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1) The teacher of Auschwitz

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Holden, Wendy

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"From the bestselling author of Born Survivors, a novel inspired by the powerful true story of a man who risked everything to protectchildren in Auschwitz. Fredy built a wall against suffering in their hearts ... Amid the brutality of the Holocaust, one bright spot shone inside the Nazi death camp of Auschwitz. In the shadows of the smokestacks was a wooden hut where children sang, staged plays, wrotepoetry, and learned about the world. Within those...

2) 10 mindful minutes: giving our children--and ourselves--the social and emotional skills to reduce stress and anxiety for healthier, happier lives

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Hawn, Goldie

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Across the country, the revolutionary MindUP program, developed under the auspices of the Hawn Foundation, established by Goldie Hawn, is teaching children vital social and emotional skills. By understanding how their brains work, children discover where their emotions come from and become more self-aware. They learn to appreciate the sensory aspects of their lives and to value the positive effects of mindfulness, compassion, and kindness. This, in...

3) The beat of my own drum: a memoir

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E., Sheila (Escovedo)

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The singer, drummer, and percussionist traces her career through four decades of Latin and pop music, sharing details from her tours with fellow artists and her solo career while revealing how her faith has helped her heal from sexual abuse.