Social Programs

As seen in the HBO Max docuseries The Vow, a jaw-dropping insider look into the world of the "Hollywood Sex Cult" NXIVM, chronicling the rise of enigmatic cult leader, Keith Raniere. Keith Raniere was prosecuted for ensnaring tens of thousands of people in the US, Mexico, Canada and elsewhere...

If you're the parent of a "smart but scattered" teen, trying to help him or her grow into a self-sufficient, responsible adult may feel like a never-ending battle. Now you have an alternative to micromanaging, cajoling, or ineffective punishments. This positive guide provides a science-based program for promoting teens' independence by building their executive skills - the fundamental brain-based abilities needed to get organized, stay focused, and control impulses and emotions.

Because the Social Security program is a cornerstone of American life, myths and rumors abound regarding the program’s rules and criteria. With over 50 years of experience helping people understand Social Security—first as a Social Security Administration employee and then as a syndicated columnist with Creators Syndicate— Tom Margenau is uniquely equipped to clarify the truth behind the 100 common myths compiled in this book. If you still have questions after reading this book, Margenau is ready to help. Just send him an email at thomas.margenau@comcast.net.

Turn your phone, your skills and your ideas into real income, even if you’re starting with zero followers. TikTok is one of the few platforms where a brand-new account can reach thousands of people with its very first good video. But most advice about making money on TikTok is either hype or out of date. This complete step-by-step guide shows you what actually works in 2026, for creators in both the UK and the US. You’ll learn how successful creators combine several income streams instead of hoping for one viral video. Every chapter ends with clear action steps, so you always know ...

30 Days to Overcome Fear of Rejection is a 30-day mindfulness program designed to help you examine the thoughts, emotions, expectations, assumptions, and patterns that can contribute to a fear of rejection, while developing a more present and observant approach to your experience. Each day introduces a different mindfulness exercise or lesson, giving you a simple, structured practice to explore for approximately 15–30 minutes. Inside, you'll find: 30 days of mindfulness exercises and lessons exploring rejection, self-perception, expectations, attachment, vulnerability, emotional reactions...

In her debut book, Modern Etiquette Made Easy, the Queen of Good Manners Myka Meier takes formal etiquette that she learned while training under a former member of the queen of England's household and breaks it down into five easy steps to help you feel 100 percent confident in the areas of social, dining, business, and networking etiquette. 

In Social, renowned psychologist Matthew Lieberman explores groundbreaking research in social neuroscience, revealing that our need to connect with other people is even more fundamental, more basic, than our need for food or shelter. Because of this, our brain uses its spare time to learn about the social world-other people and our relation to them.

Transform daunting program evaluation into a practical advocacy tool for frontline social work and human services. Perfect for your morning commute, this empowering audio guide shifts data collection from a stressful funder-driven burden into a realistic strategy that protects clients. You will...

"Navigating the Medicare Maze: A Comprehensive Guide to Your Healthcare Future" Are you overwhelmed by the complexities of Medicare? Do you find yourself drowning in a sea of acronyms—Part A, Part B, Part D, MA plans—and struggling to understand what they all mean for your healthcare? You're not alone. Diane Carbo's "Navigating the Medicare Maze" is the lifeline you've been searching for. In this essential guide, Diane Carbo, a seasoned expert in the field, demystifies the intricacies of Medicare and Medicare Advantage Plans. With decades of experience, she offers invaluable insights ...

The breathing apps, the books, a doctor who said "it's just anxiety": you've tried it all, and the alarm still goes off before you're out of bed. The knot in your stomach before the day starts. The racing heart at a red light, when nothing is wrong. The what-ifs that keep you up past midnight, and the plans you cancel because staying home feels safer. Some of what you tried helped, for a week or a month. Then the alarm came back, as loud as ever. Coping With Chronic Anxiety won't tell you to relax or think positive. It gives you a number and a plan. Rate your anxiety from 0 to 10, then use ...

30 Days to Stop Being an Asshole is a 30-day mindfulness program designed to encourage honest self-examination of the attitudes, reactions, habits, and behaviors that can affect the way you treat other people—and yourself. Each day introduces a different mindfulness exercise or lesson, giving you a simple, structured practice to explore for approximately 15–30 minutes. Inside, you'll find: 30 days of mindfulness exercises and lessons exploring reactions, judgment, anger, ego, communication, empathy, responsibility, and interpersonal behavior Daily reflection and self-observation ...

30 Days to Stop Apologizing is a 30-day mindfulness program designed to help you examine your tendency to apologize, become more aware of the thoughts and beliefs behind it, and develop a more present and observant approach to how you communicate and respond to others. Each day introduces a different mindfulness exercise or lesson, giving you a simple, structured practice to explore for approximately 15–30 minutes. Inside, you'll find: 30 days of mindfulness exercises and lessons exploring apologizing, people-pleasing, self-judgment, and related thought patterns Daily reflection and self-...

Struggling with social anxiety? Want to learn how to make friends and build confidence as a teenager? Life & Social Skills for Teens Made Easy is the complete step-by-step guide that teaches teenagers how to build confidence, overcome social anxiety, and make lasting friendships - even if you've always felt awkward or invisible. This proven system has helped thousands of teens transform their social lives. Written by Change Your Life Guru, who overcame severe family dysfunction and social struggles to develop these practical techniques for teenage success. Learn How To: Build unshakeable ...

30 Days Without Social Media is a 30-day mindfulness program designed to help you step back from social media, become more aware of your relationship with digital distractions, and reconnect with the present moment. Each day introduces a different mindfulness exercise or lesson, giving you a simple, structured practice to explore for approximately 15–30 minutes. Inside, you'll find: 30 days of mindfulness exercises and lessons focused on social media use, distraction, and digital habits Daily reflection and self-observation practices designed to increase awareness Simple practices ...

How can you live out the Gospel''s message of social justice in the modern world? Both the Old and New Testaments are rich with tales of justice and injustice, and yet religion is often portrayed as a private affair of the heart. This series gets to the heart of social engagement and the...

Developed by experienced professors and professionally narrated for easy listening, this course is a valuable tool when preparing for your College Level Examination Program or CLEP Sociology Exam. The audio is focused and high-yield, covering the most important topics you need to know to succeed on your test. The material is accurate, up-to-date, and broken down into bite-sized chapters.

We are often too busy or preoccupied to attend to our emotions until they hit with the strength of a tornado. When signs of anxiety and panic appear, they ravage our lives, our dreams, and our spirit. It is now possible to stop anxiety from stopping us in our tracks. In her book, Dr. Odessky helps you understand the process of anxiety, and how to arm yourself with strategies that work. Dr. Odessky draws on her 15 years of clinical experience to guide you through the process of not only learning how to overcome anxiety, but also how to enrich your life. 

Unlock the true potential of your nonprofit and turn data into powerful stories of impact. Strategic Nonprofits: Empowering Change through Monitoring & Evaluation is your essential guide to mastering the art of designing and implementing effective monitoring and evaluation (M&E) plans. Tailored for practitioners in the nonprofit sector, this comprehensive resource provides step-by-step guidance on how to build strategic, data-driven programs that foster real change. In this insightful book, you'll discover how to: Set clear, measurable goals for your nonprofit programs Choose the right data...

In The Forever Prisoner, Cathy Scott-Clark and Adrian Levy recount dramatic scenes inside multiple black sites around the world through the eyes of those who were there, trace the twisted legal justifications, and chart how enhanced interrogation, a key “weapon” in the global “War on Terror,” metastasized over seven years, encompassing dozens of detainees in multiple locations, some of whom died. Ultimately that war has cost 8 trillion dollars and 900,000 lives, while the U.S. Senate judged enhanced interrogation was torture and had produced zero high-value intelligence.

The Space Age began just as the struggle for civil rights forced Americans to confront the long and bitter legacy of slavery, discrimination, and violence against African Americans. Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson utilized the space program as an agent for social change, using federal equal employment opportunity laws to open workplaces at NASA and NASA contractors to African Americans while creating thousands of research and technology jobs in the Deep South to ameliorate poverty.