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  The Popcorn Principles Strike...

  John Gaspard

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  Mastering Fiction with Hollywood's Finest Writers 
  Discover the secrets of successful storytelling from twelve acclaimed writers who have mastered the art of captivating audiences across both the screen and the page.  
  From Nicholas Meyer (The Seven-Per-Cent Solution) to Dennis Palumbo (My Favorite Year), Lawrence Allan (Big Fat F@!k Up), April Smith (Cagney & Lacey), Ken Levine (M*A*S*H, Cheers), Matt Goldman (Seinfeld), Phoef Sutton (Cheers, Boston Legal), Ellen Byron (Wings, Just Shoot Me), John August (Big Fish, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), Kellye Garrett (Cold Case), Nick Mohammed (Intelligence), and Tom Straw (Night Court), these accomplished authors share their wisdom, wit, and inspiration, providing a master class in storytelling. 
  These storytellers offer invaluable advice on character development, plot structure, dialogue, and more, drawing from their unique experiences in film and television and how those insights have shaped their approach to writing novels. 
  Whether you're an aspiring novelist looking to learn from the best or a film buff curious about the creative process behind your favorite movies and shows, "The Popcorn Principles Strike Back" is a must-read.  
  Don't miss this opportunity to take your writing to the next level with the help of these talented writers.  
  Get your copy today and start applying their invaluable lessons to your own storytelling journey!

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  Pick n Mix Education - Why...

  Steve Hope, Ben Whitaker

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  Pick N Mix Education enables parents to design personalised learning systems for their children by combining the best elements of multiple approaches. Rather than relying on one-size-fits-all schooling, families can build flexible pathways by accessing online programmes, micro-schools, apprenticeships and apps to build individual learning platforms.
  This practical guide offers clear frameworks for evaluating options, tracking progress, meeting legal requirements and supporting socialisation. With technology opening access to world-class learning from Silicon Valley experts to Oxford academics, education can now be uniquely tailored to each child.
  Bridging the gap between unschooling and traditional schooling, the book presents balanced, workable alternatives without ideological extremes. It explores online platforms, AI tutors, mentorship, and new approaches to assessment beyond traditional grades.
  Grounded in real examples and step-by-step guidance, it equips parents to create effective, future-ready education systems, turning ideas into action and offering a clear roadmap to educational freedom.

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  Racial Justice for the Long Haul...

  Christine Jeske

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  Enduring Hope: Ethnographic Insights into Long-Term Racial Justice Advocacy
  Many White Christians feel convicted when they hear of racial injustice but aren't sure what they can do. They often become overwhelmed by deep divisions, conflicting priorities, and historical burdens. They need a clearer vision for engagement with racial justice and reconciliation that goes beyond easy answers or simplistic optimism. Isn't there anyone who has found a way forward?
  Anthropologist Christine Jeske has studied precisely this question. Her one-of-a-kind research started by asking people of color about their work and experience with White advocates of racial justice. She then studied the postures, ideas, and actions of those they recommended as positive examples.
  In Racial Justice for the Long Haul, Jeske presents her findings on what makes for an effective, enduring approach, revealing shared threads in the lives of White Christians who have faithfully embraced the call to advocate for justice. By abandoning simplistic answers and confronting the depths of suffering and injustice, they discover a bold way of hope that perseveres. This book
  
  - features a unique methodology of interviews with Christian leaders of color and White advocates
  - makes qualitative ethnographic research accessible, and
  - provides concrete examples of how White Christians can grow—and persist—in working for racial justice.
  This bookinvites readers to engage deeply, reflect thoughtfully, and grow authentically as allies in the work of racial justice. White Christians must learn the nature of true hope as they encounter the depths of injustice and of lament—and of grace. Racial Justice for the Long Haul offers the clarity, inspiration, and tools needed to persevere in the pursuit of a more just world.

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  Head Heart and Hands Listening...

  Kymberly Dakin-Neal

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  This book is an exploration of intentional listening as an essential skill for coaches. It introduces the Head, Heart, and Hands Listening model as a vital tool to amplify effective listening in coaching practice. 
   
   
   
  Accessible and applicable, the book explores the three listening modalities of Head, Heart, and Hands as active, though largely unconscious, lenses that inform the potency of our listening. Dakin-Neal argues that once coaches identify "how" they listen, they can assist their clients in more targeted ways to positively impact their personal and professional lives. Chapters are divided into the three listening modalities, Head, Heart, and Hands, and are filled with case studies, stories, reflective questions, and exercises from the author's experience to help coaches strengthen their listening skills. The book also includes a comprehensive listening assessment for coaches to use in practice. 
   
   
   
  This book is essential for coaches in practice and in training as well as organizational psychologists, HR professionals, and those working within corporations.

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  The Ultimate Quest

  Dr. Antonio Mataban, Lourdes...

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  The Ultimate Quest by Dr. Antonio Mataban is an epic historical fiction that spans five generations, beginning at the tail end of the Spanish colonial era in the Philippines. Dr. Mataban's narrative sweeps through time, immersing readers in the lives of characters whose personal journeys intertwine with the shifting tides of history, offering a rich tapestry of culture, struggle, and triumph. 
   
  Set against the backdrop of a nation in transition, the novel masterfully captures the intricacies of Filipino identity, societal change, and the impact of historical events. From the waning days of Spanish rule to the complex, post-colonial era, Dr. Mataban deftly explores the personal and political conflicts that shaped the Philippines' evolution. His portrayal of the era is vivid, grounding the characters' experiences in real historical events, yet the author also crafts a compelling fictional narrative that keeps readers invested in the human side of history. 
   
  The book's structure, spanning five generations, provides a panoramic view of the impact of time on individuals and families. Each character is deeply developed, their lives shaped not only by their personal desires but also by the political and social forces at play. This generational scope allows Dr. Mataban to explore the long-term effects of colonialism, revolution, and independence, showing how history is passed down through families and how the scars of the past continue to influence the future. 
   
  One of the standout aspects of The Ultimate Quest is Dr. Mataban's ability to blend historical facts with compelling storytelling. The attention to historical detail is impressive, and the author's research shines through, adding depth to the plot without overwhelming the reader with unnecessary exposition.

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  The Worry-Free Parent - Living...

  Sissy Goff

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  Worry is contagious . . . but you can stop its spread 
   
  Anxiety has an amazing ability to spread. Time and time again, when veteran counselor and parenting expert Sissy Goff has an anxious child or teen in her office, she's found they have at least one very well-intentioned but anxious parent. Anxiety is contagious, and it's likely affecting your kids, distracting you in the present, and making you feel like it will define your family's future. 
   
  It doesn't have to be this way. With over 30 years of experience helping both children and adults, Sissy offers you practical, well-researched tools that will make a difference in your life--and the lives of your children. Learn how to 
   
  ● uncover the roots of your own anxiety 
  ● process anxiety in healthy ways rather than passing it on 
  ● model bravery and confidence 
  ● improve your mental health 
  ● discover a place of deeper, freer connection to your kids 
   
  Here is the help you need to experience freedom from anxiety, raise confident, courageous kids, and become a worry-free family in an increasingly anxious world. 
   
  Also available: The Worry-Free Parent Workbook, a companion resource that provides clinically proven exercises to help you pinpoint the best anxiety-fighting tools for you and your family.

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