"Standing in front of me was not a beautifully adorned bride. My eyes were fixed on a warrior. She had become a fighter. She had gone from a shy twelve year old who was embarrassed to sing a praise song in front of anyone, to an eighteen year old who would step in front of a bullet without hesitation if it meant the alternative was to deny God and take the mark." This entrancing novel by Melissa Klipfel takes the reader into a world just before the end of days and the great tribulation through the events in the lives of those discovering the truth about their faith. The perils that befall those who refuse in a world where truth must be punished and the only escape can mean losing everything. See what mysteries unfold in this first Novel by Melissa published by Eternal Light & Power Company Publishing.

Today's emphasis on metrics and personalization make evidence-based instruction an imperative. In this practice-based handbook, the authors draw on the research of the humanistic psychologist and educator Carl Rogers to present an empathetic approach to information literacy sessions, reference service, and outreach. With an eye on everyday library work, they offer concrete, empirically-based strategies to connect with learners at all levels. Offering plentiful examples of pedagogy in action, this book covers: 6 cognitive principles for organizing information literacy instruction, with sample worksheets and organization tools for instruction planning; how to establish rapport and kindle learners' motivation; tactics for transcending "cite 5 sources" and other uninspiring research assignments; educational evidence debunking the mythical perception that because students are skilled at computers and mobile technology, they already know how to do research; questions to keep in mind for inspiring autonomous learning; the power of story, as described by Joan Didion, Brene Brown's Ted Talk, and educational psychology research; the science behind information overload; and a balanced framework for evaluating specific educational technology tools. Fusing theory with practice, this handbook is a valuable resource to help every practitioner connect with learners more effectively.

Today’s emphasis on metrics and personalization make evidence-based instruction an imperative. This book offers librarians concrete, empirically-based strategies to connect with learners at all levels. More than ever, librarians are required to possess pedagogical expertise and are being called upon to design, implement, and assess robust evidence-based reference and instructional practices that contribute to student success. In order to achieve these goals, librarians must know how to teach information literacy skills that go far beyond one particular library context, in order to facilitate lifelong learning. In addition to the traditional information expertise of the library professional, today’s librarian must also master evidence-based pedagogical practices that can help make learning stick. Offering plentiful examples of pedagogy in action, this book covers: six cognitive principles for organizing information literacy instruction, with sample worksheets and organization tools for instruction planning how to establish rapport and build learners’ motivation educational evidence debunking the mythical perception that because students are skilled at computers and mobile technology, they already know how to do research questions to keep in mind for inspiring autonomous learning the power of story, as described by Joan Didion, Brené Brown’s Ted Talk, and educational psychology research the science behind information overload a balanced framework for evaluating specific educational technology tools.