Self Help & Mindfulness Books

Book SynopsisRedefine what confidence looks like at home and at work.Everyone wants to be able to face challenging situations without feeling daunted, intimidated or stressed. But no-one wants to be labelled over-confident, arrogant or smarmy, or to get caught up in their own hype. So how can you feel authentically confident - without the cringe, and without pretending to be something you''re not?Happy high status is a new way of thinking about confidence and how you relate to yourself. It''s how actors and comedians enhance their presence on stage and screen. It lends strength and energy to your interactions, big and small, and is a way of projecting status, minimising self-doubt and moving effortlessly through life.Drawing on research, practical tips and lessons from the worlds of comedy, film, television, politics and sport, Viv Groskop offers a masterclass in how you can access this new form of confidence at any time. All, crucially, with no risk of anyone thin

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Book SynopsisTHE WORKSCAPE HAS CHANGED. HAVE YOU? The workscape has changedone of the most dramatic transformations of the past few years. Think about it. For so many people just starting their careers, working virtually is all they know. For everyone else who has had the remote option, work is no longer synonymous with a physical location. In this push-pull world, that means navigating and negotiating between the flexibility and opportunity you wantand the commitment and performance that organizations need. In other words, you need to take control. Whether you''re focused on getting your next job or you are striving to get ahead where you are, this is the book to guide your career path. In the first section, you''ll understand how you''re wiredyour A.C.T. (being authentic, making a connection, and giving others a taste of you who are you), tapping your right brain, and learning as the secret to sustainable success. In the second section, you''ll figure out how to geTable of ContentsIntroduction 4 Section 01 How You’re Wired Chapter 1. Your Opening A.C.T. 22 Chapter 2. Tapping Your Right Brain 44 Chapter 3. Learning It All 76 Section 02 How To Get The Job – And Get Ahead Chapter 4. Networking and Targeting 94 Chapter 5. Your Resume – The Necessary Evil 120 Chapter 6. The Interview – On Screen, In Person 156 Section 03 How To Work With Others Chapter 7. The 4 Career Knockout Punches 190 Chapter 8. Getting Along with Your Boss and Coworkers 206 Chapter 9. Navigating Your Company’s Culture to Get Ahead 234 Chapter 10. Communicating and Connecting 256 Introduction Appendix Resume Samples

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Book SynopsisA beautifully illustrated personal development picture book, all about finding inner calm, for kids aged 4+Contains: mud splat hats, cobweb lollies and Bumps in the Dark!Cal the little monster is so excited to go to their friend''s birthday party. But once there, they feel overwhelmed with emotions.With the help of Grandad and their friends, Cal learns how to calm down when their feelings start to feel too big. Follow along as Cal discovers how to ease anxiety, recognize their emotions and self-regulate so they can feel calm and in control.Are you ready to feel calm too?This book will help your child to:- Ease feelings of stress- Recognize emotions and identify why they are feeling them- Learn how to self-regulate and behave constructively in any situation- Problem-solve for themselves The approaches explored in this book can become powerful tools that will encourage your child to manage their feelings and discov

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Book SynopsisThe official British Army book on what makes its leadership so successful, and how to become a better leader yourself - whatever your field. ___________________''If you want to become a better leader, read this book'' Eddie Jones''An extraordinary read for any leader. Truly brilliant'' General Stanley McChrystal, author of Team of Teams''Excellent. Offers proven tools and strategies'' Matthew Syed___________________ The Habit of Excellence is a unique insight into British Army leadership, explaining what makes it unique, what makes it so effective and what civilians can take from it to become better leaders themselves. Drawing on the latest research in military history, business, sociology, psychology and behavioural science, and with compelling illustration from British Army operations across the centuries, Lt Col Langley Sharp MBE goes beyond the latest leadership fads to distil intoTrade ReviewAn extraordinary read for any leader. Truly brilliant -- General Stanley McChrystal, author of Team of TeamsThis book is so impactful. If you want to become a better leader, read this book -- Eddie Jones, Head Coach, England national rugby union teamOffers proven tools and strategies ... This excellent book challenges popular assumptions about British Army leadership, revealing what makes it the "gold standard" -- Matthew Syed, author of Rebel IdeasExcellent. It's hard to see how any leader, whatever their field, wouldn't benefit from reading and rereading it -- Ed Smith * New Statesman *Offers lessons for all managers * Financial Times *Valuable in any walk of life -- General Sir Mike Jackson, former Chief of the General StaffThis very readable book uncovers the skills and qualities that have made Sandhurst a byword for effective leadership. I could not recommend this exceptional book more -- General The Lord David Richards, former Chief of the Defence StaffGreat leadership is fundamentally a question of character . . . This is a handbook for those aspiring to be great leaders everywhere -- Lord Mark Sedwill, former Cabinet Secretary and National Security AdvisorA terrific book - one that is full of insights and lessons that will be of enormous value to leaders in all fields! -- General David Petraeus, former Director of the CIALieutenant Colonel Langley Sharp's elaboration of the British Army's approach to leadership is comprehensive and clearly written, and provides valuable lessons for soldiers and civilians alike. As organisations grapple with the enormous changes underway - whether due to rapid technological advances or the changes in working practices brought about by the pandemic - understanding the basics of leadership will be essential if leaders and their organisations are to survive and thrive in our fast-paced environment -- Karin von Hippel, Director-General, RUSIThere are lessons in the approach to leadership taken by the military that apply to business and other walks of life . . . the principles set out here are worthy of attention -- Roger Trapp * Forbes *

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Book SynopsisSupercharge your confidence, enhance your well-being and live life as your best self with the help of this modern guide to the ancient art of StoicismWhether you seek greatness or joy, self-knowledge or self-control, the Stoic philosophy can teach you how to exercise the mental muscles you need to rise above everyday stresses and manage whatever life throws at you.The Stoic''s Guide to Life features philosophical insights and simple, actionable tips that will uplift and inspire you, as well as a treasure trove of wise words from giants of philosophy, from Marcus Aurelius and Zeno to Epictetus and Seneca.Discover how to:- Build mental strength and emotional resilience- Distinguish between what is within your power to influence and what isn''t- Find peace, even on the busiest of days- Cultivate the four Stoic virtues: wisdom, courage, temperance and justiceLife''s journey isn''t always a stroll in the park,

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Book SynopsisIf you''ve ever been dumped, fired, or experienced any semblance of rejection, then boy do we have the book for you.' GLAMOURAn empowering, practical guide to overcoming imposter syndrome, getting sassy with negative thoughts and succeeding in all areas of life.Understanding that confidence is a practice and becoming intentional about my personal growth has helped me win the battle in my mind and become the confident woman I am today. Discovering my truth has brought so much joy, love and abundance into my life, and I want the same for every single one of you.'Tiwalola Ogunlesi is on a mission to create a world of confident women. An esteemed and highly sought-after motivational speaker and confidence coach, she founded her company with the sole purpose of leading women to love themselves.In Confident and Killing It, Tiwalola guides readers in becoming the most unapologetic and unstoppable version of themselves. No self-aggrandising or posturing, no pseudo-scientific prose or tired insTrade Review“Tiwa has such a wealth of knowledge from experience and the steps in the book were really easy to follow … it was so enlightening to read.’ Stephanie Yeboah, author of Fattily Ever After ‘If you've ever been dumped, fired, or experienced any semblance of rejection, then boy do we have the book for you. Tiwalola Ogunlesi, a certified life coach, has written the ultimate guide to improving your self-esteem and confidence, which – let's be real – doesn't come naturally to many of us. Fear not, this book is the empowering holiday read we've all been waiting for.’ GLAMOUR

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Book SynopsisDesign a long life full of love, purpose, well-being, and friendship, at any age, using the creative tools of award-winning product designer, author, and world''s #1 life coach Ayse Birsel.What does it mean to craft the life you want, as you grow older? For industrial designer and author Ayse Birsel, the answer draws on key principles of design-like optimism, empathy, collaboration, open-mindedness, and holistic thinking-as well as the experiences of older people on the pioneering frontiers of long life. Longer life is a thrilling, modern opportunity, and like so many parts of life it needs to be thoughtfully designed.Thinking about a long life is very exciting indeed. It''s also a new phenomenon. Fifty years ago, living into one''s seventies was considered the mark of a long life. Today, seventy feels young, eighty feels normal, and ninety is within reach. Birsel believes this new horizon of life is as important and exciting as the invention of moving pictures. Or th

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Book SynopsisAtomic Habits and Psychology of Money meets Investing 101 and Personal Finance 101 as financial superstar Bernadette Joy breaks down how using her CRUSH program can help you get out of debt, save money, build wealth, and live a more financially comfortable life.Get ready to Crush Your Money Goals and turn to the power of habits to make lasting financial changes! When it comes to building financial health, adopting good money habits that will last (and dropping bad ones) can insure financial freedom. In Crush Your Money Goals, you will find information on the psychology behind why habits work to achieve goals, and twenty-five simple habits to adopt, and which to drop, to help you invest properly, budget, save, climb out of debt, and so much more. Join expert money coach Bernadette Joy as she guides you through her C.R.U.S.H. approach to financial wellness, a program she?s been using for years to help her followers get in financial shape. With C.R.U.S.H., you will learn to: -Curate Your Accounts -Reverse into Independence -Understand Your (Net) Worth -Spend Intentionally -Heal Your Money Wounds Each letter covers 5 easy-to-implement habits you will use to take control of your finances. From trying the $1 rule and facing your financial fears to holding a digital detox and decluttering your calendar, Crush Your Money Goals will have you saving money in no time! By changing your patterns with better habits, you?ll be on your way to making financial changes not just for today, but for tomorrow!

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Book SynopsisJust as the oral histories of people around the world are disappearing amid rapid change, there is a risk that your family''s personal stories, too, will be lost forever. In THE ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS, anthropologist Elizabeth Keating helps you to uncover the unique memories of your parents and grandparents and to create lasting connection with them in the process.As you seek to learn more about your family history, how do you get beyond familiar anecdotes and avoid the frustration of oppositional generational attitudes? By asking questions that make the familiar strange, anthropologists are able to see entirely different perspectives and understand new cultures. Drawing on her lifelong work in this field, Keating has developed a set of questions that treat your parents and grandparents not just as the people who raised you, but as individuals of a certain society and time, and as the children, teenagers, and young adults they once were. THE ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS helps you to learn about the history of your elders, to see the world through their eyes, and to honour the language they choose to describe their experiences.

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Book SynopsisAdam Sandel revives one of the oldest philosophical questions: What constitutes a good life? Drawing on thinkers ancient and modern, as well as his own experience as a record-setting athlete, he argues that fulfillment lies not in achieving goals but in forging a life journey that enables us to see our struggles and triumphs as an integrated whole.Trade ReviewHere, at last, is a book about what happiness really means, and why it often eludes us in our stressed-out, always-on lives. Adam Sandel, a young philosopher with wisdom beyond his years, ranges from Socrates to popular culture to show that happiness is not about piling up achievements but about living life as a journey, in harmony with nature and in the company of friends. -- Arianna Huffington, Founder and CEO, ThriveHappiness in Action points the way to a deeper life. In this spirited and humane book, Adam Sandel shows that happiness does not lie in a string of accomplishments, but in attending to the moments that unfold as we are absorbed in meaningful activities, and forging from these moments the narrative coherence of our lives. -- Matthew Crawford, author of Shop Class as SoulcraftAdam Sandel’s book will help bring philosophy back to the place it once held—as a central pursuit whose value is open to all. His philosophical exposition unwinds itself with grace and clarity, giving readers a new and richer understanding of what it means to live for the journey. -- Sean D. Kelly, coauthor of All Things ShiningA remarkable book. It addresses an omnipresent and vexing subject—how to live a fulfilling life—with verve, creativity, and wisdom. Adam Sandel’s eloquent prescription bristles with insights drawn from deep study and fearless reflection. I was surprised, enthralled, instructed, and elevated as I read. -- Randall Kennedy, author of Say It Loud!Proposes that fulfillment comes not from racking up successes, but from losing ourselves in activities that we find meaningful…Offers much to ponder; Sandel’s critiques of technology and its effects on our judgment and agency are particularly resonant. * Christian Science Monitor *Adam Sandel brings learning, wisdom, and clarity to age-old questions about how to live a life of happiness and meaning. At once immersed in the insights from classical Western thinkers and alert to his own experiences and challenges, Sandel offers perspective and consolation relevant to our challenging times, and perhaps, to any age. -- Martha Minow, author of When Should Law Forgive?Drawing on his own experiences, Sandel makes philosophy accessible for readers who, in their own infinitely various ways, struggle with the tension between goal-oriented striving and the embrace of life as a journey. -- Daniel Moran * New Books Network *Through thoughtful engagement with ancient philosophy, Sandel proves there are still fresh arguments to be made about how to live a fulfilling life. Falling somewhere between an erudite self-help manual and an accessible philosophical treatise, this provides plenty to ponder. * Publishers Weekly *Adam Sandel’s book reclaims for philosophy what has recently been captured by the vast self-help literature: the question of how to live a good and worthy life. Sandel offers a compelling critique of goal-driven activity and offers a moving alternative that emphasizes the virtues of self-possession, friendship, and engagement with nature. Written with great clarity in a wonderfully compelling manner, this exquisite work engages the vital questions of how to live without jargon and yet with depth and subtlety. -- Moshe Halbertal, author of Maimonides: Life and Thought

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Book Synopsis In our era of global change, we need narratives that offer hope. On a Butterfly’s Wing is just that. A beautifully illustrated, autobiographical story, told by one of the world’s leading conservationists, it describes how the parallel lives of a butterfly and a beloved mother can help us to reflect on the unique privilege of being alive. En route, we discover the extraordinary metamorphoses of a butterfly’s life, and how these hold lessons for the difficult transformations of our own.On a Butterfly’s Wing invites us to collaborate in conservation. It shows us how to restore our relationship with the butterflies that mitigate and measure our planet’s health, and invests profits in planting flowers – arranged in butterfly shapes – to affect its own transformation by feeding future generations of pollinators.

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Book SynopsisFantastic. Full to the brim with practical tips and well-researched guidance, this is a comprehensive handbook for the realities of managing multiple relationships' PAUL BRUNSON, author and MAFS dating expert'Warm, relatable, and informed AF' MEGAN JAYNE CRABBE, author and presenterThe Non-Monogamy Playbook is the handbook for anyone curious about consensual non-monogamy: polyamory and open relationships. This is a practical, joyful guide to the rules of non-traditional relationships. It uncovers the long history of non-monogamy, and explores why society today still favours monogamous, heteronormative relationships as gold standard. Ruby's weaves in her own relationship learnings with humour and empathy, and offers empowering tools for dealing with the complexities - and joys - of polyamory. She provides expert but sisterly advice on setting boundaries and cultivating self-compassion, as well as ways to navigate the myriad practical considerations of sustaining multiple relationships. The Non-Monogamy Playbook shows us that there's joy in having multiple people in your life (platonic, sexy, romantic), but with each connection there is added vulnerability. This is the ultimate modern guide to non-monogamy, helping you create confident, healthy relationships.

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Book SynopsisA smart, science-based approach to retaining your talent and making the world of work a better place.Right now, we’re confrontinga once-in-a-century opportunity to create a future of work that’s better for everyone. The old corporate standard of extreme hours, sleep deprivation, and nonstop travel is dead. And knowledge workers don’t miss it. They’re expecting today’s leaders to create the workplace of tomorrow: a hybrid ecosystem that thrives on flexibility, diversity of thought, and enables every employee to reach peak performance. In The Brain-Friendly Workplace, Friederike Fabritius offers a science-based and field-tested blueprint for tomorrow’s workplace. Through her easy-to-follow program, entire organizations are discovering how small, inexpensive changes can lead to advantages like better employee performance, higher job satisfaction, and stronger talent retention.

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Book SynopsisAttention all creatives: learn how to power up your creativity! If you’re longing to take your vision, energy, and output to the next level, this book is the resource you need to make it happen. Author Rachael Taylor—successful artist, pattern designer, entrepreneur, and cofounder of the Make It In Design online education platform—shares creative motivation and guidance that will help you achieve your goals and thrive.   Identify how to begin, find and sustain inspiration, and cultivate creative courage Clarify your vision and consider how you need to evolve Stay motivated and establish creative longevity Shift gears to set sights on your next goal as you reach each destination Create with intention and acknowledge—and embrace—your creative power Whether you’re just starting out on your creative path, or you’re looking to fruitfullTrade Review"Power Up Your Creativity is an inspirational map, of sorts, written for each of us, by one of us, who has navigated her way through life, career, and being a creative herself. Rachael shares her kaleidoscope of experiences so we each may become confident and skillful guides of our own extraordinary and turbulent journeys through our lives as creatives.” * Jo Packham, Editor-in-Chief of Where Women Create *“This book details the highs and the lows, and how to push through those creative challenges, and reminds you that you’re not alone! Rachael understands how tricky being a creative can be—because she is one of us!” -- Jay Blades, MBE, TV Presenter, Eco-Designer, and Social Enterpriser"No syllable is wasted in Rachael’s valuable, clear guide – it's resource heavy, jargon light, and brimming with ideas to ignite all creative souls." -- Dids Macdonald, OBE Chief Executive - Anti Copying in Design (ACID)"This is a brilliant book and one that all creatives, regardless of their level, can certainly take influence and encouragement from." -- Kieron Lewis, Designer, Adobe Creative Cloud Host, and CreativePro Week Speaker"Rachael's style is personal and warm. It feels like she is speaking directly across the kitchen table to the reader, while you enjoy some coffee or tea together. If you're looking for some direction or inspiration, you will find it here." * COLOR Magazine *Table of ContentsIntroduction How to use this book 1 Begin How do I identify where to begin? 2 Inspiration How do I become and stay inspired? 3 Courage What do I need to be creatively courageous? 4 Clarity How do I clarify my vision? 5 Evolve Do I need to evolve? 6 Motivation How do I stay motivated? 7 Create How do I create with intention? 8 Longevity How can I achieve creative longevity? 9 Destination I’ve reached my destination. What now? 10 Power How do I know—and own—my power? Afterword Resources Acknowledgments About the Author Index

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Book SynopsisEasy home tie-dyeing techniques with a Japanese twist!If you love the simple blue-on-white beauty of Shibori and want to learn some new dyeing techniques, this book is for you! Easy Shibori Tie Dye Techniques starts with the essentials of the dye vat, takes you step-by-step through the basics, and shows you innovative ideas for tying and resist dyeing techniques. Old garments become unique fashion statements. Tired home goods are upcycled into one-of-a-kind design elements. This book also shows you creative ways of making unusual patterns—using anything from a coin to a clothespin to a water bottle!With this unique book you will learn how to: Use small plastic balls to create unique snowflake burst effects Make edgy geometric patterns using foam blocks Do a bit of pleating and rolling with the help of a plastic water bottle to create unique motifs Create polka dots—neatly arranged or artistically haphazard—using coins and clothespins Use different folding techniques to achieve gradient effects Apply methods and tricks to knitted and woven shirts, bags, table cloths, and more! The techniques in this book are easy enough for beginners and will also inspire experienced dyers. Just about any fabric item in your wardrobe or linen closet be transformed and repurposed with a bit of dye, and the creative techniques in this book!

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Book Synopsis“Insightful, humorous, practical, this book will not only help you understand the story you’re telling yourself but also reveal a new story that allows you to love better.”— Russell Moore, director of the Public Theology Project at Christianity TodayIn this powerful, transformational guide, the author of the bestselling book The Road Back to You breaks new ground with the Enneagram—the ancient personality typing system—by revealing how each of us inhabits a broken story that runs counter to the Larger Story of divine grace and who we were created to be.Drawing on his training as a psychotherapist and his own personal experience, Ian Cron explains how you can: rewrite the self-sabotaging stories you tell yourself about who you are, free yourself from the tyranny of unconscious childhood messages, and overcome the self-defeating patterns of behavior that prevent y

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Book SynopsisTap into the Power of the Aether Creatures! This deck will connect you with the Aether Creatures – beings from another dimension that surround us all the time yet are beyond normal human perception. In this deck: • Get to know 77 Aether Creatures and learn how to benefit from their specific strengths and powers • Let the Aether Creatures show you what you do not see about yourself and the current situations you are in • Discover which Aether Creature is your own birth creature and follow its guidance

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Book SynopsisIn Becoming a Changemaker, Alex Budak provides a fresh, inspiring and research-backed guide to developing the mindsets and leadership skills needed to navigate, shape, and lead change and to make a positive impact in our lives, career, and communities. Through a diverse series of case studies, and brand new insights from his original research on the traits the most successful changemakers have in common, Alex provides an actionable, inclusive guide for people of all backgrounds, levels, ages, and industries to get unstuck and to start leading change from wherever they are.The book is based on Budak's wildly-popular class of the same name at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business that changemakers like Olympic athlete Alicia Wilson describe as "life changing." Accessible and energizing concepts like Microleadership show how each of us can lead from where we are, and principles like "Confidence without Attitude," "Question the Status Quo," and "Beyond Yourself'' provide a framework for stepping into our own unique changemaker potential.

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Book Synopsis“Deepak Chopra lights the way to twenty-first century leadership, where consciousness, love, and compassion redefine the locus of power in relationships and organizations.”—John Mackey, co-CEO Whole Foods Market  Bestselling author and spiritual guide Deepak Chopra invites you to become the kind of leader most needed today: a leader with vision who can make that vision real. Chopra has been teaching leadership to CEOs and other top executives for eight years, and the path outlined in The Soul of Leadership applies to any business, but the same principles are relevant in every community and area of life, from family and home to school, place of worship, and neighborhood. “At the deepest level,” Chopra writes, “a leader is the symbolic soul of a group.”  

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Book SynopsisThis book shows why we need, and can create, a progressive politics that is profoundly informed by insights from the psychotherapeutic and psychological domain, moving us from a politics of blame to a politics of understanding.Table of Contents1. Introduction: Progressive politics needs therapy 2. A psychology-informed progressivism v1.0: socialist humanism 3. Understanding people: a contemporary framework 4. Wellbeing and distress: a directional account 5. Conflict and cooperation, inside and out 6. Common principles of positive change 7. Making it happen: concrete strategies for a psychology-informed progressivism 8. The further future: envisioning a progressive utopia 9. A day in utopia 10. In conclusion …

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Book SynopsisThe Biggest Edition Revised and Expanded with All New ChaptersA captivating and inspiring guide to building an untouchable empire from mud to marble, no matter what obstacles stand in the wayRick Ross is a hip-hop icon and a towering figure in the business world, but his path to success was not always easy. Despite adversity and setbacks, Ross held tight to his vision and never settled for anything less than greatness. Now, for the first time, he shares his secrets to success, offering his own life as a road map to readers looking to build their own empire. Along the way he reveals:How to turn your ambition into actionTips for managing and investing your moneyInside stories from his business and music venturesWhy failure is central to successSecrets to handling stressful situationsHow to build the perfect teamAs Ross explains, It doesn't matter what's going on. Even the most dire situation is just another opportunity to boss up.Intimate, insightful and brimming with no-nonsense adviceTrade Review"Filled with colorful anecdotes...combines [Ross's] experiences as a business owner...with legit guidance."—USA Today

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Book SynopsisWhat if a healthy, abundant, joyful, faith-filled life is within reach? What if you could increase your energy, vitality, and happiness, and stop dragging through the day, living discouraged and depressed, and settling for less than the life you want?In 15 Ways to Live Longer and Healthier, New York Times bestselling author Joel Osteen, with his trademark wisdom and encouragement, helps you to discover greater success, stronger relationships, tame stress, and find real happiness. He shows that the key to good health, longevity, and abundance is to keep your soul healthy by focusing on your attitude, your thoughts, and your emotional well-being. In this book, he shows you how to:* Stay positive toward yourself;* Deal with difficult people;* Let go of control;* Choose to be happy;* Unclutter your mind;* Live in the present;* Tame the tongue; and* Take care of yourself. Start today to make a real change that lasts. Not just for a week, a month, or a year but for the rest of your life.

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Book SynopsisSelf-Love Rainbow Workbook is a colourful collection of gentle instruction and enlivening exercises, activities and affirmations, all designed to help readers learn to love themselves, their bodies and their lives, and then support that love with the self-care necessary to sustain it. Inside they’ll find an insightful discussion about what self-love is and how self-care is a reflection of self-love. They’ll also discover dozens of exercises and interactive pages that teach them how to assess their own beliefs about self-love and self-care and how to put the theories of self-care into a regular practice that will sustain them even when times are tough. There are prompts and worksheets devoted to exploring physical, emotional, personal, social, spiritual and practical aspects of self-care. Readers will learn how to set goals, nourish themselves and live a consistently healthy life. Written and illustrated by Dominee Calderon, creator of the Self-Love Rainbow website (selfloverainbow.com), with hundreds of thousands of fans, this book will inspire readers to stop making self-care a luxury they’ll never get to and turn it into a much welcomed, daily practice.

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Book SynopsisCreate the environment to attract the life that you deserve, with the guidance of internationally renowned Feng Shui Master Marie Diamond.Rooted in ancient Chinese culture, Feng Shui is a system that teaches people how to arrange their living space to attract health, wealth, happiness and good energy – or chi – into their lives.Marie Diamond’s unique Diamond Feng Shui system combines traditional Feng Shui teachings with the Law of Attraction, neuroscience and quantum physics to help you increase the abundant energy in your home and in your life. In this book, you will learn:- The importance of space clearing to create a more mindful, relaxed and organized home.- How your personal energy number can help you attract the things you want with quicker and better results.- Ways to activate your Feng Shui with crystals, plants, flowers and water.- Tips for activating your success, money, health and relationship goals.- Ways to Feng Shui different parts of your home to improve the energy flow and boost your chi, including your front door, family space, bedrooms and kitchen.Feng Shui Your Life offers exercises, tools and practical guidance, and will become your go-to resource to help you attract a life of abundance beyond your wildest dreams.

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Book SynopsisIf you want an easier, more energetically uplifting, and satisfying way of life - it all comes down to trusting your vibes.‘Trust Your Vibes not only helps us tune in to our intuition but shows us how to immediately put it to use in a grounded, practical way. It is life changing.’Fearne Cotton, author and presenterOriginally published in 2004, this book by bestselling author, speaker and spiritual teacher Sonia Choquette has been revised to share new stories and tools used by those who learned to tap into their intuition and positively change their lives.Your intuition supports your creativity, helps heal your emotional wounds and calms your anxious and uncertain heart. It brings you peace of mind and shows you how to live in a higher, more harmonious way. To fully enjoy your life and to access the innate sense of security, confidence and courage you deserve, trust your vibes.Awaken your intuition, trust your vibes and create your best life today!

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Book SynopsisKeep track of your time online and check in on your mental health with the questions and prompts in The Social Media Detox Tracker so you can stop mindlessly scrolling and take back your life!When using social media, minutes can turn into hours of mindless scrolling, which can create feelings of depression, loneliness, anxiety, FOMO, and burnout. The good news is more people than ever are considering quitting social media and The Social Media Detox Tracker is here to help! With The Social Media Detox Tracker, you’ll record how much time you spend on social media every day. By setting goals and limitations and keeping them in check (and yourself accountable!) with the daily logs, you’ll make a habit of cutting back your minutes. In addition, the daily tracking pages include prompts and questions to help monitor your mental health. It provides space for you to reflect on how you’re feeling as you transition to more time offline. While social media creates feelings of FOMO, The Social Media Detox Tracker also makes sure you don’t feel like you’re missing out with less time online. The time logs and mental health prompts will help create a healthy transition to less time online. It’s time to stop checking your likes and start getting back to your life!

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER All the conversations and advice you''ve had in the club toilet, finally in one place. For fans of Three Women,Women Don''t Owe You Pretty and Slay in Your Lane.''The book is heart-warmingly honest and beautifully fun. Reading it felt like having a conversation with a best friend.'' GRACE BEVERLEY----------Join your girl Tolly T, Audrey, formerly known as Ghana''s Finest, and your mamacita Milena Sanchez as they get super honest about their life experiences and lessons. From their different approaches to love to their wise advice on building strong friendships; from those conversations about sex we never have, to how to enjoy life as a Black woman or a woman of colour, The Receipts girls always keep it real, authentic and fiercely funny.This book is a celebration of the wonderful messes, mistakes, successes, highs and lows of three audacious women who are still trying to getTrade ReviewThe Receipts is a podcast like no other...They are the new voices of British podcasting - and agony-aunting, too. * The Guardian Guide *Guardian's Top Ten Comedy Podcasts * Guardian *Fiercely funny and unashamedly honest. * Refinery29 *This is the unadulterated "sisterhood" talk that we need. * Stylist *This is a book I would recommend to all women. * The Floor Mag *A great, easily digestible book packed full of life lessons, advice and unashamed candidness. * Bad Form *

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Book SynopsisRichard Templar is the author of the international bestselling Rules books. Over 2 million people around the world have enjoyed and now play by Richard Templar's Rules. The complete list of titles is as follows: The Rules of Life, The Rules of Work, The Rules of Management, The Rules of Wealth, The Rules of Parenting, The Rules of Love, The Rules to Break, The Rules of People, The Rules of Thinking, and The Rules of Living Well.Table of ContentsThink for yourself 1 Avoid echo chambers 2 Don't be scared 3 Consider the motive 4 Beware self-interest 5 Keep hold of your heartstrings 6 Don't be gullible Resilient thinking 7 Know who you are 8 Seek out support 9 Take control 10 Be flexible 11 Be self-aware 12 It is what it is 13 Don't get over-distracted 14 Like yourself 15 Be ready to cope 16 Better out than in 17 Cut yourself some slack Healthy thinking 18 Think yourself happy 19 Focus on other people 20 Be in the present 21 Stress is optional 22 Normality isn't normal 23 Evaluate your emotions 24 Laugh at yourself 25 Keep learning 26 No one likes to be incompetent 27 Practice makes progress 28 Turn off the action replays 29 Sidestep bad habits 30 Appreciate semantics 31 Keep the bar steady 32 Look for the spin Organised thinking 33 Believe in being organised 34 Learn to love a list 35 Think outside your head 36 Don't overload your RAM 37 Make deadlines your friend 38 Don't indulge decision making 39 Get creatively organised Thinking creatively 40 Train your brain 41 Feed your mind 42 Get in the mood 43 Open up 44 There are no rules 45 Spot the box 46 Think like someone else 47 Make connections 48 Make mistakes 49 Forget about other people Problem solving 50 Clear your emotions out of the way 51 Make sure there's really a problem 52 Check you're solving the right problem 53 Loosen up 54 Don't settle for your first answer 55 If it's plausible, it's worthwhile 56 Find a way in 57 Don't get bogged down 58 Try a new angle 59 Don't panic 60 Get help Thinking together 61 You're better together 62 Play to everyone's strengths 63 Think like a hive 64 Leave your ego behind 65 Keep an eye on the quiet ones 66 Question groupthink 67 Conflict is OK 68 Think up a storm 69 Have stupid ideas 70 Keep in synch Making decisions 71 Decide what you're deciding 72 Don't start at square two 73 Set yourself boundaries 74 Untangle the knots first 75 Go for Goldilocks 76 Vet your advisors 77 Be your own advisor 78 Don't jump to conclusions 79 Understand your emotions 80 Balance logic and emotion 81 Learn to compromise 82 Find option C 83 Assess the cost of a bad decision 84 Regret is a waste of energy 85 Be honest about procrastinating Critical thinking 86 Read John Donne 87 Don't be played for a fool 88 Stand back and take in the view 89 Look for what comes next 90 Don't bother your pretty little head 91 Consider the odds 92 Facts are neutral 93 Don't trust statistics 94 Understand cause and effect 95 If you can't prove it's true, that doesn't mean it isn't 96 Don't believe it just because everyone else does 97 Don't believe it just because you want to 98 Be devil's advocate 99 Don't go into lockdown 100 Opinions aren't facts

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Book SynopsisTHE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER* From the writer and executive producer of the award-winning Netflix series The Good Place that made moral philosophy fun: a foolproof guide to making the correct moral decision in every situation you ever encounter, anywhere on earth, forever *'An absolute breeze to read; funny and enlightening and revealing' - Guardian'Enormously enjoyable, useful and readable' - The TimesHow can we live a more ethical life?This question has plagued people for thousands of years, but it's never been tougher to answer than it is now, thanks to challenges great and small that flood our day-to-day lives and threaten to overwhelm us with impossible decisions and complicated results with unintended consequences.Plus, being anything close to an 'ethical person' requires daily thought and introspection and hard work; we have to think about how we can be good not, you know, once a month, but literally all the time.To make it a little less overwhelming, this fascinating, accessible and funny book by one of our generation's best writers and adept minds in television comedy, Michael Schur, boils down the whole confusing morass with real life dilemmas (from 'should I punch my friend in the face for no reason?' to 'can I still enjoy great art if it was created by terrible people?'), so that we know how to deal with ethical dilemmas. Much as Chidi used humour and philosophy to make Eleanor a less selfish person, Schur takes us on a journey through the 2,500-year discussion of ethics, sketching a roadmap for how we ought to act along the way.By the time the book is done, we'll know exactly how to act in every conceivable situation, so as to produce a verifiably maximal amount of moral good. We will be perfect, and all our friends will be jealous. OK, not quite. Instead, we'll gain fresh, funny, inspiring wisdom on the toughest issues we face every dayWith contributions from Professor Todd May of Clemson University, who served as an advisor on The Good Place, this is a brilliant, clever and hugely entertaining book about one of the most important topics in the world.'The problem is, if all you care about in the world is the velvet rope, you will always be unhappy, no matter which side you're on.' - Tahani Al-Jamil, The Good PlaceTrade ReviewWhen I was asked to write a blurb about Mike Schur's book on ethics, I thought: no sweat, I'll just skim a few chapters, make something up, and then lie about having read it. After reading a chapter or two, I realized I had missed the point of the book. So I read the whole thing, and I can honestly say it's brilliant. How to be Perfect takes the delightful, funny lessons of The Good Place, and applies them to everyday life * Ted Danson *As someone who worries that a deep dive into morality will ruin my fun and problematic life, I was certain this book wouldn't be for me. Boy, was I wrong! It's so brilliant and funny and warmly written you don't realize you're becoming a better person just by reading it * Mindy Kaling *Have you ever wanted a friend to explain ethics so that you could understand the subject completely with minimal effort on your part? Well, meet your friend Mike Schur. This book will help guide you through the thorniest moral conundrums with clarity and hilarity, and it will greatly up your chances of ending up in...the Good Place * Kristen Bell *How to be Perfect is a kind, thoughtful, incredibly funny reflection on what it is to be a good human being. As a human being myself, I thoroughly enjoyed it. I am certain that other human beings will enjoy it as well * Steve Carell *Read How to Be Perfect and laugh while you learn how to be a better person. And imagine what a great passive-aggressive gift this book would make! Hand it to someone and say 'I saw this and thought of you.' Then they say 'Oh, did you read this?' and you smile and say 'I don't need to' * Amy Poehler *Hilarious, thought-provoking, and ridiculously silly, How to be Perfect is a great read for anyone who loved The Good Place - or anyone who wants to be a good person. And as a bonus, once you've read the book, you become perfect * Jake Tapper, CNN Anchor *An enjoyably boisterous guide to the moral life. If you want to become morally better and don't mind being entertained in the process, you've picked up the right book * Jeff McMahan, Philosophy Professor, Oxford *An absolute breeze to read; funny and enlightening and revealing * Guardian *It's not only very funny [...] but there is real meat to the work too * Irish Times *Enormously enjoyable, useful and readable * The Times *

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate guide to real estate prospecting for both rookies and veterans In Real Estate Prospecting: Create a Million-Dollar Life Through Relationships, Online Leads, Technology, and Social Media, founder, consultant, and real estate team leader Tristan Ahumada delivers a comprehensive discussion of the resources and strategies available to rookie and experienced agents who wish to succeed at the highest levels of the industry. In the book, you'll explore techniques used by leading agents to become the best brokers, agents, and team leaders they can be. From developing a championship mindset to setting up an unbeatable sales system, the author also explains how to: Create and take advantage of a powerful real estate lead database Use live, virtual, and hybrid connections to round out your strategy Network with precision and efficiency to make the most of your time and energy An essential and exciting new resource from one oTable of ContentsAcknowledgments ix Part I The Fundamentals 1 1 Attract More Business 3 2 Environment and Finding Your Strength 7 3 Your Routine Matters 13 Part II Show Me the Money 27 4 The Bowtie 29 5 The HOP Method 33 6 Online Lead Generation 41 7 Social Media 59 8 Your Database 75 9 Farming 83 10 Client Events 107 11 Open Houses 119 12 Door Knocking 129 13 Cold-Calling 141 14 Networking 165 Part III Conclusion 173 15 Your Priorities 175 16 The Process 181 17 Building Your Virtual Staff 189 18 Building a Real Estate Team 199 19 The Future of Real Estate 219 Index 225

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Book Synopsis* AS HEARD ON STEPHEN BARTLETT'S DIARY OF A CEO * * THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER * A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK * ‘I wish he could be editor of the world!’ GRAHAM NORTON ‘Courageously truthful’ SALMAN RUSHDIE ‘Inspiring and fascinating’ BERNARDINE EVARISTO Edward Enninful has lived an extraordinary life. Here, for the first time, he shares the inspiring story of his journey, beginning in a childhood bedroom in Ghana overlooking firing squads, to arriving in 1990s London as an asylum seeker, to today setting the cultural agenda as the first Black editor-in-chief of British Vogue. His covers have changed our understanding of beauty and desirability. Featuring exclusively African models, first responders, global activists and the oldest cover star at age 85, they have also broken sales records. This is the story of how he did it. A Visible Man is the story of a husband, son, brother, friend – and icon. Taking us from the neon thrills of Soho clubs to nights spent on friends’ sofas, this is the story of Edward’s phenomenal grit and determination: through fame and failures, joy and loss, ill health and addiction, heartbreak and coming out. It’s the story of one man’s revolutionary mission to change how we see the world, showing how unwavering passion and perseverance can allow anyone to make their mark. --- ‘Enjoy it. Share it.’ IDRIS ELBA ‘Inspirational . . . and it’s not just for people in fashion’ CLAUDIA WINKLEMAN ‘One of the most inspirational books I’ve ever read’ CHRIS EVANS 'Edward Enninful is a pioneer’ ELIZABETH DAYTrade ReviewAnyone interested in what it takes, from a beautiful human being's point of view, to change an industry from within, should read this book. Edward offers an insight only he can -- Idris ElbaEdward Enninful inspires a whole new generation to show us anything is possible when you work hard with love and passion . . . This book is a revelation and shows the genius and strength of this wonderful, pioneering, legendary man of fashion -- Donatella VersaceI had so much fun reading A Visible Man. Edward, as always, speaks from his very large heart -- Grace CoddingtonHis absorbing self-portrait gives us profound insights into growing up black and gay in Ghana, London, and in the fashion media . . . It’s a terrific and, I think, important book -- Salman RushdieWhat fun! -- Kate MossEdward’s story is a true beacon of inspiration, hope and change for the better. He has blazed a path for so many to follow, which sadly had never been possible before -- Claudia SchifferEdward’s journey is a lesson for the culture and future generations to come -- Naomi CampbellAn inspiring and fascinating memoir about an extraordinary man who has become a major global changemaker . . . He writes about the highs and lows of his life and career with an admirably honest self-awareness about his own vulnerabilities . . . [and] a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed when you are considered an outsider -- Bernardine EvaristoInspiring, entertaining, ground-breaking -- Munroe BergdorfI knew very little of Edward Enninful's life before reading his new memoir. What a story! A fairytale that never shies away from the harsh realities of contemporary life. I wish he could be editor of the world!' -- Graham NortonEdward’s book is the proof that you that you can have a beautiful soul, an extraordinary eye, and a loving heart… and confirms that showing vulnerability can be inspiring and glamorous! -- Diana von FurstenbergEdward Enninful is not just a local hero but a globe icon -- Steve McQueenEdward is carrying out important work, leading change, and challenging the obsolete elements of the fashion system, while never disrespecting the legacy and the goals that fashion has achieved -- Giorgio ArmaniA remarkable book’ -- Krishnan Guru-MurthyThe memoir — beautifully written and compelling — depicts the story of a shy, studious boy from a conservative, high-achieving family whose talent and drive propelled him from nowhere to the top of the fashion world . . . He is a serious man, on a serious mission; complacency is not in his vocabulary * Irish Examiner *What a book . . . I inhaled it . . . Inspirational . . . The book is wonderful . . . and it’s not just for people in fashion -- Claudia WinklemanWhile his achievements (and friendship with Rihanna) are the reason to pick up his memoir, the real treat is in his come-up story, which he tells with honesty, heart and plenty of juicy details – qualities that are still all-too-rare in fashion * Guardian Australia: 15 Great Celebrity Memoirs *

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Book SynopsisGemma Leigh Roberts is a chartered psychologist, founder of The Resilience Edge, and leading LinkedIn Learning instructor. Over 3 million learners have watched her online courses on emotional intelligence, resilience, growth mindset and mental agility. She works with companies like BP, Oracle, HSBC, Microsoft and Spotify to help create resilient teams and environments where everyone can thrive in uncertainty. She has been featured in Stylist, the Guardian and Forbes and has appeared on the BBC. The creator of the Mindset Matters community; her writing reaches over 500,000 people weekly. She is based in Ascot, UK.Trade Review"Gemma Leigh Roberts has written a clear, accessible and evidence-based book for anyone who wants to get more out of life. Covering theory and practical application, she gives the reader the insights they need to make transformative changes. Roberts has identified some key and impactful areas, like resilience, relationships and emotional intelligence, which play a huge role in determining how we navigate the challenges of the 21st century. Each is explored and explained with clarity and then turned into practical coaching exercises for the reader. A great addition to anyone's personal development toolkit!" * Richard A MacKinnon, Managing Director, WorkLifePsych *"We are living and working in a fast-changing world where ambiguity and uncertainty are our companions. This demands so much from us, and just as we exercise our muscles to stay physically strong and healthy, there is as much of a need to exercise our mental muscles for mental strength, resilience and health. Gemma Leigh Robert's deep expertise, the research explored, and the practical guides will help you think about how to exercise your mindset, as mindset matters!" * Johanna Bolin Tingvall, Global Head of GreenHouse (L&D), Talent Growth and CommunityX, Spotify *"When it comes to thriving in the new world of work, your mindset is the number one predictor of success. Gemma Leigh Roberts has written a book that is the equivalent of checking in with your executive coach - she expertly guides you through coaching strategies to create an impact in your life, all supported by her research and experience as a business psychologist. This book will be your mindset manual to guide you through the new world of work, helping you to build the critical skills you need to thrive." * Kim Kaupe, Founder at Bright Ideas Only *"Everyone needs to buy this book and then read it at least once a year. It is the perfect blend between rigorously researched evidence-based insights combined with being your personal coach. If you do what Gemma Leigh Roberts says in these pages you will build your cognitive flexibility. Which is one of the best gifts you can give yourself in life." * Amy Brann, Director of Synaptic Potential and author of Make your Brain Work, Neuroscience for Coaches and Engaged *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: We’ve Come a Long Way; Section - ONE: Mindset Matters – The Principles to Thriving in Uncertainty; Chapter - 02: Building Resilience; Chapter - 03: Practicing Emotional Flexibility; Chapter - 04: Creating a Growth Plan; Chapter - 05: Building Connection; Chapter - 06: Prioritizing Purpose; Section - TWO: The Agile Life – Tools and Strategies to Boost Mental Agility at Work; Chapter - 07: Switching Perspective; Chapter - 08: The Power of Support; Chapter - 09: The Art of the Everyday Pivot; Chapter - 10: Energy Mapping; Chapter - 11: Bouncing Forward

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Book Synopsis'Beautiful, meditative, touching and hopeful' Arianna Huffington Have you ever told yourself that you don't belong, or that you aren't worthy or enough, exactly as you are? It's time to rewrite your story. In Already Enough, therapist Lisa Olivera explores how our 'stories' affect us - the stories we tell ourselves about the person we are because of the things that have happened to us or the way people have treated us - often a lot more than we realise. Drawing on her own extraordinary experience as an adopted child, abandoned by her mother in California woods just hours after birth, she combines memoir with therapeutic exercises to help us reframe the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves. For young people finding their way in life, professionals who doubt their own abilities and parents who struggle to love themselves as much as their families, Already Enough is a manual to healing and self-love. Urging us to believe that we are already enough, just as we are, this is a tender, hopeful and inspiring reminder that we are the authors of our own stories, deserving of a more nourishing life.Trade ReviewLisa Olivera explains how to change the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves ... Beautiful, meditative, touching and hopeful -- Arianna Huffington, Founder & CEO of Thrive GlobalOne of the best books ever about healing from the past and finding a better future. Lisa Olivera offers deep insight and practical suggestions grounded in the science of change ... an extraordinary therapist -- Rick Hanson, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of ResilientThought-provoking, touching and supportive, a book for all who have ever thought they might not be good enough -- Sharon Salzberg, author of Real ChangeWith honesty and grace Lisa offers a beautiful roadmap for transformation -- Shauna Shapiro, PhD, Professor and author of Good Morning, I Love YouWrapped in truth and vulnerability. Each page creates a sense of soulful reverence -- Alexandra Elle, author of After the RainA path to liberation from the stories that have limited us for long enough. Part memoir, part guide, and all heart -- Christie Tate, New York Times bestselling author of GroupAuthenticity shines through every page -- Kristin Neff, author of Self-Compassion and Fierce Self-CompassionFor those who feel burnt out or frustrated in relationships or are just generally human with ups and downs, therapist Lisa Olivera's earth-toned pick-me-ups belong in your [Instagram] feed ASAP * Cosmopolitan *She guides readers to reframe their own stories on the path to leading healthier, more meaningful lives * USA Today *

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Book SynopsisA pocket book of comfort, advice and love for any woman, anywhere.Coach and therapist, Donna Lancaster, brings her 32 years of experience helping people find their authentic selves, heal pain and overcome setbacks to this collection of honest words, counsel, and self-love.Dip in every morning to bring joy to your day or pick up for strength and solace after a tough moment. These wise words will lift you spirits and help you through.Praise for Donna Lancaster's The Bridge'Powerful, brilliant and deeply healing' Fearne Cotton'God in her wisdom divined this book' Thandiwe Newton

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate judgement-free guide to cleaning and tidying for people who live in the real world.

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Book SynopsisTeens’ Guide to College & Career Planning With valuable input from teens, parents, and experts, Peterson''s Teens’ Guide to College & Career Planning knows how to talk to high school students about how to make their plans for after graduation a reality. The topics covered can help teens answer the big questions: Am I heading to college? What’s my career path? What do I do with my life? This is a teen''s high school roadmap to college and career success! Afterall, teens have a lot of options: a two-year or four-year college  a technical school  an apprenticeship  the military  the workforce  a gap year No matter the choice, the Teens’ Guide to College & Career Planning is where highschoolers can discover the possibilities and pinpoint what may best suit their skills, needs, and dreams.

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Book SynopsisDenial is everywhere, keeping us from seeing reality and causing unhappiness and frustration. It can make things disappear in the blink of an eye. It can also convince you that you are seeing what you want to see even when it isn’t there, leading you to believe in nonsense along the way. People employ Denial because it makes their life easier in the moment. It even makes it appear to be better, the way you would like it to be, the way you wish it was, rather than what it actually is. Denial reassures you, tells you not to worry, it’s not that bad, it could be worse. But the truth is, it is a short-sighted solution, a quick fix, a temporary Band-Aid. Am I Lying To Myself? helps readers squelch the tendency to let their own and others’ Denial rule their lives. This book takes readers through a series of real-world scenarios in which people find themselves mired in Denial. It will help you not only recognize Denial’s sneaky voice, but you will come away from each chapter with a useful skill that will help you address the Denial in your own life. After reading this book, it will become second nature to talk back to Denial with clarity and strength. This book will teach you how to do that. You will never lie to yourself again.Table of ContentsTable of ContentsChapter One – You’re The One For Me?Chapter Two – You Need Your Space, I Should Be More UnderstandingChapter Three – Your Love Is Smothering Me Chapter Four – You Told Me You Were Just FriendsChapter Five – I Can Wait…For Us Chapter Six – Maybe Tomorrow We’ll Have Sex Chapter Seven - I Thought You Said You Would…Or You Wouldn’t – Chapter Eight – Are You For Real?Chapter Nine - You’re Driving Me CrazyChapter Ten – Why Are You Always So Angry?Chapter Eleven – It’s Always Yes, But, With You…

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