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The Battle of Heligoland Bight 1939

The Royal Air Force and the Luftwaffe's Baptism of Fire

by Robin Holmes ...

This illustrated history chronicles the first British bombing raid of WWII and the early lessons learned about strategic bombing.On the 4th of September 1939, Squadron Leader Paul Harris led 149 Squadron to Brunsbüttel, Wilhelmshaven in a Vickers Wellington Mk. 1 medium bomber. On the way he ordered that the guns of his airplane be tested, only to make the horrifying discovery that not one of them ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This illustrated history chronicles the first British bombing raid of WWII and the early lessons learned about strategic bombing.On the 4th of September 1939, Squadron Leader Paul Harris led 149 Squadron to Brunsbüttel, Wilhelmshaven in a Vickers Wellington Mk. 1 medium bomber. On the way he ordered that the guns of his airplane be tested, only to make the horrifying discovery that not one of them
... Read more
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Sunny Side Up (Sunny #1)

by Jennifer L. Holm ...

Narrated by Emily Norman, Robin Miles, Petrea Burchard, Erin Moon, Daisy Guevara, Carol Monda, Marni Penning, Frankie Corzo, Danny Campbell, Giordan Diaz, Jeff Ebner, Mark Bramhall, Jeffrey Machado, Emmanuel Chumaciero, Myles Dabbs, Graham Halstead ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Sunny
Unabridged

1 hour 10 min

When is a summer vacation not really a summer vacation?Sunny Lewin has been packed off to Florida to live with her grandfather for the summer. At first she thought Florida might be fun -- it is the home of Disney World, after all. But the place where Gramps lives is no amusement park. It's full of . . . old people. Really old people.Luckily, Sunny isn't the only kid around. She meets Buzz, a boy ... Read more

$20.99 USD

When is a summer vacation not really a summer vacation?Sunny Lewin has been packed off to Florida to live with her grandfather for the summer. At first she thought Florida might be fun -- it is the home of Disney World, after all. But the place where Gramps lives is no amusement park. It's full of . . . old people. Really old people.Luckily, Sunny isn't the only kid around. She meets Buzz, a boy
... Read more
Audiobook

Alice (Unabridged)

by Frederic Werden Pangborn ...

Narrated by Jean Mote, Todd Lazaroff, Robin Holmes ...

Unabridged

2 hours 43 min

In the quaint town of Willow Creek, where secrets whisper through the wind, Alice, a young woman with an unyielding spirit, embarks on a perilous journey. Haunted by a tragic past, she seeks solace in the enigmatic world of dreams. But as she delves deeper into the labyrinth of her subconscious, she discovers a hidden truth that threatens to shatter her reality. With each step she takes, Alice ... Read more

$5.99 USD

In the quaint town of Willow Creek, where secrets whisper through the wind, Alice, a young woman with an unyielding spirit, embarks on a perilous journey. Haunted by a tragic past, she seeks solace in the enigmatic world of dreams. But as she delves deeper into the labyrinth of her subconscious, she discovers a hidden truth that threatens to shatter her reality. With each step she takes, Alice
... Read more
Equitable and Inclusive Teaching for Diverse Learners With Disabilities

A Biography-Driven Approach

by Socorro G. Herrera, Diane Rodriguez, Robin M. Cabral, Melissa A. Holmes ...

The need for teachers who have both the knowledge and the skills to teach students in special education, especially students who are emergent bilinguals, is more critical today than ever before. Assumptions about the assurances outlined in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) have led to practices that have limited the scope of opportunities for culturally and linguistically ... Read more

$31.99 USD

The need for teachers who have both the knowledge and the skills to teach students in special education, especially students who are emergent bilinguals, is more critical today than ever before. Assumptions about the assurances outlined in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) have led to practices that have limited the scope of opportunities for culturally and linguistically
... Read more
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Mother to Son

Letters to a Black Boy on Identity and Hope

by Jasmine L. Holmes ...

Narrated by Robin Eller ...

Unabridged

4 hours 28 min

“Wynn is my son. No little boy could be more loved by his parents. Inquisitive, fiercely affectionate, staunchly opinionated, he sees the world through eyes of wonder and has yet to become jaded by society’s cruelty. I know he’ll grow up with stories of having been made to feel ‘other’ because of the color of his skin. I want to teach him that, though life’s unfair, he still has incomparable value ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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“Wynn is my son. No little boy could be more loved by his parents. Inquisitive, fiercely affectionate, staunchly opinionated, he sees the world through eyes of wonder and has yet to become jaded by society’s cruelty. I know he’ll grow up with stories of having been made to feel ‘other’ because of the color of his skin. I want to teach him that, though life’s unfair, he still has incomparable value
... Read more

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Never Cast Out

How the Gospel Puts an End to the Story of Shame

by Jasmine L. Holmes ...

Narrated by Zakiya Young ...

Unabridged

6 hours 7 min

Body shaming. Marriage shaming. Single shaming. Mom shaming. Lifestyle shaming. Religious shaming. It seems no matter which direction we turn, women can’t shake the shame that is constantly piled on top of us.Author and podcaster Jasmine L. Holmes knows this struggle all too well. Though shame has been a constant companion (and even a snare) throughout her life, God has broken the chains of shame ... Read more

$19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Also available as: eBook

Body shaming. Marriage shaming. Single shaming. Mom shaming. Lifestyle shaming. Religious shaming. It seems no matter which direction we turn, women can’t shake the shame that is constantly piled on top of us.Author and podcaster Jasmine L. Holmes knows this struggle all too well. Though shame has been a constant companion (and even a snare) throughout her life, God has broken the chains of shame
... Read more

Also available as: eBook
Accelerating Literacy for Diverse Learners

Classroom Strategies That Integrate Social/Emotional Engagement and Academic Achievement, K8

by Socorro G. Herrera, Shabina K. Kavimandan, Della R. Perez, Stephanie Wessels ...

Completely updated to help classroom teachers accelerate literacy learning in grades K8.Research indicates that the culturally responsive teaching strategies outlined in this book accelerate literacy, language development, and academic growth for students in grades K8, particularly for English language learners. Completely revised and updated, this bestselling resource speaks to the social ... Read more

$35.99 USD

Completely updated to help classroom teachers accelerate literacy learning in grades K8.Research indicates that the culturally responsive teaching strategies outlined in this book accelerate literacy, language development, and academic growth for students in grades K8, particularly for English language learners. Completely revised and updated, this bestselling resource speaks to the social
... Read more
Biography-Driven Culturally Responsive Teaching

Honoring Race, Ethnicity, and Personal History

by Socorro G. Herrera ...

This popular resource has transformed classrooms for thousands of teachers by providing how-to guidance for success with culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) students.Biography-Driven Culturally Responsive Teaching illustrates how to use strategies that recognize and leverage all the cultural and linguistic assets that students bring to their learning. This new edition situates biography ... Read more

$35.99 USD

This popular resource has transformed classrooms for thousands of teachers by providing how-to guidance for success with culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) students.Biography-Driven Culturally Responsive Teaching illustrates how to use strategies that recognize and leverage all the cultural and linguistic assets that students bring to their learning. This new edition situates biography
... Read more
Never Cast Out

How the Gospel Puts an End to the Story of Shame

by Jasmine L. Holmes ...

The Gospel Coalition 2024 Book Awards, Christian Living, Award of DistinctionBody shaming. Marriage shaming. Single shaming. Mom shaming. Lifestyle shaming. Religious shaming. It seems no matter which direction we turn, women can’t shake the shame that is constantly piled on top of us.Author and podcaster Jasmine L. Holmes knows this struggle all too well. Though shame has been a constant ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Also available as: Audiobook

The Gospel Coalition 2024 Book Awards, Christian Living, Award of DistinctionBody shaming. Marriage shaming. Single shaming. Mom shaming. Lifestyle shaming. Religious shaming. It seems no matter which direction we turn, women can’t shake the shame that is constantly piled on top of us.Author and podcaster Jasmine L. Holmes knows this struggle all too well. Though shame has been a constant
... Read more

Also available as: Audiobook
Audiobook

Strong and Fearless Faith

52 Inspiring Stories of Black Believers

by Jasmine L. Holmes ...

Narrated by Debi Tinsley ...

Unabridged

1 hour 51 min

Middle-grade readers will encounter 52 short biographies of unsung heroes of the Christian faith, including activists, pastors, and missionaries. Along the way, kids will learn about the trials and triumphs of the Black Americans who shaped our nation’s history.Throughout history, stories of brave Black believers and their incredible contributions to the Christian faith and our nation have gone ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Middle-grade readers will encounter 52 short biographies of unsung heroes of the Christian faith, including activists, pastors, and missionaries. Along the way, kids will learn about the trials and triumphs of the Black Americans who shaped our nation’s history.Throughout history, stories of brave Black believers and their incredible contributions to the Christian faith and our nation have gone
... Read more
Crossing the Vocabulary Bridge

Differentiated Strategies for Diverse Secondary Classrooms

by Socorro G. Herrera, Shabina Kavimandan, Melissa Holmes ...

In her new book, nationally known professional development consultant and literacy expert Socorro Herrera is joined by two colleagues to provide a framework for academic vocabulary and language instruction in today’s diverse classrooms. The authors present a set of strategies and tools that work effectively across all content to support enhanced comprehension and academic success. The strategies ... Read more

$29.99 USD

In her new book, nationally known professional development consultant and literacy expert Socorro Herrera is joined by two colleagues to provide a framework for academic vocabulary and language instruction in today’s diverse classrooms. The authors present a set of strategies and tools that work effectively across all content to support enhanced comprehension and academic success. The strategies
... Read more
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Carved in Ebony

Lessons from the Black Women Who Shape Us

by Jasmine L. Holmes ...

Narrated by Lauren Angel ...

Unabridged

5 hours 58 min

Elizabeth Freeman, Nannie Helen Burroughs, Maria Fearing, Charlotte Forten Grimké, Sarah Mapps Douglass, Sara Griffith Stanley, Amanda Berry Smith, Lucy Craft Laney, Maria Stewart, and Frances Ellen Watkins HarperThese names may not be familiar, but each one of these women was a shining beacon of devotion in a world that did not value their lives. They worked to change laws, built schools, spoke ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Also available as: eBooks

Elizabeth Freeman, Nannie Helen Burroughs, Maria Fearing, Charlotte Forten Grimké, Sarah Mapps Douglass, Sara Griffith Stanley, Amanda Berry Smith, Lucy Craft Laney, Maria Stewart, and Frances Ellen Watkins HarperThese names may not be familiar, but each one of these women was a shining beacon of devotion in a world that did not value their lives. They worked to change laws, built schools, spoke
... Read more

Also available as: eBooks