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A Kids Book About Gay Parents (A Kids Book)
by Jonathan West Thomas WestAll families united by love are real and true, no matter who your parents are or what your family looks like.This is a kids’ book about gay parents. Growing up, the authors of this book didn't see families that looked like theirs. As the gay dads to four adopted kiddos, they're here to show the world that ALL kinds of families are beautiful and possible!This book was made to help kids aged 5-9 grow in understanding of how diverse and unique every family can be. The authors share their journey in becoming parents and the empowering message that no matter who you are, you can build a family – all you need is love (and maybe ice cream and silliness) to make it happen.A Kids Book About Gay Parents features:A large and bold, yet minimalist font design that allows kids freedom to imagine themselves in the words on the pages.A friendly, approachable, empowering, and child-appropriate tone throughout.An incredible and diverse group of authors in the series who are experts or have first-hand experience of the topic.Tackling important discourse together! The A Kids Book About titles are best used when read together. Helping to kickstart important, challenging, and empowering conversations for kids and their grown-ups through beautiful and thought-provoking pages. The series supports an incredible and diverse group of authors, who are either experts in their field, or have first-hand experience on the topic. A Kids Co. is a new kind of media company enabling kids to explore big topics in a new and engaging way, with a growing series of books, podcasts, and blogs made to empower. Learn more about us online by searching for A Kids Co.
A Kids Book About Israel & Palestine (A Kids Book)
by Reza AslanOpen the door to understanding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the path to peace.This is a kids’ book about Israel & Palestine. It provides context for the historical conflict, opens the door to conversation, and lays a path for understanding, peace, and compassion for a shared future.This book was made to help kids aged 5-9 understand the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Why is it happening? Is peace possible? When kids ask questions like these, grownups aren’t always prepared to answer. A Kids Book About Israel & Palestine addresses this by giving children and their carers the tools they need to unpack and learn about this divisive but important topic.A Kids Book About Israel & Palestine features: A large and bold, yet minimalist font design that allows kids freedom to imagine themselves in the words on the pages.A friendly, approachable, empowering, and child-appropriate tone throughout.An incredible and diverse group of authors in the series who are experts or have first-hand experience of the topic.Tackling important discourse together! The A Kids Book About titles are best used when read together. Helping to kickstart important, challenging, and empowering conversations for kids and their grownups through beautiful and thought-provoking pages. The series supports an incredible and diverse group of authors, who are either experts in their field, or have first-hand experience on the topic. A Kids Co. is a new kind of media company enabling kids to explore big topics in a new and engaging way, with a growing series of books, podcasts, and blogs made to empower. Learn more about us online by searching for A Kids Co.
A Kids Book About Kindness Online (A Kids Book)
by Nehal Alavi DalglieshShowing kindness online is necessary for shaping a healthy, compassionate digital world!This is a kids’ book about kindness online. Acting with kindness and compassion really matters – did you know that the way we treat others online is just as important as in real life? It's true! But what does that mean?This book was made to help kids aged 5-9 understand the importance of pursuing kindness in all our online interactions. In this book, kids will learn how we can create a kind online world. We are shaping our digital world every day – what kind of world do you want to live in?A Kids Book About Kindness Online features: A large and bold, yet minimalist font design that allows kids freedom to imagine themselves in the words on the pages.A friendly, approachable, empowering, and child-appropriate tone throughout.An incredible and diverse group of authors in the series who are experts or have first-hand experience of the topic.Tackling important discourse together! The A Kids Book About titles are best used when read together. Helping to kickstart important, challenging, and empowering conversations for kids and their grown-ups through beautiful and thought-provoking pages. The series supports an incredible and diverse group of authors, who are either experts in their field, or have first-hand experience on the topic. A Kids Co. is a new kind of media company enabling kids to explore big topics in a new and engaging way, with a growing series of books, podcasts, and blogs made to empower. Learn more about us online by searching for A Kids Co.
A Kids Book About Nervous System Regulation (A Kids Book)
by Dr. Joy Malik-HasbrookLearn about the importance of nervous system regulation and how it helps to make us feel safe and connected – with each other and within ourselves.This is a kids’ book about nervous system regulation. The nervous system guides so much of what we do, from breathing and feeling to thinking and living! But our nervous systems can get dysregulated, which can make us feel disconnected or overwhelmed. This book was made to help kids aged 5-9 understand different stress responses and practice techniques to calm and regulate our nervous systems – all parts of being human!A Kids Book About Nervous System Regulation features: A large and bold, yet minimalist font design that allows kids freedom to imagine themselves in the words on the pages.A friendly, approachable, empowering and child-appropriate tone throughout.An incredible and diverse group of authors in the series who are experts or have first-hand experience of the topic.Tackling important discourse together! The A Kids Book About titles are best used when read together. Helping to kickstart important, challenging, and empowering conversations for kids and their grown-ups through beautiful and thought-provoking pages. The series supports an incredible and diverse group of authors, who are either experts in their field, or have first-hand experience on the topic. A Kids Co. is a new kind of media company enabling kids to explore big topics in a new and engaging way, with a growing series of books, podcasts and blogs made to empower. Learn more about us online by searching for A Kids Co.
A Kids Book About Online Safety (A Kids Book)
by Google Security Team Legal ServicesPracticing online safety allows us to enjoy our online experiences!This is a kids’ book about online safety. Being online is a regular part of our day-to-day lives. But...not everyone online is a kind person, or has the best intentions. Thankfully, practicing online safety can help us address that. The internet is a wonderful resource; with this advice, you'll be equipped to explore safely.This book was made to help kids aged 5-9 understand how to be safer online. Learn what this looks like, and discover some helpful tips for practicing online safety from a group of experts! A Kids Book About Online Safety features: A large and bold, yet minimalist font design that allows kids freedom to imagine themselves in the words on the pages.A friendly, approachable, empowering, and child-appropriate tone throughout.An incredible and diverse group of authors in the series who are experts or have first-hand experience of the topic.Tackling important discourse together! The A Kids Book About titles are best used when read together. Helping to kickstart important, challenging, and empowering conversations for kids and their grown-ups through beautiful and thought-provoking pages. The series supports an incredible and diverse group of authors, who are either experts in their field, or have first-hand experience on the topic. A Kids Co. is a new kind of media company enabling kids to explore big topics in a new and engaging way, with a growing series of books, podcasts, and blogs made to empower. Learn more about us online by searching for A Kids Co.
A Kids Book About Real Estate Development (A Kids Book)
by Anyeley HallovaWhat do you know about real estate development? If your answer is “not a lot", you’re in the right place! Learn about this powerful industry, how it started, and how it can evolve in the future. Anyone can become a real estate developer, and everyone can be involved in how building projects impact their community.
A Kids Book About Self-Love (A Kids Book)
by Brandon FarbsteinThis book seeks to open up a conversation about how important it is to love yourself.This is a kids’ book about self-love. What do you see when you look in the mirror? Often, we notice the things that make us feel different or that we don't like. But practicing self-love can help us see what makes us uniquely awesome!This book was made to teach kids aged 5-9 how to choose their thoughts, manage their perspectives, and feel comfortable and happy with themselves, even when hard things happen.A Kids Book About Self-Love features: A large and bold, yet minimalist font design that allows kids freedom to imagine themselves in the words on the pages.A friendly, approachable, empowering, and child-appropriate tone throughout.An incredible and diverse group of authors in the series who are experts or have first-hand experience of the topic.Tackling important discourse together! The A Kids Book About titles are best used when read together. Helping to kickstart important, challenging, and empowering conversations for kids and their grown-ups through beautiful and thought-provoking pages. The series supports an incredible and diverse group of authors, who are either experts in their field, or have first-hand experience on the topic. A Kids Co. is a new kind of media company enabling kids to explore big topics in a new and engaging way, with a growing series of books, podcasts, and blogs made to empower. Learn more about us online by searching for A Kids Co.
A Kids Book About Social Workers (A Kids Book)
by Timisha K WilsonSocial workers are a crucial part of the support system for kids, grownups, and families ALL over the world – so let’s learn more about what they do!This is a kids’ book about social workers. Social work is all about people helping other people, and social workers are known for their passion for providing compassionate care.This book was made to help kids aged 5-9 learn more about social work and even a little bit of its history. And hey – if you have a desire to help others thrive…you might make a great social worker one day!A Kids Book About Social Workers features: A large and bold, yet minimalist font design that allows kids freedom to imagine themselves in the words on the pages.A friendly, approachable, empowering, and child-appropriate tone throughout.An incredible and diverse group of authors in the series who are experts or have first-hand experience of the topic.Tackling important discourse together! The A Kids Book About titles are best used when read together. Helping to kickstart important, challenging, and empowering conversations for kids and their grown-ups through beautiful and thought-provoking pages. The series supports an incredible and diverse group of authors, who are either experts in their field, or have first-hand experience on the topic.A Kids Co. is a new kind of media company enabling kids to explore big topics in a new and engaging way, with a growing series of books, podcasts, and blogs made to empower. Learn more about us online by searching for A Kids Co.
A Kids Book About Teams (A Kids Book)
by Angele ThomasTeams are everywhere, and you'll be a part of so many throughout your life!This is a kids’ book about teams. A team is any group of people who have a shared passion or goal. And do you want to know something fun? Teams are EVERYWHERE. You're probably a part of more teams than you realize!This book was made to help kids aged 5-9 learn what makes a team most successful, and how you can best work with others to achieve awesome things – because we’ll all belong to lots of different teams throughout our lives!A Kids Book About Teams features: A large and bold, yet minimalist font design that allows kids freedom to imagine themselves in the words on the pages.A friendly, approachable, empowering, and child-appropriate tone throughout.An incredible and diverse group of authors in the series who are experts or have first-hand experience of the topic.Tackling important discourse together! The A Kids Book About titles are best used when read together. Helping to kickstart important, challenging, and empowering conversations for kids and their grown-ups through beautiful and thought-provoking pages. The series supports an incredible and diverse group of authors, who are either experts in their field, or have first-hand experience on the topic. A Kids Co. is a new kind of media company enabling kids to explore big topics in a new and engaging way, with a growing series of books, podcasts, and blogs made to empower. Learn more about us online by searching for A Kids Co.
A Kids Book About The Tulsa Race Massacre (A Kids Book)
by Carlos MorenoThis book will help kids learn about the Tulsa Race Massacre – one of the worst incidents of racial violence in American history – and encourage them to learn from our past to keep history from repeating itself.This is a kids’ book about The Tulsa Race Massacre, which happened between May 31 and June 1, 1921, when a white mob attacked the predominantly Black Greenwood neighborhood in Tulsa, Oklahoma. To this day, this is one of the worst incidents of racial violence in American history – and sadly, one of the most often forgotten.This book was made to help kids aged 5-9 understand what happened on that day in 1921 and encourage them to learn from our past, while being mindful of how to prevent history from repeating itself.A Kids Book About The Tulsa Race Massacre features: A large and bold, yet minimalist font design that allows kids freedom to imagine themselves in the words on the pages.A friendly, approachable, empowering, and child-appropriate tone throughout.An incredible and diverse group of authors in the series who are experts or have first-hand experience of the topic.Tackling important discourse together! The A Kids Book About titles are best used when read together. Helping to kickstart important, challenging, and empowering conversations for kids and their grown-ups through beautiful and thought-provoking pages. The series supports an incredible and diverse group of authors, who are either experts in their field, or have first-hand experience on the topic. A Kids Co. is a new kind of media company enabling kids to explore big topics in a new and engaging way, with a growing series of books, podcasts, and blogs made to empower. Learn more about us online by searching for A Kids Co.
A Kids Book About Yoga (A Kids Book)
by Megan Emily SniderYoga is a way to discover more about ourselves and our connection with the surrounding world.This is a kids’ book about yoga. The word "yoga" means to "join together." Yoga is how we connect things that were never meant to be apart. Yoga grows and changes with us.This book was made to help kids aged 5-9 understand what yoga is – what it means and how to do it. Yoga reminds us how to be the best versions of ourselves. Ready to learn more? Close your eyes. Take a deep breath. Breathe out slowly. And let's begin.A Kids Book About Yoga features: A large and bold, yet minimalist font design that allows kids freedom to imagine themselves in the words on the pages.A friendly, approachable, empowering, and child-appropriate tone throughout.An incredible and diverse group of authors in the series who are experts or have first-hand experience of the topic.Tackling important discourse together! The A Kids Book About titles are best used when read together. Helping to kickstart important, challenging, and empowering conversations for kids and their grown-ups through beautiful and thought-provoking pages. The series supports an incredible and diverse group of authors, who are either experts in their field, or have first-hand experience on the topic. A Kids Co. is a new kind of media company enabling kids to explore big topics in a new and engaging way, with a growing series of books, podcasts, and blogs made to empower. Learn more about us online by searching for A Kids Co.
A Killer at the Door: The Dramatic Prison Break and Manhunt for Convicted Murderer Danilo Cavalcante
by Bruce E. MowdayIn summer 2023, Chester County, Pennsylvania, was shaken by the daring escape of convicted murderer Danilo Cavalcante. Using a "crab-walking" method, Cavalcante scaled a prison wall, sparking a gripping two-week manhunt. He traversed forests, farmlands, and neighborhoods, evading law enforcement and causing schools to close, businesses to shutter, and streets to empty. The pursuit showcased his survival skills and the relentless efforts of authorities using drones, thermal imaging, K-9 units, and traditional tracking. The saga ended in a dramatic capture, emphasizing the thin line between freedom and confinement. Chester County resident and newspaper reporter Bruce Mowday recounts the escape and search, drawing on firsthand accounts from residents, law enforcement, officials, and local reporters.
A Killing Cold: A Novel
by Kate Alice MarshallA woman invited to her wealthy fiance’s family retreat realizes they are hiding a terrible secret—and that she’s been there before, by the bestselling author of What Lies in the Woods.A whirlwind romance.When Theodora Scott met Connor—wealthy, charming, and a member of the powerful Dalton family—she fell in love in an instant. Six months later, he’s brought her to Idlewood, his family’s isolated winter retreat, to win over his skeptical relatives.Stay away from Connor Dalton.Theo has tried to ignore the threatening messages on her phone, but she can’t ignore the footprints in the snow outside the cabin window or the strange sense of familiarity she has about this place. Then, in a disused cabin, Theo finds something impossible: a photo of herself as a child. A photo taken at Idlewood.I’ve been here before.Theo has almost no recollection of her earliest years, but now she begins to piece together the fragments of her memories. Someone here has a shocking secret that they will do anything to keep hidden, and Theo is in terrible danger. Because the Daltons do not lose, and discovering what happened at Idlewood may cost Theo everything.
A Kiss Under the Northern Lights
by Susan CarlisleIn Susan Carlisle&’s latest Harlequin Medical Romance, a doctor finds an unexpected flame in Iceland with her colleague. But what happens when things can only be temporary? A CONNECTION TO STAY FOR? When Dr. Trice moves to the far north of Iceland, she&’s looking forward to immersing herself in her job and getting away from her painful past. She&’s nervous, but her temporary colleague Dr. Drake Stevansson is happy to show her the ropes. Drake has the looks of a real-life Viking, and a way of making Trice feel safer than she ever has before. Their snow-melting desire is undeniable, but Drake is leaving. So what happens when stolen glances turn to fiery kisses that threaten to derail both of their plans? From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.
A Kiss to Stop a Wedding
by Sarah MalloryLose yourself in a world of Regency high society, where a kiss at a ball has the power to change everything! He must speak now… Or she&’ll be forever bound to another! Engaged to a viscount, Flora is the envy of every debutante. But her husband-to-be&’s cruel streak makes him anything but desirable. When Flora meets Matt Talacre, the dashing owner of Bellemonte Pleasure Gardens, she discovers what desire truly feels like…after he sets her body ablaze with a single look! Yet Flora knows that she can&’t act on their intense connection—her hateful betrothed is privy to a family secret, which means that she can never walk away. Unless Matt can help her…starting with a moonlit kiss at a masquerade ball!From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
A Kiss with the Irish Surgeon
by Kristine LynnWhen two rival colleagues share the same devastating loss, can they get over their differences and heal each other&’s hearts? Find out in Kristine Lynn&’s latest Harlequin Medical Romance! FALLING FOR HER RIVAL! Surgeon Sorcha is devastated when Patrick is given the chief of surgery position at Boston General that she&’s worked her whole career for. Especially as she&’s always resented him for whisking his late wife—her best friend—away to Ireland just when Sorcha needed her most! Still, if Sorcha is to get the green light on the clinical trial that means everything to her, she must work with Patrick. Which leads her to discover that this single dad is a lot more lovable than she ever imagined…From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.
A Kowalski Secret (The Kowalskis)
by Shannon StaceyThe last thing she expected:Her son&’s father revealed! Single mom Siobhan Rowe adores her adopted son, Oliver, with every fiber of her being. The last thing she expects is to arrive at a weeklong wedding extravaganza—and encounter the boy&’s father! Brian Kowalski&’s never warmed to the woman who&’d always seemed suspicious of him. But as he falls more and more under the spell of the boy who looks just like him, he—and his boisterous family—is entranced by strong, resilient Siobhan. Can he convince Siobhan that he&’ll never keep her from her son…and that the simmering attraction between them could be the start of oh-so-much-more?From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.The KowalskisBook 1: Exclusively YoursBook 2: Undeniably YoursBook 3: Yours To KeepBook 4: All He Ever NeededBook 5: All He Ever DesiredBook 6: All He Ever DreamedBook 7: Love a Little SidewaysBook 8: Taken with YouBook 9: Falling for MaxBook 10: What It Takes: A Kowalski Reunion NovelBook 11: A Kowalski to Count OnBook 12: A Kowalski Secret
A Kowalski to Count On (The Kowalskis)
by Shannon StaceyA summer fling…Or a romance for keeps? When Rob Kowalski buys a treasured New Hampshire campground with his brothers, it&’s his chance to prove he&’s not just their screwup baby brother. The siblings agree on one rule: no fraternizing with the campers. Easy enough, until one of their first guests arrives! Hannah Shelby&’s retreated to Birch Brook Campground from across the country with some decisions to make about her true-crime podcast…and her best friend. The last thing she needs is any sort of distraction from a Kowalski brother. But her palpable attraction to Rob is tough to resist. Hannah&’s three-month escape from her California life is just a brief interlude. Or could it be something more?From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.The KowalskisBook 1: Exclusively YoursBook 2: Undeniably YoursBook 3: Yours To KeepBook 4: All He Ever NeededBook 5: All He Ever DesiredBook 6: All He Ever DreamedBook 7: Love a Little SidewaysBook 8: Taken with YouBook 9: Falling for MaxBook 10: What It Takes: A Kowalski Reunion NovelBook 11: A Kowalski to Count OnBook 12: A Kowalski Secret
A Lady's Guide to Murder: The new heartwarming and action-packed enemies-to-lovers romantic mystery for 2025!
by Felicity GeorgeIn this spicy historical mystery a duchess finds herself forced to work with her sworn rival to unmask a killer, clear her name and try not to fall in love.'Gorgeous, captivating regency romance' Sophie Irwin'The pen of Felicity George does NOT disappoint' 5* Reader Review'Evocative romance' Virginia HeathTwo sworn enemies. One inconvenient truceWhen the beloved Duke of Severn is murdered, rumours are that Henrietta - his young and scandalous wife - was behind it. Especially once she goes on the run!But Henrietta is not alone.Theo Hawke, her sworn enemy and ruthless journalist, is on her trail determined to be the first to get the scoop.With no other choice Henrietta presents a truce: if he helps her unmask the true identity of the killer then he can publish whatever he likes.Except when their inconvenient truce begins to cause inconvenient feelings, it's not just Henrietta's reputation at stake but her heart too . . .Praise for Felicity George!'Perfect balance of emotion, suspense and love' 5* Reader Review'Sexy, emotional and deliciously romantic' Cressida McLaughlin'A must for regency novels fans' 5* Reader Review
A Lady's Guide to Murder: The new heartwarming and action-packed enemies-to-lovers romantic mystery for 2025!
by Felicity GeorgeIn this spicy historical mystery a duchess finds herself forced to work with her sworn rival to unmask a killer, clear her name and try not to fall in love.'Gorgeous, captivating regency romance' Sophie Irwin'The pen of Felicity George does NOT disappoint' 5* Reader Review'Evocative romance' Virginia HeathTwo sworn enemies. One inconvenient truceWhen the beloved Duke of Severn is murdered, rumours are that Henrietta - his young and scandalous wife - was behind it. Especially once she goes on the run!But Henrietta is not alone.Theo Hawke, her sworn enemy and ruthless journalist, is on her trail determined to be the first to get the scoop.With no other choice Henrietta presents a truce: if he helps her unmask the true identity of the killer then he can publish whatever he likes.Except when their inconvenient truce begins to cause inconvenient feelings, it's not just Henrietta's reputation at stake but her heart too . . .Praise for Felicity George!'Perfect balance of emotion, suspense and love' 5* Reader Review'Sexy, emotional and deliciously romantic' Cressida McLaughlin'A must for regency novels fans' 5* Reader Review
A Lady’s Guide to London (The Lucky Ladies of London #2)
by Faye Delacour"With its endearing characters, crackling chemistry, and deliciously witty dialogue, A Lady's Guide to London cements Faye Delacour as a fresh, new voice in historical romance!" — Liana De la Rosa, USA Today bestselling authorA rivals-to-lovers historical romantic comedy between a grumpy Viscount with a rocky reputation and a bright-as-sunshine heiress determined to make something of herself, perfect for fans of Evie Dunmore, India Holton, and Bridgerton. If he won't add her business into his guidebook, she'll make him an offer he can't refuse.Della Danby is determined to prove she's more than just a flighty heiress riding on her parents' money to get through life. When her closest friend and business partner finds her hands full with a new baby, Della takes the opportunity to shoulder more responsibility at their ladies' gambling club and secure their financial stability, and she has the perfect idea: to drum up new business by adding their club to a popular guidebook of local attractions.Gambling ruined Viscount Lyman Ashton's life and his marriage. He has no intention of putting a new club in his guide, nor of getting involved with its intriguing and energetic proprietress. But when Della refuses to take no for an answer and approaches his publisher with a plan to write her own book of attractions for ladies, Lyman reluctantly agrees to collaborate with her in exchange for the money he so desperately needs to pay his debts. As they grow closer, Lyman finds himself falling for Della even though his past could jeopardize her reputation. But if they can ever have a future together, Della may have to choose between the club she's worked so hard to build and her chance at love.Praise for The Lady He Lost"Refreshingly charming with a feisty, resilient heroine worth fighting for. I loved it!" —Amalie Howard, USA Today bestselling author"Friends to enemies to lovers at its best. I loved every minute." —Harper St. George, author of The Heiress Gets a Duke"A fun and sexy historical. It is perfect for fans of empowered women and their supportive men." —Library Journal
A Land of Two Peoples: Martin Buber on Jews and Arabs
by Martin BuberA new edition of Martin Buber’s many writings on Arab-Jewish relations in Palestine, with updated forewords by two preeminent Palestinian and Jewish scholars. The theologian and philosopher Martin Buber (1878–1965) was committed to radical socioeconomic reconstruction in pursuit of international peace. His voluminous writings on Arab-Jewish relations in Palestine interweave his religious and philosophical teachings with his politics, each essential to Buber’s vision of democratic and religious life. A Land of Two Peoples collects the letters, talks, and essays in which Buber advocated for a binationalism that reconciled Arabs and Jews as a solution to the conflict in the Middle East. As relevant today as when it was first published nearly fifty years ago, this edition of A Land of Two Peoples includes two forewords from the preeminent Jewish and Palestinian scholars Paul Mendes-Flohr and Raef Zreik.
A Language of Dragons
by S. F. WilliamsonIn an alternate London in 1923, one girl accidentally breaks the tenuous truce between dragons and humans in this sweeping debut and epic retelling of Bletchley Park steeped in language, class, and forbidden romance. Perfect for teen fans of Fourth Wing and Babel.Dragons soar through the skies and protests erupt on the streets, but Vivien Featherswallow isn’t worried. She’s going to follow the rules, get a summer internship studying dragon languages, be smart, be sweet, and make sure her little sister never, ever has to risk growing up Third Class. She just has to free one dragon.By midnight, Viv has started a civil war.With her parents and cousin arrested and her sister missing, Viv is brought to Bletchley Park as a codebreaker—if she succeeds, she and her family can all go home again. If she doesn’t, they’ll all die.As Viv begins to discover the secrets of a hidden dragon language, she realizes that the fragile peace treaty that holds human and dragon societies together is corrupt, and the dangerous work Viv is doing could be the thread that unravels it.
A Lasting Impact in the Classroom and Beyond: Knowledge and Insight for Brave Teachers
by Larry StraussAre you sick of classroom management advice that doesn’t match your daily existence or address the realities of the classroom? In this helpful new book, renowned educator Larry Strauss provides an honest examination of the challenges we face as high school teachers, not the least of which are the minds and temperaments of teenagers, the kind of empathy that can meet the most daunting teaching conditions, and the commitment required of us to succeed—but also the profound rewards of achieving that success.Strauss provides meaningful ways for teachers to forge their path to success and have a lasting impact on students. Topics include getting to know and love your kids, even—or especially—in their worst moments; practicing intentional fairness and committing to relentless empathy; understanding who teenagers are; focusing on progress; setting modest goals and a vision of the long term; creating authenticity; encouraging kids to speak up; and making differentiation manageable. He also shows you how to stay committed and prioritize your sanity at the same time by overcoming compassion fatigue, getting support, protecting your time, and keeping your sense of humor.The book offers hope to educators who feel themselves veering toward surrender but are still looking for a path to ultimate success. With honesty, insights, inspiration, and humorous examples, you’ll have a blueprint for a successful and rewarding career in the classroom.
A Leadership Toolkit for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals: From Student to Experienced Practitioner
by Alison H. JamesThis practical guide provides essential knowledge and tools for nursing and healthcare students and practitioners to develop their leadership skills, from the very beginning of their practice and throughout their careers.The first section provides an overview of leadership in nursing and healthcare in today’s context, discussing: relevant theory, and values-based approaches such as congruent, compassionate and ethical leadership the role of nurses and healthcare professionals in policy, social justice and decision making, and how leadership positively impacts quality of patient care and the healthcare professions how we learn leadership skills, such as emotional and social intelligence, and experiential methods of learning, such as reflexivity, learning from experience and Action Learning The second section looks at the role of emotions and experiential learning in leadership development, and methods such as action learning, reflexivity, lifelong journaling and the use of narratives and the arts, to introduce a range of practical tools and methods for the reader to use in their own development. Strategies for the less experienced practitioner and for the more experienced practitioner are presented, including action learning and promoting wellbeing, and the book also highlights the evidence base the methods draw on. This creative text introduces vital tools and uses reflective activities and questions to support readers in building their leadership skills.It is ideal for students and practitioners at all levels in nursing and healthcare interested in self-development.