Health & Wellbeing Books

Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started on Your Bipolar Journey 5 Chapter 1: Grasping Bipolar Disorder: Symptoms and Diagnosis 7 Chapter 2: Exploring Possible Causes: The Brain and Body Science of Bipolar Disorder 29 Chapter 3: Reining in Bipolar Disorder: Prognosis and Treatments 49 Part 2: Obtaining a Diagnosis, Developing a Treatment Plan, and Building a Team 61 Chapter 4: Getting an Accurate Diagnosis 63 Chapter 5: Building Your Treatment Plan 91 Chapter 6: Building a Winning Mood-Management Team 103 Part 3: Managing the Biology of Bipolar Disorder 119 Chapter 7: Leveling Moods with Medication 121 Chapter 8: Coming to Terms with Medications and Their Side Effects 149 Chapter 9: Expanding Your Biological Treatment Options 169 Chapter 10: Addressing Bipolar Disorder Across Diverse Communities 185 Part 4: Developing Essential Survival Skills 205 Chapter 11: Exploring Self Help and Professional Therapies 207 Chapter 12: Making Lifestyle Adjustments 227 Chapter 13: Communicating Effectively 245 Chapter 14: Solving Problems and Resolving Conflict 259 Chapter 15: Planning Ahead for a Mood Episode 271 Part 5: Dealing with the Fallout 283 Chapter 16: From Hospitalization to Recovery 285 Chapter 17: Returning to Work or Not 301 Chapter 18: Overcoming Financial Setbacks 315 Part 6: Assisting a Friend or Relative with Bipolar Disorder 329 Chapter 19: Supporting Your Loved One 331 Chapter 20: Dealing with Crisis Situations 345 Chapter 21: Supporting Your Bipolar Child or Teen 361 Part 7: The Part of Tens 389 Chapter 22: Ten Tips for Managing Bipolar 391 Chapter 23: Ten Ways to Help a Loved One with Bipolar Disorder 399 Index 405

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Book SynopsisTake the stress out of buying a property with this handy guide that covers everything you need to know! Are you a first-time buyer? Or perhaps you're looking to move on and up in today's competitive property market? If you feel overwhelmed by the jargon, the unsolicited advice, and the complicated finances, you're not alone. So how can you be confident you're ticking all the right boxes? With Buying a Property For Dummies! This straightforward, step-by-step guide will help you get the best deal on your new house, apartment or investment property. Learn about different types of residential properties and different buying strategies Calculate the costs ahead of you and understand how your mortgage will work Learn how to value a property, negotiate, and make a successful bid or offer Get tips on when and where to seek expert help There's no denying that buying property can be stressful. But with Buying a Property Fo

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsAcknowledgments xi About the Author xiii Introduction to Second Edition xv Part One Identifying and Understanding Emotional Abuse Chapter 1 Emotional Abuse— The Destroyer of Relationships 3 What Is Emotional Abuse? 6 How Emotional Abuse Does Damage 7 Determining Whether You Are Being Emotionally Abusive 10 No Monsters Here 12 Ending Emotional Abuse 15 Chapter 2 Patterns of Abuse 17 Domination 19 Verbal Assaults 20 Constant Criticism/Continual Blaming 21 Abusive Expectations 22 Emotional Blackmail 22 Unpredictable Responses 24 Constant Chaos/Creating Crisis 25 Character Assassination 25 Gaslighting 26 Sexual Harassment 27 Clear and Consistent Patterns 28 Overt and Covert Abuse 28 Intentional and Unintentional Abuse 29 Chapter 3 Not All Emotionally Abusive Relationships Are Alike 33 The Seven Types of Emotionally Abusive Relationships 35 Part Two Healing Your Childhood and Your Unhealthy Patterns Chapter 4 Patterns That Begin in Childhood: Why We Abuse and Why We Take It 47 The Repetition Compulsion 50 The Core of the Compulsion— An Abusive Childhood 53 Abusive Styles of Parenting 55 The Power of Unfinished Business 58 Your Original Abuser 59 Another Pattern: Victim or Abuser? 60 Anger In, Anger Out—Male and Female Patterns 61 How Shame Affects Victims of Abuse 62 Chapter 5 Complete Your Unfinished Business (For Both Victims and Abusers) 65 1. Admit the Fact That You Were the Victim of Abuse or Neglect 67 2. Acknowledge to Yourself That You Have Unexpressed Feelings of Anger, Pain, Fear, and Shame Because of Your Childhood Experiences of Neglect, Abandonment, or Abuse 73 3. Allow Yourself to Feel and Express Your Emotions Connected to the Neglect or Abuse You Experienced 75 4. Find Safe, Constructive Ways of Releasing or Expressing These Feelings 77 5. Confront Your Abuser(s) (Indirectly Preferred) 79 6. Resolve Your Relationship With Your Original Abuser(s) (Set Boundaries, Temporary or Permanent Separation, Forgive) 80 Chapter 6 Healing Your Shame with Self- Compassion 81 The Cure for Shame: Self-Compassion 86 Repeating the Cycle of Abuse 92 Part Three Stopping the Abuse Chapter 7 Action Steps for Those Being Abused 99 The Program 103 Specific Advice and Strategies 121 Chapter 8 Action Steps for the Abusive Partner 123 The Program 126 Chapter 9 Action Steps for the Abusive Couple 147 Stop Blaming Each Other 150 The Program 152 Chapter 10 When Your Partner Has a Personality Disorder 161 Determining Whether Your Partner Suffers from BPD 164 Twin Fears— Abandonment and Engulfment 166 Strategies to Help You Cope and to Stop the Emotional Abuse 168 Determining Whether Your Partner Suffers from NPD 171 Strategies to Help You Cope and Stop the Emotional Abuse 174 Should You Tell Your Partner that You Suspect They Have a Personality Disorder? 177 When You Both Suffer from a Personality Disorder 178 Chapter 11 When Your Abusiveness Stems from Your Personality Disorder 179 Do You Suffer from BPD? 182 How BPD Can Lead to Emotionally Abusive Behavior 183 How You Can Begin to Change Your Emotionally Abusive Behavior 186 Strategies for Specific Borderline Behaviors 191 Do You Suffer from NPD? 191 How NPD Leads to Abusive Behavior 193 How You Can Begin to Change Your Emotionally Abusive Behavior 194 My Personal Program for Overcoming Narcissistic Tendencies 196 Part Four Where Do You Go from Here? Chapter 12 Should You Stay or Should You Leave? 201 Strong Reasons to Stay 203 You May Still Need to Leave 205 Strong Reasons to Leave 205 When You Definitely Need to Leave 206 When You Are Resisting Leaving 209 Trust and Forgiveness 209 Chapter 13 Preventing Emotional Abuse in the Future 211 For the Abused Partner 213 For the Abusive Partner— Catch Yourself in the Act 217 For Both Partners 218 Chapter 14 Continuing to Recover 221 True Power Comes from Knowing You Have Choices 223 Key Issues for Victims and Abusers 224 Specific Strategies for the Abused Partner 228 Recovery for the Abusive Partner 230 For Both Partners— Finding the Right Therapist 232 Treatment for BPD and NPD 233 Be Realistic about Your Partner Changing 234 Epilogue 235 References 237 Further Reading 239 Index 243

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Book SynopsisLEARN SKILLS THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME WITH MANGA FOR SUCCESS! Do you want to get along better with people? Overcome negative thought patterns that are holding you back? Or are you looking for a basic understanding of the popular ideas of Adlerian psychology? Whatever your reason for picking up this book, The Psychology of Personal Growth and Better Relationships: Manga For Success makes psychology concepts easy to understand using practical examples and situations. You'll read about: Self-determination and self-encouragement Dealing with emotions in interpersonal relationships Having courage during difficult conversations The story follows Yukari, a 28-year-old area manager of a bakery chain who finds her career gridlocked by frustration and adversarial relationships. Luckily for her, Adler's Ghost appears to teach her how to turn the situation around. As her communication improves, she builds relationships of Table of ContentsPreface 8 Prologue What Is Adlerian Psychology? Story 1 The Little Ghost I Met in the Warehouse 12 1 Grasping the Whole Picture of Adlerian Psychology 22 2 The Main Components of Adlerian Psychology 28 Column 1: Alfred Adler, the Man 36 Yeah So What ? It’s Just You? Reading This Will Help You Understand the Basics of Adlerian Psychology! Part 1 If You Change Your Perspective, Your Life Will Be Easier Story 2 The Store Managers’ Rebellion 38 1 Lifestyle and Life Tasks 62 2 From an Etiological Approach to a Teleological One 70 3 Cognitive Theory and Basic Mistakes 74 4 Self-Determination 78 Column 2: Adler, the Feminist 82 So I Think I’ll Just Quit My Job Jolt Searching For the Cause Will Get You An Explanation But Not a Solution ! Part 2 Understanding the Role of Emotion in the Formation of Lifestyle Story 3 The Secret Behind the Discarded POP Displays 84 1 Reason and Emotion 108 2 The Formation of Lifestyle 115 3 How to Develop Courage 124 Column 3: Adler, Who Began a New Era 128 Part 3 From the World of Assumptions to Common Sense Story 4 Why Wasn’t I Chosen? 130 You Just Have to Accept The Differences In Personality ! There’s also An Introduction to Some Approximate Personality Traits Based on Birth Order! 1 What Is Cognitivism? 148 2 What Is Empathy? 152 3 How Do I Adopt New Patterns of Behavior? 158 Column 4: Adler, the Encourager 166 Part 4 Interpersonal Relationships and Emotions Story 5 Christmas, the Final Battle! 168 1 What Are Interpersonal Relationships? 188 2 Emotions That Pull Us Apart and Bring Us Together 192 3 Jealousy’s True Identity 196 4 What Are Feelings of Inferiority? 198 Column 5: Adler and America 202 Could It Be That What You’re Feeling Are Feelings of Inferiority? Everyone Lives In a Sphere Of Their Own Assumptions I’m Going Too What Part 5 What Is Encouragement? Story 6 I’m Going to Deliver the Photo! 204 1 Encouragement in Adlerian Psychology 208 2 Self-Encouragement 212 3 Encouraging Others 216 Column 6: Adler’s Twilight Years and Passing 220 So, Encouragement Means Providing The Strength To Overcome Difficulties!

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Book SynopsisLEARN THE BASICS OF MARKETING WITH MANGA FOR SUCCESS!Do you want to increase sales? Improve customer satisfaction? Or are you looking for a basic understanding of marketing to ace your class or improve your outlook in the job market? Whatever your reason for picking up this book, Marketing: Manga for Success makes essential concepts easy to understand using practical examples and situations. You'll learn about: Branding, viral marketing, and advertising and promotions The importance of customer relationships The 4 Ps of marketing The story follows Marimo, a young woman who wants to help her aging parents save their specialty pastry business. There isn't much she can do but she wants to help them find new opportunities. Just then, she meets two mysterious characters who teach her how to rebuild the family business through marketing, step-by-step. Find out why the Manga For Success seriesnow available in EnglTable of ContentsIntroduction 10 Part 1 What Is Marketing? Story 1 Sudden Unexpected Guests! A Blessing or a Curse? 14 1. Emotion and Logic in the Context of Marketing 40 2. What You Call Your Buyers Depends on the Situation 42 3. The Three Points of View in Marketing 45 4. What Is Marketing? 48 5. How Has the Concept of Marketing Changed over Time? 50 6. The Scope of Marketing 52 Column 1: Listening to the Voice of Your Market 54 Part 2 The Pros and Cons of Viral Marketing Story 2 Will Word of Mouth Really Bring in Customers? 56 1. The Influence of Word of Mouth through Viral Marketing 66 2. Devising Strategies to Boost Word of Mouth 68 3. Products and Services Most Affected by Word of Mouth 70 4. Hints for Boosting Word of Mouth 72 Part 3 Understanding the People Who Buy Your Products Story 3 What Do Your Customers Really Need? 76 1. The AIDMA Model of Consumer Behavior 86 2. What Is the Kotler Consumer Buying Decision Process Model? 90 3. Human Desire: Needs versus Wants 92 4. Thinking with Both Consumer Needs and Wants in Mind 94 5. Understanding Human Needs 96 6. Buyers Who Set the Trend and Buyers Who Follow the Trend 98 Part 4 Sorting out Your Company’s Relationship with Your Customers Story 4 Fake Marimo Manju Buns Appear! 102 1. Analyzing Your Customers, Your Competitors, and Your Company 112 2. Identifying Your Company’s Strengths, Weaknesses, External Opportunities, and Threats 114 3. Developing Strategies Based on Internal and External Factors 116 4. The Five Force Model 120 5. Deciding the Who, the What, and the How 122 6. Different Marketing Strategies 124 7. Building a Competitive Edge 126 8. How You Fight the Battle Depends on Market Positioning 128 Part 5 Decide Who Your Customers Are Story 5 Who Are Tamaya’s New Customers? 132 1. Connecting Product and Customer: The STP Marketing Model 140 2. Finding Common Factors among Similar Consumers 142 3. Mapping Consumer Perception 148 4. Changing Your Target Changes Your Concept 150 Column 2: A General Rule for Narrowing Down Your Target Consumers 154 Part 6 Deciding Your 4 Ps Story 6 Let’s Make Mini Marimo Manju! 156 1. What Are the 4 Ps of Marketing? 180 2. Key Points for Differentiating Between Products 182 3. What Is a Brand? 184 4. How Do You Build Your Brand? 186 5. The Product Life Cycle 188 6. Push and Pull Marketing Strategies 192 7. Different Promotional Communication Methods 194 8. The Features of Different Advertising Methods 196 9. The Effects of Public Relations 198 10. Various Sales Promotion Methods 200 11. Three Ways to Decide on Your Prices 202 12. Determining Prices Based on Demand 204 13. The Psychology of Prices and Pricing 206 14. Think about How to Distribute Your Products 208 15. Finding the Special Features of Your Market Area 210 16. The Functions of Wholesale 212 Column 3: Organizing and Preparing Your Present Product Strategy 214 Part 7 Establishing Long-Term Relationships with Your Customers Story 7 The Last Message 216 1. The Importance of Capturing Your Customers 230 2. The Components of Customer Satisfaction: Essential and Nonessential Functions 234 3. Take Good Care of Your Best Customers 236 4. Why Is Customer Satisfaction Important? 238 References 241

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Book SynopsisA FUN AND APPROACHABLE WAY TO LEARN IMPORTANT BUSINESS PRINCIPLES Do you want to improve your business performance? Or are you looking for a basic understanding of business strategy? Whatever your reason for picking up this book, Business Problem-Solving and Strategy: Manga For Success makes business strategy concepts easy to understand using practical examples and situations. You'll read about: Important business analysis tools like SWOT analysis and issue analysis Strategic option assessment Developing and executing a strategy for any business situation The story follows Kazumi who takes over operations at her father's confectionery company. With the help of her mentor, Business Planning Manager Takeda, she formulates a viable plan for turning the business around, building trust among key stakeholders, and successfully convincing the CEO to implement the plan companywide. With this approachable book, you'll quickTable of ContentsPreface 10 Prologue …I Can’t I Can’t Just Abandon Everyone When MAT- SUI-YA is in Trouble! What Is a Business Strategy? Story 1 Help Me, Senpai! 14 1 What Is a “Strategy”? 26 Strategies Are Everywhere 26 Strategy Is a Road Map to Success 26 Resource Allocation: Decide Where to Focus Your Organizational Resources 27 Strategy Is Nothing without Execution 31 The Correct Way to Create a Strategy 31 Business Strategy Is a Blueprint for Your Business Success 33 2 The Many Pitfalls of a Business Strategy 34 Building Strategy the Right Way Is Tough 34 Framework and Concepts: Make or Break the Strategy 34 Can Looking at the Task at Hand from the Opposite Angle Constitute a “Strategy”? 35 A Strategy Cannot Ignore the Front Line 36 A Fake Strategy in Purple Prose 37 Failing to Grasp the Current Situation May Lead to Mistakes 37 The Risk of Homogenized Strategies 38 3 Preparations to Build the Correct Strategy 39 Take the Right Steps to Analyze 39 Use Frameworks and Concepts Wisely 40 Have a Unique Point of View, Think Outside of the Box 40 Support the Front Line 41 Emphasis on Essence and Mechanism 43 Bring in a Key Person 44 4 Create a Dynamic Strategy! 45 Four Steps in Building a Strategy 45 Step 1 - Analyze the Situation 45 Step 2 - Formulate Strategic Options 47 Step 3 - Review and Select Options 47 Step 4 - Translate Strategic Options into Plans of Action 48 Step 1 Analyze the Situation Story 2 Knowing Your Enemy Is Knowing Yourself 50 1 The Essentials of Situation Analysis 74 Analyzing the Situation Is The First Step in Building a Strategy 74 Only a Handful of Corporations Truly Understand the Current Situation 74 Methodology and Frameworks: A False Sense of Completing the Situation Analysis 76 Three Keys in Understanding the True Situation 76 The Basics of Situation Analysis: SWOT Analysis 78 A Business Strategy That Cannot Be Executed Is Nothing But a Pie in The Sky 2 OT Analysis 83 OT Analysis: Three Core Elements 83 The Five Forces Analysis 85 Analyzing the Five Points 87 Positioning Analysis and Competition Analysis 89 Client Analysis 93 Key Sucess Factor (KSF) Analysis 95 3 SW Analysis 99 Deciding Pros and Cons Based on Relativity 99 Achievements and Performance Analysis 100 Positioning Analysis 104 Business Model Analysis 106 Marketing, Value Chain, and Organizational Analysis 108 Tangible and Intangible Asset Analysis 109 Understanding the Structures of the Issue at Hand 110 4 Organizing SWOT 113 Keeping the Impact on Your Business in Mind 113 I’ve Gotten A Lot of Positive Feedback On Our Red-bean Paste Business Partners and Clients Alike, They All Com- Pliment Ann It’s a Very Valu- Able Asset First, We Ana- Lyze the Situa- Tion And Remember to Always Share The Result of The Situation Analysis Step 2 Forming Strategic Options Story 3 How to Save a Company in Trouble? 118 1 What Are Strategic Options? 140 Options Mean Choices 140 Considering a Variety of Options 140 2 Make Objectives and Issues Clear 142 What Is the Objective of Strategy Building? 142 What Are the Issues in Building a Strategy? 144 Decipher Objectives and Issues from the Result of SWOT Analysis 146 Organizing the Structure of an Issue 150 3 Lay Out the Options 1: Growing Potentials for the Preestablished Company 154 Aim to Grow Preestablished Business Models and Positioning 154 Consider Strategic Options for the Long Run 156 Change the Positioning 156 Coming Up with Growth Options by Changing the Positioning 158 Changing the Business Model 160 Pairing the Positioning and the Business Model 162 That’s Easy For You to Say… You Just Give Out Or- Ders We Are The Ones Who Come Face-to-face With the Clients. It’s Not Always About Ratio- Nality Coming Up with Growth Options by Changing the Business Options 165 4 Lay Out the Strategic Options 2: Options for the Newly Established Businesses 167 Analyze from the Market Point of View 167 Analyze from the Value Chain Point of View 171 Analyze from the Asset Point of View 172 Analyze from the Business Model Point of View 174 Change the Rules of Competition, Think Outside of the Box 175 5 Lay Out the Strategic Options 3: Improve Profit 177 Options to Lower Cost and Improve Gross Profit Margin 177 Options to Lower Managing Cost 179 Options to Improve Efficiency 179 Improve Ways to Manage and Improve Profit Structures 180 6 Summarizing Strategic Options 181 Organizing All Available Options 181 Coming Up with Growth Options and Scenarios by Organizing Strategic Options 181 …I Will Have a Word with The CEO Myself Regarding This Step 3 Review and Select Options Story 4 All for One, One for All 186 1 Reviewing Options 206 How to Review Options 206 Three Perspectives in Reviewing Options 206 2 Reviewing with Both a Cool Head and Burning Passion 208 Reviewing and Selecting Options 1: Rationality 209 The Main Points in Reviewing Rationally 209 How to Review Each Point 213 3 Reviewing and Selecting Options 2: Feasibility 215 The Main Points in Reviewing the Feasibility 215 How to Review Each Point 223 4 Reviewing and Selecting Options 3: The Intents and Expectations of the Parties Involved 225 Fostering Agreement and Understanding with “Face to-face Discussions” 225 The Groundwork Discussions: Situation Analysis and Strategic Options 226 Which Reviewed Points to Prioritize 227 How to Understand and Decide on the Results 229 How to Expand Options 229 Making Decisions Based on What You Want to Do 230 Always Have a Plan B Ready 230 But… Time Has Changed If Every- One AGREES, Then I’d Like To Ask for Your Coop- Eration! Step 4 How to Translate Options into Plans and Actions Story 5 What Becomes of a Strategy 232 We Are On The Homestretch Now In Regards to The Future Loan, Inaho Bank Is Demanding You Resign From Your Posi- Tion Let’s Come Up With Specific Executions And Actions Based on These Principles 1 How to Translate Strategic Options into a Plan 252 The Necessary Process in Executing the Strategy 252 2 How to Apply Strategy to Execution 254 How to Apply Strategy to Execution 254 Setting Priorities 257 3 How to Carry Out Strategic Options 258 Beyond the Possibility: Feeling and Determining 258 The First Step in Strategic Execution 260 4 Create a Plan of Action 263 The Master Plan: The Plan of Action for Strategic Execution 263 Coming Up with a Realistically Applicable Plan 265 5 How to Execute with Certainty 268 Build a Promotion System 268 Implement a Thorough PDCA 269 Postscript 276

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Book SynopsisLEARN TO FACILITATE PRODUCTIVE MEETINGS AND BUILD HIGH-PERFORMING TEAMS WITH MANGA FOR SUCCESS! Shigeo, an employee of a building material manufacturing company, is sent to a regional office to improve sales. Along the way, he encounters challenges engaging with the local team but, with advice from a helpful facilitation specialist, Mayumi, he eventually learns to build the skills of his colleagues and cobble together a high-performing team. You'll also learn about: How to run an effective business meeting How to productively use a variety of meeting tools Facilitating fruitful brainstorming sessions Using effective communication to lead your team to success Leading Meetings and Teams is a practical and hands-on book that will earn a place on the bookshelves of managers, executives, and early-career professionals everywhere. Find out why the Manga For Success seriesnow available in English for the firstTable of ContentsPreface 6 Prologue Facilitation is…? Story 1 At the End of the Tunnel 10 1. The Skills of a Facileader Who Runs Their Team Well 20 2. Drawing Out and Consolidating 22 Pointer Lesson 1: Fostering a Sense of Satisfaction. How to Set a Theme 24 Pointer Lesson 2: To Draw Out or to Convey? 33 Column: The Four Stages of Leveling Up 38 Part 1 The Fundamentals of Facilitation Story 2 Drawing Out and Consolidating 46 3. Even If You Hate Meetings, Start with This 72 4. Take Notes on the Board During Meetings 76 5. Tips for Questions to Draw Out Everyone’s Thoughts 81 6. Who Do You Need in a Team? Separating the Ideal from Reality 85 Part 2 Putting Facilitation to Practice Story 3 Individual Support and Designing a Space 90 7. Everyday Facilitation—Not Just for Meetings 116 Pointer Lesson 3: The PDCA Facilitation Cycle 119 8. Organizing People and Setting a Mood with Desk Layouts 123 9. Understanding Differences with Social Style Theory 126 Column: Handling Complaints with GROW! 139 Part 3 Applying Facilitation Story 4 The Key to Being a Facileader 142 10. The Essentials for Project Leaders 168 11. Broaden Your Horizons Through Gatherings 170 12. Knowing Is Only Half the Battle! Thinking in Frameworks 173 Column: The Three Things “Advisors” Do 177 Epilogue The Facilitation Mindset Story 5 What Comes After 180 13. A Team Is a Group of Individuals. Don’t Forget to Give Individualized Support 190 Summary Lesson: Be Aware of Your Own Challenges Your Questioning Ability and the Fundamentals of Inspiring 194 Designing a Meeting 204 Learn to Handle Differences 209

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Book SynopsisBe your own financial planner and create a winning strategy to achieve your money goals Do you want to learn and apply the strategies that experts use to grow and protect wealth? In Smart Money Strategy, popular financial planner Luke Smith comprehensively reveals the principles, methods and tactics that real financial planners use with their clients. Every person'sand every family'sfinancial journey is different. There's no silver bullet or one-size-fits-all approach. But there are financial strategies that can be applied, no matter what stage you're at in life, to get your money working harder for you with less stress. Smart Money Strategy will help you to define your priorities and create a personalised, actionable plan to achieve your goals. You'll learn effective strategies to manage your income, reduce your debts, and maximise your investment, superannuation and retirement outcomes. Even better, you'll learn how different strategies can be stacked t

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Book SynopsisInspire people to perform at their best in any workplace environment Coaching & Mentoring For Dummies is the playbook to help supervisors change their role from doer/manager to coach/mentor. Leadership and coaching expert Leo MacLeod, shares the secrets of motivating employees to find purpose in their work and grow as independent problem solverswithout micromanaging them. Written for today's changing workplace, the book provides guidance on leading diverse teams, working with younger generations and working remotely. Business is built on relationships, especially in today's global economy. Coaching and mentoring are more important than ever. This readable guide provides you with the skills to strengthen connections and pass on useful knowledge that will help teams elevate their productivity and quality of work. Gain or improve the coaching skills that drive employee performance and commitment in diverse workforces Encourage colleagues to deliver reTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Coaching and Mentoring 5 Chapter 1: Understanding Coaching and Mentoring: Just the Basics 7 Chapter 2: Switching from Doer to Coach 13 Chapter 3: Finding the Time to Stay Connected 27 Chapter 4: Laying a Foundation That Builds Commitment 47 Chapter 5: Leveraging Emotional Intelligence 65 Part 2: Facing the Changing Workplace 91 Chapter 6: Accepting Change 93 Chapter 7: Coaching for Diversity 103 Chapter 8: Bridging Generational Differences 123 Part 3: Motivating and Empowering Your Staff 135 Chapter 9: Fueling Employee Motivation 137 Chapter 10: Implementing Key Strategies to Motivate Your Employees 157 Chapter 11: Teaching by Asking Questions 175 Chapter 12: Building Career Self-Reliance 197 Part 4: Coaching for Performance and Growth 223 Chapter 13: Delegating and Empowering 225 Chapter 14: Giving Constructive Feedback 247 Chapter 15: Setting Performance and Development Goals 263 Chapter 16: Taking the Pain Out of Employee Reviews 279 Chapter 17: Coaching for Development and Improvement 293 Part 5: Mentoring for Life 319 Chapter 18: Mastering Mentoring 321 Chapter 19: Building a Support Team 339 Part 6: The Part of Tens 349 Chapter 20: Ten (or So) Surprises for You 351 Chapter 21: Ten (or So) Coaching Myths Debunked 355 Index 359

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Book SynopsisWALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLERUSA TODAY BESTSELLERReinvention is ready when you are In The Reinvention Formula: How to Unlock a Bulletproof Mindset to Upgrade Your Life, accomplished speaker and performance coach Craig Siegel walks you through the exciting process of fundamentally redefining your identity and how you choose to show up in the world. In the book, you'll find a new level of clarity, feel more worthy, learn to grow from failure and pivot successfully, find what sets your soul on fire, and commit to changing the course of your life and finding the fulfilment you've been missing. The author explores lasting lessons, stories, and strategies drawn from his popular The CLS Experience podcast where he has interviewed countless celebrities, athletes, thought leaders, and bestselling authors. The material within is raw, real, and relatable to anyone, from any background, and in any industry. You'll also find: <Table of ContentsForeword xi Preface xiii Chapter 1 Wall Street 1 Chapter 2 Marathon Season 5 Chapter 3 Becoming Available 9 Chapter 4 Cultivate Lasting Symphony 13 Chapter 5 Raw Authenticity 17 Chapter 6 The Three Rs: Redesign, Reenergize, and Reinvent 21 Chapter 7 Gaining Clarity 27 Chapter 8 Personal Branding 31 Chapter 9 Messy Action 35 Chapter 10 Adversity 39 Chapter 11 The Paradigm Shift 43 Chapter 12 Into the Quantum 49 Chapter 13 From Tumor to the NYC Marathon 53 Chapter 14 Upgrading Your Identity 59 Chapter 15 The Truth about Entrepreneurship 65 Chapter 16 The Greatest Showman 71 Chapter 17 The Price of Regret 75 Chapter 18 Burn the Ships 79 Chapter 19 The Power of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) 83 Chapter 20 Setting Boundaries 91 Chapter 21 Owning Your Story 97 Chapter 22 The Four-Minute Mile 103 Chapter 23 Relationship Capital 111 Chapter 24 Divine Intervention 115 Chapter 25 One Foot in Front of the Other 121 Chapter 26 Unplugged from the Matrix 125 Chapter 27 Disappointment and Heartbreak 129 Chapter 28 Purpose 135 Chapter 29 There Are No Rules 139 Chapter 30 Back on the Board 143 Chapter 31 Vulnerability Is a Superpower 149 Chapter 32 Falling in Love 153 Chapter 33 Build Your Own Table 159 Chapter 34 Certainty 163 Chapter 35 Education 169 Chapter 36 Dating Your Audience 173 Chapter 37 Imagine If 177 Chapter 38 This Is Your Movie 183 Chapter 39 Unlearn and Reinstall 187 Chapter 40 Ego 191 Chapter 41 The End Is Just the Beginning 195 Acknowledgments 197 About the Author 199 Index 201

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Reflecting on Narcissism 5 Chapter 1: Narcissism: The Big Picture 7 Chapter 2: Taking a Closer Look at Narcissism 19 Chapter 3: Better Together? Considering Collective Narcissism 35 Chapter 4: Tracing the Roots of Narcissism to Parenting 45 Part 2: Interacting with Narcissists 59 Chapter 5: Dealing with Narcissistic Partners 61 Chapter 6: The Effects of Narcissistic Parenting 85 Chapter 7: Close Encounters with Narcissists 107 Chapter 8: Exploring Vulnerabilities: Who Attracts a Narcissist 121 Chapter 9: Surviving Narcissistic Abuse: A Tool Kit 131 Part 3: Recognizing Narcissists’ Emotions and Behaviors 151 Chapter 10: Exploring the Nuances of Self-Esteem and Narcissism 153 Chapter 11: Assessing Narcissistic Aggression 163 Chapter 12: Feeling Entitled to Everything 179 Chapter 13: The Struggling Narcissist: Coping with Co-Occurring Disorders 191 Chapter 14: Success Is in the Eye of the (Narcissistic) Beholder 203 Part 4: How Culture Cultivates Narcissism 213 Chapter 15: Staying Connected but Alone: Narcissism and the Social Media Effect 215 Chapter 16: Everyone Is Just So Special: How Culture Fans the Narcissist’s Flame 225 Chapter 17: Incivility and Narcissism: A Growing Concern 233 Part 5: Treating Narcissism 241 Chapter 18: Seeking Help 243 Chapter 19: Taking the Psychodynamic Approach to Treating Narcissism 255 Chapter 20: Changing Thoughts and Behaviors with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 265 Chapter 21: Coping Skills for Narcissists: Dialectical Behavior Therapy 285 Part 6: The Part of Tens 303 Chapter 22: Ten Quick Ways to Diffuse Narcissistic Behavior 305 Chapter 23: Ten Tips for Leaving a Narcissistic Relationship 311 Index 315

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Book SynopsisChange your relationship with alcohol in just 30 days Informative, relatable and thought-provoking, Last Drinks is a deep dive for the sober curious that invites you to enjoy a more balanced and fulfilling lifestyle. Maz Compton, celebrated TV personality, radio host, and podcaster and sober since 2015 delivers honest, science-backed information about how cutting back your alcohol intake can improve your everyday life. Maz and her interviewees reveal candid, deeply personal stories about how and why they decided to stop drinking. Working with a range of health experts, Maz also shares practical strategies for reframing your relationship with alcohol. Her unique Sober 30 Plan will help you kick-start your sobriety in just 30 days. Last Drinks unpacks how alcohol affects the mind and body, questions the cultures and norms around drinking and identifies the common signs that habitual drinking might be negatively impacting you. Find motiv

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: The Facts of Life at Perimenopause 5 Chapter 1: Welcome to Perimenopause 7 Chapter 2: Getting Acquainted with Your Midlife Body 19 Chapter 3: Special Circumstances That Can Impact Perimenopause 37 Chapter 4: Examining Genetic and Environmental Influences 49 Part 2: Hormone Fluctuations and Their Impact in Perimenopause 61 Chapter 5: Bleeding Is Such a Bother: Too Little, Too Much, Too Random 63 Chapter 6: Hormonal Changes: Understanding the Swings of Perimenopause 73 Chapter 7: Holding onto Your Libido and Keeping It Comfortable “Down There” 95 Part 3: Prioritizing Mental Health and Wellbeing 117 Chapter 8: Brain Changes: What to Expect and What to Do When the Fog Rolls In 119 Chapter 9: Mental Health Changes: You’re Not Imagining It 129 Chapter 10: Looking After You: Practicing Self-Care 143 Chapter 11: The Elusive Full Night of Sleep 155 Part 4: Maintaining a Healthy Body 171 Chapter 12: Managing a Bladder That Won’t Behave 173 Chapter 13: Maintaining a Healthy Diet Before Menopause 187 Chapter 14: Getting into an Exercise Plan Before Menopause 203 Chapter 15: Understanding and Preventing Bone Loss 223 Chapter 16: Monitoring Your Health with Tests and Screenings 235 Part 5: The Part of Tens 243 Chapter 17: Ten Perimenopause Myths Exposed 245 Chapter 18: Ten Things to Ignore During Perimenopause 251 Chapter 19: Ten Things You Really Need During Perimenopause 257 Chapter 20: Ten Perimenopause Stories from My Practice 261 Part 6: Appendixes 269 Appendix A: Glossary 271 Appendix B: Perimenopause Resources 279 Index 283

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPart I Fundamentals 1 Chapter 1 Introduction 3 Chapter 2 A Languishing World 9 Chapter 3 What Is Intention? 15 Chapter 4 Becoming Main Characters 21 Chapter 5 Intention Is Trainable 29 Part II Willpower 35 Chapter 6 The Surprising Impact of Willpower Attitude 37 Chapter 7 High Performers Have Nonlimited Willpower 45 Chapter 8 Physical Ingredients to Willpower 53 Chapter 9 How to Train the Experience of Willpower 63 Chapter 10 Willpower as a Team Sport 73 Part III Curiosity 79 Chapter 11 High Performers Are Curious 81 Chapter 12 Don’t Stop (Re)believing 89 Chapter 13 How to Change Your Mind 95 Chapter 14 Believing Together 101 Part IV Integrity 111 Chapter 15 Living Our Values 113 Chapter 16 How to Uncover Your Values 121 Chapter 17 When Values Conflict 131 Chapter 18 Know Thy Team 141 Part V Attention 151 Chapter 19 High Performers Are Focused on the Right Things 153 Chapter 20 Directing the Spotlight 159 Chapter 21 Spotlights at Work 165 Chapter 22 Intentional Wandering 171 Chapter 23 Not All Flow Is Created Equal 177 Chapter 24 Focusing Teams 185 Part VI Habits 191 Chapter 25 The Roots of High Performance 193 Chapter 26 Taking Control of Unconscious Actions 197 Chapter 27 Finding the Power Within 207 Chapter 28 The Importance of Workplace Rituals 219 Part VII Closing 225 Chapter 29 Intention in Our Relationships 227 Chapter 30 The Garden of Intention 237 Notes 243 Index 267

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Book SynopsisTrain your mind to achieve new levels of success! Professionals and entrepreneurs do a great job of keeping up appearances. But if they''re honest with themselves, they''re short on living the life they really want. Train Your Brain For Success provides the perspective to analyze how you got where you are and, more importantly, learn the skills to get where you truly desire to be. Train Your Brain For Success explains specific ways of thinking and acting that will get anyone where they want to go, fast. Learn to condition your mind to move towards success automatically, by discovering greater memory power and fundamental techniques for boosting reading speed and comprehension. Get a proven strategy for succeeding and becoming a record-breaking performer. Learn to live in the moment Become brilliant with the basics Aggressively take care of your mind Train your mind for new levels of success by boosting mTable of ContentsForeword Eric Plantenberg vii Introduction How to Break Records IX Section 1 Your Learning Foundations 1 Learning Foundation #1 Your Instant Recall Memory 3 1 Discovering Your Memory Power 5 2 Learn to Speak the Language of Your Memory! 17 3 Using Your New Mental Files with This Book and Beyond 31 Learning Foundation #2 Your Smart Reading Capacity 47 4 Why You Read Like a Sixth-Grader and What to Do about It 49 5 Your Smart Reading Tools for Improved Focus and Speed 59 6 Your Smart Reading Tools for Enhanced Comprehension and Retention 71 Section 2 The Components of Your Record-Breaking Life 79 Component #1 Having Energizing Goals 81 7 Five Characteristics of an Energizing Goal 83 8 Heighten Your Focus with Your Keystone Goal 93 9 Overcoming Barriers 105 Component #2 Being Fully Present: Using Time as It’s Meant to Be Used 117 10 Common Myths of Time Management and How to Use Time as It’s Meant to Be Used 119 11 The Two-Hour Solution: How to Create a Record-Breaking Schedule 129 12 Top Tips for Supercharging Your Productivity 143 Component #3 Be Brilliant with the Basics 157 13 The Basics of You Part 1: Your Personal Core Values 159 14 The Basics of You Part 2: Purpose and Vision 173 Record-Breaking Component #4 Aggressive Mental Care 187 15 The Most Basic Piece: Energy 189 16 Your Energy Management Tools 201 17 The Power Hour: Your Daily Energy Management Practice 217 Conclusion What to Do with What You’ve Learned 229 About the Author 231 Index 233

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Book SynopsisGet ready to take on your first college research paper like a pro Just got assigned your first college research paper? Don't sweat it! College Research Papers For Dummies has your back with the perfect companion to these not-as-hard-as-they-look assignments. Discover how to research, argue, problem-solve, analyze, and synthesize your way through even the densest material. Find out how to best revise and rework your paper until it's a polished gem. Plus, get some quick tips on higher-level research papers, such as literature reviews and white papers. Accurately cite references using APA, MLA, and Chicago stylesTake advantage of all the resources available to you as you write your first research paper, from your university's library databases to your local college center's support servicesDevelop common research paper writing techniques, including argumentation, research questions, and thesis statements Don't wait until the night before your paper is due! Grab a copy of College Research Papers For Dummies today and ace that first research paper like we all know you can.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Laying a Foundation for Writing a Research Paper 5 Chapter 1: Understanding Expectations: College Research Papers 7 Chapter 2: Certifying Consistency: Documentation Styles 19 Chapter 3: Preventing Plagiarism: Endorsing Academic Integrity 33 Chapter 4: Fulfilling Requirements: Research Papers and Portfolios 49 Part 2: Building Essentials of Research 61 Chapter 5: Managing Information: Gathering and Organizing Sources 63 Chapter 6: Evaluating and Preparing Sources 87 Chapter 7: Going on the Offensive: From Evidence to Argument 107 Chapter 8: Citing Sources and Finalizing Recognition 119 Chapter 9: Classifying College Research Writing 145 Part 3: Developing Essentials of Research Writing 167 Chapter 10: Identifying Audience and Purpose 169 Chapter 11: Writing with Style 187 Chapter 12: Reviewing Fundamentals: Grammar and Conventions 207 Chapter 13: Focusing on Appearance: Formatting 227 Part 4: Writing Research Papers 245 Chapter 14: Planning and Organizing Research Writing 247 Chapter 15: Creating Draft One 267 Chapter 16: Identifying Required and Optional Headings 285 Chapter 17: Revising and Editing in Three Layers 301 Chapter 18: Finalizing before Sending: Checking the Presentation 323 Part 5: The Part of Tens 337 Chapter 19: Ten Common Problems and How to Fix Them 339 Chapter 20: Ten Resources for Improving Research Writing 347 Index 353

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Book SynopsisBe an agent of positive change with a rewarding career in social work Social workers are trained to address major social issues and provide therapeutic services for children, youth, and families. Becoming a Social Worker for Dummies will introduce you to this empowering profession and teach you about the fulfilling career paths that focus on improving community and society. Learn what skills you need to be prepared to work in the field, and discover how you can enter a role that allows you to make a positive difference working with individuals, groups, organizations, systems, and even whole countries. Embark on a career that's satisfying, engaging, and financially soundRead about the different kinds of social work jobs available and pick the right path for youLearn how social work differs from other helping professions and bust common myths Get started on your journey toward working for equity and justice in your communityThis clear, simple Dummies guide is for anyone who wants to learTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Social Work 5 Chapter 1: Seeing What Social Work Is All About 7 Chapter 2: Studying for a Career in Social Work and Choosing a Specialty 25 Chapter 3: Looking at the Helping Side of Social Work 47 Chapter 4: Navigating Race, Class, and Inequality Issues 67 Chapter 5: Supporting LGBTQIA+ Individuals 87 Chapter 6: Empowering Other Vulnerable Populations 105 Part 2: Exploring the Various Specialties in Social Work 127 Chapter 7: Assisting with Mental Health and Wellness 129 Chapter 8: Providing Trauma-Informed Care 149 Chapter 9: Helping People Overcome Substance Use and Addiction 171 Chapter 10: Adding Support in Health-Care Settings 197 Chapter 11: Working with Kids in Schools 211 Chapter 12: Community Organizing, Development, and Activism 235 Chapter 13: Enhancing Leadership Roles in Organizations 253 Chapter 14: Going Broad with Global Social Work 267 Part 3: Life in the Trenches 287 Chapter 15: Starting Your Life as a Social Worker 289 Chapter 16: Facing Tough Situations 303 Chapter 17: Exploring Professional Development 321 Part 4: The Part of Tens 333 Chapter 18: Ten Famous, Fabulous Social Workers 335 Chapter 19: Ten Jobs You Didn’t Know Social Workers Could Do 341 Chapter 20: Ten Ways You Can Take Care of Yourself as a Social Worker 347 Index 357

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Stock Investing 5 Chapter 1: Introducing the World of Stock Investing 7 Chapter 2: Assessing Your Current Financial Situation and Goals 15 Chapter 3: Defining Different Approaches to Stock Investing 33 Chapter 4: Understanding Risk and Volatility 45 Part 2: Doing Some Digging Before You Buy Stocks 65 Chapter 5: Gathering Information on Investments 67 Chapter 6: Choosing Winning Stocks with Basic Accounting 91 Chapter 7: Deciphering Company Documents to Pick Stocks 111 Chapter 8: Working with Brokers 125 Part 3: Understanding Essential Stock Strategies and Tactics 139 Chapter 9: Investing in Stocks for Long-Term Growth 141 Chapter 10: Investing in Stocks for Income and Cash Flow 153 Chapter 11: Exploring Exchange-Traded Funds 171 Chapter 12: Surveying Emerging Sector and Industry Opportunities 181 Chapter 13: Looking at Brokerage Orders and Trading Techniques 195 Chapter 14: Handling Taxes on Stock Investments 213 Part 4: The Part of Tens 227 Chapter 15: Ten Hallmarks of a Great Stock 229 Chapter 16: Ten Investment Strategies That Work Well with Stocks 239 Index 247

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Book SynopsisLearn how to eat well, improve your health, and enjoy life with diabetes The new edition of Diabetes Meal Planning & Nutrition For Dummies offers you a holistic approach to living your best life with diabetes. Optimize your diet and plan delicious meals that will empower you to take control, improve your health, prevent, and even reverse diabetes. Written by an award-winning chef and renowned doctor who are both experts in the field of nutrition, this book helps you understand what defines healthful eating for diabetes, its crucial role to long term health, and how meal planning is a key to successful diabetes management. Learn how to receive all the nutrients necessary for glucose control while managing Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes and maintaining ideal weight. Discover how to supercharge your diet and protect yourself from the complications associated with diabetes with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant-rich foods. To get you started, this indispensable guide includeTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Diabetes and Food: Culinary Therapy 7 Chapter 1: Eating Well with Diabetes 9 Chapter 2: Understanding Diabetes: A Holistic Approach 23 Chapter 3: Managing Diabetes and Blood Glucose 39 Chapter 4: Incorporating Easy Lifestyle Hacks 55 Part 2: Nutrition with Purpose 63 Chapter 5: Explaining Nutrition Requirements for Diabetes 65 Chapter 6: Meeting the Macronutrients: Carbohydrates, Fat, and Protein 81 Chapter 7: Making Micronutrients Work for You 105 Chapter 8: Eating a Rainbow: Bioactive Compounds and Polyphenols 125 Chapter 9: Equipping Yourself for Success 143 Part 3: Eating for Pleasure and Better Health 159 Chapter 10: Exposing Barriers to Healthy Eating 161 Chapter 11: Setting Priorities and Staying on Track 177 Chapter 12: Choosing the Best Food When Shopping 191 Part 4: Ready, Set, Plan 211 Chapter 13: Customizing Your Meals 213 Chapter 14: Analyzing Popular Diet Plans 237 Chapter 15: What’s on the Menu: Having a Plan for Eating Out 259 Chapter 16: Choosing Sensible Beverages and Snacks 275 Part 5: Putting It All Together: Meals to Manage Your Diabetes 289 Chapter 17: Reviewing a Seven-Day Menu 291 Chapter 18: Creating Delicious and Nutritious Meals 301 Part 6: The Part of Tens 345 Chapter 19: Ten Diabetes “Power Foods” 347 Chapter 20: Ten Inexpensive Diabetes-Friendly Foods 355 Chapter 21: Ten Healthful Food Swaps for Losing Weight 361 Appendix A: Diabetes Exchange Lists 369 Appendix B: Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load Values 387 Appendix C: Examples of Bioactive Compounds in Foods 391 Index 397

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Book SynopsisVegan diet, nutrition, and lifestyle, demystified Living Vegan For Dummies provides a practical look at veganism for those who have already embraced the lifestyle, for anyone who is on the fence about trying it, or for those who want to understand the choices of the vegans in their midst. You'll learn what it means to be vegan and why this animal-friendly diet is on the rise. Discover tasty vegan ingredients and easy recipes, money-saving tips, advice for talking to people about veganism, and ideas for dealing with the skeptics. If you're ready to start transitioning to a vegan way of life, you'll love this book's simple action plans for making the switchand making it stick. With this friendly Dummies guide, you've got answers to all your questions. Learn what veganism is, how it's different from vegetarianism, and why people choose to go vegan Decide whether veganism is for you and get pointers on cutting out animal products Help friends Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with a Vegan Lifestyle 5 Chapter 1: The Nuts and Bolts of Veganism 7 Chapter 2: Making the Move to a Vegan Diet 15 Part 2: For the Health of It 27 Chapter 3: The Health Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet 29 Chapter 4: Eat the Rainbow 39 Chapter 5: Pinpointing Your Protein Needs 53 Chapter 6: Getting Essential Nutrients on a Vegan Diet 61 Part 3: Vegan at Home 77 Chapter 7: Gearing Up for Grocery Shopping and Cooking 79 Chapter 8: Deciding What’s for Dinner: Meal Planning 107 Chapter 9: Anything You Can Make, I Can Make Vegan 123 Chapter 10: Enjoying Holidays and Get-Togethers 149 Part 4: Tasting Is Believing: Vegan Recipes 173 Chapter 11: Breakfasts 175 Chapter 12: Main Courses 185 Chapter 13: Kid- and Dorm-Friendly Dishes 199 Chapter 14: Side Dishes, Dressings, and Toppings 211 Chapter 15: Desserts 225 Part 5: Vegan in the Outside World 233 Chapter 16: The Ethics Behind Veganism 235 Chapter 17: Embracing the Whole Vegan Lifestyle: Beyond Food 251 Chapter 18: Dining Out 263 Chapter 19: Vegan on the Road and in the Air 273 Chapter 20: Navigating Tricky Social Situations 291 Part 6: Veganism in All Walks of Life 305 Chapter 21: Healthy Vegan Pregnancy and Postpartum Period 307 Chapter 22: Bouncing Baby Vegans 321 Chapter 23: Vegan Diets for Kids and Teens 333 Chapter 24: Exploring Veganism as a Young Adult 351 Chapter 25: The Vegan Athlete 359 Chapter 26: Vegan after 40 369 Part 7: The Part of Tens 381 Chapter 27: Ten Easy Vegan Meals Anyone Can Make 383 Chapter 28: Ten Ways to Create a Satisfying Vegan Lifestyle 393 Index 403

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Book SynopsisA friendly resource to help you prepare for exciting domestic or international travelon your own Solo Travel For Dummies teaches you how to plan the solo trip of a lifetime with must-know info, insider tricks, safety essentials, and more. Whether you're a seasoned jetsetter or nervous first timer, you'll learn everything you need to know. Choose your destination, plan a fulfilling itinerary, save money, and stay safe, no matter where in the world you may roam. As a solo traveler, you'll appreciate this book's specific tips on how to avoid loneliness, what to do if you get lost, and how to plan ahead so you can enjoy your trip. Tuck this portable Dummies travel guide into your backpack or suitcase, and you'll be ready for your once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Find expert travel tips for minimizing stress and maximizing enjoymentLearn how to plan the perfect solo itinerary for your goalsDiscover unique destinations and can't-miss cultural experiencesGet expert tips on safety, budgeting, and so much more!Solo Travel For Dummies is for anyone who needs a trusted, comprehensive source of information as they prepare to travel independently.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Chapter 1: Exploring the World as a Solo Traveler 5 Chapter 2: Preparing for Your Solo Adventure 19 Chapter 3: Managing the Logistics of Solo Travel 55 Chapter 4: You Can’t Take It All with You: Packing 81 Chapter 5: Don’t Leave Home Without Them: Money, ID, and Devices 95 Chapter 6: A Room of Your Own 119 Chapter 7: Table for One 143 Chapter 8: Meeting People and Making New Friends 159 Chapter 9: Keeping Healthy 181 Chapter 10: Ten Tips for Successful Solo Travel 201 Chapter 11: Avoiding Ten Common Mistakes Solo Travelers Make 209 Chapter 12: Ten Great Destinations for Solo Travelers 215 Index 227

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Book SynopsisLearn how to bet on yourself and build the professional life you want as you grow in your career path In Career Confidence: No-BS Stories and Strategies for Finding Your Power, recruitment, hiring, and job search industry veteran Robynn Storey delivers a detailed roadmap you can use to navigate the increasingly complicated and fast-moving world of work. You'll learn how to find a job that fulfills and sustains you while also helping you flourish in your chosen career path. Through relatable client stories, the author burns down commonly held hiring myths and explains how to define and demonstrate your value to employers, showing them what you're really worth. She draws on her extensive, two-decade career in which she's helped over 300,000 clients find their dream jobs to give you the info you really need to get the job you really want. You'll also find: Dozens of real-life stories and anecdotes of professional interactions and experien

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Book SynopsisMaintain healthy blood pressure with timeless wisdom and new breakthroughs in prevention and treatment High Blood Pressure For Dummies explains all you need to know about blood pressureand what to do when it gets too high. High blood pressure can lead to serious complications, but with lifestyle changes and medication, it's easily treatable. This jargon-free, compassionate book walks you through the necessary changes to help lower blood pressure and live a healthy life. You'll be well equipped to determine if you're at risk and consider the medical consequences of hypertension. From there, develop a successful treatment plan and choose the right foods for you. With this Dummies guide, you can learn to prioritize you and your health. Learn what hypertension is, what causes it, and how it can be prevented and treated Improve your quality of life and live longer by focusing on a healthy blood pressure Understand your doctor's recommendations Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Understanding High Blood Pressure 5 Chapter 1: Introducing High Blood Pressure 7 Chapter 2: Detecting High Blood Pressure 13 Chapter 3: Determining Whether You’re at Risk 23 Chapter 4: Reviewing the Causes of Resistant High Blood Pressure 29 Part 2: Considering the Medical Consequences of High Blood Pressure 49 Chapter 5: Protecting Your Heart from Heart Disease 51 Chapter 6: Caring for Your Kidneys 69 Chapter 7: Keeping Your Brain Intact 87 Chapter 8: Eyeing Your Blood Pressure 101 Part 3: Preventing and Treating High Blood Pressure 105 Chapter 9: Choosing Foods That Lower High Blood Pressure 107 Chapter 10: Keeping Salt and Sugar Out of Your Diet 121 Chapter 11: Avoiding Tobacco, Alcohol, and Caffeine 129 Chapter 12: Lowering Blood Pressure with Exercise 141 Chapter 13: Taking Medications to Lower Your Blood Pressure 153 Chapter 14: Considering Important Clinical Studies of High Blood Pressure 185 Part 4: Taking Care of Special Populations 191 Chapter 15: Handling High Blood Pressure in Older Adults 193 Chapter 16: Handling High Blood Pressure in Children 203 Chapter 17: Treating High Blood Pressure in Women 211 Part 5: The Part of Tens 221 Chapter 18: Ten Simple Ways to Prevent or Reduce High Blood Pressure 223 Chapter 19: Ten (or So) Myths about High Blood Pressure 231 Appendix: Resources 239 Index 243

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Book SynopsisA one-of-a-kind discussion of how to integrate cybersecurity into every facet of your organization In See Yourself in Cyber: Security Careers Beyond Hacking, information security strategist and educator Ed Adams delivers a unique and insightful discussion of the many different ways the people in your organizationinhabiting a variety of roles not traditionally associated with cybersecuritycan contribute to improving its cybersecurity backbone. You'll discover how developers, DevOps professionals, managers, and others can strengthen your cybersecurity. You'll also find out how improving your firm's diversity and inclusion can have dramatically positive effects on your team's talent. Using the familiar analogy of the color wheel, the author explains the modern roles and responsibilities of practitioners who operate within each slice. He also includes: Real-world examples and case studies that demonstrate the application of the ideas discussed in the bookTable of ContentsPart I The Many Colors of Cybersecurity 1 1 Introduction and Motivation 3 2 The Many Colors of Cybersecurity 13 3 Primary Colors: Foundational Cybersecurity Work Roles 29 4 Secondary Colors: Interdisciplinary Cybersecurity Work Roles 61 5 The Guiding Light: “White” Cybersecurity Work Roles from the Color Wheel 101 Part II Cybersecurity Roles in Action 113 6 Software: The Catalyst of Today’s Digital Enterprise 115 7 The Power of Diversity and Inclusion in Cybersecurity: Safeguarding the Digital Frontier 135 8 Straight from the Heart (of Cyber) 169 About the Author 233 Index 235

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Book SynopsisCombat the rising epidemic of loneliness with trustworthy information and advice Loneliness for Dummies helps readers understand loneliness and how to take steps to overcome this unwanted feeling. At some point in life, loneliness affects everyone. It can be triggered by unusual situations and events like children leaving home, losing a loved one, working remotely, moving, divorce, or retirement. It can also occur seemingly without reason. Thanks to this book, you don't have to be afraid of being lonely. Loneliness For Dummies explains that loneliness is a natural reaction that signals us to make a change. You'll learn the signs to look out for to assess loneliness, why people feel lonely, and most importantly, step-by-step actions you can take to reduce your feelings of loneliness. Read case studies of people who have felt lonely to see how they overcame loneliness. This book includes a simple scale to help you measure how lonely you feel, so you can identify which changes to make and

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Book SynopsisLearn how to create healthy personal and relationship boundaries Boundaries are limits we establish for ourselves and implement through action or communication. Personal Boundaries For Dummies gives you all the basics on what boundaries look like (spoiler: they aren't one-size-fits-all), along with step-by-step instructions for figuring out what your boundaries are and communicating them with others. When you start to level-up your boundaries, you might experience pushback from the people in your life, but don't worrythis book also helps you navigate these challenges. Create clarity, mutual respect, and harmony in all your relationshipsespecially your relationship with yourselfwith this clear and helpful Dummies guide. Explore the different types of boundaries and how they work in relationshipsIdentify your own limits and non-negotiables so you can set boundaries with othersGet advice on what to do when people don't respect your boundariesLearn when to seek professional helpSetting bou

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Book SynopsisThe Breakthrough Therapy for Overcoming Anxiety, Stress, and Trauma EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is now recognized as one of the most effective treatment modalities for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, addiction, and beyond. EMDR For Dummies is a user-friendly guide for patients who need an introduction to what this type of therapy can do for themhint: it can help a lot. You'll learn about the symptoms that EMDR can treat, and you'll have a chance to assess yourself to determine whether it might be a good fit for you. Explore the different types of EMDR interventions, what to expect during and after treatment, and the phases of therapy. Most of all, find out why everyone's talking about EMDR. Learn what EMDR is, why it's effective, and what issues it can treatGain a step-by-step understanding of the process and types of EMDR therapyMove your personal healing journey forward by overcoming past negative experiencesWork through the most difficult challenges that patients and clinicians face during EMDR therapyThis easy-to-follow Dummies guide is a great resource for patients and loved ones looking for information on EMDR, as well as mental and behavioral health professionals seeking a guide to using EMDR.

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Book SynopsisGet out and stay out of debt the smart and easy way This is a clear and simple guide to getting out from under credit card debt, student loan debt, and all other forms of owing people money. With simple changes and smart decisions, you can start today and enjoy financial stability moving forward. This book covers everything you need to know to take the sting out of those monthly repayments, offering strategies for coping with personal loans, car loans, mortgages, home equity loans, and beyond. Getting Out of Debt For Dummies will help you prioritize and consolidate debt, so you can pay off the most pressing bills first and reduce the number of debtors coming after you. You'll also get pro tips for using credit cards responsibly, building up your credit score, and avoiding debt-generating traps when you make purchases. Getting out of debt doesn't have to be overwhelming. Let this Dummies guide help you quickly and easily repair your finances. Understand the different types of debt, incl

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Book SynopsisStay connected through the tween and teen years, feel less alone, and tackle today''s toughest parenting issues Do you feel like you are the only one struggling while raising your teenager? Academic stress, mental health, tech usage, competitive athletics, self-esteem issues, adolescent apathy, disrespectful behaviorit''s tough to be a teen these days, and just as tough to parent one. If you''re in the thick of it with your adolescentor if you''re getting a jumpstart on this difficult timethis book can help you untangle the complex challenges and improve your relationship with your kids. In You''re Not a Failure: My Teen Doesn''t Like Me Either, beloved parenting blogger Whitney Fleming empowers parents to shift their mindsets and approach their relationship with their teens with renewed optimism and understanding. There''s no perfect guidebook for parenting tweens and teens because there is no one-size-fits-all approach that actually works when it comes to raisi

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Book SynopsisAn effective skills-building resource for achieving real change with dialectical behavior therapy Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is the type of talk therapy with the most evidence-base for people who experience painful swings in emotions and volatile relationships. It is most commonly applied in the treatment borderline personality disorder who also experience suicidal thinking and behaviors and in recent years, therapists use it for other mental health conditions as well. With DBT, you can learn to regulate your emotions, tolerate distressing situations, improve your relationships, and apply mindfulness in your daily life. DBT Workbook For Dummies puts healing in your hands, giving you step-by-step exercises for learning these concepts and putting them to work. Great for patients, family members, and clinicians, this book is an essential resource for understanding emotions and behavior and then learning how to handle uncertainty when emotions and relationships are in flux. These clear and practical explanations and activities make it easy to move toward a new you. Learn the basic concepts of dialectical behavior therapy and apply them in your lifeBecome more resilient by using coping skills that will help you achieve your goalsWork through hands-on exercises that will help you navigate relationships, increase self-awareness, and overcome the impact of strong and painful emotionsManage mental health issues arising from intense emotions, poor self-esteem, and stressful situations Great on its own or paired with DBT For Dummies, this book will help patients, their family members, and DBT therapists in the search for concrete actions that promote thriving in the long term.

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Book SynopsisA clear breakdown of polyamory for beginners and the newly polyamorous Polyamory literally means more love. Twenty-first century polyamory is the practice of engaging in multiple intimate relationships at the same time, with the full consent of all partners. Polyamory For Dummies gives you the lowdown on this expansive form of consensual non-monogamy, so you can go forth and prosper in whatever ways you choose. This straightforward, research-backed, and nuanced guidebook helps the poly-curious become poly-fluent. Embark on your non-monogamous journey via a healthy and sustainable path, with answers to all your big questions: Is polyamory is right for you? What does the ethical mean in non-monogamy? How do polyamorous people deal with jealousy and conflict among partners? Is it possible to open up an existing monogamous relationship? Find out everything you've been wanting to know, with this big-hearted, yet practical Dummies guide. Learn about primary partners, secondary partners, metamours, and polyculesDiscover how polyamorous relationships function, and how to co-create the right form for you and your partnersUnderstand the universality of jealousy and learn how to deal with it constructivelyGet insights into centering consent, dating as a poly person, coming out poly, multi-gender and multi-sexuality polycules, parenting while poly, disability, aging, and more! Everyday people curious about or exploring multi-partner, ethically non-monogamous relationships will love the practical advice and broad range of examples in Polyamory For Dummies.

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Book SynopsisMake lasting friendships at any age Making Friends as an Adult For Dummies helps you overcome the challenges of building friendships, forming new bonds, and meeting new people. First, you'll learn what your friendship needs are and decide what kind of friends you'd like to meet. Then you'll get concrete advice for building a new social circle, turning acquaintances into good friends, and letting go of friendships that just aren't working out. Single or married, parent or childfree, many people face these same challenges. This Dummies guide will show you that you aren't alone and will help you discover sustainable ways to overcome loneliness, keep friendships going despite occasional tension, and build your family of choice. Assess your friendship needs and learn how to find people who would make good friendsGain the communication skills to resolve conflict in new and existing platonic relationshipsOvercome your fear of rejection and learn to politely end friendships that aren't workingLearn to be a good friend and deepen the friendships you build Make friends after retirement, relocation, extended isolationor just because friends are nice to have. Making Friends as an Adult For Dummies is the judgment-free book that makes it easy.

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Book SynopsisIT'S TIME FOR A RADICAL AWAKENING. IT'S TIME FOR WOMEN TO RISE. Are you tired of being asked to lean in, perform and conform? The truth is that women today are still restricted by pervasive ideas about how we should behave and what's possible for us. In Women Rising, you'll discover how to recognise and resist the forces that define and confine how you work, lead and live. From bestselling author and award-winning empowerment expert Megan Dalla-Camina, Women Rising will help you break free from the forces that limit your potential. Inside, you'll discover the paradoxes of power that hold women back. You'll unravel the archetypes of the inner criticsuch as the Perfectionist, the People Pleaser and the Good Girlthat feed the stories keeping you stuck. Plus, you'll find practical, tested tools and strategies to help you craft a future where you succeed on your own terms. It's time to rise and to step into your power. Let this guide light the way.

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