Education & Learning

Behind a smokescreen of “preparing students for the new industrial economy,” early progressives had political control in mind. America’s original schools didn’t just make kids memorize facts or learn skills; they taught them to think freely and arrive at wisdom.

Spanish Made Easy with Your 1 million-best-selling Personal Language Coach

Angela Duckworth shows parents, educators, students, and businesspeople - both seasoned and new - that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a focused persistence called "grit"....

A timely investigation into the new "safety culture" on campus and the dangers it poses to free speech, mental health, education, and ultimately democracy....

Are you ready to "Learn Spanish While You Sleep" or "Learn Spanish While You Drive In Your Car"? This versatile 2-in-1 course is designed for the modern learner....

Scientific methods to accelerate your learning to save time, beat competition, and get from point A to point B at the speed of light....

In ten brilliantly written chapters, Stephen King delivers one colorful observation after another about the great stories, books, and films that comprise the horror genre—from Frankenstein and Dracula to The Exorcist, The Twilight Zone, and Earth vs. The Flying Saucers.

From the globally-recognized personal finance educator and social media star behind Her First $100K, an inclusive guide to all things money—from managing debt to investing and voting with your dollars.

Negativity is a normal part of life. Nobody can be positive all that time because life isn’t always going to be perfect. That said, sometimes negativity infiltrates our minds and bodies and never leaves....

The visionary behind the million-strong IF:Gathering challenges Christian women to transform their outlook and their lives by interrupting their spiraling thoughts and realizing their God-given power to think differently....

Books 1 & 2 are all you need to speak and understand conversational Spanish with the confidence of a native. And without having to relocate to Latin America for months or even years or having to spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars taking private Spanish lessons....

In Joel's Schwartzberg's 10-plus years as a strategic communications trainer, the biggest obstacle he's come across is that most speakers and writers don't have a point....

Teacher, bibliophile, and Thurber Prize Semifinalist Shannon Reed takes us on a rollicking tour through the comforting world of literature, celebrating the books we love, the readers who love them, and the ways in which literature can transform us for the better....

This book is the most up-to-date, cutting-edge, best-practice version of Allen Carr's Easy Way to Stop Smoking method that will not only set you free from smoking but will also ensure that you find it easy and even enjoyable to quit....

What if we actually have the ability to break free from the pitfalls of impulsive decisions and develop positive, godly habits? What if becoming the person you want to be starts now, before you make a decision?....

Never Be Afraid to Speak to a Group Again....

A former Green Beret’s indispensable course in preparedness, Prepared teaches the keys to building a resilient, fearless life....

No books. No long lists of vocabulary. No chance of failure. Welcome to Learn with Paul Noble – a tried and tested language learning method that has been used by almost a million people to speak fluently and confidently....

Now public speaking coach and best-selling author Carmine Gallo explores what makes a great presentation by examining the widely acclaimed TED Talks....

El doctor Miguel Ruiz nos propone en este audiolibro un sencillo procedimiento para eliminar todas aquellas creencias heredadas que nos limitan y substituirlas por otras que responden a nuestra realidad interior y nos conducen a la libertad....

(ISC)2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Official Study Guide, 9th Edition has been completely updated based on the latest 2021 CISSP Exam Outline....

From Malcolm Gladwell’s hit podcast Revisionist History comes a compendium about one of his greatest obsessions: education....

Marc Brackett is a professor in Yale University’s Child Study Center and founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. In his 25 years as an “emotion scientist”, he has developed a remarkably effective plan to improve the lives of children and adults....

Make It Stick will appeal to all those interested in the challenge of lifelong learning and self-improvement....

Eleven complete Dr. Seuss stories at a great price, featuring performances by John Cleese, Billy Crystal, Ted Danson, Kelsey Grammer, Dustin Hoffman, John Lithgow, and more....

The Little Book of Parenting covers everything you need to raise happy, resilient children from preschool to adult. Focusing on your emotional wellbeing as a starting point, it enables you to support your child with a healthy foundation, the ability to self-regulate, your dynamics as a family and the importance of clear but lovingly-set boundaries and solid routines.

Writing, speaking, and communicating with confidence can be intimidating. This book gives you the tools to stand out and deliver your message more successfully.

The author describes the easy to learn InnerEthics Ethical Awareness Tools that a practitioner can use to identify their own motivations and conflicts of interest and recognize common precarious ethical situations. The Tools also help the practitioner assess the balance of safety, encouragement, and connection within the therapeutic container. and rebalance these elements as needed. The book is a guide to maintaining ethical awareness by means of self-supervision, formal supervision, or peer consultation groups. It explains the special structure of an InnerEthics peer consultation group ...

En Leaders of Influence: Balancing Power, Peacemaking, and Purpose, Bill Riggs y Matthew Casassa exploran el mundo matizado del liderazgo comparando algunos de los líderes más impactantes de la historia con las figuras más influyentes de la actualidad. Este libro examina cómo los valores fundamentales como la autoridad, la compasión, la innovación y la visión han moldeado a los líderes a lo largo del tiempo, ya sea en entornos religiosos, políticos o corporativos, y cómo estos principios se pueden aplicar a los desafíos dinámicos de liderazgo de hoy. Con el conocimiento obtenido...

Whether using magic as flavor or as an essential piece of plot, this book will guide fantasy authors, from new to experienced, through the delicate layers of creating, utilizing, and mastering magic systems. With workshops, work pages, and reference materials included, this succinct one-and-done guide to crafting the magical elements of the fantasy genre is a must-have for speculative fiction authors.

Unleash Calm, Competent Parenting Skills, Even if the Daily Struggles Seem Overwhelming. Do you lie awake at night, questioning if your parenting approach is helping your child or contributing to their stress? Do you frequently ask, "How can I help my child navigate educational challenges, relationships, and emotional highs and lows while managing my own stress?" Are you desperate for practical, compassionate guidance you can implement immediately? This book is designed to support parents like you who face the daily challenges of raising a child with ADHD.

Ever thought about entering into a collaboration, but felt unsure how to navigate the process? Are you already working with a co-writer... but things aren't going as well as you'd like? New York Times bestselling co-author Janci Patterson will walk you through the steps of successful collaboration—from drafting a contract to promoting your book and everything in between. In It Together provides principles to guide your collaboration and detailed, practical advice for writing your project with a partner—without driving yourself crazy in the process.

This edition features a custom introduction offering biographical insight into Adam Smith’s life and the historical context that shaped his revolutionary ideas. From his early years in Scotland to his mentorship under moral philosopher Francis Hutchinson, uncover the journey that culminated in two of history’s most influential works.

A natural selection/collection of essays on Religion, Nature, Humanism and Secularism from a former minister who is now a freethinking humanist, educator and columnist.

Unlock the full potential of your characters' voices with Writing Dialogue for Beginners: Quoting Dialogue and Punctuation, Advanced Dialogue and Writing Authentic Dialogue. This comprehensive guide, part of the Short Guides for Busy Writers series, is designed for aspiring authors who want to master the art of dialogue quickly and effectively. Whether you're writing your first novel or looking to enhance your dialogue-writing skills, this guide covers all your needs, showing you how to create conversations that captivate and engage your readers. In this expertly crafted book by Brian ...

Ready to chat, laugh, and live in Spanish like a local? Say adiós to boring lessons and hola to the real deal! Knowing how to speak Spanish opens up a world of amazing cultures, unforgettable travels, and deep connections that a simple "hola" can initiate. Imagine being able to express your thoughts, share laughs, and create memories in Spanish, feeling the rhythm and soul of the language. Did you know that Spanish is the second most spoken language by native speakers around the globe?

"The Complete ASVAB Test Study Guide", written by the esteemed Dr. Jenny Hill, is a must-have tool for anyone hoping to score highly on the 2024–2025 Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB). This thorough manual is painstakingly crafted to give applicants an intensive overview of every important topic covered in the ASVAB, guaranteeing a well-rounded readiness. Dr. Hill's proficiency is evident in the succinct, straightforward explanations of key words and ideas that applicants need to grasp in order to succeed.

You are no doubt a busy professional with a lot of things going on! It can be challenging to find the time to study in preparation for the SIE exam. However, the truth is that the SIE test is a challenging test. It is normal to have some anxiety about taking this test. Thorough preparation cannot be overlooked. That is why the author Evan Benitez, a securities professional, developed the SIE EXAM PREP Study Guide! This edition is a practice questions edition. It covers all essential concepts found on the exam from all categories of the exam. It contains hundreds of practice questions.

प्रखर वक्ता होना, ओजस्वी वाणी का स्वामी होना, प्रभावी शैली में श्रोताओं को मंत्र-मुग्ध कर देने की क्षमता जिसमें हो, वह सामान्य व्यक्ति की तुलना में अधिक सफल होने की संभावना रखता है। बातचीत करना भाषण की कला सीखने का सबसे पहला सिद्धांत है। शुरुआती दौर में स्वर एवं अंदाज जैसी कलाओं पर ध्यान देने की आवश्यकता नहीं होती है। बातचीत करना कला को सीखने का पहला सिद्धांत है; अर्थात् बोलिए, वाद-विवाद में हिस्सा लीजिए, अपनी प्रतिभा का स्वयं आकलन कीजिए और दर्शकों की आलोचना से सीखने की कोशिश कीजिए।.

You’ve tried traditional teaching methods; you’ve tried more modern approaches… but the challenge remains the same: You have more needs to cater to than one person can reasonably handle. You’re one person, and you can’t do it all… but there’s a tool that could help you. When you integrate AI into your learning environment, you can tailor assignments to the specific needs of each individual in your class, getting instant feedback to help you plan the next move and keep your students engaged.

Academia is not, by and large, a kind place. Individualism and competition are what count. But without kindness at its core, Catherine Denial suggests, higher education fails students and instructors—and its mission—in critical ways. Part manifesto, part teaching memoir, part how-to guide, A Pedagogy of Kindness urges higher education to get aggressive about instituting kindness, which Denial distinguishes from niceness.

You are no doubt a busy student with a lot of things going on! It can be challenging to find the time to study and review your nursing textbook! That is why the author Joyce Michtell, with the help of an expert author team, developed the Fundamentals of Nursing Care Study Guide!

Best-selling author and special needs educator, Richard Bass, provides evidence-based practices and empathetic insights garnered from years of experience in the field to help both new and seasoned teachers develop the skills to foster academic success for neurodivergent students.

Four Books, One Unifying Vision: Spanish Mastery...Each story is not just a lesson in language but a closer step towards fluency, making learning both effective and deeply enjoyable.

Scott Galloway, um dos professores de administração mais populares do mundo, apresenta um manual para os tempos de hoje. Em seu estilo característico, direto ao ponto, ele explica o que você precisa saber para ter sucesso financeiro, não importa o que aconteça. Ao discutir desde temas básicos como a escolha acertada da carreira até dicas de filosofia de vida e como aproveitar as grandes ondas econômicas, A álgebra da riqueza é o guia prático de que você precisa para alcançar o que a maioria de nós deseja: ficar ricos.

Everyone has a story, and helping people tell their stories has been Nancy Slonim Aronie’s life mission. Building on her acclaimed Memoir as Medicine, this new guide tackles the short personal essay. With warmth and humor, Nancy provides prompts, inspiration, and hard-won wisdom to empower you to write an unforgettable narrative. You’ll learn to begin with an irresistible hook (“kill ’em with the first line”) and employ compelling direct quotes, drama, vulnerability, universal themes, and self-reflection to get readers into your corner.

Do You Want To Learn How To Speak Conversational Brazilian Portuguese Like a MF? Of course, no one really wants to learn how to speak Portuguese like a MF. What you really want is the ability to speak and understand Portuguese like a native speaker. If you're truly serious about speaking and comprehending Brazilian Portuguese like a native, then get this audiobook.

Are you preparing for the LSAT but feeling overwhelmed by the vast amount of study material available? Do you aspire to achieve a higher score to secure admission to a top law school? Are you frustrated with test prep resources that fail to address your specific challenges? If you answered YES to any of these questions, you MUST KEEP READING… Master the LSAT with a Proven Approach! The LSAT can feel like an intimidating challenge—a test filled with complex questions and fierce competition. It’s common to feel lost among countless practice books, pricey prep courses, and overwhelming ...

Your Career, Your PurposeThe Next Act: Realigning Your Mindset, Purpose, and Career explores diverse career development opportunities for student affairs professionals. The book discusses broadly how professionals can navigate career paths within and beyond higher education, encouraging adaptability and personal growth. Through real-life narratives, the authors offer practical advice on assessing and aligning one’s career with personal passions and evolving professional goals. They also challenge traditional views on career advancement, emphasizing the importance of finding fulfillment ...

Domine el campo del mantenimiento y la reparación: Su guía para una carrera en la reparación y mantenimiento de máquinas, equipos mecánicos y edificios es un recurso imprescindible para quienes aspiran a destacarse en la dinámica industria del mantenimiento. Esta completa guía cubre habilidades esenciales, desde la planificación del mantenimiento preventivo y la identificación de problemas hasta reparaciones complejas en sistemas HVAC, fontanería y electricidad. Los lectores adquirirán conocimientos prácticos sobre el uso de herramientas, el mantenimiento de edificios y ...