Student Grit

In this instant New York Times bestseller, Angela Duckworth shows anyone striving to succeed that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent, but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls “grit.” “Inspiration for non-geniuses everywhere” (People). The daughter of a...

Brought to you by Penguin. Unlock the key to success with the inspirational, multi-million-copy bestseller from the pioneering psychologist. THE NO.1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AS SEEN ON THE MEL ROBBINS PODCAST Why do some people achieve extraordinary results while others, who are just as...

Who wants a thief with a target on her back? An alien warrior with nothing to lose. Gabriella There’s no safe place to hide when you’re supposed to testify against a top leader in the Brotherhood. When the marshals of GI7 offer Gabriella the chance to leave Earth, she grabs it. Sinnad is a closed world, which means the Brotherhood can’t touch her there. That doesn’t mean Sinnad is without its own issues. But Gabriella doesn't plan to stay long enough to get involved in sinnadian warfare or political infighting. Nothing will keep her from returning to Earth, except perhaps a tall, ...

A montage of his life flickered before my eyes. I felt every joy, heartbreak, triumph, and defeat. And then there was nothing but terror.... For years, powerful empath Vesper Tallinn has kept herself isolated from the rest of the world. Because of her ability to manipulate emotions, she has the tendency to draw dangerous people to her. She can count the number of people she trusts on one hand, because in her experience, it's altogether safer to be alone. Not only that, but keeping her head down keeps her off the radar of the Remnant Gods.

For success in school and life, students need more than proficiency in academic subjects and good scores on tests; those goals should form the floor, not the ceiling, of their education. Students need to develop attributes that aren't typically measured on standardized tests. In this lively, engaging book, educators will learn how to foster the "Formative Five" skills that today's students need.

In the face of hardship, you need perseverance and determination. You need grit. But how do you build it? This book explores how you can persist in difficult situations. You'll learn how to convince yourself to do hard things, find support in trying circumstances, and know when you're pushing yourself too hard. This volume includes the work of: Angela Duckworth, Misty Copeland, Shannon Huffman Polson, and Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic.

Examines major myths informing American education and explores how educators can better serve students, increase college retention rates, and develop alternatives to college that don’t disadvantage students on the basis of race or income Each year, as the founding headmaster of the Boston Arts...

Your Kid Used To LOVE Their Sport. Now the Enthusiasm is Slowly Fading away. After bad games they go silent for hours. They compare themselves to every highlight reel. They dread practice. That voice whispering "you're not good enough" gets LOUDER every week. And nothing you say breaks through. God already answered that voice. He said your child is fearfully and wonderfully made. He said He has plans to prosper them. He gave them a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind. But knowing that and FEELING it under pressure are two different things. Steph Curry learned to close that gap through ...

Melissa Oxford is a widow with a ranch, an orange grove, a goat-obsessed ten-year-old, and not enough time. She doesn't have time to make friends. She doesn't have time to stop and chat, and she definitely does not have time for a boyfriend. Which is fine, because Cary Nakamura is far from being a boy. Cary's the man who helped Melissa plant her trees. The friend who keeps offering advice, even when she's is too stubborn to take it. He's also the man who kissed Melissa in broad daylight on a sidewalk in Metlin, California, smack in the face of God and everyone. 

Magnolia Grit by Dr. Monique Rodgers From red dirt roads to engineering dreams—one girl’s faith-filled journey changes everything. Set in the heart of Southern Alabama, Magnolia Grit is a powerful, inspirational coming-of-age novel about resilience, family, faith, and generational breakthrough. Sophia Anne is a smart, determined teenage girl growing up in a struggling family, raised by her strong-willed grandmother, Big Ma Jolene. With money tight and expectations low, Sophia learns early that survival requires grit—and that education may be the only thing no one can take from her. ...

Steph Curry Was Told He Was Too Small. Giannis Shared Shoes With His Brother. Manny Pacquiao Hadn't Eaten in Two Days. They all became champions. Not because they were the most talented. Because they were the most MENTALLY TOUGH. And they built that toughness with specific drills rooted in science and Scripture. Your kid doesn't have a talent problem. They have a mental game problem. The missed free throws when the gym gets loud. The slump nobody can explain. The anxiety before big games. The confidence that disappears the second something goes wrong. You've watched it happen. It's ...

A revelatory, uplifting, and gorgeously illustrated meditation on dedication, hard work, and the power of perseverance from the beloved, New York Times bestselling, and two-time National Book Award–winning Jesmyn Ward. For Tulane University’s 2018 commencement, Jesmyn Ward delivered a...

eNinja shares his best learning practices for online school with his buddy Stressed Ninja. Find out what happens in this comedic book about overcoming anxiety and struggles with virtual distance learning. Life is hard! And it's even harder for children who are just trying to figure things out. The new children's book series Ninja Life Hacks was developed to help children learn valuable life skills.

In 1897, an on-field tragedy nearly killed the game of football in Georgia, until an unlikely heroine came to its defense. Inspired by historical events.

Edgar Award Nominee for Best Young Adult Mystery * A Kirkus Best Book Raw and moving, this contemporary realistic debut novel will leave readers of E. Lockhart and Gayle Forman breathless as it unflinchingly unfolds the tragic secrets being kept in a small, deceptively idyllic town...

Grit is a kid whose run the gauntlet. Suffering tragedy at a tender age and coping with it the only way he knew how, the boy has lived a lifetime in his 18 years. Forced out of the only home he's ever known and onto the mean streets of Los Angeles, Grit must find the means to survive but does he have the will anymore? When two unlikely heroes step into his life, Grit reluctantly accepts the safety they appear to offer.