In Grading Justice: Teacher-Activist Approaches to Assessment, new and seasoned teachers are invited to engage with socially-just approaches of assessment, including practices aimed at resisting and undoing grading and assessment altogether, to create more democratic grading practices and policies, foregrounding the transformative potential of communication within their courses. The contributions in this collection encourage readers to consider not only how educators might assess ...

**One of Entertainment Weekly's "Hot Stuff: 5 spring 2025 romance novels celebrate chasing one's bliss"Trinidad Velasquez plays by the rules. Now she has one chance—one sizzlin’ Carnival weekend—to leave it all behind.**Go on, get spicy…For the last sixteen years, Trinidad Velasquez has done everything right. Raised her twin sons on her own, worked her butt off and created a stable life. But Trinidad is done waiting for a happy ending to show up at...

The temperature's rising…Perfect for fans of:✈️ International romance☯️ Opposites attract️ Spicy–Can what happens at Carnival stay at Carnival?For sixteen years, Trinidad Velasquez has been the perfect single mum, working hard to build a stable life for her twin sons. But when her boyfriend proposes, she can’t help but wonder whether love should be practical, not butterflie...

Women who came of age in the late twentieth century were raised in the era of choice; they grew up believing that reproductive decision-making is a political right, a responsibility of women living the successes of second wave feminism, and under their control. Contemplating Maternity in an Era of Choice: Explorations into Discourses of Reproduction explores contemporary maternity both within and in light of these late-twentieth century understandings. Employing a variety of femin...

Trinidad Velasquez plays by the rules. Now she has one chance—one sizzlin’ Carnival weekend—to leave it all behind.Go on, get spicy…For the last sixteen years, Trinidad Velasquez has done everything right. Raised her twin sons on her own, worked her butt off and created a stable life. But Trinidad is done waiting for a happy ending to show up at her door, and when her current boyfriend proposes, she can’t help but wonder if, at her age, love should...

"The dawn of integration challenges the Southern smalltown conventions of Bainbridge, Ala. . . . in Devoto's gracefully written new novel." — Publishers WeeklyMy Last Days as Roy Rogers, Pat Cunningham Devoto's notable debut, received widespread praise in the Denver Post, Cleveland Plain Dealer, and Kirkus Reviews, among other publications. Born and raised in North Alabama, Devoto taps into her personal experiences and me...

Out of OfficeA.H. Cunningham dazzles in this sensual vacation romance exploring what happens when you step out of the office, take a chance on yourself—and discover your deepest desires.Genevieve Raymond was born an overachiever. After opening a hot new hotel chain location in Panama, she’s on track for a major promotion. But first, she desperately needs a break, even if her overbearing mother doesn’t approve. For two glorious weeks, Gen’s giving he...

The temperature's rising…Perfect for fans of:✈️ International romance☯️ Opposites attract️ Spicy–Can what happens at Carnival stay at Carnival?For sixteen years, Trinidad Velasquez has been the perfect single mum, working hard to build a stable life for her twin sons. But when her boyfriend proposes, she can’t help but wonder whether love should be practical, not butterflie...

Wedding coordinator Lucinda Parks is in the business of turning fantasy into reality, but when debonair Jeff Sinclair asks her to create a double wedding for his daughters, she may have met her match. Jeff designs houses, not weddings. And with his girls at opposite ends of the country, Jeff must help beautiful Lucinda unify the dreams of his daughters who agree on only two things—the day of the wedding and the color scheme. Lucinda foresees only one saving grace to the situation: the long...