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Improve Your Reading
by Ron FryHelp your students discover the practical solution to their reading frustrations, with Improve Your Reading. Written by bestselling author and education advocate Ron Fry, this book avoids gimmicks and tricks in favor of proven strategies that will help your students better retain and comprehend what they've read in any textbook, in any course, at any academic level. Endlessly adaptable to each student's individual learning needs, the text focuses on fundamental skills students can carry beyond the classroom.
Improve Your Memory
by Ron FryWant to retain more of what you read, perform better on tests, or just remember where you left your car keys? Author Ron Fry's effective system has helped thousands of people successfully adapt today's best memorization techniques to their own needs and situations. Packed with quizzes designed to pinpoint your specific trouble spots - as well as proven strategies for any memory-based task - Improve Your Memory is the only book you need to improve your memory power for a lifetime.
101 Great Answers to the Toughest Interview Questions
by Ron FryTough interview questions are inevitable in today's competitive job market. Ron Fry's 101 Great Answers to the Toughest Interview Questions has helped more than 500,000 job seekers pinpoint what employers are really asking with every question, and more importantly: what they want to hear in response. This no-nonsense guide will prepare you to leverage the trickiest questions to your advantage. Learn how to deal gracefully with complicated case interviews, various personality types, and even potentially illegal questions - all while avoiding common mistakes. Get the expert answers employers are looking for!
101 Great Résumés
by Ron FryIn 101 Great Résumés, you will find the résumé format that will work wonders for you, one that can showcase your unique background, situation and career goals and help you land your dream job. It features résumés tailored to the individual situations, challenges, and aspirations of today's job seekers.
Sex and the Office
by Helen Gurley BrownHelen Gurley Brown adds dazzle to dull office days in her follow-up to the phenomenal bestseller Sex and the Single Girl The classic book from 1965 tells what it was really like to be the girl in a Mad Men-style workplace. Sex and the Office became the definitive, comprehensive guide to working life for an entire generation of women. Alongside advice about how to deal with your boss, manage office politics, and make the most of personal and professional opportunities in the office, Helen Gurley Brown also shares stories from her own office days. A classic of its time, this stands as a frank look at how to get ahead, not just through working hard but through playing hard, too.
The Love Crisis: Hit-and-Run Lovers, Jugglers, Sexual Stingies, Unreliables, Kinkies, & Other Typical Men Today
by Carol BotwinThe renowned sexologist takes the mystery out of male behavior by illuminating the inner workings of twenty-one typical lovers whom women tangle with today. Are you one of the millions of single (and even sometimes married) women wondering, What is wrong with men today? If so, The Love Crisis is the field guide to contemporary males that you&’ve been waiting for. The Love Crisis classifies men according to how they behave in a relationship. For example: Hit-and-Run Lovers, Jugglers, Sexually Stingy Lovers, Bastards, Kinkies, and more—twenty-one categories in total. A chapter describing the &“Normal Man&” makes this rarity easier to discover when spotted in real life. This lighthearted yet serious guide will help both men and women identify and then defeat the increasing difficulties they face in finding love today. &“Carol Botwin is one of the best writers about love, sex, and relationships—lively and informative with clear, straightforward solutions!&” —Steven Carter and Julia Sokol, New York Times–bestselling authors of Men Who Can&’t Love
Chicken Soup for the Little Souls Reader: The Greatest Gift of All
by Jack Canfield Mark Victor Hansen Tim LadwigThe Chicken Soup for Little Souls series (more than 400,000 copies sold) brought the magic of Chicken Soup to young readers with heartwarming stories of love, friendship, and kindness that parents could read to their young children. Now these classic books have been resized and rewritten into intermediate-level readers that kids six and up can read themselves. While the text has been shortened and simplified, it retains the enduring Chicken Soup message of sincere and heartfelt virtue. The new reader series starts with two books: ?In "The Best Night Out With Dad," Danny can't wait to go to the circus with his dad. It's going to be the best night ever! But the night has a surprise ending when Danny meets Victor in the ticket line.?In "The Greatest Gift of All," Izzy finds out that her parents won't let her go to Pine View Camp. Her summer is ruined! But things begin to change for Izzy when she starts to do Give-back Time with Grandpa Mike and meets the Braids Girl. With a lower price point, friendly format, and the power of the Chicken Soup brand, these books will inspire children as they teach the joy of reading. Key Features The previous books were for parents to read to children; the new books have been shortened by approximately 25% and redesigned to make them appropriate for intermediate readers (ages 6 and up). The books contain 4-color illustrations throughout. The recognizable brand, along with the lower price point and smaller trim size, make this a perfect impulse purchase for busy parents.
Chicken Soup for the Soul in the Classroom Middle School Edition Grades 6-8: Lesson Plans and Students' Favorite Stories for Reading Comprehension, Writing Skills, Critical Thinking, Character Building
by Jack Canfield Mark Victor Hansen Anna Unkovich"Intelligence plus character--that is the goal of true education. " --Martin Luther King, Jr. As a teacher, you have the unique opportunity to teach and inspire your students to be goal-oriented, compassionate, confident, and ambitious. <P><P>Anna Unkovich, a former teacher of thirty- As a teacher, you have the unique opportunity to teach and inspire your students to be goal-oriented, compassionate, confident, and ambitious. Anna Unkovich, a former teacher of thirty-five years, made a difference in her students' lives through the daily use of stories from the bestselling series Chicken Soup for the Soul. For many years, Unkovich read these stories to her students and noticed remarkable changes in them, both academically and personally. Recognizing that today's teenagers have more challenges in finding positive role models, she teamed up with bestselling author Mark Victor Hansen and veteran teacher, inspirational speaker, and bestselling author Jack Canfield to create an unprecedented educational curriculum for teachers to use to empower their students in the same way that they have. <P> Unkovich chose the most inspirational stories from the more than one hundred Chicken Soup books published. These stories, activities, and plans will enhance your existing curriculum. Designed to be read aloud to students, each story is accompanied by thought-provoking questions and exercises specifically designed and used by the authors. Your students will identify with each of the powerful stories and will be encouraged to apply the lesson plans to their own lives, challenges, and situations, and at the same time improve their critical thinking and writing skills. More important, unlike other curriculums, Chicken Soup for the Soul in the Classroom educates and provides opportunities for open dialogue on real-life issues, including character building and self-esteem.
Chicken Soup for the Soul in the Classroom High School Edition Grades 9-12: Lesson Plans and Students' Favorite Stories for Reading Comprehension, Writing Skills, Critical Thinking, Character Building
by Jack Canfield Mark Victor Hansen Anna UnkovichAs a teacher, you have the unique opportunity to teach and inspire your students to be goal-oriented, compassionate, confident, and ambitious. Anna Unkovich, a former teacher of thirty-five years, made a difference in her students' lives through the daily use of stories from the bestselling series Chicken Soup for the Soul. <P><P> For many years, Unkovich read these stories to her students and noticed remarkable changes in them, both academically and personally. Recognizing that today's teenagers have more challenges in finding positive role models, she teamed up with bestselling author Mark Victor Hansen and veteran teacher, inspirational speaker, and bestselling author Jack Canfield to create an unprecedented educational curriculum for teachers to use to empower their students in the same way that they have. Unkovich chose the most inspirational stories from the more than one hundred Chicken Soup books published. These stories, activities, and plans will enhance your existing curriculum. <P>Designed to be read aloud to students, each story is accompanied by thought-provoking questions and exercises specifically designed and used by the authors. Your students will identify with each of the powerful stories and will be encouraged to apply the lesson plans to their own lives, challenges, and situations, and at the same time improve their critical thinking and writing skills. More important, unlike other curriculums, Chicken Soup for the Soul in the Classroom educates and provides opportunities for open dialogue on real-life issues, including character building and self-esteem.
Chicken Soup for the Soul in the Classroom Elementary School Edition Grades 1-5: Lesson PLans and Students' Favorite Stories for Reading Comprehension, Writing Skills, Critical Thinking, Character Building
by Jack Canfield Mark Victor Hansen Anna Unkovich"Intelligence plus character--that is the goal of true education. " --Martin Luther King, Jr. As a teacher, you have the unique opportunity to teach and inspire your students to be goal-oriented, compassionate, confident, and ambitious. Anna Unkovich, a former teacher of thirty- As a teacher, you have the unique opportunity to teach and inspire your students to be goal-oriented, compassionate, confident, and ambitious. Anna Unkovich, a former teacher of thirty-five years, made a difference in her students' lives through the daily use of stories from the bestselling series Chicken Soup for the Soul. For many years, Unkovich read these stories to her students and noticed remarkable changes in them, both academically and personally. Recognizing that today's teenagers have more challenges in finding positive role models, she teamed up with bestselling author Mark Victor Hansen and veteran teacher, inspirational speaker, and bestselling author Jack Canfield to create an unprecedented educational curriculum for teachers to use to empower their students in the same way that they have. Unkovich chose the most inspirational stories from the more than one hundred Chicken Soup books published. These stories, activities, and plans will enhance your existing curriculum. Designed to be read aloud to students, each story is accompanied by thought-provoking questions and exercises specifically designed and used by the authors. Your students will identify with each of the powerful stories and will be encouraged to apply the lesson plans to their own lives, challenges, and situations, and at the same time improve their critical thinking and writing skills. More important, unlike other curriculums, Chicken Soup for the Soul in the Classroom educates and provides opportunities for open dialogue on real-life issues, including character building and self-esteem.
Chicken Soup for the Sister's Soul 2
by Mark Victor Hansen Jack Canfield Patty Aubery Kelly ZimmermanCelebrate the sister-to-sister bond in all its wild, wacky, poignant, and inspirational glory. She saw you through bad hair days, big hair days, and your (first) gray hair day. She was chief shopping consultant for your first training bra, your wedding dress, and your post-maternity jeans. She is your sister, your friend, your confidante. Revel in all that she brings to your life with Chicken Soup for the Sister's Soul 2, a heartfelt and uplifting collection of more laugh-out-loud stories that will help you remember the good times as well as touching stories that illuminate how she's helped buoy you through tough times. This keepsake collection will touch your heart the way only your sister can.
Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul
by Marty Becker Mark Victor Hansen Amy D. Shojai Carol Kline Jack CanfieldFor thousands of years, dogs have been cherished as devoted companions and exuberant playmates--their unconditional love, limitless affection, and unwavering loyalty never fail to melt our hearts. The stories in Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul truly capture the special joy these four-legged creatures bring to our lives and hearts. The family that learns the true meaning of Christmas when their Lab needs medical care during the holidays. The intimidating Doberman who becomes a loving mother to an orphaned duckling. The homeless man whose life is changed when he meets a special dog. The pocket-size assistance dog who dials 9-1-1. The crafty beagle-mix with the munchies who helps himself from the refrigerator And many more unforgettable canine characters From exciting and entertaining accounts of courage and humor to heartwarming tales of healing and learning, each touching story in this book will inspire dog lovers to rejoice in the unique bond they share with their canine companions.
Chicken Soup for the Scrapbooker's Soul
by Jack Canfield Mark Victor Hansen Allison Connors Debbie HaasFor anyone who appreciates the value of memories found in a photo Afternoons spent creating pages of recent and distant memories. Clipping colorful images and adding stickers to adorn your favorite photos and letters while capturing a friendship in pictures surrounded by ribbons and various textures. Scrapbooking is a labor of love for the millions who spend their spare time engrossed in new layouts and inspired ideas. For some it is a hobby that turned into their life's passion, while others see it as a way to uniquely record family history for generations to come. Chicken Soup for the Scrapbooker's Soul will inspire you or your favorite scrapbooker by offering a glimpse into the lives of these creatively gifted, generous souls who have found lasting friendships, rekindled love, and helped those in need through the heartfelt gift of a scrapbook.Reminisce with scrapbookers about the deep relationships they formed creating pages and teaching the art to their children, how siblings bonded over a Saturday afternoon spent with scissors and glue, and how some stay-at-home moms turned their creative outlets into lucrative scrapbooking careers. Chicken Soup for the Scrapbooker's Soul is for the millions of scrapbookers already out there, and for those who aspire to crop, journal, and embellish their cherished photos and memories.
Chicken Soup for the Scrapbooker's Soul: Stories to Remember...
by Jack Canfield Mark Victor Hansen Allison Connors Debbie HaasFor anyone who appreciates the value of memories found in a photo Afternoons spent creating pages of recent and distant memories. Clipping colorful images and adding stickers to adorn your favorite photos and letters while capturing a friendship in pictures surrounded by ribbons and various textures. Scrapbooking is a labor of love for the millions who spend their spare time engrossed in new layouts and inspired ideas. For some it is a hobby that turned into their life's passion, while others see it as a way to uniquely record family history for generations to come. Chicken Soup for the Scrapbooker's Soul will inspire you or your favorite scrapbooker by offering a glimpse into the lives of these creatively gifted, generous souls who have found lasting friendships, rekindled love, and helped those in need through the heartfelt gift of a scrapbook. Reminisce with scrapbookers about the deep relationships they formed creating pages and teaching the art to their children, how siblings bonded over a Saturday afternoon spent with scissors and glue, and how some stay-at-home moms turned their creative outlets into lucrative scrapbooking careers. Chicken Soup for the Scrapbooker's Soul is for the millions of scrapbookers already out there, and for those who aspire to crop, journal, and embellish their cherished photos and memories.
Chicken Soup for the Soul Celebrating Brothers and Sisters
by Dahlynn Mckowen Ken Mckowen Jack Canfield Mark Victor Hansen"You don't choose your family. They are God's gift to you, as you are to them." --Desmond Tutu There is no other family relationship quite like it! Rivalry, competition, camaraderie, love, and support--all are found in the bond between brothers and sisters. Reflecting on the nuances of this special connection, Chicken Soup for the Soul Celebrating Brothers and Sisters is filled with heartfelt stories that honor this unique relationship. Chuckle as you recollect childhood squabbles and occasional teamwork between you and your sibling. Relive the struggles and frustrations you went through while growing up with someone you found difficult to understand. Reflect on the poignant details of the sometimes painful path toward reconciliation in adulthood. This remarkable collection illustrates the ups and downs of life with that special family member, your brother or your sister. Chicken Soup for the Soul Celebrating Brothers and Sisters honors the strength of this familybond. These heartwarming tales of brothers and sisters illustrate the constant redefinition of their relationships and friendships throughout the years. Filled with humorous, thoughtful, and heartfelt memories and experiences, this extraordinary book celebrates the power and strength of having a friend in the family who will be there for you throughout your life.
Chicken Soup for the Soul The Book of Christmas Virtues: Inspirational Stories to Warm the Heart
by Jack Canfield Mark Victor Hansen Carol Mcadoo RehmeDesigned as a gift book or family keepsake to be used as a holiday tradition, this beautiful hardcover features seven virtues that are traditionally associated with Christmas. Each one is discussed in a short inspirational essay then illustrated by four to five all-new heart-touching stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul, bringing the magic of the season to light. Each section ends with a one-page suggestion on how to start your own holiday tradition, from baking cookies to charity ideas that reflect the spirit of the virtue. Perfect for adults and children, this uplifting book is a wonderful celebration of the season.
Life Lessons for Loving the Way You Live
by Jack Canfield Jennifer Reade Hawthorne Mark Victor HansenIs it possible to be happy all the time? For most of us, happiness comes and goes. Life may bring pleasure one day and pain the next. But what if you could love your life no matter what the circumstances? It's possible--and Life Lessons for Loving the Way You Live shows you how.
Chicken Soup for the Soul Life Lessons for Loving the Way You Live: 7 Essential Ingredients for Finding a Balance and Serenity
by Jack Canfield Mark Victor Hansen Jennifer Read HawthorneIs it possible to be happy all the time? For most of us, happiness comes and goes. Life may bring pleasure one day and pain the next. But what if you could love your life no matter what the circumstances? It's possible--and Life Lessons for Loving the Way You Live shows you how.
Chicken Soup for the Nurse's Soul: Second Dose
by Leann Thieman Mark Victor Hansen Jack CanfieldNearly one million people have been touched by the stories in the first edition of Chicken Soup for the Nurse's Soul. Now this second edition ministers to millions more! Most people don't become nurses because of the pay, working conditions, or the convenient hours. Men and women become nurses because they want to make a difference in the lives of others through the use of their compassionate skills and hard work. Chicken Soup for the Nurse's Soul, Second Dose, underscores why nurses enter the profession . . . and why they stay. This collection of true stories encourages, uplifts, and honors nurses; reenergizing them with hope, health, and healing during challenging times. Through laughter and tears, nurses share their memories and tales, inspiring and honoring one another as they continue their journey. You will be moved by the heartwarming revelations of nurses who have just started out in the field, as well as by veteran nurses who share their experiences of making a difference in the lives of their patients.
Chicken Soup for the African American Woman's Soul: Laughter, Love And Memories To Honor The Legacy Of Sisterhood (Chicken Soup For The Soul Ser.)
by Jack Canfield Mark Victor Hansen Lisa NicholsChicken Soup for the African American Woman's Soul is a rich collection of stories that truly celebrate the mountaintops and share the valleys of the African American woman's experience; highlighting her moments of strength, as well as her struggles. This candid, touching, and inspiring collection of stories proves that the spirit of sisterhood extends beyond geography, economics, age, and time. Whether we're passing on family traditions, keeping the faith, or just keepin' it real, one thing is for sure; we are here because of the shoulders we stand on. Chicken Soup for the African American Woman's Soul will leave you feeling as if you've just shared a sacred space with some legendary African American women through quotes or stories from Rosa Parks, Coretta Scott King, Mary McLeod Bethune, and modern day heroines like Patti LaBelle, Halle Berry, and Queen Latifah. Experience inspiring moments of ordinary sisters doing extraordinary things in the world like voting in a time when voting could cost you your life to learning the true meaning of self love through the simple gesture of letting your hair down. Allow these stories--exclusively for sisters, from sisters--encourage and inspire you as you feed your soul and soothe your spirit.
Chicken Soup for the Horse Lover's Soul II: Inspirational Tales of Passion, Achievement and Devotion
by Jack Canfield Mark Victor Hansen Marty Becker D. V. M. Teresa Becker Peter Vegso Theresa PelusoThis follow-up to the surprise hit Chicken Soup for the Horse Lover's Soul brings to the page the adoration we have for our horses with inspiring, funny, and tender stories. Chicken Soup for the Horse Lover's Soul II is filled with inspiring stories of rescue and rehabilitation, heartbreaking losses, dedication and commitment, and positive messages of responsibility and unconditional love. Readers will enjoy uplifting and humorous stories that depict the horse's intelligence, versatility, and intuitiveness. They will discover the horse's healing powers, marvel at the graceful performance of a Grand Prix Dressage winner, and be awed by the stamina and strength of a working horse and the athletic prowess of a champion racer. In exchange of our love and companionship, horses teach, heal, protect, and guide us. Chicken Soup for the Horse Lover's Soul II is a worthy celebration of a very noble creature.
Chicken Soup for the Soul in Menopause
by Mark Victor Hansen Jack Canfield Dahlynn MckowenThis new series from Chicken Soup for the Soul--inspirational stories followed by positive, practical medical advice for caregivers and patients--is the perfect blend of emotional support and vital information about menopause including: · common myths· unknown facts· talking with friends and family· from mood swings to "mentalpause"· relieving symptoms· spicing up your life· the truth about HRT· alternative treatments· taking charge of your health· the positive side of menopause Chicken Soup for the Soul partners with top doctors to give you the information you need to survive--and the positive inspiration to thrive. Each book features beautifully written stories plus information on diet, lifestyle, diagnosis, procedures, caregiving, emotional issues, and alternative therapies from some of the world's foremost experts.
Chicken Soup for the Soul A Tribute to Moms
by Jack Canfield Mark Victor Hansen Patty Aubery"Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it. " --William Arthur Ward Sometimes it's hard to find just the right words to tell your mother "thanks. " <P><P>It's like the quote above; if you feel grateful, then you must share your gratitude with the ones you love--especially your mother. Chicken Soup for the Soul: A Tribute to Moms will help you show your thankfulness to the many moms in your life, be it your mother, stepmom, mother-in-law, or even your best girlfriend who is a mother. It's your chance to tell them how much they mean to you and how much you care. And that's what the contributors to this very special book have done. <P>Through their inspiring, moving, and often funny stories, poems, and cartoons, they all pay tribute to their mothers, and their contributions to this very special tribute book speak volumes about their love and admiration for the special person each calls "Mom. " Share in their memories and rekindle the memories in your own life. And if you're still finding it hard to come up with the right words to tell your mom how much you love and appreciate her, there's an easy solution: hand her this book, give her a hug and a kiss, and simply say, "Thanks, Mom. "
Chicken Soup for the Chocolate Lover's Soul
by Jack Canfield Mark Victor HansenIf you can't live without a daily bite of chocolate, have visions of chocolate truffles dancing in your head, you will savor the decadence of this collection of stories.
Chicken Soup for the Working Mom's Soul: Humor and Inspiration for Moms Who Juggle It All
by Jack Canfield Mark Victor Hansen Patty AuberyMom's work is never done Whether you work full time or part time, in an office or from your home, or are a stay-at-home mom, Chicken Soup for the Working Mom's Soul is for you. The stories found in this heartwarming book are from women who, day in and day out, juggle and balance their careers and their families. Whether it's a busy day at the office, followed by music lessons and baseball practice, preparing dinner, or helping with homework, then snuggling and tucking in the little ones, life for a working mom is a busy one. But it is also an enriching and rewarding life, and the stories shared in this book by working moms will show you that it's not important to be "Super Mom" all the time, just some of the time!