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“It held my interest from cover to cover.” – Qat Wanders, editor and bestselling author. Poignant and wry, Standing Out is a profoundly honest story that explores the nature of belonging and finding one's place in the world. Angela had a confusing childhood. Born in New York City to Chinese parents, at the age of three, the family relocated to Kenya in East Africa for her father’s UN job. At school, she lost friends every year to diplomatic transfer. And Dad required her to blend in while traveling with her parents on home leave to China every two years. The loss of a brother when ...

You can’t heal in the same house that broke you — but they keep trying. Patrón thinks he’s in control, but he’s just a warden in a prison he built for himself — raising babies that ain’t all his and loving a wife who keeps twisting the knife. Amber’s trying to hold her family together behind the gates of their new life. She wants peace, but when your world is built on secrets, even love starts to feel like a ticking bomb — especially with new neighbors who might just set everything on fire. Hunter wanted love. Remy wanted redemption. Now they’re both drowning, locked in a...

"In Standing at the Edge, Joan Halifax weaves together scientific research and her own powerful personal experiences as a social activist and humanitarian to show how we can transform our biggest challenges with compassion and wisdom. Standing at the Edge is essential reading for our time." —...

In IRREPLACEABLE, you will discover techniques to boost your career using AI—without losing your job to automation; secrets to unlocking your uniquely human abilities—ones AI can never replicate; counterintuitive methods to raise Future-ready children; strategies to avoid falling into the "AI Obesity" trap; and blueprints for leveraging AI to turn your company into an unstoppable force of innovation.

A straight-shooting Silicon Valley executive reveals insider career strategies to becoming a great leader, developing your network, succeeding without wasting time, and managing trade-offs between your work and life so your life works. Patty Azzarello became the youngest general manager at Hewlett-Packard at age 33, ran a $1 billion software business at 35, and became a CEO at 38 - all without turning into a self-centered, miserable jerk. In Rise, Azzarello shares the insider secrets to advancing your career (while having a life) in three practical steps.

Once you understand that you can avoid painful mistakes, like tanking your college applications with essays, honors, and extracurriculars that blend in with thousands of other applicants. Using actual essays, honors, activities, and letters of continued interest from accepted applications to the University of Virginia, Duke, Yale, Princeton, and Cambridge University, Standing Out by Stepping Back: The Zen of Getting into Selective Colleges shows you how to make your application stand tall above thousands in one quick listen.

In How to Be a High School Superstar, Cal Newport explores the world of relaxed superstars - students who scored spots at the nation's top colleges by leading uncluttered, low stress, and authentic lives. Drawing from extensive interviews and cutting-edge science, Newport explains the surprising truths behind these superstars' mixture of happiness and admissions success.

From Cecile Richards, the former president of Planned Parenthood for more than a decade, daughter of the late Ann Richards, featured speaker at the Women’s March on Washington, and “the heroine of the resistance” (Vogue), comes “an enthralling memoir” (Booklist, starred review) filled...

With the rise of digital media and advertising, a constant barrage of information makes it nearly impossible to be seen and heard. In The Iconist, branding and design strategist Jamie Mustard shows you how individuals, organizations, and brands can break through the noise. The secret to standing out lies in creating content that the desired audience will “lock” onto and remember with little effort - simple, bold ideas that can be immediately understood.

A powerful, timely, and inspiring guide for embracing your most authentic self at work—and why it matters—from the first-ever Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX. Featuring a foreword by Gary Vaynerchuk In a world obsessed with perfection—and workplaces wired for efficiency over...

An inspiring battle cry for sanity in the college application process that looks beyond the rankings to successfully determine what’s truly the best school for you or your child After spending years as an admissions director at Dartmouth, Becky Sabky had seen it all. The perfect grades, the...

How to become a stronger leader and a better teammate. Whatever your role or job, you need to find the sweet spot where you can fit in with your team, yet still have the ability to express your true opinions in a way that will be heard and accepted. This book is about finding that sweet spot. It...

Cool isn't just a state of mind, a celebrity fad, or an American obsession, it's a business. In boardrooms across America, product managers are examining vodka bottles and candy bars, tissue boxes and hamburgers, wondering, "How do we make this thing cool? How do we make this gadget into the iPod of our industry? How do we do what Nike did? How do we get what Target got? How do we infuse this product with that very desirable, nearly unattainable it factor?"

From Insecure to In Demand: The Essential Crash Course in Modern Professional Etiquette for Young Professionals Who Want to Stop Second-Guessing and Start Standing Out Feel unprepared for job interviews, office politics, or workplace communication? You’re not alone—and it’s not your fault. In a world that demands confidence but rarely teaches it, From Insecure to In-Demand is the definitive, no-fluff guide for young professionals who feel like they’re faking it—and desperately want to feel like they belong. Whether you’re entering your first job, navigating your first promotion,...

Humorous. Authentic. Relatable. That's Carolanne Miljavac in a nutshell. And those qualities are just what her nearly half a million social media followers adore about her. Her Odd(ly) Enough is a message that your heart needs to hear: It's time to embrace the "you" God made you to be. Tune out the naysayers of the world, and jump into his loving arms. He'll walk alongside you as you passionately pursue your God-given purpose.

You’re not where you want to be. You’re facing situations you don’t want to face. And none of it seems to make any sense. God understands. God cares. And best of all . . . God’s on it. Need convincing? Meet the prophet Daniel. He spent most of his life in exile, lived at the mercy of egotistical kings, and faced constant persecution for trying to live out his faith. But Daniel’s story shows us how to trust God, live our lives for God, and even find peace in a confusing and chaotic culture. That’s what you’ll discover in this book by Jeremy Mattek. Find out how you can rest in ...

Growing up comes with new responsibilities-and learning how to properly care for your body is one of the most important life skills a young boy can develop. Becoming Him A Guide to Strength, Style, & Standing Out: A Hygiene & Self-Awareness Journey, is a practical and engaging guide designed to help boys understand hygiene, build healthy habits, and grow into confident young men. Written in a relatable and encouraging tone, this book breaks down everyday hygiene routines in a clear and respectful way. Boys will learn how to shower properly, care for their hair and skin, brush their teeth ...

Regain Your Confidence and Stability with Simple Balance Exercises, Even If You've Never Tried Before. Do you often worry about losing your balance and the fear of falling? Are you worried about losing your balance as you age? Are you looking for exercises that can be done safely at home without expensive specialized equipment? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you’re not alone. Many seniors face these challenges, but with the right guidance, you can overcome them and embrace a more active life. "Standing Steady" is designed specifically for you, offering a supportive ...

"Bullying, a boarding school, and a sweet romance. The Crowd combines the wit of Mean Girls and the sizzling romance of Twilight in a setting that rivals Anna and the French Kiss - all while remaining clean and wholesome." ★★★★★ Only the children of millionaires and billionaires attend Whitfield Preparatory Academy. Heiresses, playboys... and seventeen-year-old Ella Parker. For bright and musically gifted Ella, her sudden acceptance into the prestigious boarding school is a dream come true. But Ella's delight quickly turns to dread when she finds herself in the crosshairs of an ...

In Uncomparable, veteran financial services marketing consultant Kristen Luke challenges the traditional concept of striving to be the best financial advisor in the industry. Instead, encourages financial advisors to become "uncomparable" by owning a niche and establishing themselves as an expert in solving one problem for one type of client. In this book, Luke argues that being "better" than the competition is not enough because you can be surpassed by other financial advisors who add just one additional service or implement a slightly superior approach.