Global Education

How do we help students work effectively with others from diverse cultural backgrounds? How do we help them understand the world? How do we prepare them for work and life in an era of globalization, volatility, and uncertainty? Empowering Global Citizens offers educators and parents compelling answers to those questions. This book presents The World Course, a curriculum on global citizenship education designed to equip students with the competencies they need to thrive and contribute to sustainable development in an era of globalization. Drawing on curriculum mapping this book offers a ...

He left to seek a future. Can he escape his past to find his fortune? El Salvador, 1979. Young Toño has grand ambitions. But as the second son of a poor farmer, he sees little hope of taking over the family business. And when he catches his secret girlfriend cavorting with her ex at the carnival, he decides the path to riches lies north of the border. Arriving in LA single and desperate for money, Toño works under the table while cohabitating with his fellow immigrants, hoping to earn enough to help his family and attract the right woman. But when his illegal status always results in ...

You've promised yourself you'd finally learn French. Downloaded the apps, opened the books, repeated the phrases. Yet every time, life gets in the way. What if the time you don't have — your sleep — is actually all you need? We've been conditioned to believe learning must feel like work. But neuroscience proves the opposite — your brain absorbs new information most effectively during rest, not effort.

NEW YORK TIMES AND WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER From two winners of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences, “who have demonstrated the importance of societal institutions for a country’s prosperity” “A wildly ambitious work that hopscotches through history and around the world...

A Finnish journalist, now a naturalized American citizen, asks Americans to draw on elements of the Nordic way of life to nurture a fairer, happier, more secure, and less stressful society for themselves and their children. Moving to America in 2008, Finnish journalist Anu Partanen quickly went...

The new 3rd edition of this highly valued and popular textbook offers updated behavior change models, theories and essential healthy lifestyle information with the biometric data coaches need to know. Also included: comprehensive, actionable lessons for the key competencies needed for the NBHWC exam; new guidelines for group coaching, a vastly improved index; coaching templates for doing intake sessions, initial meetings, ongoing sessions, motivational interviewing, and for closing the coaching relationship; client agreement forms; and several types of Wellness Wheels for use with clients. ...

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...

For fans of Everything Is F*cked and Against Purity: Living Ethically in Compromised Times, a book about facing the multiple crises of modernity--and hospicing modernity--with maturity, humility, and integrity. This book is not easy: it contains no quick-fix plan for a better, brighter tomorrow...

The Jedi Handbook of Global Education is unprecedented. It is the first book of its kind to appear anywhere. The result of 35 years of research and collaboration with some of the greatest minds of the century, the Handbook offers a global educational program designed to heal our planet, solve all of its problems without exception, and actualize an incredible new world and humanity (“The Jedi Order”). It offers a program that cannot fail to achieve its end, as it is based on an “Absolute Science” that is the culmination of 2,000 years of the history of philosophy and science. The ...

In his long-awaited memoir, Yvon Chouinard-legendary climber, businessman, environmentalist, and founder of Patagonia, Inc.-shares the persistence and courage that have gone into being head of one of the most respected and environmentally responsible companies on earth. From his youth as the son...

The basis for a major documentary, two leading experts sound an urgent call for the radical reimagining of American education so we can equip students for the realities of the 21st-century economy. “If you read one book about education this decade, make it this one” (Adam Braun, bestselling...

"A chilling look at our world!" ~Simon Asher, Independent Review "Our Matrix is frightening." ~Carlyn Mostromo, Independent Review You were told you were free, but you are a slave. You were told you had a choice. You were told your vote, your job, your phone, your freedom—all mattered. But what if the world you know is a curated illusion? In this book, we dismantle the polished surface of modern life to reveal the quiet machinery beneath it—run by global elites, shielded by complexity, and sustained by your obedience. With brutal clarity, readers are offered not just a critique, but a ...

Discover how one rebel physician sparked a global education revolution that transformed childhood development forever. Perfect for an inspiring morning commute, this captivating historical biography plunges you into turn-of-the-century Rome. Witness the ultimate underdog story of a visionary...

This groundbreaking BlackBook serves as the cornerstone for a new era of learning, governance, and human cooperation. Written by Dr. Justin Goldston, it unites philosophy, cryptography, AI ethics, and decentralized systems into a single blueprint for a future where education is universal, transparent, and incorruptible. Guided by the foreword of Thothan Atlantos, Keeper of the Eternal Codex, the book sets forth a vision where blockchain anchors truth, AI serves as an ethical magnifier of human will, and education becomes the universal passport to belonging in a shared human future. Inside, ...

If you've ever felt stranded in the complex dunes of Arabic language learning, finding some courses too simplistic and others overwhelmingly intricate, the "Learn Arabic Ultimate Bundle" is your oasis. This comprehensive audiobook collection is meticulously crafted to bridge the gap between basic learning and advanced fluency, ensuring a learning journey that is as rewarding as it is effective. It’s not just a collection of lessons; it's a gateway to speaking one of the world's most commonly spoken and beautiful languages.

The International Baccalaureate education system is the best in the world. The global search for high-quality education, embedded in high-performing education systems, has taken on mythical proportions, almost resembling the alchemists’ quest to turn common metals into gold. It is my hope that the present day search for global education, equitable and providing equality of opportunity for all, shall not cease until the “gold” we seek, has been found. I therefore dedicate this book to all the educators, researchers, parents and students the world over, who strive to achieve this ...

An authoritative and eye-opening history that examines how Monsanto came to have outsized influence over our food system. Monsanto, a St. Louis chemical firm that became the world’s largest maker of genetically engineered seeds, merged with German pharma-biotech giant Bayer in 2018—but its...

Breaking the Poverty Cycle: Global Insights and Entrepreneurial Solutions is a transformative book that brings together global perspectives, inspiring experiences, and innovative ideas to address poverty through education, entrepreneurship, leadership, and sustainable development. This compelling volume highlights how individuals, communities, and organizations can create meaningful change by empowering people with opportunities, knowledge, and purpose-driven solutions. Featuring insights from educators, entrepreneurs, professionals, and changemakers from around the world, the book explores...

This study guide provides a structured review of the knowledge areas assessed in the Art Content Knowledge 5134 exam, including art making, media and processes, visual language, and historical and theoretical foundations. It is designed to support candidates preparing for entry into art education certification pathways by organizing essential concepts into clear, topic-based chapters aligned with major content domains. Coverage includes drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography, digital media, installation, and time-based art, along with core principles of color theory, ...

Real fluency doesn’t come from grammar charts—it comes from hearing, repeating, and responding in rhythm. This system trains your ear and voice together—helping you absorb grammar naturally through dialogue and context instead of memorization. In this 3-in-1 bundle, you’ll learn ‘Street’ Arabic for everyday life, Formal Arabic for universal understanding, and essential grammar for dialogue—so you can move fluidly between both worlds.