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Sparks

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In a terrifying group home, one boy's fight for freedom ignites a rebellion against an evil genius.Felix, an eight-year-old with a debilitating condition, is trapped in a group home ruled by the cruel Wolf. Ten years later, as eighteen-year-old Felix nears discharge, Annika, a fiery girl from a nearby mansion, arrives, exposing the sinister experiments and dangers lurking within the orphanage. ... Read more

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In a terrifying group home, one boy's fight for freedom ignites a rebellion against an evil genius.Felix, an eight-year-old with a debilitating condition, is trapped in a group home ruled by the cruel Wolf. Ten years later, as eighteen-year-old Felix nears discharge, Annika, a fiery girl from a nearby mansion, arrives, exposing the sinister experiments and dangers lurking within the orphanage.
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Dictionaries Out of Order

by David Michael Slater ...

"Dictionaries Out of Order" defies simple description. Its stories, which intersect at Portland's "City of Books," range from the silly to the sublime, veering expertly from philosophy to farce. At its heart, the book is a love letter to the awesome and mysterious power of words. As comical as it is profound, this unique and unforgettable collection confirms that David Michael Slater is one of the ... Read more

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"Dictionaries Out of Order" defies simple description. Its stories, which intersect at Portland's "City of Books," range from the silly to the sublime, veering expertly from philosophy to farce. At its heart, the book is a love letter to the awesome and mysterious power of words. As comical as it is profound, this unique and unforgettable collection confirms that David Michael Slater is one of the
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The Boy & the Book

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Illustrated by Bob Kolar ...

A spine-tingling tale of book bonding.In this wordless story, a little boy finds a book that he loves at the library. It’s a match made in kid lit heaven. But not for the book. Sometimes the little boy’s excitement gets the better of him and the book suffers from possibly too much love: bent pages, tears, hugs, tossing, and shaking.The poor book requires first aid from his friends. Every time the ... Read more

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A spine-tingling tale of book bonding.In this wordless story, a little boy finds a book that he loves at the library. It’s a match made in kid lit heaven. But not for the book. Sometimes the little boy’s excitement gets the better of him and the book suffers from possibly too much love: bent pages, tears, hugs, tossing, and shaking.The poor book requires first aid from his friends. Every time the
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We're Doing It Wrong

25 Ideas in Education That Just Don't Work—And How to Fix Them

by David Michael Slater ...

An unapologetic critique of major flaws in the American education system.David Michael Slater’s We’re Doing It Wrong is a thought-provoking dissection of the issues plaguing American public schools. Each chapter identifies a major problem in the education system, exploring its roots and repercussions. A teacher himself, Slater opens up and gives readers an insider’s perspective on topics that have ... Read more

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An unapologetic critique of major flaws in the American education system.David Michael Slater’s We’re Doing It Wrong is a thought-provoking dissection of the issues plaguing American public schools. Each chapter identifies a major problem in the education system, exploring its roots and repercussions. A teacher himself, Slater opens up and gives readers an insider’s perspective on topics that have
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Mysterious Monsters (book one)

Bigfoot

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Illustrated by Mauro Sorghienti ...

The Mattigan kids don't believe in things that go bump in the night. After all, their dad is famous for proving such things are impossible. But, when their long-lost Grandpa Joe shows up with his Mysterious Monsters journal, begging for help, the siblings find themselves drawn into a search for Bigfoot.Along the way, they'll have to deal with meddling babysitters, suspicious psychics, a YouTube ... Read more

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The Mattigan kids don't believe in things that go bump in the night. After all, their dad is famous for proving such things are impossible. But, when their long-lost Grandpa Joe shows up with his Mysterious Monsters journal, begging for help, the siblings find themselves drawn into a search for Bigfoot.Along the way, they'll have to deal with meddling babysitters, suspicious psychics, a YouTube
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Ugly

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An epic tragicomedy spanning three generations, UGLY explores the horrifying and hilarious truths of man's inhumanity to woman, delivered with unforgettable characters and indelible dark humor in the grand tradition of John Irving.Three generations of women, one horrifying and hilarious story of defiance.Charlotte Adams escapes a destitute orphanage in prewar London, only to find herself in the ... Read more

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An epic tragicomedy spanning three generations, UGLY explores the horrifying and hilarious truths of man's inhumanity to woman, delivered with unforgettable characters and indelible dark humor in the grand tradition of John Irving.Three generations of women, one horrifying and hilarious story of defiance.Charlotte Adams escapes a destitute orphanage in prewar London, only to find herself in the
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The Bully-Free Workplace

Stop Jerks, Weasels, and Snakes From Killing Your Organization

by Gary Namie, Ruth F. Namie ...

At long last a guidebook for employers that discusses workplace bullying from America's unrivaled leaders and creators of the workplace bullying consulting institute. Managers will learn how and why to stop bullying; prepare executives to lead the campaign and to resist undermining efforts of subordinates; and create a new, positive role for human resources. Outlining the required steps, The ... Read more

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At long last a guidebook for employers that discusses workplace bullying from America's unrivaled leaders and creators of the workplace bullying consulting institute. Managers will learn how and why to stop bullying; prepare executives to lead the campaign and to resist undermining efforts of subordinates; and create a new, positive role for human resources. Outlining the required steps, The
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You, Your Child, and School

Navigate Your Way to the Best Education

by Lou Aronica, Sir Ken Robinson PhD ...

An essential book for parents to help their children get the education they need to live happy, productive lives from The New York Times bestselling author of The Element and Creative SchoolsParents everywhere are deeply concerned about the education of their children, especially now, when education has become a minefield of politics and controversy. One of the world’s most influential educators, ... Read more

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An essential book for parents to help their children get the education they need to live happy, productive lives from The New York Times bestselling author of The Element and Creative SchoolsParents everywhere are deeply concerned about the education of their children, especially now, when education has become a minefield of politics and controversy. One of the world’s most influential educators,
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Women Don't Ask

Negotiation and the Gender Divide

by Linda Babcock, Sara Laschever ...

The groundbreaking classic that explores how women can and should negotiate for parity in their workplaces, homes, and beyondWhen Linda Babcock wanted to know why male graduate students were teaching their own courses while female students were always assigned as assistants, her dean said: "More men ask. The women just don't ask." Drawing on psychology, sociology, economics, and organizational ... Read more

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The groundbreaking classic that explores how women can and should negotiate for parity in their workplaces, homes, and beyondWhen Linda Babcock wanted to know why male graduate students were teaching their own courses while female students were always assigned as assistants, her dean said: "More men ask. The women just don't ask." Drawing on psychology, sociology, economics, and organizational
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Cultures Built to Last

Systemic PLCs at Work™

by Richard DuFour, Michael Fullan ...

Take your professional learning community to the next level! Discover a systemwide approach for re-envisioning your PLC while sustaining growth and continuing momentum on your journey. You’ll move beyond isolated pockets of excellence while allowing every person in your school system—from teachers and administrators to students—the opportunity to be an instrument of lasting cultural change. ... Read more

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Take your professional learning community to the next level! Discover a systemwide approach for re-envisioning your PLC while sustaining growth and continuing momentum on your journey. You’ll move beyond isolated pockets of excellence while allowing every person in your school system—from teachers and administrators to students—the opportunity to be an instrument of lasting cultural change.
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The Test

Why Our Schools are Obsessed with Standardized Testing–But You Don't Have to Be

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"[The anti-testing] movement now has a guidebook. . . . Kamenetz shows how fundamentally American it would be to move toward a more holistic system." -- New York Times Book ReviewThe Test is an essential and critically acclaimed book for any parent confounded by our national obsession with standardized testing. It recounts the shocking history and tempestuous politics of testing and borrows ... Read more

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"[The anti-testing] movement now has a guidebook. . . . Kamenetz shows how fundamentally American it would be to move toward a more holistic system." -- New York Times Book ReviewThe Test is an essential and critically acclaimed book for any parent confounded by our national obsession with standardized testing. It recounts the shocking history and tempestuous politics of testing and borrows
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Classroom Management

A Guide for Urban School Teachers

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Many teachers who work in urban schools find classroom management to be very problematic. Their university course work, and training, didn’t prepare them for the heavy demands of being an urban school teacher. Urban educators need to be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage adverse behaviors, and still deliver a quality education to all students.Classroom Management: ... Read more

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Many teachers who work in urban schools find classroom management to be very problematic. Their university course work, and training, didn’t prepare them for the heavy demands of being an urban school teacher. Urban educators need to be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage adverse behaviors, and still deliver a quality education to all students.Classroom Management:
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