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Beyond the Label: A Leader's Journey from IEP to EdD

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Report copyright infringementby Rainey L. Briggs (Author)Overcoming Educational Barriers: A Journey from Poverty to Leadership. A Defiant Stand Against Systemic Inequities. Unleashing the Power of the 'Village'.In this compelling memoir, Beyond the Label, Dr. Rainey L. Briggs shares his remarkable journey. His story begins as a young Black boy confronting poverty and educational disparities in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and Chicago's West Side. His family's move to Madison, Wisconsin, in search of...

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Report copyright infringementby Khadijah Butler (Author)In Laying the Foundation Brick by Brick (2nd Edition), Khadijah Butler shares a deeply personal journey marked by loss and resilience. After the tragic death of her father, Craig, to gun violence in 1999, Khadijah transformed her grief into a force for good. She founded the Craig D. Butler Scholarship Foundation, dedicated to supporting African American high school seniors in Philadelphia.This book is more than a memoir; it's a practical...

Full Circle: Grace Reclaimed: My Journey Back to True Freedom in Christ

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Report copyright infringementby Paula Hudak (Author)In a journey marked by heartache, an Autoimmune disease and spiritual searching, Paula navigates the complexities of faith, love, and loss. Her life is a testament to the power of faith and redemption. Raised in South Florida, she was deemed the blacksheep of her family, frequently running away and in and out of group homes. Despite a tumultuous start, God had a different plan for her. At nearly 25, in the throes of her own divorce, Paula ex...

Mommy, Can Boys Also Be Doctors?: A Message to Young Scientists and Other Humans

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Report copyright infringementby Marlene Belfort (Author)Mother, Scientist, Immigrant, Scholar, Wife, Trailblazer, Mentor.Acclaimed biochemist Dr. Marlene Belfort has something to say to the next generation. The child of immigrant parents who escaped Hitler's regime, she recounts growing up in South Africa during apartheid, losing her father to suicide, and trying to make sense of an insensible world. To young scientists, Dr. Belfort concedes to "muddling through" during her career, learning t...

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Report copyright infringementby Mike Belnap (Author), Candy Lawrence (Author)It's 1978, and inclusion of children with disabilities in mainstream society is still a radical concept. Determined that their son Ty will take his rightful place in the world, Mike and Nancy Belnap ignore the doctor's advice to abandon him. Instead, they embark on a lifelong journey of discovery.From Adelaide to the USA, from the Whitsundays to the South Pacific, the Belnaps seek answers and demand equality for thei...

The Power to Pivot: A Physician's Journey to Career Fulfillment

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Report copyright infringementby Rhodes (Author)After spending over three decades in medicine, Dr. Helen Rhodes knows firsthand the challenges of staying in a professional situation that is no longer fulfilling. During her journey, she has experienced a diverse career, which has included solo private practice, locum tenens, academia, expert witness consulting, telemedicine, and medical director positions. The Power to Pivot is both a deeply personal memoir and a practical guide for physicians ...

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Report copyright infringementby Strang Middleton (Author)Strang is a seasoned bowhunting guide with 30 years of experience. His book is a mix of stories and advice for all bowhunters.LFAAB is a book describing true life bowhunting experiences and a personalised opinion on African hunting safaris with a bow. Number of Pages: 100 Dimensions: 0.31 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: February 12, 2025

Am I Literate?: Redefining Literacy in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

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Report copyright infringementby Kate Arthur (Author), Sophia Marshment (Illustrator)Kate grew up in a home where words mattered. Inspired by her family's love of reading, she pursued a degree in English Literature and began a career as a publicist. Confident in her mastery of language, Kate believed she was literate-until her husband, a technologist, introduced her to computing.A moment that redefined literacy for Kate. With three young daughters starting school, she recognised the need to pr...

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Report copyright infringementby Amb Latasha Fennell (H C. ). (Author)"From Combat Boots to Blingy High Heels," encapsulates my personaljourney of transformation and resilience that defines my story and mybrand. It is a journey I hope will inspire others to embrace their owntransitions with grace and determination. Whether you're a veteranstepping into civilian life or a woman reclaiming her dreams, knowthat your path is unique and filled with endless possibilities. Boss LadyBling Blingy is my...

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Report copyright infringementby Nicole R. Terrizzi (Author)America's education system is in crisis. Every day in schools across the nation, our children feel the impacts of increasing budget cuts, teacher shortages, and threats to the accessibility of a meaningful and equitable education. But what happens when those leading our classrooms are in crisis themselves?Nicole Terrizzi's memoir, Learning in Free Fall, shares her path from a rural Iowa upbringing to teaching in an urban, Kansas City...

Varsity Blues: Scandal Within the Scandal

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Report copyright infringementby John Wilson (Author)John Wilson tells the shocking and untold story, backed by staggering evidence, of how he became collateral damage by overreaching federal prosecutors who weaponized our justice system to justify bringing Felicity Huffman and Lori Laughlin to trial in Boston in the infamous Operation Varsity Blues Case, and his ongoing battle against the federal government, Netflix and USC to restore his family's honor. This gripping narrative exposes dozens...

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Henry's Classroom: A Special Education in American Motherhood: A Memoir

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Report copyright infringementby Amy Mackin (Author)Over 7 million students ages 3-21 across the United States receive special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Amy Mackin's son, Henry, is one of them. As she navigates the medical, social, and educational systems that are designed to help families like hers, she discovers that staffing shortages, budget restrictions, ineffective communication practices, and a resistance to innovative ideas all threaten h...

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The Gift & Curse: One Man's Journey with Dyslexia

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Report copyright infringementby Deon L. Butler (Author), Tenita Johnson (Editor)For students of all ages with learning disabilities, the effects can be debilitating in and outside the classroom. From lack of confidence and low self-esteem to anxiety and apprehension when communicating with others, children and adults can struggle to fit in and find themselves in a life of pretending to be something they are not ... until they can no longer pretend. In his debut book, The Gift & Curse: One...

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Report copyright infringementby Corinne Bennett (Author)For nearly five decades, educator and advocate Corinne Bennett has dedicated her life to transforming early childhood education in America. In this powerful memoir, Bennett shares the inspiring story of her journey from a classroom teacher in 1970s North Dakota to a relentless champion for children's access to quality child care across the nation.Bennett's path was not an easy one. As a young teacher and mother, she recognized a critical...

Teacher by Teacher: The People Who Change Our Lives

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Report copyright infringementby John B. King (Author)Teacher By Teacher traces the remarkable journey of the 10th U.S. Secretary of Education and is a deeply personal love letter to all the teachers in our lives. The story of John B. King Jr.'s inspiring path to President Obama's Cabinet begins the day that his mother died. He insisted on going to school that day, knowing he would find comfort in his classroom. As he navigated living alone with a father dying from undiagnosed Alzheimer's, it...

So You Think You Want To Sell Real Estate

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Report copyright infringementby Michelle Overstreet (Author)Thinking about starting a career in real estate? This book will show you what it's really like beyond the open houses and shiny "Sold" signs.In So You Think You Want to Sell Real Estate, seasoned realtor Michelle Overstreet shares the unfiltered truth about life in the industry. Drawing from over 30 years of hands-on experience, she offers real world lessons, behind the scenes stories, and practical advice for new agents, aspiring p...

Art and Handicraft in the Woman's Building of the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893

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Report copyright infringementby Elliott Maud Howe (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is import...

NEWTON'S SYSTEM OF THE WORLD (Find Yo Genius Edition)

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Report copyright infringementby Isaac Newton (Author)Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727) was an English physicist and mathematician who is widely recognised as one of the most influential scientists of all time and as a key figure in the scientific revolution. This system of the world classic supplied the momentum for the Scientific Revolution and dominated physics for over 200 years. It was the ancient opinion of not a few, in the earliest ages of philosophy, that the fixed stars stood immoveable i...

ON FARADAY'S LINES OF FORCE (Find Yo Genius Edition) BY JAMES CLERK MAXWELL

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Report copyright infringementby James Clerk Maxwell (Author)"From a long view of the history of the world-seen from, say, ten thousand years from now-there can be little doubt that the most significant event of the 19th century will be judged as Maxwell's discovery of the laws of electromagnetism. The American Civil War will pale into provincial insignificance in comparison with this important scientific event of the same decade."-Richard Feynman James Clerk Maxwell was highly regarded as one...

We Do Exist: Exposing the Invisible World of Unaccompanied Youth Homelessness

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Report copyright infringementby Fonda J. Royster (Author)Surviving Life on the Streets at 14: An Insightful Journey Through Youth Homelessness - Causes, Impacts, and Potential Solutions Explored. In this compelling narrative, the author brings to life their experience as a homeless youth, casting a spotlight on a harsh reality that many choose to overlook. We Do Exist delves into the complexities of youth homelessness, from its root causes to its far-reaching consequences. The author's person...

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Report copyright infringementby Nestor Kouassi (Author)When a person hears the story of how author Nestor Kouassi came to know the Lord personally, one would believe he embodies many of the hardships that can befall a Christian. The son of a couple who dwelt within the voodoo culture of a small village in Benin, Nestor became connected to voodoo as part of his treatment from a childhood illness. However, his conversion to Christianity when he was seventeen years old led to not only an awakeni...

Report Card Nation: The Inside Story of Education Reform Under George W. Bush

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Report copyright infringementby Charles E. Smith (Author)In Report Card Nation, Charles E. Smith offers an insider's perspective on a pivotal moment in American education reform. In 2003, under the mandate of President George W. Bush's No Child Left Behind initiative, Smith and a team of public servants brought the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)--also known as the Nation's Report Card--to the forefront of federal education policy. Once a respected but relatively obscure me...

Learning America: One Woman's Fight for Educational Justice for Refugee Children

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Report copyright infringementby Luma Mufleh (Author)"[From] an influential educational leader and activist...an impassioned, penetrating critique and inspiring model for progress." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)The story of how a visionary leader built a group of kids into a soccer team and then into a nationally acclaimed network of schools for refugee children. It was a wrong turn that changed everything. When Luma Mufleh--a Muslim, gay, refugee woman from hyper-conservative Jordan--stum...

Saint Bernadette Tetralogy: A Four-Volume Collection of Reflections, Prayers, Stories, & Inspirational Art

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Report copyright infringementby Dan Paulos (Author)"It is no small task to write the story of a saint as an autobiography, incorporating the saint's own experiences and words. But Dan Paulos has done this well, with unique empathy, wholesome insight and humor. Both children and adults, reading I, Bernadette, will enjoy as I did, the sunny spirit and sturdy, enduring faith of the little saint of Lourdes, so beloved by Our Lord and by His holy mother, Mary."- VIRGINIA BRODERICKArtist. Liturgica...

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Extraordinary Teachers: Stories from Everyday Heroes

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Report copyright infringementby Dan Shutes (Foreword by), Editors of Rock Point (Author)Spotlighting the teachers who see us, hear us, teach us, and are creating more extraordinary people day by day. A celebration of all that teachers have to offer, the stories in Extraordinary Teachers convey vast accomplishments, a passion for education, and the ways in which talented teachers impact lives far beyond the classroom. Take this as an inspirational reminder of everything teachers do for their ...

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Report copyright infringementby Jonathan Kuiper (Author) Number of Pages: 146 Dimensions: 0.34 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: April 16, 2025

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Report copyright infringementby Fred Hardwicke (Author)My life has found mathematics a subject with numerous areas open for exploration. The chapter titles are the areas covered - primes, Pythagoras, progressions, parabolas, polygons, and probabilities. There are so many discoveries hard to find elsewhere that it might indeed be called the "math road less traveled." In the book there is an abundance of numerical connections to history, astronomy, biology, chemistry, music, my life, and the Bi...

Teaching Us: The Class of 1960 at Moses Brown School: Volume II, After Class

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Report copyright infringementby Clifford W. Brown (Author)Teaching Us: The Class of 1960 at Moses Brown: Volume II, After Class is a detailed description of the non-athletic extra-curricular activities at Moses Brown School during the 1950s. These include: student government, social life, intellectual clubs (e.g., the Chess Club), avocational clubs (e.g. the Camera Club), performance clubs (including Model UN and high school theater), and student publications. This partly autobiographical acc...

On Austrian Soil: Teaching Those I Was Taught to Hate

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Report copyright infringementby Sondra Perl (Author)An award-winning teacher takes a journey into alien territory: Austria, Hitler's birthplace, and the territory of her own hatred. A teaching memoir that offers a pedagogy of hope.Finalist for the 2006 Independent Publishers Book Award in the Autobiography/Memoir category Most educators keep their teaching secret. In On Austrian Soil, an award-winning teacher, Sondra Perl, opens her classroom to reveal the struggles and successes she encounte...