Self Study

What does it mean to be Asian American? How does our racialization in the United States shape our lives and our worldviews? With candor and care, Ellie Yang Camp, a Taiwanese American educator, offers a set of ideas and frameworks to guide us toward a more nuanced understanding of these questions. Drawing on her experiences and observations from history, conversations with Asian American peers, and lessons derived from other people of color, Camp unpacks the confusing dynamics that underlie anti-Asian stigmas and stereotypes in the US.

Am I trans enough? The answer is undoubtedly yes. You are. Alo Johnston has been where you are. From watching every transition story on YouTube and navigating online message boards for answers to finally starting testosterone and transitioning himself, he now walks alongside you every step of the way to guide you towards acceptance of who you truly are. Born out of thousands of hours of research and conversations with hundreds of trans people, Am I Trans Enough? digs deep into internalized transphobia and the historical narratives that fuel it.

Drawing on disparate philosophies and science behind electronic beat-making, lyricism, dance, memory, myth, and cosmology in the African and African Disaporic traditions, this book seeks to demonstrate relationships between rhythm, space, and ways of being as an articulation of futures and alternate realities made present.

We are what we think, and spending time with positive thoughts makes us positive people. Listening to affirmations can: Help you start your day right. Remind you of your value. Allow you to be a kinder person. Attract wealth. Bring forgiveness. Pump you up… and more!

When God Seems Silent: Finding Faith in the Waiting by Clarence W. Fell What do you do when heaven is quiet, your prayers go unanswered, and your heart is aching for a response that never comes? When God Seems Silent is a deeply honest and hope-filled guide for anyone who has ever felt overlooked by God or abandoned in their suffering. Drawing wisdom from the prophet Habakkuk and other biblical voices who dared to question, lament, and wrestle with God’s silence, Clarence W. Fell leads readers through a spiritual journey from complaint to confidence, from despair to defiant joy. In this ...

Alyssa Mastromonaco is back with a bold, no-nonsense, and no-holds-barred 21st-century girl's guide to life, tackling the highs and lows of bodies, politics, relationships, moms, education, life on the internet, and pop culture. Whether discussing Barbra Streisand or The Bachelor, working in the West Wing or working on finding a wing woman, Alyssa leaves no stone unturned...and no awkward situation unexamined.

Nearly 2,000 years ago, Jesus told a simple parable about a family...a father and his two sons. It was a story of rebellion, repentance, and unfathomable grace. The Parable of the Prodigal Son still stands out as a crucial lesson about our struggle with sin and dependence on divine salvation. But there is a part of this story that often goes untold. It's a message you need to hear.

On the first day of high school, Kristina Ellis' mom - a single, working mother who lost her husband to cancer - informed her that she could not financially support her after graduation. Kristina would need to find her own way to pay for college. As an average student with less-than-impressive test scores, Kristina realized she would have to sell herself to scholarship committees if she wanted to stand out. That's when she devised the plan that led to her receiving over $500,000 in scholarships.

Speak Turkish Confidently in Real-Life Situations – The Perfect Guide for Travelers, EMIGRANT, Expats, and Self-Learners! If you're planning to visit Turkey, live there, or simply want to communicate better with Turkish speakers, this book is your practical companion. "Speak Turkish in Everyday Situations" is designed to help you use Turkish naturally and confidently in all types of daily interactions. Learn Real Turkish for Real-Life Situations This book goes beyond textbooks and teaches you the Turkish you'll actually hear and need in everyday conversations—whether you're ordering ...

These affirmations will retrain your brain for the success, confidence, health, and abundance that you always wished for. Through repetition, they will become embedded in your mind, and help you create new behaviors and attract subconsciously positive experiences.

Who are we? What is our place in this vast and ever-evolving universe? Where do science and spirituality meet? If you’ve pondered these questions, you’re not alone. Join some of the most spiritually curious and renowned minds of our time for an exploration into the mystery of being. From founders of the Science and Nonduality (SAND) conference, Maurizio and Zaya Benazzo, On the Mystery of Being brings together an array of visionary spiritual leaders, psychologists, philosophers, scientists, teachers, authors, and healers to celebrate and explore what it means to be human.

Why are more American adolescent girls prey to depression, eating disorders, addictions, and suicide attempts than ever before? According to Dr. Mary Pipher, a clinical psychologist who has treated girls for more than twenty years, we live in a look-obsessed, media-saturated, "girl-poisoning" culture. Despite the advances of feminism, escalating levels of sexism and violence - from undervalued intelligence to sexual harassment in elementary school - cause girls to stifle their creative spirit and natural impulses, which, ultimately, destroys their self-esteem.

When you think of a miracle, what comes to mind? Naturally, blinded eyes being opened, deaf ears unstopped and other medically unexplained healing come to mind. Is healing the only type of miracle? What if you need a miracle of another kind? Whether you know it or not there are miracles happening all around you. You have to look for them. See with your heart as well as your eyes. Everyday Miracles is a book in three parts, a devotional, workbook and journal. The devotional is designed to speak to your spirit, the workbook to stimulate your mind and the journal to reveal your heart. Open the...

Meaningful experiences don't come without commitment—you need slow magic for profound and enduring work. Featuring dozens of hands-on exercises and theoretical discussions of magic, this book supports you in making big changes without getting burned out.

We exist within a culture that encourages us—often with a frantic urgency—to try, and try harder. We are told to try a different approach, try to do or be better, try to squeeze in a little bit more. This is especially true of women, who not only have to try harder than men to receive access to the same opportunities and resources, but who are also conditioned to try in the name of meeting others' needs and expectations, often at the expense of their own well-being. In this book, Kate tackles hustle culture head-on, exploring the ways in which women are primed to become relentless strivers.

New York Times best-selling author Joan Anderson gives women practical advice and inspiration for building creative, independent, and fulfilling lives through discovering who they truly are and who they can be.

Listen to everyday words and phrases in British English, then repeat, practise and refine! A relaxing way to pick up the language. Covers the words you need for modern life in the UK with topics on home life, work and school environments, shopping, food and drink, sport and leisure, transport, technology, and the environment. Great care has been given to represent modern British culture and enhance your experience of the UK and its people, including food and drink, customs, celebrations, and festivals.

Success and happiness are the predictable and guaranteed results of living natural laws - specifically, the six laws of conscious creation. These powerful, universal laws are detailed in this audiobook, which is written as a parable. Through the story of Shaun Porter, you'll learn how you can conquer your personal limitations, discover your unique purpose, and exercise the power of creative manifestation.

You can change your future: You’ve just found the how-to-guide for women who are ready to ditch procrastination and paralyzing self-doubt, live in true self-confidence, claim heartfelt goals and dreams and make that ish happen! Yes, just ONE mindset shift can take you from “maybe one day...” wishful thinking, to a BOSS living her truth? Change your mindset: How could a teen single mom, recovering from domestic violence and poverty, go on to create a multi-million-dollar, national barre and yoga studio chain?

Equip Yourself for Life’s Battles: Timeless Wisdom from Biblical Underdogs Are you seeking a life of purpose and fulfillment, yet feeling stagnant in your spiritual growth? Do you long to live out your faith authentically, but often stumble and feel like you're falling short? This study equips you with the essential tools to navigate life's challenges and cultivate a character that pleases God. Delve into the stories of hypocritical Pharisees, the lepers who rejected God, and stand alongside David as he fought through great adversity. Through focused biblical wisdom and actionable ...