Abstract of A GUIDE FOR CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE TEACHING IN ADULT PRISON EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS by Michael Gray Brief Review of Literature Increasingly, prison education programs are multicultural environments where teachers must relate their content to inmates of varying cultures, and backgrounds. In contrast, engagement in learning is the visible outcome of motivation, and redirecting energy in the pursuit of a goal (Feistritzer & Haar, 2008). Teachers that do not understand culturally respo...

A failed computer programmer, Patrick Murphy, is saved from drowning in the North Atlantic by a dolphin. He awakens from a three-day coma with the mind of a Titanian-an intelligent, warm-blooded being from the subsurface ocean of Saturn's moon, Titan. They see through the eyes of whales. They know a comet is 90 days from impact.His brother, John, is the astronomer who accidentally intercepted their radio transmission-a signal so powerful the FBI confiscated it as a national securit...

"When I was two years old, I drowned."From this haunting opening, The Flying Caterpillar unfolds as a deeply reflective meditation on life, time, memory, and transformation. Moving fluidly between past, present, and possibility, Michael Gray explores how identity is shaped not by linear moments, but by the way we revisit them—again and again—through reflection and awareness.The image of the caterpillar learning to fly becomes a powerful metaphor for becoming: for survival, ...

Shirley and Winston are back on the case when a pair of coydogs show up at the Surrey home. Full of intrigue and adventure, The Bear of Fox Mountain returns The Mystery Hounds to what they do best... smelling adventure!Who is Smiling Jack and his pack of clever foxes? Why has an ancient bear lumbered over the mountain, forcing local canine families to abandon their homes? The Bear of Fox Mountain introduces a new cast of characters as The Mystery Hounds once more take up the chase....

From the author of If I Can Give You That comes an emotional novel that follows a transgender teen who must grapple with a friendship fracturing and a new romance blossoming, all while being haunted by a devastating loss. A must-read for fans of How It Feels to Float and The Ghosts We Keep.Caleb’s world broke the day his brother died of a drug overdose. Now in the throes of grief, Caleb hardly ever sees his friends anymore, and school isn...

Statistics from George Barna Research Group reveal that twenty-five to thirty million adults stay away from the Christian church because of hurtful treatment experienced at the hands of the body of Christ. Having gone through several church hurts himself, the author has written this book to be a practice guide on how to be restored, renewed and healed from church inflicted wounds so that one’s relationship to God is joyous and fruitful.From his own experience and documented researc...

Designed for undergraduate students in the general science, engineering, and mathematics community, Introduction to the Simulation of Dynamics Using Simulink (R) shows how to use the powerful tool of Simulink to investigate and form intuitions about the behavior of dynamical systems. Requiring no prior programming experience, it clearly explains how to transition from physical models described by mathematical equations directly to executable Simulink simulations.Teaches students ho...

Set in Gray’s fictional small town of Argus, Illinois, Police Chief Art Millage faces one last manhuntAs Art prepares to step down after 15 years as Chief and pursue a new life running the local marina, a mysterious figure from his past returns to Argus—Nathan Bedford, the son of Brant Russell, a desperate criminal Art was forced to kill in the line of duty years before.The troubled young Bedford, never having known his father, begins stalking Art. Tensions rise and suspici...

The Way to Wealth by Benjamin Franklin, narrated by Shaun Michael Gray, is a timeless collection of wisdom on personal finance, success, and frugality. First published in 1758, this classic work compiles Franklin’s most famous sayings and advice, offering practical insights into how to build wealth through hard work, careful spending, and wise investment. Franklin's words, delivered with clarity and energy by Shaun Michael Gray, provide enduring lessons that are as relevant today ...

Addressing the age-old assessment provided by those who have lived multiple decades, things have changed and do not appear to be beneficial or improved. There is a feeling that change is necessary to ensure the continuation of our heritage. This book chronologically describes the aspects of living that have taken us away from the timeless, universal scriptural principles that have formed our civilized development to the present time. The use of reflection and experience, as well as the res...

Your knowledge of police ethics or lack thereof determines your experience! Every sworn officer knows, or at least should know by now, that they live in a glass jar. Friends, relatives, neighbors, and strangers watch every move law enforcement officers make both on and off duty. The fact is that the public scrutinizes police officers more than most other professions, either because theyre cynical or hope to catch them screwing up or because they're hopeful and are looking for a good exampl...

Covenants against Competition in Franchise Agreements, Fourth Edition provides a comparative analysis of this critical topic in the franchise context throughout North America. Using a consistent format, this book addresses the following issues for each jurisdiction:Has the state or jurisdiction addressed covenants against competition in the context of franchising?Have the courts articulated the 'legitimate interests' of the franchisor that will support enfo...