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Love Unleashed: Tales of Inspiration and the Life-Changing Power of Dogs

A book for dog lovers everywhere. Celebrating the amazing relationships shared with our four-legged friends, each story recounts the love of dogs and the powerful ways dogs impact our lives.

In this heartwarming collection of stories, readers meet 38 incredible dogs who have gone above and beyond the job description of best friend. Each uplifting story provides an inspiring look at the animals who change our lives. Meet rescue dogs who learn to serve others, working dogs who go beyond the call of duty, and underdogs who surmount extraordinary challenges on the road to finding their forever home. This treasury of man’s best friend features photographs and personal anecdotes from those who have been touched by the selfless love of a beloved pet.

Readers will be inspired by…
  *  Extraordinary reunions: A dog is rescued from Aleppo, Syria, and reunited with his family in Canada, where they had relocated in 2015 after a missile destroyed their home.
  *  Friendships meant to be: When a prosthetics clinic scheduled appointments for 9-year-old Avery and shelter puppy Hattie Mae on the same day, a fateful encounter leads to a lifelong friendship built on combatting disability.
  *  Heroic acts: Shaya, a crime-fighting dog trained to track illegal poachers, hurt his leg chasing an injured rhino. The leg had to be amputated, but Shaya goes right back to work protecting animals.
  *  True devotion: As he was participating in China’s Four Deserts Gobi March, a six-day foot race, Dion Leonard met a dedicated pup who accompanied him for about 120 miles. Afterward, he decides to adopt the dog.

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What School Could Be: Insights and Inspiration from Teachers across America

An inspiring account of ordinary teachers who are doing extraordinary things that could transform education

What School Could Be offers an inspiring vision of what our teachers and students can accomplish if trusted with the challenge of developing the skills and ways of thinking needed to thrive in a world of dizzying technological change.

Innovation expert Ted Dintersmith took an unprecedented trip across America, visiting all fifty states in a single school year. He originally set out to raise awareness about the urgent need to reimagine education to prepare students for a world marked by innovation–but America’s teachers one-upped him. All across the country, he met teachers in ordinary settings doing extraordinary things, creating innovative classrooms where children learn deeply and joyously as they gain purpose, agency, essential skillsets and mindsets, and real knowledge. Together, these new ways of teaching and learning offer a vision of what school could be―and a model for transforming schools throughout the United States and beyond. Better yet, teachers and parents don’t have to wait for the revolution to come from above. They can readily implement small changes that can make a big difference.

America’s clock is ticking. Our archaic model of education trains our kids for a world that no longer exists, and accelerating advances in technology are eliminating millions of jobs. But the trailblazing of many American educators gives us reasons for hope.

Capturing bold ideas from teachers and classrooms across America, What School Could Be provides a realistic and profoundly optimistic roadmap for creating cultures of innovation and real learning in all our schools.

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Positive Thinking Positive Life: 365 Quotes: 365 Positive, Motivational and Inspiration Quotes for Your Daily Habits

365 Positive, Motivational and Inspirational quotes to use as part of your positive thinking mindset. Separated into 12 chapters, each one covering virtues, qualities and characteristics for personal, professional and career success and achievement. You can use this book to learn the importance of virtues and characteristics and a go-to book for daily motivation or for motivation and inspiration at certain times in your life when you face challenges, decisions or adversity. You may have picked up this book because you wanted some daily inspiration or you may have been led here after reading my other book, “Positive Thinking Positive Life: The Mindset”. Either way, this book of positive quotes is here to inspire you and can be used as a continuation of your decision to create and sustain a positive mindset to help you get ahead in life, whether that is relationships, business or personal development reasons. Learn and maintain a perspective of someone who loves and believes in themselves and someone who does not let negativity rule or control your life and be aware of negative behavior and patterns which you might not even realize you have which will stop your progression or hold you back from achieving your true potential. Overcome negative patterns and change them into positive ones that will benefit and fuel you to change your beliefs and drive you to greater heights in life by strengthening your character. Challenge yourself with this book and you will become stronger and develop character traits that will improve your quality of life and help you achieve success. Qualities such as vision, courage, self-belief, love, passion, faith, gratitude and much more. By thinking positively through knowing you can achieve and develop yourself, you are showing self-belief and self-love. Reinforce this thinking by daily motivation and affirmations by gaining and practicing the wisdom bestowed upon us by some of the greatest minds in human history.

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Note to Self: Daily Inspiration & Affirmations (Volume 4)

Devin C. Hughes brings another portable volume of daily affirmations and inspiration for those who need to break habits of distraction and realize their destiny. Note to Self, captures beautifully treasured messages of hope and inspiration, and the practical steps to living a full life. Each page brings you to a beautiful sticky ‘note’ and then a full written message which you can use to guide your day. It is in those precious moments of time when we embrace the twinkling of a star, the rustle of a leaf, the flutter of a butterfly’s wing or the unfolding of a petal, that time stops, we become ageless, and we hear the whisperings of the Universe. The book helps us maintain a sense of focus despite life’s many ups and downs. This uplifting book will help everyone learn to play the lead role in his or her own life and stay determined, one day at a time.

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Hope Nation: YA Authors Share Personal Moments of Inspiration

Hope is a decision, but it is a hard one to recognize in the face of oppression, belittlement, alienation, and defeat. To help embolden hope, here is a powerhouse collection of essays and personal stories that speak directly to teens and all YA readers. Featuring Angie Thomas, Marie Lu, James Dashner, Nicola Yoon, David Levithan, Libba Bray, Jason Reynolds, Renée Ahdieh, and many more!

“The hope of a secure and livable world lies with disciplined nonconformists who are dedicated to justice, peace and brotherhood.”–Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.

We all experience moments when we struggle to understand the state of the world, when we feel powerless and–in some cases–even hopeless. The teens of today are the caretakers of tomorrow, and yet it’s difficult for many to find joy or comfort in such a turbulent society. But in trying times, words are power.

Some of today’s most influential young adult authors come together in this highly personal collection of essays and original stories that offer moments of light in the darkness, and show that hope is a decision we all can make.

Like a modern day Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul or Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff for Teens, Hope Nation acknowledges the pain and offers words of encouragement.

Authors include: Atia Abawi, Renee Ahdieh, Libba Bray, Howard Bryant, Ally Carter, Ally Condie, James Dashner, Christina Diaz Gonzales, Gayle Forman, Romina Garber, I. W. Gregario, Kate Hart, Bendan Kiely, David Levithan, Alex London, Marie Lu, Julie Murphy, Jason Reynolds, Aisha Saeed, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Jenny Torres Sanchez, Jeff Zentner, and Nicola Yoon.

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The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action

The Making of A Well-Designed Business is no nonsense advice for the entrepreneur who is ready to take action. Gleaned from over 30 years of co-running their family owned business, LuAnn Nigara gives it to you straight. Lessons on business leadership, how to set up business systems and processes, how to find your ideal client and as important, how to attract your ideal client. LuAnn has been in your shoes and she understands the challenges you face. LuAnn explains why it is so critical to establish the company mission for your business and how and why you need to gather your team of experts to guide you through your entrepreneurial journey. If you are ready to be an entrepreneur or you are struggling to get your small business on a path to profits and success, this is the book for you.

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Dream: The Words and Inspiration of Martin Luther King, Jr. (Me-we)

DREAM: The Words and Inspiration of Martin Luther King, Jr. is part of the new Me We book series from Blue Mountain Arts®. Inspired by the life and philosophy of one of the 20th century’s most remarkable humanitarians, this book combines compelling photographs of King with quotations from his most inspiring speeches and writings to capture the true essence of his timeless messages of nonviolence, equality, and love. The book also includes an in-depth biographical essay by South African writer/novelist Mike Nicol and an introduction by Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

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She Said…Thoughts For Our Inspiration

Throughout the ages, women have experienced love, pain, and despair. This collection of poems and inspirational thoughts aspires to touch the hearts of women. They will find themselves infused with the courage and determination needed to get up and dust themselves off during life experiences. The inspirational overtones will motivate and move women. These women will know that they are strong, bold, and beautiful in spite of the adversities and hardships that have become a part of their lives.

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Minute Motivators for Leaders: Quick Inspiration for the Time of Your Life

You are a leader—people look to you to be an example, offer direction, and provide inspiration. But with so much to do, how can you keep fresh, focused, and excited about your opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives?

Bestselling author Stan Toler provides inspirational quotes, one-page gems of wisdom, and memorable taglines to fuel your passion and clarify your vision. You’ll find plenty of helpful reminders that…

Leaders are in the people business. As a leader, your primary function is not to buy, sell, or ply a trade. It is to understand and work with people.Bureaucrats run institutions. Leaders lead people. You can make the difference.Leadership is a team sport. Do more than direct individuals—build a team.

This treasure of tried-and-true principles will be your on-the-go source for the motivation and encouragement you need be the effective leader you were created to be.

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