Student Development

Discover the unspoken rules for career success with this definitive guide to getting hired and getting ahead in any industry, from the creator of the viral Problematic Career Cheat Codes trend. If you've ever felt like the rules of getting ahead at work were written for someone else, or like...

Do you dream about increased student engagement and more effective classroom management? How about reducing teacher stress and the feeling of being overwhelmed? Or leaving campus at a reasonable hour without dragging a cart full of lesson planning and papers to grade? If the answer to these questions is “Yes!” then this audiobook is for YOU! Based on current research in positive psychology and more than 15 years of “real world” experience in the classroom, this book provides a map to reduce stress, improve student behavior, and be happier in your classroom and your life.

Better yet, what if you could graduate with honors while living your college years to the fullest? If you’re like most people, then you probably don’t know a lot about learning, how people learn, the mechanics of learning, and how to learn most effectively. That’s why Dr. Noah Volz set out to research the topic. After returning to college for his post-grad studies nearly twenty years after his undergrad, he realized how much the classroom had changed with the advent of the Internet. Dr. Volz wasn’t satisfied to just chalk up his difficulties to his age.

Welcome to the world of visualization where children learn to learn better, achieve more, and build confidence. What happens when the formal school years hit? Why do so many struggle in school, a place where their curiosity should be encouraged to grow? Too many children are frustrated with the basic academic subjects: reading, writing, spelling, and math. Your child may become a master of avoiding tasks, stressed or anxious or have a behavioral problem. No more.

DO YOU HAVE YOUR LIFE FIGURED OUT YET? IF NOT, CONGRATS—YOU’RE NORMAL. That said, how do you figure it out? The good news is, your life is already leaving you clues—about what matters to you, what you’re good at, what’s worth your time. When you ignore those clues, you start drifting or, worse yet, set your course for the wrong destination entirely. How Teens Win is your map to the very best treasure you’ll ever discover—yourself. Your potential. Your possibility. Your future.

A vital call to disrupt systemic forces that impoverish families and to reimagine accessible higher education, empowering parents to thrive in college and at home From the former teen mom and award-winning founder of Generation Hope, a nonprofit committed to expanding education access for young...

How do you juggle five or more courses as well as a social life, family obligations, and possibly even working part-time or full-time? College makes so many demands that learning the basic principles of time management just might be what you need to get more done in less time.

College is a time of transition. It's a time for learning and preparing to make your own way in the world. But if you're like many teens and young adults, the thought of leaving home and being on your own in a new place can also be intimidating—even overwhelming. That's why you need a solid foundation to help you manage stress, stay focused, and maintain healthy habits—in body, mind, and spirit. Grounded in evidence-based mindfulness, The Mindful College Student will help you cultivate the skills you need to increase well-being and reach your highest aspirations.

When we look back, we always remember those few amazing teachers that have made a positive impact in our lives. This book is written by a teacher who has impacted the lives of her students and has been termed the "favorite teacher" by many of her students. In this guide, you will learn how to become the best teacher you can be, impact the lives of students, and experience great fulfillment in your career of teaching. This book provides expert opinions, tips, and personal experiences on how to become a favorite teacher.

Learn faster and easier, boost your memory, and excel at foreign languages and other areas of study, all while sleeping! Hypnosis and guided meditation can you help you learn and retain new information easier, and it's all here in this Sleep Learning System collection from certified hypnotherapist, Joel Thielke.

A must-have audiobook for college students. Does your daily diet consist of procrastination, self-flagellation, and empty promises to do better next time? Imagine the toll this is taking on your psyche - not to mention your grades. Want to change your pattern without becoming a no-fun study nerd? Of course, it's a no-brainer! Buy a copy of this audiobook! Take a fun personality quiz! Once you know your style, head on over to the section dedicated to you. There you'll discover a treasure trove of tips and insights to help you curb your procrastination and ace your assignments.

Most of the parenting books currently in circulation were written decades ago. Therefore, they do not address—nor could they address—all the issues parents face today in the era of technology and excess. Parents need insights, techniques, and strategies to tackle the pressing issues of twenty-first-century parenting. That’s what the Understanding and Loving Your Child series of books does. Understanding and Loving Your College Student will encourage parents who have launched their children into the next phase of life.

From the author of the best-selling If You Don't Feed the Teachers, They Eat the Students, comes an innovative resource for all who work with pre-K through 12th grade students. Neila Connors presents a wealth of strategies and techniques to help teachers develop, maintain, and sustain positive student relationships. If You Don't Feed the Students offers practical, commonsense methods for improving classroom performance, served up in an engaging and entertaining manner.

Transitioning from high school to college is so tough. Not only are you on your own figuring out this whole adult thing, but you’re also juggling educating yourself in a system that couldn’t care less if you pass or fail. This is why I combined both of my best books for college students into one: to provide insight into the college scene from a guy who has been in your shoes, gotten spanked by a challenging curriculum, found a way to spank college back, and did it in a way that allowed me to exit college debt-free, confident, and with the job I actually wanted.

If you are finding school or learning and developing yourself hard, this book might be just what you need. If you feel you are NOT smart enough or do NOT feel you have the academic nature for school, this book might be for you. If you have given up on school and can NOT get yourself going after anything, this book might be for you.

Josiah was 19 with the world at his feet when things changed. Without warning, the new university student's mental health deteriorated to the point that he planned his own death. His mother, bestselling author Amanda Prowse, found herself grappling for ways to help him, with no clear sense of where that could be found. This is the book they wish had been there for them during those dark times.

What if the traditional narrative about immigrant women--that those who come to the United States will succeed as long as they work hard, stay focused, and have supportive families--is a lie? Of the 73 million women in the US workforce, 11.5 million are foreign-born. The truth is--even in the...

Be a class genius and become a better student with this powerful, guided meditation program from the Sleep Learning System and world-renowned hypnotherapist, Joel Thielke. Your mind is a powerful tool, and now is the time to maximize your brain power and focus, and be the best student you can be!

Whether you’re struggling to get started, afraid of making a big decision, or clinging to a path no longer meant for you—this book is the kick in the pants you need to take the next step and go after what you want. Gutsy is your guidebook to uncovering the audacious courage within you and...

Kids are naturally curious, but when it comes to school it seems like their minds are turned off. Why is it that they can remember the smallest details from their favorite television programs, yet miss the most obvious questions on their history test? Cognitive scientist Dan Willingham has focused his acclaimed research on the biological and cognitive basis of learning and has a deep understanding of the daily challenges faced by classroom teachers.