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An indictment of the American educational system criticizes the fact that the system has discarded the traditional goals of transmitting knowledge and fostering cognitive skills in favor of building self-esteem and promoting social harmony.

The debate over sexual violence on campus is reaching fever pitch, from headlines about out-of-control fraternities to the "mattress protests" by female students at Columbia University and other colleges. The Hunting Ground, the new documentary by award-winning filmmakers Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering, has taken this debate to a new level, becoming a galvanizing catalyst for discussion at the hundreds of campuses where the documentary is being screened each month.

The second edition of Inside Section One: Creating and Producing TV's La Femme Nikita is an expanded and updated version designed to provide listeners—and in particular, TV and film students—with a thorough understanding of the TV production experience, using the critically-acclaimed and award-winning TV series La Femme Nikita as a case study.

I asked my Year 1 class, ‘What’s the best thing that’s ever happened to you?’ George Pointon asks his class a lot of questions. What do you want to be when you grow up? What do you reckon your parents do while you’re at school? Can you put that down, please? JJ, the stapler – can you...

Congresswoman Elise Stefanik reveals how America’s elite universities, once proud symbols of academic excellence, have become centers of far-left indoctrination, division, and moral rot in this riveting, behind-the-scenes inside account. Drawing on her experience as the highest-ranking woman...

The common perception of a CIA officer is someone who collects secret intelligence abroad-a spy. However, the critical link between secrets and policy is the intelligence analyst. The CIA Intelligence Analyst brings to light the vital, but often-unseen, work of these officers.

In the fall of 1999, New York Times education reporter Jacques Steinberg was given an unprecedented opportunity to observe the admissions process at prestigious Wesleyan University. Over the course of nearly a year, Steinberg accompanied admissions officer Ralph Figueroa on a tour to assess and recruit the most promising students in the country. The Gatekeepers follows a diverse group of prospective students as they compete for places in the nation's most elite colleges.

From award-winning higher education journalist and New York Times bestselling author Jeffrey Selingo comes a revealing look from inside the admissions office—one that identifies surprising strategies that will aid in the college search. Getting into a top-ranked college has never seemed more...

Our beloved companion animals often suffer from chronic diseases or repeating complaints that respond only temporarily to traditional treatments, requiring frequent or even lifelong dosing. As the staunchest advocate for your own cats and dogs, you can greatly increase their health by learning to recognize chronic disease and partnering with a homeopathic veterinarian. The Practical Handbook of Veterinary Homeopathy opens your eyes to the enormous potential of homeopathy.

Funny, inspiring, truthful, and insightful describe this book. You will want to share this with family and friends as it is a delight to listen to.

Inside Property Development is a no-nonsense show that rolls up its sleeves and digs into how the world of land, planning and property development really works in practice, providing rare access industry insiders and valuable insights into real-world development deals, as well as keeping you up to date with the latest industry news. Colourful and at times controversial, the show focuses on how to do development the right way and aims to inspire and empower developers of all levels, as well as other professionals in the both the private and public sectors, to work together to build more and ...

Every educator faces constraints — from budget restrictions to predetermined curriculum to “one-size-fits-all” mandatory assessments. The question is, how can you, as a teacher or administrator, ensure that regulations and limitations don’t impede authentic learning? In Innovate Inside the Box, George Couros and Katie Novak provide informed insight on creating purposeful learning opportunities for all students.

Discover the simple three-part self-care system that will help you stay calm in class, enjoy a good work–life balance and keep doing the job you love. Drawing on both her own 20+ years in the profession and the experiences of her many teacher friends, Michelle has developed a three-part system...

What do you really want out of life? This audiobook holds the key to changing your reality in ways you never dreamed possible. Find out how an accidental discovery called EFT "tapping" can set you free, even if you've been struggling for years and nothing has ever really worked. And learn how to hack into your own "operating system" and reprogram your subconscious mind with Matrix Reimprinting. Hacking Reality is a treasure trove for healing arts practitioners but valuable for anyone seeking personal transformation and healing.

There is nothing wrong with the dyslexic child’s brain. They do not need medication and do not need to be "rewired" nor "recalibrated". Laughton’s message to parents and educators is that once they accept this processing difference and understand the dyslexic style of thinking, they can readily work with these children and help them achieve their own success.

Why do some leaders double their team’s effectiveness, while others seem to drain the energy right out of the room? Using insights gained from more than 100 interviews with school leaders, this book pinpoints the five disciplines that define how Multipliers bring out the best across their schools.

Inside Pima County with Supervisor Rex Scott is a new podcast created to bring our community closer to the people, programs, and services that keep Pima County running. Hosted by District 1 Supervisor and Chair of the Board, Rex Scott, this series opens the doors to county government in a way that’s accessible, transparent, and genuinely human.Every episode features candid conversations with the dedicated department and program directors who lead Pima County’s essential work. From public health and public safety, to parks, transportation, economic development, environmental stewardship, ...

Understanding Your Gifted Child From the Inside Out provides an engaging and encouraging look at raising gifted children today. A follow-up to the best-selling Parenting Gifted Kids: Tips for Raising Happy and Successful Children, this new edition focuses on the social and emotional aspects of giftedness, highlighting new information on the issues of perfectionism, self-advocacy, underachievement, mindfulness, and the impact of technology on gifted kids' relationships. The book also features a section on life beyond college, for those listeners whose children are no longer children.

WRITTEN BY AN HR PROFESSIONAL AND HIRING MANAGER, The High Impact Resume guide maximizes a Job Seeker's ability to persuade the company to take action and to call them into the interview, ahead of their competition! The High Impact Resume (and FREE ACCESS to its open website) will take your resume to the next level (no matter how much experience you currently have) by helping you to identify, calculate and write up Accomplishment-Based statements on your resume . . . thereby getting you to speak the ‘Language of Business’: MONEY!

Learning through experience within an outdoor community provides an opportunity for the next generation to figure out who they are, separate and apart from the noise. Within an intentional, safe environment, even the most alienated kids can develop social, emotional, and communication skills that will amplify their connectedness, and independence. When kids recognize that they can do hard things, provide value to the group, and rely on others, the course of their life can change.