"This book reminds us that there is more to education than preparing students for high-stakes tests. It is our responsibility to intentionally develop the whole child."—Irwin Kurz, Former Director of School QualityHeritage Academies, Grand Rapids, MI"Samuel Casey Carter shows how great cultures—not big bucks, smaller class sizes, different curriculums, or better buildings—are what we need to save our education system."—Jay Mathews, Columnist a...

150 Most Famous Poems: Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, William Shakespeare, Edgar Allan Poe, Walt Whitman and Many More" is a timeless anthology that brings together some of the most celebrated and influential poems in the English language. This collection features a wide range of poetic styles, from the introspective musings of Emily Dickinson to the narrative brilliance of Edgar Allan Poe, the vivid imagery of Robert Frost, and the powerful, enduring lines of William Shakespeare and Walt ...

This volume explores the political economy and social philosophy of F. A. Hayek as they relate to social change. Arguably one limitation of Hayek’s social philosophy is that he, as some of his contemporaries quipped, does not know the words “for example.” This means that much of his work on social philosophy is relatively abstract and hard to approach. This might also explain why it has taken so long for scholars to fully appreciate the breadth and depth of his social philosophy. Towar...

"A Message to Garcia" is a renowned essay by Elbert Hubbard, written in 1899, that underscores the virtues of initiative, duty, and determination. The narrative centers on a soldier named Rowan, who is entrusted with the critical mission of delivering a message to General García, a key figure in the Cuban insurgency. Despite the lack of detailed instructions or guidance, Rowan accepts the mission without hesitation, demonstrating unwavering commitment and resourcefulness. Hubbard uses this...

"The Mastery of Destiny" by James Allen is a timeless guide to unlocking the potential within oneself and shaping a life of purpose and fulfillment. Through insightful prose and profound wisdom, Allen explores the profound influence of thoughts and actions on individual destiny. With clarity and conviction, he elucidates the principles of self-mastery, emphasizing the power of positive thinking, disciplined action, and unwavering resolve in navigating life's challenges and achieving person...

"100 Best-Loved Poems" is a cherished anthology that brings together some of the most timeless and evocative works of poetry in the English language. This collection features a diverse array of poems from celebrated poets such as William Shakespeare, Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, Edgar Allan Poe, and many others. Each poem has been carefully selected for its enduring popularity and its ability to resonate with readers across generations. From the romantic sonnets of the Elizabethan era to...

The Political Language of Food addresses why the language used in the production, marketing, selling, and consumption of food is inherently political. Food language is rarely neutral and is often strategically vague, which tends to serve the interests of powerful entities.Boerboom and his contributors critique the language of food-based messages and examine how such language—including idioms, tropes, euphemisms, invented terms, etc.—serves to both mislead and obscure relationships between ...

Antiracist work in education has proceeded as if the only social relation at issue is the one between white people and people of color. But what if our antiracist efforts are being undermined by unexamined difficulties and struggles among white people?Whiteness at the Table examines whiteness in the lived experiences of young children, family members, students, teachers, and school administrators. It focuses on racism and antiracism within the context of relationships. Its authors ...

He was my biggest rival in law school. Then my everything. Until he broke my heart.Mack McAllister was the most hard-core, winner-take-all law student I ever met. Next to me. It only made sense that we’d end up in a crazy, intense affair that lasted until we graduated.He went to the west coast. I headed east.Except, now, ten years later, I’m back in his territory.I don’t plan to call him. That was then, and this is now.But w...

Facets of Liberty is a collection of historical articles by well-known liberty activists and theorists from the early days of the libertarian, voluntaryist, classical liberal and individual anarchist movements, which first emerged during the turbulent 1960s. These articles lay a foundation to understand the early works of a diverse group of students and scholars who were attempting to rediscover and redefine the early ideals of the original liberalism kindled by John Locke, revolutionary l...

You are a security professional who dreams of keeping people safe, and you work hard to live your dream. You’re ready, willing, and able to do what it takes to be the best.But you’re just starting out, and you have several questions:• What’s private security work really like?• Is security just for making money, or a worthwhile career choice?• If it is an essential career, do I have what it takes to handle it?• If I want to be a secu...

A slot-by-slot analysis of every NBA Draft since 1947. "Best" and "Featured" players are identified at each slot, along with recapsand statistics. The Top 30 slots include the five best players ever selected ine ach slot. Also included is a worst-to-first ranking of each draft in NBA history.