Best Selling Books by Michael Dougherty

Focusing on how consulting is accomplished, this practical book provides a comprehensive and balanced overview of the practice and theory of consultation. The author presents a generic model for application, surveys various approaches to consultation, discusses the organizational context of consultation, and reviews the many ethical and professional issues consultants face.

From the twisted imagination of Trick ‘r Treat creator Michael Dougherty (director of the upcoming Krampus and Trick ‘r Treat 2 and screenwriter of X-Men 2 and Superman Returns) alongside a top-notch team of creators including writers Todd Casey and Zach Shields (Krampus), Marc Andreyko (Batwoman) and artists Fiona Staples (Saga), Stephen Byrne (Buffy/Angel), Stuart Sayger (Bram Stoker’s Death Ship) and Zid (Son of Merlin) comes this 4-part collection that paves the way for the Trick ‘r Treat film sequel. Days of the Dead takes readers on a journey through Halloween history with 4 chilling new Trick ‘r Treat tales. Discover old-world lovers whose romance takes a chilling turn and Western pioneers who discover the dark side of the frontier. Travel to 1950s Los Angeles for a tale of pure horror noir and into the heart of small-town America to see some pranksters taught a lesson they''ll never forget. Across centuries of Halloween horror, wherever fear lies, Sam will be waiting… From the Trade Paperback edition.

YOU BETTER WATCH OUT… KRAMPUS IS COMING TO TOWN. Ancient folklore warns of a mythical counterpart to Santa Claus, who punishes naughty children every Christmas… his name is KRAMPUS. Michael Dougherty presents the official graphic novel based on his festive horror comedy, which expands the mythology of this iconic terror with an anthology of three deliciously twisted morality tales that will leave you praying you are not on the naughty list. At the most wonderful time of the year, a drunken mall Santa comes under siege from some very mischievous Christmas spirits, a dysfunctional cop becomes trapped with the man who ruined his life and the wealthy town “scrooge” must face the shadows from his past as his home comes under invasion from the homeless. This Christmas, Krampus will make sure they all get what they deserve. Michael Dougherty, the writer/director behind cult horror hit Trick ‘r Treat, is joined by a fantastic team of creators, uniting Krampus co-screenwriters Zach Shields and Todd Casey and artists Fiona Staples (Saga), Christian Dibari (Hoax Hunters), Maan House (Witchblade), and Stuart Sayger (Bram Stoker’s Death Ship) to deliver a twisted gift for the holiday season.

On the first of September 1785, with night coming on and the weather deteriorating, the crew of the ship Faithful Steward sailed toward Delaware''s notorious False Cape. In the summer of 1785, a group of Irish migrants took to the Atlantic to escape the abuse and persecution of the ruling classes at home. They sought a new life in the United States, a place "where the banner of freedom waved proudly" and "every good was possessed." Their ship was new and sturdy, and its captain had a good reputation. On this voyage, however, it was overloaded with migrant families and a massive cargo of counterfeit coins. By the first of September the ship was lost, somewhere off the mid-Atlantic coast. Michael Timothy Dougherty tells the story of the wreck and the people on board.

This fifth book in the Prevention Practice Kit relates prevention and consultation in the helping professions, a timely discussion that addresses prevention, ecological principles, and multicultural and social justice issues together in the modern world. The book includes a brief overview of consultation, its characteristics, the skill sets required of consultants, the roles consultants take on, consultation models, and the research base for consultation.--Back cover.

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In this practical casebook/workbook, readers “watch” experienced and effective psychologists, counselors, and other human service professionals practice consultation and collaboration. By reading and responding to eight cases, they will be able to bridge the gap between theory and practice, and between knowing what consultation is and knowing how to consult. Readers also get practice in making their own decisions by reflecting on how they would handle these same cases, and can apply what they have learned to a series of ten practice cases. By the time they finish the book, readers will have begun to forge their own personalized approach to consultation. This casebook is an ideal accompaniment to Dougherty''s core consultation text, PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSULTATION AND COLLABORATION IN SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SETTINGS, 6th Edition. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

In this practical case studies book, students discover how the theories of consultation are applied to actual consultation by watching experienced, effective human services consultants (such as counselors and psychologists) in action. Various approaches to consultation are demonstrated through the books nine actual case studies and eight challenging practice cases. By the time students finish the text, they will not only have gained a practical understanding, but will also have begun to forge their own personalized approach to consultation.

Collects the prequel stories that explore the five year gap between Superman''s departure from Earth and his return as depicted in Superman Returns.

From the deliciously dark imagination of Trick ‘r Treat creator Michael Dougherty (writer/director of Trick ''r Treat, Krampus, and Godzilla: King of the Monsters -- screenwriter of X-Men 2 and Superman Returns), comes Trick ''r Treat: Witching Hours - an original graphic novel featuring four (4) new, never-before-published stories featuring everyone’s favorite michief maker: SAM. ONE LAST HALLOWEEN At a rundown nursing home, a group of lonely patients summons the spirit of Halloween in order to celebrate one last spooky holiday together, with unexpected and frightening results. DID YOU MISS ME When a man returns from the dead on Halloween, he’s given one night to find closure and reunite with his beloved wife, only to discover a horrifying and tragic secret. HARVEST MOONS Far across the galaxy and untethered from the now-defunct roots of Earth, a group of kids on a conservative space colony will discover that Halloween is more than a long-lost tradition. HALLOWEEN COUNTRY Deep in Wyoming corn country, three ranch hands break up a strange occult ritual and find themselves hunted by a half-formed creature straight out of Halloween folklore.

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A continuation of the authors'' previous textbook, Second Semester Calculus for Students of Mathematics and Related Disciplines furthers students'' learning and understanding of critical mathematical concepts. The text explores more advanced integration strategies, further limit techniques, improper integrals, infinite sequences and series, polar and parametric curves, conic sections, and two-dimensional vectors. It well prepares students to succeed in third-semester, multivariable calculus or other studies requiring knowledge of these topics. The book features a highly conversational yet detailed approach, as well as extensive examples with thorough explanations, often accompanied by alternative explanations and methods to solutions. Important points and common pitfalls are emphasized to keep students from making typical mistakes. The rich pedagogical material in the text makes it an exceptional resource for both traditional and flipped courses. Recognizing that second-semester calculus has historically been the hardest of a three-semester calculus sequence, Second Semester Calculus for Students of Mathematics and Related Disciplines provides students with a readable and straightforward approach designed to support their continued success.