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  For Such a Time as This - On...

  Elliot Cosgrove

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  A poignant exploration of what it means to be Jewish today, from a leading voice in modern Judaism, Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove of Park Avenue Synagogue 
  For Jews today, the attack on Israel on October 7th has drawn a clear and irreversible demarcation in time. On that day, the Jewish community woke up to an unrecognizable new reality, witnessing the stark rise in antisemitism, the world’s oldest hatred, in its wake.  
  But even in this dark hour, the Jewish community is experiencing something profound and beautiful: a deep, abiding connection to community, culture, and faith. Drawing on the rich trove of Jewish history and tradition, Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, one of today’s most influential thought leaders and spiritual guides, helps readers make sense of this fraught time. With warmth and wisdom, Rabbi Cosgrove explores the challenging questions embedded in the soul of contemporary Jewry. Where did all this antisemitism come from, and was it always there? How have Israel and Zionism shaped American Judaism, and what ties us and divides us today? How do we practice Judaism and understand our place in a world that has, without fail, in every century, turned against us? 
  Knitting together storytelling with ancient teachings, Rabbi Cosgrove helps navigate and understand the landscape of this new reality, turning over questions that have no clear or easy answer in the way only a very good rabbi can. 
  For thousands of years, the Jewish people have wrestled with what it means to be Jewish. In this often divisive era, Rabbi Cosgrove reminds of how we can come together despite—and even because of—our differences. For Such a Time as This is a guide for a new generation that is reconciling the past with the present and facing the unknown future with courage, spirit, and unwavering hope.

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  The Diet Trap Solution - Train...

  Anonymous

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  The New York Times bestselling author of The Beck Diet Solution teams up with her daughter and colleague at the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior to teach readers how to think their way thin, offering practical, proven tools for escaping common diet traps for good. 
  Most diet programs work at first. But then life happens—stress, bad habits, holidays, travel—and we revert to bad habits, and the weight comes back. In this invaluable book, Dr. Judith Beck offers the solution to break free from these common diet traps and keep the weight off for life. 
  Dr. Beck explains that when it comes to losing weight, it’s not just about what we eat. It’s also about how we think. To consistently eat differently, we must learn to think differently. Diets fail us because they don’t offer effective strategies for overcoming the common traps—emotional eating, social pressure, dining out—that can derail us. Now, she and her daughter, Deborah Beck Busis, share the techniques they have successfully used with thousands of clients, revealing how to overcome the thoughts and behaviors that have held us back. With The Diet Trap Solution, readers on any diet regimen can learn to identify their specific diet traps and create action plans to strengthen their “resistance muscle”—making losing weight easy, sustainable, and enjoyable.

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  The Essentials of Good Parenting...

  Emil Larsson

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  Discover the joy of parenting with ease and confidence, even if balancing work and family seems impossible right now! 
  Are you constantly torn between the demands of work and the desire to be present for your children? 
  Do you seek practical guidance to manage those challenging tantrums without feeling overwhelmed or embarrassed?  
  Are you looking for ways to connect deeply with your child, especially if they are neurodivergent?  
  If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you're not alone. Many parents face these daily struggles, but the good news is that you can achieve a harmonious family life with the right strategies.  
  This empowering guide offers a fresh perspective on parenting, helping you foster emotional intelligence and confidence in your children while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.  
  Here's a glimpse of what you'll discover inside this book: 
  •	The 5 core components of emotional intelligence that will transform your family dynamic 
  •	Practical steps to achieve work-life balance without sacrificing quality time with your kids 
  •	How to handle public tantrums with grace and calm, ensuring you keep your cool in any situation 
  •	Tailored strategies for supporting neurodivergent children, helping them thrive in their unique way 
  •	How to teach your child to express emotions healthily, avoiding the pitfalls of over-validation 
  •	How to make time for self-care without guilt, ensuring you’re the best version of yourself for your family 
  •	Effective communication techniques to handle disagreements with your partner without conflict in front of the kids 
  •	Mindfulness practices that integrate seamlessly into your daily routine, promoting peace and connection 
  •	The benefits of empathy-focused parenting, and how it fosters resilience and understanding 
  •	Interactive exercises for personal reflection and growth, tailored to your unique parenting journey 
  This book helps you grow into the parent you want to be.

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  Egyptian Religious Festivals and...

  Omar Khalil

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  Religious festivals in ancient Egypt were not just moments of worship but essential aspects of social, political, and spiritual life. These celebrations brought communities together, reaffirmed the divine authority of the pharaoh, and ensured the continued favor of the gods. Through elaborate ceremonies, processions, and offerings, Egyptians demonstrated their devotion while reinforcing the cosmic order, known as Ma’at. 
  Religion was deeply woven into the fabric of daily life, and festivals provided opportunities for the people to express their reverence for the gods beyond routine temple rituals. Many celebrations coincided with agricultural cycles, aligning the will of the gods with the prosperity of the land. The inundation of the Nile, for example, was both a natural and a divine event, prompting rituals to honor deities like Hapi, the god of the flood. The timing of major festivals was often determined by celestial events, linking human activities with the movement of the stars and planets. 
  The pharaoh played a crucial role in these religious festivities, acting as both a political leader and a divine intermediary. He was believed to be the earthly representative of the gods, ensuring the stability of Egypt by maintaining a strong connection with the divine realm. Many ceremonies included the pharaoh making offerings to the gods, participating in processions, or performing symbolic acts to renew his legitimacy and strength. One of the most significant of these was the Sed Festival, a grand event that reaffirmed the ruler’s divine right to govern. Through public participation in such festivals, the people reaffirmed their trust in the pharaoh’s ability to maintain cosmic balance.

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  No More Heroes - Grassroots...

  Jordan Flaherty

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  "A perfect gift for the age of Trump." - Robin D. G. Kelley, Author, Freedom Dreams: The Black Radical Imagination 
  "In this marvelous, enormously instructive book, Jordan Flaherty explores how we too often allow the struggle for change to be undermined by would-be saviors—and how today’s grassroots social movements, led by communities on the frontlines of crisis, are charting a far more powerful path forward." – Naomi Klein, Author, This Changes Everything and The Shock Doctrine 
  Our media and education system often tells us that that generous white people are the solution...but what if they are the problem? How can we build a better world? And why do so many people with privilege end up making things worse when they try to help? From the Crusades to Black Lives Matter, No More Heroes is a grassroots history of resistance to the savior mentality. This book weaves the stories of teachers, international volunteers, sex workers, FBI informants, indigenous organizers, and prison abolitionists into a narrative of revolutionary change that travels from Alaska to Palestine, from Karl Marx to Muhammad Ali, and from KONY 2012 to the Red Cross.No More Heroes brings us real life stories of life-or-death conflict: the mysterious death of Riad Hamad, a Lebanese middle school teacher in Austin, Texas, and his connection to FBI informant Brandon Darby. Monica Jones, a Black transgender sex work activist arrested for “walking while trans” in Phoenix, Arizona. Haidar Eid, a professor in Gaza City. Sophie Lucido Johnson, an idealistic young white teacher in New Orleans. Nelini Stamp, an Occupy Wall Street activist. No More Heroes looks at the people behind the uprisings of the Arab Spring, Occupy Wall Street, and Black Lives Matter, and shows how change happens. 
  "Buy this book if you believe a better world is possible and want to know how to get there." - Cynthia McKinney, Former Georgia Congresswoman and presidential candidate

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  Leadership Teams in America's...

  Jr. Joseph F. Johnson, Jr....

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  This book describes and demystifies the factors that have helped accomplished schools generate successful and equitable outcomes for all their students, regardless of racial/ethnic background, language, or income. Grounded in observations of award-winning schools and high-functioning teams that have achieved impressive results, this practical resource explores success from the perspective of leadership teams. As a K-12 educator at any level of leadership or within a leadership team, you can influence the success of all groups of students! This book describes what leadership teams do to ensure success, why those accomplishments are so important to the success of diverse populations of students, why the pursuit of those accomplishments is challenging in many schools across the country, and how leadership teams can take practical steps toward those accomplishments, even in difficult situations. Rich in clear examples, this book is for any educator interested in developing a deeper understanding of what their leadership teams need to change and how they might work together to lead their students to attain ambitious academic, personal, and professional goals.

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