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Maximum-Strength Motivation-Makers: All the Best Answers for the Worst Kid Problems    by Ruth Wells
Price: $15.00 USD. 14490 words. Published on February 4, 2009. .

Get hundreds of immediately useable, powerful, surprising new methods to motivate unmotivated students in school. This book even delivers solutions for youngsters who say they don't need school because they will be sports stars, rap stars, become models, win the lottery, or marry a wealthy man. These methods are simply unlike any you have ever seen before, and are designed to work when conventional methods fail. They are perfect for any teacher, counselor, parent or social worker who wants to turnaround unmotivated, bored, disinterested, apathetic or truant student.
Parenting and Partnering with Purpose    by Natalie Francisco
Price: $3.99 USD. 25590 words. Published by St. Paul Press on March 30, 2010. .

This book is an inspirational resource designed to motivate parents, educators and church leaders to form and maintain strategic partnerships in the education of today's youth. Sound principles for parenting and teaching, as well as suggestions for establishing a Christian day care and school, are shared from a biblical perspective given Francisco's professional training and years of experience.
What Does the Devil Look Like    by Bette Nunn
Price: $3.99 USD. 1090 words. Published by Fideli Publishing on July 1, 2010. .

Children learn that many people see the same thing in different ways after their classmate, Belhamie, asks the teacher the question, "What Does the Devil Look Like?" because her brother has said she looks like the devil. The children use their imaginations and come up with some colorful and interesting answers.
GOLF Mystery    by Robert R Anderson
Price: $4.99 USD. 38190 words. Published on February 10, 2011. .

A golfing romance overlaid with a gruesome mystery.
Speech Boot Camp: Missions and Drills to Improve your Public Speaking Fast    by Bakari Akil II, Ph.D.
Price: $2.99 USD. 17380 words. Published on April 8, 2011. .

As a professor, I've had the pleasure of working with thousands of adults and have helped them to substantially increase their public speaking abilities. One of the reasons I have been able to do that is because I have applied the best lesson I learned in the military in training people to become more effective speakers. I run my speech classes like a boot camp and we practice, practice, practice.
The Teaching Assistants' (T.A.) Bible: Guide for Graduate Students, Adjuncts and College Instructors    by Bakari Akil II, Ph.D.
Price: $2.99 USD. 10870 words. Published on April 9, 2011. .

A lot of graduate teaching assistants, adjuncts and college instructors are 'thrown to the wolves' every semester and have to rely on their former experience as a student government leader, soldier in the military or Dungeons and Dragons team leader experience in order to prepare for their new role as an instructor. You do not have to do this as I volunteer to serve as your mentor with this book.
The New Professor's Handbook: For College Professors, Adjuncts and Teaching Assistants    by Bakari Akil II, Ph.D.
Price: $2.99 USD. 19510 words. Published on April 9, 2011. .

The "New Professor's Handbook" is for aspiring and new professors. I wrote this book because I didn’t have anyone share with me what it was like to be a new professor. I didn’t know what to take advantage of, what to look out for and what to avoid at all costs. If I would have had someone be ‘frank’ with me I could have enjoyed the experience a lot more and avoided a lot of pitfalls.
25 Tips for the Budding Ph.D. - A Guide for Doctoral Students    by Bakari Akil II, Ph.D.
Price: $2.99 USD. 10410 words. Published on April 9, 2011. .

As a Ph.D. student you will have to deal with many issues. You need an overall mindset to confront these issues head on so you can come out on top. Dr. Akil has lived through and flourished in this environment and has ample advice to help you in your quest for the Ph.D. His tips, advice and strategies will save you a lot of time and headaches and will help put you ahead of the pack.
Bullying Elimination Handbook    by Stuart Macmillan
Price: $9.99 USD. 8300 words. Published on May 13, 2011. .

The complete guide on how to eliminate and prevent all forms of bullying.
That You Must Teach Me    by Heather Novak
Price: Free! 1770 words. Published on August 14, 2011. .

This short story is based on a true account of a young girl's journey to the other side of the tracks. Follow Kristall, as she first steps into a Detroit Public School and turns her life upside down.