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Learn the best ways to use text-dependent questions as scaffolds during close reading and the big understandings they yield. But that’s just for starters. Fisher and Frey also include video, texts and questions, cross-curricular examples, and an online facilitator’s guide—making the two volumes of TDQ a potent professional development tool across all of K-12. The genius of TDQ is the way Fisher and Frey break down the process into four cognitive pathways: What does the text say? How does the text work? What does the text mean? What does the text inspire you to do?

Jack, the half-breed offspring of a human mother and a genetically engineered father, lives a life of pain, alienated by human society and by many of the gens created by mankind to perform heavy labor. Not only do gens live like slaves, but humans have withheld from them the one piece of DNA that would grant them a soul. Jack is determined to uncover this well-hidden secret and rescue his fellow gens from a meaningless existence with no prospect of eternal life.

Calvin and Addelyn Delacroix were lifelong sweethearts who married right after college, destined to live a life of means. After moving into a new home, Calvin slipped into a dark state of mind, and as his secrets began to unravel, he led those closest to him kicking and screaming into the deepest parts of his insanity. Now, he meets with an appraiser to rummage through what’s left of their property. As they revisit each room, Calvin is torn between memories of the wholesome life he shared with his family and the bloodstained ruins of a nightmare he put them through.

To get the job you want, you don’t just need a great resume—you need an outstanding resume, one that puts you in the top 1 percent of candidates for the job. That means ditching the same old advice you’ve been following with little results and adopting a tried-and-true process for getting your resume noticed in even the most competitive situations. In this book, Dan Clay breaks down the exact method he’s carefully developed over a period of 10 years and provides a precise step-by-step set of instructions for crafting the perfect resume, down to the last period.

When it comes to chapter books for kids, there's no better subject than middle school. This is one of the motivations behind author and filmmaker Kelly Schwarze's latest book. In the first installment of this series, Myron joins his middle school's basketball team to keep up with his friends. However, there is only one problem: Myron Pesky is the world’s worst at sports! Fighting off humiliation from his classmates and trying not to trip over his smelly basketball shoes, Myron sets off on a ridiculous adventure to prove himself to the world!

A group of friends are handed a free weekend away at an old cabin in the woods. What was supposed to be a weekend of fun and relaxation quickly spirals into a fight to stay alive. As each person comes face-to-face with the realization of what is really lurking in these woods, will they be able to save each other before it's too late? Or will they succumb to this nightmare and never get out?

We all want to know, "How can I help without hurting in this specific situation?" But there’s no one answer, and there’s definitely no shortcuts, but there are key principles—or ministry design principles. Think of these like the rules an improvising actor learns—the principles are crucial, but the actor must decide how to put them into practice based on the complexities of the situation. This book contains 20 ministry design principles. They’re in no way perfect, but they represent the very best ideas we have for how to do effective poverty alleviation in the kingdom of God.

Do you consider yourself a history buff? Do you enjoy discovering interesting facts about the world? Would you love to uncover North Carolina’s riveting and relevant time period? If you answered "yes" to any of the above questions, then you’re a very wise person! This trivia audiobook doesn’t just cover North Carolina’s history and sports, but also its natural wonders, amazing plants and animals, music, movies, and television, and more. With short questions throughout, you can truly test your knowledge and make your listening experience more fun and stimulating!

Brotherly is a thriller revolving around the lives of four brothers living in a village named "Treegam". Is it the decision of one person that changes the lives of other three, or is it just destiny that quantifies their real persona? Whatever it may be, the book throws light on the haphazard but unconditional love between brothers and their struggle with life as they fight their own nightmares in return for their dreams.

Christian ideas often show up in hip-hop music. Biblical themes and even Jesus himself appear in the lyrics. But beneath all the God-talk, can a true gospel message be found? Pastor D.A. Horton (a.k.a. hip-hop artist Azriel) says yes. And he wants you to know the gospel message is deep, powerful, theological, and surprisingly simple to comprehend. Are You Good with God? is a audiobook of giant truths written in the raw and rhythmic style of hip-hop. The poetry of the streets will energize you with the dynamic power of scripture.

As The Assassin of the Caribbean opened the door, one man charged at him like a raging bull. The Assassin stepped out of the way, and with a well-timed punch to the man's neck, sent him into the frame of the door. The sound of bone against metal when his shoulder and head hit the frame, knocking him out. The other man came from behind the door swinging a knife and nicking The Assassin on the shoulder as he tried to get out of the way, kicking the man on his ass sending him across the room. Enough is enough, thought the Assassin, and he drew his weapon.

In ancient Athens, thousands would attend theatre festivals that turned writing into a fierce battle for fame, money, and laughably large trophies. While the tragedies earned artistic respect, it was the comedies - the raunchy jokes, vulgar innuendo, outrageous invention, and barbed political commentary - that captured the imagination of the city.

At the age of just 3-years-old, Brandon Mouw was diagnosed as a Juvenile Type 1 Diabetic. Growing up on an egg farm in California, overcoming family squabbles, becoming a missionary, and learning to overcome his anger with the world for his diagnosis were not the only things that might have slowed Brandon down.

Get ready to forget everything you know about working your plan. In this counter-intuitive book, innovative university president Roger Parrott turns leadership on its head, and shows you how unexpected opportunities - the ones you may be missing - are the key to your success. In plain language, Dr. Parrott guides you in developing six traits to focus your leadership outlook on untapped opportunities. Not only that, he provides a step-by-step plan for you to create six organization-wide tendencies that enable your team to respond to opportunities with expediency, adeptness, and energy.

Amid the ruins of the old world, desperate remnants of humanity cling to existence, ruled by tyrants and beset by flesh-eating monsters. Bracken roams the barren wasteland, a hard, broken man. Pursued by a vicious warlord, he transports an orphaned boy named Huxley across the desert. On their journey through ravaged cities and desolate terrain, the unlikely companions come face-to-face with devastation and hopelessness, searching for purpose and redemption on the road.

Brandon Vestal's low-key, deeply personal, and honest style has made him a fast favorite in the comedy world, a "don't miss" for college audiences, and a club favorite.

Isaac Griffin has always felt something was missing from his life. And for good reason: he's never met his dad. He'd started to believe he'd never belong in this world, that the scattered missing pieces of his life would never come together, when he discovers a box hidden deep in the attic with his father's name on it. When the first clue points him to San Francisco, he sets off with his boyfriend to find the answers, and the person he’s been waiting his whole life for. But when his vintage station wagon breaks down, they are forced to rely on an unusual girl who goes by Max.

Always Picked Last is a guide to finding your way in life and conquering the bullies along the way. More than a memoir, Always Picked Last contains thoughtful, and at times philosophical, reflections on bullying, childhood, parenting, growth, and personal improvement. Coach Kearns has a strong sense of self-awareness but also recognizes the universality of his experience, so he uses his story as a conduit for inspiration and the self-improvement of others. The message of Always Picked Last is powerful and the narrative is engaging and relatable.

Ten stories from the case files of homicide detectives Turner Hahn and Frank Morales, these are tales of murder, deception, greed, and mayhem only this duo can solve. Murder is the operative word in this collection, from hardened criminals to deceitful damsels, to the cold minds of serial killers. Come along for the ride as Turner and Frank face off with the crazies, the cunning, and the brilliant as they try to get away with murder.

Nine ways to earn $9k in 90 days! Is that really possible? And, if so, do you need a lot of money or special skills? Can anyone achieve this? If you've ever wondered, then this audiobook will provide you with answers and show you a step-by-step strategy guide on how to break barriers that are blocking you from living your life to the fullest. It's your time! Let's melt the ice together.