Small Development

Spending the night in juvie wasn't the worst thing to happen to seven-year-old Teresa that summer. When her much-anticipated cross-country vacation turns to abduction, Teresa is forced to care for her mother, sister, and twin brothers. Homeless, abused, and afraid in the slums of San Francisco's Tenderloin District, Teresa finds joy in her adventures while fantasizing of a better life. Keeping this dream alive throughout her childhood is what drives her to end the cycle of abuse and poverty.

Traditional workplace conversations - which are based on a parent-child model - stymie growth and erode commitment. The Showkeirs advocate instead authentic conversations that are based on an adult-adult model. These conversations tell the truth, let go of the illusion of control, and view people as in charge of their own motivation. The result is a conversation revolution that creates greater commitment, real accountability for results, and improved organizational performance.

Small-town drama makes Hollywood look like a walk in the park. For those going through a divorce in a small town and are ready to feel confident, capable, and competent, now is the time to take action with Small Town Divorce. Denise Anderson walked through those same trenches after experiencing her own dramatic small-town divorce. She has coached and mentored dozens of others who have experienced similar drama, taking them from surviving to thriving.

From GQ's "Nerd of the Year" to one of Time's most influential people in the world, Biz Stone represents different things to different people. But he is known to all as the creative, effervescent, funny, charmingly positive and remarkably savvy co-founder of Twitter - the social media platform that singlehandedly changed the way the world works. Now, Biz tells fascinating, pivotal, and personal stories from his early life and his careers at Google and Twitter, sharing his knowledge about the nature and importance of ingenuity today.

Most new startups today are in highly regulated industries with strong incumbents - transportation, hotels, drones, energy, gaming, education, health care, cannabis, finance, liquor, insurance. The more startups try to snatch a piece of the establishment's pie, the more they risk running into a political wall. That's where Bradley Tusk comes in. As Tusk writes, "Every new company is essentially a tech startup. And when you disrupt someone in any industry, they don't say thank you. They punch you in the nose.

Even though you have no prior knowledge about AI, this guide will let you explore the world of AI and how you can leverage the technology to improve decision-making, enhance efficiency, and boost sales—all while reaching out to more customers.

What's Wrong with China is the widely anticipated follow-up to Paul Midler's Poorly Made in China, an expose of China manufacturing practices. Applying a wider lens in this account, he reveals many of the deep problems affecting Chinese society as a whole. Once again, Midler delivers the goods by rejecting commonly held notions, breaking down old myths, and providing fresh explanations of lesser-understood cultural phenomena.

Many people think that being successful with women is something that you are born with. False! Nothing could be further than the truth. The reality is that you can learn the skills necessary to succeed with women. For almost a decade, I have dedicated my life into studying seduction hacks, tips, tricks, and valuable insights that will help you succeed with women.

Massive Charisma is a book that just might fundamentally change how you interact with others. Never before have you looked behind the curtain of so-called charismatic people and the subtle ways they act and think differently. You get the “how to” along with the “why” and a multitude of illustrative examples.

Listeners will learn how to work through the four steps of The Invention Cycle: Imagination (envisioning things that do not yet exist), Creativity (applying your imagination to address a challenge), Innovation (applying creativity to generate unique solutions), and Entrepreneurship (applying innovation to bring ideas to fruition, where our ideas then gain the power to inspire the imaginations of others). Using each step to build upon the last, you can create something complex, interesting, and powerful.

In this revolutionary guide, Stanford University professor and international best-selling author of inGenius adapts her popular course material to teach everyone how to make imaginative ideas into realities.

Appalachia has played a complex and often contradictory role in the unfolding of American history. Created by urban journalists in the years following the Civil War, the idea of Appalachia provided a counterpoint to emerging definitions of progress. Early 20th-century critics of modernity saw the region as a remnant of frontier life, a reflection of simpler times that should be preserved and protected.

We’ve all come across a person who could successfully steer and handle any conversation topic, even with no knowledge of it. It makes you wonder, “Where’d they learn that?” Most people revert to the default and assume that others are just born with better communication skills. But they’re wrong. Anyone can master their communication skills with the right materials. Take your personal and work life to the next level by mastering any form of conversation with this book that will make sure you’re a master of the art within seven days.

Descubra como fazer um branding forte e ser a empresa coerente entre o que é, faz e fala! Ana Couto é precursora da disciplina do branding no Brasil e acredita que, se as marcas nacionais fizerem uma gestão rigorosa do intangível com foco em criação de valor, terão plenas condições de se manterem firmes e fortes no mercado, além de competir em pé de igualdade com gigantes globais. Por isso, no audiobook, A (r)evolução do branding, ela mostra que as empresas devem estar prontas para: Descobrir como criar um branding forte; Perceber o momento ideal para um rebranding.

Transform from awkward to confident in any setting with the ultimate communication guide. Struggle to start conversations or connect with others? This guide is your key to becoming a confident communicator, enabling you to make lasting impressions and genuine connections. Mastering effective communication can elevate your career, enhance your social interactions, and lead to meaningful relationships. It's essential for initiating conversations, understanding others, and building rapport.

It can be tough to make friends and develop meaningful relationships. You may feel like you're always putting yourself out there, but not getting the results you want. This bundle will teach you everything you need to know about social interaction, from making small talk to developing influence and charisma.

The S.U.M.O Guy returns with a fun, fast-paced guide to gaining confidence and getting the most out of dealing with other people. With his trademark wit and good humour, Paul McGee arms you with 21 simple, proven methods for quickly building your communication muscle. Packed with priceless insights, expert advice, and skill-building exercises, How To Succeed With People gets you quickly up and running with the skills you need to communicate effectively with bosses, team members, customers, family, friends, neighbours...even complete strangers.

Penny and Hattie are sisters in a small town, bound tight to the point of knots. They share a secret they cannot escape, even while it pulls them apart. One night, a match is lit, and Penny's terrible husband is killed - a marriage going up in flames and offering the potential of a new life. The sisters retreat into their family home, a house of secrets and memories, and try to live in the shadow of what they put in motion. But Penny's husband is not the only thing they are hiding - both from the outside world and from each other.

If you’ve always wanted to converse easily with strangers but the awkward silences have held you back, then this audiobook will help you. It includes four books on conversation skills, social skills, small talk, and body language, all of which are important for effective communication.

In our ever-changing world, the need to interact has never been more important until now. As nations vie for economic and social importance in the comity of nations, friction occurs and with that comes the threat of war. And when every form of interaction dissolves, all forms of lies that negates either party abounds, anarchy reigns. The Cold War of the late 19th century and early 20th century is a testament to this fact. We need to talk, to interact more. It is from this interaction that many of the solutions to the world’s problems lies.