Work School Life

Growing up shouldn't feel like guesswork. These step-by-step life skills help teens feel capable and help parents feel relieved, tonight, not someday. Today's teens are flooded with information but rarely taught the everyday skills to move into adulthood. This upbeat, practical guide gives a clear roadmap to feel prepared before 18 without lectures or fluff. Built for busy teens and quick 15-minute wins.

“An empowering read.” --Susan David, Ph.D., author of Emotional Agility “A great book.” --Bruce D. Perry, M.D., Ph.D., co-author of What Happened to You? As featured on The Mel Robbins Show—discover the surprising science of helping anyone change Whether as a parent, a boss, a romantic...

Parenting, teaching, or caring for children is messy, unpredictable, and often exhausting. There are tantrums over toys, endless reminders about chores, and classroom moments that make you feel more like a referee than a guide. And yet, in the middle of the chaos, there are also sparks of connection worth holding onto.

Most people feel like they know themselves pretty well. But what if you could know yourself just a little bit better—and with this small improvement, get a big payoff…not just in your career, but in your life? Research shows that self-awareness – knowing who we are and how others see...

The creator of Deadwood and NYPD Blue reflects on his tumultuous life, driven by a nearly insatiable creative energy and a matching penchant for self-destruction. Life’s Work is a profound memoir from a brilliant mind taking stock as Alzheimer’s loosens his hold on his own past. “This is...

We've discovered the incredible benefits of having a stay-at-home parent, and it's a game-changer! Imagine a lifestyle where you can fully embrace your role as a wife and mother without the stress of a full-time job. This book is your ultimate guide to making the transition from working woman to full-time mother. You and your children deserve the best, and this book will show you how!You'll learn How your family benefits if you stay home Budgeting to live on one income How to earn money while staying home Self-care for stay-at-home moms Misconceptions about stay-at-home moms Questions to ...

Unlock Confidence, Resilience, and Real-World Success — A Practical Guide for Teens and Young Adults Navigating the world as a teen or young adult can feel overwhelming. From making new friends or managing anxiety in social situations, to figuring out how to speak up at work or stay on top of deadlines—life throws a lot at you. That’s why this guide was created. This is your personal toolkit for mastering the essential social and life skills needed to thrive—at school, at work, and in the real world. Inside, you’ll discover how to: ✔ Communicate clearly and confidently in any ...

In this “vivid and companionable memoir of a remarkable life” (The New Yorker), an outspoken, Christian reproductive justice advocate and abortion provider reveals his personal and professional journeys in an effort to seize the moral high ground on the question of choice and reproductive...

In a world overwhelmed by noise and speed, the need for smart, fast decision-making has never been greater. In this bold new edition of her New York Times bestseller 10-10-10, bestselling author of Becoming You and NYU professor Suzy Welch unveils a fully updated method—now backed by a...

Blades and Battles Leaving the Job You Hate. Learning the Craft That Shapes You. You don’t hate work. You hate work that drains you. Blades and Battles is written for anyone standing at the edge of a decision—whether to stay in a safe, unfulfilling job or step into the demanding, honest world of culinary craft. This is not a fantasy about life in the kitchen. It is a grounded, disciplined look at what it means to pursue a culinary path later in life—and why working with your hands, your tools, and your time can restore purpose, pride, and direction. Through the lens of knives, kitchen...

The perfect summer read (if you like books by humans. Sorry, no AI here)! You can master adulthood before you get there or wait for it to master you. Which will you choose? We all love a good hack. That one piece of advice that cuts straight to the heart of a problem and shows you how to handle it with ease. But don’t let the title fool you - reducing this wisdom to mere “hacks” would be a massive disservice. You’re about to uncover a treasure trove of insight: 88 of the best tips, tricks, and techniques to launch you from teendom to adulthood with resounding success. And don’t ...

A practical and inspirational guide to examining your career and deciding whether it truly makes you happy—this book will show you the steps it takes to find a job that truly makes you thrive. The desire for fulfilling work is one of the great aspirations of our age. This book reveals explores...

What if you could remember every important chapter of a book for your next test? Or easily recall the due dates of all your important assignments? Or remember to pick up the milk on your way home? Mastering Memory gives you 75 easy and effective memory hacks for success at school, work, and life at large.

“It’s shocking to learn that this is McBride’s first book...Eat Your Mind does everything a good biography should and more” —Los Angeles Times The first full-scale authorized biography of the pioneering experimental novelist Kathy Acker, one of the most original and controversial...

An unprecedented look at how the Mormon faith has shaped some of today’s most successful CEOs and businessmen. The Founder of JetBlue.The CEO of Dell Computers. The CEO of Deloitte & Touche. The Dean of the Harvard Business School. They all have one thing in common. They are devout Mormons who...

An essential how-to for crafting a guiding motto that sets intentions, increases creativity, and helps accomplish your goals, from Stanford University's world-renowned Hasso Plattner Institute of Design, aka the d.school. We all need agency to feel the power and joy of acting in the face of...

It was only nine years ago that Jim Harmer worked at a dollar store, stocking shelves while struggling through law school. He had worked hard for his goals, but there was no assurance in sight that he would ever achieve them. During that year, he learned a key truth that changed the way he worked. He found the one unique quality inside him - one we all have - that gave him a reason to work. He didn’t know it then, but that secret ingredient was his "work energy". Jim has constructed the framework behind his success. Within this book, you will discover your own "work energy".

Your time is too precious to waste it at a job! If you can't think of more important things to do with your time than spend it at the office, factory, or shop well then, yeah; keep going to work. But for the rest of us, time is your life. And life is too valuable to sell it to a boss. 99 Ways to Fire your Boss takes two approaches to this challenge: Dozens of unique, proven ways to earn a good living without spending 40 hours a week doing it. Dozens of ways to simplify your lifestyle so you can live on less.You will discover: 10 ways to make money with the vehicle, tools or skills you ...

Includes an audiobook-exclusive interview with Leanne and Steve! How did a couple of quirky siblings from suburban Pittsburgh end up as the king and queen of eclectic-design chic with their own HGTV show? They never let fear get in the way of a great idea. Leanne and Steve Ford share their...

Many companies across the world innovate new products and services by using design thinking methodology. Design thinking is the most preferred approach for those organizations who want to create the next breakthrough product or service. Human centered design and a specific focus on deeply understanding customer needs enables design thinking methodology to create remarkable products or services. However, design thinking need not be restricted primarily to the domain of corporate innovation. Instead, we can also consider design thinking as a possible technique for setting and achieving ...