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Rise of the green flame / by Mensah, Bernard(Children's author); Nayo, Natasha.;
Eight-year-old Kwame is eager to start Nkonyaa School and learn calabash magic, yet none of the teachers can figure out what kind of magic is in his calabash--but when one of Kwame's new friends is possessed by an evil magic his power is revealed.
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Magic; Gourds; Good and evil; Schools; Friendship;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Pivot : the art and science of reinventing your life / by Markel, Adam.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The successful CEO of the internationally renowned Peak Potentials--who has trained thousands of people to find new jobs, careers, and directions--shares his practical and inspirational program for reinventing yourself, whether you are out of work or want to change your professional trajectory. What would you do in your life if you knew you could not fail? That's the question answered in Pivot, a roadmap for embracing your true potential without abandoning your responsibilities or risking your future. As a transformational teacher and the CEO of Peak Potentials, which has trained more than one million people worldwide, Adam Markel can help you leap out of your comfort zone and into the destiny you've always dreamed of. Whether you are transitioning your career, or have been downsized, or believe that your true potential has yet to be fully tapped, Pivot is a guide to reinvention for anyone, at any age. With clear-eyed compassion and frank assessments, Adam shares the secrets that will guide you away from fear and toward a powerful new vision for your life. The uplifting stories, introspective prompts, clear step-by-step exercises, and energizing calls to action throughout this remarkable book will guide you through the process of personal and career transformation, from creating a vision and clearing space for change to building a supportive environment and establishing daily rituals that will regenerate your soul. Success and personal fulfillment are within reach! Program your internal GPS to a destination of your wildest imagination--all it takes to change your path is one right turn"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Achievement motivation.; Conduct of life.; Motivation (Psychology); Self-actualization (Psychology); Self-actualization (Psychology); Success.;
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Reasons to look at the night sky / by Daniel, Danielle.;
Luna has always loved the night sky. She's an eleven-year-old who knows everything there is to know about space, and dreams of one day becoming an astronaut. The first step in her plan to get there is to ace the space unit in her science class and secure a spot in NASA's summer space camp. But when Luna's teacher is unexpectedly replaced with a substitute, Ms. Manitowabi, who is looking to shake up science class by bringing in art, Luna's carefully laid plans are crushed. And that's not all that's shifting in Luna's life -- changes at home and in her friendships have her feeling topsy-turvy. What on Planet Earth is happening?
Subjects: Novels in verse.; Girls; Schools; Astronomy;
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Bruce Lee : a life / by Polly, Matthew,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The most authoritative biography--featuring dozens of rarely seen photographs--of film legend Bruce Lee, who made martial arts a global phenomenon, bridged the divide between Eastern and Western cultures, and smashed long-held stereotypes of Asians and Asian-Americans. Forty-five years after Bruce Lee's sudden death at age thirty-two, journalist and bestselling author Matthew Polly has written the definitive account of Lee's life. It's also one of the only accounts; incredibly, there has never been an authoritative biography of Lee. Following a decade of research that included conducting more than one hundred interviews with Lee's family, friends, business associates, and even the actress in whose bed Lee died, Polly has constructed a complex, humane portrait of the icon. Polly explores Lee's early years as a child star in Hong Kong cinema; his actor father's struggles with opium addiction and how that turned Bruce into a troublemaking teenager who was kicked out of high school and eventually sent to America to shape up; his beginnings as a martial arts teacher, eventually becoming personal instructor to movie stars like James Coburn and Steve McQueen; his struggles as an Asian-American actor in Hollywood and frustration seeing role after role he auditioned for go to a white actors in eye makeup; his eventual triumph as a leading man; his challenges juggling a sky-rocketing career with his duties as a father and husband; and his shocking end that to this day is still shrouded in mystery. Polly breaks down the myths surrounding Bruce Lee and argues that, contrary to popular belief, he was an ambitious actor who was obsessed with the martial arts--not a kung-fu guru who just so happened to make a couple of movies. This is an honest, revealing look at an impressive yet imperfect man whose personal story was even more entertaining and inspiring than any fictional role he played onscreen"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Lee, Bruce, 1940-1973.; Actors; Martial artists;
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The big book of maker camp projects / by Roberts, Sandy,author.;
This entertaining guide contains dozens of start-to-finish projects that enable you to host an engaging maker camp - the kids won't even know they're learning! Written by an experienced teacher and dedicated hobbyist, The Big Book of Maker Camp Projects clearly explains the awesome activities that will make your camp epic. Wearables, electronics, arts and crafts, cosplay, and other favorite topics are fully covered.
Subjects: Makerspaces.; Handicraft.;
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Children of the state : stories of survival and hope in the juvenile justice system / by Hobbs, Jeff,1980-author.;
Includes bibliographical references."Very little has been written about juvenile justice. In the greater consciousness, the word "justice" in this context has been leeched of meaning; it just signifies prison for kids. But to those living and working in various capacities within that system, the word "justice" holds a sepulchral gravity. In Children of the State, bestselling author of The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace Jeff Hobbs presents three different true stories that show the day-to-day life and the existential challenges faced by those living and working in juvenile programs: educators, counselors, administrators, and--most importantly--children. While serving a year-long detention in Wilmington, DE--perennially one of the violent crime capitols of America--a bright but stunted young man considers the benefits and also the immense costs of striving for college acceptance while imprisoned. A career juvenile hall English Language Arts teacher struggles to align the small moments of wonder in her work alongside its overall statistical futility, all while the city government presumes to design a new juvenile system without cinderblocks--and possibly without those teaching in the current system. A territorial fistfight in Paterson, NJ is characterized by the media as a hate crime, and the boy held accountable for that crime seeks redemption and friendship in a rigorous Life & Professional Skills class in lower Manhattan. These stories are followed to their knotty conclusions in triptych form. In chronicling the work of this constellation of people trying to accomplish good work in abjectly horrible systems and circumstances, Children of the State asks: What should society do with young people who have made terrible decisions? For many kids, a woeful mistake made at age thirteen or fourteen--often as a result of external factors bearing upon a biologically immature brain--will resonate through the rest of their lives, making high school difficult, college nearly impossible, and a middle class life a foolish fantasy. To observe these missteps and raw challenges and small triumphs from shoulder height, through the experiences of thinking, feeling, poignant young people, is to be moved to consider altering the fixed narrative currently laid out of them. As Hobbs demonstrates in piercing, vivid prose: No one so young should ever be considered irredeemable"--
Subjects: Juvenile delinquents; Juvenile delinquents; Juvenile justice, Administration of;
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Into the woods / by Holiday, Jenny(Romance author),author.;
"Teddy Knight's band has just broken up in spectacular fashion after his longtime bandmate and -- he'd thought -- closest friend decides to go solo. So when he's offered a last-minute gig to fill in as an artist-in-residence at a summer arts camp -- which comes with a lake cabin and lots of free time to work on a revenge album -- he takes it. No matter that he knows nothing about nature, dislikes kids, and is generally a grump. Gretchen Miller is having a mid-life crisis. Luckily, her summer job as the dance teacher at Wild Arts summer camp will allow her to drop out of society for a while. Having sworn off dating, she decides she'll go into the woods and become a crone. She might skip the "luring innocent children to their death" part of cronedom, but she's all for the "curse men" aspect. Teddy and Gretchen clash from the get-go when he mistakes her for a fan, and she relegates him to the "entitled jerk" ash heap. Despite their determination to dislike each other, a wary friendship blooms as the magic of the woods starts to unwind them, and they spend long hours by the campfire talking about art, being stuck, and the idea of starting over. But woods are often filled with monsters, and Teddy and Gretchen will have to face their fears if they want to start over together"--
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Novels.; Man-woman relationships; Camping; Forests and forestry;
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Paw painters / by Ingalls, Ann.; Gallion, Sue Lowell.; Ceolin, Andre.;
During art week in Mr. Lopez's classroom, hamsters Tip and Tucker escape their cage and make a mess--and some artwork--of their own.Grade level: K-1, Guided reading level: J, ATOS Reading level 1.7, Lexile measure: 370, Word count: 408.LSC
Subjects: Hamsters; Teachers; Hispanic Americans; Schools; Painting;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Foolproof freeform embroidery : exploring your creativity with fabric, threads & stitches / by Clouston, Jennifer,1959-author.;
Includes bibliographical references."Your guide to crafting embroidery masterpieces! Embark on an embroidery adventure with Jennifer as your mentor, igniting your own creative process. Discover Jennifer's organic approach, inspiring you to forge your path in embroidery. This book unravels everything from daily neural challenges to unconventional backgrounds, "auditioning" threads to create a unique color palette, and blending traditional stitches with a modern flair. Watch as common stitches morph into extraordinary treasures. Go on a journey through the stages of crafting unique embroidery, breaking free from conventions, and embracing joyous experimentation. With Jennifer's guidance, unleash your imagination and delight in creating unique embroidery art! Includes step-by-step instructions to 45 of Jennifer's favorite simple and most versatile stitches and how to transform them by adding other simple embroidery stitches and embellishments to create pressure points, movement, and softness. Explore multiple surfaces to incorporate embroidery -- textile art, slow stitching, fabric journals, crazy quilting -- that will appeal to all levels of stitchers. A beautiful, inspiring embroidery book that's an excellent tool for teachers and students alike"--
Subjects: Decoration and ornament; Embroidery.;
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Classes are canceled! / by Chabert, Jack.; Loveridge, Matt.; Ricks, Sam.;
Eerie Elementary seems to be falling down around the students and teachers, so Principal Winik decides the school must be torn down, but Sam, Lucy, and Antonio suspect that somehow this is all part of Orson Eerie's evil plan to live forever--and if it is they must find a way to prevent the demolition.Appeals to 1st-3rd graders.Reading level grade 2.LSC
Subjects: Horror fiction.; Graves, Sam (Fictitious character); Haunted schools; Elementary schools; Scientists; Buildings;
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