Terrified, there she was in that black corner of what must be Hell, trying to remember everything she had ever read or been taught about lostness. What happened?? All she had been doing was everyday stuff. But it was so hot out in the yard trying to get a tan. She had started to feel sick. You always hear that laying in the hot sun could give a person heat exhaustion. Your blood pressure could probably make your thoughts race. Could she die like that? Had she been totally rejected for eternity? Could she ever get back? Couldn’t you be forgiven, somehow?
Terrified, there she was in that black corner of what must be Hell, trying to remember everything she had ever read or been taught about lostness. What happened?? All she had been doing was everyday stuff. But it was so hot out in the yard trying to get a tan. She had started to feel sick. You always hear that laying in the hot sun could give a person heat exhaustion. Your blood pressure could probably make your thoughts race. Could she die like that? Had she been totally rejected for eternity? Could she ever get back? Couldn’t you be forgiven, somehow?
The impact and content of English as a subject on the curriculum is once more the subject of lively debate. Questions of English sets out to map the development of English as a subject and how it has come to encompass the diversity of ideas that currently characterise it. Drawing on a combination of historical analysis and recent research findings Robin Peel, Annette Patterson and Jeanne Gerlach bring together and compare important new insights on curriculum development and teaching practice from England, Australia and the United States. They also discuss the development of teacher training, highlighting the variety of ways in which teachers build their own beliefs and knowledge about English.
Offers a lively and accessible guide through past and present debates about the English curriculum which will appeal to students and practising teachers.
For courses in Elementary Reading Methods, Literacy in the Elementary School, and Literacy Tutoring. Even with effective early interventions, many students continue to need expert and intensive reading instruction well beyond the primary-grade years. Now intermediate and middle school educators and pre-service teachers have a resource to help them develop instructional strategies for these students. The contributors to this volume draw from research and classroom practice as they share strategies that work for readers who continue to struggle in grades 3-8. Readers will learn how to address the needs of children in a range of instructional settings and learning contexts, and gain a solid understanding of the current state of knowledge on struggling readers and the multiple pathways they can take to help them succeed.
Jeanne Fogle Lyons--a historian, professor, and certified tour guide in Washington--and Elan Penn, the gifted photographer who created the superb From Sea to Shining Sea, combine their talents to create a breathtaking and fascinating homage to America's capital city. Lavish images of fabled monuments, world-famous museums, distinguished universities, and lush parks--all accompanied by fascinating background information--pay tribute to the beauty and history of Washington, D.C. From government buildings such as the Capitol, White House, and Supreme Court to outdoor statues of Ulysses S. Grant, Mary Leo Bethune, and Mahatma Gandhi, this unique visual tour captures the city's riches as never before. Visit Mount Vernon, George Washington's splendid home and plantation; the awe-inspiring Lincoln Memorial; the Arlington National Cemetery, where the eternal flame burns over John F. Kennedy's grave; and the Smithsonian, which protects the glories of our past. Watch government at work at the Federal Triangle Department Buildings, see the lovely sculpture garden at the National Gallery, and feel the magnificence of sacred structures such as St. John's of Lafayette Square. Every photo, from Ford's Theatre, where Lincoln lost his life, to Maya Lin's heartbreaking Vietnam Memorial, is inspirational.
Learn to produce healthier crops and better harvests! This uniquely valuable book highlights the tremendous progress of knowledge in different areas of the field over the last decade. Here you'll find new and useful information about plant molecular virology and how the field can improve the world food situation in the coming years. The last decade has seen remarkable advances in plant virological research, owing mainly to the rapid progress made in molecular biology and genetic engineering in recent years. While recombinant DNA technology has significantly contributed to our understanding of plant viruses, new findings are being accumulated every day as reported in various publications. Plant Viruses As Molecular Pathogens is the only book to bring you all of this information--22 chapters--in a single volume, compiled by specialists around the globe! Use Plant Viruses As Molecular Pathogens to enhance your knowledge of: current virus taxonomy the molecular basis of virus transmission movement of plant viruses replication and gene expression of RNA/DNA viruses resistance to viruses molecular epidemiology recombination events and possible mechanisms molecular diversity novel aspects of plant virus detection technologies With helpful illustrations, photos, figures, models that explain viral mechanisms, and easy-to-understand reference tables, Plant Viruses As Molecular Pathogens will stimulate your thinking on this fascinating area of plant science!
Relating stories of the angels from the Old and New Testaments to Medieval Europe to the present, this book explains the forms angels take, illuminates the many roles angels play, and shows readers how invoke angels whenever they need warmth, encouragement, spiritual growth, or a helping hand. 2-color illustrations.
Readers who want to know more about the heavenly companions in their lives can turn to this pocket-sized resource, filled with two-color illustrations.
From essential oils and herbal extracts to teas, tinctures, and aromatherapy, this book really does have it all! It includes complete information on: how to choose the right herb for each ailment; the best herbal therapies and traditions from around the world; how to buy, frow, and prepare herbs; dosage instructions to ensure safe and effective treatment; and much more!
Sumptuous soups for all occasions! There is nothing more enjoyable or adaptable than soup. It can be prepared hot or cold; eaten before, after, or between meals; served with almost anything; and made as healthily or unhealthily as you want it to be. The Everything Soup Cookbook serves up 300 delicious traditional and creative soup recipes, providing you with simple step-by-step-instructions for each. From chicken noodle to clam chowder, this highly accessible cookbook gives you original recipes for all your favorite soups, stews, and chilis. Features: -Bean, grain, and nut soups -Cold soups -Fruit soups -Meat soups and stews -Vegetable and pasta soups From simple starters to hearty soups that work as filling meals, The Everything Soup Cookbook overflows with easy recipes that can be made with everyday ingredients found right in your pantry.
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