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Start the conversation in your choice of over 70 world languages and dialects through courses crafted using conversational methodology. Every self-paced language course introduces the learner to cultural insights and grammatical nuances specific to their language of choice, delivered through native speaker dialogue, and created with each individual learner in mind.
Publisher
Prufrock Press Inc
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"When parents need guidance on raising gifted kids, they can turn to "Success Strategies for Parenting Gifted Kids: Expert Advice From the National Association for Gifted Children." This collection of practical, dynamic articles from NAGC's "Parenting for High Potential" magazine will allow parents to find the support and resources they need to help their children find success in school and beyond. Written by experts in the field, this book provides...
Author
Publisher
Prufrock Press Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Understanding Your Gifted Child From the Inside Out provides an engaging and encouraging look at raising gifted children today. A follow-up to the best-selling "Parenting Gifted Kids: Tips for Raising Happy and Successful Children," this new edition focuses on the social and emotional aspects of giftedness, highlighting new information on the issues of perfectionism, self-advocacy, underachievement, mindfulness, and the impact of technology on gifted...
Author
Publisher
Prufrock Press Inc
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
The second edition of Smart Kids With Learning Difficulties is an updated and comprehensive must-read for parents, teachers, counselors, and other support professionals of bright kids who face learning challenges every day. This practical book discusses who these students are; how to identify them; what needs to be implemented; best practices, programs, and services; and specific actions to ensure student success. Along with tools and tips, each chapter...
Author
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"All that remains in the Nine Schools Competition are the Monolith Code finals, but with Miyuki's win, the champions have already been decided: First High! Yet, even in victory, not everyone's celebrating: Miyuki can do nothing but worry about Tatsuya. He's left to hunt down the dark organization pulling the strings behind the scenes of the competition, and he won't stop until he's had his revenge. With thoughts of Miyuki filling his head, will he...
Author
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"The Mirage Bat finals are drawing near, and Miyuki and Airi are the two front-runners! Airi's confident in her jumping ability, but she'll need a lot more than that to take down First High's star player, who has already stunned the crowd with her incredible flight magic!"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Yen Press, Hachette Book Group
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"A century has passed since magic-- true magic, the stuff of legends-- has returned to the world. It is spring, the season of new beginnings, and a new class of students is about to begin their studies at the First National Magic University Affiliated High School, nickname: First High. The life of an honor student comes with a lot of expectations... and unexpected hidden feelings?!"--Page [4] of cover.
Author
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"After an unfortunate accident, First High finds itself without a suitable team for the Monolith Code event ... which is where Tatsuya comes in! All eyes are on him as he takes the stage for the first time in the Nine Schools Competition! With Third High's ace gunning for him and with Miyuki watching intently, how will Tatsuya fare?"-- cover page 4.
Author
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"The girls of First High are going strong at the Nine School Competition! Can Honoka overcome Touko Tsukushiin's mastery of water to become Battle Board champion? And who will emerge victorious in the all-First High finals of Ice Pillars Break? It's Miyuki's overwhelming power vs. Shizuku's technical ingenuity, with both sides eager to prove something!"-- cover page 4.
15) Gifted and distractible: understanding, supporting, and advocating for your twice exceptional child
Author
Publisher
TarcherPerigee, Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Does your child exhibit giftedness and behavioral issues like meltdowns, power struggles, and difficulty relating to their peers? Are they out-of-the-box thinkers requiring different teaching and learning methods? It's a widely held misconception that intellectual ability and social and emotional success go hand in hand. In fact, "twice exceptional" kids-those who are gifted and have simultaneous learning differences like ADHD, high-functioning autism,...
Author
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Seven-year-old Ollie was researching local advanced school programsbecause every second grader does that, right? Ollie, who used to hate weekends because they meant no school, was crying on the way to school almost every day. Sure, there were the slings and arrows of bullies and bad teachers, but, maybe worse, Ollie, a funny, anxious, smart kid with a thing for choir and an eye for graphic art, was gravely underchallenged and also struggling with...
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