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A visionary new master class in cooking that distills decades of professional experience into just four simple elements, from the woman declared "America's next great cooking teacher" by Alice Waters.

In the late 1950s, Random House editor Jason Epstein would talk jazz with Ralph Ellison or chat with Andy Warhol while pouring drinks. By the 1970s, editors were poring over profit-and-loss statements. The electronics company RCA bought Random House in 1965, and then other large corporations purchased other formerly independent publishers. As multinational conglomerates consolidated the industry, the business of literature—and literature itself—transformed. Dan Sinykin explores how changes in the publishing industry have affected fiction, literary form, and what it means to be an author.

The past two decades have brought giant leaps in our understanding of how the brain works. But these discoveries—and all their exciting implications—have yet to make their way into most classrooms. With the concise and easily digestible Brain Words: How the Science of Reading Informs Teaching you will learn how children’s brains develop as they become readers and discover ways you can take concrete steps to promote this critical developmental passage.

Are you tired of traditional language learning methods that leave you feeling disconnected from real-life conversations? Do you dream of confidently conversing with locals during your travels to Italy? Are you eager to unlock the secrets of Italian slang and sound like a native speaker? This audiobook is your passport to mastering conversational Italian like a pro. Say goodbye to stilted conversations and hello to authentic interactions filled with colorful expressions and idioms!

Homeschooling can be a tremendous gift to your children—a personalized educational experience tailored to each kid’s interests, abilities, and learning styles. But what to teach, and when, and how? Especially for first-time homeschoolers, the prospect of tackling an annual curriculum can be daunting. In Home Learning Year by Year, Rebecca Rupp presents comprehensive plans from preschool through high school, covering integral subjects for each grade, with lists of topics commonly presented at each level, recommended resource and reading lists.

Easy course to learn Japanese language.

Inheriting Clutter gives you practical, effective steps for liquidating and distributing your parents’ assets in a way that both honors them and promotes family harmony for generations to come.

The Ultimate Guide to Generate Leads and Listings for Real Estate Agents with a Proven System beyond Just Listed & Just Sold Postcards. Forget the old school methods of just sending out just listed & just sold mailers. With this book, you will learn how to generate leads and listings for your real estate business by using proven direct mail strategies that work! In these pages, you’ll discover a step-by-step system based on what works today, not yesterday. Get the real estate leads you need and get more listings by using proven mailer secrets that work without spending more money on run-...

How do master storytellers compel us? There have been many attempts to understand what makes a good story, but few have used a scientific approach. In The Science of Storytelling, Will Storr applies dazzling psychological research and cutting-edge neuroscience to our myths and archetypes to show how we can tell better stories, revealing, among other things, how storytellers - and also our brains - create worlds by being attuned to moments of unexpected change.

In Made in America, Bryson de-mythologizes his native land, explaining how a dusty hamlet with neither woods nor holly became Hollywood, how the Wild West wasn't won, why Americans say 'lootenant' and 'Toosday', how Americans were eating junk food long before the word itself was cooked up, as well as exposing the true origins of the G-string, the original $64,000 question, and Dr Kellogg of cornflakes fame.

In this must-listen book for anyone striving to succeed, pioneering psychologist Angela Duckworth shows parents, educators, students, and businesspeople - both seasoned and new - that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a focused persistence called "grit". Why do some people succeed and others fail? Sharing new insights from her landmark research on grit, MacArthur "genius" Angela Duckworth explains why talent is hardly a guarantor of success.

As artificial intelligence transforms how we live, work, and learn, this book guides educators on navigating the AI revolution thoughtfully and ethically. It explores how generative AI tools are disrupting classrooms while also unlocking new opportunities to enhance teaching and learning. Through a blend of storytelling, practical strategies, and over 50 expert interviews, the book lays the groundwork on AI's capabilities, limitations, and potential biases.

Embarking on the journey to obtain your high school equivalency credential through the GED (General Educational Development) test is a pivotal step towards unlocking a world of opportunities and fulfilling your educational and career aspirations. In this comprehensive guidebook, we delve deep into the intricacies of the GED test, providing invaluable insights, strategies, and resources to help you succeed.

Are you ready to "Learn Spanish While You Sleep" or "Learn Spanish While You Drive In Your Car"? This versatile 2-in-1 course is designed for the modern learner. Whether you're tucked in bed or on the move, this innovative program adapts to your lifestyle, making Spanish learning accessible, enjoyable, and remarkably effective.

Conquer the FSOT: Study Guide for the Foreign Service Officer Test is an essential resource for anyone aspiring to join the U.S. Foreign Service. This comprehensive guide covers a wide array of topics necessary for success on the Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT). The Job Knowledge section delves into crucial areas such as the U.S. Government, U.S. History, World History and Geography, Economics, Mathematics and Statistics, Principles of Management, Communication and Media, and Computers and the Internet. Each topic is meticulously explained to provide a solid foundation in the knowledge ...

Embark on a journey of auditory learning with, "CDL Commercial Drivers License Audio Study Guide." Tailored for aspiring commercial drivers, this comprehensive study guide is your co-pilot through the intricate landscapes of CDL preparation. Designed to harmonize with the rhythm of your daily life, this audiobook transforms mundane commutes, vigorous exercise sessions, and routine chores into powerful learning opportunities.

John Taylor Gatto's Weapons of Mass Instruction focuses on mechanisms of traditional education which cripple imagination, discourage critical thinking, and create a false view of learning as a byproduct of rote-memorization drills. Gatto's earlier book, Dumbing Us Down, introduced the now-famous expression of the title into the common vernacular. Weapons of Mass Instruction adds another chilling metaphor to the brief against conventional schooling.

Master the fundamentals of networking and confidently prepare for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam with this comprehensive guide. This book equips you with the knowledge and skills required to excel in today's dynamic networking landscape.

When you react, the event controls you. When you respond, you’re in control. Verbal Judo is the classic guide to the martial art of the mind and mouth that can help you defuse confrontations and generate cooperation, whether you're talking to a boss, a spouse, or even a teenager. For more than a generation, Dr. George J. Thompson's essential handbook has taught people how to communicate more confidently and persuasively in any situation.

Welcome to our podcast! This is a podcast where you can listen to conversations mainly in Spanish that are easy to understand with native speakers from different Spanish Speaking countries to give you an opportunity to listen to casual and natural conversations about everyday topics and everyday situations so that you can learn Spanish in a communicative context. We share conversations for intermediate and advance learners and provide free supporting content on the show notes.