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1) The maid
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Series
Language
English
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"A charmingly eccentric hotel maid discovers a guest murdered in his bed, turning her once orderly world upside down--and inspiring a motley crew of unexpected allies to band together to solve the mystery--in this utterly original debut. Molly Dunn is not like everyone else. She struggles with social skills and interprets people literally. Her gran used to interpret the world for her, codifying it into simple rules that Molly could live by. Since...
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Series
Language
English
Description
"When an acclaimed author dies at the Regency Grand Hotel, it's up to a fastidious maid to uncover the truth, no matter how dirty"--
With her flair for cleaning and proper etiquette, Molly Gray has risen through the ranks of the glorious five-star Regency Grand Hotel to become the esteemed Head Maid. Her world is turned upside down when J.D. Grimthorpe, the world-renowned mystery author, drops dead on the hotel's tea room floor. It becomes clear...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Drawing on three decades of experience in residential schools, Rick Lavoie provides powerful strategies for teaching friendship skills in the classroom, the homefront, and the community. First, you'll explore the causes and consequences of "social incompetence." Then, you'll gain field-tested advice on how to help children work through daily social struggles and go from being picked on and isolated to becoming accepted and involved.
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
From raging tantrums to fits of giggles, it's no secret that toddlers are skilled at expressing their emotions. One minute they anger a friend, the next they comfort the same child. Learn about theory of the mind and how toddlers come to understand how their actions can affect others. Examine how gender and temperament play a role in development. Observe toddlers interacting with family and peers as they develop attachments and social bonds.
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Preschoolers are creative, curious and active experimenters that learn about themselves and their world as they take on new roles outside of their homes and families. Learn about the skill set that makes up social and emotional development and the value of encouraging creativity and risk taking; activities that foster initiative and positive self-esteem. Examine how culture and gender affect development, observe levels of social participation, and...
Author
Publisher
Familius LLC
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"When interacting with Gen-Zers, whether you be their parent, teacher, coach, relative, neighbour, or anything in between, the generational divide can seem larger than ever. Gen-Zers ignore you, they refuse to turn on their Zoom cameras, they procrastinate, they make strange jokes, they have short attention spans, and they take so many selfies. But that isn't all there is to Generation Z. What Would Gen-Z Do? will help you reach across the generational...
Author
Publisher
David C Cook
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
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Description
Words. They can seem tiny and insignificant, but they have tremendous power. They create our atmosphere, ignite psychological connections, shape our thinking, determine our actions, and ultimately construct our reality. Our words can strengthen relationships or tear people down, lead to success or ruin a lifetime's legacy. Words can truly change our world. It's up to you to determine whether that change will be for better or for worse.
The words...
Author
Publisher
New World Library
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
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Description
SPEAK UP AND PERSUADE
At some point in our lives, we've all experienced an injustice, large or small — a restaurant botching our lunch order or a boss who isn't following the guidelines for workplace etiquette — and suffered in silence for fear of offending anyone. When we fail to speak up, however, we shortchange ourselves. Amy Fish encourages standing up for yourself (and others) by complaining effectively....
At some point in our lives, we've all experienced an injustice, large or small — a restaurant botching our lunch order or a boss who isn't following the guidelines for workplace etiquette — and suffered in silence for fear of offending anyone. When we fail to speak up, however, we shortchange ourselves. Amy Fish encourages standing up for yourself (and others) by complaining effectively....
Author
Publisher
North Atlantic Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Kentgen explores the ways in which we as a society experience isolation and its effects on our mental and physical healths; she proceeds to offer solutions in order to collectively work towards building a sense of authentic belonging and communication in six specific ways"--
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