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Burn it down

women writing about anger
2019
"Women are furious, and we're not keeping it to ourselves any longer. We're expected to be composed and compliant, but in a world that would strip us of our rights, disparage our contributions, and deny us a seat at the table of authority, we're no longer willing to quietly seethe behind tight smiles. We're ready to burn it all down"--OCLC.

what cats want

an illustrated guide for truly understanding your cat
2020
An illustrated guide to the care of cats, discussing what they eat, grooming, personalities and more.

How to be an artist

2020
"Offers . . . insight into what really matters to aspiring artists: originality, persistence, a balance between knowledge and intuition, and that most precious of qualities, self-belief. Gives artists new ways to break through creative blocks, get the most from materials, navigate career challenges, and above all find joy in the work"--Provided by publisher.

Clearer, closer, better

how successful people see the world
2020
"When it comes to setting and meeting goals, we are often susceptibleto perceptual illusions: We think we are closer or further away depending on our mindset, and we might handicap ourselves by looking only at the big picture or too long at the fine detail. But as . . . [the author] explains in [this book] there is . . . power in these misperceptions--if we know how to use them to our advantage. Drawing on her own unique research and cutting-edge discoveries in vision science, cognitive research, and motivational psychology, [she] gives readers an . . . account of the perceptual habits, routines, and practices that successful people use to set and meet their ambitions. Through case studies of entrepreneurs, athletes, artists, and celebrities--as well as her own . . . experience of trying to set and reach a goal--she brings four . . . visual tactics to life"--Provided by publisher.

Mindfulness for student athletes

a workbook to help teens reduce stress & enhance performance
2018
Outlines mindfulness practices to help student athletes find practical ways to cope with stress and anxiety. Provides self-care strategies, time management and stress-prevention tips, and more.

The warrior challenge

8 quests for boys to grow up with kindness, courage, and grit
2020
"An illustrated handbook that teaches boys to accept their own vulnerability and trust their heads, hearts, and souls"--Provided by publisher.

How do artists tell stories?

2019
Explores how artists are able to use their art to convey a story and make the viewer feel a certain way.

The end of something wonderful

a practical guide to a backyard funeral
2019
Presents a humorous guide for a backyard funeral of a pet that includes choosing a box, a burial spot, giving an eulogy, and more.

Beyond words

"Follows a pack of wolves at Yellowstone National Park and domestic dogs including the author's own pets, and describes their capacity for perception, thought, and emotion"--OCLC.

Reviving Ophelia

saving the selves of adolescent girls
2019
Looks at the problems and pressures facing adolescent girls, including social media and other 21st-century issues, and suggests how to help them develop into self-assured young adults.

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