When the Roo Crew arrives to build a conservation station in a eucalyptus forest, Sparkles decides to branch out and also construct something special for her fellow koalas. But then Rollo and Fitz ask her to take on special projects that will help the resident lizards and cockatoos. Determined not to let anyone down, Sparkles agrees.It soon becomes clear Sparkles has more work than she can handle. Everything is running behind schedule, and she's running out of energy. Then one afte...

Bingo the Dingo and his pack are in trouble! All the water in their Outback home has completely dried up. They'll be forced to make a long, hard journey on foot to the next watering hole-unless the Roo Crew can build them a new road to drive there.Junior the possum is so excited to help on his first project ever. He's been on his phone day and night looking up everything he might need to know. But when it's time to pick up his toolbelt, can he say "so long" to the screen? Will he b...

The Roo Crew's latest job has them working by the ocean-but this is no day at the beach!A flotilla of migrating sea turtles will be landing on the shore in less than a week. So it's all hands on deck for Tradie Roo and the crew as they build a rest station for the weary travelers.Emma the engineer has mapped out the project down to the last nail. And there's just enough time to get it done-if they follow her plan perfectly. Then an unexpected ocean current forces the crew t...

LGBTQ Lobbying in the United States argues that the issues and tactics prioritized by the mainstream gay lobbying community fail to serve LGBTQ interests and are complicit in perpetuating heteronormative power dynamics and institutions that render queer and trans people vulnerable to structural oppression.The book posits that there are different LGBTQ lobbying communities—a dominant gay mainstream lobbying category, whose work advances heteronormative ideals, and a second ...

This book examines the policymaking process following highly emotional events. It focuses on the politics of shark “attacks” by looking at policy responses to tragic shark bites in Florida, Australia, and South Africa. The book reviews these cases by identifying the flaws in the human-shark relationship, including the way sharks are portrayed as the enemy, the way shark bites are seen as intentional, and how policy responses appear to be based on public safety. Flaws identifies politicians...

"I'm tired of feeling stressed out every day." "I can't stand having so little impact, despite caring so much and working so hard." "I just don't have anything left to give."Over years of developing and teaching their renowned Mindful Self-Compassion program, Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer have found MSC to be uniquely helpful for people struggling with the soul-draining depletion of burnout--from health care professionals, teachers, and caregivers, to tapped-out business owne...

"I'm tired of feeling stressed out every day." "I can't stand having so little impact, despite caring so much and working so hard." "I just don't have anything left to give." Over years of developing and teaching their renowned Mindful Self-Compassion program, Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer have found MSC to be uniquely helpful for people struggling with the soul-draining depletion of burnout--from health care professionals, teachers, and caregivers, to tappe...

Does it matter who owns and funds the media? As journalists and management consultants set off in search of new business models, there's a pressing need to understand anew the economic underpinnings of journalism and its role in democratic societies.How Media Ownership Matters provides a fresh approach to understanding news media power, moving beyond the typical emphasis on market concentration or media moguls. Through a comparative analysis of the US, Sweden, and France, ...

Do you always show up for everyone else, get praised for your strength, and look like you have it all together while secretly experiencing intense worry, self-doubt, or fear of failure? Do you work hard to please others while feeling disconnected from the ‘real you’?People with high-functioning anxiety (HFA) often appear competent and accomplished on the outside, but internally, it’s a very different story. HFA is rooted in fear – the fear of others seeing the ‘rea...

Your mind is the gateway to your reality—reshape it, and everything changes. This insightful guide reveals how to identify and rewire limiting thought patterns to create a life of intention, positivity, and power. Through proven mindset techniques and self-awareness practices, you’ll learn to break mental loops and replace them with empowering beliefs. Unlock the magic of your mind and become the conscious creator of your experiences.

The ONE Reason why you Struggle with Relationships, Finances, and CareerHave you ever wondered why you leave one toxic relationship for another? Have you wondered why you struggle with finances and can't tell what happens to your money? Have you wondered why you lack the motivation to work after reading several books on productivity?You are not alone if you have answered YES to any of these questions. Many adults are struggling with adulthood, and everythin...

The 3 Steps to Heal your Inner Child and break free from Generational Trauma.We all have an Inner Child.Our inner child is that part of us that is often concealed who holds our spontaneity, creativity, fun, and fantasy.We grew up depending on our parents for our survival. Hence, anytime our needs were not met as children, it would hurt our inner child.This Inner Child is wounded. It stores within it the hurt that you are unaware of. Most peo...