Ryan is determined to be a professional snowboarder but he's learned from what happened to his whistle-blower father that doing the right thing doesn't always pay off.When his parents leave Kamloops, Ryan decides to stay with relatives so he can be near the Salmon Valley Ski Resort. He spends all his time at the ski hill, volunteering with the Junior Safety Patrol to cover the cost of his lift pass. Ryan's board is stolen and he discovers that his cousin, Kevin, kn...

Planning and cooking a homemade Thanksgiving meal does not have to be an overwhelming task. This ebook contains easy yet tasty home cooked recipes for creating a memorable holiday dinner along with tips on how to tackle the timing of meal preparations.

Bram's friend Jeremy wants to go public with information about a hazing-related student death.The morning after he tells Bram this, he's injured in a hit-and-run accident. Now Jeremy is in a coma, and Bram is trying to follow the trail that he left. The trouble is, Abby, Jeremy's sister, is convinced Bram's swimming coach is to blame. Bram knows Coach is innocent, but can he prove it? And what will happen if he's wrong?This short novel is a high-interest, l...

Sexual assault doesn't discriminate. It doesn't care about gender, race, or economic status. Sexual assault only knows how to inflicts pain and suffering in all aspects of life for a survivor and can affect those around them. The pain and suffering is not something that a survivor of sexual assault has to carry alone, and putting the correct pieces in place can help facilitate the process of healing. No matter how long ago the pain was infected, healing can begin and progress can be made. ...

The holidays are a perfect time to create treasured memories and cherished traditions for your children. Thanksgiving can be such a joyous time of year and offers a chance to reflect on blessings. This ebook details 20 engaging activities to make Thanksgiving memories for your family.

This moving tale of courage, wonder and self-discovery, teaches children- and adults, too- that happiness doesn't come from the outside. It's already inside each of us, always. We just have to remember to look up...Zelda spends her days watching life happen all around her, daydreaming of what could be if only she was one of the lucky ones. The good stuff always happens for everyone else, but never for her. That is, until one unexpected day of adventure with...

Alex wants to enter the Silver Stage magic competition, but he needs a sponsor.Jack, a veteran card wizard, is willing to take on the role, but only if Alex agrees to team up with Zoe, another young magician—and Alex’s rival. Working with Jack and sharing the spotlight with Zoe, Alex comes to see that there are other ways to be a magician besides competing—and that magic is about entertaining people, not fooling them.This short novel is a high-interest, low...

In the steamy third novel in the Silver Pines Ranch series, a newly appointed sheriff and a congressman's daughter must keep their impulsive Vegas nuptials hidden to protect their reputations—but what happens in Vegas rarely remains secret.Her heart is wild. Only he can capture it.When Cole Ashby is appointed Laurel Creek's interim sheriff, he is determined to prove himself as the best man for the job. A devoted single dad, his goal is to lay steady roots f...

Citizen science is involving the public in collecting and analysing scientific data and discovering new scientific knowledge. Approachable and inclusive, it is an excellent option for people looking for ways to get involved and make a difference, and there has never been a better time than now.Exploring Nature through Citizen Science introduces citizen science and showcases its benefits, with a focus on Australia, including urban environments. The book explores the various...

I Watched You from the Ocean Floor is an evocative debut story collection that explores the depths of grief and loss. The women and young girls in these stories lose their mothers, their best friends, their husbands, their homes—and yet, they are not simply wailing widows or distraught daughters. Erin CeciliaThomas writes elegiac narratives that are also portraits of strength, resilience, and grit as her characters move through their grief and the beautifully rugged landsca...

In Systems for Instructional Improvement, Paul Cobb and his colleagues draw on their extensive research to propose a series of specific, empirically grounded recommendations that together constitute a theory of action for advancing instruction at scale. The authors outline the elements of a coherent instructional system; describe productive practices for school leaders in supporting teachers’ growth; and discuss the role of district leaders in developing school-le...

Project-Based Learning will improve your students' language and critical thinking skills.Challenge your students and create a collaborative classroom environment with project-based learning. This book offers teachers an overview of project-based learning, implementation examples, and strategies for overcoming challenges. Explore the benefits of using project-based learning with English language learners and learn techniques for every step of the lesson, fr...