books about: exceptional

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Exceptional

Writing Measurable IEP Goals and Objectives

Barbara D. Bateman, Cynthia M. Herr

Attainment Co Inc, 2006

Parent of special needs child & advocate
This is a great quick read for parents just learning about goals and objectives as well as a nice resource to have around to refer to when you are going over IEP goals and objectives. It is an easy read, clear and has been a valuable tool to educate parents who want to ...

The Confident Leader: How the Most Successful People Go From Effective to Exceptional

Larina Kase

McGraw-Hill, 2008

Misleading title - not just for "leaders"
I almost didn't order this book because the word "Leader" didn't particularly resonate with me. But I really liked Dr. Kase's other book, The Confident Speaker, so I decided to give this one a try. After glancing at the table of contents, it became clear to me that ...

When Gifted Kids Don't Have All the Answers: How to Meet Their Social and Emotional Needs

Jim Delisle, Judy Galbraith

Free Spirit Publishing, 2002

Not Just for Teachers and Parents
"When Gifted Kids Don't Have All the Answers" isn't just an excellent book for teachers and parents of gifted children (though it definitely is such a book). I just picked this book up at the local bookstore, and, as a gifted child (well, young adult, now) myself, I ...

CliffsTestPrep Praxis II: Education of Exceptional Students (0353, 0382, 0542, 0544) (Cliffsnotes)
Judy L. Paris

Cliffs Notes, 2008

Praxis II?: Education of Exceptional Students (0353, 0382, 0542, 0544) About the contents: Introduction * How to use this book * Overview of the exam * Proven study strategies and test-taking tips * FAQ Part I: Review of Specific Special Education Test Sections * Core Content Knowledge (0353): ...

The Indigo Children: The New Kids Have Arrived

Lee Carroll, Jan Tober

Hay House, 1999

Indigo Children ~ Super Sensitive Kids
I'd like to refer anyone reading this comment to the reader who posted this review: The Quintessential Resource On Indigos, April 23, 2005...scroll back and take a look. They said everything perfectly! Why be redundant? I would like to clear up, though, the ...

The Art of Exceptional Living

Nightingale-Conant, 2003

Is it good? Of Courssssse!
No matter who you want to talk about in the self improvement/motivation game, Jack Canfield, Zig Zigler, Andy Andrews, Brian Tracy, Anthony Robbins, Dale Carnegie, Stephen Covey, you name it, the message is pretty much the same. That is, some derivative of the timeless ...

Watercolor Artist's Guide to Exceptional Color

Jan Hart

Walter Foster, 2007

Great for anyone wanting to learn more about watercolor color
Ditto the above reviews. Jan Hart has painted and written an excellent book on color. I would say one of the top 2 or 3 I have found during 30 plus years of painting and study, and I have read and studied a lot of them. Constant insightful tips of using color, ...

The Exceptional Presenter: A Proven Formula to Open Up and Own the Room

Timothy J. Koegel

Greenleaf Book Group Press, 2007

Exceptional Presenter is a Great Primer
The Exceptional Presenter is a great primer for someone who is inexperienced at making presentations. That having been said, it is also a great review tool for those who make presentations on a regular basis and there are bits and pieces for even the experienced ...

Love, Medicine and Miracles: Lessons Learned about Self-Healing from a Surgeon's Experience with Exceptional ...

Bernie S. Siegel

Harper Paperbacks, 1990

The perfect gift for people you love when they're diagnosed with Cander.
12+ years ago when my surgeon told me I had breast cancer (my second bout with cancer), she gave me this book. Not only did it help me develop, sustain and exude a positive attitude during my entire treatment phase, but it made me a touchstone for anyone else who was ...

Chocolate Epiphany: Exceptional Cookies, Cakes, and Confections for Everyone

Francois Payard, Anne E. Mcbride

Clarkson Potter, 2008

A REAL TREASURE FOR THE CHOCOLATE LOVER
This book is on a level that few chocolate, or to that matter dessert, pastry etc books have reached. It shouts quality from every point of view: From the excellent cover, to the gloss pages ,on to the beautiful photographs and finally to the most important aspect, the ...

Exceptional Acrostics to Keep You Sharp (AARP)

Sterling, 2008

Use it or lose it! We all know that mind-flexing puzzles help us stay mentally agile?and AARP?s Crosswords to Keep You Sharp series has done a great job of maintaining older adults? mental fitness. But it?s also important to do a variety of brain-challenging exercises to stay on your toes. Created by former USA Today crossword editor Charles ...

The Momentum Effect: How to Ignite Exceptional Growth

J.C. Larreche

Wharton School Publishing, 2008

Beyond the ordinary
With so much being written about 'delighting customers', the 'customer experience', 'customer satisfaction' and the like it is great to read a book that really goes beyond the ordinary, to really dig into how organisations can really leave their competitors behind. ...

The Care and Feeding of Indigo Children

Doreen Virtue

Hay House, 2001

Great Book about Indigos
I recommend this book to any parent of an Indigo. I read it very quickly and it offered excellent advice on the raising and care of an Indigo child. It will stay in my library to be used as a reference tool in the future.

Exceptional Lives: Special Education in Today's Schools (5th Edition)

Ann P. Turnbull, H. Rutherford Turnbull, ...

Prentice Hall, 2006

Great text for learning about Special Education AND for professionals to use for reference!
This text has great, thorough information on various areas of special needs, and is very user-friendly. As a special education teacher, I borrowed it from another teacher, then decided I had to have a copy for myself...I have used it to refer to for information and to ...

Teaching Special Students in General Education Classrooms (7th Edition)

Rena B. Lewis, Donald Doorlag

Prentice Hall, 2005

Informative and Easy-to-Read
I am a contract instructor who uses this book for an undergraduate level "Exceptional Children in the Classroom" class. I chose this text because it is practical and not as dry as Heward, another widely respected author of special education texts. Many strategies are ...