Middle Field

"Middle manager." The term evokes a bygone industrial era in which managers functioned like cogs in a vast machine and bureaucracy ruled. In recent decades, midlevel managers became a favorite target for the chopping block—underappreciated, often considered a superfluous layer of the organization. Not only does this outdated perspective need to change, the future demands it. In Power to the Middle, McKinsey thought leaders Bill Schaninger, Bryan Hancock, and Emily Field call for a profound reimagining of what middle managers can and must be able to do.

In this hilarious installment of the bestselling Middle School series, Rafe faces a cranky crocodile, a quirky campout, and a dastardly diamond plot in his most topsy-turvy adventure yet. Things have quieted down for lovable troublemaker Rafe Khatchadorian, and after all the mishaps and...

Leadership isn’t reserved for those at the top. It’s earned in the middle, in the trenches where the work truly happens. The middle is where influence is built, respect is earned, and careers are shaped. It’s where ideas either fade or take flight. It’s where leaders rise to the occasion, even when no one is watching. This isn’t theory. The middle holds power for those willing to step up and claim it. This field manual gives you the tools to do just that. Inside, you’ll find real-world examples, battle-tested lessons, and practical strategies to lead with confidence, drive ...

In Jawbreaker Gary Berntsen, until recently one of the CIA’s most decorated officers, comes out from under cover for the first time to describe his no-holds-barred pursuit of Osama bin Laden and al-Qaeda. With his unique mix of clandestine knowledge and paramilitary training, Berntsen...

England, 1065: The Saxon kingdom is under threat of invasion at both ends. From the north comes Harald Hardrada of Norway intent on pillage, while across the Channel, Duke William of Normandy is about to enforce his claim to the throne. Between the two lie the villages and townships defended only by part-time armies maintained by the Earls of Wessex, Mercia and Northumbria, barely united under King Harold Godwineson. It falls to brave and determined young men like Will Riveracre and Selwyn Astenmede to stand firm against whichever marauding invader reaches them first.

In this adventurous installment of James Patterson's bestselling Middle School series, everyone's favorite underdog hero Rafe Khatchadorian is headed to the dangerous wilds of Australia! Rafe isn't exactly considered a winner in Hills Village Middle School to say the least, but everything's...

Bloomsbury presents A Field Guide to Broken Promises by Leah Stecher, read by Michelle Weisbom In this heartfelt follow-up to her critically acclaimed novel The Things We Miss, Leah Stecher explores the pressure of living up to perfection. When Evie Steinberg’s family moves right before...

In 1119, the people of the Near East came together in an epic clash of horses, swords, sand, and blood that would decide the fate of the city of the Aleppo - and the eastern Crusader states. Fought between tribal Turkish warriors on steppe ponies, Arab foot soldiers, Armenian bowmen, and European knights, the battlefield was the amphitheater into which the people of the Near East poured their full gladiatorial might. Carrying a piece of the true cross before them, the Frankish army advanced, anticipating a victory that would secure their dominance over the entire region.

Help Your Students Develop Critical Skills Through Field Studies Field studies are considered by many to be the most powerful tool to teach the Critical Skills. A field study is a project conducted by a team of students to address a problem or issue in the “real world” under faculty supervision. They provide rigorous and learning rich experiences where students can practice and master their skills while working productively with an educational partner. Given the opportunity, virtually any student can participate and contribute as a field study team member. Field studies offer an ...

An inspiring book about resilience on and off the field for 8 to 12-year-old soccer sports fans Eleven-year-old Adi has settled nicely into her new life. She loves school and cherishes her friendships with other kids. Playing soccer for the Seaside Rosellas on Sundays fuels her dream of becoming a women’s soccer star one day. In Adi’s mind, life could not be better. But now, this life has been turned upside down—again. Her mother has found a fancy private school that offers Adi a scholarship for Year Seven. Adi is devastated. She does not want to leave her friends behind. From day one...

In Jawbreaker Gary Berntsen, until recently one of the CIA’s most decorated officers, comes out from under cover for the first time to describe his no-holds-barred pursuit of Osama bin Laden and al-Qaeda. With his unique mix of clandestine knowledge and paramilitary training, Berntsen...

She rang the bell. And everything changed. Twelve-year-old Finley is the kind of kid who notices everything and says almost nothing. While her loud, fearless little brother Liam makes friends everywhere they go, Finley hangs back — watching, cataloging, disappearing into the walls. So when her family drags her to Fort Ross State Historic Park on the California coast instead of letting her go to a sleepover, she's furious. Then a park guide named Maddie leads her to a small, tarnished bell inside a two-hundred-year-old chapel. One pull of the rope, and Finley wakes up in 1820. Fort Ross is...

CONNECTICUT'S WILDEST LEGENDS MEET TALL TALE HUMOR Ever heard of the Pukwudgie? The Wampus Cat? Ghostly soldiers from the Revolutionary War still wandering Connecticut's battlefields? Join legendary cowboy Pecos Bill as he rides through the eerie woods, haunted battlefields, and mysterious towns of the Connecticut Panhandle! From ghostly soldiers of the Revolutionary War to mischievous cryptids like the Pukwudgie and Wampus Cat, Pecos Bill faces down the supernatural forces that linger in the shadows of the land. PERFECT FOR AGES 10+ These stories are ideal for middle grade readers, teens, ...

FLORIDA'S WILDEST LEGENDS MEET TALL TALE HUMOR Ever heard of Two-Toed Tom, the legendary gator that terrorized the Panhandle? The Phantom Ship of Pensacola Bay? The terrifying Windigo Spirit lurking in the swamps? Join legendary cowboy Pecos Bill as he wrangles the wildest cryptids, ghosts, and supernatural legends hiding in the swamps, forests, and bayous of the Florida Panhandle! This rollicking collection of tall tales blends: Florida folklore and regional history Cryptozoology and paranormal encounters Native American mythology (Seminole wisdom tales) Tall tale humor and heart-pounding ...

They are not just operating in the Middle East. They are already here. What if the most dangerous threat to American security is not a distant battlefield, but a structured network expanding quietly inside the systems we trust? While attention remains fixed on nuclear negotiations and diplomacy, a more disciplined and enduring threat has taken root beneath the surface. This book is not built on distant analysis or academic theory. It draws on more than three decades of firsthand experience in conflict zones where these networks operate in real time. Shadow Soldiers exposes how the Iranian ...

In this hilarious sixth middle grade book in the Middle School and Other Disasters series that started with New York Times bestseller Worst Broommate Ever!, witch-in-training Heidi Heckelbeck has a new rival. When a new student comes to Broomsfield Academy, Mrs. Kettledrum informs the students...

A whirlwind adventure packed with magic, mystery, and a dash of chaos! Ollie Brewer might be just a regular school kid, but when a field trip to the British Museum goes terribly wrong, he’s thrust into a magical world of labyrinths, lost wands, and very grumpy Minotaurs. With his best friend Samantha at his side and an ancient curse hanging over them, Ollie has to outwit deadly creatures, solve impossible puzzles, and maybe even save the day. Along the way, he’ll discover the true meaning of bravery, friendship, and how sometimes the best adventures happen when you least expect them. ...

In the late 2000s, when the three-decade-long Left Front rule in West Bengal was crumbling, Parimal Bhattacharya began to travel outside the well-trodden urban centres to different parts of the region - from the Sundarbans to tribal Jangalmahal, from the outskirts of Kolkata to villages on the...

Calvin never planned on saving the world. He just wanted to explore with his best friend, Pudge the beagle, and their fearless ally Sky. But when glowing mushrooms, broken vows, and shadowy forces threaten to unravel reality itself, the three of them must step forward. From volcano summits to thorn-choked orchards, from shattered bridges to fractured glasslands, every step they take weaves hope—or risks breaking the world apart forever. This isn’t just another adventure. This is the one that will test everything Calvin, Pudge, and Sky believe about courage, friendship, and what it means...

Medic in a greater war. On an Air Force base in the middle of the desert, Captain Eileen Brennan waits to treat the casualties of a war that everyone back home thinks is over. But today, she will treat the wounded of a war far greater than the one she thought she was fighting.