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Revised Edition! A Young Business Professional's Guide to Office Communication and Workplace CultureFlip-Flops and Microwaved Fish offers very practical and hysterically funny advice on effective office communication. It has become the go-to guide for people either starting out in a career, being promoted to manager, or working for an American company for the first time. The book provides useful career advice and workplace communication skills that can be immediately implemented to help anyone navigate through and succeed in their company culture. In a light-hearted and conversational way, and using tons of examples, Peter Yawitz, a 30-year veteran in global communications consulting, walks readers through not only formal and written rules of office communication but also unwritten business norms. As "Someone Else's Dad," he counsels a new generation of workers without the nagging and judgment they might receive from their own parents. His candid and action-oriented advice will help readers get better at mastering small talk, writing persuasive emails, making sense of the hybrid workplace, dealing with sneaky coworkers, managing distracted bosses, and asking for a raise. Readers will find an advocate in Yawitz, someone who can help them succeed both professionally and socially at work. They'll laugh out loud while they develop the insights needed to advance in their careers.

Susan Combs double-dog dares you to be the person you want to be!Susan Combs has pretty much been, been through, or done it all. She reassures us that ups and downs are normal in life because she's lived through her share. She's experienced domestic abuse, fought for children's rights, pounded tough pavements running for office, and won and lost battles in the bruising world of politics. She has taken her life experiences and from them, willed who she wanted to be.Feisty, intelligent, and honest, Texas Tenacity encourages women and girls to seize opportunities wherever they find them and to hold on to their identities with everything they've got. Everyone-women and men alike-will find something to relate to and laugh out loud about in these rich stories of an uncommon life and the lessons learned on the way.

The Path to Being a Better ManMany modern men are consumed by anger, frustration, aggression, and fear. We are unable to connect effectively as a spouse, a father, a friend, and even a leader. We push people away, lash out at those we love the most, and keep our inner struggles to ourselves. This disjunction from the outside world poisons our relationships and threatens our ability to find true fulfillment. But there is a path to a better version of the modern man. By confronting the inner challenges that inform our outward behaviors, we can reshape ourselves. With help and courage, we can set off on a new journey toward better relationships, more honest and effective communication, and an overall better life.Tony C. Daloisio harnesses over thirty years of professional experience as a practicing psychologist and researcher, as well as his own personal journey, to illuminate the road to a well lived life. The path-and the journeyman-will never be perfect, but the journey itself will lead to lasting positive change for ourselves and for our loved ones.

J. Ted Oakley, founder and managing partner of Oxbow Advisors, has been in the investment industry over three decades. The Oxbow Principles and the firm's proprietary investment strategies are founded on the unique perspectives he has gained during his tenure advising high-net-worth investors.Ted's investment advice provides principled guidance to investors from more than half the states in the US and representing a wide range of industries. He frequently counsels former business owners on protecting and wisely investing their newly liquid wealth. A chartered financial analyst and certified financial planner, Ted is the author of 8 other books: Rich Kids-Broke Kids, Crazy Time, $20 Million and Broke, My Story, Wall Street Lies, Danger Time, The Psychology of Staying Rich, and Your Money Mentality.

The Proven Formula for Gaining and Maintaining Trust as a LeaderIn Trifecta of Trust, psychometrics and leadership expert Joseph R. Folkman has collected a mountain of compelling data to make the irrefutable case for the value of trust in leadership. His research shows that there are three core behaviors that create and reinforce trust from others. By mastering this leadership trust trifecta, you can increase your success and happiness, both in business and life. Folkman's life mission has been to provide accurate assessments for leaders to help them understand their effectiveness, impact on outcomes, and specific insights on what they can do to improve. To discover the differences between leaders with high levels of trust and those who are not trusted at all, Folkman collected data from millions of raters and hundreds of thousands of leaders from across the globe. The results revealed- the measurable disparities of trust between poor and good leaders, - three behaviors that are most important to gain trust, and - how leaders can vastly improve the trust others have in them. Now you can discover the tools for increasing trust based on quantifiable results and have greater impact and effectiveness as a leader.

It's time we take an honest look behind the veil of marriage.Few talk about it, but even the best marriages struggle sometimes. While no marriage is perfect, your marriage can be vibrant and fulfilling, and that is worth working for.Sherry Cassedy, JD, MA, prominent family lawyer, mediator, and marriage teacher, shares the honest and vulnerable story of her own marriage woven with wisdom gained from her years working in the trenches of marriage and divorce. Her compelling personal story, invaluable professional insight, and practical resources will inspire couples across the spectrum of love. This book provides the support and guidance you and your partner need to refresh your marriage with understanding and romance.

Exploring the different ways families come to beFrom the Start: A Book About Love and Making Families is an inclusive and heartfelt love letter to adopted children and children born through the help of fertility treatments such as IVF, sperm and egg donation, or surrogacy. Through age-appropriate language and sweet rhyming prose, authors Stephanie Levich and Alana Weiss weave together themes of hope and gratitude to highlight the special roles fertility doctors, donors, surrogates, and adoption play in helping hopeful parents start or grow their families.

Who should be held responsible for public wrongs? By 2008, it finally seems that the Peruvian government is ready to make amends to its citizens following the violent guerilla movement of the last three decades. Otilia and Salvador, a mother and son torn apart during the conflict and separated for twenty years, are eager for the government to acknowledge their pain and suffering, but they hit a roadblock when the government denies responsibility in their legal case. Things begin to look up when Otilia meets Jerry, a kind man and the son of Jewish parents who escaped the Holocaust. Grappling with his own upbringing and the psychological struggles his parents endured, Jerry is just the person to empathize with Otilia's situation. Together, Otilia, Jerry, and Salvador must support one another through the turbulent journey that is healing from historical trauma, and through it, they must find the courage to rebuild their lives and open themselves up to love and companionship. Artfully weaving together different timelines and countries, Tobias examines the nuanced topic of grief a community endures after a collective tragedy. In this exploration of the culture of remembrance following displacement and loss, we discover what happens when our past calls us back to what we must do to achieve justice and reconciliation when we return.

A no-nonsense guide to finding your unique fitness programHave you struggled to stick with a nutrition or training plan long enough to see your desired results? Or perhaps you''ve devoted time and effort to your training but are frustrated because you''re not seeing the tangible changes you really want. If either scenario sounds familiar, then Find Your Stride is for you. In it, avid runner and fitness writer Emily Rudow explains why there''s no universal formula for fitness success-how trying to stick to a rigid plan, with no flexibility for individual needs, causes us to veer off our well-intentioned paths.Emily combines the latest research on nutrition, exercise science, and psychology with her personal, in-the-trenches experience, giving you the tools to transform your body and mind. Find Your Stride offers an unconventionally complete approach to fitness, covering mindset, nutrition, training, and sustainability, to help you:ΓÇó Practice self-compassion and reframe fitness as a self-experimentΓÇó Discard the diet mentality and finally escape the vicious cycle of yo-yo dietingΓÇó Achieve your physique goals (build muscle and strength and/or lose fat)ΓÇó Uncover intrinsic motivation to build a healthy routine over the long termAs someone who, like the rest of us, has struggled to consistently stick to a fitness regimen, Emily is approachable for those of us at any fitness level who want to learn how to apply fitness concepts to our lives in a sustainable way. Find Your Stride will help you create a fitness plan that''s uniquely yours, so that you can feel good in your own skin, build confidence, and experience the high energy and happiness that come along with fitness being an integral part of your life.

When greed, the law, and secrets collide someone is going to get hurt. Two lonely people meet in the workplace and become close. Jason Erickson is a state judge hearing environmental cases who''s getting unwelcome political pressure. Tara Highsmith is an environmental journalist covering some of Jason''s cases, though she''s soon to be exiled to the Science and Health beat. As their relationship develops, Jason and Tara discover shared passions for the Wisconsin wilderness, their book club, and each other. But Tara is married. Meanwhile, Jason grows increasingly concerned about a strange conversation with an attorney. Was it an attempt at a bribe? Jason finds himself embroiled in several high-stakes ethical dilemmas involving powerful political figures, groundwater polluters, a corrupt developer, and his feelings for Tara. As he fights to stay true to his personal and professional principles, the list of Jason''s enemies swells. Before long, shots are fired. Full of intrigue, passion, and suspense, Blue Lake sets the stage for a thrilling mystery set against the rich beauty of black spruces, white pines, and austere Upper Midwest lakes. This is a compelling and richly layered story about nature and our place within it that lands with rare emotional depth.  

The larger our governments, the greater the competition for their spoils--therefore our divisions.''There simply is so much at stake today. As a result, our governments that benefit so many, employ so many, and tax so widely--in short our governments that pick so many winners and losers--are understandably subject to an intense competition for their control.'' So writes author Thomas Del Beccaro in this fascinating study of the history of political unity and division in the US, from the Revolution to the adoption of the Constitution, the Civil War through Reconstruction, The Gilded Age to our present Divided Era.While we have had our conflicts over large issues and the role of government in the past, and still do today, an emerging cause of the partisanship and division we now know today did not exist at our nation's founding. Our governments were smaller, levied minimal taxes, and thus held out fewer spoils for citizens to fight over.Can the US find its way back to being a less divided country? Yes, says Del Beccaro, but only if citizens understand the growing source of our divisions: ever larger governments. Americans must demand that government shrink back to a less divisive size and scope and support leaders capable of setting unifying goals--for which Del Beccaro offers five key strategies. In fact, the consequences of not slimming the behemoth governments--federal, state, and local--will only lead to an ever widening divide, and more acrimonious and harmful partisanship.The Divided Era lays out the case for smaller government, more responsive political leadership, and ultimately a more cohesive citizenry.

Tai Chi is not about trying harder; it's about letting go, being in the moment, feeling balance, and the fluidity of energy.When you've been voted as "most likely to succeed" as a senior in high school with a bright future ahead, you set challenging goals and move forward to fulfill expectations. And as far as Arlene Faulk-accomplished businesswoman, storyteller, and Tai Chi instructor-knew, multiple sclerosis wasn't going to get in her way.At the age of 22, in the middle of working the busiest shopping day of the year, Arlene loses all feeling in her body from the waist down. Her mobility returns but she's given no diagnosis, and one question pervades her thoughts: What is happening to my body?In this moving and illuminating memoir of one woman's years-long struggle to understand and conceal her debilitating symptoms as she ascends the corporate ladder in a major airline comes a story of perseverance, rediscovery, and hope in light of multiple sclerosis. As she jumps into the unknown, Faulk finds comfort and healing through Chinese medicine and Tai Chi. Her inspiring story demonstrates how a chronic and debilitating health condition lacks the power to control our lives and stop us from moving in the direction of possibility.

Evidence Is the Key to Investment SuccessOdds On: The Making of an Evidence-Based Investor isn't just another investment advice book. It's a memoir, a manifesto, and a guide to the way investing should be. Odds On describes author Matt Hall's role in an ongoing revolution in the investment world: the shift from a traditional sales-driven, active-management model to a model that draws on academic evidence to better serve the real interests of investors.Matt's story begins with his first exposure to Wall Street, where he becomes disillusioned with the traditional investing model due to its inability to truly help clients. He stumbles into the emerging evidence-based investing world, and learns how to help investors reach their goals through methods that reflect the limits of our abilities to predict which investments will deliver the highest returns. Matt's unique approach to investing is built on a dual foundation of knowledge and purpose: knowledge gained through evidence-based strategies involving research, data, and logic, and purpose gained by personal reflection on what money and success truly mean. In Odds On, Matt's storytelling makes financial topics truly relevant and easy to understand, while his investment philosophy offers readers a chance to move beyond decisions based on anxiety and confusion, and manage wealth in ways that lead to greater success and a richer life.

From USA Today & Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author!Want to achieve breakthroughs and get exceptional results? Discover the system that successful growth companies have used to achieve their results.All growing companies encounter ceilings of complexity, usually when they hit certain employee or revenue milestones. In order to burst through ceiling after ceiling and innovate with growth, a company must develop a reliable system that prompts leaders to be proactive and pivot when the need arises.You also need to learn simple systems to empower everyone in your company to become and stay focused, aligned, and accountable.In Rhythm, you''ll discover all this and more, including:ΓÇó How to identify potential setbacks and avoid them;ΓÇó Think-Plan-Do rhythm to fire up and maintain great execution;ΓÇó The inside scoop from growth companies showing you how they turned their potential setbacks into opportunities; ΓÇó Practical tools that you can use immediately;ΓÇó The habits you should start building to achieve your own breakthroughs.Patrick Thean''s process applies to any growing business and ensures that your organization gets into the habit of achieving success, week after week, quarter after quarter, year after year.Get your copy now and start leading your business towards successful growth today!

Mayhem at the Desert''s EdgeIt''s 1972. A former ''60s pop star arrives in a small West Texas town, desperate to make a comeback record at a tiny music studio run by an eccentric producer. With determination and gall, but very little budget, he cobbles together a ragtag band of local musicians.Meanwhile, a young female filmmaker is in town trying to make a documentary about an unsolved disappearance. Getting zero police cooperation and running out of time, she decides, instead, to make her film about the little studio and the struggling musician.The projects soon fall into turmoil, beset by insanity, supernatural events, and untimely death. In the midst of this madness, all they can do is press "RECORD" and roll tape.