Failing schools have become the latest academic cottage industry, and they serve as lightning rods for the controversy that continues to surround the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. Surprisingly, there are only a handful of books that address the topic of turning around failing schools and even fewer that provide a meaningful discussion on how individual schools should avoid failure from the outset.This book will help public school educators understand that turnaround efforts are...

The New York Times bestselling novel from Garth Stein—a heart-wrenching but deeply funny and ultimately uplifting story of family, love, loyalty, and hope—a captivating look at the wonders and absurdities of human life . . . as only a dog could tell it.“Splendid.” —People“The perfect book for anyone who knows that compassion isn’t only for humans, and that the relationship between two souls who are meant for each o...

Now a family friendly major motion picture from Fox 2000 Studios—featuring Milo Ventimiglia, Amanda Seyfried, and Kevin Costner as the voice of Enzo the dog!In this young readers’ edition of the New York Times bestselling adult novel The Art of Racing in the Rain, meet one funny mutt—Enzo, the lovable dog who tells this story.Enzo knows he is different from other dogs. Most dogs love to chase cars, but Enzo longs to race them.He learns about racing and the world aro...

A comprehensive modern guide to healing with flower and gemstone essences. The book describes how to make and use over 200 of Diane Steins unique flower and gemstone essence combinations. The flower and gemstones are described in detail, with information on the kundalini and hara line chakras and how to match essences to them, as well as how to use flower and gemstone essences for every healing need. A guide to making and using flower essences at home, with flowers from your own garden. Co...

From Garth Stein, author of the beloved bestseller The Art of Racing in the Rain—now a major motion picture!The New York Times bestselling “witty, atmospheric” (People) story of a once powerful American family, and the price that must be paid by the heirs as they struggle for redemption: “A captivating page-turner” (Star Tribune, Minneapolis).Twenty-three years after the fateful summer of 1990, Trevor Rid...

Fans of Matt Haig's 'The Midnight Library' or Ruth Hogan's 'The Keeper of Lost Things' will love checking in at 'The Anywhere Hotel'…"Perfect for rainy days in a reading nook with a good cup of coffee!" (Amazon Reviewer)************What would you give up for the chance to go anywhere in the world, anytime you wanted?When Ava Marley stumbles upon the mysterious Atlas Hotel on a remote beach in Zanzibar, she's already on the ...

The author has provided simple and easy to apply instructions in the introduction of this book so that you can make your own flower essences if you so choose. She has also provided information on compatible gemstones as well as background in the chakras (which are each a nexus where various energies come together in the subtle body.) Understanding how to utilize a wider range of flower essences is the key aspect of the current book, which reviews the use of 350 different flowers.

In Three Lives are the stories of three working-class women from Bridgepoint, a town loosely based on Baltimore, in the early twentieth century. Each story tells of the hopes, loves, romances and sadnesses of the women as they live their lives.Written in an unconventional style, the lives of the three women are uncovered through their layered conversations and interactions more than through detailed depictions. The book is notable for its descriptions of homosexual romance, somethi...

Fills a gap between the existing studies of proteins, which tend to be highly technical and geared toward the practicing protein chemist, and biochemistry textbooks, which focus on general principles. Scientists cover a dozen topics by presenting fundamental principles, an overview, and the practica

Perfect for fans of Katy Evans, the first novel in the Dark Obsession series tells the story of a beautiful wallflower who falls for a chiseled street fighter—and learns just how dangerous love can be.Beatrix Becker spent most of her life under the thumb of her controlling, abusive father. And now that she’s free and attending her dream college, she has no idea how to act like the normal crowd: partying, going on dates, even having a conversation. Then she meets Se...

Second chances are sweeter than ever in Charlotte Stein’s steamy Dark Obsession series—perfect for fans of Katy Evans—as a self-reliant college girl falls for a reformed bully who’s desperate to make up for lost time.Letty Carmichael can’t believe her eyes when she catches a glimpse of her high school tormenter, wrestling champ Tate Sullivan, on campus. College was supposed to be her escape from Tate’s constant ridicule. Now he’s in her classes again, just waiting ...

A steamy, opposites-attract romance with undeniable chemistry between a grumpy retired footballer and his fabulous and very sunshine-y ghostwriter.When grumpy ex-footballer Alfie Harding gets badgered into selling his memoirs, he knows he’s never going to be able to write them. He hates revealing a single thing about himself, is allergic to most emotions, and can’t imagine doing a good job of putting pen to paper.And so in walks curvy, cheery, cute as heck ...