A History of Ambition and Disaster on the Florida Shore
An engaging historical narrative covering many significant events in the history of south Florida, Tropical Surge includes the major developments and setbacks in the early years of Miami and Key West, as well as an in-depth look at Henry Flagler's amazing Overseas Railway. This well-written history tells the story of the dramatic battle between ......
CUA Press is proud to announce the CUA Studies in Canon Law. In conjunction with the School of Canon Law of the Catholic University of America, we are making available, both digitally and in print, more than 400 canon law dissertations from the 1920s to 1960s, many of which have long been unavailable. These volumes are rich in historical content, ......
Power the Future and Accelerate Your Organization to the Modern Cloud
It's no secret that technology is moving faster than ever, but current business/IT strategies are not working. To survive the next wave of transformation, the relationship between businesses and technology must evolve. In The Flywheel Effect, David Anderson enables leaders to create an adaptive organization built upon embracing strategic thinking, ......
"With Reading for Meaning, there is no more of the 'in one eye, out the other' type of reading that so many students are guilty of, because this approach fosters students' active engagement before, during, and after reading. Students exposed to this method over time internalize reading strategies that are essential for making meaning from complex text. In short, Reading for Meaning helps students learn from their textbooks while it prepares them to learn for life." -Nancy Spaniak, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Development Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233, IL Strengthen reading comprehension with a powerful, proven approach! How can teachers help every student gain the most from school reading assignments? This book presents the Reading for Meaning approach-a practical, step-by-step method that helps students acquire the skills used by the most proficient readers and measurably improves their academic performance. Drawing on years of school-tested experience, the authors provide teachers with insights on preparing students to better understand complex reading material, gather evidence from readings to build an argument, fully participate in class discussions, and write more effectively. This resource includes: Relevant, foundational research on reading comprehension Applications in all subject areas, with examples from literature, math, science, and social studies Classroom-ready templates, checklists, sample readings and detailed examples of Reading for Meaning in action Recommendations for appropriate assessments Learn how to implement Reading for Meaning during classroom instruction and support students in becoming better readers, thinkers, and communicators!
"With Reading for Meaning, there is no more of the 'in one eye, out the other' type of reading that so many students are guilty of, because this approach fosters students' active engagement before, during, and after reading. Students exposed to this method over time internalize reading strategies that are essential for making meaning from complex text. In short, Reading for Meaning helps students learn from their textbooks while it prepares them to learn for life." -Nancy Spaniak, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Development Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233, IL Strengthen reading comprehension with a powerful, proven approach! How can teachers help every student gain the most from school reading assignments? This book presents the Reading for Meaning approach-a practical, step-by-step method that helps students acquire the skills used by the most proficient readers and measurably improves their academic performance. Drawing on years of school-tested experience, the authors provide teachers with insights on preparing students to better understand complex reading material, gather evidence from readings to build an argument, fully participate in class discussions, and write more effectively. This resource includes: Relevant, foundational research on reading comprehension Applications in all subject areas, with examples from literature, math, science, and social studies Classroom-ready templates, checklists, sample readings and detailed examples of Reading for Meaning in action Recommendations for appropriate assessments Learn how to implement Reading for Meaning during classroom instruction and support students in becoming better readers, thinkers, and communicators!
Major League Soccer, armed with its massive Apple sponsorship, the imminent arrival of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, the hosting of the COPA America tournament in 2024, and the signing of the game's GOAT, Lionel Messi, could make MLS one of the world's biggest leagues and one, within the next five years, capable of keeping credible ......
From Mary through St. John's Gospel to Rudolf Steiner's Philosophy of Freedom
An illuminating study of Mary as she appears in the New Testament, which also draws on Rudolf Steiner's The Philosophy of Freedom, to reveal the value of devotion and thinking with the heart.
CUA Press is proud to announce the CUA Studies in Canon Law. In conjunction with the School of Canon Law of the Catholic University of America, we are making available, both digitally and in print, more than 400 canon law dissertations from the 1920s to 1960s, many of which have long been unavailable. These volumes are rich in historical content, ......
Fredericksburg, Salem Church, and Banks' Ford in Spring 1863
Military operations in Fredericksburg, Virginia, were a significant part of the Chancellorsville Campaign, but they are overshadowed by what occurred in the wilderness of Spotsylvania County, where Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson's forces overwhelmed a hapless Union army. To demonstrate how a Union force overpowered Confederate troops in and ......
