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  Public Opinion

  Walter Lippmann

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  Walter Lippmann's Public Opinion (1922) argues humans can't fully grasp complex issues. We rely on simplified ideas (stereotypes) and media portrayals ("pseudo-environments") to form opinions. He suggests experts, not the public, should guide society due to these limitations. Though controversial, it remains a crucial text in understanding public opinion, media influence, and the challenges of democracy.

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  Law of Attraction - Exactly How...

  Jenny Hashkins

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  This book consists of 2 books, which are: 
  Book 1: Are you stuck in life? Do you want to attract more wealth and success? Do you dream about having or being more? 
  If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, this book may be a good way to start getting back on track in the right direction. We will address topics that relate to money, debt, and attraction of the things you want in life. 
  What do millionaires do right that others do not? 
  That’s another question we will dive into. One of the things they do right, is optimism. This trait can greatly enhance your success, and here, we will explain why it helps in achieving your goals and making your dreams a reality. 
  Book 2: Many people want more money. It’s a given. It’s simple. But what they don’t understand, is that some qualities need to be developed in order to receive more from the universe. 
  One of those is stress management. We live in a hectic world with ever-pressing expectations and an increasing number of confusing directions to go into. What you need to do, is to manage your time, your cortisol levels, and your emotional intelligence in a way that you can stay calm while doing “your thing.” 
  Another is self-control. Most people have times when they lack that self-control. The human body and the brain aren’t easy to master. They have tendencies that lean towards giving into temptation. But those temptations often stand in the way of our long-term goals by switching out lasting happiness and fulfilment for instant gratification. This needs to change, and in this book, at least one full chapter is strictly devoted to that topic.

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  Finding Balance: A Guide to...

  Deepak Bhosle

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  Finding balance in life can be a difficult task. With modern living comes greater stressors such as a demanding job, family obligations, and financial concerns. All of this can make it difficult to take time for self-care. Fortunately, there are effective approaches to help gain control over stress through mindfulness meditation. This book will provide readers with the tools they need to reduce feelings of overwhelm and cultivate inner peace. 
  what is finding balance and how can mindfulness help? 
  Finding balance is a term that can mean many different things to many different people. At its core, finding balance is about maintaining a healthy equilibrium across the various aspects of your life. This could include relationships, career, health and fitness, physical environment, finances and spirituality. When you are able to achieve balance in these areas of your life then you will likely feel more contentment as well as improved mental and physical wellbeing. 
  Mindfulness-based techniques can be an invaluable tool in helping you find balance in your life. Mindfulness meditation can help ground you in the present moment so that instead of feeling overwhelmed by all the tasks and obligations on your plate, you can take pleasure from simply being alive.

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  Otherful - How To Change The...

  Mike Kleba, Ryan O'Hara

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  What’s the secret to becoming a successful, inspiring school leader? Learning how to unlock and support greatness…in OTHERS. 
   With apologies to the Navy Seals, professional sports coaches, and Fortune 500 CEOs: 
  Your leadership advice doesn’t always apply to what's going on in education. 
  Leading at school isn't like leading anywhere else. We should probably stop pretending that it is. 
  At school, we must serve any and all clients (whether they pay or not), it's nearly impossible to fire our people (we love tenure but there are downsides to everything), and we are often supervised by elected officials (many of whom have never worked a day in our profession). 
  From an extraordinary partnership between a teacher and an administrator, best-selling Otherful is the easy-to-read (and laugh-out-loud) book for those who’ve discovered that influence is mightier than control. Research-backed and practitioner-tested, it’s a brilliant resource for in-school PD, administrator leadership classes, and faculty retreats. Otherful reveals an ancient truth of leadership: the most formidable power isn’t force; it’s relationship building. 
   Otherful will give you the tools to: 
  ● Replace faculty complaining with proactive problem-solving 
  ● Undercut conflict through active listening and tactical reframing 
  ● Do less work, get better results, and be respected more 
   "DESPERATELY NEEDED IN EDUCATION... Otherful is NONSTOP TAKEAWAYS, ACTION PLANS, AND FUN with insights that defy the confines of school and will impact your work in any organization." -Greg Rosenbaum, Senior Director of SXSWEDU 
  "...AN EXCEPTIONAL BOOK...Kleba & O'Hara's book could sit comfortably in a business bookcase under leadership development." -Getting Smart 
  Don’t be selfless or selfish; be otherful

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  Here's the Deal - Based on a...

  Stefan Pride, Kashel Char

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  As Daniel drives his new sports car from Cincinnati to Nashville, he notices a hitchhiker thumbing a ride on the side of the highway. In the blink of an eye, a simple game plan forms in the young scholar’s mind. Pulling over, he offers the sexy older man a ride…with conditions.
   
  Mike accepts the conditional offer from the very handsome and arrogant rich boy.
   
  
   
  The deal was straightforward at first—a ride for a ride...
   
  Warning: This book is not intended for readers under 18 years of age. This story has explicit and graphic depictions unsuitable for young and sensitive readers or anyone offended by gay sex.Stefan had invited Kashel to co-author and update his previously published book, “The Twisted Deal,” preparing it for an audiobook recording. It was retitled Here’s the Deal—copyright ©2021 by Stefan Pride and Kashel Char.

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  Right Down + Circle: Tony Hawk's...

  Cole Nowicki

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  An exuberant, incisive look at how Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater transformed a culture 
   
  Going from a hobby toy for surfers to an Olympic sport, skateboarding has had a tumultuous history. Today, professional skateboarders land endorsement deals with Nike and Adidas, while popular television series like HBO’s Betty tell the stories of diverse crews of skaters living in New York City. So how did a fledgling subculture rise from its near-death knell in the ’90s to become ubiquitous today? It was simply a matter of finding the right messenger. 
   
  In 1999, the bestselling video game Tony Hawk’sPro Skater was released, and a new generation was exposed to skateboarding culture right in their very own homes. Kids and adults alike could now spend hours playing as actual skateboarders, learning the vernacular, listening to the music skateboarders loved, and having fun onscreen before trying to skate IRL in the driveway. 
   
  Right, Down + Circle explores how a video game starring the most famous pro skater in the world brought skateboarding culture ― and its ever-shifting markers of music, subversion, and coolness ― to the masses and ultimately transformed the culture it borrowed from in the process.

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