Development Dance

In her most affirming and life-changing book yet, Dr. Harriet Lerner teaches us how to restore love and connection with the people who matter the most. In The Dance of Connection we learn what to say (and not say).

While anger deserves our attention and respect, women still learn to silence our anger, to deny it entirely, or to vent it in a way that leaves us feeling helpless and powerless.

The Dance of Intimacy takes a careful look at relationships where intimacy is most challenged by too much emotional distance, too much intensity, or simply too much pain. In clear, direct, and dramatic terms, Dr. Lerner illustrates how we can move differently in these relationships, be they with a distant or unfaithful spouse, a depressed sister, a difficult mother, an alcoholic father, an uncommitted lover, a dying parent, or an estranged family member.

Written from her dual perspective as a psychologist and a mother, Lerner brings us deeply personal tales that run the gamut from the hilarious to the heart-wrenching. From birth or adoption to the empty nest, The Mother Dance teaches the basic lessons of motherhood: that we are not in control of what happens to our children, that most of what we worry about doesn't happen, and that our children will love us with all our imperfections if we can do the same for them.

Dr. Susan Jeffers, whose previous books have touched millions throughout the world, provides the tools and concepts that show us how to feel calmer, more in control, and excited about life. With wisdom, humour and clarity, she opens our eyes as to what pulls us down and what lifts us up. End the Struggle and Dance with Life is an invaluable source of insight and practical guidance that inspires us to create a life filled with peace and joy.

Connection is what shapes our lives as human beings! But in a world where digital screens often substitute for face-to-face interaction, the need for genuine human connection has never been greater. The Dance of Connection is a journey to rediscover the power of community and the impact of meaningful relationships. Drawing on insights from psychology and sociology, I’ll explore the fundamental importance of human connection in shaping our lives and well-being.

Drawing upon new theories about leadership and the long-term success of change initiatives, and based upon 25 years of experience building learning organizations, the authors of The Fifth Discipline Fieldbook show how to accelerate success and avoid the obstacles that can stall momentum. The Dance of Change, written for managers and executives at every level of an organization, reveals how business leaders can work together to anticipate the challenges that profound change will ultimately forc

Miss Val has shaped her UCLA gymnastics program as a life-skills class, and now she's sharing those lessons with you, whether you're an athlete, business leader, or simply someone who wants to own his or her destiny. Miss Val's philosophies are timeless. Her coaching style is unorthodox. Life Is Short, Don't Wait to Dance is a thought-provoking, fun journey through the personal stories and anecdotes of the 35-year career of a dancer/choreographer turned athletic coach.

The Dance of the Lion and the Unicorn is a riveting listening and a revolutionary approach to helping couples whose relationship is in trouble. It focuses on the most common dynamic of relationships that fail: One partner (lion) reacts with outbursts of anger, while the other (unicorn) tries to avoid conflict in ways that only make things worse.

This short, fast paced, irreverent guide to creativity is for everyone who wants better ideas and to finish projects they inspire. In 21 short chapters you'll discover a fresh way to understand creative thinking, how ideas work, plus insights from decades of study on both how to be more productive and creative at the same time.

Best-selling author Harriet Lerner leads you in the most magnificent dance of all: The Mother Dance!

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by all the good advice in a self-help book? Too many to-do’s, and not enough time to-do them? Jenny Hoops has your back! The Dance of Success is a practical, easy-to-do system for taking solid steps towards a life of purpose and joy.

As a sensitive, you are wired differently, which requires a specific inner healing approach. Being an empath or a highly sensitive person is a gift. Not a disorder or diagnosis. Elaine Aaron (expert in the research of Highly Sensitive People) discovered that 15-20 percent of the population are highly sensitive.

The loss of a loved one is tough enough, but when Regina Richards experiences the loss of her spouse of many decades, little does she expect the extraordinary sequence of events about to unfold. First, there is the mysterious whistling that comes from out of nowhere, followed by the black patent-leather dancing shoes that miraculously appear in her bedroom. (She doesn't dance.) And then come the visits from her dearly departed husband, to explain what it is like on the other side. Surely this would be enough for anyone to begin to think they were losing it.

In a world where mental health issues have been suppressed, a St. Louis native finds healing on a musing path of following her dreams. Dance became a vehicle of positive self-expression, which led to world travels in show business despite the odds being stacked against her. Along the way, Sabrina discovers the importance of knowledge of self and that true success is rooted in wisdom and love, coupled with an intimate relationship with God.

A memoir about hope and second chances. Elise, my mother, fell in love for the first time when she was 19. Peter was his name. She became engaged to him at 21 but didn't marry him until she was 75!

These are the original, unabridged sound recordings of the 18-year-old German girl. She made them in her bed just talking in her cell phone. She therefore recommends that the listener listen to her voice in the same way: Put the phone or player next to you on your pillow and enjoy the warmth and eroticism of her voice. Laura began the career of an escort girl when she came of age. She experienced many beautiful things, but also terrifying moments that led her to continue her erotic services as a Cam Girl.

In Gorillas Can Dance, distinguished international business strategy professor and expert Dr. Shameen Prashantham delivers a proven roadmap for large corporations collaborating with startups. Drawing on over a decade of international research, Dr. Prashantham explains the "why," "how," and "where" of corporate-startup partnering.

 The Masked Dance is a candid personal reflection on the psychological, religious, and cultural influences at the core of domestic violence. Monica vividly conveys her spiritual battle against the entanglements of the abuse cycle while unveiling the latent messages that cultivate emotional and physical violence against women. This book opens urgently needed conversations about Christian culture and what its hidden messages say about the value of a woman’s soul versus the value of her marriage. 

Santa Fe artist Terre Reed grapples with the unique newness and disorientation of widowhood. In her struggle to rediscover and redefine herself, her art blossoms. Even as she grieves the loss of her husband and their life together, Terre reveals an often humorous story that provides hope and inspiration. Reed's reflections on the end of life and her determination to rebuild herself truly illustrate that the best way to honor the deceased is to use the energy of grief to rise, renewed.