded PRB stimulates MUC1 expression in human uterine epithelial cells while liganded PRA antagonizes MUC1 expression in both human and mouse uterine epithelial cells. Liganded PRA antagonized mouse Mucl promoter activity in HEC-1A cells, suggesting that differences in cellular context do not fully explain the differences in MUC1 regulation by progesterone between mice and humans. The differential MUC1 response to progesterone in these two species is due to dissimilar expression of the two PR isoforms in the uterine epithelium, as well as to differences in promoter sequence. (Abstract shortened by UMI.).