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  Living with Purpose - A Teen's...

  Anthony Marc

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  "Living with Purpose: A Teen's Guide to Values" by Anthony Marc helps teens navigate adolescence using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). It teaches: 
  - Acceptance: Embrace feelings. 
  - Mindfulness: Stay present. 
  - Values-Based Living: Act on core values. 
  The book provides strategies for managing negative emotions and includes practical exercises like journaling and reflection. Written with real-life examples, it empowers teens to make value-based choices, promoting personal growth and resilience. This guide offers validation, practical advice, and long-term skills, fostering a positive approach to mental health and well-being.

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  Ballers of the New School - Race...

  Thabiti Lewis

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  Ballers of the New School is one of the first and best books to come along that effectively explains contemporary athletes and the public response to them.  It asks readers to consider the role of race in the sweaty as well as the sweat-free zones of sport. It challenges the well-worn narrative of sport as America's most significant site of racial progress by scrutinizing the true role of sport in mobilizing and shaping definitions, social relations, and public life.American sport culture performs and propagates rituals, symbols, and expressions of fear and difference that sustain racism, and notions of racial supremacy and block bridges to racial progress.  
   The text encourages a restructuring of the power of the racial subtexts thrust into sporting arenas, upon the bodies of athletes of color, and into the mind and hearts of spectators via the racial contract.  The book's impetus is for readers to emerge with more truthful narratives, more honest dialogues, better American values, better social relations, and hopefully, using this new vision of sports culture as a model, real change.

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  Nazca Civilization - The...

  Rolf Hedger

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  The Nazca civilization emerged along the southern coast of present-day Peru, a harsh and arid region that required ingenuity and adaptation for survival. Flourishing between approximately 100 BCE and 800 CE, the Nazca people built upon the cultural and technological advancements of their predecessors, most notably the Paracas culture. The transition from the Paracas to the Nazca was marked by shifts in artistic expression, religious practices, and innovations in agriculture that allowed the new civilization to thrive in the desert landscape. 
  One of the defining characteristics of the Nazca civilization was its ability to adapt to the unforgiving environment. The region’s climate was dry, with little rainfall, yet the Nazca found ways to harness the limited water supply to sustain their agricultural economy. They engineered underground aqueducts known as puquios, a sophisticated irrigation system that transported water from underground sources to the surface, ensuring a steady supply for crops. This ingenuity allowed them to cultivate maize, beans, squash, and cotton, which became essential to their diet and economy. 
  The Nazca culture was also shaped by its geography. The valleys of the Rio Grande de Nazca provided fertile land where the civilization’s settlements and ceremonial centers flourished. Unlike the grand urban centers of the Andean highlands, the Nazca people lived in smaller, dispersed communities that relied on a combination of agriculture and trade. These communities were connected by a shared cultural and religious framework that revolved around the worship of powerful deities linked to nature, fertility, and water.

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  Emotional Intelligence -...

  May Francis

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  Emotional intelligence is a critical component of success and happiness, affecting every aspect of our lives, from personal relationships to career success. This comprehensive guide to emotional intelligence offers a thorough understanding of what emotional intelligence is, why it is important, and how to improve it. 
  The book covers a range of topics, from understanding and identifying emotions, developing self-awareness, empathy and emotional management, to building strong relationships, managing conflict, and improving communication skills. You will also learn about the benefits of emotional intelligence, including increased self-awareness, improved relationships, enhanced empathy, increased resilience, and improved stress management. 
  With practical techniques and exercises, the book will help you measure your emotional intelligence progress and overcome any challenges you may face. Whether you are seeking to improve your personal or professional life, this book provides the tools you need to enhance your emotional intelligence and achieve greater success and happiness. 
  So, join us on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth as we explore the exciting world of emotional intelligence and discover the power it holds to transform your life. 
   

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  The Dreamkeepers - Successful...

  Gloria Ladson-Billings

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  Discover how to give African American children the education they deserve with this updated new resource 
   
   
   
  In the newly revised Third Edition of The Dreamkeepers: Successful Teachers of African American Children, distinguished professor Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings delivers an encouraging exploration of the future of education for African American students. She describes eight exemplary teachers, all of whom differ in their personal style and methods, who share an approach to teaching that affirms and strengthens cultural identity. 
   
    
   
  In this mixture of scholarship and storytelling, you'll learn how to create intellectually rigorous and culturally relevant classrooms that have the power to improve the lives of all children. This important book teaches: what successful teachers do, don't do, and what we can learn from them; why it's so important for teachers to work with the unique strengths each student brings to the classroom; and how to improve educational outcomes for African American children across the country. Perfect for teachers, parents, school leaders, and administrators, The Dreamkeepers will also earn a place in the libraries of school boards, professors of education, and urban sociologists, as well as anyone with an interest in issues of race and education.

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  Cognitive Behavior Therapy Basics

  Celine Zerth

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  Cognitive Behavior Therapy Basics: An Introduction to Changing Negative Thoughts and Behaviors and Overcoming Common Mental Health ChallengesIf you're looking into CBT, you may be struggling with depression, anxiety, or other emotional difficulties, or you may just be interested in learning more about CBT as a mental health professional. Regardless of your motivation, this audiobook will provide you with a solid foundation in the principles and techniques of CBT, as well as practical tips for applying these concepts to your own life or to your work with clients.In this audiobook, you will learn all about CBT, what it is about and how it can help overcome negative thoughts and behaviors. This audiobook will cover the following topics:- What does cognitive behavioral therapy do?- Mindful Cognitive Behavioral Therapy- The Most Popular Techniques Used In CBT- What is cognitive therapy best used for?- Three main cognitive disorders- Signs Of Cognitive Issues- 7 Cognitive Abilities- How do you fix cognitive disorders?- Practices to Improve Thoughts- And many more!If you want to have a basic understanding of the principles and practices of CBT, this audiobook is for you so scroll up and click “add to cart” now to download this audiobook today!

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