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  Healing Hearts and Minds - A...

  LCSW Tracy Livecchi, PhD Liza...

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  Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) is the most commonly diagnosed birth abnormality in the US. With great advances in surgery and medicine, however, survival rates have improved by 75% since the 1940s. With better medical care, babies born today with CHD have a good chance of surviving, but throughout their entire lives they can face surgeries, invasive treatments, lifelong monitoring, frequent medical check-ups, and significant limitations on physical activity, in addition to poor public awareness. Much attention has rightly been focused on providing their parents and caretakers with resources and information. 
   
   
   
  Little attention, however, has been paid to the psychosocial impacts on these individuals, especially as they grow, mature, and become adults living with a serious, chronic medical condition. Prevalence rates for anxiety, depression, and PTSD are significantly higher (2-3x in some cases) for people living with CHD than the general adult population. Liza Morton and Tracy Livecchi are both mental health professionals who have developed a specialty in working with clients who have chronic medical conditions, and they are both themselves living with CHD. While their powerful personal stories are woven into the narrative, the book is focused on providing evidence-based coping and self-care skills for adults living with CHD.

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  Extended Summary - The Fire Next...

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  EXTENDED SUMMARY 
    
  THE FIRE NEXT TIME 
  BASED ON THE BOOK BY JAMES BALDWIN 
    
  SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: QUICK READING LIBRARY 
    
  CONTENT 
  A Letter to James 
  A Religious Crisis in Harlem 
  Finding God and a Pulpit 
  The Crumbling of Faith 
  Hypocrisy and the Loss of Innocence 
  The Failure of Christianity and the Rise of the Nation of Islam 
  The Impact of Time and the Holocaust 
  Dinner with Elijah Muhammad 
  The Black Muslim Vision 
  General Analysis 
    
  ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
  In James Baldwin's The Fire Next Time, the author explores the complex dynamics of race and identity in America through a personal and impassioned narrative. The book consists of two letters, the first addressed to his nephew, James, on the centennial of the Emancipation, and the second, a reflection on his own experiences and the broader social and political landscape. Baldwin examines the historical and ongoing oppression of black people, the devastating effects of racism on individuals and society, and the search for meaning and identity in a world shaped by injustice. He recounts his personal journey, including his time in the church, and his encounter with the Nation of Islam. He analyzes the limitations of integration and the need for a radical transformation of American society to achieve true equality and freedom. The book delves into themes of love, fear, faith, and the possibility of redemption for both black and white Americans.

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  Extended Summary - Phantasma -...

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  EXTENDED SUMMARY 
    
  PHANTASMA 
  BASED ON THE BOOK BY KAYLIE SMITH 
    
  SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: QUICK READING LIBRARY 
    
  CONTENT 
  Prologue 
  Midnight Spell 
  Phantasma Awaits 
  The Devil's Game 
  Dark Shadows 
  Secrets Unveiled 
  Love and Lies 
  Betrayal in the Shadows 
  The Final Trial 
  General Analysis 
    
  ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
  “Phantasma” by Kaylie Smith is a dark fantasy novel set in a haunting world where magic, fear, and manipulation intertwine. The story follows Ophelia Grimm, a young woman with a family legacy steeped in necromancy, who enters the twisted realm of Phantasma—a place of deadly trials that challenge both mind and spirit. As Ophelia faces supernatural forces and confronts her deepest fears, she forms a complicated and intense relationship with Salem Blackwell, the enigmatic Prince of Devils. The novel explores themes of trust, betrayal, love, mental health, and the cost of survival in a world controlled by dark forces.

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  The Myth of the Litigious...

  David M. Engel

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  Why do Americans seem to sue at the slightest provocation? The answer may surprise you: we don’t! For every “Whiplash Charlie” who sees a car accident as a chance to make millions, for every McDonald’s customer to pursue a claim over a too-hot cup of coffee, many more Americans suffer injuries but make no claims against those responsible or their insurance companies. The question is not why Americans sue but why we don’t sue more often, and the answer can be found in how we think about injury and personal responsibility.             With this book, David M. Engel demolishes the myth that America is a litigious society. The sobering reality is that the vast majority of injury victims—more than nine out of ten—rely on their own resources, family and friends, and government programs to cover their losses. When real people experience serious injuries, they don’t respond as rational actors. Trauma and pain disrupt their thoughts, and potential claims are discouraged by negative stereotypes that pervade American television and popular culture. (Think Saul Goodman in Breaking Bad, who keeps a box of neck braces in his office to help clients exaggerate their injuries.) Cultural norms make preventable injuries appear inevitable—or the victim’s fault. We’re taught to accept setbacks stoically and not blame someone else. But this tendency to “lump it” doesn’t just hurt the victims; it hurts us all. As politicians continue to push reforms that miss the real problem, we risk losing these claims as a way to quickly identify unsafe products and practices. Because injuries disproportionately fall on people with fewer resources, the existing framework creates a social underclass whose needs must be met by government programs all citizens shoulder while shielding those who cause the harm. It’s time for America to have a more responsible, blame-free discussion about injuries and the law. With The Myth of the Litigious Society, Engel takes readers clearly and powerfully through what we really know about injury victims and concludes with recommendations for how we might improve the situation.  

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  Never Stop Asking - Teaching...

  Nathan D. Lang-Raad

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  Students and teachers alike face a dilemma: Why think deeply when we can just take a shortcut by googling something? Why read an article when we can learn from a social media headline? If, as educators, we want to encourage our students to value thoughtfulness and to embrace the effort it takes to reach deep understandings, we must model that behavior ourselves. In Never Stop Asking, author Dr. Nathan Lang-Raad shows K-12 teachers how human brains like to take mental shortcuts, known as heuristics, that allow the brain to save energy and perform more efficiently. These heuristics, however, can lead to illogical thinking, cognitive biases, and fallacies that can hinder critical thinking. 
   
   
   
  With this teacher's must-have guide, you'll: learn about common psychological shortcuts and biases that hinder students and teachers alike; discover the logic and the science behind critical thinking and why it leads to better outcomes; gain strategies to bring critical thinking into the classroom and help students build patience, discipline, and skill; and acknowledge and embrace the digital age in your teaching—without falling victim to its downsides. 
   
   
   
  This is an engaging and important book for K-12 teachers and instructional coaches. Teacher training programs can also be enhanced by the practical wisdom and easy-to-implement strategies included.

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  Summary - The Late Show - Based...

  Library Of Stories

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  SUMMARY 
    
  THE LATE SHOW 
  BASED ON THE BOOK BY MICHAEL CONNELLY 
    
  SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: LIBRARY OF STORIES 
    
  CONTENT 
  The First Case of the Shift 
  The Assault Case 
  Hollywood Shootout 
  Witnesses and Initial Evidence 
  Personal Stakes 
  The Key Witness 
  Revisiting the Crime Scene 
  The Confrontation 
  Connecting the Dots 
  Analysis and Themes 
    
  ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
  "The Late Show" by Michael Connelly follows Detective Renée Ballard as she navigates the challenges of working the night shift in Hollywood. After responding to a burglary, Ballard becomes embroiled in a series of interconnected cases, including a brutal assault on a transgender woman and a high-profile shooting at a nightclub. The novel explores themes of justice, perseverance, and the complexities of law enforcement politics, highlighting Ballard’s determination to fight against corruption within the LAPD. As she uncovers deeper criminal connections, Ballard faces significant dangers while striving to protect the vulnerable and seek the truth.

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