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Confidence is a significant life skill necessary to achieving any level of personal or professional success. Yet confidence is often an elusive characteristic. Most people believe that you are born with confidence - either you have it, or you don't. Lack of confidence holds many people back from even trying to reach their goals or achieve their dreams. What if there was a way for you to build your confidence? What if you could learn how to believe in yourself so you could leverage all your skills and talents? What if you could make a difference in your community or become a leader within your organization?

This book draws from the successes of award-winning schools, teachers, students, and parents to help leaders understand how they can positively change the educational experience of Black students. When Black Students Excel offers real-life examples of outstanding elementary, middle, and high schools where teachers and school leaders have rejected policies and practices built upon deficit perceptions about the capacity of Black students.

Evie is different. Not just her upbringing - though that's certainly been unusual - but also her mindset. She's smart, independent, confident, opinionated, and ready to take on a new challenge: The Institution of School. It doesn't take this homeschooled kid long to discover that high school is a whole new world, and not in the way she expected. It's also a social minefield, and Evie finds herself confronting new problems at every turn, failing to follow or even understand the rules, and proposing solutions that aren't welcome or accepted.

As Wayne Scott faces the final moments of his life, he wonders about the contribution he made and what he managed to achieve in the years God granted him on Earth. Along with his grandson, the two explore some of the greatest questions any man can ask as he faces the end but mainly if he accomplished what God intended for him and how those he was leaving behind would cope.

Embark on a life-changing journey toward self-sufficiency, sustainability, and a deeper connection with nature. Thriving Off-Grid: Building Resilience Through Survival Projects is your comprehensive guide to the transformative world of off-grid living. Imagine living off the land, harnessing renewable energy, and creating eco-friendly structures that harmonize with the environment. This book is your key to unlocking the secrets of off-grid self-sufficiency, from energy independence to water sourcing, sustainable shelter, and cultivating your own food.

Unlock the secrets to a healthier, happier life by tapping into the power of your gut. "The Gut Health Guide: Unlocking Wellness from Within" is your guide to understanding and optimizing your digestive health, the cornerstone of overall well-being. Drawing on the latest research and expert insights, "The Gut Health Guide" empowers you with the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions about your diet and lifestyle.

Discover the transformative journey through transgender history in Transcending Boundaries: A Journey Through Transgender History. This educational and uplifting audiobook takes you on an illuminating expedition across time, cultures, and regions, exploring the rich tapestry of transgender experiences from ancient civilizations to contemporary society. Get your copy of Transcending Boundaries today and celebrate the progress made, learn from the challenges faced, and honor the courage of those who shaped the path towards transgender visibility and equality.

Kinetic Emotion: Turning Inspiration into Lasting Change is a powerful audiobook that unveils the secret to transforming motivation and inspiration into tangible, life-changing action. In a world where we often encounter motivational quotes, videos, and stories, that ignite our inner fire but fail to sustain it, this book is a practical guide for individuals who yearn to bridge the gap between inspiration and real progress.

Dylann Anderson harbors a secret, one he can’t share with his conservative parents or best friend Scott. He’s gay, and once he accepts that, he knows his whole world will be turned upside down. Struggling with questions about his sexuality, Dylann meets Spencer, his musical and romantic match, at a college campus tour. Smitten by the mysterious, handsome tour guide, Dylann feels compelled to get to know him more deeply. The closer Dylann and Spencer become, the harder it is to deny the feelings that continue to grow between the two. Dylann realizes he cannot ignore who he is.

7 Steps to Creating a Thriving Learning Community is a complete guide aimed to assist classroom teachers - novice and veteran - in creating a richer classroom experience and a better world. 7 Steps embodies years of teaching, self-discovery, self-awareness, and private and public successes and failures. This guide is broken into three distinct sections: self-awareness, awareness of others, and awareness of your impact. Each thoughtful step is like an easy-to-follow lesson with quotes, keywords, anecdotes, actions, insights, and reflections.

Saturn. The Ringed Planet. Harbinger of ideas and wonder. The planet that gave birth to the modern era of science envisioning the myriad of multi-colored rings circling the planet, one of the reasons for the invention of the telescope, and the second largest in our solar system. These are the stories of Saturn, the great Titan. Tales of time, age, and endings.

Fairies have fluttered through popular fairy tales for many years. Have you ever wondered what fairies look like, where they live, or what kinds of tricks they play? Fly through this book to find out the truth about fairies.

A Dark Descent continues the Kingdoms of Islandia story. The High King Eloy has returned and with him a dire warning. Darkness permeates every corner of Islandia. Rumors of the Felled Ones return are whispered in the streets. Can the Kingdoms of Islandia unite under their returned King? Or will they fall into a dark descent?

Bewildered by the mysterious death of an apartment building owner, a veteran detective is assigned to the case. Harlan Foster sets out to solve a presumed routine homicide which is intended to make a positive impact on the upcoming election for mayor. Mrs. Johana Belgium, owner of Belgium Building, is thought to have been murdered by someone in the apartment complex. A quarrel or dispute with a tenant is suggested.

Have you ever wanted to make a jack o' lantern? Where do you start? You're about to learn how to make it happen, step by messy step!

Engaging Conversations on Bible and Theology

Exposing the Heretical Teachings of Ellen G. White and the SDA Church Did you know that Ellen G. White taught that the blood of Jesus does NOT pay for the sins of man? Did you know that Ellen G. White taught that you have to work to get saving grace? Did you know that Ellen G. White taught that Jesus was actually Michael the Archangel? Did you know that Ellen G. White plagiarized around 80% of her writings? Did you know that Ellen G. White taught that upset stomach causes unbelief in Christ? Did you know that Ellen G. White taught that piano tuning makes people insane? Did you know that ...

Long before the kingdoms of Islandia, there ruled an empire. For 2,000 years the world lived under the reign of Edonia. Yet, even the strongest of empires cannot stand forever. Opulence, corruption, betrayal, and bloodshed have sunken their deadly tendrils in Edonia's court. When news of rebellion threatens to bring Edonia to its knees, the emperor must act to save his empire.

Have you ever wanted to get a pet? Tag along with Maggie and her family as they go through the steps to get a dog. Grab the leash and pull tight! You're about to get a pet, step by step.

Success is one of those words that has different meanings. More often than not, however we define it, it is misunderstood. If you see a finely dressed person driving an expensive automobile, without knowing anything else about that person, you can’t help but automatically think, “Boy! That’s a successful person!” It could very well be that he is facing bankruptcy. Or her health is failing. Or his personal life is in shambles. Likewise, were you to see a somewhat disheveled person driving a late model automobile, you don’t give them a second thought. At the least, you don’t even ...