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  Schools That Succeed - How...

  Karin Chenoweth

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  Informed by years of research and on-the-ground reporting, Schools That Succeed is Karin Chenoweth's most inspiring and compelling book yet—an essential listen for educators who seek to break the stubborn connection between academic achievement and socioeconomic status. 
   
   
    
  Chenoweth draws on her decade-long journey into neighborhood schools where low-income students and students of color are learning at unexpectedly high levels to reveal a key ingredient to their success: in one way or another, their leaders have confronted the traditional ways that schools are organized and have adopted new systems, all focused on improvement. In vivid profiles of once-embattled schools, Chenoweth shows how school leaders doggedly and patiently reorganized internal systems in order to prioritize teaching and learning, resulting in improved outcomes that in many cases exceeded statewide averages. 
   
   
   
  From how they use time to how they use money, schools that succeed combine a deep belief in the capacity of their students to achieve with deliberate systems focused on student needs. As a result, they create vibrant places "where teachers want to teach and students want to learn."

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  Sentience - The Invention of...

  Nicholas Humphrey

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  The story of a quest to uncover the evolutionary history of consciousness from one of the world's leading theoretical psychologists. 
   
   
   
  We feel, therefore we are. Conscious sensations ground our sense of self. They are crucial to our idea of ourselves as psychic beings: present, existent, and mattering. But is it only humans who feel this way? Do other animals? Will future machines? Weaving together intellectual adventure and cutting-edge science, Nicholas Humphrey describes in Sentience his quest for answers: from his discovery of blindsight in monkeys and his pioneering work on social intelligence to breakthroughs in the philosophy of mind. 
   
   
   
  The goal is to solve the hard problem: to explain the wondrous, eerie fact of "phenomenal consciousness"—the redness of a poppy, the sweetness of honey, the pain of a bee sting. What does this magical dimension of experience amount to? What is it for? And why has it evolved? Humphrey presents here his new solution. He proposes that phenomenal consciousness, far from being primitive, is a relatively late and sophisticated evolutionary development. The implications for the existence of sentience in nonhuman animals are startling and provocative.

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  Summary - Rogue Protocol - Based...

  Fastbooks Publishing

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  SUMMARY 
    
  ROGUE PROTOCOL 
  BASED ON THE BOOK BY MARTHA WELLS 
    
  SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: FASTBOOKS PUBLISHING 
    
  CONTENT 
  Introduction to the Facility 
  The Discovery of Combat Bots 
  Tensions Among the Team 
  The Battle for Survival 
  Uncovering the Truth 
  Betrayal and Escape Plan 
  A Desperate Fight 
  The Final Countdown 
  Resolution and Revelation 
  General Analysis 
    
  ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
  Rogue Protocol by Martha Wells follows a rogue SecUnit (Security Unit) who has freed itself from corporate control and is now navigating a world of human relationships and corporate conspiracies. While accompanying a human research team to a seemingly abandoned terraforming facility, the SecUnit discovers that the station hides dangerous secrets, including hostile combat bots and corporate intrigue. As the SecUnit works to protect its human companions, it grapples with its identity and the ethical complexities of freedom, loyalty, and trust. The novel blends action, science fiction, and themes of autonomy and artificial intelligence.

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  Summary - Creativity Inc - Based...

  Library Of Stories

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  SUMMARY 
    
  CREATIVITY, INC. 
  BASED ON THE BOOK BY ED CATMULL 
    
  SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: LIBRARY OF STORIES 
    
  CONTENT 
  The Genesis of an Idea 
  Building the Team 
  The Birth of Pixar 
  Establishing Pixar’s Identity 
  The Importance of Candor and Feedback 
  Navigating Fear and Failure 
  The Hungry Beast and the Ugly Baby 
  Change and Randomness 
  Broadening Our Views and Sustaining Creativity 
  General Analysis 
    
  ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
  "Creativity, Inc." by Ed Catmull, explores the challenges of building and sustaining a creative culture. The book delves into how to protect the creative process from unseen forces that stifle inspiration. It emphasizes the importance of honesty, candor, and embracing failure. The narrative introduces the idea of the “Hidden”, our perceptual limitations, and the “Unmade Future”, how we must approach creativity without a predetermined outcome. 
    
  It also explores how the company balances creative and commercial needs, the role of collaboration, and the importance of trust and feedback mechanisms like the Braintrust. The story addresses the impact of randomness, luck, and the need to adapt to change, highlighting the value of the "Ugly Baby". It examines the company’s journey through a merger with Disney, focusing on how to maintain its creative principles and culture. Ultimately, it presents strategies for sustaining a healthy creative environment, emphasizing that people are more important than ideas.

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  Selfie Snapshot The: 58 Daily...

  Carol JC Anderson

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  This is a snapshot of your personal and unique way of processing information. I’ve written it over a period of many years–tweaking it as I researched and learned more about our layers of learning. 
  I’ve taught violin, raised children, and given workshops (some for music students and some for authors of children’s books where we discussed the child’s development at various ages so that when they wrote a book, they knew the thinking of their characters). 
  Kids think differently in just a matter of a few months. What scared them at six years old at seven is just a matter of fact. What made them laugh at four is no longer funny at five. 
  Some topics include: 
  Step 1: - The Dream, Step 2: Creating the Vision (under your control)-What you need to 'activate' -Chatting with the birds-Drift–Driven – Design your life-What is the Gas that Runs the Motor that Feeds the Meter? The Meter, The Motor, The Gas-Today I identified with a gas station.-Life is better when in balance-Correction/praise-Activity/stillness-Humor/thoughtfulness-Guidance/independence-How we are wired-I feel Happy,I feel healthy,I feel Terrific !!-The four D's we can actually influence and one that we can't-Disappointed-Discouraged-Disillusioned-Depressed-Dismayed-Vulnerability - the birthplace of change-Auditory Learner-Do You Deserve a Break Today?-Words have power-Guidance-Do you see, hear, or touch to process?-Super Heroes work hard-Can they burn out or feel stressed?-Have fun while studying”-Capturing the moment-Confessions of a Super Hero-Habits vs Needs-Habits meet needs.-Input vs Core Message-What we listen to makes a difference-How They Are Wired-Give Written Instructions-Sequential Learner-Map People Change the World-Zig Zag Patterns-Planting Seeds and Habits-Kinesthetic Learner-Missed Modalities-The Internal Race-How can we force change without the brain going into a tantrum-Differences in Study Needs-The Dominant Ear-Creating our own reality-Dominant foot

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  Succeeding With Adult ADHD -...

  Abigail Levrini PhD, Frances...

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  If you've been diagnosed with adult ADHD, you are well-acquainted with the procrastination, lack of motivation, and muddled time management that can thwart your best efforts to achieve. You may find yourself constantly distracted, or fear you're about to forget something important. Or you may firmly set a goal for yourself, only to abandon it later in frustration.This book will help you overcome the challenges of adult ADHD and find fulfillment in taking the practical steps needed to achieve your goals.In easy-to-master lessons, ADHD specialists Abigail Levrini and Frances Prevatt offer realistic, proven, and unique daily strategies to help you succeed with adult ADHD. Each chapter contains resources to help you break down large jobs, such as organizing your space, studying effectively, or listening to your partner, into manageable tasks. You'll learn how to identify the right treatments and support for your lifestyle and find strategies for handling emotional roadblocks such as stress, anxiety, depression, and fear of failure.This dynamic and interactive book will become an indispensable aid in helping you translate your goals into realities to succeed with adult ADHD.

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