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Some great teachers are born, but most are self-made. And the way to make yourself a great teacher is to learn to think and act like one. In this updated second edition of the bestselling Never Work Harder Than Your Students, Robyn R. Jackson reaffirms that every teacher can become a master teacher. The secret is not a specific strategy or technique, nor it is endless hours of prep time. It's developing a master teacher mindset.

In a tour de force of historical reportage, Timothy Egan’s National Book Award–winning story rescues an iconic chapter of American history from the shadows. The dust storms that terrorized the High Plains in the darkest years of the Depression were like nothing ever seen before or since...

Something Is Missing. Something Enormous. You are made of almost nothing. Not in a philosophical sense. In a literal, measurable, scientific one. Every atom in your body, every star you have ever seen, every planet, moon, and galaxy that astronomers have ever cataloged in the entire history of human observation. All of it, every single piece of matter in the known universe, amounts to less than five percent of what exists. The rest is dark. Silent. Invisible. Unknown. Stop for a moment and let that land. Ninety-five percent of the universe is missing, and no one knows what it is. This is ...

A book based on the conversations of a professor with his students, questioning the timeless dilemmas we all ultimately face. The dialog expresses doubts, fears, and the insights provided by history into 12 fundamental questions of human existence. We fill up our days with “getting by,” and making it “day-by-day,” while neglecting the deeper meaning that lies before us unseen. The 12 questions discussed (What is truth, good and evil, justice, liberty, equality, law, punishment, honor, friendship, relationships, happiness, and fate?) form the basis for much of what we know about ...

In Hacking Leadership, award-winning school administrators Joe Sanfelippo and Tony Sinanis demonstrate how to increase learning by leaving the office and engaging directly with all teachers and learners. They identify 10 problems with school leadership and provide dynamic, right-now solutions. 

Updated in 2026. Short-Term Missions, A Christian Guide to STMs is a full and concise guide to STMs. What you need to know about planning a STM, or joining a STM team, and considering the options as part of the Great Commission, from the Good News to good works. This book is full of anecdotes and advice with informative timelines, and a biblical framework for STMs to help you engage in cross-cultural missions; with viable solutions to common mission issues to make your STM more effective to the glory of God. Mission considerations and types of STMs What to do, where to go, with the best ...

A clear, reader-friendly edition of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald for modern readers. This Lumos Books edition gently clarifies difficult wording and formatting while preserving the plot, voice, character relationships, and literary force of the original classic. Best for readers who want an accessible path into a classic work while still staying close to the original.

“Like the druidic life force Jack taps, this hearty adventure, as personal as it is epic, will cradle readers in the ‘hollow of its hand’ (Booklist, starred review). Jack has caused an earthquake. He was trying to save his sister Lucy from being thrown down a well, but sometimes the magic...

Discover a powerful and positive mindset each day of the year with uplifting insights and motivational Bible verses provided by #1 New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer. Find new mercies and blessings each day when you spend time with God: reading His Word, listening, and praying for His...

This instant New York Times bestseller is an “inspiring and useful” (The Washington Post) guide to the art of leadership from David Gergen—former White House adviser to four US presidents, CNN analyst, and founder of the Harvard Center for Public Leadership. As nations careen from one...

If you are fascinated by business innovation, curious about how markets evolve, or inspired by the people who reshape entire industries, this book is for you. You may know the names: Rockefeller, Ford, Jobs, Bezos. But do you understand the worlds they entered, the risks they took, the systems they built, and the controversies they ignited? Most business books either simplify history into motivational slogans or bury readers in technical jargon. This book does neither. The Greatest Entrepreneurs of All Time is written for educated general readers, students, aspiring founders, investors, and...

Your institution has an attention problem. It's not a quality problem. Your faculty are excellent. Your programs deliver outcomes. Your campus transforms lives. But fewer people know about you than should. Prospective students scroll through hundreds of posts every day. They give new content three seconds before deciding to engage or move on. Three seconds. That's your window and most institutions are missing it. Attention Gap shows you how to close it. What you'll learn: Why the three-second window changes everything about how you communicate How authenticity beats polish in capturing ...

WINNER OF THE TENNESSEE BOOK AWARD FOR NONFICTION A NEW YORKER BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR A riveting courtroom drama about the victims of one of the largest environmental disasters in U.S. history—and the country lawyer determined to challenge the notion that, in America, justice can be...

In this thrilling chapter in Faye Kellerman s bestselling series, Rina Lazarus makes a shocking discovery in the woods of her upstate New York community that leads her husband, police detective Peter Decker, through a series of gruesome, decades old, unsolved murders, pointing to a diabolical...

Basketball Breakthrough: Inspire Your Young Athlete to Dominate the Court and Life! Is your child ready to elevate their game, both on and off the basketball court? Do they dream of sinking clutch shots, making game-winning passes, or simply building unshakable confidence? Introducing "Basketball Breakthrough: Inspiring Basketball Stories That Build Champions, Develop Skills, and Turn Good Players into Great Ones" – the ultimate playbook for young athletes in 3rd grade and up, and their parents. This isn't just another youth basketball book; it's a powerful collection of inspiring ...

What do great teachers do differently? As an educator, you may ask yourself this question all the time. Or you may know the answer but are struggling in an environment that just doesn't appreciate great teaching. Whatever the case, educators - and American society in general - have long worried about the lack of great teaching. That is why, for decades, Gallup has directed the leading thinkers in education and psychology to uncover what makes a teacher truly great.

“So often people ask me if there’s a book on story I can recommend. This is the one. I can’t recommend it highly enough.”––Alexa Junge, writer/producer, Friends, Sex and the City, The West Wing A master class of 27 lessons, drawn from 27 diverse narratives, for novelists...

She was his student. His stepdaughter. His greatest mistake Amira Fontaine was the rising star of the literary world—brilliant, fearless, and barely eighteen when she stepped into Dr. Solomon Reed’s classroom. He was everything she admired: a bestselling author, a legend in the Black academic world, and her stepfather. Their affair was supposed to be a secret. A mistake. A moment of misguided intimacy between a mentor and his most gifted student. But secrets don’t stay buried—especially when they leave behind bloodlines. Yvonne Fontaine-Reed built an empire as the queen of Black ...

The Complete Guide to AI in Education is a comprehensive resource for anyone interested in the transformative role of artificial intelligence in learning. Whether you're an educator, school administrator, student, or parent, this guide provides the knowledge and tools needed to navigate and leverage AI effectively in education. AI is reshaping education, offering powerful solutions to personalize learning, automate administrative tasks, and foster creativity. Yet it also brings challenges: concerns about academic integrity, learning gaps, and equitable access.

Productivity isn't just about getting more done; it's about getting the right things done. It's about living a life filled with purpose, accomplishment, and well-being. This book is your roadmap to navigate the often-confusing world of productivity, equipping you with the tools and strategies to transform your time into meaningful results. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach to increased productivity, you can select the tools and resources that best meet your individual or team’s needs. Contents: Introduction: Mastering Your Time, Not Being a Slave to It Part 1: Unveiling the ...