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Use this book to start a discussion about frustration, anger, and patience. It teaches young kids simple coping strategies. There is a great message, and it explains anger management and frustration by way of a nice rhyming story. The story is not too long but will grab kids' attention. 

Why are dragons so angry? Despite our best efforts, reality doesn't always meet our expectations. There is no need to be upset or mad. George has a pet dragon called Joe. Joe always gets angry when he doesn't get what he wants or when things don't go his way. The little boy tries to show his friend that being angry is not normal. In the end, Dragon understands treating others with kindness is the best way to go. 

Traditional Eastern wisdom and real-life business experience come together in this brief and practical guide, which offers a step-by-step plan that will help readers adopt a more successful way of working and living. Karmic Management is a little book with a revolutionary message. It turns traditional business mentality on its head by stating simply that helping others become successful - suppliers, customers, even competitors - is the real key to success in life as well as in business.

What happens when a dragon doesn't brush his teeth? Well...we have all heard about the ''dragon's breath''. That's why learning proper dental care is really important for a little boy and his friend Dragon Joe. This is a story about a dragon that hates brushing his teeth. Going to the dentist is also a huge problem for Joe. He gets in funny situations like he can’t smile anymore because his teeth look strange. His breath also smells terrible, so he can’t speak to his friend. Finally, a friend shows him the importance of good hygiene, and they are having fun brushing their teeth.

This new edition - more than 50 percent new and revised - is a significant update from the previous one and reveals how to harness the newest data mining methods and techniques to solve common business problems. The duo of unparalleled authors share invaluable advice for improving response rates to direct marketing campaigns, identifying new customer segments, and estimating credit risk. In addition, they cover more advanced topics, such as preparing data for analysis and creating the necessary infrastructure for data mining at your company.

In Hope Is not a Method, Sullivan and co-author Colonel Michael Harper tell us how they kept the army well-trained and equipped for traditional functions while preparing it for a wide range of new and complicated missions, all in the midst of a dramatic reduction in both human and financial resources. Their approach is based on continuity and change: maintaining their focus on the army's historic vision and values while introducing new problem-solving techniques and training methods.

Boy has a friend dinosaur. Dinosaurs represent all the kids. When they want something, they go out and get it. Let’s be honest, the dino is having an ugly tantrum. Dinosaur battles against his friends, food, and even grown-ups.

Unimpeachably sourced, Cobra II describes how the American rush to Baghdad provided the opportunity for the virulent insurgency that followed. The brutal aftermath in Iraq was not inevitable and was a surprise to the generals on both sides; Cobra II provides the first authoritative account as to why. It is a book of enduring importance and incisive analysis, a comprehensive account of the most reported yet least understood war in American history.

Sometimes, kids have big reactions to even the smallest problems. Here's a wonderful children’s book to help your kids explore their feelings and manage them in a positive way. It has a great message and explains about feelings and anger management.

Did you know that anger isn't all bad? Teach children to identify their anger signs. Anger is a normal, healthy emotion. Teaching your kids to deal with disappointment. Solutions that help kids handle their hot feelings in healthier ways.

The Endgame is Michael R. Gordon and General Bernard E. Trainor's most ambitious and news-breaking book to date. A peerless work of investigative journalism and historical recreation ranging from 2003 to 2012, it gives us the first comprehensive, inside account of arguably the most widely reported yet least understood war in American history - from the occupation of Iraq to the withdrawal of American troops.

Ben has a pet dragon called Gronk. Dragon always gets angry when he doesn't get what he wants or when things don't go his way. Gronk experiences the things that make him furious, but he also learns ways to deal with the anger - ways that won't hurt others. 

Seien wir ehrlich, das Leben besteht aus einer langen Reihe von Aufgaben. Wir brauchen einen Plan, um sie zu erledigen. Wir brauchen ein Rezept für den Erfolg. Sicher, wir reden hier über finanziellen Erfolg. Aber gleichzeitig möchten wir auch als Person erfolgreich sein: ein guter Mensch sein, ein wirklich glücklicher Mensch, ein Mensch, der körperlich und geistig gesund ist. Und wenn wir es richtig anfangen, dann helfen wir gleichzeitig den Menschen in unserer Umgebung und der Welt.

You can usually find bicycles, boxes, and tools in a garage, but not a dinosaur...and an angry one at that! This is exactly what happens to Jake, a 10-year-old boy who, one fine day, finds a real dinosaur egg in his garage. After several days, Spiky, a little and lively dinosaur, is born. Together, the two of them will get into trouble and will turn the whole city upside down.

Who is your biggest fan and hero of your world? You know the answer would be your dad! The story explores a girl's bond with her dad and his incredible superpowers. The little girl always has awesome piggyback rides with daddy. Dad can gobble up any monsters and say they taste like cookies. Dad survives his girl's finger-painting and makeover sessions. He's always there for all situations, from scraped knees to broken hearts. 

Is cyberterrorism the next great threat? Listen to a discussion with features Reuters editor-in-chief Stephen J. Adler, George Washington University’s Center for Cyber and Homeland Security Director Frank J. Cilluffo, Marc Gordon, Constitutional law scholar Michael McConnell, and Mike Sheehan.

Fight Back is a timely, comprehensive guide on corporate and institutional security as well as personal defense. It relates Liddy's strategies for dealing with a variety of attacks and threats, including criminals, terrorism, and even weapons of mass destruction. It includes a terrorism response handbook with important information on dealing with chemical, biological, and nuclear attacks, with clear-cut directions detailing what you should do to survive.

Informed by unparalleled access to still-secret documents, interviews with top field commanders, and a review of the military's own internal after-action reports, Cobra II is the definitive chronicle of America's invasion and occupation of Iraq, a conflict that could not be lost but one that the United States failed to win decisively. From the Pentagon to the White House to the American command centers in the field, the book reveals the inside story of how the war was actually planned and fought.