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Women Connected in Wisdom: A Book of Stories and Resources Rooted in the Eight Dimensions of Wellness is a weaving together of stories, experiences, and resources from a diverse group of women with a depth of knowledge. This volume is a celebration of our different life experiences, racial backgrounds, and generations of wisdom. Written by a distinguished network of 18 experts who are intentional about maintaining wellness and thriving in their work and the world. These authors are delighted to share purposeful resources and personal stories to help others do the same.

According to Steve Jobs, "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower." The rise of digital technology in business has made this statement truer now more than ever. Today, businesses can be created, marketed, and ready to interact with customers in the blink of an eye, with nothing more than an internet connection! This accelerated pace of business is wreaking havoc on companies that are "too big to fail", sometimes in a matter of months.

Dog training is full of differing opinions, myths, and old wives' tales. With so much conflicting information, how do you know what theory is the best for training your dog? The Evolution of Dog Training details how to teach your dog, one step at a time, without causing your dog pain or fear. It carefully explains how training with choke chains started and why trainers are now using clickers instead. You'll also learn what current research and scientific studies tell us about how dogs learn, making it easier to a turn your beloved pet into a well-behaved dog.

Professor Wogglebug gets the characters of Oz thinking about their genealogy and where they came from because he wants to write The Royal Book of Oz recording all this information. This topic especially upsets the Scarecrow, as he knows that he was discovered by Dorothy hanging from a beanpole in a cornfield and he thinks that this mean he can't possibly have a family history. Woggleburg agrees and hurts Scarecrow's feelings by noting that because of Dorothy's discovery, Scarecrow has no family tree and should get the slightest mention in their Royal Book of Oz.

This book offers parents a comprehensive guide to combat post-pandemic learning loss in their teenagers. The book delves into the critical role of emotions in learning and how parents can use this to their advantage, teaching their children to embrace and harness their emotions as a tool for effective learning.

Grace, Zoe, and Sofia share an incredible secret. They can transform into powerful Sea Dragons when they travel to the Magic Forest! Each of the girls has a deep love of the water. Grace is a skilled swimmer, Zoe is an avid surfer, and Sofia is an experienced diver. They must work together to save the forest's waterways from the evil Fire Queen. Grace's swimming skills will be put to the test as she leads her friends in a quest to rescue a kidnapped dolphin. If the dolphin is not returned, the Magic Forest will never be the same!

As a quirky writer who fell head over heels for her Middle Eastern prince, Farmer offers a personal narrative filled with anecdotes, lessons, and real-life experiences. From the delicate art of Middle Eastern compliments to navigating the nuances of tradition at a big fat wedding, this book isn't just about dating—it's about understanding, adapting, and above all, embracing love in all its complexity.

One of the most popular and best-known Playboy pin-ups ever, Shannon Tweed burst on the scene in the 1980s as Playmate of the Year and Hugh Hefner's love interest. She soon became a successful actress, appearing in countless movies and television series. She met Gene Simmons at a party at the Playboy Mansion, and they lived happily ever after with their two children.

The life of Colleen Chao was bright and beautiful—it was brimming with hope and possibility. She was a talented, confident, and ambitious young woman. So, Colleen never imagined that she’d swim through two decades of deep-water anxiety and depression. She didn’t guess that she’d marry late, suffer years of chronic pain and illness, and give birth to a child with health complications. In the Hands of a Fiercely Tender God is born of the suffering that on its own could have crushed Colleen.

Character Strengths Matter: How to Live a Full Life brings the 24 character strengths to life with stories involving children, teenagers, adults, and elders; occurring in family life and business settings. Research shows that using character strengths in new ways for a week makes people happier up to six months later. Based on the unusual premise that a key way to build strength is to act "as if" you have that strength already, the audiobook includes short passages to try on strengths.

In the expert hands of two of the mystery world's top storytellers, being a housewife takes on a whole new meaning. These original stories explore the dark side of the housewife psyche and are guaranteed to delight. But be cautioned: These stories—"GDMFSOB" by Nevada Barr (author of the Anna Pigeon series) and "Acid Test" by Sara Paretsky (author of the V.I. Warshawski novels)—are meant to be listened to alone while sipping a glass of wine.

In this second book of the Dark Souls series, fate curses the brothers, and they must navigate ancient deceits and potent forewarnings to save the ones they love. Can the two enemies become each other’s saviors? Or will the Circles fall and love fade?

The Struggle: 4 Girls & 1 Bathroom is the sequel to The Struggle: Mom and the Summertime Blues. It is also about the lives of four sisters, Diamond, Shelia, Crystal, and Felicity. Previously, these sisters wrote about having to endure a long summer with their mom and her never-ending lists of chores and schoolwork. Now they are back to discuss their upcoming school year. But this time, no one is safe from their complaints!

In today’s fast-paced world, prioritizing mental health at work has never been more crucial. As a leader, manager, or team member, you have the opportunity to cultivate a culture where everyone feels safe, valued, and connected. This audiobook shares proven strategies to foster psychological safety, mental wellness, and meaningful connections at all levels of your organization.

This book asks two questions: How far would you go to save the one you love, and could you live with the consequences? Love can make us do crazy things. Things we would never believe ourselves capable of doing. Yet the impossible becomes merely improbable when there is no choice. This story brings to the fore how our society should view attempts to extend human life indefinitely.

The Practical Guide to Postpartum Self-Care will support you every step of your journey, delving deeply into the often overlooked emotional and mental health aspects of the postpartum experience. Whether you are a first-time mom or a seasoned parent, you'll discover effective self-care strategies empowering you to navigate postpartum life with confidence, self-compassion, and resilience.

This personable author of My Teachable Moments demonstrates her excellence as a values-driven educator as she commits to guiding fellow educators to experience the classroom environment of their dreams. Filled with firsthand accounts and techniques to use to instill values in the classroom, this book will guide you to be an educator who helps your students become more kind, more empathetic, and more resilient to everyday stress.

Nan takes a prestigious research position working for Dr. George Papanicolaou, the inventor of the Pap smear. The doctor worries Nan's new husband might distract from their important work, but Nan has a secret that could upend everyone's plans for her.

Mica Powers is thirteen, awaiting his Spinical abilities to manifest. He struggles with the memory of the day his mother was taken from him by the leader of the Dreads, Deedra. Alongside his best friends—the quick-witted twins Kevin and Kelly—he attends the Domain Arizona School of Spinical Studies, where students learn to unlock their Imperia. When a mysterious orphan named Estee Bradford arrives, she struggles to find her place, and Mica forms a bond with her.

Go on vacation with Allison Brennan’s Lucy Kincaid, where she saves a man from drowning, only to discover he is in far greater danger on land. Meet Roxanne St. Claire’s “bullet catcher” - bodyguard Donovan Rush - who may have met his match in the sexually charged “Diamond Drop.” Debut author William Simon shows us what happens when the president's granddaughter is kidnapped. And Lee Child’s pitch-perfect “I Heard a Romantic Story” puts a whole new spin on Love Is Murder.