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In How to Educate a Citizen, E.D. Hirsch continues the conversation he began 30 years ago with his classic best seller Cultural Literacy, urging America’s public schools, particularly at the elementary level, to educate our children more effectively to help heal and preserve the nation. Since the 1960s, our schools have been relying on “child-centered learning”. History, geography, science, civics, and other essential knowledge have been dumbed down by vacuous learning “techniques” and “values-based” curricula.

A harmony of body and mind is something we all strive to achieve. But the fast-pacing world we live in, the busy work schedules, and a ton of responsibilities we have at home make it difficult to find time to work on our inner peace and health. Our bodies and minds are interconnected, and focusing on healing only one of those would have a lesser result than approaching it like a whole. The physical ailment can affect the mind, and vice versa. Therefore, it’s important to stimulate and heal both our body and spirit to achieve that incredible balance that leads to happiness.

In The Power of a Plant, globally acclaimed teacher and self-proclaimed CEO (Chief Eternal Optimist) Stephen Ritz shows you how, in one of the nation's poorest communities, his students thrive in school and in life by growing, cooking, eating, and sharing the bounty of their green classroom.

The Power of Self Discipline will help you truly understand the underlying reasons why people succumb to their worst temptations and impulses, despite being rational humans. This book will equip you with actionable strategies to strengthen your willpower. You will find the strategies that are fully backed up by neuroscience and psychological researches conducted by self-control experts in the world.

Being called a “towhead” may seem offensive but it's not an insult. It only means you have very blond hair! Do you love words? Want to expand your vocabulary? Word Power will help you do just that. Now you can listen to the definitions and sample uses of 100 challenging words that may be unfamiliar or confusing. Based on the popular series by Peter Funk, this edition provides listeners with opportunities to amaze themselves, their families, and their friends with a robust and dynamic vocabulary.

Who am I? What do I believe? What do I fear and also desire? What are my secrets? Where is my shame? When do I feel most alive and authentic? Where does my true voice come from? What is my genius? What do I love? How can I update my story? These are some of the questions Mark Matousek presents in these seven informative, accessible lessons for writers and nonwriters alike. As a teacher and author, he brings three decades’ experience to guide you on your path to a more authentic life.

Everyone worries. That’s part of being human. But some of us suffer from more than just the occasional worry, and instead let our fears and uncertainty control our lives and keep us from enjoying life and pursuing our dreams. If you have ever let your worries keep you from doing the things in life you want to, this audio guide is for you. Once you learn that worrying is a habit, and like any other habit it can be changed or eliminated, you will be able to free yourself from the negativity. Learn how you can change what you think about and leave your worries behind.

You are the architect of your own life: it is yours to make or to mar. By the power of thoughts, you are building; are you building aright? The power of thought, as Emerson says, is a spiritual power. It is the greatest power that man has at his disposal. The world today is in its present state simply as a result of mankind's collective thinking; each nation is in its present state of either peace and prosperity, or poverty, murder and anarchy, simply as a result of its thinking as a nation.

This book will explain how to learn faster, improve your IQ and use proven problem-solving strategies in any situation. Most people never learn these critical strategies due to lack of knowledge on how the brain works.

The Power of a PhD is the stepwise blueprint that eighteen million PhDs worldwide are seeking. Dr. Isaiah Hankel's eight core steps within The Power of a PhD include: industry career options for PhDs; communicating the right skills; writing industry resumes; mastering LinkedIn profiles; networking and job referrals; generating informational interviews; acing industry interviews; and negotiating your salary.

In The Invisible Toolbox, Kim shares with parents the single most important thing they can do to foster their child's future-learning potential and nurture the parent-child bond that is the foundation for a child's motivation to learn. She is convinced that the simple act of reading aloud has a far-reaching impact that few of us fully understand and that the importance of that act has recently been further occluded by our nearly universal saturation in technology.

Short on time? Or maybe you’ve already read the book, but need a refresh on the most important takeaways. In a quick, easy read, you can take the main principles from Outliers: The Story of Success. Outliers asserts that a person’s background and environment are every bit as important as intelligence and drive in achieving success. Critics have complained that Gladwell’s explanations for success are simply interesting, but too simplistic. However, the book has sold millions of copies and remains popular.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a summary and analysis of the book and not the original book. World-renowned expert on AI and China Kai-Fu Lee presents a broad look at the current state of AI, China's dramatic progress in the last five years, and the massive social disruption that will occur as AI replaces half the jobs in the world.

This audiobook is a completely new way to learn Hebrew vocabulary fast! Start speaking Hebrew in minutes with the powerful learning methods you will master in this audiobook. The vocabulary words you'll find in Learn Hebrew: Word Power 101 were hand selected by our Hebrew language teachers as the top 101 most frequently used words in the Hebrew language. Hear the word to master the pronunciation. Then, with sample sentences and phrases, you'll learn how the words are actually used in everyday speech.

Middle school can be one of the toughest times in a kid’s life—for them and for their parents and educators. It’s filled with transitions, upheaval, and brand-new experiences that can be overwhelming and intimidating. But licensed clinical professional counselor Phyllis Fagell has put together a practical, evidence-based, and compassionate guide for parents and educators to help their tweens through most challenging situations. Middle School Superpowers teaches middle schoolers how to activate the 12 superpowers they need to discover their strengths and navigate decisions and disappointment.

The vocabulary words you'll find in Learn Danish - Word Power 101 were hand selected by our Danish language teachers as the top 101 most frequently used words in the Danish language. Hear the word to master the pronunciation. Then you'll see how the word is actually used in everyday speech with sample sentences and phrases. Learning Danish vocabulary has never been easier!

If all you want to do is listen to a summary and get the point, the phrase is mental toughness. Focusing on figures such as Jocko Willink, David Goggins, and Musashi, learn what moves great warriors, athletes, coaches, and thinkers to make the tough decisions and apply it to your life.

Master Bulgarian with Learn Bulgarian - Word Power 2001. This audiobook is a completely new way to learn Bulgarian vocabulary fast - and for free! Start speaking Bulgarian in minutes with the powerful learning methods you will master in this book. The vocabulary words you'll find in Learn Bulgarian - Word Power 2001 were hand selected by our Bulgarian language teachers as the top 2001 most frequently used words in the Bulgarian language.

Master French with Learn French - Word Power 2001. This audiobook is a completely new way to learn French vocabulary fast! Start speaking French in minutes with the powerful learning methods you will master in this book. The vocabulary words you'l find in Learn French - Word Power 2001 were hand selected by our French language teachers as the top 2001 most frequently used words in the French language.

The words you use say a lot about who you are and where you're headed. Whether you want to express yourself clearly to impress a prospective employer during a job interview, or just brush up on those pesky words you encounter every so often reading the newspaper, Kaplan Word Power is the essential tool to help you expand your daily vocabulary.