Colliding with the Call


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Colliding with the Call takes the reader on a journey through the wilderness of faith that often happens after a Christian decides to follow and serve God. Both those in ministry and missions and those curious about life on the "frontlines" will find encouragement and inspiration in these pages.Back cover copy:I've surrendered to following God's will, but this is not what I expected. Where's the peace? The joy? The fruit? Did I somehow miss the call, God?Sound familiar? Those were Corella's questions, too, as she found herself in a literal and spiritual wilderness after answering the call to become a missionary teacher in remote Alaska. Through these pages, you'll journey with her to unearth glimpses of God's purpose for those seven dark years. With tenderness and conviction, she examines the reality of the wilderness in the life of the believer and the scriptural truths that offer hope in the midst of disappointment.Corella's story of undoing and rebirth in the wilderness just might be your story, too, if you dare to let God take you there.




Explicit Direct Instruction for English Learners


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Boost achievement for English learners in all subject areas! Every teacher of English learners struggles with the very same issue. How do you build language skills at the same time that you′re teaching new content? That balancing act is about to get a whole lot easier. In this step-by-step guide, John Hollingsworth and Silvia Ybarra combine the best of educational theory, brain research, and data analysis to bring you explicit direct instruction (EDI): a proven method for creating and delivering lessons that help every student learn more and learn faster. Teachers across all grades and subjects will learn how to Craft lessons that ELs can learn the first time they′re taught Check for understanding throughout each lesson Embed vocabulary development across the curriculum Address listening, speaking, reading, and writing in all lessons—thus meeting the goal of the Common Core Featuring sample lessons, classroom examples, and boxed features, this accessible handbook provides the tools you need to become an EDI expert—and see real results from your English learners every day. "What a great addition to every teacher′s toolkit! The authors show us how to include language acquisition in every lesson: It′s just ′good teaching′ for ELs!" —Amy Nichols Webb, ESL Teacher Hillcrest Elementary School, Morristown, TN




Handbook of Research on Integrating Digital Technology With Literacy Pedagogies


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The allure and marketplace power of digital technologies continues to hold sway over the field of education with billions spent annually on technology in the United States alone. Literacy instruction at all levels is influenced by these evolving and ever-changing tools. While this opens the door to innovations in literacy curricula, it also adds a pedagogical responsibility to operate within a well-developed conceptual framework to ensure instruction is complemented or augmented by technology and does not become secondary to it. The Handbook of Research on Integrating Digital Technology With Literacy Pedagogies is a comprehensive research publication that considers the integration of digital technologies in all levels of literacy instruction and prepares the reader for inevitable technological advancements and changes. Covering a wide range of topics such as augmented reality, literacy, and online games, this book is essential for educators, administrators, IT specialists, curriculum developers, instructional designers, teaching professionals, academicians, researchers, education stakeholders, and students.




Turkey Calls & Calling


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Complete explanations of the many varieties of friction, air-activated, and locator calls. Turkey calling how-to that includes where and when to "talk turkey."




Colluding, Colliding, and Contending with Norms of Whiteness


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Analyzing experiences of White mothers of daughters and sons of color across the U. S., Chandler provides an insider’s view of the complex ways in which Whiteness norms appear and operate. Through uncovering and analyzing Whiteness norms occurring across motherhood stages, Chandler has developed a model of three common ways of interacting with the norms of Whiteness: colluding, colliding, and contending. Chandler’s results suggest that collisions with Whiteness norms are a necessary step to increasing one’s racial literacy which is essential for effective contentions with norms of Whiteness. She proposes steps for applying her model in education settings, which can also be applied in other organizational contexts.










Colliding with You


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Life’s unexpected turns prevented Jesse from pursuing Cori. The one thing that caused him to leave town reunites them, and this time, Jesse is playing for keeps. Jesse Woods is in a crisis. Between his crazy ex-girlfriend and mobs of female fans, his life as a rock star is getting more dangerous. His only chance of having something normal is to find a new girlfriend, real or fake. When he reconnects with Cori Clarke, he wants her to be the one. She has no other choice after a secret he accidentally reveals leaves her in financial jeopardy. As if watching her crush marry her sister wasn’t hard enough, Cori‘s tempted to return the antique bridesmaid’s gift her sister gave her. Legend says the owner will find fortune, fertility, and fortitude, but myths didn’t pay bills. Without financial support from her father, she’s willing to consider any job that will pay her tuition, even if it means being Jesse’s assistant. There’s only one stipulation. Cori refuses to be his latest fling. Jesse knows he saved Cori from a dire situation. He didn’t expect it to dredge up old feelings. As much as he wants to give her the world, only one thing can guarantee she’ll be his. All it will take is one night with her, but putting his plan in motion could cost Cori her future. Is love worth risking your dreams? Find out in Colliding with You, the second book in the Touched by Magic Series, a steamy rock star romance.







Contemporary Social and Sociological Theory


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An upper division undergraduate social theory textbook that introduces the student to the multitude of different theorists. This book helps students grasp theories and their relevance and application to modern life.