From the #1 science author for kids comes the next installment in the bestselling Baby University series!Black Holes for Babies is a playful, accessible introduction to one of the most fascinating mysteries in the universe. Written by experts in physics and astrophysics, this book uses simple language and bold graphics to explain how stars collapse, how gravity works, and what makes a black hole "black."Perfect for curious little minds (and the gro...

Build mental toughness every day with 365 quick reps to reset, focus, and compete like a champion.Whether you’re an athlete, student, or professional, you know the impact repetition, consistency, and discipline have on performance. Now, train your mindset the same way you train your skills through a year-long daily mental training system.Written by Dr. Jim Afremow, author of The Champion’s Mind, with coauthor Phil White, The Daily Champion’s Mi...

Consider this: Restrictions placed by state legislatures on what schools can teach about America's history of conquest and enslavement. Broad bans enacted by local school boards that remove meaningful books from school curricula and the shelves of libraries. Court rulings that muddy the distinction between what counts as private versus public expressions of religion in public school settings and that open the door to publicly funded religious education. All of these recent actions chip awa...

Did you know that turtles are great singers? Or that trees love to gossip with their fungi friends? Or that fish farts almost started a war? The world around us is full of chatter—it turns out that we just aren’t listening.Did you know that whether humans are paying attention or not, the rest of nature is busy communicating through sound, sight, chemicals, and touch? Crackling with tongue-in-cheek wit and accessible science, this third installment in the Your Hidde...

A true love story with history as to how and when we met and Ann's life before and Paul's life before right up till we met and how , a "TRUE LOVE STORY" with all details.

A close look at the nature of violence against sexual and gender minorities (LGBTQ+ people) with a global framework that examines the features of violence, while also exploring the ways it manifests various cultural ideas about sexuality and gender, family structures, and intersectional identities.Here we examine closely the prevalence of global violence against LGBTQ+ individuals and how it is experienced differently among various groups, considering intersecting ...

Gain the accounting skills essential for today’s healthcare administration careersA practical introduction to healthcare accounting, covering financial statements, transaction analysis, the journal entry process, the accounting cycle, budgeting, and financial analysis. Build the financial confidence needed to succeed in the healthcare sector with clear explanations and real-world context. Learn how to interpret financial data, manage budgets, and evaluate f...

A highly-interactive guide to explore your attachment style, understand your internal patterns, and build lasting, secure relationships, from the author of The Power of Attachment“A trustworthy map for understanding and healing our earliest wounds.”—Mark Wolynn, author of It Didn’t Start With You“At our core, every one of us is designed for secure connection,” writes attachment theory expert Diane Poole Heller, PhD. But th...

Entitlement has become a modern epidemic, eroding accountability, stifling growth, and weakening communities. Unreasonable Responsibility is the antidote. Leadership expert Joe Sanders delivers a bold call to action, showing how a radical embrace of responsibility can transform organizations and society as a whole.With clarity and conviction, Sanders diagnoses the “disease of entitlement,” revealing how it takes root and why it spreads so easily. He offers...

Trigger Words examines how language in the United States has been manipulated and politicized to sow division and dehumanization, rather than to encourage inclusion and equity. From “woke” to “DEI” to “CRT,” words that once emerged from marginalized communities to speak truth to power have been weaponized by conservative movements—especially the MAGA wing of the Republican Party—to stoke fear, shut down dialogue, and preserve systems of oppression. At the same time, however, langu...

A modern, trauma-informed framework for multicultural family practice**.**The fifth edition equips readers with a clear framework for engaging diverse families across the lifespan. Written for emerging and experienced practitioners alike, it supports thoughtful assessment, ethical decision-making, and culturally responsive engagement. Content is presented in an accessible, student-friendly voice that stren...

A handbook for teaching Washington’s legacy, the American founding era, and responsible engagement in contemporary civic lifeCrafted by a diverse group of expert historians, museum professionals, and K–12 teachers, Learning Through George Washington is an engaging, multifaceted exploration of how to teach and learn about the American Revolutionary era. For more than twenty-five years, these educators have gathered at Mount Vernon to participate in dynamic ...