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1) Falling star
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"Being the star that people wish on is demanding work! And when the burden of performing becomes too much to bear, even celestial bodies take a hit. As a star falls from their sky-high position, their self-esteem takes a real nosedive. But a lift from an unlikely source gives this star a new purpose, along with the courage to glow again."-- Provided by publisher.
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Young readers will learn about 17 inspiring female figures, gaining confidence in their own abilities and cultural legacy as they see themselves in each one. From ballerina Misty Copeland to NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson to Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, this is a celebration of Black history and excellence. Young readers will learn about the inspiring, strong female figures in Black history up to the present day, gaining confidence...
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"From top plus-size model Tess Holliday, this teen-centric, uplifting, inspirational, and fact-filled interactive guide promotes self-love and healthy living choices. Includes interactive quizzes and prompts and verified information from pediatric and nutritional consultants"-- Provided by publisher.
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"Licensed family and marriage therapist Kati Morton explores [the] common struggle and contradiction with control. [She] shows how our upbringing and anxiety are often connected to our struggle to takeup space. We can feel like we are too much by just existing in the same place as someone else, or that we are less deserving of their time and care. This struggle with asserting ourselves, or taking whatwe require, can harm our development. We sometimes...
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"Cynthia Erivo learned the music to Wicked a decade before she needed it, not knowing those same lyrics would change her life. Now she has performed those songs on the world stage, showing us there is always time to keep discovering ourselves--and to illustrate that it's often the parts of ourselves we are told to bury that make us shine. In a series of powerful, personal vignettes, Cynthia reflects on the ways she has grown as an actor and human...
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"New York Times bestselling author Tim Tebow shares a dynamic message on identity, meaning, and purpose. Highlighting his work with some of the world's most vulnerable populations, Tebow unlocks a powerful truth: Everything changes when we learn to see the image of God in every human; ourselves, our neighbors, and even our enemies. With powerful personal stories and profound spiritual principles, Tebow gives readers the tools and inspiration they...
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"Snuggle up with a young girl you love and share this beautifully illustrated picture book woven with messages of true beauty, identity, and God's unending love. As a primer for first conversations about body image, this book will instill deep truths while weaving in fun facts about nature and God's creation. When girls know the source of their worth and value, they have foundational truth to lean on when doubts arrive, reminding them that they are...
10) Chatter
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An award-winning psychologist reveals the hidden power of our inner voice and teaches how to harness it to combat anxiety, improve health, and deepen our relationships.
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"In Story Work, Hill uses prompting questions to pen the raw material of her own life: an upbringing raised by a mother with schizophrenia, and a lifetime of authorities trying to minimize that impact.The stories we tell ourselves are all part of a larger, unfinished narrative that we must continually complicate to stay soft and open-hearted"-- Provided by publisher.
12) The Social Trap
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Adolescents who are connected to their smartphone for more than five hours a day are 66% more likely to suffer suicidal symptoms than those who use it for one hour a day. 44 US states are currently suing Meta, blaming it for the malaise of an entire generation. Faced with powerful tech giants like Meta, Tiktok, Snapchat, X and Discord, how can we protect children and their childhood?For the first time in history, state legislators and parents in the...
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"In this groundbreaking work, Wallace makes an urgent case: mattering--the feeling that we are valued and have an opportunity to add value--is a core human need, as essential to our well-being as food and water. And yet, in today's world, that fundamental need is going unmet, with perilous consequences. As mental and social health crises surge, we often blame social media, the pace of modern life, and polirizing politics. But beneath these issues...
14) Blue moon
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"On the evening of March 31, 1943, legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart confronts his shattered self-confidence in Sardi's bar as his former collaborator, Richard Rodgers, celebrates the opening night of his ground-breaking hit musical Oklahoma!"-- Container.
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