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  Seven Myths About Education

  Daisy Christodoulou

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  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 scientific principles. She examines seven widely-held beliefs which are holding back pupils and teachers:Facts prevent understandingTeacher-led instruction is passiveThe 21st century fundamentally changes everythingYou can always just look it upWe should teach transferable skillsProjects and activities are the best way to learnTeaching knowledge is indoctrinationIn each accessible and engaging chapter, Christodoulou sets out the theory of each myth, considers its practical implications and shows the worrying prevalence of such practice. Then, she explains exactly why it is a myth, with reference to the principles of modern cognitive science. She builds a powerful case explaining how governments and educational organisations around the world have let down teachers and pupils by promoting and even mandating evidence-less theory and bad practice.This blisteringly incisive and urgent text is essential reading for all teachers, teacher training students, policy makers, head teachers, researchers and academics around the world.

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  Mary Todd Lincoln - A Life from...

  Hourly History

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  It is no secret that Mary Todd Lincoln is one of the least popular first ladies in American history. She was considered a shrew, a spendthrift, and her own son had her declared insane. The truth behind Mary Todd Lincoln’s lies in the fact that she was unable to conform to the feminine expectations of her times. Well-educated and filled with opinions, she defied conventions and incurred the wrath of the public who hated her for it. 
  Mary Todd Lincoln’s life ran the gamut from Southern aristocrat, first lady, to a lonely old woman who was shunned by those who knew her. Not for one moment, however, was it a dull life.

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  History's 9 Most Insane Rulers

  Scott Rank

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  Madness and Power. 
    
  Can the insane rule? Can insanity be a leadership quality? Scott Rank says yes (well, sometimes) in this fascinating look at nine of history’s most notorious rulers, from the Roman emperor Caligula to the North Korean Communist dictator Kim Jong-il. 
    
  Rank paints intimate portraits of these deeply flawed but powerful men, examining the role that madness played in their lives, the repercussions of their madness on history, and what their madness can tell us about the times in which they lived. 
    
  In History’s 9 Most Insane Rulers, you will meet: 
    
  • King Charles VI of France, who thought he was made of glass 
  • Sultan Ibrahim I, who was driven mad by the sadistic succession battles of the Ottoman Empire 
  • Caligula, who built temples to himself and whose reign highlighted the lethal tensions between the power of the new Imperial Rome and the prerogatives of the old Roman Republic 
  • The Russian tsar who became known as Ivan “the Terrible” 
  • King George III of Britain, who not only lost his American colonies, but lost his mind as well 
  • Bavaria’s “Mad” King Ludwig II, who left the world richer for his fabulous fairy tale castles and his patronage of the composer Richard Wagner 
    
  Insane rulers did not die off with the last of the mad monarchs who inherited their power. Rank also examines the rise to power of crazed modern rulers, such as Idi Amin, who began as a lowly army cook and rose to the presidency of Uganda, and Saparmurat Niyazov, who ruled Turkmenistan and promoted a bizarre cult of personality around himself. 
    
  Both entertaining and illuminating, History’s 9 Most Insane Rulers is a must-read for anyone interested in the role insanity has played in history.

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  CBT WORKBOOK THE - A Practical...

  Kara Sims

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  The CBT Workbook is a comprehensive guide that will help readers understand and implement the principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into their daily lives. This practical guide is ideal for those who are looking to manage their mental health, develop coping mechanisms, and enhance their overall well-being. 
  In this book, readers will learn: 
  • The basic principles of CBT and how it can be used to manage a variety of mental health conditions. 
  • How to identify negative thought patterns and reframe them into more positive and constructive ones. 
  • Techniques for managing anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. 
  • How to improve relationships and communication skills through CBT. 
  • Strategies for setting achievable goals and building resilience. 
  And Much More!... 
  The CBT Workbook is written in a user-friendly style and includes easy-to-follow exercises and activities to help readers apply CBT principles to their lives. This book is an essential resource for anyone looking to improve their mental health and lead a happier, more fulfilling life. 
    
  So, scroll up and click the “Buy Now” button right now!!! 
   

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  King Henry VII - A Life from...

  Hourly History

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  Henry VII was not destined to be the well-known (or perhaps better described as infamous) king that his son was after him, but his place in history remains important. With his victory over Richard III in 1485, Henry brought England out of the Middle Ages and ushered it into the modern era. His reign ended decades of bloody civil wars and provided the wealth and stability necessary for commerce and art to thrive in England. When Henry’s son, Henry VIII, ascended the throne in 1509, it marked England’s first uncontested transfer of power in almost 90 years. This fact alone is a testament to Henry’s achievements. 
  In this book, we will discover the story of how Henry VII became the last English king to win his crown on the battlefield and by doing so established the Tudor dynasty which would remain in power for over 100 years.

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  Some People Are Trains

  Jackson Phoenix Nash

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  'you need to be a warrior right now,especially in Wetherspoon's where you're slightly scaredto take a pissand for comfort you search 'Mudlarking' on your phone,as you squat in the cubicle with one footpressed hard against the doorin case someone should come inand realise what you are.'
  Jackson Phoenix Nash is an essential new poetic voice. Funny, tragic, deeply lived, his poems snap you wide awake.
  'There is an artful balance of humour and melancholy that makes these poems into a gorgeously unforgettable experience for the reader. Jackson's poetry embodies both trans joy and trans vulnerability in such a candid and heartfelt way that it leaves a beautiful mark on the mind.' Golnoosh Nour
  'This collection is essential reading: powerful, arresting, brave, heartbreaking and funny. Jackson's 'glissando' journey from 'geezerbird' through 'decomposing girlhood' and 'premature elation' to 'phoenix' is told with wry humour, deft imagery and open-hearted candour. It ought to be on every school syllabus.' Maggie Butt

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