Education & Learning

'Francis is doing for teaching what This is Going to Hurt did for medicine. Brutal, honest and laugh-out-loud funny.' Jimmy Carr 'A great subject covered by a guy unafraid to tell it like it is' Geoff Norcott The class weren't laughing with me, they were laughing at me and there is no lonelier...

Por que sentimos atração pelo que nos assusta? Esse paradoxo entre o medo e o prazer nos faz pensar no sucesso dos filmes de terror e no fascínio por documentários e produções sobre crimes reais. O que há nessas histórias que prende nossa atenção? Este curso explora as razões psicológicas e psicanalíticas por trás desse fenômeno, refletindo sobre os tabus e moralismos de uma sociedade que, apesar de fundada em valores elevados, também se encanta e fantasia com o sombrio.

Do you want to learn to speak conversational Spanish with confidence, and stop wasting time on language-learning apps that leave you speechless? Most Spanish learners spend months memorizing vocabulary, collecting app streaks, and studying grammar rules, only to discover they still can't hold a real conversation in Spanish. Learn Spanish with AI reveals a revolutionary learning-approach using ChatGPT and artificial intelligence.

Inglés Práctico para Hispanohablantes: Aprende las Frases Esenciales para Viajar y la Vida Diaria ¿Alguna vez has querido sentirte seguro al hablar inglés, pero las reglas gramaticales te abruman? ¿Y si pudieras comunicarte con confianza usando solo las frases que realmente importan? Las investigaciones demuestran que 600 a 1,000 frases pueden cubrir la mayor parte de las conversaciones cotidianas. "Un Poco de Inglés" te ofrece este enfoque: práctico, accesible y diseñado para el uso real.

The classic guide that helps you communicate your thoughts clearly, concisely, and effectively. Essential for every professional, from entry-level to the executive suite, Writing That Works, 3rd Edition includes advice on all aspects of professional writing and business communication—including...

「ワンワン」など動物の声や「ドッカーン」などの物音、「ひらひら」など物事の状態や様子を写す言葉「オノマトペ」を日本人はこよなく愛してきた。本書では日本人の泣く声や様子、笑う声や笑う様を表わすオノマトペに焦点を絞り歴史の糸を手繰り寄せる。

In a delightful and personal look at life in a large family, the four eldest daughters talk about their faith, their dreams for the future, and what it’s like growing up a Duggar. They share how their family walks through unexpected and difficult circumstances and how they manage to maintain...

In this controversial new book, Daisy Christodoulou offers a thought-provoking critique of educational orthodoxy. Drawing on her recent experience of teaching in challenging schools, she shows through a wide range of examples and case studies just how much classroom practice contradicts basic...

What separates top-performing nurse leaders in today’s fast-paced healthcare environment? The Nurse Executive Exam (NE-BC) is more than a certification, it validates your leadership, strategy, and decision-making expertise. This comprehensive NE-BC Study Guide is your all-in-one resource for mastering every exam domain. Written by an experienced nurse executive, it presents leadership concepts, organizational strategy, finance, quality improvement, compliance, and ethics in a clear, practical format.

"境界知能"という言葉をご存じでしょうか？ IQ70以上85未満の生きづらい人たちで、本当は支援が必要なのに見過ごされてしている人たち――。近年、インターネットを中心に注目が集まっていますが、その正しい理解をしている人は多くありません。

This essential guide helps teachers refine their approach to fundamental challenges in the classroom. Based on research from cognitive science and formative assessment, it ensures teachers can offer all students the support and challenge they need and can do so sustainably.Written by an...

In Climbing Parnassus, winner of the 2005 Paideia Prize, Tracy Lee Simmons presents a defense and vindication of the formative power of Greek and Latin. He also shows how these languages have played a crucial role in the development of authentic Humanism, the foundation of the West's cultural...

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The definitive story of India's most iconic institution -- and the millions of lives it has shaped. Essential listening for IIT aspirants, alumni, educators, policymakers, and every Indian family that has ever dared to dream. From the ruins of a colonial prison in 1951 to the boardrooms of...

Bloomsbury presents Just Plain Filthy by Anthony Aycock, read by John Chancer. With the threat to intellectual freedom increasing around the country, this book takes a look at the first ever school book ban case to be decided by the high courts, and offers insights into how we can use history to...

Aprende Inglés en tu Coche o Mientras Duermes–Curso Completo para Principiantes e Intermediarios, de Sarmento Publications, es una experiencia poderosa, práctica e inmersiva diseñada para hispanohablantes ocupados que desean resultados reales sin estrés, sin libros de texto y sin gramática complicada. Este curso único combina historias cortas, conversaciones cotidianas y frases de alta frecuencia con ritmos cerebrales Beta y Gamma especialmente diseñados para acelerar la concentración, la memoria y el aprendizaje profundo.

Unlock your Dutch learning with 20 fun and simple Adventure short stories! Designed for beginner learners (A1 level), this collection offers gentle, easy-to-read tales that build confidence from the very first page. Each story is written in clear, simple language, perfect for learners who are just starting their Dutch journey.

Originally published in 1981, Alpha to Omega is divided into twenty-four sections, each of which examines one letter of the Greek alphabet, looking at English words that come from Greek words beginning with the letter under discussion, and exploring the aspects of Greek culture behind the...

What makes human language unique?Do women speak differently from men?Just what is the meaning of "meaning"?Language: The Basics provides a concise introduction to the study of language. Written in an engaging and entertaining style, it encourages the reader to think about the way language works...

Academic Chapbooks is a short book, written by Tara Brabazon, that provides a clear and actionable guide for scholars looking to diversify their publishing options. Chapbooks are short and punchy publications that can serve as dynamic consultancy cards, secure aan early authorship credit on...

Born from a grandmother’s gifted sticky note with the simple message, ‘I Choose…’, the ‘I Choose…’ Framework provides a compelling strategy for a life fully lived and spent thriving. Building from just these two words and a beautifully pregnant ellipsis (…), you will learn simple tools that leverage the power you already have to make choices. You will focus on the core of what it means to live as a Healthy Human, how you form your desired Professional Identity, and creating the roadmap for a future that YOU choose.

Bloomsbury presents Spider-man: Miles Morales by Ytasha L. Womack, read by Xenia Willacey. Explore the Stories Behind the Legends First introduced in 2011 by Brian Michael Bendis and Sara Pichelli, Miles Morales reconceived Spider-Man as African American and Latinx, and his debut marked a new...

Welcome to a powerful expert collaboration featuring teachers, coaches, and transformational leaders who use writing as a tool for impact, healing, change, and income. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just beginning, this guide and community will help you break through fear, find your voice, share your message with bold authenticity, and build a business based on the craft.

Qui étaient vraiment les sophistes, ces maîtres de parole capables d'enthousiasmer la jeunesse athénienne et d'inquiéter Socrate, Platon ou Aristote ? Cet ouvrage clair et vivant dévoile l'univers de Protagoras, Gorgias, Hippias et Prodicos : leurs idées, leur influence et les débats décisifs qu'ils ont ouverts sur la vérité, la justice, la démocratie ou le pouvoir du langage. Entre relativisme, scepticisme et invention d'une nouvelle éthique, les sophistes ont posé les bases d'une pensée lucide et pragmatique, dont les échos résonnent encore aujourd'hui.

Philosophe discret menant une vie d'une régularité quasi légendaire, Emmanuel Kant n'en demeure pas moins l'un des penseurs les plus audacieux et les plus décisifs de l'histoire de la philosophie. En interrogeant radicalement les limites de la connaissance, les fondements de la morale et le sens de l'espérance humaine, il a bouleversé notre façon de penser et ouvert une voie nouvelle à l'autonomie intellectuelle. Cet ouvrage clair et accessible offre une introduction lumineuse à son œuvre.