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This book describes how a public school district or office of education, can create and run a successful military-style boot camp academy for "at-risk" students, based on how the author created that Alder Grove Academy in Auburn, Ca.

An alien cat turned me into a superweapon. I was homeless on the streets of Third York when it happened. Then the military arrived and gave me a choice. Enlist or die. The next thing I knew, I was fighting giant robots at the Xenoforce Academy's boot camp. Figuring out superpowers and energy levels was hard enough, but I had to deal with a mind-reading alien princess, a team of gorgeous women, and a femme fatale in charge of the whole operation. Oh, and a galactic conspiracy is threatening all of humanity. It's up to me and my new feline friend to set things right. A civil war's brewing on ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A sharp, funny grammar guide they’ll actually want to read, from Random House’s longtime copy chief and one of Twitter’s leading language gurus NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY O: The Oprah Magazine Paste Shelf Awareness “Essential...

Gotham Writers' Workshop has mastered the art of teaching the craft of writing in a way that is practical, accessible, and entertaining. Now the techniques of this renowned school are available in this audiobook. Once you've listened—and written—your way through this book, you'll have a command of craft that will enable you to turn your ideas into effective short stories and novels. You will be a writer.

Most Westerners working in Afghanistan spend their time tucked inside a military compound or embassy. Not Deborah Rodriguez. Here, she tells the story of the beauty school she founded in the middle of Kabul and of the vibrant women who were her students. When Rodriguez opened the Kabul Beauty School, she not only empowered her students with a new sense of autonomy but also made some of the closest friends of her life.

Principal leadership studies have indicated that leadership can play an essential role in augmenting students' achievement scores. One significant influence that can affect achievement scores is the leadership style of the principal. This study focuses on fourth grade achievement scores within urban elementary schools and explores the relationship between the principals' leadership styles and fourth-grade achievement scores. This study also examines the relationship between teachers' and principals' perceptions of leadership and school climate in order to determine whether significant ...

Most people know what they want from their career—success, recognition, impact—but few know how to build the skills and mindset to get there. Some chase an MBA, only to discover years of study and mountains of debt. Others try to learn on the job, but without structure, their growth is slow and uncertain. The MBA Bootcamp was created for those who don’t have time or money, but who refuse to settle for average careers. In eighteen focused drills across six essential themes, this book compresses the most valuable lessons of the MBA classroom and the real business world into a roadmap ...

🌍 Quiz Bowl Primer: The Ultimate Middle School Geography Quiz Bowl Study Guide 🌍 🎯 Ready to Become a Geography Whiz? Looking for a fun and challenging way to test your geography knowledge? Whether you're a student aiming to ace your next quiz bowl or someone who loves stumping friends and family with intriguing geography trivia, this book is your ultimate companion! 📚 What's Inside? 🔥 150+ Challenging Questions: Dive into over 150 pyramidal toss-up questions crafted in a Jeopardy-style format. These questions are designed to push your limits and expand your geographical ...

Discipline is an essential part of raising happy and successful kids, but as more and more parents are discovering, conventional approaches often don't work and can even lead to more frustration, resentment, power struggles, and shame. Citing the latest research in child development, psychology, and neuroscience, Gentle Discipline debunks common myths about punishments, rewards, the "naughty chair", and more and presents practical, connection-based techniques that really work.

Pharmacology is both essential and challenging for medical and pharmacy students. Mastery requires not only memorizing drugs and mechanisms but also understanding how these agents affect patients in real clinical settings. Success on medical school examinations and postgraduate assessments—such as the USMLE, licensing exams, and professional board certifications—depends heavily on a solid command of pharmacology. This book is designed to support your learning through 300 high-yield, exam-style multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Each question is immediately followed by the correct answer ...

What will the first few months of school hold for an energetic puppy? Zeus is a fun-loving husky puppy who can’t wait to start his first day of school. He’s excited to make new friends, learn new things, and meet his teacher. Zeus has trouble sitting still because he loves to run. Will he be able to pay attention in class? Soon, Zeus is learning the rules and having fun. When Halloween comes along, the class plans a costume party, but Zeus isn’t sure what he’ll dress up as. Will Zeus find the right costume in time for the big day?

It was just an ordinary day at Acne Intermediate School (Until it wasn’t) WARNING: STINKTONIUM Do not add to science experiments. Do not expose to air, water, or classmates. Do not prank your teacher with it. Side effects may include: Slimy corridors Hideous monsters Total school meltdown The second book in the Chill Factory series. A new series of funny-scary junior novels, perfect for those kids who love Goosebumps.

Unleash the quiz bowl champion inside you and uncover a geographical world you never knew existed with this fantastic Quiz Bowl Primer study guide! Are you preparing for a quiz bowl competition and looking for the perfect, spot-on guide to walk you through all you need to do to ace your performance? Do you want to impress your friends or family during random geography trivia games? Or are you just bored and want to give your mind a well-deserved challenge and learn while having fun in the process? Either way, this Quiz Bowl Primer has got you covered! We are encircled by geography, and ...

A broken circle. A forbidden bond. A scar that could hold a world together—or tear it apart. 🔥 Scars don’t seal—they hold. The Academy was built to forge weapons, not lovers. Elira Vey, a flame adept scarred by loss, and Kaelen Ire, a shadow disciple bound by obedience, should have been enemies. But when their powers collide, fire and shadow braid into something the Academy has never seen—alive, dangerous, and impossible to control. As prophecy fractures, factions rise, and Rift whispers from beyond the Veil, Elira and Kaelen must choose: obedience or defiance, sealing or scars, ...

This book is more than a grammar reference- it's a writing coach in your hands. Whether you're tacking essays, writing reports, tackling essays, emails, creative stories or classroom assignments, Mastering Sentences will help our write with precision, power and style. Includes: 1.Sentence diagramming made simple. 2.Step by step sentence formulas - Master the four key sentence types: Simple Compound, Complex, and Compound-complex. Advance techniques and 500 creative sentence starters listed by category (For example: Temporal, descriptive, reflective, persuasive, and much more). Improve your ...

Hold onto your dentures… When a hoard of hungry zombies attacks a peaceful little town, there's only one person that can stop them. It's not a mutant superhero, and it's not a musclebound action movie hero… Meet The Family Avengers! It's Grandma Beezer, the oldest and greatest of The Family Avengers, a seemingly ordinary family out to save the world by any means necessary. With 16 action-packed illustrations of zombie-slaying action and hilarious kick-butt weapons, "Grandma vs. Zombies" will keep your kid's noses glued to the page. Grandma Beezer has everything she needs right in her ...

Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on Their Most Colorful Adventure Yet! When the world starts losing its color, three best friends discover a magical crisis that threatens an entire kingdom. Perfect for early chapter book readers ages 6-9, this enchanting tale combines friendship, problem-solving, and important life lessons in one unforgettable adventure. What Makes This Book Special: ✓ Educational & Entertaining - Seamlessly teaches about healthy eating, kindness, science, and communication through magical storytelling ✓ Perfect Reading Level - Designed for emerging independent readers with ...

The ultimate guide for getting it together, from lockers and backpacks to bedrooms, closets, and vanities—by the New York Times bestselling authors of The Home Edit. The Home Edit for Teens is a playbook for owning your style, your confidence, your life. Being organized means you’ll never...

🌍 Quiz Bowl Primer: The Ultimate History Quiz Bowl Study Guide 🌍 🎯 Ready to Become a History Whiz? Looking for a fun and challenging way to test your History knowledge? Whether you're a student aiming to ace your next quiz bowl or someone who loves stumping friends and family with intriguing History trivia, this book is your ultimate companion! 📚 What's Inside? 🔥 200+ Challenging Questions: Dive into over 100 pyramidal toss-up questions crafted in a Jeopardy-style format and 100+ Bonus Questions. These questions are designed to push your limits and expand your historical ...

Longlisted for the Porchlight Business Book Award and The Non-Obvious Book Award Wedding toasts, website copy, social media posts, even holiday cards—you’ll become a sharper everyday writer with this witty and comprehensive guide to clearer, better communication. You’ll never write an...