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Language
English
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Leadership is not about titles, status, and wielding power. A leader is anyone who takes responsibility for recognizing the potential in people and ideas, and has the courage to develop that potential. When we dare to lead, we don't pretend to have the right answers. We stay curious and ask the right questions. We don't see power as finite and hoard it. We know that power becomes infinite when we share it with others. We don't avoid difficult conversations...
Author
Publisher
Ballantine Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xxi, 261 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
A clinical psychologist who specializes in working with girls presents facts about psychological pressure, including the underappreciated value of stress and anxiety, while explaining how to protect girls from toxic cultural pressure.
Author
Publisher
Penguin Books
Language
English
Description
Describes a system of personal and organizational productivity, explaining why the system is unique and timely, looking at its basic methodologies, showing how to implement the system, and discussing the results a person can expect after incorporating the methodologies and models into his or her work and life.
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2015.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In 2008, J.K. Rowling delivered a deeply moving commencement speech at Harvard University published in book form as Very Good Lives. It presents J.K. Rowling's words of wisdom for anyone at a turning point in life.
Author
Publisher
Free Press
Pub. Date
2008
Edition
1st Free Press hardcover ed.
Physical Desc
xvi, 320 p. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents advice and coping strategies for dealing with crises in daily life, examining problems which can arise from such events as loss of a loved one, a breakdown in physical or mental health, recogntition of an addiction, or loss of a sense of purpose in life.
Author
Publisher
Grand Central Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xix, 218 pages ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
"Drawing on advice and knowledge she gleaned from conversations with loved ones, spiritual practices, and life experiences, Robin offers a window into how she feeds her own mind, spirit, and soul and invites readers to do the same. With a deeply personal touch, she explains that just like any skill, optimism requires practice and demonstrates how we can shift our mindsets and give ourselves permission to let our best intentions take root and be true"--...
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
399 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"Combining first aid, medical reference, and tips and tricks of the trade, here is your go-to-guide for at-home animal care, focusing on dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, and more! Building on more than two decades of veterinary experience, Dr. Gary Weitzman covers topics including upset stomachs, house training, physical ailments and behavior tips. The president and CEO of the San Diego Humane Society and former co-host of the weekly NPR show The Animal...
Author
Pub. Date
2013
Physical Desc
pages cm
Language
English
Description
If like millions of others you know deep down that you deserve to do better than where you are today, than this book is for you. Not a book based on old fashion theories or textbook scenarios, The Dropout Millionaire is instead based on tried and tested methods of increasing personal skills, increasing your wealth, improving your life-style and releasing all the personal power that is locked up inside you. Based on the authors firsthand experience...
Author
Publisher
Da Capo Lifelong, a member of the Perseus Books Group
Pub. Date
2013.
Edition
First Da Capo Press edition.
Physical Desc
xix, 308 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
Examines the causes of stress in everyday life and presents such strategies for overcoming it as the practice of acceptance and gratitude, the use of relaxation and meditation techniques, and the cultivation of closer relationships with others.
Author
Publisher
Nelson Books, an imprint of Thomas Nelson
Language
English
Description
Disappointments are an inevitable part of life. Yet, despite the way they sometimes throw our worlds completely off-kilter, they don't have to signify the end. In fact, they are often what must be for something new to begin. In It's Not Supposed to Be This Way, Lysa TerKeurst offers a safe guide, fresh biblical insight, and reorienting persepctives for this life between Eden and eternity. With refreshing honest and deep encouragement, Lysa helps us:...
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English
Description
"From Facebook's COO and Wharton's top-rated professor, the #1 New York Timesbest-selling authors of Lean In and Originals: a powerful, inspiring, and practical book about building resilience and moving forward after life's inevitable setbacks. After the sudden death of her husband, Sheryl Sandberg felt certain that she and her children would never feel pure joy again. "I was in 'the void, '" she writes, "a vast emptiness that fills your heart and...
Author
Language
English
Description
New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst leans into the deeply personal topic of rejection and takes readers on a journey to explore its roots; the lies we believe as a result; and the truth about who God is, who we are, and what it looks like to live loved. --
20) Fortytude: making the next decades the best years of your life-- through the 40s, 50s, and beyond
Author
Publisher
Voice
Pub. Date
c2011
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
xi, 270 p. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
A licensed therapist asserts that women can embrace midlife by cultivating five core values, including grace, connectedness, accomplishment, adventure, and spirituality.