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Running out of Saturdays is a warm, witty and unapologetically honest memoir from Peter Brewer – a big-hearted larrikin with a whiteboard full of wisdom and a yarn (or 50) to tell. Now in his mid-60s, Peter reflects on a life jam-packed with colourful characters, career moves (some undeniably questionable), boisterous family gatherings and boardroom lessons. From his humble beginnings to becoming a respected leader in the real estate industry, PB’s learned – often the hard way – what really matters in business, family and life.

Drawing together the worlds of classroom practice, school leadership, and scientific research, this is an essential how-to guide for initiating and maintaining a school improvement journey based on the science of learning.

Are you ready to take the next step in your healthcare career and earn your CCMA certification? Whether you're new to the field or seeking career advancement, this comprehensive study guide will help you pass the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam with confidence. Inside, you’ll find everything you need to prepare effectively. Covering essential topics from medical terminology and anatomy to patient care, administrative duties, and emergency procedures, this guide offers a clear, step-by-step approach to mastering the concepts and practical skills required for success.

From the author of the best-selling RYA Navigation Handbook, this audiobook is based on the RYA’s official title to support the RYA VHF Operator's Short Range Certificate examination. It expands upon the quick reference VHF Radio inc GMDSS book (G22) to assist with a deeper level of understanding which will help you pass the exam.

Unlock the secrets to acing the Notary Public Exam with "The 300 Most Common Notary Public Exam Vocabulary Words: How to Instantly Memorize 300 High Frequency Words for the Notary Public Test with Hilarious Stories So Funny You'll Never Forget Them!" - the ultimate tool to help you crush the vocabulary section of your Notary exam with ease! Are you tired of memorizing endless lists of complex words only to forget them the moment you need them? What if there was a way to make studying for your Notary Public Exam actually fun - and unforgettable? This book is your answer!

Notes on Fundamentals of Nursing Care for Nursing Students is the no-fluff, high-yield crash course designed to help you master the most essential concepts-without the overwhelm. Whether you're prepping for the NCLEX-RN or powering through nursing school, this book delivers exactly what you need to know, in a way that actually sticks.

Are you struggling to memorize those tricky LSAT vocabulary words? Do legal terms like abrogate, jurisprudence, and tortfeasor make your head spin? You're not alone! The LSAT is packed with high-frequency legal vocabulary, and mastering these words is the key to acing the exam, crushing logic games, and reading case law like a pro. But let's be real-memorizing hundreds of legal terms the old-fashioned way is boring and ineffective.

You are no doubt a busy student with a lot of things going on! It can be challenging to find the time to study for the property and casualty insurance license exam. That is why the author Frank Henderson, an insurance professional, developed the property and casualty insurance study guide! This edition is a complete review edition. It covers all categories on the exam. You can listen to it wherever life takes you!

This CDL Exam Guide: Pre-Trip and Road Skills Test is your essential companion for passing two of the most critical components of the Commercial Driver’s License exam. Whether you’re a new applicant or refreshing your skills, this focused guide delivers step-by-step strategies and real-world insights to help you succeed.

Teaching, leading and learning are at the heart of every school and classroom. Our ability to grow and adapt to the ever-changing landscapes of education is what keeps our profession and ourselves moving forward. In Buddy, Bully & Beacon, we see how different personalities are drawn to various styles of teaching and leading. We examine archetypes and examples from pop culture to better understand how we can and must evolve.

In Anatomy & Physiology Made Easy, complex biological concepts transform into memorable poems that naturally embed themselves in your memory. This innovative guide combines comprehensive scientific accuracy with creative rhymes, making it the perfect companion for medical students, nursing students, and anyone studying human anatomy and physiology.

As a self-published author, if you want to people to notice and buy your book you need to have a plan. In Shut Up and Sell Your First Book international book mentor Natasa Denman shares her easy-to-follow blueprint for book sales success. Following on from Shut Up and Write Your First Book and Ultimate 48 Hour Author, this trilogy is essential listening for first-time authors.

Do you feel anxious in social settings, worry about being judged, or struggle to strike up a conversation with someone new? Do you dread networking events, fearing small talk and awkward silences? If yes, then this book is for you. It’s your ultimate guide to mastering communication and building confidence in every interaction.

By founding Penguin books and popularizing the paperback, Allen Lane not only changed publishing in Britain, he was also at the forefront of a social and cultural revolution that saw the millions of people given access to what had previously been the preserve of a wealthy few. In Penguin Special, Jeremy Lewis brings this extraordinary era brilliantly to life, recounting how Allen Lane came to launch his Penguins for the price of a packet of cigarettes.

In the age of click-and-go reading, why do students need to know information when they can just look things up? Bestselling author Kelly Gallagher argues that to think critically, it’s imperative that we teach kids stuff. Lots of it. Why? Because students who know more are able to read more, and read better.

American college teaching is in crisis, or so we are told. But we've heard that complaint for the past 150 years, as critics have denounced the poor quality of instruction in undergraduate classrooms. Students daydream in gigantic lecture halls while a professor drones on, or they meet with a teaching assistant for an hour of aimless discussion. The modern university does not reward teaching, so faculty members at every level neglect it in favor of research and publication.

Focusing on schools in inner-city and suburban Detroit, Charles Bell draws on 160 in-depth interviews with Black high school students, their parents, and their teachers to illuminate the negative outcomes that are associated with out-of-school suspension. Bell also sheds light on the inherent shortcomings of school safety measures as he describes how schools fail to protect Black students, which leaves them vulnerable to bullying and victimization.

In Universities on Fire, futurist Bryan Alexander explores higher education during an age of unfolding climate crisis. Powered by real-world examples and the latest research, Alexander assesses practical responses and strategies by surveying contemporary programs and academic climate research from around the world. He establishes a model of how academic institutions may respond and offers practical pathways forward for higher education. How will the two main purposes of education—teaching and research—change as the world heats up?

In a world flooded with information but starved for meaning, Mind to Think offers a bold and urgent message: we must teach ourselves and our children not just what to think, but how to think. Blending the timeless wisdom of thinkers like Dewey and Socrates with modern approaches such as Philosophy for Children, Cooperative Learning, and Problem-Based Learning, this book is a practical and inspiring roadmap for educators, parents, and anyone invested in shaping minds that can reason, reflect, and respond creatively to the challenges of our age.

Struggling to prepare for your Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification? Feeling overwhelmed by the vast amount of information you need to master? This comprehensive audiobook is your ultimate companion for exam success!