Education & Learning

When Niall came across a dog shackled to a short chain and in a poor state of health, something reminded him and his personal battle with addiction. He knew he had to rescue her immediately – golden retrievers are rare in Thailand but there was just something about this one in particular that told him she was special. He just didn't know how special she was going to be. He named her Tina and what she did next is an incredible tale of survival, hope and love.

How can you cheat… at drinking wine? It turns out you can. And when you do, a whole world of power, ego and money will unravel. Corked is the scandalous saga in the glamorous, competitive and mysterious world of fine wines.

É possível dizer que parte do que se entende por felicidade está também atrelada à ideia de liberdade. Ser feliz acaba, em certa medida, dizendo respeito à possibilidade de realizarmos nossos potenciais e desejos - ser e conquistar aquilo que se pretende. No entanto, mesmo desejos e aspirações mais imateriais parecem estar atreladas à materialidade e às limitações do mundo: podemos ser e conquistar aquilo que nosso contexto permite.

Are you ready to pass the CompTIA A+ exams (220-1101 & 220-1102) on your first try? This 2-in-1 comprehensive study guide is your ultimate weapon for exam success—packed with 500+ realistic practice questions, expert explanations, and insider tips to help you master the core IT concepts with confidence!

Pode se dizer que o berço da civilização ocidental esteve dividido na fronteira entre o Mediterrâneo e o Oriente Médio. De um lado, a mitologia e a filosofia gregas; de outro, as ditas culturas abraâmicas (judaísmo, cristianismo e islamismo). Quais as influências que estas tradições exercem ainda hoje não apenas sobre nosso imaginário, mas sobre nossas maneiras de criar, reconhecer e entender o mundo? De que formas fé e razão interagem, se contradizem (ou se reafirmam) em nossa tradição? Como seus símbolos, conceitos e pressupostos nos ensinaram a pensar - e que pontos cegos eles podem criar?

This course includes Lessons 1-5 from the Italian Level 1 program featuring 2.5 hours of language instruction. Each lesson provides 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation, and new vocabulary and structures. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation. Practice for vocabulary introduced in previous lessons is included in each lesson. The emphasis is on pronunciation and comprehension, and on learning to speak Italian.

If you’re ready to shift your perspective and redefine dyslexia into a pathway for your child to thrive—free from the tears and frustration of conventional methods—this is where the journey begins. Does it feel impossible to explain dyslexia to others, even though you see your child’s brilliance? Are you tired of watching their confidence fade because traditional methods just don’t work for them? Are you frustrated by the lack of resources and understanding in schools for dyslexic learners?

An Abundance of Caution is a devastating account of the decision-making process behind one of the worst American policy failures in a century—the extended closures of public schools during the pandemic. David Zweig shows how some of the most trusted members of society repeatedly made fundamental errors in their assessment and presentation of evidence.

Discover how artificial intelligence can revolutionize the way we teach, learn, and lead with this dynamic collection: The Power of AI for Educators and The Power of AI for Business Leaders.

How Media Ownership Matters provides a fresh approach to understanding news media power, moving beyond the typical emphasis on market concentration or media moguls. Through a comparative analysis of the US, Sweden, and France, as well as interviews of news executives and editors and an original collection of industry data, this book maps and analyzes four ownership models: market, private, civil society, and public.

読むだけで、誰でもすぐに“アタマのいい人”の視点がわかる！

３１の疑問を通して、１を聞いて１０を知る人になろう。

If you're enrolled in an MBA or executive education program, you've probably encountered a powerful learning tool: the business case. But if you're like many people, you may find interpreting and writing about cases mystifying and time-consuming. In The Case Study Handbook, Revised Edition, William Ellet presents a potent new approach for efficiently analyzing, discussing, and writing about cases.

Master the art of thinking with Mental Models: An AI's Guide to 100 Thinking Tools Humans Overlook. This book transforms complex concepts into actionable strategies, making life’s toughest decisions easier to tackle. Ever felt stuck in a problem, unsure how to navigate the noise? Or missed opportunities because you didn’t see all the angles? This book is your shortcut to clarity and creativity.

In The Battle for the Black Mind, Dr. Karida Brown explores the struggle to define and control the education of African Americans amid shifting societal attitudes and forms of systemic exclusion. From the perspective of freed slaves seeking empowerment and liberation through education, to the white elites aiming to shape the future of the workforce and consolidate power, The Battle for the Black Mind explores the formation of segregated education systems and the influence of philanthropic organizations, religious institutions, and Black educators themselves.

Offering both a framework and a set of practices that are grounded in different nonviolence traditions, Heart at the Center asks listeners to consider what a pedagogy of nonviolence looks like, sounds like, and feels like in the classroom.

NCLEX-RN Audio Ultimate Study Guide: How I Beat the NCLEX-RN with a Perfect Score-And How You Can Too! Are you ready to pass the NCLEX-RN with confidence? This ultimate study guide is designed to help you master the exam with ease-no matter your learning style. Packed with high-yield content, test-taking strategies, and real-world insights, this book offers a unique, audio-based approach to studying that keeps you engaged and motivated.

You've done it! You’ve finished writing your novel. Next step? Time to connect with an agent. The good news is agents are searching for promising new novelists. But are you prepared to immediately capture their attention?

This book—Rescue Yourself: How to complete a PhD without a supervisor—helps students organize their habits, strategies, behaviour and emotions to finish a PhD. Let's start our work from the fear, confusion and worry, and scaffold a thesis to success.

Transform your daily routine into an immersive learning experience with the Davidson’s Anatomy & Physiology On the Go audio study guide, a comprehensive audiobook designed for college and university students, as well as healthcare professionals.

Step confidently into your ASVAB test with the new ASVAB Exam Study Prep Crash Course, where you will find all the material necessary for the exam based on the latest updates.

Au Moyen Âge et à la Renaissance, les philosophes vont mener trois combats : les théologiens médiévaux intègrent les valeurs chrétiennes à la philosophie antique ; les philosophes chrétiens et mystiques opposent à la toute-puissance théologique les bienfaits de la philosophie antique ; les humanistes de la Renaissance réenchantent le monde et inspirent le renouveau de la métaphysique. Cet ouvrage cherche à mieux comprendre les relations entre philosophie et christianisme et redécouvre le mystère des penseurs de la Renaissance.

Concise Notes on Pathophysiology for Nursing Students: High-Yield Crash Course Study Guide - Learn Smarter, Study Less, and Pass the NCLEX-RN Faster! Master pathophysiology the smart way and pass the NCLEX-RN with confidence! Struggling to keep up with the endless details of pathophysiology? Overwhelmed by complex textbooks that make studying feel like an impossible task? Concise Notes on Pathophysiology for Nursing Students is your ultimate high-yield crash course study guide designed to help you learn smarter, study less, and retain more - so you can pass the NCLEX-RN faster!

Whether you're a restaurant manager, chef, food service worker, or business owner, this audiobook will help you understand food safety laws, prevent contamination, and master best practices for a safe and compliant kitchen.

Pour quelles raisons l'intelligence peut-elle conduire à l'idiotie ? Il arrive en effet que des personnes brillantes ou cultivées paraissent parfois stupides ou agissent de manière inepte : en recherchant l'inouï, la performance et la perfection ; en voulant tout comprendre et avoir raison ; en modelant le réel à leur convenance. Affirmer son intelligence au détriment de l'intelligence elle-même : c'est à ce paradoxe que cet ouvrage s'attache, partant du principe que le génie académique ne garantit pas nécessairement la sagesse ni l'ingéniosité dans la vie quotidienne.

Souvent peu flatteur, surtout chez les personnes qui se piquent d'intellectualisme ou d'originalité, le « sens commun » apparaît comme un principe désuet, banal ou réducteur. Fort utile pourtant quand il s'agit de penser ou de dialoguer, il oblige à une compréhension mutuelle. Car le sens, en tant que référence commune, doit être partagé pour rendre possible et intelligible toute discussion. Dans cet ouvrage, nous examinons en quoi le sens commun bâtit la pensée et pourquoi il représente un défi à relever pour mieux réfléchir et échanger.