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Alan loves animals, but the great cat house at the Bronx Zoo makes him sad. Why are they all alone in empty cages? Are they being punished? More than anything, he wants to be their champion--their voice--but he stutters uncontrollably. Except when he talks to animals... Then he is fluent. Follow the life of the man Time Magazine calls, "the Indiana Jones of wildlife conservation" as he searches for his voice and fulfills a promise to speak for animals, and people, who cannot speak for themselves.

If we want a bright future for our grandchildren, we need kindness, strength, and engaged action now more than ever. However, witnessing the collapse of our political and educational systems, the unraveling of our loved ones’ mental health, and the destruction of the planet’s exquisite beauty has left many of us feeling helpless and in despair. But we cannot wallow in the darkness or let ourselves be numb, unmoving, or hollow any longer.

Ida B. Applewood is a fourth grader like no other, living a life like no other, with a voice like no other, and a family like no other, and her story will resonate long after this audiobook has ended. How does Ida B. cope when outside forces, life, really, attempt to derail her and her family and her future? She enters her Black Period, and it is not pretty.

In a lively, anecdotal manner, the authors show how to balance "old world" values with contemporary North America, whether the issue is juggling career and family demands, turning the traditional marriage into a partnership, awakening and accepting one's own sexuality, seeking help with emotional problems outside the family, or learning to stand up for one's feelings and rights.

Game of the Gods is an insightful guidebook for mindful living in the modern world. Most of us were not raised to be Buddhist monks nor do we have the luxury of stepping away from our responsibilities and going to an ashram to study meditation and spirituality. This book teaches “the rest of us” how to move towards a more mindful and enlightened way of living despite our daily stresses and obligations. Today’s world can appear rather confusing, uncertain, and sometimes very scary.

We always run into issues in every aspect of life, whether we are juggling the responsibilities of school, dealing with difficulties at work, or making choices in our personal lives. While some are straightforward and call for quick choices, others are intricate and need careful consideration, originality, and teamwork. Regardless of the form, one fundamental reality holds true: one of the most crucial life skills a person may have is the capacity to handle issues successfully.

Join Lioness captain Leah Williamson as she shows girls that they can be a leader at any age, and that huge things can happen when they believe in themselves! In the summers of 2022 and 2025, Leah led the Lionesses to victory in the European Championships – now she wants to show kids that they...

Being brave, really being brave...is believing in yourself. It’s asking for help when you need it. It’s standing up to that monstrous bully and helping them be better and kinder. It’s looking into the eyes of grief, taking its hand, and riding the waves of change. It’s breathing through monkey brain when the world becomes chaotic, and it’s getting closer to nature by stepping just outside of your front door.

On March 11, 2020, the day the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus a global pandemic and all of our lives began to change in unprecedented ways, Todd Doughty knew he needed to do something to help him stay connected to the everyday joys of daily life. So he wrote down a list of things that make him happy: The musical intro to “All Things Considered”. Someone forgiving you. Someone believing in you. Your foot sticking out from under a blanket in order to find the cool spot. Freshly cut yellow tulips. A really good burger.

With this guide as your travel companion, you’ll be able to experience 140 uplifting affirmations to keep negative thoughts at bay for every phase of your travels. If you’re considering a solo trip, there are specific affirmations just for you. This book offers maximum accessibility—listen whenever you want, wherever you want.

As you listen to this book, you will unravel the powerful techniques that help transform your challenges into triumphs. With each chapter, you’ll discover practical strategies to foster resilience, build self-compassion, and set healthy boundaries, all designed to boost your well-being and confidence. Get ready to embark on a journey that transforms the way you face life’s hurdles.

Before their experiments, inventions, and discoveries that changed the world, the world’s most celebrated scientists had regular-kid problems just like you. Stephen Hawking hated school and preferred to spend his free time building model airplanes, inventing board games, and even building his own computer. Jane Goodall got in trouble for bringing worms and snails into her house. And Neil deGrasse Tyson had to start a dog-walking business to save up money to buy a telescope.

Every great author started out as a kid. Before the best sellers, fan clubs, and beloved stories we know today, the world's most celebrated writers had regular-kid problems just like you. Sam Clemens (aka Mark Twain) loved to skip school and make mischief, with his best friend Tom, of course! A young J. R. R. Tolkien was bitten by a huge tarantula - or as he called it, "a spider as big as a dragon." Toddler Zora Neale Hurston took her first steps when a wild hog entered her house and started chasing her!

First and foremost, Arylo assures women that if all their leaning, logging off, and downward-dogging aren't doing the trick, "It's not your fault"! She replaces outdated bits of "conventional wisdom" with elevated versions and offers intensely practical and realistic solutions, including her "Five Points of Liberation". Her approach takes women out of the shoulds that surround them and into their inner wisdom in ways that allow them to authentically live, love, and lead while making self-supportive choices.

But, You Never Left explores the concept of “identity”: why it’s malleable, why we lose it, what happens when we do and how to build a new one. Tom leans on anecdotes, narrative therapy, mythology, psychological research, and spiritual texts as well as evolutionary frameworks to explain what it means to be human, in so far as we can conceptualise ourselves.

In this life-affirming, heartening and refreshing collection of interviews, young trans people offer valuable insight and advice into what has helped them to flourish and feel happy in their experience of growing up trans. Speaking openly and candidly about their gender, their experiences of coming out, their aspirations and their fears - accompanied by interviews and support from their parents and carers - this book is beautiful proof of the potential for trans children to live rich and fulfilling lives when given the support and love they need.

Finally—a teen survival guide that gets it. Master adulting in weeks, not years, even with your crazy schedule! Tired of feeling clueless about "adult stuff" while everyone else seems to have it figured out? You're about to graduate (or already did) and suddenly realize nobody taught you how to budget, handle toxic friends, or even do laundry properly. Meanwhile, your parents expect you to know how credit scores work magically, and your friends are making financial mistakes that'll haunt them for years.

In today’s fast-moving world, achieving personal and professional growth often feels like a race against time. This transformative book explores key pillars for unlocking your full potential without taking more time out of your busy schedules. Learn how to master your time and energy to achieve meaningful progress in a world that never slows down. With easy, actionable strategies, you’ll discover how to align your goals with your priorities while creating space for growth. Redefine success by creating a balanced growth framework that supports your well-being, relationships, and ambitions.

Chloe Lukasiak believes that things happen for a reason. She knows that life would be easier without disappointments, bullying, and medical issues - but sometimes it takes challenges to inspire you to achieve big things. From her status as fan favourite on the US hit reality television show Dance Moms to her current life as a social media star with millions of fans, Chloe has found that self-acceptance and kindness are the key to getting over the rough spots in life and realising your passions.

Are you frustrated by a stagnant sales career? Rebecca Kilday was too until she developed an innovative sales process that changed everything for her business. In Confessions of a Sales Professional, the author shares relatable stories of professional loss and growth, and introduces the listener to Sell INSPIRED, an 8-step sales process guaranteed to reignite any stale sales career.