The Hollow Crown erupts with the pulse-pounding force of a geopolitical thriller drenched in danger, deception, and the unraveling of an empire. This is not just a story, it’s a front-row seat to the collapse of the American century. The dollar, once the unshakable pillar of global trust, begins to crumble under the weight of mounting debt, fractured alliances, and the relentless ambition of adversaries poised to seize the moment. The balance of power doesn't just shift it convulse...

All of us make mistakes.Some shortcomings are common where you have feelings of regret; such as paying so much attention to our careers that we missed many of our children’s school or their sporting events. Maybe we don’t spend enough time with our elderly parents when we could have and now they are gone. We’ve all looked the other way when a co-worker was being bullied at work. Other shortcomings may be less common; such as committing acts of physical harm to othe...

Was there ever a time when you felt happy and free? Perhaps, when you were younger, when you didn't have a ton of responsibility on your shoulders?Wouldn't you like to go back to that and just be happy again? You know, spend more time with your family and do stuff together?While it may seem extremely difficult right now or maybe even impossible, depending on where you are in life right now, know that freedom is within your reach.

There are numerous books on communication focusing on interpersonal, business, and group communication. This book, however, is focused on intrapersonal communication. Intrapersonal communication addresses how we communicate with ourselves via our inner dialogue.Additionally, addressed in the book are the interactions and exchanges that take place between our conscious and unconscious minds. It is here that the barriers are setup that keeps us from experiencing the lives we desire. ...

Practical solutions and online training tools to counter the isolation felt by K-12 students in a resource-challenged education systemIn Reconnect: Building School Culture for Meaning, Purpose, and Belonging, a team of distinguished educators from Teach Like a Champion and Uncommon Schools deliver practical guidance and concrete advice for teachers, administrators, and community members who seek to dramatically improve the lives of children and young peopl...

In Reconnect: Building School Culture for Meaning, Purpose, and Belonging, a team of distinguished educators from Teach Like a Champion and Uncommon Schools deliver practical guidance and concrete advice for teachers, administrators, and community members who seek to dramatically improve the lives of children and young people by fostering a sense of belonging in schools. In the book, you'll find hands-on solutions to build or rebuild students' sense of shared work and community in...

Written by award-winning author, highly experienced mediator, and co-founder of the Prison of Peace project, Douglas E. Noll, De-Escalate gives you the proven process to calm any angry person or volatile situation in 90 seconds or less.Based on the practical experience of a master mediator and grounded in the latest findings in neuroscience, Douglas Noll offers his proven process—to empower you to successfully and efficiently de-escalate an angry person or...

From social psychologist Dr. Devon Price, a conversational, stirring call to “a better, more human way to live” (Cal Newport, New York Times bestselling author) that examines the “laziness lie”—which falsely tells us we are not working or learning hard enough.Extra-curricular activities. Honors classes. 60-hour work weeks. Side hustles.Like many Americans, Dr. Devon Price believed that productivity was the best way to measure self-worth. Price was ...

National bestsellerA fresh, insightful guide to reading body language in the post-digital ageWhether you’re at a job interview or a cocktail party, searching LinkedIn or swiping right on a dating site, you want (no—need) to understand what people are really thinking, regardless of what they’re saying. Understanding what others are trying to tell you with their posture, hand gestures, eye contact (or lack thereof) or incessant fiddl...

Empower learning through grit and resilience—with this easy-to-follow teacher's guide to growth mindset strategies.Created by teachers for teachers, this is the ultimate guide for unleashing students' potential through creative lessons, empowering messages, and innovative teaching. The Growth Mindset Coach provides all you need to foster a growth mindset classroom, including:A Month-by-Month ProgramResearch-Based Activities...

Eliminate old-school punishments and create a community of responsible, productive learnersAre you or your teachers frustrated with carrots and sticks, detention rooms, and suspension--antiquated school discipline practices that simply do not work with the students entering our classrooms today? Our kids have complex needs, and we must empower and embrace them with restorative practices that not only change behaviors but transform students into productive citizens,...

The Artist's Way for the 21st century—from esteemed creative counselor Beth Pickens.If you are an artist, you need to make your art. That's not an overstatement—it's a fact; if you stop doing your creative work, your quality of life is diminished. But what do you do when life gets in the way? In this down-to-earth handbook, experienced artist coach Beth Pickens offers practical advice for developing a lasting and meaningful artistic practice in the face of...