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Untamed Grossology: Icky Things in the Great Outdoors (Grossology)
by Sylvia BranzeiExpand your knowledge on all things gross with these fun facts about nature&’s yuckiest bugs, creatures, and animal habits! Perfect for fans of the Weird But True! series.There&’s no escaping gross stuff—especially not in the wilderness! Discover icky, disgusting details about squishy insects, stinky animals, scary plants, and more.From fungi to snails to bats (oh my!), what&’s gross has never been so fun!
Zebra and Yak: The Backwards Alphabet Book (Zebra and Yak)
by Paul FriedrichA hilarious and unexpected backward alphabet picture book.Are you ready to start the alphabet? Let's go! Z is for Zebra.Confused? Zebra didn't expect the alphabet to start with Z, either. Usually it starts with A is for Apple, B is for . . . something, then all the other letters, then Z. But today Apple was nowhere to be found.Zebra isn't very happy about it. Neither is the second-to-last animal in the alphabet, Yak.In order to figure out where their friend Apple might be, Zebra and Yak must go on a quest to discover what's gone wrong. But in an alphabet book this weird, who knows what could happen next?
Marianne the Maker
by Kelly Corrigan Claire Corrigan LichtyFrom bestselling author Kelly Corrigan and her daughter debut author Claire Corrigan Lichty comes a new picture book about a determined young inventor!Marianne's days are filled with schedules, structure, and soccer. There's just one problem: Marianne is a maker. She needs every minute of her weekends to scheme and dream, draw and design, to build and rebuild! This is the story of how a creator with a crackerjack imagination finds a not-so-great way to skip practice and create her masterpiece. But will her dad understand?Told in delightful rhyme that bounces across George Sweetland's gorgeous collage-style illustrations (chock full of hidden gems,) Marianne the Maker is sure to kindle the creative spark that lives inside all of us.
An Anthology of Shells: A Collection of Fascinating Shells from Around the World (DK Little Anthologies)
by Simon AikenA beautiful collection featuring notes, spectacular photos, and illustrations of more than 100 types of shell.A compact version of DK’s bestselling anthology series, An Anthology of Shells is perfect for young nature enthusiasts aged 7-9 for taking on the go.Children can marvel at a wide range of shells from around the world that no collection would be complete without. Learn all about the shell shapes, colors, and textures–and get up close with the snails, crabs, and clams that live in them.This impressive shells anthology for kids offers:The third book in the new compact spin-off of the bestselling Children’s Anthologies series.A magnificent collection of over 100 shell profiles and their creatures from all over the world, from tropical rainforests to icy Antarctic waters.A quality gift book, with metallic foil and striking photographs on every page.An Anthology of Shells pairs photography with storybook descriptions that will captivate young readers, whether it’s marveling at conchs or clams. Featuring photographs of striking formations and illustrations by the artist behind DK’s bestselling Anthology series, as well as plenty of intriguing information, this book will be one to treasure for young conchologists.More in the seriesAnthology of Shells is part of the beautiful, new, and compact Anthology spin-off series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity as they explore geology and earth materials with Rocks and Minerals or mushroom species with the Fungi field guide.
Entertaining 101: 101 Recipes Every Host Should Know How to Make
by Beth Le ManachPerfect the art of entertaining with 101 modern twists on classic recipes from entertaining expert Beth Le ManachFor more than a decade, Beth Le Manach&’s YouTube channel, Entertaining with Beth, has been the go-to for anyone looking for creative and practical entertaining advice. Beth is an expert hostess who has figured out the solution to entertaining success, every time. Not only do her recipes look and taste great, but they also offer a practical twist or a killer tip that saves you time, money, or effort! Because let&’s face it, whipping up your favorite weeknight meal is one thing, but add a few guests to the mix and it becomes a whole other ball game.Beth&’s first book, Entertaining 101 is the culmination of years of hosting experience, a comprehensive guide that will make entertaining a breeze for both the first-time host and the seasoned dinner party veteran. This book has the answers to all of your questions: What&’s an easy dinner I can serve to impress my visiting in-laws? (Frenzy-Free Chicken Pot Pie); What&’s a great egg dish I can make for Christmas morning? (Puffy Egg Bake); What&’s the easiest drink to serve at my Mother&’s Day brunch? (Bloody Mary Bar)—and so much more.Beth is determined to make entertaining easier because she has seen how much joy it can add to our lives. So, she&’s taken it upon herself to compile the top 101 recipes she believes everyone should know how to make! It&’s her hope that this book will be the answer to all of your entertaining questions, a true manual for the beginner or an easier approach for the seasoned host. Welcome to Entertaining 101!
The Vanished Kingdom: The Vanished Kingdom, Book Three (The Vanished Kingdom)
by Jonathan AuxierAn epic middle-grade adventure in the world of Peter Nimble from Jonathan Auxier—the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of The Night Gardener and Sweep—will take readers to the very ends of the earth . . . and beyondThe War of the Maps is a breathtaking fantasy in the vein of His Dark Materials and The Last Battle that dares to give new answers to age-old questions—inviting readers of all ages to sail beyond the edges of the map into a world of magic, myth, and boundless adventure.Since time before time, two opposing forces have been locked in an endless battle: It is the war between magic and reason—between what if and what is. And the victor will not just shape the future but the very nature of reality. Peter Nimble and Sophie Quire have spent the last four years fighting to protect a world of magic from the insidious, unstoppable forces of &“progress.&” But, every day, the wonders that once surrounded them are vanishing. Lurking behind this transformation is a mysterious group called The League of Maps that seems to hold the answers. As Peter and Sophie fight to untangle this mystery, they find themselves thrown into opposing sides of a vast war that stretches from the very beginning of humanity and into our present age.
Moorings: Voyages of Capital across the Indian Ocean
by Nidhi MahajanA free ebook version of this title is available through Luminos, University of California Press's Open Access publishing program. Visit www.luminosoa.org to learn more.Moorings follows sailors from the Gulf of Kachchh in India as they voyage across the Indian Ocean on mechanized wooden sailing vessels known as vahans, or dhows. These voyages produce capital through moorings that are spatial, moral, material, and conceptual. With a view from the dhow, the book examines the social worlds of Muslim seafarers who have been rendered invisible even as they maneuver multiple regulatory regimes and the exigencies of life, navigating colonialism, neoliberalism, the rise of Hindutva, insurgency, climate change, and border regimes across the ocean. Based on historical and ethnographic research aboard ships, at ports, and in religious shrines and homes, Moorings shows how capitalism derives value from historically sedimented practices grounded in caste, gender, and transregional community-based forms of regulation.
Undoing Nothing: Waiting for Asylum, Struggling for Relevance
by Paolo BoccagniA free ebook version of this title is available through Luminos, University of California Press's Open Access publishing program. Visit www.luminosoa.org to learn more. What does everyday life look like for young men who flee to Europe, survive, and are then assigned temporary housing? Hypersurveillance or parallel normality, irrelevance, or even nothingness? Based on four years of ethnographic research, Undoing Nothing recounts the untold story of Italian asylum seekers' struggles to produce relevance—that is, to carve out meaning, control, and direction from their legal and existential liminality. Their ways of inhabiting space and time rest on a deeply ambivalent position: together and alone, inside and outside, absent and present. Their racialized bodies dwell in their assigned residence while their selves inhabit a suspended translocal space of moral economies, nightmares, and furtive dreams. This book illuminates a distinctly modern form of purgatory, offering both a perceptive critique of state responses to the so-called refugee crisis and nuanced psychological portraits of a demographic rarely afforded narrative depth and grace.
Incorporating Architects: How American Architecture Became a Practice of Empire
by Aaron CayerBy the end of the twentieth century, US architecture and engineering firms held more capital than entire countries, employed more people than were housed in most cities, and rented offices in more nations than comprised the UN. Within them, architects were designing not single buildings but urban systems, including the multinational infrastructures, legal codes, and financial mechanisms on which those systems came to depend. However, despite the extraordinary power of these architects, their histories remain shrouded in myth and concealed—by design. This forensic analysis traces a history of architects at one such firm, AECOM, as they assembled their own multinational corporation and embedded themselves in the operations of American empire after World War II, shielding themselves from the instabilities of a postwar political economy. Incorporating Architects reveals how architects, through their businesses more than their drawings or buildings, modulated the political economy, gripped the reins of their profession, and produced the global injustices that define our neoliberal present.
Black Muslim Refugee: Militarism, Policing, and Somali American Resistance to State Violence (Critical Refugee Studies)
by Maxamed AbumayeThis multisited project, the first of its kind, exposes the links between US military violence abroad and police brutality at home through a profound exploration of Somali refugee lives. Black Muslim Refugee traces the globe-spanning journeys of these refugees, from civil war–era Somalia to the Dadaab refugee camp in Kenya to their eventual arrival in San Diego, and Maxamed Abumaye analyzes their experiences through the dual lenses of anti-Blackness and Islamophobia. He situates their displacement within the larger context of East Africa's colonial history, as well as the policy consequences of the American-backed war on terror and war on drugs. Throughout, Abumaye's centering of Somali subjectivity underlines this community's critical and creative capacity to defy the mechanisms that seek to "manage" and ultimately control them.
Tell Me Something Good: A Novel
by Court Stevens"This is a writer that understands people down to the bones. Her characters are fallible and hopeful, flawed and loving, and so real they have stayed with me." --Joshilyn Jackson, New York Times bestselling author"A knockout." --Booklist Starred ReviewThis is a story of the rich and the very poor. This is a story of an illegal auction with dire consequences. This is a story of murders past and present. This is a story of intertwined relationships and the silent ripples they leave behind, where love becomes a guiding force, revealing the lengths one will go to protect those they cherish.Over twenty years ago, a young hunting guide in rural Kentucky was driving his boat in the early morning mist when his peaceful cruise was cut short by a scene so disturbing, he packed up and moved away. Nine women died early that morning, but it was linked to a similar crime in Texas, so the locals quickly wrote it off as having nothing to do with them.Now, all these years later, when everyone has nearly forgotten about that grisly part of their past, one man's accidental death will bring everything back up to the surface. The locals who knew better can no longer claim it had nothing to do with them, and one woman, desperate to do whatever it takes to save her mother's life, will learn that nearly everyone in her life has been lying to her.In Court Stevens's adult debut, she delves deep into the heart of a community, where some will learn that we don't always live to see the ripples we make, but we must make them all the same.
The Little Book of Data: Understanding the Powerful Analytics that Fuel AI, Make or Break Careers, and Could Just End Up Saving the World
by Justin EvansData is not about number crunching. It&’s about ideas. And when used properly (read: ethically), it is the problem solver of our time.Yet many savvy people seem to be in data denial: they don&’t think they need to understand data, or it&’s too complicated, or worse, using it is somehow unethical. Yet as data and AI (just an accelerated way to put data to work) move to the center of professional and civic life, every professional and citizen needs to harness this power.In The Little Book of Data, each chapter illustrates one of the core principles of solving problems with data by featuring an expert who has solved a big problem with data—from the entrepreneur creating a &“loneliness score&” to the epidemiologist trying to save lives by finding disease &“hotspots.&”The stories are told in a fast-moving, vivid, sometimes comic style, and cover a wide frame of reference from adtech to climate tech, the bubonic plague, tiny submarines, genomics, railroads, bond ratings, and meat grading. (That&’s right. Meat.)Along the way Evans injects lessons from his own career journey and offers practical thought-starters for readers to apply to their own organizations.By reading The Little Book of Data, you will achieve the fluency to apply your data superpowers to your own mission and challenges—and you will have fun along the way.You will be, in other words, a data person.
Ly-Lan and the New Class Mix-up (Ly-Lan Finds a Way)
by Hà DinhSometimes things don&’t turn out the way we plan! In this chapter book series about a daughter of Vietnamese immigrants, Ly-Lan navigates her life as a new third grader—complete with old and new friends, unexpected (and disappointing) changes at home and school, and finding a way to thrive.Third grade is not starting the way Ly-Lan pictured. First, her best friend Cece is put in another class--even after Ly-Lan prayed they would be in the same one. And then Ly-Lan is tasked with showing the new Vietnamese student around. Ly-Lan wants to hang out with Cece, not play translator to the new girl, and she doesn&’t understand why her prayers aren&’t being answered. If Ly-Lan is going to flourish in third grade, she must learn to trust in God&’s plans, especially when it means making some adjustments to her own.Ly-Lan and the New Class Mix-up:Is the first in a series of illustrated early chapter books about Ly-Lan, a third grader tackling familiar themes like friendship, overcoming obstacles, and navigating changes in life with gracePerfect for kids ages 6 and up or reluctant or emerging readers just starting to read chapter books on their own.Is an encouraging read for reluctant readers with its illustrated chapters.Is written by Vietnamese American author Ha Dinh, creator of HappyDaysinFirstGrade.com and @hellomrsdinh on Instagram
Where Secrets Lie (A Tupelo Grove Novel)
by Colleen Coble Rick AckerUSA TODAY bestselling romantic suspense author Colleen Coble and Rick Acker deliver the second book in their compelling Tupelo Grove series (following What We Hide), where a crumbling university, stolen artifacts, deep family secrets, and deadly ambitions all stand in the way of a second chance at happiness.College professor Savannah Webster is ready to give her ex-husband, Hez, another chance, and she believes he's finally ready for them to face their many past trials as a team. But when Savannah finds evidence that points to Hez's old demons resurfacing, the fragile trust they've built begins to crumble. And it's not just their relationship that hanging in the balance--the survival of the university Savannah's family poured their lives into is also under threat.Hez is determined to put his past mistakes behind him with his new role mentoring law students at Tupelo Grove University's legal clinic. His primary focus with the clinic is to help Savannah pull the university out of a pit of debt and bad decisions made by the previous leadership, including her father. But their quest for stability takes a dark turn as they try to root out the dangerous smuggling ring the university is entangled in, and their investigation puts them in the crosshairs of criminals who will stop at nothing to eliminate any obstacle in their path.The twists continue until the final page as a dangerous world of smuggling and financial instability collides with the complex dynamics of legacy and family.Colleen Coble and Rick Acker's Where Secrets Lie is gripping suspense with closed-door, second-chance romance. "With an unpredictable plot, complex characters, and a college campus that holds dark secrets, this mystery will keep you guessing." (Robert Dugoni).Looking for more from these authors? Don't miss What We Hide, the first book in the Tupelo Grove series, or the standalone novel I Think I Was Murdered. All their novels include discussion questions that are perfect for book clubs.
Now You Can Stop Running: Finding the Rest Your Soul Desperately Needs
by Terry CristYou can find the deep peace you've been longing for--and that God has promised.Because of spiritual brokenness, we humans run. We seek to escape fear, disappointment, unresolved trauma, and unhealed wounds of the past, but no matter how hard we try, we can't seem to run far enough or fast enough to finally be free . . . yet we keep running anyway. But God wants so much more for us.Pastor, speaker, and author Terry Crist has spent much of his life running from the pain of past trauma and toward the empty promises of what he thought would satisfy his soul. In Now You Can Stop Running, he leads you on a journey toward sanctuary--where you will find not just respite but transformation, not just shelter but home--as you learn how to find authentic rest and spiritual wholeness in the boundless love of God.With rich wisdom and profound pastoral insights, Crist helps us:Understand our own stories--why we run, what we're running from, and who or what we're running towardDiscern between the false promises of the world that create chaos and true refuge in the God who offers peaceEncounter God through freshly told stories of faithful believers in the Bible who also "ran for their lives"Engage spiritual practices that will guide us through our past pain, give meaning to our present struggles, and illuminate our path forward with hope The same God who loved and guided Jacob, Moses, Hagar, and David walks alongside us today. His rest is genuine, and the refuge he promises is safe and secure.
In My Calm Era: 90 Days to Organize Your Emotions, Stress Less, and Connect Back to You (The New Era of You)
by Harper CelebrateBurn out and overwhelm? OUT. Protecting your peace and finding mental and physical wellness? We're going to say that's most definitely IN.It's time to embark on a New Era of You, and In My Calm Era is the perfect place to start with a few minutes each morning. In just 90 days, you'll learn how to fight back against anxiety and overwhelm and learn to reclaim the best version of you. It's amazing how much good you can do when you prioritize your mental wellness and choose yourself to be the main character of your life.During this journey, you will:Learn to honor your emotions and listen to what your body is telling youReorient yourself to the things that really matterPractice prioritizing your mental and physical wellbeing (because you're great!) For each day, you'll find:Inspirational readings that remind you of your worth, your purpose, and your prioritiesStrategies, activities, and prompts to get you out of your head and back in your bodyMemorable mantras to act as mental wellness lifelines throughout the dayBright, beautiful design that will inspire your soul and enhance your calm So come on in, carve out a few minutes for yourself, and take a breath—knowing that every breath is a lifeline back to you. Whether you're busy at work, busy at home, stuck in a brain fog, or can't seem to disconnect from anxious thoughts, In My Calm Era is the guide you need to find your footing again and reclaim peace and calm in your life.
I Like You So Much: Celebrating What Makes You, You!
by Heather AvisI Like You So Much! A book celebrating what makes you, YOU! reminds kids of this core truth: they are good and loved exactly as they are. Using inclusive and engaging language and art, New York Times bestselling author and Down Syndrome advocate Heather Avis encourages kids with and without disabilities to confidently remember that who they are—exactly as they are—is absolutely wonderful and oh-so-likeable!Through captivating words and colorful images, I Like You So Much! celebrates all children in their unique features, characteristics, and abilities and reminds readers ages 4-8 that each child is lovable and likeable—just as they are! From their face to the way they feel, from their body to their brain, from the sounds they make to the ways they love and do their best. This book reminds children with and without disabilities, that they are likeable just as they are —and that who they are is enough!I Like You So Much:Encourages children to be self-confident and secure in who they are—no matter what!Represents children of all abilities and showcases the beauty of diversity and differences in physicality and accessibilityIs perfect for sharing with your little one at bedtime or in a classroom as a springboard for discussion on diversity and inclusionIs written by New York Times bestselling author Heather Avis and features beautiful artwork from Juliana Eigner Join the fun as we celebrate the uniqueness and beauty in every child in your life with I Like You So Much!
Five Views on the Gospel (Counterpoints: Bible and Theology)
by Michael Horton Scot McKnight David A. deSilva Julie C Ma Shively T.J SmithFive Views on the Gospel presents five different perspectives on the question "What is the gospel?" Presenting a variety of contemporary and tradition-based perspectives, each contributor answers key questions about the nature of the gospel. Questions contributors address include:What is the gospel?What is the context for understanding the New Testament teaching about the gospel?What are the primary biblical texts that you believe express the gospel and how do you understand them?What are people called to do with the gospel and what are the benefits promised by the gospel?How can the definition and proclamation of the gospel be contextualized and made relevant today?What example of an inadequate gospel and a false gospel can you offer?What does it mean to live a life worthy of the gospel? The CounterPoints format provides a unique opportunity for each contributor to set forth their own understanding of the gospel, to interact with competing perspectives, and for the editors to sum up points of agreement and disagreement and a path forward in the debate.Positions and Contributors include:The Reformation Gospel (Michael Horton)The King Jesus Gospel (Scot McKnight)The Wesleyan Gospel (David A. deSilva)The Pentecostal Gospel (Julie C. Ma)A Liberation Theology Gospel (Shively T. J. Smith) The Counterpoints series presents a comparison and critique of scholarly views on topics important to Christians that are both fair-minded and respectful of the biblical text. Each volume is a one-stop reference that allows readers to evaluate the different positions on a specific issue and form their own, educated opinion.
Keep It Shut Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video, Updated Edition: What to Say, How to Say It, and When to Say Nothing At All
by Karen EhmanHave you ever said something you wished you could take back? Are you ever unsure when to hold your tongue and when to speak out?In this six-session video study (video access included), Karen Ehman—who readily admits that her mouth has gotten her into loads of trouble—shares the hows (and how-not-tos) of dealing with the tongue.Far more than a "how not to gossip" study, this video-based small group Bible study will challenge you to dig deep into what the Bible says about the ways we use our words—both in person and online—and when we should just keep our lips zipped.This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:The study guide itself—with discussion and personal reflection questions, video notes, and Scripture exercises.An individual access code to stream all six video sessions online (DVD also available separately). Sessions and video run times:Sparks, Squabbles, Spats, and Such: Our Words Matter (19:16)On Filling Gaps and Zipping Lips: Listen to Others, Talk to God (18:11)Opinion-Slinging and Salty Speech: Assessing Our Digital Tongues (22:36)Gossip, Flattery, and People-Pleasing: How to Speak the Truth in Love (22:32)Pause Before You Pounce: On Cultivating Soft Speech (22:59)As Sweet as Honey: Wonderful Ways to Use Your Words (23:39)Streaming video access included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2029. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.
The World of Whisky: The New Traditions
by Felipe SchriebergThis captivating cloth book is more than a comprehensive guide to whisky.Offering a wealth of knowledge on whisky's rich history, production process, distilleries, and latest innovations, it also provides an insider&’s look into how the best whisky makers around the world approach their craft across both iconic brands known around the world to small microdistilleries making the best whisky in countries not normally associated with this celebrated spirit.Through in-depth profiles and interviews with celebrated experts and the world's best distillers, blenders and entrepreneurs, award-winning whisky writer and author Felipe Schrieberg explores the radical changes and innovations that have shifted how whisky around the world is produced, perceived, and consumed today.This exquisite volume is the perfect companion for both connoisseurs and novices alike. With stunning photography and an elegant design, discover why this iconic spirit has become a multi-billion global market, loved by drinkers all over the world, and the exciting changes that are shaping the industry today with The World of Whisky.
Sea Wonders: The Octopus, the Cuttlefish, and the Squid
by Francesco Tomasinelli Marco ColomboExplore the world of extraordinary marine creatures in this beautifully illustrated guide to thirty species of octopuses, cuttlefish, and squids.In Sea Wonders, discover the remarkable characteristics of cephalopods, enigmatic sea creatures with arms directly attached to their heads, who are masters of survival and transformation. Thirty species are collected in this fascinating guidebook, detailing their most surprising habits and abilities: Enterprising, resourceful, and intelligent, they know how to solve problems and can use objects as tools. They are notorious for escaping from aquaria. They can recognize people and can even feel dislike for some! Some species, such as the orchid cuttlefish, are among the most colorful organisms in the oceans. Others, like the blue-ringed octopus, are famous for their lethal bite. Some of the world’s largest invertebrates are cephalopods—including giant squids the size of a bus—about which very little research exists to this day. The first half of the book contains fifty gorgeously detailed and realistic illustrations and delves into the species' main characteristics and the secrets of their underwater world. The second half features specimen cards with scientific information and fun facts for easy reference.REMARKABLY BRIGHT CREATURES: Cephalopods are fascinating creatures increasingly understood as intelligent, sophisticated, and resourceful animals. Their unexpected cognitive capacities encourage us to reflect on how we relate to the natural world, making it clear that it is not only mammals and birds who deserve our empathy. THOROUGHLY RESEARCHED SCIENTIFIC FACTS: Various species of octopuses, squids, and cuttlefish are explored in these pages, with in-depth information on habitats and habits as well as fun facts. FOREWORD BY OSCAR-WINNING FILMMAKER: Craig Foster, producer of the 2020 Academy Award–winning documentary My Octopus Teacher is a naturalist, ocean explorer, and author of Underwater Wild: My Octopus Teacher's Extraordinary World.Perfect for: Anyone with an interest in marine creatures and the undersea world Birthday, housewarming, or seasonal gift for nature lovers Oceanography and marine biology students, teachers, and professionals Fans of animal and nature books like Amphibious Soul, Oceanology: The Secrets of the Sea Revealed, and The Soul of an Octopus
Star Wars Jedi Mind: Secrets From the Force for Balance and Peace (Star Wars)
by Amy RatcliffeStar Wars®: The Jedi Mind takes quotations and lessons from Star Wars and pairs them with practices such a breathing, posture, and meditation.The Jedi Code is focused on peace, knowledge, serenity, and balance—principles that readers can engage in their own lives.The philosophical tenets are applicable not just in the galaxy far, far away, but also in our own galaxy, here and now.• Quoted wisdom offers day-to-day life lessons• An accessible pop culture spin on the Star Wars universe• Features 20 color illustrations to illuminate the book's thoughtful advice"Trust your feelings."—Obi-Wan KenobiStar Wars: The Jedi Mind is the perfect gift for Star Wars fans looking for balance, and seekers of inner calm open to learning from the Jedi Masters.• Perfect gift for Star Wars fans who love self-care, reflection, and mindfulness• An enjoyable and useful primer for Star Wars lovers who are seeking inner calm• Add it to the shelf with books like Star Wars: Be More Yoda: Mindful Thinking from a Galaxy Far Far Away by Christian Blauvelt and Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back So You Want to Be a Jedi? by Adam Gidwitz.Copyright © 2020 by Lucasfilm LTD. and ™. All Rights Reserved. Used Under Authorization.
Marvel Hulk Not Smash: Practice Mindfulness the Mighty Marvel Way (Marvel)
by Amy Ratcliffe"Be in the now."—Hawkeye An illustrated, accessible guide to mindfulness that explores life-improving lessons we can learn from Marvel comics characters as they face tests of perseverance, focus, community, and strength beyond just the physical.Life is full of choices. Like the Hulk, we can smash or choose not to. We can practice flexibility like Mister Fantastic, trust our team like Rocket Racoon, problem-solve like Shuri, and develop awareness like Doctor Strange. Grounded in character and story events drawn from the comics, this inspirational collection pairs Marvel heroes with helpful real-life advice and mindfulness guidance in a light and accessible way.Each entry presents a character spotlight with a way of appreciating their example, a related practice that readers can put into action, and a playful illustration by acclaimed comics artist Jason Loo. Featuring Hawkeye (deep focus), Groot (being who you are), Spider-Man (the gift and obligation of responsibility), Ms. Marvel, She-Hulk, Captain America, Shang-Chi, and dozens more, Hulk Not Smash makes it easy and fun for fans to incorporate these lessons into their lives.© 2024 MARVELFUN AND ACCESSIBLE: Amy Ratcliffe (author of The Jedi Mind: Secrets from the Force for Balance and Peace) gently demystifies the concept of mindfulness and makes it playfully accessible, rooted as it is in Marvel character examples. Anyone can put these lessons into practice. REAL MINDFULNESS GUIDANCE: Each practice is thoughtfully paired with an illuminating character and rooted in tried and true actions and mindsets that can bring peace, including breathing exercises, paying attention to the present, examining fears, concentration, labeling feelings, nonjudgement, stretching, examining routines, and much more. UNIQUE MARVEL GIFT: For fans of Marvel, this one-of-a-kind mindfulness book offers wide-ranging lessons and character studies to draw inspiration from, including:Ant-Man (Sense of Scale)Beast (Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover)Black Widow (Being Prepared)Black Panther (Leadership)Mantis (Emotion Identification)Professor X (Radical Empathy)Scarlet Witch (Accepting Reality)Silver Surfer (Putting Your Burdens to Rest)Storm (Embrace Change). . . and many morePerfect for:Marvel fans who are seeking inner calm or resources for practicing mindfulness, self-care, and reflectionAnyone looking for an entry-level mindfulness primer, or for practitioners who seek fresh, playful inspirationFans who enjoyed the author’s similarly accessible, real-advice-plus-pop-culture approach in her book The Jedi Mind: Secrets from the Force for Balance and Peace
Star Wars The Mandalorian and Child (Star Wars)
by Jeffrey BrownAuthor of the bestselling Darth Vader and Son series (more than 3 million copies sold), Jeffrey Brown, brings his charmingly funny take on the Star Wars galaxy to The Mandalorian!Din Djarin, the terse Mandalorian bounty hunter, travels the galaxy with the adorable Grogu in tow. Whether he is keeping Grogu from messing with the ship's controls or stopping him from using the Force to steal extra snacks, Mando’s lessons as a caretaker will be instantly fun and recognizable to all families.Brown’s colorful all-ages style and spin complement the show’s gritty milieu while accentuating the sweetness of the found family at the heart of the story. His unexpectedly funny touches and twists, and lighthearted interpretations of favorite characters, including Bo-Katan, Moff Gideon, The Armorer, Luke Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano, IG-11, Peli Motto, and many more, will thrill fans and give them a way to appreciate all three seasons of the show in a whole new way.© & TM LUCASFILM LTD. Used Under Authorization.THE CHILD IS BELOVED BY FANS: Grogu became a massive fan favorite, inspiring new toys, merchandise, thousands of pieces of fan art, and an unquenchable desire for the fan-dubbed "Baby Yoda."THE PERFECT SUBJECT FOR JEFFREY BROWN: The Mandalorian’s relationship with the child is the perfect playground for Brown’s charming take on fatherhood. Like Brown’s Darth Vader, Mando is a brooding, serious, masked character with a dark past, but he opens up to the joys of found fatherhood in the presence of Grogu.Perfect for:Fans of the Darth Vader and Son seriesStar Wars fans with kids of their own
Team of Teams Coaching: Using a Teaming Approach to Increase Business Impact
by Peter Hawkins Dr Catherine CarrFor an organization to be successful in the mid-21st century, it is important for all of its teams to be more than the sum of their parts and the organization's team of teams to be more than the sum of the teams. The ability to team with all stakeholders in a quick and agile manner can be a defining difference from other organizations.Written by the leading global thought leaders on teaming and systemic team coaching, Teams of Teams Coaching provides practical guidance on developing an organizational strategy and culture that delivers critical advantages. It covers the need for team of teams coaching, the benefits of this approach and how to build and implement a team of teams coaching strategy. There is also guidance on how to develop a teaming culture in the organization, building internal team coaching capacity and what to consider when exploring external coaching support.Full of global research of best practice from over seventy organizations from different sectors, as well as the authors' combined seventy years of working with coaching organizations and the team of teams, this book provides a clear map of the process to become an effective team of teams. This evidence-based guide contains methods and tools that leaders, coaches and consultants can immediately use to achieve improved performance and gain competitive advantage.