Rakuten Kobo

Skip side bar filters

Other People's Kids

Social Expectations and American Adults? Involvement with Children and Adolescents

by Marc Mannes, Nicole R. Hintz, Eugene C. Roehlkepartain, Theresa K. Sullivan, Peter L. Benson, Peter C. Scales ...

Series Book 2 - The Search Institute Series on Developmentally Attentive Community and Society
According to the study conducted by Gallup Organization, only a minority of Americans experience consistent normative motivation for engaging with other people's children. Social norms theory suggests that adults are more likely to get deeply involved if that involvement is viewed as highly important, and if they perceive a social expectation to do so.This volume examines the nature of social ... Read more

$49.49 USD

According to the study conducted by Gallup Organization, only a minority of Americans experience consistent normative motivation for engaging with other people's children. Social norms theory suggests that adults are more likely to get deeply involved if that involvement is viewed as highly important, and if they perceive a social expectation to do so.This volume examines the nature of social
... Read more
Building Healthy Communities for Positive Youth Development

by Michael J. Nakkula, Karen C. Foster, Marc Mannes, Shenita Bolstrom ...

Series series Behavioral Science and Psychology (R0)
It is a great pleasure to offer this volume from Michael J. Nakkula, Karen C. Foster, Marc Mannes, and Shenita Bolstrom as the latest in the Search Institute Series on Developmentally Attentive Community and Society. Its importance to the series and this ?eld of inquiry and practice is readily evident in its title, Building Healthy Communities for Positive Youth Development. Since the early 1990s, ... Read more

$89.09 USD

It is a great pleasure to offer this volume from Michael J. Nakkula, Karen C. Foster, Marc Mannes, and Shenita Bolstrom as the latest in the Search Institute Series on Developmentally Attentive Community and Society. Its importance to the series and this ?eld of inquiry and practice is readily evident in its title, Building Healthy Communities for Positive Youth Development. Since the early 1990s,
... Read more
Audiobook

Star Wars: The Eye of Darkness (The High Republic)

by George Mann ...

Narrated by Marc Thompson ...

Series Audiobook 4 - Star Wars: The High Republic
Unabridged

15 hours 22 min

One year after the tragic events of The Fallen Star, the Jedi fight to break the Nihil’s control over the galaxy.The galaxy is divided. Following the shocking destruction of Starlight Beacon, the Nihil have established an impenetrable barrier called the Stormwall around part of the Outer Rim, where Marchion Ro rules and his followers wreak havoc at his every whim. Jedi trapped behind enemy lines, ... Read more

$25.00 USD

Also available as: eBook

One year after the tragic events of The Fallen Star, the Jedi fight to break the Nihil’s control over the galaxy.The galaxy is divided. Following the shocking destruction of Starlight Beacon, the Nihil have established an impenetrable barrier called the Stormwall around part of the Outer Rim, where Marchion Ro rules and his followers wreak havoc at his every whim. Jedi trapped behind enemy lines,
... Read more

Also available as: eBook

Audiobook

Star Wars: Convergence (The High Republic)

by Zoraida Córdova ...

Narrated by Marc Thompson ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Star Wars: The High Republic: Prequel Era
Unabridged

13 hours 28 min

The next adventure in the High Republic begins expanding the new era of Star Wars, with a story set generations before Light of the Jedi.It is an age of exploration. Jedi travel the galaxy, expanding their understanding of the Force and all the worlds and beings connected by it. Meanwhile, the Republic, led by its two chancellors, works to unite worlds in an ever-growing community among near and ... Read more

$25.00 USD

Also available as: eBook

The next adventure in the High Republic begins expanding the new era of Star Wars, with a story set generations before Light of the Jedi.It is an age of exploration. Jedi travel the galaxy, expanding their understanding of the Force and all the worlds and beings connected by it. Meanwhile, the Republic, led by its two chancellors, works to unite worlds in an ever-growing community among near and
... Read more

Also available as: eBook
Audiobook

Star Wars: The High Republic: A Valiant Vow

by Justina Ireland ...

Narrated by Todd Haberkorn ...

Series Audiobook 8 - Star Wars: The High Republic (Middle Grade)
Unabridged

4 hours 37 min

The New York Times best-selling series comes to an epic conclusion in this final installment of this wave of High Republic storytelling.Written by Justina Ireland, one of the original High Republic story architects, the author of several Star Wars novels including Star Wars: The High Republic: A Test of Courage and Star Wars: The High Republic: Mission to Disaster, and a staff writer on the ... Read more

$18.00 USD

Also available as: eBook

The New York Times best-selling series comes to an epic conclusion in this final installment of this wave of High Republic storytelling.Written by Justina Ireland, one of the original High Republic story architects, the author of several Star Wars novels including Star Wars: The High Republic: A Test of Courage and Star Wars: The High Republic: Mission to Disaster, and a staff writer on the
... Read more

Also available as: eBook
Audiobook

Star Wars: The High Republic: Defy the Storm

by Tessa Gratton, Justina Ireland ...

Narrated by Amber Lee Connors ...

Series series Star Wars: The High Republic (Young Adult)
Unabridged

10 hours 48 min

The instant New York Times bestseller!Nowhere is safe within the eye of the storm. . . .The Galactic Republic is in chaos following the Nihil’s shocking destruction of the gleaming space station Starlight Beacon. Capitalizing on their victory, the Nihil have erected a barrier called the Stormwall around a section of Republic space and claimed it for themselves. Within this Occlusion Zone, people ... Read more

$29.99 USD

Also available as: eBook

The instant New York Times bestseller!Nowhere is safe within the eye of the storm. . . .The Galactic Republic is in chaos following the Nihil’s shocking destruction of the gleaming space station Starlight Beacon. Capitalizing on their victory, the Nihil have erected a barrier called the Stormwall around a section of Republic space and claimed it for themselves. Within this Occlusion Zone, people
... Read more

Also available as: eBook
Audiobook

Star Wars: Light of the Jedi (The High Republic)

by Charles Soule ...

Narrated by Marc Thompson ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Star Wars: The High Republic
Unabridged

13 hours 35 min

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Long before the First Order, before the Empire, before even The Phantom Menace . . . Jedi lit the way for the galaxy in The High RepublicIt is a golden age. Intrepid hyperspace scouts expand the reach of the Republic to the furthest stars, worlds flourish under the benevolent leadership of the Senate, and peace reigns, enforced by the wisdom and strength of the ... Read more

$25.00 USD

Also available as: eBook

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Long before the First Order, before the Empire, before even The Phantom Menace . . . Jedi lit the way for the galaxy in The High RepublicIt is a golden age. Intrepid hyperspace scouts expand the reach of the Republic to the furthest stars, worlds flourish under the benevolent leadership of the Senate, and peace reigns, enforced by the wisdom and strength of the
... Read more

Also available as: eBook
Completing College

Rethinking Institutional Action

by Vincent Tinto ...

Even as the number of students attending college has more than doubled in the past forty years, it is still the case that nearly half of all college students in the United States will not complete their degree within six years. It is clear that much remains to be done toward improving student success. For more than twenty years, Vincent Tinto’s pathbreaking book Leaving College has been recognized ... Read more

$29.59 USD

Even as the number of students attending college has more than doubled in the past forty years, it is still the case that nearly half of all college students in the United States will not complete their degree within six years. It is clear that much remains to be done toward improving student success. For more than twenty years, Vincent Tinto’s pathbreaking book Leaving College has been recognized
... Read more
The Challenge of Change

Start School Improvement Now!

by Michael Fullan ...

"The ′challenge of change′ is everyone′s favorite phrase these days. And for good reason. Never has the need been greater in education for reform that results in both individual and societal benefits."—From the IntroductionA cohesive, multi-level approach for sustainable educational reform!With practical insights and critical analysis, this completely revised edition of The Challenge of School ... Read more

$34.19 USD

"The ′challenge of change′ is everyone′s favorite phrase these days. And for good reason. Never has the need been greater in education for reform that results in both individual and societal benefits."—From the IntroductionA cohesive, multi-level approach for sustainable educational reform!With practical insights and critical analysis, this completely revised edition of The Challenge of School
... Read more
All Systems Go

The Change Imperative for Whole System Reform

by Michael Fullan ...

"Michael Fullan has once again hit the ball out of the park—a grand slam. All those interested in whole system education reform will want to read this book from cover to cover."—Sir Michael Barber, Former Head of Tony Blair′s Delivery UnitAuthor of Instruction to Deliver*"*All Systems Go is exactly what we need at this crucial time. Fullan boldly challenges politicians and professionals to unite ... Read more

$31.49 USD

"Michael Fullan has once again hit the ball out of the park—a grand slam. All those interested in whole system education reform will want to read this book from cover to cover."—Sir Michael Barber, Former Head of Tony Blair′s Delivery UnitAuthor of Instruction to Deliver*"*All Systems Go is exactly what we need at this crucial time. Fullan boldly challenges politicians and professionals to unite
... Read more
The Flat World and Education

How America's Commitment to Equity Will Determine Our Future

by Linda Darling-Hammond ...

Series series Multicultural Education Series
Linda Darling-Hammond is the 2023 National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) Policy Leader of the YearIn this bestseller and Grawemeyer Award winner, Linda Darling-Hammond offers an eye-opening wake-up call concerning America’s future and vividly illustrates what the United States needs to do in order to build a system of high-achieving and equitable schools that ensures every child ... Read more

$28.09 USD

Linda Darling-Hammond is the 2023 National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) Policy Leader of the YearIn this bestseller and Grawemeyer Award winner, Linda Darling-Hammond offers an eye-opening wake-up call concerning America’s future and vividly illustrates what the United States needs to do in order to build a system of high-achieving and equitable schools that ensures every child
... Read more
Teaching 2030

What We Must Do for Our Students and Our Public Schools--Now and in the Future

by Barnett Berry, the TeacherSolutions 2030 Team ...

In the raging controversy over how to fix the nation’s underperforming schools, the voices of America’s best teachers are seldom heard. Now, in a provocative book about the future of teaching and learning, 12 of America’s most accomplished classroom educators join a leading advocate for a 21st-century teaching profession to bring expert classroom know-how and fresh policy ideas to the school ... Read more

$20.89 USD

In the raging controversy over how to fix the nation’s underperforming schools, the voices of America’s best teachers are seldom heard. Now, in a provocative book about the future of teaching and learning, 12 of America’s most accomplished classroom educators join a leading advocate for a 21st-century teaching profession to bring expert classroom know-how and fresh policy ideas to the school
... Read more

Rakuten Kobo

eReaders

Apps

Accessories

What is Kobo Super Points?

Reward Yourself

Shopping Cart

You're getting the VIP treatment!

Your Shopping Cart is empty

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Recommended For You

Top Series in United States

Star Wars: The High Republic

Behavioral Science and Psychology (R0)

The Search Institute Series on Developmentally Attentive Community and Society

Other People's Kids

Building Healthy Communities for Positive Youth Development

Star Wars: The Eye of Darkness (The High Republic)

People who read these also enjoyed

Star Wars: Convergence (The High Republic)

Star Wars: The High Republic: A Valiant Vow

Star Wars: The High Republic: Defy the Storm

Star Wars: Light of the Jedi (The High Republic)

Completing College

The Challenge of Change

All Systems Go

The Flat World and Education

Teaching 2030

eReaders

Apps

Accessories

Shopping Cart

You're getting the VIP treatment!

Your Shopping Cart is empty

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Recommended For You

Top Series in United States

Star Wars: The High Republic

Behavioral Science and Psychology (R0)

The Search Institute Series on Developmentally Attentive Community and Society

Show:

People who read these also enjoyed