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Online Film Critic David Keyes is back with a savage look at some of the worst films of the 21st century! This anthology of essays dissects 150 of the most notorious terrible pictures -- some famous, some relatively unknown, all sure to leave a bad taste in your mouth.

Michael Kavchak enjoyed playing games. One day his father decided to teach him how to play chess. Michael liked the game. They played it every day. It did not take long before Michael started challenging his dad at the chessboard. Michael’s father took him to observe a few scholastic chess tournaments to see if he would be interested in participating. The tournaments were run by the Chess’N Math Association, Canada’s national scholastic chess organization. Eventually, Michael expressed a desire to participate and compete. After competing in a few tournaments Michael demonstrated that ...

In this Guidebook, Dr. Laura McGuire deploys her lived experience as a sexual misconduct prevention expert in higher education and the military to develop a series of best practices for use on campus at today’s educational institutions. Going beyond Title IX compliance, this guidebook helps professionals to develop effective policies for preventing and responding to sexual misconduct in their organizations. From restorative justice in university settings to ways to increase accessibility and inclusion, McGuire draws from scholarship, real-life experience, and interviews with fellow ...

This small book, 40+ pages, is the first title in the “Brief Montessori Introductions” created for busy parents and other educators. Being aware of the meaning of the concepts “Cosmic Education” and “Cosmic Task” is essential in understanding authentic Montessori practice, at home and in school. It is sometimes overlooked, and begins at birth. Susan Mayclin Stephenson tackles a large subject, cosmic education, which Montessori defined as a “unifying global and universal view of the past, present and future.” Stephenson takes the reader from birth to the end of the elementary...

Topics Covered - Self-Discovery - Self-Awareness - Happiness and College Match - Academic and Career Success - Financial Aid Process - Ways To Save Money - Community Colleges - Transfer Students - Overcoming Learning Disabilities - International Students and Immigration Problems - Transcend Discrimination To Live Your Dreams - Live Boldly and Fearlessly Paul F. Davis is a UCLA trained University and Career Counselor who has earned 4 Master degrees with honors from prestigious universities and served international students at Texas A&M International University and for the American China ...

"Path to Educational Leadership" is a comprehensive guide that navigates aspiring individuals through the rewarding journey of becoming an elected school board member. From the initial decision to run for candidacy to serving effectively on the board, this eBook delves into the nuances of the electoral process, governance, and impactful strategies for driving positive change in education. Covering crucial aspects such as candidacy preparation, community engagement, policy development, and fostering an inclusive educational environment, this guide equips readers with the knowledge, insights,...

Discover: How to Keep Your Teenager Safe Behind the Wheel! If you could prevent your teenage driver from being involved in a serious traffic accident, would you do it? Hopefully the answer to this question is a resounding, "yes of course." Statistics show that 1 in 3 new drivers will receive a traffic ticket or be involved in a traffic collision within the first year of driving. Driver education programs and private driving schools are great for getting teenagers started on the basic skills of learning how to drive. Unfortunately, they do not go far enough in providing the necessary driving...

Stop Struggling to Study and Pass Your Exam Today! Transform pre-exam panic into confidence, one page at a time with the Crunch Time Review for Foundations in Early Childhood Education - your ultimate guide to acing your course and exams. Crafted with the understanding that time is of the essence, this series is meticulously designed to streamline your review process. Elevate your exam game with 'Crunch Time Review' – your key to confident, last-minute mastery. Simplify your last-minute prep with the condensed wisdom of the top-performing student in the class Say goodbye to stress and ...

Music Educators are burning out of the career faster than ever before. From frustrations with school administration, to a lack of general health and wellness, to financial and emotional needs we just can’t seem to manage…we all know the demands of being a school music teacher can leave us feeling stripped of vitality and looking for change. This book proposes a different scenario: one that music educators can create for themselves with the right tools in their toolbox. You’ll be taught how to craft a life filled with financial, social, emotional, and vocational wellness using ...

Barre chords tend to be a vexing problem for beginners, and yet they are considered a milestone on the path of learning guitar. Barre chords can easily triple the amount of songs someone can play, easily tripling our enjoyment of guitar. Knowing how to play them helps us invest, long term, in the well-being of our guitar happiness. Barre Chords: The Complete DiY Guide starts with the absolute basics of learning how to play barre chords, and eventually helps you to learn the most commonly played barre chords in pop guitar's repertoire. It's emphasis is on helping the complete novice to ...

In 2016 I completed my Early year's teacher training course. Throughout my course I faced a range of challenges, including being left alone to teach a class of sixty children, working in a school which despised students, and managing challenging behavior. I finally achieved success working in a year two class in a private school. Throughout my training year, I was preparing to marry my fiancee in what was to be a truly disastrous wedding. I also looked after my Uncle John during my training year, as he was suffering from a terminal illness. When I received a surprise gift from my uncle, my ...

Delving into the renaissance spurred by AI, this book navigates the changing tides of education and employment, emphasising the resurgence of skills as the key currency for success. A shift towards a more dynamic and skill-centric approach to education and employment, challenging the conventional reliance on academic qualifications as the sole indicator of a person’s capabilities. Preparing for the Future: By delving into the future of work, the book prepares you for the upcoming challenges and opportunities. It provides actionable insights on how to future-proof your career, ensuring you...

The P.E.O. Founders’ Scrapbook, filled with ephemera such as letters, photos, newspaper and journal articles and even a music score, allows the reader to peek into the lives of the seven founders of P.E.O.: Mary Allen, Alice Bird, Hattie Briggs, Alice Coffin, Suela Pearson, Franc Roads and Ella Stewart as well as their descendants and relations. Encounter what their life was like before, during and after the formation of The P.E.O. Sisterhood. Discover the impact their lives had upon their families, the communities where they lived and the world around them. Explore, in a way never before...

This is a true and touching story of one Chinese woman's search for home. It is also an inspiring book about human yearning for a better life. To escape poverty, Flora Li fought her way through the education system and became one of the few women to get into the prestigious Hong Kong University. When the Japanese invaded, she fled to unoccupied China, where she met her future husband, the son of China's finance minister (later deputy prime minister). She thought she had found the ideal husband, but soon discovered that he suffered from emotional disorders caused by family conflicts and the ...

Violence, underachievement, disrespect, disruption - these are the major issues in today's schools. Parents want to be assured that their children will be safe at school and will receive a high-quality education. Teachers agree. They are constantly searching for practical, effective strategies designed to keep students on task, minimize disruptions, and maintain general control of the learning environment. "With All Due Respect" provides educators with the keys for teaching children to be respectful, co-operative, and productive. The value of prevention is stressed, but there are also ...

Get ready to be inspired by the groundbreaking book titled "Achieving M.O.D.E.L.S. of Excellence"! This masterpiece is the result of my thesis project, which earned me an honorary doctorate in education from the prestigious T.O.C.A. Consortium of Global BPOs in EdTech. After devoting 35 years to the field of education and working across the globe, I am beyond grateful to share this framework with fellow educators and learners. This book is not just a culmination of my life's work, but a revolutionary guide to help you achieve excellence in every aspect of your academic and professional ...

What is love? You love your spouse. You love your children. You love your parents. You love your friends. You love God. You love chocolate cake and ice cream! The English language has one word for love. The Greek language has four words for love (eros, philia, storge, and agape). What is true love? What is God’s agape love? God is our example of true, agape love. God loved people so much that He gave his only Son, that whoever would believe in him should not perish, but have eternal life. A person who does not know God cannot love in the truest sense. Love is more than a feeling. Our ...

In Muslim countries, two educational systems which have been operating are the traditional, religious system and the pragmatic, secular system. Contemporary subject is scarcely taught in the former and religion is but one of the many subjects taught in the latter. This leads to conflict between the two systems and to bring together the two with one supplementary to the other generates confusion. Faced with this dilemma, post-independent Muslim countries have attempted to reformulate their educational policy and curriculum so as to be contemporary and integrated while remaining faith-based. ...

Seven hundred and sixty years after St. Domenic founded the religious order that was to bear his name, I graduated from St. Pius Dominican Grammar School in Providence, Rhode Island. Is that a miracle? Was my beloved New York Football Giants’ victory in Superbowl XLII a miracle? I’ll leave those considerations, dear reader, in your more-than-capable hands. As for me, I went to St. Pius from 1954 to 1962. I was taught by eight Dominican nuns. I learned to read and write. This is the story of those years, as I remember them, with any number of digressions and side stories as time and ...

Rules for the educational trenches and life in general. Quick start your school year in a hundred pages or less. Antonio J. Hopson is an educator, long-serving mentor teacher at a top-notch school, poet and writer who uses inspiration and humor to help educators tackle the challenges they face day-in and day-out. Antonio believes that honey is to the bee what love and empathy are to humans—emotions that have evolved to hold us together through some of the most difficult and joyful times. This is why we are teachers: to pass along the best traits of our humanity. Research tells us that ...