Pundits, politicians, and business leaders continually make claims for what standardized tests can do, and those claims go largely unchallenged because they are in line with popular assumptions about what these tests can do, what the scores mean, and the psychology of human motivation. But what most of what these opinion leaders say-and the public believes-about standardized testing just isn't so. However, few members of the general public, not even concerned parents, have the time or the ...

Pedro Gomez of ESPN was a beloved figure in baseball. His death from sudden cardiac arrest on Feb. 7, 2021, unleashed an outpouring of heartfelt tributes. He was 58, both a hard-nosed reporter and a smiling ambassador of the sport. These 62 personal essays soar beyond sports to delve into life lessons.Pedro, a proud Cuban American, was known for his dramatic reporting from Havana. Fully and fluidly bilingual, he did as much as anyone to bridge the wide gap that had...

'Smith will take you on an exciting, taut and thrilling journey you will never forget' - Sun'With Wilbur Smith the action is never further than the turn of a page' - Independent'No one does adventure quite like Smith' - Daily MirrorA NEW START. AN OLD ENEMY.Jim Courtney is protected by all the wealth and influence that his family's successful business, the Courtney...

"This study Bible is a must-have to help us see Jesus Christ throughout the whole Bible." —biblereviewguys.comThe ESV Gospel Transformation Study Bible is designed to help readers see Christ in all of Scripture, and grace for all of life.It features book introductions, gospel-centered study notes, and a series of all-new articles—written by a team of over 50 pastors and scholars. This content explains passage-by-passage how God's redemptive purposes culminate in th...

When Evil finds her, will the hunters become the prey?Rowdy Cooper is a cop born into a family of cops; and he loves the family business. Then one night, everything changes. After being shot in the line of duty, he is forced to retire. Depressed and a little lost, he moves to a sleepy little Montana town called Mount Haven. But, will the move prove therapeutic or lethal?Bailey’s on the run. She landed in Mount Haven and fell in love with the peaceful little...

**44 SCOTLAND STREET - Book 7The residents and neighbors of 44 Scotland Street and the city of Edinburgh come to vivid life in these gently satirical, wonderfully perceptive serial novels, featuring six-year-old Bertie, a remarkably precocious boy—just ask his mother.**If you haven’t met the residents of 44 Scotland Street yet, there is no better time, since everyone seems to be in the midst of new beginnings.New parents Matthew and Elspeth must muddle through the d...

In Cordwainer Smith's thought-provoking novella, "Think Blue, Count Two," readers are drawn into a richly imagined universe that explores themes of identity, consciousness, and the complexities of human-machine relationships. Written with Smith's signature lyrical style, the narrative blends speculative fiction with existential inquiry, examining how individuals might navigate a future where reality and illusion intermingle. Set within the broader context of Smith's own unique work in the ...

After the events in Edgehaven Peter Warnford and Magda Leitch try to move on with their careers and personal life, but one particular case might just be the spanner in the works that they don't need.

After breaking his arm on set, Wolf's Landing stuntman Ginsberg Sloan finds himself temporarily out of work. Luckily, Bluewater Bay's worst B&B has cheap long-term rates, and Ginsberg's not too proud to take advantage of them.Derrick Richards, a grizzled laid-off logger, inherited the B&B after his parents' untimely deaths. Making beds and cooking sunny-side-up eggs is hardly Derrick's idea of a man's way to make a living, but just as he's decided to shut the place down, Ginsberg s...

Lee Smith brings her masterful storytelling magic to this jewel of a novella that follows Jenny, an adventurous thirteen-year-old, down to Key West for a patched-up family vacation following the discovery of her father’s illicit affair.Available for the first time as a stand-alone novella, this book centers on the Blue Marlin Motel, where Jenny, her beautiful socialite mother, and chastened father share their sunny days with movie stars who are in town to make the ...

Little Bruce the Spruce Tree is a heartwarming Christmas children’s book about one family’s adventure to a live tree farm in search of their perfect Christmas tree. What starts as a simple trip turns into a magical day filled with holiday fun, including visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, playful reindeer, and festive surprises.As the family explores the snowy farm, the kids are full of excitement—but the real decision comes when it’s time to pick a tree. While Mom and Dad want a big...

Young girls are disappearing in groups of three, their bodies callously discarded by a killer whose methods stun even the most seasoned detectives. Agent Skeeter Perkins is a world-renowned profiler. He’s been with the FBI for over a decade and has made a name for himself catching the worst serial killers known to man. His current case, a man the media has dubbed the “Scientist,” is no different. But, when Perkins and his team start to close in, the stakes become personal. Skeet must put e...