Emily Chang is a seasoned executive who has worked with some of the world’s most renowned companies like Procter & Gamble, Apple, and Starbucks. Over the last twenty-one years, her job has brought her and her family to eight different homes across the U.S and China. And everywhere she’s lived, Emily has found herself at the unique intersection of her Offer and Offense. Life has served up young people who have been abused, neglected or marginalized, to find sanctuary in her spare room. Among her deeply personal accounts, Emily shares heart-wrenching stories of an emotionally abused child bride, a dying eighteen-month old boy born with hydrocephalus, and the abused daughter of a local prostitute. With the sixteen young people she and her family have cared for, Emily has found that living into her Social Legacy has not only deeply enriched her home life, it has also enabled her to become a more authentic and relatable leader in the workplace. Each time she opened the door to her spare room, Emily found herself in a front row seat, witnessing one of life’s incredible stories unfold. Integrating work and life, she introduced her spare room kids to colleagues and encourages her team members to invest in their own Social Legacies. Now more than ever, social purpose has become an urgent leadership imperative. The Spare Room will help you identify your Social Legacy to live a more intentional life and lead with authentic purpose.

**Transforming Your Spare Room into a Dreamy Baby Nursery: A Comprehensive Guide for Expectant Parents** Are you preparing to welcome your little one and want to create the perfect nursery? *Transforming Your Spare Room into a Dreamy Baby Nursery* is the ultimate guide for expectant parents seeking to design a beautiful, functional, and comforting space for their baby. This essential short read walks you through each step of the nursery transformation process with practical tips and expert advice. Start by *Choosing a Color Scheme* that will set a soothing and calming atmosphere for your baby’s room. Follow up with the *Creating a Layout* chapter to arrange furniture effectively and ensure a functional space. Maximizing *Optimizing Storage Space* is crucial, and this book provides innovative ideas to keep your nursery organized and clutter-free. When it comes to *Choosing the Right Crib*, you’ll find guidance to make a safe and comfortable selection for your baby. The guide continues with creative ideas for *Decorating the Walls* and *Lighting the Space*, offering inspiration to make your nursery visually appealing and well-lit. Learn about the pros and cons of different flooring options in the *Choosing the Right Flooring* chapter, including the debate between *Carpeting vs. Hardwood* and the benefits of *Area Rugs and Play Mats*. When it comes to *Window Treatments*, discover options like *Blackout Curtains or Shades* and *Child-Safe Cordless Options*. The *Creating a Cozy Reading Nook* chapter will help you establish a comfortable area for storytime, with tips on *Comfortable Seating*, *Bookshelves*, and *Book Display*. Make your nursery inviting with *Adding Soft Textiles and Accessories*, including tips on *Choosing Crib Bedding*, *Soft Rugs*, and *Playmats*. The *Organizing Baby Essentials* chapter offers practical solutions like *Drawer Dividers*, *Organizers*, and *Labeling Systems* to keep everything in order. Ensure a serene environment with guidance on *Creating a Calming and Soothing Atmosphere* through *White Noise Machines*, *Aromatherapy*, and *Essential Oils*. Personalize the space with *Family Photos*, *Keepsakes*, and *Handmade or DIY Decorations*. *Transforming Your Spare Room into a Dreamy Baby Nursery* also features a *Frequently Asked Questions* section and an opportunity to reach out with any additional questions or comments. Turn your spare room into a perfect nursery with this must-read guide, and create a loving, beautiful space for your new arrival.

This book explores how alarmist social discourses about 'cruel' young people fail to recognize the complexity of cruelty and the role it plays in child agency. Examining representations of cruel young people in popular texts and popular culture, the collected essays demonstrate how gender, race, and class influence who gets labeled 'cruel' and which actions are viewed as negative, aggressive, and disruptive. It shows how representations of cruel young people negotiate the violence that shadows polite society, and how narratives of cruelty and aggression are used to affirm, or to deny, young people’s agency.

Owning a property is a dream for many people, and borrowing from banks is often essential to achieve this. However, having a mortgage can cause real anxiety because of the latent fear of losing our home if we cannot keep up with mortgage payments. Traditionally, homeowners repay their debt over 25 years, but high house prices have made it necessary to increase the term up to 40 years to make monthly payments affordable. Spreading the debt over a longer period of time not only means that borrowers have to pay more interest, but they are also exposed to other risks such as potential interest rate rises and changes in personal circumstances affecting their mortgage eligibility. These can lead to financial worries, financial stress, and reduced well-being. There are few practical guides available to show borrowers how to manage their mortgage debt more effectively, and how to repay their mortgage quickly so that they are debt-free. This book seeks to empower consumers, young and old, by providing a roadmap to help borrowers achieve financial security through planning for the future, insuring their income, and setting up an emergency fund. It also outlines simple strategies for an early repayment of debt, including paying off the capital, making extra payments, and monitoring their mortgage debt. In doing so, it aims to help readers improve their general well-being, enhance their financial security, reduce their financial worries, and eliminate their ‘mortgage insomnia’.

How would you feel if your most precious possessions were gradually disappearing? What could you do? When Cynthia’s dolls began disappearing, she had no idea what to do. No one could help her—not even her own family. This mystery story is only solved on the last page.