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  The Pregnant Dad - Because...

  Calen Vale

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  Pregnancy isn’t just happening to her, it’s happening to both of you.
   
  For first-time dads, it can feel like standing on the sidelines of a game you don’t understand, holding snacks and anxiety in equal measure. The Pregnant Dad is here to change that. With warmth, humor, and honesty, this modern guide helps men step confidently into one of the most transformative roles of their lives, not just as a father-to-be but as a true partner.
   
  From the first ultrasound jitters to the long nights before birth, Calen Vale walks you through the emotional, practical, and often hilarious sides of pregnancy from a dad’s point of view. You’ll learn how to support her when she’s tired, what to actually say during mood swings (and what not to), how to prepare for labor without panicking, and how to keep your sense of self while your world turns upside down.
   
  This isn’t a manual, it’s a survival guide with heart. A mix of real talk, relatable humor, and genuine insight that helps you grow alongside the woman you love and the life you’ve created together.
   
  Inside, you’ll discover:
   
  What she really needs from you at every stage (hint: it’s not just foot rubs)
   
  How to manage your stress while being her rock
   
  How to prepare for delivery day without feeling helpless
   
  What to expect emotionally when you finally become Dad
   
  How to balance love, partnership, and the chaos of new fatherhood
   
  Whether you’re terrified, excited, or both, The Pregnant Dad reminds you that you’re not alone and that fatherhood starts long before the baby arrives.

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  Fun Learning Activities for...

  Jake Hunton

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  Students learning modern foreign languages often comment that it is just too hard to learn, and remember, all of vocabulary presented to them. Yes, there is a lot of content that needs to be covered, and a lot of vocabulary that needs to be learned. But there is a way of making this process engaging and motivating. Language lessons needn't be full of grammar worksheets, endless drilling and rote learning lists of vocabulary.
  Learning languages isn't always fun and games. But these aren't games; they are fun learning activities. And they can help revolutionise language teaching; enabling teachers to authoritatively impart knowledge while fostering a thirst for knowledge and love of learning in their students.
  First, the Vocab Fun Learning Activities (VFLAs) learn the vocabulary in ways which will improve recognition and recall. Then, the Fun Learning Activities use this vocabulary knowledge to build sentences and paragraphs; explore and use this language while keeping the whole class engaged and actively learning. The activities are designed to encourage all students to participate and learn more through enjoyment.
  Based on the author's extensive classroom experience, and underpinned by research into how students learn best, each activity comes complete with a detailed explanation and plenty of ideas for variations, differentiations and extensions. The activities come with example vocabulary lists in French, German and Spanish as a starting point, which are all available for download via a link provided in the book. However, the activities will work effectively in any language and with any vocabulary list of the teacher's choosing, and can be adapted to suit every topic, learning objective and age range.
  Discover ready to use activities which will make for outstanding lessons in every class and ensure engagement, motivation, rapport, progress and attainment over time.

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  Selfie Snapshot The: 58 Daily...

  Carol JC Anderson

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  This is a snapshot of your personal and unique way of processing information. I’ve written it over a period of many years–tweaking it as I researched and learned more about our layers of learning. 
  I’ve taught violin, raised children, and given workshops (some for music students and some for authors of children’s books where we discussed the child’s development at various ages so that when they wrote a book, they knew the thinking of their characters). 
  Kids think differently in just a matter of a few months. What scared them at six years old at seven is just a matter of fact. What made them laugh at four is no longer funny at five. 
  Some topics include: 
  Step 1: - The Dream, Step 2: Creating the Vision (under your control)-What you need to 'activate' -Chatting with the birds-Drift–Driven – Design your life-What is the Gas that Runs the Motor that Feeds the Meter? The Meter, The Motor, The Gas-Today I identified with a gas station.-Life is better when in balance-Correction/praise-Activity/stillness-Humor/thoughtfulness-Guidance/independence-How we are wired-I feel Happy,I feel healthy,I feel Terrific !!-The four D's we can actually influence and one that we can't-Disappointed-Discouraged-Disillusioned-Depressed-Dismayed-Vulnerability - the birthplace of change-Auditory Learner-Do You Deserve a Break Today?-Words have power-Guidance-Do you see, hear, or touch to process?-Super Heroes work hard-Can they burn out or feel stressed?-Have fun while studying”-Capturing the moment-Confessions of a Super Hero-Habits vs Needs-Habits meet needs.-Input vs Core Message-What we listen to makes a difference-How They Are Wired-Give Written Instructions-Sequential Learner-Map People Change the World-Zig Zag Patterns-Planting Seeds and Habits-Kinesthetic Learner-Missed Modalities-The Internal Race-How can we force change without the brain going into a tantrum-Differences in Study Needs-The Dominant Ear-Creating our own reality-Dominant foot

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  Campus Free Speech - A Pocket Guide

  Cass R. Sunstein

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  Free speech is indispensable on college campuses: allowing varied views and frank exchanges of opinion is a core component of the educational enterprise. But free speech does not mean a free-for-all. The First Amendment prohibits "abridging the freedom of speech," yet laws against perjury or bribery, for example, are still constitutional. In the same way, valuing freedom of speech does not stop a university from regulating speech when doing so is necessary for its educational mission. So where is the dividing line? How can we distinguish reasonable restrictions from impermissible infringement? 
   
   
   
  In this pragmatic, no-nonsense explainer, Cass Sunstein takes us through a wide range of scenarios involving students, professors, and administrators. He discusses why it's consistent with the First Amendment to punish students who shout down a speaker, but not those who chant offensive slogans; why a professor cannot be fired for writing a politically charged op-ed, yet a university might legitimately consider an applicant's political views when deciding whether to hire her. He explains why private universities are not legally bound by the First Amendment yet should, in most cases, look to follow it. And he addresses the thorny question of whether a university should officially take sides on public issues or deliberately keep the institution outside the fray.

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  Summary - Kingdom Of The Wicked...

  Fastbooks Publishing

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  SUMMARY 
    
  KINGDOM OF THE WICKED 
  BASED ON THE BOOK BY KERRI MANISCALCO 
    
  SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: FASTBOOKS PUBLISHING 
    
  CONTENT 
  The Family and the Prophecy 
  A Shocking Discovery 
  The Seven Princes of Hell 
  Wrath Unveiled 
  A Web of Deceit 
  Bargains and Betrayals 
  Uncovering the Past 
  The Realm of the Wicked 
  The Revelation and the Final Stand 
  Analysis of Kingdom of the Wicked 
    
  ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
  “Kingdom of the Wicked” by Kerri Maniscalco follows Emilia di Carlo, a young witch in Sicily, whose twin sister Vittoria is brutally murdered. Driven by grief and a thirst for vengeance, Emilia uncovers a dark world of demons, forbidden magic, and ancient prophecies. As she forms an uneasy alliance with Wrath, one of the Seven Princes of Hell, Emilia delves deeper into a dangerous realm where power struggles among demons threaten both her world and the mortal one. Themes of grief, love, betrayal, and vengeance intertwine in this gothic fantasy filled with mystery, magic, and complex characters.

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  Coaching Plain and Simple -...

  Daniel Meier, Peter Sabo

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  A must-listen primer on brief coaching basics. 
   
   
   
  This is a highly practical and condensed introduction to solution-focused coaching, offering a simple and clear structure for coaching sessions that is easy to learn. Content is illuminated through exemplary dialogues from real coaching sessions. Narrative explanations create a helpful framework for understanding the general idea of coaching and the practicalities of the solution focused approach. The book targets beginners in coaching who are looking for simple guidance and step-by-step ideas in their learning process. 
   
   
   
  Topics include: What is coaching?; coaching—simple, concise, and effective; overview of major elements of the coaching conversation; contracting—before you start; coaching agreement for the first session; preferred future; resources and forerunners of solutions; small steps and clues of upcoming progress; session conclusion; follow-up sessions; brief coaching of executives—three examples; and beyond technique—continuous learning as a coach.

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