New Releases by Callie Grant

This book provides insights into the experiences of leadership socialisation for school leaders in four sub-Saharan African countries. The chapters present case studies of school leaders in Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and South Africa, before offering a contextually grounded framework for school leadership socialisation. In contrast to other studies which focus on experiences of newly appointed school principals, this book presents lived experiences of school leadership against a complex backdrop of social, political and economic trends in the postcolonial African context. Drawing on socialisation theory to re-imagine the school leadership preparation and development landscape, the authors go beyond experiences of role learning by new school principals. Moorosi and Grant ask critical questions about the contextual realities in which would-be school leaders develop leadership attributes, skills and knowledge, and dispositions that prepare them for, and socialise them into, leadership. Country case studies allow the authors to focus on lived experiences of school leaders, preserving the contextual uniqueness while allowing for comparative analysis, cross-cultural learning and discussion.

This Bible-based small group and class study complements Your Newborn Promise Project: A Christian Pre-Parenting Primer for Husband & Wife. Within faith communities, couples planning or already expecting their first child will plan together for the life-changing transitions at hand. How will you spiritually nurture a new life, while adapting to the changes in you personally, your spouse, and in your marriage? What kind of parent does your child need you to be? Will you avoid repeating mistakes from your past? The Group Study covers six sessions exploring the spiritual potential in this season of transformations. Together you will discuss how to use your innate spiritual abilities to love, remember, seek, question, and persevere to build the family God designed you to be. Each session in the Group Study is supported by a segment from the Newborn Promise True Stories video, a free download with the book code at www.grahamblanchard.com.

Swoosh! Splash! Cheer! Peck! An array of fascinating birds and facts about them introduce children to a deeper understanding of Jesus' words in John 12:44-47.

A young child wades in to make the most of his unpredictable day at the sea. The memories he takes home will last him a lifetime.

Children are introduced to the miracle of growth through simple text and pictures.

On a day out together, a curious child peppers her dad with questions about the world and draws closer to the God who made it.

Children are introduced to God's love through simple text and colorful pictures.

Based on Mark 12:30, a young child discovers that his inner self grows in Jesus right along with the rest of him.

A child learns that he has many choices in life.

A child learns about parental love through animals and Bible verses.

A child's dash through the rain gives her a vivid experience with God's creation. Join her adventure and see what she discovers along the way.