· 2016
The first edition of Becoming a Literacy Leader chronicled Jennifer's work as she moved to a new school and a new job as a literacy specialist and found herself tackling everything from teacher study groups to state-mandated assessment plans. The new edition of her book is a thoughtful, reflective evolution of her work as she rethinks how her identity and role as a literacy leader have evolved in the ten years since she wrote the first edition. She focuses on three ideas to describe her work: the concept of layered leadership, shared experiences in making meaning together, and the importance of rowing in the same direction as a school community. Jennifer firmly believes that teachers know what they need when it comes to professional development, and she describes the layers of support that coaches can implement within a school, including in-class support, curriculum support and assessment, study group facilitation, and the cultivation of teacher leadership. She provides an explicit framework for implementing these layers of coaching and explains how administrators can use the literacy leader position to build and sustain change within their schools. Literacy leaders and coaches can use this book as a road map for how to approach their work with purpose and intention. Online videos that accompany the book bring the text alive by showing readers what coaching looks and sounds like.
Brief, focused, and up-to-date, this must-have text by Stephen Cox, Jennifer Allen, and Robert Hanser takes students on a journey through the juvenile justice system by covering topics such as the history of the juvenile justice system, crime measurements, theories of crime causation, the juvenile justice process, community-based sanctions, treatment and rehabilitation, gangs, and international youth crime. Featuring new examples and new illustrations, Juvenile Justice: A Guide to Theory, Policy, and Practice, Eighth Edition helps readers develop a comprehensive understanding of the interrelationships among theory, policy, and the practical world of juvenile justice today.
· 2023
Too often, new teachers enter the profession excited to make a difference in the lives of children only to find themselves disillusioned and overwhelmed with the expectations of the classroom. In A Sense of Belonging, Jennifer Allen shares her stories and journey in creating an infrastructure of support for new teachers within her school district. A Sense of Belonging provides research-based, practical ideas on how to support new teachers while honoring the innovation, idealism, and optimistic enthusiasm that they bring to the classroom. From supporting new teachers early in the year with administering and analyzing literacy assessments, through using student work to guide instruction, to offering ongoing help with curriculum planning, Jennifer shares strategies on:, fostering relationships with new teachers, starting before school even begins;, creating learning environments for new teachers to be reflective practitioners;, coaching new teachers in their classrooms and providing opportunities for them to observe their peers in action;, supporting new teachers beyond their first year through gradual release of support over their first several years in the classroom; and, facilitating professional development opportunities where new and veteran teachers learn alongside one another. Jennifer believes, and her book demonstrates, that when schools embrace, encourage, and celebrate the work of new teachers, they establish a supportive environment that fosters excellence and improves retention.
'Regardless of your starting point, past failures, or bad luck with familial genes, you can turn things around quickly - starting with your next meal and next workout. Your genes expect you to be lean, strong, energetic and healthy.' Take Mark Sisson's 21-day Primal Challenge and watch the pounds begin to melt away. Based on 8 key concepts and 5 action items, Mark outlines a blueprint to get your health back on track - and your body fit and toned. - Shed at least 2lbs of fat a week - Get a stronger, leaner body - Increase your energy levels - Develop an iron-clad immune system - Improve health conditions, including migraines, tinnitus, arthritis, type 2 diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure and cholesterol With supermarket shopping lists (fully adapted for UK readers), simple workouts, menu suggestions and a 21-day planner, Sisson will walk you step by step through the 21 days to start reprogramming your genes and embark on a completely new way of living.
· 2001
George Allen was a top-ranked NFL coach throughout the sixties and seventies, coaching in turn the Chicago Bears, the Los Angeles Rams, and the Washington Redskins. Raised in a home dominated by her three football-obsessed older brothers and her father's relentless schedule, Jennifer Allen came of age in a cauldron of testosterone and win-at-all-costs mentality. Buffeted by the coach's tumultuous firings and hirings, the Allen family was periodically propelled to new teams in new cities. And while her French-Tunisian mother attempted to teach Jennifer proper feminine etiquette, the author dreamed of being the first female quarterback in the NFL. But as she grew up, she yearned mostly to be someone her father would notice. In a macho world where only foot-ball mattered, what could she strive for? Who could she become? Allen has written a poignant memoir of the father she tried so hard to know, about a family life that was willfully sacrificed to his endless fanatical pursuit of the Super Bowl. What emerges is a fascinating and singular behind-the-scenes look at professional football, and a memorable, bittersweet portrait of a father and his daughter, written in a fresh and perceptive voice.
As part of the SAGE Guide to Writing series, The SAGE Guide to Writing in Corrections,1e, by Steven Hougland and Jennifer Allen, focuses on teaching students how to write in the academic setting while introducing them to a number of other professional writings specific to the correctional profession, such as the pre-sentence investigation report, contact sheets, court status reports, incident reports, rehabilitation and therapy. Covering correctional institutions as well as community corrections, the goal is to interweave professional and technical writing, academic writing, and information literacy, with the result being a stronger, more confident report writer and student in corrections. This text will be a concise supplemental writing book in courses focused on writing in the criminal justice discipline, report writing, or in introductory corrections courses. It is part of a series of books on this topic that will span criminal justice, policing, corrections, and research methods.
· 2021
Create keto soups that minimize carbs and maximize flavor There's nothing more comforting than a good bowl of soup. Finding keto versions of your favorites can be challenging, but you can now put soups back on the menu with the best soup cookbook for keto. Discover delicious recipes with simple, ketogenic-friendly ingredients and easy instructions that range from homestyle classics to creative new flavor combos. What sets this book apart from other soup cookbooks: 60 different soups—From creamy vegetable soups to hearty meat and noodle stews, this book has traditional recipes with a keto twist, and new favorites like Salmon and Zucchini Chowder and Butternut Squash Soup with Turmeric and Ginger. A keto cooking guide—Learn the techniques for making any soup keto, and get the know-how you need to make the perfect bowl every time. Souped-up sides—Complement your favorite recipes with delectable keto crackers and breads, including olive focaccia and jalapeno cheese bread. Turn classic stews, chowders, and more into scrumptious, carb-reduced creations with the Keto Soup Cookbook.
Do more for your health with this keto take on the diabetes diet The low-carb ketogenic diet comes with tons of health benefits—and with a little tweaking, it's the perfect option for people with type 2 diabetes. This cookbook and meal plan cracks the code, making it easy to prepare keto meals that help keep your heart healthy and your blood sugar under control. Everything you need to know—Learn what makes this diet so effective with a clear and detailed introduction to managing diabetes through eating keto. One step at a time—Make the transition seamless with a meal plan that explains exactly what to eat for the first 4 weeks. Meals you'll look forward to—Feed the whole family with tasty recipes that are simple enough for any home cook to prepare, like Blueberry Muffins and Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya. Go keto to manage type 2 diabetes with The Keto Diabetic Cookbook and Meal Plan.
· 2022
Jennifer Allen details a German utopian movement that arose against capitalist triumphalism at the end of the Cold War. Describing public art and history projects, alongside novel community-centered political institutions, Allen shows how activists invited ordinary people to build a radically new society free from alienation and disenfranchisement.
· 2009
Faldbakken is a young artist with a considerable interest in counter-cultural phenomena i.e. positions and strategies formulated in opposition to society's norms and conventions. This exhibition is the first large scale presentation of his work.