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Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Single issue. Printed pale blue wrappers. Contains pages 280-416pp. Corners slightly curled, spine age-toned, very good or better. Contributions by Saul Bellow, René Dubos, Aristides, Oscar Handlin, Owen Gingerich, Kenneth S. Lynn, Ralph Whitehead, Jr., Lewis S. Feuer, Edith Hartnett, Stephen R. Lawson, I.A. Richards, John Dickson, Sharon Olds, Kate Jennings, James Pearl, James D. Anderson, and more. Containing "The Nobel Lecture" by Saul Bellow. …

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Before March 16, 2018, a 16-seed had never beaten a 1-seed in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. The record was 0-135. The world didn't just expect the underdog to lose; they stopped paying attention before the game even started. If you teach at-risk students - students battling poverty, trauma, and apathy - you see this statistic in your classroom. The data says they will fail. The administration expects them to struggle. And the standard playbook has a losing record against the chaotic reality of their lives. So why are you still using it? In Underdogs Never Disappoint, educator Kenneth D. Lawson offers a radical new playbook for the classrooms that everyone else has written off. Drawing on the legendary upset of UMBC over Virginia, this book argues that when the world expects a blowout loss, you possess the ultimate tactical advantage: Freedom. Whether you are a basketball fanatic or prefer other activities, this book will engage you and teach you how to engage your students and get results. If the safe way guarantees failure, then the risky way is the only logical choice. This isn't just a book about hope; it is a tactical guide to the upset. You will learn: The Anatomy of the Safe Loss - Why teachers subconsciously choose failure over the chaos of innovation.The Virginia Defense - How to analyze the suffocating pressure of poverty and trauma not as character flaws, but as a defensive plan you can scheme against.Tactical Disruptions - How to shoot the three (high risk/high reward lessons) and run a full court press (radical presence) to break the cycle of disengagement.The Shadow Scoreboard - How to stop grading purely on proficiency and start tracking growth to motivate and build momentum to keep morale alive.The Laboratory of Low Expectations - How to use administrative neglect as a cover to run your most successful experiments.Whether you are teaching in an alternative school, a credit recovery lab, or simply have that one class that refuses to engage, this book is your permission slip to stop complying and start competing. You don't need a new curriculum. You need a new game plan. Because underdogs don't always win. But underdogs never disappoint. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Everyone wants a seat at the table. Few want to cook the turkey.In Everybody Wants to Eat: A Servant Leader's Thanksgiving, Lawson serves up a fresh and flavorful metaphor for leadership that sticks long after the plates are cleared. Drawing from the familiar rhythms of preparing a Thanksgiving feast, this book explores what it really means to lead-with humility, responsibility, and a willingness to do the hard work others avoid.Through engaging stories, reflective insights, and practical frameworks, readers learn that leadership isn't about sitting at the head of the table-it's about setting it. Each chapter parallels a key stage of Thanksgiving preparation-from buying the ingredients to carving the turkey-revealing timeless lessons about teamwork, vision, accountability, and the quiet strength of servant leadership.Whether you're leading a business, a classroom, or a community, this book will challenge you to stop waiting for the meal to appear and start cooking something worth sharing. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - The first days of school set the tone for the entire year - but new teachers often feel overwhelmed before students even walk in the door. The New Teacher's 10-Day Bootcamp gives you a clear, coach-like plan to prepare your classroom, your curriculum, and yourself.In just one to two hours per day, you'll: - Build strong classroom routines and management strategies- Design lesson, unit, and curriculum plans that actually work- Organize your classroom for efficiency and calm- Develop grading and assessment systems that save time- Strengthen communication with parents, colleagues, and administrators- Protect your energy with daily self-care habits that prevent burnoutEach day ends with checklists, self-reflection prompts, and a Coach's Corner activity that reminds you to stay human while you prepare to lead. By Day 10, you'll feel ready - not rushed - for students to arrive.Whether you're a first-year teacher or an experienced educator looking for a reset, this survival guide doubles as a personal orientation or professional development tool you'll return to every year.…

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The first days of school set the tone for the entire year - but new teachers often feel overwhelmed before students even walk in the door. The New Teacher's 10-Day Bootcamp gives you a clear, coach-like plan to prepare your classroom, your curriculum, and yourself.In just one to two hours per day, you'll: Build strong classroom routines and management strategiesDesign lesson, unit, and curriculum plans that actually workOrganize your classroom for efficiency and calmDevelop grading and assessment systems that save timeStrengthen communication with parents, colleagues, and administratorsProtect your energy with daily self-care habits that prevent burnoutEach day ends with checklists, self-reflection prompts, and a Coach's Corner activity that reminds you to stay human while you prepare to lead. By Day 10, you'll feel ready - not rushed - for students to arrive.Whether you're a first-year teacher or an experienced educator looking for a reset, this survival guide doubles as a personal orientation or professional development tool you'll return to every year. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Before March 16, 2018, a 16-seed had never beaten a 1-seed in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. The record was 0-135. The world didn't just expect the underdog to lose; they stopped paying attention before the game even started. If you teach at-risk students - students battling poverty, trauma, and apathy - you see this statistic in your classroom. The data says they will fail. The administration expects them to struggle. And the standard playbook has a losing record against the chaotic reality of their lives. So why are you still using it? In Underdogs Never Disappoint, educator Kenneth D. Lawson offers a radical new playbook for the classrooms that everyone else has written off. Drawing on the legendary upset of UMBC over Virginia, this book argues that when the world expects a blowout loss, you possess the ultimate tactical advantage: Freedom. Whether you are a basketball fanatic or prefer other activities, this book will engage you and teach you how to engage your students and get results. If the safe way guarantees failure, then the risky way is the only logical choice. This isn't just a book about hope; it is a tactical guide to the upset. You will learn: The Anatomy of the Safe Loss - Why teachers subconsciously choose failure over the chaos of innovation.The Virginia Defense - How to analyze the suffocating pressure of poverty and trauma not as character flaws, but as a defensive plan you can scheme against.Tactical Disruptions - How to shoot the three (high risk/high reward lessons) and run a full court press (radical presence) to break the cycle of disengagement.The Shadow Scoreboard - How to stop grading purely on proficiency and start tracking growth to motivate and build momentum to keep morale alive.The Laboratory of Low Expectations - How to use administrative neglect as a cover to run your most successful experiments.Whether you are teaching in an alternative school, a credit recovery lab, or simply have that one class that refuses to engage, this book is your permission slip to stop complying and start competing. You don't need a new curriculum. You need a new game plan. Because underdogs don't always win. But underdogs never disappoint. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Everyone wants a seat at the table. Few want to cook the turkey.In Everybody Wants to Eat: A Servant Leader's Thanksgiving, Lawson serves up a fresh and flavorful metaphor for leadership that sticks long after the plates are cleared. Drawing from the familiar rhythms of preparing a Thanksgiving feast, this book explores what it really means to lead-with humility, responsibility, and a willingness to do the hard work others avoid.Through engaging stories, reflective insights, and practical frameworks, readers learn that leadership isn't about sitting at the head of the table-it's about setting it. Each chapter parallels a key stage of Thanksgiving preparation-from buying the ingredients to carving the turkey-revealing timeless lessons about teamwork, vision, accountability, and the quiet strength of servant leadership.Whether you're leading a business, a classroom, or a community, this book will challenge you to stop waiting for the meal to appear and start cooking something worth sharing. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The first days of school set the tone for the entire year - but new teachers often feel overwhelmed before students even walk in the door. The New Teacher's 10-Day Bootcamp gives you a clear, coach-like plan to prepare your classroom, your curriculum, and yourself.In just one to two hours per day, you'll: Build strong classroom routines and management strategiesDesign lesson, unit, and curriculum plans that actually workOrganize your classroom for efficiency and calmDevelop grading and assessment systems that save timeStrengthen communication with parents, colleagues, and administratorsProtect your energy with daily self-care habits that prevent burnoutEach day ends with checklists, self-reflection prompts, and a Coach's Corner activity that reminds you to stay human while you prepare to lead. By Day 10, you'll feel ready - not rushed - for students to arrive.Whether you're a first-year teacher or an experienced educator looking for a reset, this survival guide doubles as a personal orientation or professional development tool you'll return to every year. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…