The Hero Is You

Download or read book The Hero In You written by Ellis Paul and published by Albert Whitman & Company. This book was released on 2014-09-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acclaimed songwriter Ellis Paul brings the inspirational words from his songs to the pages of a new picture book! Based on his award-winning family album of the same name, The Hero in You introduces kids to thirteen real-life American heroes. From Chief Joseph to Rosa Parks, their remarkable, heroic lives motivate and encourage us to aim high and try our best. Also included is a special edition CD of The Hero in You with 14 songs and exclusive introductory tracks from Ellis Paul. Readers can listen along to the lyrical book text, then read additional facts about the heroes on each spread.

Download or read book The Hero Is You written by Kendra Levin and published by Mango Media Inc.. This book was released on 2016-11-01 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Conquer writer’s block, love what you write, and finish what you start with this motivational self-care book for writers. Imagine having your own personal mentor—someone encouraging yet honest, who could help you set and achieve your goals, turn your moments of doubt and fear into sources of strength, and discover what you’re truly capable of when you’re at your best. Life coach and publishing industry veteran Kendra Levin is that mentor. And in The Hero Is You, she can help you do the best writing of your life—and live your best life while doing it. With wisdom drawn from her years as a life coach for writers and behind-the-scenes stories from a panoply of bestselling authors, Levin shows you how to become the hero in the narrative of your own process. Offering a fresh approach to Joseph Campbell’s storytelling archetype, the Hero’s Journey, The Hero Is You includes more than thirty exercises designed to help you reinvent your creative process from the inside out. This book will show you how to: Identify your biggest challenges and render them powerlessStart a project that you love—and stick with itDesign a structure for writing regularly

Download or read book A Hero Like You written by Nikki Rogers and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-10 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Hero Like You looks at everyday heroes and highlights qualities such as loyalty, compassion, resourcefulness, justice, and courage. The lyrical rhyme and relatable illustrations remind us that we all have the opportunity to be a hero by helping others, doing right and making the world a better place. "What the world needs is a hero like you!"

Download or read book The Hero Next Door written by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich and published by Yearling. This book was released on 2021-01-05 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From We Need Diverse Books, the organization behind Flying Lessons & Other Stories, comes another middle-grade short-story collection--this one focused on exploring acts of bravery--featuring some of the best own-voices children's authors, including R. J. Palacio (Wonder), Rita Williams-Garcia (One Crazy Summer), Linda Sue Park (A Long Walk to Water), and many more. Not all heroes wear capes. Some heroes teach martial arts. Others talk to ghosts. A few are inventors or soccer players. They're also sisters, neighbors, and friends. Because heroes come in many shapes and sizes. But they all have one thing in common: they make the world a better place. Published in partnership with We Need Diverse Books, this vibrant anthology features thirteen acclaimed authors whose powerful and diverse voices show how small acts of kindness can save the day. So pay attention, because a hero could be right beside you. Or maybe the hero is you. AUTHORS INCLUDE: William Alexander, Joseph Bruchac, Lamar Giles, Mike Jung, Hena Khan, Juana Medina, Ellen Oh, R. J. Palacio, Linda Sue Park and Anna Dobbin, Cynthia Leitich Smith, Ronald L. Smith, Rita Williams-Garcia, and short-story contest winner Suma Subramaniam “As with the two previous anthologies from We Need Diverse Books, this collection admirably succeeds in making available to all readers a wider and more representative range of American voices and protagonists.” —The Washington Post

Download or read book You Are The Hero written by Jonathan Green and published by Snowbooks Ltd. This book was released on 2014-09-07 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fighting Fantasy gamebooks have sold over 17 million books worldwide, in over 30 languages. But when Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone sat down to write The Warlock of Firetop Mountain they had no idea this one book would go on to spawn another eighty or more titles, and have an immeasurable impact on a generation of children growing up in the 1980s. Part history, part celebration, YOU ARE THE HERO chronicles more than three decades of Fighting Fantasy. Written by Jonathan Green (author of seven Fighting Fantasy titles), this mighty tome will appeal to anyone who ever wiled away a washed-out summer holiday with only two dice, a pencil, and an eraser for company. This is a fixed format PDF eBook, with all of the same stunning, full-colour artwork as the hardback and paperback. Best viewed on a colour screen of 7" upwards, as a daily reader to keep your precious hardback safe. “YOU ARE THE HERO is as read-under-the-covers immersive as its subject matter; great characters, amazing stories and a surprise behind every door. 5 stars!" -- SCIFI Now “The most comprehensive history of the Fighting Fantasy phenomenon I've ever seen. With its maps, notes, art and photographs it's not just a celebration but a fascinating resource." -- SFX “How many thousands of heroes did these books create? And how many lost their lives with a bad roll of the dice? A publishing phenomenon, without which computer games wouldn't be what they are today. About time these books were celebrated. Now go to page 45 and face your nemesis." -- Charlie Higson

Download or read book The Hero in You written by Herman Siu and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-02 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After spending more than a year studying under a Shaolin temple descendant and inspirational leader named Herman Siu, both Mike Valley and Justin Goldman realized they had discovered a beautiful new formula for better living. Sharing Herman's formula and wisdom - along with a new global movement called Every Drop Counts - is the focal point of this book. It's also the final piece of Mike and Justin's trilogy on the body, mind and spirit, concluding a journey that spanned over six years. The Hero's Formula, simple and effective in form and function, offers people everywhere a way to harness the unlimited power of the inner self to improve their daily performance. Through this formula, Herman shares his unique mix of ancient and modern teachings in order to inspire you to find positive ways to become one percent better every day. This book not only contains a short and enjoyable breakdown of each step in Herman's formula, it also includes candid interviews with a special group of today's heroes: + Linda Cohn, one of the most revered and respected sports broadcasters of all time. + Christopher Howard, son of George Howard, one of the First Responders on 9/11. + Kathy David, a successful entrepreneur and business leader based in California. + Rich Peverley, a former NHL Stanley Cup champion and current humanitarian. Their stories bring the Hero's Formula to life in a relatable way, proving that everyone has the capacity and potential to achieve greatness. But in order to make the world a better place, you must first learn to better yourself and those around you. That means the search for The Hero In You begins by understanding the true power of your beliefs, thoughts, words, and actions. By sharing this simple formula for personal growth, we can all reconnect with our common ancestry and amplify our common desire for greatness. ABOUT THE AUTHORS Herman Siu is a sixth generation Shaolin temple descendant. He's a world renowned inspirational leader, team consultant and wisdom seeker. His teachings and guidance are heavily sought after by business owners, entrepreneurs, professional athletes, motivational speakers and industry leaders around the world. Visit www.hermansiu.com to learn more. Mike Valley is a former NHL goalie coach and the co-author of The Power Within and Embracing The Grind. As an entrepreneur, Mike has been involved with multiple start-ups, including Elite Goalies, AXIS Goaltending, NetWork Goaltending, Next Testing, GamePay and ESPOT TV. Mike is originally from Vancouver, Canada but currently resides in Dallas, Texas with his wife and two daughters. Justin Goldman is the owner of The Goalie Guild, a nonprofit (501-c3) foundation dedicated to educating, inspiring, and developing goalies and goalie coaches around the globe. He's also the creator of the Lift The Mask mental health awareness program and the author of The Power Within, Embracing The Grind, Between Two Worlds, and The Periodic Table of Goaltending Elements.

Download or read book The Hero is You written by Kendra Levin and published by Red Wheel/Weiser. This book was released on 2016-01-01 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Building on the archetypes in Joseph Campbell's heroic journey, The Hero Is You takes writers from the inception of a brand-new idea straight through to completing a project, revising it, and sharing it with the world. Kendra Levin, a life coach who specializes in working with writers, packs in practical tips and advice, craft tools, road-tested creative exercises, and insights from other professional writers. Each chapter digs into a single step in the creative process and coaches writers through whatever challenges they may be experiencing. She offers a healthier process by liberating writers from old issues and habits, and she provides the courage and confidence to write as never before. And by applying a coach's insight to the work writers can do off the page, in their everyday lives, she helps them to strengthen their writing muscle and deepen their work accordingly. Designed as the kind of reference writers return to often, it can be used on one's own or with a writing group. After reading The Hero Is You, writers will have a more in-depth understanding of the story structure and the archetypes that make up the hero's journey, a more effective writing process, feel more deeply in tune with themselves, and be doing the best work of their lives.