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This book is every working introvert's handbook that they can reference throughout their career for guidance on tricky or draining situations and motivation to enlist the power of their inner introvert to succeed. Learn about how to combat interview anxiety, make meaningful connections at networking events, be heard and noticed at meetings or on the stage, overcome importer syndrome, become an effective leader with your introvert strengths and more!...
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xiii, 273 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
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In the spirit of her blockbuster #1 "New York Times" bestseller "The Happiness Project, " Gretchen Rubin embarks on a new project to make home a happier place -- and goes deeper on factors that matter for home, such as possessions, marriage, time, and parenthood.
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xxiii, 244 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
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Winget's "get off your butt and go to work" approach to self-improvement boils success down to a simple formula: Everything in your life gets better when you get better. In this second edition, Winget takes the same principles and expands the lessons with brand new examples, stories, and added wisdom. It may sound ruthless, but your life is your own fault and if you shut up, stop whining, and take action you can create a better life.
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x, 302 pages ; 24 cm
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Relationship decisions come down to five crucial components, according to Bishop Jakes: Research--gathering information and collecting data; Roadwork--removing obstacles and clearing the path; Rewards--listing choices and imaging their consequences; Revelation--narrowing your options and making your selection; Rearview--looking back and adjusting as necessary to stay on course. This book gets you on the right track to making decisions that you'll...
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xxiv, 262 pages ; 25 cm
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In this collection, CBS News anchor Couric calls upon leaders and visionaries in the fields of politics, entertainment, sports, philanthropy, the arts, and business, all of whom share heartfelt insights about success and fulfillment. Includes contributions by Madeleine Albright, Bill Clinton, Chelsea Handler, Malcolm Gladwell, Steve Martin, Helen Mirren, and dozens of others.
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xv, 382 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
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Bringing the work of more than a hundred scientists into a form that parents everywhere can use, Galinsky has divided this information into the seven skills she believes all children should learn, showing parents not only what children are capable of, but specifically how to develop those capabilities in their children from birth up until age eight.
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xix, 252 pages ; 22 cm
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"A timeless book of lessons on mentorship, teaching, and learning from New York Times bestselling author Tim Gunn, host of the Emmy Award-nominated Project Runway and the reality show Under the Gunn. Tim Gunn, America's favorite reality TV cohost, is known for his kind but firm approach in providing wisdom, guidance, and support to the scores of design hopefuls on Project Runway. Having begun his fashion career as a teacher at Parsons The New School...
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191 pages : color illustrations ; 18 cm
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Ever accidentally used your thumb as a hammer cushion while partaking in a spot of DIY? Do you become enraged at the uncontrollable bobbing of the straw in your aluminum can? Are you yearning to find a way to make your toilet paper roll tube enhance your music listening experience? These and dozens of other everyday dilemmas are solved with Life Hacks, your handy guide to tackling little annoyances before they turn into big problems. This fully illustrated...
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228 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
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"In these pages, you'll find more than 150 tricks, shortcuts, and cheats for everyday life: house and home, cars, clothing, travel, food, health, and more. This ... reference book [offers] bits of advice and life hacks that already exist in the world around you-- you just never knew"--Back cover.
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1 videodisc (99 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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"Precocious yet vulnerable teenager James ... has a deep appreciation for the world, but no idea how to live in it. Finding no help from his divorced parents ..., nor his twenty-year-old memoir-writing sister ..., James decides to reject the assumptions that govern the adult world, starting with his potential college career. Grappling with his future, his sexuality, and his screwed up family, James embarks on a search for wisdom through nontraditional...
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155 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
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"Building on the success of The Thriving Adolescent and Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life for Teens, psychologists and teen experts Louise Hayes and Joseph Ciarrochi show teens how to face common daily challenges-including bullying; feeling lonely, depressed, or anxious; failing school; achieving peak performance in sports; and much more. With this fun and illustrated guide, teen readers will find solid and actionable skills to help them overcome...
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xii, 301 pages ; 24 cm
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"A masterpiece of warrior wisdom that shows how to overcome obstacles with positive action. The best-selling author, Navy SEAL, and humanitarian Eric Greitens offers a self-help book unlike any other. Two years ago, Eric Greitens unexpectedly heard from a former SEAL comrade, a brother-in-arms he hadn't seen in a decade. Drew Sheets had been one of the toughest of the tough. But ever since he returned home from war to his young family in a small logging...
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Focusing on the first five years of widowhood, a guide for women on how to manage the loss of a life partner shares advice on everything from estates and medical bills to single parenthood and navigating social situations. --Publisher's description.
"An inspiring, accessible, and empowering guide for how to navigate the unique stresses and challenges of widowhood and create a hopeful future"--Amazon.com.
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ix, 294 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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Based on the popular monthly feature, Uncommon Knowledge in Men's Health magazine, this book is the ultimate reference guide for the man who wants to know how to do everything better. It's a treasure trove of tips, advice, secrets, and wisdom.
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