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  What is a book jewel? A sometimes-overlooked book with remarkable insight and potential significance. Each month, we share near-daily, or as often as possible, reviews of the monthly book jewel - short, succinct reviews that can be read in 1-2 minutes with links to the reviewer by reviewers whose words are worthy of being heard and whose opinions are worthy of being considered. Sometimes a couple of minutes contains more impressive thought than ten times that many. We will let you decide that. This month's book jewel is  Road Map to Power  by Syed and Darius Husain . Description What is the true source of authentic power? Offering a detour from the dead end of this "buy more, be more" culture, the authors demonstrate why the traditional routes to power are accessible only for an elite few. Wrapping warm, profound stories of empowerment around an extensive body of research, Road Map to Power is your guide to a life of dignity, satisfaction, and happiness. keywords: authe...

  Today's tip for parents (from two talented teachers) comes from  365 Teacher Secrets for Parents  by Cindy McKinley Alder and Patti Trombly (yes, those are the two talented teachers). #21 Finding Success Every Day!   The sweetest of all sounds is praise. ~Xenophon   Praise at least one success a day. Even on a bad day, your child exhibits strengths. Look for them. Say them out loud. Remind him of his strengths when he is struggling, and encourage him to press on. Look back at the goals he set and focus on when those (or even parts of those) are reached. Make sure, however, that it counts. Make a conscious effort, then, not to overpraise. Parents, teachers, coaches, and many adults these days think they will “give” children self-esteem if they praise every little thing they do. “Way to take out your crayons!” “Great job on drawing that line!” “You put that crayon back in the box so well!” Of course, these are exaggerations but sometimes not by much. Kids can’t ...

  Today's tip for parents (from two talented teachers) comes from  365 Teacher Secrets for Parents  by Cindy McKinley Alder and Patti Trombly (yes, those are the two talented teachers). #3 Defining Success   The only place you'll find success before work is in the dictionary. ~May B. Smith   You want your child to be successful. You bought this book to find ways to help ensure that You will find many, but keep in mind that success comes in many forms. Often, elementary parents become too focused on academic success, wanting to get their child off to a good start. While this is definitely a valid point, don't forget to find other ways your child is successful. Today, begin an informal discussion (perhaps at the dinner table) about success. How does everyone define it? How does each hope to achieve it? If the discussion starts off slowly or if you just want to add some inspiration, try reading this poem by Harry Emerson Fosdick:   To laugh often and much; to...

  What is a  book jewel ? A sometimes-overlooked book with remarkable insight and potential significance. Each month, we share near-daily, or as often as possible, reviews of the monthly book jewel - short, succinct reviews that can be read in 1-2 minutes with links to the reviewer by reviewers whose words are worthy of being heard and whose opinions are worthy of being considered. Sometimes a couple of minutes contains more impressive thought than ten times that many. We will let you decide that. This month's book jewel is  Jesus Is Still Passing By  by J Bennett Easterling. Description: Jesus has not limited his miracles to people who lived when he was on earth. Today, miracles continue--and nearly every day someone somewhere reports one.This book, written by award-winning author Bennett Easterling, shines a welcome new light on the miracles of Jesus. Thirty-six miracles are highlighted, then supplemented with helpful background information. Real-life applications ...