In this coming-of-age novel perfect for fans of Lynn Painter and Rebecca Lynn Solomon, nothing can derail Emmy Crawford, the type-A daughter of a senator, from relentlessly pursuing her dreams—not her chronic illness, the paparazzi, or even heartbreak."Emotional, sweet, and ridiculously swoony, this book is a must-read." —Lynn Painter, New York Times Bestselling Author of Better Than the MoviesThere are three things high school senior Emmy Crawford will accomplish, no matte...

A bright and fun fat-positive YA novel about figuring out how to express yourself when what has always defined you is no longer an option. Perfect for fans of Julie Murphy and Emma Lord.*A Bank Street Best Children’s Books of the Year with Outstanding Merit* *Winner of the Nebraska Teen Book Award*Bridget Bloom’s out-of-this-world voice is the perfect fit for center stage. When Bridget’s admitted to Richard James Academy, a college prep boarding school with a prestigious mu...

Elaine’s life is at a crossroads. Turning thirty brings unexpected changes, not just in her career as a paleontologist, but within herself. Vivid dreams of dragons begin to blur the line between fantasy and reality, hinting at a power she’s long kept hidden. When she and her best friends, Liam and Melissa, uncover what appears to be a dinosaur fossil and an intact egg, their scientific world is turned upside down. The truth emerges when the egg hatches before their eyes, revealing not a pr...

In Controversial Mark Hopkins, Estelle Latta examines the life and legacy of Mark Hopkins, one of the influential figures behind the Central Pacific Railroad and the development of America's transcontinental rail system. Through detailed research and compelling narrative, Latta unpacks the complex story of a man who played a pivotal role in shaping the nation's transportation infrastructure while courting both admiration and controversy. The book explores Hopkins' rise from humble beginnin...

Amy was born in Columbus, Ohio in 1954. She attended North Central High School in Indianapolis, IN. She graduated from Indiana University with a Business degree., in 1977. She earned her Masters in Business Administration in 1980 from the University of Evansville, IN.Ever since she was old enough to hold a pencil, she wrote lyrics to songs, stories, and simple poems. Though Amy always enjoyed the creative writing classes and workshops, she pursued a career in various aspects of bus...

Amy was born in Columbus, Ohio in 1954. She attended North Central High School in Indianapolis, IN and attended Indiana University, School of Business and graduated in 1977. She earned her Masters in Business Administration from the University of Evansville in 1980.Amy has been sober since August 21, 1989, and has been in Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) recovery since May 2004. She has appeared in PBS's "Second Opinion" series for an episode on BPD in June 2016. All of her co...

Cheer Diaries Book 1 - Team Tryouts - By ElodieElodie definitely didn't plan for cheer tryouts.(In fact, "panic about cheerleading" was not on her schedule.)But when she accidentally finds herself stepping into Infinity Cheer Academy, everything changes. Suddenly there are new teammates, new skills to learn, and a challenge bigger-and sparklier-than she ever expected.Tryouts aren't easy. Between learning stunts, surviving pr...

If you are a serious runner, you are well aware of the aches and pains associated with the sport. Run Healthy: The Runner’s Guide to Injury Prevention and Treatment was written to help you distinguish discomfort from injury. It provides the latest science-based and practical guidance for identifying, treating, and minimizing the most common injuries in track, road, and trail running.Gain a better understanding of how the musculoskeletal system functions an...

And it came to pass that five voices brought tales of the sons of Hades.One was ignored ... Another unacknowledged ... Two betrayed ... Yet one was loved.Which will be your favorite?Featured Contributors:Christina LengyelLinda M. CrateM. L. AllisonMichelle M. Monaginand Noah Daniels

Now in a fully revised second edition, this acclaimed, highly practical book reviews the breadth of proven strategies for preventing and responding to problem behavior in grades K–12 classrooms. Meeting the needs of real-world practitioners, the expert authors address all three tiers of intervention within a Comprehensive, Integrated, Three-Tiered (Ci3T) Models of Prevention. Educators are guided to implement effective instructional and classroom management practices to me...

This book explores the evolution of community college leadership imaginaries. Drawing insights from cultural political economy and critical discourse studies, it defines leadership imaginaries as constellations of meanings used to navigate a complex institutional reality. The main thesis of the book is that during the second half of the 20th century, leadership imaginaries evolved in relation to ideological contests and political-economic crises. Chapters on topics such as leadership, miss...

Since the first American colonial colleges, higher education has served the nation as an arbiter of knowledge, conduit of democratic idealism, and producer of leaders, workers, and innovation. As the nation changed alongside world events and technological advancement, postsecondary institutions supported growth, met demands from the public and private sectors as well as states and the federal government, heeding a call to perpetuate the US’s position among nations as the undisputed world l...