This witty, heartfelt story about perseverance in the face of adversity is perfect for fans of R. J. Palacio, Cammie McGovern, and John David Anderson.Noah Savino has been stuck in a wheelchair for months. He hates the way people treat him like he’s helpless now. He’s sick of going to physical therapy, where he isn’t making any progress. He’s tired of not having control over his own body. And he misses playing baseball—but not as much as he misses his dad, who died in the car accid...

In this sequel to the dystopian fantasy-adventure ELEMENTAL, which James Dashner called "fantastic," the stakes are life-or-death and nothing is as it appears to be.Thomas and his friends have rescued the Guardians and commandeered the pirates' ship, but the pirates still hold fast to Roanoke Island. Using his newly discovered element, Thomas hears a radio message calling for refugees to head to Fort Sumter. They sail south, but quickly discover that their elements wane as they lea...

In the heart of a quaint, snow-covered town, where the joy of Christmas is cherished by all, five children with unique talents and deep family bonds find themselves at the center of a chilling mystery. As Christmas Eve approaches, the excitement of the holiday season takes a dark turn when Lily, Max, Sophie, Ethan, and Emma mysteriously disappear after a school celebration. Their families, shattered and desperate, rally the town in a search for the missing children, but days pass with no l...

The finale to the dystopian fantasy trilogy James Dashner called "fantastic" has a daring escape from pirates, life-or-death rescue missions, and a heartbreaking romance.Thom and his fellow colonists are in danger of paying the ultimate price to secure their homeland in this last book of the Elemental trilogy. After the shocking discovery that his mother is still alive and on Roanoke, Thom is determined to return to that island. However, the island is still under pi...

As one of the most recognized names in the fields of language assessment and applied linguistics, Lyle F. Bachman has produced a high volume of scholarly articles and books in the field of language assessment. These writings have strongly influenced the discipline and over the last three decades have played an uncontested role in shaping the field as we know it today. Until now, Bachman’s work has been spread across various mediums and not existed in one place. The Writings of Lyle F. ...

In the gripping crime thriller, "The Silent Shadows," Detective Sarah Turner finds herself entangled in a web of mystery and danger when a prominent socialite, Victoria Sinclair, disappears without a trace. As Sarah delves deeper into the case, she uncovers a dark underbelly of secrets, leading her to an underground crime syndicate known as The Silent Shadows.With each step closer to the truth, Sarah encounters an enigmatic stranger known only as "The Enigma," who claims to have in...

Welcome to "Embracing Uncertainty: Navigating Life's Transitions and Relationships With Resilience and Compassion" by John Antony—an interactive guidebook designed to empower you on your journey through life's unpredictable twists and turns.In this book, you won't just read about embracing uncertainty—you'll actively participate in the process. With thought-provoking prompts and insightful reflection questions, John Antony encourages you to delve deep into your own experiences and ...

This book presents evidence of a longitudinal study in teacher preparation utilizing a threefold multicultural (TFM) model of immersion. It establishes the need for culturally responsive teachers in classrooms, and outlines a proven model that can be employed to prepare them.Through the TFM model elements, pre-service teacher candidates participated in class-based, cohort fieldwork experience, and reflective journal writings and discussions. Evidence was gathered from pre- and post...

Validation in Language Assessment contributes to the variety of validation approaches and analytical and interpretive techniques only recently adopted by language assessment researchers. Featuring selected papers from the 17th Language Testing Research Colloquium, the volume presents diverse approaches with an international perspective on validation in language assessment.

Evaluating Language Assessments offers a comprehensive overview of the theoretical bases and research methodologies for the evaluation of language assessments and demonstrates the importance of a fuller understanding of this widely used evaluative tool. The volume explores language assessment evaluation in its wider political, economic, social, legal, and ethical contexts while also illustrating quantitative and qualitative methods through discussions of key research studies. Suit...

Perfect for fans of Veronica Mars, this Hollywood thriller explores the blurred lines between Hollywood glamour and reality.Seth Crane has hit rock bottom. His mom recently died, his dad had a stroke and is out of work, and he just lost out on a commercial role. So when a producer shows up at his community theater production and offers him the lead role in an Indie film with major Hollywood buzz, it seems like the answer to all Seth’s problems. Seth gets swept up i...

Winner of the Schneider Book AwardThe award-winning author of the Elemental series delivers a rock-and-roll novel that Lauren Myracle called “raw, fresh, funny, and authentic.”The Challenge: Eighteen-year-old Piper has one month to get her high school’s coolest rock band Dumb a paying gig.The Deal: If she does it, Piper will become the band’s manager and get her share of the profits.The Catch: How can Piper possibly manage a ...