Catalog Search Results
Author
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Come inside a jury room as one juror leads a starkly divided room to consensus. Join a young CIA officer as he recruits a reluctant foreign agent. And sit with an accomplished surgeon as he tries, and fails, to convince yet another cancer patient to opt for the less risky course of treatment. In Supercommunicators, Charles Duhigg blends deep research and his trademark storytelling skills to show how we can all learn to identify and leverage the hidden...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The author of Digital Minimalism and Deep Work offers a philosophy for pursuing meaningful accomplishment while avoiding overload. History's most creative and impactful philosophers, scientists, artists, and writers mastered the art of producing valuable work with staying power. In this book, Cal Newport harnesses the wisdom of these traditional knowledge workers to transform modern jobs. Drawing from research on the habits and mindsets of a varied...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
A Podcast host, spiritual director and best-selling author offers guidance to help readers recognize when to leave situations that are no longer useful, including how to navigate endings without closure and differentiate between peace and discomfort avoidance.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Violet is quiet and she has plenty to say. Violet Blandin makes it a habit to blend in. At school, no one notices her, but in the kitchen, she cooks up confidence and can't be missed. When a hands-on lesson about measurement goes haywire, Violet finds she is the only one who can save celebrated Chef Delaclaire from an awful encounter with a very salty cookie." -- Back cover.
Author
Language
English
Description
"Healing and thriving after or even during a narcissistic relationship can be challenging, but it is possible. It's Not You shows that the first step is to stop trying to change the narcissistic person, stop blaming yourself, and start giving yourself permission to foster your autonomy and sense of self outside of this relationship"--
7) Lucky
Author
Language
English
Description
"Before Jodie Rattler became a star, she was a girl growing up in St. Louis. One day in 1955, when she was just six years old, her Uncle Drew took her to the racetrack, where she got lucky - and that roll of two-dollar bills she won has never since left her side. Jodie thrived in the warmth of her extended family, and then - through a combination of hard work and serendipity - started a singing career, which catapulted her from St. Louis to New York...
Author
Language
English
Appears on list
Formats
Description
"When her estranged mother dies, Stella is left with an unusual inheritance: a one-way plane ticket and a note reading "Go to Paris." But Stella is hardly cut out for adventure; a childhood trauma, and her mother's negligent parenting style, have kept her strictly confined to her comfort zone, even in adulthood. When her boss encourages her to time off, Stella resigns herself to honor her mother's wishes, even if a spontaneous trip to Paris is the...
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
The author of Losing Your Mind to Find Your Soul, and A Father's Daughter book series contemplates our life purpose, trauma, love, destiny, spiritual transformations and the meaning of life.He exposes the corruption and greed that consumes society, reflecting on our lives, pondering our happiness, and whether the lifestyle most of us live by makes us happy or merely an illusion. With introspection, most feel bound and shackled with barely any freedom...
Author
Language
English
Description
Get the Summary of Cal Newport's Slow Productivity in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Slow Productivity" by Cal Newport explores the concept of productivity, particularly in knowledge work, where traditional metrics are ill-suited. The book challenges the 20th-century mindset that equates longer hours with better outcomes, highlighting the pitfalls of pseudo-productivity, which leads to stress and burnout. Newport...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Deborah LeBlanc's Make Sh** Happen is a call to action for dreamers stuck in neutral. Consider this book the first stepping stone on your pathway toward true accomplishment.Inside, you'll discover a treasure trove of wisdom, from myth-busting science to productivity hacks that make progress feel like playtime. You'll map your trajectory by way of insightful exercises, then watch your efficiency soar-at last. With witty warmth and cold hard facts,...
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Years ago, Tabitha Brown started a 30-day personal challenge that she called "I Did a New Thing!" The challenge was simple. Every day she would do something she'd never done before. In this book, Tab shares her own stories and those of others, alongside gentle guidance and encouragement to create these incredible changes for yourself and see what good can come from them.
14) ¿Cómo dejar de pensar demasiado? Descubre el poder de las estrategias para controlar el pensamien
Author
Language
Español
Formats
Description
En un mundo donde el pensamiento constante puede convertirse en una trampa, este libro te invita a un viaje de autodescubrimiento y liberación mental. Descubre cómo superar los límites de los pensamientos negativos y recupera el control de tu mente para alcanzar tus objetivos.¿Qué aprenderás?:Descubrirás la corriente constante de pensamientos que guía tus acciones diarias.Comprenderás cómo el ego construye una identidad a veces limitante.Podrás...
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"'Magical thinking' can be broadly defined as the belief that one's internal thoughts can affect unrelated events in the external world: Think of the conviction that one can manifest their way out of poverty, stave off cancer with positive vibes, thwart the apocalypse by learning to can their own peaches, or transform an unhealthy relationship to a glorious one with loyalty alone. In all its forms, magical thinking works in service of restoring agency...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
There's hope for greater satisfaction, purpose and joy in your life, even if circumstances have you down...
Stanford-trained psychiatrist David Carreon, MD, reveals what it takes to move from nagging disappointment, dissatisfaction, or depression to a life of thriving. One of the pioneers of the use of an intense form of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) in severely depressed patients, Dr. Carreon was astonished by how quickly and dramatically...
17) On Brand
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
From bestselling author Aliza Licht, “On Brand” is part career book, part personal growth guide and will help you answer the question: What's on brand for you? Ideal for anyone seeking personal development to help them level up, pivot professionally, or for support through a transition.
How you show up in person, over email, and on social media communicates your personal brand. That brand deserves thoughtful cultivation and crafting as you shape...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
An intimate, illustrated collection of spells and stories to infuse our lives with ritual, history, and magic from the visionary artist and infamous witch Bri Luna, founder and creative director of "The Hoodwitch."
Blood Sex Magic is an invitation and an awakening-a guide toward a life of connection to self and spirit, to the seen and unseen realms, and to magical traditions past and future. Born with both Mexican/Indigenous and African roots, Bri...
Author
Language
English
Description
In "Power of Silence: Healing & Resilience," readers are invited to embark on a profound journey into the world of silence-a realm often overlooked in our noisy, chaotic lives. This self-help book explores the remarkable power that silence holds for personal growth, inner peace, and profound transformation. Through a blend of ancient wisdom and modern insights, readers will discover how to unlock the potential of silence to enhance their well-being...
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Tony Robbins returns with the final book in his financial freedom trilogy by unveiling the power of alternative investments. Robbins, and renowned investor Christopher Zook, take you on a journey to interview a dozen of the world's most successful investors in private equity, private credit, private real estate, and venture capital. They share their favorite strategies and insights in this practical guidebook"--
Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? Try our Materials Request Service. Submit Request