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Don't Shoot the Dog! The New Art of Teaching and Training (Revised Edition)
by Karen PryorKaren Pryor's clear and entertaining explanation of behavioral training methods made Don't Shoot the Dog!a bestselling classic. Now this revised edition presents more of her insights into animal--and human--behavior. A groundbreaking behavioral scientist and dynamic animal trainer, Karen Pryor is a powerful proponent of the principles and practical uses of positive reinforcement in teaching new behaviors. Here are the secrets of changing behavior in pets, kids--even yourself--without yelling, threats, force, punishment, guilt trips. . . or shooting the dog: *The principles of the revolutionary "clicker training" method, which owes its phenomenal success to its immediacy of response--so there is no question what action you are rewarding *8 methods of ending undesirable habits--from furniture-clawing cats to sloppy roommates *The 10 laws of "shaping" behavior-for results without strain or pain through "affection training" *Tips for house-training the dog, improving your tennis game, or dealing with an impossible teen *Explorations of exciting new uses for reinforcement training Learn why pet owners rave, "This book changed our lives!" and how these pioneering techniques can work for you too.
Don't Sing at the Table: Life Lessons from My Grandmothers
by Adriana TrigianiThis New York Times–bestselling memoir “combines family and American history, reflections on lives well-lived, and sound advice to excellent effect” (Publishers Weekly).New York Times–bestselling author Adriana Trigiani shares a treasure trove of insight and guidance from her two grandmothers: time-tested, common sense advice on the most important aspects of a woman’s life, from childhood to the golden years. Seamlessly blending anecdote with life lesson, Don’t Sing at the Table tells the two vibrant women’s real-life stories—how they fell in love, nurtured their marriages, balanced raising children with being savvy businesswomen, and reinvented themselves with each new decade. For readers of Big Stone Gap, Very Valentine, Lucia, Lucia, and Rococo, this loving memoir is the Trigiani family recipe for chicken soup for the soul.“Readers will find her strength and optimism helpful, and her legions of loyal fans will enjoy learning more about the women who influenced, inspired, and, according to Trigiani, made possible some of her best-selling fiction.” —Booklist“Delightful, energetic. . . . Trigiani is a seemingly effortless storyteller.” —Boston Globe“Well crafted work with sometime lyrical, sometimes flat-out-funny writing.” —Fort Worth Star-Telegram“Dazzling.” —USA Today
Don't Sink Your Own Ship: 20 Spiritual Lessons You Don’t Have to Learn the Hard Way
by Max AndersDon't Sink Your Own Ship equips believers with simple truths for living fulfilling lives, because sometimes it's all too easy to sail into trouble unnecessarily. In this lighthearted guide, bestselling author and Bible teacher, Max Anders, gives powerfully practical insights that, if heeded, can keep you afloat in even the most treacherous of seas.Generously punctuated by interesting and sometimes outrageous stories, Max walks readers through 20 spiritual lessons, providing biblical clarity on problems we all face. Each lesson includes application questions, scripture references, and recommended reading. The book's format and the teaching guideline included at the end make this an ideal small group resource.Whether you read this book individually or as a group, you'll get a fresh grip on transforming truths, like:The small stuff in life will build up to become big stuff, if you let it.We become what we think about.We are created for love. It's the principle of existence and its only end.Success is being faithful to what God asks of us and leaving the results to HimUnless we are willing to forgive, our wounds will never heal.Truth seekers, new Christians, and established Christians alike will benefit from the simple reminders that this book provides. You don't have to learn your lessons the hard way.
Don't Start a Side Hustle!: Work Less, Earn More, and Live Free
by Brian PageDon&’t trade your 40-hour workweek for an 80-hour a week side hustle.The promise of entrepreneurship is to create a lifestyle of freedom - but the pursuit often leads to a time bankrupt life.If you&’re an overworked employee who&’s done with the 9-to-5, a serial entrepreneur who has yet to realize the American dream, or a burned outside hustle owner who&’s tired of the grind, this book was written for you.Passive income expert Brian Page will guide you step-by-step through 38 bitesize chapters that will teach you how to ditch the rat race and enjoy the &“Passivepreneur&” lifestyle. In Don&’t Start a Side Hustle, you will learn how to:Trade working your ass off in exchange for hard-working assets.Create cash flow from products, services, and properties you don&’t own.Become an &“income producer&” instead of an &“income earner.&”Live a lifestyle of freedom by building a passive income empire.Follow in Brian&’s footsteps as he quit his job and earned a 7 figure automated income - in just 47 days.This book is filled with true stories that will inspire you to live a life you never knew was possible. If your dream is to live more, work less, and earn an automatic income for you and your family, Don&’t Start a Side Hustle is your roadmap.
Don't Suffer, Communicate!: A Zen Guide to Compassionate Communication
by Cheri Huber Ashwini NarayananThis is a Zen guide to the principles of compassionate communication. Communication is among the most common yet difficult challenges humans face. Effective communication is rarely a simple give-and-take of information because of interference from individual egos, whereby input is taken personally, judged, and reacted against. This book can be read and the principles put into effect by a general audience.
Don't Sweat The Small Stuff in Love: Simple Ways to Nuture and Strengthen Your Relationships While Avoiding the Habits that Break Down Your Loving Connection
by Richard CarlsonRichard Carlson has helped millions of readers to reduce the stress in their everyday lives, with their families and in their jobs. Now he shows readers how to apply his immensely popular and helpful philosophy to one of the most difficult aspects of life - the romantic relationship.While depression, heartache, anger, and insecurity are widely associated with romantic love, the concept of stress is rarely identified as a problem. In one hundred brief, beautifully written essays, Richard Carlson shows readers how not to overreact to a loved one's criticism, how to appreciate your spouse in new ways, how to get past old angers, and many other ways to improve and increase the joy and pleasure that can and should be a part of any partnership.
Don't Sweat The Small Stuff...and it's all small stuff
by Richard CarlsonFrom the back cover: Don't Sweat the Small Stuff...and it's all small stuff is a book that shows you how to keep from letting the little things in life drive you crazy. Dr. Richard Carlson using an insightful language shows ways to calm down in the midst of your incredibly,hurried, stress-filled life.
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff About Money: Spiritual and Practical Ways to Create Abundance and More Fun in Your Life
by Richard CarlsonThis #1 bestselling guide to managing your career and living comfortably with your finances reveals fascinating insights for everyone from businesspeople to those who manage the household budget. Don't Sweat the Small Stuff About Money illuminates how to:Learn more about the relationship between moods and moneyBe aware of what you don't know, and what you're not good atSpend the bulk of your time on the "critical inch" of your businessAvoid giving away your power.
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff Every Day: 365 Simple Ways to Live a Life You Love (Day by Day Series #2)
by Richard Carlson Kristine CarlsonTake a breath, find your calm, and embrace all the goodness life has to offer with a new daily guide featuring the best-loved wisdom from The Don't Sweat the Small Stuff Series. Dr. Richard Carlson has taught millions how to let go of the anxieties and fears that can derail our day and instead focus on what really matters. With 365 reflections, Don&’t Sweat the Small Stuff Every Day is full of the timeless wisdom and practical advice that has brought comfort and inspiration to countless readers, offering a much needed dose of encouragement. Featuring the most beloved wisdom from the Don&’t Sweat books, the readings touch on all spheres of life—from relationships with family and friends to professional life—and serve as gentle invitations to practice gratitude, choose joy, and live the life you love, no matter what the day may bring. Don&’t Sweat the Small Stuff Every Day is part of The Day by Day series, a collection of books designed to help readers infuse the rhythms of their lives with meaning and intention. Our lives are built by small choices, tiny moments, and quiet thoughts—the Day by Day series is a gentle way to choose those moments and begin to build a life you love.
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff Workbook: Exercises, Questions and Self-Tests to Help You Keep the Little Things from Taking Over Your Life
by Richard CarlsonRichard Carlson's bestselling Don't Sweat the Small Stuff.contains plenty of sensible advice, but it's not always easy to follow. Enter this intriguing workbook with its universal appeal: it's aimed at anyone interested in reducing stress and improving their relationships. Designed to help you put the many peace-promoting "just let it go" principles of Don't Sweat the Small Stuff into active practice, it's bursting with fun quizzes, checklists, self-tests, questions, and activities. If this doesn't instruct and inspire you to make concrete personality and life improvements, there's nothing much that will!
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff and It's All Small Stuff: Simple Ways to Keep the Little Things from Taking Over Your Life
by Richard CarlsonDon't Sweat the Small Stuff...and It's All Small Stuff is a book that tells you how to keep from letting the little things in life drive you crazy. In thoughtful and insightful language, author Richard Carlson reveals ways to calm down in the midst of your incredibly hurried, stress-filled life.You can learn to put things into perspective by making the small daily changes Dr. Carlson suggests, including advice such as "Choose your battles wisely"; "Remind yourself that when you die, your 'in' box won't be empty"; and "Make peace with imperfection". With Don't Sweat the Small Stuff... you'll also learn how to: Live in the present moment Let others have the glory at times Lower your tolerance to stress Trust your intuitions Live each day as it might be your lastWith gentle, supportive suggestions, Dr. Carlson reveals ways to make your actions more peaceful and caring, with the added benefit of making your life more calm and stress-free.
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff at Work: Simple ways to minimize stress and conflict while bringing out the best in yourself and othersbringing out the best in yourself and others
by Richard CarlsonMost people spend at least 40 hours a week in the office, and constant deadlines, heavy workloads, and daily dilemmas can make working a stressful experience. In his new book, Richard Carlson shows readers how to interact more peaceably and joyfully with colleagues, clients and bosses. He reveals tips such as planning what you’re going to say in a meeting or presentation, taking a deep breath before reacting to a co-worker’s criticism, and asking for a raise in the most effective way possible. Transforming your outlook at the office will not only ease stress in the workplace, it will also lead to a happier life at home. Written in Carlson’s warm, appealing style, Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff at Work is certain to be an inspirational bestseller to the thousands who loved his previous books.
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff at Work: Simple Ways to Minimize Stress and Conflict While Bringing Out the Best in Yourself and Others
by Richard CarlsonThe author reveals tips that will transform your outlook at the office, easing stress there, and also leading to a happier life at home.
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff at Work: Simple Ways to Minimize Stress and Conflict While Bringing Out the Best in Yourself and Others
by Richard CarlsonIn this classic roadmap to managing your high-tension job, Richard Carlson shows how to stop worrying about the aspects of your work beyond your control and interact more fruitfully and joyfully with colleagues, clients, and bosses. His key insights reveal how to:How to manage rush deadlines with rushingHow to transform your outlook and prepare for the day aheadHow to enjoy corporate travelHow to have a really bad day . . . and get over it
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Fathers
by Richard CarlsonIn Carlson's trademark short essay style, this little book provides insightful and inspirational advice for fathers. Compiled from his other bestselling "Don't Sweat" books, this will make a small but perfectly formed gift.
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Men: Simple Ways to Minimize Stress in a Competitive World
by Richard CarlsonOver the past five years, Richard Carlson has shown countless families, lovers, and workers how to live in a more calm and productive manner. Now he turns his attention to men, with numerous simple strategies and life lessons that blend humor, warmth, and uncommon wisdom. Carlson invites men of all ages to enjoy the benefits of simplification and discover what so many of us already know: that its a stressful world out there, but it doesn't have to be.
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Men: Simple ways to minimize stress in a competitive world
by Richard CarlsonRichard Carlson has shown people how not to sweat the small stuff with their families, in love, at work and at home. His wife Kris has shown women how to live more peacefully, and now Richard devotes an entire book to helping men to relax and live in a more productive and calm manner. The book includes such topics as:-Be a quitter-Get out of the serious mode-Rid yourself of a busy mind-Grant yourself one hour-See stress as non-sexy-Learning from other 'sweaters'
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Moms: Simple Ways to Stress Less and Enjoy Your Family More
by Kristine CarlsonIn the first new Don't Sweat the Small Stuff book in nine years, Kristine Carlson shows how moms can live with less stress and more happiness. Carlson gives mothers tried-and-true advice that will empower them to find greater peace, joy, and harmony within themselves and their homes. Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Moms reveals how to: Be a Mom, Not a Friend Balance Being a Woman and a Mom Pursue Your Passion, But Not at the Expense of Your Children Reclaim Your Family
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Mothers
by Richard CarlsonIn Carlson's trademark short essay style, this little book provides insightful and inspirational advice for mothers. Compiled from his other bestselling Don't Sweat books, this will make a small but perfectly formed gift.
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Teens: Simple Ways to Keep Your Cool in Stressful Times
by Richard Carlson Richard And Kris CarlsonWith their calm and reassuring advice Richard and Kris Carlson show teenagers how not to stress out about homework, peer pressures, dating, parents, and other potentially difficult areas. Topics include:* Be creative in your rebellion* Start a mutual listening club* Notice your parents doing things right* Be okay with your bad hair day* Turn down the drama meter* Don't sweat the futureWith their calm and reassuring advice Richard and Kris Carlson show teenagers how not to stress out about homework, peer pressures, dating, parents, and other potentially difficult areas. Topics include:* Be creative in your rebellion* Start a mutual listening club* Notice your parents doing things right* Be okay with your bad hair day* Turn down the drama meter* Don't sweat the future
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Teens: Simple Ways to Keep Your Cool in Stressful Times
by Richard CarlsonThis is a self-help book for teens that offers tips on how to manage the small problems in a teen's life so they don't turn into larger ones. Each of the 100 tips is explained, including an example in a short, easy to read, chapter.
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Teens: Simple Ways to Keep Your Cool in Stressful Times
by Richard CarlsonNow the #1 bestselling author of the Don't Sweat the Small Stuff Series, Richard Carlson, Ph.D., offers teenagers simple, helpful wisdom for coping with everyday issuesAnyone who thinks teens have it easy hasn't been to a high school recently. As the headlines remind us almost daily, America's teenagers deal with stress in just about every facet of their lives: academics, sports, social situations, family life, money matters, even work. Now Richard Carlson, author of the Don't Sweat series, with sales of 12 million copies, applies the same techniques to teens that have made his other books required reading for anyone coping with life's everyday challenges. In simple, straightforward language, Dr. Carlson addresses common teen concerns with chapters such as: "Make Peace with Your Mistakes," "Be Creative in Your Rebellion," "Be Okay with Your Bad Hair Day," "Turn Down the Drama Meter," and "Notice Your Parents Doing Things Right." As with his other Don't Sweat the Small Stuff titles, teens and their parents will find that Richard Carlson's positive approach helps to minimize the impact stressful situations have on their lives.
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Women: Simple and Practical Ways to Do What Matters Most and Find Time for You
by Richard Carlson Kristine CarlsonFor women everywhere: Encouraging and soothing advice on reducing stress and increasing enjoyment, from the co-author of the New York Times bestseller Don't Sweat the Small Stuff in Love.With more than 12 million copies sold and still going strong, the Don't Sweat the Small Stuff series has helped countless readers rethink the way they address lifes big and small problems. Now in a book written specifically for women, Kristine Carlson offers the same calming and encouraging advice in 100 short and spirited essays. Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Women addresses such important and timely issues as balancing family and work demands, debating effectively with spouses and partners, dealing with children and friendships, finding time for reflection and self-care, and much more. With clever and memorable titles as Don't Be a Backseat Driver (Unless It Could Save Your Life), Know Your Hot Spots, Make Peace with the Mundane, and Stop Comparing Yourself to the Media Measuring Stick, Kristine Carlson helps readers focus on what's really important, keep in touch with their feelings, live with spirit, and--when all else fails--learn to laugh. A true life-saver, this potent book is full of sage advice and comforting thoughts, from one busy woman to another.
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff in Love: Simple Ways to Nurture and Strengthen Your Relationships While Avoiding the Habits That Break Down Your Loving Connection
by Richard CarlsonNow available in paperback! The New York Times bestselling authors show readers how to feel like newlyweds every day.He's helped 12 million people reduce the stress at home and at work. Now the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Don't Sweat the Small Stuff, Richard Carlson with Kristine, his wife of 14 years bring us a simple, stress-free approach to love. While depression, heartache, and anger are associated with love relationships, stress is rarely identified as a problem. Yet we all have concerns about our most important relationships. In one hundred brief, beautifully written essays, the authors show readers how not to overreact to a loved one's criticism, how to appreciate your spouse in new ways, how to get past old angers, and many other ways to improve and increase the joy and pleasure that can and should be part of any relationship.
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff with Your Family: Simple Ways to Keep Daily Responsibilities and Household Chaos from Taking Over Your Life
by Richard CarlsonThis indispensable guide to family in the #1 bestselling series reveals how to avoid letting the minor setbacks in your home life get you down. With his characteristic candor and piercing insight, author Richard Carlson demonstrates how to resolve such common domestic tensions as:Children who are whining or fightingIssues with your spouseHassles over household choresDifficult teenagers