Our review of : Old West

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne is a novel about an 8-year-old boy, Bruno, who is forced to relocate from Berlin to Poland with his family during World War II. Growing increasingly bored and frustrated at their secluded country home, Bruno sneaks away one day into the forbidden territory next door where [...]

In “Permission to Feel”, Marc Brackett offers a guide for unlocking the power of emotions – both our own and those of the children in our lives. Drawing on decades of cutting-edge research, he provides practical advice for creating lasting change in ourselves, our families, and our society. Along the way, we learn how to: [...]

Grit is the power of passion and perseverance, based on Angela Duckworth’s seven years of research with top performers from West Point to Wall Street. In this book, she shares what grit is, how it works, and why it matters. For who is this book for ? The book is for individuals who want to [...]

In Save the Cat! Writes a Novel, Jessica Brody provides everything you need to know about crafting a novel, from creating memorable characters and building tension to developing themes and plotting your story. Drawing on her years of experience as an author and teacher, Brody lays out the basics in an easy-to-follow step-by-step guide that [...]

Dumbing Us Down is a scathing indictment of the modern education system, written by former New York City public school teacher John Taylor Gatto. In it, he argues that compulsory schooling does more to indoctrinate children into accepting unquestioningly the prevailing social order than it does to educate them in critical thinking and independence. For [...]

This book is about how to love your children effectively. Gary Chapman outlines five different “love languages” that children may respond to, which are words of affirmation, quality time, receiving gifts, acts of service and physical touch. He explains how parents can learn what their child’s love language is and then adapt their parenting style [...]

Chip Heath’s “Made to Stick” is a great read for anyone interested in learning why some ideas survive and others die. Through anecdotal stories and scientific research, Heath provides a framework for understanding what makes an idea stick. He offers tips on how to make your own messages more memorable, ensuring that your important ideas [...]

This book is about how to use the power of storytelling to engage, teach, persuade and change your life. Author Matt Dicks draws on his own experiences as a teacher and storyteller to provide guidance for using stories in everyday life. He offers advice on finding and telling your personal story, engaging an audience, teaching [...]

This book challenges the conventional wisdom about journalism and its role in our society. Author James O’Keefe argues that we need to rethink how we approach news and information in the 21st century. He offers a new model for journalistic practice, which he calls “muckraking.” This approach is designed to hold powerful institutions accountable and [...]

This comprehensive language course for beginners will teach you how to speak German with confidence in just 12 weeks. With Paul Noble, your personal language coach, you will learn everything from essential basics such as how to introduce yourself and ask for directions, to more complex grammar points and vocabulary. Each of the 12 units [...]

How to Take Smart Notes is a concise guide to an effective note-taking technique. The book is written by Sonke Ahrens, who used this approach as a student and academic, and has since taught it to students and professionals around the world. The key premise of How to Take Smart Notes is that notes should [...]

The Montessori Toddler is a guidebook that teaches parents how to provide their toddlers with an education in line with the Montessori Method. The book covers topics such as choosing appropriate materials and activities, fostering independence and creativity, and setting up a home environment conducive to learning. For who is this book for ? This [...]