This book is about how the design of institutional change results in unintended consequences. Many post-authoritarian societies have adopted decentralization—effectively localizing power—as part and parcel of democratization, but also in their efforts to entrench "good governance." Vedi Hadiz shifts the attention to the accompanying tensions and contradictions that define the terms under wh…
Today’s kids are tech-smart, media-savvy, and goal-oriented. They need fun books and content that will give them the tools they need to achieve their dreams. Whether they want to set up a lemonade stand, develop an app, or start a dog-walking business, Entrepreneur Kids have great ideas―and we’ll help them make it happen. Entrepreneur Kids: All About Money is a fun, interactive activit…
Something happens in students when they define themselves as makers and inventors and creators. They discover powerful skills—problem-solving, critical thinking, and imagination—that will help them shape the world’s future … our future. If that’s true, why isn’t creativity a priority in more schools today? Educators John Spencer and A.J. Juliani know firsthand the challenges teacher…
A hilarious, rhyming ode to all the teachers of young children who go above and beyond. Perfect for Teacher Appreciation Week and kindergarten teacher gifts. We can’t believe it’s really here! The ending of an awesome year. We know you’ll miss us (don’t cry too long). Now we’ll sing our thank-you song . . . Thank you, teacher, for the tight hugs when we were scared, the fun eruptions …