Education & Learning

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

How do master storytellers compel us? There have been many attempts to understand what makes a good story, but few have used a scientific approach....

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.

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"....

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.

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....

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....

This guide offers a step-by-step plan that helps parents cultivate daily routines so that they can turn life with toddlers into a mutually rich time of curiosity and learning....

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....

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....

Verbal Judo is the classic guide to the martial art of the mind and mouth that can help you defuse confrontations and generate cooperation....

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

Most people think the way to write a best seller is to have a lot of talent and even more luck. As you will learn, there is a recipe for success, and luck may be the least important ingredient in creating a best seller....

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.

Transform your life with this revolutionary and accessible seven-step guide - grounded in energy medicine, neurobiology, and quantum physics - to awaken your true health and potential through energy healing....

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

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....

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....

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....

Bringing Up Bébé meets Last Child in the Woods in this lively, insightful memoir....

Syd Field is revered as the original master of screenplay story structure, and this guide continues to be the industry's gold standard for learning the foundations of screenwriting.

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

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....

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

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.

Thorough preparation cannot be overlooked. That is why the author Vince Valentine, a food industry professional, developed the Servsafe Study Guide! This edition is a complete review & practice questions edition. It contains hundreds of practice questions with rationales! It covers all essential concepts found on the exam from all categories of the exam. You can listen to it wherever life takes you!

We see notebooks everywhere we go. But where did these indispensable implements come from? How did they revolutionize our lives? And how can using a notebook help change the way you think? In this wide-ranging history, Roland Allen reveals how the notebook became our most dependable and versatile tool for creative thinking.

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.

En este inspirador compendio de reflexiones, Javier Reyes rinde homenaje a su madre, Ángela Moreno, una maestra de educación infantil con más de 30 años de experiencia. A través de sus enseñanzas y vivencias, Ángela ha tocado la vida de innumerables niños y jóvenes, inculcando en ellos no solo conocimientos académicos, sino también valores fundamentales como la empatía, la esperanza y la perseverancia. Este libro reúne una serie de frases y reflexiones que han guiado a Javier en su propio camino como educador. Cada capítulo explora temas esenciales sobre la vida, el ...

Dissertation writers need strong, practical advice, as well as someone to assure them that their struggles aren't unique. Joan Bolker, midwife to more than one hundred dissertations and cofounder of the Harvard Writing Center, offers invaluable suggestions for the graduate-student writer.

PowerShell is a powerful scripting language and command-line tool which provides several cmdlets for tracking and managing environments. Therefore, this instructor guide covers 25 common commands to use for tracking and managing. The commands can be utilized for personal, educational, or corporate usage. It is envisioned that the instructor utilizes the material from this guide via a demonstration type format. Contents: How to Use and Run Commands Tracking and Managing Command Examples Basic Commands System Administration Commands Network Management Commands Performance Monitoring Commands ...

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!

Thousands of writers—from first-time authors to #1 New York Times best-selling authors—have learned from Lisa Mangum’s masterful literary advice and inspiration. Now she’s collected the best of her writing and editing tips in this helpful book that covers the entire writing and querying process, from nurturing a story idea all the way to submitting a polished manuscript.

This comprehensive guide is designed to provide you with everything you need to know, from basic electrical concepts to advanced troubleshooting techniques. Whether you’re refreshing your knowledge of Ohm’s Law, mastering the intricacies of wiring methods, or learning how to size circuits and protect electrical systems, this book covers all key topics in detail. It is not just about memorizing information but truly understanding the principles that will help you excel as an electrician.

This enhanced Medical School audiobook study guide by the Davidson's, offers a full-spectrum review of all seven essential components of the Medical College Admission Test: Biology, Biochemistry, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, & Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS). This audiobook is designed for aspiring medical students who want to optimize their study time, allowing them to learn while commuting, working out, or doing all types of chores.

Feeling overwhelmed by endless tasks and scattered thoughts? The Mind Map Manual: Brain on Fire! is your ultimate guide to mastering mind mapping—a powerful tool to organize your ideas, spark creativity, and achieve your goals. This book isn’t just about learning a skill; it’s about transforming how you you think and work. Whether you’re a student aiming for academic success, a professional juggling multiple projects, or someone who simply wants a clearer, sharper mind, this manual will help you unlock the genius within. What’s Inside? Visual Thinking Made Easy: Learn how to break...

This book is not just a study aid but a comprehensive resource designed to support your journey toward medical licensure. It empowers you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the USMLE Step 1 Exam and advance in your medical career.

In Justice Seeker, celebrated social justice activist and veteran educator Lacey Robinson delivers an engaging combination of storytelling and research that explains why justice is something that is happening—or not happening—inside the classroom and within the details of teaching and learning. You'll explore ways to identify and eliminate the shame-inducing pedagogies impacting Black and brown children from classrooms and the world at large.

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.

Are you ready to take your K-pop obsession to the next level? Dive into the world of Korean language with this ultimate guide crafted specifically for fans like you! Whether you're a new fan just discovering the magic of K-pop or a seasoned ARMY with a shelf full of albums, this book is your backstage pass to the heart of K-pop culture. Imagine the thrill of understanding the deeper meanings behind your favorite lyrics, picking up on wordplay and jokes that don't translate well, or singing along to every word at your next concert.

Containing all of the practical tools needed to put theory into practice, STEM for All by Leena Bakshi McLean provides a roadmap for teachers, instructional coaches, and leaders to better understand the challenges that create low engagement and scores in STEM subjects and implement exciting and culturally relevant teaching plans. This book covers a wealth of key topics surrounding the subject, including classroom culture, discourse, identity, and belonging, family and community participation, and justice-centered core learning.

Phonics instruction shouldn't end when students can decode short words. From an early age, they also need to be able to decode "big words"—words with multiple syllables (sound units) and morphemes (meaning units)—to read proficiently. The key is to teach them systematically and explicitly, in developmentally appropriate ways. That's where this audiobook comes in. Dr. Heidi Anne Mesmer shares essential background on how language "works," provides a K-5 scope and sequence to guide practice, and offers abundant research-backed strategies that teachers can put into action immediately.

Teachers, this book is a guide for taking care of education's most valuable resource: you. Author Jay Schroder, founder of the popular Teach from Your Best Self Institute, demonstrates why the version of ourselves that we bring to teaching matters and describes how we can rejuvenate ourselves while maximizing student learning.

In the second edition of this valuable resource, educator, author, and child psychologist Allen N. Mendler offers both time-tested and newly developed strategies for how to reignite enthusiasm in even the most unmotivated students. Educators gain fresh ideas on how to integrate social-emotional development into daily classroom instruction, use technology and digital tools to enhance learning, and reduce the anxiety students feel in our ever-changing education environment.

Are you ready to tune into the fascinating world of HAM radio? "Getting Licensed" is your ultimate guide to mastering the art of amateur radio and earning your HAM license. Whether you're curious about radio communication or eager to become part of a vibrant global community, this comprehensive eBook is the key to embarking on your exciting journey. Explore the vibrant culture and timeless benefits of HAM radio in the first chapter, where you'll gain insights into this legendary hobby. Discover the three types of licenses available, with a special focus on the Technician Class License—...

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...

Unlock the full potential of your research with "Recording and Sharing Your Findings," a comprehensive guide that transforms the way you document and disseminate your insights. Whether you are a seasoned researcher or just starting on your scholarly journey, this eBook is your essential toolkit for effective communication in the world of research. Dive into the importance of meticulous documentation and the hurdles faced when sharing your work. Learn how to identify and engage your target audience by tailoring your message to resonate with clarity and purpose. Discover the secrets of ...

Adéntrate en el dinámico y gratificante mundo de la electricidad con Domina la Profesión de Electricista: Tu Guía Concisa para una Carrera Instalando, Manteniendo y Reparando Sistemas Eléctricos. Esta completa guía es la hoja de ruta definitiva para quienes desean una carrera exitosa como electricistas, ya sea que comiencen como aprendices o aspiren a convertirse en maestros electricistas. Descubre las principales responsabilidades de un electricista: desde la instalación y mantenimiento de sistemas eléctricos hasta la resolución de problemas complejos. Los capítulos detallados te...