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How to Read Novels Like a Professor

A Jaunty Exploration of the World’s Favorite Literary Form

by Thomas C. Foster ...

The follow-up and companion volume to the New York Times bestselling How to Read Literature Like a Professor—a lively and entertaining guide to understanding and dissecting novels to make everyday reading more enriching, satisfying, and funOf all the literary forms, the novel is arguably the most discussed . . . and fretted over. From Miguel de Cervantes’s Don Quixote to the works of Jane Austen, ... Read more

$9.49 USD

The follow-up and companion volume to the New York Times bestselling How to Read Literature Like a Professor—a lively and entertaining guide to understanding and dissecting novels to make everyday reading more enriching, satisfying, and funOf all the literary forms, the novel is arguably the most discussed . . . and fretted over. From Miguel de Cervantes’s Don Quixote to the works of Jane Austen,
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Writing the Memoir: From Truth to Art, Second Edit

by Judith Barrington ...

Since Writing the Memoir came out in early 1997 it has sold roughly 80,000 copies and is consistently praised as "the best book on memoir out there." It is thought-provoking, explanatory, and practical: each chapter ends with writing exercises. It covers everything from questions of truth and ethics to questions of craft and the crucial retrospective voice. An appendix provides information on ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Since Writing the Memoir came out in early 1997 it has sold roughly 80,000 copies and is consistently praised as "the best book on memoir out there." It is thought-provoking, explanatory, and practical: each chapter ends with writing exercises. It covers everything from questions of truth and ethics to questions of craft and the crucial retrospective voice. An appendix provides information on
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Teaching As a Subversive Activity

A No-Holds-Barred Assault on Outdated Teaching Methods-with Dramatic and Practical Proposals on How Education Can Be Made Relevant to Today's World

by Neil Postman ...

A no-holds-barred assault on outdated teaching methods—with dramatic and practical proposals on how education can be made relevant to today's world.Praise for Teaching As a Subversive Activity“A healthy dose of Postman and Weingartner is a good thing: if they make even a dent in the pious . . . American classroom, the book will be worthwhile.”—New York Times Book Review“Teaching and knowledge are ... Read more

$13.99 USD

A no-holds-barred assault on outdated teaching methods—with dramatic and practical proposals on how education can be made relevant to today's world.Praise for Teaching As a Subversive Activity“A healthy dose of Postman and Weingartner is a good thing: if they make even a dent in the pious . . . American classroom, the book will be worthwhile.”—New York Times Book Review“Teaching and knowledge are
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The English Grammar Workbook for Adults

A Self-Study Guide to Improve Functional Writing

by Michael DiGiacomo ...

The engaging, self-guided way to sharpen your grammar and write better!Mastering English grammar can be a real challenge. But never fear! The English Grammar Workbook for Adults is here to help improve your writing fluency so you can feel confident while crafting emails, cover letters, birthday cards and more.No matter your current skill level, this English grammar workbook has everything you need ... Read more

$12.99 USD

The engaging, self-guided way to sharpen your grammar and write better!Mastering English grammar can be a real challenge. But never fear! The English Grammar Workbook for Adults is here to help improve your writing fluency so you can feel confident while crafting emails, cover letters, birthday cards and more.No matter your current skill level, this English grammar workbook has everything you need
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Where Great Teaching Begins

Planning for Student Thinking and Learning

by Anne R. Reeves ...

What comes to mind when you think about lesson planning? If you're like most teachers, you focus on the material you need to present, what you will do and say, what you will ask students to do, and the assessments you will create and administer. And if you're like most teachers, you also know what it's like to be disappointed when this careful planning doesn't always lead to the deep understanding ... Read more

$28.99 USD

What comes to mind when you think about lesson planning? If you're like most teachers, you focus on the material you need to present, what you will do and say, what you will ask students to do, and the assessments you will create and administer. And if you're like most teachers, you also know what it's like to be disappointed when this careful planning doesn't always lead to the deep understanding
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Make It Stick

The Science of Successful Learning

by Peter C. Brown, Henry L. Roediger III, Mark A. McDaniel ...

To most of us, learning something "the hard way" implies wasted time and effort. Good teaching, we believe, should be creatively tailored to the different learning styles of students and should use strategies that make learning easier. Make It Stick turns fashionable ideas like these on their head. Drawing on recent discoveries in cognitive psychology and other disciplines, the authors offer ... Read more

$24.99 USD

To most of us, learning something "the hard way" implies wasted time and effort. Good teaching, we believe, should be creatively tailored to the different learning styles of students and should use strategies that make learning easier. Make It Stick turns fashionable ideas like these on their head. Drawing on recent discoveries in cognitive psychology and other disciplines, the authors offer
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Fluent in 3 Months

How Anyone at Any Age Can Learn to Speak Any Language from Anywhere in the World

by Benny Lewis ...

Benny Lewis, a renowned polyglot who speaks over ten languages—all self-taught—runs the largest language-learning blog in the world, Fluent In 3 Months. Lewis is a full-time "language hacker," someone who devotes all of his time to finding better, faster, and more efficient ways to learn languages. Fluent in 3 Months: How Anyone at Any Age Can Learn to Speak Any Language from Anywhere in the World ... Read more

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Benny Lewis, a renowned polyglot who speaks over ten languages—all self-taught—runs the largest language-learning blog in the world, Fluent In 3 Months. Lewis is a full-time "language hacker," someone who devotes all of his time to finding better, faster, and more efficient ways to learn languages. Fluent in 3 Months: How Anyone at Any Age Can Learn to Speak Any Language from Anywhere in the World
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Secrets to Writing a Fantasy

Write Novels That Sell, #4

by K. Stanley, L. Cooke ...

Series Book 4 - Write Novels That Sell
Unlock the secrets to writing a bestselling fantasy novel. This book reveals the intricate structure specific to fantasy novels, showing you the essential elements that make these stories captivating and engaging.The following books have entertained millions of readers, and we show you why.● Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros● Twilight by Stephenie Meyer● The Unbroken by C. L. Clark● A Court of Thorns ... Read more

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Unlock the secrets to writing a bestselling fantasy novel. This book reveals the intricate structure specific to fantasy novels, showing you the essential elements that make these stories captivating and engaging.The following books have entertained millions of readers, and we show you why.● Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros● Twilight by Stephenie Meyer● The Unbroken by C. L. Clark● A Court of Thorns
... Read more
Self-Editing for Fiction Writers, Second Edition

How to Edit Yourself Into Print

by Renni Browne, Dave King ...

Hundreds of books have been written on the art of writing. Here at last is a book by two professional editors to teach writers the essential editing techniques of the trade that turn promising manuscripts into published novels and short stories.In this completely revised and updated second edition, Renni Browne and Dave King teach you, the writer, how to apply the professional book editing ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Hundreds of books have been written on the art of writing. Here at last is a book by two professional editors to teach writers the essential editing techniques of the trade that turn promising manuscripts into published novels and short stories.In this completely revised and updated second edition, Renni Browne and Dave King teach you, the writer, how to apply the professional book editing
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Teaching to Transgress

Education as the Practice of Freedom

by bell hooks ...

In Teaching to Transgress, bell hooks-writer, teacher, and insurgent black intellectual-writes about a new kind of education, education as the practice of freedom. Teaching students to "transgress" against racial, sexual, and class boundaries in order to achieve the gift of freedom is, for hooks, the teacher's most important goal.bell hooks speaks to the heart of education today: how can we ... Read more

$52.99 USD

In Teaching to Transgress, bell hooks-writer, teacher, and insurgent black intellectual-writes about a new kind of education, education as the practice of freedom. Teaching students to "transgress" against racial, sexual, and class boundaries in order to achieve the gift of freedom is, for hooks, the teacher's most important goal.bell hooks speaks to the heart of education today: how can we
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The Norton Guide to AI-Aware Teaching

by Annette Vee, Marc Watkins, Derek Bruff ...

Looking to teach with confidence in the age of AI? Start here.The Norton Guide to AI-Aware Teaching will equip instructors with practical strategies for teaching effectively in the age of AI. AI-aware teaching means understanding how the technology impacts course goals, assignments, and students so that you can adapt with confidence. The guide provides steps for how to do it—whether you're ... Read more

$17.99 USD

Looking to teach with confidence in the age of AI? Start here.The Norton Guide to AI-Aware Teaching will equip instructors with practical strategies for teaching effectively in the age of AI. AI-aware teaching means understanding how the technology impacts course goals, assignments, and students so that you can adapt with confidence. The guide provides steps for how to do it—whether you're
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Mathematical Mindsets

Unleashing Students' Potential through Creative Mathematics, Inspiring Messages and Innovative Teaching

by Jo Boaler ...

Series series Mindset Mathematics
Reverse mathematics trauma and find a universal blueprint for math successIn Mathematical Mindsets: Unleashing Students' Potential through Creative Math, Inspiring Messages and Innovative Teaching mathematics education expert and best-selling author Jo Boaler delivers a blueprint to banishing math anxiety and laying a foundation for mathematics success that anyone can build on.Perfect for students ... Read more

$15.00 USD

Reverse mathematics trauma and find a universal blueprint for math successIn Mathematical Mindsets: Unleashing Students' Potential through Creative Math, Inspiring Messages and Innovative Teaching mathematics education expert and best-selling author Jo Boaler delivers a blueprint to banishing math anxiety and laying a foundation for mathematics success that anyone can build on.Perfect for students
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New Art and Science of Teaching

more than fifty new instructional strategies for academic success

by Robert J. Marzano ...

Series series The New Art and Science of Teaching
This title is a greatly expanded volume of the original Art and Science of Teaching, offering a competency-based education framework for substantive change based on Dr. Robert Marzano's 50 years of education research. While the previous model focused on teacher outcomes, the new version places focus on student learning outcomes, with research-based instructional strategies teachers can use to help ... Read more

$30.99 USD

This title is a greatly expanded volume of the original Art and Science of Teaching, offering a competency-based education framework for substantive change based on Dr. Robert Marzano's 50 years of education research. While the previous model focused on teacher outcomes, the new version places focus on student learning outcomes, with research-based instructional strategies teachers can use to help
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The Essentials of Adolescent Literacy

Integrating Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Instruction in Grades 5–12

by Joan Sedita, M.Ed. ...

The science of reading isn't just for younger learners—all middle and high school students, particularly those who struggle with foundational skills, benefit from literacy instruction. This groundbreaking book for Grades 5-12 is a practical guide for teaching reading and writing skills across all subject areas.Developed by Joan Sedita, the expert behind the bestseller The Writing Rope and author ... Read more

$28.99 USD

The science of reading isn't just for younger learners—all middle and high school students, particularly those who struggle with foundational skills, benefit from literacy instruction. This groundbreaking book for Grades 5-12 is a practical guide for teaching reading and writing skills across all subject areas.Developed by Joan Sedita, the expert behind the bestseller The Writing Rope and author
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A World Away From IEPs

How Disabled Students Learn in Out-of-School Spaces

by Erin McCloskey ...

Series series Disability, Culture, and Equity Series
Step outside of the IEPs and behavioral paperwork currently generated in schools, go where disabled people are thriving today, and see the results in learning, growth, and expression. This authoritative book offers readers alternative ways to think about learning and behavior in special education. Through illustrative case studies and a disability studies lens, author Erin McCloskey uses the ... Read more

$33.99 USD

Step outside of the IEPs and behavioral paperwork currently generated in schools, go where disabled people are thriving today, and see the results in learning, growth, and expression. This authoritative book offers readers alternative ways to think about learning and behavior in special education. Through illustrative case studies and a disability studies lens, author Erin McCloskey uses the
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Secrets to Writing a Series

Write Novels That Sell, #3

by K. Stanley, L. Cooke ...

Series Book 3 - Write Novels That Sell
Are you dreaming of writing a series but don't know where to start?Unlock the secrets to writing a bestselling series. This book takes you from an idea to a series readers love.We'll guide you through an actionable process, so you can set up your series and write it as you read this book.You'll learn:Differences between writing a standalone novel and a series.Decisions you should make before ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Are you dreaming of writing a series but don't know where to start?Unlock the secrets to writing a bestselling series. This book takes you from an idea to a series readers love.We'll guide you through an actionable process, so you can set up your series and write it as you read this book.You'll learn:Differences between writing a standalone novel and a series.Decisions you should make before
... Read more
A Compassionate Vision for Elementary Social Studies

A Holistic View

by Thomas A. Lucey ...

This text offers readers a holistic view of elementary social studies that instills compassion for all classroom voices and for those outside the classroom. This approach provides a social studies perspective that enables readers to articulate, apply, and defend engaging learning experiences that value each student. A revision of the original textbook by John Hoge and contributions by Laura E. ... Read more

$57.99 USD

This text offers readers a holistic view of elementary social studies that instills compassion for all classroom voices and for those outside the classroom. This approach provides a social studies perspective that enables readers to articulate, apply, and defend engaging learning experiences that value each student. A revision of the original textbook by John Hoge and contributions by Laura E.
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How I Wish I Had Taught Maths: Reflections on research, conversations with experts, and 12 years of mistakes

by Craig Barton ...

"I genuinely believe I have never taught mathematics better, and my students have never learned more. I just wish I had known all of this twelve years ago."Craig Barton is one of the UK's most respected teachers of mathematics. In his remarkable new book, he explains how he has delved into the world of academic research and emerged with a range of simple, practical, effective strategies that ... Read more

$3.99 USD

"I genuinely believe I have never taught mathematics better, and my students have never learned more. I just wish I had known all of this twelve years ago."Craig Barton is one of the UK's most respected teachers of mathematics. In his remarkable new book, he explains how he has delved into the world of academic research and emerged with a range of simple, practical, effective strategies that
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How to Teach Your Children Shakespeare

by Ken Ludwig ...

A foolproof, enormously fun method of teaching your children the classic works of William Shakespeare, by a Tony Award–winning playwright—now featuring two new chapters“You and your children will be transformed by the magic and mystery of Shakespeare and his stories in an instant.”—Sir Derek Jacobi, CBEWinner of the Falstaff Award for Best Shakespeare BookTo know some Shakespeare provides a head ... Read more

$10.99 USD

A foolproof, enormously fun method of teaching your children the classic works of William Shakespeare, by a Tony Award–winning playwright—now featuring two new chapters“You and your children will be transformed by the magic and mystery of Shakespeare and his stories in an instant.”—Sir Derek Jacobi, CBEWinner of the Falstaff Award for Best Shakespeare BookTo know some Shakespeare provides a head
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Spanish All-In-One For Dummies

Book + Audio Online

by Gail Stein, Cecie Kraynak ...

A comprehensive and actionable Spanish resourceSpanish All-In-One For Dummies, 2nd Edition walks you through a step-by-step roadmap of Spanish basics—including how to speak, write, and read Spanish in common, everyday situations.This guide is packed with practice opportunities, online audio, and intuitively organized info you can use immediately as you improve your conversational Spanish. The book ... Read more

$26.00 USD

A comprehensive and actionable Spanish resourceSpanish All-In-One For Dummies, 2nd Edition walks you through a step-by-step roadmap of Spanish basics—including how to speak, write, and read Spanish in common, everyday situations.This guide is packed with practice opportunities, online audio, and intuitively organized info you can use immediately as you improve your conversational Spanish. The book
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Mental Health in Schools

Engaging Learners, Preventing Problems, and Improving Schools

Edited by Linda Taylor, Howard S. Adelman ...

"This resource gives the reader everything needed to design and implement a successful mental health program to benefit a diverse student population. The authors present a strong case for planning and delivering comprehensive integrated services. I commend the authors for their willingness to tackle the tough issues surrounding mental health services for all students."—Marian White-Hood, Director ... Read more

$38.99 USD

"This resource gives the reader everything needed to design and implement a successful mental health program to benefit a diverse student population. The authors present a strong case for planning and delivering comprehensive integrated services. I commend the authors for their willingness to tackle the tough issues surrounding mental health services for all students."—Marian White-Hood, Director
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Objectif CRPE 2025 - épreuve orale de leçon - français et maths - 100 fiches pour bien réviser

by Erik Kermorvant, Joseph Sansonetti, Laurence Breton, Jannick Caillabet, Stéphanie Genre, Kathy Similowski, Rodolphe Viardet, Aurélie Gourmelon, Karine Rabanit ...

Tout pour préparer et réussir le CRPE !Conçu pour les étudiants en Master MEEF, les candidats libres et en formation privée, cet ouvrage propose une préparation complète et efficace à l’épreuve orale de leçon de Maths et de Français du CRPE :100 fiches pratiques, claires et visuellesToutes les informations essentielles pour comprendre les épreuves de Maths et de FrançaisTout... ... Read more

$10.99 USD

Tout pour préparer et réussir le CRPE !Conçu pour les étudiants en Master MEEF, les candidats libres et en formation privée, cet ouvrage propose une préparation complète et efficace à l’épreuve orale de leçon de Maths et de Français du CRPE :100 fiches pratiques, claires et visuellesToutes les informations essentielles pour comprendre les épreuves de Maths et de FrançaisTout...
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Mathematics for Human Flourishing

by Francis Su, Christopher Jackson ...

An inclusive vision of mathematics—its beauty, its humanity, and its power to build virtues that help us all flourishFor mathematician Francis Su, a society without mathematical affection is like a city without concerts, parks, or museums. To miss out on mathematics is to live without experiencing some of humanity’s most beautiful ideas.In this profound book, written for a wide audience but ... Read more

$18.99 USD

An inclusive vision of mathematics—its beauty, its humanity, and its power to build virtues that help us all flourishFor mathematician Francis Su, a society without mathematical affection is like a city without concerts, parks, or museums. To miss out on mathematics is to live without experiencing some of humanity’s most beautiful ideas.In this profound book, written for a wide audience but
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Teaching to Every Kid's Potential

Simple Neuroscience Lessons to Liberate Learners

by Layne Kalbfleisch MED, PhD ...

“Teachers hold the potential to provide a student with frustration or opportunity every day—and those states are closer together than you might think.”When students repeatedly lose track of directions or take a long time to solve problems, it’s easy for teachers to see the distracted or off-task behavior, but not always to see the root of the problem. Quite often the same child who has an ... Read more

$19.99 USD

“Teachers hold the potential to provide a student with frustration or opportunity every day—and those states are closer together than you might think.”When students repeatedly lose track of directions or take a long time to solve problems, it’s easy for teachers to see the distracted or off-task behavior, but not always to see the root of the problem. Quite often the same child who has an
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