This book focuses on current trends, potential challenges and further developments of teacher education and professional development from a theoretical, empirical and practical point of view. It intends to provide valuable and fresh insights from research studies and examples of best practices from Europe and all over the world. The authors deal with the strengths and limitations of different models, strategies, approaches and policies related to teacher education and professional development in and for changing times(digitization, multiculturalism, pressure to perform).

*****NEWLY REVISED AND COPY EDIT VERSION**** Whispering Pines is filled with enchanted creatures who have lived in peace for many years. The Guardian watches over them and predicts the future. Life as they know is about to change. Boldwyn, an evil crow, has come back to avenge his fathers, Cyprus, death. The Guardian learns that leadership comes with a price and he must make the right choices for the good of Whispering Pines. This book leads up to the creatures finding out about Boldwyn and his evil deeds. The second Book: Rise of the Guardian will cover the epic battle of Whispering Pines. Its an adventure that will keep you wanting more.

Join the Guardian and the creatures of Whispering Pines as they battle the evil Boldwyn to save their home. They find out the significances of the gem and why they must be destroyed. By the end they battle will be over but the Guardian will remain. He has a new enemy on the horizon. Look for more books telling about the next adventure in Whispering Pines.

Weaving together input from six experts in the fields of Bible, Church History, and Theology, Christianity introduces learners to the practices, traditions, beliefs, and scriptures of the Christian faith. This expanded and updated edition tells Christianity's growth from humble origins to becoming the world's largest religion. New material appears on a variety of topics, such as church architecture, vestments, church offices, apocalyptic literature, the Gospels, Roman citizenship, and the life of Paul. This edition distills the most current research in an accessible style and user-friendly format, and improves on the previous edition by highlighting and defining key terms, adding breakout boxes, and rewriting all major sections with a focus on clarity and up-to-date information. Complete with a new introduction and conclusion, Christianity offers a fresh, crisp, and concise survey of a faith held dear by more than two billion people across the globe.