Who is the Pearl-poet? How do ideas about his life and interpretations of his poems shape our understanding of his work in late-medieval England—and beyond? In Becoming the Pearl-Poet: Perceptions, Connections, Receptions, readers can explore the world of this extraordinary, fourteenth-century writer. In Part I, “Perceptions,” five scholars give insightful literary analyses of the narrative poems attributed to the poet: Pearl, Cleanness, Patience, Sir Gawain and the Green Knig...

Kimberly Kavanaugh is a sexy sports journalist on assignment in Denver. After a star player has a phenomenal game, she is determined to get a post-game interview, even if that means pushing her way into the men's locker room. She gets her interview alright, and more than an eyeful as his towel suddenly falls. Oops! And wouldn't you know? They are staying in the same hotel, how convenient! Wild things are abound, and Ms. Kimberly Kavanaugh will have a night she will not soon forget!

The MLK Image- The Safe Black Male discusses the various expectations that are placed on different groups within society and how that impacts the growth and success of the individual, especially black males. The book shines a light on the changes that have occurred as families and groups have grow within their socio-economic condition and how that affects the learning and development of kids. The MLK Image discusses the relationship between the older generation and younger generation and c...

What did you have for breakfast? Did you ever stop to think about the people and steps involved with how your banana or cereal got on your plate? Nearly everyone is a part of the global food system, yet few people are aware of how it operates. Kimberly A. Weir starts by evaluating how we are connected with spice farmers, cocoa bean growers, soybean producers, tomato pickers, and tuna fishers not only gives insight into where we fit in the global food chain, but also offers a unique way to ...

This all-encompassing anthology delivers clear steps that leaders can take throughout the PLC at Work® process to turn their priority schools around. Every key topic is considered and discussed--from prioritizing time for collaboration to implementing effective coaching to aligning school and district goals. Over the course of thirteen chapters, readers will grow in their role as leaders and gain a clear vision of how to evolve their priority school into a thriving place of learning.

The third volume in the Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul series promises more love, support and inspiration for the series' loyal teen readers.

Essentials of WNV Assessment provides practitioners with practical, step-by-step advice for administering, scoring, and interpreting the Wechsler Nonverbal Scale of Ability (WNV), a nonverbal assessment used to assess a wide variety of individuals. Written by Kimberly Brunnert, Jack Naglieri, and Steven Hardy-Braz, the test is especially well suited for those who are not proficient in English, such as young children, recent immigrants, ESL students, and the deaf and hard of hearin...

This collection of more than a dozen essays focuses on the political dynamics of race, class, and nationalism in the contemporary Caribbean. Despite the plethora of studies on nationalism in the Caribbean, few have attempted to look at the phenomenon as a political invention that does not—and cannot—serve the interests of all: how essentialist, reductive, overdetermining nationalism is a political and conceptual confusion that forever stalls the project of universal human emancipation....

This book is written for all who are involved in gifted education, including teachers, administrators, and university faculty. For many years, we have known that there are disproportionate numbers of Black, Hispanic, and Native American students; English language learners; and students living in poverty in gifted education programs. Understanding and Using the Naglieri General Ability Tests: A Call for Equity in Gifted Education addresses these issues and provides strategies and suggestion...

With contributions from celebrity and 'ordinary' parents alike, each story speaks to the range of emotions and experiences of all types of parents. By sharing the personal experiences of others, this book will offer inspiration and advice to parents going through a difficult time; provide reassurance to those who worry that they're not living up to the Supermom or Superdad ideal; and share a wealth of experiences that show why being a parent is such a worthwhile and rewarding vocation.

When humans learn languages, are they also learning how to create shared meaning? In The Usage-based Study of Language Learning and Multilingualism, a cadre of international experts say yes and offer cutting-edge research in usage-based linguistics to explore how language acquisition, in particular multilingual language acquisition, works.Each chapter presents an original study that supports the view that language learning is initiated through local and meaningful communication wit...

From the macabre mind of a Bram Stoker Award-nominated author, this heart-pounding novel of horror and psychological suspense takes a ghost hunting reality TV crew into a world they could never have imagined.Fade to Black is the newest hit ghost hunting reality TV show. Led by husband and wife team Matt and Claire Kirklin, it delivers weekly hauntings investigated by a dedicated team of ghost hunting experts.Episode Thirteen takes them to every ghost hunter...