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Dolphins

"Dolphins have amazing minds. Scientists are discovering these animals have a mind-blowing range of abilities and emotions. With this new insight, they can better understand dolphins-and our world! A table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, scientist spotlight, and sidebars are included in this title"--Provided by publisher.

The undying

pain, vulnerability, mortality, medicine, art, time, dreams, data, exhaustion, cancer, and care
"A fresh, fierce, and timely meditation on data, pain, time, and the limited capacity of literature to comprehend life and death in a sensate and vulnerable body"--Provided by publisher.

The burnout cure

learning to love teaching again
"Award-winning teacher Chase Mielke draws from his own research, lesson plans, and experiences with burnout to help ... change [one's] outlook strengthen [their] determination to be a ... teacher, and reignite [the] core passion for teaching"--Back of cover.

The purest bond

understanding the human-canine connection
2023
"Dogs have been considered people's best friend for thousands of years, but never has the relationship between humans and their canine companions been as vitally important as it is today. With all of the seismic shifts in today's world, rates of anxiety and depression have been skyrocketing, and people have been turning to their dogs for solace and stability. Amidst these dire realities, something wonderful has taken shape. In the United States alone, dog adoptions doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic. As people have brought furry friends into their lives for the first time or seized this opportunity to deepen the connections they already have, they are looking to understand how owning a dog can change their lives. Now, The Purest Bond explores the benefits our dogs can have on our physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being, often without our realizing it. Weaving together groundbreaking research and touching real-life stories, The Purest Bond explores not just the social benefits of owning a dog but the science of how dogs improve our emotional and physical health, mental acuity, and our ability to focus and absorb information. Most importantly, they remind us of what's right in the world-love, trust, affection, playtime, fresh air, and sunshine-even when so much feels wrong"--Provided by publisher.

Surviving our catastrophes

resilience and renewal from Hiroshima to the COVID-19 pandemic
2023
"A powerful rumination on how we can draw on historical examples of "survivor power" to understand the upheaval and death caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and collectively heal"--.

101 things every boy needs to know

important life advice for teenage boys!
2022
" In [this book], you'll learn how to: accept yourself for who you are; be more respectful and maintain healthy, wholesome relationships with those around you; set yourself on the path to success; value your life experiences and use them to your advantage; discover and define the values that are most important to you; cope with changes as they come; build stronger relationships with your siblings, parents, and grandparents; practice self-care because it's NOT just for girls; and so much more!"--from Amazon.

Letters to my weird sisters

2021
". . . An autism diagnosis in midlife enabled Joanne Limburg to finally make sense of why her emotional expression, social discomfort and presentation had always marked her as an outsider. Eager to discover other women who had been misunderstood in their time, she writes a series of wide-ranging letters to four 'weird sisters' from history, addressing topics including autistic parenting, social isolation, feminism, the movement for disability rights and the appalling punishments that have been meted out over centuries to those deemed to fall short of the norm . . ."--Provided by publisher.

Brave, not perfect

fear less, fail more, and live bolder
2020
The author argues that women have been taught from an early age to play it safe and not take risks making them afraid to fail and discusses practices that can help to override this ingrained training and be more brave.

The beginner's dog training guide

2022
"From walking on a loose lead to carrying the shopping, The Beginner's Dog Training Guide has everything you need to know to train your dog and ensure you have a happy canine companion. Choose the right dog breed for you and then keep your dog healthy by understanding their exercise, diet, and grooming needs. Follow clear, step-by-step explanations and illustrations to learn every aspect of owning and training a dog, from basic obedience to advanced tricks. Expert advice accompanied by over 800 clear photographs provide a user-friendly visual guide to training your dog, by showing you exactly what to do. Filled with tips and tricks, this book will help you become the owner of a well-behaved, healthy, and happy dog!"--Provided by publisher.

From sun to sun

a hospice nurse reflects on the art of dying

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