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If you listen to nothing else for new managers, listen to this book. We've chosen a new selection of current and classic Harvard Business Review articles that will help you get up to speed quickly, assess your team's strengths and weaknesses, and lead them to perform at their best. This book will inspire you to build trust before asserting your authority; give constructive feedback that produces positive results; gain buy-in for your ideas across the organization; navigate tough conversations and high-stakes situations; and cultivate a robust network both inside and outside your organization.

After her best friend dies in a coal mine, Benethea "Bennie" Mattox sacrifices her job, her relationship, and her reputation to uncover what’s killing miners on Kire Mountain. When she finds a half-drowned white woman in a dirty mine slough, Bennie takes her in because it's right—but also because she hopes this odd, magnetic stranger can lead her to the proof she needs. Instead, she brings more questions. The woman called Motheater can't remember her true name, or how she ended up inside the mountain.

A profound offering and call to action—collective stories, testimonials, and incantations for renewing political and spiritual liberation grounded in Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and Queer and Trans healing justice lineages We reclaim the power, resilience, and innovation of our...

This program features multicast narration, including the author. As you listen to the program, Gin will guide you on when and how to take notes and track your progress. Grab your journal or pen and paper, and get started! Gin Stephens is unstoppable! And she won’t even pause until she’s...

In an era of rampant technological change and economic upheaval, The Power of the Learning Mindset is a guidebook to open up new paths to career advancement by cultivating a new approach to adaptability, curiosity, and resilience. In this book, award-winning international scholar, speaker, and...

Change your behavior with neuro-linguistic programming Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) is a psychological, practical, results-focused approach to understanding the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behavior, and how they shape the everyday reality that people experience...

Develop the most important skill for leadership success If you read (or listen to) nothing else on emotional intelligence, listen to this book. We've chosen this selection of current and classic Harvard Business Review  articles to help you build the people skills you need to thrive...

African American Magick infuses ancient techniques, rituals, and methods from around the world to use each season's inherent energies to supplement the health and well-being of body, mind, and soul.

With this unique and highly practical guide, you'll learn the science of attachment theory, and how to apply it to your coparenting relationship. Secure attachment refers to the bond between a parent and young child, which gives that child a stable and secure basis from which to negotiate life going forward. A child with a secure base can weather the storms of trauma and life changes—such as those caused by divorce—much more easily than a child who doesn't.

The Financial Independence, Retire Early (F.I.R.E.) movement has inspired many to optimize their finances and retire sooner than they ever imagined. F.I.R.E. For Dummies shows you how to make financial freedom and early retirement a reality. You'll learn how to maximize this process and speed up your time to financial independence and retiring early. This is the perfect Dummies guide for anyone looking to move from the basics of their finances to reaching F.I.R.E. and enjoying the time freedom it creates.

This first-of-its-kind herbal guide takes you through the origins of herbal practices rooted in African American tradition—from Ancient Egypt and the African tropics to the Caribbean and the United States. Inside you'll find the stories of herbal healers like Emma Dupree and Henrietta Jeffries, who made modern American herbalism what it is today. After rediscovering the forgotten legacies of these healers, African American Herbalism dives into the important contributions they made to the world of herbalism.

Winner of the American Library Association’s 2024 Odyssey Award for Excellence in Audiobook Production! The beloved #1 New York Times bestselling and Newbery Honor winning graphic novel, adapted for audio with a full cast and sound effects. El Deafo is now streaming on Apple TV+. The...

"The authors’ definition of trauma is valuably broad and complex, and their concepts are unpacked in nonjudgmental terms. It’s a solid addition to the rising tide of literature on trauma." —Publishers Weekly A groundbreaking collaboration between Dr. Richard Schwartz, founder of Internal...

In the newly revised Third Edition of The Dreamkeepers: Successful Teachers of African American Children, distinguished professor Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings delivers an encouraging exploration of the future of education for African American students. She describes eight exemplary teachers, all of whom differ in their personal style and methods, who share an approach to teaching that affirms and strengthens cultural identity.

How to Live Well with Dementia: Expert Help for People Living with Dementia and their Family, Friends, and Care Partners provides an array of essential guidance about the different aspects of dementia for all whose lives are touched by dementia, including people living with dementia and their...

In Justice Seeker, celebrated social justice activist and veteran educator Lacey Robinson delivers an engaging combination of storytelling and research that explains why justice is something that is happening—or not happening—inside the classroom and within the details of teaching and learning. You'll explore ways to identify and eliminate the shame-inducing pedagogies impacting Black and brown children from classrooms and the world at large.

More than just a parenting book, Same Page Parenting helps parents, caregivers, extended family, and coparents create a shared vision for their unique family unit. The questions and conversation prompts in this book are essential for intentional parenting and will help you raise children with confidence.

In Critical AI in K–12 Classrooms, Stephanie Smith Budhai and Marie K. Heath draw attention to the biases embedded within AI algorithms, such as those powering OpenAI's ChatGPT and DALL-E, to guide students and teachers in developing strategies to best incorporate AI—or not—into equitable learning.

So far, women have lost $800 billion in the pandemic. For decades, if not centuries, women have earned 75 cents to the dollar of their male counterparts, with an even bigger gap for women of color. The Science of Getting Rich for Women aims to be an antidote to this global financial gap and a catalyst for women’s financial freedom and empowerment.

Real leadership isn’t about power. It’s about people. In a world where workplaces are changing faster than ever, the leaders who rise are the ones who lead with clarity, courage, and compassion. The Heart of Leadership is a guide for anyone stepping into management, or those seeking to elevate the way they lead, by focusing on what matters most: people. Drawing on real-world experiences and timeless principles, this book reveals what effective leadership looks like in practice.