Power School

Oligarchy is Scarlett Thomas' fierce and brilliant new novel about power, privilege and peer pressure. When Natasha, daughter of a Russian oligarch, arrives for her first day at an all-girl boarding school, she finds herself thrown into a world of fierce pecking orders, eating disorders and Instagram angst. Then her friend Bianca mysteriously vanishes, and the world of the school gets ever darker and even weirder. Scarlett Thomas' first adult fiction since 2015 is a major return.

"Khristine Hvam does a stellar narration of this young adult epistolary novel...Hvam's portrayal of Brynn is spot-on, breathing life into the character's personality. Even with the serious subject matter, Hvam delivers an engaging performance." — AudioFile Magazine In Adrienne Kisner's Dear...

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A “must-read” (Booklist) from Harvard Business School Professor and Codirector of the Harvard Kennedy School’s Center for Public Leadership: A guide to making better decisions, noticing important information in the world around you, and improving leadership skills. Imagine your advantage...

Is your child struggling with self-doubt and insecurity? Do you wish they could navigate life's challenges with confidence and resilience?Introducing The Power of Kids’ Self-Esteem - a revolutionary book to help parents nurture unshakable confidence in their children. Discover proven techniques to shift perceptions, release anxiety, foster healthier habits, and celebrate unique strengths.

Our classrooms and schools are filled with digital natives, students who were raised on technology. They deserve an education that leverages their skills and interests so they may learn and lead in a rapidly changing world. Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead shows how to integrate contemporary lessons in science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics into your existing programs and create new ones with a reenergized staff and community.

Ashley Eckstein grew up inspired by all things Disney. She launched Her Universe, an apparel company catering to fan girls, which has become a preferred partner for Disney and their girl power initiative. In IT'S YOUR UNIVERSE, Ashley shares her own life lessons, as well as lessons from iconic...

As we look towards the future of play-based learning in elementary schools, it is important to consider the impact that structured playtime can have on academic performance in children. Research has shown that incorporating play into the learning environment can significantly boost cognitive development, social skills, and overall academic success. Parents, counselors, principals, teachers, therapists, and psychologists all play a crucial role in advocating for and implementing play-based learning strategies in schools.

Now abridged for young people, Flags of Our Fathers is the unforgettable chronicle of perhaps the most famous moment in American military history: the raising of the U. S. flag at Iwo Jima. Here is the true story behind the immortal photograph that has come to symbolize the courage and...

Education is broken, but it doesn’t have to be. In Skoolz R Dumb, Alida Davis Abdullah a no-nonsense and season educator and parent, cuts through the jargon and exposes the deep flaws and truths about today’s educational system. From endless testing to rigid curriculums, she’s seen firsthand how these outdated systems crush creativity and drown out the dreams of students, educators, and parents. However, this book isn’t just about pointing fingers with critiques.

Are you ready to unlock the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your classroom? Look no further than An Educator's Guide to AI in the Classroom. This comprehensive book is a roadmap for educators seeking to harness the potential of AI and revolutionize their teaching practices. Drawing on the latest research and practical insights, this guide offers a holistic approach to incorporating AI in schools. From understanding the broader impact of AI to practical applications and K-12 classroom lesson plans, this book covers it all.

Alex is like any other twelve-year-old: he’s trying to survive school, navigate awkward body changes, and avoid his parents’ embarrassing “talks”. But Alex is hiding a secret... Alex is part-minotaur. You read that right – part-boy, part-bull. Instead of just battling with spots...

A global exploration of internet memes as agents of pop culture, politics, protest, and propaganda on- and offline, and how they will save or destroy us all. Memes are the street art of the social web. Using social media–driven movements as her guide, technologist and digital media scholar An...

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From the #1 New York Times bestselling writer and author of How to Love an American Man comes a memoir that inspires us to remember the special teachers in our lives and reflect on the change we create when we share our stories. Mrs. Korthaus has always been ahead of her time—an educator who...

The legendary sports journalist writes about the team that changed his life: the Morton High School Lady Potters basketball team. Dave Kindred has covered dozens of Super Bowls and written about stars like Muhammad Ali, Tiger Woods, and Michael Jordan. But a high-school girls basketball...

Kids love to learn through playing parts in fun plays, and they will have a blast with these 25 five-minute plays. Assign parts and let the kids listen to the play, encouraging them to be expressive. Each play teaches a powerful principle of scripture. Questions are provided at the end of each play for discussion.

Set your child up for success! When you teach a child to save and be self reliant, you teach values and responsibility for a lifetime! Children investigate the penny and its symbolism in the first half of the audiobook focusing kids on character building, Abraham Lincoln, the vision of the Founding Fathers, Liberty, Faith, Making A Difference and Kindness.

In the year 2036, the world's best boarding school is the Stansbury School. The students are screened at a young age and then given 12 years of the finest education and developmental drug regimen available. But when several alumni are murdered, school officials decide to keep the police in the dark. They discreetly ask the school's valedictorian to solve the mystery, but he discovers that the most obvious culprit, the school's chemically imbalanced delinquent and his own nemesis, is being framed.

In this "smart, irreverent secret history" novel, a high-school senior investigates the death of a star hockey player at her elite Jesuit school, where she discovers the rot at the heart of the institution—and the truth about her own past along the way (Stewart O'Nan). Frankie is a good...