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If we hope to interrupt educational inequities and create schools in which every child thrives, we must open our hearts to purposeful conversation and hone our skills to make those conversations effective. With characteristic honesty and wisdom, Elena Aguilar inspires us to commit to transforming our classrooms, lays bare the hidden obstacles to equity, and helps us see how to overcome these obstacles, one conversation at a time.

The Way of Fire and Ice reimagines Norse Paganism with mystical practices and rituals for today's world as well as tips for building community and resisting fascism. This approach to working with Norse deities and beliefs is a living, adaptable tradition, representing a strong alternative to the reconstructionist perspectives of Asatru and Heathenry.

Operational Excellence Handbook is designed for leaders and practitioners wishing to transform their organizations through strategy and culture, and through the application of operational excellence tools and techniques. This book will provide you with thought and guidance on: Strategic Approaches Cultural Leadership Practices and Methodologies Project Management Tool Selection and UseRod Baxter is principal of Value Generation Partners. He is author of Lean Six Sigma DMAIC Workbook, Operational Excellence Handbook, SUCCESS Series handbooks, and Discover Your Inner Series of workbooks. Rod ...

This anonymous fourteenth-century text is the glory of English mysticism, and one of the most practical and useful guides to finding union with God ever written. Carmen Acevedo Butcher’s new translation is the first to bring the text into a modern English idiom - while remaining strictly faithful to the meaning of the original Middle English. The Cloud of Unknowingconsists of a series of letters written by a monk to his student or disciple, instructing him (or her) in the way of Divine union.

Folk magic conjurer and root worker Orion Foxwood invites you to take a walk through his native Appalachia, through moonlit orchards and rural farms, to the dark of the crossroads.

Featuring nearly 500 samples of folklore, including stories, artifacts, rituals, and beliefs, New World Witchery is one of the most comprehensive collections of witchcraft and folk magic ever written. This treasure trove of witchery is designed to help you integrate folk traditions into your life and deepen your understanding of magic.

Step into the shadow and light of the ancient goddess Hecate, a figure of power, mystery, and transformation. In Hecate's Torch: Maiden, Mother, Matriarch, explore the timeless wisdom of one of the most enigmatic deities in mythology, reimagined for modern spiritual seekers and practitioners of witchcraft. This comprehensive guide weaves together Hecate’s triple archetype as Maiden, Mother, and Matriarch, offering insight into her multifaceted nature and her relevance in today’s spiritual practices. Whether you are just beginning your journey with Hecate or seeking to deepen an ...

Are you searching for your life's purpose and a deeper connection with Allah (God)? This guide helps you discover Allah and build a meaningful relationship with Him, offering a clear introduction to Islam's teachings. The Sincere Seeker Collection offers Islamic resources, including blogs, books, and animated videos, designed to educate and inspire those seeking a deeper understanding of Allah’s Message.

If you want to find inner peace and wisdom, you don't need to move to an ashram or monastery. Your life, just as it is, is the perfect place to be. Jack Kornfield, one of America's most respected Buddhist teachers, shares this and other key lessons gleaned from more than 40 years of committed study and practice.

Ever felt like your life is running on a script you didn't write? As if you’re playing a role decided by someone else? You're not alone. The solutions to your problems are within you—in your Inner Child. "Healing Your Wounded Inner Child: A Spiritual Approach" is the definitive guide to reclaiming your life. Unearth the profound impact of your past and how it molds your present. But more importantly, learn how to break free. Inside, you'll discover: The pivotal role your Inner Child plays in your everyday life Methods to heal emotional wounds that have been festering for years Step-by-...

In Incurable Me, a maverick physician brings transparency to some of medicine's most closely guarded secrets. As he establishes a link between commerce and medical research, K. P. Stoller also explains how to treat some of the most worrisome diseases and conditions afflicting humans today - including Lyme disease, brain trauma, dementia, and autism.

Yoga is so prevalent in the modern world - practiced by pop stars, taught in schools, and offered in yoga centers, health clubs, and even shopping malls - that we take its presence, and its meaning, for granted. But how did the current yoga boom happen? And is it really rooted in ancient Indian practices, as many of its adherents claim? In this groundbreaking book, Mark Singleton calls into question many commonly held beliefs about the nature and origins of postural yoga (asana) and suggests a radically new way of understanding the meaning of yoga as it is practiced by millions today.

In this beautiful guided journal, you'll find brand-new exercises and prompts paired with original passages from The Untethered Soul. These prompts encourage you to fully relate Michael A. Singer's teachings to your personal experiences, allowing you to dive into the teachings and make them a part of your daily life.

Freedom from suffering is not only possible, but the means for achieving it are immediately within our grasp - literally as close to us as our own breath. This is the 2,500-year-old good news contained in the Anapanasati Sutra, the Buddha's teaching on cultivating both tranquility and deep insight through full awareness of breathing. In this book, Larry Rosenberg brings this timeless meditation method to life.

Jan Chozen Bays, MD - physician and Zen teacher - has developed a series of simple practices to help us cultivate mindfulness as we go about our ordinary, daily lives. Exercises include: taking three deep breaths before answering the phone, noticing and adjusting your posture throughout the day, eating mindfully, and leaving no trace of yourself after using the kitchen or bathroom. Each exercise is presented with tips on how to remind yourself and a short life lesson connected with it.

Do you need a breakthrough in your life? Learning how to fast and pray for a breakthrough is powerful and effective. Throughout the Bible and in our lives today, we see the power of prayer and fasting to heal the sick, restore marriages, intercede for loved ones and prodigal children, heal and unite nations, and learn God's will in the most difficult situation. The benefits of fasting - spiritual fasting - can not be overemphasized. This beginner's guide will help you get the spiritual breakthrough you need today by teaching you the discipline of prayer and fasting in easy to ...

If you want to study Paganism in more detail, this book is the place to start. Based on a course in Paganism that the authors have taught for more than a decade, it is full of exercises, meditations, and discussion questions for group or individual study. This book presents the basic fundamentals of Paganism. It explores what Pagans are like; how the Pagan sacred year is arranged; what Pagans do in ritual; what magick is; and what Pagans believe about God, worship, human nature, and ethics.

Pass the LSAT exam on your first try with the most complete and up-to-date study guide on the market—featuring 20 Full-Length Practice Exams with 1,600+ high-yield questions, and a structured step-by-step method. The LSAT is a major hurdle that can hold back your future—and if you fail on your first attempt, everything gets delayed again. Too many topics, not enough time. You bounce between resources but still feel overwhelmed. The real problem isn’t motivation—it’s the lack of a clear strategy that turns confusion into confidence. That’s exactly why this Study Guide was created...

Unlock Your Project Management Potential with the PMP Exam Prep Simplified Are you ready to elevate your project management skills and ace the PMP exam on your first attempt? If the answer is "YES", then "PMP Exam Prep Simplified" is the perfect resource for you! This comprehensive guide is designed not only as a study aid but as a transformative tool to master and apply project management principles effectively in your professional life.If you're struggling to stay ahead in your project management career, our book bridges the gap between theory and practice, helping you not only pass the ...

Fire from Within is the author's most brilliant thought-provoking and unusual book, one in which Castaneda, under the tutelage of don Juan and his "disciples," at last constructs, from the teachings of don Juan and his own experiences, a stunning portrait of the "sorcerer's world" that is crystal-clear and dizzying in its implications.