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Picture Books in Both English and Spanish/Libros ilustrados en ingles y español
Picture Books in Both English and Spanish/Libros ilustrados en ingles y español
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A trip to the laundromat leads to a momentous occasion when Trixie, too young to speak words, realizes that something important is missing and struggles to explain the problem to her father. Using a combination of muted black-and-white photographs and expressive illustrations, this book tells a true-to-life tale about what happens when Daddy's in charge and things go terribly, hilariously wrong.
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"An empowerment-focused keepsake edition of one of the world's best-loved picture books 40 years. 7 million copies. 1 kick-ass princess who has inspired four generations of readers to stand up for themselves. How do you celebrate an occasion as special as 40 years in print for a book as beloved as The Paper Bag Princess? You track down some of the most poignant commentary about the story; you share behind-the-scenes insights from the author and his...
3) The dot
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"Vashti doesn't think she can draw, but her teacher encourages her to "just make a mark and see where it takes you." Vashti at first ventures one small and unremarkable dot, but is soon making big dots and small dots, red dots, blue dots, and purple dots. At the school art show, her entire collection of dots turns heads and wins praise"--Container insert.
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Even people who have 20/20 vision may have difficulty putting the image they see in the mirror into focus. While they may see the true image of everything and everyone around them, the picture becomes distorted and unrealistic when looking at themselves. This positive and upbeat video acquaints young adults with the problems caused by low self-esteem and teaches techniques for creating a more positive self-image. Viewers learn what self-esteem is,...
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Feelings of inferiority, low performance in school, poor lifestyle choices, withdrawal from relationships and activities - low self-esteem can open teens up to a whole range of serious problems. This video discusses lack of self-confidence among adolescents, self-image issues that can arise from it, and how teens can reinforce - or, if necessary, rebuild - their belief in themselves. Subjects covered include social and societal causes of low self-esteem,...
7) Wonder
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Based on the New York best seller, this tells the incredibly inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman, a boy with facial differences who enters fifth grade, attending a mainstream elementary school for the first time.
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This attention-getting video delivers basic information about rational emotive behavior therapy, or REBT. The first part of the video introduces REBT through discussion, diagrams, and dramatic vignettes. In the second part, viewers will see how REBT principles are applied to the issue of maintaining positive self-esteem. Viewers will then learn how REBT can help them separate how they feel about events from how they feel about themselves.
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In a highly competitive society, what harm could possibly come from providing self-esteem classes at school? In this program, ABC News anchors Diane Sawyer and Sam Donaldson and correspondent John Stossel find out as they probe the downside of the self-esteem movement. In an absence of statistics confirming any salutary effects from such classes, research indicates that intensive praise can undercut students' desire to accept greater scholastic challenges....
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How often have you set a goal but struggled to achieve it? This video helps you improve your success rate by taking note of the five common mistakes people make when setting goals and how to overcome them. Topics in the program include unclear and vague goals, unrealistic goals, conflicting goals, not learning from experience, and not celebrating goal achievements.
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Many people don't feel sufficiently competent at dealing with the challenges they face at work or in life in general. Don't be caught in a self-fulfilling prophecy. This program shows viewers five practical steps they can take to help improve self-esteem, including working on anxiety, learning something new, how not to be a cynic, avoiding blind spots, and practicing self acceptance.
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An alarming number of teens today - both girls and boys - feel dissatisfied with their body to the point of engaging in unhealthy eating behaviors that can be life-threatening. From trying fad diets to binge eating to suffering from bulimia or anorexia nervosa, disordered eating behaviors affect not only physical health, but emotional and mental health as well. It also negatively affects family, friends, and supporters of these teens. This video teaches...
16) Swallowing
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Your teeth grind and chop food into tiny pieces, and your salivary glands moisten the food. Your tongue pushes the bolus (moistened food) to the back of your throat. Next, the epiglottis, a small flap of tissue, folds over your voice box at the entrance to the trachea to prevent food from going the wrong way. The esophagus contracts and moves food toward your stomach.
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Real Life Teens is an unbiased and realistic look from the perspective of teens, at the wide variety of issues teens face today featuring young teenagers telling their real stories, in their own words. The series discusses significant issues in adolescent society and cuts through many barriers with its honest and relevant advice and information. As part of the process of adolescence, teens naturally have to deal with their feelings of self-worth....
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The most purposeful people in the world spend their time doing what they love. This video will help viewers discover and live a life of purpose by answering the question "What should I do with my time that will benefit both me and society?" Topics include beliefs, values, achievements, feedback, empowering questions, goal-setting, your life story, writing your future, vision boards, making your passion pay, affirmations, and more. "If you have a purpose,...
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In a culture where being social and outgoing are highly prized, it can be difficult - even shameful - to be an introvert. But as Susan Cain argues in this passionate TEDTalk, the quiet and contemplative bring extraordinary talents and abilities to the world and should be encouraged and celebrated.