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The streets of New York in 1920 are most certainly not paved with gold, as Minnie Soffer learns when she arrives at Ellis Island. Her father, who left Ukraine when Minnie was a toddler, feels like a stranger. She sleeps on a mattress on the kitchen floor. She understands nothing at school. They came to America for this? As her family adjusts to this new life, Minnie and her brother work hard to learn English and make friends. When her father, Ike, opens his own soda shop, stability and citizenship seem within reach.

Five months ago, Valerie Leftman's boyfriend, Nick, opened fire on their school cafeteria. Shot trying to stop him, Valerie inadvertently saved the life of a classmate, but was implicated in the shootings because of the list she helped create. A list of people and things she and Nick hated. The list he used to pick his targets. Now, after a summer of seclusion, Val is forced to confront her guilt as she returns to school to complete her senior year.

In a world where women and communities of color were disproportionally impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, it's more important than ever for leaders to truly understand how to support inclusion in the postpandemic workplace. Drawing on years of work with many leading organizations, Jennifer Brown shows what leaders at any level can do to spark real change and navigate uncharted waters. She guides listeners through anti-racism using the Inclusive Leader Continuum, a set of four developmental stages: unaware, aware, active, and advocate.

Hiring for Diversity: The Guide to Building an Inclusive and Equitable Organization brings together the most cutting-edge practices for implementing a diversity hiring strategy that leaves your organization with a comprehensive view and an actionable plan.

In the rapidly changing business landscape, harnessing the power of diversity and inclusion is essential for the very viability and sustainability of every organization. Talent who feel fully welcomed, valued, respected, and heard by their colleagues and their organizations will fuel this growth. We will only succeed in this transformation if those in leadership pivot from command and control management styles to reinvent how we look at people, every organization's greatest asset.

In early 2021, more than 200 widely respected experts gathered virtually for the world’s most ambitious conversation about diversity. We challenged ourselves to imagine how to fix it. Now, for the first time, these solutions are compiled into one groundbreaking volume, organized into 12 powerful themes including: storytelling, technology, identity, retail, education, and more. For newcomers to the topic of diversity, and DEI experts alike, this audiobook offers a much-needed and actionable blueprint for creating a more inclusive world for us all.

In the 1930s, Chief William Berens shared with anthropologist A. Irving Hallowell a remarkable history of his life, as well as many personal and dream experiences that held special significance for him. Most of this material has never been published. Because the elderly chief wanted his visitor to understand the Ojibwe world, and because Hallowell was deeply interested in his subject matter and was such a good listener, Berens freely related his dreams and other stories about encounters with powerful beings.

In Hate List, Jennifer Brown delivered a powerful story about grief, friendship, and forgiveness in the aftermath of a school shooting. Now, she explores an evocative new narrative while digging deeper into the themes first touched upon in her debut novel.David Judy knows what it's like to be bullied. Shy and gentle, with a soft voice and "a girl's name for a last name," he is a prime target.

Jennifer is a diet industry disruptor. As a certified Health and Life Coach, host of a widely popular podcast, and creator of the innovative weight loss process, Stop. Dieting. Forever.™, she is freeing women all over the world from their dependency on diets to lose weight for the last time. Sign up for her free, weekly newsletter, Forever Well at jenniferdent.com/emailclub

BRAND RUNWAY is a platform designed to shine the light on women entrepreneurs ready to leverage and scale their brand in a way that feels like kick-ass, soul-authentic fabulousness that is irresistible to abundance. Style, Image, Messaging, Visibility, Client Attraction, if you're an aspiring coach, heart or purpose-led woman entrepreneur, or looking to upgrade your online presence and personal charisma, Brand Runway invites you to create your own stage and step on the runway of your most abundant life and business.

Alice has always thought she was crazy. She was told she was crazy by everyone she ever met. Everyone made fun of her, and she felt like an outcast her whole life. Only one person ever believed she could see the things she said she can see. An old family friend and neighbor.

Doing well and doing good: conscious entrepreneurship is within our reach like never before. In every field, talented founders and authors are charting a new path, scaling their ideas while maintaining a strong commitment to positive impact and legacy. But we need more role models, more examples of where and how to start our world-changing ventures. The Amplifying Purpose podcast is the creation of two award-winning purpose-driven entrepreneurs who’s companies impact thousands every day, and showcases leaders in a variety of industries, from cybersecurity to healthcare. The conversations ...

The legend of a "seven-figure commission club" has lured many into sales. Most realize quickly it's not as easy as it sounds! As John Crowley started on his quest to join this elusive group, he voraciously consumed sales books, podcasts, and more. But when he implemented their suggested hacks, tips, and tricks, his commission decreased. Why? With every new sales technique, he moved further away from the basics. Through trial and error and a lot of knuckle dragging, John figured out what worked and what didn't.

Valerie ist sechzehn, als ihre Welt zusammenbricht. In der Schule eröffnet ihr Freund Nick das Feuer und tötet sechs Menschen. Valerie selbst wirft sich vor eine Schülerin und wird dabei schwer verletzt. Doch hinterher wird sie keinesfalls als Heldin betrachtet, sondern als Mittäterin. Gemeinsam mit Nick hatte sie die Hassliste geführt, auf der die Namen aller Opfer standen. Für Valerie war es nichts weiter als ein Ritual, das sie mit Nick verband. Für ihn war es viel mehr.

Americans are afraid of their food. And for good reason. In 2011, the deadliest food-borne illness outbreak in a century delivered killer listeria bacteria on innocuous cantaloupe never before suspected of carrying that pathogen. Nearly 50 million Americans will get food poisoning this year. Spoiled, doctored or infected food will send more than 100,000 people to the hospital. Three thousand will die. We expect, even assume, our government will protect our food, but how often do you think a major U.S. food farm get inspected by federal or state officials?

Born and raised in the Midwest, Jersey Cameron knows all about tornadoes. Or so she thinks. When her town is devastated by a twister, Jersey survives -- but loses her mother, her young sister, and her home. As she struggles to overcome her grief, she's sent to live with her only surviving relatives: First her biological father, then her estranged grandparents.

In an unfamiliar place, Jersey faces a reality she's never considered before -- one in which her mother wasn't perfect, and neither were her grandparents, but they all loved her just the same.

The Perfect Podcast for Christian Mamas who were Created & Made for MORE! You are ready to Walk in your Calling, Build that Generational Wealth, and Glorify God doing it! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 You are tired of feeling like a failure because you have no purpose outside of motherhood... You’ve been desperate to earn money online but you just don’t know how because you think you have to have a degree? Maybe you’ve tried all the MLM’s and are so tired of selling to your friends and family? You just need a proven step by step roadmap to get you there? Do you want to build wealth and ...