Going to university used to be a passport to future success, but that’s no longer the case. For some students, it’s still a good choice that leads to a successful career after graduation, but for many their degrees are worthless pieces...
Self-help publications
- Author:Morrison, Bill, Coates, Ken S.Summary:
- Author:Morrison, Bill, Coates, Ken S.Summary:
Going to university used to be a passport to future success, but that’s no longer the case. For some students, it’s still a good choice that leads to a successful career after graduation, but for many their degrees are worthless pieces...
- Author:Goldstein, Martin B.Summary:
Seventy-seven million baby boomers are slated to retire over the next twenty years: this boils down to approximately 10,000 daily (The Fiscal Times). Many are inadequately prepared, emotionally as well as financially. In What to Do to...
- Author:Kaplan, Robert StevenSummary:
Building a fulfilling life and career can be a daunting challenge. Too often we charge down a path leading to "success" as defined by others and are left feeling dissatisfied. We all have unique skills and qualities, but it can seem so...
- Author:Brady, MarionSummary:
What's Worth Learning? addresses the central question of general education. For learners facing a complex, unpredictable, and dangerous future, it asks and answers the question: What knowledge is absolutely essential for every learner?...
- Author:Rybak, JeffSummary:
The university system has its problems. Students invest a lot of time and money in education but all too often don’t get what they came for.
In What’s Wrong With University, Jeff Rybak addresses the most pressing...
- Author:Wagner, MetaSummary:
The greatest creators in human history don't just have talent; they also understand their motivations for pursuing art. Stepping away from the hyper-focus on how people create, Wagner instead explores why. By identifying your motivation...
- Author:Hamilton, JoanSummary:
What do you tell children when a parent has been diagnosed with a serious illness? What should you do? What should you talk about? When do you ell them? What words do you use? This book provides parents and other caregivers with...
- Author:Maté, GaborSummary:
In this accessible and groundbreaking book--filled with the moving stories of real people--medical doctor and bestselling author Gabor Maté shows that emotion and psychological stress play a powerful role in the onset of chronic illness...
- Author:Grace, SharonSummary:
This is the story—a grandmother’s story—of the experiences and events that have shaped her life, including the sexual abuse of her four-year-old granddaughter in a daycare center. In these pages, the author will share her trials and...
- Author:Jakes, T. D.Summary:
In a time when women carry more influence than any other generation, the power of prayer has never been more important to remind us that we do not have to bear our crosses alone. We need prayer to stand guard over our hearts and minds...
- Author:Behr, GreggSummary:
Playful and practical, When You Wonder, You're Learning introduces a new generation of families to the lessons of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. By exploring the science behind the iconic television program, the book reveals...
- Author:Nagel, AvrilSummary:
The death of your child is devastating. No parent feels that he or she should outlive his or her child. However, the sad fact is that every minute around the world, some 15 children die according to the WHO. The psychological and...
- Author:Fenske, Theodore, Dafoe, WilliamSummary:
Smoking doesn’t have to leave you at a dead end. This unique book provides insight, whether you are a current or past smoker, on how to reduce your risk for heart attack and stroke before it’s too late. Rather than asking you to quit...
- Author:Ho, JudySummary:
Award-winning psychologist and TV personality Dr. Judy Ho helps you stop the cycle of self-sabotage, clear a path to lasting happiness, and start living your best life in this a must-have guide perfect for fans of You Are a Badass, Unf*...
- Author:Roberts, Dr. Jillian, Revell, CindySummary:
Separation and divorce are difficult on the entire family. Often young children blame themselves or are unsure of their place in the family if these events occur. Child psychologist Dr. Jillian Roberts designed the Just Enough series to...
- Author:Bancroft, LundySummary:
In this book, domestic violence expert Lundy Bancroft uses his perspective as a therapist for abusive and controlling men to help women, their children, and other family members who have been touched by abuse understand why abusers...
- Author:Sax, LeonardSummary:
Are boys and girls really that different' Twenty years ago, doctors and researchers didn't think so. However, an avalanche of research has shown that sex differences are more significant than anybody guessed. Gender...
- Author:Smith, JulieSummary:
Drawing on years of experience as a clinical psychologist, Dr. Julie Smith provides the skills you need to navigate common life challenges and take charge of your emotional and mental health.
- Author:McShane, Johanna Marie, Paulson, TonySummary:
Eating disorders are serious, life-threatening illnesses that often make no sense to family and friends. But to the person involved they make a lot of sense, and are, in fact, a way of coping with life. Sprinkled with over 100 quotes...