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A hilarious new middle grade novel from beloved and bestselling author Gordon Korman about what happens when the worst class of kids in school is paired with the worst teacher—perfect for fans of Ms. Bixby’s Last Day. A good choice for summer reading or anytime! The Unteachables are a...

In a world where women and communities of color were disproportionally impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, it's more important than ever for leaders to truly understand how to support inclusion in the postpandemic workplace. Drawing on years of work with many leading organizations, Jennifer Brown shows what leaders at any level can do to spark real change and navigate uncharted waters. She guides listeners through anti-racism using the Inclusive Leader Continuum, a set of four developmental stages: unaware, aware, active, and advocate.

In the rapidly changing business landscape, harnessing the power of diversity and inclusion is essential for the very viability and sustainability of every organization. Talent who feel fully welcomed, valued, respected, and heard by their colleagues and their organizations will fuel this growth. We will only succeed in this transformation if those in leadership pivot from command and control management styles to reinvent how we look at people, every organization's greatest asset.

There's Jonathan, lonely, introspective, and unsure of himself; and Bobby, hip, dark, and inarticulate. In New York after college, Bobby moves in with Jonathan and his roommate, Clare, a veteran of the city's erotic wars. Bobby and Clare fall in love, scuttling the plans of Jonathan, who is gay, to father Clare's child. Then, when Clare and Bobby have a baby, the three move to a small house upstate to raise "their" child together and, with an odd friend, Alice, create a new kind of family.

The bestselling author of the Septimus Heap series, Angie Sage, delivers a gripping and darkly humorous tale of Maximillian Fly—a human with cockroach features—whose quiet life is upended when he aids two human children in their escape from an oppressive governing power. Perfect for fans of...

In early 2021, more than 200 widely respected experts gathered virtually for the world’s most ambitious conversation about diversity. We challenged ourselves to imagine how to fix it. Now, for the first time, these solutions are compiled into one groundbreaking volume, organized into 12 powerful themes including: storytelling, technology, identity, retail, education, and more. For newcomers to the topic of diversity, and DEI experts alike, this audiobook offers a much-needed and actionable blueprint for creating a more inclusive world for us all.

This is the second in a series of Little ABC’s Books. In this book, there are 26 animals, one for each letter of the alphabet with pictures included. For instance: “T is for Tiger. Tigers are the largest cats in the world....” The other books in the series will be about birds, flowers, fruits, vegetables, and so much more. Help your child learn the alphabet by listening to these little alphabet books.

ABC's & Names is the first of the Little ABC's Books series. There are 26 names, one for each letter of the alphabet. For instance: "L Is for Lisa, a sweet little girl. She is rarer than a diamond and fairer than a pearl. Her Daddy is a soldier. She is the apple of his eye. Today, he had to go to war, and that made Lisa cry."

Sometimes in the excitement and focus of major life events like missions and marriage, the temple experience becomes secondary. Your personal temple endowment can and should be a deeply meaningful experience. Careful preparation will help you understand the promises, ordinances, and blessings involved. Using entertaining stories and insightful teachings from the scriptures, this book helps young adults replace their fears and questions about the temple with the faith and confidence necessary to make and keep eternal covenants and to experience all the blessings of temple worship.

This 2nd Edition of Intrusive Leadership: How to become THAT Leader is the first and only book solely dedicated to defining, dissecting, and discussing the most critical leadership style for the future. This book will take you on a journey from introducing the leadership style, identifying current problems, to eloquently stating the case that every person in a leadership role should know about intrusive leadership. Through the art of storytelling, you will be exposed to the undeniable impacts of when a person is led in a manner that makes them feel seen and valued.

Steamy Cowboys by Rosalina Sanchez delivers 15 sizzling short stories set against the rugged backdrop of Texas, where forbidden attraction and unbridled passion ignite under the scorching sun. From brooding ranchers to rodeo champions, these cowboys are as rough as the land they ride—each with a secret, a scar, and a hunger for love that defies convention.