The Coddling of the American Mind
Greg Lukianoff
An exploration of the rising anxiety, depression, and outrage on college campuses and in society. The authors argue that well-intentioned but misguided approaches to child-rearing and education are fostering fragility and hindering the development of resilience, critical thinking, and civil discourse in young people.
Visual Thinking
Temple Grandin
An exploration of visual thinking, how it impacts people personally, and its impact on our world. Temple Grandin delves into the different types of visual thinking, the challenges faced by visual thinkers in a verbal-centric world, and the importance of fostering these unique minds for innovation and problem-solving.
Microlearning
Karl Kapp
Demystifying microlearning, this book offers learning theories and research that support it, and presents an actionable road map for planning, implementing, designing, and evaluating it. It provides a comprehensive background necessary to make informed training design decisions about microlearning.
Make It Stick
Peter C. Brown
An exploration of effective learning strategies grounded in cognitive science. This book challenges common misconceptions about learning and offers evidence-based techniques for improving memory, comprehension, and application of knowledge. Discover how to make your learning stick!
Don’t Go Back to School
Kio Stark
A handbook for anyone who wants to learn outside of traditional schooling. It provides practical advice and inspiring stories of people who have successfully pursued independent learning, offering alternatives to traditional education and empowering readers to take control of their own learning journey.
Craft in the Real World
Matthew Salesses
A challenge to accepted models of craft and workshop, this book takes craft out of some imaginary vacuum and returns it to its cultural and historical context. Race, gender, sexuality, etc. affect our lives and so must affect our fiction. Real-world context, and particularly what we do with that context, is craft.
Brilliance by Design
Vicki Halsey
Unlock the secrets to creating engaging and transformative learning experiences with 'Brilliance by Design.' This book provides a proven system for educators, trainers, and leaders to connect with learners, inspire brilliance, and drive lasting results. Discover how to revolutionize your teaching methods and empower others to reach their full potential.
Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain
Zaretta Hammond
Explore the neuroscience behind culturally responsive teaching and how it can unlock the potential of underperforming students. This book provides a framework for educators to create authentic engagement and rigor in the classroom, bridging the achievement gap and fostering independent learners.