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341) On writing and failure, or, On the peculiar perseverance required to endure the life of a writer
Author
Series
Field notes volume 6
Publisher
Biblioasis
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Writing is, and always will be, an act defined by failure. The best plan is to just get used to it. Failure is a topic discussed in every creative writing department in the world, but this is the book every beginning writer should have on their shelf to prepare them--which is to say, to console them in their misery. Less a guide to writing and more a guide to how to simply keep on going, On Writing and Failure: Or, On the Peculiar Perseverance Required...
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
Español
Formats
Description
What does everyone in the modern world need to know? Renowned psychologist Jordan B. Peterson's answer to this most difficult of questions uniquely combines the hard-won truths of ancient tradition with the stunning revelations of cutting-edge scientific research. Humorous, surprising and informative, Dr. Peterson tells us why skateboarding boys and girls must be left alone, what terrible fate awaits those who criticize too easily, and why you should...
Publisher
ABC Studios
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
As fifth year residents, it's do or die for the doctors of Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital. Things heat up in the operating room and in the bedroom as competition abounds and passions are ignited. Relive every unforgettable love and loss.
Author
Publisher
Ten Speed Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
For 20 years The Ethical Slut has dispelled myths and showed curious readers how to maintain a successful polyamorous lifestyle through open communication, emotional honesty, and safer sex practices. The third edition of this timeless guide to communication and sex has been revised to include interviews with poly millennials (young people who have grown up without the prejudices their elders encountered regarding gender, orientation, sexuality, and...
Author
Publisher
New Society Publishers
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
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Description
"Our landscapes push aside wildlife and in turn diminish our genetically-programmed love for wildness. How can we get ourselves back into balance through gardens, to speak life's language and learn from other species? Plenty of books tell home gardeners and professional landscape designers how to garden sustainably, what plants to use, and what resources to explore. Yet few examine why our urban wildlife gardens matter, and not just for ourselves,...
Author
Publisher
Melliodora
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
It sounds too good to be true. You can save money and the world, inoculate yourself against many of the ills of modern life, and enjoy everything more on both the sensual and profound levels? Preposterous! Yet here is a toolkit to help you do just that. A tweak here, a twiddle there; every strategy in The Art Of Frugal Hedonism has been designed to help you target the most important habits of mind and action needed for living frugally but hedonistically....
349) The 21 most powerful minutes in a leader's day: revitalize your spirit and empower your leadership
Author
Publisher
Thomas Nelson
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
In the spirit of his best-selling The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership and The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader, John Maxwell offers thoughts on proven leadership qualities and crucial issues that affect leadership success. These basic principles of success can be applied to business and private life, helping anyone reach their full potential. Twenty-one powerful statements help leaders maximize their assets and overcome their weaknesses, encouraging...
Author
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Wonder Woman shows grit, never giving up, even when the job gets tough. When the Amazon Princess is challenged by the villain Circe, she battles back until the threat is gone. If she takes a misstep, she simply dusts herself off and keeps on going. The other members of the Justice League can count on Wonder Woman to persist no matter what."--Amazon.com.
Author
Series
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Celebrates everyday courage, including believing in ourselves, speaking out, trying new things, asking for help, and getting back up no matter how many times we may fall. Includes information on how to let go of fear by practicing yoga poses and mindful breathing exercises.
352) The richest man in Babylon: a collection of stories with timeless teachings on how to win with money
Author
Publisher
Ramsey Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Countless readers have been helped by the famous 'Babylonian parables, ' hailed as the greatest of all inspirational works on the subject of thrift, financial planning, and personal wealth. In language as simple as that found in the Bible, these fascinating and informative stories set you on a sure path to prosperity and its accompanying joys. Acclaimed as a modern-day classic, this books offers an understanding of?and a solution to?your personal...
353) Silverado
Publisher
Columbia ; distributed by Sony
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
Description
"Get ready for some horse-ridin', gun-totin', whiskey-drinkin' fun" -- on container.
354) Nutty study buddies
Author
Series
Dead Sea squirrels volume 3
Publisher
Tyndale House Publishers, Inc
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Michael learns that--like the Thessalonians in the Bible--he will prosper if he works hard when Pearl the 2,000-year-old squirrel helps him study for his math test." --
Author
Publisher
Editorial Anagrama
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
Español
Description
Este libro aborda en diversos ensayos la sexualidad desde una mirada feminista a la luz de acontecimientos y debates que han llegado a la opinión pública. Reflexiona la autora sobre el consentimiento después del #MeToo, las agresiones sexuales y las falsas denuncias por violación; sobre la pornografía y los adolescentes; sobre la misoginia y los hombres que se sienten rechazados en el terreno sexual; sobre cómo influyen en las posibilidades...
Author
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"The first clear and faithful guide to the timeless, practical teachings of the Stoic philosopher Seneca. Stoicism, the most influential philosophy of the Roman Empire, offers refreshingly modern ways to strengthen our inner character in the face of an unpredictable world. Widely recognized as the most talented and humane writer of the Stoic tradition, Seneca teaches us to live with freedom and purpose. His most enduring work, over a hundred "Letters...
359) A room of one's own
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Formats
Description
Describes the domestic obligations, social limitations, and economic factors that impede literary creativity in women, in the story of William Shakespeare's sister, who never expresses her genius until she dies by her own hand.
In A Room of One's Own, Virginia Woolf imagines that Shakespeare had a sister: a sister equal to Shakespeare in talent, equal in genius, but whose legacy is radically different. This imaginary woman never writes a word and...
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Series
Publisher
Recorded Books
Pub. Date
p2005
Language
English
Description
According to Clason, the ancients had the secrets to success, and all we have to do is listen to reap the reward of their lessons. Successful business and financial leaders now employ many of the secrets revealed in this book, and now so can you by listening to this fascinating new audiobook edition of The Richest Man in Babylon. The information found here is vital--try it and see for yourself.
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