Blogs & Podcasts

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The Blue Parrot

A love triangle, broken hearts, magic, transformations – this story has it all, including a most unexpected change of heart!

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There are more comics to read than ever before, and now there's a new way to read them: Comics Plus!
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Pronouncing someone's name correctly is a conscious choice, regardless of whether it is normalized in the United States. Check out these beautiful Children's books that create empathy around the idea of misnaming and celebrate diverse names!
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The Story of Hok Lee and the Dwarfs

Hok Lee’s neighbors think he’s just a very industrious young man; in fact, he’s made his fortune by stealing from them at night. When the doctor tells Hok Lee that his swollen face must be a punishment from the spirits for some wrongdoing, Hok Lee sets out to find a cure.

Alive at Work: The Neuroscience of Helping Your People Love What They Do
Are you wondering how to motivate employees to be their best self? Alive at Work: The Neuroscience of Helping Your People Love What They Do by Daniel M. Cable discuss why this is lacking in some organizations and how to create an environment that allows for creativity and increase productivity.