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  The Secret Garden Devotional - A...

  Rachel Dodge

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  Devotional Inspiration from Mary Lennox's Beautifully Mysterious Secret Garden
  
  The Secret Garden Devotional offers lovely inspiration that explores the themes of faith, family, contentment, wisdom, and joy in the classic Frances Hodgson Burnett novel, cherished by generations of readers.
  
  Each reading corresponds with a chapter from the book and invites you to embrace God's guiding hand in your life as you are becoming His new creation. With themes of growth, spiritual nourishment, God's love and care, and His transforming power, this beautiful chapter-by-chapter devotional includes original artwork throughout. Each reading includes examples from the novel, scripture, life application, and prayers perfect for groups, book clubs, or personal reflection.

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  Utilitarianism - Philosophy of...

  Hector Davidson

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  Utilitarianism is a consequentialist ethical theory that emphasizes the importance of outcomes in moral decision-making. At its core, utilitarianism posits that the right course of action is the one that maximizes overall happiness or well-being. Developed by philosophers such as Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill, the theory seeks to offer a rational and measurable approach to ethics, where the value of actions is determined by the balance of pleasure and pain they produce. This focus on utility—the greatest happiness for the greatest number—has had profound implications on moral philosophy, shaping debates in ethics, politics, and economics. 
  The foundational principle of utilitarianism is known as the "greatest happiness principle," which asserts that the best action is the one that generates the most positive consequences for the greatest number of people. According to this principle, happiness or pleasure is the ultimate goal of human life, and actions should be evaluated based on their ability to promote this aim. This framework allows for an objective assessment of choices, as it seeks to quantify and compare the happiness generated by different actions. In its most basic form, utilitarianism provides a clear and pragmatic approach to moral questions, offering a way to navigate ethical dilemmas by focusing on the tangible outcomes of our actions. 
  One of the core principles of utilitarianism is the idea of "utility," which is often understood as the balance of pleasure and pain resulting from an action. This principle involves evaluating the potential benefits and harms of any given act and selecting the one that produces the best overall result. This cost-benefit analysis is central to utilitarian thought, as it encourages individuals to weigh the consequences of their actions before making moral decisions.

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  The Global Condition -...

  William Hardy McNeill

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  William H. McNeill is known for his ability to portray the grand sweep of history. The Global Condition is a classic work for understanding the grand sweep of world history in brief compass. Now with a new foreword by J. R. McNeill, this book brings together two of William Hardy McNeill's popular short books and an essay. The Human Condition provides a provocative interpretation of history as a competition of parasites, both biological and human; The Great Frontier questions the notion of "frontier freedom" through an examination of European expansion; the concluding essay speculates on the role of catastrophe in our lives.

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  How to Focus Your Mind: 7 Easy...

  Troye Bates

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  Do you wish you could learn to better focus your mind during those crucial moments when you need to? 
    
  Paying attention in a world filled with distractions today is a constant challenge that many are faced with. 
    
  Yet, there is a solution to the problem: An easy to follow 7-step solution to master concentration techniques and enhance your powers of focus today! 
    
  YOU WILL LEARN: 
  • Why goals matter to build a foundation for focus. 
  • The way your environment impacts your ability to concentrate. 
  • How to enhance your mental prowess. 
  • Why it is energy management, not time, that matters. 
  • How to shut down distractions, enhance your attention, and more. 
    
  No matter what stage in life you are or where you aim to be, better focus is the way to get you to every goal you’ve ever set for yourself. 
    
  The power of focus and concentration doesn’t have to be an elusive superpower reserved only for the few who have mastered the secret to success. 
    
  You’ve got the opportunity to do the same right now!

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  Colorful Palate - A Flavorful...

  Raj Tawney

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  WINNER, 2025 NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE AWARD, MULTICULTURAL NON-FICTIONWINNER, 2025 IPPY AWARD, MULTICULTURAL NON-FICTION - ADULT (GOLD)WINNER, 2024 BEST INDIE BOOK AWARD, CULINARY MEMOIRWINNER, 2024 LIVING NOW BOOK AWARD, INSPIRATIONAL MEMOIR - MALE (BRONZE)A NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY & FOREWORD REVIEWS BOOK OF THE DAY ● NAMED A BEST BOOK OF 2023 BY ZED BOOK CLUB & INDIA CURRENTS ● LA WEEKLY BOOK PICK ● RECOMMENDED BY BOOK RIOT & ELECTRIC LITERATUREA timely self-examination of the "mixed" American experience featuring exclusive recipes from the author's multicultural family.As citizens continue to evolve and diversify within the United States, the ingredients that make up each flavorful household are waiting to be discovered and devoured. In Colorful Palate, author Raj Tawney shares his coming-of-age memoir as a young man born into an Indian, Puerto Rican, and Italian American family, his struggles with understanding his own identity, and the mouthwatering flavors of the melting pot from within his own childhood kitchen.

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  Emotional Intelligence for...

  Robin Stern, Janet Patti, Marc...

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  In this profoundly useful work, Janet Patti and Robin Stern make the case for social-emotional learning (SEL) as part of a critical skill set for K–12 school leaders, and they offer coaching on how to integrate emotional intelligence into leadership practices. Patti and Stern draw on recent research from psychology and education, as well as their combined forty years of experience in the fields of SEL and leadership training, to highlight the many benefits of SEL-focused professional development for superintendents, principals, and aspiring school leaders. They also give listeners the tools to develop their own SEL skills. 
   
   
   
  Emotional Intelligence for School Leaders outlines key SEL skills, from mindfulness and self-management to relationship building and conflict resolution, and details how each can be applied in a leadership context. Case studies of a variety of successful educational leaders who employ positive psychology in their work illustrate the strategies they used to cultivate and apply their own SEL skills. 
   
   
   
  This encouraging book underscores how teams that lead with self-awareness and empathy can promote well-being, foster resilience, and prevent burnout among educators and ultimately increase equity in the education system.

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