Education & Learning

Por que sentimos atração pelo que nos assusta? Esse paradoxo entre o medo e o prazer nos faz pensar no sucesso dos filmes de terror e no fascínio por documentários e produções sobre crimes reais. O que há nessas histórias que prende nossa atenção? Este curso explora as razões psicológicas e psicanalíticas por trás desse fenômeno, refletindo sobre os tabus e moralismos de uma sociedade que, apesar de fundada em valores elevados, também se encanta e fantasia com o sombrio.

From the celebrated Ursula K. Le Guin, "a writer of enormous intelligence and wit, a master storyteller" (Boston Globe), the revised and updated edition of her classic guide to the essentials of a writer's craft. Completely revised and rewritten to address modern challenges and opportunities...

What are the attitudes and actions that make great principals stand out? In this internationally renowned bestseller, Todd Whitaker reveals the 20 keys to effective school leadership. This essential third edition features helpful new strategies for recruiting talent through better interview and...

◆6万人の親子との関わりでわかった「本当はやらなくていい」子育て 子どものためと思って、つい先回りして助けたり、親が何でもしてあげなければと焦っていたりしませんか？ ・ゲームやスマホの禁止。

Why do some speakers get booked again and again, while most struggle to land even one paid gig? What makes one speaker the industry go-to, while everyone else is overlooked, no matter how good they are on stage? Why do some speakers effortlessly attract repeat bookings, referrals and high fees, while others don’t? Can you really be more in demand, more respected, and more booked without being famous or a celebrity? The answer is YES! This audiobook reveals what the top 1% most-booked speakers do differently — and how you can do it too.

The classic guide that helps you communicate your thoughts clearly, concisely, and effectively. Essential for every professional, from entry-level to the executive suite, Writing That Works, 3rd Edition includes advice on all aspects of professional writing and business communication—including...

An urgent, globe-spanning exploration of languages at risk, from Kichwa to Ukrainian, that asks: What do we lose—culturally, politically, and personally—when a language is silenced? “A vivid, hopeful portrait of how people around the world are staying connected to their linguistic roots...

Visible Learning Guide to Student Achievement critically examines the major influences shaping student achievement today. A revision of theInternational Guide to Student Achievement, this updated edition provides readers with a more accessible compendium of research summaries – with a...

What are the beliefs and behaviors that set great teachers apart? In this internationally renowned bestseller, Todd Whitaker reveals 19 keys to becoming more effective in the classroom. This essential third edition features new sections on why it’s about more than relationships, how to focus...

Find out how you can use your talents as an educator to make extra money on the side! In this helpful book, top Instagram influencers share how they’ve had success with selling lesson plans, handouts, t-shirts, and more, while maintaining careers as teachers and school leaders. You’ll hear...

For many years, Diane Ravitch was among the country’s leading conservative thinkers on education. The cure for what ailed the school system was clear, she believed: high-stakes standardized testing, national standards, accountability, competition, charters, and vouchers. Then Ravitch saw what happened when these ideas were put into practice and recanted her long-held views. The problem was not bad teachers or failing schools, as conservatives claimed, but poverty.

「ワンワン」など動物の声や「ドッカーン」などの物音、「ひらひら」など物事の状態や様子を写す言葉「オノマトペ」を日本人はこよなく愛してきた。本書では日本人の泣く声や様子、笑う声や笑う様を表わすオノマトペに焦点を絞り歴史の糸を手繰り寄せる。

In a delightful and personal look at life in a large family, the four eldest daughters talk about their faith, their dreams for the future, and what it’s like growing up a Duggar. They share how their family walks through unexpected and difficult circumstances and how they manage to maintain...

What are the purposes of education and what is the relationship between educational research and policy? Using the twin lenses of Visible Learning and educational philosophy, these are among the many fascinating topics discussed in extended conversations between John Hattie and Steen Nepper...

¿Ya hablas un poco de español, pero quieres más? Do you understand Spanish… but want to speak more naturally, confidently, and fluently?This audiobook is your next step. Easy Spanish for Intermediate & Advanced Learners helps you move beyond basic phrases and start using real Spanish in real situations.

The Dangerous Rise of Therapeutic Education confronts the silent ascendancy of a therapeutic ethos across the educational system and into the workplace. Controversial and compelling, Kathryn Ecclestone and Dennis Hayes’ classic text uses a wealth of examples across the education system, from...

It’s within the power of each and every school to unleash the best in teachers, day by day, month by month, year by year.This practical handbook takes the guesswork out of professional learning, showing school leaders how they can build a self-improving culture and remove barriers to learning...

In Joke Farming, Kalan explains that it’s easier to write jokes when you have a dependable method for doing so. All jokes, he argues, are built from the same elements: structure, premise, voice, tone, wording, and audience—and these elements can be applied to any comedic genre, from stand-up to sitcoms to satire.

Most universities believe their recruitment challenges can be solved with better marketing. They can't. Across the sector, institutions invest heavily in campaigns and systems. Yet many still face volatile recruitment cycles and an over-reliance on Clearing.

Preparing for the ITIL 5 Foundation exam but short on time to sit and read? This audio study guide turns your commute, gym session, or dog walk into focused exam prep. Narrated by certification author Anthony Biggs, this guide breaks down the newly launched ITIL 5 framework into simple...

Academic Chapbooks is a short book, written by Tara Brabazon, that provides a clear and actionable guide for scholars looking to diversify their publishing options. Chapbooks are short and punchy publications that can serve as dynamic consultancy cards, secure aan early authorship credit on...

Most driving books focus on the car. This one focuses on the brain. The Inside-Out Driving Instructor is an evidence based guide to driving psychology, driving instruction, and how people actually learn motor skills under pressure. It explains why capable learners struggle, why progress sometimes stalls, and how instructors can adapt teaching for driving anxiety, neurodivergent learners, and inconsistent performance.

"境界知能"という言葉をご存じでしょうか？ IQ70以上85未満の生きづらい人たちで、本当は支援が必要なのに見過ごされてしている人たち――。近年、インターネットを中心に注目が集まっていますが、その正しい理解をしている人は多くありません。

Stop memorizing Italian. Start thinking in it - with native voices and an immersive sound experience designed for retention. Most Italian courses teach you pieces - isolated words, disconnected grammar, phrases you forget the moment you close the app. This audiobook is built differently. Instead of memorization, you'll build the language from the inside out - using active recall, spaced repetition, and immersive context so every word, sentence, and story compounds naturally. By the end, you won't just recognize Italian. You'll feel how it works.

Korean Folktales for Language Learners presents 36 traditional folktales drawn from Korea's rich storytelling tradition.