New Releases by Michelle Harris

For anyone who has ever wanted to embrace or enhance an environmentally conscious lifestyle in the city but doesn’t know where to start, Michelle Harris’s Explore the Green Side of Edmonton is here to help. For long-time Edmonton residents and first-time visitors alike, Michelle channels her in-depth knowledge and expertise into this comprehensive handbook geared towards Edmontonians seeking to foster a connection with nature. Discover well-known highlights and hidden gems, both in the heart of Edmonton and the surrounding areas. Providing opportunities to learn about environmentally conscious activities and to engage with them, Michelle covers all aspects of a nature supportive lifestyle, breaking down environmental silos and compiling a wide variety of subjects into one all-encompassing resource. Some of these topics include: • Green spaces and gardens, both cultivated and wild • Seasonal and year-round outdoor activities • Engaging with Indigenous stewardship and ways of knowing • Outdoor and nature focused gear and other resources • Taking climate action and increasing sustainability Michelle takes into account folks of all ages, abilities, and budgets. Whether you’re just beginning to explore environmental action or already an avid eco-adventurer, you’ll find tools and ideas to help grow your impact and increase your engagement with the natural world. From adrenaline-inducing adventures to calming nature therapy and everything in between, this practical, hands-on guide covers it all. Explore the Green Side of Edmonton offers a path towards conserving and connecting with nature in a way that is meaningful and caters to individual needs. Discover how to get outdoors more, join in community, and make the most of Edmonton’s environmentally focused offerings with this engaging and educational guide.

A skilled fighter must choose between love and duty in a kingdom on the brink of war. Orphaned and illegally enslaved, Kai possesses a unique ability to heal from any injury. When a chance encounter with Princess Cara throws his life into turmoil, he becomes entangled in a web of political intrigue and forbidden romance. As Kai navigates treacherous alliances and battles a ruthless queen, he must decide where his loyalties lie. Will Kai embrace his destiny as a protector, or will the shadows of his past consume him? Perfect for fans of fast-paced fantasy, forbidden romance, and rebellious characters, North is a gripping tale of self-discovery, sacrifice, and the enduring power of hope. Discover a world where magic and political intrigue collide, and where the greatest battles are fought not on the battlefield, but within the human heart.

Refine the art and craft of instructional coaching. For more than 25 years, Jim Knight and his team at the Instructional Coaching Group have been studying what excellence in instructional coaching looks and sounds like. Their findings—organized around 7 Success Factors for instructional coaches and shared via books, articles, and workshops—have helped many instructional coaches around the world to increase teacher effectiveness and improve outcomes for students. Bringing together for the first time a wealth of resources and practical tools, The IC Toolkit is designed to guide instructional coaches—either individually or, preferably, collectively—through a 36-week journey of practice, reflection, and learning. For instructional coaches who want to improve and leaders who want to set up meaningful learning experiences, the book provides concrete tools—including activities, checklists, case studies, and videos—that you can use every week. Additional features include One-page descriptions of each success factor A needs assessment to gauge your instructional coaching proficiency in the 7 Success Factors Learning paths to guide your use of the resources and enable meaningful exploration of each success factor End-of-chapter reflection questions The IC Toolkit makes it possible for every instructional coach to become highly proficient in the Success Factors. When instructional coaches become highly proficient in their craft, we can see students, teachers, and systems flourish.

In the fall of 1965, a baby girl was put up for adoption. Would she be blessed with a loving family who would take her in and love her like their own? How would this new family change the trajectory of her life? Would she ever meet her biological family again? In A Blessed Life, Michelle Harris recounts the events of her life from adoption to present day and the family she meets along the way. Through moments of personal pain and immense joy, it is clear that family is the necessary ingredient for a blessed life.

Unlock the strength within you and embrace a fit and empowered goddess pregnancy with "Bump & Barbells: A Modern Guide to Strength Training During Pregnancy." This comprehensive and expertly crafted guide is great resource for developing a safe and effective strength training routines specifically designed for expecting mothers. Discover the incredible benefits of strength training during pregnancy, from increased energy to improved posture and overall well-being. With step-by-step instructions, sample tailored workouts for each trimester, and valuable tips for managing pregnancy conditions, "Bump & Barbells" will help you stay active, maintain strength, and confidently navigate the transformative journey of motherhood. Empower yourself and your growing baby with this insightful guide to strength training during pregnancy.

WARNING: This novel will trigger your Gen X angst. It’s 1992 and Faith MacDonald''s final year of university in the small province of Prince Edward Island. Faith is on the cusp of adulthood and getting more and more stressed about her future with each passing day. Part of growing up means Faith needs to deal with things she’d rather forget, but she’s not confident she’s ready. Especially as she’s not thin enough yet – and being skinny will solve everything. Besides the internal pressure of figuring out next steps, Faith tries to navigate complicated relationships with her family, her roommate, a gorgeous student she’s stalking, and every latch-key kid''s eternal babysitter: the beloved television. Faith just wants love in her life. Or at least peace. And if she can’t find either, there’s always angry music to soothe her soul. And potato chips. But maybe the mysterious Mr.Darkness has something even better to offer ...

A clear and comprehensive guide to evaluating and supporting instructional coaches and coaching programs, including how to recruit, hire, and retain effective coaches. With sound practices in place to evaluate coaching programs, instructional coaches will become better partners, teachers will become better mentors, and students will become better learners. Few evaluation systems are specifically geared toward coaching roles. Ensuring that school districts have accurate information about both coaches and coaching programs is crucial to guide improvement in supporting classrooms, as well as in ensuring accountability. With sound evaluation processes in place, districts can effectively evaluate instructional coaches and coaching programs and use data to set goals. Advance Praise for Evaluating Instructional Coaching: It has arrived! The ICG team has pulled through again with a much-needed guide, providing a thorough process from how to hire, evaluate, support, and retain instructional coaches. This book will empower school leaders to be partners with instructional coaches by providing meaningful evaluation tools and effective coaching programs. Readers will walk away with ideas on how to help coaches grow to best serve students and teachers in their schools. Thank you, ICG. We needed your research, knowledge, and most of all your humble approach on how best to support coaches and coaching programs! —Kelly Jacobs, District Instructional Coaching Coordinator, Lansing (Mich.) School District Instructional coaches devote their time to growing teachers. One way to support instructional coaches in their professional growth is to ensure an effective evaluation system is in place for them. This book gives leaders several things to consider as they define the coach''s role, hire candidates, and put an evaluation process in place. —Michelle Lis, Coordinator, Instructional Coaching, Fairfax County (Va.) Public Schools A joint publication of ASCD and One Fine Bird Press.

Earth''s smaller animals offer some sweet surprises, too. Hop on a honeybee to discover just how hardworking these fast-flying insects are. They beat their wings 200 times a second as they fly about. And no wonder they''re so busy--they need to pollinate two million flowers to make just one pound (.45 kg) of honey. Brain Candy books take a novel approach to learning by serving up an appetizing assortment of facts and numbers, then diving deeper into each topic. Like learning cool facts and how they''re connected to the bigger picture? Treat yourself to a little Brain Candy! Sure to be an addictive addition to the bookshelves of Weird But True! and Just Joking fans and curious kids everywhere.

Dive into these fishy facts: Did you know that the prehistoric shark, megalodon, had jaws so big that it could swallow a car? Or that goats, pigs, dogs, cats, and even an alpaca have all learned how to surf? And if that''s not weird enough for ya, one man even rowed solo across the Pacific Ocean for 312 days! In this book filled with 300 wacky facts and pictures, you''ll glimpse the ocean''s weirdest wildlife, uncover shocking shipwrecks, and meet sensational seafarers, from pirates and sailors to ground-breaking marine scientists. Perfect for ocean enthusiasts and trivia-loving landlubbers alike!--

In schools, every day is "game day." Every day, teachers need the best resources and forms of support because students deserve the best we as educators can offer. An instructional playbook aims to serve as that kind of support: a tool that coaches can use to help teachers match specific learning goals with the right research-based instructional strategies. Coaches have enormous potential to help teachers learn and implement new teaching practices, but coaches will be effective only if they deeply understand the strategies they describe and their explanations are clear. The Instructional Playbook: The Missing Link for Translating Research into Practice addresses both issues head on and offers a simple and clear explanation of how to create a playbook uniquely designed to meet teachers'' instructional needs. The idea of an instructional playbook has caught fire since Jim Knight described it in The Impact Cycle (2017). This book helps instructional coaches create playbooks that produce a common language about high-impact teaching strategies, deepen everyone''s understanding of what instructional coaches do, and, most important, support teachers and students in classrooms. “emu003eA joint publication of ASCD and One Fine Bird Press.

This book goes to extremes to introduce kids to the best of the best in the world of over-achieving, amazing, record-setting pets! Pets are more than just our animal besties. They''re totally extreme! From the largest to the smallest, the biggest braniacs to the most awesome athletes, discover the amazing talents of all kinds of animals, including dogs, cats, bunnies, horses, reptiles, fish, even insects, and more. Some were just born this way. Others have worked hard to develop their skills. Plus, you''ll dive into the details behind the records, see how different pets match up, and encounter some of the world''s wackiest pet places. With eye-popping design, unforgettable photographs, and amazing stats, this book is sure to become the leader of the pack on every kid''s bookshelf!

A Simple And Easy Way To Keep Track Of Your Passwords So You Don''t Run The Risk Of Getting Locked Out By Putting In The Wrong Paassword Too Many Times!Passwords are hard to keep up with, and sometimes we forget to write them down. Often they are kept in a notebook or a random piece of paper that you can''t find when you really need to. Having your passwords organized in one place is what you need. Not only will this password notebook help keep you organzied but it will also allow you to access them simply and easily. It is great for people who don''t want to try to guess what your passwords may be and run the risk of getting locked out. Premium matte cover designAlphabet Key Page Guide (for easy access of passwords) Alphabetized pages Perfectly sized at 5" x 8"Made in the USA

A normal life can be extraordinary. Avril Bale has a beautiful life with her precious young daughter, a second baby on the way and a caring husband. She has it all, which makes her completely ill-prepared for the tragic loss that completely rocks the foundation of her security, her sense of fairness, and her faith. Each new day, Avril navigates the muddy waters of karma, balance, and belief as she progresses in her suburban pilgrimage towards a path of self-discovery and a new recognition of reality. Slowly, Avril learns to triumph over fear even as she is constantly looking over her shoulder for the next shoe to drop. And through it all, she tirelessly struggles to find a way for hope to fit into life''s new equation. In addition to her internal conflicts and personal guilt, Avril must deal with family and friends who don’t know how to handle her tragedy. Avril’s interactions with those around her are alternately heart wrenching, upsetting, and sometimes perversely comedic. And with each fresh day, she comes closer to recovery and claiming her new normal. Follow Avril as she tackles each new challenge with perseverance and humor in a world full of tough questions waiting for understanding. Avril’s Phoenix probes why bad things happen to good people. And beyond exploration, Avril begins to find answers. It is an uplifting, emotional voyage of a woman’s navigation through life following a heartbreak thought impossible to overcome.

Every child needs at least one ABC book. This one will take you back to your own childhood as you read with your little one. With simple pictures and everyday words, your child will learn his ABC''s while you take a walk down Memory Lane. This book is a fun read for the whole family!

Beaufort is at risk to tidal flooding, storm surge, and high intensity rain events. In order to understand how vulnerable City assets are to tidal and precipitation-based flooding, the City engaged a collaborative team of investigators to conduct a study. This report summarizes the methods utilized by the research team to produce flood layers and analyze the vulnerabilities they conferred, the results of the vulnerability assessment, and a discussion of the implications of those results.

With so many differing viewpoints vying for our assent, it is imperative that we make the time to seek out and confirm the truth for ourselves. This body of work searches out and dissects the Good News of Jesus Christ’s coming to make an informed conclusion. It also seeks to train the average individual to do so for him/herself; to not depend solely on the witness of others, but to know Him for oneself. If you have believed the lie that the Bible contradicts itself, this study is for you.

Schizophrenia affects a person''s ability to think clearly and distinguish between reality and imagination. Historically, those suffering with the condition were treated poorly. However, scientific discoveries regarding the chemistry and structure of the brain, as well as recent advancements in medication and therapeutic treatments for the disease, have allowed many who suffer from schizophrenia to lead rewarding and meaningful lives. The informative text, augmented by in-depth sidebars, quotes from medical experts, detailed graphs, and full-color photographs, offers readers a clearer understanding of this often misunderstood condition and provides helpful resources to aid people with schizophrenia and their loved ones.

Although human papillomavirus, or HPV, is the most common sexually transmitted disease, many people are unaware of the effects it can have. Its symptoms are generally mild compared to other diseases, and many times, no symptoms are present, leading to the mistaken belief that HPV is not serious. However, it can cause several types of cancer in both men and women, so knowledge of how to prevent and treat it is crucial. Through informative sidebars, annotated quotes from medical experts, and detailed graphs, readers learn the true risks of this disease and what precautions they can take to protect themselves.

A reference guide includes records and achievements made by humans, animals, and nature.--

A reference guide includes records and achievements made by humans, animals, and nature.

Includes A Delicious Variety of Easy And Healthy High Protein Low Carb Recipes For Burning Fat! Get This Low Carb Diet Cookbook For A Special Discount (40% off)The low carb diet is one of the most proven and effective diets for losing weight. The low carbohydrate diet is simple to follow, and is based on consuming foods that are mainly low in carbohydrates. Consuming less carbs in your diet, has been shown to increase the fat burned by your body, and is overall a very effective weight loss diet. Low carb dieting tips for beginners:* Include vegetables and lean meats (fish and chicken) in your diet. Most vegetables and meats contain low amounts of carbs, and can control your appetite.* Avoid starchy foods like pasta, potatoes, and rice. These foods have high amounts of carbs! * Stick to drinking water, most other drinks like juice may include sugars that you may not be aware of.* Most processed foods have added sugars, it is recommended to avoid preserved and processed foods for this reason.All of the recipes in this cookbook are low in carbs, high protein, and taste great. Because of how easy these recipes are to make, these low carb high protein recipes are perfect for beginners, or busy people. We hope you enjoy these low carb high protein recipes, good luck!

Research demonstrates that faculty of color in historically white institutions experience higher levels of discrimination, cultural taxation, and emotional labor than their white colleagues. Despite efforts to recruit minority faculty, all of these factors undermine their scholarship, pedagogy, social experiences, promotion and retention. This edited volume builds upon the existing research on faculty of color, however, it also departs from the existing literature and unravels the socio-emotional experiences of being in front of the classroom, in labs, and in the Ivory Tower for faculty who are in multiple racialized social locations. In an effort to circulate the experiences of faculty of color more widely to academic and non-academic audiences, this edited volume replaces conventional scholarly technical papers with unconventionally accessible letters. Stories from the Front of the Room focuses on the boundaries which faculty of color encounter in everyday experiences on campus and presents a more complete picture of life in the academy - one that documents how faculty of color are tested, but also how they can not only overcome, but thrive in their respective educational institutions.

For centuries, scientists and philosophers have sought to understand how the brain uses memory to drive changes in behavior. One challenge is that memory cannot be physically isolated. Memory is an instance in which an organism''s current behavior is determined by some aspect of its previous experience4. It an emergent property that researchers observe as an overt change at one or more levels of biological organization. Recent advances in molecular biology and neuroscience pushed our understanding past the concept of the neural doctrine (single neurons are the brain’s information processing unit of organization) and the central dogma of molecular biology (function is coded by the process DNA-u003eRNA-u003eProtein) which alone do not solve the problem of understanding how the brain stores and recalls memories that change animal behavior. Identifying the molecular basis of individual phenotypic variation is a major challenge for modern molecular neuroscientists. This research provides fundamental new insights into how transcriptional and electrophysiological variation arises both within the major principal cell class of the hippocampus that are crucial for learning, memory, and cognition. The first research chapter provides a thorough description of how a conditioned place avoidance paradigm and its associated stressors alter transcriptomic and synaptic activity in the hippocampus. I found that DG responds strongly with an upregulation of transcription factors in response to consistently reinforced place avoidance training. While CA1 responds to cognitive and stressful manipulations with up and down-regulation of biochemical pathways that are important for synaptic signaling. The second research chapter provides insight into how genetic manipulation alters behavior, physiology, and gene expression. I thoroughly explore and describe the effects of FMR1 gene knockout on avoidance learning, synaptic physiology, and gene expression. The main behavioral finding was that FMR1-KO mice use strategy for place avoidance that does not utilize hippocampal-dependent mechanisms of memory. Unexpectedly, learning was not as strong during initial training as expected based on published literature and the previous chapter; therefore, the results of these experiments should be interpreted with that caution. FMRP loss in mice has been shown to cause abnormal synaptic and structural plasticity in CA1 pyramidal cells and has been associated with impaired hippocampal function as well as cognitive deficits. To focus only on the effect of genotype and to better understand the transcriptional effects of gene-knockdown, I narrow my examination to the CA1 of naive animals (those without cognitive training to increase learning and memory). I detected minor changes in genes that encode proteins known to interact with FMRP directly. I found that downregulation of expression of Cacna1g, Efcab6, Serpina3n, and Sstr3 genes is robust by conducting open and reproducible analysis of primary and public data. Finally, the third thesis chapter provides a deeper understanding of how new technological methods for RNA sequencing influence our ability to detect stability and plasticity in hippocampal transcriptomes. This study constitutes a significant contribution to our understanding of how experimental techniques may or may not mask our ability to identify biologically meaningful signatures of the molecular mechanisms regulating behavior and brain function

Are you fully healed from your invisible wounds? As Christians we have all faced moments of feeling pressed or oppressed by life situations. However, there is a way that one can live healed and as a body of Christ we are charged to help others as well to heal from invisible wounds. This begins with love and transforming our minds to the mind of Christ (see Romans 12:2). Most importantly, to not continue the Life Cycle of Complacency in dealing with any mental health, substance abuse, sexual addictions, or any other invisible wounds that try to overwhelm us. In these pages are insightful educational tools and resources to help not only yourself but others, and especially church leaders to assist others to not only get strong in their healing but also to remain strong in their healing from invisible wounds.

Roughly one century ago (give or take the odd month) Allen Clarke''s ''Windmill Land'' was first published; a philosophical account of the author''s rambles around the Fylde and Wyre. One hundred years later, armed only with their first-edition copy, Michelle Harris and Brian Hughes pulled on their hiking boots and headed off in search of Clarke''s legacy. This is ''Windmill Land'' rediscovered, reappraised, re-evaluated - a ''Return to Windmill Land'' to see what''s become of it.

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Many secondary schools in the Twin Rivers Unified School District (TRUSD) did not meet the criteria for Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) for 2011 in English Language Arts. Regardless of one''s agreement or disagreement with standardized tests as a measuring stick, the persistence and consistency of the results for these secondary schools suggest that there is an instructional problem in the English Language Arts program. Contributing to the solution is the main goal of this project.