Raising a preteen can sneak up on you. Best friends can turn into crushes—or bullies—overnight, and suddenly everything you do is so embarrassing.Connecting with someone who not so long ago was your baby and now only responds in shrugs and eye-rolls is difficult, but open, respectful communication is exactly what a preteen needs.In Mom, I'm Not a Kid Anymore, Sue Sanders guides by example, in 25 conversations and moments she has sh...

Many people find the road to having a family is not the smooth one they always expected. Whether there is an unforeseen physical problem, the lack of a suitable partner, or no problem that can be diagnosed, many people wind up seeking help. Pamphlets and brochures are handed out, but there is also a whole world of emotions and decisions to be worked through by all those involved, and this book explores that aspect of this complex process. From coming to terms with not being able to provide...

Reborn to a primitive village, here to live a simple and unadorned country life.But the good times did not last long, and a dragon war reached this pointIn order to escape from the black dragon Akunonokia, the crystal dragon Arimus, who was badly wounded, had to live in the body

Navigating the Teenage Years is a practical and accessible guide to the emotional health of teenagers and young adults. Written by a practising psychologist with over 25 years’ experience in personal development training and counselling, this book helps the reader to understand the biological and emotional changes that the teen is going through and how best to assist them in their transition to adulthood. Navigating the Teenage Years provides practical information on comm...

It's Christmas Eve at the North Pole, and Santa and his helpers are busy readying themselves for a big night of deliveries-and an exciting snowball fight planned for Christmas Day. Suddenly, a terrible snowstorm hits Santa's village, and a young polar bear cub named Little Paws is lost out in the storm.When the blizzard clears, Little Paws is still nowhere to be found. Can Santa, the villagers, and Yeti the snow man find Little Paws in time for the big event?Santa's Sno...

Effective socialization of new student affairs professionals is essential—both for the individual success of these practitioners, and for the work of a college or university that promotes student learning. It enables new professionals to manage the important personal and professional transitions they experience throughout their careers, engage in continuous professional development, and achieve high levels of productivity. It also counteracts the high attrition rate among new hires, with a...

For future student affairs professionals and higher education administrators, the supervised practice experience is where theory learned in the classroom is put into practice. Learning through Supervised Practice in Student Affairs assists students in applying leadership, advising, conflict management, and planning skills to their practice. This important book explores the theories that foster learning and understanding of higher education organizations while exercises, reflection...

Twin sisters are the investigating police in this unusual three-part detective seriesAlice and Belinda are identical twins, and have grown up sharing everything: toys, rooms, and friends. But as they begin their careers as detectives - a job they have each wanted for as long as they can remember - a computer error sees them accidentally starting at the same North London police station.Work gives them enough mysteries to be investigating as they attempt to m...

The May/June 2025 issue of Hugo Award-winning Uncanny Magazine. Featuring new fiction by Caroline M. Yoachim, Angela Liu, Anjali Sachdeva, Aliette de Bodard, Delilah S. Dawson, DaVaun Sanders, and Ewen Ma; essays by Kelly Sue DeConnick, Alex Jennings, Tina Connolly, and J.R. Dawson; poetry by Elizabeth Hart Bergstrom, Margaret Rhee, Praise Osawaru, and Gospel Chinedu; interviews with Angela Liu and DaVaun Sanders by Caroline M. Yoachim; a cover by Grace P. Fong, and an editorial b...

Create a connected learning community through social media and rediscover the power of being a learner first. After uncovering the theories and research behind the significance of learning through collaboration with other educators, the authors show you how to take advantage of technology to improve your own learning and ultimately the learning of your students

Are you a K–8 principal ready to implement the PLC at Work™ process? Two experienced practitioners show you how to explore the critical components needed to lay the foundation of a PLC, including how to develop a structure that supports collaborative teams, how to focus on effective monitoring strategies, how to reflect on your communication effectiveness, and more.

In this sequel to Total Instructional Alignment, the author peels back complex layers of the change process to reveal the five big ideas at the core of successful schools. Focus on these foundational ideas to simplify decision making and eliminate distractions from your efforts to promote effective teaching and learning. Teachers and administrators alike will appreciate this straightforward approach to solid leadership for school improvement.