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  Bandwidth Recovery For Schools -...

  Cia Verschelden, Kofi Lomotey

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  Each of us has a finite amount of mental bandwidth, the cognitive resources that are available for learning, development, work, and everything else we have to do. These "attentional resources" are not about how smart we are but about how much of our brain power is available to us for the task at hand. When bandwidth is taken up by the stress of persistent economic insecurity or the negative experiences of racism, classism, homophobia, religious intolerance, sexism, ableism, etc., there is less available for learning and growth. This is as true for young children and youth as for their parents and teachers. 
   
   
   
  Cia Verschelden describes strategies that can help students recover bandwidth, including acknowledging the "funds of knowledge" of students and their families, promoting growth mindsets, using reflective practices to build a sense of belonging for all students, fostering peer collaboration, and implementing restorative practices in lieu of punitive measures. She offers practical ideas for creating more teacher-supportive systems and addresses how administrators can harness teachers' ideas to create inclusive learning environments for all students. All of us have a stake in a public school system from which students emerge as fully-formed learners and thinkers and who believe in their ability to affect what happens to them and their communities.

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  The Desacrators - Defeating the...

  Matt Schlapp, Deal W. Hudson

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  The enemy is no longer hidden in the dark but instead operates in broad daylight. Its attacks on Americans are clear and intensifying: cancel culture, wokeness, public shaming, urban violence, “whiteness,” and critical race theory. The enemy also seeks to undermine the sacredness of human life, failing to provide basic protection for the lives of the unborn. 
  This enemy is called the Desecrators. The Desecrators tear down not only monuments but human nature, the biblical-natural conception of marriage, the family, parental rights, fact-based education, traditional moral values, and the Church. The Desecrators are taking over the media, publishing, educational institutions, corporate boards, labor unions, amateur and professional sports, foundations, and professional associations ranging from the American Medical Association to the Chamber of Commerce. They leave nothing untouched. 
  In this powerfully provocative book, Matt Schlapp and Deal W. Hudson provide firsthand accounts of the Desecrators’ actions and intentions, including their remarkably angry and uncharitable treatment of President Donald Trump, which Hudson and Schlapp uniquely observed. The authors also describe how Catholics have been stifled for years because many bishops have failed to confront pro-abortion Catholic politicians. But fortunately, there is hope. As Hudson and Schlapp lay bare the Desecrators’ path of destruction, they also lay out a plan for the faithful to turn things around. 
  Here is a book that will embolden all people of faith and good will to make their voices heard once again in the public square and political realm by countering the enemy with reason, faith, and hope. Here is a vision to build up rather than tear down.

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  Masters of Emotional Blackmail -...

  Michael Heath

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  Are you still suffering from the aftereffects of an abusive relationship? 
    
  Although complicated and frequently perplexing, the answer to the above questions may be summed up in two words: emotional blackmail. 
    
  Emotional blackmail is a sneaky, aggressive tactic in which someone close to us threatens to penalize us, directly or indirectly, if we fail to achieve their expectations. It is a potent manipulation that takes advantage of those with whom you have intimate ties. 
    
  We usually imagine the blackmailer to be selfish, deceitful, and cruel; yet, this viewpoint is a poor explanation for this emotional event since the truth is very different. 
    
  Blackmailers are devious charmers and expert manipulators, so you begin to accept the most extreme behaviour as usual, even if it hurts you. 
    
  THIS MANUAL WILL TEACH YOU THE FOLLOWING: 
   How to recognize the subtle indicators of emotional blackmail and avoid falling into the trap in the future.How to recognize toxic personalities and prevent them.The numerous sorts of blackmail and strategies that blackmailers use to drive you insane regularly.How to Break the Blackmail Chains and Protect Yourself from Their AttacksAttachment and co-dependency patterns can help you understand where all this madness started.How to recover and break free from this destructive cycle once and for all. 
  And Much More!... 
    
  Take a deep breath, relax your tummy knot, and grab this book. 

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  The Babel Message - A Love...

  Keith Kahn-Harris

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  'Quite simply, and quite ridiculously, one of the funniest and most illuminating books I have ever read. I thought I was obsessive, but Keith Kahn-Harris is playing a very different sport. He really has discovered the whole world in an egg.' Simon Garfield
  A thrilling journey deep into the heart of language, from a rather unexpected starting point.
  
  Keith Kahn-Harris is a man obsessed with something seemingly trivial - the warning message found inside Kinder Surprise eggs:
  
  WARNING, read and keep: Toy not suitable for children under 3 years. Small parts might be swallowed or inhaled.
  
  On a tiny sheet of paper, this message is translated into dozens of languages - the world boiled down to a multilingual essence. Inspired by this, the author asks: what makes 'a language'? With the help of the international community of language geeks, he shows us what the message looks like in Ancient Sumerian, Zulu, Cornish, Klingon - and many more. Along the way he considers why Hungarian writing looks angry, how to make up your own language, and the meaning of the heavy metal umlaut.
  
  Overturning the Babel myth, he argues that the messy diversity of language shouldn't be a source of conflict, but of collective wonder. This is a book about hope, a love letter to language.
  'This is a wonderful book. A treasure trove of mind-expanding insights into language and humanity encased in a deliciously quirky, quixotic quest. I loved it. Warning: this will keep you reading.' - Ann Morgan, author of Reading the World: Confessions of a Literary Explorer

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  Love That Story - Observations...

  Jonathan Van Ness

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  The Emmy-nominated host of Netflix’s Queer Eye follows up his New York Times-bestselling memoir, Over The Top, with this collection of thought-provoking essays on grief and healing, cannabis reform, LGBTQIA+ rights, imposter syndrome, personal style, the HIV safety net, and of, course, how to make your hairdresser love you. 
  In his New York Times-bestselling memoir Over the Top, Jonathan van Ness showed readers how the incredibly difficult moments from his life (surviving sexual abuse and addiction, being diagnosed with HIV) have existed alongside great joy and positivity (landing a breakout role on Netflix’s Queer Eye, becoming an amateur figure skater and professional standup comedian, doting on his five cats). 
  If Jonathan learned anything from the painful life experiences, it’s that in order to thrive, he needed to push past the shame and fear of being his true self, which meant getting comfortable with being uncomfortable. In this candid and curious essay collection, he takes a thoughtful, in-depth look at today’s hot-button issues, viewed through the lens of his personal experience. From the evolution of his signature style to an investigative report on the queer history of his hometown, Jonathan reflects on his life and how he has learned to embrace change—doing the work to challenge internalized beliefs, finding compassion and confidence, and learning more about what makes us all so messy and gorgeous. 
  Balancing the dark and the light, the serious and the madcap, these essays allow us to examine our individual assumptions, expand our horizons, and give ourselves permission to be the flawed and fabulous humans we are.

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  Songlines to Cities - The...

  Ylia Callan

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  Songlines to Cities: The History of Australia takes listeners on a sweeping journey through more than 60,000 years of history. From the ancient traditions of the First Peoples, guided by songlines and deep connection to Country, to the arrival of colonists, convicts, and migrants, this audiobook brings to life the turning points that shaped a continent. 
  Discover the resilience of Aboriginal cultures, the upheaval of invasion and frontier conflict, the energy of the gold rushes, and the forging of a modern nation through Federation, world wars, and the struggles for women’s rights and Aboriginal recognition. Finally, step into contemporary Australia - a multicultural society still grappling with its past while envisioning its future. 
  Told with clarity and depth, Songlines to Cities is both an accessible introduction and a rich reflection on the complexity of Australia’s story. 
  Perfect for history lovers, students, and anyone seeking to understand the land, cultures, and people that make Australia unique.

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