James Bailey Boeken

When Simon reconnects on Facebook with first love Sylvie - the French pen pal he never actually met all those decades ago - he is determined that things will be different. Together with old school friend, Ian, he sets off on a bike ride from Bristol to Bordeaux, the same route they covered as teenagers in pursuit of love. But although Simon and Ian have better bikes, more acceptable haircuts, and Google Maps, some things never change. And the road to true love is as bumpy as those country lanes. Is it ever too late to fulfil your dreams? And will Simon finally meet Sylvie?

One coin, one year and one new shot at love. It's New Year's Eve and Josh has a high-flying proposal planned. An exclusive pod on the London Eye, with champagne, truffles and the ring. It's perfect. Until she says no. And they have to spend the next 29 excruciating minutes alone together. By the time Josh is back on the ground, his whole life is up in the air. He's managed to lose his girlfriend, his job and his flat. Realising he can't trust his own judgement, Josh puts his faith in fate. From now on he will make every choice by flipping a coin.

This collection features insights from over 100 remarkable individuals, each responding to a single, thought-provoking question. Their diverse perspectives offer a wealth of life-affirming answers that inspire reflection and personal growth. Through these voices, readers are encouraged to explore their own beliefs and experiences, making it a compelling read for anyone seeking wisdom and inspiration.

The book offers an intimate glimpse into the author's personal experiences and reflections. It invites readers to engage with its heartfelt narrative, emphasizing the importance of understanding and compassion. The author expresses a desire for readers to appreciate the genuine emotions conveyed throughout the work, encouraging an open-minded approach to its themes.

Set in a fictional community plagued by threats from both animals and humans, the story explores the consequences of one's actions in life, particularly at the moment of death. It delves into the moral dichotomy between good and evil deeds, raising questions about justice and redemption. As the residents navigate their fears and confront the unknown, the narrative promises a gripping experience filled with suspense and thought-provoking themes.

In an increasingly complex context of global pandemic, economic uncertainty, increased racial inequities, and a climate crisis, this practical guide for school leaders explores how capacity as learning at the individual, team, and organizational level can help schools become more agile and adaptive. Author James A. Bailey unpacks a new model of capacity building that combines learning process, leadership mindsets, and skills to enhance learning. This research-based book includes a "Diagnostic for School Learning Capacity" and "Team Considerations" to help school leaders and their teams launch further discussions and advance learning in their contexts. The tools in this timely book are designed to help school leaders handle the increasing volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous world in which schools now exist.

Everyone in your school community benefits when you invest in YOU. While accountability to standards and assessment are foundational to education and learning, the emotional needs of the educators at the center of the work have been overlooked. These brief, thought-provoking daily reflections emphasize a leader’s social and emotional awareness as the key to reinvigorating, renewing, and sustaining any learning community. Using the core CASEL skills presented in six modules, this book will help ·         Become more self-aware of what each CASEL skill means for leadership ·         Engage community stakeholders confidently and inclusively ·         Build stronger relationships throughout schools, classrooms, and communities ·         Increase credibility and approachability  

This book presents a detailed critical analysis of a period of significant formal and thematic innovation in Muriel Spark's literary career.

Frontmatter -- CONTENTS -- I. Iambic Meters -- II. TROCHAIC METERS -- III. CAESURA IN BINARY METERS -- IV. STRUCTURAL INTERACTIONS IN BINARY METERS -- V. BINARY METERS WITH STRONG CAESURA -- VI. TERNARY METERS -- VII. FOLK VERSE -- VIII. METRICAL TYPOLOGY -- IX. CONCLUSION -- Appendices