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The Leadership Factor: The 7 characteristics of exceptional leaders
by Drew Povey Laura McInerneySome leaders just have 'it'. They walk into a room and you know they are in charge. But how? What sort of person is so inspirational that even when the chips are down they make their team feel like the strongest warriors, ready and willing to march over the hill into battle? Drew Povey is one of the UK's most influential leadership authorities. Over decades working with leaders in education, the police, the National Health service, elite-level sport and international businesses, he has developed a unique multi-sector viewpoint - and a universal model for becoming an authoritative, dynamic and brave leader. Every successful CEO, world-beating sports captain and inspirational teacher exhibits the same characteristics: the 7Cs that together create the Leadership `it' Factor - curiosity, change-ability, charisma, connection, confidence, collaboration and courage. Taking each attribute in turn, Drew explains its necessity and guides the reader with steps and exercises to master it. With countless concise case studies from the worlds of business, education and global politics - some famous; some not so famous; many notorious - Drew draws lessons, guides development and paves the path to great leadership.
The Leadership Gap: What Gets Between You and Your Greatness
by Lolly DaskalDo people see you as the kind of leader you want to be? Are your strongest leadership qualities getting in the way of your greatness?After decades of advising and inspiring some of the most eminent chief executives in the world, Lolly Daskal has uncovered a startling pattern: within each leader are powerful abilities that are also hidden impediments to greatness. She’s witnessed many highly driven, overachieving leaders rise to prominence fueled by well-honed skill sets, only to falter when the shadow sides of the same skills emerge.Now Daskal reveals her proven system, which leaders at any level can apply to dramatically improve their results. It begins with identifying your distinctive leadership archetype and recognizing its shadow:■ The Rebel, driven by confidence, becomes the Imposter, plagued by self-doubt.■ The Explorer, fueled by intuition, becomes the Exploiter, master of manipulation.■ The Truth Teller, who embraces candor, becomes the Deceiver, who creates suspicion.■ The Hero, embodying courage, becomes the Bystander, an outright coward.■ The Inventor, brimming with integrity, becomes the Destroyer, who is morally corrupt.■ The Navigator, trusts and is trusted, becomes the Fixer, endlessly arrogant.■ The Knight, for whom loyalty is everything, becomes the Mercenary, who is perpetually self-serving.Using psychology, philosophy, and her own experience, Daskal offers a breakthrough perspective on leadership. She’ll take you inside some of the most cloistered boardrooms, let you in on deeply personal conversations with industry leaders, and introduce you to luminaries who’ve changed the world. Her insights will help you rethink everything you know to become the leader you truly want to be.
The Leadership House: A Leadership Tale about the Challenging Path to Becoming an Effective Leader
by Patrick FlesnerDiscover how to become a highly effective leader in this inspiring leadership story. Whether you are a startup founder, an entrepreneur, a manager who has just been promoted into a leadership position, or a senior executive, your success will depend on others. If you cannot lead people, groups, and organizations effectively, your teams will fail—and you will fail as a leader. In contrast, if you know how to transform a set of strong individuals into a thriving, cohesive team, the sky is the limit. If you know how to lead effectively, you will achieve the extraordinary. But how do you become an effective leader? If you are anything like the many leaders Patrick Flesner has enjoyed working with, you also look for answers to this question. But the answers you get are often dissatisfying. Because they come pieces at a time. In fact, leadership advice comes in piecemeal fashion. There is no leadership framework you can follow systematically to become an effective leader. Therefore, you end up doing what you’ve always been doing. You lead using your gut feeling. In The Leadership House, Patrick Flesner provides the answers you’ve been looking for. In this leadership story about a CEO who walks the challenging path to becoming an effective leader, he shares the long missing framework. He shares a leadership framework that will enable you to systematically develop your leadership skills and become the leader you want to be, a highly effective leader who leads with ease. In The Leadership House, you will learn: Why trust is the foundation of effective leadership That a strong team is more than great talent in the right positions How to ensure your team members collaborate and embrace teamwork Why the accountability concept is key for leadership success How to empower your team members How to execute your plans Wherever you are on your particular walk of life, in your career, and in your organization, you will benefit from and find value in this leadership guide wrapped in an inspiring leadership story. “A wonderful story about leadership. In this little book, you will find the tools necessary to enhance your leadership journey. Thanks Patrick for giving us such a gift.” - Howard Behar, former president of Starbucks International "Great storytelling alongside with the simultaneous communication of facts. In this book, the essentials of leadership are impressively presented in an unusual and memorable setting." - Gisbert Rühl, former CEO of Klöckner & Co SE “Most leadership books are either too theoretic, esoteric, or complex—or all of the above. The Leadership House stands out. It conveys how to lead effectively, wrapped in an inspiring story full of leadership wisdom and actionable insights. This book is not only fun to read, but makes you learn how to lead with ease. Highly recommended for any leader and all who wish to become one.” - Matthias Heutger, Senior Vice President, Global Head of Innovation & Commercial Development at DHL Group
The Leadership Masterclass: Great Business Ideas Without the Hype
by Management Today Emma De VitaTHE LEADERSHIP MASTERCLASS is business advice at its very best. Insightful, intelligent, thought-provoking and counter-intuitive, it will force you to rethink all aspects of your approach to leading your team or your company.There are five sections to chew over, which cover how to develop your very own leadership style, what the expected behaviours of the finest leaders are, the all-important strategy and how to initiate turnaround, change and set a vision, managing the reputation of yourself and your company and finally some lessons from those that have been there and done it. THE LEADERSHIP MASTERCLASS provides practical, no-nonsense advice for the incumbent or aspiring leader, particularly if you are eager to use fresh ideas to stake your claim as one of the next generation of great leaders. If you want to inspire those around you, stand out from the crowd and make a positive contribution, you need to read THE LEADERSHIP MASTERCLASS.
The Leadership Secrets of Hamilton: 7 Steps to Revolutionary Leadership from Alexander Hamilton and the Founding Fathers (Ignite Reads)
by Gordon LeidnerVICTORIOUS in the War of American Independence, Alexander Hamilton and the founding fathers built the first successful democratic government. They'll forever go down in history as having changed the rules of leadership and redefined what it means to ignite change in people.As a modern day leader, you may not be establishing a new system of government - but the principles of radical leadership still apply, whether you're undertaking a new initiative, rejuvenating a business, or sparking motivation in your team. Using history's greatest rebels as your guide: START YOUR REVOLUTION!
The Leadership Secrets of Nick Saban: How Alabama's Coach Became the Greatest Ever
by John TaltyWall Street Journal Bestseller For almost every year of the last decade, any college team coveting a national championship has had to reckon with going against the Crimson Tide. With coach Nick Saban at the helm, Alabama has won six of the last 12 national titles. The 2020 championship team showcased Saban&’s evolution as a leader and further solidified what many long suspected was true: Nick Saban is college football&’s greatest coach ever. Leaders of any kind, including coaches and beyond, stand to gain great wisdom and inspiration by learning from his success. In The Leadership Secrets of Nick Saban, senior sports editor and SEC Insider for Alabama Media Group, John Talty, highlights the keys to Saban&’s winning strategy and offers readers a blueprint for paving their own paths to success using the esteemed coach&’s leadership lessons. Through original interviews and never-before-heard anecdotes, Talty charts Saban&’s journey to college football&’s mountaintop and reveals some of the magic behind what keeps him atop it. You&’ll get an inside look at what it&’s like to work or play for Coach Saban, including the mottos and motivation strategies he uses to inspire his organization. Competing universities commit tens of millions of dollars to hiring coaches who might unlock a little of Saban&’s magic for their teams. With this book, you&’ll learn the key traits and habits that propel Alabama football without having to foot the hefty bill others have. Whether you want to build a winning culture on the football field or as a leader in a range of professional arenas, this book is a comprehensive guide to refusing complacency amid success and how to find the right people committed to building a legacy with you.
The Leadership Secrets of Santa Claus
by Eric HarveyOne of the most powerful and entertaining business books available today, The Leadership Secrets of Santa Claus is a clever and compelling resource for leaders at all levels. Need a role model for effective leadership? Try Santa Claus! Imagine the endless challenges that running his operation poses. There's juggling employees, equipment, facilities, resources, production, letter reading, scheduling, the BIG delivery, keeping everyone jolly - and the list goes on. It's mind boggling! How does he do it all? What are his secrets to success? You'll find the answers within the pages of his powerful and entertaining book, The Leadership Secrets of Santa Claus. You'll enjoy every minute of reading as you learn how to: Get your team fully motivated and inspired Produce significant and sustained results Help everyone deal with the realities of change Build a high performance "Workshop" Become a more effective and respected leader - See more at: http://www.walkthetalk.com/leadership-secrets-of-santa-claus-softcover.html#sthash.VpyHcQku.dpuf
The Leadership Survival Guide: 11 Keys for "Storm Proofing" Your Leadership Portfolio to Survive, Thrive In, and Outlast High-Risk Environments
by Casey J. BedgoodCurrently, change is the new normal. As change grows, so does risk. But how will leaders understand the risk if they don’t measure it? In short, they won’t. The reality is that ignorance is never bliss. What leaders and their organizations don’t know will eventually impact them and their customers. Thus, situational awareness, forethought, and preparation are now key competencies for leaders to survive in high-risk environments. In this book, readers will learn the basics of leadership time management, the disruptability quotient, the leadership “canary” and why it’s just as important to leaders as it was to coal miners, and the slippery slope of change management (do we improve, change, or model the current state?), signals of leadership maturity and false positives, mastering the art of organizational knowledge, the pearls, and pitfalls of leadership rebranding, and the risk of non-utilized talent. Why aren’t current leaders required to undergo “storm proofing” from an operational perspective? As many of us experienced in various academic programs, the main foci are technical skills in management, organizational theory, data analysis, and many of the traditional leadership training courses. But, what happens when a leadership storm appears such as an unprecedented pandemic or supply chain crisis, or talent gaps where workers are not available to complete the basic services humanity relies on daily? Most leaders were not and are not prepared for today’s storms. The result is reactive leadership, higher-than-expected risk propositions, and disruptive transformations that force leaders from their perches to find the next best role their skillsets will buy. This book is for leaders and professionals who are currently, or will be leading teams, divisions, and organizations. Its purpose is to provide practical guidance on how leaders can “stormproof” their portfolios. Thus, they will be able to survive, thrive in, and outlast high-risk leadership storms that will overwhelm their less-prepared peers.
The Leadership Wisdom of Jesus: Practical Lessons for Today
by Charles C. ManzNEW EDITION, REVISED AND UPDATED In this new edition of the bestselling classic, Charles Manz doesn’t look to Jesus’s teachings to support preconceived theories of how a manager should lead but approaches the New Testament with an open mind to see what insights it reveals for today’s business world. What he finds are powerful lessons that will inspire you—no matter what your religious background—to maintain integrity, live on a higher plane, and ultimately achieve your personal and professional goals. The third edition is updated throughout and includes several new examples and a self-assessment chapter designed to encourage self-examination and personal reflection. Remarkably contemporary and welcoming to all readers, this book will challenge you to evaluate your own leadership style and to consider time-tested spiritual wisdom that can make you more enlightened and more effective.
The Leaders 10 Must Reads Collection
by Harvard Business ReviewBecoming a great leader takes work. This collection from Harvard Business Review offers the ideas and strategies to help get you there.The Leader's 10 Must Reads Collection includes digital editions of all articles found in the popular books HBR's 10 Must Reads on Leadership, HBR's 10 Must Reads on Managing Yourself, and HBR's 10 Must Reads on Strategy. This special compilation offers insights from world-class experts on the topics most important to your success as a leader. You'll learn the skills and attitudes that turn a good leader into an extraordinary one, how to inspire others and improve team performance, how to galvanize your organization's strategy development and execution, and the best ways to chart your own path to professional success. The collection includes thirty articles from renowned thought leaders including Michael Porter, Peter Drucker, John Kotter, Daniel Goleman, W. Chan Kim, and Renée Mauborgne, as well as the bonus award-winning article "How Will You Measure Your Life?" by Clayton Christensen.It's time to transform yourself from a good manager into a great leader. The Leader's 10 Must Reads Collection from Harvard Business Review will help you do just that-and will become an invaluable addition to your management toolkit.About the HBR 10 Must Reads series:HBR's 10 Must Read series is the definitive collection of ideas and best practices for aspiring and experienced leaders alike. These books offer essential reading selected from the pages of Harvard Business Review on topics critical to the success of every manager. Each book is packed with advice and inspiration from leading experts such as Clayton Christensen, Peter Drucker, Rosabeth Moss Kanter, John Kotter, Michael Porter, Daniel Goleman, Theodore Levitt, and Rita Gunther McGrath.
The Leading Brain: Powerful Science-Based Strategies for Achieving Peak Performance
by Friederike Fabritius Hans W. HagemannA cutting-edge guide to applying the latest research in brain science to leadership - to sharpen performance, encourage innovation, and enhance job satisfaction.There's a revolution taking place that most businesses are still unaware of. The understanding of how our brains work has radically shifted, exploding long-held myths about our everyday cognitive performance and fundamentally changing the way we engage and succeed in the workplace.Combining their expertise in both neuropsychology and management consulting, neuropsychologist Friederike Fabritius and leadership expert Dr. Hans W. Hagemann present simple yet powerful strategies for:- Sharpening focus- Achieving the highest performance- Learning and retaining information more efficiently- Improving complex decision-making- Cultivating trust and building strong teamsBased on the authors' popular leadership programs, which have been delivered to tens of thousands of leaders all over the world, this clear, insightful, and engaging book will help both individuals and teams perform at their maximum potential, delivering extraordinary results.From the Hardcover edition.
The Leafly Guide to Cannabis: A Handbook for the Modern Consumer
by The Leafly TeamA savvy connoisseur's guide from the editors of the world's most popular cannabis platform. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 36.0px; font: 12.0px Arial} Cannabis is at the very beginning of a craft and educational renaissance. It is emerging from the legislative shadows and a second awakening is occurring: people are proactively seeking information about how to properly consume and enjoy it. And cannabis is a wildly diverse product, even more so than alcohol. Consumers can experience not only different flavor profiles, but also different cerebral and body effects; they can consume using different methods, from vaporization to combustion to topical application; and they can pick and choose between an ever-growing number of different strains and products. THE LEAFLY GUIDE TO CANNABIS provides all the best tips to navigating this growing market in a definitive guide that will enhance every user's enjoyment and high.
The Lean and Happy Home: More time, less stress. How to get your family life in order
by Eva JarlsdotterIn seven simple steps...Lean removes waste: wasted money, energy, resources.Lean will give you the gift of time.Lean is a set of principles embraced by the most creative and dynamic organisations around the world, and now for the first time, Swedish social entrepreneur Eva Jarlsdotter applies them to family life.Embracing the Japanese 'stream' technique, Eva's seven steps show you how to systematically create and maintain order. From kaizen (continuous improvement) to kanban (visual planning), these principles will bring harmony and a sense of flow to your home. No more time wasted searching for your keys, important paperwork or your internet banking password; no more throwing away food past its sell-by date or arguing about the mess; no more feeling on the back foot all the time. This transformative book will also empower children in the household to take responsibility for their belongings and their schedules, meaning a lot less parental nagging. This modern guide will transform family life from the inside out. The time you save can be channelled into doing things you actually want to do. Be inspired by Eva's own story, understand how Lean works and start to apply her small changes to your everyday life - you will be delighted with the results.
The Lean and Happy Home: More time, less stress. How to get your family life in order
by Eva JarlsdotterMore time, less waste. How to get your family life in order.Lean is a philosophy embraced by the most creative and successful organisations around the world, from Nike to Toyota. Now for the first time, social entrepreneur Eva Jarlsdotter is applying it to family life. LEAN will remove waste: wasted time, wasted energy, wasted money.LEAN will give you the gift of time. This book will show you how to get your life in order, offering a smooth, easy process to bring harmony to your family and home. From coping with never-ending piles of laundry and meal planning to constantly feeling on the backfoot with endless admin from your child's school, this is a modern guide to ensuring your home and family flow. Move over Marie Kondo and Mrs Hinch, Eva offers a 'stream' technique for you to systematically create and maintain organisation - no longer will you spend hours searching for your keys/scarf/paperwork. Instead, that previously wasted energy can be channelled into things you actually want to do. You will stop feeling like you are being chased and take back control into your life. It also empowers children in the household to take responsibility for their belongings and their schedules - kids as young as two can get involved.(P) 2019 Hodder & Stoughton Ltd
The Leap of Your Life: How to Redefine Risk, Quit Waiting For 'Someday,' and Live Boldly
by Tommy BakerThere’s a bold decision in your life you’ve been waiting to make, and every day passing by is a reminder of what hasn’t happened. Conveniently tucked in a box labeled ‘someday,’ the fear of the unknown has taken a grip on your life and put your dreams on hold. Until now. Whether your leap is quitting the soul sucking job and starting your own business, taking a bold chance on love or finally going all in on your dreams, The Leap of Your Life is the ticket to get you there. All while having the time of your life and ensuring you don’t wake up years down the line with a sinking feeling of regret. Author and high-performance coach Tommy Baker has helped thousands of everyday people identify and take their leap, step into courage and create a life they can’t wait to wake up for. After interviewing 250+ of the world’s most powerful entrepreneurs, thought leaders, experts, spiritual teachers and athletes he discovered a common theme: They all took a leap, even if they were full of fear—and it radically transformed their experience of life. If you’re ready to: Re-define risk and stop playing small Step into the boldest version of yourself Give yourself permission to take a chance Live the Hero’s Journey of your life story Eradicate regret and ‘what could have been’ . . . then look no further and order The Leap Of Your Life now!
The Leap: The Psychology of Spiritual Awakening (An Eckhart Tolle Edition)
by Steve TaylorWhat does it mean to be enlightened or spiritually awakened? In The Leap, Steve Taylor shows that this state is much more common than is generally believed. He shows that ordinary people — from all walks of life — can and do regularly “wake up” to a more intense reality, even if they know nothing about spiritual practices and paths. Wakefulness is a more expansive and harmonious state of being that can be cultivated or that can arise accidentally. It may also be a process we are undergoing collectively. Drawing on his years of research as a psychologist and on his own experiences, Taylor provides what is perhaps the clearest psychological study of the state of wakefulness ever published. Above all, he reminds us that it is our most natural state — accessible to us all, anytime, anyplace.
The Leap: The Psychology of Spiritual Awakening (An Eckhart Tolle Edition) (An\eckhart Tolle Edition Ser.)
by Steve TaylorIt is comonly thought that enlightenment is unattainable for ordinary people living in modern Western society and is reserved for monks or gurus leading a spiritually dedicated life in remote locations. After researching mystical experiences and interviewing people who claim to have had them, psychologist Steve Taylor found that normal modern-day people from different faiths and walks of life have also reached modes of higher consciousness. In fact, these experiences are more common than we realize. Drawing on his knowledge of different religious traditions, Taylor set out to find the common features of these awakened states and how the rest of us might also achieve wakefulness. In this book, Taylor uncovers:• The different types of wakefulness: natural, gradual and sudden• The difference between fraudulent spiritual teachers and the genuinely awakened• The sometimes disorienting effects of spiritual awakenings on those who undergo them• How different theories of consciousness explain (or try to debunk) mystical experiencesAbove all, Taylor reminds us that we don't have to join an ashram in a distant country to attain enlightenment, but that we can find it where we are right now.
The Ledge
by Jim Davidson Kevin Vaughan"My eyes travel up the frozen walls. I figure it is eighty feet up to the sunlight. The walls above me climb up at about eighty degrees, then they go dead vertical, and then, higher up, they overhang. It is as if I am looking out from the belly of a beast, its jagged white teeth interlocking above me." In June 1992, best friends Jim Davidson and Mike Price stood triumphantly atop Washington's Mount Rainier, celebrating what they hoped would be the first of many milestones in their lives as passionate young mountaineers. Instead, their conquest gave way to catastrophe when a cave-in plunged them deep inside a glacial crevasse--the pitch-black, ice-walled hell that every climber's nightmares are made of.An avid adventurer from an early age, Davidson was already a seasoned climber at the time of the Rainier ascent, fully aware of the risks and hopelessly in love with the challenge. But in the blur of a harrowing free fall, he suddenly found himself challenged by nature's grandeur at its most unforgiving. Trapped on a narrow, unstable frozen ledge, deep below daylight and high above a yawning chasm, he would desperately battle crumbling ice and snow that threatened to bury him alive, while struggling in vain to save his fatally injured companion. And finally, with little equipment, no partner, and rapidly dwindling hope, he would have to make a fateful choice--between the certainty of a slow, lonely death or the seeming impossibility of climbing for his life.At once a heart-stopping adventure story, a heartfelt memoir of friendship, and a stirring meditation on fleeting mortality and immutable nature, The Ledge chronicles one man's transforming odyssey from the dizzying heights of elation and awe to the punishing depths of grief and hard-won wisdom. This book's visceral, lyrical prose sings the praises of the physical world's wonders, while searching the souls of those willing, for better or worse, to fully embrace it.From the Hardcover edition.
The Legend of the Monk and the Merchant: Twelve Keys to Successful Living
by Terry FelberA fantastic adventure of personal growth - set in 16th century Italy. Readers will meet and join young Julio, who is taken on a quest into adulthood - as his grandfather reveals mysterious family secrets. Woven through the story are 12 principles of success including: Work Hard and God will Prosper You Be Meek Before God, but Bold Before Men Live Debt-Free and Below Your Means Set Aside the First 10% to Honor God The Legend of the Monk and the Merchant will change the way you think about your career, wealth, and success.
The Legend of the Monk and the Merchant: Twelve Keys to Successful Living
by Terry FelberEvery life requires a spiritual foundation."Grandfather, you left this..." Julio lifted the leather-bound journal and stepped toward the old man."It is yours now," said Antonio, with a gleam in his eye. "I've lived my life according to the twelve principles recorded in it. And if you will apply its principles as I did, your success will be greater than you could ever imagine."Be a minister in the marketplace.Terry Felber has written a parable that will transform your life and your business. Many years ago, this ago book helped Dave Ramsey rediscover the marketplace as a mission field--and merchants as ministers. Now let it open your eyes to the opportunities for service and leadership all around you.Are you ready for a change?The Legend of the Monk and the Merchant will change the way you see yourself, your job, and your purpose.Now includes personal and small group study guide.
The Lemonade Life: How to Fuel Success, Create Happiness, and Conquer Anything
by Zack FriedmanThe secret to an extraordinary life starts with five simple changes that anyone can make. No matter who you are, where you come from, what you do for a living, or how much money you have, everyone has a shot at greatness. Zack Friedman has inspired millions with his powerful insights, including more than fourteen million who have read his advice in Forbes. In his ground breaking new book, The Lemonade Life, Friedman starts with a fundamental question: What drives success? It's not only hard work, talent, and skill. The most successful people have one thing in common, the power to flip five internal "switches." We all have these five switches, and when activated, they are the secret to fuel success, create happiness, and conquer anything. The Lemonade Life is filled with inspirational and practical advice that will teach you:Why you should write yourself a $10 million checkWhy your career depends on the Greek alphabetWhy you need ikigai in your lifeHow Judge Judy can help you have better work meetingsHow these twenty questions will change your lifeLearn from the entrepreneur who failed 5,126 times before becoming a billionaire, the fourteenth-century German monk who helped reinvent Domino's Pizza, the technology visionary who asked himself the same question every morning, the country music icon who bought more than one hundred million books, and the ice cream truck driver who made $110,237 in less than one hour.With powerful stories and actionable lessons, this book will profoundly change the way you live, lead, and work. Your path to greatness starts with a simple choice. Everyday, you're choosing to live one of two lives: the Lemon Life or the Lemonade Life. Which life will you lead?
The Lens of Perception: A User's Guide to Higher Consciousness
by Hal Zina BennettThe lens of perception--the part of human consciousness that experiences reality--is a core concept in virtually every spiritual and psychological tradition, from ancient Buddhism to Native American shamanism to Jungian psychology. Hal Zina Bennett proposes that if we can comprehend and harness this consciousness, we can shape our experiences and fulfill our greatest potential. By deconstructing the inner workings of the human mind, this skillfully written book unravels the Gordian knot of reality itself. A guided tour of human consciousness that takes the reader from individual self-awareness to becoming the co-creator of reality. An underground cult favorite that was way ahead of its time, reissued as a New Thought classic in a freshly revised third edition. Thanks to the success of the film What the Bleep Do We Know!?, which has grossed over $12 million and inspired hundreds of online discussion groups, "alternative consciousness" is hot again. From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Lesbian Parenting Book: A Guide to Creating Families and Raising Children
by D. Merilee Clunis G. Dorsey GreenMany topics covered, both in the areas of child raising, and raising children in non-traditional families. Wonderful support and education in this book. Written by psychologists who are the authors of "Lesbian Couples." (Also available on Bookshare.)
The Lesson: A Fable of Hope
by Carol Lynn PearsonA simple, inspiring story about solving problems from the bestselling author of A Stranger For Christmas. Robert is delighted when he successfully solves his first math problem at school—one plus one equals two. He thinks his work is done—but he&’s about to learn that there are plenty more problems to solve… This inspiring, national bestselling fable brings us back to the world of homework assignments, classroom desks, and cafeteria food to remind us that grownups face problems every day and show how to solve them. You may no longer have to puzzle over what happens when two trains are approaching Cleveland, with one leaving at 1:00 P.M. and traveling at 50 mph…but perhaps you&’re struggling with waking up fourteen days in a row wondering if it&’s worth it to get out of bed, or why you feel like you&’re giving 100% to a relationship and getting only 30% in return. Beautifully illustrated and told in the straightforward tradition of a classic fable, The Lesson is an uplifting tale that can help you rediscover the joy of finally finding the right answer.
The Lessons of Love
by Melody BeattieThe timeless, magical story of one woman's return to life and love when she thought she had lost it all.