Considered by many to be one of the finest speeches ever written, Acres of Diamonds offers a multitude of lessons about the rewards of work, education, and finding the riches of life in one's own bac
A judge hands down a stretch in a local, state, or federal prison. It's time for some serious life lessons. With the crime rates soaring in the United States and the prison population growing faster t
Mary Beth Harvey wears pretty dresses and takes ballet lessons because that's what her mother wants her to do, but it is only when she tries out for a role in a local production of the musical "Oliver
Policy concertation - the determination of public policy by means of agreements struck between governments, employers and trade unions - continues to thrive in Western Europe despite the impact of lib
"Quilt humorist" Lisa Boyer gives you permission to quilt even if you make mistakes. Her humorous essays are full of her own mistakes and mishaps as she perfects her quilting technique. Fed
This content-based English and Civics text introduces basic government and history topics through a carefully controlled sequence of lessons that simultaneously teach beginning-level vocabulary and gr
At the core of STAY STRONG is the idea that with the right attitude and strategies, kids can truly accomplish anything. And Terrie Williams is the ideal person to encourage and inspire. Her solid ad
Peter Mayle, francophile phenomenon and author of A Year in Provence, brings another delightful (and delicious) account of the good life, this time exploring the gustatory pleasures to be found throug
By demonstrating the great flexibility of the Dakota in adapting to the trying economic circumstances of their environment, The Dakota of the Canadian Northwest has given us a significant ex
A collection of cross-curricular lessons to accompany the novel by Ruth Stiles Gannett offers sample lesson plans, biographical information, vocabulary, activities, quizzes, tests, and ideas for exten
When a bird steals the lucky grain of corn his parents gave him, Soro must runafter the feathered thief, meeting friendly animals and learning important lessons along the way.
When a bird steals the lucky grain of corn his parents gave him, Soro must runafter the feathered thief, meeting friendly animals and learning important lessons along the way.
When a bird steals the lucky grain of corn his parents gave him, Soro must runafter the feathered thief, meeting friendly animals and learning important lessons along the way.
When a bird steals the lucky grain of corn his parents gave him, Soro must run after the feathered thief, meeting friendly animals and learning important lessons along the way.
The object of this book is to gather together workers in the fields of epilepsy, those concerned with the basic science of resistance and the blood-brain barrier, and those with clinical experience of
Take the pressure off your busy schedule with these standards-based library lessons! Quick and easy to implement, these proven 20-minute instructional lessons, organized by grade level, equip you wit
Filled with practical advice and valuable insight on a vast array of parenting issues, from health and nutrition to family values and special needs, a landmark collection of original essays features c
A collection of cross-curricular lessons to accompany the novel by Mark Twain offers sample lesson plans, biographical information, vocabulary, activities, quizzes, tests, and ideas for extending the
Reverend Charles M. Sheldon failed in his religious publishing endeavor, says Smith (journalism, Regent U.) because he put argument over art and offered readers sermons instead of stories. He gives hi
Addressing the important topic of the effects of music and reading integration on students' achievements and attitudes, this book presents twenty lessons for integrating selected music and reading con
This practical resource gives busy teachers and counselors of at-risk students a proven, preplanned curriculum for promoting students' self-esteem--from lessons exploring what makes each child unique
A child prodigy with a talent for languages and an insatiable thirst for knowledge, Ludo shares with his single mother, Sibylla, an obsession with Kurosawa's Seven Samurai, absorbing its lessons in Sa
Now brought completely up-to-date for this new edition, Business The Rupert Murdoch Way not only reveals the secrets of Murdoch's remarkable success but also draws out the universal lessons and identi
A collection of cross-curricular lessons to accompany the novel by Christopher Paul Curtis offers sample lesson plans, biographical information, vocabulary, activities, quizzes, tests, and ideas for e
Brought completely up to date for this new edition, Business The Bill Gates Way not only reveals the secrets of Gates' remarkable success but also draws out the universal lessons and identifies strate
Now brought completely up-to-date for this new edition, Business The Jack Welch Way, not only reveals the secrets of Welchs' remarkable success but also draws out the universal lessons and identifies
Fast track route to mastering organizational modelsCovers the key areas of organizational models, from bureaucracies and infocracies to chaordic alliances and worker democraciesExamples and lessons fr
Bringing the Internet to School presents the results of one of the first comprehensive studies of Internet-implementation in K-12 schools. Based on the information gleaned from this groundbreaking stu
Rosemary Verey had a highly personal approach to planning enchanting gardens in different styles. This book brings together ideas to try, lessons to learn and tips to remember. Illustrated with scale
In their introduction to 23 contributed chapters, Berger (history, U. of Glamorgan) and Compston (European studies, Cardiff U.) define policy concertation as "the codetermination of public policy by m
Combining the best of whole language and phonics, this unique resource gives teachers in grades 4-12 a total of 44 easy-to-use lessons to teach students how to spell by recognizing spelling patterns
This volume of Ready-to-Use Writing Proficiency Lessons & Activities gives classroom teachers and language arts specialists a powerful and effective tool for addressing the curriculum standards and co
When Frida Kahlo's mother was worn out from caring for her five sisters, her father gave Frida lessons in brushwork and color. When polio kept her bedridden for nine months, drawing saved her from bor
Once they accept a job, most Americans have little control over their work environments. In Worker Participation, John Pencavel examines some of those rare workplaces where employees both own and mana
Little Dolphin learns the important lessons that all dolphins must know: We are singers. We are racers. We are fishers. We are protectors. We are players. We are dolphins. Serene artwork and gentle te
Fast track route to understanding crisis managementCovers the key areas of crisis management from crisis planning and handling a global business crisis to crisis plan executionExamples and lessons fro
Rich selection of time-honored tales by legendary Greek storyteller offers youngsters valuable lessons and insights into life. Includes "The Fox and the Grapes," "The Old Man and Death," "The Wolf in
This ready-to-use resource provides 40 complete model and writing lessons that capture students' attention, build their writing skills, and teach them a writing process (motivation, brainstorming, com
