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Penguin Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
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2022
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"In The Family Firm, Brown professor of economics and mom of two Emily Oster offers a classic business school framework for data-driven parents to think more deliberately about the key issues of the elementary years: school, health, extracurricular activities, and more. Unlike the hourly challenges of infant parenting, the big questions in this age come up less frequently. But we live with the consequences of our decisions for much longer. What's...
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In today's digital age, making money online has become more accessible than ever before. With just a laptop and an internet connection, anyone can start a business, offer their skills, or invest in the stock market. The possibilities are endless, but with so many options available, it can be overwhelming to know where to start.This book aims to provide a comprehensive guide to five popular ways to make money online. Each chapter will delve into a...
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Problem-based learning (PBL) represents a widely recommended best practice that facilitates both student engagement with challenging content and students' ability to utilize that content in a more flexible manner to support problem-solving. This edited volume includes research that focuses on examples of successful models and strategies for facilitating preservice and practicing teachers in implementing PBL practices in their current and future classrooms...
4) Mending the Broken Wings: Seven Strategies for Improving the Academic Achievement of Males of Color
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This book is written based on personal experience and the application of research-driven strategies that are not only designed to address the needs of males of color, but can also-if strategically applied-prove to be extremely valuable to schools and districts desiring to improve the success of all students. It is written in such as format that encourages reflective thinking.
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Now that you matched or prematched, what's next? where do I live? What do I wear? What should I study and what are the things I wish I had known before starting? How do I balance my work with family? Do not look further. The Intern's Diary will guide you through every step of the way.
If you are an IMG, medical student, or AMG, recent or old graduate. Or perhaps you are already in the residency training, and it's hard to get through easily. This...
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Everyone Operates from a Different Level of Energy
What works for one person won't necessarily work for another. Based on Paramhansa Yogananda's practical principles on energy and form, Awake and Ready, offers real-life examples, simple, and useful suggestions to help guide and motivate people at every level.
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To ease tensions, improve relationships, and create happier environments ... in your home, workplace, or classroom.
• Excitement...
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Principals know all too well the complexities of effective school leadership. To successfully navigate the journey's ups and downs, you'll need to rely on the appropriate gear. In The Principal's Backpack, Nancy Karlin Flynn draws on her background as a hiker and her experience leading schools to provide ways to not only survive but thrive as a school leader.
K–12 principals will:
• Create a mental map for health and well-being with tips...
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How do you tell a real trend from the merely trendy? How, for example, will a technology--like artificial intelligence, machine learning, self-driving cars, biohacking, bots, and the Internet of Things--affect us, our businesses, and workplaces? How will it eventually change the way we live, work, play, and think--and how should we prepare for it now?
In The Signals Are Talking, noted futurist Amy Webb shows us how to analyze the "true signals"--those...
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Can you outsmart an economist? Steven Landsburg, acclaimed author and professor of economics, dares you to try. In this whip-smart, entertaining, and entirely unconventional economics primer, he brings together over one hundred puzzles and brain teasers that illustrate the subject's key concepts and pitfalls. From warm-up exercises to get your brain working, to logic and probability problems, to puzzles covering more complex topics like inferences,...
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A teacher's guide to empowering students with modern thinking skills that will help them throughout life.
Design thinking is a wonderful teaching strategy to inspire your students and boost creativity and problem solving. With tips and techniques for teachers K through 12, this book provides all the resources you need to implement Design Thinking concepts and activities in your classroom right away. These new techniques will empower your students...
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Get the Summary of Annie Duke's Quit in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Quit" by Annie Duke explores the strategic value of quitting in decision-making. The book uses examples from various fields to illustrate the importance of knowing when to quit, a skill often overshadowed by perseverance narratives. Duke discusses the 1996 Everest expedition, where climbers' decisions to turn back likely saved their lives,...
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Get the Summary of Claire Hughes Johnson's Scaling People in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Scaling People" by Claire Hughes Johnson is a comprehensive guide to effective organizational management, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, communication, and the distinction between management and leadership. The book illustrates how personal management philosophies shape team dynamics and the necessity of...
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Along with increased complexities in work and life in general in the twenty-first century come new and dangerous risks to workers, customers, and the general public. Drawing on decades of experience as a researcher and consultant for a range of organizations and individuals in high-risk domains, the author of this book presents a powerful theory of open communication and teamwork. This unites a range of communication practices and principles that...
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To design innovative product, service, and process concepts, marketing strategies, and methods of resource allocation and management, organizations need creative views and solutions. The secret word that may turn around an organization, corporation, division, or department is creativity.Numerous firms, such as 3M, Frito-Lay, and Texas Instruments, have successfully included systematic creative exercises into their training and production processes...
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Get the Summary of Bent Flyvbjerg and Dan Gardner's How Big Things Get Done in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "How Big Things Get Done" examines the challenges and complexities of managing large-scale projects, drawing on Bent Flyvbjerg's extensive research into over 16,000 projects across various sectors. The book reveals a consistent pattern of megaprojects exceeding budgets, missing deadlines, and underdelivering...
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Character Education: Fostering Creativity and Problem Solving is like a toolbox filled with everything you need to tackle life's challenges. Remember the last time you lost something, like a pencil or a cloak? Or faced a bully and didn't know what to do? This book uses fun stories, questions, and guides to help you understand what to do in situations like these. it's for anyone who wants to learn, grow, and have a good time doing it. Each chapter...
17) 2023 Lisa's List
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Resource guide for those seeking help in southeastern Connecticut mainly in New London County. Contains information on where to find assistance for a wide variety of problems; food, housing, wellness, family support, infant/child support, elder/disabled care and much more. Comprehensive descriptions of each organization along with their contact information are contained within.
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Vous avez la capacité de réussir… accordez-vous cette permission!
Vous travaillez sans compter et avez du mal à vous expliquer vos insatisfactions et cette folle impression de tourner en rond? Vous avez essayé de nombreuses stratégies sans grand succès, mais au plus profond de vous, vous savez que vous avez un potentiel incroyable même si vous êtes déçu de vos résultats. Ou peut-être êtes-vous déjà satisfait de vos résultats, mais...
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The Author provides a summary of the definition, principles, and challenges related to Critical Thinking2 - A Force Multiplier. In business and management, one faces many challenges, especially uncertainty, lack of information, unpredictability, and ambiguity. Problems that need systematic analysis will invariably arise. The fundamental proposition of this book is that "Critical Thinking2" lies at the interface of problem analysis and decision-making....
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"The Art of Juggling: Balancing Work and Mental Health for High-Stress Professionals" is a guide designed to help professionals navigate the challenges of maintaining a healthy work-life balance in high-pressure environments. It aims to empower individuals to manage stress, develop healthy habits, set boundaries, and prioritize self-care through practical strategies. The book is structured to offer insights into recognizing and overcoming mental health...
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