The Missing Middle chronicles the diminishing role of independents, moderates, and centrists in American political life. It's about the missing voice in the middle, how to get it back, and the... More > solutions centrists can offer to the major issues we face as a nation.< Less
Told from a teenager's point of view, this is the inspiring story of Baruch Talbott, a young orphan who grew up in the crosshairs of the Second Liberian Civil War near the turn of the 21st century. ... More > The fast-paced book is arranged in short chapters that capture pivotal moments in Talbott's life, including unspeakable terror that tested his courage and resolve. His challenges continued after he moved to America at the age of nine. Reminiscent of his African heritage, Talbott recited his memories aloud and Debby Coughlan brought them to life with her written interpretation. The heartwarming, sincere account will inspire readers of all ages.< Less
In The Translator: Reflections on Iran, America and the Looming Crisis in the Middle East, Iranian-American Jim Bryan relates the quintessential success story of a refugee from tyranny who came to... More > America and gained the good life. Now that the Middle East is prominent in American news, Jim's life story becomes a must read for those interested in how Iranian leaders think, believe and act.< Less
‘Twas 2008 when God blessed us with a trip to the USA, euphemistically known as America. What is that about, ‘one nation under God’ claiming the name of a whole continent as its... More > very own? I learned on this trip that America was full of anomalies.
Don’t get me wrong, I survived it, loved it and ate too much. But as the fat faded from my belly, the juxtapositions trampolining in my brain just would not rest and I mean would not rest. I was tormented with such questions as ‘why is the mid-west neither in the middle nor the west?’ The great American phenomenon of therapy was needed. Hence ‘Clueless in America’, my self-medication, came into creation.< Less
This is the story of Yoga in America, as told by 46 ardent teachers and devotees from every part of the Yoga spectrum. 46 unique and compelling essays on what Yoga is in America representing the... More > major yoga traditions, Bikram, Kundalini, Ashtanga, Kripalu, Iyengar and some that are much less widely known.
The 46 writers assembled in this book show both the great diversity of Yoga and its unifying principles.
So dive in to any page and you will find a story or musing that offers you wisdom, profound inspiration, and perhaps even a touch of enlightenment. Here is a sample of some of the fascinating and fun chapter titles:
"Hot Yoga in America-Roots and Offshoots"
"Skip the Middle Man and Go Directly to Bliss!"
"How Yoga Saved My Life"
"Firm Buttocks or Self-Realization?"
"How Patanjali Comes Alive in My Classes and My Life"Proceeds from Yoga in America support Families of Fallen Firefighters and Wounded Warriors.< Less
The probability of attaining life-time financial success among middle income families and individuals ranges from being extremely challenging to virtually impossible. Why this is true has not been... More > adequately explained. "Swindling Middle-America" thoroughly examines the issues related to this worsening situation, while exposing the largest obstacle to achievement of financial success by the middle class -- the various government entities of the Unites States.
The book’s analytically supported conclusions will permit the reader to fully understand the lack of opportunity afforded the average American in their search for long-term financial security. Importantly, the book transitions from “problem” to “solution” by conducting an examination of how the United States should proceed to change its political process to return the prospect for meaningful financial development to the average citizen.< Less
The probability of attaining life-time financial success among middle income families and individuals ranges from being extremely challenging to virtually impossible. Why this is true has not been... More > adequately explained. "Swindling Middle-America" thoroughly examines the issues related to this worsening situation, while exposing the largest obstacle to achievement of financial success by the middle class -- the various government entities of the Unites States.
The book’s analytically supported conclusions will permit the reader to fully understand the lack of opportunity afforded the average American in their search for long-term financial security. Importantly, the book transitions from “problem” to “solution” by conducting an examination of how the United States should proceed to change its political process to return the prospect for meaningful financial development to the average citizen.< Less
Download actual sample practice sheets.
Plotting America is a collection of Cartesian graphing handouts for constructing outlines of each of the 50 US States. Each handout helps students practice... More > their coordinate graphing skills in a meaningful way. Plotting America provides a range of difficulty that makes differentiated instruction simple, and you can virtually guarantee independent work by giving each student a different assignment.
Each graph is presented in two formats: first-quadrant only for lower grades, and four-quadrant graphing for higher grades. Plotting America is perfect as a stand-alone activity or as part of an interdisciplinary unit studying the US states.
Cartesian graphing is an essential mathematics skill that requires practice early on and regular reinforcement. Plotting America provides meaningful practice that is appropriate for many age levels.< Less
Download actual sample practice sheets.
Plotting America is a collection of Cartesian graphing handouts for constructing outlines of each of the 50 US States. Each handout helps students practice... More > their coordinate graphing skills in a meaningful way. Plotting America provides a range of difficulty that makes differentiated instruction simple, and you can virtually guarantee independent work by giving each student a different assignment.
Each graph is presented in two formats: first-quadrant only for lower grades, and four-quadrant graphing for higher grades. Plotting America is perfect as a stand-alone activity or as part of an interdisciplinary unit studying the US states.
Cartesian graphing is an essential mathematics skill that requires practice early on and regular reinforcement. Plotting America provides meaningful practice that is appropriate for many age levels.< Less
