Education & Learning

Angela Duckworth shows parents, educators, students, and businesspeople - both seasoned and new - that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a focused persistence called "grit"....

Behind a smokescreen of “preparing students for the new industrial economy,” early progressives had political control in mind. America’s original schools didn’t just make kids memorize facts or learn skills; they taught them to think freely and arrive at wisdom....

A timely investigation into the new "safety culture" on campus and the dangers it poses to free speech, mental health, education, and ultimately democracy.... 

No grammar tests. No memory drills. No chance of failure. Welcome to Learn with Paul Noble – a unique, tried and tested language learning method that has been used by almost a million people to speak fluently and confidently in no time at all....

An illuminating dive into the latest science on our brain's remarkable learning abilities and the potential of the machines we program to imitate them....

Over the past twenty-five years, the directors of The Moth have worked with people from all walks of life—including astronauts, hairdressers, rock stars, a retired pickpocket, high school students, and Nobel Prize winners—to develop true personal stories....

In Dialogue, Robert McKee offers in-depth analysis for how characters speak on the screen, on the stage, and on the page in believable and engaging ways....

From Malcolm Gladwell’s hit podcast Revisionist History comes a compendium about one of his greatest obsessions: education....

Those who have made the decision to homeschool their children have done so out of great love for them and a desire to provide them an excellent education....

An essential volume for generations of writers young and old, Bird by Bird is a modern classic. This 25th anniversary edition will continue to spark creative minds for years to come....

From Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Will Bunch, a deeply reported look at the broken state of college in America, arguing that access to college is the defining political issue of our time, propelling everything from Occupy Wall Street to the election of Donald Trump....

Verbal Judo is the classic guide to the martial art of the mind and mouth that can help you defuse confrontations and generate cooperation....

The Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge provides basic knowledge that is essential for pilots. This handbook introduces pilots to the broad spectrum of knowledge that will be needed as they progress in their pilot training....

Marc Brackett is a professor in Yale University’s Child Study Center and founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. In his 25 years as an “emotion scientist”, he has developed a remarkably effective plan to improve the lives of children and adults....

A master class in the art of persuasion, as taught by professors ranging from Bart Simpson to Winston Churchill, newly revised and updated....

The bestselling book ever on classroom management and teaching for student achievement with over 3.7 million copies sold....

Why do some ideas thrive while others die? And how do we improve the chances of worthy ideas....

A clinical neuropsychologist and test prep guru combine cutting-edge brain science with insights from their work with families to make a radical new case for giving kids more control....

This guide offers a step-by-step plan that helps parents cultivate daily routines so that they can turn life with toddlers into a mutually rich time of curiosity and learning....

No books. No long lists of vocabulary. No chance of failure. Welcome to Learn with Paul Noble – a tried and tested language learning method that has been used by almost a million people to speak fluently and confidently....

Learn Spanish for Beginners will empower you to step on the gas and peel rubber, taking you from beginner level - or even absolute beginner level - all the way to a level where you speak conversational Spanish - and with complete confidence....

This audiobook give you an overview of the ideas you should know, explained in a way that helps you think smarter. Through exploration of the humanities, we learn how to think critically and creatively, to reason, and to ask the right questions....

From best-selling author Jon Krakauer, a stark, powerful, meticulously reported narrative about a series of sexual assaults at the University of Montana....

Difficult Conversations teaches you how to handle even the toughest conversations more effectively and with less anxiety, based on 15 years of work at Harvard Negotiation Project and consultations with thousands of people....

Now public speaking coach and best-selling author Carmine Gallo explores what makes a great presentation by examining the widely acclaimed TED Talks....

The Zero Trust Security framework provides essential security controls to remediate and mitigate advanced cyber threats from compromising our applications and systems. The leaders of our nation, and the business and technology leaders of our firms, have put in a call to arms for CISOs and other security professionals to lead this effort to secure our systems and applications from cyber-attackers.

Learning Czech is as easy as listening to music with the Learn Czech with Music audiobook. Just press play, and you'll hear Czech words and phrases repeated to the beat of upbeat and cheerful music. And follow along! You'll learn 180+ most common Czech words and phrases while relaxing at home, or while driving to work. Learn Czech with Music is the easiest way to start learning Czech...without getting overwhelmed by complicated explanations.

Constantly lectured by an unrelenting inner critic? Struggling to maintain change in the face of life’s everyday worries? Lack the confidence to step out of your comfort zone? ICF-certified executive coach and YTT-certified breathwork teacher Elizabeth Borelli has spent years working with individuals and Fortune 100 companies to understand the deep link between mind, body, and habits. Now she is sharing her time-tested strategies for breaking free from self-sabotaging patterns and channeling that energy into fulfilling victories.

This is an audio guide to important words and phrases related to IT and technology in Brazilian Portuguese for English-speaking language learners. A refresher on basic general Brazilian Portuguese is also included. The course is broken out into 14 sessions, enabling a firm understanding of tech-related vocabulary within 2 weeks.

To get the job you want, you don’t just need a great resume—you need an outstanding resume, one that puts you in the top 1 percent of candidates for the job. That means ditching the same old advice you’ve been following with little results and adopting a tried-and-true process for getting your resume noticed in even the most competitive situations. In this book, Dan Clay breaks down the exact method he’s carefully developed over a period of 10 years and provides a precise step-by-step set of instructions for crafting the perfect resume, down to the last period.

Would you be surprised if we told you that everything you need to know about por and para is already available on the internet and written into book after book? So, why do you still not know how to use por and para accurately? Because up until now no one has given you an easy to remember, no-nonsense system that's simplicity itself. Pooling together their cumulative 30 years of teaching experience, Gordon and Cynthia Smith-Durán, co-owners of LightSpeed Spanish, have developed just that system.

Are your kids bored learning algebra? Do want them to practice and enjoy doing math? Do you need something to keep them busy? Introducing Algebra Riddles for Kids! A set of fun riddles that will help your child practice algebra. Let's be real, algebra can be difficult for young ones to understand. Well, this book was made for your child to understand algebra with ease, because these riddles are real-life examples. Let's take your child every step of the way on learning the beginning steps using riddles that can give them an understanding of real-life math and writing equations!

As a teacher of voice and speech for the theatre, I have worked with students and actors in a variety of institutional and professional settings. One of the chief aims of my teaching—as it was in my own training—is to enable students to discover or free their "natural voices". The rationale of this approach is that everyone has his or her own natural voice, that the natural voice provides liberation from the detrimental effects of society on our psychology, and that finding one's natural voice is better not only for communication as an actor, but for life as an individual.

From the Corner of Bad and Ass is a collection of Carrie Schiffler’s memories about growing up in welfare housing to absentee and alcoholic parents. Throughout these heart-wrenching and often-hilarious stories, we cheer her on as she fights to survive domestic violence, sexual abuse, and cycles of poverty and addiction ... all before her 18th birthday. Prepare to laugh at her attempts to earn the attention she craves and prepare to cry over the inappropriate attention she receives.

With today’s print-on-demand, eBook, and internet technologies, you can write a book, publish it, and reach a worldwide audience at no upfront cost. Need a Job? Publish a Book! exposes trade secrets the big publishing houses use to create mega-best sellers for a tiny group of authors. You have something to say, so say it with style, all with free software. So why not create a book you are proud to sell?

This course focuses on key words and phrases in Mandarin for doctors, surgeons, nurses, caregivers, and others who work in the medical and healthcare field. A review of commonly used Mandarin words and phrases is also included as part of the course. The course is broken down into 14 daily sessions, to enable a firm understanding of Mandarin medical terminology in 2 weeks.

Marine Maxims is a collection of fifty principle-based leadership lessons that Thomas J. Gordon acquired commanding Marines over a career spanning three decades of service. Dealing with the complexities and challenges of the contemporary operating environment requires an internal moral compass fixed true. These maxims focus on developing inner citadels of character, moral courage, and the resilience to persevere in a contested domain where information is key. Its purpose is to provide future leaders with a professional development plan that will enable them to lead with honor.

Dr. Eric Maisel, one of the world's leading experts on the issues of childhood, shares a unique exploration of the teen problems adolescents face. Maisel guides us on what it's like to inhabit the racing, often troubled realm of teenage psychology, and he provides powerful strategies to help parents and smart teens alike. You'll find a comprehensive breakdown of teenage psychology, strategies and solutions to help your smart teen reach their full potential, and a uniquely crafted listening experience for both parents and teens.

From academic writing to personal and public discourse, the need for good arguments and better ways of arguing is greater than ever before. This timely audio edition of A Rulebook for Arguments sharpens an already-classic text, adding updated examples and a new chapter on public debates that provides rules for the etiquette and ethics of sound public dialogue as well as clear and sound thinking in general.

Too often, the toys, games, and other materials meant to educate young children end up being a detriment instead. If you're overwhelmed and your kids are overstimulated, it's time to reset your space by applying the principles of the Montessori method at home so you can be a calmer, more attentive parent.