Educational strategies and policy

The surprising history of education technology and its political, financial, and social impact on higher education and our worldFrom AI tutors who ensure individualized instruction but cannot do math to free online courses from elite universities that were supposed to democratize higher education, claims that technological innovations will transform education often fall short.

No es posible el crecimiento continuo en un planeta limitado.

"Creo, ante todo, que estamos frente a un libro importante.

Human Resources used to be about recruiting good people, preparing them for assignments, motivating them to perform, and retaining them.

Can you say anything about sex at the office anymore?

The teenage years will bring problems that will make any parent long for the days of their childhood.

Written for those struggling to manage a workforce with incompatible ethics, values, and working styles, this book looks at the root causes of professional conflict and offers practical guidelines for navigating multigenerational differences.

Drawing from his experience training both Olympic athletes and Fortune 500 executives, Peter Jensen explains how to apply world-class coaching practices to the everyday business realm and--most importantly--ignite for others the inner passion and resolve required to succeed.

It's hard keeping up with the nutritional needs for kids, and even harder getting them to actually eat many of these foods.

Working in teams brings benefits to both team members and organizations for which they work.

A guide for saving today's overwhelmed teens through love, laughter, and the power of resilience.

Hiring and firing are too crucial to get wrong.

This useful resource gives time-pressed managers the proven, practical information they need to help their people accomplish more.

What is a project charter?

Of all the obstacles and surprises managers know are heading their way each day, the one they least anticipate and prepare for is the resignation of a seemingly happy and extremely valued employee.

Teen daughters are on an emotional rollercoaster, and responding in kind adds fuel to the fire.

This trusted reference puts thousands of ready-to-use words, phrases, descriptions, and action items right at your fingertips perfect for review time, creating development plans, and monitoring performance year-round.

This invaluable resource offers dozens of techniques for meeting the challenges and stressful situations supervisors face daily.

Learn how to improve the well-being of your employees that will ultimately boost your company's bottom line.

In this deep and engaging exploration of diversity in America, author Dick Martin explains how we can bridge personal differences to experience great professional success.

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Trainers have to be creative if they want their participants to feel excited, challenged, and involved.

When it comes to race in America, we must face one uncomfortable but undeniable fact.

Find out why early childhood is the best time to teach your child a second language and learn how to do it with this step-by-step guide.

This book gives you all the easy-to-use tools they need to conduct an effective review -- including sample dialogs, checklists, and forms.

Now that five different generations are on the job simultaneously--from Traditionals to Generation Y to Millennials--it's important for companies to understand how their people can not only coexist and cooperate, but thrive together as a team.

Network marketing has turned millions of people into successful business owners.

Los niños, niñas y adolescentes son reconocidos como sujetos de especial protección y sus derechos deben prevalecer sobre los de las demás personas.

This book, "Iraq: A Political History from Independence to Occupation," is a historical presentation.

How does emotional intelligence as a competency go beyond the individual to become something a group or entire organization can build and utilize collectively?

Interviewing is one of the most effective ways to identify and attract employees who will be successful enough to stay.

Many blacks in the workplace face a set of dynamics unique to being African American in a traditionally white, male-dominated world.

Although many leaders acknowledge and invest in creativity, we seldom see it hold a credible place in the business development process.

Believe it or not, your kids WANT to talk to you about the social and health challenges they're facing.

Now an ECPA Best SellerKari Kampakis's Love Her Well gives moms ten practical tips for how to build strong and lasting relationships with their daughters.

From the #1 New York Times-bestselling author ofDrive and A Whole New Mind, a short guide to what not to say when you're trying to attract talent.

A beautifully illustrated, practical journal to help combat anxiety, wherever you are.

Providing over 200 job descriptions and updated to take account of the new Age Discrimination legislation, this book is the most comprehensive and up-to-date resource available to create meaningful descriptions for your employees.