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The Intelligent Conversationalist: 31 Cheat Sheets That Will Show You How to Talk to Anyone About Anything, Anytime

Imogen Lloyd Webber · St. Martin's Griffin
Pages: 416
Format: Print book

Have you ever been at a cocktail party when all of a sudden you feel like an outsider in the conversation because you have absolutely no idea what the person is talking about? You're standing around with a glass of wine and someone starts talking about how the stock market did that day leading...
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The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World

Dalai Lama · Avery
Pages: 354
Format: Hardcover

An instant New York Times bestsellerTwo spiritual giants. Five days. One timeless question. Nobel Peace Prize Laureates His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu have survived more than fifty years of exile and the soul-crushing violence of oppression. Despite their hardships...
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When Someone Dies: The Practical Guide to the Logistics of Death

Scott Taylor Smith · Scribner; Original edition
Format: Paperback

Scott Taylor Smith, a venture capitalist and lawyer, had plentiful resources, and yet after his mother died, he made a series of agonizing and costly mistakes in squaring away her affairs. He could find countless books that dealt with caring for the dying and the emotional fallout of death,...
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Beyond Willpower: The Secret Principle to Achieving Success in Life, Love, and Happiness

Alexander Loyd PhD. ND · Harmony
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover

Did you know that most self-help programs that follow the standard success blueprint have a 97% failure rate? The truth is that the typical personal improvement mantra of tapping into your willpower and activating the power of positive thinking is actually a recipe for failure. In Beyond...
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The Traveler's Gift: Seven Decisions that Determine Personal Success

Andy Andrews · Thomas Nelson; 1 edition
Pages: 211
Format: Hardcover

Much like the best-selling books by Og Mandino, this unique narrative is a blend of entertaining fiction, allegory, and inspiration.  Storyteller Andy Andrews gives a front-row seat for one man's journey of a lifetime. David Ponder has lost his job and the will to live. When he is supernaturally...
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There Is No Good Card for This: What To Say and Do When Life Is Scary, Awful, and Unfair to People You Love

Emily Mcdowell · HarperOne
Pages: 260
Format: Hardcover

The creator of the viral hit "Empathy Cards" teams up with a compassion expert to produce a visually stunning and groundbreaking illustrated guide to help you increase your emotional intelligence and learn how to offer comfort and support when someone you know is in pain.When...
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The Big Dictionary of Dreams: The Ultimate Resource for Interpreting Your Dreams

Martha Clarke · W W Norton, 2015.
Pages: 364
Format: Print book

Unlock the secrets hidden within your dreams with this enlightening and in-depth study.The Big Dictionary of Dreams is an essential work for entering and understanding the enigmatic world of dreams. What we dream can unravel mysteries from the past, show unknown facets of our personality,...
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The Secrets of Surviving Infidelity

Scott Haltzman · The Johns Hopkins University Press
Pages: 312
Format: Hardcover

Along with changes in the workplace and the explosive growth of electronic communications, there has been a skyrocketing rate of infidelity. Today, up to forty percent of American marriages endure the pain of a cheating partner. The media is filled with stories of married politicians finding...
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Every Day a Friday: How to Be Happier 7 Days a Week

Joel Osteen · FaithWords; 1ST edition
Format: Hardcover

The title comes from research that shows people are happiest on Fridays. Pastor Joel Osteen writes how we can generate this level of contentment and joy every day of the week. Known as a man who maintains a constant positive outlook in spite of circumstances, Osteen has described this...
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The Geek's Guide to Dating

Eric Smith · Quirk Books
Format: Print book

You keep your action figures in their original packaging. Your closets are full of officially licensed Star Wars merchandise. You're hooked on Elder Scrolls and Metal Gear but now you've discovered an even bigger obsession: the new girl who just moved in down the hall. What's...
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The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth: Live Them and Reach Your Potential

John C. Maxwell · Center Street
Format: Hardcover

Are there tried and true principles that are always certain to help a person grow? John Maxwell says the answer is yes. He has been passionate about personal development for over fifty years, and for the first time, he teaches everything he has gleaned about what it takes to reach our potential....
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Not Fade Away: A Memoir of Senses Lost and Found

Rebecca Alexander · Gotham; First Ed 1st Printing edition
Format: Hardcover

Even a darkening world can be brilliantly lit from within.Born with a rare genetic mutation called Usher Syndrome type III, Rebecca Alexander has been simultaneously losing both her sight and hearing since she was a child, and was told that she would likely be completely blind and deaf...
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Getting Back Out There: Secrets to Successful Dating and Finding Real Love after the Big Breakup

Susan J. Elliott JD MEd · Da Capo Press, Incorporated
Pages: 304
Format: Paperback

You're ready for a new romance, but how can you avoid repeating past mistakes? The author of Getting Past Your Breakup offers an essential guide to building a healthy relationship.Plenty of dating books offer advice on how to flirt or catch someone's eye, but they won't help...
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The Conscious Caregiver: A Mindful Approach to Caring for Your Loved One Without Losing Yourself

Linda Abbit · Adams Media
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback

Linda Abbit, founder of Tender Loving Eldercare and a veteran of the caregiving industry, shares her advice on taking care of an older parent or loved one and how to handle everything that goes along with this dramatic life change.Being a caregiver can be a difficult role. It requires patience,...
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How to deal with anger

Isabel Clarke · Teach Yourself
Pages: 247
Format: Print book

Everyone feels angry from time to time, and anger is a natural and normal way to respond to the things in life which frustrate us. But it is all too easy to allow feelings of anger and displeasure to colour your life and your relationships with other people. Managing these feelings is important...
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