Alternative School

Learn this lost and recovered ancient healing exercise and mind sculpting principles formerly privileged to only non- secular esoteric monks. It is called Medical Qigong and can be used by almost anyone to accelerate the body's internal healing potential. All healing comes from the body and is directed by its flow of qi or life force energy. Millions of people around the world especially those living in China are seeing almost miraculous results from practicing, The 5 Yin Organs Taoist Medical Qigong. Learn how you too can incorporate these simple movements, postures and meditative self ...

National Bestseller Selected as one of NPR’s Top 100 Science Fiction and Fantasy Books of All Time The #1 New York Times bestselling author’s wildly successful first novel featuring his new Neverwhere tale, “How the Marquis Got His Coat Back.” Richard Mayhew is a young man with a good...

“Valley of Horrors.” “Free Love Camp.” “Torture School.” The headlines were everywhere—outrageous, sensational, and sometimes true. In the chaotic churn of the 1960s and ’70s, one radical school dared to do what no institution had done before: accept the students nobody else wanted and teach them like they mattered. That school was Green Valley, and this is the true story of how it changed—and shattered—lives. Founded by the fiercely unconventional Reverend George von Hilsheimer, Green Valley School became a lightning rod for controversy. What began as a “free school...

From the multimillion-copy bestselling author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, hailed as the #1 Most Influential Business Book of the Twentieth Century, The 3rd Alternative introduces a breakthrough approach to conflict resolution and creative problem solving. There are many methods...

Online, and homeschooling has become ever more popular. Karmin has spent three years homeschooling her child, eventually accepting a teaching position and continuing to supplement with homeschooling, in addition to traditional educational paths. Homeschooling offers many benefits but also has its disadvantages. Karmin has taken a few of the best lessons learned while homeschooling, specifically describing her experience with different curricula, and listing the pros and cons of each that she has used. If you are considering homeschooling, are just beginning homeschooling, or have spent ...

The controversial Bible scholar and author of The Evolution of Adam recounts his transformative spiritual journey in which he discovered a new, more honest way to love and appreciate God’s Word. Trained as an evangelical Bible scholar, Peter Enns loved the Scriptures and shared his devotion...

The President of the Families and Work Institute writes a book of groundbreaking advice based on the latest research on child development Ellen Galinsky has spent her entire career studying early childhood development, first at Vassar College, then for twenty-five years at the Bank Street...

""Definitive...Not just for Talking Heads fans—it’s a masterful dive into downtown New York in the 70s, and the changing face of rock music.”—Town & Country ""Riveting""—New York Post ""A masterful achievement."" —Booklist (starred review) On the 50th anniversary of Talking Heads...

This small book, 40+ pages, is the first title in the “Brief Montessori Introductions” created for busy parents and other educators. Being aware of the meaning of the concepts “Cosmic Education” and “Cosmic Task” is essential in understanding authentic Montessori practice, at home and in school. It is sometimes overlooked, and begins at birth. Susan Mayclin Stephenson tackles a large subject, cosmic education, which Montessori defined as a “unifying global and universal view of the past, present and future.” Stephenson takes the reader from birth to the end of the elementary...

Face Off with Shakespeare and Mozart! In Time Won’t Let Me, Chant Baker finds himself drawn back to the world where he first met Mary—Shakespeare’s London. This time, however, he’s not just a visitor. As he dives deeper into Elizabethan politics and Shakespeare’s circle, Chant realizes that history is more fragile than he thought. From the bustling theaters of London to the royal courts of Vienna, where he encounters the musical genius of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Chant is on a high-stakes journey through time. But even as Chant tackles the complexities of the past, his connection ...

You can have a satisfying career. Are you a school principal who is completely fed up with conflicting priorities and misalignment in our nation’s schools? It’s no surprise you feel overwhelmed and exhausted. Every day, you deal with federal and state regulations, district policies, and parental pressures. The expectations on educators are higher than ever, tempting many principals to consider alternate livelihoods. How amazing would it feel to take control of your own career and make decisions from a place of empowerment and clarity? Listen to find out more.

From the bestselling author of Unschooled, an exploration of new, low-cost K–12 learning models that favor individualized, learner-centered education Across the United States, parents, teachers, administrators, policymakers, and ordinary citizens are increasingly frustrated by the rigidity and...

Based on a business leadership program taught to professionals at global Fortune 500 companies, this indispensable guide offers practical tips for managers and aspiring business leaders. Getting an MBA takes time and money, making it inaccessible to many people who want to take charge in the...

Children are born full of curiosity, eager to participate in the world. They learn as they live, with enthusiasm and joy. Then we send them to school. We stop them from playing and actively exploring their interests, telling them it's more important to sit still and listen. The result is that...

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 ...

In an alternative reality in which Monsters—Oops I mean DEBS, Differently Enabled Beings, are just another minority, The Invisible Man disregards the sage advice of Dr. Victor Frankenstein . . . Jr., no longer a pariah, but a high school principal in Chicago’s inner city, and has a “sleepover” at his friend’s, The Wolfman’s, house with The Wolfman's girl, - the ex-girlfriend of Crea, The Creature From The Black Lagoon, another friend - while Wolfie’s out of town on business. When Wolfie returns unexpectedly early, the “sleepover” takes an unexpected turn.

Written by experts and authorities in the field and professionally narrated for easy listening, this crash course is a valuable tool both during school and when preparing for the USMLE, or if you're simply interested in the subject of alternative medicine. The audio is focused and high-yield, covering the most important topics you might expect to learn in a typical medical school alternative medicine course. Included are both capsule and detailed explanations of critical issues and topics you must know to master alternative medicine.

“They Laughed When My Daughter Opened Her Book” But When She Started To Read They Were Amazed She Could Read So Well At Such A Young Age. Dear Parents: Is your child struggling with reading? Is he or she a very slow reader? Is your child’s reading ability affecting the other subjects your child is learning at school? Then you are not alone. Schools nowadays are very competitive places. Kids are there to make it, but some get left behind. Actually quite a large number get left behind. Is your child one of them? According to the U.S. Department of Education, National Center for ...

After the events at Easter, Sam Vives is in a very dark place. He pushes away his friends and family in an attempt to protect them and sets out to take his revenge on the Illuminati. He disrupts their "Leaps", filling their operatives with terror and making them return home, trying to force Quentin and The Master out into the open so that he can destroy them once and for all. The Illuminati aren't going to give up without a fight, though, and while he is only able to attack them in the past they have no such limitation. Book 5 of the five part “Displacers” series.

Sam's training as a Displacer is going well. His control over his powers is growing, he is learning new skills and he is thoroughly enjoying the time he is getting to spend with Rachel. Unfortunately, the time for fun and games is fast running out because there is a new shadow looming in the past and when Quentin Price launches his new attack on the time-line it is going to be up to Sam to once again try to stop him. Book 3 of the five part “Displacers” time travel series.