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Perhaps you've tried other books or courses that overpromised and underdelivered. But this is not another generic communication seminar or quick-fix guide. Social Skills Success uses today's young adults' language and context, packed with relatable anecdotes and real-world examples. It recognizes your individuality and encourages you to embrace it. Be confident! Be impressive! Be Socially Savvy!

"Before You Get Married" is an indispensable guide for couples preparing to embark on the journey of marriage. Written with insight, compassion, and practicality, this book offers a comprehensive roadmap for navigating the complexities of partnership and laying the groundwork for a strong and fulfilling relationship. Drawing from a wealth of personal experiences, expert advice, and research-backed insights, each chapter of this book explores a crucial aspect of relationship preparation, from financial planning to family dynamics, from intimacy to communication.

This book offers clarity amidst the confusion from understanding the physiological changes to navigating the emotional rollercoaster. This guide provides invaluable insights for women at every stage of this journey. Equipped with proven strategies, you'll confidently navigate the ups and downs of this journey, emerging on the other side stronger, healthier, and vibrantly alive.

Ten powerful women are shaping U.S. policy and governance. Women of Influence: The Female Leaders Shaping Today's America provides an in-depth look at these groundbreaking leaders, their rise to power, and their impact on the nation’s future. This book examines the strategic leadership, policy priorities, and personal journeys of these influential women.

Thrive: How Learning Can Ignite a New Way Forward by Dr. Gina Anderson is a groundbreaking exploration of how our digitally driven world shapes our emotions, relationships, and sense of purpose—and how we can reclaim joy, connection, and meaning through the transformative power of learning. Drawing from learning science and psychology and her own experiences as a learning scientist and CEO, Dr. Anderson delves into the paradox of modern life: endless connectivity through apps, games, and devices, yet an overwhelming sense of loneliness and disconnection.

You have a hidden thief secretly stealing your productivity. And it is the sneaky bandit of useless and unproductive conversations sapping your energy and sabotaging your future. In this audiobook, The Top 5 Conversation Traps to Avoid, Dr. Shonda Allen Hill uncovers the leading communication pitfalls in personal relationships.

In the fall of 1952, a courageous 18-year-old Roberta boarded a Greyhound bus in Missouri to start her new adventure to train as a nurse in Oklahoma. While in training, she falls in love with and marries a World War II soldier. The new couple moves to his cotton farm in rural Oklahoma and starts their life as a family. As the story develops, it proves how Roberta-Mama's early years in Missouri influenced her Oklahoma life and how it helped bond her family together.

Jada isn’t sure her words matter. She loves to write, but sharing her thoughts? That’s a whole different story. When her teacher asks her to write and deliver a special part in the school play, Jada feels nervous, unsure, and a little overwhelmed.

Achieve unbreakable resilience and thrive in adversity with proven scientific methods integrated with ancient spiritual wisdom, even if you've struggled for years!

Do you wake up stiff and sore, fearing that aging will worsen? Does chronic pain keep you from feeling your best? Are you looking for simple, enjoyable exercises that improve your physical well-being? You're not alone. Many adults are rediscovering vitality they thought age had stolen. This guide offers practical solutions to increase flexibility, strength, and mobility in just minutes a day.

This comprehensive collection is designed to make the path to financial independence and lasting wealth accessible to everyone, regardless of background or experience. It simplifies complex real estate concepts and introduces creative investment opportunities, changing how you perceive and manage wealth.

Unleash the transformative power of Chair Yoga in just 12 minutes a day, even if you have joint pain, flexibility issues, or limited energy. Are you over 60 and tired of feeling limited by aches and pains? Do you want a workout that’s gentle, fun, and effective for your age? You’re not alone—help is here. According to the CDC, 1 in 4 adults over 50 are physically inactive due to pain and the challenges of traditional exercises. But staying fit doesn’t have to be complicated.

Maybe you’ve tried similar techniques without success or are skeptical about alternative health approaches. This book is designed to help you get past those doubts, offering a supportive, step-by-step guide that anyone can follow to improve their mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

An enchanting and beautiful Butterfly Princess named Nova is given a magic satchel by Grandmother Spirit to bring the dream of spring to Earth’s Forest animals each year. After placing fall colors into a bag, Nova releases them each spring, and a kaleidoscope of butterflies emerges to nourish the flowers. The trees sprout their buds, and the birds sing their springtime lyrics. A clever fox named Tokala has other ideas for the magic satchel.

Knowledge is power and you hold the key to a happier and healthier life by understanding the signs of these behaviors and placing a stop to the source and lifeblood of these wicked individuals. This is a guidebook to assist in recognizing the traits for identifying the narcissist in your life, assessing our own vulnerabilities, dealing with narcissistic behavior and maintaining our boundaries.

In today’s demanding world, achieving a balanced and prosperous life can feel out of reach. This guide empowers you to build lasting discipline, develop productive habits, and focus on what truly matters. With practical strategies to master your time and make smart investments, this book gives you the tools to create a life of stability, purpose, and growth.

You have big dreams… Yet it seems there’s always something standing in your way, and reaching them feels impossible. It’s overwhelming, and it’s far less scary to hit the snooze button, roll back over, and carry on living life as you know it… But your fear is what’s really holding you back… and you can overcome it. Every setback you face is an opportunity in disguise, and you can push past every limit that stands in the way of your dreams.

This guide is specifically tailored for rural Indigenous communities. We'll explain digital advocacy and its significance in bridging communication gaps between Indigenous communities and decision-makers. Checklists, recommended tools, and easy-to-follow guides will keep you on track to developing skills in amplifying your voice, lobbying governments, and influencing change in the digital age.

There’s so much more to retirement than endless days in an armchair… Discover how to unlock all the joy and fulfillment in yours! You’re finally free of work… but now what? You’ve spent years looking forward to retirement, but now that it’s here, you might be feeling a little overwhelmed. After years of planning every day and packing it full of work pressures and family commitments, you’re faced with a vast expanse of time, and you’re not sure how you’re going to fill it.

Financial literacy isn't taught in school, so you’ve got to learn it on your own. Fortunately, plenty of adults have made mistakes they want you to avoid... and there are books, like this one, designed to give you the knowledge you need to ensure money is never a problem.