Learning Environments

"Few people have the writing ability, education expertise, and thoughtfulness to write a book about the state of education. Jared is masterful in the classroom...and [his book] will change the landscape of education." —Dr. Christopher Emdin, New York Times best-selling author of For White...

How do we go from proficiency to mastery in sports? From average to elite. From having a “lot of moving parts” to being economical and efficient in our movements. From feeling rushed and pressured to slowing time down and acting like you knew what was going to happen all along. From deciding to take the best option available to moving to shape and change the options afforded to us. From building easily disrupted and broken skills to adaptable and even anti-fragile ones, getting stronger through being challenged.

The science on climate change has been clear for a very long time now. Yet despite decades of appeals, mass street protests, petition campaigns, and peaceful demonstrations, we are still facing a booming fossil fuel industry, rising seas, rising emission levels, and a rising temperature. With the stakes so high, why haven't we moved beyond peaceful protest? In this lyrical manifesto, noted climate scholar (and saboteur of SUV tires and coal mines) Andreas Malm makes an impassioned call for the climate movement to escalate its tactics in the face of ecological collapse.

Bringing Up Bébé meets Last Child in the Woods in this lively, insightful memoir about a mother who sets out to discover if the nature-centric parenting philosophy of her native Scandinavia holds the key to healthier, happier lives for her American children.

Collection of audiobooks about the environment. Understand the importance of caring for the environment and the actions we can take to protect it.

Long before smartphones and satellite apps, people trusted the sky to tell them what tomorrow would bring. Reading the Sky is your practical, easy-to-follow guide to forecasting the weather using nature’s timeless signs—cloud shapes, wind shifts, colors at dawn and dusk, and even the stars above.

Book 1: 50 Ways To Maximize Your Small Space In 50 Minutes: 50 Creative Ways To Get Organized, Declutter And Live Your Life Comfortably Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn... Where Do You Get Started? Living Room Hacks Making the Most Out of the Space in Bedrooms Organizing the Bathroom Helpful Tips for Organizing Your Kitchen Tips for Maximizing Your Space Using Design to Make Your Space Feel Larger Much, much more! Book 2: Minimalist Living And Loving It: 40 Proven Steps To Simplify Your Space, Declutter Your Life And Increase Productivity In This Book You Will Learn... An Introduction...

In 2007, when a new edition of the Oxford Junior Dictionary - widely used in schools around the world - was published, a sharp-eyed reader soon noticed that around 40 common words concerning nature had been dropped. Apparently they were no longer being used enough by children to merit their place in the dictionary. Ten years later, Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris set out to make a “spell book” that will conjure back 20 of these lost words and the beings they name, from acorn to wren.

Struggling with classroom disruptions? Can't keep students engaged? Want a more productive learning environment? Introducing "Classroom Management Secrets" - your guide to transforming chaos into calm and frustration into fulfillment. Don't let management challenges hold you back. Unlock the secrets to a positive, productive learning environment.

As a mother of two children and a fur baby, I am always thinking of ways to make this world a better place for my kids. One big thing I noticed is how much trash we throw away and accumulate on this earth. After doing some research, I found that composting organic waste versus landfilling can reduce more than 50 percent of carbon dioxide-equivalent greenhouse gas emissions.

Trece Davis and her husband James have homeschooled their 8 kids for the past 30 years using the concepts described in this book. Living Homeschool is the fruit of their journey. It is a combination of personal stories, practical advice, and creative ideas to inspire your own educational experience.

6 BOOK BUNDLE! Book 1: Living With Less And Loving It: 50 Helpful Steps To Downsize Your Life, Enjoy Life On A Budget And Find Happiness Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn... Looking at Your Finances Right Now How to Create a Budget that Works for You How to Make Cuts and Save Money How to Start Using Coupons and Save Even More Money The Secret to Start Paying Off Debt How to Get Healthy and Save Money at the Same Time Additional Miscellaneous Helpful Tips Much, much more! Book 2: Minimalist Living And Loving It: 40 Proven Steps To Simplify Your Space, Declutter Your Life And Increase ...

Coming home from the war in Iraq, US Army private Roy Scranton thought he'd left the world of strife behind. Then he watched as new calamities struck America, heralding a threat far more dangerous than ISIS or al-Qaeda: Hurricane Katrina, Superstorm Sandy, megadrought - the shock and awe of global warming. Our world is changing. Rising seas, spiking temperatures, and extreme weather imperil global infrastructure, crops, and water supplies. Conflict, famine, plagues, and riots menace from every quarter.

Book 1: DIY Household Hacks For Beginners: 40 Proven Household Hacks To Save Time, Get Organized And Make Your Life Easier Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn... What's the Big Deal With Organization? Clear Signs That Your Disorganization is Now Serious Why is it Important to Save Time? DIY Hacks That Will Brighten Your Life Great Organization Hacks for the Kitchen Hacks to Keep Your Bathroom Organized Helpful Hacks to Keep Your Bedroom in Order Essential Hacks to Revamp Your House and Make Your Life Easy Much, much more! Book 2: Minimalist Living And Loving It: 40 Proven Steps To ...

Confidently Teach Students with Autism is an all-in-one guidebook for teachers with all levels of experience. This book will empower you to enhance the learning outcomes and engagement of your students, creating a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere.

Welcome to "Learning KORN Shell Fundamentals," a comprehensive guide to mastering the Korn shell environment. This book will guide you through the basic and advanced topics of Korn shell scripting, including Linux fundamentals, understanding variables, and customizing your environment. With the addition of chapters on X11 and OpenGL, you'll also discover the vast potential of integrating your shell scripts with graphical user interfaces and hardware-accelerated rendering. From scripting basics to managing graphical tasks, this book is your complete companion in the journey of mastering Korn...

The Kindness of Glimmerwood A heartfelt bedtime science story about recycling, caring for nature, and keeping the Earth’s magic alive. When a soft breeze stirs through Glimmerwood Forest, Princess Aurora Daneen notices something unusual, wrappers, petals, and tiny scraps of paper scattered near Lullaby Lake. “Oh dear,” sighs Aurora. “Our forest looks tired.” Together with Uni the Unicorn, Draggy the Dragon, Parroty the Parrot, and Lobsty the Lobster, she gathers the pieces and learns how to reuse, recycle, and restore what has been left behind. As the friends work, they discover ...

In Teaching with Poverty in Mind: What Being Poor Does to Kids' Brains and What Schools Can Do About It, veteran educator and brain expert Eric Jensen takes an unflinching look at how poverty hurts children, families, and communities across the United States and demonstrates how schools can improve the academic achievement and life readiness of economically disadvantaged students.

Nothing but flowers ******************* Late, late at night, when I just couldn’t sleep I heard a noise outside, it sounded like a beep A flying saucer landed, and no, it was no joke: A little man emerged, who looked at me and spoke

The founder of the international Transition Towns movement asks why true creative, positive thinking is in decline, asserts that it's more important now than ever, and suggests ways our communities can revive and reclaim it.