Ron Thompson: 21 books

There is something odd about him. He’s a genius with numbers, and he’s fascinated by words, but he just doesn’t get people. With all their coded talk and body language they are a lifelong mystery, a black box without a key. That’s why he gravitated years ago to the backrooms of finance; he...

This is a comprehensive book for trainee teachers and trainers in the lifelong learning sector.

Education, Inequality and Social Class provides a comprehensive discussion of the empirical evidence for persistent inequality in educational attainment. It explores the most important theoretical perspectives that have been developed to understand class-based inequality and frame further research....

Jake has fallen hard for Genny, and now he’s brought her home to meet the family. As he introduces her to Poplar Lake, he amuses her with innocent ­anecdotes about his childhood, and regales her with the story of the town’s founding and the scoundrels, bootleggers, progressives and visionaries...

Examining the role of implicit, unconscious thinking on reasoning, decision making, problem solving, creativity, and its neurocognitive basis, for a genuinely psychological conception of rationality. This volume contributes to a current debate within the psychology of thought that has wide...

From His humble birth to His life of ministry, join Jesus on His journey in this captivating, three-story book. First, young readers will learn about Jesus’ birth in the stable in "Jesus Is Born," then they will celebrate His kindness and love in "Jesus Loves the Little Children,"...

Daniel loved God and was faithful to Him. Even when King Darius wanted Daniel to pray to him, Daniel did not listen. When King Darius orders Daniel to be thrown in a den filled with lions, Daniel remains faithful to God. This classic Old Testament story teaches children to always trust in God’s...

Explore planes, trains, boats and other exciting modes of transportation, but don’t forget that it’s fun and healthy to walk sometimes, too! Young readers will recognize patterns and learn new words in this delightfully-illustrated book. "A Pilot Flies Her Plane" is a great book to reinforce early literacy skills.

From the Old Testament to the New Testament, all of your favorite Bible stories are combined in this inspirational collection. Stories included are: The Creation, Adam and Eve, The Story of Noah, David and Goliath, The Story of Jonah, The Story of Daniel, The Story of Esther, Jesus Is Born, Jesus...

"¡Levántate y brilla y da a Dios la gloria, gloria!" con esta canción de rima y historia inspiradora. Jóvenes lectores descubrirán como Noé construyo la arca para su familia y las criaturas de la tierra, en obediencia a Dios. ¡Después ellos celebraran la fidelidad de Dios cuando...

Even though David was a shepherd boy, he wins an unlikely fight with Goliath, the giant. This classic Old Testament story teaches children that anything is possible with God on your side. Using a few stones and a sling shot, David faces Goliath, a giant who is over nine feet tall! David shouts, "You...

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:1 NIVGod made everything in the world. On the first day of creation, God said, "Let there be light," and there was light. God separated the light from the darkness. On the second day of creation, God separated the waters above...

"Rise and shine and give God the glory, glory!" with this inspirational rhyming song and story. Young readers will discover how Noah built the ark for his family, and the living creatures of the earth, in obedience to God. Then they will celebrate God’s faithfulness when the ark rests...

Join Noah as he builds an ark for his family and all the living creatures of the earth in obedience to God. Then celebrate God’s faithfulness when Noah and the creatures safely rest on dry land after the long flood! This classic Old Testament story includes adorable illustrations and easy-to-read...