The Promise Of A Pencil
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Author | : Adam Braun |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 288 |
Release | : 2015-02-03 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 1476730636 |
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This the story of how a young man turned $25 into more than 200 schools around the world and the guiding steps anyone can take to lead a successful and significant life. The author began working summers at hedge funds when he was just sixteen years old, sprinting down the path to a successful Wall Street career. But while traveling he met a young boy begging on the streets of India, who after being asked what he wanted most in the world, simply answered, "A pencil." This small request led to a staggering series of events that took the author backpacking through dozens of countries before eventually leaving one of the world's most prestigious jobs at Bain & Company to found Pencils of Promise, the organization he started with just $25 that has since built more than 200 schools around the world. This book chronicles the author's journey to find his calling, as each chapter explains one clear step that every person can take to turn your biggest ambitions into reality, even if you start with as little as $25. His story takes readers behind the scenes with business moguls and village chiefs, world-famous celebrities and hometown heroes. It is filled with compelling stories and shareable insights. All proceeds from this book support Pencils of Promise.
Author | : Lori Mortensen |
Publisher | : Carson-Dellosa Publishing |
Total Pages | : 16 |
Release | : 2018-11-16 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1643693743 |
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Kids use pencils everyday. Read to find out how a pencil is made. Paired to the fiction title Where is My Eraser?.
Author | : Andrea Davis Pinkney |
Publisher | : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
Total Pages | : 414 |
Release | : 2014-09-16 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 0316247812 |
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"Amira, look at me," Muma insists.She collects both my hands in hers."The Janjaweed attack without warning.If ever they come-- run." Finally, Amira is twelve. Old enough to wear a toob, old enough for new responsibilities. And maybe old enough to go to school in Nyala-- Amira's one true dream. But life in her peaceful Sudanese village is shattered when the Janjaweed arrive. The terrifying attackers ravage the town and unleash unspeakable horrors. After she loses nearly everything, Amira needs to dig deep within herself to find the strength to make the long journey-- on foot-- to safety at a refugee camp. Her days are tough at the camp, until the gift of a simple red pencil opens her mind-- and all kinds of possibilities. New York Times bestselling and Coretta Scott King Award-winning author Andrea Davis Pinkney's powerful verse and Coretta Scott King Award-winning artist Shane W. Evans's breathtaking illustrations combine to tell an inspiring tale of one girl's triumph against all odds.
Author | : Ulrich Boser |
Publisher | : Rodale |
Total Pages | : 306 |
Release | : 2017-03-07 |
Genre | : Self-Help |
ISBN | : 1623365260 |
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For centuries, experts have argued that learning was about memorizing information: You're supposed to study facts, dates, and details, burn them into your memory, and then apply that knowledge at opportune times. But this approach to learning isn’t nearly enough for the world that we live in today, and in Learn Better journalist and education researcher Ulrich Boser demonstrates that how we learn can matter just as much as what we learn. In this brilliantly researched book, Boser maps out the new science of learning, showing how simple techniques like comprehension check-ins and making material personally relatable can help people gain expertise in dramatically better ways. He covers six key steps to help you “learn how to learn,” all illuminated with fascinating stories like how Jackson Pollock developed his unique painting style and why an ancient Japanese counting device allows kids to do math at superhuman speeds. Boser’s witty, engaging writing makes this book feel like a guilty pleasure, not homework. Learn Better will revolutionize the way students and society alike approach learning and makes the case that being smart is not an innate ability—learning is a skill everyone can master. With Boser as your guide, you will be able to fully capitalize on your brain’s remarkable ability to gain new skills and open up a whole new world of possibilities.
Author | : Ann Ingalls |
Publisher | : Pajama Press Inc. |
Total Pages | : 40 |
Release | : 2018-11-02 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 1772780472 |
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Pencil and his boy Jackson are a great pair: they draw, they sketch, they scribble. But then Jackson gets Tablet and Pencil finds himself dumped in the dreaded junk drawer; he just can’t compete with Tablet’s videos, games, and movies. How will Pencil ever reclaim Jackson’s attention? With the help of some new pun-loving junk-drawer friends (and a drooling, pencil-chomping dog), Pencil sketches out a plan to draw Jackson back into their friendship. A former educator whose first book was shortlisted for a Crystal Kite award, author Ann Ingalls uses kid-friendly puns and an upbeat tone in this story that celebrates friendship, collaboration, and unplugged fun. Buoyed by award-winning artist Dean Griffith’s always-exuberant illustrations, Pencil: A Story with a Point is a gentle reminder that technology is no match for imagination.
Author | : Amy McLaren |
Publisher | : Hay House, Inc |
Total Pages | : 249 |
Release | : 2021-08-10 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 1401958958 |
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A cross between The Promise of a Pencil and She Means Business, this book from the co-founder of a charity dedicated to bringing education to students in rural Kenya demonstrates how finding your purpose can change the world and change your life. THE WORLD IS WAITING FOR YOUR BIG DREAM! Imagine if everyone took a few minutes each day to make the world a better place using their unique talents fueled by their deepest passions. What an amazing world we would live in! This book is your guide to discovering your passion, living your purpose, and making a positive impact on the world. Amy McLaren's passion for world travel and education kickstarted her journey from unfulfilled schoolteacher to the purpose-driven founder of Village Impact, a charity that provides education for nearly 5,000 kids in Kenya in partnership with local communities. But this book isn't about doing exactly what Amy did or following a template to start a business or non-profit--it's about making your big dream into a reality. Learn how to: Feed your brain with possibility to discover your passion. Surround yourself with positivity and support. Tap into the strengths and connections you already have. Get out of your comfort zone and eliminate self-doubt for good. Trust in yourself and have faith that things will work out. Leave a legacy of good.
Author | : Rob Scheer |
Publisher | : Gallery/Jeter Publishing |
Total Pages | : 320 |
Release | : 2019-05-28 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 1501196642 |
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In the tradition of The Promise of a Pencil and Kisses from Katie comes an inspirational memoir by the founder of Comfort Cases about his turbulent childhood in the foster care system and the countless obstacles and discrimination he endured in adopting his four children. Rob Scheer never thought that he would be living the life he is now. He’s happily married to his partner and love of his life, he’s the father of four beautiful children, and he’s the founder of an organization that makes life better for thousands of children in the foster care system. But life wasn’t always like this. Growing up in an abusive household before his placement in foster care, Rob had all the odds stacked against him. Kicked out of his foster family’s home within weeks after turning eighteen—with a year left of high school to go—he had to resort to sleeping in his car and in public bathrooms. He suffered from drug addiction and battled with depression, never knowing when his next meal would be or where he would sleep at night. But by true perseverance, he was able to find his own path and achieve his wildest dreams. “A heartwarming, hopeful memoir brimming with humanitarianism and compassion” (Kirkus Reviews), Rob’s story provides a glimpse into what it’s like to grow up in the foster care system, and sheds necessary light on the children who are often treated without dignity. Both a timely call to action and a courageous and candid account of life in the foster care system, A Forever Family ultimately leaves you with one message: one person can make a difference.
Author | : Neil Morris |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 48 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : Body, Human |
ISBN | : 9781840840209 |
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Author | : Susan Avingaq |
Publisher | : Inhabit Media |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2024-08-27 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 9781772275377 |
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USBBY OUTSTANDING INTERNATIONAL BOOK "[A] wonderful and touching story" -- New York Time Book Review "A breath of warmth from the far north"-- Kirkus Reviews Susan and her sister, Rebecca, love watching their mother write letters to people in other camps. Their mother has one precious pencil, and she keeps it safe in her box for special things. One afternoon, their mother leaves the iglu to help a neighbour, and Susan, Rebecca, and their brother Peter are left with their father. They play all their regular games but are soon out of things to do--until their father brings out the pencil! As Susan draws and draws, the pencil grows shorter and shorter. What will their mother think when she comes home? Based on author Susan Avingaq's childhood memories of growing up in an iglu, this charming story introduces young readers to the idea of using things wisely.
Author | : Karen Markowitz |
Publisher | : Corwin |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1999-02-16 |
Genre | : Education |
ISBN | : 9781890460044 |
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Formerly a publication of The Brain Store Teachers and students can use these simple memory techniques for recalling names, faces, facts, formulas, definitions, foreign language words, correct spelling, lists, and more.