The Science of Breakable Things

The Science of Breakable Things
Author: Tae Keller
Publisher: Yearling
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2019-05-21
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1524715697

Natalie's uplifting story of using the scientific process to "save" her mother from depression is what Booklist calls "a winning story full of heart and action." Eggs are breakable. Hope is not. When Natalie's science teacher suggests that she enter an egg drop competition, Natalie thinks that this might be the perfect solution to all of her problems. There's prize money, and if she and her friends wins, then she can fly her botanist mother to see the miraculous Cobalt Blue Orchids--flowers that survive against impossible odds. Natalie's mother has been suffering from depression, and Natalie is sure that the flowers' magic will inspire her mom to love life again. Which means it's time for Natalie's friends to step up and show her that talking about a problem is like taking a plant out of a dark cupboard and giving it light. With their help, Natalie begins an uplifting journey to discover the science of hope, love, and miracles. A vibrant, loving debut about the coming-of-age moment when kids realize that parents are people, too. Think THE FOURTEENTH GOLDFISH meets THE THING ABOUT JELLYFISH. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR * KIRKUS REVIEWS * THE CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY * "Natalie's Korean heritage is sensitively explored, as is the central issue of depression." --Publishers Weekly "A compassionate glimpse of mental illness accessible to a broad audience." --Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW "Holy moly!!! This book made me feel." --Colby Sharp, editor of The Creativity Project, teacher, and cofounder of Nerdy Book Club

The Magic of Motherhood

The Magic of Motherhood
Author: Ashlee Gadd
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2017-04-04
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 031008461X

Are you an imperfect, trying-her-best mom? If you're over reading parenting advice, The Magic of Motherhood should be your next read. Motherhood can often feel overwhelming and isolating. Your feelings swing between joy and uncertainty, intense love and anxiety, laughter and tears. Ashlee Gadd and the writers behind the popular blog Coffee + Crumbs have written a beautiful reminder of your identity, both as a woman and a mother. The Magic of Motherhood is a curated collection of honest stories weaving together the love, joy, and magnificent heartache of motherhood. Instead of offering advice, the writers offer something even better: their hearts. You'll read essays about identity, adoption, body image, miscarriage, friendship, faith, and more. After reading, mothers will: Find joy in both beauty and mess Discover a renewed strength and sisterhood Be reassured that they are not alone Want to gift this book on Mother's Day, birthdays, baby showers, National Best Friend Day, and other holidays New and seasoned moms will enjoy The Magic of Motherhood. This book is a love letter to mothers everywhere. Essays from Ashlee Gadd of Coffee + Crumbs and its contributors will provide solidarity for all moms.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Magic of Mothers & Daughters

Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Magic of Mothers & Daughters
Author: Jack Canfield
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 408
Release: 2012-03-13
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1611592003

Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Magic of Mothers & Daughters celebrates that special bond mothers and daughters share with each other. Moms and daughters alike will delight in this collection of heartwarming, entertaining, and poignant stories. A great gift for Mother’s Day. Mothers and daughters. They are, at the same time, very similar and completely unique. This relationship - through birth, childhood, teen years, adulthood, grandchildren, aging, and every step in between - can be the best, the hardest, and the sweetest. Mothers and daughters will laugh, cry, and find inspiration in this collection of stories that remind them of their shared love, appreciation and special bond.

Harry's Horrible Hair

Harry's Horrible Hair
Author: Theresa E. Cocci
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2021-06-22
Genre:
ISBN: 9781645437673

Meet Harry, a downhearted little dog who is saddened by the stares and laughter of others who only see his horrible hair. When his friend Miss Maggie knits him a handsome sweater to hide his messy hair, Harry quickly gains confidence. But when disaster strikes and his patchy hair is once again revealed, Harry wonders if others will ever see him for what he's like on the inside-not just the outside.

STEM Moms

STEM Moms
Author: Cassie Leonard
Publisher: ELMM Press
Total Pages: 153
Release: 2023-08-15
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Use your technical, leadership, and life skills to navigate your dream career. Women are leading innovations in engineering and science. When we also choose to become parents, we become even more dynamic, multi-skilled, tenacious trailblazers! Unfortunately, most mothers in science and engineering are regularly isolated while facing a daunting combination of challenges – unconscious (and conscious) bias, misguided societal expectations, chaotic hybrid schedules, mom-guilt... STEM moms need mentors and friends who have similar experiences. WE NEED TO SHARE OUR STORIES! Written by an engineer, senior leader, executive career coach, and mother of two, this is a playbook for caregivers who want to stop surviving and start thriving. STEM Moms provides tools to identify your transferable skills (aka superpowers), define your highly personalized life and career values, and achieve your unique definition of success – while avoiding burnout and imposter syndrome. Why STEM Moms? · Set and hold boundaries. · Break the bias. · Trust your gut. · Embrace your magic. · Own what “balance” means to you. · Grow diversity. This book's career development and coaching strategies are for anyone who wants to find success, no parenthood required! Allyship Matters! Grab a 2nd copy to share with your peer, sister, mentor, mentee, partner and/or advocate! This book offers practical advice and guidance on improving diversity in STEM by being an ally to women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and other underrepresented groups. Includes digital access to all of the worksheets found inside. Buy your copy today.

Working Mother

Working Mother
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 102
Release: 2008-05
Genre:
ISBN:

The magazine that helps career moms balance their personal and professional lives.

Ancestor's Magic

Ancestor's Magic
Author: Renee Joiner
Publisher: Oshun Publications, LLC
Total Pages: 76
Release: 2021-06-25
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1950378780

Jade knows one thing for sure… …no one is coming to save her. Left for dead with her bag plundered for her magics, Jade has little to hold onto except revenge. And the thought of her daughter growing up without her. She cannot let that happen to yet another Lawrence daughter. Not when there is one answer yet untried. So she does the one thing she promised her own mother she’d never do. Taps in to the Lawrence line’s ancestral magic…awakening the ancient powers the matriarchs of her family feared to summon. Raw magic, dangerous power, a dance with a new destiny. Now the blood in her veins flows with new purpose. To destroy the enemies of her kind for good… …and to take back a millennia of squandered rule and bend every knee to her will. But can Jade control the surging power inside her? Or will she fail to save herself after all?

Magic Gone Wild

Magic Gone Wild
Author: Kim Richardson
Publisher: KR Publishing
Total Pages: 270
Release: 2023-09-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

My big day is finally here. Marcus and I are getting married—or so I thought. Unfortunately, disaster stands in the way of my happily ever after, and it comes in the form of a god—a narcissistic one, no less. Of course, it does. The problem? This god wants me dead. So how does a witch plan a wedding when a mysterious god wants to rip off her head? Very carefully. But I’ve got worse problems. I can handle the unwelcome attention of a god but not when my family is involved. Things turn from bad to ridiculously bad when my aunts go missing. Again, the evidence points to the same vicious god. But when I turn to the only other goddess I know for help, Lilith is nowhere to be found. And time is running out. Magic Gone Wild is perfect for fans of paranormal romance books, urban fantasy, slow-burn romance, and humor. Get ready for this heart-pounding and laugh-out-loud magical adventure!

Cold Burn of Magic

Cold Burn of Magic
Author: Jennifer Estep
Publisher: Kensington Books
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2015-05-01
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1617738255

“An indulgently fun romp full of ‘lochness’ monsters, tree trolls, and housekeeping pixies . . . a welcome twist on familiar fantasy themes.”—Publishers Weekly It’s not as great as you’d think, living in a tourist town that’s known as “the most magical place in America.” Same boring high school, just twice as many monsters under the bridges and rival Families killing each other for power. I try to keep out of it. I’ve got my mom’s bloodiron sword and my slightly illegal home in the basement of the municipal library. And a couple of Talents I try to keep quiet, including very light fingers and a way with a lock pick. But then some nasty characters bring their Family feud into my friend’s pawn shop, and I have to make a call—get involved, or watch a cute guy die because I didn’t. I guess I made the wrong choice, because now I’m stuck putting everything on the line for Devon Sinclair. My mom was murdered because of the Families, and it looks like I’m going to end up just like her . . . “An adventurous ride you will never want to get off.”—Jennifer L. Armentrout, #1 New York Times bestselling author “Jennifer Estep is a genius!”—Simply Nerdy “Packed with action and a nice twist, this is just the book for fans of the Mythos Academy series who want more Jennifer Estep.”—Bristol Herald Courier

Orange Sparkles

Orange Sparkles
Author: Rachel Inbar
Publisher:
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2019-07-12
Genre:
ISBN: 9781079977622

Moving? Megan can't decide if she's excited or terrified. Her family isn't just moving. They're moving to a different country! Great that it's the opportunity of a lifetime for her father. Amazing that her sister will be able to get promising new treatments... But how will she manage without her friends and how can she learn a new language, including a whole new, backwards-written alphabet? When Megan and her brother, Noah, discover a magic tunnel near their new home, its magic lets them do more and understand more. Carefree Noah uses the magic to move like a Ninja, but Megan wants to be sure she uses it wisely.