Science Education

A genetics expert and professor challenges our understanding of intelligence, explaining what it truly means to be “smart,” why conventional assessments are misleading, and what everyone can do to optimize their potential. Growing up in middle-class suburban Los Angeles in the 1980s, Rina...

The Science of Human Nature is a comprehensive introduction to psychology from the standpoint of an educator. Pyle examines the nature and purpose of psychology and the potential this science has for education and for other aspects of life. Due to the emphasis on education, this text is replete with useful and practical knowledge on how to learn and to teach.

An examination of how America’s colleges have become an intellectual hell on Earth for anyone who wishes to think rationally and seek truth and wisdom, as well as a plan for how young citizens can claim and safeguard the learning and heritage to which they are entitled.

Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst (2017) explains the numerous biological, cultural, and evolutionary factors that shape human behavior. Neurobiologist Robert M. Sapolsky uses studies from various scientific disciplines, including neurology, psychology, sociology, and anthropology, to explore why humans exhibit variable responses to both provocative and mundane situations.... (Disclaimer: This is NOT the original book. If you’re looking for the original book, it is available from Amazon and Audible.)

With irresistibly persuasive vigor, David Shenk debunks the long-standing notion of genetic “giftedness,” and presents dazzling new scientific research showing how greatness is in the reach of every individual. DNA does not make us who we are. “Forget everything you think you know about...

Now an insider at The People vs. O. J. Simpson reveals the untold story of the most widely followed trial in American history and the indelible impact it has had on the judiciary, the media, and the public. As the Los Angeles Superior Court's media liaison, Jerrianne Hayslett had unprecedented access to the trial - and met with Judge Lance Ito daily - as she attempted, sometimes unsuccessfully, to mediate between the court and members of the media and to balance their interests.

The tragedy of our Indian policies demands reexamination immediately - not only because they make the lives of millions of American citizens harder and more dangerous - but also because they represent a microcosm of everything that has gone wrong with modern liberalism. They are the result of decades of politicians and bureaucrats showering a victimized people with money and cultural sensitivity instead of what they truly need-the education, the legal protections, and the autonomy to improve their own situation.

Raspberry Pi : The Ultimate Step by Step Guide Raspberry Pi User Guide gets you up and running on Raspberry Pi, whether you're an educator, hacker, hobbyist, or kid. Learn how to connect your Pi to other hardware, install software, write basic programs, and set it up to run robots, multimedia centers, and more. Gets you up and running on Raspberry Pi, a high-tech computer the size of a credit card.

Readability, aesthetics, and argumentation are intertwined. Ryan McCarl shows how litigation documents that are easier and more pleasant to read are more likely to persuade judges and other busy readers. The book also discusses parts of legal writing that many guides overlook, including sentence mechanics, writing technology, and typography.

For many, the road to law school success seems blocked by obstacles and filled with potholes. But learning the law and getting good grades on your law school exams is really not that difficult. You just need someone to show you the way. The 1L Success Guide was written by someone who graduated #1 in his law school class. He shares the methods by which he learned the law and aced his law school exams, earning 9 high-paper awards in the process.

The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran is one of the world’s most beloved books on philosophy and enlightenment. We hope that by repeated listening to the story, you gain wisdom and insight, as well as mastery of a foreign language. We recommend you use the version of the story that leads with your native language, so you hear each sentence in your native language, followed by the language you are learning. For example, if you are a native English speaker learning Spanish, then you would use the English and Spanish edition.

Coaches, Wellness Experts, and Entrepreneurs—Write Your Book Faster, Easier with AI! Struggling to find time or the right approach to writing your book? Stop the overwhelm—ChatGPT AI makes book writing faster, easier, and smarter than ever! The AI revolution is here! This book reveals a 9-step formula to write, publish, and launch a client-attraction book—without losing your unique voice and authenticity.

Veteran California attorney and elder financial abuse writer Michael Hackard draws from 40 years of legal experience to advise families, caregivers, and professionals who work with seniors what elder financial abuse is, how to identify it, and - most importantly - what to do if abuse is suspected. Concise and chock-full of practical information, The Wolf at the Door is a must-have reference for anyone interested in learning about elder financial abuse and what can be done to combat it.

Die Sammlung Von den ersten und letzten Dingen stammt aus Friedrich Nietzsches Werk Menschliches, Allzumenschliches und beschäftigt sich mit den großen Fragen der Philosophie: Woher kommen wir? Was können wir erkennen? Was bleibt am Ende? In knappen, gedankenscharfen Aphorismen entfaltet Nietzsche eine radikale Kritik an traditionellen Wahrheiten, Metaphysik und religiösen Weltdeutungen. Er zeigt: Zwischen Anfang und Ende liegt nicht Wahrheit – sondern Perspektive, Irrtum und die schöpferische Kraft des Menschen.

Tad Friend's family is nothing if not illustrious: his father was president of Swarthmore College, and at Smith his mother came in second in a poetry contest judged by W. H. Auden -- to Sylvia Plath. For centuries, Wasps like his ancestors dominated American life. But then, in the '60s, their fortunes began to fall. As a young man, Friend noticed that his family tree, for all its glories, was full of alcoholics, depressives, and reckless eccentrics.

This comprehensive resource gives you the basic foundational knowledge of Clinical Laboratory Science. It is a must-have if you are studying for the ASCP MLS, MLT, and CLS exams. Medical science is evolving fast, and so are the exam questions. In this book, we cover the newest and most recent changes that are relevant to the certification exams.

Raised in Miami and the daughter of Cuban refugees, Crucet examines the political and personal contours of American identity and the physical places where those contours find themselves smashed: be it a rodeo town in Nebraska, a university campus in upstate New York, or Disney World in Florida. Crucet illuminates how she came to see her exclusion from aspects of the theoretical American Dream, despite her family's attempts to fit in with white American culture - beginning with their ill-fated plan to name her after the winner of the Miss America pageant.

Do you want to learn to use Your Echo Show like a Pro? Do you want to receive all the benefits that this wonderful device? If you answered "yes" to any of these, then this is the perfect, educational and informational audiobook for you! This is complete, up to date Echo Show and Echo Show 5 user guide from Tech Ace Steve Berners that will show you how to use this new device like a pro. This audiobook will explain to you the basics of the Amazons echo auto and how you can set it up. This guide covers every aspect of the Echo Show and its AI software Alexa.

When white people have the opportunity to think and talk about race and racism, they more often than not don’t know how. In this adaptation of Dr. Robin DiAngelo’s bestselling book White Fragility, anti-racist educators Toni Graves Williamson and Ali Michael explain the concept of systemic racism to young adults and how to recognize it in themselves and the world around them. Along the way, Williamson and Michael provide tools for taking action to challenge systems of inequity and racism as they move into adulthood.

Are you looking for ways to streamline your work and reduce burnout, while bringing a new level of engagement to your students? Mastering AI for Educators Made Easy teaches you how to use AI in the classroom and capitalize on the power of ChatGPT to redefine your teaching experience. This book package includes both Teaching With AI and ChatGPT for Teachers Made Easy.