Learning First

In The First 20 Hours, Josh Kaufman offers a systematic approach to rapid skill acquisition: how to learn any new skill as quickly as possible. His method shows you how to deconstruct complex skills, maximize productive practice, and remove common learning barriers. By completing just 20 hours of focused, deliberate practice you'll go from knowing absolutely nothing to performing noticeably well. What do you want to learn?

Passive learning just doesn’t cut it in today’s evolving, competitive workplace. Research demonstrates that action-first learning works because it engages the mind immediately and makes sure that knowledge and skills will stick. With a more diverse array of action-based training designs, organizations can motivate learners, provide hands-on, collaborative practice, and drive behavioral change.

Respected Waldorf educator Rahima Baldwin Dancy explains the different stages of learning that children go through from birth to age six, giving you the wisdom and understanding to enrich your child's natural development in the right way at the right time. A trusted classic for over 20 years, this newly revised edition contains updated resources and additional information on discipline, early childhood programs, toilet training, using home life as curriculum, and more. From language and cognitive development to appropriate toys, Dancy speaks up for a rational approach to child-rearing.

Want to pass the Texas Driver's License Written Exam the First Time? "Texas Driver's License Practice Test Questions and Study Guide" can make that happen for you! Learn how to pass the written test while practicing with actual questions specific to the Texas Driver's Handbook! This book is very different from many of the other Driver’s License Test Prep books out there because it was written by an author with over 36 years of Driver Education experience. It is also very different in that all the chapters and questions are specific to Texas Traffic and Safety Laws. Teenagers will love “...

The bestselling book ever on classroom management and teaching for student achievement with over 3.7 million copies sold. The audiobook walks a teacher, either novice or veteran, through structuring and organizing a classroom for success that can be applied at any time of the year at any grade level, pre-K through college.

One of the most important reasons to study chess openings is to understand how and where to develop the pieces. Knowledge is power, and chess is no exception. Many beginners do not spend time even on basic opening preparation. That is why the opening is a brand new experience every time. Some chess openings are better than others. Using a time-tested opening can help you improve your game and even boost your chance of winning. Recognizing and understanding the best openings can increase your confidence in the beginning phase of the game. But, how can you chose the best opening among others ...

Studying for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam can feel overwhelming. Endless pages of material, confusing drug classifications, tricky calculations, and the fear of failure—it's enough to make anyone second-guess themselves.

Out in the woods or on top of a mountain, there’s no calling 9-1-1. Bushcraft First Aid teaches you how to be your own first responder. The authors’ years of experience and training will help hikers and backpackers deal with a variety of emergency situations, from cuts and burns to broken bones and head injuries. You’ll also learn what to pack and how to make bandages, dressings, and slings at a moment’s notice. As bushcraft experts, Canterbury and Hunt explain how to use plants as medicine to treat various conditions.

Feeling unsure about your role during pregnancy? You’re not alone. Most first-time dads face uncertainty - but with the right guidance, that anxiety can turn into confidence. This practical, relatable guide is your companion through every stage of pregnancy. With clear advice and supportive insights, it shows you how to be present, helpful, and ready - mentally and emotionally - for fatherhood.

Every year, millions of Americans are overcharged and underserved while the health-care industry makes record profits. We know something is wrong, but the layers of bureaucracy designed to discourage complaints make pushing back seem impossible. Never Pay the First Bill is the guerilla guide to health care the American people and employers need. Drawing on 15 years of investigating the health-care industry, reporter Marshall Allen shows how companies and individuals have managed to force medical providers to play fair and shows how you can, too.

Conquer the ASVAB and unlock career opportunities with this comprehensive guide, featuring practice questions, detailed explanations, and essential strategies to help you prepare with confidence.

You are no doubt a busy professional with a lot of things going on! It can be challenging to find the time to study for the BCBA exam. That is why the author Andrew Wiggins, a Behavioral Analyst professional developed the BCBA Study Guide! This edition is a complete review edition. It covers all categories on the exam.

This book helps young learners build confidence by reading simple sentences using the most common sight words—perfect for early readers just starting out.

If you’re struggling to pass the PMP exam and don’t know where to start, then this is the solution you've been waiting for. Every year, thousands of professionals fail to pass the PMP exam on their first try, not because they’re not skilled, but because they don’t have the right approach and strategies. If you’ve felt overwhelmed by the complexity of the exam, don’t worry, you’re not alone. But the good news is, this Complete Study Guide is here to change all that.

'Wanna write the wedding ceremony your couple actually wants? This is the way. The process. The A-Z. Wedding Zero to Ceremony Hero is not a wham-bam filing cabinet of canned ceremony scripts for you to copy and paste. It's not a data dump of wedding instructions, either. Wedding Zero to Ceremony Hero is a step by step, follow-along method. The goal of this book is to teach you two things at once. First, as you read, you’ll be learning all the ins and outs of a wedding ceremony–down to the granular details. Second, at the very same time, you’ll be transforming yourself into a guide for...

The Pilgrims' celebration of the first Thanksgiving is a keystone of America's national and spiritual identity. But is what we've been taught about them or their harvest feast what actually happened? And if not, what difference does it make? Through the captivating story of the birth of this quintessentially American holiday, veteran historian Tracy McKenzie helps us to better understand the tale of America's origins—and for Christians, to grasp the significance of this story and those like it.

Are You Ready to Pass the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP Exam on Your First Attempt? Earning your SHRM certification can be a game-changer for your HR career, but preparing for the exam can feel overwhelming. With this comprehensive audio study guide, you can master both the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exams while commuting, exercising, or doing chores—maximizing your study time effortlessly.

Imagine knowing what the brain craves from every tale it encounters, what fuels the success of any great story, and what keeps readers transfixed. Wired for Story reveals these cognitive secrets—and it’s a game-changer for anyone who has ever set pen to paper.

One L, Scott Turow's journal of his first year at law school and a best seller when it was first published in 1977, has gone on to become a virtual bible for prospective law students. Not only does it introduce with remarkable clarity the ideas and issues that are the stuff of legal education; it also brings alive the anxiety and competitiveness, with others and, even more, with oneself, that set the tone in this crucible of character building.

Every aspect of screenwriting is covered with an authority and credibility never seen in any book to come before. Told with honesty, humor, and vulnerability from the real-world perspective of a working, professional screenwriter, Kill the Dog reveals the secrets of what it takes to have a successful career as a Hollywood screenwriter.