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How to Become a Successful College Student The Tools Habits and Skills Needed to Foster College Readiness

How to Become a Successful College Student The Tools Habits and Skills Needed to Foster College Readiness

This book is your one-stop shop for the academic tools and habits needed to make your transition from high school to college a resounding success! The shift from high school to college can be a challenge with many students finding the skills that had previously worked so well no longer seem to be enough. How to Become a Successful College Student outlines the strategies you need to “level up” your current processes in order to foster learning and retention of information in a new and rigorous environment while also addressing topics that affect your experience outside of the classroom such as financial literacy and career preparation. Learn how to pick a major the benefits of getting out of your comfort zone how and when to ask for help and much more. Each chapter ends with a reflective activity designed to assist in creating an overall strategy personalized to fit YOUR specific higher education and career needs. This guide is a must-have resource for anyone who wants to maximize their higher education experience. | How to Become a Successful College Student The Tools Habits and Skills Needed to Foster College Readiness

GBP 12.99
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Helping Your Child Overcome Reading Challenges

Helping Your Child Overcome Reading Challenges

When your child struggles with learning to read it can feel overwhelming. What causes reading difficulties? How can you support your child on the road to a rich and rewarding literacy life? Drawing on her dual expertise as a literacy specialist and a psychotherapist Diane Tracey takes a unique and holistic approach to supporting children's health and emotional well-being along with their reading skills. In this straightforward knowledgeable guide she explains exactly how the reading process works and what you can do to foster literacy development every step of the way. Filled with checklists fun activities to do with kids and insightful stories this compassionate resource gives you tools to help a struggling reader of any age become an avid book lover. | Helping Your Child Overcome Reading Challenges

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Healing the Heart Helping Your Child Thrive After Trauma

Healing the Heart Helping Your Child Thrive After Trauma

The prevalence of trauma permeates America’s families and no one is immune to its impact. Natural disasters community and institutional violence adverse childhood experiences—these events impact the developing brains and bodies of our youth. This book for parents and educators pulls together the research on adverse childhood experiences and other traumatic events positive psychology and resilience to provide parents and educators specific tools to help their trauma-impacted children move from surviving to thriving. Presented in an easy-to-read conversational style Healing the Heart uses evidence-based strategies inspirational stories and role-playing scenarios to provide parents and educators the information and tools needed to heal the negative impact of traumatic events. With specific strategies to address diverse forms of trauma and diverse populations this book is a must-read resource for anyone wanting to reestablish safety increase resilience and help heal the long-term impact of trauma. | Healing the Heart Helping Your Child Thrive After Trauma

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The Psychology of Video Games

The Psychology of Video Games

What impact can video games have on us as players? How does psychology influence video game creation? Why do some games become cultural phenomena? The Psychology of Video Games introduces the curious reader to the relationship between psychology and video games from the perspective of both game makers and players. Assuming no specialist knowledge this concise approachable guide is a starter book for anyone intrigued by what makes video games engaging and what is their psychological impact on gamers. It digests the research exploring the benefits gaming can have on players in relation to education and healthcare considers the concerns over potential negative impacts such as pathological gaming and concludes with some ethics considerations. With gaming being one of the most popular forms of entertainment today The Psychology of Video Games shows the importance of understanding the human brain and its mental processes to foster ethical and inclusive video games.

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Stress-Free Math A Visual Guide to Acing Math in Grades 4-9

Stress-Free Math A Visual Guide to Acing Math in Grades 4-9

Equipped with the #1 guide to help kids (and their parents) with math homework students will be able to quickly find the definitions and illustrated examples that will enable them to solve many of the math challenges they face. Covering everything from addend to zero Stress-Free Math:Is perfect for both kids and their parents looking for help with math homework and the tools to ace the class! Gives students in grades 4-9 more than 400 definitions full-color illustrations and examples. Covers subjects like measurement algebra geometry fractions and decimals statistics and probability and problem solving. Helps students solve math problems with confidence. Is a fully updated reimagining of the best-selling Math Dictionary for Kids. This well-organized and easy-to-follow quick reference guide includes illustrated concise explanations of the most common terms used in general math classes. Packed with strategies to help students get better grades and master math concepts without any headaches this math study guide also discusses how students can use manipulatives and basic math tools to improve their understanding and includes handy measurement conversion tables guides to geometric shapes and more. Each concept covered has a concise definition and an example or illustration. Grades 4-9 | Stress-Free Math A Visual Guide to Acing Math in Grades 4-9

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The DBT Solution for Emotional Eating A Proven Program to Break the Cycle of Bingeing and Out-of-Control Eating

The DBT Solution for Emotional Eating A Proven Program to Break the Cycle of Bingeing and Out-of-Control Eating

Eating can be a source of great pleasure-or deep distress. If you've picked up this book chances are you're looking for tools to transform your relationship with food. Grounded in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) this motivating guide offers a powerful pathway to change. Drs. Debra L. Safer Sarah Adler and Philip C. Masson have translated their proven state-of-the-art treatment into a compassionate self-help resource for anyone struggling with bingeing and other types of "stress eating. " You will learn to: *Identify your emotional triggers. *Cope with painful or uncomfortable feelings in new and healthier ways. *Gain awareness of urges and cravings without acting on them. *Break free from self-judgment and other traps. *Practice specially tailored mindfulness techniques. *Make meaningful behavior changes one doable step at a time. Vivid examples and stories help you build each DBT skill. Carefully crafted practical tools (you can download and print additional copies as needed) let you track your progress and fit the program to your own needs. Finally freedom from out-of-control eating-and a happier future-are in sight. Mental health professionals see also the related treatment manual Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Binge Eating and Bulimia by Debra L. Safer Christy F. Telch and Eunice Y. Chen. | The DBT Solution for Emotional Eating A Proven Program to Break the Cycle of Bingeing and Out-of-Control Eating

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Curriculum: Theory Culture and the Subject Specialisms

Curriculum: Theory Culture and the Subject Specialisms

Curriculum or the substance of what is taught is the core business of schools and yet little exists in the way of a theory of curriculum for educators. This book sets out the principles of curriculum theory and provides a common framework and practical strategies for the successful implementation and effective management of powerful knowledge-based curriculum for all. Offering powerful insights across the subject divides the book explores the key elements of curriculum design including progression sequencing substantive and disciplinary knowledge and the relationships of subjects to their sister disciplines. Providing a crucial foundation for school leadership it covers: curriculum in the contexts of learning organisational culture and key philosophical and moral ideas an explanation of thirteen specialist subjects with outline mapping of the knowledge an emphasis on the cultural elements needed for sustained excellence in curriculum work within schools the codification of curriculum and the multiple values of documents for curriculum thinking and execution. Enabling leaders to analyse and discuss subjects beyond their specialisms this essential text will equip readers to implement real change by leading intelligently and effectively on curriculum. | Curriculum: Theory Culture and the Subject Specialisms

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Closing the Vocabulary Gap

Closing the Vocabulary Gap

As teachers grapple with the challenge of a new bigger and more challenging school curriculum at every key stage and phase success can feel beyond our reach. But what if there were 50 000 small solutions to help us bridge that gap? In Closing the Vocabulary Gap the author explores the increased demands of an academic curriculum and how closing the vocabulary gap between our ‘word poor’ and ‘word rich’ students could prove the vital difference between school failure and success. This must-read book presents the case for teacher-led efforts to develop students' vocabulary and provides practical solutions for teachers across the curriculum incorporating easy-to-use tools resources and classroom activities.

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Arts Government and Community Revitalization

Arts Government and Community Revitalization

First published in 1999 this book goes beyond the standard economic tools used to evaluate the effectiveness of arts in redevelopment processes. It assumes that the sectors involved in the process of arts-led community revitalization (artists non-profit organizations government and for-profit firms) act upon the economic structure and initiate a resurgence path. This assumption allows us to study the political and economic interaction among these sectors understand their incentives and define and explore their boundaries. This book explores the 1) cultural and regeneration reasons for revitalization; 2) sources of funds; 3) political interaction; 4) definition and estimation of output; 5) evaluation of output; 6) estimation of coefficients and multipliers effects obtained from input-output tables. | Arts Government and Community Revitalization

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Raising Boys With ADHD Secrets for Parenting Successful Happy Sons

Raising Boys With ADHD Secrets for Parenting Successful Happy Sons

The second edition of the best-selling Raising Boys With ADHD features the latest information on research and treatment for boys with ADHD. This book:Empowers parents to help their sons with ADHD find success in school and beyond. Covers topics not often found in other parenting guides. Provides a strength-based approach to helping boys discover their strengths and abilities. Helps boys become motivated successful and independent adults. Discusses the preschool years early diagnosis and strategies for teens transitioning to work and college. Filled with practical knowledge a dynamic action planning guide resources and tools needed to help parents address the many strengths and challenges of boys with ADHD this book provides parents with encouragement and hope for the future. | Raising Boys With ADHD Secrets for Parenting Successful Happy Sons

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Stress-Free Science A Visual Guide to Acing Science in Grades 4-8

Stress-Free Science A Visual Guide to Acing Science in Grades 4-8

Equipped with the #1 guide to help kids (and their parents) with science homework students will be able to quickly find the definitions and illustrated examples that will enable them to solve many of the science challenges they face. Covering everything from acceleration to zygote Stress-Free Science: Is perfect for both kids and their parents looking for help with science homework and the tools to ace the class! Provides students in grades 4-8 with hundreds of science terms and kid-friendly definitions full-color illustrations and examples. Covers subjects like physical sciences Earth sciences life sciences basic science equipment and measurement and units. Helps students complete science tasks with confidence. Will help with any science assignment project or experiment. | Stress-Free Science A Visual Guide to Acing Science in Grades 4-8

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Stock Index Futures

Stock Index Futures

The global value of trading in index futures is about $20 trillion per year and rising and for many countries the value traded is similar to that traded on their stock markets. This book describes how index futures markets work and clearly summarises the substantial body of international empirical evidence relating to these markets. Using the concepts and tools of finance the book also provides a comprehensive description of the economic forces that underlie trading in index futures. Stock Index Futures 3/e contains many teaching and learning aids including numerous examples a glossary essay questions comprehensive references and a detailed subject index. Written primarily for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students this text will also be useful to researchers and market participants who want to gain a better understanding of these markets.

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If Only... Finding Freedom from Regret

If Only... Finding Freedom from Regret

It’s hard to envision a life without some regrets. You imagine what might have been if you had taken a different path at some key juncture whether about a past relationship a missed job opportunity or choosing where to live. Regret can be immobilizing filling us with disappointment and shame-but it also can be a powerful tool for self-knowledge and change. In this uplifting guide renowned psychologist Robert Leahy demonstrates how to make regret work to your advantage. Using cutting-edge skills based on cognitive-behavioral therapy Dr. Leahy shows how to get unstuck from regret and make decisions with more clarity and confidence. Downloadable practical tools help you implement the strategies in the book. You are the author of your life so go out and write the next chapter-and then live it. | If Only… Finding Freedom from Regret

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Eating Disorders: The Basics

Eating Disorders: The Basics

Eating disorders affect people from all backgrounds and often go untreated for years. This book offers an accessible and evidence-based overview. Chapters explore some of the most common risk factors that can predispose precipitate and perpetuate an eating disorder as well as understanding the typical way they are diagnosed and treated. Interwoven with real life stories and written by authors with diverse experiences they provide the tools necessary to understand eating disorders better. Topics include anorexia nervosa bulimia nervosa binge eating disorder treatment diversity in eating disorders and how to support someone living through these conditions. A glossary of useful key terms is included along with chapter summaries and up-to-date research. This book is essential for all health care professionals and students as well as those suffering with an eating disorder and their families and friends. | Eating Disorders: The Basics

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School Staff Culture Knowledge-building Reflection and Action

School Staff Culture Knowledge-building Reflection and Action

A powerful school culture can unite staff in a common vision shape positive behaviours and attitudes and create the conditions for the staff body to work as one. As the recruitment and retention crisis deepens staff culture is more important than ever. This book explores how schools can develop a culture where individuals take pride in their work and actively seek and embrace development and challenge seeing the big picture of the school and cherishing their role in it. Drawing on key ideas from systems theory psychology anthropology business and philosophy this book explores the key ideas we need in order to understand culture and the concrete steps we can take in order to intentionally develop our staff culture in a positive direction. Each chapter features powerful input to strengthen our understanding alongside probing reflections to guide our own development. Written by a leading practitioner and designed to support reflections and planning for concrete actions this is essential reading for school leaders and head teachers wanting to develop an authentic powerful and positive school staff culture. School Staff Culture benefits from a completely free school development package with session plans slides and resources to structure a programme of sessions for leadership and specialist culture teams. The package supports the input reflection discussion evaluation and contextualised application and review that will really bring the ideas in School Staff Culture to life in a school and can be downloaded from www. routledge. com/9781032121963. | School Staff Culture Knowledge-building Reflection and Action

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Smart but Scattered-and Stalled 10 Steps to Help Young Adults Use Their Executive Skills to Set Goals Make a Plan and Successfully Leave the Nest

Smart but Scattered-and Stalled 10 Steps to Help Young Adults Use Their Executive Skills to Set Goals Make a Plan and Successfully Leave the Nest

Whether you're a young adult who is stalled on the journey to independence-or a concerned parent still sharing the family nest-this compassionate book is for you. Providing a fresh perspective on the causes of failure to launch the expert authors present a 10-step plan that helps grown kids and parents work together to achieve liftoff. Learn why brain-based executive skills such as planning organization and time management are so important to success and what you can do to strengthen them. You get downloadable practical tools for figuring out what areas to target building skills identifying a desired career path and making a customized action plan. Vivid stories of other families navigating the same challenges (including father and son Richard and Colin Guare) reveal what kind of parental support is productive-and when to let go. | Smart but Scattered-and Stalled 10 Steps to Help Young Adults Use Their Executive Skills to Set Goals Make a Plan and Successfully Leave the Nest

GBP 14.99
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Becoming a Clinical Psychologist Everything You Need to Know

Becoming a Clinical Psychologist Everything You Need to Know

Becoming a Clinical Psychologist: Everything You Need to Know brings together all the information you need to pursue a career in this competitive field. This essential guide includes up-to-date information and guidance about a career in clinical psychology and gaining a place on clinical psychology training in the UK. It answers the questions all aspiring psychologists need to know such as: What is clinical psychology? What is it like to train and work as a clinical psychologist? How to make the most of your work and research experience. How to prepare for clinical psychology applications and interviews. Is clinical psychology the right career for me? By cutting through all the jargon and providing detailed interviews with trained and trainee clinical psychologists Becoming a Clinical Psychologist will provide psychology graduates or undergrads considering a career in this area with all the tools they need. | Becoming a Clinical Psychologist Everything You Need to Know

GBP 16.99
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AI for Creativity

AI for Creativity

What is computational creativity? Can AI learn to be creative? One of the human mind’s most valuable features is the capacity to formulate creative thoughts an ability that through quantum leap innovations has propelled us to the current digital age. However creative breakthroughs are easier said than done. Appearing less frequently and more sporadically than desired it seems that we have not yet fully cracked the creative code. But with the rapid advances in artificial intelligence which have come to provide an ever-closer proximity with the cognitive faculties of mankind can this emerging technology improve our creative capabilities? What will that look like and will it be the missing link in the man–machine enigma? AI for Creativity provides a fascinating look at what is currently emerging in the very cutting-edge area of artificial intelligence and the tools being developed to enable computational creativity that holds the propensity to dramatically change our lives.

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Relationships in Recovery Repairing Damage and Building Healthy Connections While Overcoming Addiction

Relationships in Recovery Repairing Damage and Building Healthy Connections While Overcoming Addiction

One of the most devastating aspects of addiction is the damage it causes to relationships-with intimate partners family friends or colleagues. But recovery programs often recommend that you focus solely on sobriety and don’t emphasize the need to rebuild relationships. Psychologist and addictions expert Kelly Green wants to change that. Through her work with hundreds of clients Dr. Green has learned that social support is key to the recovery process. This compassionate judgment-free guide shares powerful tools you can use to recognize the differences between healthy and unhealthy relationships set and maintain boundaries reestablish emotional intimacy communicate your feelings and needs and end harmful relationships respectfully. With inspiring stories and easy-to-use worksheets (you can download and print additional copies as needed) this book lights the way to a life untethered from addiction-and filled with positive connections | Relationships in Recovery Repairing Damage and Building Healthy Connections While Overcoming Addiction

GBP 15.99
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Expecting Mindfully Nourish Your Emotional Well-Being and Prevent Depression during Pregnancy and Postpartum

Expecting Mindfully Nourish Your Emotional Well-Being and Prevent Depression during Pregnancy and Postpartum

Unlike other mindfulness resources for moms and moms-to-be this compassionate book is grounded in mindfulness-based cognitive therapy a proven program. The authors are leading experts on the emotional challenges of pregnancy and early parenting-and how to overcome them. Guided meditations and gentle yoga practices help you build crucial skills to prevent depression ease anxiety and minimize stress during this unique and important phase of your life. Clear suggestions for how to follow the program day by day are accompanied by moving reflections from a "circle of mothers" working through the same steps. In a convenient large-size format the book features journaling exercises and other practical tools (you can download and print additional copies as needed). The companion website also includes audio downloads narrated by renowned meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg plus video clips of prenatal yoga practices. | Expecting Mindfully Nourish Your Emotional Well-Being and Prevent Depression during Pregnancy and Postpartum

GBP 14.99
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Jumpstart Maths Maths Activities and Games for Ages 5-14

Jumpstart Maths Maths Activities and Games for Ages 5-14

This fully updated third edition of Jumpstart! Maths presents a collection of simple-to-use multi-sensory games and activities which will jumpstart students’ understanding of mathematics in action. It will help students to explore and learn maths both through technology and without in an atmosphere of fun mutual support and tolerance. With ten new activities and a digital hints and tips section this book: follows and explores the national mathematics curriculum; promotes creativity in maths through practical activities that teachers can employ in their classrooms; provides a digital hints and tips section to integrate the use of digital teaching tools such as interactive whiteboards. Specifically written to help teachers work within the guidelines of the mathematics curriculum this new edition brings into consideration the increasing presence of technology in education. If you are one of the thousands of teachers looking for a range of practical and fun ideas to teach maths engagingly then this is the perfect book for you. | Jumpstart Maths Maths Activities and Games for Ages 5-14

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Bright Kids Who Couldn't Care Less How to Rekindle Your Child's Motivation

Bright Kids Who Couldn't Care Less How to Rekindle Your Child's Motivation

“He’s so smart but he’s no longer interested in school-or any 'offline' activities. ” “She used to love sports but now she just mopes around. ” “My kid has turned into such a slacker!” Sound familiar? If you're wondering how your bright motivated little kid became such an unmotivated adolescent you're not alone. Fortunately help is at hand! In this compassionate guide psychologist and learning expert Ellen Braaten explains that kids who have lost the will to do anything (other than play video games) need more than simple encouragement or the “right” school teacher or coach to get back on track. Instead Dr. Braaten helps you understand the myriad biological psychological and social factors that affect motivation and get to know your own child's unique strengths weaknesses and personality traits better. Gain vital tools for tackling the motivational problems that are so pervasive today-and build a plan to boost your child’s confidence and engagement in life. | Bright Kids Who Couldn't Care Less How to Rekindle Your Child's Motivation

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Child Development with the D-score

Child Development with the D-score

Children learn to walk speak and think at an astonishing pace. The D-score presents a unified framework that places children and their developmental milestones from different tools onto the same scale enabling comparisons in child development across populations groups and individuals. This pioneering text explains why we need the D-score how we construct it and how we calculate it. It will be of interest not just to professionals in child development but also to policymakers in international settings and to data scientists. Open Plus Books are published on an F1000-powered open research platform where they can be amended updated and extended in addition to being published as a print and open access ebook. The Open Plus Book version of this book available at gatesopenresearch. org/dscore and the Open Access version of this book available at www. taylorfrancis. com have been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4. 0 license. For more information about Open Plus Books go to www. routledge. com and for F1000 go to f1000. com. | Child Development with the D-score

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Thinking Like a Lawyer A Framework for Teaching Critical Thinking to All Students

Thinking Like a Lawyer A Framework for Teaching Critical Thinking to All Students

Critical thinking is the essential tool for ensuring that students fulfill their promise. But in reality critical thinking is still a luxury good and students with the greatest potential are too often challenged the least. Thinking Like a Lawyer:Introduces a powerful but practical framework to close the critical thinking gap. Gives teachers the tools and knowledge to teach critical thinking to all students. Helps students adopt the skills habits and mindsets of lawyers. Empowers students to tackle 21st-century problems. Teaches students how to compete in a rapidly changing global marketplace. Colin Seale a teacher-turned-attorney-turned-education-innovator and founder of thinkLaw uses his unique experience to introduce a wide variety of concrete instructional strategies and examples that teachers can use in all grade levels and subject areas. Individual chapters address underachievement the value of nuance evidence-based reasoning social-emotional learning equitable education and leveraging families to close the critical thinking gap. | Thinking Like a Lawyer A Framework for Teaching Critical Thinking to All Students

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The Family Guide to Getting Over OCD Reclaim Your Life and Help Your Loved One

The Family Guide to Getting Over OCD Reclaim Your Life and Help Your Loved One

When a loved one has OCD it's a constant struggle. It hurts to see your spouse so anxious or your teen spending so much time alone. You've tried logic reassurance even accommodating endless rituals-but too often these well-meaning attempts actually make OCD worse. Psychologist Jonathan Abramowitz has worked with countless families affected by OCD and he understands the strain. He also knows you can turn things around. Grounded in state-of-the-art treatment research this compassionate guide helps you change your own behavior to support your loved one's recovery. By gently but firmly encouraging the person you care about to face their fears you can stop being controlled by the disorder disentangle yourself from unhealthy patterns and see your whole family grow more confident and hopeful. Vivid stories dos and don'ts and practical tools (which you can download and print for repeated use) help you follow the step-by-step strategies in this life-changing book. | The Family Guide to Getting Over OCD Reclaim Your Life and Help Your Loved One

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