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"Do you ever say that you'll take care of yourself after you finish your to-do list? The personal, revealing stories in this book will convince you to put yourself at the top of that list. Self-care and life balance are what we all neglect most. These 101 true stories will show you how to take care of your physical and mental health. You'll be inspired by other people who have taken back control of their lives and carved out that all-important "me time"--.

"The story of Olive and Mabel, Labrador retrievers who rose to internet fame as the subjects of Andrew Cotter's BBC sports parodies. When sporting events were put on hold in March 2020, commentator Andrew Cotter shifted to working from home. The one-on-one competitors? His two Labrador retrievers, Olive and Mabel. In the hilarious videos that ensued, the dogs engage in various contests, from bone-snatching and breakfast-eating to crushing it on the dog walk, while Cotter narrates to hilarious effect. The scene of Mabel, simply standing still in a fetid pond was one of the most popular"--Provided by publisher.

"Learn about fifty . . . kids who changed the world in this . . . illustrated collection of . . . short biographies sure to empower and motivate in equal measure. This volume is [an] . . . introduction to just some of the . . . young people from all over the world who have influenced a cultural, political, or social change throughout history. From Louis Braille to Greta Thunberg, Pel? to Malala Yousafzai, these activists, inventors, artists, and athletes broke new ground with their passion, courage, and creativity. Each . . . illustrated spread features inspiring words from all of these young people and the true stories behind how their actions and achievements that shook up the world"--Provided by publisher.

"Meet 2[8] icons, from pop stars to sporting heroes, and discover how they overcame a range of mental health issues, from anorexia to depression, to live inspiring lives. . . . this book celebrates the message that it's ok not to be ok"--Provided by publisher.

.... Frederick Joseph calls up race-related anecdotes from his past, explaining why they were hurtful and how he might handle things now. Each chapter features the voice of at least one artist or activist"--Jacket flap.

"Personal essays share the author's adventures after buying a vacation house on the Carolina coast and his reflections on middle age and mortality"--OCLC.

Illustrations and rhyming text portrays George Washington's lifelong struggle with bad teeth and his attempts to have dentists of the day fashion a set of false teeth that would bring him comfort.

" . . . Dr. Evan Antin takes readers beyond his viral Instagram posts right into the wild world with him. World Wild Vet is an up close and personal look at planet earth, in all its wild glory. But beyond the laugh-out-loud stories and dangerous encounters with some of our planet's most exotic creatures, it is a clarion call to protect our delicate environment"--Provided by publisher.

"The history books are meant to give you verifiable history. The United States Government wants you to not question the narrative that, in some cases, has been written for more than a century. But sometimes, real facts emerge from declassified documents that challenge what you thought you knew."--.

The author shares his adventure of hunting for a wild buffalo in the Alaskan wilderness in 2005, and how he survived the harsh conditions back to civilization.