Download or read book We Need to Talk written by Celeste Headlee and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2017-09-19 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “WE NEED TO TALK.” In this urgent and insightful book, public radio journalist Celeste Headlee shows us how to bridge what divides us--by having real conversations BASED ON THE TED TALK WITH OVER 10 MILLION VIEWS NPR's Best Books of 2017 Winner of the 2017 Silver Nautilus Award in Relationships & Communication “We Need to Talk is an important read for a conversationally-challenged, disconnected age. Headlee is a talented, honest storyteller, and her advice has helped me become a better spouse, friend, and mother.” (Jessica Lahey, author of New York Times bestseller The Gift of Failure) Today most of us communicate from behind electronic screens, and studies show that Americans feel less connected and more divided than ever before. The blame for some of this disconnect can be attributed to our political landscape, but the erosion of our conversational skills as a society lies with us as individuals. And the only way forward, says Headlee, is to start talking to each other. In We Need to Talk, she outlines the strategies that have made her a better conversationalist—and offers simple tools that can improve anyone’s communication. For example: BE THERE OR GO ELSEWHERE. Human beings are incapable of multitasking, and this is especially true of tasks that involve language. Think you can type up a few emails while on a business call, or hold a conversation with your child while texting your spouse? Think again. CHECK YOUR BIAS. The belief that your intelligence protects you from erroneous assumptions can end up making you more vulnerable to them. We all have blind spots that affect the way we view others. Check your bias before you judge someone else. HIDE YOUR PHONE. Don’t just put down your phone, put it away. New research suggests that the mere presence of a cell phone can negatively impact the quality of a conversation. Whether you’re struggling to communicate with your kid’s teacher at school, an employee at work, or the people you love the most—Headlee offers smart strategies that can help us all have conversations that matter.

Download or read book How to Do Nothing written by Jenny Odell and published by Melville House. This book was released on 2020-12-29 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ** A New York Times Bestseller ** NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY: Time • The New Yorker • NPR • GQ • Elle • Vulture • Fortune • Boing Boing • The Irish Times • The New York Public Library • The Brooklyn Public Library "A complex, smart and ambitious book that at first reads like a self-help manual, then blossoms into a wide-ranging political manifesto."—Jonah Engel Bromwich, The New York Times Book Review One of President Barack Obama's "Favorite Books of 2019" Porchlight's Personal Development & Human Behavior Book of the Year In a world where addictive technology is designed to buy and sell our attention, and our value is determined by our 24/7 data productivity, it can seem impossible to escape. But in this inspiring field guide to dropping out of the attention economy, artist and critic Jenny Odell shows us how we can still win back our lives. Odell sees our attention as the most precious—and overdrawn—resource we have. And we must actively and continuously choose how we use it. We might not spend it on things that capitalism has deemed important … but once we can start paying a new kind of attention, she writes, we can undertake bolder forms of political action, reimagine humankind’s role in the environment, and arrive at more meaningful understandings of happiness and progress. Far from the simple anti-technology screed, or the back-to-nature meditation we read so often, How to do Nothing is an action plan for thinking outside of capitalist narratives of efficiency and techno-determinism. Provocative, timely, and utterly persuasive, this book will change how you see your place in our world.

Download or read book Togetherness Redefined written by Celeste Orr and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-27 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, author and divergent thinker Celeste Orr shares 52 of her popular togetherness tips to help families build big family togetherness on good days and bad days, in big ways and small ways, with everything from playing board games to having one-on-ones, talking about tough issues, reframing frozen pizza nights, and going after big family dreams, long-term travel, and adventure too.As a mom of teenagers who often feels like there aren't enough hours in the day or ideas in her head, and as someone who has shared these tips with families around the world in her email group and online platform, Celeste knows no effort is too small and it's never too late to build togetherness with your family - no matter what.With real-life stories and simple, honest examples, this book gives parents, grandparents, and families of all kinds a go-to list of ideas to break the disconnect that is so often a by-product of the modern-day trappings that keep us from having the kind of family life we truly want. It's great as a one-time read and also designed for those who want to keep it at their fingertips for on-the-fly togetherness suggestions when things get sticky at home.

Download or read book Mycall written by Jeanette Michelle and published by Infinity Publishing. This book was released on 2005-04 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Alpha Markus Book 1 written by Emm E. Goshald and published by Infinite Joy. This book was released on 2021-06-01 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book 1 of The Aztec Mates Series Celeste is the Alpha daughter of the Sky Moon Pack. Her parents were killed when she was just 8 years old by the Blood Moon Pack. For 11 years she lived as an omega even though she had Alpha blood running in her veins. Lying about her age, her rank and her broken gift, she lived life trying to protect the remaining members of her parent's pack without letting anyone find out who she really is. During the full moon party for the Blood Moon Alpha's daughter, Celeste's lie comes crumbling around her as she realizes that Alpha Markus, one of the guests, is her mate. Joining the Crescent Moon Pack with her mate has changed Celeste's life, but as truth of her past begins to come out, she and Alpha Markus find themselves in a battle for her life and the survival of her people. She finds out the secret of what is behind the tragedy that follows her Aztec blood line. Celeste and Markus will find themselves with enemies more powerful than your average greedy werewolf. Will Celeste and Markus' bond be enough to get them through the battles ahead. Join them in their journey to right the wrongs of things past, their present and to secure their future. Stary Writing Academy III Girl Power Chasing her Apollo

Download or read book Pretty Little Dirty written by Amanda Boyden and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2006-03-14 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lisa sees the life of her gorgeous best friend Celeste as just about perfect: she has a gigantic house, two older sisters to coach her through the hazards of high school, and loving, lively parents. As Lisa's own home has long been a place devoid of joyful noise—her mother has shut herself off in her bedroom for years—Lisa joins the Diamond household, slipping into their routine of sit-down suppers and soaking in the delicious normalcy of Diamond family life. But what begins as the story of two young women living a charmed adolescence, one of mastering dance moves and the protocols of male-female interaction, soon swirls into an intoxicating novel of art, music, and self-destructive impulses as Lisa and Celeste dare each other ever onward.

Download or read book Oh What a Family written by Rhoda S. Barclay and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The New Humans written by Jonathan G. Loree and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2011-06-29 with total page 769 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New Humans reveals the very real possibility that we as a people are already evolving into the next higher species of hominids. The lives of the most advanced humans on Earth are portrayed as they struggle to survive in a post cold war, government run institution designed with dark secrets. Each member of this unique brotherhood is carrying a special ability that sets them apart from our world. The recorded life of the most powerful man in existence is examined as he discovers when he is a boy that he has an advanced brain. Tim Walker’s evolved brain gives him the ability for higher cognitive thinking, perceiving without the use of eyes and psychokinesis. He realizes at a young age that he is superior to us in every way. This knowledge coupled with his abilities makes Tim extremely dangerous to us as we try to cope with his existence. Also as we learn and understand why nature created such superior humans we start to realize that we are not the true heirs of the planet Earth after all ...

Download or read book Lost and Found written by Lilian Carmine and published by Random House. This book was released on 2015-03-12 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Joey Halloway is looking to the future Freshly married to her high-school sweetheart, Joey is excited for an uncomplicated life, free from the paranormal terrors she and Tristan have endured. But first, she must face her past She’s never known where her unique supernatural abilities came from, and she also doesn’t know anything about her father – could these be related? In search for answers, she stands to lose it all Enrolling at ‘The Gathering’, an event where witches from all over the globe unite to develop their powers, it’s not long before news of a secret League reaches Joey’s inquisitive ears. But there is someone – or something – that doesn’t want her to find out, and will go to any lengths to stop her... The thrilling finale to The Lost Boys trilogy. A romantic novel perfect for fans of Stephenie Meyer and Lauren Kate.

Download or read book Fallen Part One Box Set written by Tiffany Aaron and published by Totally Entwined Group (USA+CAD). This book was released on 2019-05-14 with total page 613 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fallen: Part One Detroit In a search for a serial killer, a fallen angel and a Detroit crime boss find themselves engaging in an erotic dance of love and lust. In punishment for rebelling against God, Celeste is banished from Heaven. She has spent centuries on earth trying to keep mortals safe from those of her brethren. As an Enforcer, she still does what she can to protect the innocents from the evil in the world. Adam Montgomery lives on the wrong side of the tracks in Detroit as the head of a crime syndicate. He's crawled his way to the top, and nothing will keep him from getting what he wants. And what he wants is Celeste. Yet as they try to track down a serial killer who's more than human, Celeste and Adam discover they are in danger of losing more than their lives. They could lose their hearts to each other, but is their trust enough to survive Celeste's secret? Reno Sometimes the biggest gamble can turn out to be the best bet. William Bradford is a Fallen angel and a professional gambler, living in Reno while trying to keep the people who visit there safe from his insane brethren. Something's lurking in the shadows of the city, and William needs all his power to find the truth. Abigail Hanson deals blackjack, but she hates gamblers, and William Bradford happens to be one of the best. She doesn't understand why she's attracted to him, and why she's willing to overlook his profession. There's more to William than Abby could ever guess, but when danger comes calling for her, she's glad he's around to keep her safe. New Orleans When a fallen angel has to break a Vodou curse to save the woman he loves, all hell just might break loose. Dominic LaFontaine is a night club owner in New Orleans, and he just happens to be a fallen angel as well. He's been in love with his best friend for a couple of years now, but has never found the courage to tell her. Then she starts dating another man, and he realises he could lose her. Teresa Ryder has wanted Dominic from the first moment they met five years ago, but until recently he'd never given any indication that he saw her as anything more than a friend. So she finds another man who wants her. Unfortunately, Vincent Delacourte isn't the man she thinks he is, and Teresa finds herself swept up in a Vodou curse. Now it will take all of Dominic's power and knowledge, along with that of his friends, to save the woman he loves from a madman's clutches. Chicago Neither Grant nor the world is ready for what he unearthed in Peru. Grant Carson doesn't believe in angels or anything he can't see or touch, yet the skeleton he has in the vault at his lab threatens all he thinks to be real. But that isn't his only problem. Someone is looking for something, and they think Grant has it. He has to turn to Danielle for help. Danielle Weston has lived on Earth for millennia, and she's always managed to keep her heart safe. Until she meets Grant Carson, an archaeologist at The Field Museum. He's never given her the time of day until his lab gets broken into. Suddenly, Danielle has to decide if telling Grant the truth about where she came from and what she really was is worth risking his love. But if she doesn't, things worse than losing Grant's approval could happen, and the world isn't ready to know the truth.

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Download or read book Detroit written by Tiffany Aaron and published by Totally Entwined Group (USA+CAD). This book was released on 2013-08-23 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a search for a serial killer, a fallen angel and a Detroit crime boss find themselves engaging in an erotic dance of love and lust. In punishment for rebelling against God, Celeste is banished from Heaven. She has spent centuries on earth trying to keep mortals safe from those of her brethren. As an Enforcer, she still does what she can to protect the innocents from the evil in the world. Adam Montgomery lives on the wrong side of the tracks in Detroit as the head of a crime syndicate. He's crawled his way to the top, and nothing will keep him from getting what he wants. And what he wants is Celeste. Yet as they try to track down a serial killer who's more than human, Celeste and Adam discover they are in danger of losing more than their lives. They could lose their hearts to each other, but is their trust enough to survive Celeste's secret?

Download or read book A New Promise written by Julie Eller and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2007-09 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Parnell family struggles to keep their faith as one slowly dies from Huntington's disease.

Download or read book No Place to Call Home written by JJ Bola and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-06-05 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A tale of love, loss, identity, and belonging, No Place to Call Home tells the story of a family who fled to the United Kingdom from their native Congo to escape the political violence under the dictator, Le Maréchal. The young son Jean starts at a new school and struggles to fit in. An unlikely friendship gets him into a string of sticky situations, eventually leading to a suspension. At home, his parents pressure him to focus on school and get his act together, to behave more like his star-student little sister. As the family tries to integrate in and navigate modern British society while holding on to their roots and culture, they meet Tonton, a womanizer who loves alcohol and parties. Much to Jean's father's dismay, after losing his job, Tonton moves in with them. He introduces the family—via his church where colorful characters congregate—to a familiar community of fellow country-people, making them feel slightly less alone. The family begins to settle, but their current situation unravels and a threat to their future appears, while the fear of uncertainty remains.

Download or read book The Soldier s Dark Secret written by Marguerite Kaye and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2015-03-01 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The truth behind the hero Officer Jack Trestain may have been one of Wellington's most valued code-breakers, but since Waterloo, he's hung up his uniform. If only he could just as easily put aside the tortured memories he carries deep within… Perhaps enchanting French artist Celeste Marmion might be the distraction he so desperately craves? Except Celeste harbors secrets of her own, and questions that she needs Jack's help to solve! With Celeste's every touch an exquisite temptation, how close can Jack get without revealing his darkest secret of all? Comrades in Arms War heroes, heartbreakers…husbands?

Download or read book Harlequin Historical March 2015 Box Set 1 of 2 written by Julia Justiss and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2015-03-01 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harlequin® Historical brings you three new Regency titles for one great price, available now! Enjoy these timeless love stories that capture the imagination and sizzle with scandal and seduction. This Regency box set includes: THE RAKE TO RESCUE HER by Julia Justiss Ransleigh Rogues (Book 3 of 4) When Alastair Ransleigh sees Diana, Duchess of Graveston, for the first time since she jilted him, he makes her a shocking offer…the chance to become his mistress. And she accepts! THE SOLDIER'S DARK SECRET by Marguerite Kaye Comrades in Arms (Book 1 of 2) Could enchanting French artist Celeste Marmion be the distraction that officer Jack Trestain so desperately craves? Or will her exquisite touch be enough to make him reveal his darkest secret? REUNITED WITH THE MAJOR by Anne Herries Regency Brides of Convenience (Book 3 of 3) Major Harry Brockley gave up on love when he lost his heart to his colonel's wife, Samantha Scatterby. Now, Brock agrees to a loveless marriage—only for widowed Sam to reappear in his life! Look for Box Set 2 of 2 for more timeless stories from Harlequin Historical!

Download or read book Into the Other Dimension written by JR Matthews and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2021-11-02 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After an unexplainable anomaly creates a tear in the space-time continuum and jumps the entire galaxy and the multiple dimensions into one, a deadly invasion ensues on Earth by an armada known as The Coalition. Quick the respond to the invasion, the world continents unite to create the United World Army, recruiting every able-bodied man they could to fight, including the likes of KC Blackstone, a former soldier in 1952 to fight off the invaders; only to have his arms and legs completely destroyed in an explosion. On the brink of death, his childhood friend and long lost love of his life, Celeste, returns to him after being missing for decades and puts him into stasis until he is awakened 75 years later by a young and rowdy, tomboy genius named Riley, who replaced his missing limbs with new, robotic replacements in the now authoritarian, Coalition occupied Earth. Butting heads at first, KC and Riley are captured by Coalition forces where they are imprisoned in a labor camp when KC finds Celeste to be working for The Coalition. Reluctant at first, he convinces Riley to join him in escaping the labor camp and set off into the stars to save Celeste, and free her from the grasps of The Coalition’s powerful overlord, Maxim Drake, and revert the galaxy to how it once was.