The remarkable story of the Algebra Project, a community-based effort to develop math-science literacy in disadvantaged schools--as told by the program\'s founder At a time when popular solutions to the educational plight of poor children of color are imposed from the outside--national standards, high-stakes tests, charismatic individual saviors--the acclaimed Algebra Project and its founder, Robert

The definitive biography of a larger-than-life president who defied norms, divided a nation, and changed Washington forever Andrew Jackson, his intimate circle of friends, and his tumultuous times are at the heart of this remarkable book about the man who rose from nothing to create the modern presidency. Beloved and hated, venerated and reviled, Andrew Jackson was an orphan who fought his way to the

With Enter the Kettlebell Pavel delivers a significant upgrade to his original landmark work, The Russian Kettlebell Challenge. Drawing on five years of developing and leading the world\'s first and premiere kettlebell instructor certification program, and after spending five years of additional research into what really works for dramatic results with the kettlebell-we have Enter the Kettlebell Pavel

Catalan: A Comprehensive Grammar is a complete reference guide to modern Catalan grammar, presenting an accessible and systematic description of the modern language. It is the only comprehensive grammar of the language available in EnglishThe Grammar reflects the current reality of Catalan by acknowledging regional diversity and features Balearic and Valencian varieties alongside the language used

This book helps survivors find the road to recovery and learn healthy practices that will lead to thriving, not just surviving. Survivors of childhood sexual abuse can begin a recovery journey informed by accurate understandings, not myths, and empowered by processes that help them thrive. Written for men and women by an author who is herself a survivor, this guide tells the truth about what complex

This book is supposed to be all about the quirky smile ofLa Gioconda in the Musee du Louvre So why not show her full face right there on the on the front cover of this book? Is Bill trying to tell us something? Yes he surely is, and it must be something that is new and important about the Author of the Mona Lisa. Perhaps it is about some ancient mystery that has been going on for two thousand years,

Imagine if EVERYONE could hear your thoughts: your best friend, your worst enemy, your secret

Discover the techniques behind crafting your favorite concoctions from this first and only compilation of the renowned Formula List creations from Apoth ke, the original New York City cocktail apothecary that applies mixology to the world of plant science wellness.With its 1800s-Parisian-absinthe-den vibe combined with an air of opium-den secrecy, Apoth ke is a unique urban apothecary that provides

It would be easy to assume that, in the eighteenth century, slavery and the culture of taste--the world of politeness, manners, and aesthetics--existed as separate and unequal domains, unrelated in the spheres of social life. But to the contrary, Slavery and the Culture of Taste demonstrates that these two areas of modernity were surprisingly entwined. Ranging across Britain, the antebellum South,

A Country of Refuge is a poignant, thought-provoking and timely anthology of writing on asylum seekers from some of Britain and Ireland\'s most influential voices. Compiled and edited by human rights activist and writer Lucy Popescu, this powerful collection of short fiction, memoir, poetry and essays explores what it really means to be a refugee: to flee from conflict, poverty and terror; to have

Now available in a new paperback edition, this book for young readers offers an illustrated introduction to the life and art of Georgia O\'Keeffe. Georgia O\'Keeffe\'s bold and colorful depictions of flowers, New York skylines, and desert landscapes are easily recognizable to most adults and endlessly intriguing to young readers. This introduction to the life and work of the world renowned painter

Child psychiatrist Dr Mike Shooter sheds light on the universal experience of growing up, told through the stories of his patients and their

If you are one of the millions of airline passengers who take to the air daily and have no idea how an airplane flies or how it is flown - but would like to find out - then How Airliners Fly is for you. It is written by an airline pilot who knows from first-hand experience those questions that are asked most frequently. He knows that for many it is an interest born of curiosity, and in some cases,

Many people know that Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) was a Mexican artist, a feminist icon who lived in the famous Blue House and whose work includes The Two Fridas. What, perhaps, they don\'t know is that 55 of her 143 artworks are self-portraits; that her painting Roots holds the record for a Latin American artwork, having sold for $5.6 million in 2006; that her love letters sold for $137,000; that she

Everything you need to master first-year Japanese language essentials--clear explanations, tons of practice exercises, and NEW audio to improve your speaking and listening skillsThe most effective way to learn any new language is to practice, practice, and practice some more. In Practice Makes Perfect: Basic Japanese, you\'ll find all the practice you need to complete your first year of study. Based

Shamanic Astrology is a profound, yet simple, revolutionary tool that quickly zeros in on the most useful and important information found in the astrological symbols. Some of the topics covered are: Understanding the Twelve Archetypes Determing Life Purpose Issues The Goddesses and Gods in the Horsoscope The Lunar Nodes -- TheTime Track of Humanity The Relationship Axis and Sacred Marriage Saturn,