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Pathlights: Holding the torch to light another woman's path, we brighten our own. - Hardcover

$43.20

by Janet Steele Holloway (Author)A compelling collection of stories and photos that show how a small non-profit enabled hundreds - maybe thousands - of women to increase confidence, leadership, and business acumen by supporting and learning from each other, increasing economic strength . Number of Pages: 82 Dimensions: 0.38 x 8.5 x 11 IN Publication Date: October 29, 2024

Teacher as Assessment Leader, The, Second Edition: (Practical Strategies for Utilizing Formative Assessment) - Paperback

$44.23

by Thomas R. Guskey (Author)In The Teacher as Assessment Leader, Second Edition, editor Thomas R. Guskey and expert contributors offer research-backed strategies for re-envisioning assessment to enhance student learning and teacher instruction. The authors provide actionable steps, practical examples, and strategies for utilizing formative assessments. These strategies promote a growth mindset, proficiency, self-regulation, and student ownership, ultimately fostering improved instructional ef...

The Train to Malm?: Bilingual Swedish-English Stories for Swedish Language Learners - Paperback

$15.82

by Pomme Bilingual (Author)Dive into a world of suspense, intrigue, and unexpected twists with this thrilling collection of eight bilingual Swedish-English crime fiction stories, designed for adult Swedish learners. Each story is presented in both Swedish and in English, introducing complex characters and gripping mysteries, from a smuggler's secret in a coastal town to a deadly game of deception aboard a Malm?-bound train. With stories filled with rich dialogue, clever plots, and dark secret...

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How Studying Abroad Changed My Life - Paperback

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by Chinekwu Obidoa (Editor), Eimad Houry (Editor)Author BiographyCHINEKWU OBIDOA is associate professor of Global Health Studies and Africana Studies at Mercer University. She earned a PhD from the University of Connecticut and holds Master's degrees in Geography, Public Health, and International and Area Studies. In 2017, Obidoa received the Mercer University Innovation in Teaching Award. EIMAD HOURY is emeritus professor of Political Science and International Affairs at Mercer University. H...

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Teaching Young Language Learners Through Stories: Using stories and children's fiction to motivate your primary learners and improve learning outcomes - Paperback

$54.13

by Sharon Ahlquist (Author)Many teachers use stories in their teaching. That might be younger learners listening to stories or older children reading fiction or extracts for themselves. Working with stories and literature enables the teacher to expose learners to English in ways which are engaging, resonating and meaningful, and which stimulate the imagination and creativity. Stories can appeal to all age groups, and through work which is multimodal can support learning of all proficiencies. ...

IB Business Management: The Definitive Business Management [HL/SL] IA Guide For the International Baccalaureate [IB] Diploma - Paperback

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by Sophie Muscatelli (Author)Struggling with your IB Business Management Internal Assessment (IA)? This comprehensive guidebook is your go-to resource for mastering the IA process. Packed with step-by-step instructions, practical tips, and detailed examples, this guide walks you through how to effectively choose your business research question, conduct thorough primary and secondary research, collect supporting documents and analyse and evaluate your data.Learn how to structure your IA, meet ...

Trust!: Using Archetypal Language to Repair Broken Trust - Paperback

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by David Hulings (Author)The word trust is, perhaps, the most important word in leadership, organizational culture, and interpersonal relationships. We go to school to learn to be educators, doctors, mechanics, skilled tradespersons, scientists, and scores of other degreed and non-degreed occupations and skills. It is our hope to be proficient in our fields. Yet, in all those hours of learning, the average employee or leader has probably had little, if any, formal training on how to foster an...

West Virginia General Summative Assessment Test Prep: WVGSA Study Guide - Paperback

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by Lumos Learning (Author)Improve 2024-25 WVGSA Test ScoresPractice workbooks to confidently prepare and excel in the 2025 West Virginia Grade 5 English Language Arts Assessments!This 5th Grade WVGSA ELA Workbook is designed by expert teachers to boost your child's test scores by 10-15 points. Featuring hundreds of practice questions fully aligned with West Virginia Grade 5 ELA learning standards, realistic online practice tests, and personalized learning paths, this workbook is tailored to y...

Learn Mexican Spanish Like Never Before!: Start Speaking Spanish Today with this Easy Step-By-Step Guide - Complete Beginner to Intermediate Level! - Paperback

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by Jackson Bennett (Author)Learn Mexican Spanish with confidence in just a few short weeks!- no previous experience required.Do you often find yourself longing to speak Spanish fluently, yet feel unsure of where to begin?Do the complexities of grammar overwhelm you, leaving you worried you'll never be conversationally fluent?Do you find yourself yearning for practical language skills that enhance your travel, work, or personal experiences?If these questions resonate with you, you're not alone...

The Wisdom and Madness of Juggling - Paperback

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by Dan Diaz (Author)Are you a fan of juggling? Have you ever considered taking it up? Did you already take it up but don't know where else to go with it? Do you consider yourself an expert on juggling but wouldn't mind a little more perspective? Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a juggler? Do you already know what it's like but could use a little more help with it? Are you not at all interested in juggling but wouldn't mind reading about it? Are you an avid reader who likes to read ...

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by David Kabithe (Author)A smart kid but unaware of it, Daudi was a black preteen boy growing up in the American Midwest in the late 1970s. He was also the first-born son of African immigrants. He struggled academically and soon found himself in remedial reading in the Toledo public school system. His parents, like most African immigrant parents, had high academic expectations of their son, but Daudi just couldn't seem to measure up in part because of his unrecognized ADHD. They tried everyth...

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by Davi Sal (Author)- Most of us have similar life situation as immigrants. With the increase of world population, everyone needs more skills to be competitive in the job market. This book offers meaningful ideas to the readers to help stay motivated. - "One Skill Will Not Cut It", Author Davi Sal insists on the importance of having a backup plan when it comes to the job market and shows the readers how they can increase their chances of obtaining positive results. There is a major job crisis...

Swearing Capybara Coloring Book: A Funny Adult Coloring Book With Cuss Word Animal Pages for Stress Relief and Relaxation. Perfect Explicit Humor Gift - Paperback

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by Luka Poe (Author)Swearing Capybara Coloring BookA Funny Adult Coloring Book With Cuss Word Animal Pages for Stress Relief and Relaxation. Perfect Explicit Humor Gift for Grown-Ups, Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, Her, Him, Birthdays, Christmas, and Parties.Looking for a unique coloring book that combines relaxation with a heavy dose of sarcasm and explicit humor? Swearing Capybara Coloring Book is the perfect choice for adults who want to unwind in a hilarious and creative way.Inside, you'll f...

Venturegirls: Raising Girls to Be Tomorrow's Leaders - Paperback

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by Cristal Glangchai (Author)From an engineer and entrepreneur, a conversation-changing parenting book about how to engage young women in science, technology, engineering, and math, filled with practical advice for both parents and educators. As the female CEO of a tech startup, Dr. Cristal Glangchai was outnumbered twenty to one. At Google, Twitter, and Facebook, women currently fill just ten to twenty percent of technical jobs. While career opportunities in science, technology, engineering,...

Emotional Intelligence: Everything You Need to Know to Develop Mindfulness (A Comprehensive Guide to Improving Your Social Skills and Emotional Agilit - Paperback

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by Irving Johnson (Author)This guide has been written to help you transform your life by rewiring your brain. To see the positive in life by changing the way you think, the way you react to situations and even your general way of life. Positive affirmations included in this guide will also help you to be a better person each day. By changing your mindset using effective affirmations, you'll notice positive changes starting to take place in your life in as early as day one! Inside you will lea...

Bringing History to Life: Teaching Fact and Fiction - Paperback

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by Marc-Andr? ?thier (Editor), David Lefran?ois (Editor), Judith Weisz Woodsworth (Translator)History has never been as present in our daily lives as it is today.Through any number of media outlets, tens of millions of people are in daily contact with historical discourses and practices. Between games, informational articles, social media posts and other sources, history is everywhere--in Civilization VI, live-action role-playing games, The Berlin Trilogy, Game of Thrones, and the works of To...

The Constitution of the United States of America: A gender inclusive edition - Paperback

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by Karen Gross (Author), Founding Fathers (Based on a Book by)The United States Constitution is America's bedrock governing document. It is the source from which all laws and policies stem. Unfortunately, significant portions of the text exclude those who do not identify with he/him pronouns. If we wish to live in a country where every person feels welcome, included, and invested in teh future of this nation, then why would we not ensure our words match our intentions? This gender inclusive e...

A Contested Terrain: Freedpeople's Education in North Carolina During the Civil War and Reconstruction - Hardcover

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by Annemarie Brosnan (Author)A testament to the resilience and determination of Black North Carolinians to achieve educational equality This book examines the educational experiences of Black North Carolinians during the American Civil War and Reconstruction period, 1861-1877. By highlighting the collaborative efforts that led to the growing network of schools for the formerly enslaved people, it argues that schooling the Freedpeople was a contested terrain, fraught with conflicting visions o...

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Meme Life: The Social, Cultural, and Psychological Aspects of Memetic Communication - Paperback

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by Shane Tilton (Author)Memes have been part of computer-assisted communication almost since the development of the first consumer browser (the "WorldWideWeb") in 1990. The Internet's ability to provide a public sphere for people to discuss the issues of the day and other topics of interest means that people can use the language of the Internet to express themselves in ways that would not be feasible in the real world. Those bits of content are native to the Internet that it feels obvious to ...

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There's Research for That: Your K-5 Literacy Instruction Questions Answered - Paperback

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by Heidi Anne Mesmer (Author), Katie Hilden-Clouse (Author)A clear and actionable guide to making sense of and implementing the Science of ReadingThere's Research for That answers common questions about teaching literacy, such as how many letters to teach per week and the benefits of teaching handwriting in a digital world. The Science of Reading directly affects how K-5 teachers do their jobs. It's hard to keep up with all of the findings, and teachers need guidance on how to apply research ...

180 Days(tm) Phonics for Kindergarten: Practice, Assess, Diagnose - Paperback

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by Carol Huey-Gatewood (Author)A fun and effective way to learn phonics - created by experienced educators!180 Days(TM) Phonics offers a purposeful practice designed to help kindergarten students master the basics of phonics through a variety of fun and interactive activities. This workbook is packed with exercises that focus on letter recognition, sound identification, and basic word formation, all presented in a playful, visually appealing, and age-appropriate format.Great for homeschooling...

180 Days(tm) Phonics for First Grade: Practice, Assess, Diagnose - Paperback

$24.82

by Jodene Smith (Author)A fun and effective way to learn phonics - created by experienced educators!180 Days(TM) Phonics offers a purposeful practice designed to help first grade students master the basics of phonics through a variety of fun and interactive activities. This workbook is packed with exercises that focus on letter recognition, sound identification, and basic word formation, all presented in a playful, visually appealing, and age-appropriate format.Great for homeschooling or lear...

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Decolonising Criminology: A Toolkit for Inclusion - Hardcover

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by Tracey Davanna (Author), Esmorie Miller (Author), Peace Ojimba-Baldwin (Author)This book contends with the question of how to decolonise criminology and discusses a number of key aspects of the debate. It sets out to consider differing aspects of criminology, including its history as a discipline, its context within the empire, its location within higher education (a system itself still steeped in colonial ideas and practices) and its relationship to criminal justice systems, with their ow...

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Teacher Clarity: Four Necessary Components for High-Impact Student Learning - Paperback

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by John T. Almarode (Author), Douglas Fisher (Author), Nancy Frey (Author)How to Activate and Accelerate Student Learning Have you ever given instructions to your students, only to receive blank stares or confusion? Clarity is an essential part of teaching and learning, and every interaction we have with students is the foundation for moving learning forward--we must make every interaction count. Backed by the latest education research on what really works, Teacher Clarity spotlights the newe...

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by Virginia Heslinga (Author)To escape from corrosive anger, feeling tricked by God, Virginia reaches for an unusual volunteer adventure. She hopes to find a positive outlook and grow to trust God again. A non-governmental organization in China, Amity, takes volunteers into the PRC. China is a country she had never visited and had been warned not to visit. In long days in a community at the edge of the Gobi, Virginia sees she has avoided looking at the source of her anger. Rural and remote lo...

A Pedagogy for Planetary Conviv?ncia: A Freirean Perspective to Think Pedagogy Otherwise - Paperback

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by D?bora B. a. Junker (Author), Donaldo Macedo (Foreword by)A Pedagogy for a Planetary Convivencia presents a comprehensive approach to education that aims to promote emotional resilience, empathy, and ethical consciousness. The ultimate objective is to inspire us to imagine a more equitable world, where indigenous people are respected and valued, where cultural diversity is celebrated, and where relationships between humans and the natural world are based on reciprocity and care. Grounded o...

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Educational Equity in a Global Context: Cases and Conversations in Educational Ethics - Paperback

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by Meira Levinson (Editor), Tatiana Geron (Editor), Sara O'Brien (Editor)How do we reconcile individual student needs with the demands of school, district, and national education programs? What are school-based professionals to do in situations where it is impossible to prioritize all students equally? A pair of new parents in Hong Kong deliberate which schooling model best fulfils the hopes and dreams they have for their children. An administrator in Germany deliberates whether to accept fun...

180 Days(tm) Phonics for Second Grade: Practice, Assess, Diagnose - Paperback

$24.82

by Kaitlin Blicharz (Author)A fun and effective way to learn phonics - created by experienced educators!180 Days(TM) Phonics offers a purposeful practice designed to help second grade students master the basics of phonics through a variety of fun and interactive activities. This workbook is packed with exercises that focus on letter recognition, sound identification, and basic word formation, all presented in a playful, visually appealing, and age-appropriate format.Great for homeschooling or...

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Crisis as Catalyst: Equity-Oriented School Leadership During Difficult Times - Paperback

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by Patricia M. Virella (Author), Ramon B. Goings (Foreword by)A flexible framework that enables school leaders to proactively set up systems and structures that will support equitable responsiveness during crises In Crisis as Catalyst, Patricia M. Virella uncovers opportunities for school leaders to act as agents of equity and inclusivity during crisis situations. Virella interviewed dozens of school principals across the United States and Puerto Rico, and in this book she shares the key les...

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Citizenship Education in Multicultural Society - Hardcover

$104.40

by Daria Hejwosz-Gromkowska (Author), Inetta Nowosad (Author), Celina Czech-Wlodarczyk (Author)Analysing the citizenship education approaches of England, the Netherlands, Canada (Ontario), and Singapore offers an interesting glimpse into how different societies handle the interplay between cultural diversity, national identity, and educational strategies. This study illuminates the shared challenges and unique responses shaped by each country's historical, cultural, and political context. The...

A Rice Farmer's Son from Iran to the Dream Home USA - Hardcover

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by Khosrow Ken Farnia (Author)A Rice Farmer's Son from Iran to the Dream Home USA chronicles the inspiring journey of Dr. Khosrow (Ken) Farnia from his humble beginnings in a small Iranian village to achieving the American dream. This memoir explores his relentless pursuit of education, overcoming societal and financial obstacles, and navigating life as an immigrant in the United States. Through anecdotes of perseverance, family, and professional triumphs, Dr. Farnia offers a heartfelt narrat...

Mindless: What Happened to Universities?; Jewish Quarterly 259 - Paperback

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by Cary Nelson (Author)Extremism, antisemitism and intolerance are thriving on campus. How did this happen?"Some programmes are well on their way to running Zionists out of their unit. That will put an end to complaints of antisemitism." --Cary NelsonAfter October 7, the university - an institution dedicated to the search for truth, knowledge and freedom - became overrun by a toxic and dangerous fervour. Civil discourse was abandoned as campuses became the epicentre of hate speech, conspiracy...