Gør som tusindvis af andre bogelskere
Tilmeld dig nyhedsbrevet og få gode tilbud og inspiration til din næste læsning.
Ved tilmelding accepterer du vores persondatapolitik.Du kan altid afmelde dig igen.
Each chapter features a true story and lesson inspired by the author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, and guidance on how you can apply this wisdom to your own life. The lessons are accompanied by confidence-boosting affirmations and inspirational quotes that will assist you on your journey to peace and purpose. The timeless teachings in Affirm Your Life will guide you in rediscovering your ¿why,¿ learning to think abundantly and live in gratitude, and building seven powerful practices to help you accomplish your dreams.
Ce livre peut changer des viesPour les lecteurs qui ont aimé Essaye encore d'Estelle Boutan, Imparfaits, libres, et heureux de Christophe André, et Les 7 habitudes de ceux qui réalisent tout ce qu'ils entreprennent de Stephen Covey : La Vitesse de la confiance est une trouvaille extraordinaire !Un livre pour trouver l'ingrédient essentiel de l'épanouissement et de la performance. Que vous soyez manager, chef d'entreprise, parent ou passionné par la psychologie, La Vitesse de la confiance vous aidera à sortir de situations parfois compliquées en rétablissant confiance et optimisme. Inspirez confiance aux autres - dans l'entreprise, en famille ou dans le couple.Une lecture indispensable. Comme le démontre ce livre de pertinence universelle, dans les affaires comme dans la vie, la confiance est un élément clé, tangible, pratique, et crédible. Qu'elle soit pour vous synonyme d'assurance mutuelle, de loyauté ou de comportement éthique, ou que vous la définissiez comme le fruit de la responsabilisation, du travail et de la synergie, la confiance demeure la racine et la source suprême de notre influence.Un modèle profond, pratique et complet. Expert en motivation, Stephen M. R. Covey a contribué à la réussite exceptionnelle de milliers d'entreprises et d'individus. Les principes de La Vitesse de la confiance s'appliquent toujours et partout, qu'il s'agisse du rapport à soi, d'une relation avec quelqu'un, du cadre d'une famille, d'une entreprise, d'une école, d'une administration, d'une unité militaire ou d'une ONG.Grâce à des exemples frappants et à une approche originale, La Vitesse de la confiance :montre comment, avec la confiance, la réussite vient plus vite, mieux, et à meilleur prixdiscute avec clarté et perspicacité de la façon d'instaurer la confiancecombine de façon très efficace une approche de bon sens et de conseils francs pour l'amélioration de toutes les relations de la vie.
The Truth About Career Planning and the College Search Processthe go-to guide for students to find the right path, at the right time, for the right tuition amount to lead to their best career outcome. Anna Costaras and Gail Liss, authors ofThe College Bound Organizer#1 New Release in Education ResearchSociety's guiding truths about higher education are now incorrect. InWhat Every Parent Needs to Know About College Admissions, Christie Barnes helps parents and students alike cut through the noise and find the best school, which might not always be the most prestigious or expensive one.College planning re-examined.All economic levels are getting vastly incorrect information for college and career planning, leading to anxiety-ridden youth and crippling student debt. Less affluent students are being led to more expensive options and high achievers feel compelled to apply for college at the most prestigious institutions. But, whether its a state school, safety school, or public schoolthere are other options beside an overpriced private school. It could be, but it might not be.A guidance counselor for parents.Learn that its not just about the right college, its about the right fit college. Using statistics, experts, and multi-factor analysis to clarify what should and should not be a worry in college planning, Barnes helps parents identify better, and often overlooked, options. In this guide, she dissects the top ten parental worries about how to get into college, including college applications, college admissions, college requirements, and college acceptance.Inside find:The first comprehensive individualized career and academic planning guide available to parents and teensDetails on new innovative programs endorsed by schools, colleges, and HR departmentsA bonus Academic Planning GuideIf you enjoyed books likeLaunch,Prepared, orWhere You Go Is Not Who You'll Be, youll loveWhat Every Parent Needs to Know About College Admissions.
The Twelve Gifts from the Garden offers life-guiding lessons through soul-nurturing reflections inspired by the foliage in a semitropical botanical garden on Florida's Sanibel Island. In each reflection, bestselling author Charlene Costanzo shares insights about concerns common to us all in light of powerful capacities we each have.
A Modern Approach to the Birds and the Bees enables parents to engage in effective age-appropriate, evidence-based, integrated discussions with their children to optimize sexual health and reduce risk behaviors.
Stephen R. Covey's the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People explains through infographics, and text the teachings that have revolutionized life management. For 25 years, Stephen R. Covey's step-by-step lessons have helped millions from all walks of life lead successful and satisfying lives.
A cute cartoon strip of affirmations and tips to boost you up when mental health has you down. Beloved Soolooka characters will help you:* Recognize the spectrum of your emotions, because it's okay to not be okay* See a different perspective of the same situation, along with new solutions* Take that small, first step into a healthier frame of mind
Phawnda Moore, an award-winning calligrapher and regarded as one of the top in the field, brings the timeless art form of hand lettering to all ages and abilities: children, teens, adults. Learning hand lettering is a meditative pleasure that adds meaning to life for both men and women.
Yearning to provide for her clients a healing she could not find in mainstream psychiatric practice, one woman psychiatrist travels to India for an ayurvedic cleanse called panchakarma and reconnects to her soul. That story is woven through this prescriptive book in a way that gently invites readers in to transformative ways to heal what they thought could never be healed.
A mental health take on the children's classic, Chicken Little, designed to help children identify and normalize their worries, fears, and anxieties.
Lose It gathers and presents pertinent data from the National Weight Control Registry, critically interprets it, and shows readers what other people in their same position have done and continue to do to lose weight and keep it lost.
A Glimpse Behind the Facade of SuccessIn The Illusion of Invincibility, Paul Williams and Andreas Krebs take a no-punches-held look at the stories we tell ourselves about business success. The rags-to-riches tale is tempting, but we don't have to search far to see that most organizations rise for a time, only to experience a dramatic fall from grace. Just look at some of the companies that used to be household names: Nokia, AOL, Pan Am, Woolworth and Blockbuster.Move from good to great. You'll learn the secrets to clear-eyed, value-driven leadership with stories from top managers from international companies, major family businesses, start-ups, consulting firms, the public sector, and NGOs. They offer lessons on how to be a successful and reflective boss in an age of digitization and disruption. Each chapter includes a "e;stress test"e; to help you to take an honest look at your own organization and yourself.Can leaders today be inspired by the Incas? You may be surprised. When the authors added a few days to a business trip to Peru, instead of relaxing, they found themselves exploring one of the greatest civilizations in human history...with unexpected lessons about successful businesses and great leadership.The Illusion of Invincibility examines the why of success and failure. It's a smart, funny, and radical look at how to build and sustain a great organization, inspired by those who have done it well...in today's world and five hundred years ago.
#1 Amazon Best Seller! - Super women. Who are some of the most awesome women in history?"e;The Book of Awesome Women shares stories and triumphs that are not often mentioned in mainstream history and is something you absolutely need to check out....Reading this book filled me with happiness and I just felt so amazed by what the women within this book have accomplished."e; The Book of Awesome Women Book Review from @kleffnotes, TheNerdyGirlExpress, December 11, 2017Sheroes: Women hold up half the sky and, most days, do even more of the heavy lifting including childbearing and child-rearing. All after a long day at the office. Women have always been strong, true heroes ? sheroes, oftentimes unacknowledged. As we shake off the last traces of a major patriarchal hangover, women are coming into their own. In the 21st Century, all women can fully embrace their fiery fempower and celebrate their no-holds-barred individuality. It is time to acknowledge the successful women of the world.Super women as female role models: From the foremothers who blazed trails and broke barriers, to today's women warriors from sports, science, cyberspace, city hall, the lecture hall, and the silver screen, The Book of Awesome Women paints 200 portraits of powerful and inspiring role models for women and girls poised to become super women of the future.Successful women: Some of the super women you will meet in The Book of Awesome Women:Dian FosseyMartina NavratilovaSojourner TruthIndira GhandiAretha FranklinMargaret MeadCoretta Scott KingGeorgia O'KeeffeJackie Joyner-KerseeJoan BaezEleanor RooseveltCoco ChanelAnita HillNobel Peace Prize winner, Wangari Maathaiand many moreNow is the time to acknowledge the greatness of women!
This #1 Amazon Best Seller from one of today's top bloggers is a compassionate guide through the process of grieving for a lost loved one. Ty Alexander has touched many lives with her popular lifestyle blog, Gorgeous in Gray. But in her early 20s, her own life was upended when her mother was diagnosed with cancer. Ty was suddenly forced to become not just a loving daughter, but a caregiver, patient advocate, and researcher. And when her mom passed the pain was overwhelming. Though she still grieves every day, her experience has taught her how to move on while still honoring the love that endures. In this beautiful, honest, and intensely personal guidebook, Ty provides the insight and inspiration that every mourner needs to make it through this time of unrelenting emotional pain and sadness. Her deep compassion, understanding, and enlightening true stories will help readers along every step of their grieving journey, from the shock of discovery through anger, disbelief, and despair, and ultimately to acceptance and healing. We all grieve differently, but the pain of loss is universal. Things I Wish I Knew before My Mom Died can provide a reassuring voice, a helping hand, and a shining beacon of hope for anyone who is heartsick and suffering.
A nationally recognized parenting expert and spokesperson for fathers, Glennon presents straightforward and well-researched ways both to nurture young men and, in turn, to teach them how to be nurturing.
How to Become a Great LeaderBy translating The Tao Te Ching into simple steps for greater influence, Karen has created a powerful tool for today's leaders."e; -Andrea Menard, Metis Song KeeperWall Street Journal Bestseller and #1 New Release in Eastern Philosophy, TaoismPeople are yearning to make an impact and create much needed change. Building a business, starting a movement, generating a new initiative in the workplace, creating change within a family, or supporting a non-profit enterprise in the community? People want to be part of the solution. Author Karen McGregor believes the 4000-year-old "e;Four Pillars of Influence"e; of the Tao Te Ching may be the key.A unique leadership skills book. The Tao of Influence stands apart as a business book. It speaks ancient wisdom to the modern-day leader, while providing practical and tangible actions that lead to high levels of sustainable influence and positive power. Discover an easy-to-follow roadmap to creating lasting change in your workplace, community, and family, while navigating chaotic and demanding environments.The power of influence to create much needed change. As "e;old world"e; manipulation, hidden agendas, control and greed crumble, people are seeking replacements. The Tao of Influence fills the gap between old and new world influence through the teachings and applications of the 4000-year-old wisdom of Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu.Positive vibes and how to influence others. Author Karen McGregor is an international keynote and TEDx speaker, and a guide to thousands of entrepreneurs and professionals seeking to become more influential leaders. In this book each chapter begins with a quote from the Tao Te Ching that connects with that chapter's theme, then concludes with reflections and recommended actions. Learn to:Handle challenges and difficult peopleEnd the dynamic that heightens power struggles and destroys influenceCreate stillness and space to generate authentic powerIf you have read books such as Weconomy, Leaders Eat Last, Radical Candor, Difficult Conversations, or Eckhart Tolle's A New Earth, you will want to read and learn from Karen McGregor's The Tao of Influence.
Learn how to influence your organization and lead change with Your Leadership Moment
A Compelling Vision of the Future"e;Maynard has written a thoughtful and thought-provoking response to the moment we're in, chronicling how we got here, where we're going, and what role we have in that journey"e; Ramona Pringle, Director of Creative Innovation Studio and Associate Professor, Ryerson University#1 New Release in Science & Math and Physics of TimeHuman beings canand dochange the future. Humanity has gained the ability not only to imagine the future, but to design and engineer it. At times entertaining, and at others profound, Future Rising provides an original perspective on our relationship with the future.We have a responsibility to change the future for the better. As a species, we have become talented architects of our future. And yet, we so often struggle to come to terms with what this means. As innovation and rapidly shifting norms and expectations drive our world at breakneck speed, we sometimes need to find a still, quiet place to pause and think. Future Rising sets out to create such a quiet place, where we can take advantage of our species' knowledge of world history, and the importance of science to piece together a positive future.To create a good future, rediscover the past. Our relationship with the future is inextricably intertwined with where we've come from, who we are, and what we aspire to. Written to be easy to pick up and hard to put down, Future Rising starts at the beginning of all things with the Big Bang and traces a pathway along the emergence of intelligent life, through what makes humans uniquely capable of imagining and creating different futures.In a series of sixty short reflections, Future Rising will take you on a journey into:What "e;the future"e; actually isHow it molds and guides our livesHow we can use the history of the world to change our futureIf you enjoy nonfiction science and history books like Life 3.0, The Future of Humanity, or Superintelligence, then you'll love Future Rising.
#1 New Release in Quotation Reference - Write Like an ExpertFrom famous all-time-great poets like T.S. Eliot to modern creatives like Roxane Gay, the selected writing quotes in this journal aim to instruct and inspire you to become a better writer.Writing Inspiration from Incredible Authors. Gathered by Brenda Knight and writing coach Nita Sweeney, author of Depression Hates a Moving Target, You Should Be Writing provides you with writing wisdom from a variety of accomplished authors.Writing Practice on Every Page. This journal is a must-have for writers everywhere. With quotes from a diverse group of historical and modern authors to use as creative prompts on every page, you'll be able to bring your writing inspiration with you wherever you go. You'll find plenty of great advice, such as Toni Morrison's encouragement, "e;As a writer, a failure is just information. It's something that I've done wrong in writing, or is inaccurate or unclear. I recognize failure-which is important; some people don't-and fix it."e;Creative Writing Practice for Every Genre. This writing journal with prompts helps you practice a wide variety of writing skills. The excerpts and prompts include:General advice: "e;Protect the time and space in which you write. Keep everybody away from it, even the people who are most important to you."e; - Zadie SmithHelpful instructions: "e;If you scribble your thoughts any which way, your reader will surely feel that you care nothing about them."e; - Kurt VonnegutGenre-specific writing ideas and tips for particular areas of writing, such as poetry or storytelling: "e;For those whose bucket-list entails seeing their name on the spine of a book, it boils down to the power of persistence."e; - Marlene Wagman-GellerIf you were inspired by the creative writing prompts and advice in 642 Things to Write About, Complete the Story Journal, or Piccadilly 300 Writing Prompts, you'll love Brenda's and Nita's You Should Be Writing: A Journal of Inspiration & Instruction to Keep Your Pen Moving.
#1 New Release in History Reference - When Trivia Isn't TrivialThe world is full of things you didn't know, things you thought you knew, and things you never knew you never knew. From the eponymous podcast comes Your Brain On Facts.Train your brain. So what if you picked up some historical inaccuracies (and flat-out myths) in history class. Your Brain On Facts is here to teach and reteach readers relevant trivia. It explains surprising science in simple language, gives the unexpected origins of pop culture classics, and reveals important titbits related to current issues.A brain food boost. Get ready for trivia night done right. Inside, find true facts, strange facts, and just plain weird facts. Your Brain on Facts features general trivia questions and answers, offering science, art, technology, medicine, music, and history trivia to brainiacs everywhere.Learn:What's the language of the stateless nation in the Pyrenees mountainsWhere the world-changing birth control pill was testedWho wrote lyrics for the Star Trek theme song that were never usedIf you enjoyed The Book of General Ignorance, The Best Bar Trivia Book Ever, The World's Greatest Book of Useless Information, and The Book of Unusual Knowledge, you'll have a blast with Your Brain On Facts.
Journal Your Way to Creativity and ConfidenceJournal away from anxiety and towards confidence through the power of creative writing and mind-body practices. Equal parts self-esteem workbook, adult activity book, and mindfulness journal, this indispensable guide calls all creatives to calm down and improve artistic confidence.Anxiety relief for creatives. Do you want to live a more creative life? Are you tired of the voice inside your head saying "e;you're not good enough,"e; "e;you're not creative enough,"e; blah blah blah? It's easier to be a critic than a creator, so what happens when both the anxious critic and the ambitious creator reside inside your brain? Unlike other guided journals out there, Overcoming Creative Anxiety shares unique journal prompts and practices that will help you get to know both your inner critic and your inner creator.Banish stress, foster self-care, and improve self-confidence. There's constructive criticism, and then there's crippling criticism. To many creatives, self-doubt and perfectionistic tendencies only aggravate artist block. So what do we do when anxiety causes creativity to come to a halt? Here, author Karen C.L. Anderson provides journal prompts that simultaneously stimulate your inner creator and provide much needed anxiety relief for your inner critic. Whether journaling for self-care or in search of stress relief, in Overcoming Creative Anxiety: Journal Prompts & Practices for Disarming Your Inner Critic & Allowing Creativity to Flow you will:Understand creativity and artistry in a whole new wayMeet, get to know, and change your relationship with your inner critic(s)Learn practices to calm your anxiety and discover ways to harness your emotionsIf you enjoy activity books for adults or found books like Tiny Buddha's Worry Journal, The Self Confidence Workbook, Calm the Fck Down, or The Artist's Journey helpful, you'll enjoy Overcoming Creative Anxiety.
Kate Allan, author of the bestselling You Can Do All Things takes her comforting illustrations and encouraging words to the next level, offering this "emotional first aid kit" in a gorgeous package.
Former creative director for Disney, Nickelodeon, and Jim Henson's Muppets, Craig Yoe presents Squeaky Clean Super Funny Riddles for Kidz, a book packed with tricky riddles for kids and kids at heart!
Tilmeld dig nyhedsbrevet og få gode tilbud og inspiration til din næste læsning.
Ved tilmelding accepterer du vores persondatapolitik.