Synopsis: As women, we are exhausted. Our hearts are being wrung out to dry--squeezed and yanked in every direction. We take care of everyone but ourselves. We've gotten lost in bedtime routines and our Costco lists. We have lost our voices in the storm of everyday life. We need to be reminded to reach inward... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: The road to launching a successful business can be long and confusing. Where do you start? Should you rent office space or work out of your garage? Should you register as a for-profit or a nonprofit business? How should you handle legal issues that come up? What does it mean to be a "Christian"... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: Scripture says "be anxious for nothing," yet most of us find ourselves increasingly worried and anxious--about our families, our jobs, our finances, our security, and so much more. We're even worried about our level of anxiety! Integrating both the psychological and spiritual aspects of anxiety, therapist Jean Holthaus offers this research-driven and faith-informed approach... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: In this age of limitless digital connections, we are somehow lonelier than ever. This isn't just bad news--it's dangerous news. Loneliness puts us at greater health risk than smoking or obesity, but we would sooner label ourselves overweight than admit we are lonely. It is a secret that is killing us. Contrary to all... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: Why do so many leaders prioritize their speaking skills when communication studies show we spend more time listening than reading, writing, or speaking? The reality is, most people are below-average listeners, and it's keeping them and their team members from reaching their potential. In Listen Well, Lead Better, Steve and Becky Harling share 10... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: In Flipping ADHD on Its Head, Dr. Poole introduces and explores a holistic, integrated, and empowering approach to identifying and promoting the strengths of ADHD children by first flipping thinking about ADHD. Rather than framing ADHD as a disability, Dr. Proole encourages readers to see it as a normal, if somewhat challenging, way that... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: What's the worst you've ever faced as a parent? An all-out tantrum at the mall? A son who won't take out his earbuds to listen to you? A daughter who's failing at school and won't do her homework? A teen who constantly breaks curfew? A call from the police? Whatever you're dealing with, Raising... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: You're interested in leading a small group, but you're a little afraid. What are you getting yourself into? How do you get started? Don't worry--you're not alone. Many small group leaders feel ill-equipped for the task of leading in spite of the many books, conferences, online resources, and church-based training opportunities that are... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: When we get out of bed in the morning, we don't know what the day ahead holds. It could be routine. It could be amazing. It could be devastating. No matter what each day holds, one of the biggest influences on the direction our days take is our own attitude. We can... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: Fear is a form of torment the enemy tries to plague people with in order to paralyze them, to steal their purpose and destiny from God's best. None of us is immune to these attacks. Jesus came to destroy fear and set the captives free. Speaking as one whom Jesus Christ set... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: No Better Mom for the Job is for any mom who has ever felt inadequate--who loves her kids fiercely but sometimes thinks another mom would do a better job in her shoes. Becky Keife knows the ups and downs of motherhood. And she has learned along the way and from other mamas that... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: Every mother wants her daughter to love the skin she's in, to be free of insecurity and poor body image. But no matter how much we try to tell our daughters that they are beautiful and lovable as they are, words are not enough. And if we're honest, we don't always... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: We all get 24 hours in a day--but it never seems like quite enough time, does it? Morgan Tyree wants to help you take back your time with her proven time management system. With energy and enthusiasm, Morgan shows you how to organize and manage your time using her simple three-color... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: The very existence of HGTV, the DIY movement, and Pinterest proves we love great design. We adore plans and perfectly staged rooms. But what happens when we discover we are living a life we did not design? When our dreams lie in tatters or when we experience loss of any kind? What happens... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: A humorously self-deprecating memoir; A rollercoaster through the ADHD mind of a father trying to time-capsule his brain before a drunk t-bones him off the Hoan Bridge. Rating: 5-stars Review: Buy My Book by John Edward Marszalkowski is an interesting spin on life and reflecting upon it. The book had a... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: Regardless of where you are in life, change is always an opportunity. The most immediate path to lasting positive change will always be found in how we think about things. We either frame the various areas of our lives to regress, remain stagnant, or accelerate forward, and a single shift... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: Overlooking the Hudson River on the campus of the United States Military Academy at West Point are 12 granite benches, each inscribed with a word representing a key leadership virtue: compassion, courage, dedication, determination, dignity, discipline, integrity, loyalty, perseverance, responsibility, service, and trust. These benches remind cadets of the qualities... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: The book you wish you'd had before you began investing. The Investing QuickStart Guide offers a simplified but expansive introduction to the world of investing. Author Ted Snow brings 30 years of experience in the finance industry, much to the benefit of novice learners and experienced investors alike. Snow provides readers... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: God has gifted women with beautiful and unique calls on their lives. Unfortunately, many never step into their roles because of doubt, discrimination, fear, and insecurity. But in a world fraught with gender and relationship issues, the gifts and voices of women are needed more than ever. In this fully... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: After life is shattered by loss or a traumatic experience--whether big or small--it can seem impossible to heal or even move on. Deep down you believe God intends good for you, but you just don't have the energy or strength to figure out how to move forward. Author Laurie Pawlik has... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: Alzheimer's. It barges into your life, breaks your heart, bewilders your mind, disrupts your plans, impacts your finances, and consumes enormous amounts of time and energy. When someone you love has Alzheimer's, you need more than just information on the disease--you need a break. You need a laugh. You need... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: THIS IS NOT JUST ANOTHER SELF- HELP BOOK! This is an experience, and one that will compel you to finally take action in your life. Let's face it, it's not enough to read about personal development hacks, or how to achieve your dreams. You have to take the first step,... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: How to Make the Most of Your 20s Despite what many think, your twenties aren’t that dead space between youth and real life. Life is now, and how you spend these years will shape your future for better or worse. In 20 Things We’d Tell Our Twenty-something Selves, professors Peter and... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: Working mothers constantly battle the pull to do all the things well. From managing work and home responsibilities to being impacted by a lack of self-care and time for deep friendships, the struggle is real. At the end of each day, many working moms are exhausted and stretched too thin.... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: 38 essays from top millennial writers on how they survived their first years out of college—a book conceived and promoted by a groundbreaking crowdsourcing startup. Freshman Year of Life tells the truth about life after college graduation. But this isn’t your standard step-by-step guide to landing that interview or... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: Adulting got you down? Whether you just polished off your college graduation cake, are in your twenties or thirties struggling through a quarter-life crisis, you're simply trying to figure out how to become all grown up, or you're a parent looking for that perfect college graduation gift or Christmas... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: Do you have fun with your own life? How often do you really pay attention and choose things to improve your day? In 365 Days of Happiness, author, energy healer, and mindfulness teacher Jacqueline Pirtle has created daily inspirations that help you mindfully work towards living a more vivid... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: When you find someone that you enjoy spending time with, you generally find that you want to be with each other for longer periods of time or that you want to go out every night together and that there’s something decidedly missing when your partner is not there. But how can you get him... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: Some people seem to win all the time! What is their secret? Is there a way to constantly win? Yes, there actually is. This book, will help you transform your Life to start Winning in every aspect of Life, Improving Your Income, And Start Being an Influencer. This, is your chance to change sides:... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: Bold Love: A Letter to My Young Sisters is a love letter full of personal experiences, science and deliberate encouragement to help one move through the challenges related to self-esteem, absent relationships and racial challenges. This body of work is written through the eyes of the writer as if she were her younger self.... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: Not every client is a good client! Learn how to avoid problem clients that are more trouble than they're worth... To succeed in business you must learn how to recognize and avoid the Toxic Client. With useful stories everyone can relate to, Toxic Client will show you how to handle the problem customers. In... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: This manual provides insights from financial specialists and lawyers, along with sample letters and US federal laws. This is a realistic, no fluff, step-by-step guide for frustrated students, novices, and newcomers to US law. Prevent the common pitfalls that most people face. I have decided to roll up my accumulated wisdom into one easy-to-navigate... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: Many people are living with a spirit that robs them of accruing money and finances. They have a financial problem and can't recognize the signs that they are living with a spirit that is draining them. Once you can see it, you can correct it in a few easy steps. Diagnose the financial disease... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: New York City is a huge and busy town. Here, is a practical guide on how to travel the streets and learn the etiquette of the people. Readers can find the facts on the big city life.You will laugh, & you will cry in that metropolis called New York, get the inside scoop no... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: How to be a great Uber driver, for beginners.. Professional Uber Drivers needed! There are many Uber drivers that make these major mistakes, hence Uber is always hiring! This manual teaches you etiquette and conduct, consideration and courtesy. Simple Q & A easy to read book. A must have in check lists that will... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: Ever got a dirty look from a "friend"? Learn the hate languages of a jealous or envious person. Find out now- who is for you & who is secretly against you! Learn the obvious signs of a person with low self esteem and jealousy and envy, and AVOID THEM. I was born and raised... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: New to juicing? Blending drinks is a great intro to juicing, stress free- it's quick and easy to get the vitamins and minerals you need for energy for the day! Add this to your collection. This book is one of my favorites. Rating: 5-stars Review: Amazing & Healthy Blended Drink Recipes by Hope Angel... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: Have you been asking yourself the question, Why am I still single? Do you find yourself repeatedly dating the same types of men over and over again? Have you felt like giving up on love and happily ever after? Are you tired of settling for less than you what you truly want and deserve... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: Many autoimmune diseases are quite common, and any one of them may significantly affect your health. These diseases can be further identified and pointed out as multiple sclerosis (MS), diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, celiac sprue, and even some types of coronary atherosclerosis. Altogether, there are over 80 diseases that have been associated with an... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: Wild Ideas: Creativity from the Inside Out takes you on an intimate journey through the seven stages of the creative process. All along the way, counselor, artist, and writer Cathy Wild interweaves her own deeply personal story as well as provocative insights gleaned from her many years in private practice. Discover your authentic voice... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: Christopher M. Milo is a Nationally Renowned Concert Pianist, Professional Motivational Speaker and creator of the “13 Messages from Milo”. He has been fully trained in Life Skills and Resiliency. He has spoken to over 100,000 students on topics of Leadership, Anti Bullying, Suicide Solutions, Teen Pregnancy, Drug and Alcohol Abuse, Cutting and many... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: You've seen it, heard the stories, and maybe it has happened in your family--the dissension, fighting, greed, and legal actions when an inheritance is up for grabs. You're thinking, "That won't happen in our family." Think again! It has been statistically proven that 70 percent of wealth is lost each time it transitions to... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: What do you want out of life? What type of person do you want to be known as? What goals are you actively pursuing? At this moment in your life no matter where you are, I urge you to allow discipline to outweigh desire.When considering sex and relationship it is time to put each... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: A sustainable learning organization always has a competitive advantage, and organizational-learning tools can provide businesses of any size with the ability to achieve more with less. This innovation in management is based in science and backed by numerous successful applications. Author Anthi Theiopoulou, MSc, conducted breakthrough research in organizational learning (OL) best practices and... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: Andy Cohen, New York Times notable author of Follow the Other Hand, introduces the Assumpt!, a breakthrough way to make better business decisions, faster and smarter. Orville Wright, co-founder of modern aviation, dismissed the idea of creating a landing strip. He assumed that if man had to smooth out the airstrip, he didn't deserve... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: Amazon Kindle Best Selling Weight Loss Book. WTF am I supposed to eat? is the runaway best seller that will challenge everything you think you know about losing weight and eating healthy. Part obsessive dieter’s manifesto, part smart-ass common sense, WTF am I supposed to eat? is insightful, refreshing, and motivating—the kick in the... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: Early in life, we learn to exaggerate our positive personal qualities and hide or deny our failures and weaknesses. The Skeleton Code is a satirical and humorous look at the many ways we protect our public personas by closeting our personal secrets, an ultimately self-deluding way of life. As a parody of the self-help... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: There’s a lot on your shoulders when you’re at the top of a business. Your employees rely on you—and so do your customers. But to navigate your company to the best of your abilities, you can’t always go it alone. Management expert Oswald R. Viva wants to be your coach. The Making of a... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: Most people feel success comes from luck or a God-given talent but successful people accomplish their life goals in a very simplistic way; they have a formula for success. Dan Pederson knows from practical experience. He started working early on as a laborer and realized very quickly that he had limited skills with only... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: Live Free or DIY is the time-starved small business owner's survival guide! From startup to growth to pivoting in a changing marketplace, Live Free or DIY reveals that small-business owners in every industry hit the same roadblocks -- and that the solutions are within reach. Whether wrestling with customer acquisition, budgeting, time management... Continue Reading →
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