personality

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personality

Step forward with grit

Discusses how to use determination in everyday life.
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Awkward

the science of why we're socially awkward and why that's awesome
Interweaving the latest research with personal tales and real world examples, this offers reassurance and provides valuable insights into how listeners can embrace their personal quirks and unique talents to harness their awesome potential, and more comfortably navigate their complex world.

Hitler

ascent, 1889-1939
2016
"A comprehensive new biography of Hitler focusing on the dictator's personality"--Provided by publisher.

Laugh out loud

2017
"Imaginative middle schooler Jimmy follows his dream to start a unique book company while he is still a child"--Provided by publisher.

My day is ruined!

a story for teaching flexible thinking
2016
"When the championship baseball game gets rained out, ballplayer Braden curls up on the couch and cries. Just another one of his overreactions. Braden always lets small disappointments ruin his day, so his mom and teacher give him a lesson on 'flexible thinking.' Will this help Braden feel better when disappointment comes his way?"--Provided by publisher.

Messy

the power of disorder to transform our lives
Based on research in neuroscience, psychology, and social sciences, explores the connective nature of creativity, responsiveness, and resilience with the disorder and confusion that produce them.

Strong is the new pretty

a celebration of girls being themselves
Presents a range of photographs of girls, age five to eighteen, doing the things they love to do, showing that being beautiful is more about being strong, confident, and one's authentic self than it is conforming to societal beauty standards.

Be yourself!

2013
Identifies such positive traits in each Peanuts character as Charlie Brown's determination, Sally's loving-kindness, and Snoopy's creativity, and emphasizes the message that everyone possesses special and unique qualities.

A violin for Elva

2015
"As a child, Elva asks for a violin so that she can make beautiful music but many years pass before her dream can come true"--Provided by publisher.

Woodpecker wants a waffle

2016
"Benny the woodpecker makes a brilliant plan to eat a tasty plate of waffles"--Provided by publisher.

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