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COVID-19 has much of the world adjusting to a new reality: sheltered at and communicating from home. Although many of us have lived through other historic disruptions, our college students have no comparable point of reference. They were barely walking on 9/11 and learning to ride two-wheelers when the economy collapsed in 2008. So, it’s not surprising that our students are reaching out for help, and not just with the coursework they’re struggling to complete remotely. They’re asking us for advice on household financial matters that directly impact their lives. It is with all that in ...

Learn a revolutionary new process to help you rapidly release anxiety and stress, using only words! Experience the freedom that comes from effortlessly managing previously distressing situations and even forget to worry about things you used to obsess about. Download this book today and reclaim your life energy and the joy that is your birthright. Release your anxiety and toxic stress in minutes using the revolutionary new technique revealed in this practical book.

Basementality [beys-men-tal-i-tee] / noun: A mindset that blends foresight, scrappiness, flexibility, and passion, empowering you to turn vision into reality and achieve success. For 15 years, Ben Weiss created coffee and beverage products to mixed success. Then, during the Great Recession in 2009, he created Bai in the basement of his town house, disrupting the marketplace with a revolutionary beverage with five calories, no artificial sweeteners, and unprecedented taste. In just seven years, Bai grew from Ben’s basement to a $1.7 billion acquisition by Dr Pepper Snapple Group.

In this audiobook, master storyteller Jim Weiss introduces young listeners to some of the most fascinating people and events of the Middle Ages. Attila the Hun makes an empire shake with fear. Sir William Marshall outfights every opponent - yet shows mercy even to his enemies. Hildegard of Bingen writes beautiful music - and writes advice letters to kings and queens! Muhammad changes the map of the world, and inspires a faith that guides millions of people. Eleanor of Aquitaine fights for power in a world ruled by men. Moses Maimonides heals illnesses of the body and the spirit.

In Periods Gone Public, Jennifer Weiss-Wolf - the woman Bustle dubbed one of the nation's "badass menstrual activists" - explores why periods have become a prominent political cause. From eliminating the tampon tax, to enacting new laws ensuring access to affordable, safe products, menstruation is no longer something to whisper about.

During a long drought in Australia, Tree Kangaroo and Koala grow thirsty for water. When Tree Kangaroo remembers how he and his mother survived a similar drought by digging a hole for water, their problems seem to be solved. Koala creates excuses to rest and be lazy while Tree Kangaroo works hard to dig the well. When water begins to fill the hole, Koala forgets to share and loses his tail and a friend! Illustrated by Tom Wrenn.

Inspiring women to pursue their own colorful dreams, I'm Not Really a Waitress tells the story of how Suzi Weiss-Fischmann transformed a small dental supply company into a number one beauty brand around the world.

Für Coaches & Berater, die mehr Buchungen statt Erklärschleifen wollen! Bei GEFRAGT & GEBUCHT bekommst du Klartext, Tools und KI, die dich auf dem Weg zur gefragten Marke begleiten. Deine Expertise ist Gold wert. Doch statt voller Auftragskalender erntest du oft fragende Blicke? Hier bekommst du frische Impulse to go, sofort umsetzbare Strategien und smarte Tools, die dir echte Freiräume schaffen. Kein Bla-Bla, sondern Klartext: wie du raus aus dem Erklär-Modus kommst und rein in die Buchung. Du erfährst, wie du dich von einem „Experten unter vielen“ in eine unverwechselbare Marke ...

"We are at a turning point in human history. To stop climate breakdown and extinction, environmental movements need to be actively anti-racist and join struggles for social justice." - Carola Rackete In 2019. Carola Rackete became publicly known for docking the sea rescue vessel "Sea-Watch 3" in Italy and thereby challenging a national decree that contradicted international obligations to engage in sea rescue.

Lüneburg im 14. Jh. Nach dem Tod ihrer Familie hat die junge Adlige Jakoba in einem Kloster ihre Bestimmung als Krankenpflegerin gefunden. Doch ihr Bruder zwingt sie in eine neue Ehe, und als ihr brutaler Mann einem Unfall zum Opfer fällt, muss Jakoba fliehen. Nur der Hilfe Arnolds, eines Theriak-Krämers, hat sie es zu verdanken, dass sie sich nach Paris durchschlagen und als Heilerin einen Namen machen kann. Rasch ist sie so erfolgreich, dass sogar der sieche König nach ihr ruft und nach der "Arznei der Könige" verlangt. Doch damit macht sie sich gefährliche Feinde.

Von Bremen und Mallorca in den Süden Frankreichs und den Norden Italiens - eine spannende Reise durch die mittelalterliche Medizin und die Geschichte der Kreuzzüge 1217. Weil sein Vater ihn ins Kloster geben möchte, flieht der junge Bremer Adlige Thonis und schließt sich einem Kreuzzugsheer an. Doch er kommt nicht weit: Schon auf dem Weg ins Heilige Land erblindet er, wird zum Sterben zurückgelassen. Dass er gesundet, verdankt er allein dem betörenden Gesang einer Spielfrau, der ihn im Leben hält, und der Kunst des Chirurgen Wilhelm.

Norddeutschland, an der Wende zum 13. Jh.: Bei der Zerstörung der alten Handelsstadt Bardowick wird die kleine Ida vom Rest ihrer Familie getrennt. Fortan wächst sie bei einer Einsiedlerin am Ufer des Flusses Ilmenau auf. In der Natur findet Ida Trost, und sie entwickelt ein Talent dafür, kostbare Perlmuscheln zu finden. Als sie Jahre später mehr über ihre wahre Herkunft erfährt, macht Ida sich gemeinsam mit ihrer Jugendliebe, dem Slawen Esko, auf die gefahrvolle Suche nach ihrer Familie. Ihr erstes Ziel: das noch junge Lübeck.

Updated version of the best-selling book on how to grow and protect wealth in difficult economic times Having an effective financial plan has always been important; today, it's crucial. In The Ultimate Money Guide for Bubbles, Busts, Recession, and Depression--the updated and revised edition of the best seller, The Ultimate Depression Survival Guide--author Martin D. Weiss shows readers how to create a safe and effective financial plan for today's unpredictable economic environment.

Reimagining Buddhism through a feminine lens: a powerful memoir of healing, strength, and spiritual awakening.

Business books fall into two categories: theory and impractical protocols. Both provide either ideas without applications or applications without proven theoretical frames. They are like concept cars no one expects to drive to work. The Leader Architect provides the bridge to proven solutions based on sound theory. These solutions are being used successfully by expert leaders at some of the best companies in the world, without the elaborate external systems and training teams required by many popular approaches.

Whether you're discussing the terms of a high-stakes deal, forming a key partnership, asking for a raise, or planning a family event, negotiating can be stressful. One person makes a demand, the other concedes a point. In the end, you settle on a subpar solution in the middle—if you come to any agreement at all. But these discussions don't need to be win-or-lose situations. Written by negotiation expert Jeff Weiss, the HBR Guide to Negotiating provides a disciplined approach to finding a solution that works for everyone involved.

This spirited retelling brings us Shakespeare’s cast of immortal characters with excerpts from the original dialogue told in a way that young listeners can grasp....

Are you squabbling instead of communicating? Do you end up spiraling into an argument whenever you try to talk about problems? Are you afraid the only answer is divorce? Would you like to get your relationship back on track? If you love your partner but desperately want their understanding as to why you're so frustrated, then Stop Arguing and Start Talking will help you grow together.

During Wall Street's last big bull market, there were brokers in $3,000 suits, billion-dollar IPO's, and 30-year-olds making $100,000 a month. And then there was Louis Pasciuto, who came from Staten Island at the age of 19 and discovered one indelible truth about himself: He was born to steal. This is the astounding, true story of the rise and fall of this fast-talking, street-smart wiseguy, as well as the insidious ways the Mob infiltrates, then controls, Wall Street.

In 1938, when her diary begins, Helga is eight years old. Alongside her father and mother and the 45,000 Jews who live in Prague, she endures the Nazi invasion and regime: Her father is denied work, schools are closed to her, she and her parents are confined to their flat. Then deportations begin, and her friends and family start to disappear. In 1941, Helga and her parents are sent to the concentration camp of Terezn, where they live for three years. Here Helga documents their daily life - the harsh conditions, disease, and suffering, as well as moments of friendship, creativity, and hope - until, in 1944, they are sent to Auschwitz.