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Experiential Insight for Youth and Young AdultsConcept, ideas, tidbits, and suggestions. Old School for a New Generation will get you…
thinking about people, circumstances, and your surroundings from a different perspective. The underlying theme speaks to genuine human interaction and pondering what's around you. Written in straight-forward, easily digestible tweet-length chunks, it's a thought-provoking, easy read that won't put your feet to sleep. And down the road you might not have to look back and ask yourself: "If I knew then what I know now. . . "The journey of life is full of surprises and hidden meaning, and there is much to appreciate, but sometimes it isn't easy. There are many layers, so take time to truly experience them. The key is to explore what you like and follow it, but don't rush through it! Old School for a New Generation is about passing along tidbits of what that author has seen, done, experienced, and most importantly, learned by making mistakes. And by providing this insight, hopefully make your passage through youth, and life, a bit easier.
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Business and economics, Self help
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In this book, you&’ll discover how to develop a deeper understanding of the effects of your attitude and how it…
influences not only your performance, but the results others achieve.The way we view difficulties and setbacks can make the difference between success and failure. Author Roger Fritz has devoted his career to helping people overcome obstacles and achieve their goals by changing their outlook on life, and he&’ll help you do the same with this useful resource. In The Power of a Positive Attitude, you can learn to succeed in business by: assessing your attitude toward yourself and your co-workersovercoming negative attitudeslearning the dos and don&’ts in dealing with your bossbecoming a better listenerovercoming resistance to change in the workplacerejecting suggestions without causing resentmentgiving and responding to criticism from team membersdisagreeing with employees and colleagues without being disagreeableconquering burnout and stressAttitude affects every facet of our lives—from the way we handle stress to how we communicate at work. Life-affirming and authoritative, The Power of a Positive Attitude is an invaluable book that will empower anyone to face life and work with joy and confidence.
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Business and economics, Self help
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Discover how the right story told at the right time has the power to persuade, promote empathy, and provoke action.A…
story explains who you are, what you want, and why it matters--better than any other communication tool in your arsenal. In this fully updated second edition, author and vibrant keynote speaker Annette Simmons teaches you how to narrate personal experiences as well as borrowed stories in a way that demonstrates authenticity, builds emotional connections, inspires perseverance, and stimulates the imagination.Whether you are leading a presentation, in a department meeting, or having lunch with a potential customer, you will learn how to relate a compelling story to the topic at hand and make an invaluable impact that could not be made otherwise.Fully updated and more practical than ever, Whoever Tells the Best Story Wins reveals how to use storytelling to:Capture attentionMotivate listenersGain trustStrengthen your argumentSway decisionsDemonstrate authenticity and encourage transparencyComplete with a proven storytelling process, innovative applications, examples, and a new appendix on teaching storytelling, Whoever Tells the Best Story Wins hands you the tools you need to form a well-founded and persuasive story for any situation that just might be the difference maker you were looking for.
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Business and economics, Psychology, Self help
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In leadership as in life, only practice makes perfect. Habits are powerful, and The Leader Habit offers a simple, original approach to…
dramatically improving even our weakest areas.Routines quietly undergird large portions of what we do and how we function. Habit formation can speed success in the workplace as well--even in complex areas like leadership. Leadership training expert and bestselling author Martin Lanik spotlights 22 essential leadership abilities, breaking them down into a series of small, learnable behaviors.In The Leader Habit, you will find:Compelling evidence on how habits shape our lives, and how leadership is simply a series of habitsContent based on original research that looks at 795 leaders across the globe, identifying 22 essential leadership skills and 79 micro-behaviors that make up those skillsSimple exercises to turn effective leadership behaviors into ingrained habits, along with clear cues that tell you when to practice eachA Leader Habit Quiz that assesses 6 personality traits and points to behaviors that you&’ll find most rewardingTips for staying motivated, avoiding procrastination, and sustaining progressThe book's simple formula focuses on developing one skill at a time: sell the vision, delegate well, innovate often, empower others, overcome resistance, build strategic relationships, focus on customers, listen actively, negotiate effectively, and more.Many of us aspire to great leadership by consuming books and training. However, unless you intentionally reinforce the right behaviors, results are fleeting. The Leader Habit builds the "muscle memory" to turn leadership skills into lasting habits.
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Personal finance and investing, Self help
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In the late 1970s, Mayor Ed Koch transformed himself from an unknown political underdog with little money and even fewer…
family connections into one of America’s most illustrious mayors. In just 12 years, he brought the City of New York out of bankruptcy, created a renowned housing program, and became one of the most important individuals on the American political scene. But how did he rise from relative anonymity and become an enduring figure? In Buzz, Koch shares the secrets of his success that will help readers everywhere become masters of self-marketing. With his legendary candor and in-your-face style, he reveals how anyone can use his techniques to make a memorable entrance, attract attention (the right kind), and get others to take notice and listen. Buzz demonstrates how to: * define your image * create buzz with honesty * engage the media * withstand public scrutiny * turn mistakes into opportunities * create loyal, rabid followers. Whether running for public office or climbing the corporate ladder, Buzz will show rising stars in every field how to stand out and shine brighter with honesty, integrity, and style.
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Business and economics, Self help
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Blending stories and insights with simple techniques and exercises, this invaluable guide for the introvert will get you out of…
your comfort zone and trying new things in no time.Whether you&’re changing jobs, joining a group, or moving to a new city, putting yourself out there in new situations is no picnic. Being forced to introduce yourself, having to ask questions among strangers, learning expectations of those around you--it&’s not fun for anyone! However, when we let our worries stop us from getting familiar with our surroundings and learning the dos and don&’ts of our new environment, we seriously hinder our progress, joy, and the opportunities that await us.In What to Do When You're New, you can discover the necessary skills to learn how to:Overcome fearsMake great first impressionsTalk to strangers with easeGet up to speed quicklyConnect with people wherever you goThis book combines the author's research and firsthand experience from having to adjust to a job transfer to Japan with that of leading scientists to explain why we are so uneasy in new situations--and how we can learn to become more confident and successful newcomers.
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General non-fiction, Self help
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In a challenging world, making friends as a kid is tough. Luckily, authors Amy Weatherly and Jess Johnston are back…
with a new spin on their successful friendship book for women--this time to help tween and teen girls struggling with those awkward adolescent years gain their courage and confidence by learning to make real and lasting connections with friends.An honest and humorous take on the connection between self-acceptance and community, I'll Be There (And Let's Make Friendship Bracelets) is a how-to for practicing time-tested skills to establish quality friendships and navigate their ups and downs. For any girl who's ever felt uncomfortable in their own skin or is still healing from "friendship hurt," this book will teach themhow to find and keep friends who accept and love them for who they are;the importance of making friends off screen;to stay confident and kind in the thick of mean-girl culture; andhow to "break up" with comparison and become a cheerleader for their friends.I'll Be There (And Let's Make Friendship Bracelets) will encourage and reassure girls by showing them the value and importance of healthy friendships. Whether breaking it down page by page independently or in a friend group, they're guaranteed to connect with the book's insightful activities and candid content, includingjournaling prompts, infographics, and coloring pages;fun quizzes, word searches, real-life challenges, and hidden messages;true stories from Amy's and Jess's own childhood experiences; anda how-to guide for creating DIY friendship bracelets.From the supermom team that brought you I'll Be There (But I'll Be Wearing Sweatpants) comes a compulsively readable and highly interactive map for girlhood and friendship with a clear message: life in our crazy and chaotic "plugged-in" world is more fulfilling surrounded by real-life friends.
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Biography, Self help, Psychology, Literature biography, Death and bereavement, Family and relationships
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In The Burn Journals, Runyon describes that devastating suicide attempt and his recovery over the following year. He takes us…
into the Burn Unit in a children's hospital and through painful burn care and skin-grafting procedures. Then to a rehabilitation hospital, for intensive physical, occupational, and psychological therapy. And then finally back home, to the frightening prospect of entering high school. Adult. Some descriptions of sex. Some violence. Strong language
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Sports fiction, Indigenous peoples in Canada fiction, General fiction, Canadian fictionSocial issues, General non-fiction, Self help, Hockey, Parenting
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"Eleven-year-old Alex is a natural on the ice, but can he stand proud when he's judged for who he is…
and where he comes from? Hockey fans will love this action-packed middle grade novel about teamwork, overcoming adversity, and being proud of who you are and where you come from. Everything is changing for 11-year-old Alex Robinson. After his father accepts a new job, Alex and his family move from their community to the city. For the first time in his life, he doesn't fit in. His fellow students don't understand Indigenous culture. Even a simple show of respect to his teacher gets him in trouble. Things begin to look up after Alex tries out for a local hockey team. Playing for the Kodiaks, Alex proves himself as one of the best, but he becomes a target because he's Indigenous. Can Alex trust his teammates and stand up to the jerks on other teams? Can he find a way to fit in and still be who he's meant to be?"
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Humourous fiction, Fantasy, General fictionSelf help, General non-fiction
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Lizzie Lane is used to life at the top of the food chain. Her near-perfect life is ruined when Rachel,…
a girl she socially destroyed, exacts her revenge by getting Lizzie in trouble for cheating on a test. Friendless and facing detention, Lizzie obsesses over finding the perfect revenge. When Stella, Lizzie's strange new neighbor, teaches Lizzie about magick, Lizzie can't resist creating a revenge spell. But she forgets the "rule of three," that whatever spell you cast comes back on you three-fold, and her zit spell backfires with dramatic results. When she asks for help from Stella's Baba, the only advice she gets is to "write the lesson of the zit on her heart." Can Lizzie find a way to teach Rachel a lesson without causing permanent disfigurement to herself? This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don't like to read! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible. Also available in French as La revanche parfaite
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General fiction, School stories, Suspense and thrillersSelf help, General non-fiction
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Laurel, caught up in the thrill of an investigation, is willing to risk her reputation to get the story, but…
her ultimate discovery changes everything. Laurel discovers her passion for investigative journalism when she writes an article for her school paper about a person experiencing homelessness who's been living at the school. Eager to write more articles with impact, she launches an investigation of a cheating scam at her high school. Laurel's efforts cause her classmates to turn against her. Nobody is interested in seeing her article go to print, not even her own brother. This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don't like to read! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible. Available in French as La triche
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Psychology, General non-fiction, Health and medicine, Self help
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"Fall apart. Flip out. Flip your lid. Break down. Meltdown. Explode. Throw a tantrum. Lose your temper. Come unglued. Go…
bonkers. There are so many different names for when we lose our cool because there are so many different ways for humans to lose it when life gets chaotic! This book provides the tips, tricks, and tools to guide young readers through understanding what's happening in their bodies as their big emotions take over. Throughout there are quizzes, truth bombs, freakout facts and more to give young readers a moment to pause, reflect, and most importantly, to find a little humor coming unglued"-- Provided by publisher
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Self help, Psychology, Medicine, Health and medicine
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Amid the stresses of modern life, mindfulness offers a scientifically backed path to greater health, focus, and well-being. This book…
explores how heightened awareness of the senses can lead to a deeper, more meaningful connection with ourselves and the world around us. 2005. Adult
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Movie and television tie-insActors biography, Parenting, Self help
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An inspiring collection of thoughts to take with us on the paths we travel in life.For all the roads we…
choose to travel, and even those we don't, Fred Rogers has an observation, a story, some insights to share. Whether you're facing graduation, a new job, a new baby, marriage, any change in your life--expected or not--the wisdom that Mister Rogers offers can contribute mightily to the grace with which you handle the change.With sections titled Who You Are Right Now, Loving and Being Loved, and Guided Drift, Fred addresses the scope of human transitions. It all comes down to knowing we're valuable, and that we're worthy of that value. As Fred would say, "You don't have to be anything more than who you are right now."In her foreword, Joanne Rogers shares the Fred she knew. With stories from their life together, the joys as well as the struggles, Joanne shows how Fred looked at life as a journey--with the ups and downs and in-betweens.
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School stories, General fictionSelf help, Health and medicine, Computers and internet
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Linda joins her high school's private online forum and gains a following, but someone wants to take it offline. Linda…
is shy and avoids getting involved at school. But when her high school sets up online chat rooms she can't resist the urge to visit them. Fuelled by interest in a student with the nickname Cyrano, Linda participates in online conversations using the nickname Roxane and gains a reputation as the queen of one-liners. Soon Linda starts receiving gifts from a secret admirer who signs his gifts, "C." She is certain that her life has taken a turn for the better until "C" reveals his true identity. This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don't like to read! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible
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Politics and government, Self help, Social issues, Biography, Lifestyle, Environment
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Young climate justice activist and co-executive director of Zero Hour provides advice on organizing successful events and peaceful protests, time…
management as a student activist, utilizing social media and traditional media to spread a message, writing and pitching op-eds, and sustaining long-term action. For senior high and older readers. 2020
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Sports fiction, General fiction, Multi-cultural fictionSports and games, General non-fiction, Self help, Games, Social issues
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A young basketball player receives inspiration from a surprising place and joins the competition ready to try his best. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2019
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General fiction, Humourous fiction, Holiday fictionGeneral non-fiction, Social issues, Customs and cultures, Computers and internet, Health and medicine, Self help
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Always on the sidelines, one bean unsuccessfully tries everything he can to fit in with the crowd--until one day the…
cool beans show him how it's done. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2019
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Short stories, General fictionSocial issues, General non-fiction, Self help
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A collection of fifteen short stories featuring the immigrant experience, from authors who have been shaped by the journeys they…
and their families have taken in search of a new home. Authors include Nafiza Azad, Sara Farizan, and Isabel Quintero. Strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2020
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Adventure stories, School stories, Humourous fictionSelf help
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Dan is not sure he'll survive the boring field trip to a remote heritage farm. How could a place with…
no running water, telephone or electricity be anything but dull? The farmer knows nothing about farming and seems angry about having to conduct the tour. And what's with his tattoo? The teacher requests a private word with the farmer and then mysteriously disappears. Dan decides to investigate and uncovers a deadly plan. But will he be able to get help in time to save his teacher and the rest of his class? This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don't like to read! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible. Also available in French as Cochonnet