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All Hands on Deck: Tools for Connecting Educators, Parents, and Communities (Corwin Connected Educators Series)
by Brad M. CurrieBring communities together for involvement that makes a difference! Impact your students in a positive way and join the leagues of educators who are learning to engage with students, parents, and communities using social media and Web 2.0 technologies. Featuring practical strategies that you’ll want to put to use right away, plus a dedicated series website for additional resources, this short and easy-to-follow book will show you: How smartphones and tablets can work for your goals The secret to getting—and keeping—parents involved How to inform, engage, and empower stakeholders How tools like Skype can connect the community at large The Corwin Connected Educators series is your key to unlocking the greatest resource available to all educators: other educators. Being a Connected Educator is more than a set of actions: it’s a belief in the potential of technology to fuel lifelong learning. "Currie harnesses the key element in today’s social media-infused school environment—‘Knowledge is Power!’ He illustrates just how we need to use this knowledge to support our schools, students, and communities." Daisy Dyer Duerr, Principal St. Paul Public Schools "This book provides educators with a diversified look at the connections schools can make with technology. It will inspire all of us, on a global scale, to stay active in ways once thought unimaginable." Salome Thomas-EL, Award-winning principal and author
All Hands on Tech: The AI-Powered Citizen Revolution
by Thomas H. Davenport Ian BarkinSupercharge your organization's capacity for innovation The greatest untapped asset in an enterprise today is the ingenuity of its people. Dive into a future of work where technology empowers everyone to be a creator and builder with All Hands on Tech: The Citizen Revolution in Business Technology. This pivotal book offers a comprehensive look into the role of citizen developers—business domain experts who are driving IT-enabled innovation using technology previously reserved for professional technologists. Through case studies of citizens and citizen-enabled enterprises, the authors demonstrate how emerging technology bestows unprecedented power on these individuals and unprecedented value on the organizations that channel their efforts. They outline a transformative approach to citizen development that not only enhances companies' innovative capacity via the empowerment of domain experts, but also minimizes risk and liberates IT departments to pursue more strategic initiatives. All Hands on Tech describes a revolution in work—powered by technology becoming more human and humans becoming more comfortable with technology. This convergence provides a clear pathway for enterprises to leverage the on-the-ground experience and insight of all employees. The authors provide diverse examples of companies that have aligned the work of their citizen developers with wider organizational goals across citizen data science, automation, and development projects. These examples demonstrate why and how to commit to the citizen revolution in your organization. In the book, you'll: Discover the untapped potential of citizen developers to revolutionize business operations with technology democratization Find a practical framework for integrating citizen development into a broader corporate digital and data strategy, while controlling risk Explore a forward-thinking approach to redefining the roles of all hands in an enterprise, empowering them to turn ideas into applications, automations, and analytical/AI models For business leaders, executives, managers, and IT professionals looking to harness the full potential of their front-line employees and redefine the landscape of IT work, All Hands on Tech is a must-have resource. For business domain specialists and those eager to turn ideas into action, the citizen revolution democratizes information technology and empowers you to lead your organization towards a more innovative and efficient future. For subject matter experts, domain specialists, and those eager to put their ideas to work while also future-proofing their careers with invaluable skills, the citizen revolution ushers in an entirely new way of working.
All Happy Families: A Memoir
by Hervé Le TellierA prominent French writer delves into his own history in this eloquent reflection on dysfunctional family relationships. Hervé Le Tellier did not consider himself to have been an unhappy child--he was not deprived, or beaten, or abused. And yet he understood from a young age that something was wrong, and longed to leave. Children sometimes have only the option of escaping, and owe to that escape their even greater love of life.Having reached a certain emotional distance at sixty years old, and with his father and stepfather dead and his mother suffering from late-stage Alzheimer's disease, Le Tellier finally felt able to write the story of his family. Abandoned early by his father and raised in part by his grandparents, he was profoundly affected by his relationship with his mother, a troubled woman with damaging views on love. In this perceptive, deeply personal account, Le Tellier attempts to look back on trying times in his life without anger or regret, and even with humor.
All Happy Families: A Memoir
by Jeanne McCullochThe Glass Castle meets The Nest in this stunning debut, an intimate family memoir that gracefully brings us behind the dappled beachfront vista of privilege, to reveal the inner lives of two wonderfully colorful, unforgettable families.On a mid-August weekend, two families assemble for a wedding at a rambling family mansion on the beach in East Hampton, in the last days of the area’s quietly refined country splendor, before traffic jams and high-end boutiques morphed the peaceful enclave into the "Hamptons." The weather is perfect, the tent is in place on the lawn.But as the festivities are readied, the father of the bride, and "pater familias" of the beachfront manse, suffers a massive stroke from alcohol withdrawal, and lies in a coma in the hospital in the next town. So begins Jeanne McCulloch’s vivid memoir of her wedding weekend in 1983 and its after effects on her family, and the family of the groom. In a society defined by appearance and protocol, the wedding goes on at the insistence of McCulloch’s theatrical mother. Instead of a planned honeymoon, wedding presents are stashed in the attic, arrangements are made for a funeral, and a team of lawyers arrive armed with papers for McCulloch and her siblings to sign.As McCulloch reveals, the repercussions from that weekend will ripple throughout her own family, and that of her in-law’s lives as they grapple with questions of loyalty, tradition, marital honor, hope, and loss. Five years later, her own brief marriage ended, she returns to East Hampton with her mother to divide the wedding presents that were never opened.Impressionistic and lyrical, at turns both witty and poignant, All Happy Families is McCulloch’s clear-eyed account of her struggle to hear her own voice amid the noise of social mores and family dysfunction, in a world where all that glitters on the surface is not gold, and each unhappy family is ultimately unhappy in its own unique way.
All Hats on Deck (A Missy DuBois Mystery #5)
by Sandra BrettingNo Southern wedding is complete without a special veil designed by Louisiana hat maker Missy DuBois. But it’s hats off to Missy DuBois when she tries to save her town from a bayou killer … When Ruby Oubre asks Missy to advise her grandson on a business idea, the successful owner of Crowning Glory is happy to oblige. Armed with a plate of pirogues, Missy meets with eighteen-year-old Hollis about the viability of opening an alligator farm for tourists. But it isn’t an alligator Missy finds floating at the mossy bottom of the Atchafalaya River. It’s Ruby, and her death wasn’t caused by accidental drowning. It seems everyone from local tour boat operators to the chief of police and the mayor of Bleu Bayou had an eye on snatching up Ruby’s riverbank property. If Missy doesn’t unveil a greedy killer soon, her hat-making career could be bogged down for good …
All Hats on Deck (A Missy DuBois Mystery #5)
by Sandra BrettingNo Southern wedding is complete without a special veil designed by Louisiana hat maker Missy DuBois. But it’s hats off to Missy DuBois when she tries to save her town from a bayou killer … When Ruby Oubre asks Missy to advise her grandson on a business idea, the successful owner of Crowning Glory is happy to oblige. Armed with a plate of pirogues, Missy meets with eighteen-year-old Hollis about the viability of opening an alligator farm for tourists. But it isn’t an alligator Missy finds floating at the mossy bottom of the Atchafalaya River. It’s Ruby, and her death wasn’t caused by accidental drowning. It seems everyone from local tour boat operators to the chief of police and the mayor of Bleu Bayou had an eye on snatching up Ruby’s riverbank property. If Missy doesn’t unveil a greedy killer soon, her hat-making career could be bogged down for good …
All He Desires
by Anthea LawsonFar from home and her noble relatives, Miss Caroline Huntington has been injured in a fall from her horse. Called to her side, Alex Trentham knows he must assist her, though he has not practiced as a physician for a long while. Just to see so lovely a woman in a state of undress is a hard test of his self-control. Caroline is all that is warm and feminine, beautiful and pure. Brave to a fault, she does not flinch under his hands, and soon she is on the mend. To hide his feelings becomes impossible and Alex cannot. Her radiant innocence is dangerous to a worldly man ... and she seems achingly eager to experience all the pleasure he could show her ...
All He Desires
by Anthea LawsonAnd Then He Kissed Her. Far from home and her noble relatives, Miss Caroline Huntington has been injured in a fall from her horse. Called to her side, Alex Trentham knows he must assist her, though he has not practiced as a physician for a long while. Just to see so lovely a woman in a state of undress is a hard test of his self-control. Caroline is all that is warm and feminine, beautiful and pure. Brave to a fault, she does not flinch under his hands, and soon she is on the mend. To hide his feelings becomes impossible and Alex cannot. Her radiant innocence is dangerous to a worldly man. . .and she seems achingly eager to experience all the pleasure he could show her. . .
All He Desires (All or Nothing #3)
by C. C. GibbsKate Hart and Dominic Knight's volatile love affair continues in the last book in the All or Nothing trilogy from C. C. Gibbs. Being tied down to just one woman was the last thing Dominic wanted. But from the moment he laid eyes on Kate, he couldn't deny his overwhelming desire for her or his need to possess her. Praise for All He Needs: "This electrifying follow-up to the debut of the All or Nothing trilogy will satisfy readers across the map. Gibbs' writing has a way of connecting with one's libido and keeps readers wanting more. Our hero and heroine's relationship seems stronger than ever since they've been apart, and their explosive meetings together will stay embedded in erotica fans' memories for a very long time. All He Needs is suspenseful, emotionally driven and will keep Gibbs' fans wondering how in the world she will be able to top this installment. "--RT Book Reviews
All He Ever Desired: All He Ever Needed All He Ever Desired All He Ever Dreamed (The Kowalskis #5)
by Shannon StaceyA second shot at first loveAfter college, Ryan Kowalski decided to leave Whitford, Maine, rather than watch Lauren Carpenter marry another man. Now his siblings need his help to refurbish the family-owned Northern Star Lodge and he's forced to face the past sooner rather than later when he collars a vandal-and learns the boy is Lauren's son...The last person Lauren needs back in her life is Ryan Kowalski. With a bitter ex-husband and a moody teenage son, she has enough man trouble already. But her son needs to learn a few lessons about right and wrong, even if Lauren has to escort him to Ryan's door every day to work off his crime.With all this close contact, Ryan and Lauren can't deny the chemistry between them is as powerful as ever. But can a few searing kisses erase their past and pave the way for a second chance at true love?70,000 words
All He Ever Dreamed: All He Ever Needed All He Ever Desired All He Ever Dreamed (The Kowalskis #6)
by Shannon StaceyJosh Kowalski is tired of holding down the fort-better known as the Northern Star Lodge-while his siblings are off living their dreams. Now that his oldest brother has returned to Whitford, Maine for good, Josh is free to chase some dreams of his own.As the daughter of the lodge's longtime housekeeper, Katie Davis grew up alongside the Kowalski kids. Though she's always been "one of the guys", her feelings for Josh are anything but sisterly. And after a hot late-night encounter in the kitchen, it's clear Josh finally sees her as the woman she is.Katie's been waiting years for Josh to notice her, but now that he has, she's afraid it's too late. Giving her heart to a man who can't wait to leave town is one sure way to have it broken. But Josh keeps coming up with excuses not to leave-could it be that everything he's ever wanted is closer than he could have imagined?
All He Ever Needed: All He Ever Needed All He Ever Desired All He Ever Dreamed (The Kowalskis #4)
by Shannon StaceyHe won't stay put for a woman, and she won't chase after any man...Mitch Kowalski lives out of a suitcase-and he likes it that way. Traveling for work has the added bonus of scaring off women who would otherwise try to tie him down. But when he's called home to help with the family lodge, he's intrigued by the new girl in town and her insistence that she doesn't need a man. If there's one thing Mitch can't resist, it's a challenge.After a nomadic childhood, Paige Sullivan is finally putting down roots. Determined to stand on her own two feet, she lives by the motto "Men are a luxury, not a necessity." But when Mr. Tall, Dark and Hot pulls up a stool in her diner and offers her six weeks of naughty fun with a built-in expiration date, she's tempted to indulge.They're the perfect match for a no-strings fling. Until they realize their sexy affair has become anything but casual...70,000 words
All He Ever Wanted
by Allison LeighWell, it looks as though steadfast single dad Cameron Stevenson may not be single much longer. The whole town has seen the smoldering looks he's directed at Faith Taylor, The rescue worker who saved Cam's son from a cave-in at the old Queen of Hearts mine. But does the gorgeous gal return his affection?Faith had given up on love after her marriage ended badly. And Cameron-well, that widower's had enough heartache to last a lifetime. Can they find happiness together after all the sadness they've surmounted? Keep reading, friends-your favorite prospector is keeping a close eye on these two lovebirds-in-the-making. With all the heat they're generating, this town might be in for an early spring thaw!
All He Ever Wanted
by Anita ShreveA man escaping from a hotel fire sees a woman standing beneath a tree. He approaches her and sets in motion a series of events that will change his life forever. Years later, traveling from New England to Florida by train, he reflects back on his obsession with this unknown and ultimately unknowable woman - his courtship of her, his marriage to her, and the unforgivable act that ripped their family apart.Spanning three decades from 1899 to 1933, All He Ever Wanted gives us a tale of marriage, betrayal and the search for redemption. It has the unmatched attention to details of character, place and emotion that have made Anita Shreve one of the world's best-loved and bestselling novelists.
All He Ever Wanted
by Emily MckayAfter dedicating his life to his family's company, Dalton Cain won't let his father just give away a fortune. He'll save his legacy. And he knows just the woman to help. But getting Laney Fortino to trust him again isn't going to be easy. She still considers him a coldhearted jerk.Years ago, he'd told himself he'd left Laney for her own good. But seeing her again, feeling the undeniable attraction between them, he vows to rekindle what he'd once thrown away. And this time, family won't stand in the way.
All He Ever Wanted: A Novel
by Anita Shreve"A marriage is always two intersecting stories." This realization comes perhaps too late to the husband of Etna Bliss-a man whose obsession with his young wife begins at the moment of their first meeting, as he helps Etna and her companions escape from a fire in a hotel restaurant, and culminates in a marriage doomed by secrets and betrayal. Written with the intelligence and grace that are the hallmarks of Anita Shreve's bestselling novels, this gripping tale of desire, jealousy, and loss is peopled by unforgettable characters as real as the emotions that bring them together.
All He Knew
by Helen FrostA 2021 Scott O'Dell Award WinnerA Society of Midland Authors Winner in Children's FictionA Bank Street Best Book of the Year 2021A novel in verse about a young deaf boy during World War II, the sister who loves him, and the conscientious objector who helps him. Inspired by true events.Henry has been deaf from an early age—he is intelligent and aware of langauge, but by age six, he has decided it's not safe to speak to strangers. When the time comes for him to start school, he is labeled "unteachable." Because his family has very little money, his parents and older sister, Molly, feel powerless to help him. Henry is sent to Riverview, a bleak institution where he is misunderstood, underestimated, and harshly treated.Victor, a conscientious objector to World War II, is part of a Civilian Public Service program offered as an alternative to the draft. In 1942, he arrives at Riverview to serve as an attendant and quickly sees that Henry is far from unteachable—he is brave, clever, and sometimes mischievous. In Victor's care, Henry begins to see how things can change for the better. Heartbreaking and ultimately hopeful, Helen Frost's All He Knew is inspired by true events and provides sharp insight into a little-known element of history.
All He Needs
by Shirley HailstockShe's all he ever wanted Wedding consultant Renee Hart is finally ready to take the plunge...as creator of an innovative bridal magazine. Her own dreams of happily-ever-after were shattered when Carter Hampshire broke off their relationship without warning. Newly relocated to the Big Apple, Renee discovers that her former lover-more charismatic than ever-is now also her greatest rival. Carter came home to New York to oversee his family's publishing empire. Finding out the woman who got away is working for the competition-in his own building, no less-doesn't deter him from his new mission. Three years ago, he thought he was doing the right thing by letting her go. Now all he wants is a second chance. But when the media-frenzied launch of Designed for Brides leads to accusations of industrial espionage, could Carter lose Renee again-this time forever?
All He Saw Was The Girl
by Peter LeonardRome:McCabe and Chip, two American exchange students, are about to become embroiled with a violent street gang, a beautiful Italian girl, and a flawed kidnapping plan.Detroit:Sharon Vanelli's affair with Joey Palermo, a Mafia enforcer, is about to be discovered by her husband, Ray, a secret service agent.Brilliantly plotted and shot through with wry humor, ALL HE SAW WAS THE GIRL sees these two narratives collide in the backstreets of Italy's oldest city.
All He Saw Was The Girl: A Novel
by Peter LeonardAn exchange student in Rome gets embroiled with the Italian mafia in this &“fast-paced, smoothly-written thriller&” by the author of Raylan Goes to Detroit (The Independent). Rome, Italy: American exchange students William McCabe and Chip Tallenger are having the time of their lives—until a wild night gets out of hand and lands them in jail. Though Chip&’s rich and influential father is able to get them off the hook, their trouble is only just beginning. And it reaches a new height the moment McCabe notices a beautiful Italian girl. Before he knows what&’s happening, he finds himself in the clutches of a violent street gang. Detroit, USA: The wife of a secret service agent who is always travelling, Sharon Vanelli has started an affair with an Italian businessman. But Joey Palermo is no ordinary businessman. He&’s a Mafia enforcer. And when he takes her to Italy, the two stories collide in a thrilling and &“darkly humorous tale&” of crime in the backstreets of Italy&’s oldest city (SeattlePI.com).
All He Wants for Christmas
by Trista Ann MichaelsKaycee never forgave Mike for his betrayal, and for ten long years, she's avoided contact with him. Now her mother has conspired to force a meeting. Trapped in a mountain cabin over the holiday, sparks will fly and passion flare as Kaycee and Mike learn to leave the past behind.Ten years ago, Kaycee Mathews broke off her relationship with the love of her life, Mike Donovan, when she found him in the arms of another woman. Refusing to listen to any explanations, she cut off all contact, spending the time since then jumping from one bad relationship to another.Mike was no better off. He longed to reunite with Kaycee, but didn't know how he'd ever be able to break through the wall of resistance she'd built around herself.Finally, after years of watching her daughter and the young man she'd come to think of as a son suffer because of foolish pride, Kaycee's mother takes matters into her own hands and tricks them into coming to her mountain cabin. Neither knows the other will be there, but she's convinced once they're face-to-face, they'll hash out their problems. Even nature seems to be on her side when a massive snowstorm hits, stranding the two of them on the mountain alone.Kaycee is stubborn, but Mike is determined and not above using seduction to get what he wants. Sparks fly, heating up the tiny cabin as well as the two occupants inside, making for an interesting holiday weekend. Can Mike win her back and get all he wants for Christmas?
All He Wants for Christmas (A Kismet Christmas Romance #4)
by Lisa Plumley"Lisa Plumley knows how to craft a terrific, heart-warming story." --The Romance ReviewsIn Kismet, Michigan, Christmas is special: big fluffy snowflakes, sleigh bells, carolers singing. It's a picture-perfect holiday--you just have to choose who's in the frame. . .Jason Hamilton is on thin ice with the board of his toy company. The young CEO may be a kid at heart, but his party boy reputation requires damage control. So Jason's off to Kismet to inspect a model store, stay on Santa's Nice list, and stick to business--no goofing around. Which is too bad, because the store manager, Danielle Sharpe, is the definition of what makes Naughty fun. . .Danielle is thrilled to show off her thriving little toy store--especially if it's her ticket out of Kismet. The single mom is tired of manufacturing cheer solo while her ex-husband has all the fun. But if she'd known Jason was this hot, she wouldn't have offered to host him. With Jason in her house, Danielle is getting warmer than spiked cider. She's supposed to impress him with her expertise, not daydream about catching him under the mistletoe. Now whatever she does, she can't get swept up in the magic. . .Raves for Lisa Plumley's Kismet Christmas Romances"Laugh-out-loud. . ..Tugs at the heartstrings from the beginning and doesn't let up until the final page." --Publishers Weekly on Together for Christmas "A deliciously satisfying, cocoa-worthy holiday read." --Library Journal on Holiday Affair
All He Wants for Christmas: A Holiday Pregnancy Romance (The Sterling Wives #3)
by Karen BoothA holiday rendezvous leads to unexpected attraction… for his brother&’s widow.For months, real estate developer Andrew Sterling has been laser focused on destroying Sterling Enterprises and bringing down his brother. But Johnathan&’s sudden death changes everything—especially when Andrew learns his brother&’s widow is pregnant. Andrew has never really seen Miranda Sterling…until now. As they get closer, he must fight the forbidden feelings that threaten more than his bottom line…From Harlequin Desire: Luxury, scandal, desire—welcome to the lives of the American elite.The Sterling WivesBook 1: Once Forbidden, Twice TemptedBook 2: High Society SecretsBook 3: All He Wants for Christmas
All He Wants for Christmas: A Novella (Edge of Scandal #4)
by Elle WrightMarried by Christmas . . .Morgan Smith is more than ready to settle down with the love of his life. He fought hard for Syd, and just thinking about calling her "Mrs. Smith" . . . man, he'd happily elope right now. But his bride wants a Christmas wedding, and he's not going to disappoint her. Nothing will stop him from meeting her at the end of that aisle-until one night changes everything.Sydney Williams' world could not be more perfect: an amazing man, a beautiful daughter, and soon the wedding of her dreams. But a heart-stopping message in the middle of the night quickly turns her blue skies stormy. Now Morgan's in danger and the only Christmas miracle Syd wants is to hear his voice again . . . A sexy Christmas novella in Elle Wright's Edge of Scandal series. Other books in the Edge of Scandal series: The Forbidden Man His All Night Her Kind of Man
All He Wants for Christmas . . .
by Jill ShalvisHeat up your holidays with this reader-favorite novella by New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis!EMT Dustin Mauer has made it clear that his Christmas mission is to convince tough firefighter Cristina Lewis that she’s in love with him. But Cristina lives and breathes her job, and there’s no place in her life for a relationship—though she has to admit that Dustin’s lean, chiseled body and low, whiskey-thick voice still tempt her. But even Dustin can only take so much rejection. Can she admit that all she wants this Christmas—and every Christmas—is him, before it’s too late?