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Just for Fun: The Story of an Accidental Revolutionary

by Linus Torvalds, David Diamond ...

Once upon a time Linus Torvalds was a skinny unknown, just another nerdy Helsinki techie who had been fooling around with computers since childhood. Then he wrote a groundbreaking operating system and distributed it via the Internet -- for free. Today Torvalds is an international folk hero. And his creation LINUX is used by over 12 million people as well as by companies such as IBM. Now, in a ... Read more

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Once upon a time Linus Torvalds was a skinny unknown, just another nerdy Helsinki techie who had been fooling around with computers since childhood. Then he wrote a groundbreaking operating system and distributed it via the Internet -- for free. Today Torvalds is an international folk hero. And his creation LINUX is used by over 12 million people as well as by companies such as IBM. Now, in a
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Overcoming Dyslexia (2020 Edition)

Second Edition, Completely Revised and Updated

by Sally Shaywitz M.D., Jonathan Shaywitz MD ...

From one of the world's preeminent experts on reading and dyslexia, the most comprehensive, up-to-date, and practical book available on identifying, understanding, and overcoming reading problems--now revised to reflect the latest research and evidence-based approaches.Dyslexia is the most common learning disorder on the planet, affecting about one in five individuals, regardless of age or gender. ... Read more

$10.99 USD

From one of the world's preeminent experts on reading and dyslexia, the most comprehensive, up-to-date, and practical book available on identifying, understanding, and overcoming reading problems--now revised to reflect the latest research and evidence-based approaches.Dyslexia is the most common learning disorder on the planet, affecting about one in five individuals, regardless of age or gender.
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Anatomy & Physiology For Dummies

by Erin Odya, Maggie A. Norris ...

Learn about the human body from the inside outSome people think that knowing about what goes on inside the human body can sap life of its mystery—which is too bad for them. Anybody who's ever taken a peak under the hood knows that the human body, and all its various structures and functions, is a realm of awe-inspiring complexity and countless wonders. The dizzying dance of molecule, cell, tissue, ... Read more

$17.00 USD

Learn about the human body from the inside outSome people think that knowing about what goes on inside the human body can sap life of its mystery—which is too bad for them. Anybody who's ever taken a peak under the hood knows that the human body, and all its various structures and functions, is a realm of awe-inspiring complexity and countless wonders. The dizzying dance of molecule, cell, tissue,
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Teaching Yoga, Second Edition

A Comprehensive Guide for Yoga Teachers and Trainers: A Yoga Alliance-Aligned Manual of Asanas, Breathing Techniques, Yogic Foundations, and More

by Mark Stephens ...

The bestselling guide for yoga teachers and trainers, revised and updated—a comprehensive Yoga Alliance-aligned manual of asanas, breathing techniques, yogic foundations, and more.Revised and updated, Teaching Yoga by yoga expert Mark Stephens is one of the most popular resources for new and experienced teachers, and has been a trusted guide since its publication in 2010.This classic resource ... Read more

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The bestselling guide for yoga teachers and trainers, revised and updated—a comprehensive Yoga Alliance-aligned manual of asanas, breathing techniques, yogic foundations, and more.Revised and updated, Teaching Yoga by yoga expert Mark Stephens is one of the most popular resources for new and experienced teachers, and has been a trusted guide since its publication in 2010.This classic resource
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Sex Positions: Revitalize Your Sex Life and Increase Libido. Kama Sutra, Tantric Sex an Sex Toys Advice

by Rocco Manfredi ...

If you're here, you prove to be truly committed to keeping the romantic flame alive between you and your partner. Do you know that only 4 percent of males and 7 percent of females are endowed with the genetic qualities needed to be great lovers? And that 89% of males remember 78% of females cheat during a relationship because they are sexually dissatisfied?But don't worry, this book is going to ... Read more

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If you're here, you prove to be truly committed to keeping the romantic flame alive between you and your partner. Do you know that only 4 percent of males and 7 percent of females are endowed with the genetic qualities needed to be great lovers? And that 89% of males remember 78% of females cheat during a relationship because they are sexually dissatisfied?But don't worry, this book is going to
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Learn Latin with Latina Laeta A1.1 Latin–English Interlinear Reader

Learn Latin with Latina Laeta Interlinear Series, #1

by DiscoverLatin ...

Series Book 1 - Learn Latin with Latina Laeta Interlinear Series
Latina Laeta A1.1 — Filius senatorisA Gentle Beginning in Living Latin (Latin–English Edition)Begin Latin the Roman way — by reading, not memorizing.Latina Laeta A1.1 is the first step in a twenty-volume journey into the language and daily life of early Imperial Rome. Written in clear, continuous Classical Latin and paired with an English translation, this volume lets absolute beginners start ... Read more

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Latina Laeta A1.1 — Filius senatorisA Gentle Beginning in Living Latin (Latin–English Edition)Begin Latin the Roman way — by reading, not memorizing.Latina Laeta A1.1 is the first step in a twenty-volume journey into the language and daily life of early Imperial Rome. Written in clear, continuous Classical Latin and paired with an English translation, this volume lets absolute beginners start
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中文真棒教師手冊-第一冊(簡體版)

Amazing Chinese Teacher Book Vol 1

by Jessy Tu、葉紹蘋、陳立芬、余琳、陸佳、譚詠瑜、魏黛薇 ...

Series Book 1 - 中文真棒系列
《中文真棒》是一套專為國際學校中文課程所設計的教材，旨在幫助母語非漢語的中學生奠定學習基礎。全套教材共有六冊，每冊皆包含課本、練習本，教學指導手冊及教學PPT。單元主軸或各課教學目標，參照IGCSE 教學大綱的主題範疇為主體框架，並采用IB 教學理念來編寫內容，同時參酌部分AP 中文教學準則，希冀符合不同語言文化的教學型態。詞彙及用語安排以HSK 的等級為編輯依據，亦參考部分TOCFL 的用詞用語。本教材主要是在課文與教學活動中，融合中西方的語言交際方式；在文化與社交中，貫穿傳統與現代的行為習慣。整體目的乃希望激起國際學生學習中文的興趣，喜愛中文，有效率地學習中文。教材內容第一冊課本有四個學習單元，每個單元各有三課，總計十二課。全冊學習結束，語言程度可達HSK1。每課教學建議時間為6～8小時，教師可依學生背景及學習狀況彈性調整。中文真棒官網及樣張預覽 https://huayu.knsh ... Read more

$18.99 USD

《中文真棒》是一套專為國際學校中文課程所設計的教材，旨在幫助母語非漢語的中學生奠定學習基礎。全套教材共有六冊，每冊皆包含課本、練習本，教學指導手冊及教學PPT。單元主軸或各課教學目標，參照IGCSE 教學大綱的主題範疇為主體框架，並采用IB 教學理念來編寫內容，同時參酌部分AP 中文教學準則，希冀符合不同語言文化的教學型態。詞彙及用語安排以HSK 的等級為編輯依據，亦參考部分TOCFL 的用詞用語。本教材主要是在課文與教學活動中，融合中西方的語言交際方式；在文化與社交中，貫穿傳統與現代的行為習慣。整體目的乃希望激起國際學生學習中文的興趣，喜愛中文，有效率地學習中文。教材內容第一冊課本有四個學習單元，每個單元各有三課，總計十二課。全冊學習結束，語言程度可達HSK1。每課教學建議時間為6～8小時，教師可依學生背景及學習狀況彈性調整。中文真棒官網及樣張預覽 https://huayu.knsh
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中文真棒練習本-第一冊(簡體版)

Amazing Chinese Workbook Vol 1

by Jessy Tu、葉紹蘋、陳立芬、余琳、陸佳、譚詠瑜、魏黛薇 ...

Series Book 1 - 中文真棒系列
《中文真棒》是一套專為國際學校中文課程所設計的教材，旨在幫助母語非漢語的中學生奠定學習基礎。全套教材共有六冊，每冊皆包含課本、練習本，教學指導手冊及教學PPT。單元主軸或各課教學目標，參照IGCSE 教學大綱的主題範疇為主體框架，並采用IB 教學理念來編寫內容，同時參酌部分AP 中文教學準則，希冀符合不同語言文化的教學型態。詞彙及用語安排以HSK 的等級為編輯依據，亦參考部分TOCFL 的用詞用語。本教材主要是在課文與教學活動中，融合中西方的語言交際方式；在文化與社交中，貫穿傳統與現代的行為習慣。整體目的乃希望激起國際學生學習中文的興趣，喜愛中文，有效率地學習中文。教材內容第一冊課本有四個學習單元，每個單元各有三課，總計十二課。全冊學習結束，語言程度可達HSK1。每課教學建議時間為6～8小時，教師可依學生背景及學習狀況彈性調整。中文真棒官網及樣張預覽 https://huayu.knsh ... Read more

$13.99 USD

《中文真棒》是一套專為國際學校中文課程所設計的教材，旨在幫助母語非漢語的中學生奠定學習基礎。全套教材共有六冊，每冊皆包含課本、練習本，教學指導手冊及教學PPT。單元主軸或各課教學目標，參照IGCSE 教學大綱的主題範疇為主體框架，並采用IB 教學理念來編寫內容，同時參酌部分AP 中文教學準則，希冀符合不同語言文化的教學型態。詞彙及用語安排以HSK 的等級為編輯依據，亦參考部分TOCFL 的用詞用語。本教材主要是在課文與教學活動中，融合中西方的語言交際方式；在文化與社交中，貫穿傳統與現代的行為習慣。整體目的乃希望激起國際學生學習中文的興趣，喜愛中文，有效率地學習中文。教材內容第一冊課本有四個學習單元，每個單元各有三課，總計十二課。全冊學習結束，語言程度可達HSK1。每課教學建議時間為6～8小時，教師可依學生背景及學習狀況彈性調整。中文真棒官網及樣張預覽 https://huayu.knsh
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Inclusive Teaching

Strategies for Promoting Equity in the College Classroom

by Kelly A. Hogan, Viji Sathy ...

Series series Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
Award-winning teachers offer practical tips for addressing inequities in the college classroom and for making all students feel welcome and included.In a book written by and for college teachers, Kelly Hogan and Viji Sathy provide tips and advice on how to make all students feel welcome and included. They begin with a framework describing why explicit attention to structure enhances inclusiveness ... Read more

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Award-winning teachers offer practical tips for addressing inequities in the college classroom and for making all students feel welcome and included.In a book written by and for college teachers, Kelly Hogan and Viji Sathy provide tips and advice on how to make all students feel welcome and included. They begin with a framework describing why explicit attention to structure enhances inclusiveness
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Conversational Spanish Dialogues

Over 100 Conversations and Short Stories to Learn the Spanish Language. Grow Your Vocabulary Whilst Having Fun with Daily Used Phrases and Language Learning Lessons!

by Language Mastery ...

Series Book 2 - Learning Spanish
Stop Studying Spanish. Start Speaking It.Want to actually learn Spanish and feel comfortable using it in real conversations? Conversational Spanish Dialogues helps beginners develop practical language skills through engaging conversations, short stories, and commonly used phrases.Instead of memorizing disconnected words, you’ll experience spoken Spanish in context while building the vocabulary and ... Read more

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Stop Studying Spanish. Start Speaking It.Want to actually learn Spanish and feel comfortable using it in real conversations? Conversational Spanish Dialogues helps beginners develop practical language skills through engaging conversations, short stories, and commonly used phrases.Instead of memorizing disconnected words, you’ll experience spoken Spanish in context while building the vocabulary and
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Teaching Machines

The History of Personalized Learning

by Audrey Watters ...

How ed tech was born: Twentieth-century teaching machines--from Sidney Pressey's mechanized test-giver to B. F. Skinner's behaviorist bell-ringing box.Contrary to popular belief, ed tech did not begin with videos on the internet. The idea of technology that would allow students to "go at their own pace" did not originate in Silicon Valley. In Teaching Machines, education writer Audrey Watters ... Read more

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How ed tech was born: Twentieth-century teaching machines--from Sidney Pressey's mechanized test-giver to B. F. Skinner's behaviorist bell-ringing box.Contrary to popular belief, ed tech did not begin with videos on the internet. The idea of technology that would allow students to "go at their own pace" did not originate in Silicon Valley. In Teaching Machines, education writer Audrey Watters
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Reigniting Math Curiosity With Learners in Grades 3–5

(Building math-curious classrooms)

by Chepina Rumsey, Jody Guarino ...

Authors Chepina Rumsey and Jody Guarino continue their advocacy for math-curious classrooms, building on their work in Nurturing Math Curiosity With Learners in Grades K–2. They argue that curiosity not only engages students but also invigorates them to reason and develop a conceptual understanding of grade-level mathematical ideas. Dive into instructional skills that foster curiosity in math ... Read more

$34.99 USD

Authors Chepina Rumsey and Jody Guarino continue their advocacy for math-curious classrooms, building on their work in Nurturing Math Curiosity With Learners in Grades K–2. They argue that curiosity not only engages students but also invigorates them to reason and develop a conceptual understanding of grade-level mathematical ideas. Dive into instructional skills that foster curiosity in math
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Structured Literacy

Teaching K–12 Students to Read Using the Science of Reading and Explicit Instruction

by Jacquelyn Chovanes, Emily Sharp ...

This book follows the explicit instructional sequence noted by educational researchers as the most effective means of teaching students new skills and content. It begins by offering a rationale for why students should be interested in learning about structured literacy, and how they can use it in their teaching practice. It provides background knowledge needed to contextualize the book’s content. ... Read more

$31.99 USD

This book follows the explicit instructional sequence noted by educational researchers as the most effective means of teaching students new skills and content. It begins by offering a rationale for why students should be interested in learning about structured literacy, and how they can use it in their teaching practice. It provides background knowledge needed to contextualize the book’s content.
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Sexual Pleasure For Dummies

by Myisha Battle ...

An inclusive and affirming exploration of safe, satisfying sexThere’s more to sex than what you learned in health class. With a focus off merely functional, “birds and the bees” details, Sexual Pleasure For Dummies dives deep into fun and energetic ideas you can utilize to safely pursue your personal desires and find sexual fulfillment.With info beyond cliché and common gendered stereotypes, this ... Read more

$14.00 USD

An inclusive and affirming exploration of safe, satisfying sexThere’s more to sex than what you learned in health class. With a focus off merely functional, “birds and the bees” details, Sexual Pleasure For Dummies dives deep into fun and energetic ideas you can utilize to safely pursue your personal desires and find sexual fulfillment.With info beyond cliché and common gendered stereotypes, this
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中文真棒課本-第一冊(簡體版)

Amazing Chinese Textbook Vol 1

by Jessy Tu、葉紹蘋、陳立芬、余琳、陸佳、譚詠瑜、魏黛薇 ...

Series Book 1 - 中文真棒系列
《中文真棒》是一套專為國際學校中文課程所設計的教材，旨在幫助母語非漢語的中學生奠定學習基礎。全套教材共有六冊，每冊皆包含課本、練習本，教學指導手冊及教學PPT。單元主軸或各課教學目標，參照IGCSE 教學大綱的主題範疇為主體框架，並采用IB 教學理念來編寫內容，同時參酌部分AP 中文教學準則，希冀符合不同語言文化的教學型態。詞彙及用語安排以HSK 的等級為編輯依據，亦參考部分TOCFL 的用詞用語。本教材主要是在課文與教學活動中，融合中西方的語言交際方式；在文化與社交中，貫穿傳統與現代的行為習慣。整體目的乃希望激起國際學生學習中文的興趣，喜愛中文，有效率地學習中文。教材內容第一冊課本有四個學習單元，每個單元各有三課，總計十二課。全冊學習結束，語言程度可達HSK1。每課教學建議時間為6～8小時，教師可依學生背景及學習狀況彈性調整。中文真棒官網及樣張預覽 https://huayu.knsh ... Read more

$21.99 USD

《中文真棒》是一套專為國際學校中文課程所設計的教材，旨在幫助母語非漢語的中學生奠定學習基礎。全套教材共有六冊，每冊皆包含課本、練習本，教學指導手冊及教學PPT。單元主軸或各課教學目標，參照IGCSE 教學大綱的主題範疇為主體框架，並采用IB 教學理念來編寫內容，同時參酌部分AP 中文教學準則，希冀符合不同語言文化的教學型態。詞彙及用語安排以HSK 的等級為編輯依據，亦參考部分TOCFL 的用詞用語。本教材主要是在課文與教學活動中，融合中西方的語言交際方式；在文化與社交中，貫穿傳統與現代的行為習慣。整體目的乃希望激起國際學生學習中文的興趣，喜愛中文，有效率地學習中文。教材內容第一冊課本有四個學習單元，每個單元各有三課，總計十二課。全冊學習結束，語言程度可達HSK1。每課教學建議時間為6～8小時，教師可依學生背景及學習狀況彈性調整。中文真棒官網及樣張預覽 https://huayu.knsh
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Math for English Majors

A Human Take on the Universal Language

by Ben Orlin ...

In this trailblazing work from the internet’s most empathetic math teacher, Ben Orlin unravels the secrets behind the world’s most confounding language.Math, it is said, is the "universal language.” But if a language brings people together, why does math make so many of us feel so alone? In Math for English Majors, bestselling author Ben Orlin (Math with Bad Drawings) offers fresh insights for the ... Read more

$15.36 USD

In this trailblazing work from the internet’s most empathetic math teacher, Ben Orlin unravels the secrets behind the world’s most confounding language.Math, it is said, is the "universal language.” But if a language brings people together, why does math make so many of us feel so alone? In Math for English Majors, bestselling author Ben Orlin (Math with Bad Drawings) offers fresh insights for the
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The Global Achievement Gap

Why Our Kids Don't Have the Skills They Need for College, Careers, and Citizenship -- and What We Can Do About It

by Tony Wagner ...

Despite the best efforts of educators, our nation's schools are dangerously obsolete. Instead of teaching students to be critical thinkers and problem-solvers, we are asking them to memorize facts for multiple choice tests. This problem isn't limited to low-income school districts: even our top schools aren't teaching or testing the skills that matter most in the global knowledge economy. Our ... Read more

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Despite the best efforts of educators, our nation's schools are dangerously obsolete. Instead of teaching students to be critical thinkers and problem-solvers, we are asking them to memorize facts for multiple choice tests. This problem isn't limited to low-income school districts: even our top schools aren't teaching or testing the skills that matter most in the global knowledge economy. Our
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Make It Stick

The Science of Successful Learning

by Peter C. Brown, Henry L. Roediger III, Mark A. McDaniel ...

To most of us, learning something "the hard way" implies wasted time and effort. Good teaching, we believe, should be creatively tailored to the different learning styles of students and should use strategies that make learning easier. Make It Stick turns fashionable ideas like these on their head. Drawing on recent discoveries in cognitive psychology and other disciplines, the authors offer ... Read more

$24.49 USD

To most of us, learning something "the hard way" implies wasted time and effort. Good teaching, we believe, should be creatively tailored to the different learning styles of students and should use strategies that make learning easier. Make It Stick turns fashionable ideas like these on their head. Drawing on recent discoveries in cognitive psychology and other disciplines, the authors offer
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Research Methods, Statistics, and Applications

by Kathrynn A. Adams, Eva Kung McGuire (aka: Lawrence) ...

Research Methods, Statistics, and Applications by Kathrynn A. Adams and Eva K. McGuire is designed to give students the experience of being a researcher by combining the interrelated concepts of research methods and statistics to better explain how the research process incorporates both elements. Employing a conversational tone throughout, coupled with an emphasis on decision-making, this best ... Read more

$100.79 USD

Research Methods, Statistics, and Applications by Kathrynn A. Adams and Eva K. McGuire is designed to give students the experience of being a researcher by combining the interrelated concepts of research methods and statistics to better explain how the research process incorporates both elements. Employing a conversational tone throughout, coupled with an emphasis on decision-making, this best
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Speed Reading: Learn to Read a 200+ Page Book in 1 Hour

Mind Hack, #1

by Kam Knight ...

Series Book 1 - Mind Hack
#1 Speed Reading Book for 4 Straight YearsThis has become the go to book for students, teachers, educators, professionals, and home-school parents & children, to rapidly improve their reading.It offers simple tips to not only accelerate reading speed, but also understanding and memory.Unlike othe... ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

#1 Speed Reading Book for 4 Straight YearsThis has become the go to book for students, teachers, educators, professionals, and home-school parents & children, to rapidly improve their reading.It offers simple tips to not only accelerate reading speed, but also understanding and memory.Unlike othe...
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The Definitive Book of Body Language

The Hidden Meaning Behind People's Gestures and Expressions

by Barbara Pease, Allan Pease ...

Available for the first time in the United States, this international bestseller reveals the secrets of nonverbal communication to give you confidence and control in any face-to-face encounter—from making a great first impression and acing a job interview to finding the right partner.It is a scientific fact that people’s gestures give away their true intentions. Yet most of us don’t know how to ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Available for the first time in the United States, this international bestseller reveals the secrets of nonverbal communication to give you confidence and control in any face-to-face encounter—from making a great first impression and acing a job interview to finding the right partner.It is a scientific fact that people’s gestures give away their true intentions. Yet most of us don’t know how to
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Reference and Information Services

An Introduction

Edited by Melissa A. Wong, Laura Saunders ...

Series series Library and Information Science Text Series
Written as a textbook for LIS students taking reference courses, this fully updated and revised seventh edition of Reference and Information Services: An Introduction also serves as a helpful handbook for practitioners to refamiliarize themselves with particular types and formats of sources and to refresh their knowledge on specific service topics.The first section grounds the rest of the textbook ... Read more

$64.99 USD

Written as a textbook for LIS students taking reference courses, this fully updated and revised seventh edition of Reference and Information Services: An Introduction also serves as a helpful handbook for practitioners to refamiliarize themselves with particular types and formats of sources and to refresh their knowledge on specific service topics.The first section grounds the rest of the textbook
... Read more
Spooky Tales for Italian Language Learners: Bilingual Halloween Stories in Italian and English

by Coledown Bilingual Books ...

Dive into the enchanting world of Halloween with Spooky Tales for Italian Language Learners, a captivating collection of eight bilingual short stories that will thrill and engage young Italian language learners. Designed to make language acquisition fun and engaging, this collection combines the excitement of Halloween with the joy of learning.Each story is crafted to provide an entertaining ... Read more

$1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Dive into the enchanting world of Halloween with Spooky Tales for Italian Language Learners, a captivating collection of eight bilingual short stories that will thrill and engage young Italian language learners. Designed to make language acquisition fun and engaging, this collection combines the excitement of Halloween with the joy of learning.Each story is crafted to provide an entertaining
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Tell Me More

Conferring with Artists, Writers, and Storytellers

by Stella Villalba ...

Quality writing conferences happen in the context of a community of learners. The relationships and trust teachers build make these moments joyful, authentic, and effective. Rooted in a pedagogy of listening and kidwatching, Stella Villalba explores how artists, writers, and storytellers compose their lives through multimodal, multigenre, and multilingual expression—and how those same principles ... Read more

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Quality writing conferences happen in the context of a community of learners. The relationships and trust teachers build make these moments joyful, authentic, and effective. Rooted in a pedagogy of listening and kidwatching, Stella Villalba explores how artists, writers, and storytellers compose their lives through multimodal, multigenre, and multilingual expression—and how those same principles
... Read more

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