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How to Survive Losing a Loved One: A Practical Guide to Coping with Your Partner’s Terminal Illness and Death, and Building the Next Chapter in Your Life
by Christine Pearson Karen Jackson TaylorA practical, empowering guide to navigating your partner's diagnosis of a terminal or life-limiting illness, or death. Receiving the news that your partner has a terminal or life-limiting illness, or has died unexpectedly, is among the worst experiences in life. At a time when you are least able to cope, you are faced with a multitude of difficult decisions, some of which must be made quickly. What you need is a friend who has experienced everything you are about to face, who can support you as you navigate some tough, important choices. This book is that friend. There is plenty of information out there but where to start looking? What information is needed and how can it be accessed? What decisions are essential in the immediate term and what can be left until later? Throughout the book, the emphasis is on protecting and supporting those left behind by presenting almost every choice you may need to make and the possible implications of each decision. You will learn:- The importance of creating a will, arranging power of attorney, organising advanced decisions of treatment, and even getting married or entering a civil partnership- What you are entitled to from the state, the NHS and your employer- How to stabilise your finances and prepare to run a household alone- Where your partner ought to be during treatment and/or palliative care, and how to go about achieving this- Which decisions need to be made after death, from planning the funeral to accessing your partner's estate- How to navigate the grieving process and take control of a happy future No matter where you are in the process, How to Survive Losing a Loved One is a comprehensive, practical and empowering guide to coping with your partner's terminal illness and death, and building the next chapter in your life.
How to Survive Losing a Loved One: A Practical Guide to Coping with Your Partner's Terminal Illness and Death, and Building the Next Chapter in Your Life
by Karen Jackson Taylor Christine PearsonA practical, empowering guide to navigating your partner's diagnosis of a terminal or life-limiting illness, or death. Receiving the news that your partner has a terminal or life-limiting illness, or has died unexpectedly, is among the worst experiences in life. At a time when you are least able to cope, you are faced with a multitude of difficult decisions, some of which must be made quickly. What you need is a friend who has experienced everything you are about to face, who can support you as you navigate some tough, important choices. This book is that friend. There is plenty of information out there but where to start looking? What information is needed and how can it be accessed? What decisions are essential in the immediate term and what can be left until later? Throughout the book, the emphasis is on protecting and supporting those left behind by presenting almost every choice you may need to make and the possible implications of each decision. You will learn:- The importance of creating a will, arranging power of attorney, organising advanced decisions of treatment, and even getting married or entering a civil partnership- What you are entitled to from the state, the NHS and your employer- How to stabilise your finances and prepare to run a household alone- Where your partner ought to be during treatment and/or palliative care, and how to go about achieving this- Which decisions need to be made after death, from planning the funeral to accessing your partner's estate- How to navigate the grieving process and take control of a happy future No matter where you are in the process, How to Survive Losing a Loved One is a comprehensive, practical and empowering guide to coping with your partner's terminal illness and death, and building the next chapter in your life.
How to Survive Old Age: Tongue-In-Cheek Advice and Cheeky Illustrations about Getting Older
by Clive Whichelow Mike HaskinsBe yourself and wear your wrinkles proudly with the help of this humorous collection of observations and illustrations on how to survive old age. For years, you wanted to be treated like a proper adult, but now you’re on a downhill slippery slope to a grand old age and you can’t seem to find the brakes. You need expert survival advice, such as: Don’t call anyone under 40 “young man” or “young lady”.Do remember where your glasses, keys and wallet are to avoid raised eyebrows from family members.Don’t wear a tartan rug over your knees on a car journey.Do make an effort to learn all the songs in the top ten. This mischievous little book will help you enjoy your latter years without worrying about what anyone else thinks. After all, the best things in life are old: vintage wine, golden oldies – you’re now part of an elite club. Enjoy!
How to Survive the End of the World (When it's in Your Own Head): An Anxiety Survival Guide
by Aaron Gillies'A brilliant and funny read for the apocalyptically-minded' Matt Haig, author of Reasons to Stay Alive'In a sea of books about mental health, it stands out for its humour, wisdom and lightness of touch' Adam Kay, author of This is Going to Hurt'Just the laugh you need for when everything seems terrible' Evening StandardThere are plenty of books out there on how to survive a zombie apocalypse, all-out nuclear war, or Armageddon. But what happens when it feels like the world is ending every single time you wake up? That's what having anxiety is like - and How to Survive the End of the World is here to help. Or at least make you feel like you're not so alone.From helping readers identify the enemy, to safeguarding the vulnerable areas of their lives, Aaron Gillies examines the impact of anxiety, and gives readers some tools to fight back - whether with medication, therapy, CBT, coping techniques or simply with a dark sense of humour.And now more than ever, it's vital to take care of your mental health. How to Survive is full of funny, sweary, actually helpful tips on how to cope during self-isolation, from moving around and keeping your brain box busy to eating a green thing once in a while. These are anxious and uncertain times, but How to Survive the End of the World is here to help you give yourself a break. You deserve it. 'Fast-paced, amusing and insightful' Guardian'I LOVED it' Juno Dawson, author of The Gender Games'Hilarious and deeply insightful' Dean Burnett, author of The Idiot Brain
How to Survive the End of the World (When it's in Your Own Head): An Anxiety Survival Guide
by Aaron Gillies'A brilliant and funny read for the apocalyptically-minded' Matt Haig, author of Reasons to Stay Alive'In a sea of books about mental health, it stands out for its humour, wisdom and lightness of touch' Adam Kay, author of This is Going to Hurt'Just the laugh you need for when everything seems terrible' Evening StandardThere are plenty of books out there on how to survive a zombie apocalypse, all-out nuclear war, or Armageddon. But what happens when it feels like the world is ending every single time you wake up? That's what having anxiety is like - and How to Survive the End of the World is here to help. Or at least make you feel like you're not so alone.From helping readers identify the enemy, to safeguarding the vulnerable areas of their lives, Aaron Gillies examines the impact of anxiety, and gives readers some tools to fight back - whether with medication, therapy, CBT, coping techniques or simply with a dark sense of humour.'Fast-paced, amusing and insightful' Guardian'I LOVED it' Juno Dawson, author of The Gender Games'Hilarious and deeply insightful' Dean Burnett, author of The Idiot Brain(P)2018 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
How to Survive the Loss of a Love: 58 Things to do When There is Nothing to be Done
by Melba Colgrove Harold Bloomfield Peter McWilliams"This remarkable book deals in a warm, informative and directly helpful way with one of the most common (and certainly most painful) of human experiences--loss. Written by a psychologist, a psychiatrist and a poet, this kindly, witty and companionable book is a unique guide to overcoming grief and unhappiness--a practical manual for emotional survival. Divided into fifty-eight sections, HOW TO SURVIVE THE LOSS OF A LOVE offers a gathering of things the reader can do, things that comfort and help in a real and natural way."
How to Survive Your Childhood Now That You’re an Adult: A Path to Authenticity and Awakening
by Ira IsraelAs children, we learned to get approval by creating facades to help us get our emotional and psychological needs met, but we also rebelled against authority as a way of individuating. As adults, these conflicting desires leave many of us feeling anxious or depressed because our authentic selves are buried deep beneath glitzy or rebellious exteriors or some combination thereof. In this provocative book, eclectic teacher and therapist Ira Israel offers a powerful, comprehensive, step-by-step path to recognizing the ways of being that we created as children and transcending them with compassion and acceptance. By doing so, we discover our true callings and cultivate the authentic love we were born deserving.
How to Survive Your Doctor's Care: Get the Right Diagnosis, the Right Treatment, and the Right Experts for You
by Pamela F. GallinDr. Pamela Gallin. She’s one of the worlds leading pediatric surgeons—a world-class physician with an insider’s access to the best health care in the country. And still, an astonishing series of medical goofs and neglect nearly led to permanent nerve damage of her hand. If someone like Dr. Pamela Gallin—who knows the system and maneuvers within it at the most senior levels—can’t get first-class care, what are the chances that you will? Dr. Gallin’s close call with medical disaster opened her eyes to the perils and pitfalls faced by all patients—even savvy off-duty surgeons. Empowered by her unique perspective, Dr. Gallin gives us How to Survive Your Doctor’s Care, the essential insider’s guide for anyone attempting to navigate the health care system. She offers not only a revealing look at today’s complicated medical system but also real-life examples of what can—and did—go wrong. She explains: —How to take advantage of the hidden network of doctors connected to your primary care physician —Why your life may depend on finding the right specialist —When it’s smart to go outside of your insurance plan —How a Magic Marker might be your final defense against a ghastly surgical mishap —Why your choice of physician determines the quality of your anesthesiologist, radiologist, pathologist, and nurses —The secret to getting great care from your nurse—who might just be your most important health care provider and protector —Why seeking second opinions should be second nature Now more than ever, says Dr. Gallin, patients must assume a more active role in their care. How to Survive Your Doctor’s Care offers invaluable counsel on choosing the right hospital; becoming your own best advocate once you get to the hospital; determining which steps to take before you undergo a surgical procedure; and communicating effectively with your doctors and nurses. Inside, you’ll find: y An 11 -point checklist for selecting the hospital that’s right for you / Dramatic, real-life examples of medical sleuthing at its best—and medical neglect at its worst y Step-by-step instructions for turning your cumbersome provider directory into a manageable list of potential primary care physicians y Crucial questions to ask any prospective physician y Guidelines for selecting an advocate to help you manage and keep track of your care Getting quality health care—even safe health care—has never been more of a challenge. But with Dr. Gallin’s guidance and expertise, you’ll have the tools you need to chart a course to recovery and emerge unscathed from the medical care maze.
How to Survive Your First Job or Any Job
by Ricki FrankelIn this informational and necessary book, hundreds of gainfully employed young people detail their experiences launching their careers. They offer real-world tips and advice on looking for and landing a first job, doing well at work, and simply hanging in there. Their stories cover the gamut of work life - dealing with difficult bosses, weird coworkers, less-than-ideal environments and tasks, and climbing up (or slipping down) the corporate ladder, from those who have been there, done that, and lived to tell about it.
How to Sweet-Talk a Shark: Strategies and Stories from a Master Negotiator
by Bill Richardson Kevin BleyerSharks are not evil. But they're single-minded and very, very hungry. On land, they take the form of bosses, businesspeople, colleagues, family, and sociopathic neighbors. In the world of former governor of New Mexico and US ambassador to the United Nations Bill Richardson, they have taken the form of the most powerful people in the world. He's engaged in high-stakes, face-to-face negotiations with Castro, Saddam, the Taliban, two generations of North Korean leadership, and many more of the world's most infamous dictators—and done it so well he was known as the "Undersecretary of Thugs" while with the Clinton administration. Now the 5-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee tells these stories—from Washington, DC, to the Middle East to Pyongyang—in all their intense and sometimes absurd glory.How to Sweet-Talk a Shark is a rare, candid, and entertaining glimpse into an insider's world of high-stakes negotiation—showing Richardson's successes and failures in some of the world's least friendly places. Meanwhile, readers get frank lessons in the art of negotiation: how to prepare, how to size up your opponent, how to understand the nature of power in a standoff, how to give up only what is necessary while getting what you want, and many other strategies Richardson has mastered through at-the-table experience—and from working with other master negotiators like Presidents Obama and Clinton, and Nelson Mandela. These are takeaways that anyone can use to negotiate with the power brokers, dealmakers, and, yes, the hungry sharks in their own lives.
How to Take Care: An A-Z Guide of Radical Remedies
by Erin Williams Kate NovotnyA simple but radical guidebook for anyone learning to care for themselves and others, with vibrant color illustrations. Healing is not just for people who have their s&*t together. Healing is, most important, for people who are falling apart. How to Take Care will help you learn to trust your instincts, listen to your body, and practice small, easy steps to soothe anxiety, burnout, and symptoms of PTSD.From A (adaptogenic herbs, ancestral healing) to Z (zoetic), How to Take Care is for anyone striving to live slowly, with self-compassion, one moment at a time. Learn tangible steps to dispel shame, tell the truth, and loosen the grip on whatever is holding you back. Sample guided meditations, cook nurturing recipes, and follow handy how-tos. Practice the grounding of a clean sink when you&’d rather burn the house down, or connect with nature by growing flowers from seed. Keep this guide on your nightstand or in your backpack for easy-reference tools, techniques, and strategies to calm your nervous system and come back to your body. It is a gift for yourself or anyone else who is going through a big, messy, or trying season of life.
How to Take Your Time: from How Proust Can Change Your Life
by Alain De BottonCuriously practical—this no-nonsense blend of literary biography and self-help unravels how interesting life can be if only you could resist the impulse to rush through the mundane rituals of modern life. Every morning, Marcel Proust sipped his two cups of strong coffee with milk, ate a croissant from one boulangerie, dunking it in his coffee as he slowly read the day’s paper with great care—poring over each headline and section. Only Alain de Botton could have pulled so many useful insights from the oeuvre of one the world’s greatest literary masters. Fascinating and vital, How to Take Your Time will urge you to find the wisdom in defying “the self-satisfaction felt by ‘busy’ men—however idiotic their business—at ‘not having time’ to do what you are doing.” A Vintage Shorts Wellness selection. An ebook short.
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk (The How To Talk Series)
by Adele Faber Elaine Mazlish30th Anniversary Edition Updated with new insights from the next generation You can stop fighting with your children! Here is the bestselling book that will give you the know-how you need to be more effective with your children--and more supportive of yourself. Enthusiastically praised by parents and professionals around the world, the down-to-earth, respectful approach of Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish makes relationships with children of all ages less stressful and more rewarding. Now, in this thirtieth-anniversary edition, these award-winning experts share their latest insights and suggestions based on feedback they've received over the years. Their methods of communication--illustrated with delightful cartoons showing the skills in action--offer innovative ways to solve common problems. You'll learn how to: * Cope with your child's negative feelings--frustration, disappointment, anger, etc. * Express your anger without being hurtful * Engage your child's willing cooperation * Set firm limits and still maintain goodwill * Use alternatives to punishment * Resolve family conflicts peacefully
How to Talk so Little Kids Will Listen: A Survival Guide to Life with Children Ages 2-7 (The How To Talk Series)
by Joanna Faber Julie KingA must-have resource for anyone who lives or works with young kids, with an introduction by Adele Faber, coauthor of How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk, the international mega-bestseller The Boston Globe dubbed “The Parenting Bible.”For over thirty-five years, parents have turned to How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk for its respectful and effective solutions to the unending challenges of raising children. Now, in response to growing demand, Adele’s daughter, Joanna Faber, along with Julie King, tailor How to Talk’s powerful communication skills to children ages two to seven. Faber and King, each a parenting expert in her own right, share their wisdom accumulated over years of conducting How To Talk workshops with parents and a broad variety of professionals. With a lively combination of storytelling, cartoons, and fly-on-the-wall discussions from their workshops, they provide concrete tools and tips that will transform your relationship with the young kids in your life. What do you do with a little kid who…won’t brush her teeth…screams in his car seat…pinches the baby...refuses to eat vegetables…throws books in the library...runs rampant in the supermarket? Organized according to common challenges and conflicts, this book is an essential emergency first-aid manual of communication strategies, including a chapter that addresses the special needs of children with sensory processing and autism spectrum disorders. This user-friendly guide will empower parents and caregivers of young children to forge rewarding, joyful relationships with terrible two-year-olds, truculent three-year-olds, ferocious four-year-olds, foolhardy five-year-olds, self-centered six-year-olds, and the occasional semi-civilized seven-year-old. And, it will help little kids grow into self-reliant big kids who are cooperative and connected to their parents, teachers, siblings, and peers.
How to Talk to Hot Guys: The 9 Secrets to Getting and Keeping the Guy of Your Dreams
by MehowMehow is changing the rules of The Game . . . by teaching women to play!Tired of being told you have to wait for fate to find you the perfect man? Can't stand the thought of another loser hitting on you in a bar? Or do you think your dream guy is "out of your league?" Then it's time to learn How to Talk to Hot Guys.Whether you're new to the dating scene or experienced, or looking for Mr. Right or Mr. Tonight, How to Talk to Hot Guys will teach you the tricks of getting the man of your dreams to fall for your personality. By sharing his nine essential secrets, legendary pick-up artist Mehow® encourages you to stop waiting for Prince Charming and get out there and meet him tonight! Learn how to subtly lead the interaction away from small talk and filler, toward playful banter and flirtation. Free associate boring topics and spin them into something that seems flirty one minute and sassy the next, and learn how to secretly use your wits to have any guy eating out of the palm of your hand. Don't worry-this isn't about making big changes or pretending to be someone you're not; Mehow's easy techniques simply show you how to present the best version of your awesome self so you can make a great first impression.Packed with detailed advice on what to do, examples of what to say, and tips on how to develop your own "game," How to Talk to Hot Guys will help you reach new levels of confidence so you have the freedom to date the men you really want-and to be the woman who guys want to date. This is the independent woman's guide to making sure the next man you meet falls for way more than just your looks.
How to Talk to Hot Women: The 9 Secrets to Getting and Keeping the Woman (Women) of Your Dreams
by MehowYou've seen those guys. The ones who have all the right lines and the kind of charm women flock to - the guys who always seem to lead beautiful women out the door of the coffee shop or out of the club at the end of the night, time after time. The guys who know how to reel in women and keep them.Be one of those guys.You don't have to be young, attractive, or rich to get the woman of your dreams - you just have to know how to talk to her. Mehow®, legendary pickup artist and creator of Mehow, Inc., used to be that insecure schlub at the bar with no classic good looks or smooth moves to fall back on. Rejected repeatedly, Mehow always settled for the first woman who didn't turn him down. Sound familiar? Whether you're in need of major help or just need a little push, Mehow's lessons can improve any man's game.Trained in the seduction fundamentals by the infamous pickup artists Mystery (The Game and VH1's The Pickup Artist) and Lovedrop, Mehow surpassed the masters in the pickup game, and in How to Talk to Hot Women, he shows how you can too. Provocative and entertaining, it's the definitive system for rescuing your sex life, your relationship status, and your swagger. In these pages, Mehow distills charm into a simple, easy-to-use formula that renders "dating tips" obsolete.Learn the nine essential secrets to building immediate chemistry with attractive women, along with practical, field-tested techniques that leave you with the knowledge to transform your dating reality from nonexistent to nonstop. Mehow's one-of-a-kind system shows you exactly how to be yourself and succeed when you meet women, no matter how or where, or if you simply want the woman you already have to stay totally addicted to you.Packed with specific advice on what to do, examples of what to say, and tips on how to develop your own game, How to Talk to Hot Women will allow you to reach new levels of freedom and confidence to date the woman you really want - whether she is the "perfect 10" for the next hour, the night, or the rest of your life.
How to Talk to Hot Women: The 9 Secrets to Getting and Keeping the Woman (Women) of Your Dreams
by MehowYou've seen those guys. The ones who have all the right lines and the kind of charm women flock to - the guys who always seem to lead beautiful women out the door of the coffee shop or out of the club at the end of the night, time after time. The guys who know how to reel in women and keep them.Be one of those guys.You don't have to be young, attractive, or rich to get the woman of your dreams - you just have to know how to talk to her. Mehow®, legendary pickup artist and creator of Mehow, Inc., used to be that insecure schlub at the bar with no classic good looks or smooth moves to fall back on. Rejected repeatedly, Mehow always settled for the first woman who didn't turn him down. Sound familiar? Whether you're in need of major help or just need a little push, Mehow's lessons can improve any man's game.Trained in the seduction fundamentals by the infamous pickup artists Mystery (The Game and VH1's The Pickup Artist) and Lovedrop, Mehow surpassed the masters in the pickup game, and in How to Talk to Hot Women, he shows how you can too. Provocative and entertaining, it's the definitive system for rescuing your sex life, your relationship status, and your swagger. In these pages, Mehow distills charm into a simple, easy-to-use formula that renders "dating tips" obsolete.Learn the nine essential secrets to building immediate chemistry with attractive women, along with practical, field-tested techniques that leave you with the knowledge to transform your dating reality from nonexistent to nonstop. Mehow's one-of-a-kind system shows you exactly how to be yourself and succeed when you meet women, no matter how or where, or if you simply want the woman you already have to stay totally addicted to you.Packed with specific advice on what to do, examples of what to say, and tips on how to develop your own game, How to Talk to Hot Women will allow you to reach new levels of freedom and confidence to date the woman you really want - whether she is the "perfect 10" for the next hour, the night, or the rest of your life.
How to Talk to Your Boss About Race: Speaking Up Without Getting Shut Down
by Y-Vonne HutchinsonAn indispensable practical toolkit for dismantling racism in the workplace without fearReporting and personal testimonials have exposed racism in every institution in this country. But knowing that racism exists isn&’t nearly enough. Social media posts about #BlackLivesMatter are nice, but how do you push leadership towards real anti-racist action?Diversity and inclusion strategist Y-Vonne Hutchinson helps tech giants, political leaders, and Fortune 500 companies speak more productively about racism and bias and turn talk into action. In this clear and accessible guide, Hutchinson equips employees with a framework to think about race at work, prepares them to have frank and effective conversations with more powerful leaders, helps them center marginalized perspectives, and explains how to leverage power dynamics to get results while navigating backlash and gaslighting. How to Talk To Your Boss About Race is a crucial handbook to moving beyond fear to push for change. No matter how much formal power you have, you can create antiracist change at work.
How to Talk to Your Teen About Anything: Effective Communication Strategies to Connect with Your Teen
by Katie MalinskiLearn how to communicate with your teen They want independence but need to know you're there. They need guidance, but they don't want advice. They'll chat with their friends, but not with you. Breaking the wall of silence with your teen can sometimes be difficult, but it's possible to find connection and have really good talks when you know how. This supportive parenting book provides communication tools, advice, and relatable real-life stories that will help you get the conversation started and strengthen your relationship with your teen. What sets How to Talk to Your Teen About Anything apart from other books on parenting teens: Key communication skills—Learn essential communication techniques, including active listening and emotional regulation, and how to deal with communicating in the digital age. Teen parenting 101—Explore what teens want from life and how you can find a balance between discipline, support, and letting go. Recognize your patterns—Understand your patterns, and learn how to set healthy emotional boundaries that will help you prepare for things like sex education (aka "the talk"), and inspire your teen to open up about sensitive topics. Open the lines of communication and bond with them every day using How to Talk to Your Teen About Anything.
How to Talk When Kids Won't Listen: Whining, Fighting, Meltdowns, Defiance, and Other Challenges of Childhood (The How To Talk Series)
by Joanna Faber Julie KingAn all-new guide from the mega-bestselling How To Talk series applies trusted and effective communication strategies to the toughest challenges of raising children.For forty years, readers have turned to Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish&’s How To Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk, the book The Boston Globe called, &“the parenting Bible,&” for a respectful and practical approach to communication with children. Expanding upon this work, Adele&’s daughter, Joanna Faber, along with Julie King, coauthored the bestselling book, How To Talk So Little Kids Will Listen. Now, Faber and King have tailored How To Talk&’s tried and trusted communication strategies to some of the most challenging childhood moments. From tantrums to technology to talking to kids about tough topics, How To Talk When Kids Won&’t Listen offers concrete strategies for these and many more difficult situations. Part One introduces readers to the How To Talk &“toolbox,&” with whimsical cartoons demonstrating the basic communication skills that will transform readers&’ relationships with children in their lives. In Part Two, Joanna and Julie answer specific questions and share relatable stories, offering practical tools for addressing issues such as homework hassles, sibling battles, digital dilemmas, problems with punishment, and more. Readers can turn directly to any topic of interest and find the help they need, with handy &“reminder pages.&” Through the combination of lively stories from real parents and teachers, humorous illustrations, and entertaining exercises, How To Talk When Kids Won&’t Listen offers real solutions to struggles familiar to every parent, grandparent, teacher, and anyone else who lives or works with children.
How to Talk with God: How To Talk With God About Everything
by Joyce MeyerEnjoy prayer in a new way as New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer explains the keys to unanswered prayers, the hindrances to prayer's effectiveness, and the Bible's role in prayer. Prayer is an essential part of the Christian life and an amazing privilege, but for many, it&’s challenging. There are so many different ideas about what prayer is and how to pray that it can be confusing or even intimidating. In How to Talk With God, Joyce gives simple, practical advice based on scriptures from the Bible that will help you discover the truth about prayer. She addresses common issues, such as how to communicate with God, how to know with confidence that He hears you, and how you can learn to hear His voice. But most importantly, you will learn that prayer is exciting because it&’s the key to nurturing your personal relationship with God. Refresh your daily rhythms and deepen your faith through an effective, powerful life of prayer! Derived from material previously published in The Power of Simple Prayer.
How to Tame Technology and Get Your Life Back: Teach Yourself
by Kevin DuncanTechnology can be a wonderful thing. It can also be a curse when it overwhelms us. If your phone, computer or other devices are beginning to rule your life, then you need help. We don't have to be ruled by our machines. It's time for us humans to fight back. 'How to Tame Technology' tells you exactly what to do, practical tips and simple things that you can do to regain control. Take the test and find out just how addicted you are - then learn how to cure yourself. 'I can't talk now, I'm on the phone' For those of us suffering from technological overload, it's time to pause and think. Author and Plain English commentator Kevin Duncan has trained and advised some of the UK's top companies, including Saatchi & Saatchi and Shell, in how to cope with all this. This thought-provoking book grapples with just how addicted we have become to technology and offers a set of ideas to help wean us off our technological drugs and lead a more fulfilling life. It looks briefly at how we got here, tests you on how serious your condition is and then offers real solutions, including rapid sequential tasking (v multitasking), communicating concisely, using the best method of communication for the job, all while retaining your sense of humour and enthusiasm. 'Every page is a prompt to imagine things differently. A handbook for these challenging times ahead.' Mark Earls, author of Herd  'He does for business what Nike does for sport.' Richard Hytner, Deputy Chairman, Saatchi & Saatchi Worldwide  'Anyone who owns a mobile should have this on their shelf.' Robert Ashton, author The Life Plan
How To Teach Daily Living Skills To Adults With Developmental Disabilities
by John MeyersUnderstanding basic behavioral principles is necessary to support adults with developmental disabilities (now called Intellectual Disabilities). This book is a conversational introduction to a variety of principles used to teach daily living skills to adults with developmental disabilities - including understanding the basics of behavior, assessing behaviors, writing plans, instructional processes, reinforcement, behavior management tips, data collection, ethical issues, and much more. It's like having a conversation with someone who has "been there and done that." This is an idea generating book designed to get you thinking about the services that you provide for the clients you support.
How to Tell a Joke: An Ancient Guide to the Art of Humor (Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers)
by Marcus Tullius CiceroTimeless advice about how to use humor to win over any audienceCan jokes win a hostile room, a hopeless argument, or even an election? You bet they can, according to Cicero, and he knew what he was talking about. One of Rome’s greatest politicians, speakers, and lawyers, Cicero was also reputedly one of antiquity’s funniest people. After he was elected commander-in-chief and head of state, his enemies even started calling him “the stand-up Consul.” How to Tell a Joke provides a lively new translation of Cicero’s essential writing on humor alongside that of the later Roman orator and educator Quintilian. The result is a timeless practical guide to how a well-timed joke can win over any audience.As powerful as jokes can be, they are also hugely risky. The line between a witty joke and an offensive one isn’t always clear. Cross it and you’ll look like a clown, or worse. Here, Cicero and Quintilian explore every aspect of telling jokes—while avoiding costly mistakes. Presenting the sections on humor in Cicero’s On the Ideal Orator and Quintilian’s The Education of the Orator, complete with an enlightening introduction and the original Latin on facing pages, How to Tell a Joke examines the risks and rewards of humor and analyzes basic types that readers can use to write their own jokes.Filled with insight, wit, and examples, including more than a few lawyer jokes, How to Tell a Joke will appeal to anyone interested in humor or the art of public speaking.
How to Tell a Story: An Ancient Guide to the Art of Storytelling for Writers and Readers (Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers)
by AristotleAn inviting and highly readable new translation of Aristotle’s complete Poetics—the first and best introduction to the art of writing and understanding storiesAristotle’s Poetics is the most important book ever written for writers and readers of stories—whether novels, short fiction, plays, screenplays, or nonfiction. Aristotle was the first to identify the keys to plot, character, audience perception, tragic pleasure, and dozens of other critical points of good storytelling. Despite being written more than 2,000 years ago, the Poetics remains essential reading for anyone who wants to learn how to write a captivating story—or understand how such stories work and achieve their psychological effects. Yet for all its influence, the Poetics is too little read because it comes down to us in a form that is often difficult to follow, and even the best translations are geared more to specialists than to general readers who simply want to grasp Aristotle’s profound and practical insights. In How to Tell a Story, Philip Freeman presents the most readable translation of the Poetics yet produced, making this indispensable handbook more accessible, engaging, and useful than ever before.In addition to its inviting and reliable translation, a commentary on each section, and the original Greek on facing pages, this edition of the Poetics features unique bullet points, chapter headings, and section numbers to help guide readers through Aristotle’s unmatched introduction to the art of writing and reading stories.