The primary aim of this book is to provide teachers of mathematics with all the tools they would need to conduct most effective mathematics instruction. The book guides teachers through the all-important planning process, which includes short and long-term planning as well as constructing most effective lessons, with an emphasis on motivation, classroom management, emphasizing problem-solving techniques, assessment, enriching instruction for students at all levels, and introducing relevant extracurricular mathematics activities. Technology applications are woven throughout the text.A unique feature of this book is the second half, which provides 125 highly motivating enrichment units for all levels of secondary school mathematics. Many years of proven success makes this book essential for both pre-service and in-service mathematics teachers.

***This edition is a revision of the first. I rewrote it with the mindset of making it an easier read by cutting out a lot of the busyness of the first edition. My Story is better detailed, chronologically smoother and does not have the unnecessary topical breaks. The optional questions have been eliminated. I believe the reader is already coming to the text with their own questions. Again, I believe this edition will be more valuable because of the changes that were made and it takes only about 1 1/2 hours to read.*** This work was written out of genuine concern. It is intended to give hope, insight, support and healing to those who have been touched by suicide. My main goal is to aid in suicide prevention through enabling the reader to identify, help and save both those who are contemplating suicide and those who are likely to ponder it in the future. I believe that I have an insider's view of this devastating darkness called suicide. I have battled with it for over 20 years. My compelling desire is to help, support, and create a healing environment for those who have been destroyed by suicide and to aid in prevention whenever possible. In order to get the most out of this book, it's important to read it with an open mind. It has been written from my worldview and personal beliefs. These beliefs have kept me alive over the years and they continue to support me on a daily basis. A compilation of stories will be used throughout this book to help us understand this dark act we call suicide. It is my hope that you will find it both interesting and encouraging. I do not pretend to fully understand this enormous subject and this book is not intended to be all inclusive. My intent is to show there is hope for the hopeless, light for those in darkness, truth for those being lied to, and forgiveness for the guilt-laden. For more information go to the author's website: www.mikessite777.com

This book explains essential ancient philosophies of India in a simplified form. Yogi Shanti Desai, a master of yoga, distills the essence of Vedanta and Sankhya philosophy, and explains esoteric philosophical concepts in and modern manner. The book is so dense with knowledge, you may find yourself rereading areas and pondering their meaning to get full disclosure. Seeing these ancient philosophies through the eyes of modern day yoga master will give them a new dimension and make them more accessible to spiritual seekers.

Spirit beings are fascinating. They can be wicked, good, of dual nature, or non-existent. They announce, accompany, heal, injure, sway, charm, fight, tempt and judge. They can bring us closer to, or distract us from, God. In this volume, the particular focus is on how angelic and demonic concepts are overtly expressed, or are more obliquely reflected, in different religions. Specific themes covered include spiritual warfare, spirit beings and the origin of evil, angelic and demonic roles, human suffering and spiritual powers, use of talismans, sacred texts, and the practical outworking of beliefs. The contributors - all Christian scholars - mostly write as detached observers of the religious traditions they are describing. Nevertheless, they do not shy away from taking a stand on controversial issues. Here you will find a great diversity of thought, some striking thematic similarities, and a fascinating view of worlds far removed from our usual experience. The contributors are Allen Anderson, Andy Bannister, Ruth Bradby, Keith Ferdinando, Theodore Gabriel, Chris Gnanakan, Willam Kay, Bill Musk, Martin Parsons, Chris Partridge, Peter Riddell, Nigel Scotland and Amy Summers-Minette.