A coaching legend shares techniques, philosophies, and team-building exercises applicable beyond the playing field In 1979, when Bob Ladouceur took over the head football coaching job at De La Salle high school, the program had never once had a winning season. By the time he stepped down in 2013 and after posting an unprecedented 399–25–3 record, De La Salle was regarded as one of the great dynasties in the history of high school football. In When the Game Stands Tall: Coaches' Playbook, Ladouceur shares, for the first time, the coaching philosophies he employed at De La Salle. Far more than a book on the Xs and Os of football, this resource focuses on how Ladouceur created a culture based on accountability, work ethic, humility, and commitment that made his teams greater than the sum of their parts. This book not only include details on the nuances of the game and the techniques that made the Spartans the most celebrated high school football team in history, it also has chapters on creating what Ladouceur calls an "authentic team experience," which include lessons as valuable in a board room as in a locker room.

This is my journey from growing up in a house with dirt floors with 13 people to playing Pro soccer at the highest level in the world. This book will change the way you view your life. It will help you to start living on purpose. You will be empowered to follow your dreams and encourage others. You'll discover that God created you for a very special purpose.

Modern Orthodox theology represents a continuity of the Eastern Christian theological tradition stretching back to the early Church and especially to the Ancient Fathers of the Church. This volume considers the full range of modern Orthodox theology. The first chapters of the book offer a chronological study of the development of modern Orthodox theology, beginning with a survey of Orthodox theology from the fall of Constantinople in 1453 until the early 19th century. Ladouceur then focuses on theology in imperial Russia, the Russian religious renaissance at the beginning of the 20th century, and the origins and nature of neopatristic theology, as well as the new theology in Greece and Romania, and tradition and the restoration of patristic thought. Subsequent chapters examine specific major themes: - God and Creation - Divine-humanity, personhood and human rights - The Church of Christ - Ecumenical theology and religious diversity - The 'Christification' of life - Social and Political Theology - The 'Name-of-God' conflict - The ordination of women The volume concludes with assessments of major approaches of modern Orthodox theology and reflections on the current status and future of Orthodox theology. Designed for classroom use, the book features: - case studies - a detailed index - a list of recommended readings for each chapter

Overcoming Pathological Gambling, Therapist Guide provides clinicians with session-by-session instructions for implementing an effective, CBT-based treatment for pathological gambling. The treatment outlined helps clients to not only overcome their problem, but also to deal with the many consequences of their excessive gambling including financial problems and interpersonal conflicts.

1. Introduction. 2. Pre-treatment Assessment. 3. Session 1. 4. Sessions 2 & 3. 5. Session 4. 6. Sessions 5-7. 7. Sessions 8-10. 8. Sessions 11 & 12. 9. Post-treatment Assessment. 10. Follow-up Assessment. References. About the Authors.

"Wickedly funny . . . Ideal for babybats and elder goths who'll appreciate the wealth of reminders of the experiences that make up goth life" ( NOW Magazine). A guidebook to the language of the most shadowy of subcultures, this work collects and defines more than 550 Gothic words and phrases. Compiled by an acclaimed Goth journalist and poet, this compendium provides insight into the unique vernacular of this fascinating community, describing in detail and with black humor the fashion, music, and lifestyle as well as sharing insider slang such as Babybat, Corp Goth, and the Gothic Two-Step. A Goth Band Family Tree and essential Goth listening, reading, and viewing recommendations are also included in this phantasmagorical work. "Including illustrations from the talented Gary Pullin, Encyclopedia Gothica is the essential Goth reference whether you're wondering who Sisters of Mercy are or what absinthe is (and why Marilyn Manson has his own brand of the green stuff)." — Geeks of Doom "Ladouceur is a rare gem of a commenter that has the ability not only to laugh at herself, but to be able to get you to laugh at yourself, too." — HoustonPress "Ladouceur has compiled a thorough and amusing encyclopedia about all-things-Goth . . . Whether you want to read about Nosferatu, Goth Juice or mall Goths you'll find brief and truly informative segments in Encyclopedia Gothica." —antiMusic "Ladouceur's humor is a welcome rarity in an oft-misunderstood subculture." — Maclean's "For those who continue to fear Goths, this book is a powerful antidote. Despite their spiky, menacing exterior, Encyclopedia Gothica details a culture as harmless and geeky as your average Star Wars fanboy or Kiss Army foot soldier." — National Post

Mildred Harned is a young widow living with her three small daughters in the upstate New York town of Sparrowbush. The threadbare old community is also home to a forbidding maximum security prison named for the surrounding village. When a vacationing Manhattan trial lawyer stops at the widow Harned's remote Texaco station for gas—and a sandwich, he soon comes to suspect that Mildred's prison guard husband has been murdered by the local Correctional Officers' union because of his liberal views, and Mildred herself might be at risk. Furthermore, attorney Jack Stetson has taken a shine to the attractive activist. He'd like to know her better, and he figures it can't do any harm to linger a day or two in the dreary little village. But Jack's layover in quaintly named Sparrowbush soon becomes a nightmare!

There is nothing like Haitian Cuisine, and our distinctive flavor has been celebrated by many, especially our famous “Pikliz.” Pikliz is a well-known traditional Haitian Hot slaw that is typically served as a side-dish. It is a combination of cabbage, carrots, hot peppers, vinegar, and onions. My mother, Cricilia Ladouceur has always been known for her cooking, but her special pikliz put her on the map in South Florida. Her heroic journey on how she transitioned from working for others to manufacturing her own condiments is what inspired me to write this book. Learning about different cultures is essential, and developing a cultural self-awareness at a young age can influence the way children view the world. Furthermore, closing that culture gap by educating on culture differences is not only important, but beneficial. This book is written in English with Haitian-Creole Translation.

Machine Learning in Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences: Theoretical and Practical Applications is a practical guide on implementing different variety of extreme learning machine algorithms to Earth and environmental data. The book provides guided examples using real-world data for numerous novel and mathematically detailed machine learning techniques that can be applied in Earth, environmental, and planetary sciences, including detailed MATLAB coding coupled with line-by-line descriptions of the advantages and limitations of each method. The book also presents common postprocessing techniques required for correct data interpretation. This book provides students, academics, and researchers with detailed understanding of how machine learning algorithms can be applied to solve real case problems, how to prepare data, and how to interpret the results. - Describes how to develop different schemes of machine learning techniques and apply to Earth, environmental and planetary data - Provides detailed, guided line-by-line examples using real-world data, including the appropriate MATLAB codes - Includes numerous figures, illustrations and tables to help readers better understand the concepts covered

A fascinating investigation of what strikes fear in an immortal’s heart Vampires exist. And in every culture with a legend about bloodsuckers that rise from the grave to prey upon the living, there are rules and rituals for how to destroy them. How to Kill a Vampire is the first book to focus specifically on all known ways to prevent vampirism, protect oneself against attacks, and ultimately how to destroy the undead, as documented in folklore as well as horror film, TV, and books. Covering everything from obscure legends to contemporary blockbusters, Ladouceur’s unique approach to vampires traces the evolution of how to kill the fictional creatures and celebrates the most important slayers. In exploring how and why we create these monsters and the increasingly complex ways in which we destroy them, the book not only serves as a handy guide to the history and modern role of the vampire, it reveals much about the changing nature of human fears.