Book DescriptionOften viewed as a temporary solution, substitute teaching has long been misunderstood and undervalued within the educational system. The History of Substitute Teaching by Evelyn (King) Tanksley challenges this perception by offering a powerful, research-driven exploration of the role substitute teachers have played-and continue to play-in shaping education.Blending historical analysis with practical insight, this book traces the evo...

The problem was never the technology. It was leadership.Every year, K-12 districts invest billions of dollars in digital tools-learning management systems, adaptive platforms, AI-powered applications, and one-to-one device initiatives. And yet, study after study shows that 60-80 percent of educational technology initiatives fail to meet their intended goals. Platforms are abandoned. Licenses expire unused. Teachers grow skeptical. Trust erodes.Why?B...

Gerry Williamsson is sixty-two, out of a job, and quietly falling apart. Once, he had a rare gift: he could bend a football into the top corner from almost anywhere. But life—and loss—got in the way. Then one reckless decision changes everything. Suddenly, Gerry is back on the pitch. First as a coach. Then something more. As his impossible comeback gathers pace, he's forced to face the past he's been avoiding. A moving and uplifting story about second chances—and the courage to take one la...

Gerry Williamsson is sixty-two, out of a job, and quietly falling apart.Once, he had a rare gift: he could bend a football into the top corner from almost anywhere. But life—and loss—got in the way.Then one reckless decision changes everything.Suddenly, Gerry is back on the pitch. First as a coach. Then something more.As his impossible comeback gathers pace, he’s forced to face the past he’s been avoiding.A moving and uplifting story about second cha...

"Corporethereal": Love and Resistance is a collection of poems and short essays by Puerto Rican author Nelson David Cruz Bermúdez, also known as SŌNiD. This book merges neuroscience and art through poetic and reflective writing that creates an introspective dialogue aimed at deep self-awareness and personal reflection. The book invites readers to engage with language, not only as an aesthetic experience, but also as a cognitive and emotional exploration of the human condition. The book is ...

Brought to you by Ladybird.We are going to France on holiday! Imagine all the things we will see, the people we will meet and the new words we can learn. Get your passport and suitcase ready, because we are going on an adventure!This interactive adventure is written to help young children confidently learn new language skills, while having some fun along the way. During the course of this action-packed hour children will learn simple greetings, directions and range of helpf...