Jagger Brennen has spent his entire life carrying burdens far heavier than the footballs he tucks under his arm on Friday nights. Born into a small Tennessee town steeped in tradition, he's always been the kid working before dawn, looking after his struggling mother, and wondering about the father he never got the chance to meet. Football is his only escape—a place where, for a few hours, he can run toward something instead of away from it.When tragedy strikes the family of his tea...

Abilene Campa, a determined 13-year-old cowgirl, dreams of barrel racing, but when she meets Calamity, an injured and discarded rodeo horse, her dream takes on a new meaning. Refusing to give up, Abilene works tirelessly to help Calamity heal, forging an unbreakable bond with the horse. Through prayer, hard work, and faith, Abilene and Calamity defy the odds. With the world watching, they race not just for glory, but for something much bigger—a chance to prove that with God, no obstacle is...

From the time she was a little girl, Natalee Bloom had one dream—to cheer for the University of Alabama.Growing up in a small town, she spent every free moment training, flipping, and pushing herself to be the best. But no matter how hard she worked, rejection letters piled up. The coaches never even watched her videos.Just when she thought her dream might be out of reach, a chance encounter changes everything.Now, with one shot to prove she belongs, Natalee must ov...

It’s time to go bananas!A determined monkey spies a banana tree across the water. What happens next is an inventive romp, as the resourceful monkey attempts to grab a snack, with some hilarious consequences.Full of energy, surprise, and strong visual storytelling, this practically wordless picture book will entice even the most reluctant reader. The Monkey Goes Bananas is fast-paced, delicious fun that’s sure to leave young readers hungry for another read.

This quick-reference guide is the first book written specifically for the many third- and fourth-year medical students rotating on the cardiac surgery service. The book focuses on the diagnosis and management of the most common pathologic entities. Each chapter covers history, physical examination, imaging, and common diagnoses. For each diagnosis, the book sets out the typical presentation, options for non-operative and operative management, and expected outcomes. Chapters include key ill...

Intelligent tutoring technology is on the verge of a breakthrough into the mainstream of training and education. Over the past 25 years, researchers have learned not only what it takes to develop an effective intelligent tutoring system (ITS), but also what it takes to deploy and use one--the true barometer of a technology's success. This volume brings together a cross-section of ITS researchers from academia, industry, and the government to talk about their experiences in ITS development ...

An entertaining, fast-paced, and enjoyable read, Manager Mechanics serves as both mentor and guide for newly minted managers. Blooms uses his more than twenty-five years experience to give first-timers the practical knowledge and political insights needed to perform successfully in their new management role.Just been made a manager? Great! Now what? Have kids? If so, you have all the management experience you need. Congratulations, now you get to manage your friends. Now t...

Many social entrepreneurs struggle to take successful, innovative programs that address social problems on a local or limited basis and scale them up to expand their impact in a more widespread, deeper, and efficient way. In Scaling Social Impact , the editors address this issue with a comprehensive collection of original papers.

Learn about the fifth planet from the sun and the largest planet in our solar system with simple, easy-to-read text alongside striking images and diagrams that will assist young readers in learning. Complete with a table of contents, glossary, index, and More Facts section. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.

Learn about the third planet from the sun and why it is the perfect planet to support life. Complete with striking images and diagrams to assist with visual learning, a table of contents, glossary, index, and More Facts section. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.

Learn about the fourth planet from the sun with facts like what makes it so red! Complete with striking images and diagrams to assist with visual learning, a table of contents, glossary, index, and More Facts section. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.

Learn about the seventh planet from the sun with simple, easy-to-read text alongside striking images and diagrams that will assist young readers in learning. Complete with a table of contents, glossary, index, and More Facts section. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.