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As the newly appointed minister of education in Sierra Leone, David Moinina Sengeh assumed that the administration he served—not to mention his family and friends—shared his conviction that all girls belong in the classroom. He was shocked to learn that many of those closest to him, including a member of his own family, were against lifting a long-standing policy banning pregnant girls from school. Radical Inclusion is the dramatic narrative of Sengeh’s drive to guarantee pregnant girls’ right to an education.

This comprehensive guide takes the mystery out of water bath and pressure canning, providing clear, step-by-step instructions that even complete beginners can follow with confidence.

How to Crochet a Warm and Cozy Blanket Revised and Updated Edition. Plus 8 Easy Crochet Blanket Patterns for Beginners The revised and updated version of How to Crochet a Warm and Cozy Blanket includes 8 updated crochet patterns, new revised instructions and more! Learn how to crochet a cozy blanket with guided instructions including the best stitches for crochet blankets, crochet techniques, guides, definitions, abbreviations, and much more! Includes 8 easy to crochet blanket patterns to make for your home in a variety of colors and styles. Information on crochet hooks, yarn, techniques, ...

Do you ever wonder if your cat truly feels loved? If you've longed to deepen your connection with your feline friend, this beautifully written guide will show you how to speak their emotional language, build trust, and create a home where your cat feels safe, understood, and cherished. How to Make Your Cat Feel Loved is more than a cat care manual—it’s a heart-centered companion for anyone who shares their life with a cat. With gentle storytelling, practical techniques, and deep insight into feline behavior and needs, you’ll learn to: Understand how cats show love and what affection ...

Entwined explores the fuzzy lines between friendship, romance, and family with various essay forms, including a play, an advice column, and a love letter. Rather than wallowing in the throes of jealousy, this collection celebrates the hard work, humor, and wisdom needed to create a love life that resists conventional narratives.

Bringing a dog home can make your family feel complete, but not everyone is ready to take on the responsibilities that come with owning a dog. It's why so many dogs end up in rescue centres. Adam Spivey is here to help. Over the last decade, he has built an amazing reputation for teaching families how to be safe and responsible with their pet at home, and has helped thousands of dogs overcome significant behavioural problems. This all-in-one book will give families the confidence and knowledge to properly train, take care of and establish a lasting bond with their well-behaved furry friends.

As daunting as the end of the world, nuclear fallout, World War III, civil unrest, economic collapse, solar flares, EMP attacks, and other apocalyptic scenarios may be, society has always been interested in the “what if?” of a post-apocalyptic world. Jerry’s stories provide interesting and practical perspectives of heroes and villains navigating post-apocalyptic scenarios including everything from Mad Max-type of events to more relevant plotlines that seem as if they could have come from the headlines of the modern world.

Pretty much every parent has been reactive at some point. Reactive parenting encompasses the negative behaviors that stem from frustration, like yelling, threatening, screaming, and over-rewarding or bribing. It's difficult not to snap when you're overworked, overtired, and faced with a child experiencing extremely high emotions. That's where this book comes in. Break Free from Reactive Parenting offers up a new approach toward self-regulation and child expression, focusing on the family as a whole to create a calmer, more equitable home environment.

The Complete Beginners Guide to Herbalism provides necessary scientifically proven details, outlining potential benefits and risks in a convenient and easy-to-understand format.

Start living in the home of your dreams today! This book will show you how to design and live in an accessible, safe, and independent dream home for the rest of your life. With this book, you'll unlock the secrets to age-in-place with ease, and have the tools to create a home that is perfect for you and your loved ones.

Discover 50 Simple Steps To Get Organized, Create A Clean Environment And Reduce Stress In 5 Days! Do you find that you struggle with keeping your home clean, organized and simple? You find that with so much going on in your life, your home usually falls last on your list of priorities. Many people find that their homes often suffer the brunt of their busy lives. If you could get your home in shape and simplify your home life experience within five days, WOULD YOU? In this book, I will provide some tips and strategies on how to make your home your oasis! This book contains proven steps and ...

Chart your child’s path to success - Master the art of homeschooling, even if school has always been your only option. Are you a parent considering the homeschooling journey for your children? Do you fear undertaking the enormous responsibility for their education? Do you want to provide the right environment, curriculum, and support for your child’s comprehensive learning journey? You’re not alone if you answered “yes” to these questions. Many parents, just like you, grapple with apprehension and anxiety about their ability to successfully homeschool their children. The ...

So your home isn't magazine ready and you have only three dollars left to next payday? This is real life and being a homemaker is serious stuff. This is a quick and fun guide to being a frugal, wise, and happy housewife. It's loaded with advice on cleaning, running, and decorating a home, being thrifty, having fun, cooking well, and not getting burnt out on the job that has no weekends.

Permaculture is more than just a way to design gardens; it is a way of life centered around building an ecosystem that thinks and behaves just like nature. Not only does it favor reusing and recycling, but it also limits potential waste, allowing you to design a slice of nature in your own backyard. In fact, permaculture makes nature your partner in going green… And all you need to do in order to get started is open your eyes and observe.

Whitney English breaks down the essence of thoughtful design and organization as tools not just for a prettier space but for a better life—one that smoothly adapts to the inevitable shifts we all face. She shares how balancing a neat look with functional living isn't always a walk in the park, but the payoff is a space that works just as hard as it charms. Whitney gets into the nitty-gritty with actionable strategies for putting the house in order. She walks listeners through evaluating their spaces, marrying storage with style, and zoning rooms for peak performance.

In an age where our families are under attack from all sides, you have a sure strategy to secure Heaven’s victory over your marriage, children, and household: boldly decree the Word of God! Best-selling author and dynamic prophetic voice Brenda Kunneman has equipped believers around the world to decree Heaven’s victory over every area of their lives.

Embarking on your gardening journey is an exciting adventure, filled with daily wonders from the sight of blossoming flowers to the satisfaction of tasting homegrown produce. However, as a novice gardener, worries about soil health, maximizing crop yields, and addressing climate impact may dampen your enthusiasm. The key to overcoming these challenges lies in understanding the simple science of soil.

Trece Davis and her husband James have homeschooled their 8 kids for the past 30 years using the concepts described in this book. Living Homeschool is the fruit of their journey. It is a combination of personal stories, practical advice, and creative ideas to inspire your own educational experience.

Cassie Blake lives a simple life on a ranch with her family. Although she hates having to go to the city, when a dear friend makes plans to come visit, Cassie makes the drive to the airport to pick her up. While waiting at the airport, an event occurs that will change her life forever.

Uncover the secrets of delicious homemade pasta with "The Art of Fresh Pasta!" This comprehensive guidebook has all you need to know to go from pasta novitiate to noodle ninja. The introductory chapters lay down a beautiful fusion of history and science. Journey through time to learn about the rich global heritage of pasta and dive deeper into the magic that flour, water, and eggs can create. Next, you'll acquire an understanding of the pantheon of flours and their properties. This is your first step towards crafting the perfect pasta dough! Enter an in-depth discussion on fresh versus dry ...