And One More Thing Before You Go

Author : Maria Shriver
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2007-11-01
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 1416548238

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And One More Thing Before You Go... by Maria Shriver Pdf

Award-winning journalist, First Lady of California, and bestselling author Maria Shriver offers young women a powerful book on how to put your greatest gifts and even your shortcomings to work for you as you begin the rest of your life. Graduating from high school is a big step for any girl. She is leaving her childhood behind and beginning the rest of her life. She is also leaving her mother’s protective circle of love and guidance. One of the greatest gifts a mother can give her daughter at this pivotal moment in her life is good counsel. In And One More Thing Before You Go...Maria Shriver, bestselling author, acclaimed journalist, First Lady of California, and mother of two daughters, provides a loving and heartfelt guide for girls as they go off to college. Expanded from a speech given to her young friend Ally’s graduating class, Maria writes as a wiser, more experienced girlfriend, but also as both the daughter of a mother whose advice she still seeks and as the mother of daughters for whom she wishes a fulfilling and happy life. In this stirring and inspiring guide, Maria talks to young women about how to find abundance and emotional richness, and how not to overlook life’s most special gifts. Her ten rules—told in a witty and poignant anecdotal style—offer a firm grasp on what’s really important in life. And One More Thing Before You Go... is a book that transcends age groups, a book that will make you laugh, cry, and open your eyes to a new way of looking at life. Thoughtful, compassionate, and above all, filled with love, And One More Thing Before You Go... is a book that will make every mother cry and every daughter stop and think about her mother’s words.

Author : B. J. Novak
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2014-02-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780385351843

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One More Thing by B. J. Novak Pdf

New York Times Bestseller A startlingly original debut from the actor, writer, director, and executive producer hailed as “a gifted observer of the human condition and a very funny writer capable of winning that rare thing: unselfconscious, insuppressible laughter” (The Washington Post). A boy wins a $100,000 prize in a box of Frosted Flakes—only to discover that claiming the winnings might unravel his family. A woman sets out to seduce motivational speaker Tony Robbins—turning for help to the famed motivator himself. A new arrival in Heaven, overwhelmed with options, procrastinates over a long-ago promise to visit his grandmother. We meet Sophia, the first artificially intelligent being capable of love, who falls for a man who might not be ready for it himself; a vengeance-minded hare, obsessed with scoring a rematch against the tortoise who ruined his life; and post-college friends who try to figure out how to host an intervention in the era of Facebook. Along the way, we learn why wearing a red T-shirt every day is the key to finding love, how February got its name, and why the stock market is sometimes just . . . down. Finding inspiration in questions from the nature of perfection to the icing on carrot cake, One More Thing has at its heart the most human of phenomena: love, fear, hope, ambition, and the inner stirring for the one elusive element just that might make a person complete. Across a dazzling range of subjects, themes, tones, and narrative voices, the many pieces in this collection are like nothing else, but they have one thing in common: they share the playful humor, deep heart, sharp eye, inquisitive mind, and altogether electrifying spirit of a writer with a fierce devotion to the entertainment of the reader.

Author : Jonathan Tropper
Publisher : Dutton
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2013-05-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780142196816

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One Last Thing Before I Go by Jonathan Tropper Pdf

Struggling with his ex-wife's imminent marriage to a nice guy and his Princeton-bound daughter's unplanned pregnancy, a bewildered Drew Silver tackles difficult family dynamics and refuses to undergo a life-saving operation.

Author : Randy Pausch
Publisher : Hachette Books
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2008-04-08
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781401395513

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The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch Pdf

After being diagnosed with terminal cancer, a professor shares the lessons he's learned—about living in the present, building a legacy, and taking full advantage of the time you have—in this life-changing classic. "We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand." —Randy Pausch A lot of professors give talks titled "The Last Lecture." Professors are asked to consider their demise and to ruminate on what matters most to them. And while they speak, audiences can't help but mull over the same question: What wisdom would we impart to the world if we knew it was our last chance? If we had to vanish tomorrow, what would we want as our legacy? When Randy Pausch, a computer science professor at Carnegie Mellon, was asked to give such a lecture, he didn't have to imagine it as his last, since he had recently been diagnosed with terminal cancer. But the lecture he gave—"Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams"—wasn't about dying. It was about the importance of overcoming obstacles, of enabling the dreams of others, of seizing every moment (because "time is all you have . . . and you may find one day that you have less than you think"). It was a summation of everything Randy had come to believe. It was about living. In this book, Randy Pausch has combined the humor, inspiration and intelligence that made his lecture such a phenomenon and given it an indelible form. It is a book that will be shared for generations to come.

Author : Jenna Bilmes
Publisher : Redleaf Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2013-01-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781605541792

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Beyond Behavior Management by Jenna Bilmes Pdf

Why do children do the things they do? What can teachers do to manage it all? While there is not a simple method for understanding and managing all behaviors or all children, teachers can give young children the social and emotional tools needed to grow and thrive on their own. Developed and tested in the classroom, Beyond Behavior Management, is a strength-based approach to guiding and managing young children's behavior by helping them build and use essential life skills—attachment, collaboration, self-regulation, adaptability, contribution, and belonging—into the daily life of the early childhood classroom. As a result, children will learn to exhibit more pro-social behaviors, work better as a community, and become excited and active learners. This edition includes two new chapters and content reflecting early learning standards, new research, cultural diversity, and strategies to strengthen the home-school connection. Discussion and reflection questions, exercises, journal assignments, child profile templates, a planning worksheet, and sample scripts are also included. Jenna Bilmes is an early childhood consultant and an instructional designer for WestEd Child and Family Services. She is a frequent presenter to teachers, administrators, and counselors nationally and internationally.

Author : Joan Caraganis Jakobson
Publisher : Grand Central Publishing
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2009-05-30
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780446559126

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And One More Thing... by Joan Caraganis Jakobson Pdf

Unabashedly modern, practical, and wise, And One More Thing... is based on the journal Joan Jakobson created for her own daughter when she became engaged. When daughters strike out on their own, they usually know the basics: never answer the door without asking who's there, always write thank-you notes, don't wear a T-shirt that says "Beer Is Food" to a job interview. But it's usually only the do-or-die warnings that stick: daughters are notorious for their allergic reactions to their mother's advice. Now, for daughters of all ages who wish they had listened just a little more-and for their mothers, who want to pass on the invaluable information only a mother can give-comes a book that offers hundreds of sophisticated, savvy pointers on just about everything a young woman needs to know. In addition to telling you how much to tip bellmen and doormen, this fearless author explores subjects the etiquette books won't touch-like how to spot a cheating spouse and why actual childbirth should never be videotaped. Are e-mail thank-you notes ever OK? What are the important differences between Jewish and WASPy men... so-so and fabulous flower arrangements...imitation and real Pradas? Why should you use lash primer and never hesitate to talk about sex and politics at a dinner party? An often hilarious mixture of attitude, priceless insights, and time-tested observations, And One More Thing... is the only guidebook of its kind. Who could ever have guessed that Mother really does know best?

Author : Molly Harper
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2010-07-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781439168783

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And One Last Thing ... by Molly Harper Pdf

"If Singletree’s only florist didn’t deliver her posies half-drunk, I might still be married to that floor-licking, scum-sucking, receptionist-nailing hack-accountant, Mike Terwilliger." Lacey Terwilliger’s shock and humiliation over her husband’s philandering prompt her to add some bonus material to Mike’s company newsletter: stunning Technicolor descriptions of the special brand of "administrative support" his receptionist gives him. The detailed mass e-mail to Mike’s family, friends, and clients blows up in her face, and before one can say "instant urban legend," Lacey has become the pariah of her small Kentucky town, a media punch line, and the defendant in Mike’s defamation lawsuit. Her seemingly perfect life up in flames, Lacey retreats to her family’s lakeside cabin, only to encounter an aggravating neighbor named Monroe. A hunky crime novelist with a low tolerance for drama, Monroe is not thrilled about a newly divorced woman moving in next door. But with time, beer, and a screen door to the nose, a cautious friendship develops into something infinitely more satisfying. Lacey has to make a decision about her long-term living arrangements, though. Should she take a job writing caustic divorce newsletters for paying clients, or move on with her own life, pursuing more literary aspirations? Can she find happiness with a man who tells her what he thinks and not what she wants to hear? And will she ever be able to resist saying one . . . last . . . thing?

Author : Wendy L. McKinney
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 139 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2022-12-27
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781664277892

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Busy Doing What? by Wendy L. McKinney Pdf

Are you busy living the life you want to live, or are you busy pleasing others only to see life quickly passing you by? Through anecdotal stories and real examples, author Wendy L. McKinney charismatically unveils what’s really keeping you stagnant and challenges you to reset, reprioritize, and realize your dreams. In Busy Doing What?, McKinney inspires you to live without regrets, navigate distractions, and finally get things done. It relieves you of the pressure of pleasing others and walks you through the often-painful experience of saying “no.” Through tools and stories, she’ll help you make better decisions on how to best spend your time. This guide reminds you it’s not too late to change the course of your life and achieve the success you desire. It’s time to leave the busy life behind and get B.U.S.Y. (Believing Undeniably that Success is Yours).

Author : Alex Mensaert
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2017-12-17
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781387447336

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Around the world without legs and one arm by Alex Mensaert Pdf

As a legless amputee and only with one arm, Alex got invited by a friend to the USA. There he get married by a woman who is a big drunk and who love male amputees. But he get deported and end up in Brazil, where he lives in the dangerous Favela from Rio de Janeiro where he takes care of many street children. He goes out with local bandits, but after many crazy adventures he end up in jail and get deported again. He find his way through many crazy situations; A crazy ex girlfriend stays hunting on him. Finally he ends up in a new life in Portugal.

Author : Frederic Raphael
Publisher : Biteback Publishing
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2015-07-22
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781849549554

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Going Up by Frederic Raphael Pdf

The manager's name was Love. His first- floor flat was diagonally across the private road and the rose beds from ours. Each weekday morning, at eight fifteen, he hooked open his lattice-paned bedroom window and did exercises, in a white sleeveless vest and white drawers. So begins the compelling personal story of one of Britain's finest authors, Frederic Raphael. Going Up is a transatlantic voyage, taking us from Chicago to Putney, on up to Cambridge, and beyond to Fleet Street - but it is also an intimate journey into the early experiences and inspirations that forged the tools of this most versatile of writers. Tracing a path from the heady Cambridge days that would provide the setting of Raphael's acclaimed BBC television series The Glittering Prizes to the European wanderings and romantic yearnings that helped populate the pages of his opulent novels and Oscar-winning screenplays, this memoir is shot through with its author's incomparable wit and intellect. Ranging from the fabulously indiscreet to the deeply moving, Going Up is a dazzling display of the virtuoso prose style of one of Britain's most justly celebrated writers.

Author : Larry Iverson
Publisher : AudioInk
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2011-02-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781613390399

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The 9 Secrets to Time Mastery by Larry Iverson Pdf

What if you could either add an extra hour to your day, or do what you usually would, but have an hour left over? How would you like to know ways to stop getting stalled by the 7 biggest time wasters? Would you like to learn a prioritization strategy that guarantees you or your people are always working on the most important tasks? Applying these proven strategies, you can now manage more effectively, and have greater control over yourself as well. Begin using Dr. Iverson's time mastery strategies and gain that extra hour, starting today! *Learn the 4 keys to getting organized *Learn the #1 method for prioritization that takes less than 5 minutes to complete *Know how to apply 8 strategies for getting your work done faster and easier *Learn the 4 reasons why people procrastinate, and how to break the habit now *Learn a simple technique for dealing with email, texts and the telephone that will save you hours every week.

Author : Josh Kaufman
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2013-06-13
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781101623046

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The First 20 Hours by Josh Kaufman Pdf

Forget the 10,000 hour rule— what if it’s possible to learn the basics of any new skill in 20 hours or less? Take a moment to consider how many things you want to learn to do. What’s on your list? What’s holding you back from getting started? Are you worried about the time and effort it takes to acquire new skills—time you don’t have and effort you can’t spare? Research suggests it takes 10,000 hours to develop a new skill. In this nonstop world when will you ever find that much time and energy? To make matters worse, the early hours of prac­ticing something new are always the most frustrating. That’s why it’s difficult to learn how to speak a new language, play an instrument, hit a golf ball, or shoot great photos. It’s so much easier to watch TV or surf the web . . . In The First 20 Hours, Josh Kaufman offers a systematic approach to rapid skill acquisition— how to learn any new skill as quickly as possible. His method shows you how to deconstruct com­plex skills, maximize productive practice, and remove common learning barriers. By complet­ing just 20 hours of focused, deliberate practice you’ll go from knowing absolutely nothing to performing noticeably well. Kaufman personally field-tested the meth­ods in this book. You’ll have a front row seat as he develops a personal yoga practice, writes his own web-based computer programs, teaches himself to touch type on a nonstandard key­board, explores the oldest and most complex board game in history, picks up the ukulele, and learns how to windsurf. Here are a few of the sim­ple techniques he teaches: Define your target performance level: Fig­ure out what your desired level of skill looks like, what you’re trying to achieve, and what you’ll be able to do when you’re done. The more specific, the better. Deconstruct the skill: Most of the things we think of as skills are actually bundles of smaller subskills. If you break down the subcompo­nents, it’s easier to figure out which ones are most important and practice those first. Eliminate barriers to practice: Removing common distractions and unnecessary effort makes it much easier to sit down and focus on deliberate practice. Create fast feedback loops: Getting accu­rate, real-time information about how well you’re performing during practice makes it much easier to improve. Whether you want to paint a portrait, launch a start-up, fly an airplane, or juggle flaming chain­saws, The First 20 Hours will help you pick up the basics of any skill in record time . . . and have more fun along the way.

Author : Jay Mann
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2007-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780595446346

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The Green Berets by Jay Mann Pdf

They are called "the quiet professionals." But for the Green Berets, life on the streets of Iraq is anything but quiet. With bombs going off all around them, a Special Forces A-Team is forced to fight terrorism under the most arduous of conditions. The Iraqis fighting beside them are poorly trained and unaccustomed to battle conditions. Team members squabble with each other when they should be taking joint aim at the enemy. And the team's chain of command continues to put the kind of absurd restrictions on operations that enable terrorists instead of combating them. Luckily for the Green Berets, they have John, known to the Iraqis under his command as Shytaan Ilabyaad: the White Devil. A ruthless team sergeant who refuses to be hampered by superiors dictating conduct from behind secure walls, he leads his team to do whatever it takes to defeat the enemy. From fighting in the streets of Fallujah to sneak-and-peek operations in the neighborhoods of Baghdad, The Green Berets shows what freedom-fighting is all about.

Author : Elle Casey
Publisher : Elle Casey
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2012-04-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781939455246

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War of the Fae: Book 4 (New World Order) by Elle Casey Pdf

NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR, ELLE CASEY, brings readers Book 4 in the YA Urban Fantasy WAR OF THE FAE Series. Will the fae be able to make the sacrifices they must to survive? Jayne Sparks and her Light Fae changeling friends face off in the final battle against their enemies. But the identify of their true enemies isn't as clear as it once was. Are they the ones breaking down their doors ... or perhaps another entity, hiding in the shadows? Friends come and go, bridges burned are rebuilt, love is lost and found. The survival of the fae depends on the answer to one question: Which burns hotter ... hatred or hope? Content Warning: Mild violence and significant foul language within. Meant for older Young Adult readers (age 15+). WAR OF THE FAE SERIES READING ORDER War of the Fae: Book 1 (The Changelings) **Free at most retailers** War of the Fae: Book 2 (Call to Arms) War of the Fae: Book 3 (Darkness and Light) War of the Fae: Book 4 (New World Order) War of the Fae: Book 5 (After the Fall) [Formerly titled Clash of the Otherworlds, Book 1] War of the Fae: Book 6 (Between the Realms) [Formerly titled Clash of the Otherworlds, Book 2] War of the Fae: Book 7 (Portal Guardians) [Formerly titled Clash of the Otherworlds, Book 3] War of the Fae: Book 8 (Time Slipping) War of the Fae: Book 9 (Dragon Riders) **Coming soon** War of the Fae: Book 10 (Winged Warriors) **Coming soon** HERE'S WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT WAR OF THE FAE, BOOK 4: “This series was very hard to put down. I must confess that I laughed and cried throughout this wonderful journey… I would love to see a movie or mini series form from this. Elle Casey has jumped by leaps and bounds to my personal top authors, sharing the space with David Dalglish, R.A. Salvador, Ed Greenwood and Anne McCaffrey....she kicks ass.” ~ Dave Snow, Amazon reviewer “I cannot begin to explain how much I loved this series. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!! I am recommending it to everyone I know!! Such a fun read. Great characters and action. Will not disappoint. Jayne is one of those lead characters that you will just fall in love with. Funny, strong, and extremely likeable. I lost track of time while reading these books. Didn't know what day it was, what time it was...or what my family was doing!!! :) Elle Casey reminds me why I love to try new authors.” ~ Cristina, Goodreads Reviewer “This book is designed for teenagers and young adults, but it's such a humorous story that any reader will enjoy it. The characters are still just as funny as they were in the other books…This is a must read for anyone who loves fantasy, magic, and a funny story that is extremely complicated but so well-written that you don't even notice all the complexities.” ~ J.C. Cauthon, Goodreads Reviewer “I love this author… I love that she doesn't spend page after page of boring recap from the previous book. She writes in a manner that will have you laughing out loud (which means people look at me funny because they have no idea what i am doing), crying when she sets it up, and as you read you feel the emotions the main character does. I have read some other series she has done. She always pulls you in and doesn't let you go until she is ready.” ~ adelie21, Amazon reviewer A message from the author: A reader fan recently set up a blog dedicated to casting the actors for the War of the Fae movie. No, it is not in production to be made into a movie, nor have I sold the rights to anyone for the movie. But just in case I ever do, my fans will be sure the casting director has a complete line-up ready! Check it out: ellecasey.com/WOTF_Movie

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Dorrance Publishing
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2024-04-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781434919199

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New Beginnings in the Misadventures of Case! by Anonim Pdf