Speurtocht naar de randvoorwaarden voor de momenten waarop passie en natuurlijke aanleg samenvallen, en de consequenties daarvan voor het onderwijs.
Lou Aronica Boeken
Deze auteur heeft een diepgaande en uitgebreide achtergrond in de uitgeverij, die teruggaat tot de late jaren '70. Zijn carrière wordt gekenmerkt door de oprichting en leiding van vooraanstaande uitgeverijen en initiatieven in de genres sciencefiction, fantasy, mysterie en roman. Met een bewezen vermogen om bestsellerauteurs te ontdekken en te koesteren, heeft hij significant bijgedragen aan het succes van tal van gerenommeerde schrijvers. Zijn eigen ervaring als romanschrijver en non-fictie auteur, inclusief bijdragen aan New York Times-bestsellers, verleent een uniek en geïnformeerd perspectief aan zijn begrip van de literaire wereld.







Hagas lo que hagas, waar je ook bent of hoe oud je ook bent, als je op zoek bent naar je eigen element, dan is dit boek voor jou. In "Vind je element" biedt Ken Robinson een praktische gids die de weg vervolgt die hij in zijn eerdere boek heeft ingeslagen. Dit boek helpt lezers om hun eigen Element te vinden en beantwoordt vragen zoals: Hoe kan ik ontdekken wat mijn talenten en passies zijn? Wat als ik iets leuk vind waar ik niet goed in ben? Wat moet ik doen als ik goed ben in iets wat ik niet leuk vind? Wat als ik niet van mijn Element kan leven? Hoe kan ik mijn kinderen helpen hun Element te vinden? "Vind je element" komt op een cruciaal moment, wanneer de uitdagingen van de economie, het onderwijs en het milieu meer dan ooit om onze talenten en passies vragen. Robinson benadrukt dat het er niet toe doet waar je bent, wat je doet of hoe oud je bent. Als je op zoek bent naar je Element, is dit boek voor jou.
"If you want to become the best you, but are unsure how to get there, start here." -- Rachel Hollis, #1 New York Times bestselling author. In this transformative book, renowned speaker Trent Shelton shares a revolutionary toolkit for life change and goal achievement. Once a college football star, Trent faced devastating setbacks when his NFL dreams crumbled, compounded by personal struggles, including impending fatherhood and the tragic loss of a close friend. In his darkest moments, he uncovered the secret to finding hope and purpose. Drawing from his own experiences, Trent guides you on a journey to become your most hopeful self. He outlines essential steps to realize your true potential, including confronting your reality, discovering your life's purpose, breaking free from toxic influences, and learning to forgive—both others and yourself. Through personal anecdotes and stories of resilience from others who have faced adversity, Trent illustrates how to cultivate the best version of yourself and pave the way for a brighter, more fulfilling future for yourself and future generations.
Creative Schools
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At a time when standardized testing businesses are raking in huge profits, when many schools are struggling, and students and educators everywhere are suffering under the strain, Ken Robinson argues for an end to our outmoded industrial educational system. He proposes instead a highly personalized, organic approach that draws on today's unprecedented technological and professional resources to engage all students, develop their love of learning, and enable them to face the real challenges of the twenty-first century. Filled with anecdotes, observations, and recommendations from professionals on the front line of transformative education, case histories, and groundbreaking research, Creative Schools aims to inspire teachers, parents, and policy makers alike to rethink the real nature and purpose of education.
Full Spectrum 4
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"The most important original anthology series in [science fiction]."--The Washington Post Book WorldWith ten Hugo and Nebula award nominations and three consecutive Locus Awards for best original anthology, Full Spectrum is the most critically acclaimed original science fiction anthology series of its time. Now Full Spectrum returns with its fourth and most provocative installment to date, featuring the best speculative fiction being written today.From David Brin's tale of scientific obsession and consuming loneliness on a space station in the farthest reaches of space to Ursula K. Le Guin's rich and mysterious evocation of the secret language of oppressed women to Ray Aldridge's haunting tale of a planet where love can be deadly, these twenty fables of the future truly represent the full spectrum of the imagination from the known to the unknown--and everything in between.Brilliant, disturbing, visionary, and startlingly original, Full Spectrum 4 is quite simply the state of the art of science and speculative fiction.Featuring: Ray Aldridge - Kevin J. Anderson - David Brin - Danith McPherson - Stephen R. Donalson - L. Timmel Duchamp - Jean-Claude Dunyach - Geogory Feeley - Elizabeth Hand - Howard V. Hendrix - Bonita Kale - Nancy Kress - John M. Landsberg - Ursula K. Le Guin - A. R. Morlan - Mark Rich - Bruce Holland Rogers - Dave Smeds - Martha Soukup - Del Stone, Jr.
With a crackling wit and a deep humanity, (Ken Robinson) urges us to ignore the naysayers, bypass the crowd and find the place where our talents and desires intersect
Full Spectrum #3
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With eight Hugo and Nebula award nominations to its credit, this compelling anthology series has earned a reputation for providing the very best in speculative fiction. The third installment offers 23 all-new stories from established talents and stunning new voices in the genre.
Miraculous Health
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The power to live a pain-free life of health and well-being is stored deep in the limitless human mind. Miraculous Health is the revolutionary blueprint for accessing this power. Dr. Rick Levy systematically guides the reader through a specific program to heal physical illness or injury. His sequence of proven prescriptive mind-body healing techniques leads to immediate results and miraculous changes in long-term vitality.Dr. Levy's methods are easy to learn and can be customized for individual needs. The exercises in this book come with cogent explanations of why they work, complete with their scientific underpinnings, and are illuminated by true healing stories and personal anecdotes. To maximize the power of the work in this book, the author provides twelve potent mind-body tools to the reader as free audio downloads accessed via the Web. Most important, the reader can do this with no more specialized training than a commitment to better health. Not just a feel-good theory, and much more than the revelation of a phenomenon, Miraculous Health unleashes the power within to heal in dramatic and enduring ways.
The newly revised and expanded edition of this national bestseller offers updated insights and fresh content, enhancing its original themes and arguments. It delves into relevant topics with a contemporary lens, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the subject matter. The author’s engaging writing style and thorough research make complex ideas accessible, ensuring both new and returning readers find value in this comprehensive work. Expect thought-provoking analysis and compelling narratives that resonate with current issues.


