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Self-paced tutorials and a library of e-books for basic elementary and high school subjects, college prep, civics education for citizenship preparation, and tutorials/practice for many standardized exams, such as the Test of English as a Foreign Language and licensing exams for many occupations.
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Monster Math Squad stars MAX, LILY and GOO. While they may not be the biggest, or bravest (or even the brainiest) monsters on the block, the Squad love nothing better than to put their monster minds together and use their math skills to overcome any obstacle they face… even ones with two left feet or ten thumbs. Each story features a job for the Squad, helping a monster with a unique problem.
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Two film directors share less in common than anyone else, and yet, Jacques Tati and Robert Bresson have both structured a scene which appears to be remarkably similar to each other. In Tati's case, a "gag" and in Bresson's case, an "incident". In addition to both being one-of-a-kind geniuses, they were both fanatically obsessed with creating the perfect sound effects for their masterpieces. TATI VS. BRESSON is an exploration of the use of sound in...
7) Litterbugs
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Helped by her self-made flying mechanical creatures, a young inventor and a pint-sized superhero defeat the town bullies and find an unexpected friendship.
8) Nightingale
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Captivated by its sweet song, an emperor takes a nightingale into his palace as his companion. But when the emperor shows more interest in a bejeweled mechanical bird, the nightingale flees. It returns only when the lonely emperor sees how foolishly he has behaved.
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How can we feel more positive in the moment? How can we relax and feel more comfortable? How can we express gratitude? A breathtaking visualization of nature's beauty and the precious uniqueness of the human heart. Presented is a life perspective and sensitive training that will reduce stress. Depression is more serious than sadness. If untreated, it can be a recurring disorder. Learning skills to manage stress will help you cope and become more resilient....
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In this talk, speaker, author, and introvert champion Jennifer Kahnweiler reveals how introverted women leaders can harness their strengths to lead themselves and their organizations into the future. She helps you: * Understand the range of challenges introverted women leaders face * Learn how successful introverted women leaders build on their quiet strengths * Implement a practical 4 Ps road map that can be applied to make your introversion a source...
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This online program brings together a powerful and diverse group of leading CEOs, authors, and social justice advocates to educate, equip, and inspire women to expand their leadership capacity. To cohost, we tapped Berrett-Koehler’s very own vice president of international sales and business development, Johanna Vondeling, and former executive director of Race Forward and publisher of Colorlines.com, Rinku Sen. Speakers discussed a range of topics...
14) Dear Sister
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Author, activist, and strategist Rinku Sen guides you in how to select great mentoring relationships, no matter which side you fall on. * Learn practical tools they need to assess whom they should work with * Get tips for how to get started * Learn how to grow and develop a mentorship over time * Hear about the skills and responsibilities of satisfying mentors and rewarding mentees This talk is facilitated by Berrett-Koehler Publisher and President...
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Leadership needs an overhaul to meet today’s new challenges. In this session, you will learn from Mo Edjlali from Mindful leader about the four trends that are reshaping modern leadership, including: * The evolving relationship between people and technology * Why we need to redistribute power and new ways to reallocate power * A holistic approach for leader’s to shape culture * The need for spirituality and psychology in the workplace This talk...
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Learn the importance of walking, bike riding and the importance of an exercise program. No matter your age, it is sometimes challenging to begin an exercise program. Sometimes we need a helpful nudge. Here is your starting point. An outstanding program dealing with depression, coping with loss and acceptance of self. You'll benefit from the encouraging messages, beautiful imagery, soothing narratives and comforting music.
17) Up from Nothing
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Even in today’s turbulent times, John Hope Bryant insists that America is still the land of opportunity. In this talk, he will: * Unpack his latest release, Up from Nothing, which revives the forgotten story of the American Dream * Show how we can individually change our mindset for Survivor to Thriver to Winner, using his own inspiring story of rising from humble beginnings in South Central Los Angeles * Outline the Winner mindset and what practices...
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The task of leadership is to convene people into co-creating a future distinct from the past. Hear from organizational expert Peter Block address: * The difference between management and leadership * Why we must rewrite the rules of how we work together * How to create cultures of engagement * The art of convening and how leaders can bring people together to co-create impactful solutions This talk is facilitated by Berrett-Koehler Publisher and President...
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Many of us are focused on how to “get through” the challenging times so we can get back to business as usual. The real work is not how to not only survive the daily in these times but to ensure that your team emerges transformed - for the better. In this talk, President/Founder of Reality-Based Leadership and best-selling author Cy Wakeman outlines the role of a leader in profound uncertainty. She will help you: * Underscore the direction of leadership...
20) Trusted Leader
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Leaders who build trust with their teams are able to yield the most impactful results. In this session, you’ll hear from David Horsager on research backed topics such as: * Building the case for trust using the Trust Edge 8-Pillar Framework™ * Actionable frameworks you can use immediately to find solutions for your most complex and biggest challenges * How to achieve clarity and spark momentum in your team * Garnering immediate results with the...
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