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Deschooling Our Lives
A provocative, practical response to the crisis in our schools, this book argues boldly for replacing compulsory schooling with a wide variety of home, neighborhood, and community-based educational efforts. Hern examines how the day-to-day experience of school teaches subservience, deadens children’s natural love of learning, undercuts their self-esteem, and limits independent thought…. More >>
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The Career Clinic: Eight Simple Rules for Finding Work You Love
- ISBN13: 9780814410516
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- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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The secret to life is doing the work we are meant to do. As the longtime host of a radio show devoted to helping people find work they love, Maureen Anderson has often invited listeners in to hear firsthand accounts of people who not only relish their work, but live without regret. The Career Clinic is filled with intimate, revealing, and inspiring stories of career transitions that led to fulfillment, meaning, and peace. . .and offers suggestions for how others can make them too. Readers will find plenty of practical guidance on how to make the leap from the 9-to-5 doldrums to a love affair with their career. From a fashion designer who became a psychotherapist, to a husband and wife who followed their d… More >>
The Career Clinic: Eight Simple Rules for Finding Work You Love
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For the Love of Words: Vocabulary Instruction that Works, Grades K-6
- ISBN13: 9780787977849
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Many elementary students today have a reading and speaking vocabulary far below what is expected and necessary for their grade level. For the Love of Words offers teachers a practical and systematic instructional framework for helping students overcome “the vocabulary gap” so they can succeed academically, especially in reading comprehension. Unlike conventional “skill and drill” instruction, this approach helps students understand why a strong vocabulary is… More >>
For the Love of Words: Vocabulary Instruction that Works, Grades K-6
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Simple Truths
“Simple Truths” shows how you can make an incredible difference in your child’s life through love, time, attention, and role-modeling. Author and educator Jan Dargatz says, “As a parent, you are better equipped to teach your child certain lessons relevant to your child’s success. You can teach them better than any schoolteacher or caregiver.”… More >>
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Nature-Oriented Activities: A Leader’s Guide
Educators will be well equipped to instill environmental awareness and a lifelong love of nature in their students with this comprehensive activity book and teacher’s guide. Hundreds of hands-on activities promote ecological conservation, stewardship, and respect without sounding like lengthy lectures. Students will be captivated by fun and educational engagements such as arts and crafts made with natural materials, games that teach compass and map-reading skills, a… More >>
Nature-Oriented Activities: A Leader’s Guide
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