Individual Development

Filled with delicious, original cookie recipes, 52 Weeks of Cookies recounts a mom's unique method of coping during her son's deployment. With plenty of sugar cookies but no sugarcoating, 52 Weeks of Cookies is an honest, uplifting story of family love during a crisis, with all the fear, grief, laughter, gratitude, and joy that comes with it.

Over the past six years, Michael K. Simpson’s Unlocking Potential has helped leaders motivate, inspire, and fully engage their teams. This revised edition, written with Maria Sullivan and Kari Saddler, builds on that powerful foundation for a new generation of leaders. The key is not just managing but coaching - developing the talents of your organization’s most important asset: the employees. In any successful organization, that begins with the basic skills developed by Simpson: building trust, recognizing potential, challenging paradigms, and more.

Soldier Girls follows the lives of three women on their paths to the military. These women, who are quite different in every way, become friends, and we watch their interaction and also what happens when they are separated. We see their families, their lovers, their spouses, their children. We see them work extremely hard, deal with the attentions of men on base and in war zones, and struggle to stay connected to their families back home.

This guide will help you help a friend or family member who is in an abusive relationship without putting them in danger or intimidating their abuser.

Heal narcissism from your relationship dynamics with our all-inclusive Healing Haven Bundle, whether you are a narcissist or you are dealing with one! Are you an empath in a relationship with a narcissist, or do you keep falling for them and want to understand why and how to regain your control? Perhaps you suspect that you may exhibit narcissistic tendencies and are eager to explore ways to improve yourself as a partner, friend, sibling, or even parent? Or maybe you're observing these dynamics in someone close to you and seeking resources to support their self-improvement efforts?

Are you in a relationship with someone, and you feel like they keep taking from you without giving in return, feeling drained and beat down as a result? Do you want to break free from the grip of a narcissist and master how to attract empathetic and caring individuals who uplift rather than hurt you? If yes, worry no more! Look no further! Undoubtedly, opposites attract, and when it comes to relationships, empaths, and narcissists are like magnets—an ideology driven by the illusion that contrasting personalities can complete each other.

World War II was thus the culmination of a quarter century of tank development, and it would also be the first major test of tanks in mobile warfare, during which they had to face other tanks. As each new, improved model came off the assembly lines, the opposing powers rushed to create a tank that could beat it. In that regard, World War II was also a war between rival engineers. The Evolution of Tanks in World War II looks at the most important tanks from 1942 to 1945, and how doctrines changed in the wake of Germany’s conquest of Western Europe.

The “Been there, done that” culture is starving for reality. Hardly satisfied with the modern conventions of citing facts and figures and pushing propositions, emerging churches are jumping into the narrative form of communication with both feet. But not all emerging church leaders have an...

This is a story of pain, loss, and hope. Our son was killed on foreign soil, and in an instant our world was forever changed. Just as yours would be. Chronicling the life of only one of the currently 7,000 Gold Star families from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, When Our Blue Star Turned Gold takes the listener from the early morning hours of his final and fatal battle to the ongoing journey of staff Sgt. Bryan Burgess’ family.

The concept of thinking 10 moves ahead transcends conventional decision-making and strategic planning. It involves adopting an anticipatory mindset that extends far into the future, anticipating potential challenges, and aligning actions with long-term objectives. Successful individuals possess the unique ability to navigate complexities and uncertainties by envisioning the consequences of their choices over an extended time horizon.

What do Bill Gates, Warren Buffet, and Elon Musk have in common? They read either 50 or over 50 books in a year. You see, no matter what your goals are, being epic and successful in life starts the moment you decide to read. If you're struggling to read the amount of books you desire or need ideas for how to read more, this book is for you. This book offers a practical framework for reading books: It teaches you how to read them and get the best out of them, and at the same time, it highlights the benefits of reading and why every human being on this planet should read more.

Mindfulness is a powerful tool for promoting holistic well-being, fostering resilience, and cultivating a deeper sense of connection with oneself and others. Its practice offers numerous benefits that can positively impact various aspects of life, making it an invaluable skill for navigating the complexities of the modern and busy world.

The Gilded Age was a period in American history that covered the late 19th century, from the 1870s till around 1900. The Gilded Age was a period of great financial development in the United States, specifically in the North and West. The time saw an increase of countless European immigrants, as American incomes were considerably higher than those in Europe, specifically for experienced workers, while industrialization demanded an ever-increasing labor force. The Gilded Age was also a time of severe poverty and inequality.

In conclusion, it is essential for all of us to understand the dynamics of dealing with reactive-proof individuals in our lives. Whether you are a teacher, a mental health counselor, a relationship coach, or simply someone navigating relationships with reactive-proof individuals, it is crucial to equip yourself with coping mechanisms and strategies to navigate these challenging interactions.

This book tells the story of success and reveals the lessons learned by one of NBA’s greatest basketball players. LeBron James is a professional basketball player and is widely considered one of the best players of all time. With numerous endorsement contracts with huge global brands and experience with the best basketball teams, it seems LeBron James found success easily. Yet the basketball player experienced several setbacks and challenges as he rose to the top, and his success is the product of years of hard work and pushing himself to reach his incredibly high standards.