Balance Like a Pirate, a Lead Like a PIRATE Guide, was written by educators for educators with a focus on helping you create a lifestyle that allows you to break free from "shoulds" and "have tos." This book equips you with practical strategies and tools to thrive in every area of life.

This book explains how to design classroom experiences that encourage students to take risks and explore their passions in a stimulating, motivating, and supportive environment where improvement, rather than grades, is the focus.

Peace Pirates encourages and equips moms to stay ahead of what steals their peace and joy, so they can fully experience the blessings of motherhood, that parenting isn't just a title; it is a treasure. Why do moms find themselves settling for a depleted and frustrated existence when motherhood is truly one of the greatest gifts from God? Being a mom is one of the most important-yet-difficult roles a woman will ever fill. Deep in their hearts, many women believe they are failing their families, are emotionally anemic, and are utterly helpless to maintain their peace while raising kids. As a result, hearts and homes are constantly defeated by the "peace pirates" that are allowed to take away the security God paid for His children to have. As a wife, mother of four boys, and blogger to hundreds of thousands of mothers, Ashley Willis experienced the stress of trying to be the best mom God wants her to be, while constantly fearing that she's missing out on the real treasure. With God's help, mothers can find the treasure in the midst of the struggle and remain faithful through all seasons of motherhood--especially the difficult ones--and claim their peace. peace pirates will teach readers how to stay "treasured up" by first helping them identify the four stressors, or, peace pirates, that challenge their zest and contentment. With powerful personal and biblical insights, peace pirates will encourage and equip moms to stay ahead of what steals their joy so they can fully experience the blessings of motherhood.

Teach kids peer collaboration, improvement-focused learning, responsibility, active learning, twenty-first century skills, and empowerment.

"Teaching is an adventure that stretches the imagination and calls for creativity every day! In P is for pirate, husband and wife team Dave and Shelley Burgess encourage and inspire educators to make their clasrooms fun and exciting places to learn" -- page 4 cover.

Leaders are readers! Elementary school principal Mandy Ellis offers practical, immediately actionable, fun ideas and strategies that will deeply embed books, reading, and literacy into your school culture. You'll learn how to make reading a joy for every member of your school community.

After setting out to break the curse that binds them together, the pirate Ananna and the assassin Naji find themselves stranded on an enchanted island in the north with nothing but a sword, their wits, and the secret to breaking the curse: complete three impossible tasks. With the help of their friend Marjani and a rather unusual ally, Ananna and Naji make their way south again, seeking what seems to be beyond their reach. Unfortunately, Naji has enemies from the shadowy world known as the Mists, and Ananna must still face the repercussions of going up against the Pirate Confederation. Together, Naji and Ananna must break the curse, escape their enemies — and come to terms with their growing romantic attraction.

Tech Like a PIRATE helps provide the tools, ideas, and inspiration for educators to use technology as a treasure map to amazing learning. With a customizable set of principles for ensuring that technology is an asset, and not a barrier, Matt Miller's guidance will help all teachers - from the tech-savvy to the tech-terrified--create impactful, transformative learning using low- or no-cost equipment. The rise of digital culture has left some teachers and their students distracted, divided, and overwhelmed. But Tech Like a PIRATE brings educators flexible strategies for creating classroom tech experiences that will electrify student engagement. You don't have to be a tech genius--just willing to try Tech Like a PIRATE offers an accessible, engaging, and empowering toolkit for educators looking to innovate and engage their classes through technology. It's full of practical examples that are rooted in research, best practices, and solid pedagogy, and it's accompanied by a treasure trove of additional resources at DitchThatTextbook.com/TechLAP.

Conflicts with colleagues . . . The death of an employee . . . Personal devastation . . . Disruptive culture . . . Threats of violence . . . Lack of funds . . . Fear. You may be facing one--or all--of these challenges, and yet as a leader, you are called to be the one who guides, encourages, and equips others to be their best. Without a solid foundation, it will be difficult, if not impossible to stand up to these inevitable challenges, much less lead your people well. In Lead with FAITH, Sarah L. Johnson offers a practical framework for leadership that will strengthen and steady you as you face the giants in your path. You'll discover how FAITH can help you lead with grace and courage when you are Free to be authentic, Affirmed in your purpose, Intentional in your efforts, willing to embrace Transformation, and brave enough to lead with your Heart. In a culture that seeks to dilute the power of personal faith, the stories and guidance in Lead with FAITH will embolden you to rise up, slay fear, and serve well. "In Lead with FAITH, Sarah Johnson empowers readers to live aligned with their own story and to lead confidently with faith at work, at home, and in life." --Thomas C. Murray, author of Personal & Authentic, director of innovation, Future Ready Schools "Wherever you are on your journey, Johnson will inspire you to lead with more faith and less fear as you affirm your purpose in your daily work and life." --Jimmy Casas, educator, author, speaker, leadership coach "Lead with FAITH is full of Scripture, heart-wrenching stories, and useful tools that have readers making connections to their own lives and embarking on a journey of self-reflection." --Allyson Apsey, principal and author of Through the Lens of Serendipity

Emily Windsnap ends up surrounded by pirates — and on a life-changing adventure — in the eighth installment of the New York Times best-selling series. Traveling home by cruise ship should be a relaxing break after Emily’s latest adventure, but things take a turn when the ship is overtaken by a pirate king and his crew. After the pirates collect everyone’s riches, they steal something even more valuable: Aaron. The pirate king’s eldest son takes Aaron captive, forcing him to help guide the pirates to the mythical Trident’s Treasure. So Emily dives into action and joins the younger son’s crew in hopes of saving Aaron. But while experiencing life on the waves, Emily is surprised to find herself not only enjoying the pirate life, but actually bonding with the crew — especially Sam, the pirate king’s son. Between helping Sam unravel riddles to beat his brother to the treasure and making sure that her friends are safe, Emily realizes that she needs to be true to herself. Will she cast aside her mermaid life to join her new friends, or will she find a way to follow her own path?