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"We all know people who seem capable of connecting with almost anyone. They are the ones we turn to for advice, the ones who ask deep questions but also seem to hear what we are trying to say. What do they know about conversation that makes them so special? And what can they tell us about how communication really works? Supercommunicators, Charles Duhigg argues, understand--some by intuition, some by hard-won experience--that there is a science to...
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"What if your nightmares weren't really nightmares at all? We spend an average of 33 years of our lives asleep. But what really happens, and what are we capable of, when we sleep? Anna Ogilvy was a budding twenty-five-year-old writer with a bright future. Then, one night, she stabbed two people to death with no apparent motive-and hasn't woken up since. Dubbed "Sleeping Beauty" by the tabloids, Anna's condition is a rare psychosomatic disorder known...
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2023.
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"Drawing on a wide range of factors that shape our experience of sound, this lyrical exploration of music examines how we listen it and why we listen to it in the first place, challenging the very dichotomy between 'good' and 'bad' music and changing our relationship with the heard world."--
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"The founder of Journey to Launch and the host of an award-nominated podcast of the same name offers her seasoned expertise, providing readers with the resources they need for spending and saving responsibly as they embark on a journey to financial freedom and independence."--
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2023.
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"In this revolutionary book, Ali reveals how the science of feel-good productivity can transform your life. He introduces the three hidden 'energisers' that underpin enjoyable productivity, the three 'blockers' we must overcome to beat procrastination, and the three 'sustainers' that prevent burnout and help us achieve lasting fulfillment. He recounts the inspiring stories of founders, Olympians, and Nobel-winning scientists who embody the principles...
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Basic Books
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2023.
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"Do you know where you should always move first in Tic Tac Toe? Understand the betting cube in backgammon? Want to know the best property in Monopoly? Did you know that the African game Mancala might have led one of its players to make an early approximation of the number pi? Or that the nigh-magical Golden Ratio can help you win at Rock Paper Scissors? Around the World in Eighty Games is a gleeful exploration of games and math, spanning centuries...
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"Leanne Friesen thought she knew a lot about bereavement. But it was only when her own sister died from cancer that she learned what grieving people need. In these pages, Friesen writes with vulnerability, wisdom, and even wit about stark and sacred lessons learned at deathbeds and funerals. When we lose someone, what we need most is grieving room"--
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"When psychotherapist Amy Morin first introduced the world to the concept of mental strength with her internationally bestselling book, 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do, she showed millions of people how to be the strongest, best version of themselves. Now, Morin turns her expert eye to how couples can work together to grow stronger and have better relationships. Relationships play a key role in mental strength, and partners have the ability...
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Sounds True
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"Written in sync with the progression of the seasons, A Year in Practice is a program of holistic techniques and journaling prompts to nurture the creative seeker all year long. Four seasonally themed chapters keep you connected to natural phases of creative contraction and expansion, from the quiet hibernation of winter to the jubilant and expressive communing of summer. Used regularly, you will move through artistic blocks, deepen your capacity...
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Sasquatch Books
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[2024]
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"Ask better questions, strengthen empathic listening, and practice vulnerability in conversation through 12 questions tested and proven by The Skin Deep's Emmy Award-winning work, perfect for combatting disconnection within your intimate relationships"--
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PublicAffairs
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2023.
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"In the age of hot takes and trolling, this expansive and funny study of the art and science of trash talk reveals something essential about public life--and even human nature. In the modern economy and culture, fame and virality have become increasinglydifficult to separate from success. From athletes to comedians to politicians to big-ticket CEOs, everyone seemingly has to manage their brand. Saying the wrong thing is often more profitable than...
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Better Day Books
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20240128
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Learn how to lean into your unique style of creativity with this fluid art instruction book that combines creative inspiration and soulful introspection with practical instruction. Author and licensed psychotherapist Jessica Young is your expert, empathetic guide to developing your energy and feeding your creative flow. Through the diverse techniques and 10 expressive projects in this book, you'll learn how to use the dynamic traits of alcohol ink,...
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"In this uproarious exploration of the joys of reading, a long-time teacher, lifelong reader and The New Yorker contributor shares surprising stories from her life and the poignant ways in which books have impacted her students and shows us how literature can transform us for the better."--
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"A program proven to heal our relationship with food and our bodies from New York Times bestselling author of Unwinding Anxiety. Anyone who struggles with overeating knows what it's like to feel out of control-and to feel the guilt attached to it. While ordinary anxiety feels like something that happens to us, the siren song of food cravings feels like something we should be able to control. The result is a toxic cocktail of shame and self-loathing...
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Little, Brown Spark
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2023.
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"Based on cutting-edge research, a nutritional psychiatrist shows how to use food and nutrition to calm the mind, including the best diets for managing anxiety and depression, boosting immunity and enhancing overall mental well-being."--
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Convergent
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[2023]
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"A welcoming guide to transforming any home into a beautiful, inviting space-from the hosts of the hit HGTV show Fixer to Fabulous. Beloved by millions of fans, Jenny and Dave Marrs from HGTV's Fixer to Fabulous have built and remodeled hundreds of homes over the last two decades, creating joyful, warm, and thoughtful makeovers in each one. At its heart, the Marrs believe a home needs to express the intentions of its inhabitants. They also believe...
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Thomas Nelson
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[2023]
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"Create your own quiet refuge with tips and affordable décor ideas from popular blogger and author Liz Marie Galvan. Liz's friendly blend of inspiration, interactive elements, and intentional living ideas will help you create cozy spaces, healthy habits, and will fill your home with peace and connection"--
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Vintage Español
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2024.
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"Los supercomunicadores conocen la importancia de reconocer --y luego empatar-- cada conversación, además de cómo escuchar las emociones complejas, las negociaciones sutiles y las profundas creencias que tintan gran parte de lo que decimos y nuestra forma de escuchar. La experiencia, los valores, la vida emocional --y cómo nos vemos a nosotros mismos y a otros-- moldean cada conversación, desde quién recogerá a los niños hasta cómo nos gusta...