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Bates College. List of Bates College people, The Bates Student, Cobb Divinity School, Maine Central Institute, Smithville, Seminary, WRBC, Colby-Bates-Bowdoin, New England Small College Athletic Conference ... Read more

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Two high-school students--Sam, a born leader, and Deanie, a rebel--fall in love, in a bittersweet coming-of-age story set in a rural town in western Maine. By the author of Small World. 50,000 first printing. 50,000 ad/promo. ... Read more

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Opposites with a Common Passion
Sam is a basketball hero.He is from a small Maine town, and he dominates his high school team.After winning the championship, he makes a statement that the next year it will be not only the boys' team but also the girls' team bringing home a trophy.It is a bold statement, although the girls' team is also very good, but Sam is determined to make it a reality.

The key element in Sam's plan is Deanie, most often called The Mutant by the student body.She shaves her head, has tattoos, and wears chains through the rings in her face.Despite her weird appearance and antisocial behavior, Deanie is a powerhouse on the basketball court and pushes her team to win.

Sam finds himself intrigued by Deanie, especially by the fact that she seems to hate his guts and repels any advances by him.He continues to try to find ways to become her friend.

When Deanie does start to let Sam into her life, though, he finds himself horrified by what he sees.He begins to wonder if his affection and attention will be enough to pull her out of her bad situation.

I liked Sam's family.They were down-to-earth and very solid, despite their problems.I also liked seeing Deanie's evolution from the beginning of the book to the end, when she had things much more together.

It was hard for me to understand, though, why Sam was so attracted to Deanie and why he continued to pursue her after she continually repelled his advances.It's hard to believe any high-school boy would be that persistent in the face of so much rejection.

awesome book
"One on One" tells the coming-of-age story of two unique teens. Sam Styles is a popular basketball captain, aiming for the championships, who also has his own unpopular ethical code amongst his peers. Deenie Gauthier is a "townie" who is also a basketball star, but whose poverty and attitude have made her an outsider. Sam becomes intrigued by her, and they begin a mercurial relationship which eventually becomes sexual. The contrast between Sam's close-knit family is made more poignant when compared to Deanie's abusive homelife. But Sam has his own scars, and though the two are made for each other, their union will not be an easy one.

Only two things bothered me. Every few pages we get yet another description of Deanie's appearance. The reader "gets" that she's unusual looking but still beautiful without her skin being compared to a narcissus petal or fine wood constantly. If the reader doesn't like the character or feel sympathy, they'd have put the book down by now. The other was that there were an excessive amount of sex scenes. I'm not a prude, but it got a bit tiresome; there are only so many ways you can describe certain sexual acts that teens perform. I would rather have had more basketball scenes - and I'm not a jock.

One on One
Please buy this book!!! I can think of no other way to get Tabitha King to write a second piece to this tale.I am a big reader and love series books.After reading all of Jennifer Weiner's books last month I was looking for someone else, on her website or a fansite of Jennifer's it mentioned Pearl.I went to the library and picked up a copy.Read it immediately and loved it instantly.I told my husband that Tabitha King writes like her husband, always leaving you with wanting more.I went to the trusty WWW and found that there was a whole series to be read and I happened upon them in the middle with Pearl.After work I was at the library picking up the remainder of the series.I didn't read them in order, you don't have to, they work well independently.One on One was the last for me to pick up. I read it in no time and lost much sleep because of it.I took it to work with me and was HAPPY to be in a 1 hour traffic jam so I could have more time to read it.I was captivated by Sam and Deanie, and hungry to know more about Pearl and Reuben.I did something I have never done.I did't put it down.Upon finishing it I started back on the first page again.She writes sex scenes like they should be written, raw, real, and not perfect.I want more from her...that is why you have to buy this book.Hopefully she will see there is a surge in her sales and decide to feed her fans with MORE.I am just upset I didn't know her work until now.She is just amazing.Buy it.

Perfection in Literature
I'm a novelist myself, and began reading Stephen King at the age of ten.About seven years ago, I was browsing through the S. Kings at the library looking for something that I hadn't read fifteen times when I ran across One on One completely by accident.Because the particular S. King that I was looking for wasn't on the shelf, I decided to "broaden my horizons" and take it for a "test drive," and what a decision that was!I couldn't put it down - I read it cover to cover twice, then bought my own copy.I've since ventured into Tabby's other offerings and they're equally wonderful, but One on One will always be my favorite read - and my favorite inspiration.

Unrealized excellent talent
Tabitha King has a wonderful talent with bending the written word in such a way that it captivates the reader to the point of not being able to put the book down until the very last page. Unfortunately, though I am a great fan of Stephen King, Tabitha gets very little of the spotlight and I am disappointed that none of her books are available to buy as new books. ... Read more

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This book details positive reasons for going outdoors with learning. Contents include: * Movement towards personalised learning * Putting the curriculum outdoors * It is not just PE * Planning and assessment templates.Short-term planning templates for outdoors and easy assessment ideas are also included.Full of activities, this book will give practitioners inspiring ideas for the outdoor classroom at little to no cost. Outdoor learning is fun, and this book is an essential tool for anyone wishing to implement a creative and exciting outdoor classroom in his or her school. ... Read more

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General Books publication date: 2009Original publication date: 1889Original Publisher: Knowlton, McLeary ... Read more

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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Pru Stanley wants her teacher Miss Sparling to stay at Seal Island school. Miss Sparling says that sometimes Seal Island can be lonesome.But Pru thinks her home is exciting-new adventures happen all the time. Can Pru convince Miss Sparling to stay? ... Read more

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Good price!
I had a hard time finding the book at the local big book stores here in Lakeland and if they had ordered a copy, it would have taken longer than it did to order through Amazon.My purchase price and shipping time were worthwhile and I recommend Amazon to anyone who shops online.
The book itself was needed for school- since the students weren't able to keep them at home to read, so I'm glad it was available.

Seal Island School
This book is about kids who go to Seal Island School.Every year they get a new teacher because they think the island is to lonely.(There's only 42 people on it)Pru, one of the children, really likes the new teacher Miss. Spencer and is afraid she'll go away like all the other teachers.Pru finds out that Miss. Spencer wants a dog, so she and her friend Nicholas work hard to raise money to buy one.I'm not going to tell you what happens in the end because I think you should read the book!

Delightful characters and story.
This story of a two-room school house is the perfect beginning chapter book for young readers.It has likeable characters who make the story believable, and descriptions that help the reader picture the islandcommunityin their mind.This would also be a wonderful"read-aloud" book for teachers of students in the second,third,and possibly fourth grade. ... Read more

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`As a teacher who has specialized in supporting "at risk" students I believe the use of Circle Time can be of help bridge the academic/ral divide. The authors, quite rightly, emphasise the Circle Times in not an advice sympathy or therapy group and they also write "pupils who have a positive view themselves are likely to achieve more, both socially and academically, than those pupils whose self-esteem in low' - Simon Wheeler, Suffolk LEA Pupil Behaviour Project Officer

Teresa Bliss and George Robinson explore the impact that Circle Time can have on the development of social behaviours, ethics and morality. Many new activities are added to the original repertoire.

The book includes:

" a link between Circle Time and the teaching of the moral and spiritual curriculum

" a plan for a terms developmental work

" ways in which issues starting outside the circle can be supported within the security of an already established circle group

" worksheets to increase the range of activities.

This book is the answer to teachers who ask for more ideas to extend the Circle Time programme. ... Read more

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This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Subjects: Education / Higher; Study Aids / College Guides; ... Read more

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This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Subjects: Education / Higher; Study Aids / College Guides; ... Read more

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Purchase of this book includes free trial access to www.million-books.com where you can read more than a million books for free.This is an OCR edition with typos.Excerpt from book:STUDENTSSENIORS —Class of 1902 Abbreviations : A. H., Appleton Hall; M. H., Maine Hall; W. H., Winthrop Hall.Name Residence RoomAnthoine, Edward Swasey . . . Portland 21 M. H.Appleton, John Bangor A. K. E House.Barker, Ben . . Portland n W. H.Barker, Nat Bailey Twycross . . Ccdar Grove 15 W. H.Benson, Robert Sanford .... Snow's Fallt .... 17 Everett St.Blake, Thomas Herbert .... Bangor 12 M. H.Bodwell, Ralph Porter Brunswich . . . . A. K. E. House.Carter, Edward Edgecomle . . . Bath 24 A. H.Cobi), Philip Howard Portland A. K. E. House.Cousens, Lyman Abbott .... Portland 21 M. H.Dole, Richard Bryant Portland 17 W. H.Eastman, Harold Benjamin . . . Portland .... A. K. E. House.Files, Ernest Woodbury .... Gorham 30 W. H.Flye, William Laberee Sheepscot 30 W. H.Fogg, George Edwin Portland 21 W. H.Folsom. Ernest Bertrand .... Stroudwater 17 W. H.Furbish, John Arthur Brunswich . . 10 Cumberland St.Garcelon, William Skulton . . . Lewiston 30 A. H.Gibson, Harvey Dow N. Comvay, N. H. . . . . 21 A. H.Giles, Erwin Garfield E. Brownfuld 18 A. H.Glidden, Walter Seward .... Bath Bath.Gray, Lee Thomas Lubec 23 M. H.Grinnell, Herbert Leroy, Jr. ... Bath B 0. n. House.Gross, Daniel Irving Blue Hill 8 School St.Haley, Eben Ricker Gardiner 23 M. H.Name Residence RoomHamilton, Benjamin Peirce . . . Waterboro 8 School St.Hamilton, James Oliver .... Walerboro 8 School St.Hayden, Benjamin Franklin . . . S. Portland 13 M. H.Hayes, Edmund Farmington . , . . A. A. . House.Higgins, John Warren Starks 15 M. II.Hill, Almon Franklin, Jr Portland 29 A. H.Hunt, Charles Henry Portland 25 W. H.Hunt, Harry Joseph Banger A. A.. House.Kelley, Benjamin Edward .... Boothbay 32 W.... ... Read more

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'The No Blame Approach is radical and ameliorative and models a pro-social response to bullying' - Sullivan, Clearly and Sullivan (2004) Bullying in Secondary Schools, London: Paul Chapman Publishing

The No Blame/Support Group Approach to bullying is a non-punitive and problem solving method which has been refined and developed during the last 15 years and is now used successfully around the world.

This brand new video and facilitator's manual provide all the resources needed to run training sessions ensuring participants not only know how to use the method but also understand the underpinning research and philosophy. ... Read more

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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Schooling for Humanity: When Big Brother Isn't Watching documents David O. Solmitz's thirty-year struggle as a controversial, anti-establishment teacher in a small, rural, central Maine high school. Using journal entries, accompanied by administrative reprimands, intertwined with historical documentation of the intensifying conflict between democratic pedagogy and capitalist domination in our public schools, the author gives a narrative account of his efforts to create a democratic classroom in a traditional secondary school setting. By incorporating theories of progressive educators into his practice, Solmitz demonstrates the possibility of achieving the ideals of democratic schooling in spite of an increasingly bureaucratic, rigid, and authoritarian system. ... Read more

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The Courage to be True to your Beliefs
I've known David Solmitz since he was a small boy whose father was a professor at Bowdoin College - but even if I hadn't, his book would still fill me with awe at the blazing honesty and courage of his will to teach humanness, justice and tolerance in a small mid-Maine town whose history is one of the hard, too often violent lives of farming, lumbering and small business.

David makes no bones about his trepidation in tackling the monumental task of weaning his students away from the worst aspects of the region's prevailing culture of knee-jerk class/race/religious prejudice, authoritarianism and anti-intellectualism!This is a town that still tolerated a branch of the KKK at the time of World War II - not against blacks, but against the "niggers" of Maine - French Canadian Catholics!

As a teacher in the high school, David not only taught Social Studies, but lived it as well, defending students from poor working class families against brutal stereotypy and even occasional violence from the dominant class of students and their hangers-on, encouraging them to defend themselves, creating a forum for discussion of home-grown race/class issues - and thereby getting himself in occasional hot water with his supervisory personnel - and in general, practicing what he preached, thus serving as an adult model to his students not solely based on pleasing the local Rotarians or Elks.

I have only two regrets about this splendid book - the print is too small for comfort, and it is too expensive(...) thereby potentially limiting its exposure to college classes in small, elite colleges like Goddard.

An easy to read Must for Educators
David's book is an important, inspiring read that should be required in all teacher education universities. It is comprehensive and comprehenable in looking at the history of education. David's democratic quidelines offer hope for the future of our schools. ... Read more

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This practical resource aims to dispel and address the many myths around self-harm and suicide. It will help ensure that young people and adults are aware of the risk factors and appropriate support systems available within their own communities. The resource supports a whole-school approach to mental health promotion and development of environments in which staff and students gain the skills to ensure their wellbeing. It provides a framework in which students can develop preventative strategies and recognise the importance of peer support.It is suitable for professionals working with adolescents in a range of education, social and clinical contexts. ... Read more

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Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. ... Read more

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Through their extensive research, the authors of this book have found that there are still significant aspects of the transition into Year 7 that makes the process difficult for new students. Transition: A Peer Mentoring System provides a comprehensive programme to train all Year 7 pupils in the skills needed to be buddies to the new Year 7s arriving in the autumn term. As well as supporting the new pupils, the research indicates other positive effects, including: * Increased self-confidence and awareness * Improved social skills * A positive influence on the school climate.The book covers areas such as the roles and limits of the buddy, listening skills, getting help, volunteering and developing buddy skills. Contents include full facilitator notes, activities, resources, and detailed guidance for staff on how to organise, support and evaluate the programme. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Cities of the United States, brought to you by Gale®, a part of Cengage Learning, a world leader in e-research and educational publishing for libraries, schools and businesses.The length of the article is 503 words.The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase.You can view it with any web browser.Provides a wide range of hard-to-locate data to answer questions concerning American cities. Includes thorough coverage of the area's largest or fastest-growing cities, or those with a particular historical, political, industrial or commercial significance. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Cities of the United States, brought to you by Gale®, a part of Cengage Learning, a world leader in e-research and educational publishing for libraries, schools and businesses.The length of the article is 425 words.The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase.You can view it with any web browser.Provides a wide range of hard-to-locate data to answer questions concerning American cities. Includes thorough coverage of the area's largest or fastest-growing cities, or those with a particular historical, political, industrial or commercial significance. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Cities of the United States, brought to you by Gale®, a part of Cengage Learning, a world leader in e-research and educational publishing for libraries, schools and businesses.The length of the article is 568 words.The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase.You can view it with any web browser.Provides a wide range of hard-to-locate data to answer questions concerning American cities. Includes thorough coverage of the area's largest or fastest-growing cities, or those with a particular historical, political, industrial or commercial significance. ... Read more