"Shines a light on institutions that are teaching students, young and old, how to rebuild our economy and put America back to work" (President Bill Clinton).It's a statistic that's sure to surprise: Close to forty-five percent of postsecondary students in the United States today did not enroll in college directly out of high school, and many attend only part-time. Following a tradition of self-improvement as old as the Republic, the "nontraditional" college student...

Why School? is a little book driven by big questions. What does it mean to be educated? What is intelligence? How should we think about intelligence, education, and opportunity in an open society? Drawing on forty years of teaching and research and "a profound understanding of the opportunities, both intellectual and economic, that come from education" (Booklist), award-winning author Mike Rose reflects on these and other questions related to public schooling in America. He answer...

Why School? is a little book driven by big questions. What does it mean to be educated? What is intelligence? How should we think about intelligence, education, and opportunity in an open society? Drawing on forty years of teaching and research and "a profound understanding of the opportunities, both intellectual and economic, that come from education" (Booklist), award-winning author Mike Rose reflects on these and other questions related to public schooling in America. He answer...

Neste livro, são narradas a rotina e a história de pessoas que voltaram à escola na fase adulta por diferentes motivações. Com base em depoimentos e na realidade do sistema educacional norte-americano, o educador Mike Rose analisa políticas públicas, estuda grades curriculares antigas e inovadoras e repensa a divisão entre os currículos acadêmico e técnico, propondo soluções e sugerindo melhorias para a educação de adultos. Graças aos paralelos possíveis com o sistema de ensino brasileiro,...

Featuring a new preface for the 10th anniversaryAs did the national bestseller Nickel and Dimed, Mike Rose’s revelatory book demolishes the long-held notion that people who work with their hands make up a less intelligent class. He shows us waitresses making lightning-fast calculations, carpenters handling complex spatial mathematics, and hairdressers, plumbers, and electricians with their aesthetic and diagnostic acumen. Rose, an educator who is himself t...

The final work from one of the most beloved voices in American education explores stories and lessons of transformative experiences in educationFor more than a generation, American education has been structured as though it was built of and for concepts, not people. This has transformed education into a vast assessment, scoring, and ranking enterprise; a sales platform for high-tech entrepreneurs; and a fiercely competitive arena of advantage and status th...

Perhaps the title of this book, Untangled, has stirred your curiosity. In most situations, tangles are bothersome at best. In others, they can be downright dangerous! Our Granddaughters, Macy and Peyton, have beautiful long hair. I have witnessed many tears over the years as my wife, Deenie (aka "Mamie"), has combed out the painful tangles. In our Southeast Alaska waters, hungry and curious whales occasionally find themselves tangled in commercial fishing nets. Some entangled whales are se...

In this book Pastor Mike Rose makes the case that a number of the teachings that we have digested have included a mixture that makes the Good News less good in many ways. It is time to reclaim and untangle the Good News in all of its fullness. The Gospel is infinitely better than many of us have known!As you read this book discover:Relationship over religionLife over lawFaith over fearGrace over worksMercy over judgementFreedom over b...

This book is a guide to the expanding world of indie gaming. It helps readers to understand why indie games are so important to so many people in the entertainment industry. The book covers puzzlers, platformers, beat 'em ups, shoot 'em ups, role-playing, and strategy.

The final work from one of the most beloved voices in American education explores stories and lessons of transformative experiences in educationFor more than a generation, American education has been structured as though it was built of and for concepts, not people. This has transformed education into a vast assessment, scoring, and ranking enterprise; a sales platform for high-tech entrepreneurs; and a fiercely competitive arena of advantage and status th...

What do you do when the undead comes knocking on your door?Play pop music for her, of course.Katya, a grieving suburban wife recovering from trauma, is shocked, to say the least, when a shambling, mud-covered girl shows up at her home claiming she took her heart. Once she finds out the girl means her no ill will, however, they become unlikely friends.Having lost the memories of the life that led to her untimely demise, the girl soon...

This book is the gold-medal prize for mens ministries that are serious about discipleship. Packed with Bible insights, it is practical and transforming. Reading this book is like hoping to study under a national expert, only to discover that he is your host for a private steak cookout where you casually talk about intriguing topics, and then he offers you a personalized tutorial!