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Increasingly, students worldwide are seeking post-secondary education to acquire new skill-sets and credentials. There is an explosion of community college models that provide educational opportunities and alternative pathways for students who do not fit the traditional higher educational profile. This book focuses on economic models to help local and national economies develop strong workforce training, humanitarian models to bring about social mobility and peace, transformative models to help institutions expand and keep up with societal needs, and newly created models that respond to the educational and training needs of a constantly changing world. These models seek to capture the imagination of those who are committed to learning about what works in higher education and in particular, the impact community college models are having on the changing nature of world social, political and economic landscapes. With contributors representing 30 countries, this book presents an international perspective.
After a new love walked into her life and the relationship with her half sister was rekindled in Before the Music, Marie Claire thought life would slow down enough to start Rocking Horse Ranch, a dude ranch for handicapped children. But when her brother-in-law's agency gets too involved in a murder case, the perpetrators hone in on his family. Determined to protect her family and bring justice to those wounded, Marie Claire dives headfirst into another life-threatening situation. Will she be able to protect her loved ones and the innocent children who have become her responsibility? Or will she too become a victim of senseless destruction? As she fights for everything they've worked toward, the bond between Marie Claire and her husband grows ever stronger, and as Rocking Horse Ranch experiences both joy and heartache, the love between Marie Claire and her sister deepens. Join author Marie Claire Peck in the last installment of this trilogy, Rocking Horse Ranch-a heart-wrenching thriller loosely based on her life experiences.
Jodie Cadman was a young woman running away from life. Jodie's brother, Jonothan, was dead. For Jodie, life had lost its meaning. What now? Where to from here? "Jodie's journey to faith, her healing and her vibrant love for God all speak of the wonderful grace of God. Jeanette Grant-Thomson has not only given us a story full of courage and hope but a book that should be put in the hands of every young person who struggles with life ... " -Charles Ringma, Founder of TEEN CHALLENGE in AUSTRALIA
The Ubu film group, Australia's first experimental filmmakers and distributors. A reference for devotees of film, theatre, those interested in the arts, music and graphic design.