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What's the point in discussion? What's the point in discussion? Donald A. Bligh Ms Sarah Cornelius University of Aberdeen Review published 17 November 2005 Diana Laurillard [1] has argued that one of the great untested assumptions of current educational practice is that… OL103969W
The Zucchini Warriors The Zucchini Warriors Gordon Korman Roommates Bruno and Boots find obstacles in their way as they attempt to lead the Macdonald Hall Zucchini Warriors to a victorious football season and earn the reward of a new recreation center. OL109555W
So what? So what? Kevin Duncan So What? gets straight to the point so you can cut through the noise and nonsense of work. Much of what we learn in our formative years is unlearnt in later life. As grown-ups we are often unable to … OL11783209W
A manager's guide to coaching A manager's guide to coaching Brian Emerson,Ann Loehr,Brian Emerson The secret weapon every manager needs to take employees from good to exceptional. OL12435426W
Be the solution Be the solution Michael Strong Praise for Be the Solution "In the past, many believed you either went into 'public service' to do good, or you 'went into business' to make money. Few realized that the long-term success of busine… OL13691592W
Panhā + panhā pen yā wisēt Panhā + panhā pen yā wisēt Kannikā Thammakēsō̜n. On life experience and problems that were solved by Kannika Thammakeson, a Thai media personality. OL13775546W
Street-fighting mathematics Street-fighting mathematics Sanjoy Mahajan In problem solving, as in street fighting, rules are for fools: do whatever works—don't just stand there! Yet we often fear an unjustified leap even though it may land us on a correct result. Traditi… OL13844288W
The best vacation ever The best vacation ever Stuart J. Murphy A young girl uses data-collecting and problem-solving skills to determine where her family should go for a vacation. OL14871368W
The Action Hero's Handbook The Action Hero's Handbook David Borgenicht Humorous look at how to be an action hero - like those you see in the movies! OL15042719W
The lost key The lost key Melinda Thielbar When equipment is stolen from Sifu Faiza's Kung Fu School, where students learn compassion and responsibility as they train their minds and bodies, four friends use basic math skills to track down th… OL15059914W
People who Predict People who Predict Diana Noonan Combines nonfiction text, problem solving, and real-world connections to explore mathematics in a meaningful way OL15177711W
Optimization Techniques for Solving Complex Problems Optimization Techniques for Solving Complex Problems Enrique Alba Real-world problems and modern optimization techniques to solve them Here, a team of international experts brings together core ideas for solving complex problems in optimization across a wide vari… OL15186978W
The problem solvers The problem solvers Nathan Aaseng Discusses how individuals with insight and curiosity were able to form successful companies by finding creative solutions to problems. OL15216198W
The essential engineer The essential engineer Henry Petroski From the acclaimed author of The Pencil and To Engineer Is Human, The Essential Engineer is an eye-opening exploration of the ways in which science and engineering must work together to address our w… OL15251157W
Science as psychology Science as psychology Lisa M. Osbeck "Science as Psychology reveals the complexity and richness of rationality by demonstrating how social relationships, emotion, culture, and identity are implicated in the problem-solving practices of … OL15455639W
Finding 3-D shapes in New York City Finding 3-D shapes in New York City Julia Wall Many things in New York City are 3-D shapes with height, length, and width. Many of the skyscrapers in the city are rectangular prisms, triangular prisms, and cubes. Some of the statues are cylinders… OL15533419W
Mr. Maxwell's mouse Mr. Maxwell's mouse Frank Asch Mr. Maxwell, a contented cat who wants to celebrate his promotion, is tricked by a mouse and is now in the hospital with his tail healing. OL15844178W
Ben over night Ben over night Sarah Ellis Ben loves to play at his best friend's house, but when it's time for a sleepover all Ben can think about is going home. Ben's brother and sister try some creative solutions to help their younger sibl… OL16028907W
Checker power Checker power Pike, Robert W. Presents the rules for playing checkers along with a variety of problem-solving situations and game-winning strategies requiring critical thinking. OL16051687W
Super surprise Super surprise Patricia Reilly Giff When Destiny Washington gets the notion that everyone's favorite teacher, Ms. Katz, is going to be dismissed from the Zigzag Afternoon Center, she and classmate Yolanda think of several ways to save … OL16134748W
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