Discover the inspiring journey of Plano East Senior High, a school that has been shaping students, athletes, and communities for over four decades. From its opening in 1981 with just 560 juniors to becoming a nationally recognized institution, Plano East has consistently excelled in academics, arts, and athletics.Readers will explore the leadership of five dedicated principals, the remarkable achievements of students in International Baccalaureate programs, state competitions, and ...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Are you constantly putting others' needs before your own? Do you find yourself feeling responsible for the emotions and happiness of those around you? This book guides you on a transformative journey from the constraints of codependency to the liberating embrace of self-care and personal growth. You'll explore the intricacies of codependent relationships, gaining a deep understanding of their origins, patterns, and impact on your well-b...

"There's insight and inspiration on every page. A really useful book for any software leader in a hurry to make a difference."—Seth Godin, author, This is MarketingGreg Thomas has seen (and done) it all—writing code, leading projects, breaking builds and developing and launching products—all while amassing an impressive wealth of experience as a team leader.In Code Your Way Up, Greg asks and answers the important questions facing leaders in the software industry that don't get asked enough...

The strangest rescue mission of all time.Harry Bonneville is a private detective who suffers from recurring dreams. He has no idea that he is being summoned by the ancient goddess Astarte, imprisoned 2000 years in the past.When he’s drawn into the plans of the mysterious, ultra-secretive Foundation, they project him, together with his friend the infrasound-mapping pioneer, Professor Rowan Forrest and the brilliant Dr Rosa Almeida, back in time to rescue a missing American A...

No Doubting Thomas "Hawg Whisperer" My Arkansas Memoirs is the American Writing Awards finalist for Sports Book of the year 2022. It is my recollection of three years as the first starting African American (black) quarterback at the University of Arkansas, under legendary Athletic Director Frank Broyles and Head Football Coach Ken Hatfield. As a starter, from 1985-1987 in the defunct Southwest Conference, the Razorbacks appeared in consecutive Bowl Games (The Holiday, The Orange, and The L...

Written by scholars and past community college presidents, this book provides unique perspectives and tools for facing some of the most vexing problems for community college leaders. Structured for both current and aspiring presidents, the book introduces the 'challenge framework' and is structured the same way including the process for collecting information for the challenge, the approach to analyzing that information, a glimpse into how to structure potential initiatives to address the ...

The year 2016 will mark the centennial of the birth of Albert Murray (1916–2013), who in thirteen books was by turns a lyrical novelist, a keen and iconoclastic social critic, and a formidable interpreter of jazz and blues. Not only did his prizewinning study Stomping the Blues (1976) influence musicians far and wide, it was also a foundational text for Jazz at Lincoln Center, which he cofounded with Wynton Marsalis and others in 1987. Murray Talks Music brings together, ...

This book presents a metacritique of racial formation theory. The essays within this volume explore the fault lines of the racial formation concept, identify the power relations to which it inheres, and resolve the ethical coordinates for alternative ways of conceiving of racism and its correlations with sexism, homophobia, heteronormativity, gender politics, empire, economic exploitation, and other valences of bodily construction, performance, and control in the twenty-first century. Coll...

The first book-length study of the writings, work, and life of Renaissance man and Alabama native Albert MurrayThis collection consists of essays written by prominent African American literature, jazz, and Albert Murray scholars, reminiscences from Murray protégés and associates, and interviews with Murray himself. It illustrates Murray’s place as a central figure in African American arts and letters and as an American cul...

It is widely recognized that self-regulated learners are more effective learners. The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) identifies metacognition and self-regulation as among the most impactful and cost-effective approaches schools can adopt. Yet many teachers and school leaders remain uncertain about what these concepts mean in practice—or how to develop them in the classroom.Activate is a practical, card-based professional learning resource that helps teachers, leaders...

Gain a solid understanding of the threat landscape and discover best practices to protect your software factory throughout the SDLC, with valuable insights from security experts at GitGuardianKey FeaturesDevelop a strong security posture by grasping key attack vectors in the SDLCImplement industry-leading best practices to protect software from evolving threatsUtilize legislative and regulatory landscapes to mitigate compliance-related costs

Over 50 discussion questions and activities, and 300 questions, fill this comprehensive workbook. The book covers science, math and social science for fith grade.   If you are homeschooling (or if you are just trying to get extra practice for your child), then you already know that social science workbooks and curriculum can be expensive. Homeschool Brew is trying to change that! We have teamed with teachers and parents to create books for...