Chicken soup for the college soul

A second chicken soup for the woman's soul

Jack Canfield, Dave Barry, Jack Canfield, Marci Shimoff, Mark Victory Hansen, Jennifer Read Hawthorne, Mark Victor Hansen

This latest collection of stories celebrates the shared experiences of being a woman in a 101 new ways. You will be moved by these true accounts of how women like you have embraced life's defining moments by finding love, dealing with loss, overcoming obstacles and achieving their dreams and goals. Like spending time with a trusted friend, A Second Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul will put difficult times into perspective, renew your faith in yourself and make you aware of the miracles in your own life.

Handbook of Coaching Psychology

Stephen Palmer, Alison Whybrow

Solution Focused Coaching in Practiceis a practical ‘how-to’ guide that provides an invaluable overview of Solution Focused Coaching skills and techniques. Reflecting upon published research on the solution focused approach, Bill O’Connell, Stephen Palmer and Helen Williams bring their own experiences of Solution Focused Coaching together with others in the field to cover topics such as: the coach-coachee relationship the role of technology in coaching inclusive coaching group and team coaching practical issues and skills. Incorporating coachee case studies, worksheets, practice tips and discussion points, the skills, strategies and techniques in this book are straightforward to apply and can be used in most coaching settings. This practical book is essential reading for experienced personal or executive coaches, managers considering introducing a new and better coaching culture for their staff, and for those just starting out on their coaching journey.

The Right Words at the Right Time, Vol. 2

Marlo Thomas, Jon B. Fish, Bruce Kluger, Carl Robbins, David Tabatsky

From big cities to farm communities, from office cubicles to hospital wards, from Normandy Beach to Boston's Fenway Park, the contributors to this remarkable volume -- selected from among thousands in a nationwide search -- tell riveting stories about the words that changed their lives forever. You'll meet a "Plain Jane" from Seattle, whose world was rocked by a passing remark made by her favorite musician, backstage at a concert. You'll hear from the bereaved fiancé of a 9/11 victim, who found hope in a note pinned to a teddy bear. You'll laugh with a beleaguered soccer mom, who reveals the single phrase she never wants to hear again. And your heart will break for a prison inmate, who recalls the one piece of advice he still wishes he took. In each case, words had made all the difference. Marlo Thomas has once again tapped into the human spirit, assembling a breathtaking collection of beautiful and inspiring essays about the enduring power of words, and how their impact can last a lifetime. As a follow-up to her 2002 New York Times #1 bestseller, The Right Words at the Right Time, Thomas presents 101 new first-person stories that are at once universal and strikingly personal. Like the tale of a Gulf War veteran, whose life was transformed by just two words spoken by a young stranger at a Burger King. Or the aimless garage mechanic, who found salvation in a Help Wanted ad. Or the unsuspecting mother of three, who made a heart-warming discovery about her grandmother's "racy past." As this astonishing anthology proves, the "right words" can come from anywhere -- the pages of a dusty old songbook, the pulpit of a neighborhood church, the wreckage of Ground Zero, a hand-stitched sampler hanging on a wall, and a child's simple expression of love. The Right Words at the Right Time, Volume 2: Your Turn! is a collection to be read and read again -- a volume that will be cherished both by fans of the original book and anyone who has ever been touched by the startling and lif

Everything is F*cked

Mark Manson, Carlos Ramos Malavé

New York Times Bestseller “Just because everything appears to be a mess doesn’t mean you have to be one. Mark Manson’s book is a call to arms for a better life and better world and could not be more needed right now.” — Ryan Holiday, bestselling author of The Obstacle is the Way and Ego is the Enemy From the author of the international mega-bestseller The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck comes a counterintuitive guide to the problems of hope. We live in an interesting time. Materially, everything is the best it’s ever been—we are freer, healthier and wealthier than any people in human history. Yet, somehow everything seems to be irreparably and horribly f*cked—the planet is warming, governments are failing, economies are collapsing, and everyone is perpetually offended on Twitter. At this moment in history, when we have access to technology, education and communication our ancestors couldn’t even dream of, so many of us come back to an overriding feeling of hopelessness. What’s going on? If anyone can put a name to our current malaise and help fix it, it’s Mark Manson. In 2016, Manson published The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck, a book that brilliantly gave shape to the ever-present, low-level hum of anxiety that permeates modern living. He showed us that technology had made it too easy to care about the wrong things, that our culture had convinced us that the world owed us something when it didn’t—and worst of all, that our modern and maddening urge to always find happiness only served to make us unhappier. Instead, the “subtle art” of that title turned out to be a bold challenge: to choose your struggle; to narrow and focus and find the pain you want to sustain. The result was a book that became an international phenomenon, selling millions of copies worldwide while becoming the #1 bestseller in 13 different countries. In Everthing Is F*cked, Manson turns his gaze from the inevitable flaws within each individual self to the endless calamities taking place in the

Group and Team Coaching

Christine Thornton

Group and Team Coaching is a best-seller offering a new perspective on the ‘secret life of groups’, the subconscious and non-verbal processes through which people learn and communicate in groups and teams. Originally published in 2010 and designed for easy navigation, it is a highly regarded team coaching handbook, and required reading on many courses. This new edition is fully updated, with a completely new chapter on working with groups and teams on virtual platforms, including hybrid and blended working. Christine Thornton uses key concepts from psychology, group analysis and systems theory as well as her own extensive experience to give practical advice. Topics include: the invisible processes of group dynamics; common dilemmas; pitfalls of team coaching and how to avoid them; pros and cons and best practice online; how to design coaching interventions; supervising coaching; ethics. Based on research and including many vignettes and case studies, this new edition is essential reading for coaches working with groups and teams, and leaders working with their own teams or commissioning coaching.

Smart Woman's Guide to PMS and Pain-Free Periods

Linda Woolven

An unabashed guide to symptom-free, drug-free periods For the 30 to 40 percent of women afflicted with PMS, traditional medicine can offer no genuine cures, only hormones, anti-depressants, and temporary pain-killers. Offering a practical, easy-to-implement plan for recovery from even the most debilitating forms of PMS, herbalist Linda Woolven outlines a natural powerhouse regimen of herbs, vitamins, minerals, and nutritional changes. A comprehensive guide to every aspect of women's menstrual and sexual health, the book also addresses menopause and osteoporosis. Combining scientific research and clinical experience with clear practical guidelines, this is an essential how-to health book for women of all ages. Linda Woolven (Toronto, ON, Canada) is the author of The Vegetarian Passport Cookbook (978-1-555041-331-1) and Healthy Herbs (978-1-555041-329-8).

Keep Calm!

Gina Bellisario, Renée Kurilla

"Keep Calm!" by Gina Bellisario and Renée Kurilla offers young readers practical strategies for navigating feelings of anxiety and stress. Through relatable scenarios and engaging illustrations, the book guides children in understanding their emotions and developing coping mechanisms. It provides accessible tools and simple techniques to help them manage worry and find moments of calm.

Smile, or You're Doing it Wrong: A Journey from Rock Bottom to Redemption

Ric Bucher

Ric Bucher's memoir chronicles his descent into addiction and depression following a career-ending injury, detailing his struggle to rebuild his life from its lowest point. Through raw honesty, he explores the profound impact of his personal demons on his relationships and self-worth. The narrative ultimately charts his arduous path toward recovery and finding a renewed sense of purpose and joy.

Project Maven: A Marine Colonel, His Team, and the Dawn of AI Warfare

Sebastian Mallaby

This book chronicles the improbable journey of Marine Colonel Gregory Boyington's team as they spearheaded Project Maven, a groundbreaking initiative to integrate artificial intelligence into drone warfare. Mallaby details the complex challenges of overcoming bureaucratic inertia and technical hurdles to equip military drones with AI for target identification. The narrative highlights the ethical and strategic implications of this nascent era of AI-driven conflict, showcasing the human ingenuity behind a significant technological leap.