text: How non-traditional couples break the whole argument for traditional gender roles #Philosophy#Relationships#feminism#gender#identity Posted Dec 27 2017 Guest post by Joi Lusted Joi, the author and her husband, Phil When I decided to write about gender roles, I did some Googling to see what else was already out there. Within minutes, I, to no surprise, was fuming over the disgusting things I was reading. No, I wasn't coming across nasty YouTube comments. The things I was coming across were steadfast and deeply personal anecdotes about the NEED for gender roles. One bit of commentary in particular that stuck out to me most blatantly discredited couples planning to share responsibilities in and out of the home. It stated very clearly that there are exceptions to the hard and fast rules of gender such as when "tragedies happen where a woman may need to provide additional income for their family because husbands can become ill or disabled," and God understands these exceptions. BUT a woman and/or heterosexual couple should never dare to plan on sharing the responsibility to "provide"; it is God's will for men to provide, and God's will for women to submit and concern themselves with the home. So where does my family fit in? If it is God's will for men to almost always be the sole providers, where does my partner fit in? My partner was born with a physical disability (you may know him from this guest post or from our wedding), and received many surgeries as a child to make it possible for him to do things most of us can automatically do with ease: walking, talking, typing, and so on. Does that mean he doesn't qualify to be a conventionally providing husband? And if so, does that mean he isn't made by God to fulfill the role of a man? Even still, there are physical limitations to what he can do. He couldn't be a full-time welder or a diesel mechanic or a professional athlete without assistance and significant modifications to the workplace (which isn't likely in any of those fields). Because he isn't a physically conventional male, does that mean he doesn't qualify to be a conventionally providing husband? And if so, does that mean he isn't made by God to fulfill the role of a man? Further, where does that line get drawn? To what level should he be removed from these roles he's supposed to fulfill, but cannot? Is he simply not fit to be a husband or father because he cannot be a typical provider? How much dehumanization needs to take place when the standards do not apply? These examples and conclusions may seem extreme, but our relationship finds the confines of traditional gender roles to also be extreme. Naturally, I need to mention that modern gender roles are impossibly confusing. Eisenhower, Reagan, and (Teddy) Roosevelt were cheerleaders in their day, when cheer was considered a sport too "masculine" for women, what with the shouting, jumping, heavy lifting, and so on. Blue was long considered a delicate and feminine color, despite the current assignment of blue for boys. That being said, a lot of antiquated ideals also still exist. In modern culture, masculinity tends to be associated with dominance and strength, while feminine roles are associated with being gentle and subordinate. If any of you reading have seen my posts on social media or know me in person, you're well aware how open, determined, and vibrantly passionate I can be. On the other hand, if anyone knows my husband Phil, they are well aware that he is kind, quiet, and gentle. These qualities alone really do break a lot of typical gender stereotypes. Aside from our personalities, though, we face a lot of situations daily that call for us to break away from the norm. How we approach our own gender roles Because I'm the physically larger person, I do a lot of running behind our toddler, keeping her out of things she shouldn't be getting into, lifting her in and out of the car seat, and more. I also tend to make most of our meals. I do the heavy lifting, driving, and the regular car maintenance. I work a standard 9-5 out of the house in an industrial environment (think big trucks and manual labor). Phil's responsibilities in our relationship range far and wide, including tidying up the house, washing dishes, and laundry. He helps our sweet kiddo dress morning and night as well as keeps her occupied throughout the day, and works from home in web design. Marginalizing someone based on their gender leads to the belief that someone who does not comply with the norm is incompetent or invaluable. To put it simply, if there was an expectation for Phil to deliver all stereotypical male responsibilities, his quality of life and happiness would plummet. The same can be said of the assumption that I should be a delicate, submissive, ladylike figure is laughable. Marginalizing someone based on their gender leads to the belief that someone who does not comply with the norm is incompetent or invaluable. A typical day in our relationship abolishes what is considered normal in a relationship between a couple, and focuses on each others' characteristics, and by doing so, we worry less about the paradigm and focus more on our happiness and harmony. Related Post Why my feminism includes traditional gender roles When you hear the word "feminist," you likely don't picture is me: a housewife who does all the cooking and housekeeping, who makes dinner from scratch, and a solid effort… Read More This post originally appeared on LittlePhilz. Reporter Name * Reporter Email * Original text Enter the original text here. Edited text* Enter your suggested copyedit here. Notes You can add a note for the editor here. * Required information. 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LETRA Persecuted by the world all I want is my baby girl in my arms braided up on pretty curls Keep the fame and the fortune I don't need it is to many out there wanna see me bleedin, as I wake up stuck in time in this place people loose they fucken mind I see shadows in the night of demons dancing most penitentiaries overseen by clansmen Stay strong even though it's hard keep my head up and stay close to GOD I see friends I knew back in school they ain't the same covered up in tattoos In the land of the free I'm forever known look up at the sky and pretend I'm home Dear Lord I know you got a plan for me but I'd rather be at home with my family [HOOK x2] If I die momma don't loose your mind stay strong the world don't accept my kind I was born hate free always been different It's hard to stay alive when you're brown and gifted I understand it in due time my life is going to slide behind the curtain of uncertainty the pearly gates to the fire, cuz I'm a rambling man, a gambling man so when the shit hits the fan my plan is to stand as a man, my canvas is bland painted the perfect picture but my tears made the paint run; I need an eraser but shit ain't one, the critics looking at the picture saying it feels dark but you critickin my art baby is still art I know some people that respect me for me I know some people that neglect me for me And so it pans out so now when I pass and the last of my breath has been breathed at ease Momma don't cry for me I'm watching over you I'm still doing the same thing your son is opposed to do, so if you love me love me and everything is fine we're gonna reunite in the sky and do time [HOOK] I tried to tell you that these motherfuc*** wanted my soul, hate me till I'm dead and gone but in love with my dough, as they listen to my cd that they got from somebody I can't believe that he is saying this in custody, doesn't he realize we got him right were we want him I was warned by a prisoner they'll be coming, can you imagine life without rats that back stab their own to try get were they at?
I made millions but felt I was never rich, how can greed make people be so devilish?
I wrote a book entitled they can't stop took about 20 pens and a lot of coffee, they hit me up with some years and a small fine it's gonna be the greatest comeback of all time and all I got left is true fans cuz my horoscope said that my bitch found a new man [HOOK x2]

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Cross Country: Seidel sets school record in 3,000 meter steeplechase
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Junior Isabel Seidel secured her spot in the Northwestern history books Friday, clocking the program's fastest 3,000 meter steeplechase time at the 2017 Dr. Keeler Invitational.
Seidel won the event by nearly eight seconds, notching a time of 10:31.22, and improving upon her previous personal best time by more than two seconds. The mark sits as the No. 57 best time in the nation in the 2017 outdoor track season.
With the top 48 times guaranteed invitation to the NCAA Preliminaries, Seidel could still qualify a spot at the national competition if enough competitors choose to decline their invitations.
Earlier in the meet, freshman Aubrey Roberts dashed to her fastest 5,000 meter time of the season, clocking a final time of 16:25.23. The mark, which is the second-fastest time in school history, carried Roberts to a first-place finish. Roberts' time sits behind former runner and now assistant coach Audrey Huth's time in the Wildcats' record books.
The performance was a 12-second improvement on Roberts' previous best of the season. However, Roberts' time is about 10 seconds behind the current qualifying time of 16:15.06 for the 2017 NCAA Preliminaries.
Freshman Sarah Nicholson also took to the track in the 5,000 meter run, recording a time of 16:43.63, as she crossed the line in second place behind only Roberts. The two freshmen stood atop a race leaderboard that was largely filled with upperclassman runners.
NU will need some good fortune for its season to continue, as the team will have to wait and hope that other competitors decline invitations to the preliminaries to have a shot at competing.
The NCAA Preliminaries will take place over Memorial Day Weekend in Austin, Texas.
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It's that time of year folks – clipping and rugging time! And that means it's also that time of year where we cry over mane loss and bald patches on our horse's coats. There is nothing more frustrating than going to a show with a chunk of mane missing, or two big bald patches on your horse's shoulders.
Well let me introduce you to a product that is going to solve all your problems – the LeMieux Anti Rub Bib from horsehealth.co.uk! Paddy trialled this while his coat was changing, when he is most susceptible to rubs from his rugs. We then passed the review torch over to our friend Helen and her horse Basil, who is extremely sensitive and suffered badly from rubs to both his coat and his mane last year. Helen happened to mention this to me so I immediately offered the bib to her to try, to see if it would help at all.
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The LeMieux Anti Rub Bib comes in 7 sizes, from XXS right up to XXL, so there is truly a size for every horse. I was given the XL to try and it fit both Paddy and Basil very well, who are around 16.2 and of relatively average build. There was a bit of room at the shoulders so it would fit a slightly stockier 16.2 I would say.
The LeMieux Anti Rub Bib is made from a friction free polyester. Upon touching it you can feel exactly how it prevents rubs! This is combined with a four way stretch bamboo chest, and a super-soft wither guard which is made of Merino wool 😍
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The LeMieux Anti Rub Bib is put on over the horse's head and pulled back over the neck and withers. Neither Paddy nor Basil were phased or bothered in any way by the bib going on over their head, it is quite wide at the base of the bib so does not touch the head when being put on.
Once pulled on the bib reaches well past the withers to about the middle of where the saddle sits. It is secured with an elasticated belly strap, which has the trademark LeMieux super-strong Velcro. Anytime I receive a product from LeMieux that has Velcro, it is unbelievably strong! 💪🏻
The Merino wool wither guard (which feels exactly like the beautifully soft fleecy throws I have for my sofa at home) goes right up over the withers and up the neck, preventing pesky mane rubs and going well beyond the base of stable or turnout rugs.
Paddy used this when his coat was changing – the time he is most likely to get bald patches on his shoulders. He got no rubs and the bib stayed in place over a period of 2-3 weeks (when you have a horse on box rest for nearly 7 months the weeks and months all blur into one!).
I then passed it to Helen – who has yet to find a bib that will stop Basil losing his mane and getting bald patches – for an unbiased review. Helen had been using Lycra bibs with little success, and was delighted to try this bib from LeMieux.
Fast forward a month and Basil has no mane rubs, no bald patches, and Helen is now planning to buy a bib of her own as I will be using it again once Paddy is clipped!
I was very pleased with the fit, durability and effectiveness of the bib. I was keen to really put the bib to the test by giving it to an unbiased person to try, and testing it on a horse who would potentially be the toughest to show results on – and Basil was the perfect candidate! He has proven that this bib does exactly what it has promised it will do – and the fact that his owner wants to buy her own just validates it's effectiveness.
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We are pleased to announce that our official charity for the Nationals is Sport in Mind, a Berkshire charity which uses sport and physical activity to help aid the recovery of people experiencing mental health problems and encourage individuals to move their lives forward in a positive direction. We all already know the value that sport brings to our lives.
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Best NBA Players Without a NBA Title
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John Stockton – John Stockton is the all-time leader in both assists and steals in the National Basketball Association. For a slow, non-athletic, and undersized point guard from a small college, Stockton carved out a great career for himself. He ran the Utah pick and roll offense for two decades with teammate Karl Malone. Under his direction, the Jazz made two NBA Finals where they were defeated by Michael Jordan's Bulls. Stockton won a co-MVP award in a NBA All-Star game and was regarded as one of the best point guards in the league for most of his 20 year career.
George Gervin – The "Iceman" could score on anyone in the league during his NBA career. He took his unorthodox jump shot to multiple scoring titles and put on a show wherever he played. Gervin was a holdover from the ABA merger, and he believed in entertaining fans when he hit the court. Only Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain have more scoring titles than the Iceman (he has four). To win his first scoring title, George Gervin scored 63 points in the final game of the season. He had 53 at the half, and sat for most of the 3rd and 4th quarter after he reached enough points to secure the title. Gervin scored 40 or more points 68 times in his career and retired as the leader in blocks by a guard.
Reggie Miller – Reggie Miller may be the most polarizing superstar in league history. Miller was as clutch as anyone in the history of basketball in the closing minutes of a game, and he was more devastating on the road than he was at home. At the end of the game, he found a way to get the ball and get his shot off. He was not above shoving an opponent or flopping to get a rise out of a player or a call from a referee. Miller antagonized everyone, but his skill trumped any of his antics. Miller could shoot the basketball. In one stretch during a Division playoff game, he scored 8 points in 8.9 seconds to defeat the Knicks. He scored 57 points, his personal high and the league high against the Charlotte Hornets in the 1992-93 season. In his one trip to the NBA Finals, the Pacers were defeated by the LA Lakers, but Miller retired as the all-time leader in 3-pointers made (it has since been broken by Ray Allen).
Dominique Wilkins – 'The Human Highlight Film' is the most exciting player to never win a title. 'Nique may be the best pure athlete that the NBA has seen. He was bigger and stronger than Jordan and every bit as athletic (if not more athletic). He had quick feet, and could explode at the rim with more force than anyone in the league. Plus, Wilkins rebounded and scored. He is one of six players to average 25+ points for 10 consecutive years of his career and is one of the few NBA guys who finished their career with over 25,000 points. He finished his career with more points than Magic Johnson and more than Larry Bird. He has more rebounds than Alonzo Mourning and Kevin McHale. Dominique is unfairly undervalued in the course of history because he never won a title.
Elgin Baylor – Though Elgin Baylor may not be the best player on this list without a NBA title, he definitely wins the title of most disparaged loser. He went to the NBA Finals eight times with the Lakers without winning one championship ring. Then, he became the general manager of the Los Angeles Clippers (insult to injury). Elgin Baylor has long been thought of as the predecessor to guys like Michael Jordan. He was one of the first, big scoring guards and he was known to fly in over an opponent and finish in the tress.
Tracy McGrady – Though Tracy McGrady technically never led a team out of the first round of the playoffs by himself, he also never was surrounded by great talent when he was the best player on the squad. T-Mac is one of the most underrated players of this era of basketball. He is a seven time All-Star, seven All-NBA team, with two scoring titles. McGrady was one of the few unstoppable scoring guards when he got hot. At 6'8″, he handled the basketball like a point guard, scored by shooting the three and slashing to the rim off the dribble, and defended 3 positions. McGrady averaged 19.6 points, 4.4 assists, and 5.6 rebounds on his career despite playing the last five seasons in limited minutes and never scoring more than 9.4 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3.9 assists. He was a great player who was undervalued because of lack of success in the playoffs.
Patrick Ewing – Patrick Ewing was one of the most dominant centers to ever play in the NBA, and if his knees could have held up for his entire career, or if micro-fracture surgery had come a decade earlier, he may have challenged Shaq or Olajuwon for most dominant big man in the league. Ewing was one of the first centers that could step out and hit jumpers, and that added to his solid footwork in the post. Plus, his long arms and defensive positioning led him to the NBA Finals where he was defeated by an old rival, Hakeem Olajuwon.
Charles Barkley – Barkley has always been dynamic and enigmatic on and off the basketball court. Sir Charles was one of the most prolific scorers and rebounders of his era despite regularly giving up three to seven inches to the man that was guarding him. He utilized explosive leaping ability, a variety of pump fakes, and his derriere to maneuver around the basket and dominate his opponents.
Jerry West – A testament to how talented Mr. Basketball was is his play in his first NBA Finals. Jerry West holds the distinction of being the only player in NBA history to win an NBA Finals MVP award without winning a NBA title. Mr. Clutch could score with anyone and made shots from all over the court (including the other half of the court) when the game mattered most. His playoff scoring average still sits among the league leaders after 40 years of retirement.
Allen Iverson – Allen Iverson one of the smallest men to win a MVP award, and may be the most dominant little man to ever guide his team to the NBA Finals. Every other small guard had a post that they could dump the ball to for easy scores. Iverson lead his team and the league in scoring with Dikembe Mutumbo, a defensive specialist as his best offensive option. Iverson lead the league on scoring three years at a generous listed height of 6′ (he is actually closer to 5'10″ or 5'11″). In addition to his healthy career scoring average of 26.2, Iverson also averaged over 6 assists per game too. He utilized supreme quickness and speed to overcome his physical deficiencies.
Steve Nash – Steve Nash is the most criticized two-time NBA MVP in league history because he never reached the NBA Finals. However, despite limited playoff success, he changed the way that basketball was being played in the early 2000s and made the game of basketball enjoyable to watch again. Steve Nash changed the culture of basketball by taking it back to its glory days of fast break basketball with Magic Johnson. Nash could score as evidenced by a 50 point game and a few 40+ point games in the playoffs, however he preferred to orchestrate the offense and keep his teammates involved. Nash's first MVP year had the lowest scoring average in the history of the league attached to it, but his impact was greater. The following year was better than the first, so he had to be re-crowned, and his third year when he lost the MVP race was arguably his best year as a pro.
Karl Malone – Karl Malone won two Most Valuable Player awards during his career and finished his playing time as the second highest scorer in league history with 36, 928 points. Over the course of his nineteen year NBA career, Malone averaged 25.0 points and 10.1 rebounds per game. He was either the best or second best power forward that ever played the game of basketball depending on if you classify Tim Duncan as a center or power forward.


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Retailer Lists SNES Wii U Hybrid Pro Controller
Some might say that the Super Nintendo is the greatest video game console of all-time, and you know what? They'd be 100% correct. The SNES is home to some of the greatest games ever, which were not only a blast to play back in the day, but still hold up incredibly well today. Oh yeah, and that controller? Elegant simplicity.
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Let us know what you think of this third-party controller in the comments below. Is it a brilliant concept or better left off store shelves?


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Harrisburg Country Club
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Harrisburg Country Club is an 18-hole regulation length golf course in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This short layout has 3 sets of teeboxes for a fun, but challenging golfing experience. Online tee times may be available at Harrisburg Country Club or at nearby golf courses, usually offered at a discount from the normal rate.
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Hawai'i Kai is a beautiful upscale residential area on O'ahu's southeastern tip. With stunning natural beauty, Hawai'i Kai is the perfect corner of paradise for a day trip. Video of Hanauma Bay.
Hawai'i is particularly dependent on air travel. Find out what the travel and tourism industry is doing to reduce carbon emissions in the islands.
Honolulu Farmers' Markets are a wonderful way to spend a few hours while buying farm-fresh produce. These farmers' markets are lively community events happening daily around the island of O'ahu.
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After decades of protests by Native Hawaiians, the U.S. target bombing on Kaho'olawe finally ended in 1990. Native Hawaiians have a vision of healing this island. You can volunteer to help.
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The curriculum includes a higher level of cognitive and affective concepts and processes delivered by educational specialists in an environment where gifted students spend quality time with other gifted children. Instructional strategies accommodate the differentiated learning styles of the G & T students. The West New York Gifted and Talented Program is structured within the framework of the Joseph Renzulli Enrichment Triad Model. It recognizes the importance of motivating higher levels of interest and learning whereby stressing the multifaceted approach to gifted education.
The identification process consists of multiple criteria to determine eligibility to the program. Recommendations are accepted from parents, teachers, and administrators.
Students who demonstrate ability or potential achievement in any of the following areas are considered for testing:
Intelligence testing and testing for divergent thinking are administered dependent on the child's grade level. Parents must give written permission for their child to be tested and to participate in the program if accepted.
Generally, standardized test scores should be in the 90th percentile in Language Arts, Math and Reading. The student academic record should indicate the grade of "A" or "B" in the major subjects of Reading, Math, Writing, Social Studies and Science. A "C" or better average must be maintained in all other subjects.
If a child is not accepted into the program, the school will continue to keep track of the child's progress and perhaps he/she will be recommended for retesting in the future. Parents receive written notification of non-acceptance.
The district believes that gifted students need to spend consistent instructional time with other gifted students facilitated by an educational specialist to promote higher order thinking and learning. Every school in the district has a full time teacher who works with the Gifted and Talented students in grades 1-8 several times per week for forty minutes per class dependent on scheduling. Kindergarten students are accepted for testing mid-year.
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Students are expected to work to their full potential in the G & T classroom. Grades of "A" or "B" in major subjects are expected on the report cards. Students must make up work missed in their regular classrooms. Behavioral problems are not tolerated in the program and will result in a child's removal from the G & T program after one written warning has been issued.
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In order to be readmitted into the G & T program, a homeroom teacher recommendation must be made and the student will be administered the Slosson or Olsat Test of which he/she must score 120 or better. Parents must give written permission for retesting.
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If the appearance of strings of twinkling lights, fresh garlands, and shiny ornaments are of any indication, the holiday season is officially upon us! The most wonderful time of the year is here – and what better way to get in the December spirit than with a list of holiday books sure to give you and your class a case of the warm and fuzzies?
Here's a list of festive titles to keep your students in a holly, jolly mood all month long!
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Pocket's Christmas Wish by Ann Bonwill, illustrated by Russell Julian
On Christmas morning, Pocket the bunny wakes up wishing from his whiskers to his feet that he could discover what Christmas is really about. After following a set of children's snowy footprints to a cozy cabin in the woods, a simple act of kindness helps his wish come true! With soft-hued illustrations and the cutest bunny imaginable, this gentle picture book explores the true meaning of Christmas.
K is for Kwanzaa: a Kwanzaa Alphabet Story by Juwanda G. Ford, illustrated by Ken Wilson-Max
A is for Africa, T is for Tales, Z is for Zawadi! This alphabetical book teaches readers about Kwanzaa, the non-religious African American holiday that celebrates cultural heritage, family, and community. Each letter of the alphabet introduces an English or Swahili word with a simple definition explaining the word's relation to the Kwanzaa. The childlike illustrations are brilliantly colored and boldly outlined to give the book a festive feel, and features an introduction explaining the holiday's origins and Seven Kwanzaa Principles.
The Chanukkah Guest by Eric A. Kimmel, illustrated by Giora Carmi
It's the first night of the holiday, and Old Bubba Brayna is preparing a feast for her friends and the rabbi. But her eyesight isn't as good as it used to be, and she doesn't realize that the first guest to arrive is not the rabbi wrapped in his fur coat – but a curious bear attracted by the smell of hot latkes! Readers will get the giggles over this silly holiday story!
The Smiley Snowman by M. Christina Butler, illustrated by Tina Macnaughton
Little Bear, Small Fox, and Fluff Bunny have a blast spending their time building a big, smiley snowman. When they return the next morning, they notice that their creation seems sad! He isn't cold, as they'd thought, but he is missing something very important—a big hug! The text is lively and the luminous illustrations are as soft as a snowflake. This book is a heartwarming friendship tale that's perfect for reading aloud on a cold winter's day!
Books for Young Elementary Readers
It's Christmas, David! by David Shannon
The naughty star of No, David! returns in this hilarious look at Christmas traditions from a kid's perspective. For David, Christmastime means hearing a lot of "NO!"s – NO peeking at hidden gifts, NO snatching Christmas cookies from the baking sheet, and NO playing with the ornaments on the tree. Add to that having to wait in a long line to sit on Santa's lap and having sit up straight at holiday dinners, and it's no wonder that Christmas can be a challenge—for David, or any kid! It's enough to make David worry that Santa will only bring him a lump of coal. Young David learns that, despite the mischief he's caused, Christmas is a special day filled with joy!
Here Comes Jack Frost by Kazuno Kohara
With his animal friends hibernating for the winter, a young boy who lives in the woods feels lonely. When he looks outside and sees a mysterious visitor, he discovers the delight of playing on a snowy day. The touching story has a simple message about living in the moment and enjoying the gifts each day brings. From the award-winning creator of Ghosts in the House, this tale's magical block-print illustrations make this story as beautifully unique as a snowflake!
In this beloved picture book, Nicki loses one of his new white mittens in the snow, prompting a comically large number of woodland animals, from mice to bears to hedgehogs, to crawl into it to keep warm. Will Nicki find his mitten before it bursts at the seams? Jan Brett's beautifully detailed illustrations and well-told text bring this Ukrainian folktale to life, offering warm and cozy feelings to all who read it!
Squirrel's New Years Resolution by Pat Miller, illustrated by Kathi Ember
When little Squirrel hears about the tradition of making a resolution on New Year's, she interviews all of her forest friends to find out what they are planning to pledge. Porcupine is going to be less grumpy, Skunk is going to learn how to read, and Turtle and Mole have decided to plant a garden. What will Squirrel's resolution be? It just might have something to do with all her special friends! These sweetly illustrated woodland animals show their friend Squirrel how to start the year off right.
Books for Middle Elementary Readers
Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins by Eric A. Kimmel, illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman
Each year, menacing goblins make it impossible for a poor village to celebrate Hanukkah. The goblins blow out candles, damage the dreidels, and spoil the latkes. It takes the clever Hershel to outwit the goblins one by one, defeat the Goblin King, and break the spell forever! A creative adaptation of an ancient Hanukkah story, this book will captivate your class from cover to cover!
A Bad Kitty Christmas by Nick Bruel
The cards are all crushed, the wrapping paper is ripped, the tree has toppled, and one wacky cat is behind it all. The holiday hustle and bustle is just too much for cranky Kitty—and when she doesn't get everything she wants, she loses her temper. On the way to Uncle Murray's, crazy Kitty hops out of the car window and goes on a Christmas caper—creeping around the city while everyone else is sleeping. She meets a new friend and finds an old friend—and learns the meaning of Christmas (kind of)!
Olive, The Other Reindeer by J. Otto Seibold and Vivian Walsh
After hearing "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" on the radio, Olive's life is completely changed! This little dog mistakenly hears the lyric "all of the other reindeer," as "Olive, the other reindeer"… leading her to believe that she must not be a dog at all – but rather – Olive, the reindeer! Inspired by her newfound discovery, she sets off for the North Pole to help Santa on his big night. Although she can't actually fly, Olive does have some special skills of her own. Her talents of chewing, sniffing, and fetching save the day! It turns out Olive is just the "reindeer" that Santa needs!
Can You See What I See? Toyland Express by Walter Wick
Amazingly detailed miniature scenes take readers from the toy workshop to the Christmas tree—all in search of hidden items! From the toy workshop to the Christmas tree – children can read the simple text and use the picture clues to search for dozens of hidden trinkets and toys. Children will develop their observational skills, and become used to noticing subtle differences in both words and pictures.
Upper Elementary/Middle School Readers
Jake and his mom have always been just fine on their own. But when his mother ends up in the hospital with a broken leg, the grandfather Jake barely knows comes to stay—and brings his nightmare dog along. Jake is sure that his Christmas is ruined—until a makeshift new family of friends and neighbors help his family celebrate their best Christmas ever. A perfect book for fans of Because of Winn-Dixie – this heartwarming true-to-life story celebrates the importance of family and community. Readers will fall in love with the wise and endearing young narrator, and the story is ideal for reading aloud as a class.
Secret Santa: Agent of X.M.A.S. by Guy Bass
One night a year, Santa delivers presents. But have you ever wondered how he spends his other 364 days? Guy Bass lets us in on Santa's biggest secret – he's actually an agent for X.M.A.S.—the Extremely Mysterious Agency of Secrets! Armed with super-powered, wacky gadgets, he's ready to cross some bad guys off The Naughty List!
The Family Under the Bridge by Natalie Savage Carlson illustrated by Garth Williams
In this heartwarming holiday tale, a man takes a homeless family under his wing and tries to find them a place to live in time for Christmas. First published in 1958, this Newbery Honor Book has become a classic holiday favorite. Armand, an old hobo, loves his solitary and carefree life under a bridge in Paris. But one day, Armand's simple life becomes complicated: He discovers a family living under his bridge, complete with a working mother and three children. As Christmas nears, Armand becomes not only a friend to the children, but someone who is determined to make their holiday wishes for a real home come true. Great for reading aloud the importance of kindness and selfless giving.


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The first stage of anime merchandise is typically pencil boards and other simple items using key art. Then, if the anime has a following, you more onto the more interesting items. Kill La Kill is quickly starting to get cool stuff, such as a scissor sword letter opener, coming from Movic in December.
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In America Walks into a Bar, Christine Sismondo recounts the rich and fascinating history of an institution that has often been reviled, but has always been central to American life. She traces the tavern from England to New England, showing how even the Puritans valued "a good Beere."
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It was the highlight of any family trip—better than cable in the room, the swimming pool, better even than being allowed to order pancakes for breakfast and Coke with dinner.
The hotel bar was magic was where adults seemed to wonderfully transform from tightly wound disciplinarian micro-managers into lively, indulgent, joyful humans. It was like the Invasion of the Body Snatchers – in reverse. In the bar, you could find smiles everywhere, strangers giving away quarters simply to bring a thrill to a child's face, doting waitresses and their endless provision of sodas and salty snacks. The couches were rich and velvety; the brightly-colored menus were full of exotic fare. Adults seemed genuinely happy.
To some, so early an early introduction to bars will fall somewhere along a continuum between scandalous and tragic. In defense of my parents they had little choice. They traveled for business frequently and, rather than leave me at home or alone in a hotel room, they brought me with them to the place where they met colleagues and clients to close deals and solidify relationships.
As soon as I could get into bars on my own, I made it my mission to get into as many as I could, particularly in my home city of Toronto. I wanted what so many people wanted: a place where you could simply drop in and stand a decent chance of running into somebody you knew.
Before long I found that place, an urban neighborhood bar called Kilgours'. I worked there and, almost indiscernibly, grew to be a part of a community. This community spanned several bars – the dive two doors down with the little pool table and the big slushy margaritas; the faux-British pub on the next corner that catered more to the student crowd; the 19th century hotel, a block the other way, that, on Saturday afternoons, gave over its large main room to a spirited jam session where locals rocked and little kids danced. When Claire was unable to pay for her cancer treatments, patrons and co-workers staged a benefit. When Joe lost his job, cooks would accidentally make a steak for fictional customers, then slide the mistake his way. We all made sure to rotate buying drinks for those down on their luck so they could stay in the circle. And when my own life fell apart over an impetuous plan to teach English in Korea, patrons recognized my deer-caught-in-the-headlights-look and held secret meetings with a view to intervening. One offered me a place to stay, since I had given up my apartment. Several years later, we were married.
There are bars like this all over North America. They're the places that serve as the subject of fondly considered memoirs, such as J.R. Moehringer's The Tender Bar; the places romanticized by authors like Pete Hamill and Jack London and Walt Whitman. They're the bars cherished by sociologist Ray Oldenburg, who has shown that the neighborhood tavern is an invaluable place where the community unwinds from the stresses of daily life and people bond with others they would otherwise never meet.
When the Eastern seaboard went dark at 4:11 p.m. on August 14, 2003, Kilgours' was crammed by five. Many of us simply headed there as though on some homing device. Kilgours' had also been packed two years earlier, on 9/11. We filtered in and out, looking for answers about friends who worked in lower Manhattan. We speculated about our own safety and whether this was the beginning of a new era and whether or not anything would ever be the same again. We were there to reach out to fellow humans after watching an unfathomable tragedy unfold in live time.
There are countless other bars about which similar stories can be told – and they reach down into our shared history and reflect it. Americans have always walked into a bar: It is where the freedom to associate has been traditionally exercised.
As I hope to show in this book, the bar has been one of places in which America and Americans have struggled for self-definition, establishing the rights of its citizens to express themselves and effect change and to do so in groups. Freedom of association gave rise to the countless progressive movements that, over the years, have been implemented there—from the founding fathers and original revolutionary leaders to the Jeffersonian political reformers who battled to keep the new American democratic experiment honest after independence. From labor leaders and social reformers who denounced monopolies and the exploitation of a seemingly endless supply of immigrant labor throughout the nineteenth century to the early organization of middle class communities in disenfranchised populations like segregated black Americans living under Jim Crow laws. And more recently, from those who rose up against the systemic discrimination against lesbian and gay communities to the feminists who struggled for social change and demanded to be let into the bar – which was, at the time, effectively the board room of American business. This is not to say that everything begun in bars have been rights-expanding and noble. The Nazi party organized in beer halls and, here in America, corrupt machine politics were maintained through a system of saloons for nearly a century. Lincoln's assassination was planned in a tavern.
Bars are where people gather and talk. And drink. And alcohol leads to more talking, more drinking and, under certain circumstances, a heightened level of outrage and commitment to action. Since its early beginnings as a humble one-room tavern with a simple wood bench for visitors, the bar served as an extension of the town hall – an American innovation and its earliest great contribution to democracy- At times, it was the town hall. Going at least as far back as the early eighteenth century, when a clutch of Boston rebels began agitating in smoke-filled taverns, groups denied access to legitimate and sanctioned forms of political representation have taken to the saloon.
In an age when everything from tapioca to quilting has been touted as an overlooked agent that has helped shape history, it's tempting to soft-sell the importance of the American bar. Like its close cousins, the coffee-houses of Paris and London, however, the bar was where the public proved itself – often with less sobriety – capable of economic and political self-determination.
It may be hard imagining bars as serving the same critical function in this age, when we frequent them to enjoy relatively bourgeois pursuits – sampling haute-cocktail creations at the spate of New York bars like Milk and Honey, Angel's Share, PDT and Death & Co.. It's tasty and fun and can't help but seem a little frivolous compared with the Sons of Liberty meetings, Democratic-Republican insurrections, Anarchist bomb plots, labor movements, feminist sit-ins and the events leading up to Stonewall, the cornerstone for the gay revolution.
Yet America still struggles with the public space that is the bar. In 2006, for example, when the Katrina Hurricane Relief Bill was passed, a rider was attached, spearheaded by Congressman Frank Wolf, which excluded bars from applying for aid or tax breaks on the grounds that they contributed nothing to the community. Many in New Orleans will tell you the opposite was true, especially those who sought refuge in bars during and after the hurricane. In New York and other urban areas across the country, an aging and gentrifying population repeatedly clashes with bar clientele over a number of issues, including the noise, brawls and vomit that will sometimes spill from these fun houses. The struggle manifests itself in court-induced closures and polarizing neighborhood battles over issues such as babies in bars , sexual assaults and proximity to places of worship.
No doubt that there are legitimate concerns over the competing needs of urban dwellers – between those who still feel bars poison those who can't help themselves and those who value them as spaces where grassroots programs are nourished. When I first stumbled on a few seemingly disparate events that spilled out of a bar, tavern or saloon – the Revolution, the Shay's Rebellion, labor movements, Anarchism, – I decided to embark on a pub crawl through American history. Early research uncovered no end to these seemingly disconnected events becoming associated. It almost seemed as if everything that had ever happened in America had happened in a bar. These events no longer seemed disconnected: the inner logic of the tavern rabble-rousers was, in fact, what produced the early American public sphere. And, after the Revolution, America continued to re-define itself in that same space, be it the country's numerous taverns, saloons, juke joints, grog-shops, blind pigs, speakeasy night clubs and, eventually, post-prohibition bars of all stripes.
America, as we know it, was born in a bar. And the struggle over the tavern, saloon, speakeasy and grog shop has been more than just a struggle over where to drink and with whom – it has been the struggle over a nation's destiny.
Reprinted from America Walks Into a Bar: A Spirited History of Taverns and Saloons, Speakeasies and Grog Shops by Christine Sismondo with permission from Oxford University Press, Inc. Copyright © 2011 by Christine Sismondo.


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Adeshola on Thursday said that the Lagos State government has approved wearing of uniforms and badges.
He said, "We are in collaboration with Lagos state government on the issue of badges and uniforms for commercial conductors, which was finalized on Monday."
"This is because we don't want to start without the government's approval. So by the first week of March, we will roll them out," he said.
Adeshola explained that the introduction of uniforms, name tags and badges had become necessary to enforce decorum and ensure the safety of duly registered members and members of the public.
According to him, with the vital information on the badge, any conductor involved in a crime can easily be identified and apprehended.
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Title: Cardfight!! Vanguard G
English: Cardfight!! Vanguard G
Japanese: カードファイト!! ヴァンガードG
Type: Tv
Total: 48
Status: Completed
Aired: Oct 26, 2014 to Oct 4, 2015
Premiered: Fall 2014
Genres: Action, Game, Shounen
Duration: 24 min. per ep.
Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
Summary: Taking place after a three-year time skip, the series will follow Shindou Kurono, Kiba Shion, and Anjou Tokoha as the new protagonists of G. Kurono uses the never-before-seen clan Gear Chronicle, which brings together the destinies of these three toward an "impossible future, an impossible self signifying 'Generation.'" (Source: vanguardus.blogspot.com, edited)


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At least that's what the president reportedly told Disney executive Robert Iger, whose company includes the all-sports channel.
"At least I know what I want to do when I retire … host ESPN SportsCenter's Top 10 list," Obama told Iger at a recent dinner, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
It reported that Obama made the comment after a discussion that "touched on a myriad of topics, from piracy to Iran."
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"If you have any doubt as to how much of a sports junkie Barack Obama is, check in with the entertainment moguls who attended a private briefing with the president Nov. 26 before his speech at Jeffrey Katzenberg's DreamWorks Animation campus in Glendale (Calif.) ...
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A brand new collection of 4 expert guides to building better personal relationships, connections, and careers!
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You can learn to be more efficient, more productive, more engaging, more rational, more emotionally intelligent, and happier! This extraordinary collection of books is packed with all the learnable skills, techniques, and attitudes you'll need. First, in The Rules of Life, Expanded Edition, Richard Templar uncovers 106 practical rules that happy, successful people follow, even if they've never thought about it. These are realistic, commonsense things you can do differently, starting today... small things that will make you happier… make you a better friend, partner, and parent… help you leave the world a better place. Next, in 30 Days to Better Thinking and Better Living Through Critical Thinking, Revised and Expanded Edition, Drs. Linda Elder and Richard Paul teach specific, easy-to-learn critical thinking techniques that help you cut through lies, gain insight, and make smarter choices about everything from money to intimate relationships. They'll help you overcome poor thinking habits caused by self-delusion or out-of-control emotions... clarify what you want... recognize what you don't know… resist brainwashing, manipulation, and hypocrisy... critically evaluate what you're told by advertisers, politicians, your boss, and your family… avoid worrying, conformism, and blame! Then, in Attack Your Day, Mark and Trapper Woods present crucial "activity management" skills and 101 productivity strategies for achieving unprecedented effectiveness, and moving relentlessly towards your greatest life goals. Dramatically improve the way you prioritize activities… organize inherently more productive days… overcome procrastination forever… know how to "turn on a dime" without sacrificing focus … learn how and when to say NO to interruptions! Finally, in Taking Flight!, Merrill Rosenberg and Daniel Silvert reveal profound hidden patterns of human behavioral style. You'll learn to use the proven DISC model of human behavior to become a more effective leader, salesperson, or teacher; revitalize your career; and build deeper relationships. Then, you'll create your own personal action plan for making the most of your strengths, working around weaknesses, and supercharging your personal performance!
From world-renowned personal performance experts Richard Templar, Linda Elder, Richard Paul, Mark Woods, Trapper Woods, Merrick Rosenberg, and Daniel Silvert
The Rules of Life, Expanded Edition: A Personal Code for Living a Better, Happier, More Successful Life
Introduction viii
Part I Rules for You 1
1 Keep It Under Your Hat 4
2 You'll Get Older But Not Necessarily Wiser 6
3 Accept What Is Done Is Done 8
4 Accept Yourself 10
5 Know What Counts and What Doesn't 12
6 Dedicate Your Life to Something 14
7 Be Flexible in Your Thinking 16
8 Take an Interest in the Outside World 18
9 Be on the Side of the Angels, Not the Beasts 20
10 Only Dead Fish Swim with the Stream 22
11 Be the Last to Raise Your Voice 24
12 Be Your Own Adviser 26
13 No Fear, No Surprise, No Hesitation, No Doubt 28
14 I Wish I'd Done That--and I Will 30
15 It's OK to Give Up 32
16 Count to Ten--or Recite "Baa Baa Black Sheep" 34
17 Change What You Can Change; Let Go of the Rest 36
18 Aim to Be the Very Best at Everything You Do--Not Second Best 38
19 Don't Expect to Be Perfect 40
20 Don't Be Afraid to Dream 42
21 If You're Going to Jump Off a Bridge, Make Sure You Know How Deep the Water Is 44
22 Don't Dwell on the Past 46
23 Don't Live in the Future 48
24 Get on With Life--It's Whooshing Past 50
25 Be Consistent 52
26 Dress Like Today Is Important 54
27 Have a Belief System 56
28 Leave a Little Space for Yourself Each Day 58
29 Have a Plan 60
30 Have a Sense of Humor 62
31 Choose How You Make Your Bed 64
32 Life Can Be a Bit Like Advertising 66
33 Get Used to Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone 68
34 Learn to Ask Questions 70
35 Have Dignity 72
36 It's OK to Feel Big Emotions 74
37 Keep the Faith 76
38 You'll Never Understand Everything 78
39 Know Where True Happiness Comes From 80
40 Life Is a Pizza 82
41 Know When to Let Go--When to Walk Away 84
42 Retaliation Leads to Escalation 86
43 Look After Yourself 88
44 Maintain Good Manners in All Things 90
45 Prune Your Stuff Frequently 92
46 Remember to Touch Base 94
47 Draw the Lines Around Yourself 96
48 Shop for Quality, Not Price 98
49 It's OK to Worry, or to Know How Not To 100
50 Stay Young 102
51 Throwing Money at a Problem Doesn't Always Work 104
52 Think for Yourself 106
53 You Are Not in Charge 108
54 Have Something in Your Life That Takes You
Out of Yourself 110
55 Only the Good Feel Guilty 112
56 If You Can't Say Anything Nice, Don't Say
Anything at All 114
Part II Partnership Rules 117
57 Accept the Differences, Embrace What You Have in Common 120
58 Allow Your Partner the Space to Be Themselves 122
59 Be Nice 124
60 You Want to Do What? 126
61 Be the First to Say Sorry 128
62 Go That Extra Step in Trying to Please Them 130
63 Always Have Someone--or Something--That Is Pleased to See You 132
64 Know When to Listen and When to Act 134
65 Have a Passion for Your Life Together 136
66 Make Sure Your Love Making Is Making Love 138
67 Keep Talking 140
68 Respect Privacy 142
69 Check You Both Have the Same Shared Goals 144
70 Treat Your Partner Better Than Your Best Friend 146
71 Contentment Is a High Aim 148
72 You Don't Both Have to Have the Same Rules 150
Part III Family and Friends Rules 153
73 If You Are Going to Be a Friend, Be a Good Friend 156
74 Never Be Too Busy for Loved Ones 158
75 Let Your Kids Mess Up for Themselves--They Don't Need Any Help from You 160
76 Have a Little Respect and Forgiveness for Your Parents 162
77 Give Your Kids a Break 164
78 Never Lend Money Unless You Are Prepared to Write It Off 166
79 Keep Quiet 168
80 There Are No Bad Children 170
81 Be Up Around People You Love 172
82 Give Your Kids Responsibilities 174
83 Your Children Need to Fall Out with You to Leave Home 176
84 Your Kids Will Have Friends You Don't Like 178
85 Your Role as a Child 180
86 Your Role as a Parent 182
Part IV Social Rules 185
87 We're All Closer Than You Think 188
88 It Doesn't Hurt to Forgive 190
89 It Doesn't Hurt to Be Helpful 192
90 What's in It for Them? 194
91 Hang Out with Positive People 196
92 Be Generous with Your Time and Information 198
93 Get Involved 200
94 Keep the Moral High Ground 202
95 Just Because You Have, Doesn't Mean They Have Too 204
96 Do Compare Yourself with Other People 206
97 Have a Plan for Your Career 208
98 Look at the Long-Term Ramifications of What You Do for a Living 210
99 Be Good at Your Job 212
100 Be Aware of the Damage You Are Doing 214
101 Be for the Glory, Not the Degradation 216
102 Be Part of the Solution, Not the Problem 218
103 Check What History Would Say About You 220
104 Not Everything Can Be Green 222
105 Put Something Back 224
106 Find a New Rule Every Day--or Occasionally at Least 226
30 Days to Better Thinking and Better Living Through Critical Thinking: A Guide for Improving Every Aspect of Your Life, Revised and Expanded
Introduction 1
Day One: Discover Your Ignorance 47
Day Two: Strive to Be a Person of Integrity: Beware of Your Own Hypocrisy 51
Day Three: Empathize with Others 55
Day Four: Deliberately Target Your Purposes 57
Day Five: Don't Be a Conformist: Think for Yourself 61
Day Six: Clarify Your Thinking 67
Day Seven: Be Relevant: Stick to the Point 71
Day Eight: Be Reasonable 73
Day Nine: Ask Deep Questions 77
Day Ten: Distinguish Among Questions of Fact, Preference, and Judgment 81
Day Eleven: Think Through Implications 87
Day Twelve: Distinguish Inferences from Assumptions 91
Day Thirteen: Don't Be Fooled by the Words People Use: Look Underneath Words to Unspoken Realities 97
Day Fourteen: When You Think You Have Arrived as a Critical Thinker, Think Again 103
Day Fifteen: Be Fair, Not Selfish 107
Day Sixteen: Get Control of Your Emotions 111
Day Seventeen: Take Control of Your Desires 115
Day Eighteen: Don't Dominate Others: Don't Be a Top Dog 119
Day Nineteen: Don't Be Submissive: Don't Be an Underdog 123
Day Twenty: Don't Be Brainwashed by the News Media 127
Day Twenty-One: Carefully Choose the Ideas You Take in from Television, Ads, Movies, and the Internet 131
Day Twenty-Two: Don't Be Bamboozled by Politicians 135
Day Twenty-Three: Don't Be a Blamer 139
Day Twenty-Four: Don't Be Righteous: Show Mercy 143
Day Twenty-Five: Vow to Spend No Time Worrying 147
Day Twenty-Six: Be a Citizen of the World 151
Day Twenty-Seven: Do Something, Anything, to Help Make the World Better 155
Day Twenty-Eight: See Your Development Occurring in Stages 157
Day Twenty-Nine: Educate Yourself 163
Day Thirty: Figure Out Where to Go from Here 167
Reading Backwards 171
Recommended Readings to Augment the Strategies 173
Appendix: Glossary of Terms 177
Index 219
Attack Your Day!: Before It Attacks You
Introduction xv
Chapter 1: Activities Rule! Not the Clock
Don't Be a Slave to Time 1
Chapter 2: Color Your Choices
The Art of Choosing and Refusing 11
Chapter 3: Carry Your Time in Buckets
Fine-Tune Your Tools 23
Chapter 4: Arrange Your Plate
Think Inside the Box 49
Chapter 5: Don't Just Execute, Flexicute!
Learn to Turn on a Dime 73
Chapter 6: The Hocus Pocus of Focus
Make Time-Wasters Disappear 81
Conclusion 93
101 Productivity Strategies 97
Taking Flight!: Master the DISC Styles to Transform Your Career, Your Relationships...Your Life
About the Authors x
Introduction 1
Part I: Taking Flight! The Fable 5
Chapter 1 Home 7
Chapter 2 The Forest Grid 11
Chapter 3 The Council 15
Chapter 4 An Old Friend 25
Chapter 5 The Aftermath 35
Chapter 6 If a Tree Falls in the Forest… 39
Chapter 7 Reconnaissance 47
Chapter 8 The Four Styles 55
Chapter 9 Reflection 63
Chapter 10 The Awakening 71
Chapter 11 The Home Rule 77
Chapter 12 The Stakeout 93
Chapter 13 The Gathering 107
Epilogue The Power of DISC 113
Part II: The DISC Model 117
Go Online to Discover Your Style 120
The History and Mystery of the Four Styles 122
The Four Styles 123
People Reading 127
Seven Transformative DISC Principles 133
Part III: Applying the DISC Styles in Your Life 155
Steps for Reaching Your Highest Potential 157
DISC for Selecting an Educational and Career Path 165
DISC in the Work Environment 170
Tapping the Power of Style in Teams 174
DISC for Teaching and Coaching 185
Educating with DISC 187
Better Parenting with DISC 190
DISC Action Planning 198
DISC Mapping 203
Postscript 207
Appendix: Style Combinations 211


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