Why do we suffer? How can I understand my suffering? Why do I have to be bruised and hurt? Where does difficulty lead me? When we are being matured, God uses many methods to achieve his goal.In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Bruised but Not Broken, by author Terry Atkinson, offers a Biblically based understanding of sickness and human suffering. He tells the story and explains the history of the bruised reed in Matthew 12:20.Through an allegory of Christian life, Terry Atk...

There is clear evidence that the quality of children's learning in school is very dependant on the style of the teacher's approach and the learning environment he or she creates. This, in turn, is a reflection of teachers own beliefs, anxieties and enthusiasms about learning, often gained through their own educational experiences. This edited volume provides a new framework for exploring teachers' views on a whole range of professional issues, for instance the nature of teaching and learni...

Just when she decided she could never be fully happy, he did something unthinkably kind and caring.A powerful, life-changing story.She yearns for the freedom and space of her earlier years, but seems impossibly trapped in her new life. Can she find a way out to live the life she loves with the man she loves?Ruth grew up on her family farm but due to tragic circumstances, she had to move to a big city to make her life there. She met the love of her life, Peter and mar...

A VERY SHORT, very sweet, inspiring read. You can also read this in my book Romantic Short StoriesLove and romance in the serene and beautiful mountains.Jack and Rebecca are up in the beautiful mountains, to take time out to talk about their future dreams of a life together.An unexpected storm comes up out of nowhere.How will they weather this storm and life's storms to follow?This short story is about love, romance, hope and dreams of a future life ...

A sweet story for all ages to help on the subject of bullying.

In November 2008, John Hattie’s ground-breaking book Visible Learning synthesised the results of more than fifteen years research involving millions of students and represented the biggest ever collection of evidence-based research into what actually works in schools to improve learning.Visible Learning for Teachers takes the next step and brings those ground breaking concepts to a completely new audience. Written for students, pre-service and in-service teachers,...

In this book the seven-eyed supervision model is explored and developed to reflect its use in many professions and different parts of the world.

Developing an approach to professional learning that has motivated teachers and resulted in impressive improvements in student learning, particularly for students who traditionally underachieve in school.

David is on break from his dead-end job at the Dollar Store. A scruffy old man approaches him claiming to be his uncle who hasn't eaten in two days. David gives the old man his last $2. Something comes back in return later.

Ten-year-old Todd is going with his dad while his dad goes hunting. It is the longest, hardest, and most memorable day of his life.

A unique and practical text written specifically for those embarking on a post-primary teaching career in Ireland. Details comprehensive treatment of the issues facing pre-service teachers, along with guidance for those in the early years of a teaching career. It provides practical guidance on many areas: classroom management; planning for lessons; time management; evaluating learning; motivating pupils; dealing with conflict; and managing stress. It assesses teaching methodology in light ...

Working on his model railroad set is more than just a hobby for John Wilson, it's his desperate attempt to fix the ghosts of his childhood. But his obsession with his creation may have an unexpected side-effect...Short Story, approx. 2,500 words