Change Myths

How humans decide what to believe, in their professional and personal lives, is vital. It applies to organizational change, our interest area, but also critically to life, such as health and medical decisions, fake news, politics, and more. Much of the sifting and winnowing of information, of separating wheat from chaff, that turns information into knowledge, however, is done subconsciously using heuristics (mental shortcuts) to decide whom to trust and what to believe. Once people decide which authorities and evidence to trust, they get on with life without returning to questions such as ...

If you could change your fate, would you? Merida understands that as princess of Clan DunBroch, she has certain obligations—but that doesn’t mean she has to like it. Especially when one of those obligations means losing her freedom by becoming betrothed to a man she has never met. Merida balks at this tradition, but her mother Queen Elinor insists that Merida must do this to embrace her role as future queen.

The COVID-19 pandemic has left many of us haunted by feelings of anxiety, despair, and even anger. In this audiobook, pioneering therapist Pauline Boss identifies these vague feelings of distress as caused by ambiguous loss, losses that remain unclear and hard to pin down, and thus have no closure. Collectively the world is grieving as the pandemic continues to change our everyday lives.

The Carbon Hoax: A Story- Ruling the World with a Big Lie is the historical background of the Global Warming movement launched in 1968 as a plan to create fear and panic, worldwide. In the words of a founding member of The Club of Rome, Sir Alexander King, this group of wealthy Elites decided “the threat of global warming, water shortages, famine and the like would fit the bill.” “Would fit the bill,” were the key words that caught the author’s attention when The Club of Rome first published its manifesto in 1972, with a plan to create a One World Order with nations voluntarily ...

Heroes, gods, and mortals. The Greek myths are the founding narratives of Western civilization: to understand them is to know the origins of philosophy, literature, art, science, law, and more. Indeed, as Luc Ferry shows in this masterful book, they remain a great store of wisdom, as relevant to our lives today as ever before.

Like most brides on their wedding day, you no doubt were filled with love for your husband and the hope of a happy life together. But perhaps today, as the realities of life together have settled in, those happy expectations are going unfulfilled. And it's tempting to think, "If only my husband would change, I'd be happy." That myth is but one of many that Rhonda Stoppe dispels in her easy-to-follow exploration of what it takes to experience a truly happy marriage.

I may be an Angel, but I'm no choir boy. When I met Bolin Tangzhou, a wereleopard tracker, I knew I had to have him. His badboy reputation to matched mine and the look in his eyes promised pleasure with no strings attached. Regrettably, our sex stars weren't aligned, and I got called onto a mission before I could explore his talents as thoroughly as I'd hoped. The last thing I expected was for Bolin to convince me to hire him for his other talents—that of tracking. Now, we're hunting a psychotic Angel together, chasing her across worlds and realms, trying to stop her from starting the ...

A Captivating Short Story Inspired by Innuit Legend and The Modern Day Plight of The Polar Bear. Journey into a world where an ancient spirit walks among mortals, and the balance of nature hangs by a delicate thread. Immerse yourself in a mesmerizing narrative that weaves together the captivating stories of Nanuk, the Polar Bear Shapeshifter Goddess, and the clash of cultures in the icy realms of Greenland. Witness the legacy of a young Inuit hunter chosen by destiny, the intricate magic of totems holding ancestral power, and the plight of the Arctic bears facing extinction at the hands of ...

The Menopause Guidebook holds your hand through every step of your menopause and gives you all the answers you can’t find anywhere else. It doesn’t shy away from the truth but gives you the tools to make the best choices to navigate ‘The Change’. You’ll learn about the basic biology causing your symptoms and the lifestyle changes that can help. If you’re not sure whether HRT is right for you, this book will tell you and if you want to know what men really think about the menopause, it’s all here!

Are you feeling stuck in a career rut and wanting to create change in your life — but not sure how to make it happen? Are you burnt out as an entrepreneur and craving the stability of a paycheck in a full-time role — but not sure how your skills could translate into a 9-5? Let’s find your next best company, boss, and job while outlining the exact roadmap to get you there! It’s time to pivot with purpose. As a Speaker, Author, and Coach, Melisa Meral uses her 10+ years' experience in Human Resources to help her readers learn how current skill sets can translate to a successful career...

Some people believe that they will do anything humanly possible for love, and some people will move heaven and earth for it. Leigh has always believed that she fell into the first category, but as she feels herself falling for Ryan, she wonders if she's descending into madness instead, clutching madly at her ideals on the way down but losing grip every time Ryan looks at her or whispers in her ear. Maybe heroines in books would do better than her but hey, heroes in books have nothing on Ryan. He says he wants to be friends, but he doesn't kiss like a friend. She vows that she won't go any ...

When a black snake threatens to destroy the Earth and poison her people’s water, one young water protector takes a stand to defend Earth’s most sacred resource.

Everybody who knows Leigh Dallas-Hone worries that she’s going to grow up to be an old lady with cats. Everyone but Leigh that is. Not that she doesn’t think that it’s likely, only that she doesn’t mind that idea because for her, becoming the crazy cat lady is a ‘novel’ concept that will satisfy her bookworm fantasies to a tee. But, in the interest of convincing her parents that she truly is looking to do more than her life than read, write about what she just read and then read something else, Leigh decides to undertake a Book Blog tour with a difference; traveling the U.S and ...

Macy Vickers isn’t your typical 12-year-old. Fierce, determined, and always ready to take charge, her friends Olivia Jackson and Jack Tyler often call her bossy, but Macy just knows what she wants. Olivia is the athletic, down-to-earth one, always looking out for others, while Jack is the prankster with a talent for finding trouble. Together, they make an unstoppable team. What begins as a quiet holiday at Macy’s aunt and uncle’s countryside home takes a dramatic turn on their first night when two mysterious strangers arrive and reveal a hidden doorway to a secret world called ...

"Celebrate Pain-Free Periods: Breaking Myths, Taboos, and Stigmas Around Menstruation" Get ready to embark on a journey towards pain-free periods and a newfound appreciation for your body's natural rhythms! In "Celebrate Pain-Free Periods," we unravel the mysteries of menstruation, confront age-old myths, challenge stifling taboos, and shatter the stifling stigmas that surround this fundamental aspect of womanhood. Myths, Taboos and stigmas around Menstruation Dive headfirst into a captivating exploration of the myths that have clouded our understanding of menstruation for generations. From...

David Essel combines his 30 years of work in the field of personal growth along with stories from some of the top authors and success experts of our day, to shatter “the myth of the power of positive thinking.” David reveals that the real "Secret to success” requires much more than positive thinking, affirmations or vision boards, and that no one ever made a million dollars, got the perfect body or found their soulmate through positive thinking alone. There is a place beyond wishful thinking and fantastical affirmations. Let David take you there!

Conventional wisdom has North America entering a new era of energy abundance thanks to shale gas. But has industry been honest? Cold, Hungry and in the Dark argues that declining productivity combined with increasing demand will trigger a crisis that will cause prices to skyrocket, damage the economy, and have a profound impact on the lives of nearly every North American.

Turtle is scavenging a drowned town when she saves a stranger’s life. There’s something special about Kai—an attraction she’s never felt before. She would do anything to see him again. But Turtle can never truly be with Kai, because Kai is Normal, and Turtle is one of the Mer, kids whose genes were illegally hacked before birth and who now have working gills as well as lungs. Turtle lives on an old cruise ship with the other Mer in order to be close to the water she needs to survive. Yet she sneaks away and lies to her friends to spend more time on land with Kai.

Lost in a sea of information about climate change and global warming? Let's dive in and explore the significance of this massive issue. You can't get away from it on the news, the flood of climate change information is like a barrage. How are you supposed to make sense of it all? You know about the conferences on global warming, and you are still concerned about the political actions needed to impact global warming, but struggling to understand what that change actually looks like?

Unlock the mysteries of the universe and explore the life and mind of one of history's greatest geniuses with "Einstein: The Man, The Myth, The Legend”. This captivating book takes you on a journey through the remarkable life and groundbreaking discoveries of Albert Einstein, the brilliant physicist who revolutionized our understanding of space, time, and the very nature of reality. Written specifically for curious and ambitious young minds, this book reveals Einstein's early struggles in school, his rebellious nature, and his relentless pursuit of knowledge. You will discover how his ...