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Publisher
Apollo Publishers
Language
English
Formats
Description
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
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,...
Author
Publisher
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...
Author
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,...
Author
Publisher
Flamingo Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"If You Give a Mouse a Cookie meets No, David! in this hilarious story of misbehavior and misadventure with a very proper badger. Proper Badger has been invited to a party. He is quite pleased. He will wear his best coat and bow tie and be a very proper guest. He most certainly won't ruin the party because of his badger antics because, as Proper Badger assures us, he will be on his best behavior.* Dig his claws into the cake? Have a little accident...
Author
Publisher
Dey St., an imprint of William Morrow
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Every day, psychotherapist Dr. Annie Zimmerman meets clients in her private London practice who are struggling with their lives. They're committed to achieving personal growth, making changes-but they're struck at the question stage. They ask her: Why can't I sleep? Why do I keep going back to a bad relationship? Why did I lose my temper? What is wrong with me? Here's the thing: nothing is wrong with them. It's just that they're asking themselves...
12) 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
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Meet best friends Nelli and Worthi. Like all tiny succulents, Nelli and Worthi have VERY busy schedules--napping in the sun, sipping on water drops, and filling the days doing nothing. But one morning, Nelli wonders: Is there more? Have you ever heard of a purpose? Hmm . . . Is it a baked potato? That doesn't sound right. So what is it? Join two curious best friends as they embark on the ultimate adventure to answer big philosophical questions: What...
Author
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"--
Author
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.
Author
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,...
18) No hitting!
Author
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Pub. Date
2011, ©2004
Language
English
Description
Children learn alternative actions to hitting when they are mad as they say NO to hitting and YES to fun!
Author
Publisher
B/ Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
Español
Description
En mi primer libro, Acepta y vuela, quise plasmar mi historia para tratar de inspirarte y servirte de empujón. Quería que me vieras desde el otro lado del miedo, tendiéndote la mano y enseñándote que sí, sí merece la pena intentarlo un poco más. Más yo que nunca viene con la intención de responder a esa pregunta de "¿por dónde empiezo?", que tantas veces nos hacemos cuando no sabemos cómo seguir. Este libro es todo lo que sé y quiero...
20) Apple grumble
Author
Series
Publisher
Thames and Hudson
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Bad Apple's behaviour is so outrageous, even his own Granny Smith gangs up on him. "--Provided by publisher.
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