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101 Romantic Ideas (Correct Times)
by Julianne ColleloA HELPFUL GUIDE HOW TO KEEP YOUR RELATIONSHIP THE BEST THING THAT HAPPENED TO YOU IN YOUR LIFE
101 Secrets a Cool Mom Knows
by Walter BrowderAs a mother today, you're as likely as any dad to teach your kids how to pitch a tent, kick a soccer ball, or fix a broken bicycle chain. In a word, you're what your kids call "cool." But with your 24/7 schedule, you can always use extra help. That's why this book was written - to give you (or any dad, grandmother, or grandfather) more "Cool Mom secrets" to pass along to the next generation.Cool Mom secrets are solutions that work. They go straight to the heart of whatever problem a child might encounter to solve it quickly and effectively, no nonsense, no fuss. And at the same time the child is learning a handy new skill, he or she is also learning a deeper life lesson about perseverence, patience, honesty, or courage.Using Cool Mom secrets, you can teach a child...How to Use ChopsticksHow to Throw a Spiral PassHow to See Better in the DarkHow to "Catch" a Falling StarHow to Spin a Basketball on One FingerHow to Make the World's Best Caramel CornHow to Cruise on a SkateboardHow to Identify a Poisonous SpiderHow to Hang a Spoon on Your NoseHow to Crack an Egg with One HandHow to Weigh a Cloud...and 90 other ageless, practical lessons. Years later, whenever your child uses any of these skills, he or she will proudly say, "My mom taught me that." Now, is that cool, or what?
101 Smart Questions to Ask on Your Interview
by Ron FryThis book is for every job candidate who thinks "Do you have any questions for me?" marks the end of an interview. It doesn't. In fact, it marks the beginning of the last and perhaps most important interview phase - a phase so important that failing to prepare properly for it can undo all your hard work, including providing great answers to tough questions! Asking questions in your interview is your moment to shine - to show off the depth and breadth of your research, to remind the interviewer of how perfectly your credentials fit the job description, and to actually ask for the job! From what to ask, when to ask it, and the kind of answers to expect, this book gives every candidate, from first-timers to seasoned pros, the practical information and advice they need to ace the entire interview and get their dream job.
101 Things I Learned® in Business School (101 Things I Learned)
by Matthew Frederick Michael W. PreisAn informatively illustrated guide to business principles by a professor, entrepreneur, consultant, executive, and Harvard Business School graduate.Success in business—and in business school—calls for a broad knowledge base and the ability to turn it into action. This accessible book provides a thorough grounding in the principles most essential to the study and practice of business, from corporate organization to maintaining customer satisfaction. Lessons include:• key elements of organizational philosophy, structure, culture, and behavior• ways to grow a business in new and existing markets• why fast-growing companies may be chronically short on cash• how to manage and interpret data when weighing a decision• how to run a meeting most effectively• how social and environmental responsibility can be good for business101 Things I Learned® in Business School will appeal to students seeking traction in a demanding curriculum, to self-made entrepreneurs looking to improve their business practices, and to seasoned professionals seeking a refresher on core principles.
101 Things I Learned® in Culinary School (101 Things I Learned)
by Matthew Frederick Louis EguarasAn informative, illustrated guide to food, cooking, and the culinary profession by a former White House chef—now in a revised second edition featuring 50% new material &“This book is all meat with no fat. . . . Sure to surprise and enlighten even the most informed gourmands.&”—Publishers Weekly (starred review), on the first edition of 101 Things I Learned in Culinary School A chef must master countless techniques, memorize a mountain of information, and maintain a Zen master&’s calm. This book illuminates the path to becoming a culinary professional by sharing important kitchen fundamentals and indispensable advice, including • practical how-tos, from holding a knife to calibrating a thermometer to creating a compost pile• ways to emphasize, accent, deepen, and counterpoint flavors• why we prefer a crisp outside and tender inside in most foods• understanding wine labels and beer basics• how to narrow innumerable culinary options to a manageable few, whether selecting knives, oils, thickeners, flours, potatoes, rice, or salad greens• how a professional kitchen is organized and managed to maintain its mission Written by a culinary professor and former White House chef, 101 Things I Learned in Culinary School is a concise, highly readable resource for culinary students, home chefs, casual foodies, and anyone else trying to find their way around—or simply into—the kitchen.
101 Things I Learned® in Fashion School (101 Things I Learned)
by Matthew Frederick Alfredo CabreraA guide to surviving and thriving in fashion school, from an award-winning fashion designer and illustratorSuccess in fashion school requires more than a passion for fashion. It calls for the student to understand the cultural forces that shape what we wear and why we wear it; to develop a wide range of practical, aesthetic, and intellectual skills; and to work hands-on. This accessible guide assists the aspiring fashion designer on this journey with unique illustrated lessons on such topics as:• how to identify the target customer, set priorities, select fabrics, and integrate details• how to measure the human form, cut fabric, and pivot a dart• why you haven&’t designed a garment if you don&’t know how it will be made• how the nuclear bomb dropped on Hiroshima reshaped our understanding of fashion• illustration fundamentals, including proportions, poses, lighting, and rendering• practical information on the industry, including key terms, who does what in the industry, and the workings of the fashion calendarWritten by an experienced fashion designer, illustrator, and instructor, 101 Things I Learned® in Fashion School is an essential resource for beginning fashion students, recent graduates, experienced professionals, and anyone looking for a deeper understanding of how and why the clothes we wear—or choose not to wear—are designed and made.
101 Things I Learned® in Film School (101 Things I Learned)
by Matthew Frederick Neil LandauAn illustrated, accessible introduction to filmmaking from an award-winning Hollywood producer, screenwriter, film school professor, and script consultant to major movie studiosAnyone with a cellphone can shoot video, but creating a memorable feature-length film requires knowledge and mastery of a wide range of skills, including screenwriting, storytelling, directing, visual composition, and production logistics. This book points the aspiring filmmaker down this complex learning path with such critical lessons as:• how to structure a story and pitch it to a studio• ways to reveal a story&’s unseen aspects, such as backstory and character psychology• the difference between plot, story, and theme• why some films drag in Act 2, and what to do about it• how to visually compose a frame to best tell a story• how to manage finances, schedules, and the practical demands of productionWritten by an award-winning producer, screenwriter, film school professor, and script consultant to major movie studios, 101 Things I Learned® in Film School is an indispensable resource for students, screenwriters, filmmakers, animators, and anyone else interested in the moviemaking profession.
101 Things I Learned® in Product Design School (101 Things I Learned)
by Matthew Frederick Sung Jang Martin ThalerAn engaging, enlightening, and cleverly illustrated guide to product design, written by experienced professional designers and instructors. Products are in every area of our lives, but just what product designers do and how they think is a mystery to most. Product design is not art, engineering, or craft, even as it calls for skills and understandings in each of these areas—along with psychology, history, cultural anthropology, physics, ergonomics, materials technology, marketing, and manufacturing. This accessible guide provides an entry point into this vast field through 101 brief, illustrated lessons exploring such areas as • why all design is performed in relation to the body • why every product is part of a system • the difference between being clever and being gimmicky • why notions of beauty are universal across cultures • how to use both storytelling and argument to effectively persuade Written by three experienced design instructors and professionals, 101 Things I Learned® in Product Design School provides concise, thoughtful touch points for beginning design students, experienced professionals, and anyone else wishing to better understand this complex field that shapes our lives every day.
101 Things I Learned® in Psychology School (101 Things I Learned)
by Tim BonoWhy do we think, feel, and act the way we do? A professor and expert consultant on psychological health ponders these questions and more in this thought-provoking, illustrated guide.Psychology is one of the most popular undergraduate majors. It provides an orienting point for many professional careers, including international relations, public health, social work, clinical counseling, brain research, organizational behavior, business, and advertising. This book not only provides an introduction to this vast field but also tells you how to survive and thrive in the psychology curriculum. Lessons include: • the essential organization and workings of the brain • why statistics and the scientific method are as critical to the psychologist as humanistic skills • how to conduct research, structure survey questions, organize data, and present a research paper • how a therapist and patient form an alliance • why forgetting makes the mind more efficient • why shame is destructive while guilt is productive Written by an experienced professor, author, and expert consultant on mental health and happiness, 101 Things I Learned® in Psychology School is for students as well as beginning clinicians, social and public health workers, and others interested in understanding why we think, feel, and act as we do.
101 Things That Piss Me Off: And Thousands of Other Things That Suck Just As Much
by Herb W. ReichComplaining, psychologists assert, is good for your health. It acts as a relief valve to help dispel the pent up energy generated by our daily frustrations, personal peeves, and life-long vexations. Now curmudgeons, gripers, grousers, and complainers have their own place to discard their tension! 101 Things That Piss Me Off is the manifesto guaranteed to help even the crabbiest soul let loose. Here is just a sample list of items guaranteed to piss anyone off:•Aggressive drivers who give the finger•People who graduated from assertiveness courses•Elevator music•Having the best senators money can buy•Appliances that fail the day after the warranty expires•Nineteen-year-old tech millionaires•People who are more inept than we give them credit for
101 Things You Didn't Know About Sex
by Eve MarxWhich passage in the Bible concerns masturbation?How many calories are there in a teaspoon of semen?Why should you take a masturbation break every day?Which animal has the longest orgasms?Where's the best place to find swingers?What is a BBBJ?If you think you know it all when it comes to sex, you'll find something surprising in this new book. From tantalizing tantric trivia to the kinkiest of sexual practices, this down and dirty tell-all romp reveals the most salacious aspects of human sexuality and behavior. Whether you are simply intellectually curious about sex or actively interested in sexual exploration and experimentation, you'll find the satisfaction you crave in this wickedly entertaining sex guide!
101 Things You Should Do Before You Graduate
by David Bordon Tom Winters101 THINGS YOU SHOULD DO BEFORE YOU GRADUATE encourages students who are getting out of high school or college to do more than just finish up papers and school projects. Part of getting an education is learning to live life to the fullest. Readers will be reminded that life will change dramatically once they're out of school, so the time to pursue adventure is right now. The book is chock-full of fun, practical, and spiritual suggestions to help readers seize the moment every day, including:- Laugh a lot- Eat ice cream for breakfast- Write a mission statement for your life- Become the answer to someone's prayer--and ninety-seven more! Students can live life richly, experiencing the excitement God has planned for them moment by moment.
101 Things You Should Do Before You Retire
by David Bordon Tom WintersBecause the end of your work life doesn't have to mean the end of your life. Retirement doesn't have to mark a solitary or dull lifestyle. Whether you are retired already or preparing for the transition, 101 THINGS YOU SHOULD DO BEFORE YOU RETIRE will inspire you with 101 unique and creative ideas to get more out of life than just punching a clock. This book will show readers how to live life to the max and challenge them to experience the adventure God has planned for their lives, moment by moment. Who says your career is the defining element of your life?
101 Things You Should Know about 2012
by Mark HeleyThe end of the world?Gateway to a new reality? Or just another Friday? On December 21, 2012, will you stand with millions of others, watching the skies, holding your breath? Centuries ago the Mayans prophesied a profound change on Planet Earth for that date. But what will it bring? The extinction of life? Or a gateway to a higher plane of existence? Mayan expert Mark Heley explains the myth and the reality behind the mystical date of 2012. From crop circles to stellar convergences, he's your source for everything on this important year--one that could well determine the future for all mankind.
101 Things You Should Know about 2012
by Mark HeleyOn December 21, 2012, millions of people will watch the skies, holding their breaths. On that day, ancient Mayan prophecies foretell a profound change on Planet Earth. Some think it heralds the extinction of all life. Others believe humans will be lifted to a higher spiritual plane. Mayan expert Mark Heley covers such diverse topics as stellar convergences, crop circles, and the strange predictions by a mysterious civilization eleven centuries ago--prophecies that could determine our future! Among scores of contending theories, this easy-to-grasp guide cuts through the thicket of information and gives you a quick take on 2012.
101 Things to Do While You Self-Isolate: Tips to Help You Stay Happy and Healthy
by Lucy LaneIn these uncertain times, it can be hard to know what to do, but help is at hand with this uplifting guide to keeping positive and staying connected and safe. It’s crammed with mood-boosting activities, creative ways to get inspired, mindful exercises to maintain health and well-being, and tips to soothe away your stress and make you feel good.
101 Things to Do While You Self-Isolate: Tips to Help You Stay Happy and Healthy
by Lucy LaneIn these uncertain times, it can be hard to know what to do, but help is at hand with this uplifting guide to keeping positive and staying connected and safe. It’s crammed with mood-boosting activities, creative ways to get inspired, mindful exercises to maintain health and well-being, and tips to soothe away your stress and make you feel good.
101 Tips for a Zero-Waste Kitchen
by Kathryn KelloggForty percent of all food produced in the US is wasted—the author of 101 Ways to Go Zero Waste is here with solutions! Kathryn Kellogg is taking her accessible tips for a zero-waste lifestyle and focusing on the heart of the house. Our kitchens can produce a shocking amount of waste and, even though food scraps may seem harmless, they can’t properly decompose in a landfill. What’s more: wasting food can strain your wallet. The average American family of four will lose $1,500 annually on food waste. It’s time to turn things around! 101 Tips for a Zero Waste Kitchen is your guide to reducing waste in your kitchen. Kathryn will teach you how to buy in bulk, avoid unnecessary packaging, upcycle jars, and more. Plus, she’ll give you recipes that make use of your scraps: preserve your lemon peels for extra flavor, create simple syrup from strawberry tops, and revive shriveled mushrooms. With a little work and Kathryn in your corner, you’ll have the tools you need to reach the ultimate goal: no produce left behind!
101 Tips to Help Your Anxious Child: Ways to Help Your Child Overcome Their Fears and Worries
by Poppy O'NeillAs a parent it can often be difficult to know how best to support your child when they become fearful and worried. This guide offers ways to help you to help your child articulate how they are feeling and offers effective coping strategies and simple lifestyle tweaks to manage anxiety by building their resilience and self-confidence for life.
101 Tips to Help Your Anxious Child: Ways to Help Your Child Overcome Their Fears and Worries
by Poppy O'NeillAs a parent it can often be difficult to know how best to support your child when they become fearful and worried. This guide offers ways to help you to help your child articulate how they are feeling and offers effective coping strategies and simple lifestyle tweaks to manage anxiety by building their resilience and self-confidence for life.
101 Ways To Get And Keep His Attention
by Michelle Mckinney-HammondScripture offers women guidance for winning the heart of the man she loves. This book is based both on Scripture and interviews with men of all ages, races, and backgrounds. The author reveals 101 powerful tips for attracting the right man for you, a man of quality, integrity, and who appeals to your senses too.
101 Ways To Love Your Job
by Stephanie Goddard DavidsonMore Joy in Your Job! People expect more out of their work now - not just a steady paycheck, but satisfaction and an opportunity to make a difference with others. Stephanie Goddard Davidson, author of 101 Ways to Have a Great Day at Work now shows you how to take your job and love it! Easy to read and even easier to use, this power-packed little book will help you transform your work experience: * Techniques for career enjoyment through improving your skills and changing your perceptions * How what you wear can affect your internal motivation and shift your point of view to promote career happiness * Breakthrough techniques for doing your best work * Coaching yourself into a meaningful career * Developing your best work in only minutes a day * Surpassing expectations - your bosses' and your own * People skills and self-management In her signature easy-to-read and easy-to-use style, Stephanie Davidson has written another book that will transform the workplace.
101 Ways To Make Every Second Count
by Robert Bly101 Ways to Make Every Second Count goes beyond the usual time-management books to bring you a broad range of strategies and tactics for more success with less stress...for getting more done in less time. You'll learn how to maximize your time by setting priorities, creating useful schedules, and overcoming procrastination. Robert Ely describes how proper diet, exercise, and sleep-or lack thereof-affect our energy levels. And how using the latest technology allows us to manage information and to communicate more efficiently and effectively.
101 Ways to Conquer Teen Anxiety: Simple Tips, Techniques and Strategies for Overcoming Anxiety, Worry and Panic Attacks
by Jon Patrick Hatcher Thomas McDonaghA QUICK, HANDS-ON BOOK OF EXERCISES CLINICALLY PROVEN TO MANAGE ANXIETY. Teens today are more stressed than ever. Whether they face problems with school, friends, parents or all of the above, teens need help. Based on cognitive behavioral therapy, the mostwidely used and popular anxiety therapy among clinicians, 101 Ways to Conquer Teen Anxiety offers dozens of beneficial quizzes, activities, tips and illustrations to help teens: • Identify the most common anxiety triggers • Learn essential skills to prevent anxiety attacks • Redirect risky behavior, including substance abuse and self-harm • Understand the options of therapy and medication• Overcome the spike-and-relapse cycle From mindfulness meditation and the repetition of positive mantras to diaphragmatic breathing and nature walks, the activities in this book both calm the body and keep thoughts from spiraling.
101 Ways to Create Mindful Forgiveness: A Heart-Healing Guide to Forgiveness, Apologies, and Mindful Tools for Peace
by Kelly BrowneA heart-healing guide to forgiveness, apologies, and mindful tools for peace from Kelly Browne, go-to gratitude expert and author of the best-selling thank-you book series, 101 Ways to Say Thank You. In today&’s virtual world of quick emails, texting, video calls, and social media, the ability to express apologies, accept forgiveness and make peace with pain is vital, enabling you to be more successful in every area of your life. 101 Ways to Create Mindful Forgiveness is the first book to address the modern-day art of how to mindfully forgive and make amends for your own self-care and wellness–personally, publicly, and electronically. Offering personal stories, priceless practical guidance, journal prompts, plus therapeutic tools to open your heart, 101 Ways to Create Mindful Forgiveness is an imminently practical guide for anyone seeking to embrace the power of forgiveness to forge a happier, healthier life. In a world that can feel divided and disconnected, everyone wants a quick fix to solve their personal issues. It&’s not easy to just &“get over&” something that has hurt us deeply. But with the right mindfulness tools, we can enjoy a daily lifestyle of personal awareness and wellness. A survivor of personal trauma, author Kelly Browne offers a practical guide to heal our hearts, one word at a time. Covering personal to professional relationships, she teaches readers: How to Apologize Using the 6 R&’s, Electronic Apologies: Text, Emojis, and Emailed Apologies, the Three Faces of an Apology, Meaningful Apologetic Words and Notes, Unacceptable Unapologetic Excuses, The Art of Self-forgiveness, Self-care Restitution: Take Care of You!, Choosing Compassion Over Revenge, Overcoming Trauma, Spiritual Support, and Navigating Family Dynamics and Broken Bonds. In addition, the book also includes inspiration from The Book of Forgiving by Desmond Tutu and Mpho Tutu following the ravages of apartheid, something we desperately need for healing racial divides in our current world.