Over the course of a year writer David Shribman questioned virtually everyone he encountered about the role teachers had played in their lives. The result is this extraordinary collection of personal remembrances of teachers, relayed by...
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- Author:Shribman, DavidSummary:
- Author:McHugh, MarySummary:
We can't stop the aging process, but with the help of How Not to Become a Little Old Lady, we can at least not act older than our age. Author Mary McHugh offers up more than 100 pointers of things not to do to stave off little old...
- Author:Cotner, JuneSummary:
"The selections in this book will encourage you to pay attention to things that make you laugh, the places that nourish you, the loved ones who inspire and guide you, and caring strangers who bring blessings to your days." —...
- Author:Tracy, BrianSummary:
Based on interviews with 48 executives in a variety of industries, The Moral Advantage describes the many distinct ways that morality contributes to business success. Some of these ways are familiar (following ethical codes, for...
- Author:Gratton, LyndaSummary:
For every new project or high-profile assignment, there is a mile-long line of wannabes waiting to grab the brass ring. But those consistently at the forefront have something truly extraordinary in common. You know them at first sight:...
- Author:McDargh, EileenSummary:
Whether you are a world-weary worker juggling the demands of a hectic life or a seeker of soul-satisfying experiences, this deceptively simple book is your key to refresh, renew, rethink and recharge. From an unexpectedly arduous...
- Author:Hall, AmySummary:
This book covers everything a woman needs to know in order to get her career, relationships, and sense of self back on track by standing up to the evil forces of numbness and mediocrity that have taken root! A sassy and hip collection...
- Author:McAfee, BarbaraSummary:
Your voice matters. Based on your tone and expression alone listeners make up their minds about you before they even process the meaning of your words. And if what you say is at odds with how you say it, they can miss your message...
- Author:O'Neill, JohnSummary:
For the Love You Give celebrates the everyday give-and-take between dogs and their human companions. Kim Levin's heartwarming photographs illustrate "quotes" from dogs who state, unequivocally and with canine candor, what...
- Author:Tracy, BrianSummary:
The bestselling book by Rhonda Byrne, The Secret, talks about the powerful effects of visualizing success and activating the Law of Attraction. But many people are finding out that just thinking about what they want, while it’s a good...
- Author:Miller, Lauren E., Brown, LesSummary:
Stress has three main fuels: worry, fear and doubt. They act like little serpents that crawl into the lap of your life and wreak havoc emotionally, spiritually and physically. But you have the ability to identify and dismiss these...
- Author:Miglani, BobSummary:
Like many of us, Bob Miglani felt overwhelmed and anxious. He worried constantly about his job, his finances, and his family. It was a chance invitation to India, the land of his birth, that finally freed him. India, Miglani writes, is...
- Author:Levesque, Paul, McNeil, ArtSummary:
Many people set out to achieve a dream-starting a business or learning to play the piano or publishing a book-but they don't succeed, and the dream fizzles away. In many cases, these people have lots of skills and expertise, such...
- Author:Bechtle, Dr. MikeSummary:
Most people want to avoid tough conversations. Whether it's with a spouse, a friend, a boss, a coworker, or a child, tough conversations create high anxiety--and often lingering resentments. Communication expert Dr. Mike Bechtle...
- Author:Leider, Richard J., Shapiro, DavidSummary:
Richard Leider and David Shapiro helped hundreds of thousands, if not millions of people discover the true purpose of their lives with their classic bestseller Repacking Your Bags. Now they focus their attention on the second half of...
- Author:Shapiro, David A.Summary:
We all want to do the right thing. But determining the right thing to do isn't always easy. Everytime we pick up a newspaper or turn on the TV, someone tells us how we ought to behave. Rarely, however, do we get much assistance in...
- Author:Hemenway, PriyaSummary:
The strokes used in Chinese characters were originally fashioned after bird tracks and shadows cast by trees. They are beautifully expressive even to those who do not understand their meaning. To the Chinese, writing is not only a means...
- Author:Adams, MarileeSummary:
Questions are at the core of how we listen, behave, think, and relate--as individuals and organizations. Virtually everything we think and do is generated by questions. Questions push us into new territories. The future begins with our...
- Author:Ludovici, Ann MarieSummary:
True wellness is about more than just health — it’s about living a fulfilling, well-rounded life. It’s about becoming and being our best selves. Yet from health to jobs to finances, it’s no secret that people today face a number of...
- Author:McCann, JimSummary:
Reinforcing the 1-800-FLOWERS.COM and Celebrations.com philosophy of helping customers express, connect and celebrate, Jim McCann balances the practical with the poignant inside Celebrating Life. More than just a collection of...