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Academia is not, by and large, a kind place. Individualism and competition are what count. But without kindness at its core, Catherine Denial suggests, higher education fails students and instructors—and its mission—in critical ways. Part manifesto, part teaching memoir, part how-to guide, A Pedagogy of Kindness urges higher education to get aggressive about instituting kindness, which Denial distinguishes from niceness. 

#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER PULITZER PRIZE WINNER The captivating inside story of the woman who helmed the Washington Post during one of the most turbulent periods in the history of American media: the scandals of the Pentagon Papers and Watergate In this widely acclaimed memoir ("Riveting...

In our troubled world, looking back to ancient wisdom can shed light on fresh solutions. For years, many of us have upheld the Stoic belief in ‘no pain, no gain.’ But when the pace of modern life and the demands of jobs and family overwhelm us, punishing exercise regimes, productivity apps...

Französisch lernen ohne Buch - das bietet der motivierende Hörkurs für Anfänger und Wiedereinsteiger...

This vital, sensitive guide explains the serious issues children face online and how they are impacted by them on a developmental, neurological, social, mental health, and well-being level. Covering technologies used by children aged two through to adulthood, it offers parents and professionals clear, evidence-based information about online harms and their effects and what they can do to support their child.

Qui n’aimerait pas que son enfant soit avide d’apprendre et persévérant; qu’il soit capable d’introspection, de contemplation, de concentration; qu’il se montre chaque jour reconnaissant, ne tenant rien pour acquis? Pourtant, notre époque ne cesse de l’éloigner de ces aspirations, de le détourner de la nature, du jeu libre, du silence…

¿Cómo educar en un mundo frenético e hiperexigente? ¿Cómo conseguir que un niño, y luego un adolescente, actúe con ilusión, sea capaz de estar quieto observando con calma lo que le rodea, piense antes de actuar, y esté motivado para aprender sin miedo al esfuerzo? Los niños de los últimos veinte años viven en un entorno cada vez más frenético y exigente, que por un lado ha hecho la tarea de educar más compleja, y por otro, los ha alejado de lo esencial.

Ce livre vise à démonter les mythes qui circulent impunément au sujet des technologies et qui ne font que multiplier les écrans dans les maisons et les écoles, en plus d’accroître le temps que nos enfants et nos élèves passent devant ceux-ci.

Throughout the globe, STEM careers exist. However, in some countries, particular STEM careers have been male-dominated while in other countries no gender biases exist as it relates to STEM careers. One common trend which occurs throughout the world is that women who are working in these STEM...

En un momento de desencanto respecto a la educación "tradicional", y ante el cada vez más amplio abanico de ofertas innovadoras, demasiadas veces condicionadas por el marketing o las modas, tanto padres como educadores tienen suficientes motivos para sentirse perdidos. Desde siempre las aulas han sido el campo de batalla de los poderes políticos, y desde hace unas décadas también de algunos poderes económicos como una herramienta de control al servicio de sus cambiantes intereses.

Based on select writings from an exceptional Amsterdam archive containing more than two thousand Dutch diaries from World War II, The Diary Keepers illuminates a part of history we haven’t seen in quite this way before. This audiobook is read by Nina Siegal, Maggi-Meg Reed, Nan McNamara...

Romeo and Juliet is one of Shakespeare's greatest and best loved tragedies. In this series for GCSE English Literature, we analyse all aspects of the play, ensuring that you gain a full understanding of the various complexities - including the context and a detailed analysis of all the scenes - helping whilst you study and revise. Furthermore, we have two dedicated chapters on preparing for your exam, so when it comes to the big day you know what to expect.

Hear You Go is the English language conversation podcast for curious English learners. Join me, Catherine Angus, every two weeks to practice your listening with real conversations. From book reviews to interviews with other teachers, we cover advanced topics that make you think, reflect and feel connected to the language. Listen to the messy, fast way people communicate so you can speak better English. Website: https://www.englishwithcatherine.com/ Instagram: @catherineangus_hearyougo Amos the Transparent: https://www.amosthetransparent.com/

Nearly a third of students are directly involved in bullying by the time they graduate from high school. A range of strategies have been shown to improve peer interactions and reduce bullying behaviors. Yet many teachers struggle to detect bullying and to respond to it effectively. This book is a much-needed guide to evidence-based methods for prevention and intervention in K-12 classrooms.

When Beating the Odds: Raising Academically Successful African American Males appeared in 1998, it was hailed as "a crucial book" (Baltimore Sun) and "undoubtedly one of the most important tools the African American parent can possess" (Kweisi Mfume, President NAACP). Now, in response to enormous demand, the authors turn their attention to African American young women. Statistics indicate that African American females, as a group, fare poorly in the United States.

#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER PULITZER PRIZE WINNER The captivating inside story of the woman who helmed the Washington Post during one of the most turbulent periods in the history of American media: the scandals of the Pentagon Papers and Watergate In this widely acclaimed memoir ("Riveting...

Une rencontre inattendue entre raison et rime: dans La géométrie en vers techniques, Lyon Des Roys rassemble les notions de la science des figures en une suite de vers précis et mémorables. Définitions, principes et méthodes se déroulent avec une cadence qui guide, fixe la mémoire et éclaire l’esprit.

Brought to you by Penguin. The story of the ancient world’s most spectacular library, and the civilization that created it When a team of Victorian archaeologists dug into a grassy hill in Iraq, they chanced upon one of the oldest and greatest stores of knowledge ever seen: the library of the...

Questo corso audio rappresenta un'innovativa metodologia di apprendimento linguistico per italiani che desiderano avvicinarsi all'olandese in modo naturale e privo di ansia. A differenza dei tradizionali metodi di studio con pesanti libri di testo e complesse spiegazioni grammaticali, questo corso si concentra su un approccio pratico e immediato.

In their own words, immigrants recall their arrival in the United States. Includes brief biographies and facts about the Ellis Island Oral History Project...