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Confidence is a significant life skill necessary to achieving any level of personal or professional success. Yet confidence is often an elusive characteristic. Most people believe that you are born with confidence - either you have it, or you don't. Lack of confidence holds many people back from even trying to reach their goals or achieve their dreams. What if there was a way for you to build your confidence? What if you could learn how to believe in yourself so you could leverage all your skills and talents? What if you could make a difference in your community or become a leader within your organization?

Evie is different. Not just her upbringing - though that's certainly been unusual - but also her mindset. She's smart, independent, confident, opinionated, and ready to take on a new challenge: The Institution of School. It doesn't take this homeschooled kid long to discover that high school is a whole new world, and not in the way she expected. It's also a social minefield, and Evie finds herself confronting new problems at every turn, failing to follow or even understand the rules, and proposing solutions that aren't welcome or accepted.

Long before the kingdoms of Islandia, there ruled an empire. For 2,000 years the world lived under the reign of Edonia. Yet, even the strongest of empires cannot stand forever. Opulence, corruption, betrayal, and bloodshed have sunken their deadly tendrils in Edonia's court. When news of rebellion threatens to bring Edonia to its knees, the emperor must act to save his empire.

Islandia had been without a High King for a generation. Eloy, the last High King, embarked upon a journey shrouded in mystery after a cryptic warning found from a long lost prophet promised a return of ancient dark forces. Eloy had placed the rule of Islandia and the five kingdoms in the hands of his closest friend, King Richard. After 30 years most have long since stopped looking for Eloy's return or the darkness foretold. Many under Richard's rule have grown discontent and jealous of his appointment.

When Lee Miller moves to Florida from New York City, she seeks a clean slate. Wanting to leave her dark past behind her, she attends Deerfield Academy, where she meets Annie Lapointe, Bradley Gilbert, Sawyer Weldon, and Griffin Dell. Her new friends give her a sense of normalcy as she secretly copes with the trauma within herself, until a very observant Griffin starts to catch on.

Have you ever wondered how we came into being? Have you ever looked in the sky, marveled by the stars? This book is a friendly and accessible guide to our universe, our galaxy, our solar system, and the planet we call home. If you are an aspiring astronomer or someone who wishes to know more about the topic, this is the perfect book. It is not just for astronomers. Any layman or someone who is intrigued by the universe, planets, stars, and the like will be capable of understanding this book.

Ordinary Heroes of Racial Justice is a beacon of hope for understanding America's complex racial landscape. Through rigorous historical research and compelling narrative storytelling, this book illuminates the past's intersections of Christianity, race, and place, offering profound insights for today's world. Beyond history, Ordinary Heroes of Racial Justice empowers listeners with practical recommendations, encouraging them to rethink and reshape their own communities for justice.

The Fierce Urgency of NOW in Today’s Schools Podcast is a “GATHERING and CALL TO ACTION” for all PreK-16 educators, parents/caregivers, youth care providers, and educational community partners. This podcast centers on belongingness, disrupting, interrupting, and dismantling barriers to changing student outcomes and fostering HOPE in today’s schools. Guest educators and stakeholders will represent our nation’s public, private, charter, independent, and parochial schools. Topics range from early childhood to real-world preparation for career pathways/college and everything in between.

Discover the transformative journey through transgender history in Transcending Boundaries: A Journey Through Transgender History. This educational and uplifting audiobook takes you on an illuminating expedition across time, cultures, and regions, exploring the rich tapestry of transgender experiences from ancient civilizations to contemporary society. Get your copy of Transcending Boundaries today and celebrate the progress made, learn from the challenges faced, and honor the courage of those who shaped the path towards transgender visibility and equality.

Kinetic Emotion: Turning Inspiration into Lasting Change is a powerful audiobook that unveils the secret to transforming motivation and inspiration into tangible, life-changing action. In a world where we often encounter motivational quotes, videos, and stories, that ignite our inner fire but fail to sustain it, this book is a practical guide for individuals who yearn to bridge the gap between inspiration and real progress.

Sermons, teachings, and biblical discussions with J. Thomas Johnson--a pastor for 16 years in the Church of the Nazarene and 5 years in the United Methodist Church, an instructor in Biblical Hebrew at Nazarene Theological Seminary for 4 years--B.A., Gordon College; M.Div. Nazarene Theological Seminary

In the simpler times of 1971, Inspector Philip Steele, recently transferred to Fredericton, takes a well-deserved holiday visiting his beloved, elderly godmother in her quaint village nestled in the gently-rolling Appalachians of Atlantic Canada. But when a bank robbery and the murder of a teenage boy initiate a string of even more shocking events which wreak panic in the quiet community, Phil must return to long days of investigation with his oft-misquoting, black sergeant Zareb Woodbridge, who struggles with questioning some of the more racist locals.

This book draws from the successes of award-winning schools, teachers, students, and parents to help leaders understand how they can positively change the educational experience of Black students. When Black Students Excel offers real-life examples of outstanding elementary, middle, and high schools where teachers and school leaders have rejected policies and practices built upon deficit perceptions about the capacity of Black students.

Delve into the depths of terror with "Sinister," an anthology curated by Ink & Quill Press that will haunt your dreams and awaken your darkest fears. In this audio, lies fifteen bone-chilling stories, each a twisted masterpiece crafted by a diverse array of talented authors. From supernatural horrors to psychological thrillers, "Sinister" explores every corner of the macabre landscape.

Embark on a life-changing journey toward self-sufficiency, sustainability, and a deeper connection with nature. Thriving Off-Grid: Building Resilience Through Survival Projects is your comprehensive guide to the transformative world of off-grid living. Imagine living off the land, harnessing renewable energy, and creating eco-friendly structures that harmonize with the environment. This book is your key to unlocking the secrets of off-grid self-sufficiency, from energy independence to water sourcing, sustainable shelter, and cultivating your own food.

Unlock the secrets to a healthier, happier life by tapping into the power of your gut. "The Gut Health Guide: Unlocking Wellness from Within" is your guide to understanding and optimizing your digestive health, the cornerstone of overall well-being. Drawing on the latest research and expert insights, "The Gut Health Guide" empowers you with the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions about your diet and lifestyle.

When P.J. Whistler leaves her Appalachian village of Victoria, New Brunswick in the summer of 1969 to visit her godson's family in south-western Ontario, she isn't prepared for her keen observational skills to be in demand for solving a murder. But when her godson, homicide consultant Inspector Philip Steele, and his mother Lary, who is now running their family farm, the "JUST (e)STATE", as one of the first therapeutic riding schools in North America, ask P.J. to help with the investigation of a young man who fell to his death from a railway trestle, she is happy to oblige.

Shannon is the sexy lead singer of a rock band with her boyfriend Dave. On stage they have incredible chemistry together, but in the bedroom Dave lacks the equipment to keep Shannon sexually satisfied. When a sexy black man joins the band, Shannon finds both inner strength, and sexual excitement, like she never imagined.