As we gain access to more and more knowledge and information online, the future will belong to those who are powerful, literate, curious learners. That means emphasis in classrooms must move toward helping students develop the skills, literacies, and dispositions to be powerful, self-organized learners. Teachers who are themselves master learners in new, modern contexts are crucial to making that happen.

Will Richardson saw addiction destroy his father’s life and remove him from the children he loved so much.He vowed that his life would not be centered on addiction, but ever since, it’s been the theme of his existence. Today, his purpose is to ensure that addiction doesn’t ruin anyone else’s life.In Addicted, he argues that we are all addicts, and once we accept this, we can end the vicious cycle of addiction. His analysis presents a breakthrough concept by bridgin...

Give students control over the learning process. The 21st century has seen vast advances in technology—which can connect students and teachers to more information, knowledge, and experts than ever before. Investigate why the traditional education system isn’t working, uncover why the meanings of education and success should be redefined, and understand the teacher’s role in a free learning environment.

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Featuring essays by world-renowned scholars, Diasporas charts the various ways in which global population movements and associated social, political and cultural issues have been seen through the lens of diaspora.Wide-ranging and interdisciplinary, this collection considers critical concepts shaping the field, such as migration, ethnicity, post-colonialism and cosmopolitanism. It also examines key intersecting agendas and themes, including political economy, security, race, gender,...

SHEER: A Dark Fantasy Anthology full of dark, striking, daring, and otherworldly fantasy stories from 16+ authors from around the world.

This book is a compilation of poems themed around crime, criminals, murderers, etc. Different poets from around the world, in their poetic approach, have described crime, criminals, their mindsets, pre and afterthoughts, and all the negativity during any incident. It takes a heart full of bravery and a sharp mind capable of doing fast evaluation & interpretation of imaginary visuals and quotes.This book is a must-read for book enthusiasts. Get one for yourself or for your friends, ...

Vera and Mamma are headed out for a march, but it’s not just any march: it’s October 24 in Reykjavík, and on this day in 1975, the women of Iceland took the day off, walked out of their homes and away from their jobs—as farmworkers, butchers, and fisherwomen; wives, daughters, and children—and marched to demand equality and change, chanting: “I dare! I can! I will!” And they did, inspiring and empowering girls and women to make change, not just in their country, but all around the world.

Widowed Lady Diana Hatherill was left with her reckless husband's debts and his London town house when he died. Keeping her various suitors at bay was easy until Lord Justin St. Clair came along. And even though this rake had a beautiful mistress and a belle of the ton interested in him, he seemed determined to seduce Lady Diana. Regency Romance by Evelyn Richardson; originally published by Signet

Providing an up-to-date synthesis of all knowledge relevant to the climate change issue, this book ranges from the basic science documenting the need for policy action to the technologies, economic instruments and political strategies that can be employed in response to climate change. Ethical and cultural issues constraining the societal response to climate change are also discussed. This book provides a handbook for those who want to understand and contribute to meeting this challenge. I...