Grading for Equity: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How It Can Transform Schools and Classrooms (Feldman Joe)(Paperback)

Grading for Equity: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How It Can Transform Schools and Classrooms (Feldman Joe)(Paperback)

'Joe Feldman shows us how we can use grading to help students become the leaders of their own learning and lift the veil on how to succeed. . . . This must-have book will help teachers learn to implement improved, equity-focused grading for impact.' --Zaretta Hammond, Author of Culturally

Intellectual Character: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Get It (Ritchhart Ron)(Paperback)

What does it really mean to be intelligent? Ron Ritchhart presents a new and powerful view of intelligence that moves beyond ability to focus on cognitive dispositions such as curiosity, skepticism, and open mindedness. Arguing persuasively for this new conception of intelligence, the author uses

Basic Blockchain: What It Is and How It Will Transform the Way We Work and Live (Shrier David L.)(Paperback)

The only book you need to understand blockchain: what it is, how it works and how it will transform business, society and our everyday lives. Basic Blockchain is an accessible, non-technical introduction to a revolutionary technology.'Makes it easy for the average business executive to understand

Rationality : What It Is, Why It Seems Scarce, Why It Matters - Steven Pinker

A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2021 'Punchy, funny and invigorating ... Pinker is the high priest of rationalism' Sunday Times 'If you've ever considered taking drugs to make yourself smarter, read Rationality instead. It's cheaper, more entertaining, and more effective' Jonathan Haidt, author of The

Pretentiousness: Why it Matters (Fox Dan)(Paperback / softback)

What is pretentiousness? Why are we afraid of it? And more controversially: why is it vital to a thriving culture? Drawing on the author's own experiences growing up and working at the more radical edges of the arts, this book is a timely defence of pretentiousness as a necessity for innovation and

A Call Less Ordinary: Why Your Purpose Matters (Wilson Rich)(Paperback)

What is my calling? What is my purpose in life? And how do I pursue it once I know what it is?Rich Wilson, in A Call Less Ordinary, aims to help you answer those life changing questions.Embracing God's calling is not easy, but it is the most fulfilling thing you can do with your life. And yet,

The Simple Guide to Collective Trauma: What It Is, How It Affects Us and How to Help (De Thierry Betsy)(Paperback)

- What is collective trauma?- How can it impact children and communities?- What can we do about it? Providing accessible answers to these complex questions and more, this guide explores the key characteristics of collective trauma and provides practical advice on how to help children, young people

Influence - What it really means and how to make it work for you (Nabben Jenny)(Paperback / softback)

The honest truth about influence: what it is, how it works and how you can do it better. Your ability to influence can spell the difference between success and failure in business: with it you can get things done, spark change and transform results as you gently persuade, convince and

Discomfortable: What Is Shame and How Can We Break Its Hold? (Bond A. J.)(Paperback)

The go-to guide to understand and unpack shame: what it is, why we feel it, and how to undo the lies it tells us about ourselves. Are you ready to get Discomfortable? This is a book about shame: what it is, why we have it, and how we can break its hold on our happiness. We all know shame: it's that

Experiential Education in the College Context: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It Matters (Roberts Jay W.)(Paperback)

Experiential Education in the College Context provides college and university faculty with pedagogical approaches that engage students and support high-impact learning. Organized around four essential categories-active learning, integrated learning, project-based learning, and community-based

Art of Gathering - How We Meet and Why It Matters (Parker Priya)(Paperback / softback)

We spend our lives gathering - first in classrooms and then in meetings, weddings, conferences and away days. Yet so many of us spend this time in underwhelming moments that fail to engage us, inspire us, or connect us. We've all sat in meetings where people talk past each other or go through the

Pain: What It Is, Why It Happens and How to Cope

Told through case studies and medical history, this is an enlightening, in-depth book on the fascinating science behind pain and the complexities of its treatment, by one of the leading doctors in this area. Pain is a universal human experience, but we understand very little about the mechanics

Breaking News - The Remaking of Journalism and Why It Matters Now (Rusbridger Alan)(Paperback / softback)

A powerful and profound study of the news - how we read it, who controls it and why it matters - from former Guardian Editor-in-Chief Alan

What is Consent? Why is it Important? And Other Big Questions (Necati Yas)(Paperback / softback)

A detailed look at the concept of consent, how it works, and why it

Karma: What It Is, What It Isn't, Why It Matters (Kyabgon Traleg)(Paperback)

A master of Tibetan Buddhism cuts through prevalent misconceptions around karma and rebirth to get to the root cause of our suffering--and how we can end it The Buddha's teaching on karma (literally, 'action') is nothing other than his compassionate explanation of the way things are: our thoughts

Sustainability: What It Is and How to Measure It (Hedstrom Gilbert S.)(Paperback)

Sustainability: What It Is and How to Measure It is a succinct business-focused summary of how to think about the risks and opportunities associated with sustainability. The author discusses his proprietary framework, The Corporate Sustainability Scorecard TM C-suite rating system, that has been

Antisemitism: What It Is. What It Isn't. Why It Matters (Neuberger Julia)(Paperback)

Antisemitism has been on the rise in recent years, with violent attacks, increased verbal insults, and an acceptability in some circles of what would hitherto have been condemned as outrageous antisemitic discourse. Yet despite the dramatic increase in debate and discussion around antisemitism,

Pure, White and Deadly - How Sugar Is Killing Us and What We Can Do to Stop It (Yudkin John)(Paperback / softback)

Sugar. It is killing us. Why do we eat so much of it? What are its hidden dangers? Using everyday language and a range of scientific evidence, the author explores the ins and out of sugar, from the different types - is brown sugar really better than white? - to how it is hidden inside our everyday

Principles of Nlp: What It Is, How It Works, and What It Can Do for You Revised Edition (Dilts Robert)(Paperback)

Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) teaches how to model excellence to achieve excellence in everything you do. This introductory guide explains the principles of NLP and how to use these principles in your life - personally, spiritually and professionally.By focusing on the fundamental

What the Qur'an Meant: And Why It Matters (Wills Garry)(Paperback)

Why Johnny Can't Tell Right from Wrong: And What We Can Do about It (Kilpatrick William)(Paperback)

In Why Johnny Can't Tell Right from Wrong: And What We Can Do About It, Kilpatrick shows how we can correct this problem by providing our youngsters with the stories, models, and inspirations they need in order to lead good lives. Kilpatrick shows how we can correct this problem by providing our

God and the New Physics (Davies Paul)(Paperback)

How did the universe begin and how will it end? What is matter? What is mind, and can it survive death? What are time and space, and how do they relate to ideas about God? Is the order of the universe the result of accident or design? The most profound and age-old questions of existence -- for

CBD: The Essential Guide to Health and Wellness (Brewer Sarah)(Paperback / softback)

A comprehensive guide to CBD (cannabidiol) explaining what it is, how to take it and what it can be used

Chatter - The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It