John H. Burdakin and the Grand Trunk Western Railroad provides a look at the principles and personal values that guided John H. Burdakin through a long, successful career as a top manager at three railroads—the Pennsylvania, the Penn Central, and finally the Grand Trunk Western, where he was president of the regional carrier from 1974 to 1986. The book, written from interviews with Burdakin before his death in 2014, gives real-life examples of how Burdakin’s management principles and perso...

This new report, A Nation Empowered: Evidence Trumps the Excuses Holding Back America's Brightest Students builds on the momentum of the 2004 report, A Nation Deceived: How Schools Hold Back America's Brightest Students. A Nation Deceived initiated a critical dialogue about academic acceleration, an under-used intervention. A Nation Deceived exposed to the nation the inconsistencies between research and practice and brought acceleration to prominence in ...

Cats distract us. Cats make us think of things outside of ourselves. And cats love to involve themselves in human affairs.In this omnibus volume of WMG Publishing's notable series, The Year of the Cat, felines of all stripes pounce and play and stalk through 100 cat stories in genres ranging from light romance to dark crime and everything in between.Entertaining cats, loving cats, even super-talented and time-traveling cats grace the pages of these twelve volumes edited by ...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Focus is the key to productivity, and without it, achieving your goals becomes a daunting task. The Focus Advantage shows you how to eliminate distractions, stay sharp, and maintain a high level of productivity throughout your day. In this book, you will discover the most effective strategies for staying focused, prioritizing what matters most, and getting more done in less time. You will learn how to break free from the digita...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Train Your Brain for Peak Performance and Clarity: How to Stay Sharp, Focused, and MotivatedYour mind is your most powerful tool—but are you using it to its full potential? In a world full of distractions, mental fatigue, and endless stress, staying sharp, focused, and motivated isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessity for success.This book is your ultimate guide to unlocking peak me...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Your brain is the ultimate tool for success, and how you train it can dramatically influence your performance. Train Your Brain for Peak Performance provides strategies for sharpening your mind, increasing focus, and staying highly motivated to achieve your goals. This book explores techniques for improving mental clarity, boosting memory, enhancing problem-solving skills, and overcoming procrastination. With practical tips and...

In "The Early Life of Washington," Mary Clark meticulously explores the formative years of one of America's most iconic figures, George Washington. Drawing on primary sources and extensive research, Clark's narrative unfolds with a blend of biographical detail and historical context, revealing Washington's character, ambitions, and the societal influences that shaped him. Her writing style is both engaging and accessible, combining vivid imagery with analytical insights that situate Washin...

A practical introduction to the skills of critical appraisal and writing in healthcare.

This book offers an alternative, realistic and practical approach to help those in health and social care critically appraise what they read and what they see in the workplace.

Transformative Student Experiences in Higher Education: Meeting the Needs of the Twenty-First-Century Student and Modern Workplace presents a thorough consideration of the role, use, and implications of transformative and active instructional strategies in higher education. It examines the changing landscape of higher education and serves as a foundational lens and framework for thinking through higher education from both an experiential and transformative instructional context. As instruc...

This is a collection of works by American naturalist John Burroughs. Included are: "Birds & Bees", "Bird Enemies", "The Tragedies of the Nests", "Bees", "An Idyl of the Honey-Bee", "The Pastoral Bees", "Sharp Eyes and Other Papers", "Sharp Eyes, "The Apple", "A Taste of Maine Birch", "Winter Neighbors", "Notes by the Way", "The Weather-wise Muskrat", "Cheating the Squirrels", "Fox and Hound", and many more. John Burroughs (1837 - 1921) was an American naturalist, essayist, and active membe...

Austerity has proven deadly. Over the last decade, the damage caused by austerity measures in the UK has had a long-lasting and profound effect on many lives. The first edition of Austerity Bites offered on-the-ground reportage of one of the most significantly regressive economic strategies of any post-war government. Over a year Mary O’Hara toured the UK to gauge the immediate impact – and expectations of people affected – and found many clinging to the hope that austerity cuts would not ...