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Tools For Hard Conversations will help professionals who routinely have hard conversations in the course of their work. It is a guide for how to have these types of conversations, while avoiding the compassion-fatigue and burnout that often comes with these roles. It goes into depth about the philosophies, approaches and practical tools that enable workers to help people more effectively without sacrificing their own well-being. Often helping professionals,...

This uplifting children's fairy tale follows the remarkable journey of Dominic, a kangaroo who escapes from an American zoo and becomes a talented boxer.Dominic's life takes a dramatic turn when he escapes from the zoo and meets a young athlete named Max. Max invites Dominic to join him in the gym and train as a boxer, recognizing his natural agility and speed. Dominic's unique boxing style, which includes kangaroo jumps and powerful punches, surprises...

Kangaroo is bored, and none of her Outback friends can play. So, she tries boxing by herself, making a sand queen, and looking for her lost boomerang. While searching, she crashes into Koala's branch. Here is the boredom buster she's been seeking! But sleepy Koala just wants to finish his nap and be left alone. Can Kangaroo convince him to be her friend? Kangaroo is one small animal in a big, wonderful world, and each day brings a new adventure....

Kangaroo is hopping through the scrub when she accidentally destroys Wombat's roof. Kangaroo tries to fix it, but all her attempts fail. In fact, they even make things worse! As Wombat gets angrier and his baby cries harder, is there anything Kangaroo can do to help? Kangaroo is one small animal in a big, wonderful world, and each day brings a new adventure. Playful, rhyming text and lively imagery help beginning readers follow along as Kangaroo...

Kangaroo is excited to play with her friend Sugar Glider. But Sugar Glider isn't allowed to play until she eats a healthy but icky breakfast of squirmy worms and squiggly spiders. Can Kangaroo help Sugar Glider be healthy? Will they ever get to go play? Kangaroo is one small animal in a big, wonderful world, and each day brings a new adventure. Playful, rhyming text and lively imagery help beginning readers follow along as Kangaroo explores her world...