Reading Social

Learn how to deliver the best first impression possible and have a great influence on others. Discover what the most common everyday body moves and habits mean and interpret feelings, thoughts, and intentions accurately.

It takes just a short browse through the dictionary to spot how it is filled with negative words. But Susie has searched far and wide to unearth happy and uplifting words and phrases that, in some cases, have been long-forgotten and, in other cases, have only just been discovered. This is the perfect book to lift you out of your mubble fubbles (a slightly sad mood), make you grin like a gigglemug (someone who never stops smiling), and have you chortling (laughing) away in no time. This joyous collection of 100 positive words will show listeners young and old just how wonderful language can be.

You don’t need to be a mind reader or a psychologist to understand body language. This book will give you the power to decode people’s unspoken emotions, transform your own body language into a tool of confidence, and command any room.

Rome didn’t fall at the hands of drunken, belligerent, animalistic hordes of visigoths, but to drunken, self-indulgent, pompous hordes of literary readers.

Experiencing a story read out loud is one of the oldest forms of entertainment there is. Fireside Reading is a way to slow down, reconnect with the timeless wisdom of great books and rediscover the simple pleasure of being read to. Join Gildart Jackson in front of a cozy fire as he reads The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran to you and your family.

Nancy is so excited to meet her new sitter - especially because Alex is a high school student! She can't wait to play with dolls, play dress-up, and have a fancy tea party. But when Alex shows up, Nancy is stunned. Her brand-new babysitter is... a boy!

Ooh la la - Fancy Nancy is so lucky! She and her reading buddy, Violet, read together every Monday. But when a few Mondays go by without being able to meet, Nancy begins to miss her new friend. Will Violet and Nancy find a way to read together even if they're not at school?

It's 1904, the turn of the 20th century, and Samantha Parkington is a nine-year-old orphan living with her rich grandmother. When Samantha sees a friend in need, she makes space to help and a speech worth more than gold.

Manipulation is the conscious act of causing someone to do a certain thing or act in a certain way. Manipulation is clever, skillful, and sometimes unscrupulous. Manipulation is not always a bad thing. Knowing that manipulation is happening is the first step towards ending it. By knowing the signs of manipulation, people can often stop it before it becomes a bad habit or a detrimental way of life. At the same time, understanding manipulation will help you to get better at it, if that is your goal.

Nancy absolutely must have her first tooth fall out at school. That way she will be sure to receive the special tooth-holder necklace from the school nurse. But when Nancy's tooth starts wiggling at home, she is worried she might lose it before class. How can Nancy make sure her loose tooth falls out at school?

In 1964, Nelson Mandela was sentenced to a lifetime in jail. His crime? Attempting to overthrow a government that openly discriminated against its black citizens. After spending 27 years behind bars, Mandela was released, allowing him to continue his struggle for equality in South Africa - and to become the country's first Black president. In this biography audiobook for kids ages 8-11, learn all about Mandela's incredible life, his fight against apartheid, and how he helped bring peace to his nation.

From your head to your feet, your body is communicating something out to the world, whether you know it or not. Sometimes this is helpful, but sometimes you don’t want to reveal all of your cards. You may be unintentionally communicating something to the world that is hindering you from success, whether at work, with friends, or with your love life. By becoming aware of body language, you can learn how to present yourself better to get what you want and figure out what others are thinking and feeling to better work with them.

Melody Ellison loves singing and gardening, and is inspired by friends and family and the Civil Rights Movement to make changes in her community. Melody's story of leadership and making one's voice heard is sure to engage today's readers as they learn what it was like to be a girl in 1964. This Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader is great for American Girl fans ages 5 to 8. This exciting Step into Reading is based on an American Girl story by Denise Lewis Patrick.

BANNED in Florida, because of how it deals with critical issues of race and racism, teen-aged sex, teen pregnancy, and abortion. A funny and sad story based on real events: Wrong race, wrong age. But a love that felt so right. A story that encapsulates the issues of today: a young woman fighting for a love in a society that forbids it; a story about race relations, hate crimes, and teen pregnancy. Angel-Louise wasn't supposed to fall in love with him. Her family, her age, her religion, and her race ruled against her having anything to do with him. But she couldn't help it -- even when she ...

Gain in-depth insights on human behavior and the inner psychology behind why people do the things they do and learn how to analyze people through nonverbal and verbal cues and body language to speed read people in no time.

Are you looking for a new way to understand people? Do you want to know how to read people like a book and get what you want from them? Dark psychology is a fascinating topic that can help you do just that. It’s the study of human behavior and the techniques used to influence, control, and manipulate people. This audiobook will teach you everything from covert NLP mind control techniques, hypnosis, speed reading, and more! It’s more than just an amazing listen. It’s an incredible experience that you can have every day of your life.

Almost everything about Valentine's Day is fancy... especially with Fancy Nancy! Mystery is in the air when Nancy receives a valentine from a secret someone. Join Nancy as she follows the clues to find out who it is—all in her trademark fabulous style, of course. Gorgeous stickers included!

Fancy Nancy loves fall - the fashion, the weather, and especially the colors of the leaves! As Fancy Nancy helps Mom and Dad rake up, she gets a stupendous idea to do something unique with the most beautiful leaves she has found. Join Nancy as she celebrates the changing of the seasons in this storybook adventure.

Fancy Nancy is thrilled when Ms. Glass announces a class field trip: apple picking! Nancy is determined to find a perfect Gala apple for her dad - it's his favorite kind, and even the name sounds fancy! But what if that perfect apple is just out of reach? In the fancy footsteps of all of the Fancy Nancy books, Fancy Nancy: Apples Galore! will delight young listeners. With easy-to-understand narration, fancy fans will clamor for more!

If you are ready to ensure that you can protect yourself from manipulation while also ensuring that you learn the skills necessary to control other people, Covert Manipulation is here for you. This audiobook endeavors to bring you a comprehensive beginner’s guide to the concept of covert manipulation. This audiobook will guide you through everything you need to know, teaching you about what covert manipulation is, how it is used, and more.