A mysterious letter shows up from an old college boyfriend throwing Meryl's life into turmoil. When a local rabbi warns her that her ex, David, has been brainwashed into a cult, Meryl is pulled into the mystical world of religious Judaism in a way that her stubbornly atheist self would never have expected. Once a free-spirited Grinnell College grad living a hippie life in Berkeley, California, she now finds herself in Israel on a rescue mission to bring him home. To accomplish her mission, Meryl must come face to face with her heritage and her own beliefs about God and the universe while struggling with the powerful pulling of her heartstrings and her hope of building a life together with the man who she has always believed to be her soulmate."This book was amazing I could not put it down; it kept me riveted. I think many diverse people will benefit from and enjoy this book. I would definitely recommend this excellent book to my community members, family, and friends, no matter their level of religious observance. I feel there is something in this book for everyone to gain from. The captivating storyline, the great amount of Jewish knowledge included, and the easy style that it is written in make it an excellent read." -Chaya Moryosef, Director "Miriam writes in a voice that resonates with so many of us, from a place that feels both refreshing and skeptical, with a heart that pounds with life." -Rabbi Tzvi Freeman, Senior Editor Chabad.org"I could not put this book down. The author's words spoke to me as if she was sitting across the table, leaned over with a cup of tea, sharing every detail. I was with her every step of her journey, following her open heart and curious nature through defiance and resistance, to becoming a woman of unshakable faith and contribution. This is a spiritual romance story of becoming oneself and finding love of G-d." -Gail Tremblay, Martha Beck coach"'God Said What? ' is a memoir of a woman on a journey, physical and spiritual, crossing continents seeking an awakening that she is not aware of. I found myself nodding, wondering where the next chapter was going to take 'us, ' for the journey is one we all take. I was pulled forward, as Miriam learned that there is a spiritual, hidden side to us all. The writing is engaging, compelling. I responded with tears and laughter, as Miriam set out to "save" her boyfriend, finding herself instead. This book is about discovering what the purpose of our existence is. Everyone who reads this will connect on some level to this tale of miracles and hope that occur in everyday life, in this mundane world." -Deborah Adelman, RN, Ph.D.
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Are you teaching or training to teach English to adult speakers of other languages?Yes! Then this is the essential book for you!This is one of the few books to effectively blend together research, theory and practical pedagogy and link this directly with the context of teaching English to adults. There are reflective tasks throughout, which encourage you to develop and apply your theoretical knowledge to your own experiences.The editors and contributing authors - all experienced practitioners and researchers - share their experience of meeting the diverse needs of learners in the ESOL setting. Learners come from a wide range of cultural, educational and linguistic backgrounds and choose to learn English for a variety of reasons. These factors have important implications for the way the teaching is undertaken. The authors draw on their wealth of experience with adult learners to offer practical strategies for the classroom. Key topics include: Planning, learning and assessment Accuracy and fluency Learning contexts Language analysis, language use and language acquisition This is essential reading for students on adult ESOL subject specialist certificate courses, or integrated Cert Ed/PGCE ESOL courses. It is also of interest to people teaching English outside the UK.Contributors: Vivien Barr, Sue Colquhoun, Jo-Ann Delaney, Clare Fletcher, Marina Spiegel, Helen Sunderland, John Sutter, Efisia Tranza, Mary Weir
Seeking the Mystical Child: Nurturing Young Children’s Identity, Faith, and Belief by Danette Littleton and Meryl Sole is a unique book that presents insights into children’s unnoticed spiritual worlds. The authors acquired voices and portraits of children from differing cultures through qualitative research. Interpretations of ancient and contemporary Judaism, Christianity, and Islam provided context. This book is for those who desire to understand children’s lived experiences, seen and unseen, of wonder, awe, and purity of heart. Seekers of meaning in the lives of children may find meaning for themselves in Seeking the Mystical Child: Nurturing Young Children’s Identity, Faith, and Belief.
Seeking the Mystical Child: Nurturing Young Children’s Identity, Faith, and Belief by Danette Littleton and Meryl Sole is a unique book that presents insights into children’s unnoticed spiritual worlds. The authors acquired voices and portraits of children from differing cultures through qualitative research. Interpretations of ancient and contemporary Judaism, Christianity, and Islam provided context. This book is for those who desire to understand children’s lived experiences, seen and unseen, of wonder, awe, and purity of heart. Seekers of meaning in the lives of children may find meaning for themselves in Seeking the Mystical Child: Nurturing Young Children’s Identity, Faith, and Belief.
First Published in 1996. This book aims to help teachers and others working in and with schools to explore the development of counselling and guidance. The authors have used their experience of development work in one school - Ramsey Abbey School, Cambridgeshire - as a basis for exploring the concerns and issues raised by teachers, students, and governors. The book aims to clarify some of the queries as well as report their findings.
It's not easy to stand up to school bullies when your life is falling apart at home. When her Mum finally finds out what is making Heidi miserable, she also finds a way to give her daughter strength, hope, faith in God's love, belief in herself. Bullies aren't all that tough! Zero Tolerance for bullies everywhere.
This book is for anyone with an interest in very young children who may display early signs of dyslexia. The Foundation Stage is a very important time for children and many of the practical ideas and suggestions can be easily adapted to suit all children, particularly those with developmental delay. The authors explore learning styles, thinking skills, how we absorb experiences - visually, auditorily and kinaesthetically, and how it feels to have dyslexia. Readers will see that there is a wide difference of opinion on the causes of dyslexia, but a great deal of agreement on its effects! 'Including Children with Early Signs of Dyslexia' will assist early years practitioners, parents, students and support workers to: * become aware and understanding of the signs * develop a knowledge of strategies which will support children with special educational needs * be informed, supportive and confident in meeting children's needs * recognise the early indications of dyslexia The book will also encourage practitioners to think about how it feels to have special needs, and how to make real connections with the child and their family.
The Children We Teach places children at the center of music learning and teaching. What we understand about children determines how we teach them: the music learning environments we provide and decisions we make about music content and skills. Unexpressed, but no less meaningful, is the interdependent relationship between music teacher and children. Recent trends in music education emphasize what children should know about music more than what music educators need to know about children. This book offers insight into the innate traits of children such as goodness, kindness, needs, spirituality, playfulness and wonder. Each essay is supported through research and features data from music teacher-participants. When we engage children musically, we have opportunities to nurture children’s hearts, minds and spirits as well as our own.
The Children We Teach places children at the center of music learning and teaching. What we understand about children determines how we teach them: the music learning environments we provide and decisions we make about music content and skills. Unexpressed, but no less meaningful, is the interdependent relationship between music teacher and children. Recent trends in music education emphasize what children should know about music more than what music educators need to know about children. This book offers insight into the innate traits of children such as goodness, kindness, needs, spirituality, playfulness and wonder. Each essay is supported through research and features data from music teacher-participants. When we engage children musically, we have opportunities to nurture children’s hearts, minds and spirits as well as our own.
