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Exam Essentials Practice Tests: Cambridge English Advanced 1 with Key and DVD-ROM - Paperback

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by Tom Bradbury (Author), Eunice Yeates (Author)Exam Essentials is our major British English exam preparation series combining exam preparation, practice, and tips for the revised Cambridge English exams. This effective combination of testing and teaching has proved a popular formula with teachers and students. The first two practice tests in each book are 'walk-through' tests. Students are carefully guided through the tests and shown how they work and what they have to do to succeed in each ...

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Parenting Gifted Children: The Authoritative Guide from the National Association for Gifted Children - Paperback

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by Jennifer L. Jolly (Author), Donald J. Treffinger (Author), Tracy Ford Inman (Author)When parents need the most authoritative information on raising gifted kids, they can turn to Parenting Gifted Children: The Authoritative Guide From the National Association for Gifted Children, a gifted education Legacy Award winner. This comprehensive guide covers topics such as working with high achievers and young gifted children, acceleration, advocating for talented students, serving as role models a...

The Essence of Waldorf Education - Paperback

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by Peter Selg (Author), Margot Saar (Translator)"It is a simple but essential principle: education aims at the future, at a time that we as educators do not yet know and cannot foresee. The challenges that will confront the children in the future are not those of the past--of our past, of our life story and our horizon. Times change, so do the realities of life, and in our times they change quickly and dramatically. Education aims at the future and that puts us as educators in a difficult sit...

A Modern Art of Education: (Cw 307) - Paperback

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by Rudolf Steiner (Author), Christopher Bamford (Introduction by), Jesse Darrell (Translator)14 lectures and talks, Ilkley, Yorkshire, August 5-17, 1923 (CW 307)In this fine introduction to Waldorf education, written out of a series of lectures given in 1924, Steiner provides one of the most comprehensive introductions to his pedagogical philosophy, psychology, and practice. Steiner begins by describing the union of science, art, religion and morality, which was the aim of all his work and un...

The Essentials of Education: (Cw 308) Volume 18 - Paperback

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by Rudolf Steiner (Author), Torin M. Finser (Introduction by), Jesse Darrell (Revised by)5 lectures, Stuttgart, April 8-11, 1924 (CW 308)These talks were given during an educational conference in 1924. They are the last public lectures given by Rudolf Steiner in Germany. According to one member of his audience, "Seventeen hundred people listened to him; the prolonged applause from this great crowd at the end of every lecture was deeply moving, while at the end of the last lecture the applause...

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The Voice of Liberal Learning - Paperback

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by Michael Oakeshott (Author)By 1989, when Michael Oakeshott's Voice of Liberal Learning was first published by Yale University Press, books that held a negative view of education in the United States had garnered a remarkable amount of attention. Oakeshott's approach to the subject is subtle, comprehensive, and radical--in the sense of summoning readers to the root of the matter. That root, Oakeshott believed, is the very nature of learning itself and, concomitantly, the means (as distinct f...

Disability Across the Developmental Lifespan: An Introduction for the Helping Professions - Paperback

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by Julie Smart (Author)This is the only text to examine the experience of disability in relation to theories of human growth and development. It provides a foundational and comprehensive examination of disability that encompasses the intellectual, psychiatric, physical, and social arenas. The second edition is updated to underscore its versatility as an introductory text about the developmental tasks of people with disabilities for all the helping professions. Reorganized to illuminate the bo...

Quality Education as a Constitutional Right: Creating a Grassroots Movement to Transform Public Schools - Paperback

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by Theresa Perry (Author), Robert P. Moses (Author), Ernesto Cortes Jr. (Author)In 2005, famed civil rights leader and education activist Robert Moses invited one hundred prominent African American and Latino intellectuals and activists to meet to discuss a proposal for a campaign to guarantee a quality education for all children as a constitutional right--a movement that would "transform current approaches to educational inequity, all of which have failed miserably to yield results for our ...

How to Write an Executive Summary - Paperback

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by Ed Jewinski (Author), Judi Jewinski (Author)This book explains, in simple and straightforward terms, that the executive summary is not just short, it is concise; it is not just condensed, it is exact. The reader of a well-written executive summary is able to act instantly and responsibly on the basis of the relevant, accurate, and time-efficient information it encapsulates. The message of this book is clear: anything short of precision will not do; anything longer wastes time. Num...

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Understanding Language Structure, Interaction, and Variation: An Introduction to Applied Linguistics and Sociolinguistics for Nonspecialists - Paperback

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by Steven Brown (Author), Salvatore Attardo (Author), Cynthia Vigliotti (Author)Understanding Language Structure, Interaction, and Variation is an introduction to the study of language and applied linguistics for students who have had a minimum of exposure to the discipline of linguistics. Using clear, easy-to-understand explanations and examples, this text avoids the in-depth theoretical coverage found in texts written for those who specialize in linguistics or SLA. As a result, this book is...

Mismatch: How Affirmative Action Hurts Students It's Intended to Help, and Why Universities Won't Admit It - Hardcover

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by Richard Sander (Author), Stuart Taylor (Author)The debate over affirmative action has raged for over four decades, with little give on either side. Most agree that it began as noble effort to jump-start racial integration; many believe it devolved into a patently unfair system of quotas and concealment. Now, with the Supreme Court set to rule on a case that could sharply curtail the use of racial preferences in American universities, law professor Richard Sander and legal journalist Stuart...

An African American Dilemma: A History of School Integration and Civil Rights in the North - Hardcover

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by Zoë Burkholder (Author)An African American Dilemma offers the first social history of northern Black debates over school integration versus separation from the 1840s to the present. Since Brown v. Board of Education in 1954 Americans have viewed school integration as a central tenet of the Black civil rights movement. Yet, school integration was not the only--or even always the dominant--civil rights strategy. At times, African Americans also fought for separate, Black controlled schools d...

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Seven Strategies of Assessment for Learning [With CDROM] - Paperback

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by Jan Chappuis (Author), Rick Stiggins (Author)In Seven Strategies of Assessment Learning, author Jan Chappuis gives K to 12 classroom teachers an incisive look at seven practical strategies structured around three essential questions--Where am I going? Where am I now? and How can I close the gap? Complete with research-based recommendations about assessment practices for improving student achievement, the book is sequenced to help teachers easily weave formative assessment practices into da...

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Big Ideas of Early Mathematics: What Teachers of Young Children Need to Know - Paperback

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by Pearson Education (Author)Note: This is the bound book only and does not include access to the Enhanced Pearson eText. To order the Enhanced Pearson eText packaged with a bound book, use ISBN 0133548635. In this unique guide, classroom teachers, coaches, curriculum coordinators, college students, and teacher educators get a practical look at the foundational concepts and skills of early mathematics, and see how to implement them in their early childhood classrooms. Big Ideas of Early Ma...

Making a Difference: Stories of Vision and Courage from America's Leaders - Paperback

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by Chesley B. Sullenberger (Author)As a follow up to his phenomenal New York Times bestselling memoir, Highest Duty, Captain Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger explores exactly what it takes to lead and inspire. In Making a Difference, one of the most captivating American heroes of this century--the courageous pilot who brought the crippled US Airways Flight 1549 safely down in New York's Hudson River--engages some of the most accomplished men and women in the fields of technology, medicine, edu...

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by Patricia Polacco (Author)The real-life, classic story of a dyslexic girl and the teacher who would not let her fail. A perfect gift for teachers and for reading students of any age. Patricia Polacco is now one of America's most loved children's book creators, but once upon a time, she was a little girl named Trisha starting school. Trisha could paint and draw beautifully, but when she looked at words on a page, all she could see was jumble. It took a very special teacher to recognize littl...

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by Richard Lo (Author)This bilingual color concept book celebrates a rainbow of traditional objects seen during the Chinese New Year. Hóng is the color of explosive firecrackers! Jīn is the hue of lucky coins. Zŏng is the shade of sweet peanut puffs. Welcome to the festivities of the Chinese New Year, where symbolic gifts, foods, and objects come together in a celebration of beautiful colors. This vibrant, simple, and highly graphic bilingual book is the perfect introduction to Chinese and En...

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by Richard Lo (Author)Celebrate Lunar New Year with a rainbow of traditions in this bilingual board book H ng is the color of firecrackers Jīn is the hue of lucky coins. Zŏng is the shade of sweet peanut puffs. Welcome to the festivities of the Chinese New Year, where symbolic gifts, foods, and objects come together in a celebration of beautiful colors. This simple and bold bilingual board book is perfect for toddlers and lap sitters. Each spread focuses on a particular color, giving the...

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Our Planet: Infographics for Discovering Planet Earth (Geography Earth Facts for Kids, Nature & How It Works, Earth Sciences, Earth Book for Kids) - Hardcover

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by Cristina Banfi (Author), Giulia de Amicis (Illustrator)A Beautiful Book Full of Fun Earth Facts for Kids (Ages 10-14)#1 New Release in Children's Flower & Plant BooksWith this amazing, infographics-packed science book about Earth, you can teach children about the Earth. Learn about Earth history, geology, weather, oceans, and the animals that live with us in this Earth book for kids!Science and geology for kids: Learn the secrets of this planet in an easy to understand infographic book...

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by Patricia Polacco (Author), Patricia Polacco (Illustrator)The real-life, classic story of a dyslexic girl and the teacher who would not let her fail. A perfect gift for teachers and for reading students of any age. Patricia Polacco is now one of America's most loved children's book creators, but once upon a time, she was a little girl named Trisha starting school. Trisha could paint and draw beautifully, but when she looked at words on a page, all she could see was jumble. It took a very sp...

Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids about Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! - Paperback

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by Robert T. Kiyosaki (Author)April of 2022 marks a 25-year milestone for the personal finance classic Rich Dad Poor Dad that still ranks as the #1 Personal Finance book of all time. And although 25 years have passed since Rich Dad Poor Dad was first published, readers will find that very little in the book itself has changed -- and forgood reason. While so much in our world is changing a high speed, the lessons about money and the principles of Rich Dad Poor Dad haven't changed. Today, as mo...

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by Tara Westover (Author)#1 NEW YORK TIMES, WALL STREET JOURNAL, AND BOSTON GLOBE BESTSELLER - One of the most acclaimed books of our time: an unforgettable memoir about a young woman who, kept out of school, leaves her survivalist family and goes on to earn a PhD from Cambridge University "Extraordinary . . . an act of courage and self-invention."--The New York Times NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW - ONE OF PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA'S FAVORITE BOOK...

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Celebrating Chinese New Year - Traditional: A Bilingual Book in English and Mandarin with Traditional Characters, Zhuyin, and Pinyin - Board Book

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by Lacey Benard (Author), Lulu Cheng (Author), Lacey Benard (Illustrator)For families looking for an informative and fun book to introduce their bitty babes to the traditions of everyone's favorite holiday: Chinese New Year. Readers will also learn family names in two languages while highlighting Chinese culture!"A fun bilingual book of family vocabulary with a holiday twist."--School Library JournalChinese New Year is the most important holiday in Chinese culture. Celebrating Chinese New Yea...

Creating an Inclusive Social Studies Classroom for Exceptional Learners - Hardcover

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by Darren Minarik (Editor), Timothy Lintner (Editor)Creating an Inclusive Social Studies Classroom for Exceptional Learners serves as a comprehensive reference guide for K-12 educators and university-based social studies methods instructors and special education instructors wanting to create more inclusive opportunities for students with disabilities in the general education curriculum. Numerous research-based methods and instructional strategies are shared that enable teachers to effectively...

Cultivating Leadership in Early Childhood Education and Care: Trouble, Complexity and Promise - Paperback

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by Leanne Gibbs (Author)This book redefines leadership in early childhood education (ECE), offering fresh theoretical insights and practical approaches.Delving into the challenges of the workforce in the ECE sector, this book unravels the narrative of leadership development. It underscores the importance of leadership practices in maintaining process quality within ECE, which significantly impacts children's academic, emotional and social outcomes and life trajectories. The book presents nove...

Homer's The Odyssey for Kids: 3 Short Melodramatic Plays for 3 Group Sizes - Paperback

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by Amanda Ruby (Author), Ron Leishman (Illustrator), Brendan P. Kelso (Author)Who will you be? Odysseus? One of the gods? Cyclops? A Siren? A cow? One of the zany crew members who always gets eaten?!The epic Greek tragedy The Odyssey like you have never experienced it before: quick, fun, and easy to understand.Designed for 7-32 actors, kids, families, or anyone who wants to enjoy and perform Homes's Greek tragedy.The Odyssey is a play versatile enough for sibling fun, classes, drama groups, h...

Inclusion and Autism: Neurodiverse Autistic First-Person Accounts - Paperback

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by Santoshi Halder (Editor), Tim Goldstein (Editor), Dave Caudel (Editor)This book is a compilation of the collective voices of autistic people and is a fertile ground to understand inclusion and the enigma of the autism spectrum from the neurodiverse lens. The book brings forth first-person accounts of autistic adults and unravels various facts about the people with autism spectrum disorder. It offers a fresh outlook on autistic adults, reflecting on inclusion, their challenges, and strength...

Over the Shoulder: A Freelancer's Guide to Telling Stories and Editing Films - Hardcover

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by Mark Solomon (Author)In Over the Shoulder, Mark Solomon shares the essentials he learned as a film editor, with a career in Hollywood spanning more than 30 years, editing animated films, such as Shrek, Chicken Run, Space Jam, and Frankenweenie, which was nominated for an Eddie award as Best Edited Animated Feature Film. As a member of this select club, Mark would like to help you stand out from the crowd with stories that engage the emotions and stick in the memory. Over the Shoulder is fi...

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by Ched Ed (Author)Hello, little adventurer! Have you ever dreamed of traveling back in time? Do you know that you don't need superpowers to do so? You can time travel right here, right now...through stories. Stories link us back to the past, and by sharing stories of the past, we can learn about our ancestors and what the world was like long before we existed. Learning about your past, the stories of your people, and the stories of others, can help you to understand who you are in the prese...

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Starving the Dream: Student Hunger and the Hidden Costs of Campus Affluence - Hardcover

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by Nathan F. Alleman (Author), Cara Cliburn Allen (Author), Sarah Madsen (Author)How exceptional low-income students navigate and pursue opportunity in prestige-oriented universities at the personal cost of hunger.Beneath the veneer of prestige and promise, a hidden issue pervades the campuses of America's selective universities. In Starving the Dream, Nathan F. Alleman, Cara Cliburn Allen, and Sarah E. Madsen reveal the startling contradiction between the celebrated opportunities of these pr...