Jerry Olsen

Designed for individual teachers and school teams alike, this text demonstrates how to approach and manage disruptive students and behaviour. At the book’s core is a series of detailed strategies for dealing with commonly occurring problems. Some of the chapters in the book focus on:* The Nature and Causes of Disruption* Responding to Disruption* Basic Principles* Understanding and Dealing with Gambits* Sharing Good PracticeThe ideas and theories are presented in the context of a research base and come complete with case studies. This text is published in association with the Times Educational Supplement.

Australian High Country Raptors covers raptor species that regularly breed in the high country above 600 metres, from Goulburn in New South Wales down to the hills outside Melbourne, Victoria. Author Jerry Olsen explores the nature of these striking animals that are classified as Accipitriformes (diurnal hawks, falcons, kites and eagles), Falconiformes and Strigiformes (nocturnal owls). Comparisons between these high country raptors and lower-elevation breeders are also provided, in addition to comparisons with raptors found overseas, especially from North America and Europe. The book begins with a description of habitats and vegetation types in the high country, and which raptors are likely to be seen in each habitat type. It continues with sections on finding and watching raptors, raptor identification, hunting styles, food, breeding and behaviour, and conservation. Appendices provide species accounts for diurnal breeding species in the high country, with basic information about their ecology, distribution and conservation, as well as detailed instructions about handling an injured or orphaned raptor. Illustrated throughout with photographs and drawings, Australian High Country Raptors offers readers a chance to look into the lives of Australia’s fascinating birds of prey.

Australian High Country Owls provides the latest scientific information on Australian owl species, especially Ninox owls. It details studies of Southern Boobooks and Powerful Owls, visits to North America and Europe to learn about owl research, and the resulting publications that overturned some existing beliefs about Australian owls. The book includes numerous photographs of different owl species, and will be a handy reference for bird researchers and amateur bird watchers alike.

Designed for individual teachers and school teams alike, this text demonstrates how to approach and manage disruptive students and behaviour. At the book's core is a series of detailed strategies for dealing with commonly occurring problems. Some of the chapters in the book focus on:* The Nature and Causes of Disruption* Responding to Disruption* Basic Principles* Understanding and Dealing with Gambits* Sharing Good PracticeThe ideas and theories are presented in the context of a research base and come complete with case studies. This text is published in association with the Times Educational Supplement.

In stories packed with information, Jerry Olsen writes of ties between people, eagles and falcons. Included is a handbook that, in clear, step-by-step language, tells what to do if you find an orphaned or injured hawk, eagle, or falcon.