1941, Virginia When Frances and Cecil meet, neither of them expects their attraction to be as deep as it is. Frances wasn't looking for a boyfriend, but there's something about Cecil that makes her think he's the one she might want to spend the rest of her life with.Then she meets Cecil's mother, who treats her poorly because she's not only a factory girl, but also the daughter of a tenant farmer. Hurt and angry, Frances knows she has to make a choice. Will she keep him-and his spiteful mother-in her life, or will she move on?Frances isn't sure what to do. However, with the young men of the United States being drafted for World War II in large numbers, she might not have long to decide and tell Cecil her decision in person.Will Frances give their love a chance or will she say goodbye?
There's no place like home.When Sarah Fortune inherits an apartment from one of her many lovers, she moves in and begins to receive letters from someone claiming the apartment belongs to him instead. At first she believes the letters to be harmless, but as they grow more threatening, she can no longer ignore the fact that she is being hounded by a psychopath. Then Sarah meets Henry, a timid, lonely man whose racketeering landlord is trying to force him to break his lease: litter in the shared hallway, continual noise, poison set out for his cat. Confident that they'll be able to deal with one another's problems, Sarah suggests a house swap. But it soon becomes clear that the two acquaintances are connected by far more than shared frustration, and they will discover that "home" may not be as safe as they thought ...Fans of Patricia Highsmith will devour this domestic twist on Strangers on a Train.
"When I went to say goodbye to my sister, she gave me small prayer cards and a little token she'd gotten in the mail from a Catholic charity. Her tears revealed she felt the momentousness of my journey: it now felt like a real pilgrimage. I treasured most a card with Pope Francis's picture on it on which was printed, "I want to ask a favor. I want to ask you to walk together, and take care of one another." Doing just that, Sarah and her husband, Peter, walk the 500 plus miles from St Jean Pied de Port to Santiago in September and October 2015. Along the way they meet characters in their fellow pilgrims and locals. They enjoy good food and wine. They push their bodies beyond what they'd ever done before. Moving from wondering what on earth they were doing on the Camino to not wanting it to end, follow Sarah and Peter from their first steps to their last in "Walk Together and Take Care of One Another: our time on the Camino Frances" by Sarah Brault.
The Diary and Letters of Frances Burney, Madame d'Arblay - Vol. II is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1880. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
Embracing Diversity is about the craft of teaching, with a particular focus on celebrating the myriad of human identities through classic, contemporary, and unconventional texts. Experienced secondary English language arts educators narrate their own experiences and provide insights through reflecting upon aspects of everyday pedagogy. Featuring a rich array of texts designed to be both familiar and unfamiliar to the reader, the authors explore complex issues raised by a diverse body of writers, while simultaneously sharing methods that engage students to think critically. Topics include how students' learning is influenced by their identities; the importance of building relationships; creating a balanced curriculum; developing cultural responsivity and cultural sustainability; confronting (dis)comfort zonesadapting to different educational contexts; and considering how the COVID-19 pandemic changed teaching. This teacher-friendly resource illustrates how reflective practitioners are assisted in their goal of teaching literacy skills while encompassing issues of social justice. Book Features:Multiple examples of classroom activities for the secondary ELA classroom. User-friendly text boxes highlighting points of interest.Questions at the end of each chapter to help readers reflect on their own practices.Detailed appendices featuring recommended books and practical resources.
Embracing Diversity is about the craft of teaching, with a particular focus on celebrating the myriad of human identities through classic, contemporary, and unconventional texts. Experienced secondary English language arts educators narrate their own experiences and provide insights through reflecting upon aspects of everyday pedagogy. Featuring a rich array of texts designed to be both familiar and unfamiliar to the reader, the authors explore complex issues raised by a diverse body of writers, while simultaneously sharing methods that engage students to think critically. Topics include how students' learning is influenced by their identities; the importance of building relationships; creating a balanced curriculum; developing cultural responsivity and cultural sustainability; confronting (dis)comfort zonesadapting to different educational contexts; and considering how the COVID-19 pandemic changed teaching. This teacher-friendly resource illustrates how reflective practitioners are assisted in their goal of teaching literacy skills while encompassing issues of social justice. Book Features:Multiple examples of classroom activities for the secondary ELA classroom. User-friendly text boxes highlighting points of interest.Questions at the end of each chapter to help readers reflect on their own practices.Detailed appendices featuring recommended books and practical resources.
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The Bond 11+ Challenge Assessment Papers help to prepare children for more difficult questions and competitive exams, and to improve English exam skills and confidence with questions more advanced than those in the standard Bond 11+ Assessment Papers. Key features indclude: • Stretching 11+ English practice questions • Perfect preparation for the GL Assessment and other 11+ selective school exams • Fully-explained answers in a pull-out section • For children aged 8-9 or in Year 4
This is an up-to-date book for the busy medical teacher, suitable for all grades of teacher experience and all clinical specialties. The chapters cover aspects of teaching from preparation, basic teaching skills, to the use of teaching resources, evaluation, assessment and curriculum planning. Each fully referenced chapter provides practical suggestions for busy clinicians, and easy to photocopy resources to enable teachers to put ideas into practice. The book supports the practical advice with the key evidence and theories underlying current medical education, allowing it to be used for both last minute planning as well as acting as a carefully constructed introduction to teaching medical undergraduates in the hospital or the community.
New Cutting Edge combines the comprehensive syllabus and reliable teaching resources that have made the course so popular with brand-new features, making it even fresher and easier to use.
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With a task-based learning approach, the main objective is for students to use the language that they know in order to achieve a particular communication goal. Generally focussed on speaking, tasks are opportunities for in-class communication which encourages fluency and confidence.New Cutting Edge features:A comprehensive syllabus with thorough grammar, vocabulary and skills work Systematic vocabulary building which focuses on high-frequency, useful words and phrases Clearly-structured tasks to encourage student fluency and confidenceChallengeyour students with the Study, Practice, Remember sections. Motivateyour students with the self-study CD-ROMs which have additional grammar and vocabulary practice, plus Real life video sequences.Engageyour students with New Cutting Edge Digital software for interactive whiteboards. Mini-dictionary included inside every Students BookNew Cutting Edge Intermediate takes students from B2 to C1 level of the CEF.
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