This book distils the key research and evidence about what effective teaching means in practice. Covering all aspects of teaching, it encourages the reader to reflect on their pupils, their planning,
From the moment her father was killed, Kerry’s life went from good to bad. She never had a chance to be a child. At a very young age, her innocence was snatched away from her. The one person who Kerry
Ally was at a breaking point when she woke up in a psych ward at the age of eighteen. She couldn't put a sentence together, let alone take a shower, eat a meal, or pick up a phone. What had gone wrong
Business today is up against a myriad of complexities -- disruptive competition and technologies, volatile economic forces, and a complex and evolving work force. There is unending pressure to do more
Alongside the surging popularity of positive psychology has come a quiet but significant chorus of dissenting voices, raising questions about the movement: that it is philosophically naive, that it un
Alongside the surging popularity of positive psychology has come a quiet but significant chorus of dissenting voices, raising questions about the movement: that it is philosophically naive, that it un
From two Toyota insiders—a practical, proven formula for developing a successful Lean culture in any organization In 1986, Toyota opened a factory in rural Kentucky and unveiled TPS, its revolutionary
Red Teaming is a revolutionary new way to make critical and contrarian thinking part of the planning process of any organization, allowing companies to stress-test their strategies, flush out hidden t
Shigeo Shingo was the foremost Lean methods authority and documenter. His books were the first analyses of the Toyota Production System.The Shingo Prize, which is administered by the Shingo Institute,
Chances are when you joined your condominium board you had no idea what was involved. You might have started out as a disgruntled or enthusiastic owner but soon got overwhelmed with lengthy meetings a
As Britain ages amid austerity, more and more people will suffer from long-term health conditions. Obesity and diabetes are on the rise. Mental health problems are widespread. Tobacco and addiction
In this book, experts discuss whether volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA) represent a challenge or a business opportunity. More intense debates on global climate change, increased
A New York Times bestseller Our ancestors crossed deserts, mountains, and oceans without even a whisper of what anyone today might consider modern technology. Those feats of endurance now seem impossi
A full-color version of “The Simplest Alkaline Diet Guide for Beginners + 46 Easy Recipes”.Did you know that our blood pH must stay within a very small range, otherwise death or a serious illness can
The empires of the past were far-flung experiments in multinationalism and multiculturalism, and have much to teach us about navigating our own increasingly globalized and interconnected world. Until
Britain is home to fifteen species of breeding birds of prey, from the hedgerow-hopping Sparrowhawk to the breathtaking White-tailed Eagle. In this handsomely illustrated book, acclaimed British filmm
*Includes pictures*Includes accounts of the campaign*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading“With hindsight, it is easy to see why a slim, self-effacing Englishman named Thoma
Are you struggling with debt and saving money? Can’t say no to the tempting sales even though you know better?Has budget has gone off track? Where the heck did your money go? You’re not alone. Minimal
A timely examination by a leading scientist of the physical, psychological, and moral effects of inequalityToday’s inequality is on a scale that none of us has seen in our lifetimes, yet this disparit
A timely examination by a leading scientist of the physical, psychological, and moral effects of inequalityToday’s inequality is on a scale that none of us has seen in our lifetimes, yet this disparit
As Co-founder and Senior Pastor of Hillsong Church and founder of The Colour Sisterhood, Bobbie Houston paints a vision of God's plan for women of all ages and backgrounds to flourish, empower each ot
Through research into the unique way women talk to one another, this validating and illuminating analysis of female friendship will help women lean into the comfort these powerful relationships offer
When Sydney-born vet Alex Tinson was plucked from the Australian outback to become chief vet in charge of the United Arab Emirates President's racing camels, he was given one mission: to make the Pres
At Mach 1.5, encased in 20 tons of metal, fighter pilots don't have much time to think. They prepare on the ground to take on anything in the air, then get their job done. Former fighter pilots Jim "M
Due to globalization processes, foreign language skills, knowledge about other countries and intercultural competences have increasingly become important for societies and people’s social positions. P
*Includes pictures*Includes accounts of the fighting *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further readingMost books and documentaries about the First World War focus on the carnage of the
“For Sale By Owner” is a step-by-step guide that will help any home owner better prepared to market their home for sale.Do you want top dollar for your home?Do you want a quick sale and close?You want
Mindfulness and one of the roads to it, meditation, have become increasingly popular as a way to promote health and well-being. Meditation can create mindfulness in daily life, which becomes an ingrai
Many of the foods we eat injure the nerves that guide our thinking, speaking and acting. Although Dr. Walsh knows these foods well, he did not know that they were destroying his own brain. Until a sho
What's happening in global politics? As if overnight, many Democrats revolted and passionately backed a socialist named Bernie Sanders; the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union; the vitupe
Effective Leadership—It’s a Process Good leadership is about more than inspiring people. Effective leadership stands on two pillars: excellent people and efficient processes. Through well-tested model
To our modern ears the word “creature” has wild, musky, even monstrous, connotations. And yet the terms “creaturely” and “love,” taken together, have traditionally been associated with theological deb
Violence Against Black Bodies argues that Black deaths at the hands of police are just one form of violence that Black and brown people face daily in the western world. Through the voices of scholars
Violence Against Black Bodies argues that Black deaths at the hands of police are just one form of violence that Black and brown people face daily in the western world. Through the voices of scholars
We know from opinion polls that Americans basically agree with the liberal agenda. But on election day, they vote for conservatives. So what gives? Journalist Peter Rice argues that lib
Impossible Goals, Inevitable Successes Why are you struggling to grow your business when everyone else seems to be crushing their goals? If you needed to triple revenue within the next three years, wo
