Download or read book Finish Line for ELLs 2 0 written by Continental Press Staff and published by . This book was released on 2016-07-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the Finish Line for ELLs 2.0 workbook, English language learners can improve their performance across the language domains and become familiar with item types on state ELP assessments

Download or read book Beyond the Finish Line written by Jonathan Finn and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 2020-09-23 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 1880s photographers and sports enthusiasts confidently declared the end of dead heats in sporting competition. Reflecting a broader social belief in technology, proponents of the camera stressed that the device could provide definitive proof of who won and who lost. Yet despite this remedy for the inadequate human eye, competitive races between horses, boats, and bicycles ended too close to call a sole champion. More than a century later, when cameras can subdivide the second into ten-thousandths and beyond, athletes continue to cross the finish line in ties. In this fascinating journey through the history of the photo-finish in sports, Jonathan Finn shows how innovation was animated by a drive for ever more precise tools and a quest for perfect measurement. As he traces the technological developments inspired by this crusade - from the evolution of the still camera to movie cameras, ultimately leading to complex contemporary photo-finish systems - Finn uncovers the social implications of adopting and contesting the photograph as evidence in sport. At every turn empirical obsession intersects with the unpredictability of sports, creating a paradox wherein the precision offered by photo-finish technology far exceeds the realities of human performance and its measurement. Separating athletes by the hundredth, thousandth, or ten-thousandth of a second is often a fiction that comes with significant material and cultural implications. A lively biography of a critical technology, Beyond the Finish Line illuminates the cultural role of the photo-finish in win-at-all-costs culture and warn that in our pursuit for precision we may threaten the human element of sport that galvanizes mere spectators into fans.

Download or read book Crossing the Finish Line written by William G. Bowen and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2009-09-08 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why so many of America's public university students are not graduating—and what to do about it The United States has long been a model for accessible, affordable education, as exemplified by the country's public universities. And yet less than 60 percent of the students entering American universities today are graduating. Why is this happening, and what can be done? Crossing the Finish Line provides the most detailed exploration ever of college completion at America's public universities. This groundbreaking book sheds light on such serious issues as dropout rates linked to race, gender, and socioeconomic status. Probing graduation rates at twenty-one flagship public universities and four statewide systems of public higher education, the authors focus on the progress of students in the entering class of 1999—from entry to graduation, transfer, or withdrawal. They examine the effects of parental education, family income, race and gender, high school grades, test scores, financial aid, and characteristics of universities attended (especially their selectivity). The conclusions are compelling: minority students and students from poor families have markedly lower graduation rates—and take longer to earn degrees—even when other variables are taken into account. Noting the strong performance of transfer students and the effects of financial constraints on student retention, the authors call for improved transfer and financial aid policies, and suggest ways of improving the sorting processes that match students to institutions. An outstanding combination of evidence and analysis, Crossing the Finish Line should be read by everyone who cares about the nation's higher education system.

Download or read book To the Finish Line written by Chrissie Wellington and published by Center Street. This book was released on 2017-10-03 with total page 569 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chrissie Wellington, the world's number one female Ironman athlete and four-time World Ironman Champion, presents her struggles, wisdom, and experiences gained from her hard-won career as a triathlete. With close to 2 million core participants, triathlons of various distances and challenges are attracting more participants than ever before. In TO THE FINISH LINE, one of the sports' greatest legends brings triathlon to life, with guidance for newbies or experienced athletes, to achieve their best triathlons-no matter their ability. Filled with training tips, practical advice and inside information from a champion, triathletes of all levels can benefit from Wellington's experience and insight. Her book will guide readers on their own journey, whether that be a sprint or an Ironman, and encourage them to rise to every new challenge.

Download or read book See You at the Finish Line written by Donald J. Wilton and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2006-10-15 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every Christian knows that life can be tough at the best of times! Just as the running of a race takes extreme effort-so it is that the Christian life is often a struggle-but one well worth the effort. The reality of life's journey can present major challenges! Like a runner, we need proper training and encouragement to make it to the finish line. Dr. Don Wilton uses the Book of Hebrews, while drawing on his personal journey, as a training manual for the race God has called us to run. As we maneuver the course and cross the finish line, we show others that living the Christian life really does make a difference.

Download or read book Keystone Finish Line written by Continental Press Staff and published by . This book was released on 2013-10-18 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prepare students for Pennsylvania's end-of-course assessment with Keystone Finish Line Literature. Lessons are aligned to the Keystone Exams: Literature Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content, and provide plenty of practice with the types and length of literature found on the test. The book is divided into two modules with a review at the end of each: Module 1 focuses on fiction, such as plays, poems, short stories, and classic literature; Module 2 covers nonfiction, such as functional, instructional, expository, and argumentative texts. Just like the Keystone, many practice questions feature authentic texts with items that address Depth of Knowledge (DOK) levels 2 and higher and students will answer multiple-choice and constructed-response questions. Each lesson is specific to a skill or content area, and includes an instructional review, guided practice, and independent work.

Download or read book Starting at the Finish Line written by Matthew Newman and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-03-23 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Our job is to be there when things are bad." Matt Newman said this to financial planners on a daily basis as a wholesaler in the financial services industry. He constantly preached the need to plan in advance, to be prepared for the unexpected and inevitable. As a young man in his late thirties, he lived a healthy lifestyle, had a beautiful family, and a successful career. He practiced what he preached, and made sure he had a financial plan in place for his family. Everything seemed to be going in the right direction: Life was about to change drastically. After he began experiencing horrible headaches, insomnia, and strange speech issues, he realized something was very wrong. Four months into dealing with these issues, he finally went to the hospital; the doctors confirmed the worst; he had grade three astrocytoma. Matt was diagnosed with brain cancer at 39 years old. Luckily, he had someone to help him through every terrible moment. Matt's own father-in-law Larry had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer three years earlier. The two men found support in each other and their combined family as they worked to find normalcy in an abnormal situation. Matt's memoir chronicles the journey that his entire family and support group took together which got him to a place of clarity, understanding and appreciation.

Download or read book Death by the Finish Line written by Alexis Morgan and published by Kensington Cozies. This book was released on 2021-12-28 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a dead body turns up on a race route, Abby McCree hits the ground running to catch a killer . . . Overcommitted Abby has once again been drafted to use her organizing superpowers—this time for a 5k charity run that’s part of the Founder’s Day Celebration in Snowberry Creek, Washington. At least she has help, albeit from an unlikely source: Gil Pratt, a member of her handsome tenant Tripp Blackston’s veterans group and co-owner of a motorcycle repair shop with his brother. Abby and Gil may seem like an odd couple, but they work great together. The event seems to be running smoothly—until city council member James DiSalvo is found murdered in a ravine along the race route. Unfortunately, Gil’s brother Gary had a very public argument with DiSalvo minutes before the race, making him the prime suspect. Now the two race organizers must again team up to prove Gary’s innocence—before the real killer makes a run for it. But one wrong step and Abby may be the next one to come in dead last . . .

Download or read book The Flash Vol 15 Finish Line written by Joshua Williamson and published by DC Comics. This book was released on 2021-10-12 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forming a Legion of Zoom-including Captain Cold, the Turtle, Gorilla Grodd, and the Trickster-the Reverse-Flash sets out to not only beat Barry Allen, but also assume his life! Can the Fastest Man Alive keep up with the attacks around Central City, when everyone and everything he loves is in danger? With his greatest enemy calling on Barry’s children from the future, the Tornado Twins, the Flash Family steps up to help the hero as he faces his biggest battle ever. Collects issues #756-762.

Download or read book No Finish Line written by Marla Runyan and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2002-09-03 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The courageous autobiography of the first legally blind athlete to compete in the Olympic Games. Millions watched in awe as Marla Runyan ran the 1500 meter event in Sydney. But few know the real story of the woman who was diagnosed with Stargardt’s disease at nine years old—and became compelled to achieve what was thought beyond her reach, in the world of athletics as well as in life. With endearing self-deprecation and surprising wit, Marla Runyan reveals what it’s like to see the world through her eyes, and what it means to compete at the world-class level, despite the fact that—quite literally for her—there is no finish line. “[Runyan] presents her story with acuity and grace, rising above expectations and prejudice . . . [her] story is well-paced and finishes strong; readers will hope she keeps going and going.”—Publishers Weekly “An amazingly personal account of how she has dealt with the various highs and lows in her life.”—Ventura County Star

Download or read book Serendipity Quilts written by Susan E. Carlson and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2010 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Serendipity Quilts' features four beautiful, colour-rich projects that go from beginner to advanced, giving quilters everywhere the confidence to let their imaginations run wild & create the quilts they've always dreamed of.

Download or read book Train Like a Mother written by Dimity McDowell and published by Andrews Mcmeel+ORM. This book was released on 2012-03-20 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authors of Run Like a Mother share a comprehensive guide to race training for busy runners of all experience levels. In Train Like a Mother, elite runners Dimitry McDowell and Sarah Bowen Shea offer inspiration and practical advice on how to run a race—from training plan to finish line. Covering four race distances (5K, 10K, half-marathon, and marathon), they discuss pre- and post-race nutrition; strength training; injury prevention (and rehab); the importance of recovery; and everything busy women need to know to add racing to their multitasking schedules. It is all presented with the same wit, empathy, and tone the avid fans connect and identify with.

Download or read book No Finish Line Lessons on Life and Career written by Meyer Feldberg and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-02 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No Finish Line is Meyer Feldberg as his friends and colleagues know him. In his telling, Feldberg's story--both his successes and his failures--is a lesson plan for how to lead a worthy personal and professional life.

Download or read book Finish Line New York ELA written by Continental Press Staff and published by . This book was released on 2014-11-03 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Need more standards support in your lesson plans? Finish Line New York ELA is the perfect fit with step-by-step instruction to help students take on the challenging nature of New York's Common Core Learning Standards (CCLS). This next generation of Finish Line includes 300+ pages of focused practice and a new lesson format. The gradual release model is extended to four parts to promote deeper learning: Skill Introduction, Focused Instruction, Guided Practice, and Independent Practice. Guided questions model the thought process. Language Arts/Writing is integrated into the book. A full unit of writing standards helps students practice the writing process, learn how to answer open-ended questions, and apply grammar and usage conventions. Much like New York's standards and assessments, students are required to do close reading of rigorous text. Reviews include PARCC-type items, as well as multiple-choice, open-ended, and multipart questions. Finish Line is designed to supplement core basal programs, including ReadyGEN(tm) and Common Core Code X(tm).

Download or read book Forever at the Finish Line written by Daniel S. Mitrovich and published by Skyhorse. This book was released on 2024-10-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forever at the Finish Line tells the remarkable and inspiring story of Daniel Mitrovich, a runner from San Diego who had a goal of putting a life-size statue of New York Marathon founder Fred Lebow in Central Park. New York’s parks commissioner Henry Stern said “It will be easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than to put a statue in Central Park.” It would not be easy for someone who lacked financial backing and who wasn’t even a New Yorker to make this happen. But with the faith and blessing of Fred Lebow, the support of his family, and his own personal determination, he knew it would happen. His journey involved crossing the continent many times, securing the support of some of the most famous runners of our time, including Joan Benoit Samuelson, Grete Waitz, Alberto Salazar, Bill Rodgers, and Carl Lewis. He would ultimately gain the endorsements of some of the most powerful political people of our time: presidents George Herbert Walker Bush and William Jefferson Clinton, Governor Andrew Cuomo, US senators Alan K. Simpson and Al D’Amato, Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, and thirteen members of Congress. Daniel Mitrovich’s personal story will show you that if you pursue a dream with the right intent you will be “Forever at the Finish Line.”

Download or read book Finish Line Mathematics written by Continental Press Staff and published by . This book was released on 2010-11-08 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Finish Line Reading written by Continental Press Staff and published by . This book was released on 2010-11-08 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Annotated Teacher s Edition for the Finish Line Reading for the Common Core State Standards workbook provides a wealth of resources for teaching and learning. It includes activities to reinforce the speaking and listening standards; Common Core State Standards correlations; suggestions for use; teaching strategies; answer key with annotated student pages; ELL extension activities; graphic organizers; scoring sheets and rubrics for the practice test; Tier 2 and 3 vocabulary; Lexile® measures; and proficiency charts