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Book SynopsisTake a flight on the Pinky Ponk with the Night Garden friends. Use the big tabs to turn the pages and press the sound buttons to hear all the funny noises.

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Book SynopsisAre You Ready to Dine and Party Like it’s the 1920s? Step into the Jazz Age world of The Great Gatsby.Integrated with today’s food variety and culinary creativity—and updated by award-winning chef Ron Oliver—this easy, entertaining cookbook gives you everything you need to put on the perfect 1920s theme event or to just enjoy easy lunch, dinner, and party suggestions for four or more. Add a dash of cocktail recipes served during Prohibition, a dollop of the fashion of the flappers, and an exciting garnish of the magical music of the Jazz Age to create your perfect soundtrack! The result? A deliciously delightful feast to titillate the taste buds and stimulate the senses for a memorable meal and glorious gathering of any size! Get ready to indulge in five fabulous parties and mealtimes mentioned in both F. Scott Fitzgerald’s literary classic and big screen adaptations of The Great Gatsby: • The 1920s version of high tea, la-di-da or not • A fun, festive, and fantastic ladies’ luncheon • The diner-style comfort food you might get at a Speakeasy (if you knew the password!) • A yummy five-course, homestyle sit-down dinner • An easy-to-prepare, casual to formal, pull-out-all-the-stops party This appetizing, full flavor spectrum cookbook of classic American cuisine features: • Step-by-step party prep timelines to make putting together any size event as low stress as possible • Recipes for eight that are easily adjusted up or down • A champagne and bubbly guide • Quotes from The Great Gatsby • 1920s music and fashion tips, plus fun facts about the times People in the Roaring ’20s really knew how to celebrate and eat. Now it’s our turn!

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Book SynopsisIn Great Teaching by Design, the authors explore what future and new teachers need to know and should know about teaching in today’s classrooms.Trade Review"In order to maximize their learning, which will help them move beyond their own expectations, students need impactful teaching. No one has done more research in this area than John Hattie. In Great Teaching by Design Hattie and his co-authors show us that there is so much more we can learn about great teaching, and they provide us with step-by-step instructions on how to do that." -- Peter DeWitt, Ed.D., Author/Consultant"Teaching techniques are not universal—their outcomes are too contextual. The impact of even the most credible strategy will, in large part, be determined by why it is selected, when it is applied, and how it is received. An understanding of evidence will, of course, help—and there is no one in the world who has helped educators identify what works best more than John Hattie has—but even the best evidence leaves us with the challenge of implementation. That is why this book is so important. The authors show readers how to turn a good idea into great learning for all students. It is a book so practical, profound, and timely that I recommend it as seminal reading for all educators." -- James Nottingham, Creator of the Learning Pit and author of 9 books about teaching and learning"Great Teaching by Design puts the teacher at the heart of the decision-making process, demonstrating that the deliberate actions teachers take can and do propel students forward in their learning. It demystifies the idea that excellent teachers are born knowing what to do to ensure excellence in their classrooms. The authors encourage concrete and specific action, supported by an easily understood model and underscored by quality research, that will enable a teacher to experience confidence and success in designing quality learning experiences for all learners." -- Nicole Lafreniere, Director of Curriculum and Assessment"Impactful teaching and learning must not be left to chance! The practical applications inherent in Great Teaching by Design, particularly through the DIIE model, cast clarity on how to implement what makes the biggest impact on student learning." -- Timothy P. Cusack Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent"Great Teaching by Design uses an asset-based lens that allows educators to gain insight and further extend their understanding of using evidence and intention to design learning. There are multiple examples that show educators how to find a relatable connection from their own learning journey. This book provides strategies and tools to ensure educators are intentionally designing programs that meet the needs of a diverse student population." -- Brandon Pachan, Elementary School TeacherTable of ContentsTables, Figures, and QR Codes Acknowledgments About the Authors Introduction Chapter 1: Implementing What Works Best The DIIE Model as Shared Language for Implementation Ways of Thinking and Motivations Teacher Decision Making Ways of Thinking and Decision Making Motivation and Decision Making Teacher Motivation Motivation and Implementation A Shared Language for Great Teaching Chapter 2: Diagnosis and Discovery The Who Behind the Learning Standards of and for Learning as the Starting Point Initial Assessments Development of Initial Assessments Teacher Noticing Chapter 3: Intervention This Is Not Deficit Thinking Identifying the Skill, Will, and Thrill: Where Are Our Learners Now? Applying the Goldilocks Principle High-Probability Interventions Aligning High-Probability Interventions With Skill, Will, and Thrill High-Probability Interventions for Enhancing Skill High-Probability Interventions for Enhancing Will High-Probability Interventions for Enhancing Thrill Chapter 4: Implementation Fidelity to Clear and Visible Learning+® Goals Student Awareness of Success Criteria Success Criteria and Aligning the Intervention Necessary Dosage of an Engaging, Challenging, and Authentic Learning Experience Adaptations Through Adaptive and Compensatory Approaches Quality Delivery in an Environment for Implementation Fostering an Environment of Mistakes Chapter 5: Evaluation A Broader View of Evaluation Planning for Evaluation Evaluating the Evidence The Role of the Post-Assessments in Evaluation Collecting Evidence From Post-Assessments Evaluating the Evidence From Post-Assessments Conclusion References Index

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Book SynopsisA glorious selection of works presenting some of the most beautiful and stirring moments of the summer season, drawn from Tate's collection. This engaging selection of works from Tate's collection presents a paean to summer. Divided into key themes – 'Return of Helios', 'The Green Tide', 'Sweltering bodies', 'Winding Down' and 'Mercury Rising' – this book traces the hazy evenings and heated moments in the relationship between this season and the artists who sought to capture it. Summer, both languid and fiery, has never ceased to be a source of inspiration. Works of art – including paintings, drawings, photographs, illustrations and installations – are punctuated by brief captions adding vital information about the art, artists and their subjects. Featured artists include: David Bomberg Eric Ravillious, Lorna Simpson, Henry Moore, Lisa Milroy, Barbara Hepworth, Helen Chadwick, Dod Procter, Mary Adshead, Paule Vezelay, Ethel Walker, Chris Killip, Dora Carrington, John Constable and Daido Moriyama.

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Book SynopsisIn The Miserable Lives of Fabulous Artists, Chris Orr turns his humorous gaze on some of the most famous - and fabulous - artists of the past. With over 30 new works, accompanied by Orr's captions, artists from Edward Hopper to Pablo Picasso find themselves in weird and wonderful situations. Edvard Munch holidays at the seaside, John Constable RA is disturbed at his easel by frolicking nudists and there's an unfortunate incident in Barbara Hepworth's studio... No one can escape Orr's imagination: Walter Sickert is distracted from a spreadeagled model by a fly in his soup, Dame Laura Knight RA is caught shoplifting, and Frida Kahlo enjoys a fry-up. Each image is packed with detail to pore over, and the book concludes with notes from the artist, accompanied by preparatory drawings for the finished work. This new collection, published to coincide with an exhibition of Orr's works at the Royal Academy of Arts, is a charming romp which affectionately pokes fun at well-loved artists.

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Book SynopsisThe autobiography of a legendary swing dancerTrade Review"Dance writer and swing dancer Millman conducted extensive interviews with Manning for a vivid account of his career... the first-person accounts of Manning's life capture his vibrancy, humor and charm...this vivid memoir by one of swing dancing's innovators and stars is a must for lovers of dance, jazz and African-American history." —Publishers WeeklyTable of ContentsAcknowledgments / i Foreword: Mercedes Ellington Frankie Manning: An Appreciation by Cynthia R. Millman / xi Prologue: Too Stiff / 1 PART ONE: EARLY STEPS (1914-circa 1933) Chapter 1. Jazz Baby / 5 Chapter 2. Early Ballroom Forays / 21 PART TWO: SAVOY DANCER (circa 1933-1936) Chapter 3. To the Savoy at Last / 47 Chapter 4. Whitey, Shorty, and Stretch / 72 Chapter 5. Win Win / 85 Chapter 6. Up in the Air She Goes / 102 PART THREE: WHITEY'S LINDY HOPPERS (1936-1943) Chapter 7. Going Pro / 129 Chapter 8. Big Time at the Cotton Club / 149 Chapter 9. A Big Apple for Whitey / 174 Chapter 10. On Broadway and In the Movies / 213 Chapter 11. Stranded in Rio / 246 PART FOUR: WAR AND HOME (1943-1984) Chapter 12. Dancer Interrupted / 259 Chapter 13. The Congaroo Dancers and a Day Job / 275 PART FIVE: SECOND ACT (1984-present) Chapter 14. Revival / APPENDIXES A. Frankie Manning Timeline / 347 B. Biographies of Lindy Hoppers C. List of Works Cited or Consulted / C. Frankie's List of Swing Dance on Film/TV D. Swing Dance Resources E. Swing Dance Organizations and Events Index

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Book SynopsisZinnia Jakes has won the Wildside Zoo's endangered animals competition with her cute tortoise cupcake idea! But when she does more research about tortoises, one of her classmates starts asking too many questions... Can Zinnia Jakes remain the secret pastry chef everyone loves?

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Book SynopsisA fascinating and engaging picture book exploring 80 exciting ways to travel, both past and present - from the obvious, to the crazy! Travel around the world by yacht, tram, train, unicycle, jetpack, camel... any way you can imagine, in this non-fiction children''s book. Every mode of transport is part of a charming scene. See how astronauts travel around space, watch surfers ride the waves at the beach, and race to an emergency with the firefighters. Illustrator Katy Halford''s beautiful drawings brings the scenes to life and fun complementary facts will prompt discussion and laughter between readers. How would you choose to travel? Donkey, pedalo, moon buggy? From the small to the big, the familiar to obscure, take your pick from the amazing 80 shown in DK''s Around the Way in 80 Ways!Trade ReviewPacked with entertaining details and appealing characters * Parents in Touch *We have learned so much from this book about various modes of transport...an interesting read with great illustrations. * Creative Steps *Great for exploring transportation and habitat topics especially for when discussing adaptation to traverse the environment -- Parent with children ages 5 and 2 * Toppsta *This book is fabulous in many ways... The hardback format gives the book a great superior quality, a book that will last for many years to come -- Parent with children ages 8, 6 and 4 * Toppsta *The colourful drawings are hugely appealing for any age from Reception class upwards; I could spend hours looking at the details... a first class, highly informative book which I recommend for any home or school library -- Adult * Toppsta *I love all the different pictures and the funny ways you would never usually think about to travel -- Parent with child age 4 * Toppsta *Great fun book, well laid out with fun illustrations... Easy for my daughter to read alone but fun for us to explore together -- Parent with child age 6 * Toppsta *All my children enjoyed the colourful, lively illustrations and interesting descriptions -- Parent with children ages 11, 9 and 7 * Toppsta *

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Book SynopsisNow available in a board book, this festive celebration of friends, family, and love at Christmas from best-selling illustrator Tim Warnes is perfect for sharing with a little one.Little Bear, Mommy Bear, and Daddy Bear all LOVE Christmas! There are presents to wrap, treats to bake, and decorations to hang on the Christmas tree. But is there something that they love even more? The popular picture book story from the illustrator of the best-selling board book I Love You to the Moon and Back is now available in board book for the youngest readers and is perfect for sharing with a child at Christmas. With a "To" and "From" dedication page for gift-giving.

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Book SynopsisWhat can concerned parents and carers do to ensure their children, of all ages, develop great learning habits which will help them achieve their maximum at school and in life? This is probably one of the most important questions any parent can ask and now John Hattie, one of the most respected and renowned Education researchers in the world draws on his globally famous Visible Learning research to provide some answers. Writing this book with his own son Kyle, himself a respected teacher, the Hatties offer a 10-step plan to nurturing curiosity and intellectual ambition and providing a home environment that encourages and values learning. These simple steps based on the strongest of research evidence and packed full of practical advice can be followed by any parent or carer to support and enhance learning and maximize the potential of their children. Areas covered include: Communicating effectively with teachers Being the first learner' and demTrade Review"John Hattie has devoted his life to helping children learn—and enjoy learning. This book is chock full of great ideas for how parents can help their children become eager and effective learners." Carol Dweck, author of ‘Mindset’ and Lewis & Virginia Eaton Professor of Psychology, Stanford University, US "A provocative new look at how parents can best support their children’s learning underpinned by both in depth research evidence and hands on parenting. From the man who used mass research to show teachers how to get the best out of their teaching and his schoolteacher son, an irresistible combination and a fascinating insight for parents." Wendy Berliner, author of ‘Great Minds and How to Grow Them’ and ‘How to Succeed at School’ "The most precious gift we can give our children is the confidence, capacity and appetite for learning. To not shy away from things that are challenging, changing and complicated is the foundation for a fulfilling and adventurous life. But how best to lay that foundation? In their new book, father and son team John and Kyle Hattie offer sound, practical advice that is based on an irresistible blend of solid scholarship and wise first-hand experience. One of the best parenting books I have ever read." Guy Claxton, author of The Learning Power Approach and The Future of Teaching "As a father of three and an educationalist, I have read many books on family education. When I got John and Kyle Hattie's manuscript to read, something happened that has never happened before: I couldn't stop reading! From my point of view, the book is a treasure trove of helpful hints and vivid examples, full of life experience and scientific foundation. The latter is worth emphasising from my point of view: everything that is presented in the book can be scientifically proven - and that without having a scientific duct. In my opinion, this makes the book stand out in the long line of parenting guides that often spread more myths than truths. In other words, it is a book in which research and practice merge and parents get the help they need to give their children the best possible education." Klaus Zierer, Professor of Education, University of Augsburg, Germany Praise received for John Hattie’s previous work: "Reveals teaching’s ‘holy grail" Times Educational Supplement "John Hattie has made a supersized contribution to the improvement of learning. Visible Learning came crashing on the scene in 2009 and got the attention of all of us. What I especially like is how Hattie and team continue to be internally critical and externally open to considering all possibilities. Their new series in search of ’the Gold Standard’ is typical of Hattie’s commitment and skill in processing criticism and modelling continuous learning and improvement. A million books! Congratulations for a monumental achievement and the promise of more, and more" Michael Fullan, OC. Professor Emeritus, OISE/University of Toronto. "I’m not sure John knows his own impact - I can’t think of anyone in education on this planet with a higher effect size. We teachers needed a sieve to sort the research that helps teachers make a difference, from the research that doesn’t. John provided it and now we all know how to increase our own impact. Thank you John!" Geoff Petty, Author of ‘Teaching Today’ and ‘Evidence-Based Teaching’ "Education research suffers from an embarrassment of riches—there’s too much of it! John Hattie has been a resolute leader in summarizing this wealth of information into practical terms that are digestible yet reliably capture the essence. Better still, they translate readily to classroom practice! Hattie’s success and influence are richly deserved." Dan Willingham, Professor of Psychology, University of West Virginia, author of ‘Why Don’t Students Like School?’ "Everything changed when Visible Learning revealed the key messages from research into influences on learning. Thousands of studies brought together confirmed what we must focus on … educators across the world continue to have a reference point for what matters in guiding thinking and practice." Shirley Clarke, Author of ‘Unlocking Formative Assessment’ and ‘Thinking Classrooms’ "John Hattie's contributions to generations of students, teachers, and educational leaders around the world are profound and lasting. He has that rare combination of courage and humility, fearlessly challenging conventional wisdom while continually improving and expanding his work. He makes our profession and the world of education better, and children on every continent benefit from his scholarship, wisdom, and practical guidance." Douglas Reeves, Creative Leadership.net "Hattie’s work enables us to see the effects of what teachers do in the classroom. His work on lesson preparation is one of those must-reads for all teachers. In teaching we are often looking for those light-bulb moments of illumination. Hattie has mapped the hidden wiring." Huw Thomas, Former Headteacher, college lecturer and Diocesan Director of Education "In a world where educators are often tempted and encouraged to utilize the latest fads to support student learning, John Hattie’s Visible Learning books serve as exceptional resources. Every practicing teacher, school administrator, and education researcher should have these books on their shelves." Eric M. Anderman, Professor of Educational Psychology, The Ohio State University "John Hattie has a dream that one day every child learns not by chance, but by design. He has a dream that one day the expertise which is all around us gets together and changes the system. He has a dream that one day teachers ask themselves the powerful question "What works best?" instead of only "What works". And he has a dream that one day teachers always seek maximum impact. And – most important – he lives his dream. He has started the fire with his passion. He sparked the learning. And he sparked the teaching. Congratulations John and: Know your impact!" Klaus Zierer, Professor of Education, University of Augsburg, Germany, and Associate Research Fellow of the ESRC-funded Centre on Skills, Knowledge and Organisational Performance (SKOPE) at the University of Oxford "John Hattie has devoted his life to helping children learn—and enjoy learning. This book is chock full of great ideas for how parents can help their children become eager and effective learners." Carol Dweck, author of ‘Mindset’ and Lewis & Virginia Eaton Professor of Psychology, Stanford University, US "A provocative new look at how parents can best support their children’s learning underpinned by both in depth research evidence and hands on parenting. From the man who used mass research to show teachers how to get the best out of their teaching and his schoolteacher son, an irresistible combination and a fascinating insight for parents." Wendy Berliner, author of ‘Great Minds and How to Grow Them’ and ‘How to Succeed at School’ "The most precious gift we can give our children is the confidence, capacity and appetite for learning. To not shy away from things that are challenging, changing and complicated is the foundation for a fulfilling and adventurous life. But how best to lay that foundation? In their new book, father and son team John and Kyle Hattie offer sound, practical advice that is based on an irresistible blend of solid scholarship and wise first-hand experience. One of the best parenting books I have ever read." Guy Claxton, author of The Learning Power Approach and The Future of Teaching "As a father of three and an educationalist, I have read many books on family education. When I got John and Kyle Hattie's manuscript to read, something happened that has never happened before: I couldn't stop reading! From my point of view, the book is a treasure trove of helpful hints and vivid examples, full of life experience and scientific foundation. The latter is worth emphasising from my point of view: everything that is presented in the book can be scientifically proven - and that without having a scientific duct. In my opinion, this makes the book stand out in the long line of parenting guides that often spread more myths than truths. In other words, it is a book in which research and practice merge and parents get the help they need to give their children the best possible education." Klaus Zierer, Professor of Education, University of Augsburg, Germany Praise received for John Hattie’s previous work: "Reveals teaching’s ‘holy grail" Times Educational Supplement "John Hattie has made a supersized contribution to the improvement of learning. Visible Learning came crashing on the scene in 2009 and got the attention of all of us. What I especially like is how Hattie and team continue to be internally critical and externally open to considering all possibilities. Their new series in search of ’the Gold Standard’ is typical of Hattie’s commitment and skill in processing criticism and modelling continuous learning and improvement. A million books! Congratulations for a monumental achievement and the promise of more, and more" Michael Fullan, OC. Professor Emeritus, OISE/University of Toronto. "I’m not sure John knows his own impact - I can’t think of anyone in education on this planet with a higher effect size. We teachers needed a sieve to sort the research that helps teachers make a difference, from the research that doesn’t. John provided it and now we all know how to increase our own impact. Thank you John!" Geoff Petty, Author of ‘Teaching Today’ and ‘Evidence-Based Teaching’ "Education research suffers from an embarrassment of riches—there’s too much of it! John Hattie has been a resolute leader in summarizing this wealth of information into practical terms that are digestible yet reliably capture the essence. Better still, they translate readily to classroom practice! Hattie’s success and influence are richly deserved." Dan Willingham, Professor of Psychology, University of West Virginia, author of ‘Why Don’t Students Like School?’ "Everything changed when Visible Learning revealed the key messages from research into influences on learning. Thousands of studies brought together confirmed what we must focus on … educators across the world continue to have a reference point for what matters in guiding thinking and practice." Shirley Clarke, Author of ‘Unlocking Formative Assessment’ and ‘Thinking Classrooms’ "John Hattie's contributions to generations of students, teachers, and educational leaders around the world are profound and lasting. He has that rare combination of courage and humility, fearlessly challenging conventional wisdom while continually improving and expanding his work. He makes our profession and the world of education better, and children on every continent benefit from his scholarship, wisdom, and practical guidance." Douglas Reeves, Creative Leadership.net "Hattie’s work enables us to see the effects of what teachers do in the classroom. His work on lesson preparation is one of those must-reads for all teachers. In teaching we are often looking for those light-bulb moments of illumination. Hattie has mapped the hidden wiring." Huw Thomas, Former Headteacher, college lecturer and Diocesan Director of Education "In a world where educators are often tempted and encouraged to utilize the latest fads to support student learning, John Hattie’s Visible Learning books serve as exceptional resources. Every practicing teacher, school administrator, and education researcher should have these books on their shelves." Eric M. Anderman, Professor of Educational Psychology, The Ohio State University "John Hattie has a dream that one day every child learns not by chance, but by design. He has a dream that one day the expertise which is all around us gets together and changes the system. He has a dream that one day teachers ask themselves the powerful question "What works best?" instead of only "What works". And he has a dream that one day teachers always seek maximum impact. And – most important – he lives his dream. He has started the fire with his passion. He sparked the learning. And he sparked the teaching. Congratulations John and: Know your impact!" Klaus Zierer, Professor of Education, University of Augsburg, Germany, and Associate Research Fellow of the ESRC-funded Centre on Skills, Knowledge and Organisational Performance (SKOPE) at the University of Oxford "10 Steps to Develop Great Learners is an especially recommended addition to personal, professional, community, school district, college, and university library Education Psychology and Parenting collections and supplemental studies curriculum lists." Midwest Book Review Table of ContentsThe Main Messages - The 10 mind frames Part I: Setting the scene 1. I have appropriately high expectations 2. I make reasonable demands and am highly responsive to my child 3. I am not alone II: The foundations to develop learners 4. I develop my child’s skill, will and sense of thrill 5. I love learning 6. I know the power of feedback and success thrives on errors III: Learning and schooling 7. I am a parent not a teacher 8. I expose my child to language, language, language IV. The big picture story 9. I appreciate that my child is not perfect, nor am I 10. I am an evaluator of my impact Glossary Appendix: The evidence

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Book SynopsisA charming, beautifully illustrated sound-button board book for toddlers - the perfect little stocking-filler!Push the buttons to hear the four individual instruments (gockenspiel, cello, ukelele, saxophone), then join in with the big band version of the full Jingle Bells song!This enchanting book will delight children and adults alike.Five richly detailed Christmas scenes, high quality sound recordings and adorable characters from Nicola SlaterAlso available in this series: Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star and Happy Birthday to You

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Book SynopsisIn November 2008, John Hattieâs ground-breaking book Visible Learning synthesised the results of more than fifteen years research involving millions of students and represented the biggest ever collection of evidence-based research into what actually works in schools to improve learning.Visible Learning for Teachers takes the next step and brings those ground breaking concepts to a completely new audience. Written for students, pre-service and in-service teachers, it explains how to apply the principles of Visible Learning to any classroom anywhere in the world. The author offers concise and user-friendly summaries of the most successful interventions and offers practical step-by-step guidance to the successful implementation of visible learning and visible teaching in the classroom.This book: links the biggest ever research project on teaching strategies to practical classroom implementation champions both teacher and student perspectives and contains step by step guidance including lesson preparation, interpreting learning and feedback during the lesson and post lesson follow up offers checklists, exercises, case studies and best practice scenarios to assist in raising achievement includes whole school checklists and advice for school leaders on facilitating visible learning in their institution now includes additional meta-analyses bringing the total cited within the research to over 900 comprehensively covers numerous areas of learning activity including pupil motivation, curriculum, meta-cognitive strategies, behaviour, teaching strategies, and classroom management Visible Learning for Teachers is a must read for any student or teacher who wants an evidence based answer to the question; âhow do we maximise achievement in our schools?âTrade Review“Recognising what makes a difference enables reflection on how to do more that makes a positive difference. Reading this book should make obvious the swathes of time-consuming tasks that make no (or worse, negative) impact, making them easy to remove. It is fabulously well-researched.” - Mary Bousted, general secretary, Association of Teachers and Lecturers"Visible Learning for Teachers is a profoundly important book for teachers, school leaders, parents, and policymakers. John Hattie provides the 'jury standard' for educational research. Rather than the typical 'he said, she said' controversy, Hattie has amassed the preponderance of the evidence representing the work of thousands of scholars and more than a quarter-billion children. The jury – teachers, leaders, and parents – need not be swayed by the persuasive power of an individual researcher or the flavor-of-the-month initiative. Rather, we can at last make teaching and leadership decisions based upon the best available evidence from multiple sources. As you read these pages, prepare to be challenged. Hattie forced me to reconsider previously strongly held convictions, but he requires that we elevate the preponderance of the evidence over personal belief. Best of all, Hattie shows us how to determine the impact we have right now with our own students. His methods move education from the 'rear-view mirror' – what happened in other places with other students – to the 'windshield' – what is happening right now with our students. As a result, this book is the most important contribution to educational research and practice in decades." Douglas ReevesFounder, The Leadership and Learning Center, USA"This scope of this text is absolutely staggering. John Hattie deserves to be recognised (and probably will in time) as one of the pioneers of educational and school psychology."Dr Dave PutwainProgramme Leader, Educational Psychology, Edge Hill University, UK“Recognising what makes a difference enables reflection on how to do more that makes a positive difference. Reading this book should make obvious the swathes of time-consuming tasks that make no (or worse, negative) impact, making them easy to remove. It is fabulously well-researched.” - Mary Bousted, general secretary, Association of Teachers and LecturersTable of ContentsPreface Chapter 1. Visible learning inside Part A: The source of ideas and the role of teachers Chapter 2. The source of the ideas Chapter 3. Teachers: The major players in the education process Part B: The lessons Chapter 4. Preparing the lesson Chapter 5. Starting the lesson Chapter 6. During the lesson - learning Chapter 7. During the lesson - feedback Chapter 8. End of the lesson Part C: Mind frames Chapter 9. Mind frames of teachers, school leaders, and systems References Appendix A. The Visible Learning Checklist Appendix B. The 800 meta-analyses Appendix C. A list of influences on achievement Appendix D. Rankings and effect-sizes of program influences from Exercises Appendix E. Calculating effect sizes Appendix F. The Irving Student Evaluation of teaching scale

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Book SynopsisLittle Bear LOVES Christmas. So do Mummy Bear and Daddy Bear. It’s so magical. It’s so heartwarming. It’s so wonderful! Could there be anything in the world that they all love more? A festive celebration of the love, friends and family at Christmas.

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Book SynopsisThe next novel in the bestselling Torpedo Ink ink series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan

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Book SynopsisAgency, self-regulation—for far too long we’ve chased these outcomes without a plan. With this Teacher’s Guide, you’ve got the plan. Designed for use with Developing Assessment-Capable Visible Learner Student Notebooks, it provides lessons and tools that help students be clear on what they want to learn, and how to make that happen for themselves. Table of ContentsIntroduction What Is Visible Learning? Effect Size Influence Barometer The Student Notebook Overview Teacher Clarity: Learning Intentions and Success Criteria How to Use the Notebook Focus Lessons The ′Becoming an Assessment-Capable Visible Learner′s′ Student Notebook Lesson Linkage to ′Becoming an Assessment-Capable Visible Learner′s′ Book Student Lessons Additional Tools and Templates

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Book SynopsisThe first major English-language study of Japan's most important postwar artistsTrade Review"Balancing biographical accounts with highly salient readings of a number of their works, So Famous and So Gay offers smart, surprising insights into the ways in which Truman Capote and Gertrude Stein achieved cultural prominence in spite of the homophobia that kept other openly gay writers of the period out of mainstream literary culture. A daring, suggestive, and intensely interesting book."—Lisa Ruddick, University of Chicago"In So Famous and So Gay, Jeff Solomon amasses a treasure trove archive—literature, reviews, biographies, photographs, interviews—from which he examines the gayness, strangeness, and celebrity that combusted to create the queer precocity of Truman Capote and Gertrude Stein. At once critically expansive and insightful, this book is also a good story. Like Stein and Capote, Solomon is an engaging stylist in his own right. Read to learn, read to enjoy (imagine that!)."—Ken Corbett, author of A Murder Over a Girl"Every bit as ‘fabulous’ as the subtitle promises, So Famous and So Gay focuses on two writers—Truman Capote and Gertrude Stein—whose strategies for politicizing questions of sexual identity included the manufacture of public personae as queerly flamboyant ‘geniuses’ and the exploitation of their author photos. Brilliantly exposing of the commodification of authorial identity, Solomon also offers a welcome corrective to strands of queer theory that neglect the specificities of same-sex desire."—Joseph Allen Boone, University of Southern California"Jeff Solomon’s So Famous and So Gay effectively reinvigorates the single author genre by stretching its scope and preconceived boundaries. Solomon’s magisterial command of twentieth century American literary culture and his provocative use of author photos make this particular two-author study an engaging work of scholarship."—James Penner, author of Pinks, Pansies, and Punks: The Rhetoric of Masculinity in American Literary Culture"This book is about gayness overlooked and gay lives lovingly, materially recovered."—The Gay & Lesbian Review/Worldwide"A very ambitious and innovative work in the field of queer studies."—Leonardo "Focusing on the nexus of sexuality, celebrity, and text, Solomon positions Capote and Stein as ‘comprehensive test cases’ for the interaction between homosexuality and US literature in the first half of the twentieth century." —American LiteratureTable of ContentsContentsPrologue: Beneath the MaskIntroduction: Stein and Capote in TheoryPart I1. Young, Effeminate, and Strange: The Debut of Truman Capote2. Capote, Forster, and the Trillings: Homophobia and Literary Culture at Mid-CenturyPart II3. Gertrude Stein, Opium Queen: Notes on a Mistaken Embrace4. Gertrude Stein in Life and TIME: A Respectable Commodity5. Three Lesbian Lives: A Map of Same-Sex PassionCoda: Janet Malcolm and Woody Allen Adrift in the PastAcknowledgmentsNotesIndex

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Book SynopsisListeningthe most underrated skill in educationListeningthe process of actively receiving, constructing meaning from, and responding to spoken or non-verbal messagesis essential for teaching and learning. How can we check for understanding and ensure that students' contributions are heard and understood by peers and teachers?InLearning to Listen and Listening to Learn, bestselling authors and internationally respected educators John Hattie and Lyn Sharratt demonstrate how listening can foster positive relationships, trust, and understanding while enhancing student learning. With a wealth of research to guide educators through the process of infusing active, sensitive, and empathetic listening skills into the classroom and school culture, this important guide includes: The Visible CLARITY 5-Ear Listening Model Reflection prompts and mantras to help reinforce key learnings from each chapter Guidance on how to assess and enhance leaders', teachers', and students' listening skills When we value every student's voice, we create an inclusive environment that encourages diverse perspectives, fosters equity, and develops accurate listening, empowering students to articulate their thoughts and enhancing skills they will use for their lifetimes.

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Book SynopsisZoe Jones is Zinnia Jakes, a nine-year old secret pastry chef! She makes the tastiest and most wonderful cakes. Together with her magical cat, Coco, her best friend Addie and her aunty Jam, they get into incredible adventures. When Zinnia Jakes gets a new pastry order for a special medieval crumbling cake, she has no idea where to start! It needs to be ready in less than a day for the school fair and the clock is ticking. Will she deliver it on time and remain the undercover secret pastry chef everyone talks about?

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Alex is different. She has not one, but two special powers. However, she can't communicate what she knows, and often becomes frustrated because of this. When this happens, she goes into her 'Alex Zone' where she is totally quiet and withdrawn, sometimes for a few brief seconds, and sometimes longer, even for hours on end. This response is her way of disengaging from people she doesn't like or noises that scare her. She uses this time to resolve the situation. She also speaks her mind as she sees the world in her own unique way and sometimes people can be taken aback! By her side is a loyal and clever dog called Roxy who helps Alex solve situations she finds herself in. Roxy does this by helping Alex communicate with the world of people and animals! They don't know it yet, but they are about to em'bark' on a quest to stop ecological disasters, stop prejudices and injustices, help others find their potential in life, and if they have time, save the world from a potential disaster. Along their journey, they come across 'Tiger' and together the three become inseparable. On their own, they lack knowledge and skills, and don't really fit into their respective worlds. But together, with their shared experiences and talents, they develop into an invincible force for good. They will fear nobody. Why Buy This Book? This book has a 'feel good' theme running right through it. It focuses on what skills and qualities we already have, how these can sometimes be undervalued, and how we can develop, other perhaps more important, social and emotional skills. It develops a consistent thought process that indicates that in our own unique ways, we are all more than good enough to contribute to the world. The book also raises awareness of global ecological issues and offers simple advice on positive action. Free QR videos to watch

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Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive compilation of all reports, testimony, correspondence and other publications issued by the Congressional Research Service on U.S. International Relations during the month of February.Table of ContentsFor more information, please visit our website at:https://novapublishers.com/shop/key-congressional-reports-on-international-affairs-volume-1/

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Book SynopsisThe first complete catalog of work by Missouri’s earliest female artist provides a singular look at territorial life in the early nineteenth century. Anna Maria von Phul (1786–1823) was the earliest-known female artist working in what was then called the Missouri Territory. Born in Philadelphia and raised largely in Kentucky, she spent her last half-decade in and around St. Louis. Though von Phul never considered herself a professional artist, her sketches and watercolors provide a singular window into the early-nineteenth-century lower Midwest. Von Phul’s art depicts not only the landscape and natural world of the St. Louis area, but also its architecture, fashions, and social life, with a notable focus on the local Creole population. Hattie Felton’s More than Ordinary is the first complete catalog of von Phul’s existing work, all of which is part of the collections of the Missouri Historical Society. The book offers a valuable source of research for anyone interested in the histories of Missouri or Kentucky. More than that, it expands the story of American vernacular art and the role of women in that story. Felton’s opening essay examines von Phul's education and artistic influences and explores her time in St. Louis and neighboring Edwardsville, Illinois, alongside letters, newspaper clippings, and other materials from her life. Following the essay, a detailed catalog highlights examples of her watercolors, silhouettes, and copywork. Looking closely at von Phul’s life and work provides a firsthand perspective on the challenges that faced female artists in the early nineteenth century while simultaneously offering a rare look at Missouri on the cusp of statehood. Trade Review2022 Gold Medalist in regional nonfiction—Midwest * Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY Awards) *Table of ContentsIntroduction by Dr. Frances Levine, President of the MHS; essay on von Phul; catalog raisonne of her work.

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