conduct of life

"No world-class athlete succeeds without a strong mental game, including unique ways of analyzing situations, self-motivating, and even thinking about time. Cutting-edge discoveries (some by Dr. Brick himself) reveal how champions do it--and how we can, too. Brick and Douglas pair groundbreaking science with instructive moments across the sports realm to show how legendary athletes like marathoner Meb Keflezighi, World Cup champion soccer player Megan Rapinoe, and Olympian Michael Phelps stay on top of their game"--Amazon.

The President of Hampton University presents an insider's guide to achieving success in Historically Black Colleges and Universities, with tips on successfully navigating the world as a Black person and demonstrating moral and wholesome values.

Describes seven habits teenagers can cultivate to help them improve their self-images, build friendships, resist peer pressure, achieve goals, get along with parents, and make other positive changes in their lives.

"Shows . . . how to build good habits that stick, with easy advice for practicing little, everyday changes that help you work toward your goals one step at a time"--Back cover.

"Kwame Alexander shares poetry and inspiring lessons about the rules of life, as well as uplifting quotes from athletes such as Stephen Curry and Venus Williams and other exemplars like Sonia Sotomayor and Michelle Obama"--Provided by publisher.

On field day, a young boy surprises his teammates and himself when he demonstrates mental, emotional, and physical strength.

"Braven just wants some time to play catch with his dad. But his dad--an important politician--is always busy working to 'save America'...whatever that means. Struggling to stay awake at dad's desk one night, waiting for him to arrive home, Braven dreams about being completely free in Washington, DC. Hundreds of kids. No adults...anywhere. Finally, he is 'free' to do whatever he wants and the National Mall is his playground. But, soon, things start spiraling out of control. As The American Dream of Braven Young races to its imaginative and inspiring conclusion, Braven begins looking for the one person he knows he needs to help...his dad. Along the way, Braven learns valuable lessons about freedom from Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Thomas Jefferson - all echoing his mother's wise words: "Freedom is far more than doing whatever you want. Freedom is doing what is right." Join Braven on his journey to save America! And discover how we all have our parts to play." --publisher's website.

"Summer Michaud-Skog, founder of the Fat Girls Hiking community, offers a book brimming with . . . stories, practical advice, personal profiles of FGH community members, and trail reviews. It all serves to spread the Fat Girls Hiking message of inclusivity in the outdoors. Equal parts empowering and impassioned, personal and practical, this book adds a . . . voice to the conversation about diversity in the outdoors, raising visibility of hikers who have too long been marginalized"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of 101 personal stories that give thanks to mothers.

Filled with anecdotes, thought exercises, how-tos, and encouragement, this must-have guide for girls of color shows them how to find their voice and make sure everyone around them can hear it.