Lamb once again reveals his talent for finding the humanity in the lost and lonely--a group of incarcerated women at the York Correctional Institution where he taught writing. His powerful Introduction describes the incredible process by which these women found their true voices, and how they challenged him as a teacher and as a writer. Photos ...
The Writer's Guide to Crafting Stories for Children offers detailed information and an indepth examination of storytelling and story structure. Books on writing for children sell exceedingly well, so it's surprising that no other book focuses on this important aspect of the craft. Using examples from classic and contemporary sources, Nancy Lamb ...
Betty DeGeneres's brief articles were suggested by or came out of her request for letters from readers of LOVE, ELLEN. She offers advice on coming out, gay parenting, and relationships in general, with examples drawn from Ellen's experiences, her own, or the many people she has met. She writes on the difficulties kids have fitting in and reminds ...
Not much has changed in 20,000 years. We still look to stories for excitement, wisdom, and comfort, as well as a connection to our past.Some people are born with the gift of storytelling. Even if you're not among those fortunate few blessed with this inherent talent, most of us know a good story when we see or hear or read one. Storytelling is not ...
Vampires, werewolves and more creep, lurch, and howl through this look at the stories, legends, and beliefs handed down throughout the world about "things that go bump in the night".
The Canal Street Kids realize their dream when they all get to be movie extras in Crypt Riders of the Night. Soon, however, they become convinced that their archenemy, Violetta Epstein, is a vampire! How they rid her of the vampire curse will have young readers howling with laughter.
Fifty children from Oklahoma City share their feelings and thoughts about the April 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. Topics covered include the initial shock and fear of these children as well as their subsequent feelings of guilt, anger, and hope. Color illustrations accompany the text.
Hoping to create indelible memories to keep him from forgetting his best friend Jimmy, who is moving away, ten-year-old Zander pledges to undergo three difficult and scary ordeals with him.
A much-needed, comprehensive resource that includes hands-on tools and tested techniques to measure case management programs. Provides the skills necessary to evaluate the overall case management program and teaches what data to collect and how to measure it. Using an application-focused approach, it helps case managers measure their program step ...
A personnel compilation of all leading officials in the governmental, economic, military and educational organisations in China. In order to maintain contacts and career plans, this cumulative guide includes major institutional changes.
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