Every Monday Matters for Families


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Expanding on the best selling idea of making Monday a day of positivity and growth, EVERY MONDAY MATTERS FOR FAMILIES delivers weekly inspiration intended for families to use each Monday in an effort to create positive experiences for themselves and their community. The original idea was simple... what if we could get millions of people to engage in simple acts that were good for the world? Picking up litter, helping the homeless, smiling, planting a tree. And, in doing so, we would make the world a better place and also help people understand how much and why they matter. Every Monday Matters FOR FAMILIES kicks off each week with a specific theme to help families start their week in a positive mindset. With actions that families can take together or independently, you and your family can start bettering yourselves and your community with a few simple steps.




Every Monday Matters


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52 Mondays, 52 Activities, 52 Ways to Make a Life-Enhancing Difference. Monday used to be the least favorite day of the week. Monday was the day that ended the weekend; the day you had to go back to work; and the day you started a diet or decided to quit smoking...again. Not anymore! Authors Matthew Emerzian and Kelly Bozza do a total makeover on the bad image of Mondays and make that day mean something amazing, something incredible, something unbelievable. Every Monday Matters does this by taking 52 Mondays, providing 52 creative but doable activities, giving 52 down-to-earth ways to make a difference, one for each Monday of the year. It's a perfect way to have a positive impact, get others involved, and make a difference in your life and the lives of others. Includes fifteen-minute bonus DVD providing two celebrity segments, a word from the authors, and codes to unlock special features of the EMM official website: EveryMondayMatters.com. Book is made from 95% recycled paper.




Every Monday Matters


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Change Your Life One Monday at a Time For everyone inspired by Ignite Your Truth; Present Over Perfect; Girl, Wash Your Face and Girl, Stop Apologizing, You are a Badass, comes Every Monday Matters: How to Kick Your Week Off with Passion, Purpose, and Positivity—your guide to self and social transformation. Reconnect with what really matters: Each of us has the power to change our lives, find happiness and joy, and become a force for good. The only way to do this, however, is one week at a time. Matthew Emerzian, founder and Chief Inspiration Officer of the not-for-profit organization Every Monday Matters will inspire you to find your purpose and tackle your goals week by week. Personal and social change happen when we step outside of ourselves, connect, and serve one another. Keep it simple: Every Monday Matters is broken up into thirteen themed chapters, each with four Mondays to help you engage and experience the significance of the month's theme. Each week, you'll find a mindful moment to reflect on and a challenge to take action towards something that matters to you. The steps you take every Monday will have a ripple effect on your life and the world. Give back: All proceeds from book sales support the Every Monday Matters K-12 Education Programs, helping millions of youth learn and embrace how much and why they matter. Every Monday Matters: How to Kick Your Week Off with Passion, Purpose, and Positivity offers guidance with: A 52-week journey to help you find purpose and ways to use your unique skills to change the world around you Conversation starters to help you connect with others and grow through collaboration Journal entry prompts to promote self-reflection and help you monitor your growth




You Matter.


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Transform the way you live your life with a message of unexpected hope, radical joy, and deep connection. You matter. Not because of what you earn or how you look or what you’ve achieved, but because you are inherently valuable. Author Matthew Emerzian takes this seemingly simple premise and shows readers how truly understanding their own worth will change every aspect of their lives. You Matter is a call to empathy and a joyous celebration of the value of each and every person. The book is structured into three sections, each of which expands the concept in ever widening ripples. In the first section, “I Matter,” readers come to terms with their own worth, in “You Matter” that awareness expands to acknowledge and celebrate the value of the people around us, and finally in “We Matter” Emerzian explores the power of a thriving community with those around us. Each chapter features exercises, journal prompts, and conversation starters to help readers dive deeper. Author Matt Emerzian is the founder of Every Monday Matters, a not-for-profit dedicated to spreading the message of self-worth and compassion to people throughout the world. Every week 1.2 million people—from elementary school children to employees at national corporations—engage with ideas and concepts from Every Monday Matters. You Matter is a manifesto of self-esteem and call to action for people to find their meaning and live fully—and change the world while doing so.




Work Matters


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Work. For some this word represents drudgery and the mundane. For others work is an idol to be served. If you find yourself anywhere on the spectrum from workaholic to weekend warrior, it’s time to bridge the gap between Sunday worship and Monday work. Striking a balance between theological depth and practical counsel, Tom Nelson outlines God’s purposes for work in a way that helps us to make the most of our vocation and to join God in his work in the world. Discover a new perspective on work that will transform your workday and make the majority of your waking hours matter, not only now, but for eternity.




Monday Matters


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Is GOD really interested in my work? There is a revolution taking place around the world. It is a realization that God is vitally, passionately, and intimately interested in the workplace. Many have embraced the biblical concept of our whole life being impacted by God, and that there is no separation between the sacred and the secular. How do you find God in your workplace? In this book Mark provides insights and a practical framework that lays out God's purpose for work. These lessons have been mined from real world commercial experience. Author Mark Bilton has walked with God and seen Him open doors that have taken him from the shop floor to the boardroom; from sales assistant to CEO. Work is a vital part of His plan and purpose for us. We have been lovingly crafted, anointed and appointed, for a particular purpose. We will only reach our full potential as we recognise God's hand at work in our work. " 'Monday Matters' is such an important and timely book as Mark Bilton helps us discover our godly meaning, purpose and fulfillment through the work that God has anointed for us to do. Definitely one of this year's absolute must-reads." Berni Dymet, CEO Christianity Works. "This is no theoretical book but an expression of the heart of a man who lives it." Michael Baer, Author of 'Business as Mission'.




It's Not the Stork!


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"In their previous landmark volumes . . . Harris and Emberley established themselves as the purveyors of reader-friendly, straightforward information on human sexuality for readers as young as seven. Here they successfully tackle the big questions . . . for even younger kids." — The Horn Book (starred review) Young children are curious about almost everything, especially their bodies. And young children are not afraid to ask questions. What makes me a girl? What makes me a boy? Why are some parts of girls' and boys' bodies the same and why are some parts different? How was I made? Where do babies come from? Is it true that a stork brings babies to mommies and daddies? It's Not the Stork! helps answer these endless and perfectly normal questions that preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary school children ask about how they began. Through lively, comfortable language and sensitive, engaging artwork, Robie H. Harris and Michael Emberley address readers in a reassuring way, mindful of a child's healthy desire for straightforward information. Two irresistible cartoon characters, a curious bird and a squeamish bee, provide comic relief and give voice to the full range of emotions and reactions children may experience while learning about their amazing bodies. Vetted and approved by science, health, and child development experts, the information is up-to-date, age-appropriate, and scientifically accurate, and always aimed at helping kids feel proud, knowledgeable, and comfortable about their own bodies, about how they were born, and about the family they are part of. Back matter includes an index.




Stuff Matters


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An eye-opening adventure deep inside the everyday materials that surround us, from concrete and steel to denim and chocolate, packed with surprising stories and fascinating science.




When the Time Comes


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What will you do when you get the call that a loved one has had a heart attack or a stroke? Or when you realize that a family member is too frail to live alone, but too healthy for a nursing home? Journalist Paula Span shares the resonant narratives of several families who faced these questions. Each family contemplates the alternatives in elder care (from assisted living to multigenerational living to home care, nursing care, and at the end, hospice care) and chooses the right path for its needs. Span writes about the families' emotional challenges, their practical discoveries, and the good news that some of them find a situation that has worked for them and their loved ones. And many find joy in the duty of caring for an older loved one. There are 45 million Americans caring for family members currently, and as the 77 million boomers continue to age, this number will only go up. Paula Span's stories are revealing and informative. They give a sense of all the emotional and practical factors that go into the major decisions about caregiving, so that readers will be better able to figure out what to do when the time comes for them and their loved ones.




Build Great Teams


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In partnership with the American Library Association (ALA), Build Great Teams provides a 52-week guide to creating your dream team--and accomplishing each of your goals along the way! Teamwork matters. Most of us realize the immediate impact of being on a strong, cohesive and harmonious team. But how do you A) establish a powerhouse team; B) develop successful teamwork skills; and C) turn a troubled team around? In just one year (or 52-weeks), you can achieve your personal dream team through Catherine Hakala-Ausperk's proven program. Organized in 52 modules, designed to cover a year of weekly sessions but easily adaptable for any pace, this work covers major management topics such as success with recruiting, ensuring roles are successful, team communication, establishing an innovative team, and more!