Publications
Ivan Pavlov Exploring the Mysteries of Behavior
Publisher: Enslow January 16, 2006
Author of a middle-grade biography for advanced readers.
Award: Science Books & Films (American Association for the Advancement of Science) BEST BOOKS FOR JUNIOR HIGH & YOUNG ADULTS 2007
“The text is readable while being scholarly enough for research . . . It is well organized and a good length for middle school students . . . Good for research but enjoyable enough for pleasure reading . . . Solid biography for middle school students . . .”
TriState Young Adult Book Review Committee, January 2007
“. . . an interesting and thorough biography of the famous Russian scientist . . . One strength of this text is that Ivan Pavlov is characterized as a person influenced by his family and his colleagues, not as an isolated entity . . . This book is a useful introduction to classical conditioning.”
Science Books & Films, May/June 2007
No-Regrets Remodeling
Publisher: Home Energy Magazine; Revised and updated second edition (October 7, 2013)
Joined this project at the research stage, analyzing competing titles in the marketplace for organization, look-and-feel, and icon systems. Wrote the chapter on lighting.
“Finally, here’s a book that recognizes energy efficiency as a common sense tool for creating a healthy, happy and permanently affordable home. This is an intelligent and indispensable guide for remodeling projects of any size or budget. It’s brimming with myth-busting anecdotes that challenge conventional practices, recognize the home as a system and offers a simple outline for turning dreams into reality.”
–Matthew Grocoff, Esq., LEED-GA, LBC Ambassador-Principal, THRIVE Net Zero Energy Collaborative & Host of GreenovationTV.com
“From de-mystification to myth-busting to simple common sense, when it comes to remodeling, No-Regrets Remodeling, 2nd edition, lays it all out in a readable, reassuring way. This is the essential home-improvement guide that not only educates, but also acts as a healthy antidote to the natural anxiety inherent in any remodeling project. Save money, save time, save your relationship, and save your sanity – read NRR2 before you even think of lifting your pencil or hammer to renovate your home.”
–Jeff Wilson, HGTV Host and author of The Greened House Effect
In Trust Center for Theological Schools
- When the pandemic becomes a blessing: On Berkeley’s Holy Hill, a diverse community becomes a crucible for collaboration and change. (2022)
- A joyful crowd: Traditional fundraising principles meet new platforms. (2019)
- I was a stranger and you took me in: With extra doses of hospitality, sympathy, and knowledge, seminary administrators help international students navigate administrative and financial hurdles. (2018)
- Schools of theology partner with psychology and social work programs (2017)
