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The Alchemy of Teaching

by Seamus Mullarkey

This volume offers an inspiring (at times, provocative) glimpse into the mysterious and unpredictable chemistry leading to the unleashing of human potential that sets true teaching apart from the mere pragmatics of rote instruction. A... Read More

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The Road Out

by Elissa Mugianis

If all teachers today had the freedom and ingenuity to create an engaging and challenging educational program for their students similar to the one in this book, then more of our country’s poor children would receive the exciting and... Read More

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Sensory Systems

by Sheila M. Trask

You’re attending a concert, and, as the sound of the music washes over you, you feel relaxed and happy. Do you ever wonder how this happens? How can sound waves traveling through a theater elicit such deep feelings of contentment? Aage... Read More

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Soft Landing Learning

by Colby Cedar Smith

Rania Foka’s "Soft Landing Learning" is directed at parents whose children are learning a second language, especially English, but this book has a much wider scope. Foka’s advice is relevant for all parents, whether their children... Read More

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Stories of Lily

by Shoilee Khan

"Stories of Lily" is a collection of short anecdotes about a young woman who leaves China to study English in Melbourne, Australia. Lily, along with her friend Iman—a student from Iraq—shop, travel, and learn together while adapting... Read More

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Try Reading Again

by Cheryl Hibbard

DeAnna Horstmeier is a highly qualified educator with vast experience working as both a special education teacher and a consultant. In teaching children with moderate to severe disabilities, including Down syndrome and Autism Spectrum... Read More

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