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#1 bestselling author and popular radio and television host Glenn Beck considers the hot-button issue of education in the US, exposing the weaknesses of the Common Core school curriculum and examining why liberal solutions fail. Public education is never mentioned in the constitution. Why? Because our founders knew that it was an issue for state and local governments-not the federal one. It's not a coincidence that the more the federal government...
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So you want to keep your kitchen counter clean but you aren't ready to toss the toaster? You want to be able to find your kids' socks but aren't looking to spend your 401(k) on clear bins? You long for a little more peace but minimalism isn't sparking joy? Decluttering expert and self-proclaimed recovering slob Dana K. White offers sustainable ideas to simplify and manage your home in Organizing for the Rest of Us.
Traditional organizing advice never...
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La Vision des Grands est un e-book écrit par Jordan Dalmat. Dans cet e-book, vous trouverez la motivation et l'inspiration nécessaires pour savoir ce que vous renfermez à l'intérieur de vous. C'est un guide vers la grandeur.
Vous aurez des conseils pour appliquer les quatre clés fondamentales dans votre vie, à savoir la confiance, la reconnaissance, l'amour et l'estime de soi. Jordan nous parle de ses expériences, de la paix qu'il a trouvée...
5) The scandal
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Thirteen-year-old Theodore Boone knows every judge, police officer, and court clerk in Strattenburg. He has even helped bring a fugitive to justice. But even a future star lawyer like Theo has to deal with statewide standardized testing. When an anonymous tip leads the school board to investigate a suspicious increase in scores at another local middle school, Theo finds himself thrust in the middle of a cheating scandal. With insider knowledge and...
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DISCOVER POWERFUL TECHNIQUES YOU CAN USE TO MANIPULATE, PERSUADE AND INFLUENCE ANYONE
Do you believe people's brainwashing occurs only in films? Do you believe using the subconscious mind is something that only crazy people would attempt to do?
The reality is that we are imperfect as human beings. We have shortcomings. And if you study these weaknesses and get to understand them, you will have enormous authority in your hands. When you master the...
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In "Beyond Order" by Jordan B. Peterson, the acclaimed clinical psychologist and professor follows up on the success of his previous book, "12 Rules for Life," by presenting an additional 12 principles aimed at helping readers navigate the complexities of life. Peterson addresses the growing tendency of the human will to exert control over every aspect...
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Life throws up its challenges. Endless, unforeseeable obstacles that seem intent on our undoing. I was constantly told to "Get my ducks in a row." Well, my ducks are my ducks; they go where they go. This book is a key to happiness and mental wellness at any age. A "Don't Sweat the small stuff" for new generations with new challenges. A "Chicken Soup for the Soul"- but with ducks-told over a lifetime.
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As MacArthur award-winning educator Lisa Delpit reminds us-and as all research shows-there is no achievement gap at birth. In her long-awaited second book, Delpit presents a striking picture of the elements of contemporary public education that conspire against the prospects for poor children of color, creating a persistent gap in achievement during the school years that has eluded several decades of reform. Delpit's bestselling and paradigm-shifting...
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Maria Montessori was an Italian physician and educator best known for the philosophy of education that bears her name, and her writing on scientific pedagogy. Her educational method is in use today in public and private schools throughout the world. In 1947 she returned to India and gave courses in Adyar and Ahmedabad. These courses led to the book The Absorbent Mind, in which Montessori described the development of the child from birth onwards and...
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A timely indictment of the corporate takeover of education and the privatization-and profitability-of separate and unequal schools, published at a critical time in the dismantling of public education in America.
Public schools are among America's greatest achievements in modern history, yet from the earliest days of tax-supported education-today a sector with an estimated budget of over half a billion dollars-there have been intractable tensions...
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For many years I've worked with women who have lost their power, who are confused and looking for answers to complicated questions:
The intention of this book is to open up a space for reflection and awareness of some aspects of the vast topic of female psychology, romantic relationships, and regaining your personal power by opening your heart to yourself. The central focus of the book is on the subconscious dynamics of female spirituality and the...
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Do you spend more time "managing" behavior than teaching? Are you exhausted by the time you reach the holidays?
Imagine a school where students, parents, teachers, and leaders joyfully take responsibility for their own choices, behavior, and learning because they have mastered connection. Through the lens of applied neuroscience, Loving our Students on Purpose will empower you with the tools to shift from the weariness of reactive behavior management...
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"Meet Earth. Planet Awesome! And your awesome home! Actually, Earth is home to all the plants and all the animals in the solar system, including nearly eight billion people. Humans have accidentally moved Earth's climate change into the fast lane, and she need your help to put on the brakes. Earthlings need Earth, and Earth needs Earthlings, so let's save Earth together!"--
16) Spelling Five
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Spelling Five is the fifth book in the Spelling for Kids interactive spelling workbooks series, which features spelling words that will quickly improve vocabulary, reading comprehension, and spelling skills. It makes a great addition to any school or home-school curriculum!
Our unique, interactive spelling improvement book teaches students of all ability levels how to spell words and build vocabulary memory by integrating text repetition of age-specific...
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"In a world of sound bites, deliberate misinformation, and a political scene colored by the blue versus red partisan divide, how does the average educated American find a reliable source that's free of political spin? What You Should Know About Politics . . . But Don't breaks it all down, issue by issue, explaining who stands for what, and why--whether it's the economy, income inequality, Obamacare, foreign policy, education, immigration, or climate...
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Award-winning education journalist Peg Tyre mines up-to-the-minute research to equip parents with the tools and knowledge necessary to get their children the best education possible
We all know that the quality of education served up to our children in U.S. schools ranges from outstanding to shockingly inadequate. How can parents tell the difference? And, how do they make sure their kids get what's best? Even the most involved and informed parents...
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As two veteran teachers who have taught thousands of students, Joe Clement and Matt Miles have seen firsthand how damaging technology overuse and misuse has been to our students. Rather than becoming better problem solvers, kids look to Google to answer their questions for them. Rather than deepening students' intellectual curiosity, educational technology is too often cumbersome and distracting, causing needless frustration and greatly extending...
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Andrew Delbanco is the Alexander Hamilton Professor of American Studies at Columbia University and president of the Teagle Foundation. His books include Melville: His World and Work and The War before the War: Fugitive Slaves and the Struggle for America's Soul from the Revolution to the Civil War. In 2011, he was awarded a National Humanities Medal by President Barack Obama. In 2022, he was named the Jefferson Lecturer in the Humanities, the highest...
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