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Pandexicon: How the Language of the Pandemic Defined Our New Cultural Reality
Par Wayne Grady. 2023
Did you keep a list of the words coined by Covid? Wayne Grady did! They're deftly woven into a journal/timeline,…
taking us through two years of surrealism and limbo.—Margaret AtwoodThis exploration of the many new terms of the Covid-19 pandemic provides insight into the ways an ever-evolving vocabulary helped us cope with our anxiety and adapt to a new reality When the pandemic struck in early 2020, Wayne Grady started collecting the words and phrases that arose from our shared global experience. Some, such as "uptick" and "pivot," had existed before but now took on new meaning, and others, such as "covidivorce," "quarantini," "covexit," and "shecession," appeared for the first time, their meaning instantly clear. Through this new vocabulary, we became more able to adapt to change, to domesticate it in a sense, and to reduce our fears. Moving from the very beginning of the pandemic (the "Before Times") and our early response to it through the peaks and troughs of the various waves in countries throughout the world, and ending with a contemplation of what the "After Times" might look like, this book takes us on a journey through the pandemic and illuminates both how this new language has unfolded and how it has changed the way we think about ourselves and each other.Nothing Could Stop Her: The Courageous Life of Ruth Gruber
Par Rona Arato, Isabel Muñoz. 2023
Ruth Gruber didn't want to live an ordinary life, and she wouldn't take "no" for an answer. Born to a…
Jewish American family in 1911, she grew up to become a renowned journalist and activist. Her career spanned seven decades and led her to places that other reporters wouldn't or couldn't go, from Nazi Germany to the remote Arctic regions of the Soviet Union. At a time when women were expected to stay at home and raise families, Ruth told the stories of people in need and fought for their rights to live in safety and freedom.The hating book (Harper Trophy Book)
Par Charlotte Zolotow, Ben Shecter. 1969
A young girl declares that she hates her friend who hurt her feelings. The girl's mother encourages her to ask…
the friend why she is being so mean. When the two finally talk, they realize it was all a misunderstanding. For grades K-3The dreaming path: Indigenous ideas to help us change the world
Par Paul Callaghan. 2023
Drawing on ancient Aboriginal wisdom, a leading Indigenous Australian healer and an Elder show you how to find contentment, purpose,…
and healing by learning to reconnect with your story—and ultimately the universe. Dr. Paul Callaghan belongs to the land of the Worimi people who live north of Sydney along the east coast of Australia. Raised to live the western way, Paul found himself mired in deep depression—struggling to find meaning while raising a family and working as a senior education executive. Desperate to break free of his restlessness, he made a drastic change: He "went bush" and connected with his elders to "walk Country" and learn Aboriginal traditions. Twenty years later, Paul is an expert healer and spiritual guide eager to share the wisdom of his ancestors and the insights he discovered on his life journey. In this affirming, empowering, and transformative book, he teaches you about the Dreaming Path—a connection to the earth and the universe, past, present, and future that has always been there, but can be difficult to find amid the chaos of the modern world. The Dreaming Path offers tips, practices, inspiration, and motivation that can enable you to achieve a profound state of mind, body, and spirit wellness, while encouraging you to think deeply about essential life topics, including: Caring for our place and the importance of story Relationships, sharing, and unity Love, gratitude, and humility Learning and living your truth Inspiration and resilience Being present and healing from the past Contentment Leading The Dreaming Path reminds us that we are our stories; by learning to recognize that we are all an indelible part of something much larger, we can begin to heal ourselves and our communitiesKaty no-pocket
Par H. A. Rey, Emmy Payne. 1944
Katy is a kangaroo without a pocket. She tries to carry her son, Freddy, the way other types of animals…
carry their young, but nothing works. So Katy and Freddy head for the city to buy a pocket. For grades K-3Absolutely normal chaos (Walk Two Moons #2)
Par Sharon Creech. 1995
During the summer, Mary Lou, thirteen, and her classmates are to read the Odyssey and keep a journal to give…
their new English teacher in the fall. But Mary Lou is not too keen on letting Mr. Birkway read what she has written, because when strange cousin Carl Ray came to stay, Mary Lou's summer turned into an odyssey of experiences. For grades 4-7Le leadership bienveillant: une histoire d'amour envers soi et les autres
Par Josée Fiset. 2022
Si faire preuve de leadership s'applique en affaires, cela se manifeste aussi au sein de la famille, dans le monde…
du sport, dans la communauté, en politique et même en milieu scolaire. Pour la cofondatrice de Première Moisson, Josée Fiset, le leadership s'exerce grâce à plusieurs forces, et l'amour et la bienveillance sont au centre de celles-ci. À l'ère où le marché fait face à une pénurie de main-d'œuvre, susciter l'engagement et la mobilisation des individus est d'une importance capitale. Le livre se veut une référence pour toute personne qui a soif d'apprendre et de s'améliorer en tant qu'humain et leaderGoodbye: A first conversation about grief (First Conversations)
Par Megan Madison. 2023
An audiobook edition of the board book about grief, offering adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children…
in an informed, safe, and supported way. Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this topic-driven book offers clear, concrete language to introduce the concept of grief. This book aims to normalize the topic of death by discussing what it means and how it feels to experience loss. It centers around several questions that arise about grief and honest, simple ways to answer them. While young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics because it's hard to know where to begin. Research shows that talking about tough issues from the age of two not only helps children understand what they see, but also increases self-awareness, self-esteem, and allows them to recognize and confront things that are unfair, like discrimination and prejudice. These books offer a supportive approach that considers both the child and the adult. There is simple and interactive text, and the backmatter offers additional resources and ideas for extending this discussionPresents Wright's complete autobiography for the first time, combining his childhood in the South (Black Boy) with his life as…
an adult in the North (American Hunger). Also contains his 1953 novel (The Outsider), a literary chronology, and extensive notes. Sequel to Richard Wright: Early Works (DB 41552, BR 10299). Violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sexAmelia Bedelia (I Can Read Level 2)
Par Peggy Parish, Fritz Siebel. 1992
When Amelia Bedelia shows up for her first day of work as a housekeeper, her new employer, Mrs. Rogers, gives…
her a list of things to do and drives away. Amelia is puzzled by the instructions but follows them anyway. She dresses the chicken in a little outfit, dusts the furniture with dusting powder, and cuts up the towels to change them. For grades K-3The worst best school year ever (The Best Ever)
Par Barbara Robinson. 1994
In this sequel to The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (DB 38118, BR 5636), the six Herdman children are still terrorizing…
their Woodrow Wilson School classmates. Beth, who is in the same grade as Imogene Herdman, is worried about this year's big assignment: coming up with compliments for every person in the class. What in the world can she say about Imogene? For grades 3-6Supertato: Presents jack and the beanstalk: - a show-stopping gift this christmas!
Par Sue Hendra. 2023
The brand new adventure in this super bestselling series! It's showtime in the supermarket as Supertato and the veggies put…
on their very own production of Jack and the Beanstalk , starring The Evil Pea as Jack and Supertato as Jack's mum. There are thrills, spills and the return of a familiar-looking melon-bot as this hilarious, panto-tastic show unfolds. Will Jack's beans bring him riches beyond his wildest dreams? Will Jack and Supermum be able to escape the fearsome giant? All will be revealed... Other Supertato adventures by Sue Hendra & Paul Linnet: Supertato Supertato: Veggies Assemble Supertato: Run, Veggies, Run! Supertato: Evil Pea Rules Supertato: Veggies in the Valley of Doom Supertato: Carnival Catastro-pea! Supertato: Bubbly Troubly! Supertato: Night of the Living Veg Supertato: The Great Eggscape! Also by Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet: Barry the Fish with Fingers Norman the Slug with the Silly Shell Norman the No-Bot with No Bottom I Spy Island I Spy Island: Book vs. SharkThe guardians
Par John Christopher. 1992
England in 2052 is a divided nation. Recently orphaned thirteen-year-old Rob Randall, who lives in the Conurb, has been sent…
to a boarding school. Rob finds the technological community oppressive and makes his escape into the County, where life seems more serene. But the County society, ruled by the "Guardians," is even more tyrannical. For grades 6-9Seek: How curiosity can transform your life and change the world
Par Scott Shigeoka. 2023
"Most people recognize the value of curiosity, but few know how to unleash it. Seek will help you close the…
gap between awareness and action. Scott Shigeoka's thirst for understanding and connection is contagious, and his book is a timely bridge for our divided world." ―Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and Hidden Potential, and host of the TED podcast Re:Thinking Open your mind, heal your relationships, and connect across divides with this "energizing, creative, and exciting" (Gretchen Rubin) approach to deep curiosity from an internationally-recognized curiosity expert—perfect for readers of Atlas of the Heart and Talking to Strangers . Did you know that curiosity is your superpower? It's no secret that division, loneliness, and polarization are on the rise—to catastrophic impact on our personal lives. While we often think of curiosity as a personality trait, internationally-recognized curiosity expert Scott Shigeoka knows that it's actually the most potent tool we have to bridge our differences and heal relationships: From political blow-ups to age divides at work; religious differences to languishing friendships; gun rights to gender rights. In Seek , Shigeoka blends cutting edge research on curiosity with wisdom from years of grassroots community work and the stories of people living at the threshold of deep curiosity—ancient wayfinders in the Pacific Ocean, Catholic nuns and Millennial seekers sharing a convent, a wildland firefighter in Montana, and more—as he takes readers on a journey to understand the power of deep curiosity. With the support of Shigoeka's four-phase DIVE model, readers will learn to... D etach — Let go of their ABCs (assumptions, biases, certainty), I ntend — Prepare their mindset and setting, V alue — See the dignity of every person, including themselves, E mbrace — Welcome the hard times in their life, ...As they unlock the capacity for connection, healing, and personal growth. With electric vulnerability, thoughtful storytelling, and actionable tools, Seek calls each of us to stop turning away from what is unfamiliar, uncomfortable or unknown and, instead, embrace our power to seek. "We've been hiding from each other for far too long. Seek offers us an empathic, practical and heartfelt road map forward." ― Seth Godin, author of The Song of SignificanceThe purest bond: Understanding the human-canine connection
Par Jen Golbeck. 2023
A feel-good, comprehensive exploration of the profound bond between humans and dogs from Jen Golbeck, the "internet's dog mom" behind…
the massive social media platform The Golden Ratio , and Stacey Colino, an award-winning science writer. 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 wrongThe way of chai: Recipes for a meaningful life
Par Kevin Wilson. 2023
In this celebration of the comfort and community to be found in a warm, well-made cup of chai, Kevin Wilson…
offers readers his famous chai recipes alongside meditations on how to live a simple yet full life. Dubbed "the CEO of Chai" by Bon Appétit magazine, Kevin Wilson is an expert on all things chai. When Wilson was a teenager, his family in Sri Lanka applied to come to America, but his was the only visa approved. A world away from his country and so many of his loved ones, he stayed connected to his culture and his family through chai. One day Wilson made a TikTok about how to make the perfect cup of chai—carefully crushing cardamom, cloves, peppercorns, and cinnamon bark, boiling them in milk, adding tea leaves, and stirring until he saw what he describes as "the color of a happy brown boy." The video went viral and earned Wilson many fans who come for the useful guidance on how to make chai but stay for his wise meditations on how the perfect "cuppa" can soothe and sustain us—even in the most trying of times. In this book, Wilson shares his most popular recipes and introduces readers to making chai as a spiritual practice that involves patience and attunement to meld just the right combination of spices. In The Way of Chai Wilson beautifully describes how something as simple as a well-made cup of tea can bring us solace amid our struggles. While a steaming cup of chai can’t solve everything, it can help us tap into the power of patience, clarity, and intentionPas de chevaux dans la maison!: La vie audacieuse de l’artiste Rosa Bonheur
Par Mireille Messier, Anna Bron. 2023
Un superbe livre d’images qui raconte la vraie histoire de Rosa Bonheur, une artiste française du XIXe siècle qui a…
défié les attentes genrées de son époque et bouleversé le monde de l’art avec ses peintures animalières d’un grand réalisme.I, human: Ai, automation, and the quest to reclaim what makes us unique
Par Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic. 2023
Will artificial intelligence improve the way we work and live, or will it alienate us? The choice is ours. What…
will we decide? It's no secret that AI is changing the way we live, work, love, and entertain ourselves. Dating apps are using AI to pick our potential partners. Retailers are using AI to predict our behavior and desires. Rogue actors are using AI to persuade us with Twitter bots and fake news. Companies are using AI to hire us-or not. This is just the beginning. As AI becomes smarter and more humanlike, our societies, our economies, and our humanity will undergo the most dramatic changes we've seen since the Agricultural Revolution. Some of these changes will enhance our species. Others may dehumanize us and make us more machinelike in our interactions with others. It's up to us to adapt and determine how we want to live and work. Are you ready? In I, Human psychologist Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic offers a guide for reclaiming ourselves in a world in which most of our decisions will be made for us. To do so, we'll need to double down on what makes us so special-our curiosity, adaptability, and emotional intelligence-while relying on the lost virtues of empathy, humility, and self-control. Filled with big-think fascinations and practical wisdom, I, Human is the book we need to thrive in the futureCinco de mayo: A first look (Read about Holidays (Read for a Better World))
Par Percy Leed. 2023