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1) The choice
Author
Publisher
G. P. Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
361 pages ; 21 cm
Language
English
Author
Language
English
Description
From the time we learn to speak, we're told that if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all. When you become a manager, it's your job to say it -- and your obligation. Author Kim Scott was an executive at Google and then at Apple, where she developed a class on how to be a good boss. Radical Candor is a simple idea: to be a good boss, you have to Care Personally at the same time that you Challenge Directly. When you challenge...
Author
Language
English
Description
What is God's take on the issues that are nearest to a teen girl's heart? Issues like acceptance, loneliness, friendships, and relationships? How about getting along with your parents? Or finding your purpose and place in life? It's amazing how relevant the Bible is--you'll find yourself relating to the people and experiences in it. And you'll discover promises from God that will help you through anything and everything. It all comes alive when you...
4) Smoke bitten
Author
Series
Mercy Thompson series volume 12
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Shapeshifting mechanic Mercy Thompson will face a threat unlike any other. . . . I am Mercedes Athena Thompson Hauptman. My only "superpowers" are that I turn into a thirty-five-pound coyote and I can fix Volkswagens. But I have friends in odd places and a pack of werewolves at my back. It looks like I'm going to need them. Centuries ago, the fae dwelt in Underhill-until she locked her doors against them. They left behind their great castles and...
Author
Publisher
A TarcherPerigee Book
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
xii, 301 pages ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
"In this wise and informative parenting guide, Elaine Rose Glickman shows readers how loving your kid enough to be the boss will result in happier, healthier, and much easier-to-be-around children! You've seen them--kids running wild through restaurants while the parents avert their gaze and order another cappuccino. You've heard them--kids telling their parents to "shut up" and "get me that." You've met them--kids who dress inappropriately and...
Author
Language
English
Description
"As we approach the centenary of [Jackson's] birth comes this astonishing compilation of fifty-six pieces--more than forty of which have never been published before. Two of Jackson's children co-edited this volume, culling through the vast archives of their mothers paper's at the Library of Congress, selecting only the very best for inclusion"--Dust jacket flap.
Author
Language
English
Description
"How often do you tell yourself to just "let it go" when you want to do anything but? Do you say "it's fine" when, really, it's not at all fine? When people do things that hurt you, do you speak up--or do you worry that saying anything will just make everyone uncomfortable? Do you feel resentful, depleted, or overwhelmed? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need to establish some boundaries. Melissa Urban knows firsthand that boundaries-a...
10) The plot
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Jean Hanff Korelitz's The Plot is a psychologically suspenseful novel about a story too good not to steal, and the writer who steals it. Jacob Finch Bonner was once a promising young novelist with a respectably published first book. Today, he's teaching in a third-rate MFA program and struggling to maintain what's left of his self-respect; he hasn't written-let alone published-anything decent in years. When Evan Parker, his most arrogant student,...
Author
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
432 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Once Donald Trump's fiercest surrogate, closest confidant, and staunchest defender, Michael Cohen knows where the skeletons are buried. This is the most devastating business and political horror story of the century. As Trump's lawyer and "fixer," Cohen not only witnessed firsthand but was also an active participant in the inner workings of Trump's business empire, political campaign, and presidential administration. This is a story that you have...
Author
Language
English
Description
Magical Mathematics reveals the secrets of fun-to-perform card tricks--and the profound mathematical ideas behind them--that will astound even the most accomplished magician. Persi Diaconis and Ron Graham provide easy, step-by-step instructions for each trick, explaining how to set up the effect and offering tips on what to say and do while performing it. Each card trick introduces a new mathematical idea, and varying the tricks in turn takes readers...
Author
Publisher
FaithWords
Pub. Date
2012.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
x, 299 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
In this book the author discusses the power of words and provides a guide to 'smart talk' that can change your life. Words are a big deal. They are containers for power, and we have to decide what kind of power we want our words to carry, says the author. "I believe that our words can increase or decrease our level of joy. They can affect the answers to our prayers and have a positive or negative effect on our future. One might say that our words...
Author
Publisher
Harper
Pub. Date
[2011]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xviii, 351 pages ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"Practical, dialogue-based advice for parents of teenagers from the author of the bestselling "Get out of My Life, But First Can You Drive Me and Cheryl to the Mall?" Anthony Wolf applies his philosophy and humor to a wide variety of everyday situations, showing both the way interactions tend to go (not so well) and why, then offers parents a script and guidance on how to achieve the most satisfying outcomes. Wolf deals with all the things that have...
Author
Publisher
Mariner Books, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First Mariner Books edition.
Physical Desc
xxxi, 293 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"The Godmother of Silicon Valley, legendary teacher, and mother of a Super Family shares her tried-and-tested methods for raising happy, healthy, successful children using Trust, Respect, Independence, Curiosity, and Kindness: TRICK"--
Author
Publisher
Portfolio/Penguin
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
288 pages : charts ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Let's be honest -- none of us were given an owner's manual at birth. If you're having trouble solving a problem or making a dream happen, the problem isn't you. It's not that you're not hardworking, intelligent or deserving, but that you haven't yet installed the one key belief that will change everything. My mom, who has the tenacity of a bulldog and curses like a truck driver, explained it to me this way, "Nothing in life is that complicated. You...
Author
Publisher
Crown Publishers
Pub. Date
c2002
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
ix, 336 pages: ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
My daughter used to be so wonderful. Now I can barely stand her and she wont tell me anything. How can I find out whats going on? Theres a clique in my daughters grade thats making her life miserable. She doesnt want to go to school anymore. Her own supposed friends are turning on her, and shes too afraid to do anything. What can I do? Welcome to the wonderful world of your daughters adolescence. A world in which she comes to school one day to find...
Author
Series
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
xv, 366 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Getting a smartphone or tablet can be intimidating for anyone, but this user-friendly guide is here to help you to get the most out of all your new gadget has to offer! Whether you're upgrading from an older model or totally new to the awesome world of Androids, this book makes it easier than ever to get up and running with the latest technology. From setup and configuration to taking advantage of all those intricate bells and whistles, Android Phones...
Author
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Pub. Date
2011.
Physical Desc
xi, 291 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"Nuclear researcher and teacher, Ford covers everything from quarks, quantum jumps, and what causes stars to shine, to practical applications ranging from lasers and superconductors to light-emitting diodes."--Dust jacket.
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