BOOKS
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Growth Mindset Workbook for Adults: Build Confidence, Overcome Challenges, and Achieve Your Goals
Embrace a growth mindset and unlock your full potential
A growth mindset means believing that your intelligence and abilities can always improve, and you can learn to do almost anything. This workbook shows you how to make growth your default mindset through writing prompts, exercises, and practices that encourage you to feel confident, take on new challenges, and achieve your goals.
- A wide variety of activities—Explore all 7 aspects of mindset with exercises such as identifying your limiting beliefs, calming your mind with yoga, and turning negative thoughts into positive ones.
- Written by an expert—Dive into practices created by a licensed psychotherapist to help you understand your current mindset and refocus it on growth.
- The power of a growth mindset—Read inspiring stories from people who used the techniques in this book to achieve success.
Get the Growth Mindset Workbook for Adults and discover what you can achieve with curiosity and optimism.
Empowered, a Motivational Journal for Women
You can create positive change in your life―and journaling is a powerful way to start. Empowered: A Motivational Journal for Women lets you discover, define, and embolden yourself through inspirational writing prompts, exercises, and quotes. It’s packed with tools to help you manifest your goals, along with plenty of space for reflection.
Dozens of thought-provoking prompts and exercises encourage you to expand your mind and embrace your dreams. Connect with your deeper self through writing, and visualize intentions through creative exercises. Go beyond the book to meditate, listen to music, or enjoy nature―and return to contemplate your experiences. There’s no right or wrong way to use this motivational journal; the important thing is to begin.
Teetering on Disaster
"Teetering on Disaster is a funny and poignant autobiographical novel, which tells how she fought for her American Dream through the Sierra Nevada's and beyond."
Laura Delaney of Rediscovered Book Shop in Boise, ID says "Michaela Renee is friendly, personable and all around lovely."
Pamela Mahoney Tsigdinos, Author of Silent Sorority included it in her Amazon Listmania as one of the "eclectic mix of memoirs that take a look into the unpredictable and absurd ways of life written by women with a sense of humor."
Acclaim/Awards for Teetering
Best Indie Non Fiction Novel, Shelf Media Group
Non Fiction Author's Association, Silver Award
The Mouse in the Machine Shop
Learn more about bravery and the world of manufacturing
Freddy King Junior is a mouse who lives in a machine shop and dreams of being a machinist. He loves everything about the exciting parts that are made in the machine shop. One day Freddy learns of a broken machine, without Freddy and his skills, the part will not be completed. The part is incredibly important, it's a window for a space rocket. Freddy sees his opportunity to fix the machine. Will he step up and face his fears to save the machine shop?
Winston the Dancing Dog
Great for kiddos with an injury
Winston was a happy-go-lucky, dancing dog. One day his spirit was crushed when he broke a bone and lost the ability to dance like he used to. Winston digs deep to find hope and inspiration for the future. Soon he's back on his feet, stronger than before. This story is based on real-life events.
Vegetable Souffle
Honesty & eating healthy!
"This is a quick read with entertaining color illustrations. Parents and children will surely chuckle over Jake’s efforts to avoid eating his vegetables. And maybe … just maybe … they will learn from his mistake. Just like a soufflé, this picture book is light, fluffy, and fun to devour." The Children’s Book Review (www.thechildrensbookreview.com)
Golly Wally
A fun read for kids struggling with symptoms of ADHD.
Wally is a puppy who just can't seem to focus or stay on task, until an old wise dog comes along and offers him some advice.
Ara Rich, CHADD.org says, "Golly Wally is simply brilliant! It describes characteristics that children with ADHD face daily and provides encouragement, support, and enrichment by teaching them to use their strengths to succeed."
Dennis and the New Baby
Welcoming a new baby to the family?
Dennis was the only dog, but soon a baby joined the family. When the new baby came along Dennis realized tearing up shoes wouldn't land him more attention. It's not long before Dennis learns that having a new baby around can be very special.
Erin Cecrceo of Project S.H.A.R.E says, "We loved Dennis and the New Baby here at Project S.H.A.R.E. We can’t wait to see the kids at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia enjoying it too! Thank you for a wonderful story!"
4.5 Stars On Amazon
2019 Shelf Award Winner
The Paper Blog says, "This story was insanely funny, heartwarming, and touching. Alex learns from her experience on the radio show that she has some big decisions to make. She learns a lot about her life and her past and that gives her the strength to decide on her future. I loved this book. It was well written, carefully plotted to keep you guessing what will happen next. I usually read several books at once, but once I started on this one I couldn't put it down.
I recommend this book to those who enjoy chick lit, contemporary fiction, and romance.
This one gets one the rare five star ratings. A+ "Award - Shelf Media Group Notable 100
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