Many writing teachers are searching for a better way to turn student writing into teaching and learning opportunities without being crushed under the weight of student papers. This book introduces a rubric designed by the National Writing Project—the Analytic Writing Continuum (AWC)—that is making its way into classrooms across the country at all grade levels. The authors use sample student writing and multiple classroom scenarios to illustrate how teachers have adapted this flexible tool ...

Amara world shatters the night before her wedding when she catches her fiancé cheating. Humiliated and heartbroken, she runs from everything she once believed in until she meets Adrian Kane, a mysterious billionaire.When he makes a bold proposal for a one-year contract marriage Amara accepts, desperate to escape her past. But living under Adrian’s roof exposes her to a world of secrets, danger, and unanswered questions.Amara senses something darker behind his icy exterior. ...

Discover the joy, freedom, and flourishing life that comes with taking a social media break.We long for a life that is full of connection with God, ourselves, and others. Yet we’ve become programmed to seek peace, contentment, and happiness from our phones. Deep down, we know this isn’t how we were created to live. As endless scrolling leaves us feeling anxious, depressed, distracted, and alone, we realize our true needs can’t be met by turning to social me...

It would be a mistake if i didn’t thank time and space for allowing me to grow through this life experience. The death of the ones we love is hard to handle and accept only God’s love, grace and mercy along with the love of family and friends helps us through the process. Healing is a process, there are no short cuts, some heal faster than others and some never heal. I was one of the fortunate ones. This work is dedicated to those who dare to dream and to those who refuse to let their drea...

Caregiving practices in churches often center around listening and giving counsel, making referrals, and creating support groups for specific needs. In Caring Liturgies, Susan Marie Smith proposes that Christian ritual is both a method and a means for helping people through liminal times of transition and uncertainty, even vulnerability and fear. It teaches readers to recognize the ritual needs of fellow Christians and thus create post-baptismal rites of passage and healin...

The Healthy Clothes Closet: Ten Principles for a Woman's Wardrobe will help answer the perpetual question, “What shall I wear?” This information-packed book will provide women with practical applications of principles of health in relation to clothing selection, including the best choices for healthy footwear and even purses. The Healthy Clothes Closet also contains details of the health effects of fabric options, and issues regarding fabric care and well-being. Color selection an...

The Easy MillionaireHow Ordinary People Can Build Extraordinary Wealth The Easy WayWhat will you do if the secrets of billionaires are revealed to you?Are you tired of working hard but still struggling to get ahead?Do you dream of financial freedom—of waking up every morning knowing your money is working for you?The Easy Millionaire finally reveals the biggest money secrets billionaires are u...

Start signing with your baby today! This comprehensive book makes signing easy with photos of real kids using 100+ signs, plus expert advice on teaching your baby to communicate early.In Baby Sign Language, Mary Smith—ASL interpreter and founder of popular sign language education business Sign ’n Grow—shares everything you need for learning how to sign with your 0–3-year-old.Maybe you’ve seen it online or remember a friend and thei...

"A must-read for history enthusiasts! Mary Smith's story will stay with you long after you've turned the last page." -Reader review"An emotional rollercoaster that sheds light on a forgotten chapter of American history." -Reader reviewDiscover the gripping true story of survival and resilience in "An Affecting Narrative of the Captivity and Sufferings of Mrs. Mary Smith." Originally published in 1815, this remarkable accou...

Cook Delicious, Good-for-You Meals Even on Your Busiest DaysWhen you come home after a busy day, it can be hard to find the energy and time to cook your family a healthy, balanced dinner. As a working mom of three, Mary Smith knows the struggle! She created this collection of nutritious dairy- and gluten-free dinner recipes to help you achieve a balance of simplicity, health and flavor in your weeknight cooking. Leave the stress behind and let your skillet, oven, a...

A book showing how American politics developed and how it mirrors our character in the way we vote to elect the most powerful people in the world. "Democrats' Dirty Deeds" reflects the staged performances of some of the main characters and how they control a large portion of our population so that they can maintain and expand their power. Unfortunately, history has shown that their power control has resulted in undesirable world events and created a culture of dependency on government. Thi...

In 'Old Castles,' Mary Smith intricately weaves together a tapestry of historical narratives, personal stories, and vivid imagery that explores the lives and legacies nestled within ancient fortifications. Through a lyrical prose style marked by rich descriptions and evocative language, Smith invites readers to traverse time, contemplating the silent echoes of the past against the backdrop of crumbling stones and forgotten halls. The book operates both as a travelogue and a memoir, reveali...