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Going back to work: a survival guide for comeback moms
By Mary W Quigley, Loretta Kaufman. 2004
Women who left their careers to raise children - whether just for the toddler years or until the nest is…
empty - face economic and emotional challenges when deciding to go back to work. This book provides data and ideas to ease what can be a tough transition. The authors have zeroed in on strategies that succeeded for women who have gone back to work, and frame the key questions involved in making the decision. 2004.This is a guide to adolescents, how to understand them, cope with them, and, to the extent that we can,…
direct their lives. The author argues that today's teenagers do act differently than their parents did at the same age (and, thus, their parents must come up with a new parenting approach); he describes the psychological rules that dictate teenage behaviour, including differences between boys and girls; and, best of all, he doesn't overlook the humour in the teenage years - in numerous dialogues, he captures the way teenagers and parents really interact. Topics such as divorce, school, suicide, drugs and drinking, sex, communication, trust and conflict are dealt with. 1991.Die empty: unleash your best work every day
By Todd Henry. 2013
Most of us live with the stubborn idea that we'll always have tomorrow. But sooner or later all of our…
tomorrows will run out. Each day that you postpone the hard work and succumb to the clutter that chokes creativity, discipline, and innovation will result in a net deficit to the world, to your company, and to yourself. Henry explains the forces that keep people in stagnation and introduces a three-part process for tapping into your passion. 2013.Endangered: your child in a hostile world
By Johann Christoph Arnold. 2000
A pastor presents anecdotes and stories encouraging parents to put children first and avoid contemporary social ills that create unhappy…
families. He stresses the spiritual aspects of parenting and offers suggestions for bringing up offspring who are loved. 2000.More success-minded Americans than ever before are growing their fortunes as independent agents for such respected direct selling organizations as…
Princess House, Tupperware and Mary Kay. As Neil and Dana introduce you to the world of direct selling, you'll find out why over 12 million Americans are now involved in this $30 billion industry. You'll learn the essentials of starting and building a direct selling business, from recruiting new customers and sales team members to planning parties and closing the sale. You'll also explore some of the common misconceptions about direct selling, and find out how to choose a direct selling company that fits your needs and interests. 2006.Don't make me stop this car!: adventures in fatherhood
By Al Roker. 2000
The Today show weatherman humorously describes his experiences of being a father - both to his older daughter from adoption…
through adolescence and to the baby conceived with his new wife after fertility treatments. Roker also reminisces about his own bus-driver father. Bestseller. 2000.Dr. Spock on parenting: sensible advice from America's most trusted child-care expert
By Benjamin Spock. 1988
Paul McCord describes a detailed, yet flexible plan that has been proven to generate referrals in virtually any sales system…
or environment and in any industry. This conversational reference guide features compelling real-world examples of common sales mistakes and solutions that will transform lost opportunities into real prospects. 2008.According to the Small Business Administration, 90% of service businesses fail within the first five years. They fail not because…
they don't offer great services and products, but because owners are uncomfortable with traditional marketing and sales. Here, Michael Port shares his proven system for getting more clients. 2007.Boys: what it means to become a man
By Rachel Giese. 2018
What does it mean to be growing up male right now, when ideas about masculinity are in flux and power…
differences between the sexes are shifting? Award-winning Canadian journalist Rachel Giese connects with readers on both sides of the gender divide as she investigates how we can support boys to become their fullest and most honest selves. With empathy and insight, she tells stories of how boys from different races, classes and backgrounds are navigating the transition into manhood. Winner of the 2019 Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing. 2018.But what if I don't want to go to college: a guide to success through alternative education
By Harlow G Unger. 1998
Describes the lucrative career opportunities and demands for various trades and skills that do not require a four-year degree. Discusses…
advantages and disadvantages, requirements, and future prospects for ten types of alternative education. Includes resum and interview advice as well as resource lists. Senior high and older readers.c1998.Brilliant interview: what employers want to hear and how to say it
By Ros Jay. 2008
What do interviewers really want from a candidate? How do they decide whether to hire you or someone else? What…
can you do to make it you? Who better to advise interviewees than interviewers? This book tells you what they want and teaches you how to deliver. 2008.Brilliant job hunting: how to get the job you want
By Angela Fagan. 2008
Job hunting is time consuming, hard work and extremely stressful. Knowing what sort of job you want, where to look,…
if your CV is up to date, and how to behave in an interview are issues every job hunter faces. This book is a complete start-to-finish manual of everything you need to know, from writing your CV, knowing where to look, interview techniques and negotiating a job offer. 2008.Psychotherapist and parenting expert Alyson Schafer offers an exploration of today's misguided mother-hood. Discover the truth behind the myths that…
keep moms flying at a frenetic pace, spending countless dollars they often don't have, and trying to become "experts" on everything from ear infections to the safe heating points of hard plastics. This is every modern mom's guide to getting past perfection, regaining sanity, and raising great kids. 2007.Baby and child care
By Benjamin Spock, Michael B Rothenberg. 1985
Baby-led weaning: helping your baby love good food
By Gill Rapley, Tracey Murkett. 2008
A practical and authoritative guide to introducing solid food, enabling your child to grow up a happy and confident eater.…
It shows parents why baby-led weaning makes sense and gives them the confidence to trust their baby's natural skills and instincts, with practical tips for getting started and the low-down on what to expect. 2008.Aimer, materner, jubiler: l'impensé féministe au Québec
By Annie Cloutier. 2014
" Quelle place notre société accorde-t-elle à la maternité? Peut-on choisir de mettre ses enfants et la vie du foyer…
au cœur de son existence et se déclarer féministe? Les politiques familiales que le Québec s'est données dans les dernières décennies favorisent elles d'abord la famille, ou surtout le travail? Dans un essai à la fois personnel et très documenté, Annie Cloutier souligne le poids de la double tâche dont doivent s'acquitter les mères qui travaillent contre rémunération, mais aussi les affinités troublantes entre certains aspects de l'idéologie féministe dominante et le néolibéralisme de la course à la carrière et de la surconsommation. Ce faisant, elle montre que l'égalité des sexes n'est pas une affaire réglée et que les moyens d'y accéder ne sont pas si évidents qu'on le dit. " -- 4e de couv.A.I.M: the powerful 10-step personal and career success program
By Alex Gill, Jim Carlisle. 2009
Carlisle and Gill use a combination of real-life stories, self-assessment tools and a step-by-step process in their programme. By the…
end, changing your life or career will be something you can accomplish. In the process, you will discover what may truly make you happy, allowing you to start on the path towards leading a more satisfying and dynamic life. 2009.101 secrets pour mieux négocier votre salaire --ou une augmentation (Méthode Daniel Porot : la collection carrément emploi!)
By Daniel Porot, Dominique Pialot. 2004
Dans des périodes difficiles, s'il est une question cruciale dans le monde du travail, c'est bien celle du salaire. Pourtant…
le sujet reste tabou et la négociation tourne le plus souvent à l'avantage de l'employeur. Il est donc essentiel pour tous les candidats ou salariés de connaître les clés de cet exercice délicat pour mettre toutes les chances de son côté. L'auteur, spécialiste en gestion de carrière, nous dévoile une foule de petits trucs pour réussir une bonne négociation salariale. 2004.