Please Excuse Johnny

In the present volume, former school teacher-turned-hookey cop, Florence McGehee, chronicles her time as a truant officer in a fruit-growing area of California. In Please Excuse Johnny, McGehee details her many experiences with truants, their parents and home life, and juvenile delinquency.

Are you thinking about becoming a teacher? This book can help you decide if this profession is right for you. Its purpose is to get the information across to the reader without a lot of filler. It offers a variety of ideas to get you to do self-evaluation to see if you possess the qualities necessary to be a good teacher. It points out aspects of teaching, sometimes overlooked, that are so crucial in helping students reach their full potential. It also offers hints on qualities to be aware of to make you the best you can be. When you complete the book, you should have a better understanding of teaching and be able to answer the question—Are You Ready to Teach? Book Reviews: ”I found the book "Are You Ready to Teach?" an absolutely delightful read. Every young person considering teaching as a career, as well as those ready to begin this wonderful profession should read it and keep it in their classroom desk drawer for future reference. This book is special for me because I had the privilege of working with Mary as a teaching colleague and as her principal for over twenty years. She was a great teacher and mentor to many young people. She truly practiced what she preaches with proven success. I only wish I could have read this book my first year of teaching.” ---David W. Surrey (High School Principal/former Teacher) "After spending 45 years as a teacher, coach and administrator, my first impression was that this book should be required reading for every student in Education 101 regardless of what school they attend. My reason for this thinking is that it goes directly to the most important part of teaching, and that is the student. It covers the most important things that we as teachers must have to be able to be a good teacher. I found the book to be easy reading, very comprehensive and to the point." ---Edward T. Knecht (former Teacher/Coach/College Administrator) “Mary Gecowets is a teacher, not a theorist. Her book is reality based and practical; it espouses a student centered approach to teaching. Mary’s conversational writing style makes Are You Ready to Teach? flow easily from start to finish.” ---Willis Holcombe, PhD (Chancellor, Florida College System/ former College President) “Mary Gecowets was the prototype for the “master” teacher. In this book Mary presents an introductory discussion for prospective teachers. The pages are few, but the lessons offered are critical. I believe that this work is invaluable to any person already teaching or anyone considering an entry into the profession.” ---Blaine Beekman (published author/ fomer Teacher/Mayor/ Chamber of Commerce Director/County Commissioner) “.....the author gave authentic life learning examples. Not allowing the four letter word “can’t” in her classroom was priceless. Helping young people “reach down inside” is an art that only a great teacher can do. Mary wrote the way a good teacher would write about her love of teaching. I felt the book was antidotal and authentic.” ---Euggle Robertson (former Teacher/Principal/Superintendent)

Reproduction of the original: School-Room Humour by Dr. MacNamara

Collects Daredevil: The Man Without Fear #1-5

The benefits of a good laugh will last long after the physical act has passed. Most likely your favorite memories are the ones that include a good dose of laughter. More and more, the prescription to a healthy attitude can be found in laughter. Laughter is a universal language and can be enjoyed and understood by everyone. Laughter can help both mentally and physically. An ever growing number of people experience high levels of injurious stress fueled by hectic schedules and deadlines. This book is designed to reintroduce the reader to the many benefits of laughter. If you fail to enjoy the benefits of laughter you are cheating yourself out of a wonderful resource for a healthy life. Rediscover how laughter is the best medicine, both mentally and physically.

Brice Harrison and Johnny Massive are the top bodybuilders in the galaxy. When Brices close Christian friend is brutally murdered, the pair finds that they are next on the killers very long list. Can their friends witness reach from beyond the grave to halt their descent into darkness?

Two young men start to correspond—one a civilian, the other a soldier struggling with his life in Vietnam. Pen pals become something more as the boys discover things about themselves and each other through their letters and their lives. A love story. Length: 12,400 words Heat level: low