self-realization

"In this book of encouragements, John Cena urges you to be who you are, make the world a better place, and never stop striving"--OCLC.

The narrator's dying fianc?e sends him to an abandoned amusement park where, with his host, Henry, he begins a journey of self-discovery filled with allegorical amusement park rides and wise carnies.

"[Presents a story about] Tetsuya, a man once famous for his prodigious gifts with a bow and arrow but who has since retired from public life, the challenger who comes searching for him, and the boy who observes their competition. Afterward, the boy has many questions, and in answering them Tetsuya illustrates the way of the bow and the tenets of a meaningful life"--Jacket flap.

"Award-winning Wharton Professor and Choiceology podcast host Katy Milkman has devoted her career to the study of behavior change. In this ground-breaking book, Milkman reveals a proven path that can take you from where you are to where you want to be, with a foreword from psychologist Angela Duckworth, the best-selling author of Grit. Set audacious goals. Foster good habits. Create social support. You've surely heard this advice before. If you've ever tried to change or encourage it -- to boost exercise or healthy eating, to prevent missed deadlines or kick-start savings -- then you know there are thousands of apps, books, and YouTube videos promising to help and offering sound guidance. And yet, you're still not where you want to be. This trailblazing book from award-winning behavioral scientist and Wharton Professor Katy Milkman explains why. In a career devoted to uncovering what helps people change, Milkman has discovered a crucial thing many of us get wrong: our strategy. Change, she's learned, comes most readily when you understand what's standing between you and success and tailor your solution to that roadblock. If you want to work out more but find exercise difficult and boring, downloading a goal-setting app probably won't help. But what if, instead, you transformed your workouts so they became a source of pleasure instead of a chore? Turning an uphill battle into a downhill one is the key to success"--Provided by publisher.

"A . . . love story following an ambitious lawyer who experiences an astonishing vision that could change her life forever"--Provided by publisher.

Explains the concept of "rachet" behavior in education, which are behaviors, actions, and ideas of minority students that often are dismissed and considered disruptive and ignorant. Explores the flaws of a White-centric education in the United States and advocates for a "ratchetdemic" mindset which allows both students and teachers to exercise the ability to express themselves in a way that feels natural and comfortable for them and that embraces differences in expression and learning.

Izzy the Mouse has grumpy thought bubbles hanging over her head, so when she sees a bear blowing bubbles and realizes a deep breath helps them float away, she tries a breathing exercise which helps her get rid of her negative thoughts for good.

"It is spring and the seeds in the ground are ready to sprout. They all grow tall and straight except for one, who needs some more time. When this seedling is finally ready, she finds that other plants have already blocked the sunshine. The little seedling won't give up, however, and searches for a place to grow and blossom. A heart-warming story about growing up and having the courage to find your own path"--Back cover.

Presents research on how emotions such as anger, anxiety, guilt, and sadness can be useful.

"In a society that loves its labels and division, Inexplicably Me is a hilarious and upbeat look at young girl coming of age with two gay dads. With wit, keen observations, and self-deprecating humor, she describes teenage angst, navigating high school, bullies, and all the "firsts" that a teen girl must face with two dads. For anyone who feels like they don't fit in or they struggle with self-worth, the author's story and words of encouragement will make them see that we are all capable of setting our own course and that we are more alike than we are different"--.