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Breaking away from the historically dominant narrative that White females make the best teachers, this book contends that effective teachers can be both "windows" and "mirrors" for students. Teachers should reflect the student population in racial and cultural terms while also serving as windows for students to see opportunities that lie outside of their immediate circumstances.

These 16 true stories about dogs and love will warm the hearts of dog lovers and grinches alike. Some will bring a smile to your lips, others may bring a tear to your eye, but all will bring you to a closer appreciation of man's best friend. Perhaps you will recognize some of the dogs you have loved as you hear about the pain of losing a faithful pet, or laugh about the absurdity of dressing a little dog in a corduroy coat. From the dog blinded by an acid-throwing neighbor, to the abandoned hound that made a family whole, these stories are about the importance of dogs.

Quitting nicotine is a healing process. For many people, smoking has become a part of their daily habits, which can make quitting for health or personal reasons even more difficult. But you don't have to let that deep compulsion get the best of you again. By sharing her own story of smoking dependency and recovery, author Karen Casey's impactful quit-smoking book will help you find your strength to flourish without ever needing a cigarette (or e-cigarette) again.

Every relationship has moments when it faces problems. For many they are fleeting and are solved with patience and a willingness to cooperate with one another in a positive way. But often the problems are more serious and harder to solve, becoming so deeply ingrained that they can appear to be insurmountable. When you are faced with such a situation, it can be easy to give up and move on, but there are ways to deal with things like jealousy and conflict that can save a relationship.

In The PD Book, bestselling author Elena Aguilar and coauthor Lori Cohen offer seven habits—and a wealth of practical tools—that help you transform professional development. In this book, you'll learn how to inspire adult learners, the importance of having clear purpose, and how to navigate power dynamics in a group. You'll also learn a new way to plan PD that allows you to attend to details and be a responsive facilitator. The dozens of tips and tricks, anecdotes and research, and tools and resources will enable you to create the optimal conditions for learning.

In Dancing with a Porcupine, Jennie Owens shares the compelling story of her struggle to save her own life while caring for three troubled children she and her husband adopted from foster care. How could she stay loving, giving, and forgiving in the midst of a daily battle with children acting out the rage, resentment, and pain of their own traumatic pasts? Is there such a thing as secondary trauma, and if so, what do you do about it? When faith, endurance, and creativity are not enough, what’s next?

Julian Ladd and Rye Adler cross paths as photography students in the exclusive Brodsky Workshop. When Rye needs a roommate, Julian moves in, and a quiet, compulsive envy takes root, assuring, at least in his own mind, that he will never achieve Rye’s certain success. Both men are fascinated with their beautiful and talented classmate, Magda, whose captivating images of her Polish neighborhood set her apart, and each will come to know her intimately - a woman neither can possess and only one can love.

Are you looking for the ultimate solution? Do you wanna stop the reflux and feel free to talk with people!? You are going to discover how I succeeded with this ultimate combo.

I am Kirsten and I had acid reflux until I was 27 and I really wanted to spend my time with friends, colleagues and more than that, with my partner. I always woke up with a strong heartburn and tremendous reflux, like I could not catch my breath. Everything I ate and drank literally came back from my stomach. When I laid down, I started feeling a burning pain around my lower chest and suddenly my mouth got such a bad smell. I was avoiding all social interaction as much as I could.

Embrace the strategic mindset that has shaped leaders for centuries and win your campaign before it even starts. In "Ancient Wisdom for Modern Campaigns," Caitlin Huxley, a seasoned campaign strategist with 15 years of experience, offers a unique take on Sun Tzu's ancient wisdom. Huxley blends her personal stories from the campaign trail with timeless tactics, providing real-life lessons and strategic insights that are essential for today's political landscape.

To the average person trying to lose weight or become healthier, it is hard to decide what regime would be best to follow, and this combination lifestyle allows you to mesh two popular regimes. So, if you cannot decide between intermittent fasting and the ketogenic diet, this book will show you how to safely combine them. Whether you have just started exploring the keto world or if you are simply seeking new to gain more from either the ketogenic diet or intermittent fasting, then this book will give you a solution to your problems.

You might know that Greek gods interfered on both sides of the Trojan War, but did you know that Hindu gods fought alongside both the Pandavas and Kauravas in the Mahabharata? In the same way the ancient Egyptians worshiped Ra above all else, did you know that the monkey-god, Hanuman, gained his wisdom from the sun? Did you know that Krishna and Hercules are often linked to a past that includes Alexander the Great's conquests? And just as Noah had his ark, one of Lord Vishnu's avatars had a similar tale for Hinduism.

Have you noticed that your sweet little son has become rebellious and impossible to manage? Don't be scared, your son is becoming a teenager. Like any parent, you find it hard to accept that your little baby is growing so fast. Until a few years ago, you were able to keep him under control, and he was the most obedient child in the world. But lately, you've started to notice changes. He has changed his way of dressing, he wants to look bigger to impress his friends, and he no longer respects the rules of the house.

Are you currently on a keto journey but find that you just aren’t breaking through to your goals? What about intermittent fasting; are you currently doing a fasting regime? Have you ever considered combining the two? To the average person trying to lose weight or become healthier, it is hard to decide what regime would be best to follow, and this combination lifestyle allows you to mesh two popular regimes. So, if you cannot decide between intermittent fasting and the Ketogenic diet, this book will show you how to safely combine them.

Do you know what chakra is? The term chakra comes from Sanskrit and literally means disk or wheel and refers to wheel of energy throughout the body. There are seven main chakras, which align the spine, starting from the base of the spine through to the crown of the head. To visualize a chakra in the body, imagine a swirling wheel of energy where matter and consciousness meet. This invisible energy, called Prana, is vital life force, which keeps us vibrant, healthy, and alive.

Do you find yourself worrying about money? Overspending? Living pay check to pay check? Unable to stick to a budget? If so, Minimalist Budget: The Ultimate Guide to Save Money, Minimise Spending and Manage Finances! by Paul Lucas is THE book for you! Living a minimalist life is a new trend emerging from a world of consumerism and overindulgence. This book will show you a new approach to managing your finances, teaching you where to spend, and how to save. It is not about scrimping and scrounging, it is about creating a life you love!

Regardless of your reason, this ketogenic vegan cookbook will introduce you to 100 amazingly delicious and healthy recipes that will set you on the right track for your new Keto Vegan movement. The ketogenic vegan diet is extremely beneficial for people trying to lose weight, as well as reduce or control the effects of many chronic diseases. Following a ketogenic vegan diet correctly will help you to cut down on excess fat speedily which will, in turn, lead to an overall healthier life.

Do you often struggle to find tasty meal options while trying to stay healthy, and drop that unfriendly number on the scale? The freestyle 2018 cookbook heard all your thoughts and has released a program that may just be the answer to all your dieting woes. Trying to decide what you can eat just got a million times easier with the new freestyle program. The new freestyle plan expands on the list of low points to include items like nonfat yogurt, tofu, most lean proteins, fruits, and vegetables. 

Getting healthy does not have to be a hectic process at all. In fact, you can achieve this with just a few simple lifestyle tweaks. Of course, everyone is different, and the keto diet takes this into account, as it is 100 percent customizable as long as you have the basics down, and what’s even better is that you can combine this delicious lifestyle with meal-planning techniques that will not only save you time, but also largely help you cut back on that ever-growing grocery list.   

Since its rollout, the Freestyle plan has gotten nothing but rave reviews, and the results charts are of the roof. This Freestyle 2018 cookbook will be showing you how to possibly achieve the same results in your life.