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Think like a warrior

the five inner beliefs that make you unstoppable
2016
Argues how to obtain success through a warrior mindset in the form of a story about a down-on-his-luck coach who is visited and given advice by five notable coaches from throughout history.

Perfectly human

nine months with Cerian
Presents the reflections of Oxford instructor Sarah C. Williams on the experiences, emotions, and revelations she and her husband Paul underwent with the birth and death of their daughter, Cerian. Cerian was diagnosed with skeletal dysplasia while still in the womb, the Williams were told birth would be fatal, but Sarah and Paul decided to carry Cerian to term anyway, and that decision taught them about loving and treasuring the vulnerable and unlovely.

The happiness effect

how social media is driving a generation to appear perfect at any cost
2019
Explores how even the most well-adjusted individuals can have their self-confidence shaken when they compare their online lives with others and reveals the extent to which young people go in their efforts to create perfect personal profiles, arguing that, despite common public perception, young people still experience common struggles and joy in their lives.

Survivors

children's lives after the Holocaust
2020
Drawing on archives and interviews, Clifford charts the experiences of these child survivors and those who cared for them--as well as those who studied them, such as Anna Freud. Survivors explores the aftermath of the Holocaust in the long term, and reveals how these children--often branded "the lucky ones"--had to struggle to be able to call themselves "survivors" at all. Challenging our assumptions about trauma, Clifford's powerful and surprising narrative helps us understand what it was like living after, and living with, childhoods marked by rupture and loss.

Fighting words

2021
"Ten-tear-old Della has always had her older sister, Suki: When their mom went to prison, Della had Suki. When their mom's boyfriend took them in, Della had Suki. When that same boyfriend did something so awful they had to run fast, Della had Suki. Suki is Della's own wolf--her protector. But who has been protecting Suki? Della might get told off for swearing at school, but she has always known how to keep quiet where it counts. Then Suki tries to kill herself, and Della's world turns so far upside down, it feels like it's shaking her by the ankles. Maybe she's been quiet about the wrong things. Maybe it's time to be loud"--Publisher.

How to live. What to do

in search of ourselves in life and literature
2021
"Focusing on some of the best known characters in all of literature--chosen to trace the arc from childhood to old age--a . . . psychoanalyst and professor of literature shows how our inner lives become at once stranger and more familiar when seen through the prism of fiction"--Provided by publisher.

The complete color harmony

expert color information for professional results
2017
A color reference guide that contains information on the psychology of color, thirty color moods paired with Pantone color combinations, and tips on proportion, special effects, messaging, and more.

The dark side of social media

"Social media outlets can strengthen ties between friends and family, but they can also be used for nefarious purposes--from inciting insurrection to shaming, bullying, and spreading hatred. Using personal stories, academic studies, and current events, this book explores the ways in which social media platforms are empowering dark forces to tear at the fabric of society"--.

Understanding suicidal feelings

2022
Suicidal feelings cause someone to think about ending his or her own life. People with suicidal feelings may feel intense emotional pain. Understanding Suicidal Feelings explores what suicidal feelings are like, how they can affect people's lives, and how they can be treated.

Understanding gender dysphoria

2022
Gender dysphoria is a feeling of distress related to one's gender identity. This happens when a person's gender identity does not match the body they were born with. Understanding Gender Dysphoria explores what this distress feels like, how it can affect people's lives, and how it can be managed.

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