Together Forever By: Theresa Nagy Strong and handsome Joe Brick works hard as a construction worker and helps out around the family farm. Joe seems to have it all, a good job, a loving—albeit untraditional—family, but one thing is missing. That is, until he injures himself on the job and is sent to the ER, where he meets a beautiful nurse, Tessa. Tessa and Joe’s relationship blooms suddenly and passionately. They begin to fall fast, and even Joe’s family has already welcomed her as one of their own. But not everything can be perfect. When Tessa begins being stalked by a doctor in the ER, Joe and his police academy brother Nick set out to find the horrible truth behind who this doctor really is. Will they be able to save Tessa? And will Nick and Tessa truly get a happy ending?
Meant to Be By: Theresa Nagy About the Author Theresa Nagy lives in a small town and works full-time but has always wanted to write romance novels. Although she enjoys writing and reading romance novels specifically, Nagy also enjoys counted-cross stitch and lives with a rescued greyhound.
Love of a Lifetime By: Theresa Nagy After learning about the death of a close family member, Abby finds herself with too many questions and a set of mysterious initials. As she searches for answers, Abby may find true love as well. With mystery, thrills, and love stories from different ears, Abby’s journey of true love is compelling and will encourage you to never give up on love.
A Trace of Pet Glitter By: Theresa Nagy Why, oh why would someone break into Pretty Pets Groomer? That’s what owner Veranne and the police officers she calls for help are wondering. In addition to noticing that the bad guys were definitely searching for something specific, Officer Nick Mount also picks up on an attraction between him and Veranne. Though it’s odd timing, Nick quickly asks Veranne out to dinner, and since the only man in her life is her dog, Comet, she says yes. But there’s still a mystery to solve, and everyone, from Nick’s partner to his cousin to even Comet offers assistance. Perhaps looking into the building’s history will lend some insight. You’ll have to read A Trace of Pet Glitter to find out.
Lessons in Love By: Theresa Nagy Bryan, a vet and martial arts instructor, has known Darla for a number of years; they even dated briefly in their youth, but in that time they were not ready for lessons in true love. Are Bryan and Darla now ready to learn one of life’s most valuable lessons?
About the Book Sweet Treats Bakery is the most important thing in Gloria’s life—that is, until Arron walks through the bakery doors, instantly kindling a fire deep within Gloria that burns hotter than the bakery’s ovens. But can Gloria and Arron achieve their happily ever after when a mysterious rival bakery turns Gloria’s own customers against her, threatening to put Sweet Treats out of business forever? Inspired by the author’s own passion for baking, Gloria’s journey is a heartwarming story of love, family, overcoming obstacles, and, above all, never giving up on your dreams. About the Author Theresa Nagy is employed full time in addition to her job as an author. An avid fan of all things romance, Nagy loves to read and write in the genre whenever she gets the chance. Nagy lives with her pet greyhound, a rescue dog.
About the Book Sweet Treats Bakery is the most important thing in Gloria’s life—that is, until Arron walks through the bakery doors, instantly kindling a fire deep within Gloria that burns hotter than the bakery’s ovens. But can Gloria and Arron achieve their happily ever after when a mysterious rival bakery turns Gloria’s own customers against her, threatening to put Sweet Treats out of business forever? Inspired by the author’s own passion for baking, Gloria’s journey is a heartwarming story of love, family, overcoming obstacles, and, above all, never giving up on your dreams. About the Author Theresa Nagy is employed full time in addition to her job as an author. An avid fan of all things romance, Nagy loves to read and write in the genre whenever she gets the chance. Nagy lives with her pet greyhound, a rescue dog.
A Trace of Pet Glitter By: Theresa Nagy Why, oh why would someone break into Pretty Pets Groomer? That’s what owner Veranne and the police officers she calls for help are wondering. In addition to noticing that the bad guys were definitely searching for something specific, Officer Nick Mount also picks up on an attraction between him and Veranne. Though it’s odd timing, Nick quickly asks Veranne out to dinner, and since the only man in her life is her dog, Comet, she says yes. But there’s still a mystery to solve, and everyone, from Nick’s partner to his cousin to even Comet offers assistance. Perhaps looking into the building’s history will lend some insight. You’ll have to read A Trace of Pet Glitter to find out.
Together Forever By: Theresa Nagy Strong and handsome Joe Brick works hard as a construction worker and helps out around the family farm. Joe seems to have it all, a good job, a loving—albeit untraditional—family, but one thing is missing. That is, until he injures himself on the job and is sent to the ER, where he meets a beautiful nurse, Tessa. Tessa and Joe’s relationship blooms suddenly and passionately. They begin to fall fast, and even Joe’s family has already welcomed her as one of their own. But not everything can be perfect. When Tessa begins being stalked by a doctor in the ER, Joe and his police academy brother Nick set out to find the horrible truth behind who this doctor really is. Will they be able to save Tessa? And will Nick and Tessa truly get a happy ending?
Lessons in Love By: Theresa Nagy Bryan, a vet and martial arts instructor, has known Darla for a number of years; they even dated briefly in their youth, but in that time they were not ready for lessons in true love. Are Bryan and Darla now ready to learn one of life’s most valuable lessons?
The author details the classroom research cycle and provides tools and sample completed projects to help educators initiate their own research and improve literacy instruction.
Educator implicit bias is often experienced by students of varying identities as microaggressions. In this book the authors define implicit bias and microaggressions, identify ways students of varying identities such as race, gender/LGBTQ+, religion, socioeconomic, ability, linguistic and family dynamics, experience microaggressions in schools, and offer an educator’s guide to using culturally responsive teaching as an antidote to microaggressions. We also provide specific ways to interrupt microaggressions in schools.
A commitment to cultivating mindfulness practices in your business is no longer optional, it is an imperative.Not only will mindful businesses survive in the 21st century, they will thrive as the world grows in its initiative to support integrity, creativity and diversity in the workplace. Integrating solid and definitive mindfulness practices into your business will create a greater sense of ease, innovation and well-being among your staff. Ultimately, they will feel safer and more self-assured, and in doing so will develop a loyalty to you and your business that will exponentially impact your bottom line. In this revolutionary new book, author Theresa Puskar will provide you with the tools you need to take your business to the next pillar of excellence. In it, you will be given techniques and develop the skills to: Expel fear-based constrictive mindsets, and ignite genius and innovation Build a sense of self-accountability, pride and ownership among your staff Curb combative competitiveness to create a cohesive and connected work environment Apply proactive, positive communication practices to reduce conflict and encourage optimal results Integrate calm and joy into the workplace, to create greater productivity and prosperity Model, create and sustain authentic and heartfelt internal & external customer-care Cultivate loyalty and longevity, and in doing so, significantly decrease staff turnover...and much more!
With The Age of Water Lilies, Theresa Kishkan has written a beautiful novel that travels from the time of colonial wars to the pacifist movement to 1960s Victoria, and shares a unique and delightful relationship between 70-year-old Flora and 7-year-old Tessa. When Flora Oakden leaves her English home in 1912 for the fledgling community of Walhachin in British Columbia’s interior, she doesn’t expect to fall in love with the dry sage-scented benchlands above the Thompson River-and with the charismatic labourer who is working in the orchard. When he and all the men of Walhachin return to Europe and the battlefields of France, Flora remains behind, pregnant and unmarried. Shunned by those remaining in the settlement, she travels west to Victoria and meets freethinker Ann Ogilvie, who provides shelter for her in a house overlooking the Ross Bay Cemetery. Fifty years later, among the headstones of Ross Bay, curious young Tessa is mapping her own personal domain when her life becomes interwoven with that of her neighbour, the now-elderly Flora. Out of their friendship, a larger world opens up for these unlikely companions. Theresa has written a sweeping story that transcends time and springs from a passionate exploration of the natural world, its weather, seasons and plants.
From ‘folk devils’ to ballroom dancers, Waltzing Through Europe explores the changing reception of fashionable couple dances in Europe from the eighteenth century onwards. A refreshing intervention in dance studies, this book brings together elements of historiography, cultural memory, folklore, and dance across comparatively narrow but markedly heterogeneous localities. Rooted in investigations of often newly discovered primary sources, the essays afford many opportunities to compare sociocultural and political reactions to the arrival and practice of popular rotating couple dances, such as the Waltz and the Polka. Leading contributors provide a transnational and affective lens onto strikingly diverse topics, ranging from the evolution of romantic couple dances in Croatia, and Strauss’s visits to Hamburg and Altona in the 1830s, to dance as a tool of cultural preservation and expression in twentieth-century Finland. Waltzing Through Europe creates openings for fresh collaborations in dance historiography and cultural history across fields and genres. It is essential reading for researchers of dance in central and northern Europe, while also appealing to the general reader who wants to learn more about the vibrant histories of these familiar dance forms.
Love of a Lifetime By: Theresa Nagy After learning about the death of a close family member, Abby finds herself with too many questions and a set of mysterious initials. As she searches for answers, Abby may find true love as well. With mystery, thrills, and love stories from different ears, Abby’s journey of true love is compelling and will encourage you to never give up on love.
Assessing Family Relationships shows mental health professionals how to utilize the Family Life Space Drawing (the FLSD), a family assessment tool that incorporates information from multiple family members while building connections between the clinician and the client. In this manual, Theresa A. Beeton and Ronald A. Clark demonstrate the usefulness of the FLSD in both family and couple counseling. As a task-centered assessment tool, the FLSD enables an interactive and personalized process of counseling, which helps individuals to express concerns and information about themselves in an indirect and nonthreatening manner. Chapters are illustrated throughout with case studies and drawings adapted from the authors’ own clinical experience, and the manual offers an overview of the history of the FLSD, as well as where future research is headed. Providing a practical explanation of how to complete the FLSD process, Assessing Family Relationships will be highly relevant to couple and family therapists, as well as clinical social workers, who are interested in updating their practice with innovative family assessment research and techniques.
Specifically for the health professional, this book contains an extensive compilation of research findings on biologic variation by race, age, and gender relating to health and illness. Completely rewritten, revised, and updated, the Second Edition includes an increased discussion of biologic variation and expanded coverage of each chapter topic. This book provides a theoretical framework for understanding the mechanisms that influence biologic variation. It presents a well-documented discussion of research data and indicates areas where knowledge is lacking. A theoretical explanation is followed by examination of surface and anatomical variations, developmental variation, biochemical and enzymatic variations, disease susceptibility differences, and influence of the external variation. Consideration of sexual variation reveals more differences between the sexes than among races. Misconceptions about racial uniformity and diversity are exposed throughout the book. Tables of specific biologic variations allow easy reference and access to the literature.
This publication deals with the topic of transitional justice. In six case studies, the authors link theoretical and practical implications in order to develop some innovative approaches. Their proposals might help to deal more effectively with the transition of societies, legal orders and political systems. Young academics from various backgrounds provide fresh insights and demonstrate the relevance of the topic. The chapters analyse transitions and conflicts in Sierra Leone, Argentina, Nicaragua, Nepal, and South Sudan as well as Germany’s colonial genocide in Namibia. Thus, the book provides the reader with new insights and contributes to the ongoing debate about transitional justice. Gegenstand dieser Publikation ist das Thema „Transitional Justice“. In sechs Fallstudien verknüpfen die Autoren theoretische und praktische Implikationen, um innovative Ansätze zu entwickeln. Ihre Vorschläge wollen dazu beitragen, den Übergangsprozess von Gesellschaften, Rechtsordnungen und politischen Systemen effektiver zu gestalten. Nachwuchswissenschaftler mit unterschiedlichem fachlichem Hintergrund geben hier neue Einblicke und zeigen die fortdauernde Relevanz des Themas. Die Kapitel analysieren Übergänge und Konflikte in Sierra Leone, Argentinien, Nicaragua, Nepal und Süd-Sudan sowie den kolonialen Völkermord in Namibia. So liefert das Buch dem Leser neue Erkenntnisse und trägt zur laufenden Debatte über das Thema „Transitional Justice“ bei.
This practical book will help early childhood teachers (preK–2) understand and respond to the multiple influences (school, home, and societal) that affect emergent bilingual children’s academic achievement. The author explains the foundations of first- and second-language development and then provides teaching and curriculum practices specific to reading and English language arts. Chapters address incorporating first-language strengths, acquiring a second language, learning to read, building vocabulary, comprehending and thinking with text and language, helping children persevere, and more. Approaches for collaborating with families accompany each chapter. This book is designed to help teachers understand the underlying principles so they can modify, develop, and adjust their practice to be most effective for the emergent bilingual children they teach. It is a valuable resource for developing bilingual programs, teacher preparation, and professional development. “An excellent resource for PreK–2 educators who need to know how to effectively implement school standards and fortify children's primary languages to guarantee their success.” —Anita Pandey, Morgan State University & Author, Language Building Blocks: Essential Linguistics for Early Childhood Educators “It is rare to find a scholar with as much commitment to making research real for teachers as Theresa Roberts. This book is a gift to teachers and to teacher education.” —Sharon Walpole, Delaware University “This book offers critical information that will enable educators to start students down the road of literacy and language mastery from the moment they enter a classroom.” —Sara Tellman Veloz, founder, Buckerfield Educational Consulting, Inc.
Focus on Special Educational Needs explores the characteristics of effective classroom instruction for language learners aged 5–18 with special educational needs. It guides teachers and other educational practitioners to combine their perspectives in providing balanced, coordinated, cohesive, and comprehensive approaches. The authors present a framework for developing inclusive learning environments which are culturally and linguistically responsive, based on strengths-based perspectives. Research studies and examples from the classroom illustrate collaborative practice in action. Additional online resources at www.oup.com/elt/teacher/fosen Cristina Sánchez-López is a teacher educator in Chicago at the Illinois Resource Center, Multilingual Cultural Classroom, and Paridad Education Consulting. Theresa Young is a speech-language pathologist and educator in private practice in Parry Sound, Ontario. ‘This excellent book provides detailed guidance for educating language learners with special educational needs, based on a thorough review of classroom research. The authors advocate approaches which build upon all the assets learners bring to the classroom, and integrate these with decades of best practices in second language development and special education. This will be a welcome resource to graduate students and practicing teachers alike.’ Dr Nadeen T. Ruiz, School of Education, University of California at Davis
Fairies have been revered and feared, sometimes simultaneously, throughout recorded history. This encyclopedia of concise entries, from the A-senee-ki-waku of northeastern North America to the Zips of Central America and Mexico, includes more than 2,500 individual beings and species of fairy and nature spirits from a wide range of mythologies and religions from all over the globe.
Why is everyone so bloody obsessed with hashtags? What on earth do you want to do with a hashtag? Can you use it to shoot your way out of here? Tisana, Ruhab and Haleema are three normal teenage girls who have been best friends forever. But when they are kidnapped from their hometown, each must find their own way to survive. Girls explores enduring friendship, girlhood and the stories behind the headlines that quickly become yesterday's news. Theresa Ikoko's funny and fiercely passionate play is a Verity Bargate Award finalist and winner of the Alfred Fagon Award (2015) and George Devine Award (2016). Girls received its world premiere at HighTide Theatre Festival 2016 on 8 September 2016 in a production by HighTide, Soho Theatre and Talawa.
The progress of several businesses was severely challenged through the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, with several businesses collapsing globally. Apart from the pandemic, the business posture and dynamics of yesteryear has significantly changed, as the way business is conducted today, especially in this era of Industry 4.0 and the proliferation of technology-assisted processes, have created a new environment for doing business. Comparatively, yesterday’s businesses seemed to have been in the "dark," keeping itself within limited geographical locations, contacts, and markets. However, business today, with the technological boom, has created a global village with the advent of the World Wide Web and social media which is redefining the way business is conducted especially in product and service development, marketing and publicity, customer attraction and retention, scouting and recruitment, and so on. This book responds to contemporary calls for new ways of managing businesses with practitioner-oriented discourses on topical issues like business environments and how modern businesses can thrive in the same. It discusses in some detail the general composition of business environments, specific factors that influence the operations and decisions of a business within its environment, the level of control businesses have over the factors that operate within the business environment, and the need for businesses to be proactive and to strategise in order to take advantage of the opportunities the business environment presents as while minimising the negative effects some factors also present. The book provides practical applications while not losing sight of the theoretical underpinnings. Case studies have been provided to elucidate the theories learnt and provide practical application to real-life situations. Written in easy non-technical language, the book also has practice questions at the end, making it an easy instructional manual for business owners worldwide. It is also a brilliant text for introductory students of business administration and management and covers important business areas like types of business ownership and how to start a business.
To what degree has political, social, and economic change been stimulated by the impact of the past and present policies of Communist political systems? Perhaps more important, to what extent has the momentum for change, stimulated by past policies, been frustrated by the nature of these systems? This volume, an interdisciplinary and international work based on a symposium presented at the October 1976 Annual Conference of the American Association for the Advancement of Slavic Studies, addresses these questions. The contributors collectively assess the extent of change generated by the policies of social mobilization as they are channeled and contained within the Communist political systems. Clearly and perceptively, they analyze selected aspects of change—or its absence—in the political, social, and economic life of the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe.
Why do people fall in love? Does passion fade with time? What makes for a happy, healthy relationship? This introduction to relationship science follows the lifecycle of a relationship – from attraction and initiation, to the hard work of relationship maintenance, to dissolution and ways to strengthen a relationship. Designed for advanced undergraduates studying psychology, communication or family studies, this textbook presents a fresh, diversity-infused approach to relationship science. It includes real-world examples and critical-thinking questions, callout boxes that challenge students to make connections, and researcher interviews that showcase the many career paths of relationship scientists. Article Spotlights reveal cutting-edge methods, while Diversity and Inclusion boxes celebrate the variety found in human love and connection. Throughout the book, students see the application of theory and come to recognize universal themes in relationships as well as the nuances of many findings. Instructors can access lecture slides, an instructor manual, and test banks.
Combining theory with proven teaching strategies, this resource helps preschool educators produce strong language and literacy outcomes for English learners ages three to five.
Since the end of the Cold War, international institutions have had to rise to challenges of instability and insecurity in Europe. Fergus Carr and Theresa Callan examine the changing nature of European security, cooperation and conflict. A key theme is the development of the new European security architecture and the roles of NATO, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the European Union and the United Nations as security providers in contemporary Europe.
Convenient access to information from every area of mathematics: Fourier transforms, Z transforms, linear and nonlinear programming, calculus of variations, random-process theory, special functions, combinatorial analysis, game theory, much more.
Meant to Be By: Theresa Nagy About the Author Theresa Nagy lives in a small town and works full-time but has always wanted to write romance novels. Although she enjoys writing and reading romance novels specifically, Nagy also enjoys counted-cross stitch and lives with a rescued greyhound.
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