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What happens when the systems meant to support the inclusion of dual language learners and children with disabilities begin to undermine it? How does an educator remain grounded when policy and power collide with purpose? In Shattered and Becoming: A Teacher’s Journey Between Policy and Purpose, Mr. Andrew returns to his inclusive early childhood classroom confident in his convictions about connection, belonging, and leadership.

Sarà anche invecchiata e a corto di risorse, ma è lì che ogni mattina nove milioni di bambini, ragazzi e adulti dai 3 ai 65 anni si danno appuntamento per «sfregare i loro cervelli l'uno contro l'altro» in modo da imparare ogni volta qualcosa di nuovo. Certo, se la giudichiamo con il metro dei test Invalsi e delle altre rilevazioni internazionali c'è ancora molta strada da fare, ma resta più che competitiva con il sistema privato, che in altri Paesi invece ha preso il sopravvento.

A sweeping account of how the Arctic became the next arena of global conflict as the great powers battle over trade routes, resources, and military dominance from Greenland to Siberia—by award-winning Financial Times journalist Rana Foroohar. As polar ice melts and new sea routes open, the...

Gobernar no es improvisar. Gobernar es saber. Este libro plantea una pregunta directa y necesaria: ¿Está realmente preparada cualquier persona que llega al poder para dirigir un país, un estado o un municipio? En Currículos para la reconstrucción del Estado venezolano, Raúl E. Martínez A. analiza con profundidad y claridad una de las grandes debilidades de Venezuela y de gran parte de Hispanoamérica: la falta de formación académica y técnica de quienes ejercen cargos públicos de alto nivel.

For many years, Diane Ravitch was among the country’s leading conservative thinkers on education. The cure for what ailed the school system was clear, she believed: high-stakes standardized testing, national standards, accountability, competition, charters, and vouchers. Then Ravitch saw what happened when these ideas were put into practice and recanted her long-held views. The problem was not bad teachers or failing schools, as conservatives claimed, but poverty.

La pandemia del coronavirus ha afectado a nuestras vidas de forma evidente y dramática. Se ha llevado cientos de miles de vidas en todo el mundo y ha hundido la economía global sin que aún entendamos bien ni cómo ha ocurrido ni, sobre todo, hacia dónde nos lleva. En este libro, el...

Edgar Morin pone a nuestra disposición su conocimiento de más de un siglo de vida para advertirnos sobre la emergencia climática y el futuro de la humanidad. «No sabemos lo que nos pasa y eso es precisamente lo que nos pasa», escribe José Ortega y Gasset. Las situaciones críticas que se...

Un repaso de la aportación del neoliberalismo a la prosperidad de la sociedad En un mundo donde cada día se levantan nuevos muros y la confrontación política se vuelve cada vez más acalorada, el llamado neoliberalismo se ha convertido en el enemigo común que une a derecha e izquierda...

This program is read by the author. In We Are the Weather, Jonathan Safran Foer explores the central global dilemma of our time in a surprising, deeply personal, and urgent new way. Some people reject the fact, overwhelmingly supported by scientists, that our planet is warming because of human...

New technologies are offering companies, politicians, and others unprecedented opportunity to manipulate us. Sometimes we are given the illusion of power—of freedom—through choice, yet the game is rigged, pushing us in specific directions that lead to less wealth, worse health, and weaker democracy.

The forgotten story of how a generation of politicians and businesspeople sold out the country, with a foreword by Carol Off. In 2002, long before Trump started invoking fears of a future as the 51st state, The Vanishing Country was sounding the alarm about Canada’s vulnerability to US...

A practical and hopeful guide for anyone who wants a route map to a fairer, greener future. Second edition with a new preface. We are living in a social, political, economic and environmental emergency. The status quo is profoundly unstable; change is inevitable. Now is the time to get together to build a far healthier and more balanced world.

An investigative narrative revealing how smartphones, deregulation, and pandemic isolation turned America’s pastime into its newest addiction. The House Always Wins traces the rise of legal sports betting from a fringe hobby to a $120-billion-a-year industry, reshaping how Americans watch...

In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare systems globally faced unprecedented challenges and uncertainties. For medical leaders, the practice of patient care quickly evolved into a high-stakes crisis management task. As the director of a medical group in Texas, I found myself in an unexpected but critical leadership role, embraced with a deep sense of responsibility towards my patients, team, and community. My team and I delivered care during one of the most demanding periods in modern healthcare history.

In Bridging the Gap, Esther Franklin extends a personal and urgent invitation to those ready to transform both their lives and the future of America through careers in the transportation industry. With historic infrastructure projects underway and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) promising to create over a million jobs per year, the time to act is now. Franklin offers a detailed look at five critical fields—engineering, architecture, right-of-way acquisition, appraisal, and title work—where the need for fresh talent has never been greater.

At the time of the Taliban offensive, Hamdullah Mohib was the Afghan National Security Advisor, the closest man to the Afghan President, Ashraf Ghani. It was Mohib who took the decision to leave during the fall of the Afghan republic. Western journalists blamed the Afghan government for the...

In a world on the edge of social, ecological, and economic upheaval, Collapse reveals the forces that are unraveling modern civilization. This sharp exploration dives into the heart of the polycrisis—why systems are faltering, how they are interconnected, and what comes next. From cultural delusions to logistical blind spots, Collapse unveils the shaky foundations of a society built on the myth of separation from nature. With diverse insights, it gives a bird’s-eye view of civilization’s tipping points.

The cost of living crisis is not just about prices. It’s about distance. Distance between work and security. Distance between decisions and consequences. Distance between the people struggling to stay afloat and the systems shaping their lives. This book is not an attack on capitalism. It does not argue that wealth is immoral, that success requires apology, or that higher taxes alone will fix what feels broken. Markets work. Wealth creation matters. Incentives shape behavior.

Embark on an eye-opening journey into the multifaceted world of one of the most vilified plant in the history of humanity. From its pre-historical roots to its groundbreaking future, this book explores the complexities and possibilities of the cannabis plant. Ever wondered about the significance...

Bloomsbury presents Going Dark by Julia Ebner, read by Hera Reed. A TELEGRAPH BOOK OF THE YEAR 'Engaging and visceral ... Reads like a thriller' Financial Times 'Riveting and often deeply disturbing ... A punch to the stomach' Sunday Times 'Ebner has done some gutsy, thought-provoking research'...