School Success

Most of us have no idea what's really going on inside our heads. Yet brain scientists have uncovered details every business leader, parent, and teacher should know - such as the brain's need for physical activity to work at its best. How do we learn? What exactly do sleep and stress do to our brains? Why is multi-tasking a myth? Why is it so easy to forget - and so important to repeat new information? Is it true that men and women have different brains?

Inside, you’ll find practical advice, real-life triumphs, and visualization techniques that turn "I wish" into "I will." If you've ever thought you’re meant for more, you're right. Unlock your potential today!

Discover the power of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, rewire your brain, free your mind from negativity and set yourself up for success.

The underlying classroom management themes of accountability, maturity, independence, personal responsibility, and intrinsic motivation are all there and weave their way throughout the entirety of the book. Together, they form a simple, unique, and sometimes contrarian approach to classroom management that anyone can do. Whether you're an elementary, middle, or high school teacher, this book will give you the strategies, skills, and know-how to turn any group of students into the motivated, well-behaved class you love teaching.

Are you a parent or educator struggling to decipher the complex adolescent brain? Do you find yourself bewildered by their sudden mood swings and rebellious acts, and you wish you could understand how their minds operate so that you can see things from their perspective to foster more harmonious interactions? Relax and let this guide break down the adolescent psyche for you!

Success in school isn’t just about intelligence—it’s about mindset, discipline, and resilience. In Lessons Learned: A Good Student’s Journey, the author shares a deeply personal and insightful memoir of academic triumphs, struggles, and the lessons that shaped a lifelong love for learning. This book is more than a story—it’s a roadmap for students, parents, and educators looking to understand what it truly takes to excel. Through real-life experiences, the author uncovers the secrets to effective study habits, self-motivation, and overcoming academic challenges. Whether you’re...

Whether you're discussing the terms of a high-stakes deal, forming a key partnership, asking for a raise, or planning a family event, negotiating can be stressful. One person makes a demand, the other concedes a point. In the end, you settle on a subpar solution in the middle—if you come to any agreement at all. But these discussions don't need to be win-or-lose situations. Written by negotiation expert Jeff Weiss, the HBR Guide to Negotiating provides a disciplined approach to finding a solution that works for everyone involved.

Are you struggling to align parenting styles with your partner? Looking for trauma-informed strategies to help children build trust? You're not alone. Many parents face these challenges, but there’s hope. From Classroom to Living Room offers expert insights and practical strategies to guide you on this journey.

Raising a gifted child isn’t as easy as many think. Their advanced thinking, strong emotions, and perfectionism can be challenging. Gifted children face unique challenges and need tailored advice to thrive. This book provides the support you’ve been searching for.

"A Witty Guide to Growth Mindset for Teens" is your essential road-map to navigating these crucial years with confidence, resilience, and a positive outlook. Backed by research and psychological principles, this guide offers teens practical strategies to transform their thinking and unleash their true potential. Inside, you'll discover: Understanding the Growth Mindset: Learn about the fundamental principles of a growth mindset and how adopting this perspective can dramatically improve academic performance and emotional well-being.

Saddled with thousands of dollars of debt, today's college students are graduating into an uncertain job market that is leaving them financially dependent on their parents for years to come - a reality that has left moms and dads wondering: What did I pay all that money for? There Is Life After College offers students, parents, and even recent graduates the practical advice and insight they need to jump-start their careers.

¿Está usted enfermo y cansado de no ser capaz de cumplir con sus objetivos? ¿Usted ha intentado un sinfín de otras soluciones, pero nada parece funcionar por más de unas pocas semanas? ¿Usted quiere finalmente decir adiós a la falta de motivación y empuje para hacer sus sueños realidad, descubriendo algo que funcione para usted? Si es así, entonces usted ha venido al lugar correcto.

Drawing on nearly three decades in education - from his mother’s after-school program on Chicago’s South Side to his tenure as Secretary of Education in DC - How Schools Work follows Arne as he takes on challenges at every turn: gangbangers in Chicago housing projects, parents who call him racist, teachers who insist they can’t help poor kids, unions that refuse to modernize, Tea Partiers who call him an autocrat, affluent white progressive moms who hate yearly tests, and even the NRA, which once labeled Arne the “most extreme anti-gun member of President Obama's Cabinet.”

The Critical Skills You Need to Succeed in the Twenty-First Century Today, it’s harder than ever to compete in a more competitive job market. It’s harder to get ahead, and it’s harder to keep up with rapidly changing technology. So what’s the secret to success in our careers? How do we or our children become productive and thriving citizens in a modern democratic society? “WANTED: Eight Critical Skills You Need To Succeed” outlines the critical skills essential for success in a career as well as in everyday living - skills not typically taught directly in high school or college....

Do you feel stuck in your current career? Have your career aspirations changed since becoming a parent? Are you wondering if you can juggle being a full- time parent and full-time student? 50 Things to Know About Going Back to School by author, Renee Jones, offers an approach to finding academic success while raising children. I am here to tell you that you can in fact, be present for your ambitions and your parental obligations. You'll discover helpful strategies that allowed me to successfully complete my second graduate program while raising four small children.

Unlock the secrets to a successful, balanced, stress-free college life in just one book. Whether you’re a soon-to-be freshman or already navigating the college jungle, this guide is tailored just for you.

In this inspirational chronicle, entrepreneur Cody Lowry shares how the events in his life led him to become a motivational force in the lives of others. He'll share how being raised by a single mother prepared him for an extraordinary life. His odd job stories will demonstrate how reinvention is always possible. And with his marvelous storytelling technique, Cody will encourage listeners to look at their lives differently. Through humorous, real-life stories, he'll arm them with a new definition of the word "schmooze" that will empower them to unleash their full potential.

Many people are intrigued by the prophetic and a desire to prophesy. The School of The Prophets has been around since the biblical times. Kimberly Hargraves has a mandate to train, impart, equip, and push others into their prophetic ministry. She has developed a curriculum that is guaranteed for success. Numerous people have taken her courses and their lives were forever changed as they had supernatural encounters, hearing the voice of God at a higher degree than they had previously, receiving impartation from a prophetic mantle, and an increased prophetic flow.

Budding entrepreneurs face a challenging road. The path is not made any easier by all the cliches they hear about how to make a start-up succeed - from platitudes and conventional wisdom to downright contradictions. This witty and wise guide to the dilemmas of entrepreneurship debunks widespread misconceptions about how the world of start-ups works and offers hard-earned advice for every step of the journey.

It was only nine years ago that Jim Harmer worked at a dollar store, stocking shelves while struggling through law school. He had worked hard for his goals, but there was no assurance in sight that he would ever achieve them. During that year, he learned a key truth that changed the way he worked. He found the one unique quality inside him - one we all have - that gave him a reason to work. He didn’t know it then, but that secret ingredient was his "work energy". Jim has constructed the framework behind his success. Within this book, you will discover your own "work energy".