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"Intensely readable and beautifully observed . . . full of wisdom, generosity, humor, and sharp insights."
—Elif Batuman, author of Either/Or
Three Israeli women, their lives altered by immigration to the United States, seek to overcome crises. Ilana is a veteran Hebrew instructor at a Midwestern college who has built her life around her career. When a young Hebrew literature professor joins the faculty, she finds
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As parts of everyday life begin to fade away, one teacher struggles to keep a semblance of normality for the teenagers in her classroom. But what can she teach to students who know they will one day be the final remnants of mankind? THE LAST TEACHER is a story about realizing which lessons are most important in life.A Great De-evolution short story.
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I actually teared up, reading about the sacrifices those brave people were willing to make in order to save innocent lives. This is a must-read for any historical fiction lover!' NetGalley review, 5 stars
One brave woman will risk her life to save innocent Jewish children in occupied Paris.
Paris, 1942. During the dark days of Nazi occupation, Adele Basset continues to teach in her dance studio, providing a beacon of light and hope amongst so much...
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When Melody Standish arrives in the small town of Embden, Maine, to teach three middle school grades in a portable classroom, she has no idea what that will look like. The literary terms she plans to introduce, words like Foreshadow, Irony, Moral, parable, emerge inside and out side the classroom.
A revolving door of men enters Melody's life, all seemingly wanting something from her.
The serene background of a freshwater pond and a basket of...
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Parables of Jesus for a Meaningful Life: Walking in the Master Teacher's Footsteps!' is a transformative exploration of 40 of the most profound and timeless parables spoken by Jesus in the Bible. Each chapter presents a parable, offering not just the biblical verses but a detailed narrative, deep reflection points, practical applications, and life lessons. These stories from the Master Teacher resonate across time, offering insights into faith, compassion,...
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Gordon Brown, head of a major publishing company, family man, use to making his own decisions and not being pushed around finds himself moving headlong into a living nightmare, where he is left feeling powerless and helpless, with no one to turn to by the arrival of one brown manila envelope that turns his stable organised life upside down with the words, "PUBLISH OR DIE"Meet "The Teacher", a master at playing mind games, and a serial killer who wants...
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At a boarding school for boys in Northern Germany, one student named Kurrat vanishes one night without informing anybody after having had a fight with one of the teachers. Soon, the Police learn of Kurrat's ambivalent, at times rebellious personality and that he was admired by many of his fellow students, jealously despised by some and strongly disliked by a few of the teachers.
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Twelve-year-old Rocco Fanelli is a spelling bee champ in the making. He's the odds-on favorite to win the local middle-school bee and go on to the regionals, the state, and ultimately the nationals. Which is why someone is trying to intimidate him to drop out with a threatening note in his locker. Rocco's concerned parents hire Maya and Sandra to uncover the culprit and ensure their son's safety.But the competition turns killer when a high school...
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Peter is a whiteboard marker pen who sits on the shelf of the teacher's whiteboard easel.
He is alone and, at night, he often hears the chatter and giggles of the felt pens in a container on the children's table.
He longs to join them. But how can he? Peter is very lonely.
One night something very magical happens, something Peter never ever dreamt would happen.
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Hajime and his party are on their way to the Haltina Woods when they run into Heiligh's princess, Liliana. What she reveals shocks Hajime. Aiko, the teacher that Hajime owes so much, has been kidnapped. Hajime decides to alter his plans and run to her rescue. However, in order to save her, he'll need to first make it up the Divine Mountain. Awaiting him there is the toughest challenge he's faced yet: a battle with God's Apostle.
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Wolverine and The X-Men volume 1
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Wolverine, along with a star-studded faculty, tries to maintain the Jean Grey School in an ever-changing world for mutants. But with their lives steeped in danger and personal crises, will the teachers prove fit to educate the next generation of X-Men? When problem student Quentin Quire starts acting up, will Wolverine break his rule against teacher-student violence? A new chapter of Wolverine & the X-Men, written by Jason Latour with art by fan-favorite...
12) Fahrenheit 1700
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A bunch of high school students are sick of being trained to pass tests rather than receiving a real learning experience. So instead of a test taking rehearsal they decide instead to take over their classroom to play their unique version of volleyball. When the principal and security cop intervene they are taken hostage and administered a learning experience of their own while the teacher is allowed observer status. They will remain in detention until...
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In their memoir, two American Mennonite women share stories of how they connected with students at a medical college in Sichuan, China, in the mid-1980s. Their host city, Luzhou, had been designated a "closed city," which meant that foreigners could not visit it without special permission. Fran and Mary Ann were initially escorted whenever they left the campus. Even though they eventually were able to roam the city, their interactions with Chinese...
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Since following her heart and moving from her comfortable home in Scotland to the harsh mountainside of Ardtur, County Donegal, Hannah McGinley hasn't had the easiest life. But surrounded by her two children and her loving husband Patrick she has found happiness. When her daughter returns home with news that her school may close as one of the teachers is moving away, Hannah feels compelled to take the vacant post. With the schoolmaster Daniel having...
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A mystery smell, a moving friend, and a tired yoga student. Mom has signed Afton and Tyson up for a six-week kids yoga class. Afton is enthusiastic. Tyson is skeptical. The teacher challenges them to find a mystery smell. Afton feels that her botany skills can help! Meanwhile, Afton's best friend, Annie, is moving. It's just across town but she'll have to switch schools. Annie's strange behavior is beginning to concern her and she isn't sure how to...
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In a small town in the Midwest called Pleasantville, lived a special group of kids who attended Mrs. Missledine's 4th grade class. Like most 4th grade students, they spend most of their day learning math, science, history and reading. But sometimes they are called upon for a special task. These are no ordinary students. They belong to a special unit called the 4th Grade Detective Agency. You won't find them working with the police or any other law...
17) Write Better
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These 52 tips grew out of at least 52 different sources and took many years to compile. They began in kernel form in various courses, books, workshops, and discussions. They grew as the author used them in practical writing assignments and taught them in workshops. They reached adulthood when he posted them on his website and emailed them to fellow writers.This book offers what every aspiring writer needs: quick, practical tips that are immediately...
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Wealthy eugenicist-psychopaths have launched a covert eugenics program to reduce the population. They are attacking citizens with chemical weapons disguised as medicine, which slowly inflict many devastating medical conditions. The victims suffer a reduced lifespan and are removed from the breeding pool. They have established complete control of the public schools which have been transformed into eugenic laboratories. These laboratories are used to...
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The bond between Louise, Grant, Charlie, and Jim continues to strengthen as they move into a new chapter of their lives. Sharing their home together as two heterosexual couples they find themselves on a voyage of discovery. The importance of a healthy sex life overspills into the relationships they maintain with their family and friends. The myth of 'with age comes experience', is dispelled as Louise and Charlie become the teachers.
There is a cyclonic...
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Snooky is a very sweet and cute little puppy. But he is also very, very shy. When his family moves to a new town and Snooky has to start a new school, he suddenly becomes very nervous about making new friends. As the teacher starts going around the room, Snooky gets even more scared. But with the help of a song, Snooky may be able to conquer his fear and become the coolest puppy in school! About the Author Yenisey Cabrera has worked in education for...
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