A mother's wish to have a story written – to enlighten & encourage others in similar circumstances.It is of a family in South Africa whose 2 children were born with Muscular Dystrophy.Because of the love, care & encouragement they received in a family environment – instead of being housed in an institution - they lived well beyond their expected life-span. As a result they both achieved in life far more than many others could do. Long enough for the daughter to have a marri...

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is changing the face of education. In this timely and accessible book, Chris Abbott examines the process by which ICT, and in particular its role in relation to literacy, has become central to national educational policies.The author traces the history of computer use in schools and examines the concept of virtual learning communities using case studies involving learners, parents and educationalists. The role of the Internet is consid...

How do you excel at university? What do you need to do in order to exceed your own expectations when it comes to your academic performance? How do you make the most of your learning experience at university so that you can develop the most valuable attributes employers look for in graduates?This book provides a wealth of guidance on how to excel at university by engaging effectively with all aspects of the university learning experience. Covering tutors’ expectations for how you le...

In this fascinating book, Chris Abbott, a leading political analyst, takes a close look at 21 key speeches which have shaped the world today. He examines the power of the arguments embedded in these speeches to inspire people to achieve great things, or do great harm.Abbott draws upon his political expertise to explain how our current understanding of the world is rooted in pivotal moments of history. These moments are captured in the words of a range of influential speakers includ...

“4 Steps to Solving Your Problem” is a clear and concise building-block method to assist in the development of your troubleshooting and problem resolution skills. It doesn’t matter if you are an auto technician or a computer specialist, new to the service industry, a seasoned professional or a do-it-yourselfer, this book provides you with the tools and knowledge you need to troubleshoot and resolve any problem you encounter. The author, Chris Abbott, developed thi...

Is international terrorism really the single greatest threat to world security?Since the 9/11 attacks, many Western governments assume terrorism to be the greatest threat we face. In response, their dangerous policies attempt to maintain control and keep the status quo by using overwhelming military force. This important book shows why this approach has been such a failure, and how it distracts us from other, much greater, threats of climate change, competition over resources, marg...

With Internet access for every school now a reality, teachers are beginning to explore the use of the Internet in the education of children with special needs. This book describes its benefits for children across the spectrum of special educational needs, from those with physical disabilities or sensory impairment to those with learning or social difficulties. With contributions from leading practitioners in the field, this book addresses the huge range of possibilities the Internet and as...

Learn how managers have transformed their teams and companies into envied high-performance organizations in this guide to nurturing successful managers at your organization, informed by the author's 10-year study of applications of his High Performing Organization (HPO) Framework.How can an organization learn to perform at a high level? The key is management. Based on years of intensive research and experience, André de Waal's proven strategy for achieving positive...

This volume brings together chapters which collectively address issues relating to inclusive language education and technology. Topics include language teaching to the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and students with dyslexia, benefits of multimodal approaches for language learning, examples of software use in the language classroom, and copyright matters. The book demonstrates not only a commitment to inclusive practices but suggests practical ideas and strategies for practising and aspiring langu...

Hudson Granger was mine for one summer. And one summer was enough to ruin me for anyone else.On my father's ranch, we worked side by side. Rode hard. Kissed harder. Between sunburns and sweat, he became my everything.I told him I loved him before I left for university. A month later, he married a woman and built a family.I should've let him go. But the land keeps us tied together. Now we speak in silences sharp as barbed wire. Every glance feels lik...

I always dreamed of a perfect wedding. But when my fiancé jets off to the Caribbean, leaving me stranded on a Colorado ranch to plan everything alone, that dream crumbles.Then his father, Gray, steps in to help. But with every moment we spend together, something shifts. Gray makes me feel wanted, desired, and sexy—the way every big boy dreams of feeling.The pull between us is undeniable. But can I cancel my wedding to my fiancé when the one I've fallen for is his father?

I Am Not Your Slave is the shocking true story of a young African girl, Tupa, who was abducted from southwestern Africa and funneled through an extensive yet almost completely unknown human trafficking network spanning the entire African continent. As she is transported from the point of her abduction on a remote farm near the Namibian‑Angolan border and channeled to her ultimate destination in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, her three‑year odyssey exposes the brutal horrors of...