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Alchemy

The Dark Art and Curious Science of Creating Magic in Brands, Business, and Life

de Rory Sutherland ...

**HOW DOES MAGIC HAPPEN?The Ogilvy advertising legend—“one of the leading minds in the world of branding” (NPR)—explores the art and science of conjuring irresistible products and ideas."Sutherland, the legendary Vice Chairman of Ogilvy, uses his decades of experience to dissect human spending behavior in an insanely entertaining way. Alchemy combines scientific research with hilarious stories and ... Leer más

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**HOW DOES MAGIC HAPPEN?The Ogilvy advertising legend—“one of the leading minds in the world of branding” (NPR)—explores the art and science of conjuring irresistible products and ideas."Sutherland, the legendary Vice Chairman of Ogilvy, uses his decades of experience to dissect human spending behavior in an insanely entertaining way. Alchemy combines scientific research with hilarious stories and
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Distracted

Why Students Can't Focus and What You Can Do About It

de James M. Lang ...

Keeping students focused can be difficult in a world filled with distractions—which is why a renowned educator created a scientific solution to one of every teacher's biggest problems.Why is it so hard to get students to pay attention? Conventional wisdom blames iPhones, insisting that access to technology has ruined students' ability to focus. The logical response is to ban electronics in class ... Leer más

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Keeping students focused can be difficult in a world filled with distractions—which is why a renowned educator created a scientific solution to one of every teacher's biggest problems.Why is it so hard to get students to pay attention? Conventional wisdom blames iPhones, insisting that access to technology has ruined students' ability to focus. The logical response is to ban electronics in class
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The Small College Imperative

Models for Sustainable Futures

de Mary B. Marcy ...

With costs rising, traditional college student populations shrinking, and pundits predicting that huge numbers of colleges will close in the next few decades, small colleges cannot afford to pretend that business-as-usual can sustain them. This book offers five emerging models for how small colleges can hope to survive and thrive in these very challenging times: Traditional; Integrative; ... Leer más

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With costs rising, traditional college student populations shrinking, and pundits predicting that huge numbers of colleges will close in the next few decades, small colleges cannot afford to pretend that business-as-usual can sustain them. This book offers five emerging models for how small colleges can hope to survive and thrive in these very challenging times: Traditional; Integrative;
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The Accounting Game

Basic Accounting Fresh from the Lemonade Stand

de Darrell Mullis, Judith Orloff ...

Confused by accounting? Start with a lemonade stand.Whether you're launching a small business, running a side hustle, or just want to feel confident reading a balance sheet, The Accounting Game makes learning accounting fast, fun, and unforgettable.This bestselling guide uses the story of a child's lemonade stand to teach real-world accounting basics, without the confusing jargon. Through ... Leer más

$12.95 USD

Confused by accounting? Start with a lemonade stand.Whether you're launching a small business, running a side hustle, or just want to feel confident reading a balance sheet, The Accounting Game makes learning accounting fast, fun, and unforgettable.This bestselling guide uses the story of a child's lemonade stand to teach real-world accounting basics, without the confusing jargon. Through
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Troublemakers

Lessons in Freedom from Young Children at School

de Carla Shalaby ...

“Riveting, luminous, and terrifying, this little book gives us the tools, the vision, and the confidence to free our children to change the world.” —Robin D.G. Kelley, author of Freedom DreamsIn this dazzling debut that Monique Couvson says “challenges us to rethink oppressive and punitive responses to problematic student behavior,” former elementary school teacher Carla Shalaby explores the ... Leer más

$16.91 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

“Riveting, luminous, and terrifying, this little book gives us the tools, the vision, and the confidence to free our children to change the world.” —Robin D.G. Kelley, author of Freedom DreamsIn this dazzling debut that Monique Couvson says “challenges us to rethink oppressive and punitive responses to problematic student behavior,” former elementary school teacher Carla Shalaby explores the
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The Day the World Stops Shopping

How Ending Consumerism Saves the Environment and Ourselves

de J.B. MacKinnon ...

Consuming less is our best strategy for saving the planet—but can we do it? In this thoughtful and surprisingly optimistic book, journalist J. B. MacKinnon investigates how we may achieve a world without shopping.We can’t stop shopping. And yet we must. This is the consumer dilemma.The economy says we must always consume more: even the slightest drop in spending leads to widespread unemployment, ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

Consuming less is our best strategy for saving the planet—but can we do it? In this thoughtful and surprisingly optimistic book, journalist J. B. MacKinnon investigates how we may achieve a world without shopping.We can’t stop shopping. And yet we must. This is the consumer dilemma.The economy says we must always consume more: even the slightest drop in spending leads to widespread unemployment,
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An Educator's Journey to a Successful School

Moving a Failing School to Success

de Leary B. Adams, Jr., Ed.D ...

An Educator's Journey to a Successful School: Moving a Failing School to SuccessBy: Leary B. Adams, Jr., ED.DThe book is about building a dedicated, professional team with a common vision of educating every child. This school included a majority of historically under-represented students and second language learners. An Educator's Journey to a Successful School emphasizes the realization that we ... Leer más

$4.50 USD

An Educator's Journey to a Successful School: Moving a Failing School to SuccessBy: Leary B. Adams, Jr., ED.DThe book is about building a dedicated, professional team with a common vision of educating every child. This school included a majority of historically under-represented students and second language learners. An Educator's Journey to a Successful School emphasizes the realization that we
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College Students in the United States

Characteristics, Experiences, and Outcomes

de Kristen A. Renn, Robert D. Reason ...

In this book, the authors bring together in one place essential information about college students in the US in the 21st century. Synthesizing existing research and theory, they present an introduction to studying student characteristics, college choice and enrollment patterns, institutional types and environments, student learning, persistence, and outcomes of college.Substantially revised and ... Leer más

$32.39 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

In this book, the authors bring together in one place essential information about college students in the US in the 21st century. Synthesizing existing research and theory, they present an introduction to studying student characteristics, college choice and enrollment patterns, institutional types and environments, student learning, persistence, and outcomes of college.Substantially revised and
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Schools for All Kinds of Minds

Boosting Student Success by Embracing Learning Variation

de Mary-Dean Barringer, Craig Pohlman, Michele Robinson ...

This book shows how schools can--and must--develop expertise in "learning variation" (understanding how different kinds of minds learn) and apply this knowledge to classroom instruction in order to address the chronic learning challenges and achievement gap faced by millions of students. Barringer shows how using what we know about learning variation with a focus on discovering learning strengths, ... Leer más

$18.00 USD

This book shows how schools can--and must--develop expertise in "learning variation" (understanding how different kinds of minds learn) and apply this knowledge to classroom instruction in order to address the chronic learning challenges and achievement gap faced by millions of students. Barringer shows how using what we know about learning variation with a focus on discovering learning strengths,
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The Innovator's Mindset

Empower Learning, Unleash Talent, and Lead a Culture of Creativity

de George Couros ...

The traditional system of education requires students to hold their questions and compliantly stick to the scheduled curriculum. But our job as educators is to provide new and better opportunities for our students. It’s time to recognize that compliance doesn’t foster innovation, encourage critical thinking, or inspire creativity—and those are the skills our students need to succeed. In The ... Leer más

$9.62 USD

The traditional system of education requires students to hold their questions and compliantly stick to the scheduled curriculum. But our job as educators is to provide new and better opportunities for our students. It’s time to recognize that compliance doesn’t foster innovation, encourage critical thinking, or inspire creativity—and those are the skills our students need to succeed. In The
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Real Talk for Real Teachers

Advice for Teachers from Rookies to Veterans: "No Retreat, No Surrender!"

de Rafe Esquith ...

The New York Times–bestselling author and world-renown teacher offers no-nonsense wisdom for teachers of all agesThere’s no one teachers trust more to give them classroom advice than Rafe Esquith. After more than thirty years on the job, Esquith still puts in the countless classroom hours familiar to every dedicated educator. But where his New York Times bestseller Teach Like Your Hair’s on Fire ... Leer más

$4.99 USD

The New York Times–bestselling author and world-renown teacher offers no-nonsense wisdom for teachers of all agesThere’s no one teachers trust more to give them classroom advice than Rafe Esquith. After more than thirty years on the job, Esquith still puts in the countless classroom hours familiar to every dedicated educator. But where his New York Times bestseller Teach Like Your Hair’s on Fire
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What Happened to College?

How Politics Broke Higher Education and What We Can Do to Fix It

de Neil Gross ...

An expert on campus politics reveals how students are navigating the culture wars, what they wish their professors would do differently, and why they’re actually reluctant to say what they think.“Anyone who wants to understand the crisis in higher education—and help solve it—should read this book.” —Greg Lukianoff * “Everyone has an opinion about higher education, but ironically few scholars ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

An expert on campus politics reveals how students are navigating the culture wars, what they wish their professors would do differently, and why they’re actually reluctant to say what they think.“Anyone who wants to understand the crisis in higher education—and help solve it—should read this book.” —Greg Lukianoff * “Everyone has an opinion about higher education, but ironically few scholars
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Dark Horse

Achieving Success Through the Pursuit of Fulfillment

de Todd Rose, Ogi Ogas ...

For generations, we've been stuck with a cookie-cutter mold for success that requires us to be the same as everyone else, only better. This "standard formula" works for some people but leaves most of us feeling disengaged and frustrated. As much as we might dislike the standard formula, it seems like there's no other practical path to financial security and a fulfilling life. But what if there is ... Leer más

$8.99 USD

For generations, we've been stuck with a cookie-cutter mold for success that requires us to be the same as everyone else, only better. This "standard formula" works for some people but leaves most of us feeling disengaged and frustrated. As much as we might dislike the standard formula, it seems like there's no other practical path to financial security and a fulfilling life. But what if there is
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The Total Money Makeover Updated and Expanded

A Proven Plan for Financial Peace

de Dave Ramsey ...

Series series The Total Money Makeover
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER — A Trusted Plan for Becoming Debt-Free with Over 8 Million Copies Sold.Do you want to build a budget that actually works for you? Are you ready to transform your relationship with money? This New York Times bestseller has already helped millions of people just like you learn how to develop everyday money-saving habits with the help of America's favorite personal finance ... Leer más

$20.99 USD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER — A Trusted Plan for Becoming Debt-Free with Over 8 Million Copies Sold.Do you want to build a budget that actually works for you? Are you ready to transform your relationship with money? This New York Times bestseller has already helped millions of people just like you learn how to develop everyday money-saving habits with the help of America's favorite personal finance
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Turning It Around

Small Steps or Sweeping Changes to Create the School Your Students Deserve

de Todd Whitaker, Courtney Monterecy ...

What needs to be improved at your school? In this essential new book, Todd Whitaker and Courtney Monterecy provide a clear roadmap to making the changes that will bring lasting benefits to your students and staff, whether those changes are small tweaks or larger overhauls.You’ll learn step-by-step ways to diagnose the issues and listen to your staff about what needs to change, to hire more ... Leer más

$35.09 USD

What needs to be improved at your school? In this essential new book, Todd Whitaker and Courtney Monterecy provide a clear roadmap to making the changes that will bring lasting benefits to your students and staff, whether those changes are small tweaks or larger overhauls.You’ll learn step-by-step ways to diagnose the issues and listen to your staff about what needs to change, to hire more
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Mavericks at Work

Why the Most Original Minds in Business Win

de William C. Taylor, Polly G. LaBarre ...

The first book to document this change, Mavericks at Work is business "edutainment" for a smart, ambitious readership, profiling some of the most exciting—and often eccentric—CEOs in the United States, while detailing their remarkable strategies for success.Who’s going to write the next chapter in the saga of American business? Who’s going to chronicle the best way to compete, the new way to win? ... Leer más

$7.99 USD

The first book to document this change, Mavericks at Work is business "edutainment" for a smart, ambitious readership, profiling some of the most exciting—and often eccentric—CEOs in the United States, while detailing their remarkable strategies for success.Who’s going to write the next chapter in the saga of American business? Who’s going to chronicle the best way to compete, the new way to win?
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Designing the New American University

de Michael M. Crow, William B. Dabars ...

A radical blueprint for reinventing American higher education.America’s research universities consistently dominate global rankings but may be entrenched in a model that no longer accomplishes their purposes. With their multiple roles of discovery, teaching, and public service, these institutions represent the gold standard in American higher education, but their evolution since the nineteenth ... Leer más

$20.69 USD

A radical blueprint for reinventing American higher education.America’s research universities consistently dominate global rankings but may be entrenched in a model that no longer accomplishes their purposes. With their multiple roles of discovery, teaching, and public service, these institutions represent the gold standard in American higher education, but their evolution since the nineteenth
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Money Proud

The Queer Guide to Generate Wealth, Slay Debt, and Build Good Habits to Secure Your Future

de Nick Wolny ...

"Wolny gives us all the basics on paying off debt, getting impulse spending under control, socking away money for the future, investing and so forth, and he does it with a verve you don’t usually find in personal finance books. . . . a fun, well-written primer on a subject that’s usually a snooze." —The New York TimesFrom “the authority queer consumers need” (Daniel Reynolds, editor-in-chief of ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

"Wolny gives us all the basics on paying off debt, getting impulse spending under control, socking away money for the future, investing and so forth, and he does it with a verve you don’t usually find in personal finance books. . . . a fun, well-written primer on a subject that’s usually a snooze." —The New York TimesFrom “the authority queer consumers need” (Daniel Reynolds, editor-in-chief of
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Split the Pie

A Radical New Way to Negotiate

de Barry Nalebuff ...

Axiom Award Gold Medalist for SalesFrom a leading Yale expert and serial entrepreneur, a radical, principled, and field-tested approach that identifies what’s really at stake in any business negotiation and ensures you get your half—so you can focus on growing the pie.Negotiations are incredibly stressful and can bring out the worst in people. Wouldn’t it be better if there were a principled way ... Leer más

$10.99 USD

Axiom Award Gold Medalist for SalesFrom a leading Yale expert and serial entrepreneur, a radical, principled, and field-tested approach that identifies what’s really at stake in any business negotiation and ensures you get your half—so you can focus on growing the pie.Negotiations are incredibly stressful and can bring out the worst in people. Wouldn’t it be better if there were a principled way
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The Privileged Poor

How Elite Colleges Are Failing Disadvantaged Students

de Anthony Abraham Jack ...

An NPR Favorite Book of the Year“Breaks new ground on social and educational questions of great import.”—Washington Post“An essential work, humane and candid, that challenges and expands our understanding of the lives of contemporary college students.”—Paul Tough, author of Helping Children Succeed“Eye-opening…Brings home the pain and reality of on-campus poverty and puts the blame squarely on ... Leer más

$11.69 USD

An NPR Favorite Book of the Year“Breaks new ground on social and educational questions of great import.”—Washington Post“An essential work, humane and candid, that challenges and expands our understanding of the lives of contemporary college students.”—Paul Tough, author of Helping Children Succeed“Eye-opening…Brings home the pain and reality of on-campus poverty and puts the blame squarely on
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Mandalas in Glorious Color Book 1: Mandalas for Crafting and Art

Art in Color, #1

de Grace Brannigan ...

Series Libro 1 - Art in Color
45 Beautiful, brilliant, fully colored Mandalas to use in your arts and craft projects. One of a kind Mandalas colored in bright and attractive colors with unique patterns. ... Leer más

$2.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

45 Beautiful, brilliant, fully colored Mandalas to use in your arts and craft projects. One of a kind Mandalas colored in bright and attractive colors with unique patterns.
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Reading with Patrick

A Teacher, a Student, and a Life-Changing Friendship

de Michelle Kuo ...

“In all of the literature addressing education, race, poverty, and criminal justice, there has been nothing quite like Reading with Patrick.”—The AtlanticA memoir of the life-changing friendship between an idealistic young teacher and her gifted student, jailed for murder in the Mississippi DeltaFINALIST FOR THE DAYTON LITERARY PEACE PRIZERecently graduated from Harvard University, Michelle Kuo ... Leer más

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“In all of the literature addressing education, race, poverty, and criminal justice, there has been nothing quite like Reading with Patrick.”—The AtlanticA memoir of the life-changing friendship between an idealistic young teacher and her gifted student, jailed for murder in the Mississippi DeltaFINALIST FOR THE DAYTON LITERARY PEACE PRIZERecently graduated from Harvard University, Michelle Kuo
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The PBIS Team Handbook

Setting Expectations and Building Positive Behavior

de Char Ryan, Beth Baker ...

Series series Free Spirit Professional®
A revised and updated edition of the best-selling guide for schools implementing PBIS Tier 1PBIS (positive behavior interventions and supports) is the most important tool educators have to deal with disruptive student behaviors. This revised and updated handbook provides detailed guidelines for implementing and sustaining PBIS for schools and teams. New in this edition is a chapter addressing ... Leer más

$28.52 USD

A revised and updated edition of the best-selling guide for schools implementing PBIS Tier 1PBIS (positive behavior interventions and supports) is the most important tool educators have to deal with disruptive student behaviors. This revised and updated handbook provides detailed guidelines for implementing and sustaining PBIS for schools and teams. New in this edition is a chapter addressing
... Leer más
Grading for Equity

What It Is, Why It Matters, and How It Can Transform Schools and Classrooms

de Joe Feldman ...

Raise standards and improve learning for all students through equitable gradingGrading–one of the most important responsibilities of teachers with major implications for students’ academic and life trajectories–is ironically also among the most enigmatic and frequently avoided topics in education. Although most teachers sense that common grading practices are often ineffective, there is limited ... Leer más

$32.39 USD

Raise standards and improve learning for all students through equitable gradingGrading–one of the most important responsibilities of teachers with major implications for students’ academic and life trajectories–is ironically also among the most enigmatic and frequently avoided topics in education. Although most teachers sense that common grading practices are often ineffective, there is limited
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