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“The best thing about the Depression was the way it reunited our
family and gave my sister Mary a real opportunity to prove that
anybody can do anything, especially Betty.” After surviving both
the failed chicken farm - and marriage - immortalized in The Egg
and I, Betty MacDonald returns to live with her mother and
desperately searches to find a job to support her two young
daughters. With the help of her older sister Mary, Anybody Can Do
Anything recounts her failed, and often hilarious, attempts to find
work during the Great Depression.
Reissue of this immortal, hilarious, and heartwarming classic about working a chicken farm in the Northwest.
"Getting tuberculosis in the middle of your life is like starting
downtown to do a lot of urgent errands and being hit by a bus. When
you regain consciousness you remember nothing about the urgent
errands. You can't even remember where you were going." Thus begins
Betty MacDonald's memoir of her year in a sanatorium just outside
Seattle battling the "White Plague." MacDonald uses her offbeat
humor to make the most of her time in the TB sanatorium-making all
of us laugh in the process.
The incomparable Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle loves children good or bad and never scolds but has positive cures for Answer-Backers, Never-Want-to-Go-to-Bedders, and other boys and girls with strange habits. [Now] in paperback . . . for a new generation of children to enjoy. San Francisco Examiner Chronicle.
“For twelve years we MacDonalds have been living on an island in
Puget Sound. There is no getting away from it, life on an island is
different from life in the St. Francis Hotel but you can get used
to it, can even grow to like it. 'C'est la guerre,' we used to say
looking wistfully toward the lights of the big comfortable warm
city just across the way. Now, as November (or July) settles around
the house like a wet sponge, we say placidly to each other, ‘I
love it here. I wouldn’t live anywhere else.’” Betty
MacDonald’s final memoir, Onions in the Stew recounts her second
attempt at farm-living, this time on Washington’s then-remote
Vashon Island along with her second husband, Don MacDonald, and her
two teenage daughters.
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle is back with a brand-new bundle of
wonderfully magical cures for any bad habit--from watching too much
TV, to picky eating, to fear of trying new things. And while Mrs.
Piggle-Wiggle is working "her" magic, the children are working some
of their own, planning a boisterous birthday bash for everyone's
favorite problem solver!
In the real world a lot of activities require people to work in
groups. Consciously or unconsciously each member assesses other
members using their own predetermined criteria. Recognizing the
significance of such assessment this book presents tried and tested
ways of peer assessment that provide students with pleasant
memorable experiences. Everyday challenges are addressed and
possible solutions are offered. Drawing from over 40 years of
academic experience in several different countries of the world,
the author uses the many lessons learned to substantiate
recommendations. Simple, straightforward yet groundbreaking
techniques are employed to enhance peer assessment and improve its
validity and reliability. Students learn to be more self-aware,
productive, autonomous, collaborative and communicative. The
strategies discussed in this book help both educators and students
to manage and maintain trust. Shareware graphics used for mental
stimulation and pictorial illustrations are intended to simplify
explanations. This is the "go-to book when you need help with peer
assessment.
Everyone loves Mrs. Piggle-WiggleMrs. Piggle-Wiggle lives in an upside-down house ans smells like cookies. She was even married to a pirate once. Most of all, she knows everything about children. She can cure them of any ailment. Patsy hates baths. Hubert never puts anything away. Allen eats v-e-r-y slowly. Mrs Piggle-Wiggle has a treatment for all of them. The incomparable Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle loves children good or bad and never scolds but has positive cures for Answer-Backers, Never-Want-to-Go-to-Bedders, and other boys and girls with strange habits. [Now] in paperback . . . for a new generation of children to enjoy. San Francisco Examiner Chronicle.
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Nancy and Plum (Paperback)
Betty MacDonald; Illustrated by Mary Grandpre; Introduction by Jeanne Birdsall
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"It was Christmas Eve. Big snowflakes fluttered slowly through the
air like white feathers "
"and made all of Heavenly Valley smooth and white and quiet and
beautiful."
So begins the story of two orphaned sisters at Mrs. Monday's
Boarding School. But nothing is heavenly for Nancy and Pamela (aka
Plum): their parents died in a tragic accident years ago, they're
constantly punished by the cruel Mrs. Monday, and they're all alone
for the holidays.
Luckily, Nancy and Plum have each other, and though their prospects
may be bleak, they're determined to change their lot for the
better. If their plan works, the spirited sisters will never spend
Christmas at the cold, dark boarding school again. But what will
they find on the other side of Mrs. Monday's gate?
Adventure, warmth, unforgettable characters, and unexpected
kindness abound in this classic story by Betty MacDonald, which was
originally published in 1952. With illustrations by the acclaimed
Mary GrandPre and an introduction by Jeanne Birdsall, National Book
Award-winning author of "The Penderwicks, " this edition introduces
the spunky, beloved heroines to a new generation of fans.
"From the Hardcover edition."
Using contemporary empirical research data, this book takes the
stance that purposeful self-regulation actively contributes to
promoting deeper learning approaches and generally improves
teaching and learning. The underlying aim is to help students
become strategic, motivated, and independent learners, capable of
controlling themselves by themselves. Such self-control may range
over a host of variables (behavioural, psychological, emotional,
etc.). This book comes at a time when connectivity has
exponentially improved worldwide so that more and more individuals
have real time information at their fingertips. The fundamental
shift in information accessibility from tedious searching through
books and manuscripts to on-demand click of a mouse has had
phenomenal impacts of the way we do business. Whereas previously,
self-regulation may not have been a priority for many persons,
increasingly it has now assumed preeminence with the proliferation
of laptop computers, tablets, smart phones and numerous other
handheld devices that allow easy access to the Internet. In fact,
researchers continue to develop software for helping students
self-regulate as well as getting the most out of their studies.
Needless to say, self-regulated learning (SRL) is mandatory not
only for employability but also for lifelong learning since it
enables learners to construct knowledge (constructivism) by
identifying their own learning goals; self-managing their learning
processes; and self-evaluating their performance against goals.
Additionally, SRL is very important when often times it is observed
that several individuals who have noticeably lower cognitive
abilities are able to better self-regulate and consequently achieve
more than they should be able to according to their cognitive
ranking. Improving teaching and learning through self-regulation
therefore has far reaching implications for the kind of individuals
we send out to society and the nature of the contributions they
make. Quotations from well known persons in the public domain serve
to anchor the reader in preparation for the contents of the
corresponding section. Such quotations have been found to serve as
an effective form of motivation and accordingly may be successfully
echoed to students when appropriate. The shareware graphics
interspaced in the text not only break the possible monotony
usually experienced by many readers, especially in today's online
age, but serve to engage and stimulate thought and, in many
instances, bring comic relief. These exhibits help to capture the
attention of readers and help them to focus on the contents of the
various sections at hand. Reinforcing ideas is another powerful
function served by the apparent preponderance of exhibits. Hence,
what may well be easily misconstrued as too many exhibits, would be
much better interpreted as a unique and unusual presentation, with
a variation of format, that is meant to have the reader truly
appreciate the common saying, aa picture is worth a thousand
words'!
Preparing and managing any project could be a horrendous task.
Workshops are no exceptions Given the magnitude of the task you can
easily get frustrated and give up. Knowing how a workshop can be
managed expeditiously would make a world of difference to you. The
contents of this book promise to make your task become lighter and
more enjoyable as you learn your way around the mazes that tend to
get you discouraged. This book is intended to raise awareness of
some best practices and provide you with detailed guidance on the
preparation, execution and aftermath management of a workshop. You
may find many of the checklists invaluable for your personal use.
These checklists may generate additional ideas for many of your
other activities. The author draws information from over 40 years
academic experience. She presents tried-and-tested methods that
have helped her in the delivery of workshops, with participant
evaluation rating of over 90%. This book puts project management to
the test. It would help you to navigate your way through the nuts
and bolts of workshop management. It is a must-read for persons in
educational institutions and industry. Enjoy
Is your student her own worst enemy? Is your student her own best
friend? What can you do when your student refuses to respond? Can
you do for your student what she needs to do for herself? This book
answers those questions and many more. It focuses on you getting
your student to do her part in the learning process. The author
draws information from over 40 years of keen observations and
conversations with a wide cross section of students from around the
world. The students vary in age, culture, disposition, ethnicity,
family, gender, genetic makeup, personality, political persuasion,
religious belief, socioeconomic status and upbringing. This book
recounts numerous conversations with students about their self
beliefs. As you journey through the maze of selfs you may see
reflections of yourself; some of which we may like and others we
may dislike. Whatever your experience is be comforted that there
are others just like you who have navigated this life successfully
having both failures and successes. This book is a must read for
persons in educational institutions and industry. Enjoy
This ground breaking book provides solace for many a grieving
educator or parent who thinks s/he has done just about everything
to facilitate and encourage learning and there are no visible signs
of success. While it was easy getting some students to apply
themselves, it was a nightmare getting others to attempt something
worthy of commendation. Academic cognitive readiness appears to be
the key. This book explores current literature on cognitive
readiness and sequentially examines ten components identified by
Morrison and Fletcher (2001): situation awareness; memory;
transfer; metacognition; automaticity; problem solving; decision
making; mental flexibility; leadership; and emotion. The numerous
practical ways of addressing student challenges presented here make
this book an authentic source of inspiration to educational
institutions; industry; management personnel; students; educators;
parents; volunteers and philanthropists. Shareware graphics
included enable the work to appeal to a much wider audience other
than academics.
More and more employers are seeking for all rounded employees who
are flexible, adaptable, understanding, self motivated, empowered
critical thinkers willing to contribute positively to their
organizations. This book tells you how faculty professional
development can accomplish this purpose. It takes you on an
exciting six year journey that allows you to sit in on a number of
workshops and appreciate what faculty and students experienced. You
would interact with workshop participants specializing in different
disciplines. Your expectations would be startling and your
imagination challenged as you embark on this intriguing journey.
This book is suitable for policy makers, educators, students,
persons in industry, management personnel and anyone who has an
interest in education with specific reference to Problem-Based
Learning (PBL). It may be used as a text for training teacher
educators in tertiary institutions. With the use of varied
shareware graphics the book also has an appeal to a much wider
audience other than academics. I am certain you'll enjoy it.
'There is a time for everything under the sun' is a well known
ecclesiastical saying that stands the test of time. Because human
beings are first individuals before they become part of any group,
there is a place for individualised teaching and learning. Indeed,
human beings are individuals both at birth and death; the beginning
and end of earthly life Just as there is a place for individualised
teaching and learning so there is also a place for teaching and
learning en masse. Yes there is a place for one-size-fits-one and
there is a place for one-size-fits-all. Drawing from over 40 years
of clinical experience this book discusses the challenges and
successes of twelve selected characters. Readers are taken on a
roller coaster ride into their individual lives. This book is a
comprehensive how-to guide to individualised teaching and learning
for success. You can't afford to miss this one
With a constant call for leisure and relaxation to relieve stress,
individuals find themselves consciously or unconsciously reflecting
on past experiences. This book seeks to present readers with a
solid background in current research on reflective assessment and
service learning. Readers are thrust into the Problem-Based and
Project-Based Learning modes in an effort to glean useful insights
on reflective assessment. The book explores current literature on
reflective assessment with some thoughts on meta reflection. There
are examples of projects used at various levels; early childhood,
primary, secondary and tertiary. The book concludes with hands-on
reflective assessment experiences for use in and out of the
classroom. Readers can arrive at their own decisions about specific
uses of reflective assessment. The text is punctuated with relevant
graphics that seek to simplify the prose and reinforce the thoughts
presented. This exciting book is useful for educational
institutions, industry personnel, management personnel, students,
educators, parents, volunteers, philanthropists and well wishers.
It's a must read
With an ever changing clientele there is urgent need to attempt
unconventional, innovative strategies that positively influence
what happens in educational institutions. Readers are provided with
tried-and-tested models that can be adapted to suit their personal
needs. The book aims to energize and catapult readers into a new
dimension of innovation and encourages them to experiment in
classrooms and reflect on their practices as they seek to improve
themselves as professionals.
Misconceptions are as common as any other phenomena in real life
situations. Just about any concept, regardless of how well it is
taught, could be misunderstood. Needless to say that misunderstood
concepts could have disastrous effects on all stakeholders. Having
been in academia for 40 years I realize that exposing these
misconceptions and addressing them head on is the most effective
way of dealing with them. The misconceptions occur in computation,
algebra, geometry, trigonometry, linear equations, quadratic
equations, similar triangles relations, functions and many other
areas. To this end, I have selected some of the more prevalent
misconceptions, not taken in any particular order. For each
misconception I have indicated all or some of the following: the
nature of the misconception, the flaws in the misconception, the
correct concept, an example of the use of the correct concept, an
example of the use of the incorrect concept, a relevant poem where
appropriate, a practice exercise with answers, a few observations/s
and reflection(in action and on action).
'Big snowflakes fluttered slowly through the air like white
feathers and made all of Heavenly Valley smooth and white and quiet
and beautiful' So here we are on Christmas Eve, locked up in rotten
Mrs Monday's boarding house with no presents and no Christmas
dinner, while all the other children have gone home for the
holidays. I'm Nancy, by the way, and this is my sister Plum.
Luckily, we're both pretty good at making up stories about the
adventures and pretty dresses that we'd like to have, and that
helps us put up with Mrs Monday and her awful niece Marybelle. But
one day, we're going to escape, and maybe we'll find a nice home
and a family all of our own. Wouldn't that be just wonderful?
Includes exclusive material: In 'The Backstory' you can take the
quiz and find out why Nancy and Plum is Jacqueline Wilson's
favourite children's book! Vintage Children's Classics is a
twenty-first century classics list aimed at 8-12 year olds and the
adults in their lives. Discover timeless favourites from The Jungle
Book and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland to modern classics such
as The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and The Curious Incident of the
Dog in the Night-Time.
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