★美國華盛頓大學融合教育研究與訓練中心所長、特殊教育領域教授兼主任伊蓮‧史瓦茲博士擔任導讀，各界專家學者一致好評推薦。　　★收錄50位有學習困難卻在各領域發光發熱的名人故事，每位名人亦帶來一句激勵人心的感動名言。　　★全書插畫由14位有學習困難的畫家共同創作完成。**　　別因學習上的困難阻撓了你，　　這些挑戰都將成為學習的助力，　　只要你願意相信自己，　　你就是天空中最明亮的那顆星星！**　　小男孩善德飽受多種學習困難所苦。亞斯伯格症、注意力缺陷過動症及輕微的閱讀障礙，讓他的學校生活備受挫折。「希望和別人一樣」成為他心中的小小心願。一天夜裡，一顆璀璨星星降臨在善德的房間，為他帶來一段奇幻的旅程。旅程中，善德遇見50位歷經學習困難的名人，包括：達文西、牛頓、莫札特、安徒生、愛迪生、愛因斯坦、畢卡索、約翰‧藍儂、李光耀、魔術強生、麥可‧菲爾普斯……看見他們如何突破自身的困境，活出閃耀的人生。而善德的心願能夠因此達成嗎？　　☆ 特別收錄：認識學習差異的型態...

Thirteen men sentenced to die by incarceration at a maximum-security prison pushed themselves to enroll in the first face-to-face bachelor's degree completion program for incarcerated students in the state of California. Sentenced to life without possibility of parole, they pursued higher education as the path toward rehabilitation and transformation, changing the trajectory of their lives. Based on in-depth interviews, each journey is at times heartbreaking, infuriating, and deeply inspir...

A Ready Hope: Effective Disaster Ministry for Congregations is an introduction for people of faith who are new to the ministry of disaster preparedness and response. Authors Kathy Haueisen and Carol Flores have both personal and professional experience dealing with the tropical storms and hurricanes that have roared through the Gulf Coast region the past decade. Residents of Houston, Texas, they have worked closely with ecumenical faith-based and other nongovernmental networks, governmenta...

Step into the streets, arenas, coffee shops, and offices of Edmonton, and witness how the arrival of a teenage hockey phenomenon is changing the city’s fortunes.Once known as the City of Champions, Edmonton is at a crossroads. As oil prices continue to plummet, the economic outlook grows bleaker by the day. Political changes have ushered in an era of uncertainty. And, as though mirroring the city’s fortunes, the Edmonton Oilers continue to struggle on the ice, offe...

The Hope Effect is built on a simple but radical premise: hope is not wishful thinking. It is real, measurable, and trainable—and it changes outcomes that matter.Most people treat hope as an emotion or a personality trait—something you either have or you don’t. The science says otherwise. Drawing on decades of research, The Hope Effect shows that hope is a distinct, measurable way of thinking—different from optimism—that can be learned, strengthen...

The Hope Effect is built on a simple but radical premise: hope is not wishful thinking. It is real, measurable, and trainable—and it changes outcomes that matter.Most people treat hope as an emotion or a personality trait—something you either have or you don’t. The science says otherwise. Drawing on decades of research, The Hope Effect shows that hope is a distinct, measurable way of thinking—different from optimism—that can be learned, strengthen...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Understanding DepressionCauses, Symptoms, and Effective Coping StrategiesDepression is more than just sadness—it's a silent storm that affects millions, often without warning. It distorts reality, drains energy, and isolates those who suffer, making even the smallest tasks feel impossible. But there is hope.Inside This Book, You'll Discover:The Sile...

Harness the power of positivity to overcome anxiety—and thrive!If you suffer from anxiety, you may feel stuck in a vicious cycle of rumination, worry, and avoidance—and ultimately miss out on all life has to offer. But what if you could shift your thinking and start living with more expansiveness, hope, and happiness? What if you could transform stress and anxiety, and find lasting balance, peace, and joy? This book can show you how.Based in proven...

"When I first saw you Lou, quite simply, you were just full of fear and terror. There was also so much anger, and little belief in your ability to heal. But now, despite all that's been uncovered, forgiveness has opened your heart, and it's full of joy and happiness!" Lou Samara thought he was just an ordinary guy, but why did he feel so worthless all the time? Why did he feel it was right that everyone should take advantage, see him as a failure and seek to put him down? How could this be...

Business Book Awards 2026 Shortlisted in Leadership categoryThere’s a global hope crisis. Here’s how to fix it.Some people say that hope isn’t a strategy: Ian Pettigrew strongly believes that it is.Hopelessness keeps people stuck where they are. Hope is a powerful motivator that helps you focus on what you want and do everything in your power to achieve it. It also helps you navigate the inevitable bumps in the road on the journey. Hope is ...

The content of this book is a training program developed to not only bring hope and healing to survivors of abuse and trauma but for training others to use this systematic approach to healing. This workbook has been developed for survivors of abuse and trauma of all kinds. Most survivors of abuse are silenced either by their abuser or by their shame and guilt. This shame and guilt may be assigned either by the offender who threatens to hurt them or a loved one if they tell or by themselves...

Understanding Depression Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Coping Strategies Depression is more than just sadness—it's a silent storm that affects millions, often without warning. It distorts reality, drains energy, and isolates those who suffer, making even the smallest tasks feel impossible. But there is hope. Inside This Book, You'll Discover: The Silent Storm: Understanding Depression When Darkness Falls: Recognizing the Signs The Weight of the World: Causes and Triggers Breaking the Cha...