New Releases by Catherine Marshall

Employing a social justice framework, this book provides educational leaders and practitioners with tools and strategies for grappling with the political fray of education politics. The framework offers ways to critique, challenge, and alter social, cultural, and political patterns in organizations and systems that perpetuate inequities. The authors focus on the processes through which educational politics is enacted, illustrating how inequitable power relations are embedded in our democratic systems. Readers will explore education politics at five focal points of power (micro, local/district, state, federal, and global). The text provides examples of how to “work the system” in ways that move toward greater justice and equity in schools. “This book challenges those who want to work toward justice with critical starting points, conversation starters, and strategies for collaborative leadership.” —From the Foreword by Enrique Aleman, The University of Texas at San Antonio “If educators are truly committed to their students, this text provides the analytic tools and consequent strategies to make public schools better for all of our students. Bravo!” —Catherine A. Lugg, Rutgers University

“Hey, boy—” she began, and then her heart turned cold as stone. Prince was gone! Even in the twilight gloom, she could tell that he was nowhere in the pasture. Young Ruby Mae Morrison and the mission's black stallion vanish in a furious storm and Christy is determined to find them. As Christy desperately searches for Ruby Mae in the cold, blinding rain, she runs headlong into three angry moonshiners bent on revenge against anyone who might try to stop their illegal activities. Can Christy survive this most terrifying test of her faith and courage? ----------------------------------------- Based on Catherine Marshall's novel Christy—a New York Times bestseller—the Christy® of Cutter Gap series contains expanded adventures filled with romance, intrigue, and excitement.

Christy looked at David in surprise. Something in his expression sent a shiver of excitement mixed with uncertainty through her. Could it be...? Christy should be thrilled when David, the handsome minister, proposes marriage. So why do thoughts of Dr. Neil MacNeill keep popping into her head? Before she gives David her answer, Christy is blinded in a terrible riding accident and all her dreams are threatened. Will Christy be able to teach again? And what does this mean for David's proposal? ------------------- Based on Catherine Marshall's novel Christy—a New York Times bestseller—the Christy® of Cutter Gap series contains expanded adventures filled with romance, intrigue, and excitement.

She sighed and rolled her eyes up to heaven. “Why me?” she whispered. She had to be the only teacher in the world who had hogs living under her classroom. When Christy is offered a chance to teach in her hometown, she faces a difficult decision. Will her train ride back to Cutter Gap be a journey home or a last farewell? Suddenly, the train carrying Christy breaks from the track and plunges down the side of the mountain. In a moment of terror and danger, she must decide where her future lies. ---------------------------- Based on Catherine Marshall's novel Christy—a New York Times bestseller—the Christy® of Cutter Gap series contains expanded adventures filled with romance, intrigue, and excitement.

The old woman glared at Christy with fury in her eyes, “You brought the curse with you, girl! . . . Flatlanders don’t belong around here.” Everybody in the Cove seems to believe their new school teacher, nineteen-year-old Christy Huddleston, is cursed. After all, who could explain Bob Allen's accident on his way to meet Christy? Or the lightning strike that sent a tree through the school window ... or the sinister raven soaring around Christy? Will fear and superstition triumph? Or will Christy win over the hearts of the mountain people? ----------------------------------------------------------- Based on Catherine Marshall's novel Christy—a New York Times bestseller—the Christy® of Cutter Gap series contains expanded adventures filled with romance, intrigue, and excitement.

She could just make out the glimmer of a knife, poised high over the open piano. "No!" she cried, and as the knife came down, she grabbed for the intruder’s arm with all her might. Headstrong and independent, Christy is determined to change the lives of the children in Cutter Gap. Apparently, Christy has angered someone enough to cause a string of mysterious pranks. Miss Alice warns Christy to be careful as the pranks become more threatening. What will Christy do when one of her own students turns against her? ----------------------------------------- Based on Catherine Marshall's novel Christy—a New York Times bestseller—the Christy® of Cutter Gap series contains expanded adventures filled with romance, intrigue, and excitement.

*A New York Times bestseller* ----------------------------------- Will the dam hold? Julie Wallace has always wanted to write. Trying to escape the Great Depression, Julie’s father buys the Alderton Sentinel, a small-town newspaper in flood-prone Alderton, Pennsylvania, and moves his family there. As flash floods ominously increase, Julie’s investigative reporting uncovers secrets that could endanger the entire community. Julie, the newspaper, and her family are thrown into a perilous standoff with the owners of the steel mills as they investigate the conditions of the immigrant laborers. As the Alderton Sentinel and Julie take on a more aggressive role to reform these conditions, seething tensions come to a head. When a devastating tragedy follows a shocking revelation, Julie’s courage and strength are tested. Will truth and justice win, or will Julie lose everything she holds dear?

Richard and Michael, both three years sober, have just decided to celebrate their love by moving in together when Richard—driven by the desire to do the right thing for his ten-year-old-daughter, Brady, whom he has never met—impulsively calls his former father-in-law to connect with her. With that phone call, he jeopardizes the one good thing he has—his relationship with Michael—and also threatens the world of the fundamentalist Christian grandparents who love Brady and see her as payback from God for the alcohol-related death of her mother. Unable to reach an agreement, the two parties hire lawyers who have agendas far beyond the interests of the families—and Brady is initially trusted into Richard and Michael’s care. But when the judge learns that the young girl was present when a questionable act took place while in their custody, she returns Brady to her grandparents. Ultimately, it’s not until further tragedy strikes that both families are finally motivated to actually act in the “best interests of the child.”

Gain a new perspective for revitalizing the assistant principalship! While assistant principals play vital administrative roles, little attention has been granted to their training, selection, motivation, and job satisfaction. In this updated edition, Catherine Marshall and Richard M. Hooley focus on understanding the assistant principalship, uncovering problems, and identifying new solutions for these important school leaders. This foundational resource provides a comprehensive study of what assistant principals do, who they are, and how these administrators-in-training can take charge of their careers. Unique issues highlighted within include Policy concerns in the assistant principal role The assistant as gateway to upper administrative mobility The importance of support and motivation The dependency on principals and their leadership style This essential handbook supports the intrinsic value of the assistant principalship, while providing direction for improving the current system, evaluating methods of recruitment, and posing new metaphors and models for the position.

Introduction -- The "what" of the study : building the conceptual framework -- The "how" of the study : building the research design -- Data collection methods -- Managing, analyzing, and interpreting data -- Planning time and resources -- Articulating the value and logic of qualitative research.

Janey Brown feels like she is invisible. Then a crazy woman turns up at the school gates, claiming to be her godmother. According to larger-than-life 'G-Mamma', Janey Brown really is something special. She's Jane Blonde, Sensational Spylet.

The author reminisces about her relationship with her mother, Leonora Wood, a missionary teacher in Appalachia. The material is drawn from private correspondence as well as published anecdotes.

Hotel, Restaurant and Travel Law: A Preventive Approach, 7th Edition is for students and practicing professionals in hospitality, travel and tourism as well as specialized paralegal work. It addresses many legal issues that occur in the hospitality, travel and casino industries today. The emphasis is on the prevention of potential legal violations by identifying specific actions and precautions necessary to avoid in order to minimize the number of lawsuits. This edition's case method approach is retained and recognized as a helpful approach to learning the often-complicated discipline of law. The book presents relevant cases and case discussions in which hospitality establishments were sued, as well as what legal precedents were cited.

When the mountain mission where she teaches must sell its beautiful black stallion, a heartbroken Christy watches as Prince is auctioned to the highest bidder.

Christy, a missionary teacher in an isolated mountain cove, confronts her fear when she attempts to discover the truth behind the terrifying legend of a strange creature.

Beyond Our Selves is Catherine Marshall's uplifting and intensely personal account of her own spiritual adventure--an unforgettable journey of discovery that strengthened her faith, her understanding, and her relationship with God.

A brief history of Irish art masterpieces offers many fine illustrations.

Throughout her life, and always with the solace and illumination of God's Word, Catherine sought to meet head-on difficult questions on obedience, self-surrender, the Holy Spirit, illness, doubt, darkness, releasing God's answers in prayer, accepting God's 'wait' and facing death. Her deep probing and the answers she discovered are incorporated into her writing. This book is a unique collection of writings that even includes personal glimpses from her journals. This is inspirational writing at its best.

Like the stories in Snowflakes in September, the accounts in this second volume about God's mysterious ways offer dramatic proof of God's active and personal love. These stories serve as reminders of God's divine ways and call readers to a renewed and wonder-filled faith. Part of the Dimensions for Living series.

Romance.

Catherine Marshall shares her personal discoveries about how surprisingly down-to-earth God wants our prayers to be. To bring us closer to Jesus, she offers a practical, intimate prayer at the end of each chapter of insight and experience. Make her inspired approach to prayer your own, through: • Prayer is Asking • The Prayer of Helplessness • The Waiting Prayer • The Prayer of Relinquishment • The Prayer in Secret • The Prayer of Joyous Blessing • The Prayer That Helps Your Dreams Come True • The Claiming Prayer • Let Your Heart Form the Words

Prayers, poetry, and brief stories illustrate God's love and Christian principles.