Hugs: Tuck Each Baby - (Board Book)
Genre: Non-ClassifiableFormat: Board BookPublisher: Melissa & DougAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book Introduce early learning concepts on pages perfectly sized for little fingers!
Natural Play Book Bundle - (Board Book)
Genre: Non-ClassifiableFormat: Board BookPublisher: Melissa & DougAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book Crafted from recycled and recyclable materials; printed with eco-friendly soy-based inks. Hands-on way for kids to discover the world around them!
Teacher Created Resources Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension: Science Activity Book, Grade 4, 144 Pages
& bull; Each unit provides: Introductory key words, a high-interest story, 5 test questions & bull; The activities cartnear standards in these areas: reading strategies for informational texts, context clues, summarization and paraphrasing, author's purposeHigh-interest, nonfiction articles help students learn about science and social studies topics while developing skills in reading comprehension. Each story is followed by questions that cover main idea, details, vocabulary, and critical reasoning. The format is similar to that of standardized tests, so as students progress through the book’s units, they are preparing for success in testing.
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Women Rowing North - by Mary Pipher (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 272Genre: PsychologySub-Genre: DevelopmentalFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Bloomsbury PublishingAge Range: AdultBook theme: Adulthood & AgingAuthor: Mary PipherLanguage: English About the Book The instant New York Times bestseller from the author of Reviving Ophelia--a guide to wisdom, authenticity, and bliss for women as they age. Book Synopsis New York Times Bestseller * USA Today Bestseller * Los Angeles Times Bestseller * Publishers Weekly Bestseller The instant New York Times bestseller from the author of Reviving Ophelia--a guide to wisdom, authenticity, and bliss for women as they age. Women growing older contend with ageism, misogyny, and loss. Yet as Mary Pipher shows, most older women are deeply happy and filled with gratitude for the gifts of life. Their struggles help them grow into the authentic, empathetic, and wise people they have always wanted to be. In Women Rowing North, Pipher offers a timely examination of the cultural and developmental issues women face as they age. Drawing on her own experience as daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, caregiver, clinical psychologist, and cultural anthropologist, she explores ways women can cultivate resilient responses to the challenges they face. "If we can keep our wits about us, think clearly, and manage our emotions skillfully," Pipher writes, "we will experience a joyous time of our lives. If we have planned carefully and packed properly, if we have good maps and guides, the journey can be transcendent." Review Quotes An enlightening look at how women can age joyfully. - People Both practical and inspiring. - New York Times Inside the List [Pipher's] 'quest for joy and happiness' is sincere, as is her commitment to helping other women achieve theirs. Some readers will treasure the book. All readers will admire her unadorned but wise summation that answered prayers are 'a surcease of worry.' - Washington Post Full of first-hand anecdotes, the hopeful book doesn't shield the reader from the realities of aging, but rather delivers thoughtful insight and guidance to help women get more out of their lives and to be happier. This mental makeover is a necessity when you consider our senior population, especially women, is growing faster than you can say 70 is new 60. - Postmedia Pipher offers warm, empathetic guidelines for navigating aging and for recognizing its unexpected gifts. - BookPage A wisdom-filled guide . . . Pipher's mindful tips act as a map to joy and remind us that we can flourish through all of our years - Woman's World This is bound to become the bible of baby boomer women. - Editors' Picks, Library Journal Women of all ages will find much to reflect on, and respond to, in this collection of lives lived and lost. - NPR, Best Books of the Year Think of Women Rowing North as a GPS for navigating your later years. And while Pipher, 71, says she wrote it specifically for women crossing from middle age to old age, there is much in the book that is useful for any of us. - Considerable A work chock-full of wisdom and consoling messages . . . While a must-read for its cartnear audience of women moving into old age, Pipher's engaging book is an ought-to-read for their daughters and sons as well, as it sets forth the universal message that 'happiness is a choice and a set of skills.' - Starred Review, Publishers Weekly Uplifting and calming . . . Pipher's skill of listening to clients and parsing meaning is evident in this volume filled with stories of women in the throes of change. - Starred Review, Library Journal An encouraging, comforting and very welcome message about the strength and joy that can come with age. - AARP, The Season's Big Books Explores the stereotypes and challenges of getting older and the survival skills women need to be happy. - Wall Street Journal This positive, affirming book will inspire and guide women facing these challenges. - Booklist Thoughtful, wise, and profoundly transformative, Women Rowing North tells the stories that make us feel accompanied and hopeful as well as providing models and muses for all the challenges and joys of this later stage of life. Pipher inspires us to take on this most important role, one that is most needed in these challenging times of division and rancor: that of wise elders joining together and welcoming all into the beloved community she has labored to create. This is truly a one-of-a-kind book, one that I've been waiting for. - Julia Alvarez, author of HOW THE GARCIA GIRLS LOST THEIR ACCENTS and ONCE UPON A QUINCEANERA: COMING OF AGE IN THE USA In Women Rowing North Mary Pipher offers an illuminating, much-needed template for moving through advancing years with gratitude and grace--not through denial or rejection of what's broken and lost but by opening our hearts fully to everything our life delivers. This is a book to treasure, to keep by the bedside to remind us that, contrary to shopworn stereotypes, joy and wonder don't have a time-stamp. - Barbara Graham, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of EYE OF MY HEART If I needed one book to guide me through the perils to the delights of aging, it is Mary Pipher's Women Rowing North. It sets the direction, shows the dangers, and brings the reader safely through to joy. I feel gratitude, not only for life, but for this wonderful book. - Jane Isay, author of UNCONDITIONAL LOVE: A GUIDE TO NAVIGATING THE JOYS AND CHALLENGES OF BEING A GRANDPARENT TODAY Simultaneously honest and calming, Women Rowing North is like an extended therapy session for millions of women who are strong and resourceful, but need to be reminded of that. This book examines head-on the losses and crises we all fear, cohering into a profound and comforting guide to living deftly and deeply well into old age. - Meg Cox, author of THE BOOK OF NEW FAMILY TRADITIONS I love this book. Don't stop with a once-through reading. I myself keep it at hand to dip into for a quick shot of Mary Pipher's matter-of-fact wisdom, humor, and instinct for the essential. It never fails. - Joanna Macy, author of COMING BACK TO LIFE: UPDATED GUIDE TO THE WORK THAT RECONNECTS Eye-opening . . . heart-wrenching and uplifting. - San Francisco Chronicle on THE SHELTER OF EACH OTHER An important book . . . Pipher shines high-beam headlights on the world of teenage girls. - Los Angeles Times on REVIVING OPHELIA A generous book conceived and executed by a compassionate . . . mind. - Starred review, Publisher's Weekly on SEEKING PEACE Serious and thoughtful material presented with the fluidity of good fiction. - Kirkus Reviews on REVIVING OPHELIA A must-read for all of us who care about young women in our lives . . . Reviving Ophelia arms us with information we can use in helping our daughters grow to adulthood with their strength intact. - Lincoln Star Journal on REVIVING OPHELIA A canny mix of optimism and practicality. - Newsweek on THE SHELTER OF EACH OTHER An absorbing chronicle of discovery. - Booklist on SEEKING PEACE A field guide to old age, combining personal stories with social theory. - The Boston Globe on ANOTHER COUNTRY About the Author Mary Pipher is a psychologist specializing in women, trauma, and the effects of our culture on mental health, which has earned her the title of "cultural therapist" for her generation. She is the author of four New York Times bestsellers, including Reviving Ophelia, The Shelter of Each Other, Another Country and most recently, Women Rowing North. She lives in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Biased - by Jennifer L Eberhardt (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 368Genre: Social ScienceSub-Genre: Discrimination & Race RelationsFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Penguin BooksAge Range: AdultAuthor: Jennifer L EberhardtLanguage: English About the Book "First published in the United States of America by Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, 2019"--Title page verso. Book Synopsis Poignant....important and illuminating.--The New York Times Book Review Groundbreaking.--Bryan Stevenson, New York Times bestselling author of Just Mercy From one of the world's leading experts on unconscious racial bias come stories, science, and strategies to address one of the central controversies of our time How do we talk about bias? How do we address racial disparities and inequities? What role do our institutions play in creating, maintaining, and magnifying those inequities? What role do we play? With a perspective that is at once scientific, investigative, and informed by personal experience, Dr. Jennifer Eberhardt offers us the language and courage we need to face one of the biggest and most troubling issues of our time. She exposes racial bias at all levels of society--in our neighborhoods, schools, workplaces, and criminal justice system. Yet she also offers us tools to address it. Eberhardt shows us how we can be vulnerable to bias but not doomed to live under its grip. Racial bias is a problem that we all have a role to play in solving. Review Quotes Winner of the Williams James Book Award from the American Psychological Association Winner of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology Book Prize Nonfiction Runner-Up for the Dayton Literary Peace Prize A fascinating new book... [Dr. Jennifer Eberhardt is] a genius.--Trevor Noah, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah Groundbreaking.--Bryan Stevenson, New York Times bestselling author of Just Mercy "Powerful...useful for those new to the topic as well as those well-versed in the topic...Eberhardt abandons the jargon-speak of academic research and speaks to the reader's head, heart, and soul...[and] will make you think about the news, your neighborhood, your work place and yourself with fresh eyes."--Forbes An immensely informative and insightful analysis of race-based stereotypes. [Eberhardt] also offers practical suggestions for managing mechanisms of prejudice that 'are rooted in the structures of our brains.'"--Psychology Today Explores the reasons for bias of all kinds -- racial, religious, gender and more -- and lays out research-based strategies that can short-circuit our initial prejudices.--New York Post [A] timely, exhaustive investigation of how bias infiltrates every sector of public and private life... Eberhardt offers tips for reforming business practices, police departments, and day-to-day interactions in pursuit of a fairer world for everyone.--Esquire.com Combining storytelling with a deep dive into the science of implicit bias, Eberhardt explains how bias and prejudice form--and she describes their pernicious effects on all of us. But she doesn't stop at the problem: Her book shines a spotlight on what we can do to fight bias at a personal and institutional level."--Greater Good Magazine "Compelling and provocative, this is a game-changing book about how unconscious racial bias impacts our society and what each of us can do about it."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Jennifer Eberhardt's work is essential to helping us understand racial inequalities in our country and around the world."--Michelle Alexander, author of New York Times bestseller The New Jim Crow In accessible language and compelling examples, Dr. Eberhardt draws on copious empirical research to challenge the idea of human objectivity and the tragic outcomes of this false belief. ...This book should be required reading for everyone.--Robin DiAngelo, author of White Fragility "This book helps us to scientifically view how racial bias works in our own minds and throughout society. We could not ask for a better guide to understand this reality than Jennifer Eberhardt. Her research reveals critical information that can help leaders better understand how biases can impact our judgment and how we are perceived by the communities we are sworn to serve."--Kamala D. Harris, United States Senator from California "Jennifer is one of the great thinkers and one of the great voices of our time...I believe her book will change the conversation on race in our society-and perhaps our society itself."--Carol Dweck, author of New York Times bestseller Mindset: The New Psychology of Success "Drawing on her pioneering research, Jennifer Eberhardt's new book offers a powerful exploration of how racial bias seeps into our classrooms, college campuses, police departments, and businesses."--Bruce Western, author of Punishment and Inequality in America and Professor of Sociology, Columbia University "Biased is deeply relevant to education and other fields of work, within the U.S. and globally. Dr. Eberhardt's work offers a touchstone for educators, leaders, lawmakers, and all those who want a society that serves everyone equally."--Linda Darling-Hammond, author of The Flat World and Education: How America's Commitment to Equity will Determine our Future "This is not someone who is just doing work in the ivory tower of a university. This is someone who is really out in the trenches working with police departments and the criminal justice system."--Chris Magnus, Chief of Police, Tucson, Arizona "She is saying things that make people uncomfortable, but she has the evidence to back up the reality of what's she's describing... [her work is]...original, provocative, and rigorous. I think she has changed the way we all think about the American dilemma of race."--Susan Fiske, Psychologist, Princeton University "The hope for progress is greatly increased by Jennifer Eberhardt's groundbreaking new book on implicit bias. Biased presents the science of bias with rare insight and accessibility, but it is also a work with the power and craft to make us see why overcoming racial bias is so critical.--Bryan Stevenson, New York Times bestselling author of Just Mercy About the Author Jennifer Eberhardt is a professor of psychology at Stanford and a recipient of a 2014 MacArthur genius grant. She has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and was named one of Foreign Policy's 100 Leading Global Thinkers. She is co-founder and co-director of SPARQ (Social Psychological Answers to Real-World Questions), a Stanford Center that brings together researchers and practitioners to address significant social problems.
NP Book Tower: Little Nursery Rhymes - (Board Book)
Genre: Non-ClassifiableFormat: Board BookPublisher: Melissa & DougAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book Crafted from recycled and recyclable materials; printed with eco-friendly soy-based inks. Hands-on way for kids to discover the world around them!
Permission to Feel - by Marc Brackett (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 304Genre: PsychologySub-Genre: EmotionsFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Celadon BooksAge Range: AdultAuthor: Marc BrackettLanguage: English About the Book The mental well-being of children and adults is shockingly poor. The author of Permission to Feel knows why--and he knows what to do.o do. Book Synopsis The mental well-being of children and adults is shockingly poor. Marc Brackett, author of Permission to Feel, knows why. And he knows what we can do. We have a crisis on our hands, and its victims are our children. Marc Brackett is a professor in Yale University's Child Study Center and founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. In his 25 years as an emotion scientist, he has developed a remarkably effective plan to improve the lives of children and adults - a blueprint for understanding our emotions and using them wisely so that they help, rather than hinder, our success and well-being. The core of his approach is a legacy from his childhood, from an astute uncle who gave him permission to feel. He was the first adult who managed to see Marc, listen to him, and recognize the suffering, bullying, and abuse he'd endured. And that was the beginning of Marc's awareness that what he was going through was temporary. He wasn't alone, he wasn't stuck on a timeline, and he wasn't "wrong" to feel scared, isolated, and angry. Now, best of all, he could do something about it. In the decades since, Marc has led large research teams and raised tens of millions of dollars to investigate the roots of emotional well-being. His prescription for healthy children (and their parents, teachers, and schools) is a system called RULER, a high-impact and fast-effect approach to understanding and mastering emotions that has already transformed the thousands of schools that have adopted it. RULER has been proven to reduce stress and burnout, improve school climate, and enhance academic achievement. This book is the culmination of Marc's development of RULER and his way to share the strategies and skills with readers around the world. It is tested, and it works. This book combines rigor, science, passion and inspiration in equal parts. Too many children and adults are suffering; they are ashamed of their feelings and emotionally unskilled, but they don't have to be. Marc Brackett's life mission is to reverse this course, and this book can show you how. Review Quotes More than any other book on human feelings, Permission to Feel integrates psychological research, educational practice, and compelling stories, including Marc Brackett's own life experiences, to make emotional intelligence come alive. This is one book that leaders, educators, parents, students, and researchers will all find valuable . . . and fun to read.--Peter Salovey, President of Yale University and Chris Argyris Professor of Psychology We often create a false dichotomy between thinking and feeling. In this dichotomy, thinking is important, strong, and adaptive, but feeling is not. Marc Brackett shows us how emotions and our ability to feel, understand, and use them are key to fulfilling our potential.--Carol Dweck, Author of Mindset: The New Psychology of Success and Professor of Psychology, Stanford University. Permission to Feel is a deeply insightful and compelling examination of one of the most important but ignored dimensions of the human experience. In his honest, funny, and illuminating way, Marc Brackett helps us to understand how emotions influence our health, performance, and overall well-being, and how we can leverage their power to transform our lives."--Vivek Murthy, MD, MBA. 19th Surgeon General of the United States A compelling and complete journey that delivers on its promise of giving us permission to feel. Marc Brackett shows us that emotional intelligence is not a gift but a skill--one that we can all learn, and benefit from immensely.--Angela Duckworth, Author of Grit, CEO, Character Lab, and Professor of Psychology, University of Pennsylvania "I love this book! Marc Brackett has inspired me to be more open; taught me how to become an emotion scientist; and given me the tools to heal wounds in my own life. Permission To Feel is raw, insightful, accessible, and in the end, empowering."--Timothy Shriver, Chairman, Special Olympics "This book is groundbreaking, eye opening, practical, and perhaps even life changing. Weaving together powerful stories and provocative research, Marc Brackett brilliantly conveys how social and emotional skills can improve the quality of our lives, relationships, and work. With compassion, humor, and wisdom Brackett shares perspectives that challenge us all to be better people."--Roger Weissberg, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Psychology, University of Illinois at Chicago; Chief Knowledge Officer, Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning "There is a dire need to cultivate social and emotional skills in our nation's youth. That starts with cultivating emotional intelligence in everyone involved in the education of children. Permission to Feel lays a framework for what adults need to learn in order to support children--and themselves--in achieving academic and life success."--Carmen Fariña, Chancellor Emeritus, New York City Department of Education In business, we are often pressured to withhold or suppress emotions, ultimately creating toxic environments and interpersonal conflict. In Permission to Feel, Marc Brackett teaches essential skills and tools for bringing our best selves forward. The results? Enhanced personal and professional outcomes, and healthier and more engaging workplaces. A must-read for every entrepreneur and their investors.--Deborah Quazzo, Managing Partner GSV AcceleraTE Fund About the Author Marc Brackett, Ph.D., author of Permission to Feel, is the founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and a professor in the Child Study Center at Yale University. Marc has published 125 scholarly articles on the role of emotions and emotional intelligence in learning, decision making, creativity, relationships, health, and performance. He is the lead developer of RULER, an evidence-based, systemic approach to social and emotional learning that has been adopted by more than two thousand schools, pre-K through high school, across the United States and in other countries. Marc has received numerous awards and is on the board of directors for the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL). He is co-founder of Oji Life Lab, a digital emotional intelligence learning system for businesses. Marc also consults regularly with corporations like Facebook, Microsoft, and Google on integrating emotional intelligence principles into employee training and product design.
Uniquely Human - by Barry M Prizant (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 272Genre: PsychologySub-Genre: PsychopathologyFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Simon & SchusterAge Range: AdultBook theme: Autism Spectrum DisordersAuthor: Barry M PrizantLanguage: English About the Book "Simon & Schuster nonfiction original hardcover." Book Synopsis Winner of the Autism Society of America's Dr. Temple Grandin Award for the Outstanding Literary Work in Autism A groundbreaking book on autism, by one of the world's leading experts, who portrays autism as a unique way of being human--this is "required reading....Breathtakingly simple and profoundly positive" (Chicago Tribune). Autism therapy typically focuses on ridding individuals of "autistic" symptoms such as difficulties interacting socially, problems in communicating, sensory challenges, and repetitive behavior patterns. Now Dr. Barry M. Prizant offers a new and compelling paradigm: the most successful approaches to autism don't aim at fixing a person by eliminating symptoms, but rather seeking to understand the individual's experience and what underlies the behavior. "A must-read for anyone touched by autism... Dr. Prizant's Uniquely Human is a crucial step in promoting better understanding and a more humane approach" (Associated Press). Instead of classifying "autistic" behaviors as signs of pathology, Dr. Prizant sees them as part of a range of strategies to cope with a world that feels chaotic and overwhelming. Rather than curb these behaviors, it's better to enhance abilities, build on strengths, and offer supports that will lead to more desirable behavior and a better quality of life. "A remarkable approach to autism....A truly impactful, necessary book" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review), Uniquely Human offers inspiration and practical advice drawn from Dr. Prizant's four-decade career. It conveys a deep respect for people with autism and their own unique qualities. Filled with humanity and wisdom, Uniquely Human "should reassure parents and caregivers of kids with autism and any other disability that their kids are not broken, but, indeed, special" (Booklist, starred review). Review Quotes Uniquely Human is brilliant. A revolution."--Steve Silberman, author of NeuroTribesDr. Prizant explains the causes of behaviors associated with autism. I love his approach for understanding problems with sensory overload, anxiety and discomfort. He provides common sense, practical advice based on a 40-year career working in the trenches with both parents and teachers.--Temple Grandin, author of The Autistic Brain and The Way I See ItUniquely Human is not just the perfect title for Barry Prizant's book, it's also an appropriate summation of Dr. Prizant's career. Though a clinical scholar, he is a humanist first, and always has been--a professional who is fascinated by unexamined lives that could be lived happily, yet aren't. With every brilliant, illuminating example in his book, he steers us away from the traditional fix-it mentality and towards the beatific, personally rewarding detective work that the entire spectrum world would be well served to adopt. Thanks be to Barry for the first-ever 'must read' written for parents, educators, and clinicians.--Michael John Carley, Founder, GRASP; Author of Asperger's From the Inside-OutA remarkable approach to autism....A truly impactful, necessary book.-- "Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Refreshing--and constructive.... It should be required reading for all educators and practitioners working with autism....Breathtakingly simple and profoundly positive.-- "Chicago Tribune" About the Author Barry M. Prizant, PhD, CCC-SLP, is among the world's leading authorities on autism, with more than forty years of experience as a scholar, researcher, and international consultant. He is an adjunct professor at Brown University and coauthor of The SCERTS Model: A Comprehensive Educational Approach, now being implemented in more than a dozen countries. Dr. Prizant has published more than 120 articles and chapters and has received many awards. The author of Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism, Dr. Prizant lives in Cranston, Rhode Island, with his wife, Dr. Elaine Meyer, and their teenage son. Tom Fields-Meyer is author of the critically acclaimed memoir Following Ezra: What One Father Learned About Gumby, Otters, Autism, and Love from His Extraordinary Son, a finalist for the National Jewish Book Award. His work has appeared in The New York Times Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times, and The Washington Post. The coauthor (with Barry M. Prizant) of Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism, and former senior writer for People, he lives in Los Angeles, where he teaches in the UCLA Extension Writers' Program.
Lego: We Just Click - by Aled Lewis (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 128Genre: Antiques + CollectiblesSub-Genre: ToysFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Chronicle BooksAge Range: AdultAuthor: Aled LewisLanguage: English Book Synopsis LEGO(R) Minifigures don't play around when it comes to matters of the heart! We Just Click is a sweet and humorous look at love within the zany LEGO universe. Fifty pairs of iconic Minifigures answer the timeless question: I knew we clicked when . . ., sharing heartwarming moments of romance, friendship, and love.We Just Click features a different diverse relationship on each spread.Highlights what our favorite Minifigures love about each other with delightful, punny humorHas a little something for the LEGO lover in each of usWe Just Click is a lighthearted, humorous exploration of love within the LEGO universe, in all of its forms. It's almost as if Minfigures were made to fit together.Features a diverse range of relationships and representation of lovePerfect lighthearted gift for friends, parents, and children--celebrates love in all its formsGreat for nostalgic LEGO lovers, newfound fans, and those who loved The LEGO MovieAdd it to the shelf with books like I Lego N.Y. by Christoph Niemann, A Lovely Love Story by Edward Monkton, and Unlikely Loves: 43 Heartwarming True Stories from the Animal Kingdom by Jennifer S. Holland. About the Author Aled Lewis is the author of two books, including LEGO(R) Small Parts: The Secret Life of Minifigures. He is a designer, illustrator, and creative and he lives in London, with his wife and children.
Shell Education TIME FOR KIDS Nonfiction Readers Grade 1 Set 1 - 10-Book Set
Overall Depth: 7.6 inchesWeight: .75 poundsGenre: Social ScienceSub-Genre: Social Science / GeneralFormat: PaperbackAuthor: Dona Herweck Rice & bull; For grades 1 and up & bull; Set of 10 nonfiction books with 12 - 20 pages each & bull; Keeps readers engaged as they build comprehension skills & bull; Features informational text with math, science, and social studiesWhether exploring places unknown, discovering strange creatures, or reaching the outer recesses of space, these high-interest books will keep readers engaged as they build comprehension skills. Featuring quality TIME FOR KIDS , these colorful books align with all State and National standards and include informational text with mathematics, science, and social studies themes. Set of 10 books with 12 - 20 pages each.
Meditations - (Modern Library Classics) Annotated by Marcus Aurelius (Paperback)
Edition: AnnotatedNumber of Pages: 256Genre: PhilosophySub-Genre: History & SurveysSeries Title: Modern Library ClassicsFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Modern LibraryAge Range: AdultBook theme: Ancient & ClassicalAuthor: Marcus AureliusLanguage: English About the Book The emperor Marcus Aelius Aurelius Antoninus was the only Roman emperor besides Caesar whose writings became a Western classic. His "Meditations" is a loosely-organized set of thoughts relating to his stoic philosophy, now in an acclaimed new translation. Book Synopsis Nearly two thousand years after it was written, Meditations remains profoundly relevant for anyone seeking to lead a meaningful life. Few ancient works have been as influential as the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, philosopher and emperor of Rome (A.D. 161-180). A series of spiritual exercises filled with wisdom, practical guidance, and profound understanding of human behavior, it remains one of the greatest works of spiritual and ethical reflection ever written. Marcus's insights and advice--on everything from living in the world to coping with adversity and interacting with others--have made the Meditations required reading for statesmen and philosophers alike, while generations of ordinary readers have responded to the straightforward intimacy of his style. For anyone who struggles to reconcile the demands of leadership with a concern for personal integrity and spiritual well-being, the Meditations remains as relevant now as it was two thousand years ago. In Gregory Hays's new translation--the first in thirty-five years--Marcus's thoughts speak with a new immediacy. In fresh and unencumbered English, Hays vividly conveys the spareness and compression of the original Greek text. Never before have Marcus's insights been so directly and powerfully presented. With an Introduction that outlines Marcus's life and career, the essentials of Stoic doctrine, the style and construction of the Meditations, and the work's ongoing influence, this edition makes it possible to fully rediscover the thoughts of one of the most enlightened and intelligent leaders of any era. Review Quotes "Here, for our age, is [Marcus's] great work presented in its entirety, strongly introduced and freshly, elegantly translated." --Robert Fagles About the Author Gregory Hays is associate professor of classics at the University of Virginia. He maintains an annotated bibliography of Fulgentius the Mythmaker.
Build Up Your LEGO Winter Village - (Build Up Your Lego) by David Younger (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 96Genre: Antiques + CollectiblesSub-Genre: ToysSeries Title: Build Up Your LegoFormat: PaperbackPublisher: InklingbricksAge Range: AdultAuthor: David YoungerLanguage: English Book Synopsis Expand your LEGO Winter Village with these brand new models! This holiday season, get ready to grow your LEGO winter wonderland! Within these pages you'll find complete instructions and full brick lists to build a collection of brand new Winter Village models, as well as step-by-step guidance on how to buy all the pieces you'll need through Bricklink.com - LEGO's official online marketplace.In this book, expand the ultimate Christmas train with instructions for: a Sleigh Cara Dining Cara Candy Machine Cara Mail Cara Snow Globe Cara Light Reel Caran Igloo Car Turn on the Christmas classics, brew up some hot cocoa, and get building with this perfect festive family activity.
Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People about Race - by Reni Eddo-Lodge (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 288Genre: Social ScienceSub-Genre: Discrimination & Race RelationsFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Bloomsbury PublishingAge Range: AdultAuthor: Reni Eddo-LodgeLanguage: English About the Book This is a book that was begging to be written. This is the kind of book that demands a future where we'll no longer need such a book. Essential. --Marlon James Book Synopsis NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER This is a book that was begging to be written. This is the kind of book that demands a future where we'll no longer need such a book. Essential. --Marlon James "The most important book for me this year." --Emma Watson Selected by Emma Watson as the Our Shared Shelf Book Club Pick for January/February 2018Sunday Times BestsellerWinner of the British Book Awards Nonfiction Narrative Book of the YearWinner of the Jhalak PrizeFoyles Nonfiction Book of the YearBlackwell's Nonfiction Book of the Year Named One of the Best Books of 2017 by: NPRThe GuardianThe ObserverThe Brooklyn RailCultured Vultures Award-winning journalist Reni Eddo-Lodge was frustrated with the way that discussions of race and racism are so often led by those blind to it, by those willfully ignorant of its legacy. Her response, Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race, has transformed the conversation both in Britain and around the world. Examining everything from eradicated black history to the political purpose of white dominance, from whitewashed feminism to the inextricable link between class and race, Eddo-Lodge offers a timely and essential new framework for how to see, acknowledge, and counter racism. Including a new afterword by the author, this is a searing, illuminating, absolutely necessary exploration of what it is to be a person of color in Britain today, and an essential handbook for anyone looking to understand how structural racism works. Review Quotes "This is a book that was begging to be written. This is the kind of book that demands a future where we'll no longer need such a book. Essential." --Marlon James, author of Man Booker Prize-winning A BRIEF HISTORY OF SEVEN KILLINGS "This political, accessible and uncompromising book has got people talking about race and racism in Britain." --Guardian, Books of the Year "Searing ... A fresh perspective, offering an Anglocentric alternative to the recent status-quo-challenging successes of Get Out and Dear White People. This book's probing analysis and sharp wit certainly make us pray she will continue talking to white people about race." --Harper's Bazaar "A clear and convincing dissection of racism and the white denial that perpetuates it." --Our Best Adult Books of 2017 - Nonfiction, starred review, Shelf Awareness "A plainspoken, hard-hitting take on mainstream British society's avoidance of race and the complexities and manifestations of racism . . . Eddo-Lodge's crisp prose and impassioned voice implore white Britain to look beyond obvious racism to acknowledge the more opaque existence of structural racism . . . With this thoughtful and direct book, Eddo-Lodge stokes the very conversation that the title rejects." --Publishers Weekly "In her probing and personal narrative, Eddo-Lodge offers fresh insight into the way all racism is ultimately a 'white problem' that must be addressed by commitment to action, no matter how small . . . A sharp, compelling, and impassioned book." --Kirkus Reviews "The provocative title is hard to ignore, and so is the book's cover. Seen from afar, it appears to be called Why I'm No Longer Talking About Race, which is intriguing enough on its own. You have to look closer to see To White People hiding underneath it in debossed letters. It's a striking visual representation of white people's blindness to everyday, structural racism . . . It's that boldness, that straight talk which makes this book memorable. Eddo-Lodge pushes readers to recognize that racism is a systemic problem that needs to be tackled by those who run the system" --NPR.org "You don't have to live in the U.K. to recognize the issues of white privilege, class, feminism and structural racism that [Eddo-Lodge] explores in this essential book." --Silvia Viñas, NPR "Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People about Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge is a timely and sparky discussion about a vital subject." --Times Literary Supplement, Books of the Year "Her work, which began as a silent scream against white complicity to racism, has shifted the conversation in the U.K. . . . Though she may not be talking to white people about race, she has gotten a lot of people to listen." --Time Magazine "Extremely Illuminating." --Forbes, Leaders' Books of the Year "Reni Eddo-Lodge is that rarest of delights--a young, working-class black woman from Tottenham with a voice in public life ... This book is a real eye-opener when it comes to Britain's hidden history of discrimination ... A book like this matters now." --Refinery29 "Eddo-Lodge explores the nuanced ways in which racial prejudice continues and is ignored." --Vogue "A must-read that expertly reflects the challenges of addressing structural racism." --Starred review, Library Journal "A book that's set to blow apart the understanding of race relations in this country." --Stylist "I found Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People about Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge timely and resonant. The author's passages on intersectionality are particularly poignant. It's a powerful and important read, relevant and accessible whatever your race." --Observer, Books of the Year "Thought-provoking (and deeply uncomfortable) ... What Eddo-Lodge does is to force her readers to confront their own complicity ... Her books is a call to action ... What makes the book radical is the way it shifts the burden of ending racism on to white people." --Sunday Herald "Offering extraordinary and articulate insights into contemporary race relations, Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race is impressively informative, exceptionally well written, organized and presented, and an essential, core addition to both community and academic library Contemporary Social Issues in general, and Race Relations supplemental studies lists in particular." --Midwest Book Review "Why I'm No Longer Talking To White People About Race . . . look[s] at racial dynamics in the UK, and does so with intelligence and poignance. Eddo-Lodge's journalism background makes the book the perfect mixture of fact and opinion, resulting in a book that will probably teach you a lot about Britain's racist history." --Cultured Vultures, 10 Best Books of 2017 "Eddo-Lodge is digesting history for those white readers who have had their ears and eyes shut to the violence in Britain's past ... An important shift that undermines the idea that racism is the BAME community's burden to carry. The liberation that this book offers is in the reversal of responsibilities." --Arifa Akbar, Financial Times "It's deep, it's important and I suggest taking a deep breath, delving in and I promise you will come up for air woke and better equipped to understand the underlying issues of race in our society." --Sharmaine Lovegrove, ELLE "Daring, interrogatory, illuminating. A forensic dissection of race in the UK from one of the country's most critical young thinkers. Reni's penetrative voice is like a punch to the jugular. Read it, then tell everyone you know." --Irenosen Okojie, author of BUTTERFLY FISH "One of the most important books of 2017." --Nikesh Shukla, editor of THE GOOD IMMIGRANT "I've never been so excited about a book. Thank God somebody finally wrote it ... Blistering ... Absolutely vital writing from one of the most exciting voices in British politics. A stunningly important debut ... Fellow white people: It's our responsibility as to read this book ... This book is essential reading for anyone even remotely interested in living in a fairer, kinder and more equal world." --Paris Lees "Laying bare the mechanisms by which we internalise the assumptions, false narratives and skewed perceptions that perpetuate racism, Eddo-Lodge enables readers of every ethnicity to look at life with clearer eyes. A powerful, compelling and urgent read." --Ann Morgan, author of A YEAR OF READING THE WORLD "Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race' has a very special and very real relevance to race relations in the United States and throughout Europe. Exceptionally well presented, impressively informed, thoughtful and thought-provoking" --Midwest Book Review "Throughout her collection Eddo-Lodge discusses class, race, gender and privilege, through the framework of British culture and history. But whether you're English or not, the book's exploration of inequality will echo with readers all over the world" --Mashable About the Author Reni Eddo-Lodge is the author of the Sunday Times bestselling Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race. She has written for the New York Times, the Guardian, the Independent, BuzzFeed, and New Humanist, among others. She contributed to The Good Immigrant, an anthology edited by Nikesh Shukla, and hosts the podcast About Race, featuring key voices from antiracist activism. renieddolodge.co.uk / @renireni
Childcraft Exploring Science Board Books, Grade PreK, set of 10
Overall Height: 8 inchesGenre: ScienceFormat: Board BookAuthor: Assorted authors & bull; Science book set for Grade PreK to K level introduces science-related words and concepts into your classroom, childcare center, library, waiting room, and home & bull; Ten assorted story books related to science help introduce both literacy and early science and environment to young readers & bull; Bold illustrations and rhythm and rhyme in text will engage and help students with reading, listening, and comprehension & bull; Book Labels include Lexile Level and Guided Reading Level (GRL) to help educators and parents match students to books at the right level of difficulty & bull; Library set also includes a free plastic School Specialty book bin for easy storageThis Childcraft Board Book Set introduces simple science-related words to toddlers' vocabulary and presents early science concepts through simple, bright illustrations. It also helps to introduce the natural wonders of the world to the youngest of learners. Rhythm and rhyme make the stories more enjoyable for little ones. Assorted titles will introduce little ones to learn all the different things a crane can lift, how to measure with a clever green inchworm and why the leaves are falling off the tree with baby bear. Sold as set of 10 assorted board books for Grade PreK. ISBN: 9781680645064. Titles may change based on availability. If a substitution is needed, replacements will be the same topic, grade, and reading level.
Primary Concepts My Book About Me Book, Grades K - 1, pk of 20
Dimensions (Overall): 7.5 inches (H) x 8.75 inches (W)Weight: 1.35 poundsGenre: Non-ClassifiableFormat: Blank BookAuthor: Primary concepts & bull; Keepsake for children to describe and draw themselves and families & bull; 16 pagesPrimary Concepts "My Book About Me" Writing Book for grades K - 1 forms a great little keepsakes for children and allows them to draw pictures and fill the blanks. Book of 16 pages offers enough space to write about themselves, their families and their favorite things. it is sold as 20 per pack.
The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding - by Arnold Schwarzenegger (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 832Genre: Sports + RecreationSub-Genre: Bodybuilding & Weight TrainingFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Simon & SchusterAge Range: AdultAuthor: Arnold SchwarzeneggerLanguage: English About the Book Now in paperback, the new, totally updated edition of the definitive guide to today's most popular fitness activity. 850 photos & line drawings. Book Synopsis From elite bodybuilding competitors to gymnasts, from golfers to fitness gurus, anyone who works out with weights must own this book--a book that only Arnold Schwarzenegger could write, a book that has earned its reputation as "the bible of bodybuilding." Inside, Arnold covers the very latest advances in both weight training and bodybuilding competition, with new sections on diet and nutrition, sports psychology, the treatment and prevention of injuries, and methods of training, each illustrated with detailed photos of some of bodybuilding's newest stars. Plus, all the features that have made this book a classic are here: -Arnold's tried-and-true tips for sculpting, strengthening, and defining each and every muscle to create the ultimate buff physique -The most effective methods of strength training to stilt your needs, whether you're an amateur athlete or a pro bodybuilder preparing for a competition -Comprehensive information on health, nutrition, and dietary supplements to help you build muscle, lose fat, and maintain optimum energy -Expert advice on the prevention and treatment of sports-related injuries -Strategies and tactics for competitive bodybuilders from selecting poses to handling publicity -The fascinating history and growth of bodybuilding as a sport, with a photographic "Bodybuilding Hall of Fame" -And, of course, Arnold's individual brand of inspiration and motivation throughout Covering every level of expertise and experience, The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding will help you achieve your personal best. With his unique perspective as a seven-time winner of the Mr. Olympia title and all international film star, Arnold shares his secrets to dedication, training, and commitment, and shows you how to take control of your body and realize your own potential for greatness. From the Back Cover From elite bodybuilding competitors to gymnasts, from golfers to fitness gurus, anyone who works out with weights must own this book -- a book that only Arnold Schwarzenegger could write, a book that has earned its reputation as "the bible of bodybuilding".Inside, Arnold covers the very latest advances in both weight training and bodybuilding competition, with new sections on diet and nutrition, sports psychology, the treatment and prevention of injuries, and methods of training, each illustrated with detailed photos of some of bodybuilding's newest stars.Plus, all the features that have made this book a classic are here: -- Arnold's tried-and-true tips for sculpting, strengthening, and defining each and every muscle to create the ultimate buff physique-- The most effective methods of strength training to suit your needs, whether you're an amateur athlete or a pro bodybuilder preparing for a competition-- Comprehensive information on health, nutrition, and dietary supplements to help you build muscle, lose fat, and maintain optimum energy-- Expert advice on the prevention and treatment of sports-related injuries-- Strategies and tactics for competitive bodybuilders from selecting poses to handling publicity-- The fascinating history and growth of bodybuilding as a sport, with a photographic "Bodybuilding Hall of Fame"-- And, of course, Arnold's individual brand of inspiration and motivation throughoutCovering every level of expertise and expertise and experience, The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding will help you achieve your personal best. With his unique perspective as a seven-time winner of the Mr. Olympia title and an international filmstar, Arnold shares his secrets to dedication, training, and commitment, and shows you how to take control of your body and realize your own potential for greatness.
Teacher Created Resources Mysteries in History Series - Ancient History Workbook
& bull; Description: who invented the alphabet?, is the lost city of Atlantis a legend?, Was there really a Trojan horse? & bull; The activities cartnear standards in these areas: relationships and patterns in history, historical perspective, map skills, development of civilizations, presentation skillsChallenge students to explore several important unexplained events that helped shape history. Students use primary source materials, posters and simulations to find clues and make informed decisions about these events. There are no "right" or "wrong" answers. These real life mysteries encourage students to research, think, debate and form conclusions.
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The Essential Enneagram - by David Daniels & Virginia Price (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 128Genre: PsychologySub-Genre: PersonalityFormat: PaperbackPublisher: HarperOneAge Range: AdultAuthor: David Daniels & Virginia PriceLanguage: English About the Book Brimming with empowering information on each of the nine personality types, this one-of-a-kind book equips readers with all the tools they need to dramatically enhance their quality of life. Book Synopsis The First and Only Scientifically Determined Enneagram Personality Test and GuideA centuries-old psychological system with roots in sacred tradition, the Enneagram can be an invaluable guide in your journey toward self-understanding and self-development. In this book, Stanford University Medical School clinical professor of psychiatry David Daniels and counseling psychologist Virginia Price offer the only scientifically developed Enneagram test based upon extensive research combined with a self-discovery and personal-development guide.The most fundamental guide to the Enneagram ever offered, this book features effective self-tests to determine simply and accurately what your personality type is. Daniels and Price provide step-by-step instructions for taking inventory of how you think, what you feel, and what you experience. They then guide you in your discovery of what your type means for your personal well-being and your relationships with others, and they show you how to maximize your inherent strengths. Brimming with empowering information for each of the nine personality types--Perfectionist, Giver, Performer, Romantic, Observer, Loyal Skeptic, Epicure, Protector, and Mediator--this one-of-a-kind book equips you with all the tools you need to dramatically enhance your quality of life.
Teacher Created Resources Mysteries in History Series - World History Workbook
& bull; Description: what happened to the Mary Celeste?, Was Mozart murdered?, who was the Man in the iron Mask? & bull; The activities cartnear standards in these areas: relationships and patterns in history, historical perspective, map skills, functions of law in society, development of civilizations, presentation skillsChallenge students to explore several important unexplained events that helped shape history. Students use primary source materials, posters and simulations to find clues and make informed decisions about these events. There are no "right" or "wrong" answers. These real-life mysteries encourage students to research, think, debate and form conclusions.
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The Velvet Rage - 2nd Edition by Alan Downs (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 272Genre: Social ScienceSub-Genre: LGBT StudiesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Da Capo Lifelong BooksAge Range: AdultBook theme: Gay StudiesAuthor: Alan DownsLanguage: English About the Book The Velvet Rage is becoming a touchstone in gay culture just as Goodbye to Berlin was in the 30s, A Boy s Own Story in the 60s and Faggots in the 70s. --Observer (UK)" Book Synopsis A groundbreaking examination of the psychology of homosexuality, why it leads to shame over one's identity, and how to overcome it In The Velvet Rage, psychologist Alan Downs draws on his own struggle with shame and anger, contemporary research, and stories from his patients to passionately describe the stages of a gay man's journey out of shame and offers practical and inspired strategies to stop the cycle of avoidance and self-defeating behavior. The Velvet Rage is an empowering book that has already changed the public discourse on gay culture and helped shape the identity of an entire generation of gay men. Review Quotes Artvoice, 11/26/15 The clearest, most succinct delineation of the origins and consequences of internalized homophobia, and how to address them.Philadelphia Gay News bestseller, 5/11/12 A groundbreaking examination of the psychology of homosexuality, why it leads to shame over one's identity, and how to overcome it.... This book has remarkable staying power.[An] excellent new book...The Velvet Rage is a chronicle of furtive pathos, anger, compensatory fabulousness, despair, sex addiction, and flickerings of hope as its wounded actors make their way by uncertain stages toward a light of authenticity and self-acceptance their culture does not want them to find or even see. In its pages, through anecdotal moments and analytical passages, one is constantly catching glints of people one has known, behaviors one has seen and heard firsthand and often been baffled and hurt by.--San Francisco Bay GuardianDr. Alan Downs has some words of wisdom....Although unnerving at first, readers might feel kinship with the case study subjects and ultimately, become empowered by the lessons learned and by the self-realizations experienced.--New City ChicagoPeppered with deeply personal reflections... There's no doubt that the men profiled in this sober call for owning the injury of growing up gay in a straight world were helped by their counseling, or that there are certainly some readers who will find their own lives reflected in that healing.--Q SyndicateThose familiar with gay men will find a good deal of honest reporting here. Without being maudlin, Downs, himself a gay man, writes movingly.--Library JournalWhile we can all hope that the collective experience will change in time, Downs' perspective is still all too relevant.--AOL's Book Maven About the Author Alan Downs, PhD, is a clinical psychologist practicing in Beverly Hills, California. The former CEO of Michael's House Treatment Center, Downs now maintains a thriving private psychotherapy practice and an intensive outpatient addiction program.
Kaplan Early Learning My Colors and Me! Board Books - Set of 6
Overall Depth: 8.8 inchesWeight: 1.7 poundsGenre: EducationFormat: Board BookAuthor: Tana Hoban & bull; This board book set has vibrant colored books full of pictures of that color & bull; Books include the colors Blue, Red, Green and Yellow, along with two other engaging books & bull; Fun to read with your child and entertainingIntroduce children to the wonderful world around them with this creative book set. From simple questions about their bodies to primary colors in everyday life, children will be amazed at what they see! Set of 6 books.
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Build Up Your LEGO Winter Village - by David Younger (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 142Genre: Antiques + CollectiblesSub-Genre: ToysFormat: PaperbackPublisher: InklingbricksAge Range: AdultAuthor: David YoungerLanguage: English Book Synopsis Expand your LEGO Winter Village with these brand new models! This holiday season, get ready to grow your LEGO winter wonderland! Within these pages you'll find complete instructions and full brick lists to build a collection of brand new Winter Village models, as well as step-by-step guidance on how to buy all the pieces you'll need through Bricklink.com - LEGO's official online marketplace. In this book, create the ultimate bustling and festive Christmas town with instructions for: a Department Storea Santa Balloona Police Cara Police Stationa Police Boxan Eggnoggeryan Eggnog TruckTurn on the Christmas classics, brew up some hot cocoa, and get building with this perfect festive family activity.
Teacher Created Materials TIME FOR KIDS Animals and Insects Set, Grades 1 to 2, set of 11
Overall Height: 13 inchesGenre: NatureFormat: LibraryAuthor: Assorted authors & bull; High interest content from TIME For Kids & bull; Alignment to Common Core State Standards & bull; Variety of text structures and academic and domain-specific vocabulary & bull; Complex informational text aligned to Animals theme & bull; Identical set available in SpanishIn Animals and Insects, discover creatures that walk, crawl, swim, slither, and fly with colorful books that feature TIME FOR KIDS(R) content! Children will be motivated to read with familiar concepts, high-interest text and a variety of colorful graphic features. 12-28 pages per book. Guided Reading Level: E-J. Lexile Level: BR-630L.
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Range - by David Epstein (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 352Genre: PsychologySub-Genre: DevelopmentalFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Riverhead BooksAge Range: AdultBook theme: GeneralAuthor: David EpsteinLanguage: English Book Synopsis The #1 New York Times bestseller that has all America talking: as seen/heard on CNN's Fareed Zakaria GPS, Morning Joe, CBS This Morning, The Bill Simmons Podcast, Rich Roll, and more. "The most important business--and parenting--book of the year." --Forbes "Urgent and important. . . an essential read for bosses, parents, coaches, and anyone who cares about improving performance." --Daniel H. Pink Shortlisted for the Financial Times/McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award Plenty of experts argue that anyone who wants to develop a skill, play an instrument, or lead their field should start early, focus intensely, and rack up as many hours of deliberate practice as possible. If you dabble or delay, you'll never catch up to the people who got a head start. But a closer look at research on the world's top performers, from professional athletes to Nobel laureates, shows that early specialization is the exception, not the rule. David Epstein examined the world's most successful athletes, artists, musicians, inventors, forecasters and scientists. He discovered that in most fields--especially those that are complex and unpredictable--generalists, not specialists, are primed to excel. Generalists often find their path late, and they juggle many interests rather than focusing on one. They're also more creative, more agile, and able to make connections their more specialized peers can't see. Provocative, rigorous, and engrossing, Range makes a compelling case for actively cultivating inefficiency. Failing a test is the best way to learn. Frequent quitters end up with the most fulfilling careers. The most impactful inventors cross domains rather than deepening their knowledge in a single area. As experts silo themselves further while computers master more of the skills once reserved for highly focused humans, people who think broadly and embrace diverse experiences and perspectives will increasingly thrive. Review Quotes "A well-supported and smoothly written case on behalf of breadth and late starts. . . . as David Epstein shows us, cultivating range prepares us for the wickedly unanticipated." --Wall Street Journal "I love this idea [Range], because I think of myself as a jack of all trades." -- Fareed Zakaria, CNN "The storytelling is so dramatic, the wielding of data so deft and the lessons so strikingly framed that it's never less than a pleasure to read. . . . a wealth of thought-provoking material." --New York Times Book Review "Range is a convincing, engaging survey of research and anecdotes that confirm a thoughtful, collaborative world is also a better and more innovative one." --NPR "For reasons I cannot explain, David Epstein manages to make me thoroughly enjoy the experience of being told that everything I thought about something was wrong. I loved Range." --Malcolm Gladwell, author of Outliers and The Tipping Point "It's a joy to spend hours in the company of a writer as gifted as David Epstein. And the joy is all the greater when that writer shares so much crucial and revelatory information about performance, success, and education." -- Susan Cain, author of Quiet "For too long, we've believed in a single path to excellence. Start early, specialize soon, narrow your focus, aim for efficiency. But in this groundbreaking book, David Epstein shows that in most domains, the way to excel is something altogether different. Sample widely, gain a breadth of experiences, take detours, and experiment relentlessly. Epstein is a deft writer, equally nimble at telling a great story and unpacking complicated science. And Range is an urgent and important book, an essential read for bosses, parents, coaches, and anyone who cares about improving performance." --Daniel H. Pink, author of When, Drive, and A Whole New Mind "In a world that's increasingly obsessed with specialization, star science writer David Epstein is here to convince you that the future may belong to generalists. It's a captivating read that will leave you questioning the next steps in your career--and the way you raise your children." --Adam Grant, author of Give and Take and Originals "Range is a blueprint for a more thoughtful, collaborative world - and it's also really fun to read." --NPR, Best Books of 2019 "I want to give Range to any kid who is being forced to take violin lessons--but really wants to learn the drums; to any programmer who secretly dreams of becoming a psychologist; to everyone who wants humans to thrive in an age of robots. Range is full of surprises and hope, a 21st century survival guide." --Amanda Ripley, author of The Smartest Kids in the World. "An assiduously researched and accessible argument for being a jack of all trades." --O Magazine, Best Nonfiction Books Coming in 2019 "Range elevates Epstein to one of the very best science writers at work today. The scope of the book--and the implications--are breathtaking. I find myself applying what I've learned to almost every aspect of my life." --Sebastian Junger, author of Tribe, War, and The Perfect Storm "A goldmine of surprising insights. Makes you smarter with every page." --James Clear, New York Times best-selling author of Atomic Habits "Range will force you to rethink the nature of learning, thinking, and being, and reconsider what you thought you knew about optimal education and career paths--and how and why the most successful people in the world do what they do. It's one of the most thought-provoking and enlightening books I've read." --Maria Konnikova, author of Mastermind and The Confidence Game, professional poker player "A fresh, brisk look at creativity, learning, and the meaning of achievement." --Kirkus Reviews "Brilliant, timely, and utterly impossible to put down. If you care about improving skill, innovation, and performance, you need to read this book. " --Daniel Coyle, author of The Culture Code and The Talent Code About the Author David Epstein is the author of the New York Times bestseller The Sports Gene. He has master's degrees in environmental science and journalism and has worked as an investigative reporter for ProPublica and a senior writer for Sports Illustrated. He lives in Washington, DC.
The 48 Laws of Power - by Robert Greene (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9 Inches (H) x 1 Inches (W) x 6 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 452Genre: PhilosophySub-Genre: PoliticalFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Penguin GroupAuthor: Robert GreeneAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book Amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive, this bestselling work distills 3,000 years of the history of power into 48 well-explicated laws. As attention-grabbing in its design as it is in content, this bold volume outlines the laws of power in their unvarnished essence, synthesizing the philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun-tzu, Carl von Clausewitz, and other great thinkers. Book Synopsis Amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive, this multi-million-copy New York Times bestseller is the definitive manual for anyone interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control - from the author of The Laws of Human Nature. In the book that People magazine proclaimed "beguiling" and "fascinating," Robert Greene and Joost Elffers have distilled three thousand years of the history of power into 48 essential laws by drawing from the philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, and Carl Von Clausewitz and also from the lives of figures ranging from Henry Kissinger to P.T. Barnum. Some laws teach the need for prudence ("Law 1: Never Outshine the Master"), others teach the value of confidence ("Law 28: Enter Action with Boldness"), and many recommend absolute self-preservation ("Law 15: Crush Your Enemy Totally"). Every law, though, has one thing in common: an interest in total domination. In a bold and arresting two-color package, The 48 Laws of Power is ideal whether your aim is conquest, self-defense, or simply to understand the rules of the game. From the Back Cover THE BESTSELLING BOOK FOR THOSE WHO WANT POWER, WATCH POWER, OR WANT TO ARM THEMSELVES AGAINST POWER . . .A moral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive, this piercing work distills three thousand years of the history of power into forty-eight well-explicated laws. As attention-grabbing in its design as it is in its content, this bold volume outlines the laws of power in their unvarnished essence, synthesizing the philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun-tzu, Carl von Clausewitz, and other great thinkers. Some laws require prudence ("Law 1: Never Outshine the Master"), some stealth ("Law 3: Conceal Your Intentions"), and some the total absence of mercy ("Law 15: Crush Your Enemy Totally") but like it or not, all have applications in real-life situations. Illustrated through the tactics of Queen Elizabeth I, Henry Kissinger, P. T. Barnum, and other famous figures who have wielded -- or been victimized by -- power, these laws will fascinate any reader interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control. Review Quotes "Machiavelli has a new rival. And Sun Tzu had better watch his back. Greene . . . has put together a checklist of ambitious behavior. Just reading the table of contents is enough to stir a little corner-office lust."--New York magazine "Beguiling . . . literate . . . fascinating. A wry primer for people who desperately want to be on top."--People magazine "An heir to Machiavelli's Prince . . . gentler souls will find this book frightening, those whose moral compass is oriented solely to power will have a perfect vade mecum." --Publishers Weekly "Satisfyingly dense and . . . literary, with fantastic examples of genius power-game players. It's The Rules meets In Pursuit of Wow! with a degree in comparative literature."--Allure About The Author Robert Greene, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The 48 Laws of Power, The 33 Strategies of War, The Art of Seduction, Mastery, and The Laws of Human Nature, is an internationally renowned expert on power strategies. He lives in Los Angeles. Joost Elffers is the packaging genius behind Viking Studio's Secret Language series, Play with Your Food, and How Are You Peeling?. He lives in New York City.
Hacking School Discipline - (Hack Learning) by Nathan Maynard & Brad Weinstein (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 192Genre: EducationSub-Genre: Experimental MethodsSeries Title: Hack LearningFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Times 10 PublicationsAge Range: AdultAuthor: Nathan Maynard & Brad WeinsteinLanguage: English About the Book Replace traditional school discipline with a proven system, founded on restorative justice. In a book that should become your new blueprint for school discipline, teachers, presenters, and school leaders Nathan Maynard and Brad Weinstein demonstrate how to eliminate punishment and build a culture of responsible students and independent learners. Book Synopsis Eliminate old-school punishments and create a community of responsible, productive learnersAre you or your teachers frustrated with carrots and sticks, detention rooms, and suspension--antiquated school discipline practices that simply do not work with the students entering our classrooms today? Our kids have complex needs, and we must empower and embrace them with restorative practices that not only change behaviors but transform students into productive citizens, accountable for their own actions.Replace traditional school discipline with a proven system, founded on restorative justice In a book that should become your new blueprint for school discipline, teachers, presenters, and school leaders Nathan Maynard and Brad Weinstein demonstrate how to eliminate punishment and build a culture of responsible students and independent learners. In Hack Learning Series Book 22, you learn to: Reduce repeated negative behaviors Build student self-regulation and empathy Enhance communication and collaboration Identify the true cause of negative behaviors Use restorative circles to reflect on behaviors and discuss impactful change "Maynard and Weinstein provide practical tips and strategies in the context of real-world examples, guided by the imperatives of changing the behavior and preserving the relationship. An important read for teachers and administrators." -Danny Steele, award-winning principal and co-author of Essential Truths for Principals and Essential Truths for Teachers Before you suspend another student ... read Hacking School Discipline, and build a school environment that promotes responsible learners, who never need to be punished. Then watch learning soar, teachers smile, and your entire community rejoice.
Beautifully Said - (Everyday Inspiration) by Pauline Weger & Alicia Williamson (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 272Genre: ReferenceSub-Genre: QuotationsSeries Title: Everyday InspirationFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Rock PointAge Range: AdultAuthor: Pauline Weger & Alicia WilliamsonLanguage: English Book Synopsis Beautifully Said is a female-forward collection of 21 themed chapters of quotes from strong, successful, intelligent women. Perfect for hand lettering artists of any age! Looking for a quote to inspire your daughter, sister, mother, teammate, or friend? Beautifully Said is a personal inspiration gallery, containing 21 themed chapters spotlighting women and girls who believe, build, discover, explore, heal, invent, laugh, lead, and more. Quotabelle's first book is a serendipitous result of the startup's Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign. This female-powered company creates products that add missing voices back into history and ensure today's remarkable thinkers and doers aren't overlooked going forward. You'll love seeing quotes by incredible women from bygone eras, like Eleanor Roosevelt, Ella Fitzgerald, Harriet Tubman, and Audrey Hepburn, as well as contemporary figures like Serena Williams, Amy Poehler, and Malala Yousafzai, as well as noteworthy up-and-comers, including an Everest-scaling mountaineer, a space archaeologist, and a serial entrepreneur. Because sharing ideas and stories is how passions get sparked and role models emerge. Words of encouragement and inspiration from women around the world come together in the Everyday Inspiration series from Rock Point. Follow the journeys of hundreds of strong female leaders from past to present through thoughtful biographies and empowering quotes, and receive advice for how to live a more thoughtful and fulfilling life overall through performing acts of kindness for other or various methods of self-care. The perfect gift for family and friends, these gorgeous hardcovers featuring foiled covers and full-color interiors bring these amazing words of wisdom to life. Other titles in the series include: Grit & Grace; Find Your Glow, Feed Your Soul; Follow Your Bliss, Find Your Calm; and Hello Gorgeous! Review Quotes "With contributions that range from Misty Copeland to Sonia Sotomayor, Michelle Obama to Amy Poehler - and with short biographies of each woman on the facing page - readers will find courage from old friends, and enlightenment from new and remarkable allies."--Simply Woman Magazine About the Author Quotabelle designs smart, distinctive products that introduce female role models to the world; from family rooms to classrooms, offices to boardrooms, studios to sports fields, in print and online. The company is solving a quote supply problem uncovered through research--that less than 15% of the millions of quotes shared every day are by women and girls. Most quotes are unsourced, many are misattributed. Very often, quotes shared are written or said by the same visible few. Working with female writers, researchers, designers and craftspeople, Quotabelle is adding missing voices back into history and ensuring remarkable women and girls aren't overlooked going forward. Quotabelle has published two anthologies of female wisdom: Beautifully Said and Grit & Grace.Pauline Weger scouts creative ways to share great ideas & true stories. She particularly loves pairing inspiring words with beautiful fonts, hand lettering, stylish design, and brilliant washes of color. Pauline grew up in a small coastal town north of Boston. She and her husband now live in Northern Virginia. Mom to two daughters, she stepped away from the corporate world to become a social entrepreneur who spends her days making sure more female role models emerge.Alicia Williamson, PhD is a wayfaring academic who loves to use her keyboard for good. She has researched and taught Literature, Writing, and Women's Studies. Her work within and beyond the university is dedicated to amplifying underrepresented voices and stories. Originally from the lake country of northern Minnesota, Alicia currently resides in the UK with her husband and their daughter.
A Raisin in the Sun - by Lorraine Hansberry (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 160Genre: DramaSub-Genre: AmericanFormat: PaperbackPublisher: VintageAge Range: AdultBook theme: African AmericanAuthor: Lorraine HansberryLanguage: English About the Book When it was first produced in 1959, A Raisin in the Sun was awarded the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for that season and hailed as a watershed in American drama. A pioneering work by an African-American playwright, the play was a radically new representation of black life. "A play that changed American theater forever".--The New York Times. Book Synopsis Never before, the entire history of the American theater, has so much of the truth of black people's lives been seen on the stage, observed James Baldwin shortly before A Raisin in the Sun opened on Broadway in 1959. Indeed Lorraine Hansberry's award-winning drama about the hopes and aspirations of a struggling, working-class family living on the South Side of Chicago connected profoundly with the psyche of black America--and changed American theater forever. The play's title comes from a line in Langston Hughes's poem Harlem, which warns that a dream deferred might dry up/like a raisin in the sun. The events of every passing year add resonance to A Raisin in the Sun, said The New York Times. It is as if history is conspiring to make the play a classic. This Modern Library edition presents the fully restored, uncut version of Hansberry's landmark work with an introduction by Robert Nemiroff. Review Quotes "A beautiful, lovable play. It is affectionately human, funny and touching. . . . A work of theatrical magic in which the usual barrier between audience and stage disappears."John Chapman, New York News "An honest, intelligible, and moving experience."Walter Kerr, New York Herald Tribune "Miss Hansberry has etched her characters with understanding, and told her story with dramatic impact. She has a keen sense of humor, an ear for accurate speech and compassion for people."Robert Coleman, New York Mirror "A Raisin in the Sun has vigor as well as veracity."Brooks Atkinson, New York Times"It is honest drama, catching up real people. . . . It will make you proud of human beings."Frank Aston, New York World-Telegram & Sun "A wonderfully emotional evening."John McClain, New York Journal American About the Author Lorraine Hansberry, at twenty-nine, became the youngest American, the fifth woman, and the first black playwright to win the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for the Best Play of the Year. Her A Raisin in the Sun has since been published and produced in some 30 countries, while her film adaptation was nominated by the New York critics for the Best Screenplay and received a Cannes Film Festival Award. At thirty-four, during the run of her second play, The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window, Lorraine Hansberry died of cancer. In the years since her death, her stature has continued to grow. To Be Young, Gifted and Black, a dramatic portrait of the playwright in her own words, was the longest-running Off-Broadway drama of 1969, and has been recorded, filmed, and published in expanded book form, and has toured an unprecedented forty states and two hundred colleges. In 1986, following the stage production of the 25th anniversary of A Raisin in the Sun by the Roundabout Theatre in New York City, the play was widely acclaimed as in the foremost ranks of American classics. In 1990, the PBS American Playhouse TV adaptation of the 25th-anniversary version had one of the highest viewing audiences in PBS history. Les Blancs, her last play--posthumously performed on Broadway and recently in prominent regional theaters--has been hailed by a number of critics as her best.
White Guilt - (P.S.) by Shelby Steele (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 181Genre: Social ScienceSub-Genre: Minority StudiesSeries Title: P.S.Format: PaperbackPublisher: Harper PerennialAge Range: AdultAuthor: Shelby SteeleLanguage: EnglishNot unlike some of Ralph Ellison's or Richard Wright's best work. White Guilt, a serious meditation on vital issues, deserves a wide readership." -- Cleveland Plain DealerIn 1955 the killers of Emmett Till, a black Mississippi youth, were acquitted because they were white. Forty years later, despite the strong DNA evidence against him, accused murderer O. J. Simpson went free after his attorney portrayed him as a victim of racism. The age of white supremacy has given way to an age of white guilt--and neither has been good for African Americans.Through articulate analysis and engrossing recollections, acclaimed race relations scholar Shelby Steele sounds a powerful call for a new culture of personal responsibility.
Carson Dellosa Social Skills Matter! Resource Book, Grades PreK to 2
Dimensions (Overall): 10.8 inches (L), .8 inches (H) x 8.4 inches (W)Weight: 1.87 poundsGenre: Social ScienceFormat: PaperbackAuthor: Carson dellosa & bull; Great resource for young boys and girls of all abilities & bull; Combination of developmental tasks, discussions, and multisensory activities help kids retain information and practice healthy daily behaviors & bull; Turns into an art project by allowing kids to color, read, and design their very own social skills booklet & bull; Comprehensive activities combine auditory, visual, and tactile (touch) senses for all learning styles & bull; Full resource tasks are also available on screen when you download the free Carson-Dellosa PEEK appSocial skills matter too! Help kids master the art of communication with a resource book that helps teach effective talking skills, making good choices, and the practice of appropriate behaviors in various settings. Inside are over 80 reproducible mini-books that children themselves can assemble, color, read, and make their own! Perfect for teaching self-reliance, creativity, and more, as each mini-book focuses on a different facet of crucial social skills such as cooperative play, learning about feelings, school-day behavior, manners, and behavior management. This resource book was published in January 2014; includes 382 pages. Ideal for ages 4 to 8.
The Lego Book, New Edition - by Daniel Lipkowitz (Mixed Media Product)
Number of Pages: 280Genre: Antiques + CollectiblesSub-Genre: ToysFormat: Mixed Media ProductPublisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)Age Range: AdultAuthor: Daniel LipkowitzLanguage: English About the Book Includes one red LEGO brick inside front cover. Book Synopsis Celebrate and explore the incredible story of the LEGO Group and its much-loved bricks, sets, minifigures, movies, games, and more with this updated and expanded edition. Take a dazzling visual tour through all the groundbreaking moments in LEGO(R) history, from the company's humble beginnings in a carpenter's workshop to the invention of the iconic LEGO brick and LEGO minifigure, through to the stunning toys, video games and movies of today, including LEGO(R) Star Wars(TM), THE LEGO(R) NINJAGO(R) MOVIE(TM), and LEGO(R) Dimensions. This special edition of The LEGO(R) Book has been fully updated and expanded with the latest LEGO sets and fascinating facts to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the LEGO brick and the 40th anniversary of the minifigure. Go behind the scenes to learn how LEGO bricks are made; find out how amazing fan creations become real-life LEGO sets, and marvel at how LEGO bricks made it to the computer screen and the big screen. Created in full collaboration with the LEGO Group, The LEGO(R) Book is a treasure trove for LEGO fans of all ages - and this very special edition comes with an exclusive printed brick. LEGO, the LEGO logo, and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group. (c)2018 The LEGO Group. About the Author Daniel Lipkowitz is a senior writer and story developer at the LEGO Group. His writing has appeared in LEGO Club Magazine as well as LEGO Master Builder Academy, and his characters and storylines regularly appear in new LEGO themes and animated LEGO films. He is the author of The LEGO Ideas Book, LEGO Awesome ideas, and Lego Play Book: Ideas to Bring Your Bricks to Life.
A Very Merry Dunder Mifflin Christmas - by Christine Kopaczewski (Hardcover)
Dimensions (Overall): 7.6 Inches (H) x 7.7 Inch (W) x .6 Inch (D)Weight: .9 PoundsNumber of Pages: 112Genre: Performing ArtsSub-Genre: TelevisionFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Running Press AdultAuthor: Christine KopaczewskiAge Range: AdultBook theme: Genres, ComedyLanguage: English About the Book "Season's Greetings from Scranton, Pennsylvania, and your favorite group of Dunder Mifflin misfits. Over the course of seven iconic Christmas episodes, The Office delighted audiences everywhere with unconventional and seriously funny memories. Each December, ready to blow off a year's worth of pent-up boredom and frustration, the hyped-up holiday party was the ultimate escape from the team's monotonous paper-pushing gigs and the perfect recipe for chaos, love triangles, and prank wars to ensue -- and they did. In A Very Merry Dunder Mifflin Christmas, relive your favorite festive moments -- like when Andy gifted Erin the twelve days of Christmas -- get tips on planning your own seasonal soiree like Angela and Phyllis, host the holidays like the Schrutes, prank your friends like Jim, Pam, and Dwight, and settle in for a round of Yankee Swap. This official licensed guide is an epic look back at all the ways Michael and his workmates at Dunder Mifflin made the most of their holiday seasons."--Provided by publisher. Book Synopsis Celebrate the holidays the Dunder Mifflin way with this official, one-of-a-kind Christmas-spectacular handbook filled with recipes, tips, and pranks inspired by one of the most popular comedy series of all time. Season's Greetings from Scranton, Pennsylvania, and your favorite group of Dunder Mifflin misfits. Over the course of seven iconic Christmas episodes, The Office delighted audiences everywhere with unconventional and seriously funny memories. Each December, ready to blow off a year's worth of pent-up boredom and frustration, the hyped-up holiday party was the ultimate escape from the team's monotonous paper-pushing gigs and the perfect recipe for chaos, love triangles, and prank wars to ensue -- and they did. In A Very Merry Dunder Mifflin Christmas, relive your favorite festive moments -- like when Andy gifted Erin the twelve days of Christmas -- get tips on planning your own seasonal soiree like Angela and Phyllis, host the holidays like the Schrutes, prank your friends like Jim, Pam, and Dwight, and settle in for a round of Yankee Swap. This official licensed guide is an epic look back at all the ways Michael and his workmates at Dunder Mifflin made the most of their holiday seasons. The Office is a trademark and copyright of Universal Content Productions LLC. Licensed by Universal Studios 2020. All Rights Reserved. About The Author Christine Kopaczewski has had her work published by Good Housekeeping, Philadelphia magazine, Business Insider, PureWow, and Yahoo. She lives in Philadelphia with her husband and Scottish Terrier puppy.
Hood Feminism - by Mikki Kendall (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 288Genre: Social ScienceSub-Genre: Feminism & Feminist TheoryFormat: HardcoverPublisher: VikingAge Range: AdultAuthor: Mikki KendallLanguage: English About the Book "A collection of essays taking aim at the legitimacy of the modern feminist movement, arguing that it has chronically failed to address the needs of all but a few women"-- Book Synopsis A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "One of the most important books of the current moment."--Time "A rousing call to action... It should be required reading for everyone."--Gabrielle Union, author of We're Going to Need More Wine "A brutally candid and unobstructed portrait of mainstream white feminism." --Ibram X. Kendi, author of How to Be an Antiracist A potent and electrifying critique of today's feminist movement announcing a fresh new voice in black feminism Today's feminist movement has a glaring blind spot, and paradoxically, it is women. Mainstream feminists rarely talk about meeting basic needs as a feminist issue, argues Mikki Kendall, but food insecurity, access to quality education, safe neighborhoods, a living wage, and medical care are all feminist issues. All too often, however, the focus is not on basic survival for the many, but on increasing privilege for the few. That feminists refuse to prioritize these issues has only exacerbated the age-old problem of both internecine discord and women who rebuff at carrying the title. Moreover, prominent white feminists broadly suffer from their own myopia with regard to how things like race, class, sexual orientation, and ability intersect with gender. How can we stand in solidarity as a movement, Kendall asks, when there is the distinct likelihood that some women are oppressing others? In her searing collection of essays, Mikki Kendall takes aim at the legitimacy of the modern feminist movement, arguing that it has chronically failed to address the needs of all but a few women. Drawing on her own experiences with hunger, violence, and hypersexualization, along with incisive commentary on politics, pop culture, the stigma of mental health, and more, Hood Feminism delivers an irrefutable indictment of a movement in flux. An unforgettable debut, Kendall has written a ferocious clarion call to all would-be feminists to live out the true mandate of the movement in thought and in deed. Review Quotes Named a Best Book of 2020 by Bustle, BBC, and Time A Washington Post Notable Nonfiction Book of 2020 "In prose that is clean, crisp, and cutting, Kendall reveals how feminism has both failed to take into account populations too often excluded from the banner of feminism and failed to consider the breadth of issues affecting the daily lives of millions of women. . . . Throughout, Kendall thoughtfully and deliberately takes mainstream feminism to task . . . [but] if Hood Feminism is a searing indictment of mainstream feminism, it is also an invitation. For every case in which Kendall highlights problematic practices, she offers guidance for how we can all do better."--NPR"With poise and clarity, Kendall lays out the case for why feminists need to fight not just for career advancement but also for basic needs and issues that often plague women of color, including food security, educational access, a living wage and safety from gun violence. In expertly tying the racial justice and feminist movements together, Kendall's is one of the most important books of the current moment."--Time, "100 Must-Read Books of 2020" "Hood Feminism paints a brutally candid and unobstructed portrait of mainstream white feminism: a narrow movement that disregards the needs of the overwhelming majority of women. In the storied tradition of Black feminism stretching back to Maria Stewart, Kendall persuasively contends that women's basic needs are feminist issues. The fights against hunger, homelessness, poverty, health disparities, poor schools, homophobia, transphobia, and domestic violence are feminist fights. Kendall offers a feminism rooted in the livelihood of everyday women." --Ibram X. Kendi, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of How to Be an Antiracist, in The Atlantic"Beautifully centers on the experience of women who face an actual battle on the front lines while mainstream feminists clamor for access to the officers' club."--The Washington Post "A searing indictment of . . . the modern feminist movement's failure to support marginalized women and to integrate issues of race, class and sexual orientation."--USA Today "This book is an act of fierce love and advocacy, and it is urgently necessary." --Samantha Irby, author of Meaty and We Are Never Meeting in Real Life "Mikki's book is a rousing call to action for today's feminists. It should be required reading for everyone." --Gabrielle Union, author of We're Going to Need More Wine "Cutting, critical, and consequential, Hood Feminism is required reading for anyone who calls himself or herself a feminist, an urgent piece of feminist discourse. It's a tough read--especially if you've been giving yourself woke feminist gold stars--but that makes it all the more necessary."--Marie Claire "My wish is that every white woman who calls herself a feminist (as I do) will read this book in a state of hushed and humble respect. Mikki Kendall is calling out white feminists here--and it's long overdue that we drop our defenses, listen to her arguments carefully, and then change our entire way of thinking and behaving. As Kendall explains in eloquent and searing simplicity, any feminism that focuses on inequality between men and women without addressing the inequalities BETWEEN women is not only useless, but actually harmful. In the growing public conversation about race, class, status, privilege, and power, this text is essential reading."--Elizabeth Gilbert "Elicits action by effectively calling out privilege . . . This can be a tough read, even for the most woke and intersectional feminist, and that's exactly how it should be." --Bust"Hood Feminism is a critical feminist text that interrogates the failings of the mainstream feminist movement and gives us the necessary expertise of Black women. Kendall skillfully illuminates the many intersections of identity and shows us the beauty and power of anger." --Erika L. Sánchez, author of Lessons on Expulsion and I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter "Kendall is a highly knowledgeable and inspiring guide, and she effectively builds on the work of black women who have, for ages, been working to better the lives of themselves and their communities. . . . A much-needed addition to feminist discourse." --Kirkus Reviews "In this forceful and eloquent series of essays, [Kendall] takes on the feminist myopia that ignores the daily existential struggles of women of color and encourages a broader support of society's most vulnerable citizens. If such support is forthcoming and awareness expanded, then not only will those outside the feminist establishment be empowered, those within the current movement will also be enlightened as to their cause's true universal potential."--Booklist "A frank account of who and what is still missing from mainstream feminism that will appeal to readers of women's and African American studies, and readers seeking a better grasp on history."--Library Journal "An energizing critique of the feminist movement's preference for white women."--BookPage "Mikki Kendall tells it like it is, and this is why she has long been a must-read writer for me: incisive, clear-eyed, and rightly willing to challenge readers when necessary. Her exploration of how feminists' fight for liberation has too often left poor people, Black people, Indigenous people, and other people of color behind is critical reading for anyone who is or wants to be involved in work addressing complex and longstanding inequalities." --Nicole Chung, author of All You Can Ever Know: A Memoir "Mikki has been writing for years about protection, 'problem children, ' the limits and the usefulness of different kinds of anger, and the way sisterhood can be wielded as a demand. She's here for her community, and this book has everything to do with expanding access to it." --Daniel Mallory Ortberg, author of The Merry Spinster and Texts from Jane Eyre "Mikki Kendall has established herself as an important voice in current feminist discourse, and Hood Feminism cements that place. With a compelling, forceful piece, Kendall has written the missive that feminists--especially white feminists--need to remember the racist history of who we are as a movement and to move forward with an intersectional and deliberately anti-racist focus." --Dianna Anderson, author of Problematic "Every white lady should have this book assigned to them before they can talk about feminism in the same way that every human should have to work in the service industry for a year before they can talk about the economy. Ain't nothing but truth in these words." --Linda Tirado, author of Hand to Mouth: Living in Bootstrap America About the Author Mikki Kendall is a New York Times bestselling writer, speaker, and blogger whose work has appeared in The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, The Guardian, TIME, Salon, Ebony, Essence, and elsewhere. An accomplished public speaker, she has discussed race, feminism, violence in Chicago, tech, pop culture, and social media on The Daily Show, MSNBC, NPR, Al Jazeera's The Listening Post, BBC's Women's Hour, and Huffington Post Live, as well as at universities across the country. In 2017, she was awarded Best Food Essay from the Association of Food Journalists for her essay on hot sauce, Jim Crow, and Beyoncé. She is also the author of Amazons, Abolitionists, and Activists: A Graphic History of Women's Fight for Their Rights and a co-editor of the Locus-nominated anthology Hidden Youth, as well as a part of the Hugo-nominated team of editors at Fireside Magazine. A veteran, she lives in Chicago with her family.
NewMark Learning Conquer New Standards, Literary Text, Grade 5
& bull; NewMark Learning Conquer, Literary Text, Grade 5 & bull; ComprehensionThe Grade 5 specific book provides you with ready-to-go units that support students in the development of key skills outlined in the standards. Each unit includes one or more passages as well as a model of a response to a question about that passage. After reading the passage and reviewing the model, students practice applying the modeled skill by answering a variety of questions, including constructed response and multiple choice. Includes activities that allow parents to build on what students are learning in school. Ideal for skill building. Reproducible. Perforated answer key included. 8-1/2 x 11 inches.
Why We Can't Wait - (Signet Classics) by Martin Luther Dr King (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 240Genre: Social ScienceSub-Genre: Ethnic StudiesSeries Title: Signet ClassicsFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Signet BookAge Range: AdultBook theme: African American StudiesAuthor: Martin Luther Dr KingLanguage: English About the Book This paperback reissue of a classic not only examines King's Birmingham campaign for civil rights, but the history of the struggle and the tasks that await future generations fighting for equality. New Afterword by Rev. Jesse Jackson. Reissue. Book Synopsis Martin Luther King's classic exploration of the events and forces behind the Civil Rights Movement--including his Letter from Birmingham Jail, April 16, 1963. "There comes a time when the cup of endurance runs over, and men are no longer willing to be plunged into the abyss of despair." In 1963, Birmingham, Alabama, was perhaps the most racially segregated city in the United States. The campaign launched by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Civil Rights movement on the segregated streets of Birmingham demonstrated to the world the power of nonviolent direct action. In this remarkable book--winner of the Nobel Peace Prize--Dr. King recounts the story of Birmingham in vivid detail, tracing the history of the struggle for civil rights back to its beginnings three centuries ago and looking to the future, assessing the work to be done beyond Birmingham to bring about full equality for African Americans. Above all, Dr. King offers an eloquent and penetrating analysis of the events and pressures that propelled the Civil Rights movement from lunch counter sit-ins and prayer marches to the forefront of American consciousness. Since its publication in the 1960s, Why We Can't Wait has become an indisputable classic. Now, more than ever, it is an enduring testament to the wise and courageous vision of Martin Luther King, Jr. Includes photographs and an Afterword by Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. Review Quotes "No child should graduate from high school without having read this book. In telling the story of the third American Revolution, it is as integral to American history as the Declaration of Independence."--Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. About the Author Martin Luther King, Jr., was born January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia, the son and grandson of pastors. He graduated from Morehouse College and Crozer Theological Seminary, becoming at age 25 pastor of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama. He subsequently earned his Ph.D. from Boston University. In 1957 he and other civil rights leaders founded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, an organization he led until his death. A proponent of Gandhian principles of non-violence, he led many protests and demonstrations for civil rights, including the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on August 29, 1963, where he delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. Winner of the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize, he continued to fight for civil rights, the eradication of poverty and the end of the Vietnam War. He was assassinated on April 4, 1968 in Memphis, TN. Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., is the founder and president of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, an organization committed to fighting for social, political, and economic justice for people of all races, genders, and creeds. A two-time candidate for President of the United States, Rev. Jackson has been called the "conscience of the nation." Rev. Jackson is also renowned for his efforts around the world to spread the promise of democracy, human rights, and peace. Rev. Jackson and his wife, Jacqueline, reside in Chicago and are the proud parents of five children.
Prepared - by Diane Tavenner (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 304Genre: EducationSub-Genre: LeadershipFormat: HardcoverPublisher: CurrencyAge Range: AdultAuthor: Diane TavennerLanguage: English About the Book "A blueprint for how parents can stop worrying about their children's future and start helping them prepare for it, from the cofounder and CEO of one of America's most innovative public-school networks"-- Book Synopsis A blueprint for how parents can stop worrying about their children's future and start helping them prepare for it, from the cofounder and CEO of one of America's most innovative public-school networks"A treasure trove of deeply practical wisdom that accords with everything I know about how children thrive."--Angela Duckworth, New York Times bestselling author of Grit In 2003, Diane Tavenner cofounded the first school in what would become Summit Public Schools, which has since won national recognition for its exceptional outcomes: 99 percent of students are accepted to a four-year college, and its students graduate college at twice the national average. But in a radical departure from the environments created by the college admissions arms race, Summit students aren't focused on competing with their classmates for rankings or test scores. Instead, students spend their days solving real-world problems and developing the skills of self-direction, collaboration, and reflection, all of which prepare them to succeed in college, thrive in today's workplace, and lead a secure and fulfilled life. Through personal stories and hard-earned lessons from Summit's exceptional team of educators and diverse students, Tavenner shares the learning philosophies underlying the Summit model and offers a blueprint for any parent who wants to stop worrying about their children's future--and start helping them prepare for it. At a time when many students are struggling to regain educational and developmental ground lost to the disruptions of the pandemic, Prepared is more urgent and necessary than ever. Review Quotes "Prepared is the conversation we should be having as a nation. Diane Tavenner shows us how authentic, real-world learning and the essential skills of self-direction, collaboration, and reflection can be nurtured both inside and outside of the classroom, giving all parents a valuable guide for helping their children to successfully take on life's challenges."--Linda Darling-Hammond, professor emeritus, Stanford University and president, Learning Policy Institute "Prepared tackles the question so many of us parents and educators are grappling with--how do we grow and develop our children and young people so that they can shape a better future for themselves and for all of us? This immensely readable book pulls us along through Diane's story as a student, parent, and educator who has built some of the most acclaimed schools in the world. It serves as a powerful resource for all of us."--Wendy Kopp, co-founder and CEO of Teach for All "With Prepared, Diane shows us that we don't have to choose between success and fulfillment for our children. They can have both. Diane created the kind of schools we all want for our kids--schools that combine rigorous academics with real-world experiences and give our children the opportunity to figure out who they are, understand what motivates them, and know how to achieve it."--Todd Rose, director of Harvard Graduate School of Education and author of The End of Average and Dark Horse In a world filled with lots of parenting advice, Prepared cuts through the noise, offering a no-nonsense guide for raising curious, confident kids. Diane shares the secret sauce behind Summit's success and how we can make sure that all kids can have the same opportunity.--Jon Deane, CEO of GreatSchools"Diane Tavenner is one of the leading thinkers in education today--her energy and insights are infectious. There is no one better to think big about what kids need and who can roll up her sleeves to make it happen."--Sal Khan, founder and CEO of Khan Academy"Prepared is compelling and actionable. It tells the story of why all of us must work to prepare every child. We cannot allow luck or circumstance to dictate their future."--Dr. Priscilla Chan, co-CEO of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, pediatrician, and mother"Prepared is for parents and students who are fed up with the high-stakes college admissions arms race. This book brilliantly shows how all kids can succeed in college, find a meaningful career, and live a fulfilled life."--Scott Barry Kaufman, psychologist at Columbia University and author of Ungifted: Intelligence Redefined"Diane Tavenner's courageous book, Prepared, is an intimate portrait of Summit schools--their leaders, teachers and children--putting into practice the science of learning and human development where environments and relationships drive the development of the brain. It is a roadmap by a passionate leader for anyone who sees the purpose of schooling as unleashing the potential of each and every child."--Pamela Cantor, M.D., founder, Turnaround for Children and partner, Science of Learning and Development Initiative"Prepared is a roadmap for teachers, principals, parents and even students that paves the way for every child to reach adulthood and to thrive. Interweaving personal and professional anecdotes of how students navigate the terrain, Diane offers a new and engaging version of high school that prepares every child for college and for a fulfilled life."--Priscilla Wohlstetter, Distinguished Research Professor, Teachers College, Columbia University"This is a compelling and spot-on book from one of the field's most innovative experts. Tavenner won't rest until schools (and society) give young people what they need to thrive, and after reading this book you won't be able to either."--David Yeager, associate professor of psychology, University of Texas About the Author Diane Tavenner is the cofounder and CEO of Summit Public Schools, a nationally recognized nonprofit that operates fifteen middle and high schools in California and Washington. She developed a school model centered on real-world experiences, self-direction, collaboration, and reflection--preparing all students to succeed in college, thrive in today's workplace, and lead a secure and fulfilled life. Summit has earned many accolades and distinctions, most notably America's Best High Schools from U.S. News & World Report, America's Most Challenging High Schools by The Washington Post, and one of the world's Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Education by Fast Company. A lifelong educator, Tavenner spent a decade as a school teacher, administrator, and leader in traditional urban and suburban public schools throughout California. She is on the board of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. She has a degree in psychology and sociology from USC and a master's in administration and policy from Stanford University.
NP Book and Puzzle - Deep Blue Sea - (Board Book)
Genre: Non-ClassifiableFormat: Board BookPublisher: Melissa & DougAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book Crafted from recycled and recyclable materials; printed with eco-friendly soy-based inks. Hands-on way for kids to discover the world around them!
NewMark Learning Conquer New Standards, Informational Text, Grade 4
& bull; NewMark Learning Conquer, Informational Text, Grade 4 & bull; ComprehensionThe Grade 4 specific book provides you with ready-to-go units that support students in the development of key skills outlined in the standards. Each unit includes one or more passages as well as a model of a response to a question about that passage. After reading the passage and reviewing the model, students practice applying the modeled skill by answering a variety of questions, including constructed response and multiple choice. Includes activities that allow parents to build on what students are learning in school. Ideal for skill building. Reproducible. Perforated answer key included. 8-1/2 x 11 inches.
Science of Running - Annotated by Chris Napier (Paperback)
Edition: AnnotatedNumber of Pages: 224Genre: Sports + RecreationSub-Genre: Running & JoggingFormat: PaperbackPublisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)Age Range: AdultAuthor: Chris NapierLanguage: English About the Book Interrogates "the anatomy and physiology of the runner, showing how running involves and affects every system in the body--including the effect of oxygen on the muscles. The book breaks down the runner's stride scientifically, showing what's going on under the skin at every stage of the running cycle, highlighting common injury risks based on a runner's natural gait, and showing how to correct them"--Provided by publisher. Book Synopsis Discover the hard science that will help you run faster, endure for longer, and avoid injury. Analyze your running style and learn how to enhance your gait for optimum efficiency and safety. Transform your performance with exercises cartnearing strength, flexibility, and recovery - each exercise annotated to reveal the muscle mechanics so you know you're getting it right. Understand the science behind your body's energy systems and how to train to maximize energy storage and conversion. Follow training and exercise programs tailored to different abilities and distances, from 5K to marathon. Whether you are new to running or an experienced runner, this book will help you achieve your goals and stay injury-free. About the Author Chris Napier earned a diploma in Sport Physiotherapy in 2007 and is now Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, with a PhD in running biomechanics and injury prevention. In addition to working on research projects, Chris continues to be a practicing physiotherapist with Restore Physiotherapy and Athletics Canada. He has competed at the national level as a successful middle-distance runner, earning medals at the Canadian Track & Field Championships in 1996 and 1997. He is also an accomplished marathon runner with a personal best time of 2 hours, 33 mins.Twitter: @runnerphysio
Teacher Created Resources Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension: Science Activity Book, Grade 2-3, 144 Pages
& bull; Each unit provides: Introductory key words, a high-interest story, 5 test questions & bull; The activities cartnear standards in these areas: reading skills and strategies for informational texts, main idea and supporting details, context clues, sight words/vocabularyHigh-interest, nonfiction articles help students learn about science and social studies topics while developing skills in reading comprehension. Each story is followed by questions that cover main idea, details, vocabulary, and critical reasoning. The format is similar to that of standardized tests, so as students progress through the book’s units, they are preparing for success in testing.
Teacher Created Resources
Why We Swim - by Bonnie Tsui (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 288Genre: Sports + RecreationSub-Genre: Swimming & DivingFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Algonquin BooksAge Range: AdultAuthor: Bonnie TsuiLanguage: English About the Book "Bonnie Tsui looks at our love affair with the water, from evolution to mythology, from survival and well-being, from community swim clubs to competitive races, and she goes around the world to explore its significance in many cultures"-- Book Synopsis A Time Magazine Must-Read Book of 2020 A Best Book of the Season: BuzzFeed * Bustle * San Francisco Chronicle A Best Book of the Year: NPR's Book Concierge * Washington Independent Review of Books "A fascinating and beautifully written love letter to water. I was enchanted by this book." --Rebecca Skloot, bestselling author of The Immortal Life of Henrietta LacksAn immersive, unforgettable, and eye-opening perspective on swimming--and on human behavior itself. We swim in freezing Arctic waters and piranha-infested rivers to test our limits. We swim for pleasure, for exercise, for healing. But humans, unlike other animals that are drawn to water, are not natural-born swimmers. We must be taught. Our evolutionary ancestors learned for survival; now, in the twenty-first century, swimming is one of the most popular activities in the world. Why We Swim is propelled by stories of Olympic champions, a Baghdad swim club that meets in Saddam Hussein's palace pool, modern-day Japanese samurai swimmers, and even an Icelandic fisherman who improbably survives a wintry six-hour swim after a shipwreck. New York Times contributor Bonnie Tsui, a swimmer herself, dives into the deep, from the San Francisco Bay to the South China Sea, investigating what it is about water that seduces us, despite its dangers, and why we come back to it again and again. Review Quotes Featured in San Francisco Chronicle's 10 books by Bay Area authors that should be on your holiday list" A Goodreads Science & Technology Award Finalist "[An] enthusiastic and thoughtful work mixing history, journalism and elements of memoir . . . Tsui sets out to answer her title's question with a compassionate understanding of how that mind game stops some and a curiosity about how and why it seduces others . . . Tsui endears herself to the reader as well. Her universal query is also one of self, and her articulations of what she learns are moving." --The New York Times Book Review "Tsui's history of the human relationship with water is compelling and profound, in writing so fluid it mimics the flow of her subject . . . It captivated me from start to finish." --BuzzFeed (24 Books We Couldn't Put Down) "A cultural history of humankind's relationship to bodies of water, an exploration of the benefits and dangers of submerging one's own body in it, a highlight reel of athletic feats of swimming and diving - and so much more. Author Bonnie Tsui creates space for readers to meditate on their own experiences in the water. As I read it I found an escape, but also a connection to the water and to fellow humans who are called to it." --NPR's Book Concierge "A thoughtful inquiry into human nature." --Bustle (The 18 Most Anticipated Books Of April 2020) "Bonnie Tsui captures the joy, peril and utility of swimming, within her family and across civilizations . . . The breadth of her reporting and grace of her writing make the elements of Why We Swim move harmoniously as one." --The San Francisco Chronicle "Former competitive swimmer and current do-it-all writer Bonnie Tsui's Why We Swim . . . explores our relationship with a sport that quite literally represents quiet and flow (something we could use more of, no?) by offering a look at a grab bag of eclectic examples, like swimming samurais and an Icelandic shipwreck survivor." --Outside Magazine "This fascinating look at the positive impact swimming has had on our lives throughout history might leave most readers eager to get back in the water as soon as possible." --Booklist, starred review "Drawing on personal experience, history, biology, and social science, the author conveys the appeal of 'an unflinching giving-over to an element' and makes a convincing case for broader access to swimming education (372,000 people still drown annually). An absorbing, wide-ranging story of humans' relationship with the water." --Kirkus Reviews "Tsui opens her eclectic, well-crafted survey with a fascinating story about an Icelandic fisherman who swam six kilometers in 41 degree water after his boat capsized . . . Readers will enjoy getting to know the people and the facts presented in this fascinating book." --Publishers Weekly "Tsui is a poetic writer whose flowing, immersive prose and colorful storytelling will hold significant appeal for readers--especially swimmers--of all curiosities." --Shelf Awareness "Bonnie Tsui's Why We Swim is a love letter to swimming . . . In the tradition of memoir writers like Rebecca Solnit, Tsui examines the history of swimming as a sport, a survival skill, and even a martial art . . . Her hybrid memoir and history book traces swimming's roots around the globe while also looking at how a swim can be a meditative, transformative, and deeply personal activity." --Alta "Why We Swim is a celebration of the many varieties of joy that swimming brings to our oxygen-breathing species." --Foreword Reviews "A beautifully written love letter to water and a fascinating story. I was enchanted." --Rebecca Skloot, bestselling author of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks "The only thing better than reading Bonnie Tsui's writing about swimming is swimming itself--and both are sublime. Why We Swim is an aquatic tour de force, a captivating story filled with adventure, meditation, and celebration." --Susan Casey, New York Times bestselling author of The Wave and Voices in the Ocean "This is a jewel of a book, a paean to the wonders of water and our place within it." --James Nestor, author of Deep: Freediving, Renegade Science, and What the Ocean Tells Us about Ourselves "Magnificent. Only a truly great story can hold my attention and Why We Swim had me nailed to the chair . . . I love this book." --Christopher McDougall, bestselling author of Born to Run and Natural Born Heroes "Why We Swim is a gorgeous hybrid of a book. Bonnie Tsui combines fascinating reporting about some of the world's most remarkable swimmers with delightful meditations about what it means for us naked apes to leap in the water for no apparent reason. You won't regret diving in." --Carl Zimmer, author of She Has Her Mother's Laugh: The Powers, Perversions, and Potential of Heredity
Eat and Run - by Scott Jurek & Steve Friedman (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 288Genre: Sports + RecreationSub-Genre: Running & JoggingFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Mariner BooksAge Range: AdultAuthor: Scott Jurek & Steve FriedmanLanguage: English About the Book An inspiring memoir from ultra runner Jurek, star of "Born to Run," covering his remarkable running career, fueled, surprisingly, by an entirely plant-based diet. Book Synopsis "In pursuing the mental side of endurance, Jurek uncovers the most important secrets any runner can learn."--Amby Burfoot, author of The Runner's Guide to the Meaning of Life For nearly two decades, Scott Jurek has been a dominant force--and darling--in the grueling and growing sport of ultrarunning. Until recently he held the American 24-hour record and he was one of the elite runners profiled in the runaway bestseller Born to Run. In Eat and Run, Jurek opens up about his life and career as a champion athlete with a plant-based diet and inspires runners at every level. From his Midwestern childhood hunting, fishing, and cooking for his meat-and-potatoes family to his slow transition to ultrarunning and veganism, Scott's story shows the power of an iron will and blows apart the stereotypes of what athletes should eat to fuel optimal performance. Full of stories of competition as well as science and practical advice--including his own recipes--Eat and Run will motivate readers and expand their food horizons. "Jurek's story and ideas should easily manage to speak to and cheer on anyone seeking to live life as fully as possible."--Denver Post "A shockingly honest, revealing, and inspiring memoir."--Trail Runner From the Back Cover In pursuing the mental side of endurance, Jurek uncovers the most important secrets any runner can learn. Amby Burfoot, author of "The Runner s Guide to the Meaning of Life" For nearly two decades, Scott Jurek has been a dominant force and darling in the grueling and growing sport of ultrarunning. Until recently he held the American 24-hour record and he was one of the elite runners profiled in the runaway bestseller "Born to Run." In "Eat and Run," Jurek opens up about his life and career as a champion athlete with a plant-based diet and inspires runners at every level. From his Midwestern childhood hunting, fishing, and cooking for his meat-and-potatoes family to his slow transition to ultrarunning and veganism, Scott s story shows the power of an iron will and blows apart the stereotypes of what athletes should eat to fuel optimal performance. Full of stories of competition as well as science and practical advice including his own recipes "Eat and Run" will motivate readers and expand their food horizons. Jurek s story and ideas should easily manage to speak to and cheer on anyone seeking to live life as fully as possible. "Denver Post" A shockingly honest, revealing, and inspiring memoir. "Trail Runner" " Review Quotes The surprise here isn't that Scott Jurek knows a lot about nutrition--I especially love his Holy Moly Guacamole recipe. Or that he ran prodigious mileage to prepare for his many ultramarathon victories. More impressively, we discover that Jurek studied many of the great philosophers, and used their lessons to focus his running. In pursuing the mental side of endurance, Jurek uncovers the most important secrets any runner can learn. --Amby Burfoot, winner of the 1968 Boston Marathon and author of The Runner's Guide to the Meaning of Life What a triumph--both Scott Jurek's life and this one-of-a-kind book. I've seen Scott in action as he defies unimaginable challenges, and thanks to this breathtakingly personal account, I finally understand how he does it. He rebuilt himself literally from the inside out, and the result is a man--and a story--unlike any other. --Christopher McDougall, best-selling author of Born to Run About the Author SCOTT JUREK is a world-renowned ultramarathon champion who trains and races on a vegan diet. He has appeared in two New York Times bestsellers, Born to Run and The 4-Hour Body. STEVE FRIEDMAN is the author of Driving Lessons.
Build Up Your LEGO Winter Village - (Build Up Your Lego) by David Younger (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 152Genre: Antiques + CollectiblesSub-Genre: ToysSeries Title: Build Up Your LegoFormat: PaperbackPublisher: InklingbricksAge Range: AdultAuthor: David YoungerLanguage: English Book Synopsis Expand your LEGO Winter Village with these brand new models! This holiday season, get ready to grow your LEGO winter wonderland! Within these pages you'll find complete instructions and full brick lists to build a collection of brand new Winter Village models, as well as step-by-step guidance on how to buy all the pieces you'll need through Bricklink.com - LEGO's official online marketplace.In this book, bring the excitement of a Christmas parade to your Winter Village with instructions for: a Gingerbread Floata Sleigh Floata Presents Floata Rooftop Floata Fire Trucka Fire Stationa Gas Stationa Cola TruckTurn on the Christmas classics, brew up some hot cocoa, and get building with this perfect festive family activity.
Whistling Vivaldi - (Issues of Our Time) by Claude M Steele (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 256Genre: PsychologySub-Genre: Social PsychologySeries Title: Issues of Our TimeFormat: PaperbackPublisher: W. W. Norton & CompanyAge Range: AdultAuthor: Claude M SteeleLanguage: English About the Book The acclaimed social psychologist offers an insider's look at his research and groundbreaking findings on stereotypes and identity. Book Synopsis Claude M. Steele, who has been called "one of the few great social psychologists," offers a vivid first-person account of the research that supports his groundbreaking conclusions on stereotypes and identity. He sheds new light on American social phenomena from racial and gender gaps in test scores to the belief in the superior athletic prowess of black men, and lays out a plan for mitigating these "stereotype threats" and reshaping American identities. Review Quotes Conveys an understanding of why race remains such a powerful factor even in a society where racial discrimination is seen as abhorrent.--Adam Serwer "American Prospect"An intellectual odyssey of the first order--a true tour de force.--William G. Bowen, former president of Princeton University and the Andrew W. Mellon FoundationStartles, beguiles, and challenges as it exposes the myriad ways that threats to our identities exert a powerful stranglehold on our individual and collective psyche.--Lani Guinier, Harvard University
Marathon, Revised and Updated 5th Edition - by Hal Higdon (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 368Genre: Sports + RecreationSub-Genre: Running & JoggingFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Rodale BooksAge Range: AdultAuthor: Hal HigdonLanguage: English About the Book "Now completely updated and revised--a new edition of the long-running marathon training guide that has helped more than half a million people reach their goals, including a new chapter on ultramarathons, along with material on recovery techniques, several new training programs, and advice on how to win a Boston qualifying race and improve your personal record"-- Book Synopsis Now completely updated and revised--a new edition of the long-running marathon training guide that has helped more than half a million people reach their goals. Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide is among the bestselling running books of all time for many reasons, but above all others is this one: It works. Marathon running has changed in the seven years since the fourth edition--there are more runners than ever before, the popularity of half-marathons has grown immensely, and guidelines for best recovery and diet practices have changed. This revised fifth edition includes a new chapter on ultramarathons, along with material on recovery techniques, several new training programs, and advice on how to win a Boston qualifying race and improve your personal record. At its core remains Hal Higdon's clear and essential information on injury prevention, training, and nutrition. Marathon demystifies the marathon experience and allows each runner to achieve peak performance without anguish or pain, taking the guesswork out of marathon training, whether it's for your first or fiftieth. With Higdon's comprehensive approach and tried-and-tested methods, any runner will learn how to optimize their training and achieve their marathon goals. Review Quotes "Marathon adds fresh insight and certainly exhibits endurance with its fifth edition."--Amby Burfoot, coach, author, and 1968 Boston Marathon winner "Higdon's Marathon has welcomed thousands of runners across the finish line since its initial publication in 1993. It's a must-read for both debut marathoners and veterans looking to improve their performance. Higdon's voice is synonymous with running, and the fifth edition of Marathon shows us why. This is a must-read for any runner looking to get across the finish line for the first time or the fiftieth."--Carey Pinkowski, executive director, Bank of America Chicago Marathon About the Author Hal Higdon is the author of thirty-five books and hundreds of articles for magazines as diverse as Sports Illustrated, National Geographic, Boys' Life, and The New York Times Magazine. He was among the founders of the Road Runners Club of America and a finalist in the competition to become NASA's Journalist in Space. The American Society of Journalists and Authors has presented Higdon with its Career Achievement Award.
The Jordan Rules - by Sam Smith (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 368Genre: PhilosophySub-Genre: GeneralFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Gallery BooksAge Range: AdultAuthor: Sam SmithLanguage: English About the Book Named "the best sports book of 1991" by The New York Times, this blockbuster bestseller about the Chicago Bulls' 1990-91 championship season has been updated with new material that takes us up to the minute in the fascinating life of Michael Jordan--including his minor league baseball career. Book Synopsis Sam Smith's seminal, New York Times bestselling "eye-opener" (The San Diego Union-Tribune) on Michael Jordan and the 1990-1991 Chicago Bulls team--perfect for fans of ESPN's hit documentary series The Last Dance. This is the book that changed the way the world viewed Michael Jordan, while delivering nonstop excitement, tension, and thrills. The Jordan Rules chronicles the season that changed everything for Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls. After losing in the playoffs to the "Bad Boys" Detroit Pistons for three consecutive years, the Bulls finally broke through and swept the Pistons in the 1991 Eastern Conference Finals, on the way to their first NBA championship. Celebrated sportswriter Sam Smith was there for the entire ride. He reveals a candid and provocative picture of Michael Jordan during the season in which his legacy began to be defined, and seeks to figure out what drove him. The Jordan Rules covers everything from his stormy relationships with his coaches and teammates and power struggles with management--including verbal attacks on general manager Jerry Krause and tantrums against coach Phil Jackson--to Jordan's obsessions with becoming the leading scorer, and his refusal to pass the ball in the crucial minutes of big games. Jordan's teammates also tell their side of the story, from Scottie Pippen, to Horace Grant, to Bill Cartwright. And Phil Jackson--the former flower child who blossomed into one of the NBA's top motivators and finally found a way to coax Jordan and the Bulls to their first title--is studied up close. "Smith takes us into the locker room, aboard the team plane and team bus, and seats us on the bench during games. Sometimes, books reflecting on a team's success don't reach the personal level with the people who made it happen: The Jordan Rules does" (Associated Press). Discover the team behind the man, and the man behind the living legend, in this intense, fascinating inside story of the incomparable Michael Jordan. Review Quotes "The Jordan Rules ... might be the best sports book since Season on the Brink about Bob Knight." - Chicago Sun-Times "Jordan boasts a wicked tongue, and not just when it's hanging out as he dunks ... [He] manages to blurt out enough in Smith's book to reveal his own narcissistic, trash-talking, obsessively competitive side." - Newsweek "The Jordan Rules entertains throughout, but the most fun comes from just hanging out with the players. Smith takes us into the locker room, aboard the team plane and team bus, and seats us on the bench during games. Sometimes, books reflecting on a team's success don't reach the personal level with the people who made it happen: The Jordan Rules does." - Associated Press "A riveting account ... what you want in a sports book: the behind-the-scenes stuff, a peek at the private side of the players, their hobbies and politics and religion, the way they get along or don't ... It's fair to compare The Jordan Rules with the campaign books that appear after every presidential race ... The difference is not only that The Jordan Rules explains more persuasively than most of the campaign chronicles how the winner was decided--it's that it does so more interestingly and with more understanding of the human heart." - Fred Barnes, The American Spectator "Revealing ...with often-evocative glimpses of players, coaches and on-court tactics." - Chicago Tribune "Thorough and funny and engaging ... Anecdotes and asides ... give a true flavor of life with a professional sports franchise." - Philadelphia Inquirer "Author Sam Smith shows you the other side of Jordan without malice, the side that is not slickly commercialized, or dramatically canonized according to hang time. Smith's book doesn't make Jordan out to be a bad guy or a tyrant. It simply makes him out to be mortal." - Orlando Sentinel "In some ways, reading this book made me like Jordan more. Beyond the pull of his puppeteers, he is revealed as being human. He grows and is humbled ... " - Sports Illustrated "Revealing and controversial ... Smith takes you through the championship season that, as it turns out, was a truly rocky journey." - Chattanooga Times "AN EYE-OPENER." - San Diego Tribune "Taking advantage of daily access to the Bulls, Smith takes the reader beyond the press-conscious statements usually heard through the media .... An excellent documentary on the Bulls' championship season." - Kansas City Star "An engaging, sometimes cruelly funny behind-the-scenes look at the Bulls' tantrum-and doubt-filled but finally triumphant journey to the NBA title." - New York Newsday "In context, Jordan actually comes off as a sympathetic mortal, which is no easy trick given his supernatural powers and Fort Knox bank account." - People "The Jordan Rules tells the story of how a pro basketball team overcomes the handicap of having the greatest individual virtuoso in history as its centerpiece player. Even a Michael Jordan must learn how to pay attention to team dynamics." - Boston Globe "You know it's gotta be certifiable, reliable, verifiable, authentic and every other synonym when Bulls GM Jerry Krause labels Smith's work 'mostly fiction.' That's a sure sign the writer has the drop on the situation ... There's nothing more controversial than the truth." - Peter Yecsey, USA Today About the Author Sam Smith was a reporter for the Chicago Tribune during the Chicago Bulls' 1991 championship season. He is a Brooklyn, New York, native with degrees in accounting from Pace University and in journalism from Ball State University. He has worked for Arthur Young and Co., the Fort Wayne News-Sentinel, and States News Service in Washington, D.C. This is his first book.
Running with Sherman - by Christopher McDougall (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 352Genre: Sports + RecreationSub-Genre: Running & JoggingFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Knopf Publishing GroupAge Range: AdultAuthor: Christopher McDougallLanguage: English About the Book A heartwarming story about training a rescue donkey to run one of the most challenging races in America. "McDougall is a gifted storyteller who gets to the heart of the human-animal connection."--John Grogan, author of Marley & Me.e. Book Synopsis A delight, full of heart and hijinks and humor . . . McDougall is a gifted storyteller who gets to the heart of the human-animal connection. --John Grogan, author of Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog From the best-selling author of Born to Run, a heartwarming story about training a rescue donkey to run one of the most challenging races in America, and, in the process, discovering the life-changing power of the human-animal connection. When Chris McDougall agreed to take in a donkey from an animal hoarder, he thought it would be no harder than the rest of the adjustments he and his family had made after moving from Philadelphia to the heart of Pennsylvania Amish country. But when he arrived, Sherman was in such bad shape he could barely move, and his hair was coming out in clumps. Chris decided to undertake a radical rehabilitation program designed not only to heal Sherman's body but to heal his mind as well. It turns out the best way to soothe a donkey is to give it a job, and so Chris decided to teach Sherman how to run. He'd heard about burro racing--a unique type of race where humans and donkeys run together in a call-back to mining days--and decided he and Sherman would enter the World Championship in Colorado. Easier said than done. In the course of Sherman's training, Chris would have to recruit several other runners, both human and equine, and call upon the wisdom of burro racers, goat farmers, Amish running club members, and a group of irrepressible female long-haul truckers. An entire community comes together to help save Sherman and, along the way, Chris shows us the joy of a life with animals. Review Quotes "An inspiring--and laugh-out-loud--account of healing." --People Magazine "Hilarious. . . . McDougall tries to persuade . . . [a] donkey to partner with him for a ridiculously challenging pack burro race in Colorado. He is forced to realize that to win over the donkey he must slow down--and meet the inscrutable creature on its own terms. . . . Commune with animals and humans may rediscover their own humanity." --The Philadelphia Inquirer "A smart critique of the culture of conventional American sports." --Outside "Running with Sherman has . . . adventure, passion, and humor. . . . I promise that you will laugh, cry and cheer for the irrepressible Sherman and his hapless human partner." --Aspen Daily News "An absorbing tale . . . Running with Sherman is a highly engaging, deeply moving account of how fortitude, patience, love, and tenacity can heal physical and emotional wounds, and the amazing bond that can develop between humans and animals." --The Santa Barbara Independent "McDougall's inspiring story is not to be missed . . . A journey full of heart and humor that will touch the animal-ambivalent as much as the animal-lover." --BookPage "A humorous and heartwarming book about not only running with donkeys but about community, our connections with one another, and our abilities to persevere and overcome physical and mental challenges." --Library Journal "Both inspiring and humorous, a testament to the depth of the animal-human connection." --Booklist "Sherman's transformation from dying donkey to confident runner involved a circle of family, friends, neighbors, and a few feisty donkeys, each of whom McDougall portrays in affectionate, vivid detail . . . A charming tale of a resilient donkey and a community's love." --Kirkus Reviews "Runners and animal lovers alike can find inspiration in this story." --Publishers Weekly "I've always believed that people who didn't love miniature donkeys are going to hell. I think people who don't love this book may be too. This is more than just a lovely tale about a wounded animal. It is the kind of story that breaks your heart and mends it all in the space of a paragraph or even a line. Besides, it's about a MINIATURE DONKEY." --Rick Bragg, best-selling author of The Best Cook in the World "I, like roughly three million other running enthusiasts, was briefly obsessed with Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen when it appeared a decade ago. Now, roving journalist and good-natured running proselytizer Christopher McDougall is back with another inspirational of borderline insane people racing inhumanly long distances. Except, TWIST: this time Chris isn't just pounding the pavement with his fellow homo sapiens. In Running with Sherman, he recounts his efforts to rehabilitate the body, mind, and spirit of a weary donkey by entering them both in the pack burro racing World Championship." --Dan Sheehan, Lit Hub "Most Anticipated Books of 2019 part 2" "What an insane, amazing story. I genuinely cried so many times throughout it, and cried the happiest tears at the end. Running with Sherman is an inspiring love letter to the beautifully broken and the immeasurable power of healing together. It is a meaningful reminder that no one is ever beyond repair. This book motivated me to test my limits, and made me feel deeply ashamed my work ethic and athletic prowess are only half that of a farm animal. Sherman the Donkey is my personal superhero." --AJ Mendez Brooks, aka AJ Lee, WWE superstar and author of Crazy Is My Superpower. "From the first page to the last, Running with Sherman is a delight, full of heart and hijinks and humor. I quickly fell in love with Sherman and the colorful cast of two- and four-legged characters that surrounded him. Christopher McDougall is a gifted storyteller who gets to the heart of the human-animal connection." --John Grogan, author of Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog "A charming story about animals and people in Amish Country." --Temple Grandin, author of Animals Make Us Human About the Author Christopher McDougall covered wars in Rwanda and Angola as a foreign correspondent for the Associated Press before writing his best-selling book Born to Run. His fascination with the limits of human potential led him to create the Outside magazine web series, Art of the Hero. He currently lives with his wife, two daughters, and a farmyard menagerie in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Carson Dellosa Math Interactive Notebook, Grade 4
Suggested Age: 9 Years & bull; Sold as a Single Unit & bull; Prepares teachers for the use of interactive notebooks in the classroom & bull; Provides optimal content for various student learning needs & bull; Each activity includes clear step-by-step instructions for new math topics & bull; Activities are designed to engage students with interactive elementsIn Interactive Notebooks: Math for fourth grade, students will complete hands-on activities about place value, multiplication and division, fractions, measurement, angles, geometry, and more. The Interactive Notebooks series spans kindergarten to grade 5. Each 96-page book contains a guide for teachers who are new to interactive note taking, lesson plans and reproducibles for creating notebook pages on a variety of topics, and generic reproducibles for creating even more notebook pages. The books focus on grade-specific math or language arts skills and are aligned to current state standards.
So You Want to Talk about Race - by Ijeoma Oluo (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 256Genre: Social ScienceSub-Genre: Minority StudiesFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Seal Press (CA)Age Range: AdultAuthor: Ijeoma OluoLanguage: English About the Book "[The author] explores the complex reality of today's racial landscape--from white privilege and police brutality to systemic discrimination and the Black Lives Matter movement--offering straightforward clarity that readers need to contribute to the dismantling of the racial divide"--Amazon.com. Book Synopsis In this New York Times bestseller, Ijeoma Oluo offers a hard-hitting but user-friendly examination of race in America Widespread reporting on aspects of white supremacy -- from police brutality to the mass incarceration of Black Americans -- has put a media spotlight on racism in our society. Still, it is a difficult subject to talk about. How do you tell your roommate her jokes are racist? Why did your sister-in-law take umbrage when you asked to touch her hair -- and how do you make it right? How do you explain white privilege to your white, privileged friend? In So You Want to Talk About Race, Ijeoma Oluo guides readers of all races through subjects ranging from intersectionality and affirmative action to model minorities in an attempt to make the seemingly impossible possible: honest conversations about race and racism, and how they infect almost every aspect of American life. Oluo gives us -- both white people and people of color -- that language to engage in clear, constructive, and confident dialogue with each other about how to deal with racial prejudices and biases. -- National Book Review Generous and empathetic, yet usefully blunt . . . it's for anyone who wants to be smarter and more empathetic about matters of race and engage in more productive anti-racist action. -- Salon (Required Reading) Review Quotes So You Want to Talk About Race is a phenomenal read and it's helping me articulate conversations I want and need to have.--Adib Khorram, Morris Award--winning author of Darius the Great Is Not OkaySo You Want to Talk About Race is warm and foundational enough for people beginning their journey to understanding racism in America, and thought-provoking and challenging enough for people who believe themselves to be well-versed on the subject. In short, it's for everyone. Ijeoma's voice cuts through all the noise and stays with you.--Emily V. Gordon, co-writer of The Big Sick and author of Super You: Release Your Inner SuperheroSo You Want to Talk About Race strikes the perfect balance of direct and brutally honest without being preachy or, worse, condescending. Regardless of your comfort level, educational background, or experience when it comes to talking about race, Ijeoma has created a wonderful tool to help broach these conversations and help us work toward a better world for people of color from all walks of life. --Franchesca Ramsey, host and executive producer of MTV's Decoded and author of Well, That Escalated QuicklySo You Want To Talk About Race is a landmark book for our times. Oluo does more than deliver tough, blunt truths about the realities of racism, power and oppression. She also, in bracing fashion, offers a vision of hope; a message that through dialogue and struggle, we can emancipate ourselves from what she calls 'the nation's oldest pyramid scheme: white supremacy.' That is why I don't think this is merely one of the most important books of the last decade. It is also one of the most optimistic. To write such a book in these difficult times is in and of itself, a daring and beautiful act.--Dave Zirin, sports editor at The Nation and author of What's My Name, Fool?: Sports and Resistance in the United StatesA must-read primer on the politics of American racism.--BustleFascinating, real, and necessary, a superb compendium reckoning with race, gender, and identity in white America.--The RootI am in awe of Ijeoma. She is the smartest, most courageous and electrifying young writer on race relations today-the voice of our times. Let her be your guidepost. She will make you think and she will make you feel. Follow Ijeoma Oluo and thrill to the challenge, beginning right here with So You Want To Talk About Race.--Robin DiAngelo, author of White FragilityI don't think I've ever seen a writer have such an instant, visceral, electric impact on readers. Ijeoma Oluo's intellectual clarity and moral sure-footedness make her the kind of unstoppable force that obliterates the very concept of immovable objects.--Lindy West, New York Times-bestselling author of ShrillIjeoma Oluo has built a career on speaking truth to power... [here] she offers a guidebook for those who want to confront racism and white supremacy in their everyday lives, but are unsure where to start. --BitchIjeoma Oluo is armed with words. Her words are daggers that pierce through injustice, while also disarming you with humor and love.--Hari Kondabolu, comedian, writer, and co-host of Politically Re-ActiveIjeoma Oluo-writing on any subject-is compassionate brilliance personified, and I am so grateful for her work and her voice. She is the first writer I name when anyone asks who they should read to help them think about and navigate issues of race and identity, help them understand what solidarity means and what it requires of all of us. So You Want to Talk About Race is a book for everyone, but especially for people of color who need to feel seen and heard.--Nicole Chung, author of All You Can Ever KnowIjeoma Oluo's So You Want to Talk About Race is a welcome gift to us all -- a critical offering during a moment when the hard work of social transformation is hampered by the inability of anyone who benefits from systemic racism to reckon with its costs. Oluo's mandate is clear and powerful: change will not come unless we are brave enough to name and remove the many forces at work strangling freedom. Racial supremacy is but one of those forces. --Darnell L. Moore, author of No Ashes in the FireIjeoma Oluo's work is where candor meets wisdom, where intelligence meets action, where prose meets power. With her indelible combination of lived experience and research, she is one of the most important people writing about this current moment for our country and our world. So You Want to Talk About Race is a book that I have recommended to countless people-and that I will continue to recommend for years to come.--Rakesh Satyal, author of Blue Boy and No One Can Pronounce My NameImpassioned and unflinching --Vogue.comOluo has created a brilliant and thought-provoking work. Seamlessly connecting deeply moving personal stories with practical solutions, readers will leave with inspiration and tools to help create personal and societal transformations. A necessary read for any white person seriously committed to better understanding race in the United States. --Matt McGorry, actorOluo's approach to the complex topic of race in America is direct, helpful, and compassionate.--800-CEO-Reads Staff PicksOne of the few guiding lights to emerge in our post-election landscape...the goal isn't to call out the 'bad' white people and console the 'good' ones, but to raise the bar for all of us committed to equality and justice. --The StrangerRead it, then recommend it to everyone you know.--Harper's Bazaar, "One of 10 Books to Read in 2018"Simply put: Ijeoma Oluo is a necessary voice and intellectual for these times, and any time, truth be told. Her ability to write so smartly and honestly with strokes of humor about race in America is heaven sent and demonstrates just how desperately we all need to be talking about race, and perhaps, more importantly, this insightful book shows those in power or privilege how they need to listen.--Phoebe Robinson, New York Times bestselling author of You Can't Touch My Hair and Everything's Trash, But It's OkayStraight talk to blacks and whites about the realities of racism.... A clear and candid contribution to an essential conversation. --Kirkus ReviewsWhat Ijeoma Oluo has done, and continues to do, is nothing short of revolutionary -- she has created a conversational guide and laid out a movement-building blueprint for people of all races who are invested in self-assessment, open to being challenged, and committed to collective progress. One of the most important voices of our time, Oluo encourages us to be the conversation starters in our own lives and to keep talking -- someone who needs to hear us is listening.--Feminista Jones, author of Reclaiming Our SpaceWhen you need a super team to help you make sense of today's complex conversation on identity and representation, Ijeoma needs to be your number one pick. No one cuts through the chatter with more humor, insight and clarity. No matter the issue, Ijeoma's thinking is always essential reading. --Jenny Yang, comedian, writer, and co-founder and co-producer of Dis/orient/ed ComedyWhite readers will find answers to many of the questions we might be afraid to ask. Readers who are people of color will find their experiences seen, heard, and believed. All readers will find themselves enraptured.--The Denver VOICEWith this book, Ijeoma Oluo gives us -- both white people and people of color -- that language to engage in clear, constructive, and confident dialogue with each other about how to deal with racial prejudices and biases. --National Book ReviewYou are not going to find a more user-friendly examination of race in America than Ijeoma Oluo's fantastic new book. The writing is elegantly simple, which is a real feat when tackling such a thorny issue. Think of it as Race for the Willing-to-Listen. --Andy Richter, writer and actor About the Author Ijeoma Oluo is the author of the New York Times bestseller So You Want to Talk About Race. Her work on race has been featured in the New York Times and the Washington Post. She has twice been named to the Root 100, and she received the 2018 Feminist Humanist Award from the American Humanist Association. She lives in Seattle, Washington.
Shell Education TIME FOR KIDS Nonfiction Readers Grade 2 Set 3 - 10-Book Set
Overall Depth: 9.0 inchesWeight: 1.5 poundsGenre: EducationFormat: PaperbackAuthor: Christopher Blazeman & bull; For grades 2 and up & bull; Set of 10 nonfiction books with 24 - 28 pages each & bull; Keeps readers engaged as they build comprehension skills & bull; Features informational text with math, science, and social studiesWhether exploring places unknown, discovering strange creatures, or reaching the outer recesses of space, these high-interest books will keep readers engaged as they build comprehension skills. Featuring quality TIME FOR KIDS , these colorful books align with all State and National standards and include informational text with mathematics, science, and social studies themes. Set of 10 books with 24 - 28 pages each.
Know Better, Do Better - by Meredith Liben & David Liben (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 174Genre: EducationSub-Genre: Professional DevelopmentFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Learning Sciences InternationalAge Range: AdultAuthor: Meredith Liben & David LibenLanguage: English About the Book This book is written for anyone concerned about the poor reading results of America's students, from teachers looking for real strategies to use in their classrooms to parents trying to be better advocates for their children. Book Synopsis It's our goal that every child in every elementary school in America can read fluently by the end of second grade. This book explains how to make that happen - for all children in all classrooms. Meredith and David Liben have spent decades transforming education, working as teachers, researchers, leaders, and founders of an alternative public elementary school in Harlem--the Family Academy. The Libens have been on the front lines of the reading wars since 1994, when the Family Academy's first cohort of students failed the NYC end of year reading exam and they were confronted with the question: How can a school with plenty of resources, dedication to outstanding instruction, and support for social and emotional learning fail so spectacularly at teaching children how to read?The answers are collected here in Know Better, Do Better: Teaching the Foundations So Every Child Can Read. The Libens have poured through the research, pedagogical movements, and deeply entrenched classroom myths to find the literacy practices and instructional materials that actually improve student learning outcomes. Through their work, the Family Academy reading scores rose to the highest of any non-gifted school in Harlem. The best of intentions aren't enough to make children literate; educators have to know better so they can do better.This book is written for anyone concerned about the poor reading results of America's students, from teachers looking for real strategies to use in their classrooms to parents trying to be better advocates for their children.
Way Basics Eco 2 Shelf Vinyl Record Storage Bookshelf White
Dimensions (Overall): 29.1 Inches (H) x 15 Inches (W) x 13.4 Inches (D)Weight: 11.5 PoundsMaterial: Paperboard (Frame)Assembly Details: Adult Assembly Required, No Tools NeededPrimary item stored: Universal Storage & bull;IT'S NOT WOOD, IT'S BETTER! Made from eco zBoard Recycled Paperboard, it is non-toxic and free of formaldehyde and VOC. Safe for you, your family and the environment! & bull;Each shelf holds up to 70 records & bull;LIFETIME GUARANTEE. Happiness with product and service promised by our CEO and Founder & bull;TOOL FREE ASSEMBLY - Easy to assemble, no tools required, just peel the 3M Adhesive strips and put together with easy-align pins; 3M industrial Adhesive securely builds unit & bull;STRONG and DURABLE - Maximum load 30 lbs (recommended) & bull;EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS (INCH): 13.4 L x 15 W x 29.1 H & bull;INTERIOR DIMENSIONS (INCH): 12.6 L x 13.4 W x 13.4 H & bull;MATERIAL FINISH: Semi-glossy Paper Veneer finish & bull;IMPORTANT: Must be used right side up as shown, not on its side or back. When moving the product, make sure to lift only from the bottom so the adhesive does not come loose & bull;RECOMMENDED USE: For use indoors and in a dry area; not suitable for use in moist or wet placesIT'S NOT WOOD, IT'S BETTER! Made from eco zBoard Recycled Paperboard, it is non-toxic and free of formaldehyde and VOC. Safe for you, your family and the environment!The patented zBoards used in our 2-shelf vinyl record storage unit are made from strong recycled paperboard and are extremely easy to assemble with no tools required. Just peel, stick, and you’re ready to store your beloved albums or whatever else you decide in a modern and elegant bookcase that you’ll be proud to display in your furniture setup. It will look beautiful on its own, but you can go crazy and line up as many as you want or combine them with other matching Way Basics units.
Build Up Your LEGO Halloween Village - (Build Up Your Lego) by David Younger (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 94Genre: Antiques + CollectiblesSub-Genre: ToysSeries Title: Build Up Your LegoFormat: PaperbackPublisher: InklingbricksAge Range: AdultAuthor: David YoungerLanguage: English Book Synopsis Celebrate Halloween LEGO-style with these brand new models! Within these pages you'll find complete instructions and full brick lists to build a collection of brand new Halloween train models, as well as step-by-step guidance on how to buy all the pieces you'll need through Bricklink.com - LEGO's official online marketplace. In this book, swap the steam train for a scream train with instructions for: a Halloween Locomotivea Pumpkin Cara Toxic Tankera Frankenstein Cara Man-Eating Plant Cara Skeletal Stock Cara CabooseTurn on the spooky music, get out the trick or treat candy, and get building with this perfect spooky family activity.
The Making of Asian America - by Erika Lee (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 560Genre: Social ScienceSub-Genre: Ethnic StudiesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Simon & SchusterAge Range: AdultBook theme: Asian American StudiesAuthor: Erika LeeLanguage: English About the Book "The definitive history of Asian Americans by one of the nation's preeminent scholars on the subject. In the past fifty years, Asian Americans have helped change the face of America and are now the fastest growing group in the United States. But as award-winning historian Erika Lee reminds us, Asian Americans also have deep roots in the country. The Making of Asian America tells the little-known history of Asian Americans and their role in American life, from the arrival of the first Asians in the Americas to the present-day. An epic history of global journeys and new beginnings, this book shows how generations of Asian immigrants and their American-born descendants have made and remade Asian American life in the United States: sailors who came on the first trans-Pacific ships in the 1500s; indentured "coolies" who worked alongside African slaves in the Caribbean; and Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, Korean, and South Asian immigrants who were recruited to work in the United States only to face massive racial discrimination, Asian exclusion laws, and for Japanese Americans, incarceration during World War II. Over the past fifty years, a new Asian America has emerged out of community activism and the arrival of new immigrants and refugees. No longer a "despised minority," Asian Americans are now held up as America's "model minorities" in ways that reveal the complicated role that race still plays in the United States. Published to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the passage of the United States' Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 that has remade our "nation of immigrants," this is a new and definitive history of Asian Americans. But more than that, it is a new way of understanding America itself, its complicated histories of race and immigration, and its place in the world today"-- Book Synopsis A "comprehensive...fascinating" (The New York Times Book Review) history of Asian Americans and their role in American life, by one of the nation's preeminent scholars on the subject. In the past fifty years, Asian Americans have helped change the face of America and are now the fastest growing group in the United States. But much of their long history has been forgotten. "In her sweeping, powerful new book, Erika Lee considers the rich, complicated, and sometimes invisible histories of Asians in the United States" (Huffington Post). The Making of Asian America shows how generations of Asian immigrants and their American-born descendants have made and remade Asian American life, from sailors who came on the first trans-Pacific ships in the 1500 to the Japanese Americans incarcerated during World War II. Over the past fifty years, a new Asian America has emerged out of community activism and the arrival of new immigrants and refugees. But as Lee shows, Asian Americans have continued to struggle as both "despised minorities" and "model minorities," revealing all the ways that racism has persisted in their lives and in the life of the country. Published fifty years after the passage of the United States' Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, these "powerful Asian American stories...are inspiring, and Lee herself does them justice in a book that is long overdue" (Los Angeles Times). But more than that, The Making of Asian America is an "epic and eye-opening" (Minneapolis Star-Tribune) new way of understanding America itself, its complicated histories of race and immigration, and its place in the world today. Review Quotes The Making of Asian America chronicles the past and connects it to the present. . . . an important document of history.-- "Minneapolis Post"The Making of Asian America is a path-breaking approach to Asian American history. Professor Lee will challenge and surprise most of her readers. . . . She is clearly now a distinct and important voice in a debate of growing complexity.--Roger Daniels, author of Coming to America and Charles Phelps Taft Professor Emeritus of History, University of Cincinnati"A fascinating narrative. . . . Deftly weaving together a masterful synthesis of the existing literature with new information culled from hitherto untapped archival sources and with analytical insights on the global currents that have shaped the last five centuries, Erika Lee has created a richly textured tapestry enlivened by vivid stories of hundreds of individuals and groups who played significant, though often unsung, roles in the making of Asian America."--Sucheng Chan, Professor Emerita of Asian American Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara"Accessible yet sweeping. . . . Synthesizing many of the exciting discoveries and arguments that have emerged in the field of Asian American history in the past few decades, The Making of Asian America is a must-read for anyone curious about the U.S. and its history."-- "Book Riot""Accessibly written for a wide readership, The Making of Asian America opens important, new perspectives on the relationship of the U.S. and the world."--Donna Gabaccia, Professor of History, University of Toronto Scarborough"Comprehensive, informative, and engaging. . . . The Making of Asian America is full of fascinating stories about immigrants who left a mark on their adopted country."-- "The Oregonian""In her sweeping, powerful new book, Lee considers the rich, complicated, and sometimes invisible histories of Asians in the United States."-- "Huffington Post""Monumental. . . . Lee handles her scholarly materials with grace, never overwhelming the reader with too many facts or incidents. She tells an American story familiar to anyone who has read Walt Whitman, seeking to capture America in all its diversity and difference, while at the same time pleading for America to realize its democratic potential. . . . Powerful Asian American stories . . . are inspiring, and Lee herself does them justice in a book that is long overdue."-- "LA Times"A stunning achievement, The Making of Asian America establishes the centrality of Asians to American history, and poses alternatives to US national and immigration histories. Asians, this remarkable text reveals, transformed the face of America, and they locate the US firmly within a hemispheric and global order.--Gary Y. Okihiro, Professor of International and Public Affairs, Columbia UniversityA sweeping study of the fastest growing group in the United States that underscores the shameful racist regard white Americans have long held for Asian immigrants. A historian of immigration whose ancestors hailed from China, Lee (History/Univ. of Minnesota) delineates the specific history of Asians in America--Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Hmong, and others--while also lending a general sense of what immigrants have endured: discrimination in work, wages, education, and housing, and even incarceration during World War II. . . . A powerful, timely story told with method and dignity.-- "Kirkus (starred review)"A well-written, panoramic view of Asian America from the colonial era to the present that sheds light on how Asian immigrants have sought to make their place in American society and, at the same time, continually changed it.--Nancy Foner, coauthor of Strangers No More and Distinguished Professor of Sociology, Hunter College and Graduate Center, CUNYAn ambitious, sweeping, and insightful survey.-- "Publishers Weekly"Building on the best and newest scholarship, Erika Lee has written a sweeping yet personal and critical history of Asian Americans across centuries, continents, and diverse cultures without losing sight of the global, racial, and historical contexts of Asian migration, exclusion, and resettlement. A definitive and ideal text for college classes and the general public, The Making of Asian America is truly an enjoyable, informative, and insightful read.--Judy Yung, Professor Emerita of American Studies, UC Santa Cruz, and author of Unbound FeetEpic and eye-opening.-- "Minneapolis Star-Tribune"Erika Lee's new narrative of Asian American history deserves consideration to complement, if not supplant, celebrated earlier syntheses. Incorporating compelling revisionist approaches, Lee peels back several centuries of time to locate the origins of Chinese in America to the founding of the Spanish empire in America in the sixteenth century. . . . She further insists on the mainstreaming of Asian American history in the United States.--Evelyn Hu-DeHart, Professor of History and American Studies, Brown UniversityIn this fascinating retelling of the American creation story, Lee uses incisive scholarship, a wide historic lens and rich detail to fill in the long missing Asian-American pieces. Starting with ancient Greece and the Age of Exploration, from enslavement to modern day challenges, Lee tracks the epic Asian-American journey to North and South Americas, East Indies to West Indies, and in doing so, she breaks new ground and inverts the master narrative.--Helen Zia, author of Asian American Dreams: The Emergence of an American PeoplePokes holes in the 'model minority' myth by pointing out that Asians in the United States are overrepresented at both ends of the socioeconomic spectrum, and that before World War II, the group was frequently portrayed as being incompatible with American society. An impressive work that details how this diverse population has both swayed and been affected by the United States. Highly recommended for readers interested in this important topic.-- "Library Journal (starred review)"Racism, as Lee shows, was the unifying factor in the Asian-American experience, bringing together twenty-three distinct immigrant groups, from very different parts of the world. . . . In the eyes of some, Asians in America are, Lee writes, 'perpetual foreigners at worst, or probationary Americans at best.' If Asians sometimes remain silent in the face of racism, and if some seem to work unusually hard in the face of this difficult history, it is not because they want to be part of a 'model minority, ' but because they have often had no other choice.-- "The New Yorker"Sweeping . . . Lee's comprehensive history traces the experiences of myriad Asian-American communities, from Chinese laborers in 1850s California to Hmong refugees in 1980s Minnesota. . . . The Making of Asian America shares strong similarities with other broad inclusive Asian-American histories, most obviously Ronald Takaki's Strangers From a Different Shore, first published in 1989. Lee's book doesn't radically depart from its predecessors so much as provide a useful and important upgrade by broadening the scope and, at times, deepening the investigations. . . . Fascinating. . . . I suspect Erika Lee will soon join [the canon of key Asian-American histories].--Oliver Wang "The New York Times Book Review"**Winner of the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature** **A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2015** **New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice**
Legendary Ladies: 50 Goddesses to Empower and Inspire You (Goddess Women Throughout History to Inspire Women, Book of Goddesses with Goddess Art)
Number of Pages: 128Genre: Social ScienceSub-Genre: Folklore & MythologyFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Chronicle BooksAge Range: AdultAuthor: Ann ShenLanguage: English About the Book From the author and artist behind Bad Girls Throughout History comes this illustrated book of goddesses from around the world. Aphrodite, the Greek goddess whose love overcame mortality. Mazu, the Chinese deity who safely guides travelers home. Lakshmi, the Hindu provider of fortune and prosperity. These powerful deities and many more are celebrated in artwork and essays that explore the feminine divine and encourage readers to empower themselves. Book Synopsis Goddesses - Mythology - InspirationReaders who have enjoyed Warrior Goddess Training or Women Who Run with the Wolves will love Ann Shen's Legendary Ladies Goddesses from mythology: Goddess mythology from our past are celebrated in this lushly illustrated goddess book by Ann Shen, the author and artist who created Bad Girls Throughout History. Ann is an illustrator, letterer, and author based in Los Angeles who has created artwork for a number of publications, campaigns, products, and galleries. Explore the feminine divine and feel empowered: Legendary goddesses and powerful deities are celebrated in gorgeous artwork and enlightening essays to empower women. Lushly illustrated goddesses that you will love include: Aphrodite, the Greek goddess whose love overcame mortalityMazu, the Chinese deity who safely guides travelers homeLakshmi, the Hindu provider of fortune and prosperityUnique alternative to Goddess tarot cards or other gift items: Ann Shen's signature watercolors make Legendary Ladies a unique, gift-worthy homage to the mighty women within. About the Author Ann Shen is an illustrator and graphic designer and is the author of Bad Girls Throughout History. She lives in Los Angeles.
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone - by Lori Gottlieb (Hardcover)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 6.2 Inch (W) x 1.6 Inch (D)Weight: 1.4 PoundsNumber of Pages: 432Genre: PsychologySub-Genre: PsychotherapyFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Houghton MifflinAuthor: Lori GottliebAge Range: AdultBook theme: GeneralLanguage: English*INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!* *An O, The Oprah Magazine's Best Nonfiction Book of the Year* *A TIME magazine Must-Read Book of the Year* *An NPR Favorite Book of the Year* *An Amazon 10 Best Books of the Year* *A People Magazine Book of the Week* *A New York Times Editors' Choice* *A Real Simple Book of the Year* *A Chicago Tribune Best Book of the Year* *A Variety Best Book of the Year* *A Kirkus, ShelfAwareness, and Bookpage Best Book of the Year* *An IndieNext Pick* *A Book of the Month Club Extra* *An Amazon Best Book of the Month and Books with Buzz Pick* *A Publishers Marketplace Buzz Book* *A Newsday, iBooks, Washington Post, Real Simple, Thrive Global, Refinery29, and Book Riot Most Anticipated Book of the Year* "An addictive book that's part Oliver Sacks and part Nora Ephron. Prepare to be riveted." --People Magazine, Book of the Week "Entirely reframes the way we think about psychotherapy [. . .] Movingly depicts our collective longing for lasting connection." --Entertainment Weekly "Gottlieb's book is perhaps the first I've read that explains the therapeutic process in no-nonsense terms while simultaneously giving hope to therapy skeptics like me who think real change through talk is elusive." --Judith Newman, New York Times "A psychotherapist and advice columnist at The Atlantic shows us what it's like to be on both sides of the couch with doses of heartwarming humor and invaluable, tell-it-like-it-is wisdom." --O, The Oprah Magazine "Authentic . . . raw . . . an irresistibly candid and addicting memoir about psychotherapeutic practice as experienced by both the clinician and the patient." --New York Times "Provocative and entertaining . . . Gottlieb gives us more than a voyeuristic look at other people's problems (including her own). She shows us the value of therapy." --Washington Post "A delightful, fascinating dive into human behavior and idiosyncrasies, habits and defenses, fears and blind spots: hers, her patients', yours and mine." --Chicago Tribune "This relatable memoir reminds us that many of our struggles are universal and just plain human." --Real Simple "[In the end, Gottlieb and her patients] are more aware--of themselves as people, of the choices they've made, and of the choices they could go on to make . . . It's exploration--genuinely wanting to learn answers to the question Why am I like this?, so that maybe, through better understanding of what you're doing, you figure out how to be who you want to become." --Slate "A no-holds-barred look at how therapy works." --Parade "Who could resist watching a therapist grapple with the same questions her patients have been asking her for years? Gottlieb, who writes the Atlantic's "Dear Therapist" column, brings searing honesty to her search for answers." --Washington Post "Reading it is like one long therapy session--and may be the gentle nudge you need to start seeing a therapist again IRL." --Hello Giggles "In her memoir, bestselling author, columnist, and therapist Lori Gottlieb explores her own issues -- and discovers just how similar they are to the problems of her clients." --Bustle "In prose that's conversational and funny yet deeply insightful, psychologist Lori Gottlieb is here to remind us that our therapists are people, too." --Refinery29 "Provocative and entertaining . . . Gottlieb gives us more than a voyeuristic look at other people's problems (including her own). She shows us the value of therapy." --Washington Post "The Atlantic's 'Dear Therapist' columnist offers a startlingly revealing tour of the therapist's life, examining her relationships with her patients, her own therapist, and various figures in her personal life." --Entertainment Weekly, 20 New Books to Read in April "Reads like a novel and reveals what really happens on both sides of the couch." --Men's Health "A most satisfying and illuminating read for psychotherapy patients, their therapists, and all the rest of us." --New York Journal of Books "A fascinating, funny behind-the-scenes look at what happens when people -- even shrinks themselves -- 'break open, ' with the help of a therapist." --Shondaland "[Maybe You Should Talk to Someone] explores the ups and downs of life with humor and grace." --BookBub.com "A delightful, fascinating dive into human behavior and idiosyncrasies, habits and defenses, fears and blind spots: hers, her patients', yours and mine." --Chicago Tribune "Both poignant and laugh-out-loud funny, [Gottlieb] reveals how our stories form the core of our lives." --Orange County Register "In her compassionate and emotionally generous new book, Gottlieb . . . pulls back the curtain of a therapist's world. [. . . ] The result is a humane and empathetic exploration of six disparate characters struggling to take control of their lives as they journey back to happiness." --ALA's Public Libraries Online "[A] smart, hilarious, insightful book. Lori Gottlieb will have you laughing and crying as she breaks down the problems of her patients, her therapist and herself." --Patch.com "Saturated with self-awareness and compassion, this is an irresistibly addictive tour of the human condition." --Kirkus Review, Starred Review "Written with grace, humor, wisdom, and compassion, this [is a] heartwarming journey of self-discovery." --Library Journal "The coup de grace is Gottlieb's vulnerability with her own therapist. Some readers will know Gottlieb from her many TV appearances or her 'Dear Therapist"'column, but even for the uninitiated-to-Gottlieb, it won't take long to settle in with this compelling read." --Booklist "Sparkling . . . Gottlieb portrays her patients, as well as herself as a patient, with compassion, humor, and grace." --Publishers Weekly"An entertaining, relatable, and moving homage to therapy--and being human. We're all in this together, folks--something this book hits home." --The Amazon Book Review "Warm, approachable and funny--a pleasure to read." --Bookpage "Heartwarming and upbeat, this memoir demystifies therapy and celebrates the human spirit." --Shelf Awareness "Therapists play a special and invaluable role in the lives of the 30 million Americans who attend sessions, but have you ever wondered where they go when they need to talk to someone? Veteran psychotherapist and New York Times best-selling author Lori Gottlieb shares a candid and remarkably relatable account of what it means to be a therapist who also goes to therapy, and what this can teach us about the universality of our questions and anxieties." --Thrive Global, "10 Books We Can't Wait to Read in 2019" "Some people are great writers, and other people are great therapists. Lori Gottlieb is, astoundingly, both. Maybe You Should Talk to Someone is about the wonder of being human: how none of us is immune from struggle, and how we can grow into ourselves and escape our emotional prisons. Rarely have I read a book that challenged me to see myself in an entirely new light, and was at the same time laugh-out-loud funny and utterly absorbing." --Katie Couric "If you have even an ounce of interest in the therapeutic process, or in the conundrum of being human, you must read this book. It is wise, warm, smart and funny, and Lori Gottlieb is exceedingly good company." --Susan Cain, New York Times best-selling author ofQuiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop Talking "Shrinks, they're just like us--at least in Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, the heartfelt memoir by therapist Lori Gottlieb. Warm, funny, and engaging (no poker-faced clinician here), Gottlieb not only gives us an unvarnished look at her patients' lives, but also her own. The result is the most relatable portrait of a therapist I've yet encountered." --Susannah Cahalan, New York Times best-selling author of Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness "Gottlieb is an utterly compelling narrator: funny, probing, savvy, vulnerable. She pays attention to the small stuff -- the box of tissues and the Legos in the carpet -- as she honors the more expansive mysteries of our wild, aching hearts." --Leslie Jamison, author of The Recovering: Intoxication and its Aftermath "This is a daring, delightful, and transformative book. Lori Gottlieb takes us inside the most intimate of encounters as both clinician and patient and leaves us with a surprisingly fresh understanding of ourselves, one another, and the human condition. Her willingness to expose her own blind spots along with her patients' shows us firsthand that we aren't alone in our struggles and that maybe we should talk more about them! Maybe You Should Talk to Someone is funny, hopeful, wise, and engrossing--all at the same time." --Arianna Huffington, Founder, Huffington Post and founder & CEO, Thrive Global "Maybe You Should Talk to Someone is ingenious, inspiring, tender, and funny. Lori Gottlieb bravely takes her readers on a guided tour into the self, showing us the therapeutic process from both sides of the couch--as both therapist and patient. I cheered for her breakthroughs, as if they were my own! This is the best book I've ever read about the life-changing possibilities of talk therapy." --Amy Dickinson, "Ask Amy" advice columnist and New York Times best-selling author of Strangers Tend to Tell Me Things "I was sucked right in to these vivid, funny, illuminating stories of humans trying to climb their way out of hiding, overcome self-defeating habits, and wake up to their own strength. Lori Gottlieb has captured something profound about the struggle, and the miracle, of human connection." --Sarah Hepola, New York Times best-selling author of Blackout: Remembering the Things I Drank to Forget "With wisdom and humanity, Lori Gottlieb invites us into her consulting room, and her therapist's. There, readers will share in one of the best-kept secrets of being a clinician: when we bear witness to change, we also change, and when we are present as others find meaning in their lives, we also discover more in our own." --Lisa Damour, New York Times best-selling author of Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood "I've been reading books about psychotherapy for over a half century, but never have I encountered a book like Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: so bold and brassy, so packed with good stories, so honest, deep and riveting. I intended to read a chapter or two but ended up reading and relishing every word." --Irvin Yalom MD, author of Love's Executioner, and other Tales of Psychotherapy, and professor emeritus of psychiatry at Stanford University. "Here are some people who might benefit from Lori Gottlieb's illuminating new book: Therapists, people who have been in therapy, people who have been in relationships, people who have experienced emotions. In other words, everyone. Lori's story is funny, enlightening, and radically honest. It merits far more than 50 minutes of your time." --A.J. Jacobs, New York Times best-selling author of The Year of Living Biblically
Primary Concepts My Reading Journal, Grades K - 3, pk of 20
Overall Height: 7.5 inchesGenre: Non-ClassifiableFormat: Blank BookAuthor: Primary concepts & bull; Keep track of student reading progress & bull; Space for students to write and draw pictures about book & bull; 30 pagesPrimary Concepts "My Reading Journal" Writing Book for grades K - 3 offer enough space to note down titles and authors of books they have read at home or school. Book of 30 pages allows the students to write about book, draw a picture of it and even give it a rating. It is sold as 20 per pack.
Way Basics Eco 2 Shelf Vinyl Record Storage Bookshelf Black Wood Grain
Dimensions (Overall): 29.1 Inches (H) x 15 Inches (W) x 13.4 Inches (D)Weight: 11.5 PoundsMaterial: Paperboard (Frame)Assembly Details: Adult Assembly Required, No Tools NeededPrimary item stored: Universal Storage & bull;IT'S NOT WOOD, IT'S BETTER! Made from eco zBoard Recycled Paperboard, it is non-toxic and free of formaldehyde and VOC. Safe for you, your family and the environment! & bull;Each shelf holds up to 70 records & bull;LIFETIME GUARANTEE. Happiness with product and service promised by our CEO and Founder & bull;TOOL FREE ASSEMBLY - Easy to assemble, no tools required, just peel the 3M Adhesive strips and put together with easy-align pins; 3M industrial Adhesive securely builds unit & bull;STRONG and DURABLE - Maximum load 30 lbs (recommended) & bull;EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS (INCH): 13.4 L x 15 W x 29.1 H & bull;INTERIOR DIMENSIONS (INCH): 12.6 L x 13.4 W x 13.4 H & bull;MATERIAL FINISH: Semi-glossy Paper Veneer finish & bull;IMPORTANT: Must be used right side up as shown, not on its side or back. When moving the product, make sure to lift only from the bottom so the adhesive does not come loose & bull;RECOMMENDED USE: For use indoors and in a dry area; not suitable for use in moist or wet placesIT'S NOT WOOD, IT'S BETTER! Made from eco zBoard Recycled Paperboard, it is non-toxic and free of formaldehyde and VOC. Safe for you, your family and the environment!The patented zBoards used in our 2-shelf vinyl record storage unit are made from strong recycled paperboard and are extremely easy to assemble with no tools required. Just peel, stick, and you’re ready to store your beloved albums or whatever else you decide in a modern and elegant bookcase that you’ll be proud to display in your furniture setup. It will look beautiful on its own, but you can go crazy and line up as many as you want or combine them with other matching Way Basics units.
Dear Black Girl - by Tamara Winfrey Harris (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 192Genre: Social ScienceSub-Genre: Women's StudiesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Berrett-Koehler PublishersAge Range: AdultAuthor: Tamara Winfrey HarrisLanguage: English About the Book "From the bestselling author of The Sisters Are Alright comes a book of personal letters written by black women to black girls to nurture healthy womanhood and sisterhood, covering topics like identity, self-love, parents, violence, grief, mental health, sex, and sexuality"-- Book Synopsis Dear Black Girl is the empowering, affirming love letter our girls need in order to thrive in a world that does not always protect, nurture, or celebrate us. This collection of Black women's voices... is a must-read, not only for Black girls, but for everyone who cares about Black girls, and for Black women whose inner-Black girl could use some healing. - Tarana Burke, Founder of the 'Me Too' Movement Dear Dope Black Girl, You don't know me, but I know you. I know you because I am you! We are magic, light, and stars in the universe. So begins a letter that Tamara Winfrey Harris received as part of her Letters to Black Girls project, where she asked black women to write honest, open, and inspiring letters of support to young black girls aged thirteen to twenty-one. Her call went viral, resulting in a hundred personal letters from black women around the globe that cover topics such as identity, self-love, parents, violence, grief, mental health, sex, and sexuality. In Dear Black Girl, Winfrey Harris organizes a selection of these letters, providing a balm for the wounds of anti-black-girlness and modeling how black women can nurture future generations. Each chapter ends with a prompt encouraging girls to write a letter to themselves, teaching the art of self-love and self-nurturing. Winfrey Harris's The Sisters Are Alright explores how black women must often fight and stumble their way into alrightness after adulthood. Dear Black Girl continues this work by delivering pro-black, feminist, LGBTQ+ positive, and body positive messages for black women-to-be--and for the girl who still lives inside every black woman who still needs reminding sometimes that she is alright. Review Quotes "25 Must-Read Books for March" --Good Morning America "March 2021 Reads for the Rest of Us" --Ms. Magazine "Ten Hot Reads for March 2021" --Frolic "Black History Month Essential Reading" --Enspire "A collection of letters written by Black women to encourage, educate, and uplift Black girls. 'The world does not value Black girls like it should, ' writes Winfrey Harris. With chapters dedicated to 'Black Girl Magic, ' family, friendship, mental health, and romantic relationships, the author seeks to rectify the devaluing of Black girls by connecting them with Black women through sage advice focused on meaningful topics. With an eye toward educating and healing, this collection of letters is reinforced by vocabulary words and history lessons necessary for any Black girl to know. It is also a self-affirming workbook prompting readers to supplement the letters and lessons with love letters to themselves. Winfrey Harris highlights the spectrum of Blackness and the Black experience, writing with necessary candor throughout. Beautifully written, the letters often feel like a collection of essays and poems. One standout contribution features the perspective of a 'transracial adoptee' writing to other Black girls raised within White families; the author discusses the realities of alienation and the longing for connection. Ultimately, she writes, 'May you love yourself exactly as you are.' 'In Survivor Solidarity' she speaks to girls who have suffered sexual violence and assault from 'the other side' of trauma, reminding them that what happened is not their fault. While many other similar books are how-to guides written by and for other teens, most of which focus primarily on boys, this collection is written by older Black women for younger Black women with the intent to provide vital knowledge, to instruct in how to build a sense of self-worth, and to be passed on from one generation to another. Interspersed throughout the book are sharp 'Know This' sidebars, which feature further resources and concrete information on such topics as 'black name bias, ' 'radical self-care, ' Planned Parenthood, and the Trevor Project. A valuable combination of encouragement, empowerment, and instruction."--Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review) "Dear Black Girl is for the little Black girls who still need the language to process their magic. In a world that often leaves us with more questions than answers, this book is a literal gift." --Bassey Ikpi, author of I'm Telling the Truth, but I'm Lying "Dear Black Girl is the empowering, affirming love letter our girls need to thrive in a world that does not always protect, nurture, or celebrate us." --Tarana Burke, founder of the Me Too Movement "This book, a conversation across generations, is a loving, trenchant reminder that Black girls deserve tenderness, care, and the forgiving mirrors that are another Black woman's eyes." --Dr. Brittney Cooper, author of Eloquent Rage About the Author Tamara Winfrey Harris is the author of The Sisters Are Alright, which won several awards, including the Harlem Book Fair's Phillis Wheatley Award. Her work also appears in the books The Burden: African Americans and the Enduring Impact of Slavery and The Lemonade Reader: Beyoncé, Black Feminism and Spirituality, as well as in publications such as the New York Times, Cosmopolitan, New York Magazine, Ebony, the American Prospect, and Ms. magazine. She is also vice president of community leadership and effective philanthropy at the Central Indiana Community Foundation.
Way Basics Eco Stackable Vinyl Record Storage Cube Gray
Dimensions (Overall): 15 Inches (H) x 15 Inches (W) x 13.4 Inches (D)Weight: 7.3 PoundsMaterial: Paperboard (Frame)Assembly Details: Adult Assembly Required, No Tools NeededPrimary item stored: Universal Storage & bull;IT'S NOT WOOD, IT'S BETTER! Made from eco zBoard Recycled Paperboard, it is non-toxic and free of formaldehyde and VOC. Safe for you, your family and the environment! & bull;DESIGNED FOR VINYL RECORDS. Holds 65-70 record albums), holds extra large items like stuffed animals or over-sized books. & bull;LIFETIME GUARANTEE. Happiness with product and service promised by our CEO and Founder & bull;TOOL FREE ASSEMBLY. Easy to assemble, no tools required, just peel the 3M Adhesive strips and put together with easy-align pins; 3M industrial Adhesive securely builds unit & bull;STRONG and DURABLE - Maximum load 50 lbs (recommended); Must be used right side up as shown & bull;EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS (INCH): 13.4 L x 15 W x 15 H & bull;INTERIOR DIMENSIONS (INCH): 12.9 L x 13.4 W x 13.4 H & bull;MATERIAL FINISH: Semi-glossy Paper Veneer finish & bull;IMPORTANT: Must be used right side up as shown, not on its side or back. When moving the product, make sure to lift only from the bottom so the adhesive does not come loose & bull;RECOMMENDED USE: For use indoors and in a dry area; not suitable for use in moist or wet placesIT'S NOT WOOD, IT'S BETTER! Made from eco zBoard Recycled Paperboard, it is non-toxic and free of formaldehyde and VOC. Safe for you, your family and the environment!The perfect storage cube for the audiophile in your family, this Vinyl Record Storage Cube is large enough to hold up to 70 records. But if records aren't your thing, this extra large cube can handle anything you throw at it. From toys to stuffed animals to larger books that don't fit in traditional bookshelves. To assemble zBoard storage products, simply peel, stick, done! Tool-free and hardware free. Super strong 3M heavy duty adhesive bonds the boards together.Exterior Depth: 13.4 inchesExterior Width: 15 inchesExterior Height: 15 inchesInterior Depth: 12.9 inchesInterior Width: 13.4 inchesInterior Height: 13.4 inchesProduct is made from non-toxic zBoard paperboard.Must be used right side up as shown, not on its side or back.Lifetime Guarantee.