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1) Flat cat
Author
Publisher
Flamingo Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Flat Cat likes being flat--roaming anywhere and happy to be unseen--until one day when he becomes fluffy, he learns to enjoy the attention it brings, and grows to love being seen.
Author
Publisher
Workman Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Finding Your Way is the newest book from the one of the most beloved and bestselling meditation teachers. In dozens of clear and inspiring entries, readers will be reminded that there are many ways to stay calm and move forward. From choosing to simply "do the good that is in front of you," to reading a meaningful piece from an interview with a kind leader, to quotes from people Sharon admires, and reminders of how to practice meditation, Finding...
Author
Publisher
St. Martin's Essentials
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"You were made to be extraordinary, so get going! Your Difference is Your Strength is a book for anyone and everyone who has ever felt out of place, misunderstood, or just...different. It's the book for the kid who was too creative or too shy or too "weird" and who grew up into an adult who still isn't quite sure where they fit in or if they even want to. It's a book for you. In Your Difference is Your Strength, Kris Ferraro, author of Manifesting,...
Author
Publisher
TarcherPerigee, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"For those who are givers, carers, and empaths, a guide to focusing that energy on yourself-even if that feels frightening, from popular LGBTQ+ activist and advocate Jeffrey Marsh. Like many of us, Jeffrey Marsh was conditioned to have an outward focus-to give to others, to be a good listener, and to be the one who gave the best advice. In Marsh's case, it was a method of survival. Growing up genderfluid in an unaccepting family, Marsh did everything...
Author
Publisher
Balance
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Meet your ultimate You and cultivate real self-acceptance and true self-love in the present moment. In this highly-anticipated debut, self-love advocate Sarah Sapora bursts onto the personal growth scene to bring a refreshing new perspective-one of deep emotional healing from a plus-size woman-with the soul-bearing honesty and irreverent humor. In Soul Archaeology, Sapora combines her trademark transformative guidance with her own personal narrative...
Author
Publisher
Annick Press Ltd
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A debut picture book that celebrates self-love, care, and resilience with one of the most widespread plants -- the dandelion. Both a love letter to the dandelion and a call to love ourselves in a difficult world, Âmî Osâwâpikones reminds us that we are not defined as others see us. Following our young protagonist and the dandelions through the seasons, we are reminded that we are resilient, we are healers, we are funny, and we are loved."--
Author
Publisher
Namaste Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"If you're like most people, you have a voice in your head telling you to work harder, be better, make more friends, and screw up less. It frowns at your mistakes, warns you that your list needs tending, and questions your attractiveness. It's a bully. And you don't actually need it. The path to personal nirvana is routed through your inner critic. Better Days will help you confront and immobilize the superego ~ that nagging little voice in your head...
10) Just because
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
From worrying when excited to forgiving while still hurting, children experience everyday paradoxes as they embrace their full potential.
Author
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Tell your inner critic to take a back seat, so you can start feeling more calm, confident, and kickass! Negative self-talk can feel like an ever-present roommate who insists on giving you unsolicited opinions about every aspect of yourself-- including your worth, appearance, personality, and life choices. Have you ever wondered where this annoying inner critic comes from? And more importantly, can you make it go away? Unfortunately, no matter what...
12) Big
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
Praised for acting like a big girl when she is small, as a young girl grows, "big" becomes a word of criticism, until the girl realizes that she is fine just the way she is.
Author
Publisher
Hay House, Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"A few years ago, Kris Carr's world was falling apart. Her father was dying, she had to pivot her business because of the pandemic, and she was on the verge of reaching her twenty-year milestone of living with an incurable Stage IV cancer diagnosis. While sitting in a CVS parking lot, she broke down, finally allowing herself to feel the massive stress and sadness she had been suppressing in order to seem strong for those around her, and for herself....
Author
Publisher
Broadleaf Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Embodiment coach Tara Teng helps us untangle ourselves from centuries of body-based oppression built into our societal systems or masquerading as religion. When we embrace our relationship with our bodies, we come into alignment with all things: ourselves, each other, the earth, and our spirituality. When we embrace ourselves, we can take back what society says is too much--too loud, too feminine, too masculine, too gay, too worldly, too unique....
Author
Publisher
WaterBrook
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Relationship Goals and Crazy Faith wants you to know that no matter how badly you've messed up, no matter what hardship or pain you've experienced, nothing can destroy the priceless, God-given value of your life"--
Underneath our designer clothes, makeup, jewelry, and photo filters are cracks left by abuse, mistakes, rejection, and disappointment. Bestselling author and pastor Michael Todd reveals his...
Author
Publisher
B/ Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
Español
Description
En mi primer libro, Acepta y vuela, quise plasmar mi historia para tratar de inspirarte y servirte de empujón. Quería que me vieras desde el otro lado del miedo, tendiéndote la mano y enseñándote que sí, sí merece la pena intentarlo un poco más. Más yo que nunca viene con la intención de responder a esa pregunta de "¿por dónde empiezo?", que tantas veces nos hacemos cuando no sabemos cómo seguir. Este libro es todo lo que sé y quiero...
18) Mehndi boy
Author
Publisher
Annick Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"If Tehzeeb wants to be the best mehndi artist in town, he needs to practice. Luckily, his friends and family can't get enough of the dazzling daisies and pretty peacocks he draws on their hands. Tehzeeb can't wait to show off his henna skills at his cousin Rahima's wedding...until his favorite uncle tells him mehndi isn't for boys. Rahim needs Tehzeeb's help--and his talents. Can he find the courage to be his true creative self?"--
Author
Publisher
Welbeck Balance
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Diet Starts Monday is a no-BS guide to body acceptance in a looks-obsessed world. Plus-size TV personality and body confidence advocate Laura Adlington has struggled with her weight (and the weight of other people's opinions) her entire life. Here, in conversation with experts including doctors, psychologists and nutritionists, Laura reveals just how detrimental diet culture is to health, and explores where our true worth lies. Packed with personal...
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