Michelle's worst fears came true the morning of her first day of school. She was afraid to start something new and wondered if her classmates would like her. Join Michelle as she uses her imagination to journey into another dimension called "The Land of Noonimals." Here an exciting new breed of characters teaches her through adventure, how much fun school can be.
Reach your own best performance in just four weeks. With decades of experience as a peak performance psychologist, Dr. Don Greene works closely with performing artists, Olympic athletes and professional teams. In Train Your Own Hero, he shares his insider's wisdom as he guides you on a hero's journey to reach your peak capabilities in 21 progressive steps. Backed by inspiring stories, client anecdotes, and proven strategies, Train Your Own Hero is for anyone who wants to discover how to reach their peak level of functioning. Whether you need to perform well on an important exam, in an audition, athletic competition, or for any other important event, Dr. Greene's comprehensive and engaging 21-step process will help you achieve the real heights of your full capabilities in what you already do well.
A new educational paradigm for youth mindfulness. “If you are a teacher, or an educator, or involved in school administration and curriculum development, the book you hold in your hands has the potential to transform your life, the lives of your students, and the life of the school itself, as well as education in America.”—Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD, from the Foreword With attention spans waning and stress on the rise, many teachers are looking for new ways to help students concentrate, learn, and thrive. The Way of Mindful Education is a practical guide for cultivating attention, compassion, and well-being not only in these students, but also in teachers themselves. Packed with lesson plans, exercises, and considerations for specific age groups and students with special needs, this working manual demonstrates the real world application of mindfulness practices in K-12 classrooms. Part I, Why Mindful Education Matters, explains what mindfulness is, the science behind its benefits for students and educators, and the inspiring work that is already underway in the Mindful Education movement. In Part II, Begin with Yourself, we are reminded that in order to teach mindfully, we need to be mindful. Here teachers will learn the when, where, and how of mindfulness so they can effectively embody its practices with their students. Mindfulness practices offer teachers self-care and attention skills that prepare them to teach with greater energy and mastery. Discover how simple exercises can help manage stress, focus attention, develop compassion, and savor positive experiences in everyday life. Part III, Cultivating a Mindful Classroom, explores the qualities of a mindful teacher, the ingredients of a mindful learning environment, and helpful skills for appropriate, supportive work with cultural diversity, student stress and trauma, and varying age groups and developmental stages. Finally, in Part IV, Mindful Education Curriculum, we learn eighteen ready-to-use mindfulness lessons for use in schools. These practical exercises, designed to foster skills like embodiment, attention, heartfulness, and interconnectedness, can be readily adapted for any age group and population, and the author draws from his extensive personal experience to offer a wealth of tips for introducing them to students in real-time. Decades of research indicate the impressive benefits of mindfulness in social, emotional, and cognitive development, and as an antidote to emotional dysregulation, attention deficits, and social difficulties. This book invites teachers, administrators, and anyone else involved in education to take advantage of this vital tool and become purveyors of a mindful, compassionate, ethical, and effective way of teaching.
Inspired by true events, Far Away Bird delves into the complex mind of Byzantine Empress Theodora. This intimate account deftly follows her rise from actress-prostitute in Constantinople's red-light district to the throne of the Byzantine Empire. Her salacious past has left historians blushing and uncomfortable. Tales of her shamelessness have survived for centuries, and yet her accomplishments as an empress are unparalleled. Theodora goes on to influence sweeping reforms that result in some of the first ever Western laws granting women freedom and protection. More than a millennium before the women's rights movement, Theodora, alone, took on the world's greatest superpower and succeeded. Far Away Bird goes where history classrooms fear to tread in hopes that Theodora can finally take her seat among the greatest women in history. Theodora seems impossible--yet her transcendence teaches us that society can't tell us who we are deep down. Before there was a legendary empress, there was a conflicted young woman from the lower classes. And her name was Theodora.
"The People's Guide to the United States Constitution" is an easy-to-read, spin-free guide to the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and amendments, and the Declaration of Independence, providing both the essential historical context and important definitions of the language used.
"I took advantage of the Dropship Program, and it pushed me to do something I didn't think I'd be able to do! I am now investing in myself with so many options available to me. Dalandra has a lot to teach, and you should definitely read her book!" SiaraI'm so happy that you have taken the time to read my book. This information I've written will benefit you and your business. In my book I have shared with you what I have learned throughout the years. When we started, we made so many mistakes, but during our trials and errors, we found what works for us when it comes to selling hair.My advice is to take the information that is helpful to you and use it with your own style. Use what you want and throw away the rest. This is a starter guide for you in creating your own brand and legacy. I have shared enough information and knowledge with you to lead you in the right direction.Remember, this is fun, it's exciting, and it's your business for sure! You call your own shots and you make your own rules. I just ask that during your process of learning and experiencing this business that maybe one day you do something to help others learn. Help make the lessons easier by spreading what you've learned during your journey. We all need help, and if we can help the next person along the way, then we can and will create a better place to live.Not everything is about competition, because there are enough riches for all of us to be successful. Take the hand of someone else who is struggling and show them the new way you learned. What's for us is for us, so don't worry about being selfish. Just spread the love and pave the path for others.Together we stand - united we fall. We are one heartbeat.Let's live to the best of our ability and support one another. Dalandra Young
The perfect crime turns into perfect tragedy for Peter Simpson, a young writer in Phoenix, desperate to get his book published. He will do anything to get noticed, even murder. But it all goes very wrong when he is executed for a crime he did not commit. The sole witness who could have saved him has disappeared without a trace. Only his priest, Father Guillermo Montero believes he is innocent. Together with the help of Detective Lori Sanchez of the Phoenix PD, who always thought that Simpson was framed, Montero resolves to find the missing witness and prove Simpson¿s innocence. Gun, drug and sex crimes, a woman¿s kidnapping and the sinister activities of a local gang with ties to the Sinaloa Cartel all cross paths with their investigation. One last clue linking the missing witness, and his mysterious girlfriend and the notorious Cartel enforcer named José allows the duo to solve the interwoven crimes and expose a serial killer. In the end, Simpson is exonerated.Part Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and part Dirty Harry, the story twists and turns as Detective Sanchez and Father Montero keep you guessing.
First-time author Joanette Weisse packs a lot of wisdom into this upbeat and poetic story about overcoming fear by unraveling our thoughts and emotions. What at first seems like a monster turns out to be something far less scary when it is brought into the light. The reader is shown that with a little love and a few giggles, we can all face down our "enemies" and learn to handle our emotions in more positive and healthy ways.
