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Paperback. Condizione: New. The Queen's Zebra has been stolen. But why?At the threshold of the French Revolution, the Enlightenment has taken 18th century Paris by storm. The Palais Royal has become the hub of free thought and freer behaviour. A whirlwind of passionate debates unfolds in the city's new cafés, with a flourishing of theatre, satire, and opera.George Du Paon, still mourning his beloved twin sister, has a famous taxidermy workshop near the Seine. As his close friend Nicolas guides him through the libertarian and libertine revolution of the time, George becomes entrusted with the Queen of England's favourite deceased zebra.George and his young protégée, Jeanne, are delighted at the prospect of breathing life back into the unusual specimen while pondering how to capture the essence of its nature. Among the questions being debated at the Académie des Sciences is why both the horse and the ass can be tamed, but the zebra cannot. And so the discussion evolves: What parts of the zebra make it so unique? Is it more than the sum of its parts? Are men separate from women? Is a garden part of nature?George is surrounded by a cast of figures, ranging from the formidable Mme de Staël, Ambassador Thomas Jefferson, the transvestite general Chevalier d'Éon, and the immensely popular womanizer Benjamin Franklin. As intriguing questions about the human spirit, reductionism, social class, injustice, and the gap between science and religion swirl and set the stage, fiction, history, and philosophy intermingle. Just as George's feelings for his assistant deepen, the zebra suddenly vanishes . . .

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Paperback. Condizione: New. This Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller is filled with true stories about how one small deed can make a world of difference. "Elegant and wise" (Deepak Chopra). "The most uplifting and life-affirming book in years" (Forbes). "This might be the most beautiful book I've ever read. It's lifted my soul and brought me to tears in all the right ways."-Jane Green, author of 18 New York Times bestsellers Named best inspirational book of the year by the Independent Book Publishers Association and chosen as an International Book Awards winner, HumanKind is the heartwarming, feel-good book we all need right now. These inspiring stories will open your heart and rekindle your faith in humanity. You'll meet the mentor who changed a child's life with a single lesson in shoe-tying and see the far-reaching ripple effects of that seemingly small deed. You'll also meet the six-year-old who launched a global kindness movement; the band of seamstress grandmothers who patch clothes and mend hearts for homeless people; the puppy, given as a gift, that touched the lives of thousands of children; and many other heroes. There are also practical tips for making a difference with your own words and deeds, and the resource section lists organizations where you can channel your efforts to create your own ripples of kindness. HumanKind is a great gift to yourself and anyone who's been a source of kindness in your life. It will leave you grateful for what you have, provide a refuge from the negativity that surrounds us, and remind you of what really matters.

Hardback. Condizione: New. A playbook for navigating adulthood in the chaos of the 21st centuryWe need a new approach to being an adult in the 21st century. The old formulas for success no longer add up. Yesterday's rules no longer apply. The world has transformed over the years, yet our success stories remain stuck in place. It's easy to feel overwhelmed and anxious, unsure of what life path you're allowed to take and what choices you're supposed to make.It's time to give yourself permission to create a life that takes advantage of the possibility of this beautifully chaotic world--to design a life rather than default to the expected. The Ten Permissions offers ten specific ways to let go of outdated expectations and- consciously create a more fluid portfolio life;- redefine success in terms that make sense to you;- allow yourself to learn, adapt, and evolve in ways that are unique to you.As a global change facilitator and international aid veteran, Jillian Reilly encourages you to intentionally make new choices about your life in a world that is rapidly changing and imagine the kind of world you want to be a part of creating.

Hardback. Condizione: New. Think Big! We can achieve extraordinary dreams together, no matter what happens! In the third installment in her Live Big Series, best-selling, award-winning author Kat Kronenberg takes readers back to the wilds of the African savanna where the animals not only still struggle to find food, but now they face life-threatening situations. They must fight to survive and are terrified. But when our beloved moody Baboon challenges Kudu on what to do, everything begins to change. One by one, Kudu, Giraffe, and Bee are faced with the dilemma of who they want to be. After watching Bee choose to do good, Baboon figures out a new secret: We can light the stars in our hearts, empowering our lives, once we smile big deep within, truly believing in who we are, our ideas, and the importance of caring for others. The danger continues to mount and Baboon finally gets so scared that he cries out for help. Luckily, some fun animals and Baobab Tree come to the rescue! Will they try the new--SHHH--secret so their collective ideas not only help all the animals survive, but thrive together so that their dreams can come true? Once again, Kronenberg creates a mythical evolution story of some of nature's most fascinating characters to teach young readers foundational skills for life--in this case, helping them build a loving community that knows the joy of gratitude, giving, and going for the extraordinary. Through playful dialogue and beautiful illustrations, readers learn to take a deep breath when life gets hard, connect their heads to their hearts, and celebrate their best lives as they problem solve together. As with Dream Big and Love Big, Kronenberg includes hands-on activities at the end of the book and on her website. Her dream is that the whole experience will inspire young readers everywhere to learn to think big together.

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Paperback. Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: New.

Hardback. Condizione: New. One by one, Caterpillar, Tadpole, and Flamingo gaze up at the night sky and wish upon a star for their wildest dreams. Baboon insists these dreams could never come true. But when he sees Caterpillar turn into a winged butterfly, Tadpole into a dancing frog, and Flamingo into a beautiful pink bird, Baboon realizes that a transformative power exists between the stars and the animals once they truly believe in themselves and their dreams. When Baboon tries out this secret, CATCH-M, his Magical, Mystical, Wished-Upon Star, whooshes down from the heavens to wham! ignite the courage in his chest too, and what happens next is fantastic! Dream Big's inspirational message makes it a perfect gift for dreamers of all ages, from children to young adults about to enter a new chapter in their lives. Together we can all be inspired to identify and pursue our dreams, no matter how big or impossible they may seem.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Unleash your potential to do bigger things! Imagine being the driving force behind ground-breaking solutions, solving difficult challenges, or disrupting your industry. A new generation of innovators is rising to take on these important challenges--and succeeding. But too many innovators, in boardrooms, start-ups, and everything in between, are still trapped by the limits of common innovation practices. The way we've been taught to create and innovate for the past two decades is failing us. In today's changing world, where business leaders must navigate industry disruption, entrepreneurs struggle to push beyond initial success, and activists tackle hard challenges like climate change, there is a need for a more powerful way to do innovation. It's time for a paradigm shift. To unlock the secrets to doing bigger things, this book introduces the pioneering concept of ecosystem innovation. Drawing on their extensive experience with a wide range of actors, from Fortune Global 100 companies to local entrepreneurs in Nepal, authors Dan McClure and Jennifer Wilde present remarkable stories, accessible breakdowns, and actionable insights. With this step-by-step guide, you'll acquire the big-picture mindset and capabilities you need to outmaneuver fast-moving competitors, break through the ceiling on innovation impact, and create solutions for problems others feel are beyond reach. Do Bigger Things offers a practical way to set bolder goals, understand harder challenges, design bigger solutions, and drive and deliver on ambitious ideas. It's time to shatter the notion that hard problems or game-changing endeavors are beyond your reach, your organization's capabilities, or your community's grasp. The time for bigger action is now.

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Paperback. Condizione: New. Your behaviours,beliefs, and habits around money are holding you back.  Financialconfidence is hard to come by. Believe it or not, the solution is rarely moremoney. For the last three decades, author Shannon Ryan (MSPFP, CFP) has had afront-row seat to the financial lives of hundreds of individuals and families.She's learned that money is emotional-always. Our habits, culturalexpectations, past experiences, disappointments, shame, and fears combine tocreate complicated beliefs that hold us back from satisfying financial lives.  Traditionalfinancial advice assumes that we are rational and that we faultlessly seek tomaximize our wealth at every opportunity. Ryan's behavioural approach, on theother hand, recognizes that we act irrationally as the result of psychologicalbiases, emotions, and cognitive errors. This approach empowers you to transformyour money mindset and behaviours, overcoming biases to make more informedchoices. Your Money Has Feelings helps you make solid money decisions by:  . Firstidentifying you unconscious and behavioural biases around money . Then,discovering practical techniques for creating a financial life that matchesyour values, using the tenets of both behavioural and traditional finance.

Paperback. Condizione: New. This Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller is filled with true stories about how one small deed can make a world of difference. "Elegant and wise" (Deepak Chopra). "The most uplifting and life-affirming book in years" (Forbes). "This might be the most beautiful book I've ever read. It's lifted my soul and brought me to tears in all the right ways."-Jane Green, author of 18 New York Times bestsellers Named best inspirational book of the year by the Independent Book Publishers Association and chosen as an International Book Awards winner, HumanKind is the heartwarming, feel-good book we all need right now. These inspiring stories will open your heart and rekindle your faith in humanity. You'll meet the mentor who changed a child's life with a single lesson in shoe-tying and see the far-reaching ripple effects of that seemingly small deed. You'll also meet the six-year-old who launched a global kindness movement; the band of seamstress grandmothers who patch clothes and mend hearts for homeless people; the puppy, given as a gift, that touched the lives of thousands of children; and many other heroes. There are also practical tips for making a difference with your own words and deeds, and the resource section lists organizations where you can channel your efforts to create your own ripples of kindness. HumanKind is a great gift to yourself and anyone who's been a source of kindness in your life. It will leave you grateful for what you have, provide a refuge from the negativity that surrounds us, and remind you of what really matters.

Paperback. Condizione: New. The Queen's Zebra has been stolen. But why?At the threshold of the French Revolution, the Enlightenment has taken 18th century Paris by storm. The Palais Royal has become the hub of free thought and freer behaviour. A whirlwind of passionate debates unfolds in the city's new cafés, with a flourishing of theatre, satire, and opera.George Du Paon, still mourning his beloved twin sister, has a famous taxidermy workshop near the Seine. As his close friend Nicolas guides him through the libertarian and libertine revolution of the time, George becomes entrusted with the Queen of England's favourite deceased zebra.George and his young protégée, Jeanne, are delighted at the prospect of breathing life back into the unusual specimen while pondering how to capture the essence of its nature. Among the questions being debated at the Académie des Sciences is why both the horse and the ass can be tamed, but the zebra cannot. And so the discussion evolves: What parts of the zebra make it so unique? Is it more than the sum of its parts? Are men separate from women? Is a garden part of nature?George is surrounded by a cast of figures, ranging from the formidable Mme de Staël, Ambassador Thomas Jefferson, the transvestite general Chevalier d'Éon, and the immensely popular womanizer Benjamin Franklin. As intriguing questions about the human spirit, reductionism, social class, injustice, and the gap between science and religion swirl and set the stage, fiction, history, and philosophy intermingle. Just as George's feelings for his assistant deepen, the zebra suddenly vanishes . . .

Paperback. Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: New. A Unique 8-Step System to Reverse Your PCOS Author and naturopathic doctor Fiona McCulloch dives deep into the science underlying the mysteries of PCOS, offering the newest research and discoveries on the disorder and a detailed array of treatment options.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Life has a way of throwing us for a loop. Have you ever wondered why some people seem to have it all together and are thriving, while you feel you're stuck in place or even just surviving?With over twenty years of experience as a successful career consultant and life coach through her practice FlexCareers Consulting, parenting three adult children, and teaching college students, author Christine Fruehwirth knows what it takes to push through life's challenges and come out on the other side with a better understanding of yourself and your purpose in life. In The Four Stages of Living: Your Guide to Surviving Life's Storms and Thriving in the Aftermath, she walks you through her SSET (survive, stabilize, emerge, and thrive) framework, as well as her definition of full potential, to show you that thriving is achievable no matter what stage of life you are in.Whether you or someone you love are launching adult life, experiencing a career transition or a relationship struggle, in the throes of parenting or the empty nest phase, the SSET framework will guide you on your survive-to-thrive journey. Through inspirational stories, research, and practical advice, you will be able to confidently weather life's storms, embrace transitions as transformations, and truly thrive in life.

Hardback. Condizione: New. You Are a Leader NowYes, you. Not someday, right now. And the best way to continue growing as a leader? Look to the wild. Every animal, plant, fungus, and bacteria is unique and valuable-just like all types of leaders are essential, whether introverted, extroverted, artistic, analytical, or anything in between.Former zoo and aquarium senior leader turned leadership consultant and executive coach Julie C. Henry is back, this time with the help of her teenagers-Tasman and Kepler-to bring Wisdom from the Wild to youth. From vampire bats and barnacles to sharks and poison dart frogs, these potentially unexpected creatures will challenge you to think critically about leadership and what failure, resilience, and empathy have to do with it. With actionable tools, practical case studies, and inspiring stories, you'll become even more confident in making your own decisions as you craft your unique leadership style.Ready to unleash the leader within? Let's dive in and have some fun.

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Hardback. Condizione: New. Take charge of your career by taking charge of your business relationships and communication skills. We all know how it feels when our colleagues talk about us but not to us. It's frustrating, and it creates tension. When effective communication is missin.

Paperback. Condizione: New. It's time to go from feeling overwhelmed and exhausted every day to living your best life.Katy Blommer's The Working Mom Happiness Method: Your Guide to Creating Balance, Maintaining Healthy Habits, and Thriving in Your Career confronts head on the fact that women from a young age are taught to put others first-and that their value is in looking attractive and serving others. On the other hand, men historically practice self-care without needing to call it that: they simply feel they have the right to take care of their own needs. This powerful, honest, and humorous book offers insightful social and psychological analysis along with practical tools to help working mothers reject the paradigm of self-sacrifice as self-worth. Katy speaks to her readers as a well-informed expert and a trusted friend. Katy shares her "Best Life Master Plan" that will radically transform readers' relationships with themselves while offering lessons like the following-. Your value and worth have nothing to do with how you look or what you do for everyone in your life. You must start to put yourself first in every area of your life and how this choice will revolutionize your relationships with others. The more you value yourself, the more confident you will become, and the further you will progress in your career.Above all, Katy teaches that all readers are worthy, not because of what they do, but simply because they exist. We often forget that we all have innate value. In The Working Mom's Happiness Method, Katy Blommer shows us it's time to remember.Katy Blommer is the founder of Women's Best Life University and a vice president at a large financial corporation, where she has worked for twenty-five years. She started her career doing customer service and worked her way up to the VP level leading large teams. On her journey, she's learned how to be an excellent leader and coach and found her passion for coaching women in all aspects of their lives. She does this through her company group program called The Working Mom Happiness Method and her successful podcast of the same name. Katy was named one of Utah Business magazine's 30 Women to Watch in 2023. She lives in Utah with her husband and two boys, and she has spent the last seventeen years learning how to create balance, maintain healthy habits, and design and live her best life as a working mom.

Paperback. Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: New.

Hardback. Condizione: New. A playbook for navigating adulthood in the chaos of the 21st centuryWe need a new approach to being an adult in the 21st century. The old formulas for success no longer add up. Yesterday's rules no longer apply. The world has transformed over the years, yet our success stories remain stuck in place. It's easy to feel overwhelmed and anxious, unsure of what life path you're allowed to take and what choices you're supposed to make.It's time to give yourself permission to create a life that takes advantage of the possibility of this beautifully chaotic world--to design a life rather than default to the expected. The Ten Permissions offers ten specific ways to let go of outdated expectations and- consciously create a more fluid portfolio life;- redefine success in terms that make sense to you;- allow yourself to learn, adapt, and evolve in ways that are unique to you.As a global change facilitator and international aid veteran, Jillian Reilly encourages you to intentionally make new choices about your life in a world that is rapidly changing and imagine the kind of world you want to be a part of creating.

Paperback. Condizione: New. This practical guide to starting a new business skips the MBA and goes right to the nuts and bolts of building a successful, self-sustaining brand.In Grind, Michael J. McFall, co-CEO of BIGGBY COFFEE, helps readers identify the common-sense strategies they need to focus on to turn their start-up ideas into positive-cash flow businesses. Dispensing with the notion that potential business owners require a formal education, he outlines several fundamental areas of importance for them, keying in on hustle, self-evaluation, and commitment.Readers will be pleased to find that McFall avoids sophisticated and tedious descriptions of processes, theories, and regulations. In addition to his calls for ""personal due diligence,"" grit, and hard work, he goes into detail about crucial business drivers, speaking from his personal and professional experience and including examples of hits and misses. Filled with anecdotes, ideas, and calls to action, Grind provides the expertise new businesses need to perform well.Throughout the book, the author encourages readers with his positivity and stubborn enthusiasm, using an energetic, casual tone to preserve engagement (and entertainment). Having risen from an entry-level position at BIGGBY to his role as co-CEO, McFall speaks with the authority of hard-fought achievement-yet retains a down-to-earth approachability.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Outsmarting Egomaniacs is the self-help book for people who want to protect themselves from getting bullied, abused, and manipulated in relationships. The world is full of toxic people. The latest news reports and documentaries present us with a constant stream of scams, cons, cults and shady situations that have damaged far too many innocent people.Carla Litto, Marriage and Family Therapist in Los Angeles who specializes in relationship issues, specifically Narcissistic Personality Disorder and emotional abuse recovery, breaks down the manipulation tactics that predatory individuals use to confuse you and abuse you.This entertaining guide, full of insights and strategies, will help you. Identify the different types of egomaniacs and manipulators in your life. Recognize the manipulation tactics they are using on you. Protect yourself from getting manipulated with strategies and comebacksThis book teaches you the psychology behind predators, narcissists, con-artists, and a complete collection of every specific type of egomaniac you can imagine. While learning from an expert, you will be enlightened while entertained.

Hardback. Condizione: New. Dr. Glenn W. Geelhoed is a medical doctor, humanitarian, and the founder of Mission to Heal, an organization through which he has been conducting medical mission trips around the globe for over forty years. His organization provides surgery and surgical training to some of the world's most destitute people in the most desolate places on the planet. The title Furthest Peoples First refers to individuals and groups who are the farthest from care and whom the author considers his primary focus.This book showcases the author's latest mission to Africa. The overarching theme of humanity with humility underscores the essence of what it means to reach the furthest people first. With stories and photographs, Dr. Geelhoed shares the excitement, determination, successes, patience, and partnerships that make his work so rewarding and important. This is an inspiring look at how he and his team persevere in the face of countless obstacles to complete the missions they've taken on.Dr. Geelhoed has a BS and AB from Calvin College, an MD from the University of Michigan, and did his surgical internship and residency through Harvard University at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital and Boston Children's Hospital Medical Center. He is a professor of surgery at George Washington University Medical Center in Washington DC, and is a widely published book and journal author. At 76 years old, he runs 10-20 marathons annually and hopes this book will help him raise money to support his work and attract volunteers to join him in that work.