This book examines the impact of and response to the rapidly growing English language learner (ELL) populations in the southeastern United States on K-16 schooling. Using examples of policy and practice from seven states (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee), the book explores how the contemporary context of accountability regimes and neoliberal tenets affect educational responses to the increased linguistic and cultural diversity in schools and how these rea...

What happens when one empire or hegemon cedes the global stage to a rising power? Supplanting Empires: Power Transitions Across Human History argues that, historically, such power transitions tend to be relatively smooth, resulting in the preservation of the status quo with respect to the global order and institutions. This stems from the tendency of rising powers to be closely associated with declining powers, to the point that they generally support and perpetuate the old ways of governi...

Winner of a third-place award in the collection of prayers category from the Catholic Media Association.Every mother is looking for a spiritual lifeline—words that help bring you closer to God when you need him the most.The Ave Prayer Book for Catholic Mothers is your go-to resource to find the perfect words to lift up in prayer for almost any occasion or need. This beautiful, full-color, hardcover book includes a collection of original and traditi...

Summer camp means lots of things: new friends, roommates, bug bites, bathroom duty...But it's also a chance to be on your own and to reinvent yourself. A shy girl can become the belle of the ball, and ajock might find new competition. Natalie, Jenna, Grace, and Alex have all found themselves at Camp Lakeview for different reasons. And each is keeping a secret. But if everyone is hiding something, how will they ever become friends?Jenna Bloom is a Lakeview legacy. She's been coming t...

This is a set of fabulous short stories focused on queer characters by a diverse group of talented authors.

In "A Set of Rogues," Frank Davis crafts a riveting narrative that captivates readers with its rich tapestry of 18th-century intrigue. The novel is steeped in historical authenticity and vibrant characterization, utilizing a flowing, eloquent prose style that echoes the period's own literary traditions. Set against the backdrop of political upheaval and moral ambiguity, the plot follows a diverse ensemble of characters whose adventures and misadventures highlight the complexity of human na...

My name is Jenna Solitaire, and everything I thought I knew about myself, my family, and my future is wrong. My life is not my own. It never has been. I just didn't know it―until now...Having found the Board of Fire, Jenna and Simon hurry to decipher the clues that will lead them to the Board of Earth-and mastery over the very land itself.But on their way to locate the tomb of a mythical English hero, while fending off shadowy new attackers who want the Boards for themselve...

In "Researches Chemical and Philosophical," Humphry Davy presents a groundbreaking exploration of the intersection between chemistry and philosophy during the early 19th century. This collection of essays and lectures offers profound insights into the principles of chemical science, while also probing the philosophical implications of scientific discovery. Davy's empirical approach, marked by vivid descriptions and elegant prose, reflects the Romantic period's emphasis on the unity of scie...

In "Consolations in Travel; or, the Last Days of a Philosopher," Humphry Davy embarks on a philosophical journey infused with personal reflection and scientific inquiry. The book intertwines travelogue and meditative discourse, underscoring Davy's belief in the power of nature and the sublime as a source of inspiration. Written during his final years, the text employs lyrical prose and vivid imagery to explore themes of mortality, the pursuit of knowledge, and the transcendent experience o...

To defeat an ancient evil, she must travel to an ancient land, and summon all of her powers . . .My name is Jenna Solitaire and everything I thought I knew about myself, my family, and my future is wrong. My life is not my own. It never has been. I just didn't know it―until now . . .Having mastered the power of the Board of Air, Jenna travels to Jerusalem to find the Board of Water. She is accompanied by Simon Monk, who seeks the Boards on behalf o...

Moving beyond familiar myths about moonshiners, bootleggers, and hard-drinking writers, Southern Comforts explores how alcohol and drinking helped shape the literature and culture of the U.S. South.Edited by Conor Picken and Matthew Dischinger, this collection of seventeen thought-provoking essays proposes that discussions about drinking in southern culture often orbit around familiar figures and mythologies that obscure what alcohol consumption has meant over time. Comple...

In the third volume of this YA fantasy series, Jenna follows her destiny to the Middle East where she must locate—and master—the power of fire.From the moment Jenna Solitaire discovered her destiny as a Keeper of the Boards, she has travelled the world to protect it from the hidden powers of the elements. So far, she has already located the Board of Air and the Board of Water.Now, together with the handsome and mysterious Simon Monk, she journeys from the s...