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いのちと平和の大切さについて次世代を生きるすべての人に向けて医師・鎌田實先生が送るメッセージ本です。特に学童期の子どもたちが学校生活のなかで勉学以外にも理解し、学ぶべきことを本書を通して訴えます。

Teens! Brand Up is the one book you need to stand up, stand out, and succeed. Brand Up is an essential playbook that equips teens with strategies and tools to succeed and fulfill dreams in high school, college, and beyond. It’s packed with practical advice and skill-building that you don’t learn in school—but are critical to your personal growth. Whether you’re aiming to excel academically, become an entrepreneur, or social media star, you need Brand Up!

Born in poverty-stricken Albania, twin sisters Argita and Detina Zalli always dreamed of becoming doctors. Their parents scrimped and sacrificed, committed to giving them a better life. But then the unthinkable happened. In 1997, the government collapsed, plunging the country into anarchy and civil war. The twins' dream unraveled along with their homeland. Their parents had to find a way to leave and save their daughters' futures—not to mention their very lives. 

"Ein junger Mann nach dem Herzen Gottes werden!“ – So lautet das Motto dieses ermutigenden Buches für junge Männer (etwa ab 15 Jahren). Der Autor, Jim George, lädt dazu ein, das größte Abenteuer zu wagen: Jesus konsequent nachzufolgen. Jim George zeigt nicht nur, was wahre Nachfolge für einen jungen Mann bedeutet, sondern ermutigt auch, sich den Herausforderungen zu stellen. Das gelingt ihm vor allem durch den beständigen Ausblick auf das gesteckte Ziel: Ein Mann nach dem Herzen Gottes werden. So leben, wie es Gott gefällt.

Written in an accessible and humorous style, this book teaches you to know what's going on in your mind and how to get your feelings under control. It'll help you adapt and feel better about your place in the world. Psychologist Gwendoline Smith uses her broad scientific knowledge and experience...

En la actualidad, cada vez hay más personas que adoptan la brujería y otras prácticas espirituales para aprovechar su fuerza interior y su resistencia, mientras se alinean con algo más grande que ellos. Las herramientas que Gabriela Herstik ofrece en este libro te ayudarán a conectarte con el universo y con tu luz interior.

Brought to you by Penguin. 'It's time we told our story too. The melanin speaks for itself.' - George the Poet Part of a Story That Started Before Me is an extraordinary new collection of poems chosen by acclaimed spoken-word performer and social commentator George the Poet. Taking readers on a...

Als Ash und Poppy sich zum ersten Mal begegnen, ist es Liebe auf den ersten Blick. Vorsichtig und zaghaft nähern sie sich einander, tauschen Gedanken und Hoffnungen und machen schon bald große Pläne für ihre gemeinsame Zukunft. Bis Ash völlig unerwartet aus dem Leben gerissen wird. Doch eine große Liebesgeschichte wie diese endet nicht mit dem Tod.

Il manuale ufficiale della serie evento di Netflix Sex Education. Per tutti coloro che vogliono leggere di relazioni e di sesso in modo libero, esplicito e sano. Anche Otis, Maeve e i loro amici sentivano il bisogno di conoscere tutti gli aspetti dell'amore. Il risultato? Una guida schietta, inclusiva e informativa alla vita. Dal conoscere l'anatomia del tuo corpo e acquisire sicurezza nel tuo aspetto, al consenso, all'identità e all'orientamento sessuale.

If you are a transgender and gender-nonconforming teen, you may experience unique challenges with identity and interpersonal relationships. In addition to experiencing common teen challenges such as body changes and peer pressure, you may be wondering how to express your unique identity to others. The Gender Quest Workbook incorporates skills, exercises, and activities from evidence-based therapies—such as cognitive behavioral therapy—to help you address the range of struggles you may encounter related to gender identity, such as anxiety, isolation, fear, and depression.

An entertaining and accessible introduction to the radical philosopher of freedom of thought and religion is the only biography of Spinoza for young adults. The second title in the Philosophy for Young People series. Winner of the National Jewish Book Award for Children's and Young Adult...

When white people have the opportunity to think and talk about race and racism, they more often than not don’t know how. In this adaptation of Dr. Robin DiAngelo’s bestselling book White Fragility, anti-racist educators Toni Graves Williamson and Ali Michael explain the concept of systemic racism to young adults and how to recognize it in themselves and the world around them. Along the way, Williamson and Michael provide tools for taking action to challenge systems of inequity and racism as they move into adulthood. 

In giorno di agosto del 2005 un tir si ferma in un autogrill vicino a Bressanone. Da sotto sbuca un ragazzino. È tramortito, sporco. Si era legato di nascosto all’asse delle ruote posteriori prima che il tir si imbarcasse su una nave in partenza dalla Grecia. Poi Venezia, l’autostrada, quattro ore in¬finite. Molti altri erano morti così. Quel ragazzino si chiama Alidad Shiri e ha solo quattordici anni. È arrivato dall’Afghanistan, dove i genitori, una sorella e la nonna erano stati uccisi. Si era rifugiato in Pakistan con il fratello, l’altra sorella e gli zii.

Arguments for Future: Argumentieren lernen wie Luisa und Greta in fünf kurzen knackigen Kapiteln: Was kommt auf uns zu? Inwiefern sind Gesellschaft und Politik dafür verantwortlich? Wie kann ich Klimamythen entschärfen? Tipps, wie Klimakommunikation gelingen kann. Und Ideen für eigenes Engagement und Gesprächstaktiken. Also, "Misch dich ein".

Stacey loves being a Christian. Her best friends are also her church friends. Her favorite place on earth is Bible camp every summer. And she talks to God like they are old friends. But one summer, she meets a girl who turns everything upside down. Is this feeling she has for her more than just friendship? Could it be a crush? Filled with dread, Stacey embarks on a journey to discover what it means to be gay, whether it is possible to change, and how to reconcile her identity with her faith.

In this propulsive memoir from Achut Deng and Keely Hutton, inspired by a harrowing New York Times article, Don't Look Back tells a powerful story showing both the ugliness and the beauty of humanity, and the power of not giving up. I want life. After a deadly attack in South Sudan left...

"Nicht schon wieder ein Diktat!" – auch zu Ihren Schulzeiten hat die Ankündigung eines Rechtschreibtests sicherlich für Stöhnen im Klassenzimmer gesorgt und nun zieht Ihr Nachwuchs beim Gedanken an Doppelkonsonanten ein ähnlich begeistertes Gesicht. Korrekturprogramme hin oder her, gute Rechtschreibung ist auch heute noch das A und O für eine gelungene Bildungskarriere, allerdings wird Ihr Kind heute deutlich unkomplizierter zum Rechtschreibprofi. Denn genau dafür sorgen die unterhaltsamen Diktate in diesem Hörbuch.

Steht auf für ein gleichberechtigtes Miteinander, versteckt niemals eure Identität, setzt euch dafür ein, dass niemand diskriminiert wird – hier kommen die Argumentationshilfen: von Pay Gap bis LGBTQI+. Die Autorinnen machen sich (und die Hörer:innen) stark für Gleichberechtigung von Männern und Frauen, von Menschen mit Migrationshintergrund, von trans-, nicht binären und intergeschlechtlichen Menschen. Dass hier keine Unterschiede gemacht werden dürfen, sollte eigentlich selbstverständlich sein. Falls beim Diskutieren doch mal die Argumente fehlen, hier sind sie.

From the critically acclaimed author of The Borden Murders comes the thrilling story of Mary Surratt, the first woman to be executed by the US government, for her alleged involvement in the plot to assassinate Abraham Lincoln. A dubious distinction belongs to Mary Surratt: on July 7, 1865, she...

Whether it’s playing through blockbuster-esque adventures, diving deep into hidden bits of story and lore, or building relationships that change the fate of the world itself, video games are bringing stories to life in ways that are immediate, interactive, and immersive. Focusing on some of the best and most memorable experiences in gaming, The Greatest Stories Ever Played examines the relationship between gaming and storytelling in a new way.