Book 1 Warning: This book contains an epic adventure that places three fourth-graders in extreme danger. Hiro, Bryan, and Zahra are best friends who happen to save the world. But what did they discover on the nature trail and why are pickles so important to the future of the human race?Steps for Saving the World:Invite best friendsPack lunch (with pickles)Charge smartphoneSave the worldDon’t tel...

The ultimate “stepbrother” I can’t escape from.My father remarried and now I have a younger brother. He is fearless and handsome. To be honest, I’m in trouble because he’s really my type. I tried to keep my distance so I wouldn’t fall for him even more, but Motoya kept coming on to me and asking if I liked him, so I lost control and we became a bit too intimate...This book contains explicit content and mature themes, including adopted incest. It is not ...

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are crucial fields for economic development and social inclusion. This report is intended for policymakers and development partners to consider the importance of investing in STEM education.

Book 3 Warning: This book contains an epic adventure that places three fourth graders in extreme danger. Being Senshi Warriors, or fourth graders, like Hiro, Bryan, and Zahra isn’t easy. Keeping their secret identities from their classmates is proving to be impossible. In this third book of the series (whoa, it’s a trilogy!) our heroes battle the strongest enemy they have ever faced, complete an out-of-this-world science project, and, yes, there’s even romance. The univers...

Book 2 Warning: This book contains an epic adventure that places three fourth graders in extreme danger. Hiro, Bryan, and Zahra are officially Senshi Warriors hiding in plain sight as fourth graders. It's up to them and their friends to save the world using their wits, creativity, and an alien-enhanced backpack. But why is Bryan acting so strangely, and why are pickles so important to the human race? Our heroes may not have all the answers, but they do have each other....

Having fought his way into the top grade of Mechanical Martial Arts, Levius faces an ever-changing world that grows more threatening by the day. The shadowy megacorporation Amethyst wields its military might across the world through advancements in the arena. Can Levius be the fighter who changes the course of the world’s fate?

Book 4 Warning: This book contains an epic adventure that places three fourth graders in extreme danger! Hiro, Bryan, and Zahra, our favorite Senshi Warriors, are once again saving the galaxy. This time however, they’ve got help from The Teacher’s Pet (and an entire backpack full of enhanced school supplies). Don’t miss their latest adventures, their missteps, or their weekly class project. Who knew fourth grade could be so challenging?About the Author

Book 5 Warning: This book contains an epic adventure that places three fourth graders in extreme danger! Hiro, Bryan, and Zahra, our favorite Senshi Warriors, are once again saving the world. As it turns out, the best way to save the world is by designing bulletproof 3D printed Halloween costumes. Who knew? Don’t miss their latest adventures, missteps, or weekly class project.About the Author: Hi! My name’s Hiroshi and I’m a kid, just like you. I’m...

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically affected education at all levels and classrooms have been forced to turn to distance teaching. In response, society has adapted to a new means of communication, leading to a lasting transformation in how we teach, learn, and work—often through hybrid models that blend in-person and online engagement. This book explores such unique educational scenarios from both theoretical and practical perspectives, offering conceptual frameworks, design guidelines ...

Addressing a significant gap in the literature, this book provides conceptual and practical foundations for the development of more effective support strategies to improve academic outcomes for Indigenous higher education students.Authors Martin and Vicky Nakata draw on Indigenous and higher education research, as well as their own experience implementing reforms to Indigenous student support services in Australian universities, to present a method that focuses on helping students ...

Building a skilled and diverse science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce is crucial for economic development, cross-border trade, and social inclusion in South Asia. However, underrepresentation of girls and women in STEM education and careers remains a persistent issue. What kinds of macro and micro socioeconomic interventions are needed to increase girls' and women's access to and participation in STEM education and careers in South Asia? This book compares trend...

The book describes Japan’s efforts since 2015 to exit the deflationary ‘lost decades’ and chart a new economic course through digital and green transformation, as well as ‘new/ sustainable capitalism.’Japan is attempting to revitalize and reorient its economy through digital and green transformation. At the same time it is seeking to make a more equitable and sustainable transition through ‘new/ sustainable capitalism.’ These twin efforts face strong headwinds, not least from a dec...