Best Selling Books by Jennifer King

This book provides an in-depth analysis of a performance-based pay initiative and crystalizes the design issues and implementation challenges that confounded efforts to translate this promising policy into practice. This story has much to say to academics and policymakers who are trying to figure out the combinations of incentives and the full range of resources required to establish incentive programs that promote an adequate supply and equitable distribution of capable and committed educators for our public schools. The book uncovers the conditions that appear to be necessary, if not fully sufficient, for performance-based initiatives to have a chance to realize their ambitious aims and the research that is required to guide policy development. In so doing, the authors consider the thorny question of whether performance-based pay systems for educators are worth the investment. Book Features: Examines the use of educator compensation reform as a tool to improve human capital in chronically low-performing schools. Analyzes how a theoretically promising incentive program actually plays out in schools. Documents policy implementation and its impacts through the experiences and voices of teachers and school administrators. Concludes with clear and actionable recommendations for policy and research.

This volume explores the impact of high stakes accountability on educators and students, focusing on the No Child Left Behind Act. It examines challenges in school capacity, teacher staffing, curriculum, and supplemental services. The book is organized into 3 sections, addressing policy impacts at local, state, and national levels.

You won''t need any messy paints, dyes, and other coloring aids to decorate Easter eggs because this colorful little sticker collection will do the job. There are 20 full-color designs to pick from, all done with a professional touch. Choose from chicks, ducks, bunny rabbits, flowers, and other traditional Easter items. Just peel and apply the stickers to eggshells for that all-important Easter egg hunt or use them to decorate holiday cards, packages, and other flat surfaces. The pretty little pictures will add a special touch wherever they''re placed.

Develop a deeper understanding of your emotions and nurture your most precious relationships in this science-backed, illustrated guided journal that includes 100 easy write-in exercises. Our emotions are a powerful part of us but, too often, we don''t take time to listen to them. With this journal as your guide, plus advice from leading psychologists and researchers, you’ll discover how to pinpoint specific emotions and how they drive your thoughts and actions, manage big feelings in healthier ways, nurture close relationships, and cultivate authentic happiness. Inside you’ll find: The purpose of emotions and the benefits of becoming more aware of them Why we avoid our emotions and tools to identify obstacles in facing our emotions Ways to boost your emotional vocabulary, regulate overwhelming feelings, and take back control Practical strategies for acknowledging and processing difficult emotions such as anger, regret, or grief and for amplifying positive emotions like joy, awe, and gratitude How to manage emotions in close relationships and fearlessly live your best life With beautiful color illustrations and a soothing design, this guided journal offers plenty of space to gain wisdom and insight from the full range of your emotions so you can clarify your values and live your most authentic life.

Teacher quality is the single most important school-related factor influencing student success. The author examines the body of research on the subject of teacher quality to draw conclusions about which attributes makes teachers most effective, (experience, preparation programs and degrees, type of certification, specific coursework taken in preparation for the profession, and teachers'' own test scores), with a focus on aspects of teacher quality that can be translated into policy recommendations and incorporated into teaching practice.

Get happy with the simple yet powerful practices in this beautiful guided journal—grounded in the new science of positive psychology. We all want to spark joy in our lives, and this attractive and practical guided journal takes you on a journey of inner discovery. You’ll learn to cultivate self-compassion, savor small pleasures, practice forgiveness, explore mindfulness, and express gratitude. Easy exercises, tips, writing prompts, and empowering quotations from top psychologists and other experts in the field will allow you to calm your mind, invigorate your spirit, and increase your sense of well-being. Inside you’ll discover how to: • Start showing yourself more love • Build new connections to diminish feelings of loneliness • Create a self-care first-aid kit for anxiety and stress • Keep worries away at night so you can enjoy more peaceful, sound sleep • Let go of lingering resentments, grudges, and pain • Apologize for any transgressions to find relief and peace at last • Forgive yourself with kindness • Discover your purpose to find meaning and take pride in a well-lived life • Explore mindfulness, quiet the chatter, and achieve peace • Appreciate your strengths So take a deep breath, savor the moment, and celebrate you.

You''re a busy woman on the go. From the competing demands of work to the whining voices of kids in the back seat, your days are crammed full of stuff to do. It''s in the in-between times (waiting for the kids at a soccer match, on the commute home, during a lunch break at work) that you have time to center your thoughts back on the simple joys in life—the beauty of flowers in bloom, the exuberance of young toddlers at play, the excitement of kids coming home from school. The One Year Mini for Busy Women is there for you when you need.

14th Century China as never before... The epic saga of the rule of the tyrant Zyrus and his sons following... from an old Chinese story. The emperor Zyrius was a great warrior and fighter, and his people feared him. His laws were not to be broken and any who disobeyed were punished by prison or worse... or simply executed. He had two sons... As the eldest son grew to a young man, Chuing was praised for his strength, courage, fighting skills, bravery, and dominant nature. All over the kingdom, it was said that he was truly his father''s son. And this made Emperor Zyrius proud. Gen-lee, the second son, was nothing like his brother. While Chuing accompanied his father hunting or on village raids, he remained at the palace where he could be found in the library, or with his father''s advisors discussing issues concerning the kingdom. They often frowned in wonderment at the intelligent questions that Gen-lee put to them and logical answers he came up with. A recipe for intrigue and disaster... only one son could follow his father as Emperor

A child imagines what breakfast would be like if several different animals were there too.

"Getting Naked with My Clothes On, Understanding the Power of Vulnerability" is a peek into a conversation about what it is like to be a woman in today''s world, from one who is willing to bare it all. Laughter, tears, heads shaken in disbelief or nodded in recognition, Jennifer King Brogan takes you on an emotional rollercoaster ride as she shares her life experience from growing up in an "everybody knows everybody & their business" small Mid-western town, beauty pageants and state basketball championships through drug addiction, unhealthy relationships & crippling limiting beliefs to transformation through courage, vulnerability, self-acceptance and love. Jennifer shares her journey to becoming an innovative leader in the addiction treatment field, her passion for empowering women and what she envisions for tomorrow. Her transparency is refreshing, her authenticity jumps from the pages, her understanding of humanity and her vision for the future is captivating. Love it or hate it...you will remember it!

Divorcing Into Paradise is a transparent memoir of how a tumultuous love story became a powerful friendship that left many scratching their heads. Author Jennifer King engagingly delves into the complexities of her romance, marriage, and ultimate divorce, and how it affected friends and family.

Do you love to color and relax? Enjoy 30 Beautiful full-page illustrations of Mandalas and their environments. Covered with paisleys, circles, flowers and other wild magical patterns, these wonderful mandala image scenes are from all kinds of backgrounds and witty designs. Let us take you on a journey designed to relieve stress and bring relaxation and fun for those who love to color from beginner to experienced colorists. Look out for more Coloring Books for Adults from this Author

This historical timeline summary is designed to help organize studies by listing basic historical themes in the order in which they happened. The History Essentials, U.S. and World Timeline lists monumental events and noteworthy individuals in U.S. and world history based on official study guides and encyclopedic references. The History Essentials book presents a plethora of historical milestones and covers the United States, Canada, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa.Jam-packed with events and people who have changed the course of history, The History Essentials ''fills in the gaps'' with facts that may have escaped your studies or memory -- until now. While reading, take time for a few, fun, ''rabbit trail'' adventures by researching unfamiliar terms along the way. Look up words in bold or entire periods or cultures, and concentrate on topics that pique your interest. Then, delve deeper, and keep going as your fascination with history expands. In doing so, you will begin to round-out your knowledge of history without losing your place, because you can always return to the timeline and pick up where you left off.History Essentials can help shape, plan, and organize study goals for history contests, including the National History Bee and the National History Bowl. Involvement in the National History Bee on any level is a fantastic achievement, and Hexco Academic is proud to support this contest.*Disclaimer notice: The content of the History Bee or any other contest is not limited to the events in this book. There is no guarantee that this material will appear in the National History Bee or any other competitions. Dates and facts have been verified by at least two reliable sources. We do not claim to have all world events and history listed in this abbreviated timeline book and encourage all to use this book as a starting point for his/her own research.Use this guidebook in conjunction with your contest guide and do more research on your own.

Linda Sterling is a rising star among the global media elite. She is the CEO and founder of The Pulse, a sizzling gossip blog in which the sordid affairs of the world''s most powerful players are exposed to readers everywhere. Linda also has a juicy reputation as one of the hardest hearts in the world to tame. But her two worlds of romance and business are about to collide...The Pulse is preparing a merger with Callan Enterprises, an up-and-coming corporation run by the enigmatic John Callan: suave, sexy, and single. Between them, Linda and John possess the makings of the ultimate power couple. This is the beginning of the power struggle that erupts when two ravenous entrepreneurs decide to mix business and pleasure, while a former lover and an unrequited admirer watch as their lives change forever...

Do you love to color and relax? Enjoy 30 Beautiful full-page illustrations of Mandalas and their environments. Covered with paisleys, circles, flowers and other wild magical patterns, these wonderful mandala image scenes are from all kinds of backgrounds and witty designs. Let us take you on a journey designed to relieve stress and bring relaxation and fun for those who love to color from beginner to experienced colorists. Look out for more Coloring Books for Adults from this Author