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21) Being a girl
Author
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing, a division of Andrews McMeel Universal
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Answers questions many girls have about daily life, from mean girls and periods to fashion tips and relationship advice.
Author
Publisher
Christian Faith Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
One of my mother's favorite lines is "if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all." The principle still rings true, but there's a difference between being nice and being taken advantage of. We sometimes find it difficult to say no. Whatever the reason we can't say no, I'm here to tell us that we can. We can change our situations if we determine that we are ready to. If you are ready for change, I hope that you will engross yourself...
Author
Publisher
Atria Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"A laugh-out-loud, tongue-in-cheek guidebook filled with hilarious and helpful advice-from how to dodge family members' unwanted questions about babies to successfully creating a fake partner during wedding season-for anyone trying to survive and thrive in the midst of singledom"--
25) Job Search
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Students learn more about how to conduct an effective job search. The title tackles this essential life skill in an age-appropriate and participatory way, drawing them into fun-filled "investigations" of communication skills illustrated to depict a realistic and relatable situation. Job Search invites readers to "investigate" four story-centered scenarios related to listening, talking, body language, and writing. Title includes table of contents,...
Author
Publisher
TarcherPerigee
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Want to be a lifelong learner? Think small. Forget spending 10,000 hours in the pursuit of perfecting just one thing. The true path to success and achievement lies in the pursuit of perfecting lots and lots of small things--for a big payoff. Combining positive psychology, neuroscience, self-help and more, this delightfully illuminating book encourages us to circumvent all the reasons we "can't" learn and grow (we're too busy, it's too complicated,...
Author
Publisher
Quill Driver Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"The 21st century guidebook of life safety skills for teens, their parents, and other caregivers, covering physical safety, sexual consent, social media, your rights with the police, situational awareness, dating violence, smartphones, and more. Young people coming of age today face new risks, expectations, and laws that didn't exist when their parents were young. What They Don't Teach Teens provides teens, tweens, and young adults with up-to-date,...
Author
Publisher
Powerhouse Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Navigating the landscape of young adulthood is fraught with challenges big, small, and existential that leave even the best of us screaming internally. Guac Is Extra But So Am I: The Reluctant Adult's Handbook explains the realities of life people expect you to know--but aren't usually spelled out--through humorous, biting commentary, illustrations, and guidance from those who have seen it all. Packed with discussions, tips, and advice on everything...
Author
Publisher
Grand Central Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"We all have areas of our lives that make us feel disorganized, unprepared, and stressed out. Wouldn't it be great to have one book that told you how to solve all of those problems in one place? Whether you need advice on how to end an argument, iron a shirt, decide on dinner, or keep your weekend plans straight, Erin Zammett Ruddy has spoken to experts like Rachael Ray, Dr. Oz, Ariana Huffington, and many more, and condensed their wisdom into easy...
35) If I could tell you just one thing: encoutners with remarkable people and their most valuable advice
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Tarcher,/Penguin, a member of Penguin Group (USA)
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"Everyone is familiar with the phrase, "less is more." But in business and our personal lives, it often seems like the only way to get more done is by putting in more time--more hours at the office, more days running errands, more time worrying about your finances...more, more, more! But what if there were a way that we could do less, to free up more time for the things and people we love? If this sounds like what you need, Ari Meisel--efficiency...
Author
Publisher
Voyageur
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Achieve your goal of a self-sufficient, sustainable lifestyle with instruction on a range of basic garden and trail techniques inspired by old time country living. Achieve your goal of a self-sufficient, sustainable lifestyle with instruction on a range of basic garden and trail techniques inspired by old time country living, no matter where you live. As big box stores and foreign-made, disposable goods take over commerce, the drive to get back...
Author
Publisher
HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"In this breakthrough book, the author of Wall Street Journal bestseller It Takes What It Takes provides life-changing, step-by-step guidance on how to successfully navigate adversity and defeat negativity by downshifting to neutral thinking"--
Author
Publisher
Sellers Pub
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
A collection of 65 essays that provides practical and entertaining advice about how to create a fulfilling retirement. The contributors will include recognizable names as well as others in their sixties who have created dynamic lives post-retirement. Other contributers include respected retirement experts.
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