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The Cottage at Glass Beach: A NovelAuthor: Heather BarbieraHeather Barbiera’s third novel, The Cottage at Glass Beach, follows a novel I adored, The Lace Makers of Glenmara. The Cottage follows the Irish theme, family betrayal, loss, mothers and daughters and the Irish mysticism of the sea. As the waves crash against each page, I thought of Alice Hoffman’s brilliance with myth woven into reality. Barbiera, however, while a talented writer, did not present the characters as strongly as I ... continue reading...

Creating Innovators: The Making of Young People Who Will Change the WorldAuthor: Tony WagnerImpressive. Powerful. Engaging. IMPORTANT. Education expert Tony Wagner presents a documented, comprehensive volume on what our children need to succeed NOW. What we have today in our schools and colleges are grades, standardized tests, competition to gain entry into colleges where the same negatives apply. We don’t teach thinking. We teach rote memory, we teach the ability to respond to whatever ... continue reading...