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Apollo Publishers
Language
English
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From acclaimed social scientist Dr. Bella DePaulo, the leading expert on single life, comes groundbreaking, comprehensive confirmation that a powerful, healthy, happy life is possible not in spite of being single, but because of it. All too often society issues dire warnings about the risks of living single. But is finding a spouse or romantic partner really a requirement for a full life? In Single at Heart, Dr. Bella DePaulo speaks on behalf of the...
Author
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Alexandra Hudson, daughter of the "Manners Lady," was raised to respect others. But as she grew up, Hudson discovered a difference between politeness-a superficial appearance of good manners-and true civility. In this timely book, Hudson sheds light on how civility can help bridge our political divide. From classical philosophers like Epictetus, to great twentieth-century thinkers like Martin Luther King Jr., to her own experience working in the...
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Publisher
Hachette Go
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"When you think of a NASA astronaut, the image that probably comes to mind is one of the All-American hero: athletic, charismatic, ready to take on the stars. But former NASA astronaut turned business speaker and bestselling author Mike Massimino was pretty much the opposite. He was the underdog, one of the weakest swimmers during NASA training and a "gangly, scrawny, working-class kid from Long Island with bad eyesight and a fear of heights." Still,...
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Publisher
Tyndale House Publishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Have you ever had moments when your words got the better of you? Maybe you knew how much something would hurt, but you said it anyway because it felt good in the moment. Maybe you're fighting a habit of complaining or yelling, when you really want to be a person who speaks with kindness and patience. Or maybe you stay silent because you're never quite sure what to say. Whatever your "maybe" may be, you are in the right place. Sarah Molitor understands...
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Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Alex Toussaint is known for his grueling workouts where he promises "to kick your ass" - yet thousands keep coming back for more. Why? Because he might be the most motivational teacher out there right now. His mantra is "Feel good, Look Good, Do Better." He expects more from you, and from himself. Yet so much of what he talks about is NOT about the bike. Alex's enthusiasm for life is infectious -"You woke up today!" "Breathe in confidence, exhale...
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St. Martin's Essentials
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"A guidebook for those at midlife struggling to find themselves, applying Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey to the modern reader's quest for wholeness. Those reaching midlife often discover that they have been bombarded with messages from society telling them who they should be and what their life should look like. While chasing the three-headed monster (achievement, perfection, and the approval of others), author Ben Katt realized that he had lost...
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Publisher
El Grano de Mostaza
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
Español
Description
El verdadero éxito comienza con nuestra manera de pensar y de tratarnos a nosotros mismos, que después extendemos a los demás, por eso el éxito siempre está al alcance de nuestra mano y de nuestra mente. En este maravilloso libro, el doctor Wayne W. Dyer nos ofrece un montón de información que nos inspira para alcanzar el éxito en todas las áreas de la existencia: personal, profesional y espiritual. Al aplicar estos pensamientos positivos...
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Publisher
Little, Brown Spark
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"The midlife crisis is the butt of so many jokes, but this long-derided life stage has an upside. What if we could reframe our thinking about the natural transition of midlife not as a crisis, but as a chrysalis-a time when something profound awakens in us, as we shed our skin, spread our wings, and pollinate our wisdom to the world? In Learning to Love Midlife, Chip Conley offers an alternative narrative to the way we commonly think of our 40s,...
16) I help
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Series
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"When a boy finds a canteen in his garage, he finds his superpower--helping everyone, from the postman to the local birds"--
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Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Daniel and his friends are having a great time playing pretend cars at preschool. But when Daniel keeps accidentally crashing into Katerina, she gets very upset. Daniel learns an important lesson: genuinely saying "I'm sorry" goes a long way to make friends feel better"--
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Publisher
Princeton Architectural Press
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
When the precious little egg they found in the woods hatches, four animal friends--Bear, Hare, Turtle and Mouse--take turns caring for the newborn chick, in this heartwarming celebration of friendship, resourcefulness, trust and the power of community.
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Publisher
Ediciones B
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
Español
Description
Una guía imprescindible para trabajar a fondo tu autoestima y derribar las barreras que te impiden confiar en ti y progresar hacia donde te gustaría. ¿Por qué me cuesta tanto tomar decisiones? ¿Por qué no soy capaz de valorarme y tratarme a mí como trato a los demás? ¿Por qué fracasan mis relaciones amorosas y me cuesta tanto gestionar el apego? ¿Por qué me bloqueo y siento que no avanzo? Puede que estas preguntas te resulten familiares,...
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