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Off with My Head: The Definitive Basic B*tch Handbook to Surviving Rock Bottom
by Stassi SchroederThe New York Times bestselling author of Next Level Basic and fan-favorite alumna of Bravo&’s Vanderpump Rules returns with the definitive Basic Bitch handbook for surviving your rock-bottom moments. The year 2020 was going to be the best year of Stassi&’s life. Besides getting engaged and feeling like she was on top of the world career-wise, she bought her first house and was planning her dream Italian wedding. The future showed so much freaking promise—until it all went to hell. Stassi may not be perfect—she may have made some (major) mistakes—but she does feel like she has some insight (and plenty of hilarious tales) about getting knocked up, called out, and learning from what went wrong. Through stories, confessions, illustrations, and plenty of self-reflection and self-deprecation, this new book goes behind the scenes and addresses the experience of getting cancelled, getting that positive pregnancy test, and saying &“I do&” in the backyard instead of in Italy. Stassi won&’t hold back about her transformation from proud basic bitch to... proud basic bitch who has a deeper appreciation for what&’s really important in life: love, relationships, mutual respect, and, okay fine, an Aperol spritz and some showtunes when you need them most. Stassi hopes her story will help others see the light at the end of the tunnel in their own lives and make them laugh along the way. She writes about the importance of having a good cry (at work, in the shower, in your closet), ways to navigate social media responsibly (sometimes that means logging the eff off when crowds are chanting, &“OFF WITH HER HEAD&”), how to practice self-care when wine is not an option, and how not to become a Bridezilla—plus she&’ll offer tips on marrying your f*ckboy, embracing pregnancy sweats (both cashmere sweats and night sweats), and styling baby OOTDs. So roll up your bedazzled sleeves…or the sleeves of the tattered robe you&’ve been wearing nonstop because you&’re at rock bottom; grab a cocktail; and let your favorite (more evolved) basic bitch take you on a wild ride inside the bumpiest year of her life.
Office Mate: Your Employee Handbook for Romance on the Job
by Stephanie Losee Helaine OlenThe greatest pool of potential mates is not online, in a bar, or on a blind date, it is in the workplace. This book tells you how to navigate this territory gracefully with specific dos and don’ts for office romance.
Office Spa
by Frank Montagna Darrin ZeerFrom the creator of the bestselling Office Yoga comes the ultimate guide to sanity and serenity in the workplace. Office Spa presents more than 50 fun, simple, stress-relieving ideas that help make a day at the office feel more like a day at the spa. Beat the mid-morning blahs with an invigorating herbal tea steam. Alleviate anxiety with a Hara Power tummy massage. Treat tired toes under the desk with relaxing reflexology. Author Darrin Zeer taps into the healing principles behind aromatherapy, acupressure, meditation, reflexology, and even feng shui, creating quick and effective pampering treatments that are easy enough to do on the commute, at the computer, or in the conference room. Brimming with playful illustrations by Frank Montagna, this delightful desktop reference offers a suite of soothing ideas to relax, refresh, and renew.
Office Sutras: Exercises for Your Soul at Work
by Marcia MenterThis practical guide to finding spirituality at the office can help reduce stress and turn workplace challenges into a path toward enlightenment. The Office Sutras can help transform any job—even a terrible one—into an active part of spiritual practice. With wit and wisdom, Marcia Menter helps us recognize that the things that drive us crazy at work can be doorways to growth and understanding if we approach them with an open mind and heart. In chapters like "The Slough of Suckiness," "Are They Paying Me Enough?," and "The Dream That Got Away," Menter shares practical techniques, exercises, and mantras for finding divinity in the resentments that can make anyone's job miserable. Each chapter includes inspiring mantras for bad days, such as "If God had wanted me to spend my whole life in my office, he would have given me a nicer office." Menter contends that the job you have right now, for all its imperfections, may be just the spiritual challenge you need to confront the most important issues of life—issues like self-worth and fulfillment and paying your way in the world. The Office Sutras will help readers find opportunities for growth and peace in even the most stultifying of work situations.
Og Mandino's University of Success: The Greatest Self-Help Author in the World Presents the Ultimate Success Book
by Og MandinoThe greatest success authorities in the world share their most treasured success secrets. Each powerful lesson will bring you closer to your life’s goals: • How to conquer the ten most common causes of failure • How to make the most of your abilities • How to find the courage to take risks • How to stop putting things off • How to build your financial nest egg • How to look like a winner • How to take charge of your life • And much more in fifty memorable presentations by the greatest success authorities. Dean of this unique University of Success is Og Mandino, the most acclaimed self-help writer of this generation. The faculty he has assembled includes such celebrities as Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, Dale Carnegie, W. Clement Stone, Napoleon Hill, George S. Clason, Nena and George O’Neil, Dr. Joyce Brothers, Michael Korda, Lord Beaverbrook, Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, and many more winners in life.
Ogni seme darà il suo frutto
by Ulrike Maria Lara CarpinelliUna raccolta di pensieri e ispirazioni per guidarci nel nostro percorso di crescita spirituale. Ognuno di essi è un regalo prezioso, un seme che, se nutrito con cura, darà i suoi frutti: consapevolezza, forza, serenità, amore. ~"Lasciate che i buoni pensieri vi siano sempre da guida"~
Oh God, Please: Help Me With My Doubt
by Leighann McCoyReaders of these books will learn to approach God in honesty through prayer, how to hear His voice through scripture, and be encouraged by examples from the Bible so that she can deal with her own "voices".
Oh Hell No: And Other Ways to Set Some Damn Boundaries
by Chronicle BooksThere's a time for yes—and there's a time for no.Oh Hell No! is a collection of art and essays that serve a much-needed reminder to say no to anything that might waste our precious energy.Reclaim your time with the help of these sassy illustrated sayings and astute insights.• A timely celebration of the joy of saying no• Features passionate prose from feminist scholar Sara Ahmed• Includes actionable advice from author and journalist Dani KatzFrom polite refusal to emphatic rejection, we need that two letter word now more than ever.Oh Hell No! is a reminder and a celebration of the universal human right to say "I would prefer not to."• The ultimate naysayer's manifesto• The perfect self-purchase for feminists, introverts, activists, realists, or burned-out overachievers who are trying to say "no" more often• You'll love this book if you love books like The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson; Boundaries Updated and Expanded Edition: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life by Henry Cloud and John Townsend; and F*ck Feelings: One Shrink's Practical Advice for Managing All Life's Impossible Problems by Michael Bennett MD and Sarah Bennett.
Oh Joy!: 60 Ways to Create & Give Joy
by Joy ChoA beautiful, joyful, colorful, gifty guide to living in style, from home to food to fashion, from the popular blogger with the world’s biggest Pinterest following—14 million!—and a line of products at Target. Fourteen million Pinterest members look to Joy Cho, a designer, blogger, mother, and founder of the Oh Joy blog, for creative inspiration. Now, she builds on that success to offer a cornucopia of new ideas in this simple yet sophisticated full-color book. Following the unique aesthetic and joyful tone of her blog, Oh Joy! shows you how to add style, detail, color, flavor, and bliss into your daily life. For Joy, it’s the small things that can make a big impact, like decorating cakes with fun toppers, or brightening your home with vibrant pops of color. Joy wants to help you make your world a happier, prettier place and her boundless enthusiasm is infectious. Oh Joy! is packed with quick, easy, and fun projects and fabulous notions for:Fashion: tips for mixing patterns or finding unique pieces at vintage storesDécor: make your own wallpaper and use artificial flowers in unexpected waysEntertaining: suggestions for quirky centerpieces and photo booth backdropsFood: Recipes for striped cakes, surprise confetti cookies, and other bite-sized foodsGifts: Spread the joy with personalized lottery tickets and pop-up wrapping paperIncorporate beauty into the things you do—make your everyday life feel more colorful, fresh, and fun—and get an intimate, gorgeous look into the world of Joy Cho with Oh Joy!
Oh Miriam!: Stories from an Extraordinary Life
by Miriam MargolyesAward-winning actress, bestselling author of her memoir This Much is True, and Britain's naughtiest national treasure is back, and she's as outrageous as ever.Join us on another unforgettable adventure through the extraordinary life and strong opinions of Miriam Margolyes.'My new book is called OH MIRIAM! - something that has been said to me a lot over the years, often in tones of strong disapproval. It contains lots more revelations and stories and discoveries and I can't wait to share it with you all!'From being escorted off the Today programme (for saying what we were all thinking) to declaring her love to Vanessa Redgrave; from Tales of the Unexpected to Graham Norton's sofa, she is our most loved and most outspoken national treasure. Oh Miriam! takes you inside both her head and her heart. Buckle up for the most irrepressible, hilarious and moving listen of 2023.(P)2023 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Oh Miriam!: Stories from an Extraordinary Life
by Miriam MargolyesFrom declaring my love to Vanessa Redgrave to being fed cockroaches by Steve Buscemi, from turnip-based comedy with Blackadder to being farted on by Arnold Schwarzenegger, from Graham Norton's sofa to Alan Cumming's campervan, my life has been (and continues to be) a riotous adventure.Oh Miriam! has been such a constant refrain in my life, said in all kinds of tones - laughs, surprised gasps and orgasmic sighs (I'm hoping for all those from you as you read on!) - that it had to be the title of this book. And with a castlist that stretches from Churchill to di Caprio, Dahl to Dietrich, Princess Margaret to Maggie Smith, I've got so much more to tell you and so much more to say.My chapters range from 'How to Stay Married' to 'Don't Let the Bastards Get You Down'. Discover how to break the thickest conversational ice; why swearing is actually good for you (though not on the Today programme); the unexpected things I actually learnt at school and what my Spice Girl name would be. Not to mention my Tale of the Unexpected and my very own Vagina Monologue.Buckle up and join me on another unforgettable adventure, but this time through my heart and head . . .* No gerunds (or Johnsons - worse luck!) were harmed in the making of this book *
Oh Miriam!: Stories from an Extraordinary Life
by Miriam Margolyes'Oh Miriam! risks the curse of the sequel, and pulls it off . . . A force of nature, a tour de farce. Bold, brave and bright, but also revealing, shocking and touching. Miriam is an icon, a cocksucker - and the star of her show' ROBERT McCRUM, Independent'Our naughtiest national treasure . . . famously filthy, funny and phlegmatic . . . Oh Miriam! is Margolyes's manifesto for a fulfilled life . . . She loves to tell it straight. And the older she gets, the straighter she tells it . . . A fabulous gift' SIMON HATTENSTONE, GuardianFrom declaring my love to Vanessa Redgrave to being fed cockroaches by Steve Buscemi, from turnip-based comedy with Blackadder to being farted on by Arnold Schwarzenegger, from Graham Norton's sofa to Alan Cumming's camper van, my life has been (and continues to be) an uproarious adventure.Oh Miriam! has been such a constant refrain in my life, said in all kinds of tones - laughs, surprised gasps and orgasmic sighs (I'm hoping for all of those from you as you read on!) - that it had to be the title of this book. And with a cast list that stretches from Churchill to DiCaprio, Dahl to Dietrich, Princess Margaret to Maggie Smith, I've so much more to tell you and so much more to say.My chapters range from 'How to Stay Married' to 'Don't Let the Bastards Get You Down'. Discover how to break the thickest conversational ice; why swearing is actually good for you (though not on the Today programme); the unexpected things I learned at school and what my Spice Girl name would be. Not to mention my Tale of the Unexpected and my very own Vagina Monologue.Buckle up and join me on another unforgettable adventure, but this time through my heart and head . . .
Oh No She Didn't
by Clinton KellyMuffin tops. Scrunchies. Suntan hose. Slut shoes. Visible panty line. Who hasn't had the unfortunate experience of witnessing--or (gasp!) actually wearing--one of these fashion disasters? The atrocities Clinton Kelly has seen--it's a surprise he hasn't gouged out his own eyes. Mom jeans? Fancy fingernails? Tracksuits? In the same straight-talking style that has made TLC's What Not to Wear a smash hit for eight seasons, the cheeky media personality and author of Freakin' Fabulous shows women how to outfit themselves with confidence and style as he pokes fun at fashion "don'ts." From the most obvious faux pas (Texas tuxedos) to borderline offenses (peekaboo boobies), Clinton offers detailed and entertaining critiques of our top one hundred sartorial slip-ups. He turns his keen eye to wardrobe, color, cut, cleanliness, hairstyle, accessories, and even posture. And because he loves you, he presents easy alternatives and practical suggestions for creating fabulous outfits that will make you forget you ever wore socks with clogs. Clinton also explains how to use trends to your advantage at any age, from deciding which ones work for you to understanding how to wear them to keep your look relevant. Because if you're not comfortable in the sequined mini, everyone around you will know it. A delightful mix of hilarious dish and expert fashion advice, Oh No She Didn't will turn anyone from fashion victim to fashionista in no time.
Oh Snap! My Career Is in Crisis: Craft a Strategy to Get Your Career Back on Track
by Maggie HuffmanThe life coach and author of Whoops! I Forgot to Achieve My Potential offers a step-by-step guide out of crisis and onto your dream career path. A career crisis can take many forms. Maybe you&’re stuck in a rut. Or maybe you got the big promotion you always wanted, only to discover it&’s not dream job you were imagining. Your first impulse may be to go out and take the next job you can find—or to give up on your career all together. But all too often, those emotional reactions simply lead us from one career crisis to another. Before you start grasping for solutions, you need a strategy. In Oh Snap! My Career Is in Crisis, life coach Maggie Huffman guides you through the process from finding courage and clarity you need to begin, to executing your strategy once you&’ve designed it.
Oh the Hell of It All: A Memoir
by Pat MontandonThrust into the media spotlight with her son Sean Wilsey's searing portrayal of her in his New York Times bestseller Oh the Glory of It All, the former queen of San Francisco society shares her own candid take on the fascinating events of her life.Once dubbed San Francisco's "Golden Girl," Montandon socialized with the cream of San Francisco society, including Danielle Steel, Alex Haley, and the Gettys. Immortalized as a character in Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City, she lived a seemingly perfect life in a penthouse above the San Francisco Bay, complete with her marriage to multimillionaire Al Wilsey and the birth of her son, Sean. From her lavish parties to her legendary Roundtable lunches, Montandon was always the talk of the town.Then, less than a decade later, Wilsey announced he was divorcing her, and Sean abandoned her as well—both for the affections of her once-close friend, Dede Traina. Left penniless and virtually suicidal, Montandon once again had to reinvent herself, this time as a humanitarian for peace. From Berlin to Beslan, she made it her life's mission to give a voice to the world's children and spread a message of hope in times of crisis. Oh the Hell of It All is a rich feast of a story: that of a poor girl turned rich turned poor again, in and out of love and betrayed by those closest to her, who has achieved peace in her life through devotion to something outside herself.
Oh, The Things I Know!: A Guide To Success, Or, Failing That, Happiness
by Al FrankenMore advanced than Robert Fulghum, more fit than Maria Shriver's husband, Oh, the Things I Know! is Franken's commencement address for the 21st century. A cradle-to-grave guide for living, it takes young grads from their first job ("Oh, Are You Going to Hate Your First Job!") through their twenties and thirties ("Oh, the person of Your Dreams vs. the Person You Can Actually Attract!"), into marriage and parenthood ("Oh, Just Looking at Your Spouse Will Make Your Skin Crawl!"), and all the way up to senior citizenship ("Oh, the Nursing Home You'll Wind Up In!"). What does a mega success like Al Franken have to say to ordinary people? "There's no point in getting advice from hopeless failures." Filled with wit, wisdom, observations, and practical tips, this is an easy-to-follow user's manual for human existence. Why travel life's highway all by your lonesome when you can bring Al Franken along?
Oh, to Be Fifty Again: On Being Too Old For a Mid-life Crisis
by Eda J. LeShanWhen Eda LeShan realized she would soon be joining the ranks of the 28.5 million senior citizens in this country, she started doing some research. She talked to scores of men and women, compared notes, asked about their deepest fears, their greatest joys. The result is Oh, To Be 50 Again!—a truthful examination of what it means to grow older today. As a family counselor writing about psychological crises, Eda LeShan has always been outspoken, compassionate, and honest. Four generations of fans have sought guidance, practical solutions, and emotional comfort from her. Now, in a logical sequel to her book The Wonderful Crisis of Middle Age, she turns her attention to the often bothersome, sometimes humorous, inevitable business of growing older. Here is Eda LeShan’s personal philosophy as well as the thoughts and feelings of the people she’s interviewed. Mrs. LeShan addresses the most significant concerns of post-middle-age Americans. She reflects on dealing with a world that’s nothing like the one you grew up in, on having the right attitude when your knees buckle and your belt doesn’t, on learning to take the bad with the good, on having a need more than ever for a purpose. Mrs. LeShan doesn’t pretend to have easy answers, but like a wise friend, she shares her fears and offers insights. on accepting physical limitations to enjoying grandchildren without any of the responsibilities, from understanding changing sexual needs to continuing the search for identity, from preparing for death to earning the right to our eccentricities—her advice is sound, and it’s all given with the warmth and candor that her audience has come to expect. Eda LeShan is a noted educator, family counselor, and author of over twenty books, including When Your Child Drives You Crazy, The Wonderful Crisis of Middle Age, and In Search of Myself and Other Children. She is a contributing editor to Woman’s Day, for which she writes a monthly column, “Talking It Over.” For three years, Mrs. LeShan was moderator of the Emmy- nominated public television series “How Do Your Children Grow?”
Oil & Acrylic Workshop: Classic and Contemporary Techniques for Painting Expressive Works of Art
by Kimberly Adams Bridget Skanski-Such Yiqi LiCreate colorful works of art using a variety of painting techniques with this guide featuring classic tools and modern twists.In Oil & Acrylic Workshop, impressionist painter Kimberly Adams teaches you to harness the creative power of both traditional and contemporary painting tools to create textured, vibrant, and colorful works of art. Whether you're an aspiring or established artist, you will relish setting aside the paintbrush in exchange for the palette knife, sponges, and even your fingers! This book comes packed with techniques for working with oil and acrylic, as well as color theory and approachable step-by-step projects. Featured projects explore the art of creating landscapes, mastering animals, painting delicate flowers, and much more.
Okay Fine Whatever: The Year I Went from Being Afraid of Everything to Only Being Afraid of Most Things
by Courtenay HameisterThe "hilarious and poignant" story of one chronically anxious woman's quest to become braver by seeking out the kinds of experiences she's spent her life avoiding. (Cheryl Strayed) For most of her life (and even during her years as the host of a popular radio show), Courtenay Hameister lived in a state of near-constant dread and anxiety. She fretted about everything. Her age. Her size. Her romantic prospects. How likely it was that she would get hit by a bus on the way home. Until a couple years ago, when, in her mid-forties, she decided to fight back against her debilitating anxieties by spending a year doing little things that scared her--things that the average person might consider doing for a half second before deciding: "nope." Things like: attending a fellatio class. She did that. She also spent an afternoon in a sensory deprivation tank, got (legally) high in the middle of a workday, had a session with a professional cuddler, braved twenty-eight first dates, and (perhaps scariest of all) actually met someone who might possibly appreciate her for who she is.Refreshing, relatable, and pee-your-pants funny, Okay Fine Whatever is Courtenay's hold-nothing-back account of her adventures on the front lines of Mere Human Woman vs. Fear, reminding us that even the tiniest amount of bravery is still bravery, and that no matter who you are, it's possible to fight complacency and become bold, or at least bold-ish, a little at a time.
Okay, Now What?: How to Be Resilient When Life Gets Tough
by Kate GladdinFrom life coach Kate Gladdin, this easy-to-follow, three-step plan for how to bravely face life&’s unexpected challenges is the foolproof solution to developing resilience.When motivational speaker Kate Gladdin was twenty years old, she woke up in the middle of the night to find out her older sister had died in a tragic road accident. Suddenly, everything she knew about her life, her future, and her family shattered in a heartbeat.Just like Gladdin, we all face loss in different ways every day, because adversity is a part of life. There&’s no getting around it–only through it–and the most vital tool we need to overcome the unexpected is resilience. It was this realization that led Gladdin to become a resilience expert, life coach, and motivational speaker. Through her own proven three-step strategy using the three Rs–to recognize, reflect, and redirect–she now has the skills to use anytime she feels helpless and wants to take back control over any circumstance she faces.It&’s this incredible method that Gladdin teaches in Okay, Now What? She shows readers how to: recognize what&’s really causing them to struggle the most,reflect on the impact of that struggle, and finally—the most important step—how to redirect toward finding the resilience they need to grow through what they go through and create good from even the worst moments in life.Resilience isn&’t a fixed trait that you are born with, like your eye color or the shape of your toes. Resilience is a skill that any of us can grow and develop with practice, and in Okay, Now What?, you will learn exactly how to do so.
Old Age Is Always 15 Years Older Than I Am
by Randy VoorheesA witty, thought-provoking collection of quotes about the ups and downs of aging.What does it mean to be old? Now you can find some of the best things ever said about the subject in Old Age is Always 15 Years Older Than I Am. This quotation collection is wise and warm, witty and wild. It includes everything from a Supreme Court Justice’s quip about exercising to Muhammad Ali’s musings on wasted time to actress Ingrid Bergman’s comparison of aging to climbing a mountain: “The higher you get, the more tired and breathless you become, but your views become more extensive.” Everyone from has something to say about the topic—and this book delivers the wisdom of the ages.
Old Is In: A Guide For Aging Boomers
by Eric NicolIs impotence contagious? At what age should a senior be surgically separated from his automobile, or obligated to donate his sex toys to the Salvation Army? These and other timely questions are among those not answered in Eric Nicol’s latest cure for serious reading, Old Is In. This palsied opus responds to demographics warning that our Western society is about to be engulfed by a tidal wave of seniors. How to cope? Is stoicism the answer? Hell, no! The best way to relieve the stiff upper lip is with a smile. And that prescription is filled, merrily, by Eric Nicol’s Old Is In.
Old School Grit: Times May Change, But The Rules For Success Never Do (Sports For The Soul Series)
by Darrin DonnellyPsychologists tell us that the secret to a successful and happy life, more than anything else, is something called GRIT. Defined as the willpower to persevere with passion and a sense of purpose, research shows that grit is what matters most in whether a person succeeds or fails. <P><P> That same research shows that previous generations had a lot more grit than today's younger generations. This isn't surprising. After all, most of us would agree that those older, wiser, and tougher members of the Greatest Generation are prime examples of what it means to persevere, to never back down, and to make sacrifices for a greater purpose. We could all use more of the OLD SCHOOL GRIT they embraced. <P><P> In this inspirational fable, Bob Flanagan represents the voice of old school grit. A legendary college basketball coach who thinks like John Wooden and talks like Mike Ditka, Flanagan is entering the final days of his coaching career. While his team tries to advance through the NCAA postseason tournament, Flanagan uses his last days as a coach to write his grandchildren letters revealing the rules for a successful and happy life. The rules of grit. <P><P> Though Coach Flanagan's letters are intended for his grandchildren, they might as well be for America in general. This is a man who lives by the old school code of faith, family, courage, and character; and he believes too many people have gone soft these days. They give up on their dreams too easily. They whine, complain, and pass the blame. They spend all their time and energy trying to avoid challenges instead of bucking up and powering through them. <P><P> Flanagan's letters are a rallying cry for toughening up and building grit. His fifteen rules provide a clear path to success in any endeavor.
Old School for a New Generation
by S. LothExperiential Insight for Youth and Young AdultsConcept, ideas, tidbits, and suggestions. Old School for a New Generation will get you thinking about people, circumstances, and your surroundings from a different perspective. The underlying theme speaks to genuine human interaction and pondering what's around you. Written in straight-forward, easily digestible tweet-length chunks, it's a thought-provoking, easy read that won't put your feet to sleep. And down the road you might not have to look back and ask yourself: "If I knew then what I know now. . . "The journey of life is full of surprises and hidden meaning, and there is much to appreciate, but sometimes it isn't easy. There are many layers, so take time to truly experience them. The key is to explore what you like and follow it, but don't rush through it! Old School for a New Generation is about passing along tidbits of what that author has seen, done, experienced, and most importantly, learned by making mistakes. And by providing this insight, hopefully make your passage through youth, and life, a bit easier.