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Paperback. Zustand: Good. After his father passed away, author Michael Biarnes struck out to learn more about happiness, fulfillment, and balance in his life. During his journey he spoke with countless individuals who, regardless of career accomplishments, at some point struggled to feel truly happy or fulfilled with life. He discovered that they had undergone a transformation like he had, one that highlighted the need to redefine success and embrace a new mindset.Redefining Success: Stories, Science, and Strategies to Prioritize Happiness and Overcome Life's "Oh Sh!t" Moments explores the intersection of the science of happiness and society's definition of success. Among the many stories included in this book, you'll meet eight-time Olympic medalist Apolo Ohno, Huffington Post founder Arianna Huffington, and ESPN's Matthew Berry, reliving their experiences and learning powerful lessons along the way.With a mix of stories, science-backed strategies, and practical exercises that are included in interactive workbooks, Redefining Success has something for everyone. There is no secret formula to success that any "guru" can share. Scientific research confirms that you hold the power to redefine success for yourself in order to achieve greater happiness and fulfillment in your own life.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. .the Fool always smiles, because The Fool always knows; life is but an adventure.The Fool tarot card represents the beginning of one's journey, someone who is willing and open to new experiences and new lessons in life.When You Stand Up to the Sun is a memoir of cultural, emotional and spiritual growth, in which Deanna Amodeo embarks on an inner and outer journey that takes us around the world with her, where she meets four men who each represent a different element-Air, Water, Earth, and Fire. When You Stand Up to the Sun is a lush, magical telling of Amodeo's journey and the lessons that she learned about life, relationships, and spirituality. …

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Do you believe the most difficult journeys can lead to the most beautiful destinations?One tragic night turned into years of self-discovery for a struggling mother. A Star for Stella: A Mother's Journey to Overcome follows author Leia Baez as she fights her way back from abusive trauma, alcoholism, divorce, losing custody of her only child, and self-doubt. Her eye-opening trials force her to re-evaluate her life, her habits, and the kind of role model she wants to be for her daughter. This award-winning journalist's memoir is proof that anything is possible with faith. It exemplifies how traumatic situations can be used for good and growth. It is a testament to how "tough times don't last; tough people do." Leia Baez's story will show readers: ● How to develop a positive mindset when we feel the world is against us.● How we can overcome alcoholism in a society where drinking is normalized.● How trauma - or any difficult time in life - can actually redirect us to who we are meant to be. A Star for Stella offers uplifting proof that perseverance through failure and mistakes can allow anyone to overcome.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. How far would you go to achieve the optimal version of yourself?In Grace Kwak's debut novel, The Glitch, an engineer named Ethel lives in a techno-utopia that's devoid of errors. The data-driven system assigns her a successful career path, friendships, hobbies, and even a pet dog. The voice in her head advises her every move, enabling Ethel to reach her full potential physically, mentally, and emotionally. Everything is the best it can computationally be.until it isn't.A mysterious glitch in the system begins destroying humanity as a whole, turning people into unpredictable and self-sabotaging dangers to society. The crisis forces Ethel out of her idealized existence and into a broken reality, calling into question everything she believes about who she is and who she wants to be.Errors break computers; flaws make us human.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Whatever our background, bias, or beliefs, there is one truth to which each is bound and from which none can escape: sooner or later, we will die. Talking about death is never easy. Digital Remains: Death, Dying & Remembrance in the Tech Generation makes expert insights accessible and unintimidating. In this book, you'll gain up-to-date knowledge about your options, including how to: Use social media to notify your networks.Convert a Facebook page to an online memorial.Assign the rights to your digital property.Delete your digital existence.Make a plan for your physical remains.After your physical remains are laid to rest, your digital remains become the story you tell to generations that follow. Through this thoughtfully designed guidebook, author J.H. Harrington empowers you to take control of the digital imprints of your life and become the author of your own story. What will your digital debris reveal about the person you were, the life you led, and the impact you made? Start planning today.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. How do I best facilitate conversations on climate change with people from a different generation - or political background - than my own?In Growing Up in the Grassroots: Finding Unity in Climate Activism Across Generations, Joy Reeves seeks to answer this question and more as she delves into the intergenerational and partisan misunderstandings she witnesses regularly in her environmental science and policy career. This book brings together the stories of people and groups from all walks of life, including: Chl e Swarbrick - a New Zealand parliamentarian and millennial, who challenged older politicians on climate action and inadvertently sparked an online movement.Bob Inglis - a 61-year-old Republican politician and father who radically changed his views on climate change while maintaining his Republican beliefs."The Raging Grannies" - a troupe of elderly activists across the globe that you may stumble across singing hilarious protest songs.but otherwise defy the "little old lady" stereotype.Even in a world that is polarized by political party and generational differences, there are vast opportunities for older and younger generations to find common ground and move forward collaboratively on climate change. Delve into the history and future of climate activism with Growing Up in the Grassroots.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. The face of leadership is changing - women of color will make up the majority of people in the workforce by 2030. In Dropping the Mask: Connecting Leadership to Identity, Daphne Jefferson helps leaders navigate the challenges of connecting their unique identities to the way they lead. As a leader, Daphne was often the only woman or woman of color in the room. She didn't feel she had the security to be "open and authentic." She learned that authentic leadership doesn't look like anyone else and began to embrace a leadership style that is an amalgamation of all of her unique experiences. She now wants to help others find the courage to drop the mask and fully embrace their authentic identities.This book will help you: Understand what authenticity means for people of colorGain insight into why so many women leaders struggle with confidenceLearn how leaders can reclaim their true identities by reconciling their inner and outer personasDropping the Mask does a wonderful job of incorporating personal stories with in-depth research and statistics. It sheds a light on female leadership, showing how women can be a strong and crucial part of all organizations.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Did you know technology has not only changed how we work, but the youngest workers, too? iGen (Gen Z) is bringing a tech savviness and a need for security to work. Read Disconnected to better understand what welcome mat is needed to engage and win the affection of the youngest workers.In Disconnected, you'll discover: Why online experiences matter more than game roomsHow to satisfy and direct iGen's constant need to learn What people data is and why the time is now to leverage it Read Disconnected and build realness, meaning and belonging in your workplace.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Everyone knows what it's like to be at their lowest point.to feel lost as we try to figure out this thing called life. YOU'RE NOT ALONE! So, how do you overcome it? How do you combat your depression and anxiety? How do you love yourself more? How do you grow to live a happier life?Through the use of personal stories, affirmations, and actionable tips, You're Worth It! by Tre' Bohannon will show you that there are little things that you can begin incorporating into your life now that will make the biggest impact.Tre' was able to find happiness and more for himself, and he wants to share with you the mistakes and lessons that helped him get there and continue to help him every single day.Clever storytelling, unique writing style, and a little touch of humor all come together to create a timeless masterpiece that will grab your attention and resonate with individuals of all ages and backgrounds.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. "It's never too late to make a new dream, It's never too late to reach for the stars. It's never too late when the fear won't subside. It's never too late, to try." Audrey McKenna is a vibrant grandmother and mother of thirteen. When her granddaughter pursues a career onstage, Audrey is confronted with the unfulfilled dreams of her youth to perform at Carnegie Hall. With the help of her best friend Rose, they journey to the New York Theater scene of their past, exploring choices, sacrifices and experiences that shaped them. While their paths are drastically different, the one constant throughout is their friendship. Through trials and triumphs, love and loss, Rose and Audrey redefine their identities as independent women in a time where society tried to define that for them. Inspired by a true story, Ballad of Dreams sings of the power of friendship and dances through different eras of society from the 1930s to early 2000s. It combines the richness of storytelling and flare of musical theater by seamlessly weaving musical lyrics with the narrative. Ballad of Dreams by Allyson Hernandez inspires us to fill our own cups by chasing after our dreams.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The healthcare system has failed to achieve its purpose: supporting patients in their pursuit of better and stable health. Innovating for Wellness: Bridging the Gap between Health System and Patient explores the ways in which innovators are thinking differently about how healthcare should be provided to our nation's sickest patients.75% of U.S. healthcare spending is attributable to chronic illnesses like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Our system fails to effectively support patients with these illnesses resulting in avoidable emergency department visits and hospitalizations. In this book, you will discover: Innovative digital health technology start-ups and passionate entrepreneurs The Accountable Care Organization and its creator's mission to deliver more effective care How healthcare is changing to fundamentally flip from reactive to proactive How mobile technologies are becoming central to care delivery models How digital technology and new payment models are driving better patient outcomes How innovators can look to patient stories to reveal major gaps in the system Longyear explores these innovations through the lens of a patient and caregiver as his family's tragic story reveals important insights into how healthcare must change to drive better outcomes. We are in the perfect storm for disruption in healthcare as technology has accelerated and antiquated payment models are being replaced with new incentives. Innovating for Wellness speaks to professionals, students, patients, caregivers, and those interested in the rapidly changing world of healthcare. If you work in healthcare, have ever been a patient, or are interested in the future of the industry, this book is for you.…

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Hardback. Zustand: Good. At just eighteen years old, author Michael Caprio was diagnosed with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, a rare genetic condition that requires the entire large intestine to be removed! A Bump In The Road: My Medical Journey over Potholes, Detours and the Bridge to Gratitude is a story that brings us from fear and depression to empowerment and strength. With the love and support of family, and a positive attitude buried deep within, Caprio embarks on a heroic transformation of mind, body, and spirit, right before our eyes. In this book you'll read about: Caprio's eleven days in hospital following a nine-hour operation, and his battle to deal with the raw emotions that came with his drastically different reality.Depression that affected both himself and his loved ones.The positive attitude that changes the lives of everyone around him.A Bump in the Road is for anyone who is struggling to overcome adversity of any kind. It provides insight into the challenges of the human condition and highlights ways to rise above it all and live your best life.…

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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Get good grades. Work to improve your test scores. Get into an acclaimed college. Land your dream job. Even today, these are the directives fed to children in the current education system from kindergarten all the way through college. They are the mantras - given in love - by teachers, administrators, coaches, counselors, and even parents, in order to help the next generation reach success and happiness. But is this true? Are these the marks of a person's success and happiness in life? With child, teen, and adult suicide rates consistently increasing since the mid-1990s, author Komal Shah begs to differ.Raise Your Hand A Call for Consciousness in Education reimagines the current education system by shifting the old paradigm of academic achievement, to integrate key consciousness components in the classroom from Day One. Come along and hear reflections, insights, and visions of over seventy leading educators and parents working together to build the new educational pattern to benefit all children. Raise Your Hand ignites passion for transformation in the educational system to truly raise up empowered children who will uniquely contribute to society. Are YOU ready to raise your hand?&#65279.…

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. "Get good grades. Work to improve your test scores. Get into an acclaimed college. Land your dream job." Even today, these are the directives fed to children in the current education system from kindergarten all the way through college. They are the mantras - given in love - by teachers, administrators, coaches, counselors, and even parents, in order to help the next generation reach "success" and "happiness." But is this true? Are these the marks of a person's success and happiness in life? With child, teen, and adult suicide rates consistently increasing since the mid-1990s, author Komal Shah begs to differ.Raise Your Hand! A Call for Consciousness in Education reimagines the current education system by shifting the old paradigm of academic achievement, to integrate key consciousness components in the classroom from Day One. Come along and hear reflections, insights, and visions of over seventy leading educators and parents working together to build the new educational pattern to benefit all children.Raise Your Hand! ignites passion for transformation in the educational system to truly raise up empowered children who will uniquely contribute to society.Are YOU ready to raise your hand.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. After escaping an abusive relationship, it all started with one question from her first therapist: "What do you like?" When Natalie M. Esparza couldn't answer that, she knew she had some work to do.Spectacle: Discovering a Vibrant Life through the Lens of Curiosity, is a brave account of Esparza's personal battle with abuse, depression, religious trauma, and pansexuality. With each story, Esparza prompts her readers with questions meant to encourage self-exploration and to spark change. Questions like: Have you hidden parts of yourself away for your own safety?Do you find people in your life (work/school/family) tell you to not "rock the boat" or "just go with the flow" because it would be inconvenient otherwise?What family traditions were passed down to you? Are they still serving you?What would it look like to accept that life hasn't turned out the way you imagined it?Through this powerful act of sharing her life, Esparza strives to teach that "we don't have to have all the answers, but when we lean into curiosity, we can experience the transformation we seek.".…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Movies are not a waste of time if you're intentional about watching the movie you're viewing.Reel Leadership speaks to leaders and movie lovers who want to look at leadership and personal development in a new way. Author Joseph Lalonde wants leaders to enjoy entertainment without feeling guilty.When he began his own personal development journey, Lalonde discovered how leadership gurus try to dissuade people from enjoying regular forms of entertainment because they see it as a waste of time. He fell in line and believed this lie; that entertainment, especially movies, held no real value. Over time, he realized each movie provides a story with a moral premise or leadership lesson. In this book, you'll read about: David Hayter (the writer of X-Men 1 and 2) and how he dealt with a demanding director on set.Daniel Knudsen and how every great movie should have a moral premise.Marty Himmel and how he overcame fear because of the movies he watched.Through Reel Leadership, you'll discover how movies provide more than just a quick escape. They are powerful tools for communicating leadership principles and how to find their leadership lessons.…

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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders are the most common of mental disorders and will affect almost 30 percent of adults at some point in their lives. Author Wes Woodson's I Have Anxiety (So What?): The Unapologetic Guide to Owning Your Anxiety explores mental health, anxiety, and self-empowerment for Generation Z, the most anxious and depressed generation. Woodson dispels the level of shame that exists around talking about anxiety and mental health overall with a narrative that aims to free his generation from striving to be perfect and, unapologetically, moving towards accepting themselves unashamedly. I Have Anxiety (So What?) educates the reader about surefire ways to take control, and includes personal stories about those who have learned to better manage their anxiety and succeed at self-improvement. The book is a testament to how authentic storytelling combined with scholarly research comes together to encourage the reader to take back the power from their anxiety once and for all.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Letters to Home: A Memoir (& Other Stories by an ABC) is a collection of letters and personal essays about a young ABC (American Born Chinese) growing up in New York City.In this vulnerable memoir, author Janette Wu evokes humor and authenticity to tell stories that range from heartwarming to heartbreaking. While understanding and accepting her identity, she weighs Chinese cultural values alongside the influences of American culture. Her nostalgic stories transport readers back to childhood while simultaneously capturing the struggle of balancing the two lifestyles.In her attempt to bridge the immigrant transgenerational gap and highlight Asian American heritage, Wu explores how we choose to express love, grapple with life and death, and seek introspection in a redefined perspective on the survival mentality.Letters to Home speaks to fellow ABCs, children of immigrant families, and those who love daring real-world accounts of today's generation.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. I Quit! The Life-Affirming Joy of Giving Up will challenge you to rethink quitting and encourage you to re-examine how you make-or don't make-bold choices in your own life.Author Coonoor Behal has written a collection of stories about everyday, real people who summoned the courage to quit things in their lives. Here you'll find intriguing stories of the jobs, people, aspirations, habits, and identities people decided to leave behind; typically in defiance of family, social, and cultural expectations. I Quit! encourages the reader toBe inspired and motivated to make decisive, big life choices Analyze and reframe their own quitting stories Appreciate challenging the status quo with irreverent humorLet I Quit!The Life-Affirming Joy of Giving Up be the motivation you need to upend the status quo and make a positive change for yourself.…

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. In Dropping the Mask: Connecting Leadership to Identity, Daphne Jefferson helps leaders navigate the challenges of connecting their unique identities to the way they lead. As a leader, Daphne was often the only woman or woman of color in the room. She didn't feel she had the security to be "open and authentic." She learned that authentic leadership doesn't look like anyone else and began to embrace a leadership style that is an amalgamation of all of her unique experiences. She now wants to help others find the courage to drop the mask and fully embrace their authentic identities.This book will help you: Understand what authenticity means for people of colorGain insight into why so many women leaders struggle with confidenceLearn how leaders can reclaim their true identities by reconciling their inner and outer personasDropping the Mask does a wonderful job of incorporating personal stories with in-depth research and statistics. It sheds a light on female leadership, showing how women can be a strong and crucial part of all organizations.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Of the $1.3 trillion spent on digital transformation in 2018, it was estimated that $900 billion went to waste. Digital products are more than technology, they are about people-your customers. More so, these products solve human problems. Empathy & Arrogance: The Paradox of Digital Products is about how to build strong, lasting relationships with your customers through digital products. The book explores the intersection of business strategies, customer experience, technology, data and mindset. Author Gurmeet Kaur calls out to the digital community to be thoughtful and insightful when building products. Sometimes we think we know it all when, in reality, our assumptions and knowledge may have gaps. Tapping into human elements of empathy and arrogance helps us identify moments of blind arrogance and how to change them to empathetic arrogance. If you are a product builder or digital product enthusiast interested in exploring new mindsets, this innovative book is for you.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Are you ready to unlock your hidden potential? Do you want to empower yourself and discover how to manifest your definition of success regardless of your background or the specific obstacles holding you back? Reading Shift Your Paradigm is a huge step in the right direction. See this as a tool to help you on your path towards shifting your paradigms. Your empowered paradigms will significantly increase your ability to achieve success, have meaningful relationships, make a difference to society and secure a fulfilling and happy life. Within the pages of Shift Your Paradigm, you'll find stories about: How your paradigm is created, what factors impact it, and how you can take control of itWhat factors allowed Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr., and other leaders to become larger-than-life figuresWhy society works the way it does and what you can do to positively impact itThe importance and power of close relationships with yourself, family, and others Author Dionis Rodriguez shares this information, interwoven with stories from his own life, in the hopes that you will build the foundation you need to unlock your full and powerful potential.…

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Paperback. Zustand: Good. "It's never too late to make a new dream, It's never too late to reach for the stars. It's never too late when the fear won't subside. It's never too late, to try." Audrey McKenna is a vibrant grandmother and mother of thirteen. When her granddaughter pursues a career onstage, Audrey is confronted with the unfulfilled dreams of her youth to perform at Carnegie Hall. With the help of her best friend Rose, they journey to the New York Theater scene of their past, exploring choices, sacrifices and experiences that shaped them. While their paths are drastically different, the one constant throughout is their friendship. Through trials and triumphs, love and loss, Rose and Audrey redefine their identities as independent women in a time where society tried to define that for them. Inspired by a true story, Ballad of Dreams sings of the power of friendship and dances through different eras of society from the 1930s to early 2000s. It combines the richness of storytelling and flare of musical theater by seamlessly weaving musical lyrics with the narrative. Ballad of Dreams by Allyson Hernandez inspires us to fill our own cups by chasing after our dreams.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. According to the World Economic Forum, women lost thirty-six years of progress in 2020 alone, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. That's an entire generation lost.We are living in a world where women still need to fight for access to capital, voice, opportunity, skills, and more. Yet, once unlocked, women hold the key to realizing the true potential of our global society. Author Jane Finette's debut book, Unlocked - How Empowered Women Empower Women, is a collection of real-world short stories that highlight impactful accounts of incredible female leaders working to propel women and girls forward. Part inspiration, part practical guide, Unlocked demonstrates how these pioneers are creating lasting change, and how you can apply their trailblazing lessons to your life. Finette's expert insights show that although the problems and challenges can seem insurmountable, global positive change is being fueled every day by women everywhere. Unlocked was written to encourage and empower women to take action into their own hands, and reach gender equality in our lifetime. When we lift another woman, we all rise. …