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The Demon Lord is dead. The System is broken. Somehow, Elias Hearthsong is neither of these things, despite being at the final battle of the Demon Wars. He is a Master Enchanter, perhaps the last one alive. Determined to keep a promise, he crosses the continent to protect his dead friend's legacy: a crumbling orphanage run by a beautiful kitsune. He isn't a teacher, nor does he have experience with children. But with the love of a few good women, anything can become possible.

The field is narrowing down, but Jon still has a lot of plowing to do. Jon survived his first week of Recruitment Day, a deadly tryout for a large guild that takes place in a dungeon, but the real test still awaits him. A power struggle takes place between the father and son of the Oathsworn, but that’s only half of Jon’s problems. Not only is he trying to survive the contest, but someone with powers similar to his has made a massive army of hot female warriors who are spreading out to take over Granvar. The power play goes three ways now, and Jon has to figure out a way to overcome ...

Unlock the power of play with 1000 Ideas: Classroom Games—a treasure trove of creative, practical, and engaging activities for teachers of all subjects and levels. Whether you're breaking the ice, reviewing vocabulary, energizing a sleepy class, or building teamwork, this book offers a game for every occasion. With clear instructions, flexible variations, and zero-prep options, it’s your go-to guide for turning everyday lessons into memorable moments. One book. A thousand ways to play and learn. Infinite possibilities. 🎲 1,000 classroom-tested games for all subjects and grade levels ...

The ultrarich hold more of America’s wealth than they did in the heyday of the Carnegies and Rockefellers. In this incisive and provocative book, Evan Osnos offers an unforgettable portrait of the tactics and obsessions driving this new Gilded Age, in which superyachts, luxury bunkers, elite tax dodges and a torrent of political donations bespeak staggering disparities of wealth and power.

It’s 1836, and Bridget and Cormac have arrived, full of hope, to the city of Boston with their growing family. However, as they adjust to domestic life together for the first time, they face anti-Irish sentiment from the local Americans, as well as a threat to their happiness from a much closer source.

Having taken matters into her own hands, a triumphant Emily is travelling towards a brighter future. The only thorn in her side is her mulish companion Rory, who insists upon aggravating her at every opportunity. She believes she has become mistress of her own destiny, but a monumental betrayal dashes her hopes and leaves her in a highly precarious position.

Society said they shouldn't fall in love...It’s 1828, and Ireland is in turmoil as Irish tenants protest against their upper-class English landlords. Nineteen-year-old Bridget Muldowney is thrilled to return to the estate in Carlow she’ll inherit when she comes of age. But since she left for Dublin seven years earlier, the tomboy has become a refined young lady, engaged to be married to a dashing English gentleman.

The latest groundbreaking tome from Tim Ferriss, the number-one New York Times best-selling author of The 4-Hour Workweek. For the last two years, I've interviewed more than 200 world-class performers for my podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show. The guests range from super celebs (Jamie Foxx, Arnold Schwarzenegger, etc.) and athletes (icons of powerlifting, gymnastics, surfing, etc.) to legendary Special Operations commanders and black-market biochemists. For most of my guests, it’s the first time they’ve agreed to a two-to-three-hour interview.

They escaped the king’s grasp... but the forest holds older, darker powers. Mason Reed was just another gamer on Earth—until he found himself stranded in Blackwood, a realm where magic is real, beasts are summoned, and every choice drains his mana... and his strength. With a wolf familiar bound to his soul and a mysterious grimoire whispering secrets, Mason must master his summoning powers before they consume him. He’s not alone. By his side stands Valeria—a fierce ex-royal knight with her own secrets—and a growing circle of powerful women drawn to Mason’s cause... and to Mason ...

El inglés lo hablan millones de personas en todo el mundo y se considera un idioma internacional. Sin embargo, es difícil encontrar tiempo para aprender un nuevo idioma. Los cursos de idiomas en colegios e institutos son rutinarios y aburridos.

The United States, the richest country on earth, has more poverty than any other advanced democracy. Why? Why does this land of plenty allow one in every eight of its children to go without basic necessities, permit scores of its citizens to live and die on the streets, and authorize its corporations to pay poverty wages?

Since the Great Recession, most Americans' standard of living has stagnated or declined. Economic inequality is at historic highs. But inequality's impact differs by race; African Americans' net wealth is just a 10th that of White Americans, and over recent decades, White families have accumulated wealth at three times the rate of Black families. In our increasingly diverse nation, sociologist Thomas M. Shapiro argues, wealth disparities must be understood in tandem with racial inequities - a dangerous combination he terms "toxic inequality".

TRANSFORM YOUR CLASSROOM IN JUST 5 MINUTES A DAY Are you a K-12 teacher struggling to balance trauma support with academic requirements? Do you feel trapped by the impossible choice between addressing your students' emotional needs and meeting curriculum standards? Imagine transforming your classroom in just 5 minutes daily—not with additional programs or specialized training, but with a practical, integrated approach rooted in the truth that "trauma-responsive classrooms prioritize predictable safety over perfect academics."Why This Book Is Different "The BRIDGE Protocol" is more than ...

For the last 20 years, George Saunders has been teaching a class on the Russian short story to his MFA students at Syracuse University. In A Swim in a Pond in the Rain, he shares a version of that class with us, offering some of what he and his students have discovered together over the years. Paired with iconic short stories by Chekhov, Turgenev, Tolstoy, and Gogol, the seven essays in this book are intended for anyone interested in how fiction works and why it’s more relevant than ever in these turbulent times.

Most CEOs, HR leaders, and others have been led to believe that controlling health benefits costs isn't possible. The CEO's Guide to Restoring the American Dream shows how this just isn't true. It's an inside look into how public and private employers and unions across the U.S. are reducing their spending by 20% or more, while improving care quality and access, by taking control of the purchasing process, aligning economic incentives, and applying simple, practical, and proven approaches. The book opens the door to learning from these top performing benefits purchasers. It's built on the ...

Summoned to save a village. Caught between war, magic—and the hearts of three extraordinary women. Mason Reed didn’t choose Arcora. But when a blood summoning pulls him from Earth into a crumbling frontier settlement, he quickly discovers a new kind of power—one born not just from magic and familiars, but from the unbreakable bonds of loyalty, passion, and love. With an alpha wolf at his side, a falcon in the sky, and a demoness in his arms, Mason begins to build a rebellion. Valeria, the knight sworn to protect him, burns with disciplined devotion. Kira, a demon bound by blood and ...

The Last Democrat: Joe Biden's Journey from Working Class to World Leader From bestselling political author Russell Knight comes an intimate, unflinching portrait of Joe Biden—the man, the president, and a symbol of an era that may be ending. Where History Meets Fiction: A Political Biographical Drama Inspired by True EventsWhat Readers Will Discover Step into the tense moments of the Situation Room during the Ukraine crisis. Witness the behind-the-scenes drama of historic legislative battles. Understand the deeply personal—and controversial—decision to pardon his own son. But The ...

The Smart Classroom Management Way is a collection of the very best writing from ten years of Smart Classroom Management (SCM). It isn't, however, simply a random mix of popular articles. It's a comprehensive work that encompasses every principle, theme, and methodology of the SCM approach. The book is laid out across six major areas of classroom management and includes the most pressing issues, problems, and concerns shared by all teachers. The underlying SCM themes of accountability, maturity, independence, personal responsibility, and intrinsic motivation are all there and weave their ...

Master the Essential Life Skills They Don’t Teach in SchoolGrowing up is challenging enough without having to figure out everything through trial and error. This comprehensive guide equips teenagers with the practical knowledge and mindsets needed to navigate the path to adulthood with confidence. Unlike traditional textbooks that focus on academic subjects, Skills for Teens to Be Awesome at Life delivers straightforward advice on what truly matters: mental well-being, building healthy relationships, making smart decisions, managing money, finding your path, and much more. Inside, you'll ...

In Prescription for Excellence, Michelli provides an inside look at an organization that has become the envy of its industry - and explains how you can dominate your own industry by using the same approach.