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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An essential volume for generations of writers young and old. The twenty-fifth anniversary edition of this modern classic will continue to spark creative minds for years to come. Anne Lamott is "a warm, generous, and hilarious guide through the writer’s world and...

In Leveled Reading, Leveled Lives, leading literacy expert Timothy Shanahan curates a lively tour of the history of reading instruction in the United States, arguing that the most popular reading instruction method is failing students and suppressing their literacy achievement. He breaks down the reasons why teachers and researchers alike have favored this accepted wisdom, known as instructional-level theory, in US schools over the past five decades—and presents a compelling case for a new way forward that will bolster students’ reading skills.

This groundbreaking inspirational manifesto contains more than 30 hooks specially designed to captivate your class and 170 brainstorming questions that will skyrocket your creativity. Once you learn the Teach Like a Pirate system, you'll never look at your role as an educator the same again.

New York Times bestselling psychologist Dr. Meg Jay uses real stories from real lives to provide smart, compassionate, and constructive advice about the crucial (and difficult) years we cannot afford to miss. Our "thirty-is-the-new-twenty" culture tells us the twentysomething years don't matter...

In remembrance of the 25th anniversary, this definitive account of Columbine examines the aftermath and significance of the massacre: "a staggering work of journalism" (Washington Post). So begins a new preface, illustrating how Columbine became the template for nearly two decades of "spectacle...

The definitive biography of a legendary athlete. The Shrug. The Shot. The Flu Game. Michael Jordan is responsible for sublime moments so ingrained in sports history that they have their own names. When most people think of him, they think of his beautiful shots with the game on the line, his...

For readers of Never Split the Difference and What Every Body Is Saying, learn how to adopt top-secret spy skills to gain an unfair advantage in business and life. Information is the lifeblood of spycraft, and the key to unlocking opportunity, influence, and freedom in everyday life. But in a...

Optimize your happiness, bank account, and personal growth with this practical playbook on achieving sustainable work-life balance—perfect for readers of The Good Enough Job and What Color Is Your Parachute? "An actionable guide to leading a balanced life." — Adam Grant, #1 New York Times...

This compelling #1 New York Times bestseller examines the legacy of slavery in America—and how both history and memory continue to shape our everyday lives. Beginning in his hometown of New Orleans, Clint Smith leads the reader on an unforgettable tour of monuments and landmarks—those that...

From marriage, infidelity, and the mayhem of motherhood to scandal, tragedy, and illness—three women seek peace and comfort in Nantucket as they cope with life's challenges. Three women—burdened with small children, unwieldy straw hats, and some obvious emotional issues—tumble onto the...

The "breathtakingly brilliant" novel by the author of Infinite Jest (New York Times) is a deeply compelling and satisfying story, as hilarious and fearless and original as anything Wallace ever wrote. The agents at the IRS Regional Examination Center in Peoria, Illinois, appear ordinary enough...

Jackson Paul had comfortably settled into a quiet life; teaching, research, and a quick drink with a friend once a week down at the bar. After a devastating breakup, it had seemed best and just became second nature. Budget cuts at his university, Rochester Technic, leave him not only unemployed, but forced to reinvent himself at forty-three. With a little money in savings, the plan turns towards making documentaries, and how to keep those savings from evaporating overnight while waiting for a little success to roll in. The tutoring gig his old chair up at the university recommended him for ...

If you believe in Positive Teaching, being a Champion for our young people, Leading or Coaching with Passion, this book is a MUST! This high-octane book will reinvigorate your passion for the greatest job and responsibility on earth while while teaching tactics for success. Prepare to be Supercharged with electric inspiration and motivation while Learning Proven Strategies to: Form Amazingly Strong and Trusting Student Relationships Motivate and Ignite Students, Teachers and Leaders to be their very BEST Build Incredible School Culture Strengthen Classroom and Team Bonds See what Schools, ...

Any girl would kill to be a Gamma. “Barber and Shaienne’s juicy, sexy, vicious collab is like America’s Next Top Model stitched with The Art of War. You’ll be equally riveted by the reality TV-level drama and the raw authenticity of the characters in this sure-to-go-viral sorority rush...

This book is a simplified manual for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Travel to space and back with astronaut Chris Hadfield's enthralling bestseller as your eye-opening guide. "Hadfield proves himself to be not only a fierce explorer of the universe, but also a deeply thoughtful explorer of the human condition." —Maria Popova, Brain Pickings Colonel Chris...

A disastrous error on the field sends five lives into a tailspin in this widely acclaimed tale about love, life, and baseball. “Wonderful ... a novel that is every bit as entertaining as it is affecting.” —The New York Times At Westish College, a small school on the shore of Lake Michigan...

Does your teenager shut down under pressure, spiral after setbacks, or struggle to handle the situations nobody prepared them for? This book gives them a system for exactly that. Murphy's Law for Teens is a practical, no-nonsense guide built around one repeatable method called the STOP Framework. It walks teenagers through 57 real situations, the ones that actually happen at school, in friendships, at home, and inside their own heads, and shows them exactly what to do in each one. Not what to feel. Not how to think more positively. What to actually do, step by step, in the moment. If your ...

Bloomsbury presents Men Like Ours by Bindu Basinath, read by Francine Pinheiro “Bindu Bansinath’s Men Like Ours shows that the Immigrant Novel is not dead yet. Absolutely hilarious, mesmerizing, and disturbing.” --Gary Shteyngart, The Guardian "A genuine and offbeat talent . . . like the...

BOOK 2: Phonics and Life Skills Reading for Adult Literacy, ABE, and ESL Students Equip your adult literacy, ABE, and ESL students with the ultimate phonics resource designed to help them master the 44 sounds of English. This offers a robust curriculum that includes reading activities, dictation exercises, and vocabulary building. This book's content is aligned with the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) for Adult Education. It satisfies the expectations of the National Reporting System (NRS) and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), ensuring that your ESL students are...