We are now 10 years into the 21st century. Many global challenges are ahead of us. There is a need for citizens who are competent, engaged and responsible. What if our schools stopped "manufacturing" learners and started developing reflective thinkers capable of making wise, informed decisions? What if our educators started teaching students using the new understanding of the way learning is acquired? What if we gave students the confidence to monitor their own learning and the opportunity to learn in ways that met their specific needs? What if we could instil in every learner the mindset...

Seattle, Shady Beach, The Avalon and Everything is the story of a teenager growing up in Seattle during World War II, entering high school as the war started and graduating as the war ended. Experience the cars, girls, summers on Vashon Island in Puget Sound, and a unique dance called the Avalon as you take a trip down memory lane with Roger Thompson.

This book of poetry explores the wonders of the transcendent during the practice of the Transcendental Meditation technique, the TM-Sidhi program (including Yogic Flying), and during activity. These wonders range from silence, light, and bliss to the relationship of individuality to universality, expanding to the intense yearning for the Divine finding It within and singing Its glory."

Three unique and intriguing stories disclose how human conduct and decisions have a rippling influence in the affairs of men, and sometimes, nations. "The Event" guides us through an encounter with three people in rural Texas changing forever the life of each. "The Sphere" tells a story about an altruistic mind colliding with a militaristic mentality and the disastrous outcome. "Soviet 7" exposes the challenge of man's ingenuity against technology and how such intertwining can sometimes mold history. All human behavior has a rippling influence upon others, and when ripples collide, both are...

Three unique and intriguing stories disclose how human conduct and decisions have a rippling influence in the affairs of men, and sometimes, nations. "The Event" guides us through an encounter with three people in rural Texas changing forever the life of each. "The Sphere" tells a story about an altruistic mind colliding with a militaristic mentality and the disastrous outcome. "Soviet 7" exposes the challenge of man's ingenuity against technology and how such intertwining can sometimes mold history. All human behavior has a rippling influence upon others, and when ripples collide, both are...

A seemingly safe walk to local woods turns into a difficult and breathtaking adventure for Pricka and her little brother Johnny. Trying to get back home and fighting for their lives, the children reveal a dreadful mystery...

This fun and fast-moving book is a collection of the truly remarkable experiences - highs, lows, and most embarrassing - of Stephen Hopson, with each story revealing its own life lesson. Some are hilarious while others are profound enough to change your life. Whether your passion is career and business, home and family, or finding yourself spiritually, the power in Obstacle Illusions will inspire you to get up and give your cherished dreams a chance to succeed instead of giving up and wondering "what could have been."

Stephen J. Hopson was born deaf but quickly learned to speak and began...

Get ready to meet a pig. Not just any pig, but a lovable, robot-fighting action hero...it's Squealer! He's a space pig battling a super villain named Roller, and neighbor to a grouchy spider monkey, Pong, in the little town of Grumblesville. Come along for a ride on Squealer's motor scooter and all the crazy adventures!