Stopping from his journey to rest his camel, Branan learns how the presence of the stolen Serpent Staff of Moses has brought ruin to a Philistine town. What he doesn t realize is that the young woman he agrees to help retrieve the relic from a powerful warrior is actually the Witch of Endor. Joining Branan as he descends dark tunnels and fights his way through a heavily guarded fortress, Son of Samson fans will learn that divine power and strength do not reside in objects and relics, but come from the Creator."

Samson s mighty son Branan traces his famous father s footsteps as he battles the Philistines. Throughout the different episodes, with both humor and action, he learns about God s purpose for his life and inherited strength. ARE BRANAN'S MUSCLES ANY MATCH FOR A VENGEFUL BLADE? Branan handily rescues a would-be thief from Philistine soldiers. But when the young boy tips off his hero that Branan's grandfather lies in danger, the son of Samson finds he must surrender his great strength to save his kin. While held prisoner in the clutches of an old enemy, Branan learns whether one good turn deserves another."

Branan trades in his camel and the desert for an adventure on the high seas, as he joins marauders on their way to take back stolen goods from Branan s arch nemesis. And what would a maritime tale be without a sea creature But can the son of Samson stand up to the mighty leviathan? Along the way, Branan may find how even those who appear to have noble purposes might prove corrupt when there s treasure involved."

Branan meets his half-sister and together they recount their father's exploits, and even amusingly try to catch 100 foxes as Samson did. When the two come across some Israelite children playing tricks on the Philistine priests---tricks that could land them all in a lot of trouble---Branan and his sister must undo the damage before anyone discovers what has happened. Ultimately Branan and his sister decide that together they'll draw too much attention to themselves, so they depart promising to see each other again.

A graphic novel of epic proportions ... After traveling back to Israel, Branan knows more about his father, Samson, but the Philistines also know about Branan. When a beautiful girl comes into Bran's life, he finds himself protecting her from all types of danger. But why does a dream remind him of the woman who once betrayed his father? After rescuing the gorgeous Saphira from thieves, Branan finds himself escorting her on her journey home so she remains safe. But soon he's not only fighting off slave traders and giant reptiles, he's nagged by the sense this girl isn't all she appears. And as they travel closer to Saphira's hometown, Bran discovers his father Samson's past mistakes have now placed him in danger ... which means in order to survive, Bran must call on Samson's more heroic example and focus on God instead of his own strength and ideas. Son of Samson and the Daughter of Dagon: combines biblically accurate information about Samson and Delilah with an exciting and fresh story arc is great for readers 8 and up contains kid-friendly clean humor and action will appeal to fans of The Action Bible, comic books, and graphic novels is perfect for homeschool, church libraries, and kids' Bible studies as a fun-to-read supplementary resource

A graphic novel of epic proportions ... In this first book of the Son of Samson series, Branan has inherited his father's strength, but he has no idea why. In hopes of understanding God's plan, he travels back to Israel to trace the deeds of the father he never knew-and finds himself in the crosshairs of a Philistine captain in the process. Growing up among the Philistines, Branan was always different-a little bigger, and much stronger, than his friends, and the only kid who worshiped God instead of Dagon. And he carried a big secret: his father was Samson, the man everyone in his country feared. Desperate to understand why God gave him his father's gifts, Bran travels to Israel ... and discovers the Philistines are still terrorizing the people. While traveling to the cities where his father welded a jawbone and carried a massive gate, Bran also comes to the attention of Lord Sidon, who refuses to let another Hebrew warrior threaten Philistine rule. And Bran is determined to do what his father never could: use his strength for good. The Judge of God: combines biblically accurate information about Samson and ancient Israel with a story arc that follows a boy looking to undo his father's wrongs is great for readers 8 and up contains kid-friendly clean humor and action will appeal to fans of The Action Bible, comic books, and graphic novels is perfect for homeschool, church libraries, and kids' Bible studies as a fun-to-read supplementary resource

The purpose of this handbook is to help launch institutional transformations in mathematics departments to improve student success. We report findings from the Student Engagement in Mathematics through an Institutional Network for Active Learning (SEMINAL) study. SEMINAL's purpose is to help change agents, those looking to (or currently attempting to) enact change within mathematics departments and beyond--trying to reform the instruction of their lower division mathematics courses in order to promote high achievement for all students. SEMINAL specifically studies the change mechanisms that allow postsecondary institutions to incorporate and sustain active learning in Precalculus to Calculus 2 learning environments. Out of the approximately 2.5 million students enrolled in collegiate mathematics courses each year, over 90% are enrolled in Precalculus to Calculus 2 courses. Forty-four percent of mathematics departments think active learning mathematics strategies are important for Precalculus to Calculus 2 courses, but only 15percnt; state that they are very successful at implementing them. Therefore, insights into the following research question will help with institutional transformations: What conditions, strategies, interventions and actions at the departmental and classroom levels contribute to the initiation, implementation, and institutional sustainability of active learning in the undergraduate calculus sequence (Precalculus to Calculus 2) across varied institutions? This book is published in cooperation with CBMS.

A MOTHER'S BETRAYAL, A FATHER'S LEGACY A camel-jumping desert marauder turns out to be Branan s half sister Zarah. As they travel together, Branan comes across his sworn enemy, and he and Zarah are forced to act quickly in order to save a young woman from an evil fate. In the process, Branan faces familiar dangers and finally learns the secret to his inherited strength."

Samson s mighty son Branan traces his famous father s footsteps as he battles the Philistines. Throughout the different episodes, with both humor and action, Branan learns about God s purpose for his life and inherited strength. In the heat of battle, Branan finds that he s not alone. After contending with desert thieves and braving sandstorms, Branan uncovers a Philistine plot to steal Israel s most sacred object and wield it as a superweapon. With the Hebrew army gone on assignment, a Philistine victory appears certain---until a pair of mysterious warriors arm Branan for combat."

This book provides an overview of a body of work conducted over the past seven years related to the preparation of secondary mathematics teachers by the Mathematics Teacher Education Partnership (MTE-Partnership), a national consortium of more than 90 universities and 100 school systems. The MTE-Partnership is organized as a Networked Improvement Community (NIC), which combines the disciplined inquiry of improvement science with the power of networking to accelerate improvement by engaging a broad set of participants. The MTE-Partnership is addressing key challenges in secondary mathematics teacher preparation, including: Supporting the development of content knowledge relevant to teaching secondary mathematics; Providing effective clinical experiences to teacher candidates; Recruiting secondary mathematics teacher candidates, ensuring program completion and their subsequent retention in the field as early career teachers; Supporting overall transformation of secondary mathematics teacher preparation in alignment with these challenges; Ensuring a focus on equity and social justice in secondary mathematics teacher recruitment, preparation, and induction. This book outlines existing knowledge related to each of these key challenges, as well as the work of Research Action Clusters (RACs) formed to address the challenges. Each RAC includes participants from multiple institutions who work collaboratively to iteratively develop, test, and refine processes and products that can help programs more effectively prepare secondary mathematics teacher candidates. The book describes promising approaches to improving aspects of secondary mathematics teacher preparation developed by the RACs, including specific products that have been developed, which will inform the work of others involved in secondary mathematics teacher preparation. In addition, reflections on the use of the NIC model provides insights for others considering this research design. Particularreferences to the Standards for Preparing Teachers of Mathematics (Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators, 2017) are included throughout the book.

This book provides an overview of a body of work conducted over the past seven years related to the preparation of secondary mathematics teachers by the Mathematics Teacher Education Partnership (MTE-Partnership), a national consortium of more than 90 universities and 100 school systems. The MTE-Partnership is organized as a Networked Improvement Community (NIC), which combines the disciplined inquiry of improvement science with the power of networking to accelerate improvement by engaging a broad set of participants. The MTE-Partnership is addressing key challenges in secondary mathematics teacher preparation, including: Supporting the development of content knowledge relevant to teaching secondary mathematics; Providing effective clinical experiences to teacher candidates; Recruiting secondary mathematics teacher candidates, ensuring program completion and their subsequent retention in the field as early career teachers; Supporting overall transformation of secondary mathematics teacher preparation in alignment with these challenges; Ensuring a focus on equity and social justice in secondary mathematics teacher recruitment, preparation, and induction. This book outlines existing knowledge related to each of these key challenges, as well as the work of Research Action Clusters (RACs) formed to address the challenges. Each RAC includes participants from multiple institutions who work collaboratively to iteratively develop, test, and refine processes and products that can help programs more effectively prepare secondary mathematics teacher candidates. The book describes promising approaches to improving aspects of secondary mathematics teacher preparation developed by the RACs, including specific products that have been developed, which will inform the work of others involved in secondary mathematics teacher preparation. In addition, reflections on the use of the NIC model provides insights for others considering this research design. Particularreferences to the Standards for Preparing Teachers of Mathematics (Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators, 2017) are included throughout the book.

35 students have compiled their blueprints for how they plan to make a difference in this world. Their goals range from providing safe drinking water to under-developed countries to ending body image issues. They opine on how their lives may unfold based on the actions they take today and the direction they head tomorow. This book is a microcosm of what young adults in the United States are aspiring to be. Best-selling authors and co-founders of We Published That, L.L.C., Gary Martin Hays and Adam Weart, have worked diligently with these students to bring this book to life. All proceeds from the sale of this book will go towards the core mission of Keep Georgia Safe which is to provide safety education and crime prevention training in Georgia.

Natural spirituality asserts a viewpoint guided by reason. Human nature and nature are the only texts. Many of us were raised with Hell as a fact. The religious leaders proclaimed, "God loves you; but, if you do not love him, he will torment you for eternity in a fiery bottomless pit." Fear of damnation ruled our lives. Salvation for most of us was seen as a way of avoiding this terrible fate. We worried that a non-belief in Hell might alienate us from our family and God. At some point, we began to doubt religous rituals and doctrines. Hell and love became an obvious dichotomy. The content of this book reflects a worldview. Historical events discussed are based on common knowledge. We are endowed with a natural spirituality demonstrated by compassionate empathy for our fellow human beings. Our task is to not allow outside forces conceal our natural spirituality. The Greek Logos(loh-gohs) is defined as the perceived wisdom evident in nature. We are all part of the Logos. The primitive concept of one group being chosen by a deity over all other groups has been destructive.

Kingsley's gay and lives in a circle of mostly gay friends. I hold him in awe. I'm bisexual; at least, that's what I say when asked. Kingsley has invited me to join his gay world, one with which I believe I'm slowly coming to terms. Kingsley's my first and only man-love, and I hope to be his forever. Of course, that was before he flew off to spend a couple of days with family in New York City, and left me behind. What does it take for a gay man and his hesitantly bi-sexual lover to grow from being the best of sex-buddies to committed partners? Enter Larry and Richard, the gay artistic duo, my teachers and chaperones in Kingsley's absence. And Millie, the youthful, rich, all-accommodating siren, willing to forgive anyone's past transgressions for even the remotest possibility of a future together. And Stanley, the aristocratic male-hunk, sporting a not-so-hidden cult tattoo, with a seething caldron of more-than-friendly feelings underneath his disdainful exterior. And not to forget Rebecca, Kingsley's obtuse childhood "friend," a modern witch aggressively seeking the warlock she needs to make her whole. No one ever forgets Rebecca... The long-awaited third book in the Kingsley & I series by Gary Martine.

The Definitive Guide for Injured Victims & Their Lawyers in Car Accident Cases: IF YOU'VE BEEN HURT IN A CAR WRECK, WILL YOU KNOW HOW TO TAKE ON THE INSURANCE COMPANY AND THEIR LAWYERS BY YOURSELF? Think about that for a moment . . . You've been hurt in a car wreck and it was not your fault. And now you have a lot of questions, but not a lot of answers: * who will pay for all of your medical bills? * you don't have health insurance, so how do you get the medical treatment you need for your injuries? * how can you recover your lost wages? * who will pay for your car to be repaired? * what if your car can't be repaired and is declared a total loss? * what if you owe more than the car is worth? * what about your future medical needs or lost wages? * what are the 3 things you must prove to be able to recover in your personal injury claim? This is a lot for anyone to handle - all of the phone calls back and forth, the emails, the paperwork, the releases. Will you have the time or the knowledge to handle this by yourself? Do you need a guide for consumers to help explain the process to you? And ask yourself - do you really want to take on the insurance company and their lawyers - especially without educating yourself on the claims process here in Georgia? Are you an attorney who is looking to expand your practice to help injured victims and their families injured in car wreck cases? Do you know enough about the personal injury claim process to zealously and ethically represent them? "The Authority On Personal Injury Claims In Georgia: The Definitive Guide For Injured Victims And Their Lawyers In Car Accident Cases" was written by Gary Martin Hays, a personal injury attorney with over 24 years of experience handling car accident claims in Georgia. A former insurance defense lawyer, he now only represents injured victims and their families. Since starting his own firm in 1993, he has helped over 29,000 clients recover over $250,000 million dollars. In this handbook, Hays provides you a peek behind the curtain to see how his law firm successfully represents his clients. Topics include: * Car Wreck Facts & Myths * The Scene Of The Crash * Investigating the Wreck * Property Damage: Total Losses, to Repairs, to Diminished Value * Your Injuries * Medical Treatment For Your Injuries * Medical Bills: Med-Pay Coverage, Health Insurance, and The Uninsured * The 3 Things You Must Prove To Recover On Your Personal Injury Claim * "What Is My Case Worth?" * Do I Take On the Insurance Company And Their Lawyers By Myself? * How Do I Find The Right Lawyer? * The DEMAND Process - How To Tell The Insurance Company What Your Case Is Worth * Liens And Subrogation Claims: Who Will Claim They Are Entitled To Some (Or Maybe ALL Of Your Settlement) * Legal Deadlines * Litigation: Do You File Suit On Your Case? The book also contains a presentation that Mr. Hays gave to other attorneys at a continuing education seminar for lawyers regarding diminished value claims in Georgia - a secret that is literally saving the insurance industry millions of dollars each year - money that should be going to Georgia's consumers. In addition, FREE bonus chapters from three (3) of his previous books that he co-authored are included: * "3 Secrets The Insurance Company Doesn't Want You To Know About Your Personal Injury Claim" * "The Mourning After: Helping Families Cope After A Drunk Driving Wreck" * "I Will Make A Difference "