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  Hello (And Goodbye) To All That...

  Jonathan Liebson

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  Raised in suburban Chicago, Jonathan Liebson grew up hearing fabled stories about his father's childhood in New York. The Manhattan and Queens of his father's past, and the Lower East Side of his immigrant grandfather, always shimmered in the background—until one day Jonathan finally moved there himself. This was right on the cusp of the twenty-first century: the dawn of a new millennium. The city raced headlong into an era of cellphones, the internet, and many other unpredictable changes. Over time, New York would be wracked by 9/11, a Great Recession, a great hurricane, and a great pandemic—plus much more. Hello (and Goodbye) to All That is a memoir that recounts the indelible ties Jonathan would forge in his father's city, and his up-close view of profound historical episodes. The memoir plays off Joan Didion's famous essay "Goodbye to All That," where she describes the exciting yet fleeting experience of living in New York. In contrast, Jonathan's memoir provides a narrative about the city's permanence: it tells an intergenerational story of father and son that reveals a mutual connection to a constantly changing, often-troubled, yet still-dynamic city—and to the larger American history it comprises.

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  Off the Mark - How Grades...

  Ethan L. Hutt, Jack Schneider

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  Anyone who has ever crammed for a test, capitulated to a grade-grubbing student, or fretted over a child's report card knows that the way we assess student learning in American schools is freighted with unintended consequences. As experts agree, our primary assessment technologies—grading, rating, and ranking—don't actually provide an accurate picture of how students are doing in school. Worse, they distort student and educator behavior in ways that undermine learning and exacerbate inequality. Yet despite widespread dissatisfaction, grades, test scores, and transcripts remain the currency of the realm. 
   
   
   
  In Off the Mark, Jack Schneider and Ethan Hutt explain how we got into this predicament, why we remain beholden to outmoded forms of assessment, and what we can do to change course. They offer a range of practical reforms, like embracing multiple measures of performance and making the so-called permanent record "overwritable." As they explain, we can remake our approach in ways that better advance the three purposes that assessment currently serves: motivating students to learn, communicating meaningful information about what young people know and can do, and synchronizing an otherwise fragmented educational system. Off the Mark is a guide for everyone who wants to ensure that assessment serves the fundamental goal of education—helping students learn.

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  White Shark - A Biography of the...

  Michael Bright

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  An adult great white is a big shark – really big. It has been responsible for more shark bites and human deaths than any other species, according to the International Shark Attack File. This is probably because it sees us as aberrant marine mammals flailing about in the water and certainly worth an exploratory bite – but a gentle mouthing from a two-tonne white shark, its jaws filled with row upon row of razor-sharp teeth, could result in a severe mauling for any victim unlucky enough to have attracted its attention.
  Though its danger was well known to ancient mariners, it was not until the mid-1970s that it came to occupy its current place in the popular imagination, when Jaws was unleashed on an unsuspecting public. The great white shark's reputation hit rock bottom in the wake of the Spielberg classic. But during the fifty years since the film's first release, public interest in the species has sparked a renaissance in research, producing remarkable new insights into the life of this extraordinary animal.
  Telling the story of the great white shark from the perspectives of history, psychology and biology, White Shark is nothing less than the biography of the world's most fascinating fish.

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  Inmersion Into The Shadown...

  Black King

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  The dark side of our society is everywhere. Whether or not we are aware that it exists, it has an impact on our lives, our dreams and our ability to achieve. 
  People who have been able to master the techniques of dark psychology, and discover the hidden techniques of manipulation have experienced tremendous results throughout their lives. Not only have they used the techniques of dark psychology to remove the obstacles that prevent them from achieving success, but they have used the same techniques to prevent those who commit dark psychology manipulation techniques from achieving their goals. 
  This book is a practical guide that will enable you to understand how dark psychology affects our behavior. It will also teach you the most effective methods of manipulation, as well as persuasion techniques to ensure that you will have a mindset that allows you to experience the most that life has to offer.

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  The Second Adolescence - Why...

  June Alderman

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  You've done everything you were supposed to do. You built the career, the family, the life that ticked all the boxes. So why do you feel like a stranger in it? Why is there a persistent, unnamed feeling that something is deeply wrong, even when everything looks right? If you've found yourself in the quiet hours of the night googling 'Why do I feel lost at 40,' you are not alone, and you are not having a midlife crisis.
  You are on the cusp of a powerful, predictable, and profoundly liberating developmental stage: the second adolescence. This is not another self-help book filled with platitudes. It is a science-backed, deeply compassionate guide to the seismic identity shift that millions of women experience in their late thirties and forties. Drawing on the latest research in developmental psychology, neuroscience, and endocrinology, 'The Second Adolescence' demystifies this critical life transition. It reveals how hormonal shifts, particularly perimenopause, rewire the female brain, prompting a fundamental re-evaluation of your life, your desires, and your very identity. This book gives you the language and the framework to understand that this is not a personal failure, but a biological and psychological awakening. Moving beyond theory, this book provides a practical roadmap for your journey of personal reinvention.
  You will learn to dismantle the 'Good Girl' conditioning that has kept you small, redefine success on your own terms, and navigate the complex shifts in your relationships, friendships, and career. Each chapter offers concrete exercises designed not as homework, but as invitations to explore your own evolving identity. It's a structured guide to unlearning the roles you've outgrown and consciously building a new life that is authentically your own. 'The Second Adolescence' is the map you've been searching for. It offers validation for your restlessness, a scientific explanation for your confusion, and an empowering path forward. This is your permission slip to question everything, to want more, and to finally become the woman you were always meant to be. Embrace this period of profound self-discovery and learn how to build a new normal that truly fits the person you are becoming.

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  Viva Español: Mexican Spanish...

  Eduardo Gonzalez

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  Embark on a captivating linguistic journey with "Viva Español: Mexican Spanish Mastery 4-in-1 Bundle 
  This comprehensive audiobook collection offers a seamless transition from mastering the fundamentals to engaging in fluent dialogues, immersing you in the vibrant world of Mexican Spanish.  
  Begin your adventure by mastering the essentials through meticulously crafted lessons, designed to build a solid foundation in grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. As you progress, immerse yourself in authentic Mexican conversations, honing your listening skills and gaining insight into the rich cultural nuances of Mexico. 
  Whether you're a beginner eager to grasp the basics or an intermediate learner striving for fluency, this bundle caters to your needs with a diverse range of exercises and activities. From practical scenarios to lively dialogues, each chapter is meticulously crafted to enhance your language proficiency and confidence. 
  Unlock the secrets of Mexican Spanish as you delve into real-life situations and dynamic dialogues that mirror everyday interactions. From ordering street food to discussing cultural events, this bundle provides an immersive experience that transcends traditional language learning. 
  Join the ranks of fluent speakers as you navigate through this comprehensive bundle, filled with invaluable resources and authentic content. "Viva Español: Mexican Spanish Mastery 4-in-1 Bundle" is your passport to linguistic mastery, empowering you to communicate effortlessly and connect with the heart and soul of Mexico.Take control of your learning experience and start your journey to mastering Mexican Spanish today!

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