“Reading Wide Awake should be required reading for all educators working to implement the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), the greatest opportunity for promoting a real thinking curriculum that I have seen in my 30 years as an educator. I was not only tremendously impressed with this book; I was inspired by it.” —From the Foreword by Jeffrey D. Wilhelm, Boise State University; Director of the Boise State Writing Project, author of &ldq...

This book provides high-quality images along with concise descriptions of the various malformations and neurodevelopmental disorders of the central nervous system (CNS). It serves as a useful guide for pathologists and trainees who do not necessarily have abundant experience in diagnosing CNS malformations and therefore may need an easy-to-understand reference. This atlas shares complex neuropathological findings noted in the vast number of CNS malformations that the authors have encounter...

Through firsthand accounts of classroom practices, this new book ties 130 years of progressive education to social justice work. Based on their commitments to the principle of the equal moral worth of all people, progressive teachers have challenged the obstacles of schooling that prevent some people from participating as full partners in social life in and out of the classroom and have constructed classroom and social arrangements that enable all to participate as peers in the decisions t...

In this book Shannon’s major premise remains the same as his 1998 Reading Poverty: Poverty has everything to do with American public schooling–how it is theorized, how it is organized, and how it runs. Competing ideological representations of poverty underlie school assumptions about intelligence, character, textbook content, lesson formats, national standards, standardized achievement tests, and business/school partnerships and frame our considerations of each.In this new...

True Crime of the 90s.In True Crime: The 90's, author Alexander Dragone strips away the nostalgia to expose 13 shocking true crime cases that shattered the world's sense of security.Three of the 13 true crime cases in the book:When Children Murder Children: two cases that defied comprehension. From the tragic abduction of James Bulger in Liverpool to the silent, snowy soccer fields of Norway.The Disappearanc...

From Technical Gatekeeper to Strategic Architect: The Definitive Roadmap for the Modern CISOCybersecurity is no longer a technical challenge—it is a foundational business imperative.For decades, the CISO was the "Department of No"—a necessary friction tasked with building higher walls. But in a volatile economy, walls are obsolete. The modern enterprise stands at a critical inflection point: Evolve into a Strategic Steward of Trust, or risk...

Two friends. A few airships. One shadowy group. A phenomenal ride through a new world rich in action and adventure.In a land of elemental magic and Learner Skill, a gripping tale of two friends who narrowly avoid death while attending the school under the mountain takes place. As both are forced to flee before finishing their studies, they must unravel and attempt to thwart a plot to plunge their homeland into war after ages of peace.Balteris is an enormous peninsula with a...

Marvin Hoeff never thought he was a selfish bastard. Unfortunately for him, the universe begs to differ.After surveying the grim aftermath of tenant Colette Finch’s death, all petty, miserly landlord Marvin Hoeff wants is his evening takeout and a long, hot shower. The problem is, something has followed him home… something sopping wet, sharp-tongued, and absolutely furious with him.Before he can say “lease violation,” Marvin finds himself the newest guinea ...

The Happiness Habit is a powerful collection of daily affirmations designed to strengthen joy, emotional balance, and inner positivity. Through calm repetition and gentle encouragement, this audiobook helps listeners shift their mindset toward gratitude, optimism, and emotional resilience.‎Each affirmation is crafted to support a healthier inner dialogue, reduce negative thinking patterns, and reinforce a natural sense of well-being. By listening regularly, happiness begins to feel...

You were never meant to earn your way into God's heart. You were born into it.For too many people, God feels distant, a judge keeping score, a master demanding performance, or a father who disappointed or disappeared. So we strive, achieve, and exhaust ourselves trying to be enough. But what if everything changed when you discovered you were already beloved?Father's Heart to Beloved Identity is an intimate encounter with God as He truly is, not a d...

True Crime from the 1980'sDive into the dark underbelly of the 1980s-a decade remembered for shoulder pads, permed mullets, and Rubik's Cubes, but also for some of the most gruesome and chilling crimes in history. Author Alexander Dragone uncovers 13 sensational true crime cases that shocked the world, pushed law enforcement to their limits, and left lasting scars on communities.From the infamous "Monster of Florence," a serial killer who terrorized Italy's...

War has broken out. After narrowly escaping an assassination attempt, Nil and Volant are locked into political upheaval and change the likes of which Balteris has never seen. Their allies are dwindling, and there seems to be no hope in sight. Their homes, families, and friends' fate depends on the actions they take and the choices they will make.