I Just Want to Be Me


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Today’s children struggle with a range of issues, from depression and anxiety to poor body image and low self-esteem. In fact, research suggests that at any given time around 10 per cent of students will be suffering from a mental health issue that directly impacts on their education and health. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) (the subject of Dr Russ Harris’s bestselling The Happiness Trap) has been proven to be effective in teaching young people effective, flexible strategies for dealing with the stressors in their life and these principles are now brought to life in this graphic novel. By following the main character, Holly, through her encounters with monsters (symbolising her inner doubts and unpleasant thoughts), children will learn how to similarly deal with their own issues and develop a more resilient mental attitude and achieve better emotional balance.




The Story of My Feelings


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Kids will read and sing along as feelings come to life in The Story of My Feelings. Growing up is a tough job, and it is important to embrace laughing, sighing, crying, and yelling. Fun and engaging illustrations by Caroline Jayne Church accompany the lyrics and add a vibrancy to the CD. You know you'll feel better after you read and sing The Story of My Feelings!




Slow Down


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The days are long, but the years are short. No matter if it’s your child’s first step, first day of school, or first night tucked away in a new dorm room away from home, there comes a moment when you realize just how quickly the years are flying by. Christian music artist Nichole Nordeman’s profound lyrics in her viral hit “Slow Down” struck a chord with moms everywhere, and now this beautiful four-color book will inspire you to celebrate the everyday moments of motherhood. Filled with thought-provoking writings from Nichole, as well as guest writings from friends including Shauna Niequist and Jen Hatmaker, practical tips, and journaling space for reflection, Slow Down will be a poignant gift for any mom, as well as a treasured keepsake. Take a few moments to reflect and celebrate the privilege of being a parent and getting to watch your little ones grow—and Slow Down. Nichole Nordeman has sold more than 1 million albums as a Christian music artist and has won 9 GMA Dove Awards, including two awards for Female Vocalist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year. Nichole released a lyric video for her song “Slow Down,” and it struck a chord with parents everywhere, amassing 14 million views in its first five days. She lives in Oklahoma with her two children.




I Just Want to be Her


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When Hazel starts chatting to Denzil online, she believes she may have met her match. He's everything she wants, including - most importantly - honest. Denzil wants her to know all about him from the start, including Danielle, his cross-dressed alter ego. 'Boy Meets Girl' takes on a whole new meaning, but following her initial shock, Hazel becomes interested. She learns to accept Danielle as part of her relationship with Denzil, and helps her grow and emerge into daily life. Through this journal, Hazel explores her relationship with both Denzil and Danielle, as well as theirs with each other, as the three of them integrate their lives. The story of Denzil's journey to Danielle is touching, bittersweet and funny all at once. Shopping, feminine etiquette and the art of high heels are all covered in this charming story, which also highlights the pain and pathos experienced by many trans-people, simply through others' lack of understanding. Perhaps through reading this, acceptance will become easier.




The Last Lecture


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The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.




Lord, I Just Want to Be Happy


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Counselor and author Leslie Vernick has discovered that many people pray, “Lord, I just want to be happy!” With candor, Leslie reveals that readers don’t need new circumstances but a new perspective to discover true happiness. With biblical insight, Leslie guides readers to take simple steps as they... recognize and change habits that, day by day, keep them from experiencing happiness make good choices and learn from mistakes without beating themselves up develop the skills that enable them to let go of negative and painful emotions more quickly transform difficult circumstances so they can live with gratitude, joy, and purpose Application questions help readers work godly thinking, as well as healthy skills and habits, into their lives and hearts. They’ll discover that, even if nothing changes in their circumstances, their inner chains can be broken and they can go free...into a new path of real hope and happiness.




I Just Want the World to Feel, One Word at a Time


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*TRIGGER WARNING* This book contains content related to sexual assault, self harm, and religious trauma. About the Book The mad rantings of a girl who was born to feel way more than one body ever should, I Just Want the World to Feel, One Word at a Time is a collection of poetry that, quite frankly, forced its way out of the author’s head. These are words one would never dare to say out loud. While more direct and short and less open to interpretation, these poems and their messages can easily be related to, as young adults grasp the concept of learning how to handle their emotions, their needs, and just figuring out how to be themselves. The author states, “I hope people read this book and realize there is an elegant honesty to letting yourself feel whatever you need to in certain moments.” About the Author Ashley Sigmon really values working with kids. She appreciates their curiosity and their disregard of social standards. Sigmon loves to read books where people discover their worth (and also fall madly in love), take baths, light candles, and forget to blow them out to her father’s dismay. Sigmon loves her family and the endless support they have provided to make sure her five-year-old dream of becoming an author came to fruition.




Mean Girls


Book Description

Typescript, dated Rehearsal Draft April 7, 2018. Without music. Unmarked typescript of a musical that opened April 8, 2018, at the August Wilson Theatre, New York, N.Y., directed by Casy Nicholaw.




We Just Want To Live Here


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Palestinian Amal Rifa'i and Israeli Odelia Ainbinder are two teenage girls who live in the same city, yet worlds apart. They met on a student exchange program to Switzerland. Weeks after they returned, the latest, violent Intifada broke out in the fall of 2000. But two years later, Middle East correspondent Sylke Tempel encouraged Amal and Odelia to develop their friendship by facilitating an exchange of their deepest feelings through letters. In their letters, Amal and Odelia discuss the Intifada, their families, traditions, suicide bombers, and military service. They write frankly of their anger, frustrations, and fear, but also of their hopes and dreams for a brighter future. Together, Amal and Odelia give us a renewed sense of hope for peace in the Middle East, in We Just Want To Live Here.




A Woman Who Destroys the Office ー I Just Want to be Happy


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"I'm being bullied by someone in the office." The beautiful office lady, Sae Tomoda, is suddenly getting bullied. The bullying is getting worse and worse, but the culprit remains a mystery. However, Tomoda is also indulging in the immoral act of having an affair with the president...!? The employees are jumping at shadows because of a woman. Who is the victim? Is everyone the culprit?