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Stand Up to Stigma: How We Reject Fear and Shame
by Pernessa C. SeeleNo More Hate! All Are Welcome!“Stigma” is a simple two-syllable word, yet it carries the weight of negative and often unfair beliefs that we hold about those who are different from us. Stigmas lock people into stereotyped boxes and deny us all the right to be our authentic and whole selves. Dr. Pernessa Seele, a longtime public health activist who started one of the first AIDS education programs in the 1980s, has crafted a proven method to address stigma. This powerful book confronts stereotype development, shows how to undo the processes and effects of stigma, and explains how we can radically change cultural thinking on the individual, interpersonal, and societal levels to put an end to stigmatization once and for all.
Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time
by Brian TracyStop ProcrastinatingGet More of the Important Things Done—Today!There just isn't enough time for everything on our to-do list—and there never will be. Successful people don't try to do everything. They learn to focus on the most important tasks and make sure those get done. They eat their frogs.There's an old saying that if the first thing you do each morning is eat a live frog, you'll have the satisfaction of knowing you're done with the worst thing you'll have to do all day. For Tracy, eating a frog is a metaphor for tackling your most challenging task—but also the one that can have the greatest positive impact on your life. Eat That Frog! shows you how to organize each day so you can zero in on these critical tasks and accomplish them efficiently and effectively.In this fully revised and updated edition, Tracy adds two new chapters. The first explains how you can use technology to remind yourself of what is most important and protect yourself from what is least important. The second offers advice for maintaining focus in our era of constant distractions, electronic and otherwise. But one thing remains unchanged: Brian Tracy cuts to the core of what is vital to effective time management: decision, discipline, and determination. This life-changing book will ensure that you get more of your important tasks done—today!
The Purpose Revolution: How Leaders Create Engagement and Competitive Advantage in an Age of Social Good
by John B Izzo Jeff VaderwielenDiscover the Purpose Advantage!Customers, employees, and investors are no longer satisfied with companies providing good products, good prospects, and good profits—they want them to do some social good, too. These &“purpose-driven&” companies do better on nearly every traditional metric: greater customer loyalty, higher retention, more innovation, and a healthier bottom line. But a nice mission statement and donations to charity won't make your company stand out. Using scores of real-world examples and practical exercises, John Izzo and Jeff Vanderwielen help leaders find a truly authentic purpose, one that is a natural fit for them and their organization. They describe concrete actions leaders can take to ensure that employees own it, customers and recruits connect with it, and every corporate action and activity reflects it.
The Body Is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love
by Sonya Renee TaylorThe Body Is Not an ApologyThe Power of Radical Self-LoveAgainst a global backdrop of war, social upheaval, and personal despair, there is a growing sense of urgency to challenge the systems of oppression that dehumanize bodies and strip us of our shared humanity. Rather than feel helpless in the face of oppression, world-renowned activist, performance poet, and author Sonya Renee Taylor teaches us how to turn to the power of radical self-love in her new book, The Body Is Not an Apology. Radical self-love is the guiding framework that transforms the learned self-hatred of our bodies and the prejudices we have about other people's bodies into a vision of compassion, equity, and justice. In a revolutionary departure from the corporate self-help and body-positivity movement, Taylor forges the inextricable bond between radical self-love and social justice. The first step is recognizing that we have all been indoctrinated into a system of body shame that profits off of our self-hatred. When we ask ourselves, “Who benefits from our collective shame?” we can begin to make the distinction between the messages we are receiving about our bodies or other bodies and the truth. This book moves us beyond our all-too-often hidden lives, where we are easily encouraged to forget that we are whole humans having whole human experiences in our bodies alongside others. Radical self-love encourages us to embark on a personal journey of transformation with thoughtful reflection on the origins of our minds and bodies as a source of strength. In doing this, we not only learn to reject negative messages about ourselves but begin to thwart the very power structures that uphold them. Systems of oppression thrive off of our inability to make peace with bodies and difference. Radical self-love not only dismantles shame and self-loathing in us but has the power to dismantle global systems of injustice—because when we make peace with our bodies, only then do we have the capacity to truly make peace with the bodies of others.
Extraordinary PR, Ordinary Budget: A Strategy Guide
by Jennifer R FarmerLow Cost, High Impact!Public relations is a make-or-break factor for all organizations, especially those that are small or mission driven. While it can be tempting to think that PR is a luxury only larger organizations can afford, PR expert Jennifer R. Farmer shows how her CCRR framework—being credible, creative, responsive, and relentless—is the silver bullet for even cash-strapped organizations. Farmer emphasizes that effective public relations is in fact an essential component of organizational development—people need to know about you for your organization to have maximum impact. Her CCRR framework leverages tools everyone has access to, from social media to brand transparency, and requires attentiveness more than money. Farmer shows you that, no matter how modest your budget, you can build a cost-effective communications strategy that will help you break through the noise in an information-overloaded world.
Breaking the Pattern: The 5 Principles You Need to Remodel Your Life
by Charles PlatkinFrom the author of The Automatic Diet: “A useful yet fun book that could provide the push you all need to achieve lasting change” (Shape Magazine). Ever get the sense that you’re reliving the same events, arguments, and frustrations again and again? Does your relationship, job, or diet always begin full of hope, but, somehow, fail to work out in the end? In Breaking the Pattern, nutrition and public health advocate Dr. Charles Platkin synthesizes years of research in psychology, motivation, success, and achievement into the “The 5 Principles You Need to Remodel Your Life,” helping readers to take action in those areas where they feel stuck or doomed to repeat negative past experiences. Through a series of self-reflective exercises, Platkin encourages readers to examine their successes and failures, identifying, analyzing, and finally breaking the very patterns that have kept them from realizing their dreams. By incorporating inspirational quotes and stories throughout the book, Platkin creates a positive, healing environment in which even the most self-doubting reader can gain the support and motivation necessary to begin to change his or her life for the better. “Author breaks down five principles necessary to transform your life . . . And he’s not just spouting theory . . .” —The Dallas Morning News “Breaking the Pattern blends cozy inspiration with a dose of military rigidity.” —The Denver Post “A road map for anyone who’s failed at New Year’s resolution, or any goal for personal change.” —San Jose Mercury News
Celtic Wisdom Book: Celebrating the Seasons
by Caitlin MatthewsBased on the best-selling Book-in-a-Box kits, his beautiful book will transport you into the world of the Celts, where celebration and ritual will keep you in touch with the rhythm of the natural world, and help you to keep your life balanced and in harmony with your environment. The Celts revered the seasons and their four main festivals mark the turning points of the year. Caitlin Matthews shows how you can now access ancient Celtic wisdom and beliefs, and through simple ceremony and celebration, feel more in touch with the world, and yourself.
Dream Book: Learn About Yourself Through Your Dreams (Book-in-a-box Ser.)
by Brenda MallonBased on the best-selling Book-in-a-Box kits, the Dream Book will help you to discover how you dream, find out why dreams are important, and learn how you can use your dreaming experience to maximize your potential. Your dreams are valuable--use them to your advantage.
IQ Tester Book: Boost Your Intelligence (Book-in-a-box Ser.)
by Charles PhillipsOnly people born clever have high IQs, right? Well no, actually. Anybody can make themselves more intelligent. We now know enough about the brain, and the way we think and interact with the world, to guarantee that if we train our brain more effectively we can become cleverer--and raise our performance in IQ tests. So, here's your chance to become more brainy! Based on the best-selling Book-in-a-Box kits, the IQ Tester book and tests will teach you about intelligence and how to build it and show you how to put the advice into practice. You can also have fun testing all your friends and family to see if you can make them more intelligent.
Mah Jongg Book: The Oracle and the Game (Book-in-a-box Ser.)
by Derek WaltersDo you have questions about your love life, career, health or future happiness? Well, now you can find the answers using this classic Chinese oracle from the Chou dynasty. Based on the best-selling Book-in-a-Box kits, Mah Jongg Book shows how to use the deck to give accurate answers to all your daily dilemmas and there are twelve sample readings to help you get started. Plus, there are instructions for playing the game of Mah Jongg. The original oracle from which the game evolved may be thousands of years old, but the advice it gives is as relevant today as it was to the Chinese seekers of wisdom all those years ago.
Memory Booster Book: Never Forget Another Thing
by Charles PhillipsBased on the best-selling Book-in-a-Box kits, the Memory Booster book will help you to discover how your memory works and suggest interesting ways to make it function more effectively. And you can learn about the truly memorable ways in which people from the past used their memories--it's astonishing!
Tarot Book: Learn How to Read the Cards (Bookinabox Ser.)
by Juliet Sharman-BurkeBased on the best-selling Book-in-a-Box kits, The Tarot Book provides the perfect introduction to tarot reading.The book introduces each card, and demonstrates how their meaning in a spread can be interpreted to answer your question.
Auto Upkeep: Basic Care Care, Maintenance, and Repair, 3rd Edition
by Michael E. Gray Linda E. GrayThis 3rd Edition (c) 2013 has been updated and is now in FULL COLOR! Auto Upkeep is an introductory automotive book that provides the fundamental knowledge and experience in owning and maintaining an automobile. From choosing an insurance policy to performing basic maintenance and repair, Auto Upkeep is the do-it-yourself automotive guide for the driver in you. Auto Upkeep helps keep you safe and your vehicle reliable by providing easy-to-follow information with detailed pictures and drawings. Discover how to choose a quality repair facility, buy a car, handle roadside emergencies, diagnose common problems, and communicate effectively with technicians all while saving money. For the full experience, purchase the Auto Upkeep textbook and workbook.<P> Chapters:<P> 1. Introduction and How Cars Work<P> 2. Buying an Automobile<P> 3. Automotive Expenses<P> 4. Repair Facilities<P> 5. Safety Around the Automobile<P> 6. Basic Tools<P> 7. Auto Care and Cleaning<P> 8. Fluid Level Check<P> 9. Electrical System<P> 10. Lubrication System<P> 11. Fuel System<P> 12. Cooling System and Climate Control<P> 13. Ignition System<P> 14. Suspension, Steering, and Tires<P> 15. Braking System<P> 16. Drivetrain<P> 17. Exhaust and Emission System<P> 18. Alternative Fuels and Designs<P> 19. Automotive Accessories<P> 20. Common Problems and Roadside Emergencies<P> Features of the Text<P> Each chapter includes an introduction, essential questions, objectives, chapter content, and summary. Chapters also include helpful guides regarding servicing, tech tips, troubleshooting, average prices of replacement parts, frequently asked questions, web links, and career paths.
Virtues That Matter: Christian Kindness as an Antidote to Cultural Crudeness
by William Covington JrCultural critics frequently point out how rude people have become. The need for patience, consideration and kindness is the mindset that provides the antidote to this cultural dysfunction. Christian virtues that enhance the quality of life for everyone, including both the initiators and receivers, are discussed in this book. Each chapter includes a reflection section that helps one apply the principles covered.Is it credible to claim that any reader of a book who applies the contents could enhance the quality of his own life as well as that of others with whom he interacts? This book examines issues that hold the potential for such direct far-reaching aims. Rather than curse the darkness of uncivil behavior in culture, this book shines light in providing an antidote that enhances the personal reputation of one interacting in the public sphere while making other people feel better that their lives have been touched in the process.Character is built on feeding one's mind the proper intellectual and spiritual content. Healthy relationships grow out of win/win exchanges. Having something of value to offer others grows out of an altruistic heart. Actions grow from thoughts. Mutually beneficial dealings leads to a higher quality of life for everyone involved.Virtues taught by Jesus have been the antidote to self-serving narcissistic thinking everywhere they're been applied. Fulfillment comes from extending one's focus beyond self-gratification. Each chapter ends with a series of reflection questions which helps a person gain perspective on how these principles apply to him personally and how they can be applied for a higher standard of living for self and others.
The Healing Spirit: Embracing the Healing Spirit Between and Within Us
by Vincent L. PerriThe Healing Spirit explores the idea that there is healing in dialogue. Using examples from Judaic, Christian and Buddhist philosophies and drawing on his personal and professional experiences, Dr. Perri explains how he believes the healing spirit emerges when two people unconditionally encounter each other. Introducing his concepts of the invisible matrix, archetypal language, and the naked essentials of relation he draws on the works of Martin Buber, Carl G. Jung and Abraham Joshua Heschel and their germinal contribution to the topic. The Healing Spirit can be a valuable guide to anyone in the healing or helping professions or anyone who simply wishes to help another. The Healing Spirit explores many of the personal encounters of people in the depths of sorrow, and how meaningful interpersonal dialogue generated the essence of spirit in their lives. Dr. Perri embraces the idea that spirit emerges both within and between us when spirit is beckoned. It is the spirit that heals. It is The Healing Spirit.
How to Stop Dying for a Cigarette: A Workbook-Diary to Enable Smokers to Break the Habit Without Drugs, Substitutes or Withdrawal
by Ruthe PriceAre you serious about ending your addiction to cigarettes? Are you ready to break free of tobacco without drugs, patches or the agony of withdrawal? The reason smokers cannot stop smoking is twofold. One, the cigarette companies have delib
Creating Relationship Wellness: An Introduction to the Techniques of Mindfulness for Healthy Relationships
by Stephanie Wijkstrom, MS, LPCCreating Relationship Wellness is a tool book to be used by couples who want to gain the skill of relationship wellness. Each chapter offers evidence-based, and therapist verified techniques to gain insight into yourself and your partners world. <i
The Mumbo Jumbo Fix: A Survival Guide for Effective Doctor-Patient-Nurse Communication
by Michael J. GraceThe Mumbo Jumbo Fix: A Survival Guide for Effective Doctor-Patient-Nurse Communication tackles the vital subject of healthcare miscommunication which is a leading cause of patient harm. It is the first book of its kind geared to all three essential
Embracing Senior Leadership: Three Critical Factors Needed to Reach the C-Suite and Thrive
by James BrowningWhy do so many leaders reach the senior level and fail? Simply, most are unprepared for the unique leadership roles and responsibilities a senior role requires. They hadn’t mastered the three critical factors necessary to reach the senior level and
Essentially Alone: Overcome Unauthentic Relationships and Change Your World
by Charles R WangThe guide presented here will help us gain a level of understanding about our own discomfiting emotions and the incomprehensible behavior of others to a remarkable degree. This work takes a bio-psycho-social perspective in combination with human develop
Using People and Getting Rich: How I Made Millions Using Seven Kinds of People
by Asanji Michael NjeckEverything on earth revolves around people. Your success or your failure revolves around people. Those who have made the most out of their life understood the key and secret of using people. Now think about the top billionaires around the world, the keywo
The Extraordinary Chapter
by Lynn GriffithLynn's first book, The Extraordinary Chapter, is a tale of creating a business, pouring your heart and soul into that business and watching it flourish. It is full of strong, universal advice that will resonate with established business owners and provide a valuable road map for new business owners and fledgling entrepreneurs. There are lessons to learn about... Following your passion Branding yourself and your business Blending business with marriage and family Interacting with your accountant and making financial decisions Selecting the right business for you Relating to your clients, vendors, and staff Accessing your hidden talents and capitalizing on them Developing the art of negotiating and creating win/wins Some of these lessons are presented as "adventure" sections that give the reader insight into the funny, and often chaotic stories of event planning. As the story unfolds, the lessons change from purely business to real life lessons. These lessons include: Helping an adolescent through the loss of a parent Rallying the strength and courage to battle a spouse's disease Handling loss and navigating the stages of grief Coping with the loss of feeling and your personal identity Rediscovering your purpose and sense of self. In true literary fashion, this book closes with a happy ending. It is a hopeful ending as Lynn embarks on living her next Extraordinary Chapter. As she climbs from the pain of losing a spouse and the insecurity of losing a business and income, she begins to paint a picture of new beginnings, possibilities, and the absolute excitement of embracing them. As she and her boots walk off into a new sunrise, a fresh start and another extraordinary chapter awaits.
Healing Through the Chaos: Practical Care Giving
by Tandy ElisalaIf you have never been a caregiver, chances are you will become one. One in three people are or will become caregivers and most are unprepared. A devastating illness or an unexpected disabling injury can change your life in the blink of an eye. Part self-help and part memoir, Healing Through the Chaos takes an inside look into Tandy's unexpected journey from corporate executive and entrepreneur to full-time caregiver while raising three children as a single mother and simultaneously going through cancer for the third time. This book distills years of wisdom to give you invaluable and practical care giving strategies and an action guide you can use today. This book is for you if: * Saving time, money, stress, and heartache is important to you * You are taking care of a parent, grandparent, or other loved one * You are raising children while providing care for a parent * You anticipate making health care decisions for an aging or ill loved one * You want your wishes known and followed in the event of incapacitation You will learn: * Why your legal, medical and household affairs MUST be in order * Ways to improve communications with medical providers * How to keep loved ones safe; physically, emotionally, and financially * How to avoid mistakes from someone who has been there * The overlooked roles gratitude, humor and self-care play in care giving * Ways to create a legacy that honors your loved ones and much, much more This is a must read and valuable resource you will use time and time again.
The Enlightened Gambler
by Marty KleinSo, you like gambling and you want to play? Well, if you want to play, you may have to pay! If you don't watch it you can get tossed around like a tumbleweed on a windy day. You might have to either lose your stubborn defiance or your shirt. So... which one you gonna choose? The Enlightened Gambler guides the reader through the author's world of gambling, seduced by the never ending excitement in the "land of uncertainty". . The book encourages readers to step past the superficial and take a more conscious view of the motivating drive in all of us to take risks. In a lighthearted, sometimes laugh-out-loud, self deprecating style, the author playfully and willingly exposes his own vulnerability to the seductive lure of gambling, but then points out ways to encourage winning attitudes, which he has developed over the years, while defusing old, toxic, loser mentality.
College Success - A Concise Practical Guide
by David L. Strickland MA Carol J. Strickland RnA text to help you to succeed in college. It contains ten brief--but rich--chapters on topics proven to make a difference for academic success. <P><P>This book is written by two professors who have over thirty-six years of combined teaching experience. They have taught in small, two-year colleges as well as in large public and private universities. The book can be used alone or in conjunc¬tion with a course that focuses on student success in college.