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Screen Schooled

Two Veteran Teachers Expose How Technology Overuse Is Making Our Kids Dumber

by Joe Clement, Matt Miles ...

Over the past decade, educational instruction has become increasingly digitized as districts rush to dole out laptops and iPads to every student. Yet the most important question, "Is this what is best for students?" is glossed over. Veteran teachers Joe Clement and Matt Miles have seen firsthand how damaging technology overuse and misuse has been to our kids. On a mission to educate and empower ... Read more

$17.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Over the past decade, educational instruction has become increasingly digitized as districts rush to dole out laptops and iPads to every student. Yet the most important question, "Is this what is best for students?" is glossed over. Veteran teachers Joe Clement and Matt Miles have seen firsthand how damaging technology overuse and misuse has been to our kids. On a mission to educate and empower
... Read more
Driving While Brown

Sheriff Joe Arpaio versus the Latino Resistance

by Terry Greene Sterling, Jude Joffe-Block ...

"A smart, well-documented book about a group of people determined to hold the powerful to account."—2021 **NPR "Books We Love""Journalism at its best."****—2022 Southwest Books of the Year: Top PickA 2021 Immigration Book of the Year, Immigration Prof BlogInvestigative Reporters & Editors Book Award Finalist 2021How Latino activists brought down powerful Arizo... ... Read more

$28.99 CAD

"A smart, well-documented book about a group of people determined to hold the powerful to account."—2021 **NPR "Books We Love""Journalism at its best."****—2022 Southwest Books of the Year: Top PickA 2021 Immigration Book of the Year, Immigration Prof BlogInvestigative Reporters & Editors Book Award Finalist 2021How Latino activists brought down powerful Arizo...
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The Shaman's Guide to Power Animals

by Lori Morrison ...

ENTER THE SOUL OF THE ANIMAL KINGDOM.The Shaman’s Guide to Power Animals is a cross-cultural journey into the mystical symbolism and stories of over 200 birds, fish, insects, and mammals drawn from ancient and indigenous cultures worldwide. It is a spiritual tool for understanding omens when an animal crosses your path or appears in a dream, or to apply in situations where you need protection or ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

ENTER THE SOUL OF THE ANIMAL KINGDOM.The Shaman’s Guide to Power Animals is a cross-cultural journey into the mystical symbolism and stories of over 200 birds, fish, insects, and mammals drawn from ancient and indigenous cultures worldwide. It is a spiritual tool for understanding omens when an animal crosses your path or appears in a dream, or to apply in situations where you need protection or
... Read more
Border Cities Powerhouse: 1901-1945

by Patrick Brode ...

This is the first comprehensive history of the Border Cities area during its formative period in the first half of the 20th Century. The story of Windsor’s emergence during this period is largely one of confrontation and conflict: a multicultural population, industrial expansion, radical politics, and military production all played their part in the city's early history. ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

This is the first comprehensive history of the Border Cities area during its formative period in the first half of the 20th Century. The story of Windsor’s emergence during this period is largely one of confrontation and conflict: a multicultural population, industrial expansion, radical politics, and military production all played their part in the city's early history.
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5 Steps to a 5: AP Chemistry 2024

by Richard H. Langley, John T. Moore ...

AP Teachers’ #1 Choice!Ready to succeed in your AP course and ace your exam? Our 5 Steps to a 5 guides explain the tough stuff, offer tons of practice and explanations, and help you make the most efficient use of your study time. 5 Steps to a 5: AP Chemistry is more than a review guide, it’s a system that has helped thousands of students walk into test day feeling prepared and confident.Everything ... Read more

$22.99 CAD

AP Teachers’ #1 Choice!Ready to succeed in your AP course and ace your exam? Our 5 Steps to a 5 guides explain the tough stuff, offer tons of practice and explanations, and help you make the most efficient use of your study time. 5 Steps to a 5: AP Chemistry is more than a review guide, it’s a system that has helped thousands of students walk into test day feeling prepared and confident.Everything
... Read more
The Parents’ and Professionals’ Simple Guide to PDA

by Laura Kerbey, Eliza Fricker ...

A short, introductory guide to PDA for parents, extended family and professionals who are supporting a PDA child, with engaging illustrations throughout.Including explanations of the basics of PDA and how it can present, as well as straightforward advice on how best to meet the needs of the PDA child, this is the go-to guide for anyone who wants to get a clear overview of PDA and find out how they ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

A short, introductory guide to PDA for parents, extended family and professionals who are supporting a PDA child, with engaging illustrations throughout.Including explanations of the basics of PDA and how it can present, as well as straightforward advice on how best to meet the needs of the PDA child, this is the go-to guide for anyone who wants to get a clear overview of PDA and find out how they
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The Berenstain Bears' Nature Rescue

An Early Reader Chapter Book

by Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain ...

Series series Berenstain Bears/Living Lights: A Faith Story
Young readers enjoying their first chapter books are sure to love this addition to the Living Lights™ series of Berenstain Bears books. Children will learn how important it is to care about and take care of nature and all of its creatures when the cubs learn about what could happen when one bird’s habitat is challenged.**The Berenstain Bears Nature Rescue—part of the popular Zonderkidz Living ... Read more

$2.99 CAD

Young readers enjoying their first chapter books are sure to love this addition to the Living Lights™ series of Berenstain Bears books. Children will learn how important it is to care about and take care of nature and all of its creatures when the cubs learn about what could happen when one bird’s habitat is challenged.**The Berenstain Bears Nature Rescue—part of the popular Zonderkidz Living
... Read more
Practical Strategies for Supporting Young Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder

by Tricia Shelton, EdD, Mary Renck Jalongo, PhD ...

The prevalance of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is growing tremendously in early childhood classrooms. To support students with ASD, educators can draw on strategies that incorporate best practices as well as recognize individual strengths and needs.Practical Strategies for Supporting Young Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder showcases the diverse capabilities of students with ASD and prepares ... Read more

$22.99 CAD

The prevalance of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is growing tremendously in early childhood classrooms. To support students with ASD, educators can draw on strategies that incorporate best practices as well as recognize individual strengths and needs.Practical Strategies for Supporting Young Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder showcases the diverse capabilities of students with ASD and prepares
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Creativity

An Introduction

Edited by James C. Kaufman, Robert J. Sternberg ...

This textbook is a systematic and straightforward introduction to the interdisciplinary study of creativity. Each chapter is written by one or more of the world's experts and features the latest research developments, alongside foundational knowledge. Each chapter also includes an introduction, key terms, and critical thought questions to promote active learning. Topics and authors have been ... Read more

$59.99 CAD

This textbook is a systematic and straightforward introduction to the interdisciplinary study of creativity. Each chapter is written by one or more of the world's experts and features the latest research developments, alongside foundational knowledge. Each chapter also includes an introduction, key terms, and critical thought questions to promote active learning. Topics and authors have been
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Constantin Stanislavski

by Stéphane Poliakov ...

Constantin Stanislavski (1863-1938) est le célèbre auteur d'une théorie de la mise en scène comme direction d'acteur que l'on appelle "système de Stanislavski". Stéphane Poliakov introduit et présente ici les recherches de ce grand homme de théâtre à travers des traductions inédites. ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

Constantin Stanislavski (1863-1938) est le célèbre auteur d'une théorie de la mise en scène comme direction d'acteur que l'on appelle "système de Stanislavski". Stéphane Poliakov introduit et présente ici les recherches de ce grand homme de théâtre à travers des traductions inédites.
... Read more
KJV, Teen Study Bible

by Lawrence O. Richards, Sue W. Richards, Zondervan ...

The bestselling KJV Teen Study Bible keeps up with today’s teen, to help them keep up with God!Today’s teens are moving fast, but God is moving faster! The KJV Teen Study Bible will help them keep in step with all he has done, is doing, and will do in the world—and in their life. This KJV Bible for teens will also help them discover the eternal truths of God’s Word and apply them to the issues ... Read more

$12.99 CAD

The bestselling KJV Teen Study Bible keeps up with today’s teen, to help them keep up with God!Today’s teens are moving fast, but God is moving faster! The KJV Teen Study Bible will help them keep in step with all he has done, is doing, and will do in the world—and in their life. This KJV Bible for teens will also help them discover the eternal truths of God’s Word and apply them to the issues
... Read more
The Major Languages of South Asia, the Middle East and Africa

Edited by Bernard Comrie ...

Based on the much-praised The World's Major Languages, this is the first comprehensive guide in paperback to describe the development, grammar sound and writing system, and sociological factors of the major language families in these areas. ... Read more

$70.99 CAD

Based on the much-praised The World's Major Languages, this is the first comprehensive guide in paperback to describe the development, grammar sound and writing system, and sociological factors of the major language families in these areas.
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The Art of the Compliment

Using Kind Words with Grace and Style

by Christie Matheson ...

A few well-chosen words can elicit smiles, inspire happiness, transform moods, and turn a bad day into a good one. Philosopher William James once said, The deepest principle in human nature is the desire to be appreciated.” This is a fun, fabulous, reader-friendly book all about compliments-the history of compliments, how to use them, best-loved compliments, and how to take them. ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

A few well-chosen words can elicit smiles, inspire happiness, transform moods, and turn a bad day into a good one. Philosopher William James once said, The deepest principle in human nature is the desire to be appreciated.” This is a fun, fabulous, reader-friendly book all about compliments-the history of compliments, how to use them, best-loved compliments, and how to take them.
... Read more
Public Transport

Its Planning, Management and Operation

by Peter R. White ...

Series series Natural and Built Environment Series
Public Transport provides an accessible introductory text to the field of public transport systems, covering bus, coach, rail, metro, domestic air and taxi modes. The market structure is set out, together with data collection methods. The technology of bus and rail systems is introduced with particular reference to peak capacity and energy consumption. An analysis of cost structures and costing ... Read more

$117.99 CAD

Public Transport provides an accessible introductory text to the field of public transport systems, covering bus, coach, rail, metro, domestic air and taxi modes. The market structure is set out, together with data collection methods. The technology of bus and rail systems is introduced with particular reference to peak capacity and energy consumption. An analysis of cost structures and costing
... Read more
Japanese for Busy People Book 1: Romanized

Revised 4th Edition

by AJALT ...

Series Book 1 - Japanese for Busy People Series-4th Edition
4th Revised Edition of JAPANESE FOR BUSY PEOPLE, the most popular Japanese language textbook series in the world.Since it was first published in 1984, the focus of the Japanese for Busy People series has always been to teach Japanese for effective communication.As suggested in the title, this is a concise course for busy students who want to learn natural, spoken Japanese as efficiently as ... Read more

$19.19 CAD

4th Revised Edition of JAPANESE FOR BUSY PEOPLE, the most popular Japanese language textbook series in the world.Since it was first published in 1984, the focus of the Japanese for Busy People series has always been to teach Japanese for effective communication.As suggested in the title, this is a concise course for busy students who want to learn natural, spoken Japanese as efficiently as
... Read more
The Glamour of Grammar

A Guide to the Magic and Mystery of Practical English

by Roy Peter Clark ...

"Very much a manual for the 21st century . . . a welcome addition to the bookshelf of anyone who cares about language-and is willing to argue about it." — New York Times Book ReviewEarly in the history of English, the words "grammar" and "glamour" meant the same thing: the power to charm. Roy Peter Clark, author of Writing Tools, aims to put the glamour back in grammar with this fun, engaging ... Read more

$12.99 CAD

"Very much a manual for the 21st century . . . a welcome addition to the bookshelf of anyone who cares about language-and is willing to argue about it." — New York Times Book ReviewEarly in the history of English, the words "grammar" and "glamour" meant the same thing: the power to charm. Roy Peter Clark, author of Writing Tools, aims to put the glamour back in grammar with this fun, engaging
... Read more
Unlearning

Changing Your Beliefs and Your Classroom with UDL

by Allison Posey, Katie Novak ...

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) suggests exciting ways to design and deliver engaging, rigorous learning experiences-as a growing international movement of UDL practitioners can attest. However, implementing UDL also requires us to unlearn many beliefs, assumptions, and teaching practices that no longer work.In this lively and fun book, UDL experts Allison Posey and Katie Novak describe ... Read more

$27.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) suggests exciting ways to design and deliver engaging, rigorous learning experiences-as a growing international movement of UDL practitioners can attest. However, implementing UDL also requires us to unlearn many beliefs, assumptions, and teaching practices that no longer work.In this lively and fun book, UDL experts Allison Posey and Katie Novak describe
... Read more
The Visual Basic for Applications Handbook - Everything You Need To Know About Visual Basic for Applications

by Sophia Bolton ...

This book is your ultimate Visual Basic for Applications resource. Here you will find the most up-to-date information, facts, quotes and much more.In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about Visual Basic for Applications's whole picture right away. Get countless Visual Basic for Applications facts right at your fingertips with this ... Read more

$12.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book is your ultimate Visual Basic for Applications resource. Here you will find the most up-to-date information, facts, quotes and much more.In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about Visual Basic for Applications's whole picture right away. Get countless Visual Basic for Applications facts right at your fingertips with this
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The Wreck of the SS London

by Simon Wills ...

The loss of the Costa Concordia in 2012 shocked Europe when thirty-two passengers died on a luxury liner. Yet in mid-Victorian times, more lives than this were lost in shipwrecks every week. This book will tell the story of one particularly notorious Victorian wreck that the author has been researching for over ten years. The sinking of the SS London in 1866 provoked incredulity because of the ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

The loss of the Costa Concordia in 2012 shocked Europe when thirty-two passengers died on a luxury liner. Yet in mid-Victorian times, more lives than this were lost in shipwrecks every week. This book will tell the story of one particularly notorious Victorian wreck that the author has been researching for over ten years. The sinking of the SS London in 1866 provoked incredulity because of the
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Gonzo Text

Disentangling Meaning in Hunter S. Thompson’s Journalism

by Matthew Winston ...

Series Book 11 - Media and Culture
Hunter Thompson’s writing is widely read and studied, yet as a methodology and body of work his Gonzo journalism has not been the subject of much critical or theoretical examination. This book fills the gap by constructing a coherent theoretical framework around Gonzo journalism.Drawing on theories of subjectivity and authorship from Derrida, Foucault and Barthes, key themes of Gonzo journalism ... Read more

$116.99 CAD

Hunter Thompson’s writing is widely read and studied, yet as a methodology and body of work his Gonzo journalism has not been the subject of much critical or theoretical examination. This book fills the gap by constructing a coherent theoretical framework around Gonzo journalism.Drawing on theories of subjectivity and authorship from Derrida, Foucault and Barthes, key themes of Gonzo journalism
... Read more
My Cute Kawaii Drawings

Learn to draw adorable art with this easy step-by-step guide

by Mayumi Jezewski ...

Learn to draw the cutest kawaii pictures in easy-to-follow steps!Kawaii is a Japanese term that means adorable or cute. In drawing, it describes a simplified style with rounded shapes, representing characters, animals, food, or any object that has a cute, childlike look.In this fun and colourful book, young (and young-at-heart) artists can unlock the secrets of kawaii drawing, from getting the ... Read more

$19.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn to draw the cutest kawaii pictures in easy-to-follow steps!Kawaii is a Japanese term that means adorable or cute. In drawing, it describes a simplified style with rounded shapes, representing characters, animals, food, or any object that has a cute, childlike look.In this fun and colourful book, young (and young-at-heart) artists can unlock the secrets of kawaii drawing, from getting the
... Read more
Best Party Book Ever!

From invites to overnights and everything in between

by Editors of Faithgirlz! and Girls' Life Mag ...

Series series Faithgirlz
Let the celebration begin!Whether you want to throw the best birthday bash ever or you’re dreaming up a just-for-fun sleepover extravaganza with your friends, Faithgirlz! has you covered. Packed full of creative and crazy-fun ideas, this book contains everything you need to know to plan fifteen great get-togethers from start to finish. From holiday parties to secret garden soirees, cookie bake ... Read more

$7.99 CAD

Let the celebration begin!Whether you want to throw the best birthday bash ever or you’re dreaming up a just-for-fun sleepover extravaganza with your friends, Faithgirlz! has you covered. Packed full of creative and crazy-fun ideas, this book contains everything you need to know to plan fifteen great get-togethers from start to finish. From holiday parties to secret garden soirees, cookie bake
... Read more
Places of Learning

Media, Architecture, Pedagogy

by Elizabeth Ellsworth ...

This book takes a close look at places of learning located outside of schools, yet deeply concerned with the experience of the learning self. It explores what it might mean to think of pedagogy not in relation to knowledge as a "thing made," but to knowledge in the making. ... Read more

$104.99 CAD

This book takes a close look at places of learning located outside of schools, yet deeply concerned with the experience of the learning self. It explores what it might mean to think of pedagogy not in relation to knowledge as a "thing made," but to knowledge in the making.
... Read more
La cuisine du poisson, des crustacés et des fruits de mer

by Caroline Vannier ...

Poché, grillé, cuit en papillote ou à la vapeur, en sauce ou au naturel, le poisson est l’aliment qui déchaîne le plus l’imagination culinaire. Il se prête - mieux que n’importe quel autre mets - aux créations les plus recherchées, Caroline Vannier vous propose, dans cet ouvrage, de savoureuses recettes de poissons, fruits de mer et crustacés, qui vous séduiront par leur originalité, combleront ... Read more

$9.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Poché, grillé, cuit en papillote ou à la vapeur, en sauce ou au naturel, le poisson est l’aliment qui déchaîne le plus l’imagination culinaire. Il se prête - mieux que n’importe quel autre mets - aux créations les plus recherchées, Caroline Vannier vous propose, dans cet ouvrage, de savoureuses recettes de poissons, fruits de mer et crustacés, qui vous séduiront par leur originalité, combleront
... Read more

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