In Realizing Educational Rights, Anne Newman examines two educational rights questions that arise at the intersection of political theory, educational policy, and law: What is the place of a right to education in a participatory democracy, and how can we realize this right in the United States? Tracking these questions across both philosophical and pragmatic terrain, she addresses urgent moral and political questions, offering a rare, double-pronged look at educational justice in ...

This pathbreaking book examines the strategies, successes, and challenges of youth advocacy organizations, highlighting the importance of local contexts for these efforts. Working between social movements and the political establishment, these organizations occupy a special niche in American politics and civil society. They use their position to change local agendas for youth and public perceptions of youth, and work to strengthen local community support systems.Between Movemen...

Despite the disadvantages of a harsh childhood, lack of family support and education, and being black and a woman-- I never gave up on me. Repeating the cycle was not an option because it had no value. I climbed over the many obstacles that blocked my way. Along the way, I learned of love, suffered heartbreaks, disappointment, and disillusionment. I shared laughter and happiness with friends dearest to my heart. Through it all, I managed to keep working towards my goal, which was striving ...

An original anthology centered around one very unusual house in Cornwall which serves as a nexus to the multiverse—set in the Wild Cards universe created by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Game of Thrones.An alien virus ravages the world, with effects as random as a hand of cards. Those infected either draw the black queen and die, draw an ace and receive superpowers, or draw the joker and become bizarrely mutated. But whether joker ...

The 16 books in this anthology introduce the high-spirited Anne Shirley, an 11 year old orphan who finds a home and a family at Green Gables. The books are delightfully illustrated throughout with Eve O'Brien's charming sketches. Each book can be read as a stand alone story and together they build to form a treasured library of Anne's early years.

2017 marque le 500e anniversaire de la naissance du mouvement de la Réforme, qui a vu se cristalliser deux nouvelles compréhensions du christianisme autour de Martin Luther, en Allemagne, et de Jean Calvin, en Suisse et en France. A l'intérieur de ce mouvement, qui provoque une division à l'intérieur des nations chrétiennes d'Europe, l'Angleterre occupe une place à part. Passée à la Réforme sous le règne de Elisabeth 1ère, l'Eglise d'Angleterre se présente comme un compromis entre les excè...

Join red-headed orphan Anne Shirley and her wonderful adventures at Green Gables farm in this abridged retelling for younger readers.Anne has been asked to recite a poem at a concert but she feels very shy next to the professional performers. Will her nerves get the better of her on the big day? And how will Anne cope when she leaves Green Gables to study at Queen's Academy? Anne must hold her own against some old rivals ...This tale is book 14 of 16 in the...

Join red-headed orphan Anne Shirley and her wonderful adventures at Green Gables farm in this abridged retelling for younger readers.Inspired by the characters from her own imagination, Anne decides to dye her red hair raven-black. Although it doesn't quite go to plan, Anne soon bounces back. But her next attempt to turn a story into reality goes even more badly wrong ...This tale is book 9 of 16 in the Anne of Green Gables Retold series, adapting ...

Join red-headed orphan Anne Shirley and her wonderful adventures at Green Gables farm in this abridged retelling for younger readers.When Mr. Harrison moves next door, he soon clashes with Anne. Mr. Harrison is furious that Anne's cow keeps breaking into his field and eating his oats. When Anne discovers her cow has escaped again, she makes an impulsive decision-one that gets her into even deeper trouble!This tale is book 10 of 16 in the Anne of Green G...

Join red-headed orphan Anne Shirley and her wonderful adventures at Green Gables farm in this abridged retelling for younger readers.Anne has two exciting things to look forward to-the Avonlea concert and then her first ever sleepover at Diana's. However, Aunt Josephine is also visiting Diana's house and she is offended by Anne's impulsive actions. Will Anne find the words to smooth things over?This tale is book 6 of 16 in the Anne of Green Gables Retold se...

Join red-headed orphan Anne Shirley and her wonderful adventures at Green Gables farm in this abridged retelling for younger readers.Anne lets her imagination run riot as she tells her friends fantastical stories of ghosts and monsters. It all seems like good fun-until Marilla needs Anne to run an errand at night. The woods aren't really haunted ... are they?This tale is book 7 of 16 in the Anne of Green Gables Retold series, adapting these classic...

Join red-headed orphan Anne Shirley and her wonderful adventures at Green Gables farm in this abridged retelling for younger readers.All too often, Anne's imagination distracts her from her work. Marilla knew it wouldn't be easy to bring up such a daydreamer-but she didn't expect that she'd have to deal with Anne's fiery temper too! Is this the last straw for Marilla, and for Anne's hope of a forever home?This tale is book 2 of 16 in the Anne of Green G...