As the world continues to change and adapt, so too should the classroom. Finding an instruction methodology that can adapt to the needs of all students, however, can be challenging. Even more so when it comes to teaching elementary writing. Retired educator and author Darlene L. Smith knows this struggle all too well. It was only after implementing Community of Learners in her classroom that Darlene’s struggles transformed into successes—for herself and her students.Community of Le...

The Cutting Edge of Modern Short FictionA three-time Hugo Award nominated magazine, this issue of Pulphouse Fiction Magazine offers up eighteen fantastic stories by some of the best writers working in modern short fiction. No genre limitations, no topic limitations, just great stories. Attitude, feel, and high quality fiction equals Pulphouse.“This is definitely a strong start. All the stories have a lot of life to them, and are worthwhile reading.”—Tangent Online on...

For aspiring cricketer Ed Smith, luck was for other people. Like his childhood hero, Geoff Boycott, the tough, flinty Yorkshireman, the young Ed knew that the successful cricketer made his own luck by an application of will power, elimination of error, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. But when a freak accident at the crease at Lords prematurely ended Ed Smith's international cricketing career, it changed everything - and prompted him to look anew at his own life through the prism ...

**'So many great ideas and a lot of brilliant egg 'accessorising'. I can’t think of anyone whose life wouldn’t be improved by having this book. It's a triumph!' – Diana Henry'I love the recipes, writing, photography and ethos – flavour-packed, globally inspired egg dishes, on the table in minutes. This will be very well used in my kitchen and in yours too! An instant classic.' – Rukmini Iyer, author of The Roasting Tin series**A compendium and celebration o...

Have you been feeling tired and run down lately? Are you overweight, and are constantly being reminded of that fact? Are you sick and tired of being well... Sick and tired? Or are you simply fed up with living a terrible and unhealthy lifestyle? Many times at the root of a lot of these problems is simply an unhealthy way of eating, or a misunderstanding of what healthy eating really is. In the pages of this book you very well may find the answer to all of this and more, you will di...

The talking beasts: a book of fable wisdom assembles a rich anthology of animal tales adapted from diverse traditions such as Aesop and Bidpai, using symbolic creatures to explore enduring truths about human conduct and character. The opening frames the collection with a gentle, reflective introduction that situates fables within a long moral tradition, emphasizing their ability to compress complex ethical questions into brief, memorable scenes. Through stories like a hungry wolf’s cunning...

This edited collection explores the topic of disclosure of evidence and information in the criminal justice process.The book critically analyses the major issues driving the long-standing problem of dysfunctional disclosure practice, with contributions from academics, lawyers, former police officers, and current police policymakers. The ultimate objective is to review the key problems at the investigative, trial and post-conviction stages of criminal proceedings, and to suggest a w...

When Pamela Southwell was two-and-a-half years old, she asked a question in her mind, and heard a voice in her head that answered her question. It was the first time she heard this man’s voice. The same voice helped her out again when she was four years old and spoke to her at various times throughout her childhood. It wasn’t until she was fourteen years old while she was using an Ouija board with her friends, that she found out who this voice was. The pointer spelled out the name of her g...

The Story of Christmas is part of the Spark Bible Story series, and engages young children with the unforgettable story of the birth of Jesus. Colorful art, fun activities, and discussion questions help children connect with the narrative and bring added depth to family reading time. The Story of Christmas won a silver medal in the 2016 Illumination Book Awards-an international contest designed to honor the best books published during the past year with a Christian worldv...

Although the analysis of scattering for closed bodies of simple geometric shape is well developed, structures with edges, cavities, or inclusions have seemed, until now, intractable to analytical methods. This two-volume set describes a breakthrough in analytical techniques for accurately determining diffraction from classes of canonical scatterers

A violent squall leaves two teenage boys washed ashore on a strange and beautiful island, where impossible mysteries challenge their understanding of reality, truth, and even God.At first glance, The Island of Belief: A Heavenly Perspective may appear to be a whimsical adventure novel, but behind its charm and lovable characters lies a journey into spiritual truth, clothed in allegory.Following in the tradition of The Pilgrim's Progress and The Chronicles of Narnia, The Isl...

We have all been affected by violence, intimidation, and bullying to some degree. Children are especially vulnerable to the lasting pain and trauma of these experiences. When we give them the tools and understanding, children can develop the confidence, courage, and knowledge to alter their experiences and to thrive in a world where bullies have always existed.Bully Proof is designed to provide parents, educators, and coaches with concepts, story telling, and practical strategies t...