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Still alright : a memoir / by Loggins, Kenny,author.; Turbow, Jason,author.;
"In a remarkable career, Kenny Loggins has rocked stages worldwide, released twelve platinum albums, and landed hits all over the Billboard charts. His place in music history is marked by a unique gift for collaboration combined with the vision to evolve, adapt, and persevere in an industry that loves to eat its own. Loggins served as a pivotal figure in the folk-rock movement of the early '70s when he paired with former Buffalo Springfield member Jim Messina, recruited Stevie Nicks for the classic duet "Whenever I Call You 'Friend,'" then pivoted to smooth rock in teaming up with Michael McDonald on their back-to-back Grammy-winning hits "What a Fool Believes" and "This Is It" (a seminal moment in the history of what would come to be known as Yacht Rock). In the '80s, Loggins became the king of soundtracks with hit recordings for Caddyshack, Footloose, and Top Gun; and a bona fide global superstar singing alongside Bruce Springsteen and Michael Jackson on "We Are the World." In Still Alright, Kenny Loggins gives fans a candid and entertaining perspective on his life and career as one of the most noteworthy musicians of the 1970s and '80s. He provides an abundance of compelling, insightful, and terrifically amusing behind-the-scenes tales. Loggins draws readers back to the musical eras they've loved, as well as addressing the challenges and obstacles of his life and work-including two marriages that ended in divorce, a difficult but motivating relationship with the older brother for which "Danny's Song" is named, struggles with his addiction to benzodiazepines, and the revelations of turning seventy and looking back at everything that has shaped his music-and coming to terms with his rock-star persona and his true self"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Loggins, Kenny.; Rock musicians;

Option B : facing adversity, building resilience, and finding joy / by Sandberg, Sheryl,author.; Grant, Adam(Psychologist),author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."From Facebook's COO and Wharton's top-rated professor, the #1 New York Timesbest-selling authors of Lean In and Originals: a powerful, inspiring, and practical book about building resilience and moving forward after life's inevitable setbacks. After the sudden death of her husband, Sheryl Sandberg felt certain that she and her children would never feel pure joy again. "I was in 'the void,'" she writes, "a vast emptiness that fills your heart and lungs and restricts your ability to think or even breathe." Her friend Adam Grant, a psychologist at Wharton, told her there are concrete steps people can take to recover and rebound from life-shattering experiences. We are not born with a fixed amount of resilience. It is a muscle that everyone can build. Option B combines Sheryl's personal insights with Adam's eye-opening research on finding strength in the face of adversity. Beginning with the gut-wrenching moment when she finds her husband, Dave Goldberg, collapsed on a gym floor, Sheryl opens up her heart--and her journal--to describe the acute grief and isolation she felt in the wake of his death. But Option B goes beyond Sheryl's loss to explore how a broad range of people have overcome hardships including illness, job loss, sexual assault, natural disasters, and the violence of war. Their stories reveal the capacity of the human spirit to persevere. and to rediscover joy. Resilience comes from deep within us and from support outside us. Even after the most devastating events, it is possible to grow by finding deeper meaning and gaining greater appreciation in our lives. Option B illuminates how to help others in crisis, develop compassion for ourselves, raise strong children, and create resilient families, communities, and workplaces. Many of these lessons can be applied to everyday struggles, allowing us to brave whatever lies ahead. Two weeks after losing her husband, Sheryl was preparing for a father-child activity. "I want Dave," she cried. Her friend replied, "Option A is not available," and then promised to help her make the most of Option B. We all live some form of Option B. This book will help us all make the most of it"--
Subjects: Sandberg, Sheryl.; Bereavement.; Grief.; Loss (Psychology); Resilience (Personality trait);

Finding Harmony [electronic resource] : by Walters, Eric.aut; cloudLibrary;
So what if Harmony has to be the grown-up? After months living in a foster home (again), Harmony convinces a judge that she can move back in with her mother. Her mom even finds an apartment that the social worker, Gloria, can't find fault with. But now Harmony has an even bigger battle ahead—trying to keep her mom on the straight and narrow, or at least keep Gloria from finding out when she slips. Which she does. A lot. Often left to fend for herself, Harmony finds an ally in Mr. Khaled, the owner of the convenience store across the street. He helps Harmony out with food in exchange for some part-time work. And at school, her principal seems to be on her side. Even so, it feels like Harmony’s life is always one step from falling apart, and she can't really trust anyone. Harmony knows the question is less about whether she'll return to foster care and more about when she's ready to do it. Finding Harmony is the prequel to the Governor General's award-winning The King of Jam Sandwiches. ★ “Tug at the heartstrings and tickle the funny bone…This warm tale is definitely one for the keeper shelves. Highly recommended.” —School Library Journal (SLJ), starred review for The King of Jam SandwichesKey Selling Points Harmony's finally allowed to leave foster care and go home to her mother, who struggles with drug addiction and alcoholism, but Harmony feels like the only one trying to make it work. The book's wise-beyond-her-years narrator, Harmony, shows us a child's experience of the foster care system and of living with a parent struggling so hard with their own mental health issues and addictions that the child essentially raises herself. Yet, the book also demonstrates how kids can resist and persevere in even the direst circumstances. Harmony finds helpers throughout her story—including her supportive friends at her new school, her principal (who also grew up in foster care) and the owner of the corner store, Mr. Khaled, who is a Syrian refugee—giving readers a sense of hope and faith in community. The multigenerational friendship between Harmony and Mr. Khaled shows two people who have survived difficult circumstances finding common ground and sheds light on the immigrant experience. This book is a prequel to the Governor General's award-winning The King of Jam Sandwiches, focusing on Robbie's friend Harmony.Children/juvenile.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Homelessness & Poverty; Orphans & Foster Homes; Drugs, Alcohol, Substance Abuse;
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Change, Not Charity. by Lebrecht, Jim,film director.; Dinklage, Peter,actor.; PBS (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Peter DinklageOriginally produced by PBS in 2025.The emotional and dramatic story of the decades-long push for equality and accessibility that culminated in the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990. A story of courage and perseverance, the film highlights the determined people who literally put their bodies on the line to achieve their goal and change the lives of all Americans. From American Experience.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Criminal law.; Social sciences.; History, Modern.; Human rights.; Sociology.; Documentary films.; Current affairs.; Health.; History.; United States--History.; Discrimination.; Disabilities.; United States--Politics and government.; People with disabilities.;

The other side of impossible : ordinary people who faced daunting medical challenges and refused to give up / by Meadows, Susannah,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."True stories about people who triumphed over seemingly impossible medical diagnoses using untraditional, inventive therapies and perseverance--and about what scientists are discovering on the psychology of healing and the mind-body connection--from the author of the New York Times Magazine article about her own son, "The Boy with the Thorn in his Joints," which led to this book about other families"--
Subjects: Medicine; Alternative medicine; Mind and body.;

Second Act. by Segal, Peter,film director.; Yi, Charlyne,actor.; Lopez, Jennifer,actor.; Remini, Leah,actor.; Ventimiglia, Milo,actor.; Williams, Treat,actor.; Hudgens, Vanessa,actor.; Elevation Pictures (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Charlyne Yi, Jennifer Lopez, Leah Remini, Milo Ventimiglia, Treat Williams, Vanessa HudgensOriginally produced by Elevation Pictures in 2018.Jennifer Lopez stars as Maya, a 40-year-old woman struggling with frustrations stemming from her unfulfilled dreams. Until, that is, she gets the chance to prove to Madison Avenue that street smarts are as valuable as a college degree, and that it is never too late for a second act. A classic film for modern audiences about second chances, perseverance and the power of believing in yourself.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Comedy films.; Romance.; Work environment.;

The biggest little farm [videorecording] / by Chester, John(John G.),film producer,film director,on-screen participant.; Pilachowski, Matthew,on-screen participant.; Elevation Pictures,film distributor.;
John Chester, Molly Chester, Matthew Pilachowski.John Chester chronicles the eight-year quest he and Molly Chester went on when they traded city living for 200 acres of barren farmland and a dream to harvest in harmony with nature. Through dogged perseverance and embracing the opportunity provided by nature's conflicts, the Chesters unlock and uncover a biodiverse design for living that exists far beyond their farm, its seasons, and our wildest imagination.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.MPAA rating: PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Biographical films.; Documentary films.; Chester, John (John G.); Chester, Molly.; Family farms; Farm life; Sustainable agriculture; Global warming;
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The book tree / by Czajak, Paul,author.; Kheiriyeh, Rashin,illustrator.; Myles, Jonathan,narrator.;
When young Arlo accidentally drops a book on the Mayors head, the Mayor decides books are dangerous and destroys all the books in town! But thanks to Arlos imagination and perseverance, the Mayor finds that suppressing stories cannot stop them from blossoming more beautifully than ever. This timely allegorical tale will be a useful tool for starting conversations with children about the power of activism and the written word.
Subjects: Children's audiobooks.; Fiction.; Picture books.; Book plus audio.; Dyslexia-friendly books.; Books and reading; City and town life; Mayors; VOX books.;

Mindsets for parents : strategies to encourage growth mindsets in kids / by Ricci, Mary Cay,1960-; Lee, Margaret,1974-;
Includes bibliographical references.What are mindsets and how do they affect our children? -- What is the role of parents in developing a growth mindset? -- How do our praise and feedback impact our children's mindsets? -- Why is it important for children to understand how the brain works? -- How can we develop perseverance and resiliency in our children? -- What about mindsets at school? -- How can I develop a growth mindset for my child in sports and the arts? -- What are some growth mindset experiences that I can try at home?LSC
Subjects: Learning, Psychology of.; Education; Achievement motivation.; Child psychology.; Parenting.;

Heart berry bling / by Dupuis, Jenny Kay.; Campbell, Eva.;
On a visit to her granny, Maggie is excited to begin her first-ever beading project: a pair of strawberry earrings. However, beading is much harder than she expected! As they work side by side, Granny shares how beading helped her persevere and stay connected to her Anishinaabe culture when she lost her Indian status, forcing her out of her home community--all because she married someone without status, something the men of her community could do freely. As she learns about patience and perseverance from her granny's teachings, Maggie discovers that beading is a journey, and like every journey, it's easier with a loved one at her side. In this beautifully illustrated book, children learn about the tradition of Anishinaabe beadwork, strawberry teachings, and gender discrimination in the Indian Act.
Subjects: Picture books.; Grandparent and child; Indigenous peoples; Beadwork; Earrings;

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