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  Learn All About - TENNIS -...

  Owen Jones

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  Welcome to the world of tennis, where skill, strategy, and sheer determination converge on the court. Whether you’re picking up a racquet for the first time, looking to refine your game or just need to impress someone with your knowledge of the game, this book is your comprehensive guide to understanding and excelling at tennis. The transformative power of mastering tennis fundamentals is quite astonishing! 
  This is also the perfect crib-sheet if you know nothing about tennis, but want to be able to discuss a game knowledgeably within a day! 
  In these pages, you’ll discover the essential techniques that define a great player — from mastering different grips and stances to perfecting your footwork and understanding strategic play. We’ll unravel the complexities of tennis equipment, guiding you through choosing the right racquet, understanding tennis balls, and selecting the best footwear for your game. 
  But this book isn’t just about the mechanics of tennis; it’s about fostering a deep appreciation for the sport. You’ll learn how to distinguish between top players and good players, uncovering the nuances that elevate performances on the grandest stages. Whether you aspire to compete or simply enjoy a casual game with friends, the principles and insights shared here will empower you to step onto the court or into a debate with confidence. 
  Get ready to unlock your potential, embrace the challenge, and embark on a journey that celebrates the artistry and athleticism of tennis. Let’s dive into the fundamentals and discover what it takes to succeed in this exhilarating sport.

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  The Wounded Healer - The Pain...

  MD Omar Reda, Edward Smink,...

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  Finding meaning in trauma work, as a traumatized healer yourself. 
   
   
   
  The act of caregiving is physically exhausting and emotionally draining, yet caregivers describe it as rewarding and gratifying. Prolonged exposure to human suffering, however, is not without risks—caregivers report high rates of burnout and poor quality of life. 
   
   
   
  Many care providers believe that their feelings do not matter; that they should ignore their pain, brush off their trauma, wipe away their tears, and just "suck it up." Here, Omar Reda—a Libyan-born American psychiatrist who as an emergency physician and trauma counselor provided care for medical staff caring for victims of trauma—calls upon other healers to break free from cycles of secrecy, toxic stress, and silent suffering so they can continue to empower and inspire those in their care. 
   
   
   
  Filled with poignant first-person stories and clinical case studies, this book is an impassioned plea for psychosocial trauma care that prioritizes the health of both client and healer.

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  The Time of My Life - Dirty Dancing

  Andrea Warner

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  An engaging exploration into the enduring popularity of Dirty Dancing and its lasting themes of feminism, activism, and reproductive rights
  		 
  When Dirty Dancing was released in 1987, it had already been rejected by producers and distributors several times over, and expectations for the summer romance were low. But then the film, written by former dancer Eleanor Bergstein and starring Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze as a couple from two different worlds, exploded. Since then, Dirty Dancing’s popularity has never waned. The truth has always been that Dirty Dancing was never just a teen romance or a dance movie — it also explored abortion rights, class, and political activism, with a smattering of light crime-solving.
  		 
  In The Time of My Life, celebrated music journalist Andrea Warner excavates the layers of Dirty Dancing, from its anachronistic, chart-topping soundtrack, to Baby and Johnny’s chemistry, to Bergstein’s political intentions, to the abortion subplot that is more relevant today than ever. The film’s remarkable longevity would never have been possible if it was just a throwaway summer fling story. It is precisely because of its themes — deeply feminist, sensitively written — that we, over 30 years later, are still holding our breath during that last, exhilarating lift.
  		 
  About the Pop Classics Series
  		 
  Short books that pack a big punch, Pop Classics offer intelligent, fun, and accessible arguments about why a particular pop phenomenon matters.

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  Sam Houston and Santa Anna: The...

  Charles River Editors

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  More than most men in history, Sam Houston was a contradictory individual. He was born in the United States while George Washington was in office, and in an era when the native people who were gradually being subjugated were considered savages, he called them friends and even lived among them. He was abandoned by his first wife and, after suffering the sting of divorce, married again in the manner of his native family, only to abandon his Indian bride to return to life among his own people. In the interim, he fought for their rights in the halls of government, defending them even as he obtained favor in the eyes of one of their worst enemies. He seemed to have the right mix of charm and grit to make a successful life with him and their large family. 
  	Though he was born and raised elsewhere, Houston is considered one of Texas’ truest sons, and during his life he fought for its independence from Mexico and then for its submission to the United States. He owned slaves himself but spent his entire political career fighting against the spread of “the American cancer” to the West. Then, when his beloved state seceded from the Union, he not only opposed secession but sacrificed his own position to protest it, only to turn around and support the Confederacy during the last years of his life.  
  The butcher of the Alamo and Goliad. The traitor who sold half of Mexico. The Napoleon of the West. Mr. Fifteen Nails. The Mother Country’s seducer. Almost 150 years after his death, a lot of name-calling is still being directed towards Antonio López de Santa Anna, president of Mexico 11 times in the 19th century, and today, the vast majority of his compatriots consider him the greatest traitor in history. It was not like that in his day; actually, there had never been a more popular man in Mexico, or anyone more eulogized and essential than General Santa Anna. In life he was the most famous - and infamous - Mexican general and politician. 

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  Educating for Purposeful Life -...

  S. David Brazer, Michael B. Matsuda

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  Educating for Purposeful Life documents positive change within the Anaheim Union High School District, whose overarching mission is to prepare high school graduates who possess a clear sense of purpose and the capacity to achieve their goals. Superintendent Michael Matsuda and education consultant David Brazer lay out the district's innovative approaches to organizing, leading, teaching, and learning. They demonstrate how education policy, organization theory, and external partnerships work together to scaffold student success, resulting in greater high school graduation rates and four-year college matriculation and persistence rates. 
   
   
    
  This work illuminates the district's Career Preparedness Systems Framework, which integrates affective and cognitive development opportunities, trade and professional development programs, and community engagement efforts. Matsuda and Brazer show how this framework, combined with a strengths-based approach, helps meet the educational needs of all students, including those from traditionally underserved populations. 
   
   
    
  Presenting secondary education as a means to support democracy, address employability gaps, and elevate student voice and purpose, this thought-provoking work provides ample ideas for how other districts might engage in educating for purposeful life.

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  Empower Your Finances: Break...

  Ronan Treadwell

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  Empower Your Finances: Break Free and Transform Your Life  
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  Are you eager to advance in your career and enhance your understanding of financial management to successfully take charge of your finances in 2024-2025?   
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  Your quest ends here!   
  This guide is your ultimate resource for expanding your knowledge, honing your skills, and engaging in practical exercises. With it, you're set for success.   
  Updated for the Financial Mastery 2024-2025 Program.  
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  Our guide stands out with its extensive coverage, essential for your financial victory. Concepts are not merely brushed over; they are explored in detail.   
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