Author: Mark Mussina
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
It's a story about balancing competition with compassion, about focusing on individual goals without losing sight of life's bigger picture, and realizing the great influences that can be made by people who would rarely be considered great. A modern twist on the classic underdog, it's high school track meets Rocky...or Rudy. Rae had lived a tumultuous young life. Having lost both parents by the age of eleven, she was sent to live with her Uncle Joe. Joe was both polarizing and unfiltered, but under his guidance, Rae found solid footing, not just in life, but also on the track, where she had become a captain and a standout miler for the Morris High School track team. As Morris' head track coach, Joe was as unconventional as he was successful. Not only had he won dozens of team titles, at some point throughout his career, he'd coached a state champion in every event...except the mile. Rae was determined to win it for him, during this, her senior season. Rae's single-minded approach was thrown for a loop when Izzy showed up at Morris. As a student with autism, joining the track team could be Izzy's path to inclusion. Rae wanted to take the new girl under her wing, but Joe was against it, knowing the distraction would affect Rae's training and her pursuit of her own personal glory. What transpired was a season full of laughter and tears, triumph and heartbreak, reminding us all that in life's great race, the winner isn't always determined by a stopwatch.
A Mile in Her Shoes
Author: Mark Mussina
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
It's a story about balancing competition with compassion, about focusing on individual goals without losing sight of life's bigger picture, and realizing the great influences that can be made by people who would rarely be considered great. A modern twist on the classic underdog, it's high school track meets Rocky...or Rudy. Rae had lived a tumultuous young life. Having lost both parents by the age of eleven, she was sent to live with her Uncle Joe. Joe was both polarizing and unfiltered, but under his guidance, Rae found solid footing, not just in life, but also on the track, where she had become a captain and a standout miler for the Morris High School track team. As Morris' head track coach, Joe was as unconventional as he was successful. Not only had he won dozens of team titles, at some point throughout his career, he'd coached a state champion in every event...except the mile. Rae was determined to win it for him, during this, her senior season. Rae's single-minded approach was thrown for a loop when Izzy showed up at Morris. As a student with autism, joining the track team could be Izzy's path to inclusion. Rae wanted to take the new girl under her wing, but Joe was against it, knowing the distraction would affect Rae's training and her pursuit of her own personal glory. What transpired was a season full of laughter and tears, triumph and heartbreak, reminding us all that in life's great race, the winner isn't always determined by a stopwatch.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
It's a story about balancing competition with compassion, about focusing on individual goals without losing sight of life's bigger picture, and realizing the great influences that can be made by people who would rarely be considered great. A modern twist on the classic underdog, it's high school track meets Rocky...or Rudy. Rae had lived a tumultuous young life. Having lost both parents by the age of eleven, she was sent to live with her Uncle Joe. Joe was both polarizing and unfiltered, but under his guidance, Rae found solid footing, not just in life, but also on the track, where she had become a captain and a standout miler for the Morris High School track team. As Morris' head track coach, Joe was as unconventional as he was successful. Not only had he won dozens of team titles, at some point throughout his career, he'd coached a state champion in every event...except the mile. Rae was determined to win it for him, during this, her senior season. Rae's single-minded approach was thrown for a loop when Izzy showed up at Morris. As a student with autism, joining the track team could be Izzy's path to inclusion. Rae wanted to take the new girl under her wing, but Joe was against it, knowing the distraction would affect Rae's training and her pursuit of her own personal glory. What transpired was a season full of laughter and tears, triumph and heartbreak, reminding us all that in life's great race, the winner isn't always determined by a stopwatch.
A Mile in Her Shoe
Author: Sheron C. Patterson
Publisher: Sisters
ISBN: 9780687741113
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
This is the participant's workbook for this study. For more information about this study go to the Leader's Guide #0687471211
Publisher: Sisters
ISBN: 9780687741113
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
This is the participant's workbook for this study. For more information about this study go to the Leader's Guide #0687471211
Until You've Walked A Mile In My Shoes
Author: Cynthia Robinson Halsey
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Life has a way of dealing us cards that we are not prepared to play. However, God is faithful and will always strengthen us for every situation we face. He is with us as we play the cards we are dealt, making sure that we win every time. In this book, you will have a front row seat into the life of a true overcomer. God gave Cynthia strength to endure every hardship that entered her life and He will do the same for you. God took what the enemy meant for evil and turned it into good. He transformed her trials into triumphs and gave her the victory. As you read this book, you will be encouraged and provoked to believe that all things are possible with God, if you only believe and work toward the goals you set for yourself.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Life has a way of dealing us cards that we are not prepared to play. However, God is faithful and will always strengthen us for every situation we face. He is with us as we play the cards we are dealt, making sure that we win every time. In this book, you will have a front row seat into the life of a true overcomer. God gave Cynthia strength to endure every hardship that entered her life and He will do the same for you. God took what the enemy meant for evil and turned it into good. He transformed her trials into triumphs and gave her the victory. As you read this book, you will be encouraged and provoked to believe that all things are possible with God, if you only believe and work toward the goals you set for yourself.
The Legend of Mickey Tussler
Author: Frank Nappi
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1620873028
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
In the late 1940s, the minor league Milwaukee Brewers are foundering yet again and manager Arthur Murphy is desperate. When he sees seventeen-year old Mickey Tussler throwing apples into a barrel, he knows he has found the next pitching phenom. But not everyone is so hopeful. Mickey’s autism—a disorder still not truly understood even today—has alienated the boy from the world, and he is berated by other players and fans. Mickey faces immense trials in the harsh and competitive world of baseball while coping with the challenges inherent to his disorder. An honest and knowledgeable book about overcoming adversity, and the basis for the television movie A Mile in His Shoes, Mickey’s powerful story shows that with support and determination anyone can be triumphant, even when the odds are stacked against him.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1620873028
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
In the late 1940s, the minor league Milwaukee Brewers are foundering yet again and manager Arthur Murphy is desperate. When he sees seventeen-year old Mickey Tussler throwing apples into a barrel, he knows he has found the next pitching phenom. But not everyone is so hopeful. Mickey’s autism—a disorder still not truly understood even today—has alienated the boy from the world, and he is berated by other players and fans. Mickey faces immense trials in the harsh and competitive world of baseball while coping with the challenges inherent to his disorder. An honest and knowledgeable book about overcoming adversity, and the basis for the television movie A Mile in His Shoes, Mickey’s powerful story shows that with support and determination anyone can be triumphant, even when the odds are stacked against him.
A Mile in Her Shoes
Author: Sabrina Marie
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1329172124
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
Tiphani is the oldest of four and she has not had the best life growing up. Her father in in prison, her step-father died in a tragic accident and her family is dirt poor. For the past four years Tiphani has kept her head down and worked hard to make a future for herself. She knows that college is her only way out and she will do whatever it takes to get there. A boyfriend was not part of the plan though. Could this guy really be interested in a girl like Tiphani or is this just another trick so the popular kids have more to laugh about?
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1329172124
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
Tiphani is the oldest of four and she has not had the best life growing up. Her father in in prison, her step-father died in a tragic accident and her family is dirt poor. For the past four years Tiphani has kept her head down and worked hard to make a future for herself. She knows that college is her only way out and she will do whatever it takes to get there. A boyfriend was not part of the plan though. Could this guy really be interested in a girl like Tiphani or is this just another trick so the popular kids have more to laugh about?
Stand in My Shoes
Author: Robert Sornson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781935326458
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
When Emily asks her big sister what the word empathy means, Emily has no idea that knowing the answer will change how she looks at people. But does it really matter to others if Emily notices how they're feeling? Stand in My Shoes shows kids how easy it is to develop empathy toward those around them. Empathy is the ability to notice what other people feel. Empathy leads to the social skills and personal relationships which make our lives rich and beautiful, and it is something we can help our children learn. This book teaches young children the value of noticing how other people feel. We're hoping that many parents read it along with their children.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781935326458
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
When Emily asks her big sister what the word empathy means, Emily has no idea that knowing the answer will change how she looks at people. But does it really matter to others if Emily notices how they're feeling? Stand in My Shoes shows kids how easy it is to develop empathy toward those around them. Empathy is the ability to notice what other people feel. Empathy leads to the social skills and personal relationships which make our lives rich and beautiful, and it is something we can help our children learn. This book teaches young children the value of noticing how other people feel. We're hoping that many parents read it along with their children.
Cases on Emotionally Responsive Teaching and Mentoring
Author: Ellsworth, Ann M.
Publisher: IGI Global
ISBN: 1799829731
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Educators who work with pre-service teachers understand the significant role they play in mentoring the next generation of teachers. Those who have "walked the talk" and been classroom teachers themselves, working with students daily over the course of a school year, can share powerful stories on transformative teaching. To fully prepare tomorrow's teachers, educators need to mix theory about best practice with the reality of teaching in classrooms. Cases on Emotionally Responsive Teaching and Mentoring provides a collection of case studies from former classroom teachers who now work with pre-service teachers to provide an understanding of the expectations and outcomes of teaching through actual K-12 teaching experiences. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as cultural identity, teacher development, and learner diversity, this book is ideally designed for pre-service teachers, mentors, educators, administrators, professors, academicians, and students seeking current research on the diverse nature of schools, children, and learning and applying concepts to best suit the profession.
Publisher: IGI Global
ISBN: 1799829731
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Educators who work with pre-service teachers understand the significant role they play in mentoring the next generation of teachers. Those who have "walked the talk" and been classroom teachers themselves, working with students daily over the course of a school year, can share powerful stories on transformative teaching. To fully prepare tomorrow's teachers, educators need to mix theory about best practice with the reality of teaching in classrooms. Cases on Emotionally Responsive Teaching and Mentoring provides a collection of case studies from former classroom teachers who now work with pre-service teachers to provide an understanding of the expectations and outcomes of teaching through actual K-12 teaching experiences. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as cultural identity, teacher development, and learner diversity, this book is ideally designed for pre-service teachers, mentors, educators, administrators, professors, academicians, and students seeking current research on the diverse nature of schools, children, and learning and applying concepts to best suit the profession.
A Mile in Her Boots
Author: Jennifer Bové
Publisher: Travelers' Tales
ISBN: 9781932361377
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
"A collection of true stories by women who do a variety of outdoor jobs, from smoke jumping to biology, river running to professional falconry, horse packing to atmospheric science, and more"--Provided by publisher.
Publisher: Travelers' Tales
ISBN: 9781932361377
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
"A collection of true stories by women who do a variety of outdoor jobs, from smoke jumping to biology, river running to professional falconry, horse packing to atmospheric science, and more"--Provided by publisher.
Violence Against Women and the Law
Author: David L Richards
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317249607
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 205
Book Description
This book examines the strength of laws addressing four types of violence against women--rape, marital rape, domestic violence, and sexual harassment--in 196 countries from 2007 to 2010. It analyzes why these laws exist in some places and not others, and why they are stronger or weaker in places where they do exist. The authors have compiled original data that allow them to test various hypotheses related to whether international law drives the enactment of domestic legal protections. They also examine the ways in which these legal protections are related to economic, political, and social institutions, and how transnational society affects the presence and strength of these laws. The original data produced for this book make a major contribution to comparisons and analyses of gender violence and law worldwide.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317249607
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 205
Book Description
This book examines the strength of laws addressing four types of violence against women--rape, marital rape, domestic violence, and sexual harassment--in 196 countries from 2007 to 2010. It analyzes why these laws exist in some places and not others, and why they are stronger or weaker in places where they do exist. The authors have compiled original data that allow them to test various hypotheses related to whether international law drives the enactment of domestic legal protections. They also examine the ways in which these legal protections are related to economic, political, and social institutions, and how transnational society affects the presence and strength of these laws. The original data produced for this book make a major contribution to comparisons and analyses of gender violence and law worldwide.
A Mile in Our Shoes
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788792632470
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Eleven authors invite readers to walk a mile in their shoes and explore the world through their eyes. Each autobiography shows that despite their various backgrounds, these women all have one thing in common: circumstances have taken them from one part of the world to another. This compilation presents the multifaceted issues of migration; the challenges these women encountered and how they journeyed on in this life with humour and strength of spirit.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788792632470
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Eleven authors invite readers to walk a mile in their shoes and explore the world through their eyes. Each autobiography shows that despite their various backgrounds, these women all have one thing in common: circumstances have taken them from one part of the world to another. This compilation presents the multifaceted issues of migration; the challenges these women encountered and how they journeyed on in this life with humour and strength of spirit.