Preparing to be an adult? Preparing someone else to act like an adult? This fully illustrated guide covers everything from sewing to first-aid to car maintenance!

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Do you know how to tie your shoe? Or do you just think you do but you’ve actually been screwing it up for decades like most people have? This witty, light book takes a fresh spin on all the mistakes we make everyday that end up costing us big in our wallets, our health, our homes, and beyond. Topics covered are Yourself (appearance, skills, all things you), Your Home, Your Cooking, Your Money, Your Relationships & Family, and Your Health. This perfect combination of humor and wisdom entertains readers as they learn how to make their lives better by avoiding and remedying common screw-ups. Things we all mess up: Using chopsticks as spears because you just can't figure them out (Yourself) Throwing Frisbees behind you, sucking at horseshoes, and other game/sporting fouls (Yourself) Living with streaky paint or air bubbles under the wallpaper you screwed up (Your Home) Killing all the houseplants you’ve ever bought (Your Home) Burning the edges and undercooking the middle (Your Cooking) Breaking the yolk every time you flip an egg (Your Cooking Your taxes. Argh. (Your Money) Overdrawing your account and paying a fee even though you have overdraft protection (Your Money) Cracking someone's ribs in the Heimlich maneuver (Your Health) Inability to make a Band-Aid stick or get a Band-Aid off without tearing out your hair (Your Health) Forgetting your loved ones birthdays year after year (Your Relationships & Family) Ruining Christmas with the untimely truth about Santa (Your Relationships & Family) Embarrassing yourself on a date because you don't understand the French menu or the 90-page wine list (Your Relationships & Family) The ways in which we flub and flounder are infinite, and this book taps into that boundless fountain of foul ups in a way that will entertain and enlighten readers of all kinds.

This book gives 101 strategies for keeping on top of your life. From schoolwork to chores, these tips will help readers plan their days and weeks.

Jumpstart! Thinking Skills and Problem Solving presents a collection of simple to use, multi-sensory games and activities which will jumpstart students’ understanding of problem solving in action. If you are one of the thousands of teachers looking for a range of practical and fun ideas to engage pupils in effective proactive learning, then this is the perfect book for you. Specifically written to help teachers work within the guidelines of the new curriculum, activities in the book will help pupils to explore and learn a wide range of problem solving and independent thinking skills in an atmosphere of fun, mutual support and tolerance. Sections within the book reflect key areas of the new curriculum and offer a treasure trove of ideas for building problem solving and thinking skills into daily teaching.and provide tried and tested methods of helping children ‘learn how to learn’. Areas include:- Building problem solving confidence Thinking and problem solving in literacy Thinking and Problem solving in science Problem solving in philosophy Emotional resourcefulness and life skills Jumpstart! Thinking Skills and Problem Solving will celebrate the joy of critical and independent thinking and become a vital resource for all classroom teachers at Key Stage 2 and 3.

Its an urban jungle out there, and if its not the survival of the fittest, its certainly the survival of the most practical. But hows a boy or girl supposed to learn lifes essential practicalities in these days of hustle, bustle, and laid-back parenting? How to Avoid Being Struck By Lightning is the solution. Its a mentor, a tutor, a driving instructor, a mom, a dad, a grandparent, a scout instructor, and a coach rolled into one. Dividing life into four sections, and then subdividing its challenges into manageable chapters, its the most practical manual on the planet, offering step-by-step guides to the essential skills required for every practical challenge. If theyre not essential theyre not here. If they are, they are.

‘Unlocking Your Potential: Mastering the Top 20 Life Skills for a Brighter Future’ is an indispensable handbook for personal and professional growth. This book delves into the top 20 life skills that are vital for success in today's dynamic world. From effective communication and critical thinking to financial literacy and adaptability, each skill is explored with engaging stories, practical exercises, and actionable strategies. Readers will gain valuable insights from the wisdom of renowned thinkers and leaders, empowering them to become well-rounded individuals capable of tackling life's challenges with confidence. With a holistic approach to skill development, this guide offers the tools needed to enhance personal relationships, excel academically, and prosper in the professional arena. Through the pages of this book, readers embark on a transformative journey, culminating in a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them. These ‘Skills for Success’ are a timeless resource that will equip individuals of all ages, (not just students) with the keys to unlock their fullest potential and thrive in every aspect of life.

This readable and practical book examines the changes in school libraries brought by the digital revolution—and describes how new and experienced librarians can take advantage of them. Both a book of practical solutions to today's budgetary and staffing problems in school libraries as well as an advocacy book, The Indispensable Librarian: Surviving and Thriving in School Libraries in the Information Age, Second Edition provides a practice-based overview of all management topics that also supplies real-world scenarios, step-by-step instructions, and pragmatic solutions to specific problems. In this follow-up to his original book, Doug Johnson offers more practical methods and sage advice for leveraging technology's popularity and effectiveness to build stronger programs and cultivate beneficial professional connections and friendships. He defines and clarifies the role of the school library media specialist in a technologically enhanced school, providing relevant examples and useful advice on a variety of topics; and underscores the importance of strong management skills, especially regarding collaborative planning and communications. The book is written especially for K–12 school librarians, both new and experienced, and is also suitable for pre-service librarians as a textbook.