![]() ![]() Good study habits, or skills, are solutions to the problems experienced by students. Students, at the moment, do not have the motivation or zeal, as it seems, to even study. ![]() ![]() Apart from social media, blame has also been put on a decline in the interest of students regarding education in general. ![]() It seems as though, with the advent of social media, the attention of a lot of students has been shifted from their books to their smartphones or computers. Parents everywhere are at a loss regarding what to do with their responsibilities in the face of the increasing downturn in their children's grades. AWESOME 5 Star Review from Readers' Favorite! "HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR STUDY HABITS – Christine Reidhead's guide to building study skills is an extremely important book for those who want to secure their future through good grades.Too many students' grades are falling, especially in a time when regular classrooms cannot fully open. ![]()
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![]() ![]() The magic of Marshall France has extended far beyond the printed page.leaving them with a terrifying task to undertake. ![]() But slowly they begin to see that something fantastic and horrible is happening. Warned in advance that France's family may oppose them, they're surprised to find France's daughter warmly welcoming instead. Now Thomas and Saxony have come to France's hometown, the dreamy Midwestern town of Galen, Missouri, to write France's biography. Published by Viking Press, New York, 1980. What he knows is that in his whole life nothing has touched him so deeply as the novels of Marshall France, a reclusive author of fabulous children's tales who died at forty-four. : THE LAND OF LAUGHS: 'An effective modern fable and an impressive debut for Carroll.' Barron Fantasy Literature, 4A-61. ![]() Schoolteacher Thomas Abbey, unsure son of a film star, doesn't know who he is or what he wants-in life, in love, or in his relationship with the strange and intense Saxony Gardner. A novel about how terrifying that would be. Have you ever loved a magical book above all others? Have you ever wished the magic were real? Welcome to The Land of Laughs. ![]() ![]() ![]() At first, Zoey feels as lost and alone as she did after her mami died. Instead, Zoey and her older brother, José, will stay with their Poppy at the Jersey Shore. So Zoey’s world is turned upside down when Dad announces that he’s heading to a new job in New York City without her. Her family being together is all that matters to her. ![]() ![]() As for Zoey, she’s willing to go along with whatever grand plans her dad dreams up-even if it means never staying in one place long enough to make real friends. From start-up companies to selling motorcycles, her dad is constantly chasing jobs that never seem to work out. Twelve-year-old Zoey navigates the tricky waters of friendship while looking for a way to save her grandfather’s struggling business in this heartwarming, coming-of-age debut novel perfect for fans of Kristi Wientge, Donna Gephart, and Meg Medina. ![]() ![]() But when she is rejected entry to the prestigious academy Profectus, a second chance unexpectedly arrives in the form of a broken Level 3 Baku. ![]() Lacey Chu’s one dream is to become a companioneer with the biggest tech company Moncha, the creators of the Baku – part smartphone part animal companion. Jinxed is a fun, near-futuristic science-fiction novel that will appeal to young teen readers, especially those interested in STEM. He seems to be more than just a robotic pet. ![]() But what is Jinx, really? His abilities far surpass anything written into his code or built into his motherboard. Lacey calls him Jinx – and Jinx opens up a world for her that she never even knew existed, including entry to the hallowed halls of Profecus. Slowly but surely, Jinx becomes more than just a baku to Lacey – he becomes her perfect companion. Days of work later and the baku opens its eyes. ![]() Once it might’ve been in the shape of a cat but it’s now mangled and broken, no sign of electronic life behind its eyes. Then, one night, Lacey comes across the remains of an advanced baku. When Lacey finds out she hasn’t been accepted into Profectus – the elite academy for cutting edge tech – it seems her dreams are over. Worst of all, rather than getting to choose one of the advanced bakus, she’s stuck with a rubbish insect one. Lacey Chu has big dreams of becoming a companioneer for MONCHA, the largest tech firm in North America and the company behind the “baku” – a customisable smart pet that functions as a phone but makes the perfect companion too. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Hearing what he was thinking and feeling on that wire is worth it. The judge went easy on Phillip because the owners were so pleased with the stunt as it brought positive brilliant attention to the Towers. The twin towers was built when New York didn't need more space and the towers were only half full. I did see this documentary years about about this event. It seems like something a children's book would make up and yet it is something that actually happened. I love the picture of the birds close to Phillip. The book did a nice job catching the spirit of the event. It was fun to read with them and see their amazement. Every drawing of the walk he said, WOW! They both loved the fold outs in the book of the towers. My nephew thought this was the coolest thing ever. I had to show her the real live photo of him doing this. She couldn't believe this was something that was possible. The niece kept asking me if this was made up. ![]() ![]() ![]() “Roth offers a richly imagined, often brutal world of political intrigue and adventure, with a slow-burning romance at its core. “Roth skillfully weaves the careful world-building and intricate web of characters that distinguished Divergent.” - VOYA (starred review) #1 New York Times bestseller * Wall Street Journal bestseller * USA Today bestseller * #1 IndieBound bestseller The Fates Divide is a richly imagined tale of hope and resilience told in four stunning perspectives. In a stunning twist, the two will discover how fate defines their lives in ways most unexpected. 1 New York Times Bestseller In the second book of the Carve the Mark duology, globally bestselling Divergent author Veronica Roth reveals how Cyra and Akos fulfill their fates. For Cyra, that could mean taking the life of the man who may-or may not-be her father. And when Cyra’s father, Lazmet Noavek-a soulless tyrant, thought to be dead-reclaims the Shotet throne, Akos believes his end is closer than ever.Īs Lazmet ignites a barbaric war, Cyra and Akos are desperate to stop him at any cost. The fates, once determined, are inescapable.Īkos is in love with Cyra, in spite of his fate: He will die in service to Cyra’s family. ![]() The lives of Cyra Noavek and Akos Kereseth are ruled by their fates, spoken by the oracles at their births. Read 2,371 reviews from the worlds largest community for readers. ![]() ![]() In the second book of the Carve the Mark duology, globally bestselling Divergent author Veronica Roth reveals how Cyra and Akos fulfill their fates. ![]() ![]() Her thirty years of work with the organization combined with her personal experience-as a woman who came out of the same West Texas political landscape as did George W. ![]() Combined with a hands-on plan of action for those who want to raise their voices in protest, this book will be riveting reading.Īnd there is no one better equipped to write about the insidious, step-by-step chipping away of rights, or about what we can do to fight back, than Gloria Feldt, president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. Judge by judge, law by law, and appointee by appointee, The War on Choice speaks the truth about what is happening, and also tells the stories of some of the women whose lives have been affected by these court decisions and federal policies. But while many of the individual facts are known, no one until now has connected all the dots and drawn the Big Picture that shows exactly how radical and how successful this quiet revolution has been. With religious extremists in key decision-making posts and our federal judiciary filled with appointees whose values are drastically out of step with the pro-choice sentiments of the majority of the American people, abstinence-only sex education is now the rule, ideology has trumped science in domestic and global health policy, and reproductive freedoms are perilously close to toppling. ![]() ![]() An eye-opening look at the right-wing strategy to reverse the gains American women have made, chronicling the actions at the highest levels of government to turn back the clock on women’s rights ![]() ![]() ![]() Did you ever find it a challenge to stick to a character’s truth, even when you may not necessarily agree with their behaviours/actions? However, the narration doesn’t cast judgement and the reader is left to make up their own mind about what they see as right and wrong. In The Light Between Oceans, Tom and Isabel are grappling with a major moral dilemma, and they each come at it from differing moral compass points. For me, what was really extraordinary as I looked back on it was that all the major themes in the book – war, right and wrong, isolation, light and dark, the nature of family, the kindness of strangers – were right there in that opening scene, though I had no idea at the time. As I wrote, a boat washed up, with a dead body and a crying baby, so I had to keep writing to see what happened, and find out who these people were. When I sat down to write one day, I closed my eyes and saw a lighthouse, then gradually a woman, and I knew it was a long time ago, on an island off Western Australia. I just let a picture or phrase or voice come into my mind, and follow where it leads. Thank you! The story emerged out of nowhere, as my stories usually do. Can you start us off by telling us a bit about the book, in particular how the seed of this captivating story began for you? Firstly, congratulations on the huge local and international success of your debut novel, The Light Between Oceans. ![]() ![]() General Review: The Secret School will transport readers to a time when all students learned in the same room with the same teacher, a time when going to school was a privilege and not a right, a time when going to school past the eighth grade was uncommon, especially for girls. Through all the struggles, Ida shows determination and resourcefulness while learning more about herself and her co-conspirators at The Secret School. Ida keeps the school open the only way she knows how, by secretly becoming the teacher herself. Ida cannot go onto high school in the fall unless she passes her exams this spring. ![]() The teacher of her one-room schoolhouse has to leave before Ida can graduate from the 8th grade, and the school board sees no reason to get a new teacher to finish out the school year. ![]() Synopsis: It is the spring of 1925, and Ida Benson wants to become a teacher but the 14-year-old Colorado girl has a problem. Love, Ruby Lavender by Deborah Wiles. Liz WilsonĪmber Was Brave, Essie Was Smart by Vera Williams. Virginia Prather ![]() The Girl with 500 Middle Names by Margaret Haddix. Julie TomlianovichĪnna on the Farm by Mary Hahn. Beverley BullerĮverything on a Waffle by Polly Horvath. Carol RobisonĪny Small Goodness by Tony Johnston. Janet Sauberįair Weather by Richard Peck. Virginia Prather Ghost Sitter by Peni Griffin. Arlene Wiler Love That Dog by Sharon Creech. Holly EngleĪll the Way Home by Patricia Giff. Betty Neal School Story by Andrew Clements. Julie Tomlianovich ![]() ![]() On roads, the vehicles’ emissions equipment reported 40 times above the permissible levels of dangerous gases as set by EPA standards. ![]() The company’s vehicles met emissions standards when tested in indoor lab environments but failed when tested outside of the lab. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a notice of violation to German automobile company Volkswagen. ![]() ![]() 36 short illustrated videos explain behavioral ethics concepts and basic ethics principles.īeing Your Best Self, Part 1: Moral Awarenessīeing Your Best Self, Part 2: Moral Decision Makingīeing Your Best Self, Part 3: Moral Intentīeing Your Best Self, Part 4: Moral ActionĮthical Leadership, Part 1: Perilous at the TopĮthical Leadership, Part 2: Best Practicesĥ8 animated videos - 1 to 2 minutes each - define key ethics terms and concepts.ģ0 videos - one minute each - introduce newsworthy scandals with ethical insights and case studies.Ĭurbing Corruption: GlaxoSmithKline in China ![]() |