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Hold My Girl

A Novel

By: Charlene Carr

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Two women. Two eggs. One life-altering mistake. Katherine finally has it all. She's spent her entire life striving for perfection—obsessing over her spotless home, maintaining her pristine reputation, building her perfect family—and her hard work has finally paid off. After seven difficult years of trying (and failing) to conceive, Katherine gives birth to Rose, her IVF miracle child, and at last has the one thing she's wanted most of all. But one thing isn't quite perfect. Rose's pale skin doesn't match Katherine's complexion, and an irritating doubt begins to grow in Katherine's mind. Tess never got the happy ending she wanted. She underwent IVF at the same clinic as Katherine, but after finally conceiving, Tess's daughter was stillborn. Now, nearly one year later, she's approaching rock bottom. Consumed by her grief and without hope for the future, Tess is divorced, broke, and stuck in a dead-end job beneath her skillset. But shortly before Rose's first birthday, Katherine and Tess get a call from the fertility clinic: Their eggs were switched. As Katherine's carefully planned life begins to crumble around her, Tess finally sees the glimmer of hope she needed to get her life back on track. Motherhood has always been their dream, and neither woman is prepared to share that claim over Rose. It will take a tense custody battle to decide who deserves to be Rose's mother, but it will also push them to the brink. With themes of racial identity, loss, and betrayal, Hold My Girl is an emotional novel that will leave you contemplating: What makes a mother?

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Whispers of Hope

By: Charlene Carr

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Whispers of Hope

By: Charlene Carr

The act every woman is supposed to be capable of, she’s failing at, over and over again. A year ago, Tracey Sampson met and married the man who helped her finally believe she is worthy of love, just as she is. But she’s yet to fulfill her greatest dream—to hold her own child in her arms. Tracey’s never been one to give up without a fight, but how far will she go to get her happily-ever-after? Engrossing and inspiring. Heart-wrenching and passionate. As real as it gets. Whisper of Hope, book 5 in the A New Start stand-alone series bares the heart and soul of a woman heartfelt and emotional story of a woman pursuing her life’s dream despite heartache and disappointment. Although each book in the series can be read alone, the books are best read chronologically. This is especially true for Whispers of Hope. It's part two of a two part story following Tracey's life. If you want Tracey's full story, start with Forever In My Heart. Ready to read? Click Buy now to order your copy today and witness the power of hope to transform a life. Here’s what readers are saying: “This was an awesome read… As always Charlene delivers.” – Amazon Reviewer “Charlene Carr is a premier writer of women's fiction. This book is written with passion and depth of feeling, a trademark of Carr's as she explores the innermost thoughts of the women she writes about.” – Betty Strohecker "Once you start, you just can't let this one go!" - Amy Sperry “Whispers of Hope will speak to anyone who has ever wanted something with every fiber of her being … Well done! - Kay Crisman Petrini “Charlene Carr's characters are so real.” – Barbara H Binder “I truly felt every emotion of Tracey's journey. A must read.” – Miss S E J Senkel “I couldn’t put it down.” – Jacintha Atkinson “Charlene was able to tell a true tale of the heartbreak and desperation in fighting to be able to have a child. I recommend this book to all women who struggle, have struggled or will struggle to make their dreams come true." - Tami, Goodreads Reviewer “Charlene writes about real struggles that life might throw at us. Issues that change our directions and ‘make-us or break us’. Whispers of Hope is no different." – Yvonne “Tear jerker! … I found myself in tears many times… read with a box of tissues.” – Laura Corr “I loved and understood the ending - it was the way it had to be - it was brilliant.” – Sandra, Goodreads Reviewer Book Club discussion questions are available on the author’s website.

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1988232007

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By What We Love

By: Charlene Carr

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By What We Love

By: Charlene Carr

Sometimes getting exactly what you want is the worst thing ever. Dream job? Check. Man to make every woman you know stop and turn? Check. But when having one means giving up the other, what’s a girl … excuse me, woman to do? Eloise Grant, a successful and driven Public Relations Consultant, has worked her whole life to make sure she never has to depend on anyone but herself. But when she’s offered the promotion of a lifetime, depending on herself means leaving her friends, her family, and the man she loves behind. Whatever choice she makes, Eloise’s life is about to unravel. Smart and engaging. Heart wrenching and unpredictable. By What We Love, book 3 in the A New Start stand-alone series, is the story of a woman desperate to have it all, while battling with memories of a past she’d rather forget. Ready to read? Click the buy button and order your copy of this compelling story today! Here’s what readers have to say about By What We Love “This book was delightful, frustrating, hilarious, sad, insightful and hopeful but most of all, it was real.” – Gem Otto “By What We Love is a book that I LOVE. It is full of things to think about, contemplate, ruminate, discuss and perhaps even dream about… if you are a workaholic or are married to, or a partner of, a workaholic, this is a MUST READ.” – Sandra, Goodreads Reviewer “Such feels! Oh the surprises! … this book may be permanently etched on my heart… you should read this book. Seriously.” – Kitty’s Book Spot “With every page turn, the plot thickens somehow, making it an engaging read with lots of action.” – Katie Postlethwaite “Charlene Carr keeps amazing me by her life lessons. Can't wait for the next one!” – Amazon Reviewer “Any career driven woman could sympathize with Eloise… having to choose between their career and their family… you can see yourself in the main character’s shoes.” – Lorrea at WhatChaReadin’? “Charlene Carr takes you on a journey of the heart.” – Amazon Reviewer “I have never written a review for a book before but felt compelled to write one for By What We Love. I was drawn into the story from page one… I really enjoyed this book!” – Yvette Hernandez “Eloise is a very likable character… She's strong willed and a go getter. I cheered for her, I laughed with her, my heart broke with hers. Great writing!” – Jolita Aubin Book Club discussion questions are available on the author’s website.

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0993923844

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We Rip the World Apart

A Novel

By: Charlene Carr

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We Rip the World Apart

A Novel

By: Charlene Carr

Page-turning and propulsive, heartbreaking and hopeful in turn. An important and necessary book that will stay with me for a long time." —Shelby Van Pelt, New York Times bestselling author of Remarkably Bright Creatures From the acclaimed author of Hold My Girl comes a sweeping multi-generational story about motherhood, race, and secrets. When 24-year-old Kareela discovers she's pregnant with a child she isn't sure she wants, her struggle to understand her place in the world as a person who is half-Black, half-white—yet feels neither—is amplified. Her mother, Evelyn, fled to Canada with her husband and their first-born child during the politically charged Jamaican exodus in the 1980s, only to realize they'd come to a place where Black men are viewed with suspicion—a constant and pernicious reality Evelyn watches her husband and son navigate daily. Years later, in the aftermath of her son's murder by the police, Evelyn's mother-in-law, Violet, moves in, offering young Kareela a link to the Jamaican heritage she had never fully known. Despite Violet's efforts to help them through their grief, the traumas they carry grow into a web of secrets that threatens the very family they all hold so dear. In the present day, Kareela, prompted by fear and uncertainty about the new life she carries, must come to terms with the mysteries surrounding her family's past and the need to make sense of both her identity and her future. Weaving the women's stories across multiple timelines, We Rip the World Apart reveals the ways that simple choices, made in the heat of the moment and with the best of intentions, can have dee and lasting repercussions—especially when people remain stay silent.

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Where There Is Life

By: Charlene Carr

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Where There Is Life

By: Charlene Carr

What would you do if you woke up in a hospital bed, only to realize all your dreams were shattered? Autumn forces her eyes open. Blinding light sends stabs of pain through her head. She blinks, trying to remember, trying to figure out where she is and why she can’t move. But she can’t remember. All she knows is pain, and the fact that her new husband is not by her side. Evocative and complex. Honest and emotional. The second book in the A New Start Stand-Alone Series, Where There Is Life is a riveting story about love, loss, and finding your way. Click the buy button to lose yourself in this heart-wrenching and inspirational book today! Here’s what readers are saying: "Where there is life is nothing short of a must-read ... This book will have you shedding tears, laughing out loud and bursting at the seams to know more." - Stephanie Nason, Authors Opinions “A compelling story with a believable heroine … readers will be rooting for Autumn as she tries to put the pieces of her life back together.” – Award winning novelist, Trudy Morgan Cole “It made me smile, cry, laugh... I couldn't put it down but didn't want it to end!” – Amazon Reviewer “Beautifully written.” – Gina D Ramos “Grief is a difficult emotion to capture, but Charlene Carr writes with beautiful insight and breathtaking accuracy. Readers will fall in love.” – Katie Postlethwaite “Oh My Goodness!!! What a fantastic read … I was on the edge of my seat - a must read for all hopeless romantics. - J Wakely “I'm an avid reader and I can honestly say this is the first book I've ever read that had me hooked at the first paragraph… Great book!” - Dereta Harshbarger “What a testimony of a book! It was as real as it gets.” – Lee Broom Book Club discussion questions are available on the author’s website.

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0993923828

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Forever in My Heart

By: Charlene Carr

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Forever in My Heart

By: Charlene Carr

After years of heartbreak and disappointment, Tracey Sampson has finally met the man of her dreams. He’s handsome. He’s smart. He knows how to make her laugh. Everything seems perfect, until she wakes up one morning and realizes she may not be perfect for him .... or anyone. Struggling with the unknown and desperate for answers, Tracey must combat the fear lurking inside her and search out the family she’s never known. Will she lie to the ones she loves, or reveal the truths she’s always kept hidden? Can she create new dreams or risk losing every hope she’s ever had? Most of all, will she finally believe that despite her imperfections, she is worthy and enough, just as she is.

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0993923895

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Behind Our Lives

A Tale of Life and Love in Three Parts

By: Charlene Carr

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Behind Our Lives

A Tale of Life and Love in Three Parts

By: Charlene Carr

Broken by love, Lincoln Fraser is back in the city of his birth. He’s been abandoned, betrayed, and doesn’t see how he can ever trust again. Kali Johnson is stuck in a world that feels too much for her. Her husband’s gone, her son won’t talk, and her apartment is full of rats. Fearful she's failing at life, all she wants is a second chance to make things right. When a freak accident places Kali and her son in Lincoln’s path, he feels compelled to help this single mother and her child. Unprepared for the challenge of letting anyone back into his life, Lincoln is faced with a question—continue to shut himself out from the world or let someone in? Raw, heartbreaking, but full of hope, Behind Our Lives, Book One in the Behind Our Lives Trilogy, is a story that will leave you wanting more.

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1988232066

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Behind Our Lives

A Tale of Life and Love in Three Parts

By: Charlene Carr

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A Tale of Life and Love in Three Parts

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Whispers of Hope

By: Charlene Carr

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1988232007

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Beneath the Silence

A Novel

By: Charlene Carr

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Beneath the Silence

A Novel

By: Charlene Carr

Secrets have consequences. If given the power, they will lead you into a life you never dreamed of or wanted. Brooke Lake is a girl caught in a town and a life she yearns to escape. Full of anger, fear, and questions without answers, she runs from her problems only to lose herself in a world that’s too much for her. Molly Shirley is a woman without a past and no foreseeable future. Her body is her best commodity, so she does whatever she has to do to survive. Broken by lies, Brooke and Molly must explore the parts of themselves they would rather keep secret. Only by confronting the past can they develop the strength to create a life of their own making—a life where love and forgiveness never come too late. An intriguing drama that both repels and magnetizes the reader to the page, Beneath the Silence follows the story of a woman's struggle to make sense of a dark world. Explore the hold of the past in this gripping novel and witness the strength it takes to break free from pain and create a life worth living.

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0993923879

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9780993923876

Ladies and Gentlemen on Display

Planter Society at the Virginia Springs, 1790-1860

By: Charlene M. Boyer Lewis

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Ladies and Gentlemen on Display

Planter Society at the Virginia Springs, 1790-1860

By: Charlene M. Boyer Lewis

Written as a dissertation in history at the U. of Virginia, this study recreates the societal mores displayed at summer resorts at Virginia Springs from 1790-1860, as this was recorded in the letters and other archives of families who sojourned there. Lewis (history, Widener U.) suggests that her history provides a new insight into plantation society by recording responses to unusual events and lack of routine. She supplements the account with some analysis of the sources for the romantic and idealistic views of this culture. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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0813920809

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9780813920801

Lord of Legend

LORD OF LEGEND

By: Charlene Cross

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Lord of Legend

LORD OF LEGEND

By: Charlene Cross

Scotland’s flame-haired beauty… The hawk swooping after a female sparrow near her castle sent a chill of foreboding through lovely Chandra Morgan, Lady Lochlaigh. Legend said the ladybird would feel the hawk’s talons in her heart as he carried her away. Chandra, young chieftain of the Morgans, felt her fears growing for her cherished heather-covered land with its warring clans, and the omen of the hawk began to haunt her soul… England’s magnificent warrior lord… Cold and wet to the bone, Alexander Hawke, Lord Montbourne, cursed his misfortune at being sent to the godforsaken Northern Highlands. The king himself had appointed Aleck guardian of Lady Lochlaigh and ordered him to find her a husband loyal to the Crown. Now, as Castle Lochlaigh stood gray and hostile before him, his infamous temper ignited at the clansmen barring his entrance, but far hotter feelings quickly flared when he beheld Chandra Morgan’s flashing eyes. Chandra knew that here was the hawk of legend come to snare her, yet all her cunning couldn’t stop the desire running like fire in her blood…or the kisses that would brand her a traitor if she surrendered to his love.

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1451682786

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Cuttin' It

By: Charlene James

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Cuttin' It

By: Charlene James

We're opposites, even though we came from the same, she's nuttin like me, an that shames me. Teenagers Muna and Iqra catch the same school bus. They were both born in Somalia but their backgrounds are very different. What they share is a painful secret. Tracking the urgent issue of FGM in Britain, this devastating play reveals the price some girls pay to become women. Cuttin' It premieres at the Young Vic, London, in May 2016. Charlene James is the winner of the George Devine Award for Most Promising Playwright and the Alfred Fagon Award for Best New Play.

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0571329640

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By What We Love

By: Charlene Carr

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Where There Is Life

By: Charlene Carr

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The Stories We Tell

By: Charlene Carr

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The Stories We Tell

By: Charlene Carr

After tragedy and betrayal, trust comes slowly, love takes work. Lincoln and Kali are finally in a good place. A place of hope. But as Kali starts to accept her present and look to the future, her past gets in the way, forcing her question what she believes about her life and what she wants. As Lincoln learns the truths Kali kept secret, he must decide whether love is stronger than fear and if forgiveness is worth the pain. The finale to the Behind Our Lives is a story about the power of love to conquer fear even when starting over feels impossible, the power of forgiveness, and the strength of the human heart. ----------------------------------- The Stories We Tell is Book Three in a continuing three part story. Please don't read it without first reading Book One, Behind Our Lives and Book Two, What We See. If you do, you'll probably be confused and frustrated and won’t have a great reading experience.

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1988232120

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What We See

By: Charlene Carr

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What We See

By: Charlene Carr

Her sight’s fading. Her world’s closing in. And nothing she can do will stop it. Make it work. That’s Kali Johnson’s motto. But as each doctor’s appointment steals more hope, making it work seems impossible. When Lincoln Fraser steps back into Kali’s world, refusing to step back out of it, Kali feels thrust into a life she never asked for. As the weeks pass, Kali must make a choice. Will she let fear and frustration rule her, or determine to find beauty and purpose in tragedy? -------------- What We See is Book Two in a continuing three part story. Please don't read it without first reading Book One, Behind Our Lives. If you do, you'll probably be confused and frustrated.

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1988232074

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Beneath the Silence

A Novel

By: Charlene Carr

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A Novel

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When Comes The Joy

By: Charlene Carr

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When Comes The Joy

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Jennifer Carpenter dreams of being a different person – A person with confidence, a person with beauty, a person who weighs a heck of a lot less. At twenty-seven, her world falls apart. She’s out of work, her mother has died, her estranged brother is in a coma and, despite good qualifications, each and every job interview ends in another rejection. Marked by the teasing, taunts, and fat jokes that defined her childhood, Jennifer blames her current lack of success on her ever-growing waist band. In need of a change, Jennifer puts her dream of ‘skinny’ above all else. Obsessed with this mission, she devotes her life to becoming the ideal version of herself even if it means becoming alienated from the only people who love her. Determined to lose the weight she believes is ruining her life, Jennifer finds herself in danger of losing so much more.

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0993923836

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We Rip the World Apart

A Novel

By: Charlene Carr

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A Novel

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Confucian Philosophy for Contemporary Education

By: Charlene Tan

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Confucian Philosophy for Contemporary Education

By: Charlene Tan

Most people would not associate Confucian philosophy with contemporary education. After all, the former is an ancient Chinese tradition, and the latter is a modern phenomenon. But this book shows otherwise, by explaining how millennia-old Confucian ideas and practices can inform, inspire and improve school administration, teaching and learning today. Drawing upon major Confucian texts such as the Analects and Mencius , as well as influential thinkers such as Confucius, Zhu Xi and Empress Xu, the various chapters address current educational issues and challenges such as the following: • What roles do schools play in fighting the coronavirus pandemic? • How can humanity resolve the climate emergency? • What (more) should school leaders do to promote education for girls? • Is there more to lifelong learning than just skills upgrading? • What is missing in the existing frameworks on 21st century competencies? • What new initiatives are needed to champion sustainable development? Confucian Philosophy for Contemporary Education answers the above questions and more by presenting a Confucian model of education. The author proposes a Confucian school where Dao – a shared vision of human excellence – is realised through a mindful, learning-centred, action-oriented and ultimately humanising form of education. This book is a useful resource for academic researchers, educators, students and general readers on Confucian philosophy and its continual relevance for present-day education.

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Routledge

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1000094790

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Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte

An American Aristocrat in the Early Republic

By: Charlene M. Boyer Lewis

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Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte

An American Aristocrat in the Early Republic

By: Charlene M. Boyer Lewis

Two centuries ago, Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte was one of the most famous women in America. Beautiful, scandalous, and outspoken, she had wed Napoleon's brother Jerome, borne his child, and seen the marriage annulled by the emperor himself. With her notorious behavior, dashing husband, and associations with European royalty, Elizabeth became one of America's first celebrities during a crucial moment in the nation's history. At the time of Elizabeth's fame, the United States had only recently gained its independence, and the character of American society and politics was not yet fully formed. Still concerned that their republican experiment might fail and that their society might become too much like that of monarchical Europe, many Americans feared the corrupting influence of European manners and ideas. Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte's imperial connections and aristocratic aspirations made her a central figure in these debates, with many, including members of Congress and the social elites of the day, regarding her as a threat. Appraising Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte's many identities—celebrity, aristocrat, independent woman, mother—Charlene M. Boyer Lewis shows how Madame Bonaparte, as she was known, exercised extraordinary social power at the center of the changing transatlantic world. In spite of the assumed threat that she posed to the new social and political order, Americans could not help being captivated by Elizabeth's style, beauty, and wit. She offered an alternative to the republican wife by pursuing a life of aristocratic dreams in the United States and Europe. Her story reminds us of the fragility of the American experiment in its infancy and, equally important, of the active role of women in the debates over society and culture in the early republic.

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0812206533

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Women Building History

Public Art at the 1893 Columbian Exposition

By: Wanda M. Corn,Charlene G. Garfinkle,Annelise K. Madsen

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Women Building History

Public Art at the 1893 Columbian Exposition

By: Wanda M. Corn,Charlene G. Garfinkle,Annelise K. Madsen

History of women during America's Gilded Age. Wanda M. Corn takes as her topic the grand neoclassical Woman's Building at the 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago, a structure celebrating modern woman's progress in education, arts, and sciences.

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0520241118

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Siha Tooskin Knows the Nature of Life

By: Charlene Bearhead,Wilson Bearhead

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Siha Tooskin Knows the Nature of Life

By: Charlene Bearhead,Wilson Bearhead

Paul Wahasaypa knows that Ena Makoochay (Mother Earth) gives us many things. On this compelling nature journey with Ena (his mom), we learn how strength, generosity, kindness, and humility are all shown to us by grandfather rocks, towering trees, four-legged ones, and winged ones, reminding us of the part we have to play in this amazing creation. Join Paul and Ena as they experience the beautiful nature of life. The Siha Tooskin Knows series uses vivid narratives and dazzling illustrations in contemporary settings to share stories about an 11-year-old Nakota boy.

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1553798457

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Teaching Without Indoctrination: Implications for Values Education

By: Charlene Tan

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Teaching Without Indoctrination: Implications for Values Education

By: Charlene Tan

“This book presents a comprehensive, well-structured and enlightening survey of the problem of indoctrination as manifested in scientific, moral, religious and social fields within the context of an intellectual milieu that prides itself in being liberal and democratic. In the craft of intellectual midwifery which she masters, Professor Tan has but one prescription: constant reflection, but not of the solipsistic or sterile kind. Rather, she advocates fearless questioning within the bounds of a community of learning, which is what schools should ideally be, wherein we all recognise ourselves to be at once students and teachers.” - Professor Alejo José G. Sison, Rafael Escolà Chair of Professional Ethics, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain

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BRILL

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908790648X

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Educational Policy Borrowing in China

Looking West or looking East?

By: Charlene Tan

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Educational Policy Borrowing in China

Looking West or looking East?

By: Charlene Tan

For over a decade, Mainland China has been embarking on an ambitious nation-wide education reform ('New Curriculum Reform') for its basic education. The reform reflects China’s propensity to borrow selected educational policies from elsewhere, particularly North America and Europe. Chinese scholars have used a local proverb "the West wind has overpowered the East wind" to describe this phenomenon of ‘looking West’. But what do we mean by educational policy borrowing from the West? What are the educational policies in China's new curriculum reform that are perceived to be borrowed from the West? To what extent have the borrowed educational policies in China's new curriculum reform been accepted, modified, and rejected by the various educational stakeholders? How does culture influence the various educational stakeholders in China in interpreting and mediating educational policy borrowing from the West? How do the findings of this study on China’s education reform inform and add to the existing theories on and approaches to on cross-cultural educational policy borrowing? This book answers the above questions by critically discussing China’s policy borrowing from the West through its current reform for primary and secondary education. It presents the latest in-depth research findings from a three-year empirical study (2013-2015) with school principals, teachers, students and other educational stakeholders across China. This study offers new insights into China’s educational policy borrowing from the West and international implications on cross-cultural educational transfer for academics, policymakers and educators.

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Crossing Literacy Bridges

Strategies to Collaborate with Families of Struggling Readers

By: Jennifer Tuten,Deborah Ann Jensen,Charlene Klassen Endrizzi

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Crossing Literacy Bridges

Strategies to Collaborate with Families of Struggling Readers

By: Jennifer Tuten,Deborah Ann Jensen,Charlene Klassen Endrizzi

It has been well established that schools and families must work together to ensure academic and literacy success for all children. Educators understand the importance of creating a learning connection between families and schools. Families provide teachers with increased knowledge of students. Teachers also recognize the importance of building on the learning events occurring in students’ homes and communities. However, in practice, partnerships are not easily established. Often teachers are not prepared to effectively reach out to families nor are families and schools prepared to effectively work together. There are many constraints in forming home-school partnerships and the added challenges of creating partnerships with families of children struggling with literacy development are even more difficult. Often teachers and families find themselves on opposite sides, facing similar challenges, looking for a way to connect. Families of children struggling to acquire literacy skills are often faced with many challenges other families never experience. For teachers, trying to reach out to these families and form partnerships is equally challenging. Bridges enable connections to be made between people and ideas and allow passage from one side to another. This book describes five principles to guide teachers in working with families of struggling readers. With examples from the field, tools to put into practice, and extensive resources lists, teachers will expand their understanding of family engagement. This book is an important resource for pre-service and in-service teachers who are eager to engage more sensitively and effectively with families, particularly those whose children have struggled with literacy.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1475841868

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Siha Tooskin Knows the Offering of Tobacco

By: Charlene Bearhead,Wilson Bearhead

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Siha Tooskin Knows the Offering of Tobacco

By: Charlene Bearhead,Wilson Bearhead

Paul Wahasaypa—Siha Tooskin—knows that whether we are taking berries or plants from the earth or knowledge from a learned person it is so important to offer a gift back to show honour and appreciation. Join Paul and his teacher Mrs. Baxter to find out what they discover about the protocol of offering the tobacco plant. The Siha Tooskin Knows series uses vivid narratives and dazzling illustrations in contemporary settings to share stories about an 11-year-old Nakota boy.

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1553798481

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Islamic Education and Indoctrination

The Case in Indonesia

By: Charlene Tan

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Islamic Education and Indoctrination

The Case in Indonesia

By: Charlene Tan

This book critically examines the concept of indoctrination within the Western liberal traditions and analyses case studies of indoctrination in some Muslim societies. It offers suggestions to counter religious indoctrination and highlights the key tensions, challenges and prospects of Islamic education in a modern and multicultural world.

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Advanced Practice Nursing E-Book

An Integrative Approach

By: Ann B. Hamric,Judith A. Spross,Charlene M. Hanson

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Advanced Practice Nursing E-Book

An Integrative Approach

By: Ann B. Hamric,Judith A. Spross,Charlene M. Hanson

Covering all advanced practice competencies and roles, this book offers strategies for enhancing patient care and legitimizing your role within today’s health care system. It covers the history of advanced practice nursing, the theory behind the practice, and emerging issues. Offering a comprehensive exploration of advanced practice nursing, this edition also adds a focus on topics including the APN scope of practice, certification, and the ethical and legal issues that occur in clinical practice. The development of all major competencies of advanced practice nursing is discussed: direct clinical practice, consultation, coaching/guidance, research, leadership, collaboration, and ethical decision-making. Advanced practice competencies are discussed in relation to all advanced practice nursing and blended CNS-NP roles (case manager, acute care nurse practitioner), highlighting the shared aims and distinctions of each role. In-depth discussions on educational strategies explain how competencies develop as the nurses’ practice progresses. A chapter on research competencies demonstrates how to use evidence-based research in practice, and how to promote these research competencies to other APNs. A conceptual framework shows the clear relationship between the competencies, roles, and challenges in today’s health care environment. Practical strategies are provided for business management, contracting, and marketing. Comprehensive information covers the essential competencies of the new Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. More exemplars (case studies) provide real-life scenarios showing APN competencies in action. A new chapter shows how to provide reliable and valid data to substantiate your impact and justify equitable reimbursement for APN services, also enhancing your skills in quality improvement strategies, informatics, and systems thinking. Information on telehealth considerations covers the new sources of electronic healthcare information available to patients and describes how to counsel them on using reliable resources.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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1437720080

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Digest of Education Statistics, 1993

By: Thomas D. Snyder,Charlene M. Hoffman

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Digest of Education Statistics, 1993

By: Thomas D. Snyder,Charlene M. Hoffman

This document, consisting of 7 chapters, 34 figures, 412 tables, plus 20 appended tables, provides statistical data on most aspects of U.S. education, both public and private, from kindergarten through graduate school. The chapters cover the following topics: (1) "All Levels of Education"; (2) "Elementary and Secondary Education"; (3) "Postsecondary Education" which include college and university education as well as vocational and adult education; (4) "Federal Programs for Education and Related Activities"; (5) "Outcomes of Education"; (6) "International Comparisons of "Education"; and (7) "Learning Resources and Technology." The publication contains information on a variety of subjects including the number of schools and colleges, teachers, enrollments, and graduates, in addition to educational attainment, finances, federal funds for education, employment and income of graduates, libraries, and international education. Supplemental information on population trends, attitudes on education, education characteristics of the labor force, government finances, and economic trends provides background for evaluating education data. Included among data not appearing in previous editions are the following: teachers' opinions on the education system; financial statistics of urban, suburban, and rural school districts; plans and activities of high school sophomores; public elementary and secondary school expenditures, by function and state; and international literacy and geography achievements of students. A short introduction provides a brief overview of current trends in American education, and each chapter highlights significant trends. Guides to tabular presentations and sources are provided along with definitions and an index. (MLF)

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0160420520

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Mindful Education

Insights from Confucian and Christian Traditions

By: Charlene Tan

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Mindful Education

Insights from Confucian and Christian Traditions

By: Charlene Tan

This book provides original ideas and practical recommendations for educators in a post-pandemic world. We live in a world that has been upended by the COVID-19 pandemic. Students around the globe have been besieged by disruptions that threaten not only their academic learning but also their mental, emotional, and interpersonal well-being. In the midst of pressing and mounting challenges, how can schools ensure the total wellness of all their students? Beyond reactive, piecemeal, and short-term measures, how can schools enact mindful education that pays attention to wholeness in every student? Extending the current research on well-being and mindfulness, this book draws insights from Confucian and Christian traditions. These two traditions have been selected as they are widely seen to represent, and have impacted, Eastern and Western civilisations respectively for millennia. Informed and inspired by Confucian and Christian perspectives, this book proposes that mindfulness is an orientation towards wholeness, where one experiences he (harmony) and shalom (peace). Mindful education is realised through: A school community of ren (humanity) and agape (love); A transforming curriculum that centres on dao (way) and imago dei (god’s image); Empathic teachers who are motivated by shu (putting oneself in the other’s place) and the Golden Rule (do to others as you would have them do to you); and Self-directed learners who develop themselves through xiuji (self-cultivation) and spiritual disciplines. Applying ancient wisdom to contemporary settings, this book on promoting student well-being through mindful education is a useful resource for policymakers, educators, researchers, and general readers.

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