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In Black. Fat. Femme: Revealing the Power of Visibly Queer Voices (in Media) and Learning to Love Yourself, educator and media critic Dr. Jonathan P. Higgins—aka Doctor Jon Paul—delivers an honest and extraordinary new take on how the author, and other Black Fat Femmes like them, have come to find and understand their identity. You'll learn about how standing at the intersection of multiple identities, communities, and causes shapes people and how they see the world.

From Annapolis to the classroom, discover key lessons on effective teacher leadership through the experiences of one courageous teacher.

Something revolutionary has begun. Starting with Gestalt and Cognitive theories, psychology began to take a new course and develop more effective ways of helping people think straight and deal with the challenges of life. However, something even more revolutionary has begun. Dr. Martin Seligman, a cognitive psychologist, has developed a psychology of wellness based on the virtues. His premise is that good mental health is founded on virtuous thinking and living.

The definitive book about America’s perpetual wars and how to end them from bestselling author, military expert, and award-winning journalist William M. Arkin. The first rule of perpetual war is to never stop, a fact which former NBC News analyst William M. Arkin knows better than anyone...

Friendship: it's one of the simplest of human relationships in comparison to marriage or family relationships, yet it's one of the least understood and practiced. This is the core of biblical friendship, and what sets it apart from what the world is offering: it all flows from Jesus Christ. Friendship finds its origin, purpose, and power in Jesus. Our human friendships then must be shaped by this life-changing truth. Biblical friendship is deep, honest, pure, transparent, and liberating. Dig into this book, and learn how your friendships can embody this amazing and wonderful reality.

We call the process "mind boggling". New brain-mind research is here presented in quick idea "gulps", which focus the eyes (brain) and release the mind.

Followed sequentially, this "Driver's Manual for the Mind" takes you on an inner self-guided tour. Your hidden, true potential comes into view.You learn to actually change your brain's structure and function...on purpose!

This Driver's Manual leads you to a new "high way". You learn how to create a future that was previously unthinkable. Mental debris is avoided. That is, you become unboggled.

Diversity Dawn Academy is back for another year, and Benjamin and Sarah are in a pickle! Between the overwhelming number of new applications, the ever-snappy, always obstinate school board of the Ridgefield school district, and a full-blown pandemic...Yeah, it's safe to say the pair's got their work cut out for them! Despite the chaos, everything had been going swimmingly at Diversity Dawn Academy. With all-time high enrollment rates, all the communal support they could ever ask for, and an absolutely immaculate graduation rate, everything was as perfect as could be.

Prepare to Embark on a Journey of Resilience, Perseverance, and Passion! In a world where education stands at a crossroads, we refuse to back down. We’re more than just students—we’re advocates for one another, determined to carve out a brighter future despite political resistance and mounting challenges. Each of us—Javier, Lena, and I—share the same drive, wrestling with our doubts yet united by a common dream of success. But tensions are rising. Our community is deeply divided over our teacher Ben's innovative AI program, a system with the potential to revolutionize learning forever.

Living for Posterity: My Remarkable African Mother is a book about a mother’s legacy. In it, the author, Dr. Sibeso pays homage to a remarkable African woman who championed transformation even when the odds were against her. She faced a lion and overcame the cultural odds against her to rise to a transformational leader whose influence cut across generations. Widowed at an early phase of life, she raised daughters, saw them through school, and they have continued to play their part in national and global transformation.

Get ready to tantalize your teaching senses and ignite the spark of inspiration in your classroom! In the debut episode of "Teach, Lead, and Inspire: Empowering Educators for Transformative Change," host Dr. Jordan B Smith Jr. takes you on a mouth-watering journey through the art of rekindling the love for learning, even in the most challenging students. Ever wondered how to breathe life into mathematics or any subject for students who seem to have lost interest? Dr. Smith Jr., renowned educator and author of "11 Effective Strategies for Teaching Math to Students Who Have Given Up on Learning"...

The Resilient Animal: Exploring Mental Health Through Helping Animals and Their People Each episode invites listeners on a journey to discover how assisting other living beings can profoundly impact our own mental health. Dr. Petersen explores the science and stories behind resilience, highlighting inspiring examples from both human and non-human animals. Through engaging interviews and thoughtful insights, the podcast delves into how acts of compassion and care for animals can foster healing, growth, and resilience in people.What makes The Resilient Animal truly unique?In-person interviews ...

Introducing “Kill The Hostages”, a podcast dedicated to supporting and promoting self-care. Join us as we explore various real topics, share personal stories, and provide helpful strategies for managing the battles we all face, but never talk about. Together, we'll create a safe and supportive platform where we can help each other learn, grow, thrive and break the stigma of discussing mental health.

My story is rooted in personal and professional development and this first installment represents a small sample of topics, which have had relevance during my career but also help the listeners better understand who I am as a person and professional. This is the first installment of the book, and I have additional books planned, which will delve into a variety of topics I experienced as a teacher. My hope is that others will process the information not as a how-to guide but rather as an opportunity to gain insight into the profession as well as my unique perspective.

In “Simply Life…. Mastering the Tools for Everyday Success,” Dr. Richard Crici has broken down and synthesized martial arts concepts such as Awareness, Focus and Control into steps you can follow and implement in your life. The nine distinct tools presented here can help you: improve your performance at work, strengthen relationships, break bad habits, and make better choices.

Ivar is born in a hidden love between a Frong and a Human in this book. He is raised as an Einherjar and climbs the ranks as Commander. He falls in love with a princess, and they are caught. Upon their banishment, they create a new world and bring about the birth of the Galactic Republic. They fight off the evil that threatens to destroy all life for their selfish gain. This book has love, betrayal, fighting, and hope. There are aliens of different kinds, and all come together to defeat the Gru and Kon. This book is modern military mixed with old Norse.

This podcast is quick educational help for busy paramedic students.

The Saga of Grimsson is about a Viking warrior who lost his entire family to a creature. It is period-based and tells his story and how he becomes a monster hunter at Odin's request. The first book is a series of short stories based on how he becomes who he is. He hunts cryptids and mythological creatures. It has action, romance, loss, and adventure. This is the first book of a series that I will be working on.

On Your Mark, Get Set, Goal takes evidence-based strategies to provide easy-to-digest, self-help exercises to improve any classroom. This book is a must-listen for any teacher or leader seeking to add to his or her instructional toolbox, set and achieve goals, enhance communication skills, and ultimately increase self-performance and student achievement.

Life After Coffee is a podcast whose mission is to empower women in leadership by providing insights and resources on how to navigate the obstacles women face as they move from mid-career into Senior and C-Suite roles. Hosted by Dr. Jodi L. Leffingwell, an author and Senior People Operations Leader for global organizations, the podcast features interviews with women leaders who are navigating these challenges in real-time. The show will delve into topics such as Imposter Syndrome, Negotiating, leveraging Emotional Intelligence, Queen Bee Syndrome, and the Double Bind, and getting that ...

I'll admit that I've led a sheltered life. No spice. No adventure. Then, my best friend convinces me to visit the Pleasure Palace. Bondage. Toys. And two people in the room with me.