In the tumultuous era of the 17th century, a clash of wills unfolds between the English monarchy and Parliament. "King and Parliament" chronicles the gripping struggle for power that shaped the course of British history. From the reign of James I to the execution of Charles I, this unabridged account delves into the political machinations, religious conflicts, and constitutional battles that defined the era. Witness the rise of Parliament as it challenges the divine right of kings, and the...

My Pen, My Thoughts is a collection of poems written by Natarsia Joye over the last 25+ years. While these poems were solely written for private expression, she was encouraged to share her words. In these pages you will find selections that will frustrate you, anger you, offend you, cause you to question your beliefs and reflect upon your life and that of others. Each poem is published as they were originally written over those years.My Pen, My Thoughts consists of five (5) sections: Insec...

Timely, thoughtful, and comprehensive, this text directly supports pre-service and in-service teachers in developing curriculum and instruction that both addresses and exceeds the requirements of English language arts standards. It demonstrates how the Common Core State Standards as well as other local and national standards’ highest and best intentions for student success can be implemented from a critical, culturally relevant perspective firmly grounded in current literacy learning theor...

By her late thirties, Suzette Webb appeared to be living the dream - a husband she loves, three great kids, a beautiful home and a decent corporate job where she can retire comfortably, but instead of feeling satisfied, she felt trapped between portraying the appearance of success and actually being fulfilled by purpose. On a quest for life's deeper meaning, she risks traveling a new path - overcoming personal, professional, and self-imposed obstacles to achieve transformation and success....

Popular media can spark the national consciousness in a way that captures people’s attention, interests them in history, and inspires them to visit battlefields, museums, and historic sites. This lively collection of essays and feature stories celebrates the novels, popular histories, magazines, movies, television shows, photography, and songs that have enticed Americans to learn more about our most dramatic historical era.From Ulysses S. Grant’s Memoirs to Abraham Lin...