Bøger udgivet af ROBERT ABAD

It's Never Too Late to Ignite Your Inner Badass Stephanie Geller never thought of herself as a badass. She just knew she had some badass stories to share with the world. From growing up as an Air Force brat to training for the Olympics, from waitressing at Waffle House to succeeding as a top executive, her life stories hilariously illustrate the magic that can happen when you fearlessly and relentlessly believe in yourself. Above all, this book is a brave and exuberant ode to carrying your heart with you wherever you go. It is true that by age forty Stephanie's bank account had grown from two figures to seven. But this is far from your typical story of upward mobility dwelling on hardship, isolation, and struggle. Rather, this book is an honest and entertaining celebration of the joy and pure fun to be had at each and every wrong turn, dead end, and golden opportunity. It is an enthusiastic tribute to kindness, laughter, friendship, hard work, and hard play. Spanning over five decades of simply rocking it every day, these vibrant stories are bound to stick with you long after you've put them down. Whether it's Six Teenagers and an El Camino, where Stephanie uses shoelaces to MacGyver the broken windshield wipers on her friend's car in the middle of a rainstorm, or I'll Take His Name to the Grave, concerning a fling with a celebrity she meets at an underground club in LA, or The Class They'll Never Forget, where she convinces her fellow financial advisor trainees to wear togas made from hotel bed sheets to the President's Reception, the pure zest for life to be found on every page is nothing short of contagious. However, like most good humorists, Stephanie is never too sentimental. Reading this book is not going to change your life, she warns readers in her punchy introduction. That's bullshit. That may be true, but You Can't Make This Sh!t Up will undoubtedly compel you to see your own life in a new light. Maybe you want to dream bigger, let go of some past regrets, or just know when to say no. Wherever you may be in your journey on this wild and precious planet, be prepared for this book to uncover your own inner badass along the way.

Imagine How Much Wisdom Can be Obtained in a Lifetime. Now...Multiply that Amount by NINE!Over the course of their nine lives, predictably inquisitive brother and sister cats Stevey and Tilly have acquired invaluable and insightful "whisker wisdom" learned from their not-so-predictable daily experiences. They're eager to share what they've learned with you in this book. Why? Keep reading! As blind cats, both Stevey and Tilly have had to approach stereotypical "cat capers" in unique ways. And in the process, they've gained a new appreciation for, and understanding of such virtues as acceptance, trust, showing happiness, fighting and forgiveness, loyalty, comfort and security, being bold and courageous, caring for others, and patience. Through their whimsical journeys of self-discovery, Stevey and Tilly hope that seeing through "the eyes of their hearts," you will rediscover the importance of these virtues for yourself. And by fully living into them, you and your loved ones will be able to live the most abundant lives possible. The cats also say that if you take their lessons to heart, your one life can have the joy and happiness of nine lives!

Our pets are the best teachers of how to be good stewards of all God's creatures In this first, beautifully illustrated book from the forthcoming series, Lollie & Micks's Lessons from The Rainbow Bridge, we are introduced to Grammie Rose, Lollie, and their cat, Micks. When Micks passes away Grammie uses the Rainbow Bridge to comfort Lollie and remind her of all the good things she did to care for Micks and how Lollie can teach her friends to care for their pets, too.In this book, your child will learn how to: understand what the Rainbow Bridge iscare for animals the way that God cares for usbe good stewardscomfort themselves when their pets dieSmall acts of kindness and love go a long way, especially in today's troubled world. Think of all the small gifts of loyalty and enjoyment our pets give to us every day; they warm our hearts and make us feel very special. Gifting the same love and kindness to our beloved pets is a wonderful way to show them our true appreciation. It is also a beautiful way to thank all of God's creatures for making our lives happy and fulfilling, and for teaching us important life lessons. Just ask Job in the Bible!In Job 12:7-10, we read: "But ask the animals, and they will teach you, the birds of the air, and they will tell you; ask the plants of the earth, and they will teach you, and the fish of the sea will declare to you. Who among all these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this? In his hand is the life of every living thing and the breath of every human being." If we are willing to open our hearts and minds, animals can teach us the importance of exercising dominion over them in the same way that God exercises dominion over us: with respect, love, patience, kindness, compassion, humility, and dignity. I believe God's perfect plan for creation is for humankind to recognize and appreciate that all living beings are interconnected with, and interdependent upon each other. We cohabit God's world equally, and it is up to us two-legged creatures to spread that message and make it our reality!

Immersive Memoir Embraces the Extraordinary Power of the Human Spirit and The Transformative Nature of Love.Winner of the Next Generation Indie Book Award Memoir Winner of the National Indie Excellence Award GriefGold Medal Winner of the Book Excellence Award Grief Bronze Medal Winner of The Living Now Award Inspirational MemoirFinalist of the USA Best News Award Autobiography In the early hours of January 9, 2018, hefty rainfall combined with deforestation from the recent Thomas Fire unleashed a devastating debris flow in Montecito, California. The unimaginable event was responsible for 23 lives lost and cost 177 million dollars in property damage. News of the mudslide that ravaged the unsuspecting community made national headlines. Among those headlines was the tragic story of the Cantin family. Where Yellow Flowers Bloom chronicles the events leading up to and following the disaster that took the lives of Kim's husband David, their son Jack, and their dog Chester, miraculously, Kim and her daughter Lauren were somehow spared. The book details Kim's journey of survival-from mourning her husband's death while recreating a life for herself and her daughter to following her intuition and receiving extraordinary support from her community to find Jack's remains. Her story is full of mysterious and awe-inspiring messages, signs, and synchronicities that prove reality is greater and kinder than we can conceive. This is Kim's first book, and she hopes her story can show others, especially those affected by trauma and grief, the power of determination and resilience, and the importance of looking for positivity when it seems impossible to find. Yellow flowers grow in an unexpected place. Despite the magnitude of loss and grief, they help Kim to see beauty where there should be none. In the end, love found a way.*****A riveting account of love and perseverance...where kindness becomes intrinsically entwined with survival... "Where Yellow Flowers Bloom" is brave, insightful -and harrowing...[Kim] takes you from agonizing loss to true growth thanks to the blessings of human kindness...For anyone enduring great loss, this book may be a touchstone for navigating the journey of healing and rebirth...Her brave voice will have you grabbing your hankies in this gripping memoir...A thoughtful and sensitive treatment of a tragic subject...

New CEOs and Boards is an indispensable resource for any new CEO to start their board relationship off on the right foot - and make the most of it, throughout their career. It offers practical advice based on the author's work with nearly 200 Boards of Directors over the past 25 years, from analyzing the board you've inherited to putting your own stamp on the way your executive team works the board - all the while avoiding common pitfalls that plague many new CEOs early in their board relationship. Later chapters outline tools and initiatives designed to enhance the board's overall effectiveness - without a lot of drama. It's filled with innovative ideas and sound advice from the author of the governance classic, Great Companies Deserve Great Boards.