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Author: Randy Pausch Publisher: ISBN: 9780340978504 Category : Cancer Languages : en Pages : 0
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The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.
Author: Randy Pausch Publisher: ISBN: 9780340978504 Category : Cancer Languages : en Pages : 0
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The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.
Author: John Corcoran Publisher: Brehon Publishing Company ISBN: 9781938620515 Category : High school teachers Languages : en Pages : 272
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"The Teacher Who Couldn't Read" is John Corcoran's life story of how he struggled through school without the basic skills of how to read or write and went on to become a college graduate and a high school teacher, still without these basic skills. National literacy advocate John Corcoran continues to help bring illiteracy out of the shadows with this autobiography, "The Teacher Who Couldn't Read." It is the amazing true story of a man who triumphed over his illiteracy and who has become one of the nation's leading literacy advocates. His shocking and emotionally moving story-from being a child who was failed by the system, to an angry adolescent, a desperate college student, and finally an emerging adult reader-touched audiences of such national television shows as the Oprah Winfrey Show, 20/20, the Phil Donahue Show, and Larry King Live. His story was also featured in national magazines such as Esquire, Biography, Reader's Digest, and People. "The Teacher Who Couldn't Read" is a gripping tale of triumph over America's national literacy crisis-- a story you'll thoroughly enjoy while being enlightened to a national tragedy.
Author: Charlene C. Giannetti Publisher: Harmony ISBN: 0307568172 Category : Family & Relationships Languages : en Pages : 335
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For the 20 million parents of 10- to 15-year-olds, The Roller-Coaster Years is a lively guide to mastering the ups and downs of early adolescence. Every parent knows about the terrible twos and the brooding teens, but few have anticipated the wild ride of these magical yet maddening years that can provide all the thrills and chills of a carnival ride. Now, drawing together the latest information from experts, supported and advised by the National Middle School Association, and with surprising insights from the authors' own surveys of parents, teachers, and the children themselves, The Roller-Coaster Years covers every facet of the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of early adolescents, including: • Appearance Anxiety • Distractibility • Fears and Other Emotions • The Battle for Independence • Success in School • Friendship and Peer Pressure • Sexual Awakening • The Lure of Tobacco, Drugs, and Alcohol • The Promise and Peril of Electronic Media • Sticky Questions About Your Own Past
Author: John Rosemond Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing ISBN: 1449410804 Category : Family & Relationships Languages : en Pages : 186
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Homework can be one of the most frustrating of all problem areas for chidlren and parents. In this helpful guide, Rosemond warns against parental interference and demonstrates ways to help children learn to work on their own and to take responsibility for getting the work done themselves.
Author: Ben Orlin Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal ISBN: 0316509027 Category : Mathematics Languages : en Pages : 556
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A hilarious reeducation in mathematics-full of joy, jokes, and stick figures-that sheds light on the countless practical and wonderful ways that math structures and shapes our world. In Math With Bad Drawings, Ben Orlin reveals to us what math actually is; its myriad uses, its strange symbols, and the wild leaps of logic and faith that define the usually impenetrable work of the mathematician. Truth and knowledge come in multiple forms: colorful drawings, encouraging jokes, and the stories and insights of an empathetic teacher who believes that math should belong to everyone. Orlin shows us how to think like a mathematician by teaching us a brand-new game of tic-tac-toe, how to understand an economic crises by rolling a pair of dice, and the mathematical headache that ensues when attempting to build a spherical Death Star. Every discussion in the book is illustrated with Orlin's trademark "bad drawings," which convey his message and insights with perfect pitch and clarity. With 24 chapters covering topics from the electoral college to human genetics to the reasons not to trust statistics, Math with Bad Drawings is a life-changing book for the math-estranged and math-enamored alike.
Author: Francis Su Publisher: Yale University Press ISBN: 0300237138 Category : Mathematics Languages : en Pages : 287
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"The ancient Greeks argued that the best life was filled with beauty, truth, justice, play and love. The mathematician Francis Su knows just where to find them."--Kevin Hartnett, Quanta Magazine" This is perhaps the most important mathematics book of our time. Francis Su shows mathematics is an experience of the mind and, most important, of the heart."--James Tanton, Global Math Project For mathematician Francis Su, a society without mathematical affection is like a city without concerts, parks, or museums. To miss out on mathematics is to live without experiencing some of humanity's most beautiful ideas. In this profound book, written for a wide audience but especially for those disenchanted by their past experiences, an award-winning mathematician and educator weaves parables, puzzles, and personal reflections to show how mathematics meets basic human desires--such as for play, beauty, freedom, justice, and love--and cultivates virtues essential for human flourishing. These desires and virtues, and the stories told here, reveal how mathematics is intimately tied to being human. Some lessons emerge from those who have struggled, including philosopher Simone Weil, whose own mathematical contributions were overshadowed by her brother's, and Christopher Jackson, who discovered mathematics as an inmate in a federal prison. Christopher's letters to the author appear throughout the book and show how this intellectual pursuit can--and must--be open to all.
Author: Sensational School Supplies Publisher: ISBN: 9781082235047 Category : Languages : en Pages : 152
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Stay organized this school season with the Ultimate Teacher's College Ruled Lined Notebook from Sensational School Supplies! Includes 150 high-quality pages with lots of space for taking notes and making lesson plans. We also offer an amazing matching Teacher's Planner. You can find it by clicking on our brand name. This carefully crafted journal and planner includes layouts that cover everything from daily, weekly and monthly planning, yearly school overview, class field trips, student attendance records, note sections for events, meetings and more! Sized at 8 x 10 inches, it's the perfect size that provides plenty of space. Professionally printed on high quality interior stock with white interior pages. This teacher appreciation notebook or journal makes a great motivational and inspirational notebook gift for the teacher or homeschooler in your life. This Premium Teacher's Lined Notebook is perfect for: Teacher Appreciation Gifts Teacher End of the School Year Gifts Teacher Thank You Gifts Teacher Inspirational Quote Gifts Teacher Retirement Gifts
Author: Grant P. Wiggins Publisher: ASCD ISBN: 1416600353 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 383
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What is understanding and how does it differ from knowledge? How can we determine the big ideas worth understanding? Why is understanding an important teaching goal, and how do we know when students have attained it? How can we create a rigorous and engaging curriculum that focuses on understanding and leads to improved student performance in today's high-stakes, standards-based environment? Authors Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe answer these and many other questions in this second edition of Understanding by Design. Drawing on feedback from thousands of educators around the world who have used the UbD framework since its introduction in 1998, the authors have greatly revised and expanded their original work to guide educators across the K-16 spectrum in the design of curriculum, assessment, and instruction. With an improved UbD Template at its core, the book explains the rationale of backward design and explores in greater depth the meaning of such key ideas as essential questions and transfer tasks. Readers will learn why the familiar coverage- and activity-based approaches to curriculum design fall short, and how a focus on the six facets of understanding can enrich student learning. With an expanded array of practical strategies, tools, and examples from all subject areas, the book demonstrates how the research-based principles of Understanding by Design apply to district frameworks as well as to individual units of curriculum. Combining provocative ideas, thoughtful analysis, and tested approaches, this new edition of Understanding by Design offers teacher-designers a clear path to the creation of curriculum that ensures better learning and a more stimulating experience for students and teachers alike.
Author: Obehi Ewanfoh Publisher: Obehi Ewanfoh ISBN: Category : Literary Collections Languages : en Pages : 500
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Welcome to "BARACK OBAMA & his Inspiring Speeches," a 12-part book series that encapsulates the most complete collection of the iconic speeches that defined a presidency. For the members of the African diaspora community seeking to embrace their heritage and preserve the accomplishments of one of their most prominent figures, this 12-part book series is a testament to the remarkable legacy of Barack Obama. This book is more than a mere tribute; it is a testament to the triumphs and struggles of our community. It invites you to embrace your African diaspora heritage and find inspiration in the journey of an extraordinary leader. Obama's words ignite a sense of pride and possibility, empowering a new generation to shape their own destinies. Immerse yourself in the wisdom and passion that flow through the pages of 'BARACK OBAMA And his Inspiring Speeches.' Celebrate the achievements of a trailblazer who shattered barriers and defied expectations. Let his words ignite your own aspirations and empower you to make a lasting impact on the world around you.
Author: Randy Pausch
Author: Randy Pausch
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Author: Charlene C. Giannetti
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Author: Ben Orlin
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Author: Grant P. Wiggins
Author: Obehi Ewanfoh