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"The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again illuminates how we can elevate ourselves and others to unexpected heights. We live in a world that's obsessed with talent. We celebrate gifted students in school, natural athletes in sports, and child prodigies in music. But admiring people who start out with innate advantages leads us to overlook the distance we ourselves can travel. We underestimate the range of skills that we can learn and...
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"Mom and motivational speaker Amy Wolff wants you to know that you are never too broken to help others. In Signs of Hope, Wolff tells the story of how she founded an accidental movement, one that guided her through her own grief and touched thousands of others throughout the world"--
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"Are you looking for more than a J-O-B? Do you want to find purpose instead of just a paycheck? There's a reason you can't shake the feeling you were meant for more. In his new book, national bestselling author and career expert Ken Coleman lays out the seven stages for discovering and doing the work you were born to do. You'll go from a day job to your dream job by learning how to: 1. Get Clear on the work you were uniquely made to do and why. 2....
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Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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"Millions of people became part of Michael Oher's story when they watched a version of him on the big screen; read his memoir, I Beat the Odds; or cheered him on from the stands. After speaking to so many of them over the years, Oher knows that more than anything, people want to believe great things can happen, even when the situation looks bleak. His story of overcoming the toughest of odds serves as their hope. Oher's life has had a lot of unexpected...
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Sasquatch Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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"Clinical psychologist and parent-child relationship specialist Dr. Emily Kline offers a set of five easy-to-learn, clinically proven techniques to improve communication between young adults and their parents. Based in based a methodology known as Motivational Interviewing, these techniques focus on elucidating young people's own thoughts and motivations, rather than trying to impose parental views upon them"--
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Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
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English
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Play and learning at school follows the fascinating interactions of a class of primary school children. It's towards the end of reception year and they are settled and confident. Purposeful play is seen in abundance as we get to know individuals and see what motivates them. Watching them closely, it is evident that five year olds are capable of fantastic self-directed play that supports their development. All the prime and specific areas of the revised...
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Aguilar
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
Primera edición.
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Español
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La mayoría de las personas afirma que quiere ser exitosa y feliz. Sin embargo, son pocos los capaces de sostener esfuerzos prolongados para lograr sus metas. El problema central radica en mantener la motivación sin importar cuántas dificultades surjan en el camino. Brian Tracy, experto mundial en desarrollo personal, nos muestra cómo salvar la brecha entre lo que decimos que queremos y lo que debemos hacer para lograrlo, que a menudo requiere...
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Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
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English
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Toddlers thrive outside. The special nature of the outdoors suits their interests down to the ground, yet for this age group the value of play is probably least understood. This captivating footage shows clearly what's so special about the outdoors and why it's essential for toddlers. It also shows how and why adults are so vital to their experiences outside. By following six one year olds as they play outside, this film illustrates the rich experiences...
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Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
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English
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What is it that really motivates two year olds? How do they learn best and how can we help them achieve their full potential? Through observing what children are interested in at this stage of their lives this film gives real insight into why spending time outdoors is essential for their holistic development. Following six children of gradually increasing ages we'll see that movement is still an intrinsic part of learning for this age group. As the...
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Aguilar
Pub. Date
2013.
Edition
Primera edición.
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Español
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A través de anécdotas humorísticas y de cambio de vida reflexiones, César Lozano nos invita a ser positiva, creer en nuestros sueños, luchar por una vida plena y feliz, y alcanzar la libertad emocional. Frases matonas (frases asesinas), nos muestra cómo erradicar el pesimismo y eliminar los malos hábitos que impiden nuestro crecimiento personal y espiritual.
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Publisher
Diamante
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
Español
Description
Volar sobre el pantanoes quizá el libro más fuerte de Carlos Cuauhtemoc Sánchez. En él nos describe como la maldad y la venganza tratan de atraparnos en su denso fango y como, a su vez, cualquiera que este dispuesto a pagar el precio de triunfar, puede volar a la realización. Leyen do Volar sobre el pantano, aun después de haber sido difamado, robado, maltratado, de haber vivido o presenciado alcoholismo, ruina económica, violación o soledad,...
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