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In these four series, we return to the inner-city primary in the new millennium. A different head is in charge, but the challenges remain the same: from planning a big fundraising concert, to searching for a truant, to coping with wintry weather and a disappearing lollipop lady. In addition, the teachers contend with personal and professional upheavals as Mr Maxwell’s attempts to maintain playground order land him in trouble, Mr Long suffers a painful little problem, Miss Featherstone is arrested - and a surprise awaits the staff as they return from their summer holidays.

400 Things Cops Know shows police work on the inside, from the viewpoint of the regular cop on the beat - a profession that can range from rewarding to bizarre to terrifying, all within the course of an eight-hour shift. Written by veteran police sergeant Adam Plantinga, 400 Things Cops Know brings the listener into life the way cops experience it - a life of danger, frustration, occasional triumph, and plenty of grindingly hard routine work.

Disgraced group home RA Paige Jagger finds redemption stealing pregnant and trafficked teenager, Josie, from her pimp with the help of Josie's lovesick hero, Preston.Paige battles a demon worshipping pimp, Jack, and his drug dealing partner, Caesar. There are knife fights, car chases, fists...

Disgraced group home RA Paige Jagger finds redemption stealing pregnant and trafficked teenager, Josie, from her pimp with the help of Josie's lovesick hero, Preston.Paige battles a demon worshipping pimp, Jack, and his drug dealing partner, Caesar. There are knife fights, car chases, fists...

Jeannie grew up with autism, but no one around her knew it. Twirling Naked in the Streets will take you on a journey into the mind of a child on the autism spectrum; a child who grows into an adolescent, an adult, and becomes a wife, mother, student, and writer with autism.

Inspired by the groundbreaking A History of the World in 100 Objects, this book draws on the unique collections of The Strong museum in Rochester, New York, to chronicle the evolution of video games, from Pong to first-person shooters, told through the stories of dozens of objects essential to...

Financial freedom is a dream we all pursue. But what if the conventional path to wealth was a game rigged against investors and in favour of big banks and lending institutions? Drawing on his personal experience and expertise, John introduces you to a world where money management isn't just about amassing wealth, but about using what you have more efficiently — revealing the areas where you are unknowingly and unnecessarily losing money. He champions a transformative belief: being more efficient with your money outplays the mere acquisition of riches and speculating in the markets.

Mexican Spanish for Real is the unapologetic guide that skips textbook Spanish and teaches you how Mexicans actually talk. If you are a no sabo kid, dating or married to a Mexican, moving to Mexico, working with Mexican teams, or tired of being the confused outsider at family gatherings, this book is your insider pass to real Mexican Spanish, including slang, street talk, and cultural codes.

Education can be transformed if we eradicate our fixation on big data like standardized test scores as the supreme measure of equity and learning. Instead of the focus being on “fixing” and “filling” academic gaps, we must envision and rebuild the system from the student up—with classrooms, schools and systems built around students’ brilliance, cultural wealth, and intellectual potential. Street data reminds us that what is measurable is not the same as what is valuable and that data can be humanizing, liberatory and healing.

The stock market crash of 1929 didn’t cause the Great Depression by itself, but it is a powerful symbolic starting point to the greatest economic disaster of the 20th century. On that dark day in October 1929, fortunes were lost, and fear of financial insecurity rose throughout the United States and the world. In 1932, the low point of the Depression, as much as a third of Americans were out of work, and even more people were unemployed in other countries. The stock market reached its lowest point ever and wouldn’t rise to its pre-Depression levels for almost 20 years.

ALL DAY is a behind-the-bars, personal glimpse into the issue of mass incarceration via an unpredictable, insightful and ultimately hopeful reflection on teaching teens while they await sentencing. Told with equal parts raw honesty and unbridled compassion, ALL DAY recounts a year in Liza Jessie...

Most homeowners think selling FSBO is too risky or too complicated. Agents push that fear because it keeps the $31,000 commission tax flowing.The FoolProof FSBO Podcast is here to prove them wrong. Every week you’ll get short, clear, step-by-step guidance to sell your home yourself — faster, safer, and for top dollar.Inside, you’ll learn: • How to price with confidence using the Bidding-War Pricing Formula™ • How to avoid lawsuits and contract mistakes with the No-Mistakes Legal Checklist™ • How to spark showings and offers in 7 days with the Market-Ready Checklist™ • How ...

Welcome to Street Startups, the innovative podcast for those looking to use their skills and talents to start successful businesses. Join us for each episode as we introduce you to successful community-based entrepreneurs and discuss the strategies necessary to launch your startup. Join startup strategists Tracey Syphax and C.J. Meenan to learn more about what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur in your community!

The Street Smarts for Life podcast is a conversation about all facets of life and the things that affect us every day. This podcast is for anyone who wants to listen to simple perspectives on life, to adapt, and to survive many of life’s challenges. We will cover current events real-life topics such as relationships, parenting, employment, small business, education, safety, and security, to name a few. Your host, J.C. Owens, is a survivor of poverty and crime, author, speaker, father, and entrepreneur. He has led an interesting life; he’s been through a lot and learned much from a very ...

From coronavirus lockdowns to critical race theory in the classroom, it has become crystal clear that America’s schools aren’t working for America’s students and parents. No one knows this better than Betsy DeVos. Long before she was tapped by President Trump to serve as secretary of...

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Are you a civilian crime writer who wants to use picture-perfect law enforcement details? Do you worry that your mystery novel or screenplay lacks credibility? Fiction and nonfiction author Sergeant Patrick O’Donnell has seen it all in his 24 years working for one of the largest police departments in the country. Now he’s here to help your writing honor the men and women who risk their lives in the line of duty.

We are a podcast consisting of two friends of different denominations who read through the bible and talk about its applications in the modern world.

This essential playbook reveals the winning strategies for successfully fighting a radical woke agenda in your kids’ schools. Ian Prior is one of the most articulate and successful parent-activists in the United States. Armed with 12 inspiring battle-tested rules and revealing stories about...

The basic instructions for interning streets is a survival guide for life on the streets, teaching you how to hustle smart, stay safe, and avoid common traps. It explains street language, mindset, and the discipline needed to make it through each day. With lessons on self-protection, health, and staying focused, it helps you move wisely and avoid self-sabotage. If you live in the streets or deal with them, this audiobook gives you the knowledge to survive.