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Ever wonder what it''s like to have an invisible disability? How do you know if someone is disabled or faking? Is having a chronic illness the same for everyone? How does a chronic illness affect day-to-day life?I''m Good seeks to answer these questions and more.Olivia Gaynor''s personal stories capture what it''s like to live with invisible illnesses, the mental turmoil that comes with the battle, and the need to reach out and be heard. It also includes the stories and voices of disability influencers like "The Lady of Lyme" and "The Disabled Hippie" to forge a powerful narrative of advocacy and awareness.In this book you will learn about a wide range of topics including:Mental health & chronic illnessDating while chronically illDisclosing and explaining diagnoses to family and friendsI''m Good is for those wishing to be heard, looking to listen, and willing to understand. It''s Olivia''s hope that after reading this book, you won''t have to settle for a simple "I''m good" to answer the universal question: "How''re you doing?"

Are you striving to effect positive change in your community or the world at large? In her book The Impact Mind: Unlocking Your Ability to Create Change, author Fareeha Mahmood uncovers the 14 key principles that can help you become a more impactful individual and make a difference in your society.In this book, you''ll learn how to incorporate the 14 principles through stories including:Amany Killawi''s desire to inspire and provide a platform to the global Muslim community after 9/11, which led her to discover the power of crowdfunding and co-found LaunchGoodRehana Nathoo''s push to create her own impact investing strategy firm, Spectrum ImpactChris Molaro''s integrated behavioral health platform, NeuroFlow, which remotely tracks and manages mental health through data and evidence-based practices.The Impact Mind is a non-fiction book that speaks to driven and ambitious individuals who are looking to explore impact-oriented roles and become socially conscious thinkers. You will love this book if you are curious to learn how to maximize your impact and shape your life around your mission. 

Do you sit around wondering how Bill Russel''s Celtics managed to win eight straight NBA titles? What had to be done to create that perfect team? Author Agu Iba├▒ez-Baldor demystifies these questions and more in his book DYNASTY: The Rise and Fall of the Greatest Teams in NBA History. In this book, you''ll read about the seven teams that won at least three championships in a five-year period to get their "dynasty" label including:Michael Jordan''s two three-peats with the Chicago BullsThe Showtime Lakers''s dominance of the 1980sPLUS three bonus chapters including LeBron''s eight straight Finals appearances!Chock full of Iba├▒ez-Baldor''s entertaining sarcastic observations, this book speaks to NBA fans young and old who enjoy examining the inner workings of a team. If you are an avid basketball fan, sports stat junkie, or simply want some fodder to win your next #NBAtwitter debate, DYNASTY will give you valuable information in a fun casual way. 

Beyond the Halls is a book that speaks to museum lovers (and haters) who are looking to discover, for the first time, the history of museums and the dynamic nature of the industry.The past, present and future of human culture can be found inside glass, on walls, or tucked away in a climate-controlled environment. But what attracts society to collect fine art, pottery, and other ancient artifacts? Why do museums exist? InBeyond the Halls: An Insider's Guide to Loving Museums you'll find a brief history of museums while exploring the present nature of these institutions and thought-provoking ways to interact with them.Stigma surrounds museums claiming they are boring, dusty, and stagnant, but within these pages, you'll find thoughtful insights, heart-warming stories, and even games you can play with friends. Explore the many ways that you can appreciate displays and gain more memorable, exciting experiences inside museums.

According to worldwide research by Dove, 4% of women consider themselves beautiful. Despite struggling to see their own beauty, 80% of women agree that everyone has something that makes them beautiful.Beauty As It Is seeks to foster a more authentic and inclusive perception of beauty that will not only encourage individuals to be the best version of themselves; the book provides suggestions that assists readers to positively engage with beauty businesses and brands across the globe. In this book you will hear from more than 60 professionals, from a head of a conglomerate to groundbreaking trendsetters of underrepresented groups.Beauty is a choice. The moment you choose to FEEL beautiful, you ARE beautiful.

What kind of mindset is needed to thrive in a future being transformed by exponentially advancing technology and threats ranging from COVID-19 to climate change? Answer: The Entrepreneurial Mindset.Many proclaim that STEM education is the best preparation for the 21st century economy. But STEM is not enough. To flourish in the future of work, the 8 domains of The Entrepreneurial Mindset are essential. And the best way for young people to build this mindset is through project-based entrepreneurship education.The Entrepreneurial Mindset explores the intersection between the future of work and education. Readers will be inspired by real-life stories and in-depth research on howΓÇòand whyΓÇòproject-based entrepreneurship education changes the trajectories of students'' lives. Young people, parents, educators, students, entrepreneurs, investors, business and public sector leaders, school board members and administrators, researchers, and everyone interested in preparing our next generation for the future of work will benefit from this book.The Entrepreneurial Mindset draws upon learning methods and case studies from the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), a nonprofit based in New York City that has reached over 1 million students. All proceeds from the book go directly to NFTE to support its mission.

When her carefully curated life imploded, Stephanie VanZytveld could no longer pretend everything was fine. Perfectionism, people-pleasing, and control had been critical to her success. How would she function without them? Using mindfulness to quiet her ego and "unlearn" fear-based coping mechanisms, she now operates from her authentic self, following her inner compass to make decisions and be comfortable in her own skin. Even though each of us has this innate ability to get where we're going, we don't talk about it because: We don't know/trust/use it ourselves Topics involving mystery can be uncomfortable to discuss, and are often dismissed as too "woo-woo" or fringe Then you don't need the latest product/service/quick fix In these pages, you'll learn how: To quiet the ego to help your authentic self shine more brightly To turn down the volume on your Inner Critic To differentiate between intuition and ego (especially when the stakes are high) Increasingly, conventional wisdom in academics and business runs counter to what truly makes us effective. VanZytveld weaves science and stories--others' as well as her own--into an honest and pragmatic guide to get people started on their own journey toward a quieter ego and a more authentic life.

The Instagram Iceberg is the how-to guide for entrepreneurs and marketers seeking to scale their business in the Instagram Era and beyond. Increasingly, founders are discovering that Instagram is no longer a reliable one-stop shop for brand building and customer acquisition. The Instagram Iceberg explores the rapidly changing social media landscape from its earliest days and traces its impact to the outsized role it plays in business today. Most importantly, The Instagram Iceberg predicts where social media marketing is heading and how businesses can get ahead - and stay ahead - of the curve.Most importantly, you will be able to apply the lessons learned here to YOUR business. The Instagram Iceberg is for those who are willing to zig while the rest of the world zags.

Did you know that going one year without eating beef can save up to 3,432 trees per year? Do you want to become more sustainable and a leader in the environmental field? Eco Winners: Uncovering the Traits of Successful Environmental Leaders recognizes the leaders of some of the most successful environmental movements of our day and uncovers how they were able to achieve success when others couldn't. In this book, you'll read about: Eco History Insights into the environmental implications of historical events including the first Agricultural Revolution, the Industrial Revolution, and the current agricultural and animal markets Eco Winners The stories of Greta Thunberg, Wangari Maathai, the Mayor of San Luis Obispo Heidi Harmon, and creator of Soul Fire Farm Leah Penniman Eco World Recognizing what makes environmental organizations such as the Environmental Defense Fund and the Sierra Club successful in their environmental advocacy, how companies are switching to becoming more renewable, and what we can do to join this new eco-revolution

Minority millennials are standing up for themselves and creating massive societal change. But, for some unknown reason, their stories are not being told by the media. Driven to Do: Inspiring Stories of Minority Millennials and the Future of America tackles difficult issues: What is the perception of millennials and minorities? Lazy? Entitled? Failing to work hard toward their goals? This book provides multiple examples of how minority millennials are disproving these preconceptions and working to build a better America. Discover: How the work of educated black and white women impacts their individual communities and the national stage How the Black Lives Matter movement started as a grassroots effort in spite of police brutality How people like Ravi Gupta, Mayor Michael Tubbs, and other minority millennials are making a difference Driven to Do: Inspiring Stories of Minority Millennials and the Future of America is a fascinating look at a topic that is often under-reported and sometimes misunderstood. It generates hope and faith that the future of America is in good hands.

Why do so many Americans have negative perceptions of immigrants? What kind of struggles come with moving to a foreign country? In Almost American, author Billie Tuvshinbayar talks openly about what it means to be an immigrant in America. After moving from Mongolia to the U.S. at just 19 years old, Billie noticed that many Americans held negative beliefs about immigrants. Learn about the struggles that immigrants face as Billie shares her firsthand experiences and stories of influential creators to show that immigrants are not a threat to America, but rather a blessing. In these pages, you'll find: An outside perspective on American culture Stories of the entrepreneurs that created lucrative businesses such as YouTube, Google, and Forever 21 How immigrants contribute greatly to America's economy Throughout America's history and now at this time of heightened nativist sentiment, it is critical to understand the contributions that immigrants made and continue to make to America's success. If you are an immigrant or looking to see the positive side of immigrants, then this book is for you.

Becoming Awesome! Life Lessons from the World's Greatest Leaders explores effective social emotional learning skills to help teens become contributing members of our communities and prepare teens for a lifetime of success. Think, reflect and respond strategy questions for each chapter help educators navigate discussion and learning. This book appeals to educators who may ask: How can we equip teens to face the complex problems they are bound to face? How can we prepare students with 21st century skills to succeed and contribute positively to our community? What lessons can we draw on and learn from great leaders? Can history be a springboard for social-emotional learning? You will be engaged in little known personal stories of some of our greatest leaders. Readers will see examples of leaders throughout history who have transcended humble beginnings, rose above childhood fear and disappointment, and defied the greatest odds by using their own emotional intelligence to persevere and find success. Becoming Awesome! helps you layer in social-emotional learning in unexpected and meaningful ways across your curriculum. If you have the passion to help teens improve their attitudes about self, school and tasks as well as strengthen your own social emotional knowledge...this book is for you!

Grief sucks, but you don’t have to. Part memoir, part self-help, part choose your own grief guide; this cheeky and honest book takes a hard look at society's view of grief and flips it the bird.If you’ve encountered a traumatic loss (of any kind) and you want to use your experiences to make yourself better (and less bitter), then the sugar-coated platitudes everyone gives you just won’t cut it.In Confessions of a Griever: Turning a Hot Mess into an Haute Message, Crystal helps readers understand:Why you should ‘Go Duck Yourself’Why ‘You Don’t Get to Call her Husband an @$$hole’Why you should ‘Do More Good Sh!t’How ‘You’ll Set Yourself Free’This book will help you realize that grief is grief—however you experience it. Everyone experiences it differently and everyone feels crazy while living through it. You’re NOT crazy and your feelings ARE normal. You just need to embrace the ride and ‘Remember. You’re not alone.’

Accepting ourselves requires less work, less achieving and less doing than one might think. The path to greater happiness, greater contentment, and greater self-love is the basis for Catherine A. Wood's debut book, Belonging: Overcome Your Inner Critic and Reclaim Your Joy. Believing that we are unique in our thoughts of unhappiness or dissatisfaction is one of the greatest barriers to the change that will result in experiencing belonging. This book appeals to readers who may ask: When will I be enough? How do I overcome feeling like an imposter? How can I fall in love with myself? What would it be like to feel a deep sense of joy and contentment with myself and my life? Through stories and practical exercises, Belonging shares Wood's journey and process, and shows us how to reclaim both our experience of happiness and sense of belonging in the world. This book is for fans of Marianne Williamson, Debbie Ford, and Brene Brown. Belonging is your invitation to experience a personal transformation, become more self-aware, and gain a sense of satisfaction and contentment with your experience of your life.

Do you like to be wrong?Shouldn't you? Why do you think "wrong" is "bad"?In The Very Best Bad Idea, Kirk Westwood steamrolls the long-held premise that right is good and wrong is bad. He paves the way to give anyone who sees situations differently the permission to be proud of their brilliantly unbridled "bad ideas."In this book, you'll learn about: The History of Thinking, and how we might be wired incorrectly for the society we live in today. An in depth analysis of popular cliches like "don't reinvent the wheel" and "build a better mousetrap" and why we might need to "make friends with the mouse". Why people should start embracing their unique views of the world as they are the true genesis of innovation and creativity. And so much more! This book speaks to the entrepreneurs, the creatives, the innovators, and the outcasts as they seek out the secret to conquering innovation. It's an unconventional look at a conventional problem. If you're ready to release the "Kreative" and embrace your individual perspective, get ready for the The Very Best Bad Idea.

You can be happier and more successful when you learn to play the game of work. If you're not currently satisfied in your career, it could be because you're playing by the wrong rules. In Winning the Game of Work, Terry Boyle McDougall shares the rules she learned from wise mentors and coaches, as well as the lessons she learned the hard way. She entered the workplace as an ambitious "go-getter" and was confused about why she wasn't advancing at the pace she expected. She soon recognized that being smart and working hard aren't enough. The reward for developing a strategy for the game of work is success and happiness with less stress and duress. This book will help you: Get recognized for your value on the job Develop and appreciate your unique "superpowers" at work Cope with a bad boss without burning out or getting fired Get the promotion you deserve Deliver more impact on the job with some simple hacks And more... Winning the Game of Work is the essential guidebook to help you develop your unique skills as a "player." Now is the time to see the whole field, make the savvy moves and win the game of work on your own terms!

From "what do you want to be when you grow up" to "what is your purpose in life," there is constant pressure to attain something when the best part of life is the journey. Made to Change: How to Positively Disrupt Your Life focuses on the themes of uncertainty and emergence through stories of successful individuals who were adaptable in their purpose. To further help readers, author Rebecca Beagan curated a selection of frameworks to use to navigate uncertainty and transform a fixed mindset to a more flexible and experimental one. You'll learn about individuals and companies that have experienced change and how they chose to move forward including: Michelle Obama's personal discovery and disruption before becoming a First Lady of the United States; launching an important campaign to fight child obesity. The story of George Schultz, former Secretary of State to President Ronald Reagan, who learned to take an hour for himself despite his busy schedule. And more! Made to Change speaks to people curious about their future; those interested in trying new things and learning new skills. This book is committed to helping people think through life's larger questions. Find those answers and transform into the best you can be.

Executives are waking up to unprecedented levels of disruption. They're facing new challenges from all angles that threaten the very viability of their organizations. Whether it's disruption from agile competitors, increased regulations, changes in consumer tastes, or the ongoing development of new technologies, you can expect change to be happening everywhere. Making New Mistakes is the go-to book for leaders in need of guidance on how to handle these disruptive events. It is the guide to help prepare you for the next disruption, because it's not if but when. Laying a foundation for assessing current situations and identifying potential challenges. Classifying challenges by framing problems, breaking them down, and identifying patterns to gain further insights . Leading your organization through all this change as you reassemble, implement, and inspire your team on new directions and exciting possibilities. This book is for senior leaders and those aspiring to become senior leaders. It's for those that are in the midst of disruption or those looking to prepare for one, as well as for any forward thinkers and innovation masters. This book doesn't contain all the answers, but it does give you the tools to find them.

We face a stark reality - nearly 8 billion people living on a planet without the resources needed to ensure a better life for future generations. Transformative Markets is a roadmap for turning the outdated markets of today into powerhouses for driving the innovation of sustainable goods and services that create value for everyone. In Transformative Markets: Harnessing the Power of Markets for a More Sustainable Future, you will learn: How executives, policymakers, industry experts, and financiers can use "big data" to understand the dynamics of collaborative efforts of people and organizations across the economy; thereby accelerating the development of markets for sustainable goods and services - such as solar power and clothing made from recycled fabric. Why "trust" is so important in creating sustainable markets and those that have been identified as the most trusted individuals in creating sustainable markets. Why the gas-guzzling Hummer SUV of 2005 is being transformed into the Hummer EV of today - an electric powered, zero emission, SUV. Why we must urgently of escape the trap of "short-termism" and instead accelerate the making of products that generate lasting value for society. What you, as an individual consumer, can do to create markets for sustainable products.