Career Education

What are we afraid of and what can we do about it? Fear -of change, of intimacy, of loss, of the unknown -has become a corrosive influence in modern life, eroding our ability to think clearly. Exploited for power by politicians and for money by the media, it has become embedded in the way we think about our lives. Overcoming our fear, says Gordon Livingston, is the most difficult struggle we face. Here, he presents us with thirty truths that tell us what we need to do to develop personal virtues in the face of our fears.

Why do people find it so hard to change? The secret is that everyone has their own formula for making changes that stick, but most people don't know what theirs is. They think there is one way to lose five pounds, and another way to stay on top of their e-mail, but they don't realize that for all changes, there is one system that works best for each individual.

Good problem-solving skills are not something you're born with.... They’re something you can master. If your struggle is not coming up with solutions, but coming up with the best solution, look no further.

The Now-this moment-is the true source of happiness and peace and the key to living a fulfilled and meaningful life. Embracing the Now by Gina Lake is a collection of short essays about the Now that can serve as daily reminders of the deepest truths.

Wanna read, but don’t want to waste your time? Learn the key points and lessons with Summary & Discussions of What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma. Resilience, and Healing by Bruce D. Perry, M.D., Ph.D. and Oprah Winfrey by wizer for your self-development or discussion group in 15 minutes without missing any highlights -guaranteed!

Please note: This is a summary and analysis of the book and not the original book. In The Second Mountain, political commentator and author David Brooks explains how individuals and societies can transition from selfish individualism to a focus on community. He believes that to achieve solidarity, wholeness and true happiness, we must shift our character from the hyper-individualistic first mountain to the more relational second mountain.

This revolutionary audiobook brings an entirely new approach to achieve consistency, persistence, and self-discipline without forcing yourself or depending solely on the willpower. Take a deep look into what allows us to resist the worst distractions and simply take action, produce, accomplish, and perform. You’ll learn how the top achievers consistently get things done as well as what drives us on an instinctual, subconscious level to act.

Leil Lowndes is a psychologist, motivational speaker, and author who specializes in communication. She authored ten best-selling books and has appeared on countless talk shows. How to Talk to Anyone was published in 2003 and has remained popular since. It is aimed at people looking to improve their business and social relationships. This audiobook encapsulates key takeaways found in the original book. We’ve also provided an in-depth analysis as well as removing any fluff to save you hours of your time.

In her first book in many years, best-selling author Daphne Rose Kingma takes us on a path of emotional and spiritual healing, with particular attention to the complex and frequently overwhelming circumstances of our lives right now. The perfect combination of empathic friend, sage counselor, savvy problem solver, and even gallows humorist, Kingma looks straight into the predicaments so many of us face. She then offers 10 deceptively simple yet profoundly effective strategies for coping.

How do the emergency services in different countries of the world rescue people? How do they travel and what equipment do they use? This book looks at rescues made at sea around the world, including the work of lifeguards on beaches and military coast guards.

Who is this book about? It's a mystery! A worker gives you clues about his work and the gadgets he uses to help people in his community. Can you use the clues to guess who it is?

Come along on a visit to the library, and learn about some of things a patron can do in the library such as performing research and using the computer, along with checking out books.

Veterinarians keep our pets healthy. Learn about a vet's tools, workplace, and role in the community.

What happens when you need to find some materials at the library? The library is full of books, magazines, and computers that we all can use. What else can we find at the library?

Come along on a visit to the police station, including descriptions of the things and people found there.

From firefighters to doctors to teachers, there’s so much to learn about community helpers. Show Me Community Helpers has more than 100 facts and definitions about people in our communities who help us every day.

This book follows a nurse through the work day, and describes the occupation and what the job requires.

Who is this book about? It's a mystery! A worker gives you clues about his job and the equipment he uses to help people in his community. Can you use the clues to guess who it is?

Teachers help explain the world around us. Learn about a teacher's tools, workplace, and role in the community.

Go on a visit to the library, including descriptions of the things and people found there.