Former classmates David Clark and Robyn Chapman are on a dangerous collision course. Once their paths cross, their lives will never be the same. Their chance meeting will not only change their lives forever but will create deadly, tragic consequences. Little did they know, their lives are heading for disaster. For the small town of Granada, Colorado, there is excitement in the air; the atmosphere is abuzz with anticipation. The twenty-year High School reunion for John Hancock High School h...

Have you ever gone camping? Yes? No? Maybe?We aren't talking about those endless trips you took as a child where you slept in the back seat of your parents car from destination to destination with your brothers smelly feet digging into your shoulder.We are talking about real camping. Sleeping outdoors or in a tent, cooking your food over a campfire or cook stove while listening to a stream bubbling along nearby.Nothing compares with waking in the morning to the fres...

At their twenty-year class reunion, former classmates Robyn Chapman and David Clark have an awkward encounter. After a rocky start, their relationship starts slowly and develops into a hot and steamy romance. However, both are hiding deep and dark secrets and their love affair is on a collision course with disaster. Their lives will never be the same and, in the end, somebody is going to die.

Miscellany is a collection of essays that runs the gamut on subject, tone, and format. The one single element that brings these overtly disparate essays together, makes them somehow similar and alike is their voice. Theirs is the voice of an outsider, a voice that occupies that space beyond the customary and the commonplace in society, a voice that flickers on the dark periphery, beyond the blinding compass of that bonfire that is the mainstream. A voice from the fringe.

At the weekly management meeting, Division Director, Ryan Robinson is struggling to keep his eyes open. Falling asleep would be a poor example for the other employees. Ryan had been leading a great life with a high-paying job, huge house, luxury cars and a gorgeous girlfriend, Jennifer Yamamoto. But that life came crashing down one night when a simple misunderstanding exploded into a huge argument ending when Jennifer stormed out of the house promising never to return. Since then, Ryan has...

The Old Testament offers a rich palette of ideas, images, and narratives that help us unpack some of the more compact and opaque theological ideas of the New Testament. In conversation with both Christian and Jewish interpreters, prominent scholar Gary Anderson explores the exegetical background of key Christian doctrines. Through a deeper reading of our two-Testament Bible, he illustrates that Christian doctrines have an organic connection to biblical texts and that doctrine can clarify m...

HomeCrafted Wines & Winemaking takes the mystery out of winemaking by breaking the process down into clear and simply steps. Use the six-step method outlined to produce your own unique, signature wines.Included are sections on techniques used, preparation and testing, the essential tools needed, necessary additives, and discussion on bottling & storage. Also included, are a dozen wonderful recipes for home crafted wines using different fruits and berries that are readily available ...

Ignite a love of reading that connects schools, families, and communities.Lighting Literacy Fires is a practical, step-by-step guide for educators, administrators, and community leaders who want to strengthen family literacy through the proven All District Reads program.With clear explanations, inspiring stories, and powerful data, this resource demonstrates how a simple, district-wide read-aloud initiative can spark meaningful connections. From cl...

People covered by public pensions are often the subject of 'pension envy:' that is, their benefits might seem more generous and their contributions lower than those offered by the private sector. Yet this book points out that such judgments are often inaccurate, since civil servants hold jobs with few counterparts in private industry, such as firefighters, police, judges, and teachers. Often these are riskier, dirtier, and demand more loyalty and discretion than would be required of a more...

The first edition of this book was a first-of-its-kind reference, distilling the authors’ decades of action research experience into a handy guide for graduate students. The Second Edition continues to provide an accessible roadmap that honors the complexity of action research, while providing an overview of how action research is defined, its traditions and history, and the rationale for using it. The authors demonstrate that action research is not only appropriate for a ...

This book dives into the seven virtues of bushido—rectitude, courage, compassion, respect, honesty, honor, and loyalty—and explores how they remain relevant in today’s fast-paced, ethically complex world. From insights into legendary samurai to practical applications in business, education, and daily life, this guide empowers readers to adopt the spirit of bushido to lead a balanced, purposeful existence. Through engaging narratives, philosophical analysis, and actionable practices, this b...

In December 1982, the Centers for Disease Control received the first reports of cases of children with HIV/AIDS. Since that time, the child welfare system, as well as other human service organizations, have been coping with and responding to the crises of children and families living with HIV/AIDS, including the considerable number of children affected by AIDS through the illness of their parents, siblings, or other family members. This volume is intended as a resource for personnel within...