The Squirrel Manifesto

The Squirrel Manifesto
Author: Ric Edelman
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2018-11-20
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1534441670

From acclaimed and award-winning financial adviser Ric Edelman comes a modern-day fable in the spirit of The Ant and the Grasshopper that teaches kids—and their parents—the value of spending money, saving for the future, and giving to charity. Financial habits form early. Children learn by observing a parent’s behavior and through their own experiences. That’s why it’s important to make sure your children are treating money the right way. From allowances and birthday money to cash they’ll one day earn babysitting or mowing lawns, The Squirrel Manifesto provides a platform to set your children on the path to a lifetime of fiscal responsibility. Just as a squirrel gathers nuts to prepare for the winter—eating some now and storing some for later—kids can learn the value of money by spending some of their allowance now and saving the rest for later using animals as examples.

Against Football

Against Football
Author: Steve Almond
Publisher: Melville House Publishing
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2014
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 161219415X

With American Football becoming an increasingly popular sport in the UK, concerns are also being raised about the health impact the sport can have on players. The scary facts about American football causing brain injury have become a hot topic in the media, especially as the same worries are surfacing for other full contact sports such as rugby. Steve Almond was a keen American football fan, but, in light of recent scientific studies about the prevalence of injuries within the sport has slowly turned against the game.

Agile Conversations

Agile Conversations
Author: Douglas Squirrel
Publisher: IT Revolution
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2020-05-12
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1942788665

A successful digital transformation must start with a conversational transformation. Today, software organizations are transforming the way work gets done through practices like Agile, Lean, and DevOps. But as commonly implemented as these methods are, many transformations still fail, largely because the organization misses a critical step: transforming their culture and the way people communicate. Agile Conversations brings a practical, step-by-step guide to using the human power of conversation to build effective, high-performing teams to achieve truly Agile results. Consultants Douglas Squirrel and Jeffrey Fredrick show readers how to utilize the Five Conversations to help teams build trust, alleviate fear, answer the “whys,” define commitments, and hold everyone accountable.These five conversations give teams everything they need to reach peak performance, and they are exactly what’s missing from too many teams today. Stop focusing on processes and practices that leave your organization stuck with culture-less rituals. Instead, unleash the unique human power of conversation.

Bangalee

Bangalee
Author: Stephen Cosgrove
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2018-03-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9781948180009

Bangalee lives in Kritter Castle where few things, if any, are ever put away. A bit of clothing here, a few toys there, everywhere there is clutter and junk. All would have stayed the same had it not been for the appearance of the mysterious and very hungry Grunk, who loves to eat clutter and junk. Children of all ages and some adults, too, learn to tidy up with this engaging story.

Queen of the Sea

Queen of the Sea
Author: Dylan Meconis
Publisher: Walker Books US
Total Pages: 401
Release: 2019-06-25
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1536204986

Cult graphic novelist Dylan Meconis offers a rich reimagining of history in this beautifully detailed hybrid novel loosely based on the exile of Queen Elizabeth I by her sister, Queen Mary. When her sister seizes the throne, Queen Eleanor of Albion is banished to a tiny island off the coast of her kingdom, where the nuns of the convent spend their days peacefully praying, sewing, and gardening. But the island is also home to Margaret, a mysterious young orphan girl whose life is upturned when the cold, regal stranger arrives. As Margaret grows closer to Eleanor, she grapples with the revelation of the island’s sinister true purpose as well as the truth of her own past. When Eleanor’s life is threatened, Margaret is faced with a perilous choice between helping Eleanor and protecting herself. In a hybrid novel of fictionalized history, Dylan Meconis paints Margaret’s world in soft greens, grays, and reds, transporting readers to a quiet, windswept island at the heart of a treasonous royal plot.

How to Be a Boss B*tch

How to Be a Boss B*tch
Author: Christine Quinn
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 197
Release: 2022-05-17
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 164700635X

“Let’s get one thing straight right up front: If you’re going to call me a bitch, I’m going to take it as a compliment.” Christine Quinn, the breakout star of Netflix’s hit Selling Sunset, shows women how to unapologetically own their power in business and relationships to live the life they want. Part prescriptive how-to, part manifesto, part tell-all, Christine Quinn’s How to Be a Boss Bitch candidly covers sex and money, fashion and fame, gossip and gratitude, confidence and consciousness. Quinn has been called everything from “the most-talked-about woman on TV” to “the villain 2020 needed,” and she isn’t shy about any of the qualities that got her the success she has today: tenacity, confidence, and fearlessness, all while dressed in full glam and designer. By sharing details of her journey from high school dropout to self made millionaire, reality TV star, and fashion and beauty entrepreneur, Quinn gives her readers the tools to define their own Boss Bitch style and manifest their own success—without being held back by society’s terms. From branding yourself with a signature style that reflects your unique strengths, to using your opponent’s poison as your power, to learning the basics of a successful negotiation, to getting fired—and being ecstatic about it, How to Be a Boss Bitch is a modern guide to living a bold, authentic life.

Good Night, Biscuit: A Padded Board Book

Good Night, Biscuit: A Padded Board Book
Author: Alyssa Satin Capucilli
Publisher: HarperFestival
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2018-06-19
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780062661210

Snuggle up at bedtime or anytime with Biscuit, the very first book about everyone's favorite little yellow puppy. This version of the classic story is a padded board book with a soft, padded cover and rounded edges, perfect to share with the smallest readers. It’s time for bed, but Biscuit doesn’t want to sleep! Before Biscuit gets into bed he wants one more snack, one more story, one more kiss. Will he ever go to sleep? Woof, woof! This familiar bedtime drama is perfect for shared reading at bedtime and makes for a lovely gift to new parents. Children love the warmth of the Biscuit stories, which have helped introduce generations of boys and girls to the joy of reading. This book was inspired by the author's daughter, who loved to dog-sit their neighbor’s huge golden retriever!

Willow's Whispers

Willow's Whispers
Author: Lana Button
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2010-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1554532809

A captivating picture book about a very soft-spoken little girl's ultimately successful struggle to find her own voice.

Pink Is for Boys

Pink Is for Boys
Author: Robb Pearlman
Publisher: Running Press Kids
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2021-05-18
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0762475625

An empowering and educational board book that proves colors are for everyone, regardless of gender. Pink is for boys . . . and girls . . . and everyone! This timely and beautiful board book rethinks and reframes the stereotypical blue/pink gender binary and empowers kids-and their grown-ups-to express themselves in every color of the rainbow. Featuring a diverse group of relatable characters, Pink Is for Boys invites and encourages children to enjoy what they love to do, whether it's racing cars and playing baseball, or loving unicorns and dressing up. Vibrant illustrations help children learn and identify the myriad colors that surround them every day, from the orange of a popsicle, to the green of a grassy field, all the way up to the wonder of a multicolored rainbow. Parents and kids will delight in Robb Pearlman's sweet, simple script, as well as its powerful message: life is not color-coded.