Unabridged CDs - 5 CDs, 6 hoursIn the spirit of Rick Pitino's phenomenal New York Times bestseller Success Is a Choice (more than 500,000 copies sold), living legend Cal Ripken, Jr., presents an inspiring guide to overcoming any challenge and building a life you love.

At the 1919 Paris Peace Conference, where the victorious Allied powers met to reenvision the map of Europe in the aftermath of World War I, President Woodrow Wilson's influence on the remapping of borders was profound.But despite his deep involvement in the region's geopolitical transformation, President Wilson never set eyes on Eastern Europe, and never traveled to a single one of the eastern lands whose political destiny he so decisively influenced. Eastern Europe was reinvented ...

The coronavirus pandemic, the deepening economic crash, dangerously divisive political responses, and exploding social tensions have thrown an already declining American capitalist system into a tailspin. The consequences of these mounting and intertwined crises will shape our future. In this unique collection of over fifty essays, The Sickness is the System: When Capitalism Fails to Save Us from Pandemics or Itself, Richard D. Wolff argues clearly that "returning to normal" no lo...

A blend of history, analysis, and theory, Understanding Socialism is an honest and approachable text that knocks down false narratives, confronts failures and challenges of various socialist experiments throughout history, and offers a path to a new socialism based on workplace democracy. This audio edition also incudes Richard D. Wolff's bestselling essay Understanding Marxism, which asks the question "Why should we pay attention to the great social critics like Marx?"

"Consent is something that is freely given. When that's not the case, it's not consent.""When everyone asks for consent, and respects the given answer, the world is a safer and better place."Are you ready to learn about consent? (If the answer is no, we'll wait until you're ready!). Consent is a 2-way conversation that always starts with a question. And it's something you ask for, and grant, every single time. Learn what consent is and what...

Type 1 diabetes is a chronic illness which affects a lot of people, and being diagnosed can feel scary. This author shows kids how to manage their diagnosis and thrive in their new reality. Learn about what type 1 diabetes is, things to look out for, tools to best manage it, and feel encouraged-with care, attention, and bravery, you are capable of anything!Core themes in this book:Bodies, B...

Water is a necessity for all life, from humans, to animals, to plants and trees! And this essential resource is limited-it's our shared responsibility to treat it with care. Learn about what water is, where it comes from, why it's so important, and how you can take action today to protect the water in your community and the world. Every drop counts!Core themes in this book:Equity, Environme...

Salaam! Or, peace be upon you. What does it mean to be Muslim American? Open this book to begin your journey. This author speaks from her personal experience and shares aspects of how she worships, the customs and traditions she follows, which are also universal to so many Muslim Americans. And, you'll learn a lot of beautiful new words along the way! Most importantly, grow in your understanding ...

"There is no such thing as a 'normal' family.""A family is made of people you love, who are always there for you, and who make you feel safe and seen."What is a blended family? Are they different from your family, or the same? What's it like to be a part of one? Do you get to eat lots of ice cream if you're in one? Find out with an author raising her own blended and beautiful family! This book aims to expand our ideas of what a family can b...

Chronic illnesses are lifelong health issues that can make growing up different for kids who have them. And that sometimes feels lonely and frustrating. But learn from an author with a chronic illness how to reshape your mindset, find new passions, and pour your energy into things that empower you and fill your life with joy.Meet A Kids Co., a new kind of media company with a collection of beautifully designed books that kickstart ...

Public health is a super important thing that very few people know by name! But all of that will change when you open this book. Learn about what public health is, why it's so important (ever heard of seatbelts? Bike helmets? Smoke detectors?), and how public health work makes our lives safer and healthier every day!Core themes in this book:Equity, Ideas, L...

Sometimes, people really want to have a baby, but they aren't able to. And sometimes, that's where surrogates can help! Surrogacy is when someone carries a baby in their womb for someone else. This author shares her experience as a surrogate, what it was like to go through the process, and overall, the privilege and joy it is to help someone else achieve a huge dream: creating a family.