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  The Education Debate - What...

  Kevin Macpherson, David Kirp

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  In statehouses, school boards, and communities across the US, battles are raging over the direction of education policy—from the standards that are shaping what students learn to how test results are being used to judge a teacher's performance. What's more, the COVID-19 pandemic is prompting educators to rethink the school's mission in society. 
   
   
   
  In The Education Debate, nationally recognized education authority David Kirp and Kevin Macpherson provide a balanced, accessible overview of the key policy and practice issues in pre k-12 education today. They expose the fault lines of the major debates—what values should guide education and how can those values best be incorporated in policy and practice. They focus on equity and equality of opportunity as well as the tension between market and bureaucratic mechanisms as drivers of school improvement. Many of the topics they address, including racial integration, charter schools, student rights and teachers' unions, are hotly contested. In an area where partisanship reigns, Kirp and Macpherson take an approach guided by research and not driven by ideology. A primer for educational policymakers and administrators, parents, and undergraduate and graduate students in education courses, The Education Debate offers a solid grasp of the major debates in contemporary education policy.

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  Beyond Baseball’s Color Barrier...

  Rocco Constantino

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  A fascinating history celebrating Black players in Major League Baseball from the 1800s through today, with special insight into what the future may hold. 
   
   
   
  In Beyond Baseball's Color Barrier, Rocco Constantino chronicles the history of generations of ballplayers, showing how African Americans have influenced baseball from the 1800s to the present. He details how the color line was drawn, efforts made to erode it, and the progress towards Jackie Robinson's debut—including a pre-integration survey in which players unanimously promoted integration years before it actually happened. Personal accounts and colorful stories trace the exponential growth of diversity in the sport since integration, from a boom in participation in the 1970s to peak participation in the early 1990s, but also reveal the current downward trend in the number of African American players to percentages not seen since the 1960s. 
   
   
   
  Beyond Baseball's Color Barrier not only explores the stories of icons like Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, and Satchel Paige but also considers contributions made by players like Vida Blue, Mudcat Grant, and Dwight Gooden. Exclusive interviews with former players and individuals involved in the game, including the President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, add first-hand expert insight into the history of the topic and what the future holds.

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  Awake! - William Blake and the...

  Mark Vernon

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  In the 200 years since Blake's death, the visionary artist, poet, and writer has become a household name, often beloved. Yet many struggle to comprehend his kaleidoscopic ideas; how they speak to human longings and the challenges of living in anxious times.Philosopher and psychotherapist Mark Vernon provides a fresh route into Blake, taking him at his word. Exploring this brilliant thinker's passionate writings, arresting artworks, and fascinating life, Vernon illuminates Blake's vivid worldview. Like us, he lived in a tumultuous era of war, discontent, rapid technological change, and human estrangement from nature. He exposed the dark sides of political fervor and social moralizing, while unashamedly celebrating love and liberty. But he also conversed with prophets and angels, and was powerfully, if unconventionally, religious. If we take this seriously—not easy, in secular times—then Blake can help us to unlock the transformative power of imagination.Written for both longstanding fans and those unfamiliar with his work, Awake! reveals Blake as an invigorating and hopeful guide for our modern age.

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  Impostor Syndrome at Work - How...

  Johnny Nelson

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  Are you constantly questioning your abilities, downplaying your achievements, or fearing that you'll be exposed as a fraud—even when you're doing well? Impostor Syndrome at Work: How to Build Confidence, Overcome Self-Doubt, and Succeed in Your Career is the empowering guide you need to break free from self-limiting beliefs and unlock your full professional potential. 
  Impostor syndrome affects high achievers, rising professionals, entrepreneurs, creatives, and leaders alike. It thrives in silence, often leaving even the most capable individuals feeling anxious, stuck, or undeserving of success. This audiobook offers a powerful, science-backed approach to recognizing impostor thoughts, silencing your inner critic, and reclaiming your confidence in the workplace. 
  Through relatable stories, practical tools, and step-by-step strategies, you'll learn how to reframe negative self-talk, manage perfectionism, celebrate your accomplishments, and build a mindset that supports sustained career growth. Whether you're stepping into a new role, preparing for a big presentation, aiming for a promotion, or simply trying to feel more secure in your professional identity, this audiobook provides the guidance you need to rise. 
  Perfect for professionals at any stage of their career, Impostor Syndrome at Work is more than motivation—it’s a roadmap for lasting change. Learn how to show up with confidence, own your value, and succeed without second-guessing yourself. 
  Your skills are real. Your success is earned. It’s time you believed it, too.

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  African Empires - Civilizations...

  Rolf Hedger

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  This long, elaborate book bundle consists of 25 titles, which are the following: 
  Aksumite Empire 
  Ancient Egypt 
  Ashanti Empire 
  Axum Empire 
  Benin Empire 
  Carthaginian Empire 
  Dahomey Kingdom 
  Empire of Ife 
  Ghana Empire 
  Great Zimbabwe 
  Kanem-Bornu Empire 
  Kilwa Sultanate 
  Kingdom of Kongo 
  Kingdom of Kush 
  Kingdom of Mapungubwe 
  Luba Empire 
  Mali Empire 
  Meroitic Kingdom 
  Mutapa Empire 
  Nok Civilization 
  Oyo Empire 
  Songhai Empire 
  Sosso Empire 
  Wagadu (Ghana) Empire 
  Zulu Kingdom 
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  Transformative Experience

  L.A. Paul

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  Transformative Experience by L.A. Paul challenges the foundations of how we make life's biggest decisions. From becoming a parent to changing careers—or even becoming a vampire in a thought experiment—some choices don’t just alter your circumstances; they change you. Paul introduces the concept of transformative experiences—decisions that are both epistemically transformative (you can’t know what they’re like until you live them) and personally transformative (they change your core values, preferences, or identity). 
   
  Traditional models of rational decision-making assume we can evaluate outcomes based on what we currently value. But what happens when the experience itself reshapes those values? If you can't imagine what the future will feel like, or if your future self values different things, how can you make a rational choice now? 
   
  Blending vivid examples, from parenthood to philosophical thought experiments, Paul explores the limits of foresight, the nature of self, and how we might embrace decision-making not as prediction—but as discovery. Transformative Experience is a groundbreaking work that forces us to rethink autonomy, authenticity, and the very meaning of rational choice.

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