For middle- and high-school teachers, it’s one of today’s most vexing problems: How do you motivate students with varied interests and little appetite for classic literature to stop faking their way through texts and start advancing as skilled, engaged readers?Independent reading is an important part of the answer, but it’s just that — a part of the whole. In this groundbreaking book, Berit Gordon offers the complete solution, a blended model that combines the bene...

**A New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, and USA Today bestseller"Newport is making a bid to be the Marie Kondo of technology: someone with an actual plan for helping you realize the digital pursuits that do, and don't, bring value to your life."--Ezra Klein, VoxMinimalism is the art of knowing how much is just enough. Digital minimalism applies this idea to our personal technology. It's the key to living a focused life in an increasingl...

**“In a time in which the ways we communicate and connect are constantly changing, and not always for the better, Sherry Turkle provides a much needed voice of caution and reason to help explain what the f*** is going on.” —Aziz Ansari, author of Modern RomanceRenowned media scholar Sherry Turkle investigates how a flight from conversation undermines our relationships, creativity, and productivity**—and why reclaiming face-to-face conversation can help us regain lo...

Teach Like a Champion – Knowledge Capsule is an educational resource designed to help teachers master the craft of effective classroom instruction. Adapted from Doug Lemov’s acclaimed framework, this capsule presents key teaching principles and actionable strategies in a structured, learning-focused format.Through clear explanations and practical applications, educators discover how to build engagement, accountability, and mastery in every lesson. Each section transforms p...

Teach Like a PIRATE is the New York Times’ bestselling book that has sparked a worldwide educational revolution. It is part inspirational manifesto that ignites passion for the profession and part practical road map filled with dynamic strategies to dramatically increase student engagement. Translated into multiple languages, its message resonates with educators who want to design outrageously creative lessons and transform school into a life-changing experience for students.

What message do you want or need to share with the world? Are you ready to add your voice to the conversation, expand your impact, and influence others as an author?Write the book you want to see in the world.Get the Word Out is a guide to writing a nonfiction book or memoir grounded in a sense of purpose.This practical and inspiring book offers advice for every phase of the journey, from clarifying your concept and owning your authority to...

“A practical, heartfelt manual for anyone who needs to change minds and actions. Lisa Cron shares the art of practical empathy with leaders who care enough to make a difference.”—Seth Godin, author of The PracticeA step-by-step guide to using the brain’s hardwired need for story to achieve any goal, from the author of Wired for StoryWhether you’re pitching a product, saving the planet, or convincing your kids not to text a...

The bestselling guide that has helped millions of students study smarter, not harder—updated for today's classroom.How to Study reveals the study skills all students need to know to be successful, whether the goal is landing a top scholarship, excelling in school, or preparing to return to school. This edition includes information on how to create an effective work environment, stand out in class, conduct research online, and much more. Fry also covers all ...

Find the focus, energy, and drive you need to start-and finish-your bookEveryone has dreamed of writing a book, but so many start writing only to stall out due to writers block, mental fatigue, and other challenges. Write-A-Thon helps you overcome those stumbling blocks and complete your book once and for all. And you dont have to type away for years on end. Heres a plan thatll help you write your book-in twenty-six days!Write-A-Thon g...

Practice. Polish. Persist.Your writing journey can take you many places: hiking through steep mountains, traversing unknown territory, hurdling both roadblocks and rejections. Even the siren song of fame and fortune can distract you from your true purpose: to express yourself in an authentic and meaningful way, and to share your words with others.A Writer's Guide to Persistence is your road map through the rugged terrain of the writer's path. You'll discover advice...

You're ready to write your book. You've accumulated hardwon knowledge and mastered the solution to a difficult problem. Now you want to put it out into the world— and be recognized for your expertise, like those you've watched reap the benefits of a published book. You know you have to write it. You've heard it from people for years: you should really write a book. They're right. It's time for you to write the book that cements your legacy and impacts other people—and maybe even the world....

Everything you've ever been told about how to write a book is wrong. Authors assume that writing a book needs to be a struggle. They block off hours of precious time, throw away draft after draft, and never get any closer to a finished product. What if there was a way to get your idea into a published book that was better and faster? Now, finally, there is. The Book in a Box Method cuts through all the nonsense to show you the exact steps to follow to ensure that you'll be able to write an...