Professional Education

An explosive new look at the pressures on today's teachers and the pitfalls of school reform, Confessions of a Bad Teacher presents a passionate appeal to save public schools, before it's too late. When John Owens left a lucrative job to teach English at a public school in New York City's South Bronx, he thought he could do some good. Faced with a flood of struggling students, Owens devised ingenious ways to engage every last one. But as his students began to thrive under his tutelage, Owens found himself increasingly mired in a broken educational system.

Mometrix Test Preparation's SHRM-CP Exam Secrets Study Guide is the ideal prep solution for anyone who wants to pass their Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional Exam. The exam is extremely challenging, and thorough test preparation is essential for success.

Ready to tackle microbiology with ease and pass your NCLEX-RN on your first try? This high-yield crash course study guide is designed specifically for nursing students who want to study smarter, not harder. Packed with the most important microbiological concepts, key facts, and simplified explanations, this book gives you everything you need to master the essentials and breeze through your exams.

Written by experienced professors and professionally narrated by a medical doctor for accuracy, this crash course is a valuable tool both during school and when preparing for the USMLE, or if you’re simply interested in the subject of pain management. The audio is focused and high-yield, covering the most important topics you might expect to learn in a typical medical school pain management course.

Klare Erklärungen auf Erwachsenen-Niveau für Studierende der Krankenpflege, Medizin, Gesundheitswissenschaften und alle, die endlich Pathophysiologie verstehen wollen. Endlich – Pathophysiologie, die sich tatsächlich lehrbar anfühlt. Haben Sie jemals Diagramme zur Herzremodellierung, Entzündungskaskaden oder Säure-Basen-Diagramme angestarrt und sich gefragt, ob Sie irgendwo ein ganzes Semester verpasst haben? Merken Sie sich eines Tages Krankheitsmechanismen, nur um sie am nächsten Tag wieder zu vergessen?

The audiobook is focused and high-yield, covering the most important topics you might expect to learn in a typical undergraduate organic chemistry course. The material is accurate, up-to-date, and broken down into bite-sized sections. There are key takeaways following each chapter to drive home key points and quizzes to review commonly tested questions.

Ham Radio Prep developed a unique study system after grading thousands of General License Exams through their online course. By identifying which questions students usually get wrong, and providing helpful hints to remember the correct answer, they have truly "cracked" the General Exam.

Ready to take the first step toward becoming a licensed electrical or computer engineer? This comprehensive guide covers math, circuits, power systems, and programming—perfect whether you're just starting or gearing up for the exam. Learn how to build an effective study schedule that fits your personal needs and time constraints. With clear, practical advice, you'll understand how to manage your study sessions, prioritize topics, and maintain a consistent pace.

Ever wondered what it takes to create a safe, compliant workplace? Every year, thousands of workplace accidents cause serious injuries, fatalities, and costly penalties. Understanding OSHA standards and applying effective safety practices is essential for protecting employees, avoiding legal issues, and fostering a culture of safety. This OSHA 30 Study Guide gives you the knowledge and skills to excel in safety and compliance. Designed for construction and general industry professionals, this book offers a complete overview of OSHA standards, regulations, and strategies.

Are you ready to take the next big step in your safety career and earn your Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification? The ASP Associate Safety Professional Exam Prep is your complete roadmap to mastering every domain of the ASP exam. Designed for aspiring and practicing safety professionals, this practical guide equips you with the knowledge, strategies, and confidence to pass the exam and advance your career.

Beliefs are very powerful. When you change your beliefs, you change your behavior and thus your outcomes. This is not some new age feel-good idea. There is solid research to back this up. I'll give you two examples. Gunder Hägg, a Swedish athlete, held the record for the one-mile run at 4:01.4, which he achieved on July 17, 1945. It took nine years for that record to be broken. On May 6, 1954, Roger Bannister broke that record and ran the one mile at 3:59.4. Only two months later, that record was broken, and every few years since then the record is set lower and lower.

The Best Basic Refrigeration Operation Overview is a great resource to learn refrigeration operation principles in plain communicative language. This volume and its predecessor by the same author provides a great, detailed, and simple explanation of how refrigeration equipment and its accessories operate.

Welcome to Anatomy & Physiology Made Easy, Volume 2–where complex biology transforms into catchy poems that'll actually stick in your brain. Think of it as your friendly study buddy who happens to be really good at rhyming about the endocrine system!

Relinquish what you thought you knew as an education expert or trainer and embrace this new ideology on how to reach all learners, especially online. These strategies and techniques will help you create e-learning systems and content that meet the needs of learners today and also prepares them for tomorrow.

Are you looking to dominate the LSAT and land a spot at your dream law school? Let's LSAT! is a valuable collection of 180 tips from 180 top-scoring LSAT students from across the nation! These unique tips, tricks, and techniques, many of which have never been published before, can help you get an insider look at how the test works and give you an incredible advantage.

Ever gone through something and said, “I could write a book about this!”? Well, with a good plan, you can! You might have an interest in creative writing or have started some rough drafts but can’t seem to take it to the next level. Wherever you are on your journey, education is crucial. But where to start? Just as every great meal starts with a recipe, every epic novel begins with an epic outline. Doesn’t an outline pour water on that spark of creativity? That’s what you may have heard…until now!

If you're looking to succeed on the GMAT you need to develop the right mindset. Besides your daily studying, reviewing, and practice tests, you'll also need to believe in yourself. GMAT Success Affirmations is a powerful program of affirmations, that when listened to daily for 30 days, will help lay the foundation for a positive attitude and outlook that will lead to success on the exam. Don't let self-sabotage ruin your chances of a great GMAT score.

Developed by experienced professors and professionally narrated for easy listening, this course is a valuable tool when preparing for your Health Education Systems, Inc. Admission Assessment or HESI A2. The audio is focused and high-yield, covering the most important topics you need to know to succeed on your test. The material is accurate, up-to-date, and broken down into bite-sized chapters. There are key takeaways following each chapter to drive home key points and quizzes to review commonly tested questions.

This comprehensive guide is designed to help aspiring and seasoned automotive professionals navigate the entire ASE certification process, specifically focusing on the A1-A9 exams. With a thorough breakdown of essential topics such as engine repair, transmission systems, suspension and steering, brakes, electrical systems, and more, this resource provides a complete roadmap for success.

Networking for Career Success shows professionals how to enhance their careers through effective networking. It covers everything from basics of networking to targeted techniques for making a career change, funding a new business venture, adding clients, and more.