For who would choose not to take it - a perfectly safe little pill that just helps 'take the edge off' life. Instead, her efforts take them down a path she could never have expected - into the murky underworld that lies beneath the surface of the 'happy' drug everyone wants to love .
Focusing on the challenges teachers encounter within the public school system, Alex Campbell shares personal experiences and valuable insights in this thought-provoking guide. The book offers ten lessons that highlight the complexities of navigating bureaucratic obstacles while maintaining integrity and passion for teaching. It aims to inspire educators to reflect on their practices and find resilience amidst the pressures of modern education.
Set against the backdrop of the arid Great Basin, Bitterroot Bob grapples with a world that feels alien and treacherous. Seeking solace at his family's homestead, he confronts childhood nightmares and the complexities of his identity. The arrival of Judith Clearwater challenges his beliefs with her tales, while Woody, a philosophical saloon owner, leads him on uncertain paths. As Bob faces the threat of land exploitation from Roger Stegman, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery, ultimately realizing that hope lies in embracing change rather than clinging to old myths.
The sea rose. Civilisation was wiped out, countries drowned. Out of the ashes of a desperate refugee camp, a new society was born, with a new place to call home: Land. Trapped by an aggressive sea, its citizens were bound to rules that saw the weak removed, marriage and children by approval only, and designated work for all. Decades later, and 17-year-old Christy's life is on the cusp of irrevocable change. She has become eligible for The Pairing, a carefully selected marriage of political and social convenience where romance is out of the question. Her grandmother, Cons, has also reached a significant age - 66 - soon the Selection Truck will arrive to take her away forever. Christy's only hope for protection lies with her errant rebel father, but nothing goes as it's supposed to.