Andrea Thompson Knihy

Exploring the themes of forgiveness and personal growth, the narrative follows Mabel, a young girl escaping a dysfunctional and abusive home shaped by her parents' poor choices. Throughout her challenging journey, she learns the importance of recognizing the motives behind others' hurtful actions and the transformative power of prayer. By engaging in dialogue with her offenders and practicing forgiveness, Mabel strives to lighten her emotional burdens. However, just as she begins to find peace, unforeseen challenges threaten her progress, testing her resilience and faith.

Exploring the critical link between teacher stress and student achievement, this book follows the journey of Eastland Middle School as it grapples with the consequences of unaddressed stressors. Principal Smith's initial intervention failed due to the overlooked emotional well-being of teachers, leading to a second year of improvement efforts. The narrative highlights a holistic approach to stress management training for educators, emphasizing the need for dialogue and support to foster a healthier school environment and enhance teaching effectiveness.

The book examines the effects of educational reforms, particularly the No Child Left Behind Act, on the stress levels of principals and teachers. It emphasizes the urgent need for stress management programs within school districts and teacher education curricula. The author explores effective coping strategies used by educators and evaluates various stress management program designs that can enhance their well-being and resilience in the face of increasing demands.

Featuring a collection of messy, unruly wildflower illustrations, this coloring book invites both adults and children to unleash their creativity. As the author's first coloring book, it offers a playful and artistic experience, encouraging users to engage with nature through art. Each page is designed to inspire relaxation and enjoyment, making it perfect for anyone looking to explore their artistic side while connecting with the beauty of wildflowers.

Learn to create beautiful mandalas using a variety of tools and mediums. Mandala for the Inspired Artist has prompts, exercises, and projects perfect for all skill levels.

The first book to uncover how small groups like Change UK/The Independent Group exert influence in the British Parliament, based on first-hand interviews with the MPs themselves. -- .

How do you learn to live again when you've danced with death?Louise was like any other excited mother-to-be during her first pregnancy, but no one could have predicted what happened when she gave birth. During an emergency c-section, she had severe complications and fought for her life over a number of days, whilst her son was taken into NICU. This terrifying experience impacted on Louise's mental health in a way that completely changed her life, as she has battled to come to terms with what happened to her, whilst also becoming a mother.As Louise has rebuilt herself step by step, she has reflected back on her life – from her childhood and close relationship with her brother, Sam Thompson, to her struggles with alcohol and toxic relationships, as well as the rollercoaster years of her time on Made in Chelsea. Louise’s experience has changed the way she sees the world and redefined what's important to her. Although it has not been an easy road, she is determined to come out more alive than ever. Louise’s powerful story, told with raw honesty, shows the incredible human ability to overcome anything, no matter what life throws at you.