Building Social

Just as your power bill continues to rise, the sun also rises. Why are we letting a renewable resource that beams down on us each day go to waste? Solar energy is no longer a distant dream of the future. It is a real, viable option for America’s power needs, and T.J. Kanczuzewski of Inovateus Solar is mapping out a path for energy independence for anyone looking for clean, renewable power.

Building a dream! Once upon a time there was a neighborhood in a city not far from here. It was a neighborhood full of children of all tastes and ages, but if there was one thing those children had in common, it was that they all liked to play and have fun.

In this insightful and practical guide, Rebecca Parcker skips the fluff and hands you the complete playbook to building a personal brand that will help you succeed as a social media influencer and help you chart your way to success in the age of social media.

Smart and strong is the new pretty. In this funny, action-packed story about STEM for kids, the talented AZ fights gender stereotypes and learns tough lessons on leadership. With the help of her quirky friends, Li and 10, the team builds a feisty robot named Ada. Together, they work hard, solve puzzles, grow in confidence, and learn the importance of friendship and collaboration.

Racial Emotion at Work is an invitation to understand our own emotions and associated behaviors around race—and much more. With this surprising and timely book, Tristin K. Green takes us beyond diversity trainings and other individualized solutions to discrimination and inequality in employment, calling for sweeping changes in how the law and work organizations treat and shape racial emotions.

Politicians apologizing, celebrities needing to apologize, and business leaders failing at the attempt fill today's headlines. In fact, we all have occasion to apologize. But we don't need more apologies, says John Kador. We need more effective ones that restore strained relationships, create possibilities for growth, and generate better outcomes for all.

What separates the successful bloggers who do $100K/year from the others? Why are some blogs wildly successful while more than 80 million are inactive and failed? Raj Subramanyam breaks it all down in this book.

Jimmy Carter has lived the most admired and productive post-presidency in the nation's history. Through The Carter Center, which he and Rosalynn Carter founded in 1982, President Carter has fought neglected diseases, waged peace in war zones, and built hope among some of the most forgotten and needy people in the world.

Successful brands don’t just appear out of thin air; they must be developed, built, supported, and protected. For many years, strong brand protection was only affordable and achievable for large companies with deep pockets. But as technology has revolutionized the way we do business, the landscape for trademarks has changed, and now any organization, big or small, can have a strong, protected, global brand without breaking the bank.

Are you stuck in a cycle of repetitive arguments with your partner? Do parenting challenges, critical family dynamics, or past hurts in friendships weigh on you? The Connection Playbook is your essential guide to transforming these relationships into deep, meaningful connections. This guide is meticulously crafted to help you navigate the complexities of relationships - whether with your spouse, children, parents, friends, or colleagues. Each chapter provides not only insightful narratives but also practical exercises designed to foster vulnerability, understanding, and genuine connection.

In Character Building are 37 addresses that Booker T. Washington gave before students, faculty, and guests at the Tuskegee Institute. These addresses take the form of timeless advice on a number of subjects. These talks are delivered - in the motivational and uplifting manner one would expect from this American icon - on education, ethics, morals, deportment, spirituality, and the dignity of labor.

Facing an insurmountable deficit in resources compared to the Union navy, the Confederacy resorted to unorthodox forms of warfare to combat enemy forces. Perhaps the most energetic and effective torpedo corps and secret service company organized during the American Civil War, the Singer Secret Service Corps, led by Texan inventor and entrepreneur Edgar Collins Singer, developed and deployed submarines, underwater weaponry, and explosive devices.

The Agile City engages the fundamental question: what to do about it? Journalist and urban analyst James S. Russell argues that we'll more quickly slow global warming - and blunt its effects - by retrofitting cities, suburbs, and towns. The Agile City shows that change undertaken at the building and community level can reach carbon-reduction goals rapidly. Adapting buildings (39 percent of greenhouse-gas emission) and communities (slashing the 33 percent of transportation related emissions) offers numerous other benefits that tax gimmicks and massive alternative-energy investments can't match.

Step into a world where astrology meets psychology in "Celestial Attachments," a captivating exploration of how the stars influence our most intimate bonds. This innovative book delves into the intriguing intersection between the zodiac and attachment theory, offering a unique lens through which to view our relationships and emotional connections.

Drawing upon classic wisdom and new research in the psychology of well-being, Finding Happiness shows how to build friendships, overcome barriers to closeness, make a difference in people's lives, and face the future without anxiety.

Antiracist professional development for white teachers often follows a one-size-fits-all model, focusing on narrow notions of race and especially white privilege at the expense of more radical analyses of white supremacy. Frustrated with this model, Zachary A. Casey and Shannon K. McManimon, both white teacher educators, developed a two-year professional development seminar called "RaceWork" with eight white practicing teachers committed to advancing antiracism in their classrooms, schools, and communities.

Mr. Ivan is a caricature mental wellbeing expert that teaches children how to manage their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors with invaluable learnings in the story. These fun learnings are created to build confidence & self-esteem, reduce anxiety, and develop robust coping mechanisms so that the child can become the best version of themself.

Not taking things personally is book #4 of Mr. Ivan's confidence builder series. Mr. Ivan is a caricature mental well-being expert who teaches children how to manage their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors with invaluable learnings in the story.

Life’s goals and success are intrinsically tied to relationships. What if you could strengthen and develop key relationships to achieve your desired success? Unlock your personal authenticity to nurture meaningful relationships in your life. To survive in this modern, ever-changing, and competitive world, you must develop stronger, more viable relationships. Patrick Youngblood tackles difficult, real-life scenarios with a dry sense of humor and offers time-honored and practical principles that will both lift and inspire.

Success is built on connections we make with people and ideas. Whether it's connecting with customers to improve their service experience, or connecting with the strategic business plan and objectives for the coming year, the foundation for success starts with connection. In Connect, Keith Harrell and Hattie Hill reveal the seven core competencies needed to connect individuals and organizations in order to heighten productivity and to maximize personal and professional success.