The "true" story of the Wantley Dragon. Set at Christmas time, it is a tale of a Baron, his daughter, a brave knight, True Love, and the terrible Dragon of Wantley. Oh, and don't forget the wine.

Populism has fundamentally altered many aspects of world politics. As President Donald J. Trump’s recent threats to U.S. allies and his imposition of wide-ranging tariffs have made all too clear, “populist” leaders can have a major impact not just on domestic but also foreign policy.The first edition of Populism and Word Politics was the first book-length treatment of populism from an International Relations (IR) perspective. The second edition reflects the continu...

Audio World’s Golden Headset AwardParents’ Choice Gold AwardOriginally created in celebration of the centennial of L. Frank Baum’s beloved American fairy tale, this spectacular full-cast dramatization brings The Wonderful Wizard of Oz to life for a new generation of listeners.When strong-willed Dorothy Gale is swept away to the magical land of Oz, she sets off along the Yellow Brick Road with an unforgettable group of companions: a newly made Scarecrow searc...

As accountability in education has become an increasingly prominent topic, teacher preparation programs are being asked to provide credible evidence that their teacher candidates can impact student learning.Teacher Work Samples, first developed 30 years ago, have emerged as an effective method of quantifying the complex set of tasks that comprise effective teaching and documenting the effectiveness of preservice teachers' impact on student learning. Hilda Rosselli, Mark Girod, and ...

Waldo Frank's In the American Jungle is a searching collection of essays and reflections on America in the boom years, the Depression, and the gathering shadow of global war. Across memoir, social criticism, cultural portraiture, and aesthetic theory, it treats the nation as a restless "jungle" of commerce, machines, mass culture, and spiritual hunger, asking what kind of renewal might still be possible. The book opens with a childhood memory of New York, where a dark library of European b...

"Money Matters:A Quick Guide to Effective Money Management" is a comprehensive guide to help you take control of your finances and build a brighter financial future. This book provides practical tips and strategies for tracking your spending, creating a budget, paying down debt, investing wisely, building an emergency fund, increasing your income, utilizing tax strategies, and developing a financial plan. Whether you're just starting out or looking to improve your curr...

"The Unwelcome Man" by Waldo David Frank delves into the depths of human nature and societal prejudices, presenting a poignant narrative that explores themes of alienation, identity, and the search for belonging. Set against the backdrop of a bustling metropolis, the story follows the journey of a man who finds himself ostracized and marginalized by society due to circumstances beyond his control.As the protagonist grapples with the harsh realities of his existence, he encounters a...

Growth Journey: From Jail Outreach to Public ResourceChico, CA, October 14, 2024 – Originally a successful outreach program for inmates and their families, the Growth Journey is now available to the public. We are here to give people knowledge and support for life's challenges.Access insightful guidance through the "Growth Journey" audio ebook and the "Growth Journey Podcast" (www.GrowthJourneyPodcast.org)....

Breast Cancer: Real Questions, Real Answers is an outgrowth of Dr. David Chan's more than 20 years in private oncology practice. Inspired by his patients—who courageously face their illness but often feel fearful, confused about their options, and full of questions—Dr. Chan's book is uniquely structured as a Question and Answer between patient and doctor. It provides readers with an easily navigated, completely current resource for all of their queries. Poised to become the new must-read f...

Welcome to the School of the Blues Lesson Series! This book and recording were created to help give you context for all the music you worked so hard to learn. The recorded Play-Along Trax has no bass. This allows you to work on your blues bass patterns. I have used several different keys and tempos throughout these Play-Along Trax. The Play-Along Trax provides a very realistic example of how you would play live with a band.Music examples are kept simple to be accessible to...

Green energy and renewables are heralded as the only way to mitigate our ever-worsening ecological crisis. But that’s not the whole story.In Bad Energy, award-winning journalist Joshua Frank argues that the green energy transition is driven not by an effort to save the planet but by profit incentives. We must stop burning fossil fuels if we have any hope of saving the planet, but the significant, haphazard expansion of green energy in recent years—from lar...

Frank Skinner hosts the second series and a Christmas special of the show based on online reviews as he and his all-star panel celebrate the good, the bad & the bafflingEveryone has an online life, and when the great British public put pen to keyboard to leave a review, they almost always write something hilarious. And our all-star panel have to work out just what they were reviewing – and maybe contribute a few reviews of their own... and more... So if yo...