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Creating Confident Writers Has Never Been Easier! These days, students seem to be struggling more and more with writing. From starting an essay to tackling a creative assignment, the art of writing seems to be more challenging for today’s youth. Our students have so much to say, but sometimes they might not know how to put their thoughts onto paper. These students have strong opinions and beliefs they want to express, but writing might not be one of their natural strengths. This means their brilliant ideas might never be shared in an ELA class or within a standard writing assignment. If ...

December Thorne's life had never been better. Oberon Academy was her home, its students and faculty, her family. With her best friend Shaela and her boyfriend Easton by her side, she felt like nothing could bring her down. Except for one thing - the loss of her mentor. Crispin Jonas took over that role, pushing December to practice things beyond the standard Oberon Academy lessons on being a good Sylphid. His lessons revolved around her other half - her dark side. Devastated after taking a life, December had a choice to make.

One haunted orphanage + two types of ghosts + three freaked-out friends = plenty of trouble. Best friends Aldo, Pen, and Jasper are braced for a boring summer. And equally dull summer journal writing assignments. That is, until they see a slightly transparent boy with a bad haircut appear by the soccer field and then disappear into the woods beyond. The boys follow him and discover the long-abandoned Grauche Orphanage for Orphans, a house in the woods that is most definitely haunted. But the ghosts are not the problem.

The Equity Starter Kit is a guided blueprint for creating equity and inclusivity in High Schools. Built on the principles of being systemic and sustainable, it examines power through a student-centered design model and proven equity leadership principles and practices. If you’re looking to move beyond insular book studies and want strategies to improve equity within your school, this is the book for you. The Equity Starter Kit takes your courage and commitment towards equity and helps you harness them to become a calculated strategist.

In Who's in My Classroom?, accomplished educator and author delivers an inspirational and practical combination of true stories from teens in Youth Communication's award-winning writing program and the most current educational research. The book links theories of adolescent development and identity formation to best practices in real-world classrooms where teachers strive to form supportive relationships with students.

Marie Lane has always been the girl with a wild imagination, but when the annual school talent show is announced, her daydreams take a turn for the nerve-wracking. With everyone buzzing about their acts, Marie can’t shake the feeling of stage fright creeping up on her. She loves making people laugh and has the perfect idea for a quirky act with her mischievous dog, Max—but the thought of standing in front of a sea of expectant faces makes her stomach twist into knots. As her friends eagerly prepare for their performances, Marie finds herself torn between her fear of failing and her ...

Money Doesn't Grow on Trees is the audiobook that parents turn to when it comes to teaching their children about money. With 180,000 young adults between the ages of eighteen and twenty-four declaring bankruptcy last year and college students graduating with an average of $28,000 in debt, Neale S. Godfrey is the definitive expert on the subject and her time-tested advice is more important than ever. Money Doesn't Grow on Trees offers exercises and concrete examples on everything from responsible budgeting to understanding the difference between "want" and "need" for children of every age.

Dear teenager, breathe a sigh of relief. Here it is. The book you’ve been waiting for! After working with people your age for more than 20 years, I know how keen you are to make the most of the good times. You want to feel better equipped to handle life’s ups and downs. You want less drama, doubt, anger, worry, fear, and stress in your life at school, sport, and with your friends. That’s where ROC and Rise comes in.

Member of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and cocreator of probably the most famous and commonly used tarot deck, Arthur Edward Waite was also a prolific writer and prominent Freemason. Here he examines many of the adjacent intellectual movements that were happening in Europe prior to the creation of the Grand Lodge of England in 1717, which many scholars have claimed were an influence on Masonry, such as alchemy, Kabbalah, and the Rosicrucian fraternity.

Explore the Universe Through the Eyes of Faith and Wonder Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered about the stars, the heavens, and your place in it all? Discovering God's Universe invites young readers on a captivating journey to uncover what the Bible says about the universe while learning how to think critically and appreciate the beauty of God’s creation. In this engaging and accessible book, readers will: Discover the biblical concept of the firmament, a dome of wonder stretched over the Earth. Learn about key figures in scripture—like Noah, Moses, Job, and Jesus—...

Viral Parenting is a guide to raising responsible, safe, and communicative kids in the digital world. Mindy shares practical tools for having honest conversations with kids of all ages about privacy, bullying, respectfulness, and family time while emphasizing the importance of trust and open communication. These strategies are timeless - whether applied to texting, snapping, Facebooking, kiking, or whatever social media platforms await us in the future, this book is ultimately about teaching children about personal responsibility and safety.

Instead of focusing only on children's books for your kids to work through alone, get the family book that can help you with educational, positive parenting. Jumpstart Learning in Your Kids is for any parent who is having trouble ensuring their child is receiving the education they deserve - and who wants to encourage their children to continue learning for their entire lives. Parents will be supported with numerous resources to jump-start their child's education.

If you find yourself spending more than you earn; struggling to balance debts, rein in spending, and save; if you want friendly, simple, practical advice that doesn’t assume any prior knowledge of personal finances, then this book is aimed at you. If you absorb the contents of this book and follow the straightforward guidance, then you will immediately begin to feel more in control and secure about your finances.

At a time when kids have more debt and temptation than ever comes a completely revised and updated edition of the #1 New York Times best seller on teaching children aged three to twenty about money. Money Doesn't Grow on Trees is the audiobook that parents turn to when it comes to teaching their children about money.

When fire destroys his school in a remote Minnesota village, Danny must attend a strange school in a town many miles from his family. In spite of homesickness, Danny refuses to stay lonely. The basketball court provides the ideal place for making new friends. When poor grades threaten the team, Danny’s new friend, Kevin, the computer whiz, finds himself uniquely qualified to help. Will he decide to break the law so that he will no longer be an outsider? Only Kevin can make this decision, and only Danny can make the truth known.

Does your child freeze up during tests, feel nervous before school assessments, or worry they’ll forget everything they’ve learned? “The Confidence Code” is part of the KIDNOSIS series — a trusted collection of therapeutic ebooks and audiobooks that use story-based metaphors to support emotional wellbeing in children ages 4–10. Written by leading hypnotist Mark Anthony, who has spent over two decades helping children and adults overcome anxiety through hypnotherapy, coaching, and NLP, this book features 10 empowering short stories that calm the mind, build inner strength, and ...

¿Te gustaría dejar de trabajar o reducir tu jornada laboral? ¿Deseas alcanzar la independencia financiera? ¿Hay personas que viven de la bolsa solo con dos horas de trabajo al día? ¿Cómo lo consiguieron? ¿Podría ser yo uno de ellos? ¿Qué inversión inicial requiere para convertirme en operador bursátil intradiario? Si no quieres pasarte la vida trabajando… aquí están las respuestas que buscabas. “No trabajes por dinero, haz que el dinero trabaje para ti.” Bienvenido al mejor trabajo del mundo.

Discover the ultimate all-female handbook to becoming a successful investor in just 30 minutes per day! Are you a woman who’s tired of being financially dependent on your husband or family? Have you heard that the stock market is the perfect place for growing wealth but find it confusing or overwhelming? Are you searching for a clear and concise guide to buying your first stocks? Then this book is for you! Expertly written as a step-by-step guide for beginners, "Stocks for Women" invites you to join seasoned investment coach Liliya Rose Strong as she reveals a practical, jargon-free ...

Growing up is a journey, often marked by difficult decisions with eternal consequences. As Danny transitions to a new school in a different town, he faces unexpected hurdles. To cover his expenses, he secures a job that accommodates his schedule but presents a new set of dilemmas – such as working on Sundays. Juggling football, his job, and his role in nurturing the Young People's group at his church, Danny finds himself at a critical crossroads. How will working on Sundays affect his faith and his influence on others? What will happen when Danny finally takes a stand for what is right, ...

You’ve achieved your dream of becoming a teacher. Now it’s time to thrive in your academic environment. Fostering positive relationships within schools can be more complex than teachers expect. For instance, how do you manage a challenging parent or communicate with a struggling child? What about developing a healthy relationship with your school principal? Building Productive Relationships in a Secondary School Environment breaks down all those potentially tricky situations and explains how to handle them professionally.