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  More Than Just a Dog:...

  Simon Wooler

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  'A must-read for anyone who loves dogs.' – Rory Cellan-Jones 
  This book explores what every dog owner knows – that a dog is never just a dog.  
  They are our companions, best friends, members of the family and for some the most important part of our lives. 
  Our ability to make meaningful connections with other animal species and their ability to return the favour is, perhaps, never more beautiful than the bond we have with dogs. 
  Simon Wooler, trainer to Sophie from Romania, social media’s most famous fearful canine, unlocks the heart of the special relationship we have with dogs. 
  He explores how, over millennia, they have inveigled their way into our homes and hearts and evolved to live alongside us. Demystifying the science behind dog behaviour, he explains how they learn (and why they sometimes seem immune to our efforts to train them), how they communicate and what influences the powerful bond they form with their people. 
  Perfect for dog lovers – the essential guide to loving your canine companion.  
  ‘This book is a wonderful read. Full of insights, essential as well as practical advice on dogs.’ Niall Harbison 
  Drawing on ethology, zoology and the sciences, Wooler delivers a practical, personal non-fiction guide and reference that makes animal behaviour feel understandable for everyday life with pets. With a keen eye for nature and a gift for showing the small moments that matter, he reveals how thoughtful training can transform the way animals and people communicate. 
  For fans of Patricia B. Mcconnell (The Cautious Canine-How to Help Dogs Conquer Their Fears), Kevin Behan (Your Dog Is Your Mirror), Kim Brophey (Meet Your Dog), Markus Zusak (Three Wild Dogs), and Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton (The Heat of the Moment). 
  HarperCollins 2025

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  You Are a Data Person -...

  Amelia Parnell, Robert A. Schwartz

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  Internal and external pressure continues to mount for college professionals to provide evidence of successful activities, programs, and services, which means that, going forward, nearly every campus professional will need to approach their work with a data-informed perspective. But you find yourself thinking "I am not a data person." Yes, you are. Or can be with the help of Amelia Parnell. You Are a Data Person provides context for the levels at which you are currently comfortable using data, helps you identify both the areas where you should strengthen your knowledge and where you can use this knowledge in your particular university role. For example, the rising cost to deliver high-quality programs and services to students has pushed many institutions to reallocate resources to find efficiencies. In addition to programs, services, and pedagogy, professionals are constantly monitoring the rates at which students are entering, remaining enrolled in, and leaving the institution, as those movements impact the institution's financial position. From teaching professors to student affairs personnel and beyond, Parnell offers tangible examples of how professionals can make data contributions at their current and future knowledge level, and will even inspire listeners to take the initiative to engage in data projects.

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  Dispensing with the Truth - The...

  Alicia Mundy

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  Semi-finalist for the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Book AwardIn 1996, a terrible epidemic began killing young American women. Some died quickly, literally dropping in their steps. Others took more time, from a few months to a few years. Those who weren't killed suffered damage to their lungs and hearts, much of it permanent and reparable only with major surgery. Doctors suspected what the killer was. So did the Food and Drug Administration. The culprits were the two most popular diet drugs in the United States, Pondimin, one-half of the popular drug combination Fen-Phen, and Redux, a stronger version of Pondimin. They were also two of the most profitable drugs on the market, and both were produced and sold by a powerful pharmaceutical company, Wyeth-Ayerst, a division of American Home Products. Dispensing the Truth is the gripping storry of what the drug really knew about its drugs, the ways it kept this information from the public, doctors, and FDA, and the massive legal battles that ensued as victims and their attorneys searched for the truth behind the debacle.It tells the story of a healthy young woman, Mary Linnen, who took the drugs for only twenty-three days to lose weight before her wedding, and then died in the arms of her fiance a few months later. Hers was the first wrongful-death suit filed amd would become the most important single suit the company would ever face.Alicia Mundy provides a shocking and thoroughly riveting narrative. It is a stark look at the consequences of greed and a cautionary tale for the future.

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  Progress - Is a Precious Stone

  Mike Blake

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  Progress : Is a Precious Stone. 
  Something the world seeks, just as much as Gold, or precious gems. 
  With progress, there's no going backwards only forwards, but you can look back at the progress you've made. 
  This is a short, no nonsense poem that gets to the heart of what it wants to say, and points the way :)  
  It leads to the future, from the depths of the past.

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  The AI Classroom

  Lars

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  Revolutionizing Education: The AI Classroom Awaits 
   
  Step into the future of education with "The AI Classroom: ChatGPT and the New Era of Learning," a groundbreaking journey that transforms traditional teaching and learning environments. Discover the dynamic role of artificial intelligence in enhancing educational experiences for students, teachers, and parents alike. 
   
  Imagine a world where learning is personalized, engaging, and accessible to all. This book offers a comprehensive guide to understanding the integration of ChatGPT in educational settings. From boosting students' study habits and creative problem-solving techniques to aiding teachers with lesson planning and grading, AI is reshaping the classroom. Explore how parents can support their children's learning journey with AI, encouraging a culture of lifelong education. 
   
  Dive into a treasure trove of possibilities, exploring personalized learning pathways, collaborative environments, and enhanced peer interactions. Learn how AI can inspire students in STEM, humanities, and arts, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Uncover methods to cultivate digital literacy and ensure ethical AI use, creating an inclusive learning atmosphere that prepares students for AI-driven careers. 
   
  Don't get left behind in this educational evolution. With captivating case studies and practical projects, this book illustrates the real-world impact of AI in classrooms. Gain insights into future trends and how to prepare your students for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Engage with broader communities, involve parents, and build community partnerships that strengthen educational outcomes. 
   
  Embrace this new era by empowering educators through professional development and continuously measuring the success of AI integration.

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  Creative Thinking in Schools - A...

  Bill Lucas, Nia Richards, Ellen...

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  This leadership playbook has been published to coincide with the global release of the first PISA test results on creative thinking, the Creativity Collaboratives under way in England and the growing importance of creative thinking in countries across the world.Creative Thinking in Schoolsfocuses on how leaders can create capacity among their staff to embed creative thinking, both in their own lives and in the lives of their pupils. Itoffers a framework for improving creative thinking based on the widely used five creative habits framework developed by the Centre for Real-World Learning. The framework focuses on developing learners who are inquisitive, persistent, collaborative, disciplined and imaginative.
  Underpinned by research and analysis of practice in hundreds of schools across the world, and more recently by an in-depth study of fifty schools in England,Creative Thinking in Schoolsprovides a range of accessible resources, planning tools and practical examples. These support leaders to reflect on their core purposes, understand the changes needed to embed creative thinking, develop leaders across their staff, facilitate the development of their teachers, plan, teach and assess creative thinking, and work with external partners, all the while developing a vibrant professional learning community.
  Complemented by a dedicated website which contains additional downloadable materials and case studies,the playbook will allow leaders and teachers around the world to connect with each other and share their own experiences in order to develop, spread, extend and evaluate creative thinking within and across schools.
  Creative Thinking in Schoolswill support a professional learning community of leaders and teachers who see creative thinking as a core purpose of education and are interested in making it a priority in their school. It will encourage pupils to develop their creativity in the classroom, allowing future generations to thrive in a world that is increasingly complex.
  Creative Thinking in Schools: A Leadership Playbookhas been supported by the Mercers Company, Creativity, Culture and Education and the Arts Council of Wales.
  Suitable for school and system leaders, teacher leaders and policy makers who see creative thinking as a core purpose in education.

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