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.

2010 AJN Book of the Year Award Winner in both Gerontologic Nursing and Hospice and Palliative Care

""This book...provides important information on best practices and appropriate ways to care for a person with Alzheimer's and advanced dementia. Drs. Martin and Sabbagh have assembled a team of experts to help craft recommendations that should ultimately become standards that all professional caregivers adopt.""-Michael Reagan
Son of former President Ronald Reagan
President, Reagan Legacy Foundation

This book testifies that caregivers can have a monumental impact on the lives of persons with advanced dementia. Through specialized programming and a renewed effort toward patient-centered care, caregivers can profoundly enrich the quality of life for these persons. Providing guidelines for health care professionals, caregivers, and family members, this book introduces palliative care programs and protocols for the treatment of people with advanced dementia.

The book is designed to guide professional caregivers in meeting the needs of patients and their families, providing insight into the philosophy, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation measures involved in interdisciplinary palliative care. The chapter authors offer guidelines and standards of care based on contributions from nurses, physical therapists, social workers, dietitions, psychologists, family caregivers and pastors. An exhibit at the end of every chapter clearly articulates the standards of care appropriate for all advanced dementia facilities and health care staff. This book helps caregivers:

• Enhance the physiological, psychological, social, and spiritual well-being of the patient and the patient's family
• Anticipate and meet the patient's basic human needs: hunger, thirst, body positioning, hygiene, continence, and management of any pain
• Ensure that the patient's surroundings are safe, comfortable, and homelike
• Address health care decisions that will support the patient's right to self-determination until the end of life

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 ... 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

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."

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."

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."

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."

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 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."

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.

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 "

What Would Your Child Do in these situations?

* If your child was approached on the playground and asked if he could help find a lost puppy, what would he do?

* If you and your daughter became separated in the mall, what would she do?

* If your home catches on fire in the middle of the night, would your children know what to do?

* If he is being bullied in the bathroom at school or on the bus, what should he do? Do you really know how your child would respond (or should respond), or are you just guessing? Have you ever asked him or her to find out? Would you know what to ask or how to ask it? Would you know what to discuss with your child in these situations?

The Authority On Child Safety: How To Talk To Your Kids About Their Personal Safety Without Scaring Them is NOT just a book that tells parents how to keep their kids safe. We want to make that point perfectly clear. If you think that your kids will be safe because you bought and read a book about child safety, then you are sadly mistaken. What you learn and digest does not matter one bit unless your child also learns safety concepts and drills. Then why should you buy it? This is the first place to start with educating your child on how to be safe. This is an interactive guide for parents to use to BEGIN the dialogue with their kids on how to be safe. We can not be with our kids 24/7. We will not always be there to protect them. At some point, they need to be empowered to stand up for themselves and to be able to protect themselves.

Honestly ask yourself - what are you doing for your child - for your children - right now that is helping them to be able to protect themselves when you are not around? We are giving you a blueprint for you to use to start that process - right here, right now In this guide, you will learn:

* Why sticking your head in the sand and pretending crime does not exist is NOT a great way to protect your child (or yourself);

* Important crime statistics that cannot be ignored

* Why "Stranger Danger" should NEVER be taught to our kids

* Where the registered sex offenders live in your area (hint: The U.S. Dept. Of Justice tells us there is on average one sex offender per square mile in the US);

* Why your child is NEVER too young to learn safety concepts;

* Why you should not be comfortable in thinking your child is safe because you "never leave your kid alone with someone you don't know";

* Why the "Once A Year Safety Day" programs in our schools are not working; * Why education is the key to keeping our kids safe

* HOW TO start the all important dialogue with your child about safety issues they may face, including topics such as: -Abduction Prevention -Bullying Prevention -Good / Bad / Unwanted Touch -Sexual Assault Prevention -Home Safety -Water Safety -Fire Safety -Bicycle Safety -Car Safety -Dog Safety -Gun Safety -Out and About Safety -Internet Safety -Social Media Safety -Drug and Alcohol Awareness

* How to EMPOWER you child So how do you keep your child from becoming a victim?

Education is the key. And it starts with a simple conversation between you and your child. We need to make sure our kids are taught to:

(1) Understand and be able to recognize dangerous situations and behaviors.

(2) Trust their gut - to trust their instincts. If something does not feel right to them, it probably isn't.

(3) Have the self-confidence to be able to say "NO" if they ever feel threatened. You can't rely on our schools or others to empower your child. The process must start with you and we show you how to begin.

Also note: ALL proceeds from the sale of this book will benefit "Let's Protect Our Kids," a program of Keep Georgia Safe.org, a 501( c)(3) charitable organization with the mission to provide safety education and crime prevention training.