School Development

A story of friendship, courage and a bit of crime. Bridget wants a quiet life, including, if possible, keeping her parents out of prison. Then a boy called Menzies makes her an offer she can't refuse, and they set off on a job of their own. It's a desperate, daring plan, to rescue two kids, Jamal and Bibi, from a desert detention centre. Can Bridget and Menzies pull off their very first jail break, or will they end up behind bars too? Sometimes to help a friend, you have to dig deep.

Dale Dougherty, creator of MAKE: magazine and the Maker Faire, provides a guided tour of the international phenomenon known as the Maker Movement, a social revolution that is changing what gets made, how it’s made, where it’s made, and who makes it. Free to Make is a call to join what Dougherty calls the “renaissance of making,” an invitation to see ourselves as creators and shapers of the world around us.

As a parent, you want the best for your child, and one of your greatest hopes is that your child will grow up to be a good person. So, what makes a good person? Generally, we think about good people as being kind: compassionate, empathetic, generous. However, it seems that, in our fast-paced, individual-driven society, kindness is fading and the pressure on parents to raise socially conscious, empathetic, and caring children can seem overwhelming at times.

From the autumn harvest festival to the summer sports day, the academic year is a non-stop frenzy of planning, preparation and potential chaos, whichever side of the school gates you find yourself. But now Britain’s best-loved teachers and podcast hosts Lee and Adam Parkinson are here to make it all that little bit easier as they share the hilarious trials, tribulations and tomfoolery going on inside our primary schools.

¿Te gustaría dejar de trabajar o reducir tu jornada laboral? ¿Deseas alcanzar la independencia financiera? ¿Hay personas que viven de la bolsa solo con dos horas de trabajo al día? ¿Cómo lo consiguieron? ¿Podría ser yo uno de ellos? ¿Qué inversión inicial requiere para convertirme en operador bursátil intradiario? Si no quieres pasarte la vida trabajando… aquí están las respuestas que buscabas. “No trabajes por dinero, haz que el dinero trabaje para ti.” Bienvenido al mejor trabajo del mundo.

When you’re a teen, it can feel like you have too many responsibilities, yet too little independence. But know that you have the power to turn your life around by honing the life skills you need to bring the very best version of yourself to the world.

One of the key aspects of positive parenting is setting limits, which can be challenging, especially if you're not sure where to start. In this book, we'll explore the importance of setting limits in parenting, and we'll offer practical tips and strategies for setting and enforcing limits in a calm, positive and effective way.

In this book, we provide chapter-after-chapter of knowledge, tips, tricks, tools and strategies to help you and your child build skills to flourish! You can help your child develop focusing skills, emotional control, and the ability to plan, prioritize, and organize; Break down large tasks into manageable steps and learn to follow a daily routine and create their own good habits; Tackle forgetfulness, self-awareness, time-management; Learn to avoid distractions and minimize meltdowns; Develop empathy, social awareness, and build friendships.

Discover the ultimate all-female handbook to becoming a successful investor in just 30 minutes per day! Are you a woman who’s tired of being financially dependent on your husband or family? Have you heard that the stock market is the perfect place for growing wealth but find it confusing or overwhelming? Are you searching for a clear and concise guide to buying your first stocks? Then this book is for you! Expertly written as a step-by-step guide for beginners, "Stocks for Women" invites you to join seasoned investment coach Liliya Rose Strong as she reveals a practical, jargon-free ...

This interactive spelling practice is all your second-grader needs to excel at spelling. The follow-along style is optimal for the fastest learning and mastering of spelling. What your child will get with this practice: an interactive experience for optimal learning, more than 250 words for second-grade level spelling, designated time for your child to practice their spelling, correct aloud spelling of each word, and more!

This interactive spelling practice is all your fifth grader needs to excel at spelling. The follow-along style is optimal for the fastest learning and mastering of spelling. What your child will get with this practice: An interactive experience for optimal learning, more than 250 words for fifth-grade level spelling, designated time for your child to practice their spelling, correct aloud spelling of each word, and more!

We all want our children to be strong, successful, and emotionally intelligent, but what can you do to help their development along the way? The answer is...more than you think. Unlock the secrets to building a deep emotional connection with your child, and relish the myriad benefits now. A parent has no time to waste! Applying Freya Gates’ simple five-step system, you’ll better bond with your children, simplify life, and gain access to new modes of teaching.

A paradigm-shifting guide for parents and caregivers, this book offers insights, strategies and understanding to navigate middle childhood (ages 6-12). Dr. Sheryl Ziegler, a seasoned clinical psychologist and mother, highlights ways to foster resilience, encourage open communication and build lasting connections during this crucial period.

Your Ivy competitive edge. The most effective college application strategies ever published. Transform your college applications into Bam! Pow! Wow!—without high-priced consultants, tutors, or prep courses. Using actual common application personal essays, activities and honors sections, supplemental essays, and letters of continued interest from accepted applications to University of Virginia, Duke, and Princeton, Coach Mom Top College Admission Playbook shows you how to stand tall above thousands in one quick listen.

"Go to school and get an education" is what parents say, but what they mean is so much more. Every parent anticipates their child's last days before becoming a full-time student, balancing excitement, anxiety, and fear. Extinguish your fears, curb your anxiety, and revel in the excitement of knowing your child is ready by empowering them with the life-changing principles of Demand It.

This is an audiobook that every child in grade school should have! Want elementary school to be great? Become an outstanding student. Here is your complete reference to becoming a good listener, helper, and the best grade-schooler you can be. This is an easy audiobook that you can refer to again and again.

The author of 21 Days to a Happier Family, Dr Justin Coulson, on raising kids who'll bounce back from adversity and challenging times. Have you ever watched your child give up too quickly and easily, moaning 'I can't'. Perhaps your child resists going to school because they don't like their teacher or their friend rejected them. Maybe they failed in a sporting contest or an exam. One of the most frequent questions Kidspot parenting expert Dr Coulson is asked is 'How can I help my child become resilient?'

Every year, tens of thousands of children write to Highlights magazine, sharing their hopes and dreams, worries and concerns, as if they were writing to a trusted friend. From the beginning, the editors at Highlights have answered every child individually. Longtime editor in chief Christine French Cully has curated a collection of this remarkable correspondence (letters, emails, and poems) in Dear Highlights - revealing an intimate and inspiring 75-year conversation between America’s children and its leading children’s magazine.

Parenting isn’t for the faint of heart — or the easily embarrassed. If you’ve ever felt completely unqualified for the job, this book is for you. Forget the sugarcoated advice and impossible Pinterest-perfect expectations. In How to Raise a Perfect Child Without Actually Trying, you’ll get a brutally honest, laugh-out-loud guide to surviving the madness of raising kids without losing your sanity.