motivation (psychology)

Presents a simple, proven formula for achieving the goals that every individual or organization needs to reach, which primarily includes identifying and honing four secrets of perfect execution: focus on the wildly important; act on the lead measures; keep a compelling scoreboard; and create a cadence of accountability.

Bruce Tulgan explains why he believes that Generation Yers, those born between 1978 and 1990, are one of the most high-maintenance work forces in history, but also has the potential to be the most productive, with quotes from Generation Yers and those who manage them.

"Helps children strengthen their imaginations, think about the future, and work toward goals. Back matter includes advice for motivating children and teaching about goal setting"--Provided by publisher.

Leads readers through a series of discussions, stories, recommendations, and exercises that will help them gain confidence and achieve goals they never thought possible.

A guide to teaching literature response strategies to elementary students, English language learners, and struggling readers, and including step-by-step lesson sequences, teaching tips, and bibliographies. Includes a CD-ROM.

Discusses ten methods for approaching one's work and personal life positively, in ways that facilitate accomplishment and motivate others.

Provides a roadmap for parents, students, and educators on how to revolutionize learning, prioritize children's health and happiness, and re-envision success.

"Provides a research-based context for cultivating children's intrinsic motivation to read and identifies three essential principles, the "ARC" of motivation--access: giving kids a wealth of reading materials and opportunities to discuss texts; relevance: offering high interest, moderately challenging and authentic reading experiences; and choice: allowing students to self-select texts and reading activities."--Back cover.

"Demonstrates exactly how to integrate and implement Guided Inquiry Design (GID) theory into practice. Answers the needs of teachers and librarians who are seeking actual lesson plans using the GID concepts specifically at the 6th-8th grade levels"--Provided by publisher.

Memoir of Sophia Amoruso, CEO of Nasty Gal, a company that sells vintage clothing. Track's Sophia's life from her days hitchhiking and committing petty theft to her breakthrough idea about a "#girlboss" lifestyle.