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A victim. A lover. A criminal. Can you be all three?After a soul-crushing experience in the world of the Sorcerers, Ayla Summerfield is happy to settle in a new community. Determined to leave the darkness and trauma behind, she strives to shake off the suspicion that her new life seems too good to be true.Shadows of the past aren't giving up their grip on her soul. Strange visions haunt her nights, too vivid to be a coincidence. When young Mage girls start disappearing around her and a terrifying series of murders unravels in her dreams, Ayla questions her sanity. Struggling to keep her friendships, she fights conflicting feelings towards her new mentor. Caring and kind, he can't possibly be another villain in her life-or can he?As Ayla delves deeper into the perfect world of Mages, she uncovers more unanswered questions. Fighting her own demons as well as facing a harsh reality turns her towards a different part of her soul. A path she never thought she'd take suddenly doesn't seem so bad.The Mage's Destiny is book two in the Mistwalker Series which follows a thread of dark romance in a fantasy setting. Magic and conflict, high stakes and raw, human emotions will make this a great find for readers who enjoy structured worlds and characters with a bit of baggage.
Alena Changes Everything is a colorful, hardcover children's book which follows the story of three young siblings and their creative use of money. The blurb reads: Alena and her siblings have three very different ways of thinking, especially when it comes to how they use money. Which one will make the most of what they have? Read along and discover how Alena impresses her elders with her tasty plan to multiply her money.Alena and her siblings have three very different ways of thinking, especially when it comes to how they use money. Which one will make the most of what they have? Read along and discover how Alena impresses her elders with her tasty plan to multiply her money.
Alena Changes Everything is a colorful, paperback children's book which follows the story of three young siblings and their creative use of money. The blurb reads: Alena and her siblings have three very different ways of thinking, especially when it comes to how they use money. Which one will make the most of what they have? Read along and discover how Alena impresses her elders with her tasty plan to multiply her money.Alena and her siblings have three very different ways of thinking, especially when it comes to how they use money. Which one will make the most of what they have? Read along and discover how Alena impresses her elders with her tasty plan to multiply her money.
Participatory Action Research for Educational Leadership
E. Alana James; Margaret T. Milenkiewicz; Alan J. Bucknam
SAGE Publications Inc
2007
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Follow the author on Twitter! Alana James has a new twitter feed titled AR4Everything, which covers action research and reports on interesting facts."Finally we have a data-driven text on participatory action research for educational leaders. Through thoughtful examples and guided instruction, this text makes the case that the complex issues of today and tomorrow require multifaceted, rigorous, and results-oriented processes best undertaken through partnerships between educators and the communities they serve." —Darlyne Bailey, Dean and Assistant to the President, University of Minnesota"This book includes a very useful hands-on approach to developing a PAR project. It is written in a manner that is accessible to teachers, it is detailed enough to provide clear descriptions, and the exercises at the end of each chapter help readers to implement the new material."—Elizabeth Grassi, Regis University"In a clear manner, this text provides the tools necessary to conduct collaborative action research in order to create needed change in our classrooms and schools. Using this book, teachers, administrators, parents, and students can become active participants in the movement toward educational change."—Emma Fuentes, University of San FranciscoThe participatory action research (PAR) process discussed in the text represents the next evolutionary stage for action research and practitioner research in education. Authors E. Alana James, Margaret T. Milenkiewicz, and Alan Bucknam provide a readable overview of the PAR process similar to professional learning communities in schools. This fresh approach to participatory action research fully integrates process with research methodology. The results of the original PAR study and continued work with educational leaders propose that this "And/Both" approach ultimately produces the effect that school leaders seek and appreciate.Key FeaturesGuides the reader through the PAR steps with a graphically illustrated process: The book's design reaches out to visual learners with graphic elements while employing a research logic model that helps ensure rigorous research methodology.Provides reflective questions preceding each section: The questions increase the reflective practices and routines of the reader as appropriate to the PAR process.Presents real-world examples: Practitioner stories make the lessons real and alleviate the emotional unease that comes from tackling research practices for the first time.Offers tasks for working both in teams and as individuals: These tools aid participatory teams in working toward consensus and strong research designs.Intended AudienceThis is an ideal core text for graduate courses such as Action Research for School Improvement, Research for Educational Practitioners, Practitioner Research, and Teacher as Researcher in departments of education. It can also be used as a supplemental text in other research methods courses and in data-driven decision-making courses.
Action Research for Business, Nonprofit, and Public Administration
E. Alana James; Tracesea H. Slater; Alan J. Bucknam
SAGE Publications Inc
2011
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This book covers the background, process, and tools needed to introduce and guide students through to a successful action research (AR) project. Included are how to initiate, plan, and complete AR within all types of organizations in business, nonprofit, and public administration. Graphic organizers and a modular sequence of topics help students manage the steps involved in AR practice. A protocol for weekly report writing, informed consent documentation, and clear guidelines for final analyses and report writing give graduate students the efficient format they need. This book teaches theory by interweaving discussion of the major content areas and stories of student success with the concepts that impact practice.
Writing Your Doctoral Dissertation or Thesis Faster
E. Alana James; Tracesea H. Slater
SAGE Publications Inc
2014
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A doctoral dissertation is arguably the most important journey that students will embark upon in their professional careers, so smart travelers will want E. Alana James and Tracesea H. Slater’s Writing Your Doctoral Dissertation or Thesis Faster: A Proven Map to Success at their fingertips. James and Slater identify the key places and challenges that create extra stress during the dissertation process, and offer effective strategies and tools to address those challenges and ensure academic success. Their map walks readers through each step of the process, including: • determining the research topic, • choosing appropriate methods, • turning a hypothesis into a study, • completing a literature review, • writing and defending a proposal, • collecting and analyzing data, • writing up the study, and • ultimately defending the dissertation. Building on years of experience with doctoral students, the authors provide a comprehensive, yet easy-to-use tool that encourages student reflection; includes student stories, hints, and writing tips; and provides end-of-chapter checklists and ideas for incorporating social media. With the proven techniques and guidance of this indispensable book, doctoral students will finish their thesis or dissertation—faster!
Ariana has been stuck inside a cage as long as she can remember.From one master to the next, she hasn't known kindness since her parents were alive, and even then, she never belonged to herself. When a handsome werewolf saves her from the fighting pits, Ariana's life is turned upside down.Thrown into a brand new world, Ariana discovers she's not only a wolf, but the Silver Shifter, a being born every hundred years, and she's supposed to be the last. But her hot new alpha is hiding more than he's telling, including the alphas of the other New York packs.Wolves. Dragons. Bears. Panthers. Each pack is holding back a secret from her, like why Ariana feels an unnatural pull to each.This is a reverse harem paranormal romance that features one kick-butt woman and her four shifter mates. It contains violence, medium burn romance, sexually explicit content, magic, vampires, and a lot of action. For ages 18+.Scroll up to claim your copy today The Series: Her Wolf (March 12th)Her Dragon (April 9th)Her Bear (May 7th)Her Panther (June 4th)
With two loyal lovers by her side and a guard whose loyalty is firmly with her father, Itzel continues on Camila's Amulet Tour. Next stop: the Cheetah Nation, where corruption is rife and a billionaire entrepreneur named Sir Kenosi has control of the amulet. Itzel is determined to do whatever it takes, but Sir Kenosi makes a hard bargain in return for the amulet. Not only that, but Itzel has to protect her sister as well. But how can she do that when Sir Kenosi won't let her return to her group until she meets his demands?Itzel has never been more committed to getting Camila to the throne, but if she wants to go on to the Lion Nation with Camila, first she'll have to survive Sir Kenosi's twisted games.***This book was previously published as Marking Her Mates. This new edition contains SEVEN new chapters from Itzel's men, including one massive cliffhanger. Please heed the warning before reading the epilogue.*This book is a dark romance that includes triggers. It is intended for audiences 18+.
Magic is unpredictable.I should know. It got me in hot water with four sexy sorcerers last semester.This semester, I've got my hands full, but things are looking up. My weapon is now my biggest supporter, even if she likes to go rogue and has her own ideas about what I need in every situation. My friends are by my side, and the Bellas are under my thumb now that they owe me. Even Rocco's tolerable.But when I find out my dad has taken over my contract with my evil boss, I'm not about to let him go without a fight.Because of my unique abilities, I'm required to stay at the Academy of Sorcery until I learn to harness and control my magic. But with Cleo by my side and the three most powerful sorcerers on campus backing me up, I know I can save my dad even from afar.At least, I think the guys have my back.When disaster strikes, I don't know who I can trust. Ryker's still set on making my life hell, the Bellas probably want me dead, and even my friends have betrayed me before. Then there's the mysterious new dark arts teacher on campus. There's only one way to find out the truth.It's time to turn up the magic.Good thing my professor knows exactly how to handle it.
In the Ocelot Kingdom, trouble is brewing. Upon arriving back home, my mates and I are greeted with unrest in the streets and within the palace itself. I have been labeled a traitor to our nation, and Camila is calling for my head. Not everyone wants me dead, though. In this new world, my supporters are hidden in the shadows, waiting for me to give them a voice. When we're captured by the king, I'm separated from the men who have stolen my heart and ruled my body for so long. Alone, I must face the monster who raised me-King Ocelot himself. At last, I can ask the questions I have wanted answered for so long. But as secrets are revealed and I learn the depths of my father's barbarism and the truth of who I am, I know it leaves me only one option. I must save the throne from my sister's dangerous rule and my men from her grips. But with no amulets in my possession and no royal blood in my veins, what chance do I have? My imprisonment proves a harrowing ordeal that tests my resolve, my strength, my cunning, and the bonds between me and the mates fate has chosen for me. Can we find our way back to each other and onto the throne before everything we've worked for is taken from us? This is the final book in the Feline Royals series, a dark romance/pnr/rh series with triggering scenes including non-con and assault. Reader discretion advised. 18+ readers only.
From 1973 to 1987, Fright Night was a fixture of the late Saturday evening schedule on independent New York television station WOR-TV. A genre fan's nightmare come true, the modestly produced showcase featured horror films both classic and obscure, from Universal's Frankenstein series to such lesser-known delights as Beast of Blood and The Living Coffin. Fright Night suffered no delusions of grandeur and never claimed to be anything more than what it was: great entertainment on a Saturday night. This thorough if affectionate tribute to Fright Night's glory days includes a complete listing of all films shown on the series, as well as discussion of WOR-TV's other horror movie programs from the 1970s and 1980s. Also featured are interviews with the major surviving players, including Fright Night creator Lawrence P. Casey.
The female vocalists who pioneered the disco genre in the '70s and early '80s were an extraordinarily talented group who dazzled the world with an exciting blend of elegance, soulful passion and gutsy fire. In this book of original interviews, 32 of these women tell their stories, explaining how they view their music, careers, connection to gay audiences, and their places in dance music history. Interviewed artists include: The Andrea True Connection; Claudja Barry; Pattie Brooks; Miquel Brown; Linda Clifford; Carol Douglas; Yvonne Elliman; Rochelle Fleming (First Choice); Gloria Gaynor; Debbie Jacobs-Rock; Madleen Kane; Evelyn "Champagne" King; Audrey Landers; Suzi Lane; Cynthia Manley (Boys Town Gang); Kelly Marie; Maxine Nightingale; Scherrie Payne; Wardell Piper; The Ritchie Family, 1975-1978: Gwendolyn Wesley, Cassandra Wooten and Cheryl Mason-Dorman; The Ritchie Family, 1978-1982: Theodosia "Dodie" Draher; Barbara Roy (Ecstasy Passion & Pain); Pamala Stanley; Evelyn Thomas; Jeanie Tracy; Anita Ward; Martha Wash; Carol Williams; Jessica Williams and Norma Jean Wright.
In this candid retrospective of the disco era, 40 men and women who reigned over the dance music industry of the 1970s and 1980s recall their lives and careers before, during and after the genre's explosion. Artists interviewed include Alfa Anderson, formerly of Chic ("Good Times"); Ed Cermanski and Robert Upchurch of The Trammps ("Disco Inferno"); Sarah Dash ("Sinner Man"); producer John Davis ("Ain't That Enough for You"); Janice Marie Johnson of A Taste of Honey ("Boogie Oogie Oogie"); France Joli ("Come to Me"); Denis LePage of Lime ("Babe, We're Gonna Love Tonite"); Randy Jones of the Village People ("Y.M.C.A."); Rob Parissi of Wild Cherry ("Play That Funky Music"); producer Warren Schatz ("Turn the Beat Around"); Debbie, Joni and Kim Sledge of Sister Sledge ("We Are Family"); and many more.
The 1990s produced some of the greatest artists and hits in dance music history and were among the genre's most successful years in terms of energy, sales and global popularity. In this retrospective, 29 singers, songwriters, producers, DJs and industry professionals who enjoyed international stardom on the club circuit and on the airwaves of pop radio candidly discuss their careers. Interviewed artists include Richard and Fred Fairbrass of Right Said Fred (""I'm Too Sexy""), Nicki French (""Total Eclipse of the Heart""), Haddaway (""What Is Love""), Lane McCray of La Bouche (""Be My Lover""), DJ Tony Moran (remix of Michael Jackson's ""HIStory""), Robin S. (""Show Me Love""), Frank Peterson, formerly of Enigma (""Sadeness, Part I""), CeCe Peniston (""Finally""), Dr. Alban (""It's My Life""), Thea Austin, formerly of Snap! (""Rhythm Is A Dancer"") and many others. Commentaries are provided by former Billboard dance music editor Larry Flick, world renowned producers and songwriters The Berman Brothers (Real McCoy ""Another Night"") and acclaimed DJ Susan Morabito.
Dance music has seen an unprecedented explosion in the 21st century as a stampede of subgenres, such as dance pop and EDM (electronic dance music), have come to define the pop music scene worldwide. In this collection of original interviews, 33 hitmakers from 11 countries discuss their lives and careers in this still-unfolding new age--including Alcazar's Andreas Lundstedt, Dave Aude, Bart & Baker, Bimbo Jones, Chris Cox, Darude, Inaya Day, Deepend, Freemasons, D.O.N.S./Warp Brothers' Oliver Goedicke, Xenia Ghali, Gryffin, Harrison, In-Grid, Kimberley Locke, Paul Oakenfold, Suzanne Palmer, Ralphi Rosario, Sak Noel, Richard Vission and more. Special commentary provided by Moto Blanco's Danny Harrison and clubland queen Martha Wash.
Beginning early in the 1980s, a dance music revolution swept across Europe and Britain, merging rock, new wave, disco and worldbeat sounds. The resulting explosion of high-energy, increasingly electronic dance-pop caused a sensation worldwide. In this book of original interviews, 32 of the era's most celebrated artists, producers and industry professionals discuss their lives and careers: Thomas Anders (Modern Talking's "You're My Heart, You're My Soul"), Pete Burns (Dead or Alive's "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)"), Desireless ("Voyage Voyage"), Phil Harding (PWL Mixmaster), Junior ("Mama Used to Say"), Leee John (Imagination's "Just an Illusion"), Liz Mitchell (Boney M.'s 1988 "Megamix"), Fab Morvan (Milli Vanilli's "Girl You Know It's True"), Taco ("Putting On the Ritz"), Jennifer Rush ("The Power of Love"), Sabrina ("Boys"), Spagna ("Call Me"), Amii Stewart ("Knock on Wood"), Yazz ("The Only Way Is Up") and many more. Includes special commentary by Academy Award winner Mel Brooks and Audrey Landers, star of Dallas.