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Best Self: Be You, Only Better

Bayer, Mike · Dey Street Books
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover

ASK YOURSELF ... ARE YOU TRULY WHO YOU WANT TO BE? IS THIS THE LIFE YOU REALLY WANT? ARE YOU LIVING EACH DAY AS YOUR BEST SELF? WHAT CAN YOU CHANGE, TODAY?How would you answer those questions? Think about your daily life. Are you thriving, or going through the motions? Are your days full...
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Apple, Tree: Writers on Their Parents

Funderburg, Lise · University of Nebraska Press
Pages: 232
Format: Hardcover

It happens to us all: we think we've settled into an identity, a self, and then out of nowhere and with great force, the traces of our parents appear to us, in us - in mirrors, in gestures, in reaction and reactivity, at weddings and funerals, and in troubled thoughts that crouch in dark...
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Notes for the Everlost: A Field Guide to Grief

Inglis, Kate · Shambhala
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback

Part memoir, part handbook for the heartbroken, this powerful, unsparing account of losing a premature baby will speak to all who have been bereaved and are grieving, and offers inspiration on moving forward, gently integrating the loss into life.Inglis's story is a springboard that...
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Gaslighting: Recognize Manipulative and Emotionally Abusive People--and Break Free

Sarkis, Stephanie Moulton · Da Capo Lifelong Books
Pages: 272
Format: Paperback

A mental health expert sheds light on "gaslighting"--the manipulative technique used by sociopaths, narcissists, and others--offering practical strategies to cope and break free. Gaslighting is a technique of manipulating others to gain control, often practiced by those with personality...
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Anxiety: The Missing Stage of Grief: A Revolutionary Approach to Understanding and Healing the Impact of Loss

Smith, Claire Bidwell · Da Capo Lifelong Books
Pages: 272
Format: Hardcover

A groundbreaking book exploring the little-known yet critical connections between anxiety and grief, with practical strategies for healing, following the renowned Kübler-Ross stages modelAnxiety disorders are on the rise; many people are looking for resources to help them cope with anxiety,...
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Surviving Mass Victim Attacks: What to Do When the Unthinkable Happens

Jackson, Gary M., PH. D. · Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover

We have all witnessed media reports of the aftermath of mass victim attacks. We see the carnage, and we know that attackers do not show mercy. Victims were innocent and were targeted simply for being a part of a small or large group of people. Whether a bomb, semi-automatic weapon, knife,...
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Leadershift: The 11 Essential Changes Every Leader Must Embrace

Maxwell, John C. · HarperCollins Leadership
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover

Internationally recognized leadership expert John C. Maxwell teaches readers how to shift their leadership to keep innovating, improving, and influencing others in today's fast-paced world.Change is so rapid today that leaders must do much more than stay the course to be successful....
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Stretched Too Thin: How Working Moms Can Lose the Guilt, Work Smarter, and Thrive

Turner, Jessica N. · Revell
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover

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....
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The Aging Brain: Proven Steps to Prevent Dementia and Sharpen Your Mind

Jennings, Timothy R. · Baker Books
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback

While growing older is inevitable, many of the troubles we associate with aging--including dementia, disability, and an increased dependence on others--are not. The choices we make now can help us to maintain our vitality, a sharp mind, and our independence as we age.Filled with simple,...
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Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Empowered Woman: 101 Stories about Being Confident, Courageous and Your True Self

Newmark, Amy · Chicken Soup for the Soul
Pages: 416
Format: Paperback

Today's woman is confident, courageous and true to herself. And she has a story to tell, to help other women become empowered, too. These 101 true stories, told by women from all walks of life, will inspire you to be confident, courageous and true to your self. The stories in Chicken...
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