All of life in the world of education, from the nursery to the university, is represented in this vivid and entertaining anthology. Teachers who inspire rub shoulders with those who strike terror, the idealistic with the world-weary. The best and the worst of pupils mingle together, the responsive and the quietly (or noisily) destructive. Drawn from the litery and the factual record, this collection from British, Irish and American writers reflects a broad range of universal experience

Alex Dorenfield is a 29-year-old personal shopper. She lives in LA and is worried that what she is doing with her life is slightly pointless. Or at least she did - until she was killed by a Mini Cooper while walking her dog, Peaches, at four in the morning. When Alex gets to heaven she finds herself on the seventh plane, a place with no cellulite, walk-in closets, calorie-free ice-cream sundaes and a straight, single, hunky next-door neighbour. Sure, she misses her parents and is sad that she died so young, but things aren't too bad. In fact, she gets to see her grandparents again and catch up with the other people she loves who have died. Just when Alex thinks things are going to be fine, she finds out she has to earn her right to stay in this heaven - which means finding ways to right some wrongs she left behind.

Read this inspiring book about the childhoods of famous people like Gandhi, Einstein, Helen Keller, Vivekananda and many others who have made an enormous difference to our lives.

Twenty-nine-year-old Alexandra Dorenfield suddenly finds herself in heaven after an unfortunate encounter with a MINI Cooper. The seventh—and highest—level of heaven to be exact. Her dog, Peaches, is with her; she is reunited with her beloved grandparents; she has the wardrobe of a movie star; and she lives in the house of her dreams next door to a handsome guy. This is heaven! But there’s a catch. Alex must prove she led a fulfilling existence by writing an essay on the ten best days of her life—or she will be demoted to a lower level of heaven, where the clothes are last year’s styles, the men aren’t quite as handsome, and, worst of all, Peaches and her family won’t be nearby. Witty and inspiring, this divine debut novel dares to ask a material girl—and the rest of us—what makes life precious.

Growing up is hard… but it’s never boring. It’s the summer of 1984, and Erol Jacobs is about to embark on an unforgettable adventure filled with first crushes, best friends, and the thrill of growing up in suburban California. Set against the backdrop of arcade games, movie marathons, and awkward first dates, Erol navigates the complicated world of adolescence, friendship, and fitting in. From first kisses to dodging neighborhood bullies, The Best Days of My Life captures the universal experiences of being young and trying to figure out who you are. Funny, heartfelt, and steeped in the nostalgia of the 1980s, this coming-of-age tale will transport readers back to the days when the hardest decisions were which movie to watch, and the biggest challenges were finding your place in the world. The Best Days of My Life is a 12-book series about an 11-year-old boy named Erol Jacobs that begins in the summer of 1984. Erol is similar to and unlike many young kids. He loves watching movies, playing the occasional sport, reading, and writing. Due to his flair for putting his thoughts and ideas down on paper, he keenly observes the world around him.

We've all been there: "I want to do what the adults do!" But have we ever thought about it from the eyes of a kid? "The Good Old School Days" takes you down the road of a little boy who wants nothing more than to grow up and become an adult, and his grandfather, who simply wants him to slow down and enjoy those good ol' school days. "The Good Old School Days" teaches an age-old life lesson that both kids an adults often forget: enjoy every moment because life is short. "The Good Old School Days" can be enjoyed by teachers, parents, students, and children alike. Best suited for a pre-k to first-grade reading level, "The Good Old School Days" often leads adults to learn with the kids! Just like grandpa says: "Life is short! Enjoy each and every day!"

What are the two most important days in your life? "The day you are born and the day you find out why," Mark Twain famously wrote. The search for happiness is hardwired in our DNA. It transcends age, gender, geography, vocation, and personal circumstances. But how do you achieve it? Through inspirational storytelling, scientific evidence, practical advice, captivating exercises, and poetry, Dr. Sanjiv Chopra and Gina Vild present a powerful message that shows you how to achieve happiness no matter the challenges and stumbling blocks you face along the way. They also reveal the best way to be happy: Discover and live your life’s purpose. It’s a sure path to human flourishing. In fact, you may be surprised to learn that living with purpose can even add years to your life. Do you know your life’s purpose? This book offers a path to discovering it by illuminating the value of gratitude, forgiveness, meditation, music, friendship and so much more. It will set you on the right path and spark sustained happiness, joy and bliss.