This shortened version of Kenneth Grahame’s original 1908 book uses only his original words, just fewer of them. Originally created for a one-man performance, this version is ideal for enjoying in just a few sittingsA classic tale for kids and big kids alike, The Wind in the Willows is a whirlwind ride through the seasons as Ratty, Mole and Badger follow the impulsive Toad on his hapless misadventures.

Sink into the classic tale of Victorian Christmas and the redemption of London’s most memorable miser, as we follow Scrooge through his encounters with the spirits of Christmas.Taken from the reading text that Dickens used when giving his own performances of this classic Christmas tale, this shortened version of the original book is ideal for getting into the Christmas spirit.

World-changers do not appear out of a vacuum. They follow the path lit by those who walk before them. E. Stanley Jones was a man who spent his life lighting the path. A missionary evangelist to India, Jones became friends with Mahatma Gandhi. Upon the assassination of Gandhi, Jones penned biography on his life. It is this biography that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr credited with having inspired his non-violent resistance philosophy that would change the course of United States history, placi...

This honest, clearly written, and accessible book shows how to use Family Dialogue Journals (FDJs) to increase and deepen learning across grade levels. Written by K–12 teachers who have been implementing and studying the use of weekly journals for several years, it shares what they have learned and why they have found FDJs to be an invaluable tool for forming effective partnerships with families. Learn from first-hand accounts how students write weekly about one big idea they have studied,...

A comprehensive review of the recent developments in microbial bioprotectantsCovers key classifications of bioprotectants: bacterial (e.g. Bacillus spp.), fungal (e.g. Trichoderma spp.), and viral (e.g. bacteriophages)Discusses the general issues that arise with the use of key bioprotectants throughout agriculture (e.g. risk of development of resistance against bioprotectants)

With fourteen horror stories set during the decade of flannel shirts and neon dolphin Trapper Keepers, Ahh! That's What I Call Horror features a PHAT (pretty horrific and terrifying) collection of totally rad horror and weird fiction authors exploring the darker side of what many consider a time of relative peace and prosperity. With Communism falling and Clear Channel rising, the horror of the 1990s requires peeling back layers of safe, sanitized media to reveal the nightmares waiting ben...

New York Times bestselling author and educator Ron Clark challenges parents, teachers, and communities everywhere embrace a difference in the classroom and uplift, educate, and empower our children.Read this book to find out why so many across the country have embraced these powerful rules.· Set the electric tone on day one· Teach your children how to study—don’t expect it to come naturally· Don’t constantly stress about test scores

This short ebook is for Business English teachers interested in telephone lessons. It gives an explanation of the basics of Telephone Business English, how it compares to online teaching, types of courses and lesson structure. There are also tips and 2 sample lessons.The 10 minute intro to series is designed to give you a quick practical guide to various aspects of Business English Teaching.

The sixth edition of this classic parents’ guide and college orientation staple has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the realities of college today.For more than a decade, Letting Go has provided hundreds of thousands of parents with valuable insights, information, comfort, and guidance throughout the emotional and social changes of their children's college years—from the senior year in high school through college graduation.Based on research and real...

This Book Covers The Following Topics:What are "Interrogative Sentences"?Structure (1) -- Wh-Question Word + Be/Do/Have/Modal(1A). What + Be/Do/Have/Modal(1B). When + Be/Do/Have/Modal(1C). Where + Be/Do/Have/Modal(1D). Which + Be/Do/Have/Modal(1E). Who + Be/Do/Have/Modal(1F). Whom + Be/Do/Have/Modal(1G). Whose + Be/Do/Have/Modal(1H). Why + Be/Do/Have/Modal(1I). How + Be/Do/Have/ModalStructure (2) -- Wh-Que...

Sometimes a student’s best teacher is another studentJust as the pressure for students to perform well on state assessments escalates ever higher, and the call to raise students’ achievement in narrative, opinion/argument , and informative/explanatory writing grows louder, Gretchen Bernabei and Judi Reimer publish Fun-Size Academic Writing for Serious Learning. If ever there were a book to answer every need, this is it.You see, Gretchen an...

High school, when it's done right, can be a turning point in life. The Ultimate Guide on How to Succeed in High School is a powerful, easy-to-read book filled with ideas and tips to help high school students reach their maximum potential and make high school a wonderful experience.This book is a powerful tool for students and their parents, The Ultimate Guide on How to Succeed in High School equips students and parents to understand what it takes to achieve success at this critical time in li...