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Language
English
Description
"In her ten guideposts, Brown engages our minds, hearts, and spirits as she explores how we can cultivate the courage, compassion, and connection to wake up in the morning and think, "No matter what gets done and how much is left undone, I am enough," and to go to bed at night thinking, "Yes, I am sometimes afraid, but I am also brave. And, yes, I am imperfect and vulnerable, but that doesn't change the truth that I am worthy of love and belonging.""--Amazon.com....
Author
Publisher
Free Spirit Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
Revised & updated third edition.
Language
English
Description
Using simple words and real-life examples, this book shows kids how to be assertive with other kids--and with adults. Kids will learn to feel better about themselves, stronger and more secure inside, and more in charge of their lives. They'll read about effective ways to deal with intense feelings and to build self-esteem and self-confidence. In addition, they'll learn strategies for building inner security to cope with powerlessness and uncertainty...
Author
Publisher
Jeremy P. Tarcher/Penguin
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Using extensive research, interviews and her own experiences, the author, who has struggled with low self-esteem her entire life, explores how a lack of faith in ourselves can turn us into our own worst enemies and what can be done to stop this secret epidemic. --Publisher's description.
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Series
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English
Description
Patricia “Sweet Pea” DiMarco wasn't sure what to expect when her parents announced they were getting a divorce. She never could have imagined that they would have the “brilliant” idea of living in nearly identical houses on the same street. In the one house between them lives their eccentric neighbor Miss Flora Mae, the famed local advice columnist behind “Miss Flora Mae I?” Dividing her time between two homes is not easy. And it doesn't...
8) Dumplin'
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Series
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English
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Self-proclaimed fat girl Willowdean Dickson (dubbed "Dumplin'" by her former beauty queen mom) has always been at home in her own skin. Her thoughts on having the ultimate bikini body? Put a bikini on your body. With her all-American beauty best friend, Ellen, by her side, things have always worked... until Will takes a job at Harpy's, the local fast-food joint. There she meets Private School Bo, a hot former jock. Will isn't surprised to find herself...
Publisher
Seal Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"Words matter. They wound, they inflate, they define, they demean. They have nuance and power. "Effortless," "Sassy," "Ambitious," "Aggressive": What subtle digs and sneaky implications are conveyed when women are described with words like these? Words are made into weapons, warnings, praise, and blame, bearing an outsized influence on women's lives--to say nothing of our moods.No one knows this better than Lizzie Skurnick, writer of the New York...
Author
Publisher
Free Spirit Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Twenty-six rhyming poems invite children to develop character and acquire social-emotional skills. Accompanying photographs show children from diverse backgrounds in realistic settings. Back matter provides adults with discussion prompts and activity ideas"--
11) I am brown
Author
Publisher
Lantana Publishing Ltd., UK
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
American edition.
Language
English
Description
"I am brown. I am beautiful. I am perfect. I designed this computer. I ran this race. I won this prize. I wrote this book. A joyful celebration of the skin you're in--of being brown, of being amazing, of being you" --
Author
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Have you ever left a nerve-racking challenge and immediately wished for a do over? Maybe after a job interview, a performance, or a difficult conversation? The very moments that require us to be genuine and commanding can instead cause us to feel phony and powerless. Too often we approach our lives' biggest hurdles with dread, execute them with anxiety, and leave them with regret. By accessing our personal power, we can achieve "presence," the state...
Author
Publisher
Spanish Pubs Llc
Pub. Date
2015
Language
Español
Description
Yo encontr? a mi genio y aprend? a relacionarme con el. Ahora quiero ayudarte a que encuentres al tuyo. La buena noticia es que no tienes que buscarlo. Ya esta en ti; se trata de tu mente subconsciente. Ella, como cualquier genio complaciente, te conceder? todos tus deseos. Te ayudara a eliminar h?bitos indeseables y a conseguir tus metas. Pero recuerda: eres su amo, no su marioneta.
Author
Publisher
Herder
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
Español
Description
"Infallible, sure of ourselves, able to better manage our emotions, appreciated and admired by others and completely satisfied with our life. These are the new standard, amplified by social networks, that we are called to adhere to today in order to truly feel up to it. These models are at the origin of a true 'epidemic of insecurity' that affects all the fundamental relationships of our existence: the one with ourselves, the one with others and the...
Author
Publisher
Harmony Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"Inspired by the Ubuntu philosophy "I am who I am because we are who we are" and explained through stories from her own life and those of her mentors and inspirations, Dr. Lewis details the nine daily practices necessary for transforming ourselves, our communities, and our world at large. From learning to put down our emotional baggage to speaking truth to power to fueling our activism with joy, Dr. Lewis gives readers a renewed sense of the power...
Author
Publisher
Running Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"From the bestselling author of The Princess Saves Herself in This One comes an accessible guide to incorporating magic into your life completely from scratch, welcoming beginner witches with arms wide open. As witchcraft grows ever more popular, there are countless introductions to magical practice to choose from-so many that you might not know where to begin. When you're just getting started, it's easy to be intimidated by even "entry-level" magic...
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Whether married, single, widowed, divorced, with children or without, at some point women inevitably ask the question, "What's next for me?" Here, they will find a road map for how to embrace and thrive in this new phase of life. With helpful quizzes, friendly advice, and inspiring quotes from women who have been there, this smart and engaging book gives readers the tools to turn a midlife crisis into a midlife opportunity."--Amazon.com.
19) Say something!
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English
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Description
From the creator of the New York Times bestseller The Word Collector comes an empowering story about finding your voice, and using it to make the world a better place. The world needs your voice. If you have a brilliant idea... say something! If you see an injustice... say something! In this empowering new picture book, beloved author Peter H. Reynolds explores the many ways that a single voice can make a difference. Each of us, each and every day,...
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