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Stories mould who we are, from our character to our cultural identity. They drive us to act out our dreams and ambitions, and shape our politics and beliefs. We use them to construct our relationships, to keep order in our law courts, to interpret events in our newspapers and social media. Storytelling is an essential part of what makes us human.

Looking for a beginner language course that fits into your busy lifestyle and gets you speaking a new language in a matter of weeks, not years? Michel Thomas's unique method is designed to overcome the frustrations usually faced by language learners.

In 2019, there were more than two million children being homeschooled. That number doubled during the pandemic and is now likely to continue increasing as more parents worry that school might not be the best place for their children to learn and grow. Teach Your Own helped launch the homeschooling movement; now, its timeless and revolutionary message of recognizing the ways children come to understand the world has been updated for today’s environment.

A charming approach to putting your life in order so your loved ones won't have to. There's a word for it in Swedish: Döstädning, literally, 'death cleaning'. Swedish-born Margareta Magnusson is, in her words, 'aged between 80 and 100'. When her husband died, she had to downsize her home. The experience forced her to recognise the power of 'death cleaning' and the concerns that must be addressed in order to do it with thought and care.

Have you been trying to learn Spanish and simply can’t find the way to expand your vocabulary? Do your teachers recommend you boring textbooks and complicated stories that you don’t really understand? Are you looking for a way to learn the language quicker without taking shortcuts? If you answered “Yes!” to at least one of those previous questions, then this book is for you! We’ve compiled the 2,000 most common words in Spanish, a list of terms that will expand your vocabulary to levels previously unseen.

A 15-session Croatian language course teaching pronunciation and comprehension of core Croatian words and phrases. The sessions progressively add new vocabulary while reviewing previous content to help aid retention of the content. The course starts at beginner level, and after completing the course with full knowledge of the content you will reach A2 level Croatian, enabling you to have simple conversations with Croatian speakers in everyday situations. This is the ideal way to build a basic knowledge of Croatian whether for travel or a work trip.

Offering the most comprehensive single-volume treatment of adult learning available, this landmark book offers a wide-ranging perspective on adult learning, synthesizes the latest thinking and work in the field, includes coverage of the sociocultural perspectives of adult learning, and explores the broader social implications of adult education.

In November 2008, John Hattie’s ground-breaking book Visible Learning synthesized the results of more than fifteen years research involving millions of students and represented the biggest ever collection of evidence-based research into what actually works in schools to improve learning.

Steven Pinker looks at how the relationship between words and thoughts can help us understand who we are. Why do so many swear words involve topics like sex, bodily functions, or the divine? Why do some children's names thrive while others fall out of favour? Why do we threaten and bribe and seduce in such elaborate, often comical ways? How can a choice of metaphor damn a politician or start a war? And why do we rarely say what we actually mean?

From Stephen R. Covey, bestselling author of The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness, comes the accompanying personal workbook that will help you further realize the power of this new habit. The world has changed dramatically since Covey's classic The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People was published.

Explanation - conveying meaning - is an art. And the BBC presenter and journalist Ros Atkins, creator of the viral 'Ros Atkins on...' explainer videos, is something of a master of the form. In this book, Ros shares the secrets he has learned from years of working in high-pressure newsrooms, identifying the ten elements of a good explanation and the seven steps you need to take to express yourself as persuasively and accurately as possible.

With Paul Noble’s simple, relaxed approach you will learn in a way that suits you – without having to memorise long lists of words you won’t use, scribbling notes as you listen, or feeling frustrated. Instead, Paul will introduce you to the basics of the French language and guide you through over 3 hours of everyday scenarios that are practical, fun, and applicable. Just listen, interact, and learn wherever you are.

John Taylor Gatto's Weapons of Mass Instruction focuses on mechanisms of traditional education which cripple imagination, discourage critical thinking, and create a false view of learning as a byproduct of rote-memorization drills. Gatto's earlier book, Dumbing Us Down, introduced the now-famous expression of the title into the common vernacular. Weapons of Mass Instruction adds another chilling metaphor to the brief against conventional schooling.

Real French people don’t speak like your textbook…so it’s no wonder you feel unprepared when it’s your turn to speak! Try the StoryLearning Method, and dive into a real-world, gripping drama between six characters that helps you learn authentic spoken French in the process.

You are no doubt a busy professional with a lot of things going on! It can be challenging to find the time to study for the BCBA exam. That is why the author Andrew Wiggins, a Behavioral Analyst professional developed the BCBA Study Guide! This edition is a complete review edition. It covers all categories on the exam.

Master Mandarin Chinese Through Short Stories: Expand Your Mandarin Vocabulary with 40 Fun and Engaging Tales is the perfect tool for anyone looking to improve their Mandarin in a natural, fun, and effective way. Forget about tedious textbooks and endless drills. This book invites you to learn through real-life situations, conversation-based phrases, and tales that are designed to both entertain and teach.

This book provides 421 essential NCLEX-style questions covering everything from core nursing fundamentals to high-risk clinical scenarios, ensuring you're ready for the real exam. Each question is paired with detailed explanations, so you'll not only know the correct answer but also understand why-helping you strengthen critical thinking and test-taking strategies.

Preparé este libro para padres, maestros y educadores en el hogar para ayudarlos con niños con TDA, TDAH, autismo y más. Durante muchos años fui una defensora de mi hijo, hablé en conferencias de maestros, fui a conferencias y escribí un artículo mensual para un sitio web internacional en línea. Este libro ayuda con la concentración, discutiendo e inspirándolos. No pretendo tener todas las respuestas, pero esto es mucho de lo que apliqué y se compartió conmigo durante esos años difíciles. Creo que esto será de gran ayuda.

Saia do automático é um convite para quem quer viver com mais equilíbrio e consciência. A partir desse desconforto e do desejo de enxergar a vida com mais lógica, a autora compartilha experiências pessoais, aprendizados e histórias reais que mostram como o pensamento crítico pode transformar não só decisões do dia a dia, mas também a nossa forma de nos relacionarmos com outras pessoas e com o mundo. Ao invés de dar respostas prontas, o livro instiga as perguntas que fazem diferença. Um guia para quem quer afiar a mente, ampliar o olhar e viver com mais clareza.

Ce livre propose une approche douce et naturelle pour apprendre le portugais brésilien, spécialement adaptée aux francophones. Plutôt que des listes de vocabulaire ou des règles abstraites, il utilise des histoires courtes et des mises en situation pour familiariser progressivement le lecteur avec la langue. Les textes, simples et ancrés dans le quotidien, décrivent des scènes variées : un réveil en retard, la préparation d’un café traditionnel, ou une balade à vélo en bord de mer. Chaque histoire est accompagnée d’une traduction en français, facilitant l’association entre les deux langues.