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"A story of mix-ups, mess-ups and making the most of second chances, this is the new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Jojo Moyes, author of Me Before You and The Giver of Stars. Who are you when you are forced to walk in someone else's shoes? Nisha Cantor and Sam Kemp are two very different women. Nisha, 45, lives the globetrotting life of the seriously wealthy, until her husband inexplicably cuts her off entirely. She doesn't even...
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Series
Avalon Bay volume 1
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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Mackenzie Cabot has spent most of her twenty years pleasing the other people around her so she is going to Garnet College in the expensive beachside town of Avalon Bay in South Carolina when she would really rather focus on her growing internet business; Cooper Hartley is a local boy who usually tends bar and disdains the rich, spoiled college kids he sees every day--but MacKenzie and Cooper fall for each other, until money and family come between...
4) Sam: a novel
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English
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"What happens to a girl's sense of joy and belonging--to her belief in herself--as she becomes a woman? This unforgettable portrait of coming-of-age offers subtle yet powerful reflections on class, parenthood, addiction, lust, and the irrepressible power of dreams. "There is a girl, and her name is Sam." So begins Allegra Goodman's moving and wise new novel. Sam is seven years old and living in Beverly, Massachusetts. She adores her father, though...
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Publisher
St. Martin's Griffin
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Have you spent your life shrinking from opportunities you were dying to seize but feel "that's just who I am"? Well, screw that! You actually can change, and it doesn't take exceptional intelligence or a therapist who's looking forward to finally buying Aruba after decades of listening to you yammer on. Transforming yourself takes revolutionary science--help from Amy Alkon, who has spent the past 20 years translating cutting-edge behavioral science...
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Publisher
Jeffers Press
Pub. Date
2006
Language
English
Description
A book for parents, teachers or caregivers to read with young children. In this collection of brief stories, children describe in their own words how they were successful in difficult situations, such as ones involving fear, frustration, pain, sadness, loss, anger, embarrassment, responsibility, and guilt.
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Publisher
HQ
Pub. Date
[2022].
Language
English
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Tiwalola Ogunlesi is on a mission to create a world of confident women. An esteemed and highly sought-after motivational speaker and confidence coach, she founded her company with the sole purpose of leading women to love themselves. In Confident and Killing It, Tiwalola guides readers in becoming the most unapologetic and unstoppable version of themselves. No self-aggrandising or posturing, no pseudo-scientific prose or tired 'inspirational' tropes,...
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English
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"From the worldwide bestselling author of Eat Pray Love: the path to the vibrant, fulfilling life you've dreamed of. Readers of all ages and walks of life have drawn inspiration and empowerment from Elizabeth Gilbert's books for years. Now this beloved author digs deep into her own generative process to share her wisdom and unique perspective about creativity. With profound empathy and radiant generosity, she offers potent insights into the mysterious...
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Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"I'm Speaking is not a book on public speaking. Public speaking is an old white guy, standing in front of a podium, telling you things you don't want to know on a topic you're not interested in. He thinks he's funny. His mustache is funny. This is a book about creating a clear, confident voice that is authentically yours and using it fearlessly"--
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English
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"By accessing our personal power, we can achieve 'presence,' the state in which we stop worrying about the impression we're making on others and instead adjust the impression we've been making on ourselves. As [this book suggests], we don't need to embark on a grand spiritual quest or complete an inner transformation to harness the power of presence. Instead, we need to nudge ourselves, moment by moment, by tweaking our body language, behavior, and...
15) Out of my heart
Author
Series
Out of my mind volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 10
Language
English
Description
Because she loves horses but is scared of them, Melody wants to conquer her fears, so she hopes a summer camp will be the place to welcome someone with cerebral palsy who wants to learn to ride.
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Publisher
Harper Business, an imprint HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Is confidence always a good thing? Don Moore, Professor of Management of Organizations at the Haas School of Business, argues that confidence is good, but overconfidence can hinder growth."--
Publisher
Amulet Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"The definitive collection of art, poetry, and prose, celebrating fat acceptance Chubby. Curvy. Fluffy. Plus-size. Thick. Fat. The time has come for fat people to tell their own stories. The (Other) F Word combines personal essays, prose, poetry, fashion tips, and art to create a relatable and attractive guide about body image and body positivity. This YA crossover anthology is meant for people of all sizes who desire to be seen and heard in a culture...
19) You say more than you think: the 7-day plan for using the new body language to get what you want
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Publisher
Crown Publishers
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
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Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"If you don't feel good about yourself, it can be difficult to reach your goals and live a happy, meaningful life. You may have already read countless books on building self-esteem, but after a while you end up right where you started--feeling like you just aren't good enough. So, what are the real secrets to genuine, lasting self-esteem? Most books on self-esteem tell you that you should feel good about yourself, but they don't show you how to put...
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