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A relatable self-help guide for those who are affected by exhaustion and burnout linked to people-pleasing, in order that they may learn to live less for others and gain more confidence for themselves.

The narrative follows Eugene V. Smith, whose childhood fascination with flying shaped his aspirations. Despite his artistic beginnings, his dream of becoming a pilot was thwarted during the Korean War when he was denied pilot training due to vision issues. This setback redirected his focus back to his other passions, music and art, intertwining his love for creativity with the dreams of flight he could not pursue.

Aimed at fostering creativity and counting skills, this book encourages children to explore their imagination while developing numerical abilities. Through engaging content, it combines playful elements with educational themes, making learning enjoyable and interactive for young readers.

Licensed therapist and respected mental health writer Dr. Kathleen Smith offers a smart, practical antidote to our anxiety-ridden times. Everything Isn't Terrible is an informative, and fun guide - featuring a healthy dose of humour - for people who want to become beacons of calmness in our anxious world. Like Sarah Knight's No F*cks Given guides and You Are a Badass, Everything Isn't Terrible will inspire readers to confront their anxious selves, take charge of their anxiety, and increase their own capacity to choose how they respond to it. Comprised of short chapters containing anecdotal examples from Smith's personal experience as well as those of her clients, in addition to engaging, actionable exercises for readers, Everything Isn't Terrible will give anyone suffering from anxiety all the tools they need to finally ... calm ... down. Ultimately, living a calmer, less anxious life - one that, in other words, isn't terrible - is possible, and with this book Smith will show you how to do it

Ruby, a shy little girl, faces the challenges of starting school for the first time. Struggling to make friends in her new environment, she navigates her feelings of loneliness and the desire for connection. The story explores themes of friendship, courage, and the journey of overcoming shyness in a new setting.

A helpful and humorous guide to shedding our anxious habits and building a more solid sense of self in our increasingly anxiety-inducing world.

The book emphasizes a transformative approach to teacher in-service education, focusing on personal and contextually relevant learning experiences rather than traditional programs. It highlights teachers' potential to engage in active decision-making regarding their professional development, advocating for a reimagined learning environment. This approach encourages educators to express their learning needs and prioritize what is most significant for their teaching practice, ultimately fostering a more meaningful and impactful professional growth journey.

In 1956 Khrushchev stunned Communists by reciting a litany of Stalin's abuses. His bid to rejuvenate the Party opened the door to upheaval, as Soviet citizens asked where the system had gone astray. Kathleen Smith contends that the year's brief thaw set in motion a cycle of reform and retrenchment that would recur until the Soviet Union's collapse.

You'd probably know a "fangirl" when you see one, but the majority stay relatively closeted due to the stigma of being obsessed with fictional characters. However, these obsessions are sometimes the fangirl's solutions for managing stress, anxiety, and even low self-esteem. Fangirling is often branded as behavior young women should outgrow and replace with more adult concerns. Written by a proud fangirl, The Fangirl Life is a witty testament to the belief that honoring your imagination can be congruous with good mental health, and it's a guide to teach fangirls how to put their passion to use in their own lives.The Fangirl Life encourages you to use an obsession not as a distraction from the anxieties of life, but rather as a test lab for your own life story:  How can a character girl crush be useful instead of a waste of time?   How can writing fan fiction be a launching point for greater endeavors? How do you avoid the myths that fictional romance perpetuates? By showing you how to translate obsession into personal accomplishment while affirming the quirky, endearing qualities of your fangirl nature, The Fangirl Life will help you become your own ultimate fangirl.

The book offers a heartfelt exploration of Kathleen Smith's journey through three miscarriages, detailing her emotional struggles and the challenges of encountering pregnant women during her grief. It emphasizes her reliance on faith in God to navigate these difficult times. As a mother of three and a long-time wife, Kathleen shares her personal reflections and feelings, inviting readers into an intimate conversation about loss, resilience, and the complexities of motherhood.