In this book Shannon’s major premise remains the same as his 1998 Reading Poverty: Poverty has everything to do with American public schooling–how it is theorized, how it is organized, and how it runs. Competing ideological representations of poverty underlie school assumptions about intelligence, character, textbook content, lesson formats, national standards, standardized achievement tests, and business/school partnerships and frame our considerations of each.In this new...

“Reading Wide Awake should be required reading for all educators working to implement the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), the greatest opportunity for promoting a real thinking curriculum that I have seen in my 30 years as an educator. I was not only tremendously impressed with this book; I was inspired by it.” —From the Foreword by Jeffrey D. Wilhelm, Boise State University; Director of the Boise State Writing Project, author of &ldq...

Through firsthand accounts of classroom practices, this new book ties 130 years of progressive education to social justice work. Based on their commitments to the principle of the equal moral worth of all people, progressive teachers have challenged the obstacles of schooling that prevent some people from participating as full partners in social life in and out of the classroom and have constructed classroom and social arrangements that enable all to participate as peers in the decisions t...

This book provides high-quality images along with concise descriptions of the various malformations and neurodevelopmental disorders of the central nervous system (CNS). It serves as a useful guide for pathologists and trainees who do not necessarily have abundant experience in diagnosing CNS malformations and therefore may need an easy-to-understand reference. This atlas shares complex neuropathological findings noted in the vast number of CNS malformations that the authors have encounter...

Have you ever had a bad dream that felt so real that it stayed with you long after waking up?If so, you are not alone.Discover how Hans conquered his nightmares in this gripping book.Join him on a journey through countless startling dreams and learn howhe found the strength to overcome them.

Mykonos is a place of contradictions. Billionaires dancing next to backpackers. Sunset romance followed by sunrise regret. A simple beach day that somehow becomes a three-day adventure. A calm breeze that turns into a wind that takes your wig, your dignity, and sometimes your patience.In this audiobook, you will meet real people of the island. The ones who stay all year. The ones who return every summer without knowing why. The ones who swear they will never come back and t...

What happens when the chosen one isn't chosen?Vian has survived ten years of Guardian training. Dreaming of adventure and glory. He's a wizard-warrior with the highest exam scores in his cohort. He's also got a dark secret slumbering behind his eyes—uncontrollable magic that activates with eye contact. If his fellow Guardians discover it, they'll be duty-bound to kill him.The night before their final trial, Ridvik tells him they've both been hand-selected for the Wolves. An...

You are not crazy. You are not weak. You are not broken. You are injured. And injuries can heal.For decades, John Boyle looked successful on the outside—Harvard graduate, business leader, husband, father—but inside, he was unraveling. Panic attacks, emotional spirals, chronic tension, and a body that never felt safe followed him everywhere. What he never knew was that the source of his suffering wasn’t weakness. It was Complex PTSD, the invisible wound formed in a ...

In Seattle, there's a small businessman named Brett Jorgensen. He's always looking for opportunities, but when he gets involved with a Russian named Misha Petrov, his life takes a dark turn. Misha runs an import/export business, but as Brett soon discovers, he's also involved with the Russian Mafia. As their business relationship turns sour, Brett realizes he's in over his head. Misha's greed knows no bounds, and when he steals millions from his Mafia partners, he sets Brett up to take the...

Gentle Fitness for Body and Mind offers a calm and mindful approach to improving physical health, reducing stress, and reconnecting with your body. Through soothing guidance, listeners are invited to slow down, notice their breath, release tension, and explore simple movements that support balance, flexibility, and relaxation.Rather than focusing on intense workouts or strict routines, this audiobook encourages a sustainable path to wellness built on aware...

Marvin Hoeff never thought he was a selfish bastard. Unfortunately for him, the universe begs to differ.After surveying the grim aftermath of tenant Colette Finch’s death, all petty, miserly landlord Marvin Hoeff wants is his evening takeout and a long, hot shower. The problem is, something has followed him home… something sopping wet, sharp-tongued, and absolutely furious with him.Before he can say “lease violation,” Marvin finds himself the newest guinea ...

The Inner Shift: Powerful Affirmations for Self-Transformation is a focused and empowering audiobook designed to help listeners reshape their mindset, strengthen self-belief, and step into a more confident and disciplined version of themselves.‎‎True transformation rarely begins with dramatic external change. It begins quietly within—through the thoughts we repeat, the beliefs we reinforce, and the identity we choose to embody. This audiobook uses carefully crafted affirmations to ...