Download or read book Uptight and In Your Face written by Nina W. Brown and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2010-11-02 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dealing with uptight, high-stress people in your workplace, family, or home can be an enormous challenge, but this book provides invaluable insight and practical advice enabling readers to handle these "problem" personality types successfully. It is often stated that communication is the most important aspect of creating an effective relationship or achieving goals when working with another individual or within a team. But how does one communicate with someone who is too intense, anxious, or self-absorbed to hear anything you're trying to say? In Uptight and In Your Face: Coping with an Anxious Boss, Parent, Spouse, or Lover the author presents an invaluable tutorial to successfully interact with the most frustrating and taxing people in your life. This text examines the five most common types of uptight people to illustrate how the underlying patterns of intensity, anxiety, and self-absorption are displayed. Considerable attention is given to help readers understand how they may be contributing to their own distress. The final chapters present numerous coping and self-development strategies that will help reduce or eliminate many of the detrimental effects of interacting with high-stress people. Descriptions of complex psychological concepts are explained in everyday language.

Download or read book Uptight and In Your Face written by Nina W. Brown and published by ABC-CLIO. This book was released on 2010-11-02 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides advice on ways to relate to uptight and anxious people in the workplace and family, describes the negative effect these people can have on one's life, and offers strategies to cope with these challenges.

Download or read book Opposites Life is Speaking written by Lyn Levine and published by Lyn Levine. This book was released on 2024-09-05 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Opposites: Life is Speaking by psychotherapist Dr. Lyn Levine is a thrilling dive into how life communicates through the dance of opposites. This captivating book pulls you into a series of dynamic dialogues between contrasting forces, offering eye-opening insights into the dualities that shape our world. Get ready for engaging conversations between pairs like Alcohol and Alcoholic, Dominance and Cooperation, and Passion and Caution. Each dialogue reveals unique perspectives and the inherent conflicts within these relationships, shedding light on the challenges and opportunities they bring into our lives. Imagine the electrifying exchange between Alcohol and Alcoholic, where the seductive allure and destructive potential of alcohol are laid bare, emphasizing the razor-thin line between enjoyment and addiction. Or the riveting discussion between Dominance and Cooperation, highlighting the tension between power and collaboration, and the crucial balance between assertiveness and teamwork. Lyn’s exploration doesn’t stop there. She delves into the dynamic between Tradition and Innovation, showing how the old and the new can coexist harmoniously to enrich our lives. The conversation between Logic and Intuition further exemplifies this theme, demonstrating how rational thinking and gut feelings can join forces to guide us toward better decision-making. The book also tackles personal and societal issues with gusto, such as the impact of physical problems on life, discussed in the conversation between Life and Physical Problems. This dialogue underscores the resilience and growth that can come from overcoming physical challenges, highlighting the importance of support systems and inner strength. Opposites: Life is Speaking is more than just a collection of dialogues; it’s a profound reflection on the interconnectedness of our experiences. It invites readers to tune into the subtle messages within their struggles and triumphs, fostering a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them. Through its innovative narrative style, the book offers a fresh perspective on the opposites that define our lives, making it a compelling read for anyone seeking wisdom and insight into the human condition.

Download or read book Larkspur Cove The Shores of Moses Lake Book 1 written by Lisa Wingate and published by Bethany House. This book was released on 2011-02-01 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adventure is the last thing on Andrea Henderson's mind when she moves to Moses Lake. After surviving the worst year of her life, she's struggling to build a new life for herself and her son as a social worker. Perhaps in doing a job that makes a difference, she can find some sense of purpose and solace in her shattered faith. For new Moses Lake game warden Mart McClendon, finding a sense of purpose in life isn't an issue. He took the job to get out of southwest Texas and the constant reminders of a tragedy for which he can't forgive himself. But when a little girl is seen with the town recluse, Mart and Andrea are drawn together in the search for her identity. The little girl offers them both a new chance at redemption and hope--and may bring them closer than either ever planned.

Download or read book Still Waters written by Amanda Lewis and published by Amanda Lewis. This book was released on 2020-10-03 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They say still waters run deep... ...and there's certainly more to tall, blonde and dangerously handsome Peter Levander than meets the eye. After a series of personal setbacks, Peter finds himself going through a midlife crisis. For the entire 45 years of his existence, he's meticulously planned everything, only to watch it all fall apart right in front of him. He's heartbroken, self-destructive, and on the verge of losing his job. Nothing a few weeks of therapy and a feisty chef can't fix, right? A follow-up novella to The Weight of Birds, Still Waters is the emotional continuation of the story readers everywhere fell in love with! The Levander Brothers trilogy: The Weight of Birds Still Waters: Peter's Story The Memory of Tears

Download or read book The Valor of Francesco D Amini written by Dominic N Certo and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2016-04-19 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Men lived and grew old and died in a few weeks in Vietnam. A lot of them didn’t live that long. This is the story of one young soldier’s coming of age in hell. What he saw, how he felt, the way he reacted when friends were blasted to bits right in front of him. This is a story of a few men, but it will stand for all of them. War brought out the best and worst in men, the killers and the guys who just wanted to get home. They were there and they fought a merciless enemy, killing to stay alive. This is a brutal, shocking, nightmarish book—one that you will never forget.

Download or read book Defying the Prince written by Sarah Morgan and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2012-09-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It was a night filled with scandal, but pop princess Izzy Jackson really took the crown! Royal and VIP guests were reportedly horrified at the singer and reality-TV star's impromptu performance at her sister's royal engagement party. It was left to Prince Matteo, second in line to the throne, to whisk tipsy starlet Izzy offstage, into his limo and straight to his luxury palazzo…from which the pair haven't emerged.… Rumor has it the proud prince and the footballer's daughter are working on a charity concert. Will they make sweet music together or split, citing irreconcilable artistic differences?

Download or read book Setting Up and Running a Peer Listening Scheme written by Kathy Salter and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007-10-18 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many children and young people in our schools are in need of someone to talk to. They have problems at home, difficulties with school work, or find that, for whatever reason, they just don’t ‘fit in’. A sympathetic listener who can offer some support can make all the difference. There isn’t a school in the land that wouldn’t benefit from a well-run peer listening scheme – here is the ‘how to do it’ guidance that will help busy practitioners to put in place something that really works.

Download or read book After the Rodeo written by Claire McEwen and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2019-09-01 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Her passion for her job… …could cost him everything Former rodeo champion Jace Hendricks has six weeks to turn his run-down ranch around or he could lose custody of his nieces and nephew. But biologist Vivian Reed has to survey his land first—and she won’t be rushed. Vivian’s optimism and wonder start to win over the kids…and even Jace. But with all that’s at stake, can he risk getting any more involved with Vivian?

Download or read book Hollywood Divorces written by Jackie Collins and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-04-18 with total page 494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In her most scandalously titillating novel since the #1 bestselling Hollywood Wives, internationally renowned author Jackie Collins once again takes her readers behind the scenes and into the bedrooms of Hollywood's glamorous world of superstardom, where narcissism is a virtue, and fidelity means not sleeping with anyone less attractive than your spouse. Three glamorous women with ambitions fueling their inner fires—and agendas that may or may not include those they’ve vowed to love and honor. From the casting couch to superstardom, from the director’s chair to worldwide acclaim, they go after what they want without guilt. Without regret. And never without scandal. Here are the relationship shockers that even the tabloids don’t know: who’s playing whom, who’s getting dumped, and who’s walking out the door. This is domestic drama like never before, as only Jackie Collins can tell it.

Download or read book Treacherous Love written by Lynda Hales and published by PublishAmerica. This book was released on 2005-05 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An ancient Norwegian curse, hidden secrets, cruel deception, truth, redemption and everlasting, eternal loveaTreacherous Love has all this and more. Small-town veterinarian Skyler Kingston has a secret. A secret that killsaone she cannot share with the world around her. Tall, dark and mysterious Dr. Nathaniel Brady discovers her appalling curse, loves her in spite of it, and is determined to cure her. Together they embark on a quest to discover the origins of the Wolf Curse, and in the process, discover each other and witness wondrous miracles the power of love can accomplish. Along for their adventurous ride are their companions in fate: Damien, Skyleras telepathic wolf-brother; Cassandra, a six-year-old imp with stars in her eyes and matchmaking in her heart; and the wild timber wolves of Honor Mountain, Skyleras preordained destiny.

Download or read book Obsession written by Lisa Lang Blakeney and published by Writergirl Press. This book was released on 2024-09-27 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: USA Today bestselling author Lisa Lang Blakeney, delivers the sizzling first book in a brand new trilogy, Obsession, a billionaire, age gap, romantic suspense. I can have anything I desire…but all I want is her. Hunter Middleton My name strikes fear when most men hear it, especially in the underbelly of the city. Self-made billionaire. Alpha A**hole. Ruthless Negotiator. Owner of a notorious Los Angeles Nightclub where life and death deals are made, and street justice is served. Driven by a family tragedy that has haunted me all my life, I’ve never had any interest in a serious romance until the fateful night I clashed with a new spunky server with the face of an angel. She has no clue who I am. Her employer. And I have no idea who she’s going to be. My addiction. Despite all our differences and the danger closing in on us, I’m ready to claim her after one interaction. There’s something about her I cannot resist, and we begin a rollercoaster ride of passion and danger, fueling my…obsession. WARNING: Contains a ruthless billionaire with dirty intentions.

Download or read book Jesus is written by Judah Smith and published by Thomas Nelson Inc. This book was released on 2013 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New York Times Best-Seller Jesus is ____. How would you finish thatsentence? The subjectis there, and so is the verb, but what comes next? Your answer could shed lighton the path to becoming who you were made to be. In thesepages, Judah Smith fills out that sentence again and again, each time furtherrevealing the character of Jesus. He writes as if to a friend, illustrating theimportance of Christ's message to modern men and women. This is a book for newbelievers, for lifelong followers, and for the merely curious. Judah Smith shows us the Jesus that somber paintingsand hymns fail to capture. With passion, humor, and conviction, he shows thatJesus is life. Jesus is grace. Jesus is your friend. Jesus is a new and betterway to be human.

Download or read book Positive Effective Parenting written by Carol Lynne and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2012-03-20 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Positive Effecting Parenting is designed to give parents and others involved with the care and well-being of children the understanding and skills that will enable them to raise happy, successful, self-regulating adults. It will help them make changes in their childrens attitudes, behaviors, decrease conflicts, stimulate communication and cooperation, raise self-esteem and enhance what is already working. It will also teach parents how to change the quality of adult-child relationships. Positive Effective Parenting is easy to read and offers some fun as you get to take simple quizzes and answer questions about themselves and other members of the family.

Download or read book Avoiding Everyday Disasters written by Laura Lee and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-12-26 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learning from failure is an effective—and entertaining—way to make information stick. This fun and engaging guide showcases tons of common screw-ups and how to avoid them. Do you know how to tie your shoe? Or do you just think you do but you’ve actually been screwing it up for decades like most people have? This witty, light book takes a fresh spin on all the mistakes we make everyday that end up costing us big in our wallets, our health, our homes, and beyond. Topics covered are Yourself (appearance, skills, all things you), Your Home, Your Cooking, Your Money, Your Relationships & Family, and Your Health. This perfect combination of humor and wisdom entertains readers as they learn how to make their lives better by avoiding and remedying common screw-ups. Things we all mess up: *Using chopsticks as spears because you just can’t figure them out (Yourself) *Throwing Frisbees behind you, sucking at horseshoes, and other game/sporting fouls (Yourself) *Getting your sofa stuck on moving day (Your Home) *Gluing your fingers together (Your Home) *Turning your brown sugar into a brick (Your Cooking) *Breaking the yolk every time you flip an egg (Your Cooking) *Your taxes. Argh. (Your Money) *Overdrawing your account and paying a fee even though you have overdraft protection (Your Money) *Cracking someone’s ribs in the Heimlich maneuver (Your Health) *Inability to make a Band-Aid stick or get a Band-Aid off without tearing out your hair (Your Health) *Forgetting your loved ones’ birthdays year after year (Your Relationships & Family) *Embarrassing yourself on a date because you don’t understand the French menu or the 90-page wine list (Your Relationships & Family) The ways in which we flub and flounder are infinite, and this book taps into that boundless fountain of foul ups in a way that will entertain and enlighten readers of all kinds.

Download or read book Sitting in the Shade written by Hugh Johnson and published by Mitchell Beazley. This book was released on 2021-04-01 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Foreword by Alan Titchmarsh For more than 45 years Hugh Johnson has written Trad's Diary, delighting in recording his observations of his own garden, as well as many others, and of the wider natural world. Free to turn his attention to whatever is happening in that season, or simply something that piques his interest, his subjects are as diverse as the sounds of water, forest walks, the names of roses, the taste for shade he shares with Handel, the colours of autumn, the smell of rain, the private garden discovered within Beijing's Forbidden City or the first crocuses of spring. Month by month, Hugh shares with the reader through his easy, evocative writing an eclectic mix of thoughtful, topical and whimsical insights that will delight not only gardeners but anyone with an interest in nature in all its costumes.

Download or read book The Love at Last Series Boxed Set written by Katerina Simms and published by Katerina Simms. This book was released on 2023-05-31 with total page 970 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some wounds aren't easily healed. A contemporary romance series complete with three soul-stirring books! Follow the Tindall siblings as they navigate life and love in a new country. Each book features emotionally wounded characters who fight to overcome dark odds and find love at all costs. All books can be read as a standalone and contain one couple's story. There are no cliffhanger endings! However, the series is best read in order to get full enjoyment of underlying storylines. This Discounted Boxed Set includes: Book 1: The Last Heartbeat - Agathe and Luke Book 2: The Last Place You Look - Sophie and Orlando. Book 3: The Last in Line - Freya and Max. Heat-with-heart and happily-ever-after endings. Get your tissues ready, because there will be tears! Buy now to experience this unique contemporary romance series like no other!