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  Word Nerds Unite! - The...

  Webb Garrison

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  Why are spectacularly successful movies called blockbusters? Why does "putting your best foot forward" mean you hope to make a good impression? Why is rowdy and prankish behavior called horseplay and what does it have to do with the rarity of horses? Word Nerds Unite! shares 200 fascinating word meanings for fans of Wordle, Scrabble, and other word games. 
  You've probably used words or phrases like these without giving them a second thought. But you'll be surprised and interested to discover the fascinating and sometimes curious origins to these fun sayings! 
  In Word Nerds Unite! you'll find:200 quirky, interesting words, phrases, and colloquial termsBackstory for these colorful sayings still used todayHow some of our favorite expressions have evolved through the years 
  You'll discover such fascinating word and phrase origins for:handwriting on the wallplay for keepsraining cats and dogsbreak the icebull's eyeand many more! 
    
  Word Nerds Unite! is perfect for word lovers, Wordle enthusiasts, homeschoolers, and anyone curious about the illuminating history of 200 words that pepper our everyday dialogue and how they gained contemporary use. Organized by subject, each chapter begins with a quote, an introductory paragraph, and a list of what you'll discover!

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  Our Senses - An Immersive...

  Rob DeSalle

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  Over the past decade neuroscience has uncovered a wealth of new information about our senses and how they serve as our gateway to the world. This splendidly accessible book explores the most intriguing findings of this research. With infectious enthusiasm, Rob DeSalle illuminates not only how we see, hear, smell, touch, taste, maintain balance, feel pain, and rely on other less familiar senses, but also how these senses shape our perception of the world aesthetically, artistically, and musically. 
  DeSalle first examines the question of how perception and consciousness are formed in the brain, setting human senses in an evolutionary context. He then investigates such varied themes as supersenses and diminished senses, synesthesia and other cross-sensory phenomena, hemispheric specialization, diseases, anomalies induced by brain injuries, and hallucinations. Focusing on what is revealed about our senses through the extraordinary, he provides unparalleled insights into the unique wonders of the human brain.

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  Imperfect Leadership - A book...

  Steve Munby

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  In Imperfect Leadership: A book for leaders who know they don't know it all, Steve Munby eloquently reflects upon and describes a leadership approach that is strong on self-awareness and positive about the importance of asking for help.
  Foreword by Michael Fullan.
  When asked to describe his own leadership style, Steve  uses the word 'imperfect' . This is not something he apologises for; he feels imperfect leadership should be celebrated. Too often we are given examples of leaders who are put on some kind of pedestal, lauded as superheroes who have it all worked out and are so good at what they do that nobody else can come close.
  This book is the antidote to that flawed perception.
  Imperfect Leadership is an honest reflection upon leadership. It is about Steve's journey, covering his highs and lows and, ultimately, how he learned to refine and improve his leadership. It is about messy, trial-and-error, butterflies-in-the-stomach leadership and about thoughtful and invitational leadership - and the positive impact it can have.
   At the heart of the book are edited highlights of the 12 keynote  speeches delivered to increasingly large audiences of school leaders between 2005 and 2017. These speeches, delivered at the Seizing Success and Inspiring Leadership conferences, form the structure around which Steve's story and insights are wrapped.
  Steve's account covers some fundamental shifts in the English education system over this 12-year period and describes how school leaders altered their leadership as this context changed. Furthermore, it delves into how his own leadership developed as his personal context changed, and explores how the notion that a leader needs to be good at all aspects of leadership is not only unrealistic, but is also bad for the mental and physical health of leaders and will do nothing to attract new people into leadership positions.
  Ultimately, Steve hopes that as you read this book you will see the value of imperfect leadership and of the positive impact it can make. For those reading it who have yet to step up into leadership, his sincere wish is that it will encourage and empower aspirational leaders rather than discourage them.
  Suitable for all those in or aspiring to leadership positions in education.

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  The Wealth of Nations

  Adam Smith

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  It was Adam Smith (1723–90) who first established economics as a separate branch of knowledge, and many would say his work has never been surpassed. The Wealth of Nations, which appeared in 1776, is the definitive text for all who believe that economic decisions are best left to markets, not governments. At the heart of Smith’s doctrine is an optimistic view of the effects of self-interest. Though each individual seeks only personal gain, the collective result is increased prosperity, which benefits society as a whole.

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  Healthy Eating: 4 Books in 1 - A...

  Jason Stevenson

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  Do you know that a high percent of the population suffers from inflammation or an autoimmune disorder? 
  Inflammation, chronic fatigue, pain and disease are simply signs that something is wrong with our bodies, and research indicates that eating certain foods every day can be the trigger. 
  The health and well-being of the body and mind, are closely linked to good gut health. 
  Scientists in this rapidly growing field are finding connections between the gut microbiome and a healthy immune system and gastrointestinal system as well as autoimmune diseases such as chronic inflammation, allergies, mental fog, anxiety, fatigue, hypothyroidism, adrenal fatigue, diabetes, arthritis and even cancer 
  And with every study that is published, they are convinced that a healthy gut leads to a healthy body. Indeed, when your gut is happy, your skin glows with health, and you look and feel younger. 
  In this audio book, you will find:Mediterranean diet: what it is all about, and how it worksAnti-Inflammatory diet: Reduce the overall inflammation level in human body and live without pain;Leaky Gut: The lining of the intestines and the stomach, the gut flora and the balance of the good and bad bacteria;Intermittent Fasting: How to break the cycle of insulin resistance and reach a healthy weight;Avoid the most common mistakes that might affect the results;750+ delicious, affordable, and easy recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, and sneak;And much more! 
  You are probably thinking...Is this going to be difficult? Is this going to take a lot of time from my busy day? How fast will I start seeing some tangible results? You will be surprised on how, thanks to the information provided in this book, can be easy, affordable and tasty, and you’ll notice its effects only after three weeks. 
  A new, healthy lifestyle is waiting for you.

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  The Meditation Your True Identity

  Max Topoff

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  This visualization will help you to get rid of everything that holds you back in your life. What is the most important in your life? What do you cherish most? The values you’re thinking about form the part of your identity. Because your values are the only things that have always been determining your behavior, and they always will. Appropriation of your true identity stipulates the perception of who you really are. Your true identity is your true Self, a person you really want, can and ought to be.

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