Relationship Wisdom

Proven, teen-tested, and verified must-have social skill strategies to ramp up confidence, overcome anxiety, fear, stress, make real long-lasting friendships, create healthy boundaries, and much more!

We live in an era of low expectations. In fact, we tend to celebrate low expectations. The way in which we choose to live and work today is a far cry from the purposeful living of our parents. Have we reached the point in our society where it is more important to look good rather than be good? This book reacquaints listeners with the wisdom - the common sense that was practiced simply and unwittingly by those who represent a generation gone by: a generation that worked hard without complaining; a generation that did whatever was necessary to support their families....

Natural, legal, and innovative after-death care options are transforming the paradigm of the existing funeral industry, helping families and communities recover their instinctive capacity to care for a loved one after death. Reimagining Death offers stories and guidance for home funeral vigils, advance after-death care directives, green burials, and conscious dying. When we bring art and beauty, meaningful ritual, and joy to ease our loss and sorrow, we are greening the gateway of death and returning home to ourselves, to the wisdom of our bodies, and to the earth.

At once spiritual and practical, Letters to My Son has been beloved by listeners from all walks of life, including single mothers seeking guidance in raising a son, fathers looking to share a voice of clarity about life's most important issues, and young men wanting an intelligent, sensitive, and streetwise companion on the journey toward a worthy manhood. In this 20th anniversary edition, Kent Nerburn adds to his classic reflections.

Seeking daily inspiration to uplift your spirit? Look no further! "365 Inspirational & Motivational Quotes to Live By" is your daily companion towards a richer, more fulfilling life. Each section holds timeless insights that will illuminate your path every day of the year.

How Rich Asians Think follows the chapter outline of the original Think and Grow Rich. Each chapter begins with the author's modern interpretation of the key points found in Napoleon Hill's original text. Then, the author shares success stories and examples from his interviews with Asian and non-Asian leaders relating to each principle of individual achievement. The author connects these stories and examples to Hill's key points in a short summary before leaving you with inspirational quotes exclusively from notable Asians.

Child psychiatrist and NAMI’s Associate Medical Director Dr. Christine M. Crawford provides a compassionate and practical resource for anyone concerned about a child’s mental health. Drawing on her own clinical experience and guidance from leading experts, Dr. Crawford provides a lens through which to understand the many complex factors affecting children’s mental health. Analyzing young people from preschool to high school, she shares insights into how mental health conditions may manifest at different ages, what kind of interventions may be necessary, and what to do to help kids thrive.

John Parker never had to look far for an advocate and mentor to help him overcome his greatest challenges, from his father's abuse to the tragic loss of his son. His great-aunt Gladys, or "Glad," was always there, telling him he was destined for extraordinary things and inspiring him to become the person he was meant to be. In Be the Dawn in the Darkness, John invites you on his journey from heartbreak to happiness, fear to resolution in this inspirational account of a boy and his harbinger.

The Dad Advice Project is a book of real-life stories and advice written by more than 40 dads from all walks of life - including professional athletes, TV personalities, businessmen, civic leaders, military veterans, and other close personal friends of the author.

Everyone needs help from time to time, especially in the midst of painful circumstances and difficult trials. In this short book, a highly respected biblical counselor and successful author offers practical guidance for all Christians—pastors and laypeople alike—who want to develop their "helping skills" when it comes to walking alongside hurting people. Written out of the conviction that friends are the best helpers, this accessible introduction to biblical counseling will equip believers to share their burdens with one another through gentle words of wisdom and kind acts of love.

More than just a beautiful paradise, Hawai'i has a rich culture, deeply rooted in tradition. Native Hawaiian and cultural expert Kainoa Daines has spent many years teaching visitors to the islands about this time-honored wisdom, and now he has teamed up with journalist Annie Daly to share that knowledge with you. Island Wisdom is an inspirational and rewarding journey through traditional Hawaiian teachings that have stood the test of time, from how to be pono (live a balanced life) to how to mālama 'āina (preserve and protect the land).

In this eleventh installment in the Wisdom of Yogananda series, the great yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda, teaches us how to: Eliminate the mental bacteria of fear; Rid the mind of worry poisons; Overcome stage fright; Use chants and affirmations to overcome fear; and Relax on all levels - physical, mental, and metaphysical. The first part of this book shows us how to recognize when we are acting from a place of fear. The second part helps us to overcome fear’s sometimes overwhelming presence in our lives through Paramhansa Yogananda’s original teachings.

When Sheinelle Jones launched "Through Mom's Eyes," a recurring TODAY show segment interviewing celebrities' mothers about raising successful kids, she had an ulterior motive—she wanted to bring all their wisdom to bear on raising her own three children.

The Wisdom of Wallace D. Wattles, including: The Science of Getting Rich, The Science of Being Great, and The Science of Being Well. Each book builds upon the previous one to construct a complete, simple, practical, easy-to-understand, step-by-step system for getting rich, being healthy, and becoming successful.

Christians believe many myths about emotions: Emotions lead you astray. Emotions aren’t spiritual. And the biggest myth: God is not emotional. These myths, combined with a lack of training work together to create Christians who are fragile, reactive, and emotionally immature.

In this inspirational follow-up to the beloved Things I Want My Daughters to Know, lifestyle philosopher Alexandra Stoddard reflects on the lessons she's learned from her daughters and offers further thoughts and words of wisdom garnered from her own life. A mother, a grandmother, and the author of more than 25 books on personal fulfillment, Alexandra Stoddard celebrates the wisdom of motherhood and the lessons mothers can learn from their daughters in this warm and deeply moving new book that cuts to the heart of what is important in life.

The Wisdom On … series is a practical application of wisdom literature and other Scripture on a variety of topics facing students. The series is designed to help students apply biblical principals of wisdom to everyday circumstances using case studies, key Scriptures, interactive activities, and helpful insights.

Imagine what it would be like to understand the actions and motivations of others - and to know how to apply such knowledge to be a more effective leader, teacher, coach, or salesperson - or even a better partner, or parent. The Chameleon, by Merrick Rosenberg, a fun, easy-to-understand listen, teaches powerful lessons about gaining deeper self-awareness, maximizing personal strengths, and empowering others around you. The Chameleon contains 22 fables based on the Eagle, Parrot, Dove, and Owl personality styles.

In this biblical, practical, and heartfelt book, Barbara and Stacy Reaoch share from their own 20 years of forming a mother-in-law/daughter-in-law bond. As you walk alongside them in their own journey and lessons learned, prepare to be encouraged and equipped in these areas: expectations, conflict, suffering, communication, parenting, and more.

Mining the sacred from the mundane, Karen Kinney offers a treasure trove of jeweled truths intended to bolster both your creativity and your larger life. Drawing from her experience as a professional artist and writer who has engaged in contemplative spiritual practice for over 20 years, she leads you on a liberating journey of greater self-awareness and expansion.