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Described by the New York Times as "arguably the most important intellectual alive," Noam Chomsky is known throughout the world for his highly influential writings on language and politics. Featuring two of Chomsky's most popular and enduring books in one omnibus volume, On Language contains some of the noted linguist and political critic's most informal and accessible work to date, making it an ideal introduction to his thought.

Engaging in reflective practice helps us to understand our thoughts, feelings, actions, and reactions in any given situation. It is in this ongoing reflection that we gain insight, self-awareness, and the ability to shift perspective. When we engage in reflective supervision in our work, we have the opportunity to have someone hold space for us to deconstruct an experience/situation so that we can understand ourselves and others more clearly. As professionals who engage in relationship-based work, this process is essential. Join Mara Brenner as she talks about the value of reflective practice,...

An award-winning novelist, philosopher, essayist, screenwriter, professor, and cartoonist, Charles Johnson has devoted his life to creative pursuit. His 1990 National Book Award-winning novel Middle Passage is a modern classic, revered as much for its daring plot as its philosophical underpinnings. For 33 years, Johnson taught and mentored students in the art and craft of creative writing. The Way of the Writer is his record of those years and the coda to a kaleidoscopic, boundary-shattering career.