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""A practical, easy-to-follow guide to getting control of your anger so that you can live a more productive life today.
"Presenting a new edition of a self-help classic. Written by two clinical psychologists with decades of experience in treating anger, this long-awaited, fully revised and updated second edition of Anger Management for Everyone offers brand new skills to help readers stay calm in the midst of triggering situations, manage their anger,...
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"Packed with the signature can-do attitude that makes beloved artist Danny Gregory a creativity guru to thousands across the globe, this unique guide serves up a hearty helping of inspiration. For aspiring artists who want to draw and paint but just can't seem to find time in the day, Gregory offers 5- to 10-minute exercises for every skill level that fit into any schedule -- whether on a plane, in a meeting, or at the breakfast table--along with...
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261 pages ; 22 cm
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"Discover simple, science-based strategies for beating stress at its own game When's the best time to exercise - and how much is too much? Which foods fortify the brain, and which do the opposite? How can we use music, movement, and motivation to boost our rational brain and keep our cool no matter what life throws our way? Short bursts of stress are an inevitable part of modern life. But how much is too much? Research is uncovering the delicate balance...
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"A humorous guide to health, self care, and living your best life"--
Convinced the office florescent lights are making you sick? Been avoiding a doctor's checkup because you don't want to hear you're secretly dying from a mystery illness? With the ever-growing list of health and wellness trends, you need a little reassurance that things aren't quite as dire as you might fear. Vienna shares advice on topics from physical fitness and nutrition to motivation...
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"Consistently being immersed in violence, tragedies, danger, and evil often scars the spirits of our emergency first responders, resulting in PTSD, depression, suicides (the number one cause of death for police officers), substance abuse, broken families, and emotional pain. Firefighters, police officers, soldiers, medics, and emergency room workers are vulnerable to feelings of helplessness and suffering, and many do not know where or how to find...
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Investing Amid Low Expected Returns provides an evidence-based blueprint for successful investing when decades of market tailwinds are turning into headwinds.
For a generation, falling yields and soaring asset prices have boosted realized returns. However, this past windfall leaves retirement savers and investors now facing the prospect of record-low future expected returns. Emphasizing this pressing challenge, the book highlights the role that...
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Too many of us have become addicted to the popular, enticing, dangerously misleading drug of multitasking. Devora Zack was once hooked herself. But she beat it and became more efficient, and you can too. Zack marshals convincing neuroscientific evidence to prove that you really can't do more by trying to tackle several things at once -- it's an illusion. There is a better way to deal with all the information and interruptions that bombard us today....
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223 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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"Is it more effective to lead through influence or control? Is delegation the key to productivity? How do you deal with different personalities? Drawing on the latest theories and practices, this book shows you the secrets to better communication, negotiation, leadership, and project management. With striking graphics and clear, accessible language -- and packed with fascinating facts -- How Management Works explains everything you need to know to...
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"This groundbreaking book explains why women experience burnout differently than men--and provides a simple, science-based plan to help women minimize stress, manage emotions, and live a more joyful life. The gap between what it's really like to be a woman and what people expect women to be is a primary cause of burnout, because we exhaust ourselves trying to close the space between the two. How can you "love your body" when everything around you...
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"Join "America's funniest science writer" (Peter Carlson, Washington Post) Mary Roach on an irresistible investigation into the unpredictable world where wildlife and humans meet. What's to be done about a jaywalking moose? A grizzly bear caught breaking and entering? A murderous tree? As New York Times best-selling author Mary Roach discovers, the answers are best found not in jurisprudence but in science: the curious science of human-wildlife conflict,...
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Listen. Validate. Explore Options. These are the three essential components of Yield Theory. In this clear and practical guide, you'll learn Dr. Christian Conte's revolutionary method for de-escalating conflict, promoting clear communication--and changing the way you relate to others in every part of your life.
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Morgenstern views parenting as the ultimate time-management challenge -- and shares concrete ways for you to structure and spend true quality time with your kids. Finding a healthy balance between raising a human and being a human often feels impossible, but you can learn to harness your own strengths and weaknesses. She shows readers how to separate parenting responsibilities into actionable, manageable tasks; presents simple strategies for staying...
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Estamos entrando en una nueva era de trabajo remoto, pero ¿cómo pueden los líderes asegurarse de que su negocio funcione como antes cuando la manera de trabajar se ha vuelto tan diferente? Los más recientes estudios demuestran que las personas son más productivas y comprometidas cuando tienen la libertad de trabajar desde cualquier lugar, lo que significa que los líderes deben desarrollar habilidades de liderazgo en todo terreno. David Burkus...
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Don't Sweat the Small Stuff...and It's All Small Stuff is an audiobook that tells you how to keep from letting the little things in life drive you crazy. In thoughtful and insightful language, author Richard Carlson reveals ways to calm down in the midst of your incredibly hurried, stress-filled life. You can learn to put things into perspective by making the small daily changes Dr. Carlson suggests, including advice such as "Choose your battles wisely";...
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