Download or read book Bail Me Out written by Gerald W. Bracey and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide is designed to take the mystery out of educational research data and to help educators become better, and more critical, readers of facts, figures, charts, and graphs about U.S. public schools. Educators will also become better able to answer the questions of parents, students, and the community. A brief historical look at the loss in confidence in the public schools shows how data have been used to create half-truths and erroneous positions. In addition, the most common test forms are analyzed. The chapters are: (1) "Beware of Averages"; 92) "Follow the Money"; (3) "Beware of the Uncritical acceptance of Convenient Conclusions"; (4) "Watch for Selectivity in the Data"; (5) "Show Me the Data!"; (6) "Beware of Nostalgia"; (7) "Beware of Casual Explanations Made from Correlational Data"; (8) "Be Aware of Whether the Statistics Being Used Are Numbers or Rates (Percentages)"; (9) "Know Whether You're Dealing with Ranks or Scores"; (10) "Make Sure the Statistic Used is the Right One"; (11) "Ask How the Variable Is Defined"; (12) "Ask How the Variable Is Defined--And Then Ask What the Criterion Measure Is"; (13) "Differentiate Practical and Statistical Significance"; (14) "Look for Trends, Not Snapshots"; (15) "Beware of Trends"; (16) "Ask What the Consequences Are Even If the Interpretation of the Data Is True"; (17) "Beware of Changing Demographics"; (18) "Try To 'See Through' Graphs"; (19) "Beware of Big (Small) Numbers"; (20) "Beware of Generalizations"; (21) "The Rise of Testing"; (22) "Types of Tests"; (23) "Other Indicators of Achievement"; (24)"How Come American Students Fall Farther Behind Their International Peers the Longer They Stay in School?"; (25) "Why Are Test Scores Falling?"; (26) "How Come Private Schools Do So Much Better than Public Schools?"; (27) "Why Don't We Have Vouchers so the Money Would Follow the Child?"; (28) "Why Don't We Use Charter Schools as Laboratories for Innovation for the Rest of the System?"; (29) "Why Are We Throwing Money at Schools?"; (30) "Why are SAT Scores Still Falling?"; (31) "Why Don't Bright People Go Into Teaching?"; and (32) "With All This Talk about Standards and Accountability, Why Aren't Teachers and Administrators Held Accountable?" (Contains 157 references.) (SLD)

Download or read book Bail Out Over the Balkans written by Richard S. Munsen and published by Bail Out Over the Balkans. This book was released on 1994 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book All in One Place written by Carolyne Aarsen and published by FaithWords. This book was released on 2009-09-26 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Terra Froese has spent most of her adult life bouncing from job to job, man to man, and drink to drink. But when her latest relationship and job simultaneously fall apart, she leaves Seattle for rural Montana to visit her sister, Leslie VandeKeere, to whom she hasn't spoken in over a year. If anyone can help Terra sort out her life, it'll be Leslie, who has managed success despite family odds and a recent move from city to country. With plans to rescue herself and her sister from the threat of going nowhere, Terra's in for a big surprise--Leslie likes her new country life. When Terra rebels against her sister's conformity, how much wildness can the VandeKeeres stand in order to keep the family ALL IN ONE PLACE?

Download or read book False Imprisonment of Elizabeth R Hill written by Gabriel H. De Bevoise and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-04-24 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1881.

Download or read book Random Acts of Trust Random Series 2 BBW Romance Rock Star Romance written by Julia Kent and published by Julia Kent. This book was released on 2013-12-06 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I swear I am not the kind of person who gets her cell phone caught in places that require an ER trip and an OBGYN. But, apparently, I am. I’m also not the kind of person who spends all her time thinking about the guy who got away. But, apparently, I am, too. Starting a new life in Boston isn’t supposed to include repeatedly embarrassing myself in public, meeting a crazy blond woman who has ties to the band Random Acts of Crazy, and definitely isn’t supposed to include wallowing in a past I thought I’d left behind four years ago. But, apparently, it does. And the drummer for the band, Sam Hinton, is the boy I loved in high school and who disappeared with my heart. Now he’s back, better than ever. Second chances aren’t supposed to make scars disappear and hearts mend. But, apparently, they can. If you trust enough. Fate took their lives by storm four years ago and put an unbreachable gulf between Sam and Amy. Can time really heal all wounds…or are some scars too deep? The second book in the Random series after the wildly successful New York Times and USA Today bestseller Random Acts of Crazy, Random Acts of Trust is a romantic comedy that explores the love between one man, one woman, and ends with one Happily Ever After (and no cliffhangers or chickens!). And you’ll never look at a cell phone the same way again. Listen to the audiobook, narrated by Sebastian York and Andi Arndt!! Topics: contemporary romance, romantic comedy, new adult romance, rockstar romance, rock star romance, erotic romance, seductive story, hot romance, women's fiction, women's romance, bbw romance, romance, contemporary woman julia kent, julia kent romance

Download or read book Lizzy Dupree and the Thousand Year Crush The Immortal Mistakes Book 2 written by Sandra L. Vasher and published by Mortal Ink Press, LLC. This book was released on 2020-03-31 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is unrequited love forever? Lizzy Dupree falls for Myles the first time she meets him. But after a thousand years together in space, Myles is still pining for another girl. Lizzy knows Myles will never love her. Even so, when their mission is compromised and Myles volunteers to complete a risky repair outside the safety of their ship, Lizzy won’t let him go alone. Soon, Lizzy finds her immortal life in jeopardy, and Myles is unable to help her. But Lizzy isn’t the only member of the crew who has been hanging onto an impossible crush. Her best friend Maaz is determined to save her against all odds. Can he do it? If he can’t, he and Lizzy could be friend-zoned in outer space for all eternity. Lizzy Dupree and the Thousand-Year Crush follows Stella Rose Gold for Eternity as the second book in The Immortal Mistakes.

Download or read book Man on the Run written by Carl Weber and published by Hachette+ORM. This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One man must prove his innocence while finding which friend betrayed him in this high-drama, action-packed novel from the New York Times bestselling author of the Family Business series. Jay Crawford has spent too long paying for a crime he didn't commit. For ten years, he's been in prison, waiting for the right opportunity to prove his innocence. But when his family is threatened, the time for waiting is over. Jay just didn't realize that escaping would be the easy part... To get justice, he'll need the help of the three best friends who have always had his back -- Wil, Kyle and Allan. But how long will Allan let Jay stay in his house if his new wife seems to prefer the sexy ex-con sleeping on their couch? And does helping Jay mean Wil finally gets pulled into the not-exactly-legal Duncan family business? As Kyle finds his loyalties -- and his finances -- stretched to the limit, who will he have to sacrifice? A man on the run requires absolute trust, but Jay might just be setting himself up for the ultimate betrayal...

Download or read book Combat for Custody written by Paula Winchester Rank and published by Morgan James Publishing. This book was released on 2021-06-01 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A pair of lawyers embark on an international chase to return a pair of sisters to safety in this lighthearted and inspirational adventure novel. Virginia attorneys Emma Parker and Morgan Price have their own way of practicing family law—one that involves kickboxing skills acquired at the local karate studio. But their latest child custody case is more dangerous than anything they’ve faced before. Their investigation leads them to step on the toes of more than one crime syndicate, uncover a murder plot, and lock horns with the FBI. No matter the challenge they face, Emma and Morgan take it on with wit, aplomb, and courage. This entertaining tale offers an inspiring example of how humor and perseverance can get one through difficult circumstances.

Download or read book Torn Between Two Lovers written by Carl Weber and published by Kensington Publishing Corp.. This book was released on 2012-06-12 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Delves into the romantic conflicts of these Richmond Virginians with a robust relish and soap-opera intense insights." —Publishers Weekly One of Richmond, Virginia's, hottest, most successful women, plus-sized diva Loraine Farrow finally wants to settle down with her husband, Leon, and focus on her marriage. Trouble is, her ex-lover, Michael, isn't about to let her go so easily. But things aren't so simple with Leon either. Painful issues from his childhood are starting to surface in the bedroom. Leon's seeing a therapist, but what he's uncovering could destroy their marriage for good—unless Michael does it first. As Loraine deals with her relationship drama, her best friend, Jerome, is left alone to deal with Peter, a stalker who will stop at nothing to destroy him. Now, four indomitable people torn between love and lust, secrets and lies, will have some momentous decisions to make. "Weber fills his books with lifelike characters—flawed, confused, frustrated, and sometimes plus-sized." —Booklist

Download or read book Ghanport s Finest written by Khali Raymond and published by YTER/x Surreal Dreamz Inc.. This book was released on 2016-01-01 with total page 613 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ghanport, The Party State. A place where you could become the life of the party or at the center of crippling desperation. Ghanport has bustling commerce, booming industry and a strong media presence. Beneath that lies tremendous struggles with crime, poverty, prostitution and federal corruption. From developed cities to dingy ghettos, Ghanport isn’t for the average tourist. South of the state lies Ghanport City, one of the most populous cities in the United Landmasses and the world. As you read through Ghanport's Finest, a hustler, a young man and a vicious psychopath will give their all as they traverse across the entire state pulling risky jobs for notorious fugitives, mob bosses and even the government at the cost of their own freedom and lives to start a syndicate and take the entire world by storm.

Download or read book Experience May Vary written by Brandon Rose and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2024-05-20 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As we know, “experience may vary” when it comes to life, and no two events end the exact same way. Experience May Very is a fictional look into a nonfiction life, told from the perspective of an alternate timeline from current day. A story for the ages, this book creates a picture of what Seattle would have looked like if it never became the metropolis it is today, and being self-governed by shadows working in the background. It creates a world that anyone can immerse themselves into without needing any prior knowledge. Experience May Vary can be as real or as fictional as the reader wants it to be. It’s a small shred of the life of one man for future generations. Let’s all share what we have seen, heard, and accomplished in this crazy thing called life. About the Author Brandon Rose grew up reading Brian Jacques and Terry Brooks as a kid and into teenage-hood. As a movie buff, he always enjoys a good story that can draw you in and leave a lasting impression. He drew a lot of inspiration from David Duchovny in his role in Californication. Brandon currently lives in Gold Bar, WA.

Download or read book Surviving Life As a Dumbass written by Michael E. Webster and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2008-10 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Michael E. Webster's story begins in the Navy, where he becomes an aggressive alcoholic, managing to survive a series of episodes that should have been deadly. Still, he manages to graduate from two top Navy schools.After being discharged, Webster returns to his hometown, but he has no plans for the future. Through the help of family members, friends and others, he returns to school and meets future wife Peggy, who supports him through his many relapses into the dark throes of alcoholism.Webster finally realizes he's hit rock bottom, but not until others almost lose their lives. At the age of 33-overweight and out of shape-he joins a Tae Kwon Do school and begins a physically painful journey as he learns how to beat his addiction.For 30 years, Webster has continued his journey, and in the process, he's helped others to change their lives. He teaches martial arts at no cost to those needing discipline in their lives.Join Webster as he battles demons of his own making and journeys down a road to self-improvement in Surviving Life as a Dumbass.

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Download or read book His First Wife written by Grace Octavia and published by Kensington Publishing Corp.. This book was released on 2013-02-08 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprinted Edition Kerry Jackson knows exactly where the other woman lives--the one her husband, Jamison, denies exists. He tried to convince Kerry that pregnancy is making her paranoid. But out at 5 A.M., she's determined to catch him in the act. Instead she ends up arrested, wondering how she went from wealthy Atlanta debutante to jilted wife. But the stakes are too high for regrets, even if it means igniting a chain of events that will have shocking consequences for everyone. Because Kerry is Jamison's first wife, and she plans to be his last, even if it means taking her biggest gamble ever. "Octavia creates a wonderful story of love, betrayal and life." --APOOO Book Club Includes bonus material!

Download or read book Undisputed written by Chris Jericho and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2011-02-16 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Entertaining . . .an insightful and funny observer of pro wrestling's universe." -- Publishers Weekly In this insightful, riveting book, Jericho takes us into WWE wrestling arenas around the world as he details his classic rivalries with The Rock, Steve Austin, HHH, Shawn Michaels, and John Cena, along with all the politics and backstage machinations he faced outside the ring. Chris recounts his hilarious escapades of breaking in with the Hollywood elite via doomed auditions, short-lived reality shows, made-for-television movies, and red-carpet interviewing fiascos. Jam packed with CJ's trademark self-effacing humor, one-of-a-kind writing style, and ridiculous random encounters with everyone from Arnold Schwarzenegger, Axl Rose, and Wayne Gretzky to Paul McCartney, and Howard Stern, Undisputed is one of a rare breed-a sequel that might be better than the original.

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Download or read book Thick As Thieves written by Steve Geng and published by Henry Holt and Company. This book was released on 2007-05-01 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A memoir about two siblings who loved each other (sometimes); the thrill of the shoplift, the power of the written word, the agony of addiction, and the joy of someone who understands you and still stays true Steve Geng—thief, addict, committed member of Manhattan's criminal semi-elite—was a rhapsody in blue, all on his own. Women had a tendency to crack his head open. His sister? Also unusual: Veronica Geng wrote brilliantly eccentric pieces for The New Yorker, hung with rock stars and Pulitzer Prize winners, threw the occasional typewriter, fled intimacy. They were parallel universes, but when they converged, it was . . . memorable. Spanning decades of unresolved personal drama and rebellion, Steve Geng's memoir, Thick as Thieves, is the story of their lives, the bond between them, and all the things they shared. Raw, real, and funny, Geng follows his unique family history from Philadelphia to Paris, Greenwich Village to Riker's Island. We meet lovable, often treacherous characters (B.J. the Queen of Crime, Tina Brown). We hear the rants of the Geng's father, the Colonel; the malicious invective of publishing; the patter of hardened criminals. This is a memoir that will lift your spirit, kick you in the shins, and help you remember the person who understood you the most. Geng has made a lot of mistakes in his life. Thick as Thieves may just make up for them.