Bella's Journey through the Fruits of the Holy Spirit is the story of Bella, a brave little bird on a mission to uncover the legendary Fruits of the Holy Spirit.As she journeys through different landscapes, Bella discovers that the real treasures are not material riches but virtues like kindness, patience, courage, and hope. Guided by wise guardians, Bella learns to live and share these virtues, transforming the world around her.This story reminds readers that the ...

In a bustling animal village, Christmas Eve is full of excitement—until villains begin to threaten the holiday cheer.Job the Tortoise, slow and steady, is often overlooked by the other animals, but when the village faces danger, it’s him who comes to the rescue! Job saves Christmas with his patience, kindness, and hard shell.

In a world that often feels chaotic and overwhelming, Finding Rest for Our Souls offers a balm for the weary soul.Through a collection of personal stories and reflections, this book invites you to explore the depths of your own experiences and discover a sense of peace and safety within. Drawing inspiration from the Psalms, Amber Mattingly and her colleagues share their own journeys of healing and offer practical practices for cultivating inner peace. With vulnerab...

Henry I, son of William the Conqueror, ruled from 1100 to 1135, a time of fundamental change in the Anglo-Norman world. This long-awaited biography, written by one of the most distinguished medievalists of his generation, offers a major reassessment of Henry’s character and reign. Challenging the dark and dated portrait of the king as brutal, greedy, and repressive, it argues instead that Henry’s rule was based on reason and order.C. Warren Hollister points out that Henry laid the ...

Dance Appreciation is an exciting exploration of how to understand and think about dance in all of its various contexts. This new edition has been revised and updated to include contemporary considerations of the art of dance along with enhanced discussion questions and prompts for the dance student.This book unfolds a brief history of dance with engaging insight into the social, cultural, aesthetic, and kinetic aspects of various forms of dance. Dedicated chapters cover b...

Dance Pedagogy is a comprehensive resource designed for dance students and teaching artists to develop skills and strategies in the multifaceted practice of teaching dance.This invaluable resource features essential components and considerations necessary for the dance teacher in any setting, including the private and community sector, university setting, and professional venues. Five distinct units provide insight into the paradigm, learning process, class environment fac...

Tommy BlackAfter overcoming a wild, reckless youth, he's finally become a respected member of the community. And he owes it all to one female-his six-year-old daughter, Chipper. She means more to him than anyone-except maybe Julia Marshall. But ten years ago, he'd foolishly hurt Julia. Ten years ago, she left town and never came back. Now, circumstances have brought Julia home and Tommy's not about to blow his second chance.Julia Marshall

This ground-breaking book proves that Project Based Learning (PBL) does work in early childhood classrooms. Most common understandings of PBL in Pre-K through 2nd grade are rife with assumptions, misconceptions, and perceived barriers that have prevented its widespread implementation. Implementing Project Based Learning in Early Childhood breaks down these barriers, offering teachers and leaders at various stages of PBL implementation the tools, resources, instructional strategies...