An irresistible die-cut journal with thread-stitched features and a wraparound ribbon "tail" for lovers of Jellycats, Trolls, and Ugly Dolls. This die-cut journal will follow the form of Ginge Cat--one of Donna Wilson's wildly popular imaginary creatures that until now have only been available in knitted versions. Plaintive eyes, a button nose, and a quirky grin will be rendered in thread to echo the cuddly nature of the textile version. A ribbon marker that also functions as a wraparound tail adds to the animal nature of the product.

Ginge Cat Critter Journal: Hardcover Die-Cut Small Format 144-Page Lined Journal with Ribbon (Donna Wilson's Critters)

Arts & Photography

Wilson, Donna

Graphic Design

Clarkson/Potter

An irresistible die-cut journal with thread-stitched features and a wraparound ribbon "tail" for lovers of Jellycats, Trolls, and Ugly Dolls. This die-cut journal will follow the form of Pia Panda--one of Donna Wilson's wildly popular imaginary creatures that until now have only been available in knitted versions. Plaintive eyes, a button nose, and a quirky grin will be rendered in thread to echo the cuddly nature of the textile version. A ribbon marker that also functions as a wraparound tail adds to the animal nature of the product.

Pia Panda Critter Journal: Hardcover Die-Cut Small Format 144-Page Lined Journal with Ribbon (Donna Wilson's Critters)

A collection of twelve colorful die-cut note cards and envelopes depicting successful and award-winning textile artist Donna Wilson's adorable imaginary creatures. These twelve die-cut cards feature six of Donna Wilson's wildly popular imaginary creatures (two of each--one to send and one to keep) that until now have only been available in knitted versions. Expressive eyes, a button nose, and a crooked smile will be rendered in thread on each to echo the cuddly nature of the textile versions.

Donna Wilson Critter Cards: 12 Die-Cut All-Occasion Blank Boxed Notecards and Envelopes with Sticker Sheet (Donna Wilson's Critters)

THE 52nd KID-If you counted, you know there are forty-nine chapters. Two are "double" because each married another classmate, so that leaves one-one. My story is told all the way through: clever, huh! To condense the facts, however, I need to say that I'm married to Robert "Bob" Wilson, and I have a daughter, Kim; her husband, Mike; and two grandchildren, Andrew and Gloria. They are the truest blessings that God has given me, next to His assurance of everlasting life. The class of '52 is a continual source of delight, surprise, and frustration-and those of us who meet in Tulsa on a fairly regular basis are luckier than all the rest. The photo is from the 1998 Home for the Holidays when I was inducted into the Daniel Webster Hall of Fame.

Daniel Webster's 52 Kids

Biographies & Memoirs

iUniverse

In Donna Wilson's Creative Creatures, by the recipient of the British Design Awards' Designer of the Year, children can make their own collection of stylish crafts―all with the help of a winning cast of knitted friends. Donna's trademark soft and cuddly creatures are pictured in colorful photographs. Not only do these fuzzy friends lead the way by providing clear, step-by-step instructions on how to make a range of popular items, but each unique character, like Charlie Monkey and Cyril Squirrel-Fox― tell us why they made these presents and surprises for their friends. Readers will learn how to easily create pop-up greeting cards, a phone cover, dress-up clothes, a stuffed felt mobile, along with many more practical and adorable crafts.

Donna Wilson's Creative Creatures: A step-by-step guide to making your own creations

Children's Books

Arts, Music & Photography

Kingfisher

As the Common Core State Standards aim to align educational outcomes with college and work expectations in the 21st century, the goal of teaching expands from a basic transmission of facts to the development of cognitive skills that equip students to achieve more of their unique potential. This seminal book focuses on five essential and interrelated concepts from mind, brain, and education research that should underlie key teaching decisions: 1) neuroplasticity, understanding that the structure and function of the brain change in response to learning. 2) potential, the capacity for all students to make learning gains. 3) malleable intelligence, which stands in opposition to traditional views of fixed intellect. 4) the Body-Brain System, the role of movement, physical fitness, healthy nutrition, and positive emotions in facilitating learning. 5) metacognition, explicit instruction on the use of cognitive strategies to guide students to “think about their thinking” with the aim of improving learning. To support classroom implementation, the authors offer a wealth of vignettes, examples, teaching strategies, reflective questions, and connections between current research on how people learn and classroom practice. The text concludes by unmasking myths and misconceptions that may obscure these core concepts and promoting active participation in formal and informal professional learning communities to hone teaching practice throughout one’s career.

Five Big Ideas for Effective Teaching: Connecting Mind, Brain, and Education Research to Classroom Practice

Education & Teaching

Conyers, Marcus

Schools & Teaching

Teachers' College Press

This pioneering book shares a fresh vision for school leadership that connects current knowledge from mind, brain, and adult learning research to the process of teacher development and leadership. The authors provide clear steps to enable and inspire teachers to embrace leadership and collaboration opportunities for improving instruction and student outcomes, and increasing professional satisfaction. To demonstrate the broad array of leadership pathways, a flexible “spectrum of teacher leadership” suggests the myriad ways for teachers to contribute to their school and community beyond their classrooms. This spectrum is illustrated with real-life examples of teacher leadership in practice. Smarter Teacher Leadership will guide teachers to bridge what has been discovered about the brain and how metacognitive, cognitive, and affective skills support learning, teaching, and leading to stimulate collaboration with colleagues and advocacy with administrators, parents, and the wider community. Book Features: <ul>
<li> An original framework for analyzing and improving educational systems. </li> <li> A central focus on leveraging “purposeful collaboration” of teachers, teacher leaders, and administrators. </li> <li> Examination of an effective graduate program for developing teacher leaders, including lessons learned.</li> <li> Practical strategies and vignettes of teacher leadership in practice.</li>
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Smarter Teacher Leadership: Neuroscience and the Power of Purposeful Collaboration

This is the second edition of the seminal text designed to empower educators with an innovative and inspiring conceptual framework for effective teaching. This bestseller is grounded in the synergy of five big ideas for connecting mind, brain, and education research to classroom practice: neuroplasticity, potential, malleable intelligence, the Body-Brain System, and metacognition. Updated and expanded to include new sections on social and emotional learning, this edition offers a firm foundation for implementing current rigorous standards. The authors draw on their experience working with tens of thousands of educators worldwide to drive the book’s focus on practical application. Essential ideas are reinforced through vignettes, examples, inspirational stories from teachers, strategies, reflective questions, and current research on how people learn. New for the Second Edition: <ul>
<li>An exploration of how guiding students to develop social, emotional, cognitive, affective, and behavioral competencies can improve their personal relationships, peer and teacher interactions, and academic outcomes. </li> <li>An examination of recent advances in understanding how brain plasticity extends over the life span, how working memory supports students to tackle more complex learning tasks, and how teaching students about growth mindsets can power learning.</li> <li>A synthesis of the science behind the power of positivity, learning potential, metacognition, the social aspects of cognition, and the Body-Brain System for classroom and school applications.</li> <li>An expanded reference list with relevant new publications.</li>
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Science & Math

Behavioral Sciences

Positively Smarter: Science and Strategies for Increasing Happiness, Achievement, and Well-Being

Positively Smarter brings together seven principles for connecting the science of neuroplasticity to practical strategies for enhancing the synergy of happiness, achievement, and physical well-being. Moving beyond common myths, the text builds an evidence-based paradigm to empower readers to take practical steps to move forward. <ul>
<li>Brings together current research on cognitive psychology, education (learning), and implications of neuroscience to suggest powerful ways to enhance the kind of cognitive function and productivity that leads to happiness and success</li> <li>Applies implications of current research showing that happiness is a skill and that positive affect can lead to higher levels of creative problem solving, productivity, achievement, and well-being</li> <li>Shares research and strategies for supporting physical activity and nutrition that may enhance neuroplasticity, cognitive performance, and positive affect</li> <li>Puts learners first and then brings in the science, presenting creative or adaptive strategies that can be applied in the real world</li> <li>Includes action assessments to guide readers in taking concrete steps to achieve the goals they set for themselves</li> <li>Identifies deeply held assumptions that innate talent, genes, socioeconomic status, and ethnicity mean that a significant percentage of the population lacks the neurocognitive potential to achieve at higher levels</li> <li>Draws on the authors’ research from a broad range of fields in order to maximize the positive impact of a synergistic approach</li> </ul>

Self-Help

Personal Transformation

Wiley/Blackwell

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Books by Wilson, Donna

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Ginge Cat Critter Journal: Hardcover Die-Cut Small Format 144-Page Lined Journal with Ribbon (Donna Wilson's Critters)

Pia Panda Critter Journal: Hardcover Die-Cut Small Format 144-Page Lined Journal with Ribbon (Donna Wilson's Critters)

Donna Wilson Critter Cards: 12 Die-Cut All-Occasion Blank Boxed Notecards and Envelopes with Sticker Sheet (Donna Wilson's Critters)

Daniel Webster's 52 Kids

Donna Wilson's Creative Creatures: A step-by-step guide to making your own creations

Five Big Ideas for Effective Teaching: Connecting Mind, Brain, and Education Research to Classroom Practice

Smarter Teacher Leadership: Neuroscience and the Power of Purposeful Collaboration

Five Big Ideas for Effective Teaching: Connecting Mind, Brain, and Education Research to Classroom Practice

Five Big Ideas for Effective Teaching: Connecting Mind, Brain, and Education Research to Classroom Practice

Positively Smarter: Science and Strategies for Increasing Happiness, Achievement, and Well-Being