The roller-coaster story of the last 50 years of England’s football team, seen through the eyes of a national press journalist and obsessive fan.Robert Taylor is an author, journalist, broadcaster and England football obsessive who writes columns for the Telegraph, Spectator and Express.Tears for England interweaves the team’s occasional triumphs and frequent woes with the author’s life story, starting with his first memo...

Everyone knows somebody young or old who cannot read or struggles to read. It is like having only one peddle on your bicycle and seeing cyclists ride past and disappearing in the distance leaving you behind. That journey of discovery of each letter having a sound all of its own is like sitting on the saddle of the bicycle and having two feet on two peddles and moving off in first gear and wobbling to maintain balance. To have the ability to string together the sounds of each letter to make...

Dive into the provocative and insightful world of Robert Taylor's "The Devil's Pulpit," a work that challenges conventional religious beliefs and explores the deep connections between Christianity and ancient mythologies. Known for his eloquence and bold viewpoints, Robert Taylor offers a series of lectures that question the historical authenticity and origins of Christian doctrines, presenting a compelling case for their roots in pre-Christian myths.In "The Devil's Pulpit," Taylor ...

For adults, learning a new language can be painfully slow and often a frustrating experience. While everyone would like to quickly acquire the ability to converse in a foreign language, the reality is that it is not easy - there is a whole new set of rules to learn, let alone thousands of new words and expressions. It can be very burdensome to have to, in effect, go back to grade 1 and start all over again.Teachers also have to be aware that adults do not learn the same way that chi...

During my first year teaching overseas, I amassed so many notes of all the things I wish I had known before heading overseas that I decided to put them all together to help others who, like me, wanted to venture overseas to teach English. These are personal insights I gained from experience. Though things change and I have updated this book over the years, most of what I originally jotted down still holds true today. For anyone thinking of teaching overseas, this book is a preparation and ...

Urfus is the story of the adventures of a rather timid young man who lives in a small village. It was originally developed to encourage my second language students to read. As such, each chapter is short – intended to be read at the beginning of a one-hour lesson followed by discussion and an exercise or two. At the end of the book, there is a link for teachers to a package of chapter-by-chapter exercises, games and quizzes.

This book was developed as an instruction manual in teaching basic ESL methodologies to people who interested in teaching abroad, i.e., in a country whose first language is not English.Content of this book is virtually identical to that in my Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) book. However, in Europe, the 'TEFL' designation is better recognized and as this book is used as the textbook for the Sunbridge Institute of English Certificate Course in Teaching Englis...

The Hill We Climb deepens the conversation about equity and inclusion started by The Horizon Leans Forward . . . This companion volume centers the voices and lived experiences of LGBTQ+ musicians, artists, and educators in the wind band community, and explores how music can foster belonging and LGBTQ+ visibility across classrooms, ensembles, and institutions. The first half of the book features essays, interviews, and personal narratives authored by LGBTQ+ and ally contributors as they ref...

In the turbulent social and religious landscape of the late 1960s, a group of coming-of-age students from across the world are sent to Rome on prestigious scholarships to pursue priestly training. A Church in Transition captures the personal reflections and poignant experiences of these young men as they navigate tradition, faith, and modernity within a church grappling with its own identity in the wake of Vatican II.This compelling bio-essay not only explores the individu...

In this suspenseful thriller of money & power, twin scientists discover an ancient artifact that can fulfill their dreams and stir up nightmares.What is tomorrow's Wall Street Journal worth to you today? Where is the line between reality and fiction? Are the financial markets really predictable? Does an ancient artifact hold the key to how some of the world's wealthiest families made their fortunes?When a mysterious Egyptian box is found in a secret ...

In the shadows of California's prison system and the streets beyond, power, violence, and loyalty intertwine to create a world where morality is tested and survival comes at a price. Where Evil Dwells, Perdition Awaits chronicles the rise of notorious prison gangs, including the Mexican Mafia, Nuestra Familia, the Aryan Brotherhood, and the Black Guerrilla Family, exposing the harsh realities of life behind bars and the ruthless pursuit of control. Through the eyes of Joe "Peg Leg...

In this book, you will learn a wide variety of teaching techniques and strategies for teaching children from ages 4-11. The book is full of lesson plans, games and activities for current or aspiring teachers who are teaching children at kindergarten and early primary grade levels and whose first language is other than English. It is the foundation of a second language instruction course and was developed to meet the ever-increasing demand for qualified ESL teachers of young children in non...