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Author
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
""Rhaina Cohen's moving, intimate portraits of people in unusually devoted friendships upend our cultural narratives about which relationships matter . . . an arresting work of compassion and insight." -Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone and co-host of Dear Therapists podcast Why do we assume romantic relationships are more important than friendships? What do we lose when we expect a spouse to meet...
Author
Publisher
Hachette Go
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"When you think of a NASA astronaut, the image that probably comes to mind is one of the All-American hero: athletic, charismatic, ready to take on the stars. But former NASA astronaut turned business speaker and bestselling author Mike Massimino was pretty much the opposite. He was the underdog, one of the weakest swimmers during NASA training and a "gangly, scrawny, working-class kid from Long Island with bad eyesight and a fear of heights." Still,...
Author
Language
English
Description
"Elegy plus comedy is the only way to express how we live in the world today, says a character in Sigrid Nunez's ninth novel. The Vulnerables offers a meditation on our contemporary era, as a solitary female narrator asks what it means to be alive at this complex moment in history and considers how our present reality affects the way a person looks back on her past. Humor, to be sure, is a priceless refuge. Equally vital is connection with others,...
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Alex Toussaint is known for his grueling workouts where he promises "to kick your ass" - yet thousands keep coming back for more. Why? Because he might be the most motivational teacher out there right now. His mantra is "Feel good, Look Good, Do Better." He expects more from you, and from himself. Yet so much of what he talks about is NOT about the bike. Alex's enthusiasm for life is infectious -"You woke up today!" "Breathe in confidence, exhale...
Author
Publisher
Atria Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
From pilgrimages and cathedrals, gods and fallen angels, holy wars and holy ghosts, sports has every aspect of an organized faith. Tracing his unique path from being a diehard fan to witnessing miracles alongside the gods of sport, the author makes a compelling case for sports as a modern-day faith. He presents stories about some of the biggest names in sports. Learn how Tom Brady managed the end of his career, Simone Biles overcame the pressure...
12) Fairness
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearing Books
Pub. Date
[2008]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This book defines fairness as one of the six pillars of character and provides examples of how to incorporate fairness into everyday life.
14) Citizenship
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearing Books
Pub. Date
[2008]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This book defines citizenship as a pillar of character and provides examples of how to incorporate citizenship into everyday life.
16) Patriotism
Author
Publisher
Bridgestone Books
Pub. Date
2000.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Explains the virtue of patriotism, or being proud of your country, and describes ways to show patriotism at home, at school, and in the community
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"The Quest for Happiness Is a Universal Fact. It is a scientific fact, which means we can measure happiness, we can assess it, and we can devise strategies to make ourselves happy and fulfilled human beings. So says Professor Gad Saad, the author of the sensational bestseller The Parasitic Mind and the irrepressible host of The Saad Truth podcast. In this provocative, entertaining, and life-changing new book, he roams through the scientific studies,...