A twist on a tale as old as time...Brilliant but shy seventeen-year-old Ava Pierce is locked away and forgotten by parents embarrassed to know her. Online she makes a connection with someone sharing her humor and deepest desires.Seventeen-year-old Dylan Albright poses as his hunky older brother on a dating website for profit. Little does he realize, he's put his own heart at stake.Popular eighteen-year-old soccer star Alec Albright is loved by all b...

When eleven-year-old Hailey and her friend Kyle make a wish on a Chinese lion statue, they accidentally bring a dragon to life.Scared at first, the kids soon realize that Zhu the dragon means them no harm, and they show the dragon around their city. It's all fun and games until Animal Control gets wind of a wild creature on the loose. The kids have to find a way to send their new friend back home before she’s taken away.Available in French as Un dragon en...

Teachers shape learning experiences, facing complex classroom challenges that require thoughtful solutions. One effective way educators address these challenges is by examining their own teaching practices and student outcomes. Through action research, educators become active investigators in their classrooms, identifying problems, implementing strategies, and evaluating the results to improve learning. This reflective and evidence-based approach allows teachers to refine their methods, re...

This book presents a comprehensive guide for public relations and strategic communication professionals and entrepreneurs to effectively manage the communication aspects of startups in the context of business in China.Drawing on interdisciplinary theories, current issues, and updated research evidence obtained from entrepreneurs and startup leaders in China, this concise volume provides research-based insights on the best practices for public relations and strategic communication i...

The animals and creatures of The Magical Kingdom are waiting for you.They have beautiful gifts that they wish to share with you...Follow the path through the Enchanted Forest and discover the magical gifts of strength, transformation, wisdom, healing grace and cohesion, as you are guided by the lanterns inside.

Action research is a practical approach to improving educational practices and professional development across diverse international contexts. It enables educators and practitioners to identify challenges, implement interventions, and evaluate outcomes through reflection and improvement. Examining global case studies highlights how cultural, social, and institutional factors influence the application and effectiveness of action research. International examples provide valuable insights int...

In this issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America, guest editors Drs. Jean R. Anderson and Grace Chen bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Global Women's Health. The goal of this unique issue is to explore some of the challenging health problems that affect women worldwide and to make a positive impact on the global health of women. Multinational authors provide up-to-date reviews that address key clinical issues and critical topics in the field. - Contains ...