Look Grief in the EyeWe don't grow up, dream of our wedding day, the birth of our first baby, and then think, I will have to bury my child someday. My children were the best thing I ever did. I always knew I would be a mother and would love it.I planned to have two children. They would begin their school days, and I would go to work and help make a living as my mother did. My plan changed when I realized I was going to have a third child, Matthew. He was the best b...

Imagine stepping onto your balcony, fire escape, or tiny patio… and snipping fresh, fragrant herbs for tonight’s dinner. No yard. No farming experience. No complicated setup. Just clean, organic flavor—grown by you. Balcony Herb Gardening for Beginners is the no-nonsense, real-world guide for people who want to grow herbs without pretending they live on a Tuscan hillside. If you’ve got a few pots, a bit of light, and the desire to stop overpaying for limp grocery-store herbs… this book was...

At age eleven Chloe Fairfax met 14 year old William Crandall. His uncle came to visit with her father. When William left he suggested they write weekly. Chloe agreed. For six years they faithfully wrote. Then one day William came to Chloe's father estate to court her. William won her heart and hand.They were married and lived happily ever after. That is--until he is murdered.

This CHOICE award-winning author has teamed up with national school resource experts to write a comprehensive book on supervision and improvement of learning. Everything you need to know about supervision and student learning, professional development, coaching and evaluation, standards, and creating an environment for professional growth are covered. The book starts with a history of supervision and then addresses models and standards for effective teaching, state and federal frameworks, ...

In the untamed wilderness of the American West, a group of weary travelers embark on a perilous journey to Trail's End, a remote outpost where secrets and danger lurk. Led by the enigmatic scout, Jim Bridger, they face treacherous terrain, hostile Native American tribes, and the unforgiving elements. As they approach their destination, they encounter a cast of enigmatic characters, each with their own hidden motives and desires. Amidst the rugged beauty and unforgiving challenges, the trav...

Why the education system is failing our kids and how we can start the revolution that will save our schoolsWith their emphasis on regurgitated knowledge and stressful exams, today’s schools actually do more harm than good. Guiding readers past the sterile debates about City Academies and dumbed-down exams, Claxton proves that education’s key responsibility should be to create enthusiastic learners who will go on to thrive as adults in a swiftly-changing, dynamic wo...

Schools across the world are struggling to balance the statutory requirements of a National Curriculum with their desire to provide the wide, engaging and exciting curriculum that they know children need. Concerns about standards often lead to a narrowing of the curriculum and many schools lack the confidence and approach to design that would enable them to resolve what seems like an impossible dilemma.In this authoritative yet engaging book, Brian Male looks at how schools can mee...

BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Mary Balogh's The Secret Mistress.On a splendid August afternoon Susanna Osbourne is introduced to the most handsome man she has ever seen . . . and instantly feels the icy chill of recognition. Peter Edgeworth, Viscount Whitleaf, is utterly charming—and seemingly unaware that they have met before. With his knowing smile and seductive gaze, Peter acts the rake; but he stirs something in Susanna she has never felt before, a yearn...

The foundation of successful school district/community relationships is communication that focuses on what most interests average residents – no matter what you, as a school district leader, believe they should be interested in. Communicate in their language, at their level of interest, and at their pace, and you and your patrons will soon be headed in the same direction more often than not.Based on more than 20 years of research data, and filled with real-life examples and specifi...

Edward Adair, heir to the Duke of Boulstridge, is more interested in finding a missing family heirloom than a wife. But when his parents issue an ultimatum – marry or lose your allowance – he reluctantly agrees to attend a house party to find a bride. Instead, he discovers attractive but infuriating Miss Isabella Winthrop in his library, reading the private family journal that holds clues to the location of the heirloom.Though Isabella finds Edward haughty and arrogant, she offers ...

Maximize Your School Marketing offers school administrators effective ways to enhance their existing school marketing strategy using the essential elements of public relations, media relations, social media, community partnerships, and fundraising. Extensive examples and case studies serve to illustrate key information. Finally, three “real-life” school marketing success stories provide illustration, motivation, and inspiration. Throughout the book, information is presented in concise, top...