Education & Learning

Por que sentimos atração pelo que nos assusta? Esse paradoxo entre o medo e o prazer nos faz pensar no sucesso dos filmes de terror e no fascínio por documentários e produções sobre crimes reais. O que há nessas histórias que prende nossa atenção? Este curso explora as razões psicológicas e psicanalíticas por trás desse fenômeno, refletindo sobre os tabus e moralismos de uma sociedade que, apesar de fundada em valores elevados, também se encanta e fantasia com o sombrio.

ワクワクしながら未来を考えよう！ 可能性に充ちた子どもたちの進路を「進路図」を用いて具体的に解説し、子どもが社会に出るまでの道筋とその情報を全て網羅する、夢と勇気の進路ガイド。

The classic guide that helps you communicate your thoughts clearly, concisely, and effectively. Essential for every professional, from entry-level to the executive suite, Writing That Works, 3rd Edition includes advice on all aspects of professional writing and business communication—including...

Inglés Práctico para Hispanohablantes: Aprende las Frases Esenciales para Viajar y la Vida Diaria ¿Alguna vez has querido sentirte seguro al hablar inglés, pero las reglas gramaticales te abruman? ¿Y si pudieras comunicarte con confianza usando solo las frases que realmente importan? Las investigaciones demuestran que 600 a 1,000 frases pueden cubrir la mayor parte de las conversaciones cotidianas. "Un Poco de Inglés" te ofrece este enfoque: práctico, accesible y diseñado para el uso real.

Hola… ¿Cómo estás? If you can understand this sentence, you’re already closer to speaking Spanish than you think. And if you can’t… don’t worry. By the end of this audiobook, you will. Welcome to Learn Spanish: The Complete Beginners to Advanced CourseA complete, step-by-step audio course designed to take you from zero… to confident conversation. No boring grammar overload. No complicated explanations. No classroom pressure. Just clear, practical Spanish… explained slowly, naturally, and in a way that actually sticks.

In this controversial new book, Daisy Christodoulou offers a thought-provoking critique of educational orthodoxy. Drawing on her recent experience of teaching in challenging schools, she shows through a wide range of examples and case studies just how much classroom practice contradicts basic...

For many years, Diane Ravitch was among the country’s leading conservative thinkers on education. The cure for what ailed the school system was clear, she believed: high-stakes standardized testing, national standards, accountability, competition, charters, and vouchers. Then Ravitch saw what happened when these ideas were put into practice and recanted her long-held views. The problem was not bad teachers or failing schools, as conservatives claimed, but poverty.

"境界知能"という言葉をご存じでしょうか？ IQ70以上85未満の生きづらい人たちで、本当は支援が必要なのに見過ごされてしている人たち――。近年、インターネットを中心に注目が集まっていますが、その正しい理解をしている人は多くありません。

In a delightful and personal look at life in a large family, the four eldest daughters talk about their faith, their dreams for the future, and what it’s like growing up a Duggar. They share how their family walks through unexpected and difficult circumstances and how they manage to maintain...

The definitive story of India's most iconic institution -- and the millions of lives it has shaped. Essential listening for IIT aspirants, alumni, educators, policymakers, and every Indian family that has ever dared to dream. From the ruins of a colonial prison in 1951 to the boardrooms of...

In Climbing Parnassus, winner of the 2005 Paideia Prize, Tracy Lee Simmons presents a defense and vindication of the formative power of Greek and Latin. He also shows how these languages have played a crucial role in the development of authentic Humanism, the foundation of the West's cultural...

In this follow-up to Battle for the American Mind, David Goodwin lays out the principles for providing a classical Christian education for children, K-12. American parents have been desperate for an alternative to our broken, woke school system. Inspired by the insights of Battle for the...

In Joke Farming, Kalan explains that it’s easier to write jokes when you have a dependable method for doing so. All jokes, he argues, are built from the same elements: structure, premise, voice, tone, wording, and audience—and these elements can be applied to any comedic genre, from stand-up to sitcoms to satire.

Whether it’s climbing Everest, launching a business, applying for a dream job, or just finding happiness in everyday life, Steve Sims, founder of the luxury concierge service, Bluefish, reveals simple and effective ways to sharpen your mind, gain a new perspective, and achieve your goals. From...

Most driving books focus on the car. This one focuses on the brain. The Inside-Out Driving Instructor is an evidence based guide to driving psychology, driving instruction, and how people actually learn motor skills under pressure. It explains why capable learners struggle, why progress sometimes stalls, and how instructors can adapt teaching for driving anxiety, neurodivergent learners, and inconsistent performance.

Preparing for the ITIL 5 Foundation exam but short on time to sit and read? This audio study guide turns your commute, gym session, or dog walk into focused exam prep. Narrated by certification author Anthony Biggs, this guide breaks down the newly launched ITIL 5 framework into simple...

Bloomsbury presents Just Plain Filthy by Anthony Aycock, read by John Chancer. With the threat to intellectual freedom increasing around the country, this book takes a look at the first ever school book ban case to be decided by the high courts, and offers insights into how we can use history to...

Dalia Terret is a respected self-defence instructor, Close Protection Operative, and international trainer with a lifelong passion for keeping people safe. With a background in martial arts and real-world experience in security and surveillance, she teaches individuals and organisations how to recognise risk, trust their instincts, and respond with confidence.

Academic Chapbooks is a short book, written by Tara Brabazon, that provides a clear and actionable guide for scholars looking to diversify their publishing options. Chapbooks are short and punchy publications that can serve as dynamic consultancy cards, secure aan early authorship credit on...

"O que há num nome?". A pergunta de Julieta a Romeu funda a questão que intriga o escritor e ator Gregorio Duvivier: por que será que certas palavras são mais perfumosas que outras? Por que algumas têm um som mais estridente e pontiagudo, e outras um ar mais arredondado? As coisas existem sem seus nomes, ou é impossível separar uma coisa da outra? Nessa declaração de amor à língua portuguesa, o autor mostra como as palavras que usamos todo dia podem ser surpreendentes quando olhadas sob uma nova perspectiva.

Originally published in 1981, Alpha to Omega is divided into twenty-four sections, each of which examines one letter of the Greek alphabet, looking at English words that come from Greek words beginning with the letter under discussion, and exploring the aspects of Greek culture behind the...

Featuring current information and challenging perspectives on the latest issues and forces shaping the American educational system—with scholarship that is often cited as a primary source—Joel Spring introduces readers to the historical, political, social, and legal foundations of education...

What makes human language unique?Do women speak differently from men?Just what is the meaning of "meaning"?Language: The Basics provides a concise introduction to the study of language. Written in an engaging and entertaining style, it encourages the reader to think about the way language works...

Dutch Short Stories for Upper Intermediate (B2) Skill Level is designed for learners progressing to the B2 level, with 30 captivating short stories to deepen your Dutch language skills. Each story presents complex sentence structures, idiomatic expressions, and rich vocabulary, helping you reach greater fluency. To support your journey, every story includes a vocabulary chart translating essential words from Dutch to English, and a quiz section follows each story to assess and reinforce your understanding.

Korean Folktales for Language Learners presents 36 traditional folktales drawn from Korea's rich storytelling tradition.