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Author George H. Schofield
Not long ago everyone knew what the word “retirement” meant. The expectation was that you worked until age 65—and then coasted through your golden years courtesy of a comfortable nest egg.Today, when living to 90 is common, when savings are slim, when people work l....
Release Date 2017/08 -
Ham Radio For Dummies, 3rd Edition
Author H. Ward Silver
Your how-to guide to become a hamHam radio, or amateur radio, is a way to talk with people around the world in real-time, or to send email without any sort of internet connection. It provides a way to keep in touch with friends and family, whether they are across t....
Release Date 2018/03 -
Author Sarah Connell Sanders , James M. Lang
Cognitive science research-based teaching techniques any educator can implement in their K-8 classroomIn Small Teaching K-8, a team of veteran educators bridges the gap between cognitive theory and the K-8 classroom environment, applying the same foundational research found in author James Lang’s be....
Release Date 2022/11 -
Culturally Responsive Conversations
Author Marina Minhwa Lee , Seth Leighton
A strategic handbook for educators and administrators serving increasingly multicultural classroomsIn Culturally Responsive Conversations, longtime cultural inclusion educators Marina Lee and Seth Leighton deliver an eye-opening discussion of how to develop better relationships and improve learning ....
Release Date 2023/03 -
The New Power University: The social purpose of higher education in the 21st century
Author Jonathan Grant
In a changing world, what is the social purpose of higher education?Combining a critique of contemporary universities, a manifesto for the future and a provocation to stimulate change, The New Power University examines how higher education can flourish in the 21st century. Using the framing of ‘new ....
Release Date 2021/04 -
Author F Hodgson , Brendan Hennessy
Using practical assignments, the authors take each area of journalism, and demonstrate the world which awaits journalists in the early years of their careers. Each of the assignments spins off a number of tasks which are presented to the reader in the form of....
Release Date 1995/05 -
Author Christopher D. Clothier
The low-risk, long-term strategy for building a real estate fortune by buying, improving, and managing properties through a third party.What if you could safely invest in real estate—and enjoy a new flow of income—without giving up your current job or spending thou....
Release Date 2018/05 -
Real World Evaluation Training: Navigating Common Constraints for Exceptional Results
Author Jack J. Phillips , Patricia Pulliam Phillips
Is your program ready for the real world? Real world evaluation is a balance between art, science, accuracy, and cost. To set your program up for success, you need to start the measurement and evaluation journey with a clear destination in mind. In Real World Train....
Release Date 2015/12 -
Teaching Fiercely: Spreading Joy and Justice in Our Schools
Author Kass Minor
Revolutionize the way you negotiate the realities of childhood educationIn Teaching Fiercely: Spreading Joy and Justice in Our Schools, accomplished educator Kass Minor delivers an inspiring and practical exploration of what it means to be a just teacher in a system that actively incentivizes injust....
Release Date 2023/05 -
Humanizing the Education Machine
Author Brian Cahill , Bill Latham , Rex Miller
A clear roadmap for the new territory of educationEducation in the U.S. has been under fire for quite some time, and for good reason. The numbers alone tell a very disconcerting story: according to various polls, 70% of teachers are disengaged. Add to that the fact....
Release Date 2016/11 -
A Complaint Is a Gift, 3rd Edition, 3rd Edition
Author Janelle Barlow
The third edition of this bestseller (over 275,000 copies sold) builds on the tested formula that helps organizations recognize the value of complaints using updated examples and concepts in the age of COVID-19.
Release Date 2022/11 -
Author Eliot Mizrachi , Don W. Stacks , Roger Bolton
The role of the chief communication officer (CCO) in today’s enterprise has dramatically changed over the past 30 years. Once focused on getting news out to media outlets, today’s CCO has become an integral part of any enterprise—company, corporat....
Release Date 2018/01 -
Author Korey Scott , Lauren M. Gallagher , Jon Gordon
An inspiring story with lessons on teamwork—written for kids, but valuable to everyoneAdapted from Jon Gordon’s bestseller The Hard Hat, The Hard Hat for Kids is an inspiring story that teaches children how to be a great teammate. An engaging tale that resonates wi....
Release Date 2018/10 -
Author John Herbert
Provides the practical techniques and theoretical knowledge that underpin the fundamental skills of a journalist. It also takes a highly modern approach, as the convergence of broadcast, print and online media require the learning of new skills and methods. T....
Release Date 1999/11 -
Author Amanda Han , K. Kai Anderson
Think beyond the nest egg . . .Do you know how you’ll fund your retirement? With pensions slashed, savings slim, and Social Security insufficient and unpredictable, most people won’t have nearly enough money to last them.But a sustainable solution lies in plain sig....
Release Date 2017/09 -
Bogle On Mutual Funds: New Perspectives For The Intelligent Investor
Author John C. Bogle
The seminal work on mutual funds investing is now a Wiley Investment ClassicCertain books have redefined the way we view the world of finance and investing—books that should be on every investor's shelf. Bogle On Mutual Funds—the definitive work on mutual fund inv....
Release Date 2015/04 -
Author Nicholas Wallwork
Your practical and fearless guide to surviving the world’s biggest break-up Whether you’re a staunch Remainer, a buccaneering Brexiteer, or are wavering between the two camps, you’ll want to be fully au fait with all the issues surrounding Britain’s exit from the E....
Release Date 2019/07 -
Take Control of Podcasting on the Mac, 3rd Edition
Author Andy Affleck
Start podcasting or take your podcast to the next level with start-to-finish guidance from Andy Affleck. You'll learn tricks of the trade as you assemble your hardware and software, make recordings, and add polish by editing and mixing. Once your audio is in the c....
Release Date 2016/08 -
Rental-Property Profits, 2nd Edition
Author Michael C. Thomsett
With rental prices climbing, vacancy rates low, and property values rising, real estate investing has become a tempting option for achieving financial security.The idea is simple: buy a property, fix it up, and then rent it until you’re ready to sell. But the reali....
Release Date 2017/07 -
Author Paul McFedries
Enjoy more entertainment with this friendly user guide to making the most of Amazon Fire TV!Find and watch more of the shows you enjoy with Amazon Fire TV For Dummies. This book guides you through Fire TV connections and setup and then shows you how to get the most out of....
Release Date 2020/01 -
Author Josh Altman
Land the deals you want and develop your instincts with million-dollar negotiation techniquesAfter selling over $3 Billion in real estate, including the most expensive one-bedroom house in history, Josh Altman, co-star of the hit show Million-Dollar Listing Los Ang....
Release Date 2019/04 -
Author Alan Fortuna
The concept of polarization has become an important topic of interest in politics, society, and discourse around the world today. In the European Union (EU), polarizing rhetoric has driven politics into divided camps on issues ranging from immigration to economic i....
Release Date 2019/07 -
Reducing Cyberbullying in Schools
Author Sheri Bauman , Marilyn Campbell
Reducing Cyberbullying in Schools: International Evidence-Based Best Practices provides an accessible blend of academic rigor and practical application for mental health professionals, school administrators and educators, giving them a vital tool in stemming the pr....
Release Date 2018/01 -
Author Simon Anholt
“Not only does Anholt explain the challenges facing the world with unique clarity, he also provides genuinely new, informative, practical, innovative solutions. . . . The book is a must-read for anyone who cares about humanity's shared future.”—H. E. Mohamed Abdull....
Release Date 2020/08 -
Canvas LMS Course Design - Second Edition
A simple, easy-to-follow guide to learning the advanced features and integrated services of Canvas for creating a transformative and personalized educational experienceKey FeaturesSimplify online and hybrid learning with Canvas with the help of this updated second editionDiscover best practices to e.... -
Microlearning: Short and Sweet
Author Karl M. Kapp , Ron A. Defelice
Your Microlearning PrimerMicrolearning. Is it a text message or a video? Does it need to be shorter than five minutes? Do you just “chunk” a longer course into smaller pieces? Find the answers to these and other questions in this concise, comprehensive, and first-o....
Release Date 2019/09 -
The Art and Science of Training
Author Elaine Biech
There are more similarities than differences between how artists and scientists work. Both ask countless questions. Both search in earnest for answers. Both are dedicated to reaching the best results. Not so different from today's trainers, are they? Elaine Bi....
Release Date 2016/12