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During the recent presidential election, "media literacy" became a buzzword that signified the threat media manipulation posed to democratic processes. Meanwhile, statistical research has shown that eight- to eighteen-year-olds pack more than eleven hours with some form of media into each day by "media multitasking." Young people are not only eager and interested to learn about and discuss the realities of media ownership, production, and distribution, they also deserve to understand differential power structures in how media influences our culture.

In Learn, Don't Study, drawing on his experiences of over twenty-five years in the field of education, Pramath Raj Sinha has put together the best and most practical advice available for youngsters who are facing some of the most important and challenging choices of their professional lives.

"Bridging the Gap" offers a groundbreaking approach to support high school seniors with Asperger's and Autism as they transition into the workforce and higher education. Authored by experts from Savvy Books Publishing, this guide incorporates principles from Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), ensuring a method that's both structured and adaptable to each individual's unique needs.

¿Tiene nivel de principiante en noruego o necesita refrescar sus conocimientos del idioma? ¿Desea no solo hablar como un nativo, sino también entender perfectamente lo que le dicen? Bienvenido a Polyglot Planet. Le proporcionamos las herramientas adecuadas, la energía y la motivación para que comprenda y hable noruego con soltura. Aprenda a hablar noruego de manera casi instantánea con nuestras lecturas fáciles y grabaciones de audios fáciles.

Are you relatively new to learning Polish or need to brush-up on your language skills? You wish to not only talk like a native, but also understand them clearly? Welcome to Polyglot Planet. We provide you with the right tools, energy and motivation for you to understand and speak Polish confidently.

Möchten Sie Russisch lernen oder einfach Ihre Sprachkenntnisse erweitern? Möchten Sie nicht nur wie ein Muttersprachler sprechen, sondern auch alle Nuancen verstehen? Herzlich willkommen zu Polyglot Planet! Hier erhalten Sie die richtigen Hilfsmittel, Energie und Motivation, um Russisch fließend zu verstehen und zu sprechen.

This chemistry audiobook tackles laboratory lessons, including laboratory safety, differences in density due to temperature, self-inflating hydrogen balloons, and more. The audiobook is in a question and answer format that makes it easy to understand.

This audio course, Russian Language for 7th Grade, covers the main Russian language curriculum for seventh graders, including phonics, word formation, lexicology, phraseology, morphology, spelling, graphics, syntax, and punctuation.

Simply takes a straightforward approach to helping you add new words to your vocabulary. This audiobook is the final of three in the series, the first being SAT 100 Core Words and the second SAT & GRE 500 Core Words.

You've got a mind exploding with cool ideas already, and you are not even 15 yet? Now, discover how to transform them into reality! Project management whiz Luigi Pascal guides you with whimsical wit, killer insights, and step-by-step instructions for planning awesome ventures from start to finish. Follow along in this action-packed playbook as you master vital skills to bring your biggest dreams to life. Learn how to manage resources, lead fearless teams, handle hiccups, and power them through to completion – the fun way!

Do you feel prepared for the upcoming years ahead? Are you struggling to determine what the next best steps to take are? As a teen or parent of a teen, chances are, you have been doing a lot of questioning and reflecting on the future. Now is a time of rapid growth and change that lays the groundwork for the next decade and beyond. If you are looking for ways to gain a stronger understanding of who you are, what you want, and which strategies to implement going forward, look no further than Career Planning for Teens: Smart Questions, Bright Future.

Shatter the myths surrounding the challenges of adulthood as you're guided through real-life stories, practical steps, and thought-provoking questions. Embrace a holistic approach to personal and professional growth.

Large-scale protests, marches, and demonstrations in cities all over the globe have followed high-profile fatal encounters involving law enforcement and people of color. Citizens have taken to the streets and demanded answers to the chronic problems of police violence and lack of accountability, particularly at the intersection of law enforcement and race in the United States. Many have demanded reform, defunding, and even the outright abolishment of police departments. How did we get here? And what does the future of public safety look like?

In "Confronting Bias: Thriving Across Our Differences," author Danielle Yung embarks on a crucial mission: to break down the barriers of bias and foster a world of deeper understanding and respect. Aimed at young listeners yet profound for all ages, this book serves as a powerful tool in navigating the intricate landscape of bias in our diverse society.

The ultimate adulting guide for every teen and young adult – empower yourself with over 15 life skills today! Let’s face it, adulting is hard. While this might sound like a cliché, it does ring with truth. The moment your childhood years come to an end, you face a transitionary period of life – the teenage years – when you have to figure out where you fit. And in all this, you also need to struggle with the idea of living independently, preparing yourself for the life ahead.

En THE HIDDEN ECONOMY descubrirás qué es la economía de los creadores, cómo funcionan las plataformas digitales y quiénes son los jugadores de este gran tablero, además encontrarás reflexiones sobre el futurodel trabajo, la responsabilidad de comunicar y el nuevo papel de la Web3 y la inteligencia artificial en esta creciente industria.

In Flamboyants, George M. Johnson celebrates writers, performers, and activists from 1920s Black America whose sexualities have been obscured throughout history. Through 14 essays, Johnson reveals how American culture has been shaped by icons who are both Black and Queer–and whose stories deserve to be celebrated in their entirety.

“Money Skills for Teens” is a beginner’s guide to the foundation of a healthy relationship with finances. The book is aimed at teenagers and young adults who are looking to develop smart money habits. It covers the essentials of personal finance that are not addressed at school, using simple and real-life examples. The book is divided into eight easy-to-follow steps that will help you create a budget from scratch, understand and manage different budgeting models, categorize income and expenses, and stick with an effective budget.

Are you a parent, guardian, or educator worried about your teen’s future? Not sure where they’re headed? Or perhaps you're a young adult striving to carve out your future path? It’s never too early to start looking ahead to the future. Instead of waiting until the end of high school, imagine the advantage they could have by crafting a secure plan within the next 30 days!

The SAT may be the most important test of your life. Your SAT performance impacts your college acceptances. It affects your scholarship opportunities. Your SAT score even influences consideration from "test-optional" universities. High school doesn't prepare you for the SAT. Many who perform well in high school score poorly on standardized tests. That’s about to change.