Education

After her first two weeks observing the problems at DecisionTech, Kathryn Petersen, its new CEO, had more than a few moments when she wondered is she should have taken the job. But Kathryn knew there was little chance she would have turned it down. After all, retirement had made her antsy, and...

FINDING OUR WORDS: Words That Made America is a collection of some of the most inspiring words spoken by American leaders since our founding.

Read by the author. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER — A Trusted Plan for Becoming Debt-Free with Over 8 Million Copies Sold. Do you want to build a budget that actually works for you? Are you ready to transform your relationship with money? This New York Times bestseller has already helped millions...

The instant New York Times bestseller Named a Best Book of the Year (So Far) by Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and Apple Books "A rigorous, self-assured, propulsive, at times terrifying portrait of a dweebocracy that ‘sets the agenda for the planet’ . . . in the tradition of Michael Lewis’s...

In this instant New York Times bestseller, Angela Duckworth shows anyone striving to succeed that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent, but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls “grit.” “Inspiration for non-geniuses everywhere” (People). The daughter of a...

This book is the most up-to-date, cutting-edge, best-practice version of Allen Carr's Easy Way to Stop Smoking method that will not only set you free from smoking but will also ensure that you find it easy and even enjoyable to quit.

A PBS Great American Read Top 100 Pick The beloved American classic about a young girl's coming-of-age at the turn of the twentieth century. From the moment she entered the world, Francie Nolan needed to be made of stern stuff, for growing up in the Williamsburg slums of Brooklyn, New York...

To most of us, learning something "the hard way" implies wasted time and effort. Good teaching, we believe, should be creatively tailored to the different learning styles of students and should use strategies that make learning easier. Make It Stick turns fashionable ideas like these on their...

Celebrate the power of friendship with all four of the beloved Frog and Toad I Can Read stories by Arnold Lobel This audio collections includes all four classics: Frog and Toad Are Friends, Frog and Toad Together, Frog and Toad All Year, and Days with Frog and Toad. Share the adventures of best...

Narrated by the author! Experience Life on the Bridge in the voice of Autistic Advocate, Love on the Spectrum cast member, and therapist Kaelynn Partlow herself. This audiobook features new material that makes it a must-listen, including an introduction from and read by Cian O'Clery, director of...

Psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s famous investigations of “optimal experience” have revealed that what makes an experience genuinely satisfying is a state of consciousness called flow. During flow, people typically experience deep enjoyment, creativity, and a total involvement with...

Something has been going wrong on many college campuses in the last few years. Speakers are shouted down. Students and professors say they are walking on eggshells and are afraid to speak honestly. Rates of anxiety, depression, and suicide are rising—on campus as well as nationally. How did...

Celebrity dog trainer, YouTube sensation, and Animal Planet star Zak George presents a next-generation guide that uses his infectiously energetic style to teach dog-lovers everything they need to know about raising and training their unique pup. Zak George is a new type of dog trainer. His fresh...

From the author of, The Anatomy of Awakening, this bestselling revolutionary, and accessible seven-step guide—grounded in energy medicine, neurobiology, and quantum physics— will help you transform your life by allowing you to awaken your true health and potential through energy healing...

“Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat will make you a better cook” (Bon Apetit). Millions of readers and cooks of all levels have radically transformed their skillset thanks to this indispensable cookbook from the chef NPR called “the next Julia Child.” Transform how you prep, cook, and think about...

With half a million copies in print, How to Read a Book is the best and most successful guide to reading comprehension for the general reader, completely rewritten and updated with new material. A CNN Book of the Week: “Explains not just why we should read books, but how we should read them...

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a collection of techniques for managing moods and modifying behaviors. Build a robust self-improvement toolkit with this expert guidance....

"Dr. Leonard Sax's The Collapse of Parenting should be required reading for all parents."―Dr. Nancy Kehoe, author of Wrestling with Our Inner Angels In The Collapse of Parenting, internationally acclaimed author Leonard Sax argues that rising levels of depression and anxiety among young people...

Read by the Author! From the globally-recognized personal finance educator and social media star behind Her First $100K, an inclusive guide to all things money—from managing debt to investing and voting with your dollars Tori Dunlap was always good with money. As a kid, she watched her prudent...

BONUS FEATURE: Conversation between the author and the editor, David Fickling. Berlin 1942 When Bruno returns home from school one day, he discovers that his belongings are being packed in crates. His father has received a promotion and the family must move from their home to a new house far far...

The Easiest and Fastest Way to Learn Spanish With Pimsleur you’ll become conversational in Spanish — to understand and be understood — quickly and effectively. You’ll learn vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation together through conversation. And our scientifically proven program will...

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...

This program is read by the author. The mental wellbeing of our children is shockingly poor. Marc Brackett, author of Permission to Feel, knows why. And he knows what we can do. "We have a crisis on our hands, and its victims are our children." Marc Brackett is a professor in Yale University’s...

"Every teacher, every student of history, every citizen should read this book. It is both a refreshing antidote to what has passed for history in our educational system and a one-volume education in itself." (Howard Zinn) A new edition of the national best seller and American Book Award winner...

ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults * ALA Notable Children's Book * Horn Book Fanfare Book * Kirkus Reviews Editor’s Choice * SLJ Best Book of the Year By the beloved and bestselling grandmaster of fantasy, Sir Terry Pratchett, this is the first in a series of Discworld novels starring the young...

'Francis is doing for teaching what This is Going to Hurt did for medicine. Brutal, honest and laugh-out-loud funny.' Jimmy Carr 'A great subject covered by a guy unafraid to tell it like it is' Geoff Norcott The class weren't laughing with me, they were laughing at me and there is no lonelier...

USA Today Bestseller! A step-by-step blueprint that helps educators—especially Black educators and educators of color—turn their expertise into a purpose-driven consulting business that finally pays them what they’re worth. If you’re a high-performing educator who’s ever wondered, Is...

In a delightful and personal look at life in a large family, the four eldest daughters talk about their faith, their dreams for the future, and what it’s like growing up a Duggar. They share how their family walks through unexpected and difficult circumstances and how they manage to maintain...

From bestselling author Sean Covey, a revolutionary operating system that helps educators achieve their most wildly important goals by focusing on what matters most, even amid the daily whirlwind of urgent demands—based on the groundbreaking 4 Disciplines of Execution framework. In education...

Prepare for the Health and Physical Education: Content Knowledge 5857 exam with a focused review of the major concepts commonly addressed in health education, physical education, growth and development, fitness, instruction, and assessment. This study guide is designed as a concise companion resource that reinforces foundational knowledge across the field while supporting broader preparation efforts. The guide covers health education as a discipline, health behavior theories, disease prevention, nutrition, wellness, mental health, family health, human growth and development, environmental ...

Conquer the Principles of Learning and Teaching Grades 7–12 5624 Exam is a concise study guide designed to reinforce the core knowledge and concepts commonly associated with secondary teacher certification preparation. The guide covers major topics related to students as learners, instructional planning, classroom management, assessment, professional growth, leadership, and community engagement. The book examines learning theories, cognitive and social development, motivation, diversity, language acquisition, exceptional learners, and instructional strategies used in secondary classrooms....

Conquer the Principles of Learning and Teaching Grades 5–9 5623 Exam is a concise study guide designed to reinforce the core concepts commonly assessed in middle grades teacher certification examinations. This guide reviews major topics related to student development, learning theory, instructional planning, assessment, classroom management, and professional responsibilities. It is intended to complement broader preparation materials by providing a focused review of essential content. The book explores how students learn and develop during the middle grades, including cognitive, social, ...

Claude isn't a search engine. Almost everyone uses it like one anyway: type a question, take the first answer, move on. Used properly, it drafts the email in your voice, reads the 40-page document you didn't, and works through the decision that's been sitting in a browser tab for two weeks. This book teaches you to use it properly. The method is called DRAFT: a simple five-step way to write prompts that actually work. You learn it once and use it on the tasks you already do, writing, research, email, and analysis, with every prompt shown on the page. Who this book is for: If you're new to ...

Conquer the Principles of Learning and Teaching Grades K–6 5622 Exam is a concise study guide designed to reinforce the foundational knowledge expected of educators working with elementary-age learners. This review covers major topics related to student development, learning theory, instructional planning, classroom environments, assessment, professional responsibilities, and educational leadership. The content is organized to support efficient review of core concepts commonly associated with teacher preparation programs. The guide examines cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and ...

Conquer the Educational Leadership Administration and Supervision 5412 Exam is a concise review guide designed for aspiring and practicing school leaders seeking a focused refresher of key educational leadership concepts. This guide provides structured coverage of strategic leadership, instructional leadership, school culture, organizational management, ethics, and community engagement while serving as a practical companion to broader preparation materials. Topics include mission and vision development, school improvement planning, curriculum alignment, standards-based instruction, ...

Conquer the Special Education Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications 5543 Exam is a focused review guide designed to reinforce the knowledge and skills commonly associated with special education teacher preparation. This book provides concise coverage of learner development, disability characteristics, instructional planning, assessment, behavior support, communication, collaboration, and transition services. It is intended to complement broader coursework, field experiences, and additional study materials. The guide explores major disability categories and the characteristics ...

Conquer the Special Education Foundational Knowledge 5355 Exam is a comprehensive study guide designed for educators preparing to demonstrate knowledge of special education principles, human development, instructional practices, assessment, behavior supports, and inclusive educational programming. The book presents foundational concepts in a clear, structured format that supports efficient review of major content areas commonly addressed in special education preparation programs. This guide covers developmental processes across childhood and adolescence, including physical, cognitive, ...

Teaching reading requires a deep understanding of how children develop literacy skills and how effective instruction supports growth across all stages of reading development. Conquer the Teaching Reading Elementary 5205 Exam provides a structured review of foundational literacy concepts, instructional practices, assessment methods, and evidence-based approaches to reading instruction. The guide is designed for educators, teacher candidates, and literacy professionals seeking a focused review of elementary reading concepts. Coverage begins with oral language development, concepts about print...

Conquer the Special Education Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities 5383 Exam is a concise review guide designed to reinforce core concepts related to learning disabilities, assessment, instruction, inclusion, eligibility, and professional practice. The book is intended as a focused companion to broader coursework, training programs, and comprehensive study materials. Coverage includes typical and atypical development, cognitive processes, language development, reading disabilities, written expression, mathematics disabilities, executive functioning, social-emotional characteristics,...

Conquer the Reading Specialist 5302 Exam is a comprehensive study guide designed for educators preparing for reading specialist certification and advanced literacy leadership roles. The book provides structured coverage of the major areas of literacy development, assessment, intervention, and instructional leadership commonly associated with reading specialist preparation programs. The guide begins with foundational literacy concepts, including oral language development, phonological awareness, phonics, decoding, spelling, morphology, vocabulary, and reading fluency. It explores how ...

Conquer the Speech Communication Content Knowledge 5221 Exam is a comprehensive study guide covering the major areas of speech, communication, media, and performance studies. The book presents foundational concepts in human communication, verbal and nonverbal communication, listening, perception, interpersonal relationships, and communication competence in a clear and organized format. The guide explores group communication, leadership, persuasion, argumentation, reasoning, public speaking, rhetorical appeals, speech organization, and presentation delivery. Readers will also find coverage ...

In this follow-up to Battle for the American Mind, David Goodwin lays out the principles for providing a classical Christian education for children, K-12. American parents have been desperate for an alternative to our broken, woke school system. Inspired by the insights of Battle for the...

Conquer the Family and Consumer Sciences 5122 Exam is a comprehensive study guide covering the major content areas commonly associated with Family and Consumer Sciences education. Designed for individuals preparing for certification or seeking a structured review of core concepts, this guide provides focused coverage of nutrition, food science, child development, family relations, consumer economics, housing, textiles, wellness, and career skills. The book begins with food and nutrition topics, including food safety, nutrients, metabolism, dietary guidance, food preparation, menu planning, ...

A cinematic journey into the unclassified pages of The Adam and Eve Story by Chan Thomas—the only officially released material traced to CIA archives. Originally published as a much longer manuscript believed to exceed 200 pages, only 57 sanitized and partially redacted pages were officially released to the public. This presentation focuses exclusively on those verified declassified pages, including references to sections and material that remain withheld, censored, or missing from public release.

Conquer the English Language Arts Content Knowledge 5038 Exam is a structured study guide designed for candidates preparing for secondary English language arts teacher certification assessments. The book provides broad coverage of literature, reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, writing, rhetoric, speaking, listening, and research skills in a concise, audiobook-friendly format. Content is organized into focused chapters that emphasize practical understanding of major concepts and terminology commonly associated with English language arts instruction and analysis. The guide includes ...

While courses in Bible and theology typically require research papers, particularly at the graduate level, very few include training in research. Professors have two options: use valuable class time to teach students as much as they can, or lower their standards with the understanding that...

The Quantum Cookbook How Awareness, Intention, and Energy Transform the Food You Eat What if food was more than calories, ingredients, and recipes? What if the thoughts, emotions, and energy you bring into cooking could influence how your body receives nourishment? The Quantum Cookbook is a powerful guide to quantum cooking and the connection between food, consciousness, intention, energy, and holistic wellness. Blending spiritual awareness, quantum concepts, universal laws, mindful living, and everyday cooking practices, this book introduces a new way of thinking about the meals you ...

Conquer the Early Childhood Education 5025 Exam is a structured content review covering the major academic and developmental domains commonly associated with early childhood education assessments. The guide focuses on language and literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, creative arts, health, physical education, and child development using concise explanations designed for efficient review and long-term retention. The literacy and language sections cover oral communication, phonological awareness, phonics, reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing development, children’s ...

Many language books are boring—this one is not. Written by a native English speaker who learned Spanish the hard way—by trying to talk to Spanish-speaking people—it offers English speakers who have a basic knowledge of Spanish hundreds of tips for using the language more fluently and...

Conquer the Education of Young Children 5024 Exam is a focused study guide covering major concepts in early childhood education, child development, classroom practices, literacy, mathematics, assessment, inclusion, and learning environments. The book is designed for readers preparing for early childhood education certification and teacher preparation coursework involving preschool and primary-grade instructional foundations. The guide covers developmental theories, infant and toddler growth, preschool learning, social and emotional development, language acquisition, phonological awareness, ...