During World War II, a total of 165 men from Minnesota’s smallest towns gave their lives for our country. Several were awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, Distinguished Flying Cross, Silver Star, and Bronze Star. All received the award no one wanted: the Purple Heart. Most of their stories have never been told publicly. Little Minnesota in World War II, by Jill A. Johnson and Deane L. Johnson, honors these brave men from the smallest rural towns. From John Emery (who died December 7, ...

In Feminist Praxis Revisited, Women’s and Gender Studies (WGS) practitioners reflect on how the field has sought to integrate its commitment to activism and social change with community-based learning in post-secondary institutions.Teaching about and for social change has been a core value of the field since its inception, and co-op, practica, and internships have long been part of the curriculum in the professional schools. However, liberal arts faculties...

In this book, I will teach you all the secrets of memory passed down from the dawn of civilization. Whereas the ancients never had access to modern medicine and nutritional secrets, you shall learn that coupled with modern research in diet and exercises, as well as good habits and positive psychology and a plethora of robust techniques, anyone can become experts in memory in just hours! By the time you finish this book, you too shall be able to demonstrate similar feats of memory and unloc...

In a world in which poor nutrition has become the norm, diet-related illnesses continue to rise. Coffee shops and fast food restaurants dot every corner, mixing up sugary drinks and frying up the cheapest bits of meat, making dietary inflammation all too easy to access. While you may have already noticed that sluggish, icky feeling after finishing your order of extra-large fries, this non-nutrient dense food is causing more than just a brief period of gastrointestinal discomfort.Nu...

Due to misconceptions of speed and strength training, young athletes often waste their time on weak training regimes that give lackluster results. Even though they are important components of physical training, other factors must be included to make it a good strategic approach to training. Only through proper use of speed and strength training can one enhance their explosive ability, which will give them an edge on the field.Any athlete with the drive to be the "best" can use the ...

Let me share a short story with you. When I was in high school, I had a new Spanish teacher who had never taught before. He came in and did not provide the class with any ground rules. He didn't explain his expectations for the class. He didn't explain his rules. He didn't explain to us what he wanted us to get out of the class. The students had no idea. It's almost like if you were to go on a date, and you didn't know where you were going to take your date to eat, or if you wanted to go t...

Sex: The Narcissist's Secret WeaponWhen my ex-girlfriend and I broke up, I went to see my family therapist. He asked me about my ex-girlfriend and how I felt and if I was doing okay. I explained that I felt bad about the relationship ending and I was mourning. I missed my ex, but I told him that I thought she was a narcissist. The first question the therapist asked--was the sex good? I found his question interesting because it seems that there is a correlation between great sex and...

At the beginning of the book, I'm going to walk you through my process and the strategies I employed when I taught and the techniques that I used to become super successful. As we move through the content, we're going to move into more advanced concepts. Many of the concepts that I'm going to share with you are pretty simple and straightforward. My goal and purpose are to get you from a new teacher to a seasoned teacher within six to eight months. So I'm going to run through some concepts ...

This book is about poems that are written to give each individual an understanding how God works and his examples that we see in our everyday lives. Understanding your purpose in this life is what he wants us to use and follow and to prepare ourselves. May this book give you a reason to continue your journey until you return home.

Be accountable. Be responsible. Be on time. Or better yet, get there at ten 'til. You'll be all the wiser-and all the more content!This funny, insightful, life-affirming collection uses everyday moments-from the tobacco fields of South Carolina to red-carpet premieres in Hollywood-to demonstrate the value of showing up early, holding yourself accountable, welcoming change, nourishing others, and being fully present and engaged with life.A native South Carolinian, R. Dean Jo...

Get ready for your AP Computer Science exam with this straightforward, easy-to-follow study guideThe new addition to McGraw-Hill’s popular test prep series—5 Steps to a 5: AP Computer Science 2017 provides a proven strategy to achieving high scores on this demanding Advanced Placement exam.This logical and easy-to-follow instructional guide introduces an effective 5-step study plan to help students build the skills, knowledge, and test-taking confi...

Finishing Well and the Retirement Spoiler's Gang began as a father's counsel in narrative form to his adult children nearing retirement. However, in real life, the nefarious deeds of the Spoiler's Gang provide equal-opportunity exposure for all ages everywhere to their joy-draining, hope-dimming experiences.People living in Bible times were not immune to the "Spoiler's Gang's" hurtful tactics. For Naomi and Ruth, grieving offered life without hope until God appeared in an unlikely ...