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Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Anna Sale wants you to have that conversation. You know the one. The one that you've been avoiding or putting off, maybe for years. Diving into five of the most fraught conversation topics - death, sex, money, family, and identity - she moves between memoir, fascinating snapshots of a variety of Americans opening up about their lives, and expert opinions to show why having tough conversations is important and how to do them in a thoughtful and generous...
Author
Language
English
Description
American society is more polarized than ever before. We are strategically being pushed apart by disinformation--the deliberate spreading of lies disguised as truth--and it comes at us from all sides: opportunists on the far right, Russian misinformed social media influencers, among others. It's endangering our democracy and causing havoc in our electoral system, schools, hospitals, workplaces, and in our Capitol. Advances in technology including rapid...
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks eXplore
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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Description
Discover the amazing ways that animals use movement to communicate! Lighthearted text and vibrant illustrations teach readers how peacocks strut and honeybees waggle--and even invites them to get up and try out some animal-inspired dance moves themselves!
Author
Publisher
O'Reilly Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
Tell your story and show it with data, using free and easy-to-learn tools on the web. This introductory book teaches you how to design interactive charts and customized maps for your website, beginning with simple drag-and-drop tools such as Google Sheets, Datawrapper, and Tableau Public. You'll also gradually learn how to edit open source code templates like Chart.js, Highcharts, and Leaflet on GitHub. Hands-On Data Visualization for All takes you...
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Language
English
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Description
We all know people who seem capable of connecting with almost anyone. They are the ones we turn to for advice, the ones who ask deep questions but also seem to hear what we are trying to say. What do they know about conversation that makes them so special? And what can they tell us about how communication really works?
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Crows that recognize human faces. Octopuses that make themselves look like other animals to avoid predators. Goats that can solve puzzles. No, these aren't scenes from a science fiction movie -- they're real behaviors of these very smart creatures! Humans think we're pretty smart -- maybe the smartest species on the planet. But are we really? It turns out there are tons of other animals challenging us for the prize. Electric fish send signals to each...
Author
Publisher
Scallywag Press Ltd
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Creature-of-No-Words lives a happy life on his own, but one day he gets a feeling like "the chill touch of ice," and nothing can lift his sadness. Just then Creature-of-Words arrives and senses his despair. How can she help him communicate and be happy once more? This is a powerful picture book about communication and friendship, from an award-winning duo.
Author
Series
Star friends volume 10
Publisher
Tiger Tales
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
The Star Friends have some exciting activities planned for the summer, but Sita feels bad that the new girl, Maddie, still hasn't made any friends. When everyone starts fighting to spend time with her, the girls suspect something magical is at play. But is Maddie behind it?
Author
Language
English
Description
Conflict is the top reason couples seek help--but it's also an opportunity for greater intimacy, deeper connection, and lasting love according to this essential guide from the world's leading relationship scientists and bestselling authors of The Seven Principles of Making Marriage Work.
Author
Publisher
Two Hoots
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
A song is passed from one animal to another, uniting all living things and spreading joy across the world. Inspired by a bird in Michael Morpurgo's own garden, the uplifting story and breathtaking illustrations show us the beauty of nature and what is at stake.
Author
Publisher
Scribner
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Psaki shares her journey to the Briefing Room and beyond, taking readers along the campaign trail, to the State Department, and inside the White House under two Presidents. With her signature wit, Psaki writes about reporting to bosses from the hot-tempered Rahm Emanuel to the coolly intellectual Barack Obama to the surprisingly tenderhearted John Kerry. She also talks about her time working closely with President Joe Biden from the start of his administration...
Author
Publisher
Lioncrest Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Confidence: when you know who you are, own who you're not, and choose to embrace all of it. If you had more confidence, what decisions would you make? What risks would you take? What dreams would you chase? For women, confidence is often associated with doing it all--and doing it perfectly. When I earn that promotion, lose ten pounds, or meet the person of my dreams...then I'll feel confident. We've been bombarded with messaging telling us to be confident,...
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown Spark
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
We all want our kids learn the social skills they need to thrive. Yet many of today's kids are struggling to connect, often with no apparent reason why. In most cases, the explanation is simple: a child hasn't fully mastered the nonverbal language of everyday social interaction, like how to take turns in a conversation, how to respect boundaries of personal space, or how to tell whether a friend is feeling happy or sad. And yet, children aren't...
Author
Publisher
Atria Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
Dylan Marron's work has racked up millions of views and worldwide support. From his acclaimed Every Single Word video series highlighting the lack of diversity in Hollywood to his web series Sitting in Bathrooms with Trans People, Marron has explored some of today's biggest social issues. Yet, according to some strangers on the internet, Marron is a "moron," a "beta male," and a "talentless hack." Rather than running from this online vitriol, Marron...
16) Don't ask Cat!
Author
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Cat always says what's on his mind, no matter how much his words may upset others. But when he hears his friends talk about him, Cat realizes that words can hurt, even though that may not be the intention.
17) Marina's turf
Author
Series
Isla of adventure volume 7
Publisher
Little Simon
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
When Isla hears a stranded baby dolphin call for help, she encounters a boy her age also trying to help, but Isla struggles to understand what the dolphin is saying and feels out of her depths.
Author
Publisher
Grand Central Publishing, Hachette Book Group
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
The title "Bullfrog" is given to the Navy SEAL who has served the longest on active duty. Admiral McRaven became the Bullfrog in 2011 having dealt with every conceivable leadership challenge. The Wisdom of the Bullfrog draws on these and countless other experiences from his incredible life. Each chapter provides a Make Your Bed-like parable about the specific leadership traits required to be at the top of your game, including: Who dares wins, Run...
Author
Series
Isla of adventure volume 3
Publisher
Little Simon
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Isla, her best gecko friend, Fitz, and a few new animal friends, investigate the mysterious sounds coming from the rainforest.
20) Island snow
Author
Series
Isla of adventure volume 6
Publisher
Little Simon
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Isla's friend Tora is missing the snowy winter she was used to in La Ciudad, so Isla and her animal friends try to come up with ways to cheer her up, and show off the unique magic of Sol.
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