Best Selling Books by Jessica Williams

In Julia’s Words is a collection of poems that explore the emotional journey of a girl becoming a woman. You’re taken along on one girl’s turbulent journey of love, heartbreak, and loneliness as she learns to gain joy by realizing her own self-worth. You grow alongside her and feel her happiness and regrets as you both experience the transformation into adulthood and ultimately, self-acceptance. It stands as a beacon of hope and understanding in those times we feel utterly alone. In Julia’s Words reminds the reader that even in the bleakest of moments, you can take comfort that you are never alone and there is always another sharing your conflict and rising above it to a brighter tomorrow.

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Could We? A Book of Wishes is a charming read-aloud book for young children, perfect for parents and family to reinforce a positive can-do attitude in children. Inspired by her sassy, independent, and energetic daughter, Jessica Williams Hasley wrote Could We? A Book of Wishes to instill creativity and imagination in her daughter every day. We can teach our children they can do anything. They can believe in fairies and mermaids. They can grow flower gardens and build forts. And they can paint, dance, twirl, and love with all their hearts. This is an eLIVE book, meaning each printed copy contains a special code redeemable for the free download of the audio version of the book.

"A Strategic Approach to Academic Reading". Prepares students to read at university level, with advice on reading skills and strategies. Suitable for self-study and improving reading and study skills. Teacher''s manual with teaching suggestions and answer key also available.

''A Journey to Home'' is a comprehensive Preemie Baby Book and NICU Journal. Over three years in the making, this journal will be a companion during the NICU stay, and a book of memories in the future. It is a book of expectations, setting parents up for a true understanding of what is to come. It builds resources while celebrating the joys of their baby''s life. "The development of this book began 4 hours after the birth of my son. I longed to be able to journal and have a keepsake that was adjusted to my premature child." "In my personal journey, I have found that you must find peace with being a parent of a preemie. It is only after much time that I have been able to rejoice with my toddler, and shed layers of protection that sheltered us from harm in the past. I will look at him with a little less guilt in my heart, and continue to treasure every breath, word, and step that he takes in his life."

Throughout most of human history, our ancestors have done rather poorly when dealing with acts of violence. To cite but one of many shocking examples, let us perhaps recall a case from 1801, of an English boy aged only 13, who was executed by hanging on the gallows at Tyburn. What was his crime? It seems that he had been condemned to die for having stolen a spoon (Westwick, 1940).

21st Century Communication, Second Edition, a four level series, presents big ideas from TED and National Geographic Explorers to engage students in English. Each unit explores one idea from different angles to prompt students to think critically and express their own opinions, while teaching the skills needed to communicate with confidence. Through inspiring models of effective communication, students develop essential listening and speaking skills to achieve academic success for the 21st century.

Every culture has its own folktales. They sometimes explain origins. How did the world begin? How did our community begin? They sometimes explain customs. Why do we eat these foods? Why do we celebrate these holidays? Finally, folktales can include lessons on how to live a useful, honest life. They also tell what happens to people who are not kind and good. Folktales features 15 different stories from around the world. Some may be familiar to you; others may be new to you. All of them are easy to read and enjoy, with simple grammar and vocabulary. Improve your reading speed, comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary in a fun and easy way. The Great Stories and Big Ideas readers help you learn about the world while you learn English.

Peace is not the absence of chaos but rather the ability to maintain our composure and clarity within it. It reminds us that even in the most turbulent times, we have the capacity to find balance and serenity. Embracing the dance between chaos and peace can lead to a richer, more meaningful life.

Academic Encounters Second edition is a paired skills series with a sustained content approach to teach skills necessary for taking academic courses in English. Academic Encounters Level 2 Student''s Book Reading and Writing: American Studies engages students through academic readings, photos, and charts on stimulating topics from U.S. History and Culture. Topics include the foundations of government, equal rights, and the American Dream. Students develop important skills such as skimming, reading for the main idea, reading for speed, understanding vocabulary in context, summarizing, and note-taking. By completing writing assignments, students build academic writing skills and incorporate what they have learned. The topics correspond with those in Academic Encounters Level 2 Listening and Speaking: American Studies. The books may be used independently or together.

Academic Encounters Second edition is a paired skills series with a sustained content approach to teach skills necessary for taking academic courses in English. Academic Encounters Level 3 Teacher''s Manual Reading and Writing Life in Society will contain general teaching guidelines for the course, tasks by task teaching suggestions, answers for all tasks, and chapter quizzes and quiz answers.

Comprehensive course introducing academic texts on high interest topics, with advice on reading strategies and vocabulary building skills. With Teacher''s Manual featuring answer key and teaching suggestions for the activities. Suitable for self-study, building vocabulary, and developing reading, writing, and study skills.

The Teacher''s Manual contains teaching suggestions and an answer key for the Student''s Book.

21st Century Communication is a four-level series that uses powerful ideas from TED Talks to teach learners to think critically and communicate effectively. Through authentic models of effective communication, students build fluency in the listening and speaking skills needed to achieve academic and personal success.