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The Book of Radical Answers is a groundbreaking work of non-fiction by author and activist Sonya Renee Taylor that gives honest, empowering and age appropriate answers to real questions from young listeners about health, sex, gender, race and justice. Steeped in joy and possibility, Taylor's writing assures kids that, as they mature, life will be fun, complicated, strange and wonderful, and most importantly, that they are amazing and have the ability to thrive with the inherent knowledge of their self-worth.

In a world obsessed with likes and filters, Marie’s story is a wake-up call. In a world where likes equate to love and followers that define self-worth, twelve-year-old Marie uncovers the harsh reality behind social media's perfectly curated facade. What begins as an innocent snapshot of her dog spirals into a whirlwind of digital obsession. Chasing online validation, Marie morphs from a bright, ambitious preteen into a shadow of her former self, her world reduced to the glow of a smartphone screen. Each post holds the promise of acceptance but delivers only the hollow echo of ...

Our politics is broken, but it can be fixed. A real democracy is not only possible - it is an urgent necessity. Provocative, succinct and inspiring, The End of Politicians combines insights from the history of democracy with a critical understanding of the information revolution to explain how we can fix democracy by eliminating politicians and replacing them with a representative network of everyday citizens. The future of democracy has arrived. It is time for the end of politicians.

In today's self-blame culture, it often feels impossible not to carry shame about the choices we make and the values by which we live. When the political is so personal, and the personal is so political, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the sense that we're not doing enough - maybe, even, that we're not enough. In this bold and transformative manifesto, social psychologist and author of Unmasking Autism Dr Devon Price takes an in-depth look at shame and the role it plays in our lives. Systemic Shame traps us into fighting unwinnable battles and judging others for their failures.

A strong relationship thrives on open and honest communication…. Discover how to reignite your relationship with your partner. You don't have to be a perfect communicator–sometimes you’re going to make mistakes. And that's okay…. After all, you’re only human.

The Learning Rainforest is renowned educator Tom Sherrington's attempt to capture various different elements of our understanding and experience of teaching. It is a celebration of great teaching - the joy of it and the intellectual and personal rewards that teaching brings.

The best way to understand confidence is to see it in action. That’s why best-selling authors Katty Kay, Claire Shipman, and JillEllyn Riley have collected 30 true stories of real girls, pursuing their passions, struggling, and stumbling, but along the way figuring out how to build their own special brand of confidence. From Bali to Brazil, South Africa to Seattle, Australia to Afghanistan, these girls took risks, doubted themselves, and sometimes failed. But they also hung in there when things got hard.

Here’s a little-kept secret: liberals, independents, and conservatives all own firearms. Gun ownership is one of the few issues that crosses all sides of the aisle. In their book, Guns and Self-Defense: 23 Inspirational True Crime Stories of Survival with Firearms, Robert A. Waters and Sim Waters describe exciting true stories in which a cross-section of Americans used guns to fend off violent assailants.

The rate of change is accelerating, the future is increasingly unpredictable, and we're overwhelmed with mind-boggling complexity. We have less and less time to think, less and less time to get in sync with what's happening. We cannot trust conventional wisdom to guide us. We must resolve many long-standing paradoxes between long or short-term thinking, expedient or ethical choices, the individual or the collective. We must be prepared for whatever emerges.

Despite the fact that unicorns are not real, you undoubtedly know what a unicorn is. Despite the fact that narwhals are real, you may not know what a narwhal is. In schools, we think that engagement at the highest level is like a unicorn—something we’ve heard of, but know isn’t real. We should be thinking of engagement in schools as a narwhal—something that we may not know much about, but is absolutely real and can be found right in your own school!

The journey begins when Autumn, a curious and adventurous spirit, stumbles upon a hidden pathway in the woods near her home. Drawn by a sense of curiosity, she ventures forth, unaware of the extraordinary adventure that awaits her. As she steps into the magical forest, she is greeted by a kaleidoscope of colors and an unexpected atmosphere of magic. As Autumn explores further, she meets a variety of magical creatures, each with their own unique personalities and abilities. From witty mushroom fairies to wise old tree spirits, the forest is teeming with life and excitement.

This is a book about self-confidence. It will teach you how to cultivate the mindset -and take the actions- that will give you a rock-solid belief in yourself. But before you decide if this book is for you, honestly answer this question: Do you want a quick-fix to develop unshakeable self-confidence in less than 24 hours? If you answered yes, this book is NOT for you. Zero Fucks Given isn’t going to transform your life in 24 hours, and it’s not going to teach you some ‘secret’ technique that will make self-confidence come to you effortlessly. In short, it’s not a magic pill. ...

Are you ready to delve into the powerful world of manipulation techniques and dark psychology? Whether you seek to protect yourself from the subtle forces of manipulation or learn how to ethically influence others, this book is your ultimate guide to understanding the depths of the human psyche. Learn the basic psychological principles that underlie all forms of manipulation, including cognitive biases, emotional triggers, and social dynamics.

US relations with Iran have been fraught for decades, but, under the Trump Administration, tensions are rising to startling levels. Medea Benjamin, one of the best-known 21st century activists, offers the incredible history of how a probable alliance became a bitter antagonism in this accessible and fascinating story.

Based on extensive research and workplace experience, The Female Vision demonstrates that what women perceive in organizations and beyond that goes unnoticed and unrewarded is exactly what so many companies need to succeed. Helgeson and Johnson delve deeply into the stories of a number of women whose vision improved their companies - although often they had to struggle not only against unresponsive organizations, peers, or others, but also against their own personal fears.

An honest and humorous take on the connection between self-acceptance and community, I'll Be There (and Let's Make Friendship Bracelets) is a how-to for practicing time-tested skills to establish quality friendships and navigate their ups and downs. From the supermom team that brought you I'll Be There (but I'll Be Wearing Sweatpants) comes a compulsively listenable and highly interactive map for girlhood and friendship with a clear message: life in our crazy and chaotic "plugged-in" world is more fulfilling surrounded by real-life friends.

Feature films have created the stereotype of the Second World War prisoner of war. But the reality was much more extraordinary. POWs staged shows, concerts and sporting fixtures and took up crafts and pastimes using materials they found around them. Men studied, attended lectures, learned languages, sat for qualifications and exams, on such a scale that one camp was nicknamed 'The Barbed-Wire University'. And often the years in captivity proved a turning-point in their lives.

This practical look at sexual purity is written directly to teens in a frank, accessible, and totally honest style to help them make decisions for sexual integrity. When Young Men Are Tempted discusses factors surrounding sexual temptation and presents a strategy to encourage and assist young men to lead morally pure lives. Author Bill Perkins offers success stories as well as testimonies of false solutions.

Not every friendship can be the real deal, but for Gabe and Oliver, that’s never been a question. Until now. Things still feel the same on the surface—they’re even making a comic about their friendship—but lately Oliver’s acting like he might be hiding something. And then there’s Reuben, the new boy who just moved to town. He doesn’t talk—not ever. The other kids say mean things and call him names behind his back. Gabe knows it isn’t right—but he and Oliver stay quiet, or worse, laugh along with the others just to keep from standing out.

Do you feel like you're missing half of what is being said to you, like you're not really picking up the right signals? Well, there's a good chance that you're missing all of the nonverbal signals that are being sent your way. Well, no more! From this day forward, you're going to be the person who picks up on all the subtle signs, all the secret hints, and all the missing broadcasts that the people around you are sending.