Self-help publications

  • Queer : the ultimate LGBTQ guide for teens

    Creator

    Belge, Kathy

    Abstract

    Teen life is hard enough, but for teens who are LGBTQ, it can be even harder. When do you decide to come out? Will your friends accept you? And how do you meet people to date? Queer is a humorous, engaging, and honest guide that helps LGBTQ teens come out to friends and family, navigate their social life, figure out if a crush is also queer, and challenge bigotry and homophobia. Personal stories from the authors and sidebars on queer history provide relatable context.

    Audience
    Adolescent
    Publisher (Source)

    Old Saybrook

    Tantor Audio

    Not specified
  • Thanks for the feedback : the science and art of receiving feedback well

    Creator

    Stone, Douglas

    Heen, Sheila

    Abstract

    The coauthors of the New York Times –bestselling Difficult Conversations take on the toughest topic of all: how we see ourselves Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen have spent the past fifteen years working with corporations, nonprofits, governments, and families to determine what helps us learn and what gets in our way. In Thanks for the Feedback , they explain why receiving feedback is so crucial yet so challenging, offering a simple framework and powerful tools to help us take on life’s blizzard of offhand comments, annual evaluations, and unsolicited input with curiosity and grace.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    New York

    Penguin Audio

    Not specified
  • Helloflo : the guide, period

    Creator

    Bloom, Naama

    Abstract

    “Full of practical advice, helpful explanations, and messages of encouragement... Period.”  —Parents.com “ Make[s] girls feel both normal and empowered.... If you have a girl nearing puberty in your life, I recommend grabbing a copy for her.”  —Heidi Stevens for  The Chicago Tribune From the founder of HelloFlo, a modern and insightful guide to periods and puberty for a new generation   When will I get boobs? Does wearing a tampon hurt? What's the deal with menstrual cups? Seriously, when will I get boobs?

    Audience
    Juvenile**
    Publisher (Source)

    New York

    Listening Library (Audio)

    Not specified
  • How to rock it like a TED talk : the insider's guide to prepare and deliver powerful presentations

    Creator

    Armillas, Cathey

    Abstract

    Do you love to watch TED Talks? Would you like to give presentations that have the same impact? Whether your goal is to give a TED Talk or to deliver presentations at the same level as TED Talks, How to Rock It Like a TED Talk will provide you with the critical resources you need. You will be equipped with the tools to prepare and deliver your message in a style that will resonate with your audience.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    Ashland

    Made for Success

    Not specified
  • Hello, habits : a minimalist's guide to a better life

    Creator

    Sasaki, Fumio

    Abstract

    The internationally bestselling author of Goodbye, Things shares insights and practices to help us embrace habits and become the best versions of ourselves. Fumio Sasaki changed his life when he became a minimalist. But before minimalism could really stick, he had to make it a habit. All of us live our lives based on the habits we've formed, from when we get up in the morning to what we eat and drink to how likely we are to actually make it to the gym.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    Ashland

    Blackstone Publishing

    Not specified
  • The enchanted life : unlocking the magic of the everyday

    Creator

    Blackie, Sharon

    Abstract

    By Dr. Sharon Blackie's definition, enchantment is a vivid sense of belongingness to a rich and many-layered world, a profound and whole-hearted participation in the adventure of life. Enchantment is a natural, spontaneous human tendency - one we possess as children, but lose, through social and cultural pressures, as we grow older. It is an attitude of mind which can be cultivated: the enchanted life is possible for anyone. It is intuitive, embraces wonder, and fully engages the mythic imagination - but it is also deeply embodied in ecology, grounded in place and community.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    [United States]

    House of Anansi Press Inc

    Not specified
  • The M word : how to thrive in menopause

    Creator

    Mansberg, Ginni

    Abstract

    From the host of Medicine or Myth? and Embarrassing Bodies Down Under. Night sweats, hot flushes, anxiety, insomnia, exhaustion, itchy skin, low libido, painful sex ... Any of these sound familiar? Ninety per cent of women experience these symptoms some time between the ages of 40 and 60, but shhhhh ... just suck it up, princess. And nobody mention the M word. Menopause and perimenopause (the hormonal rollercoaster years leading up to a woman's last period) are among our last taboo subjects.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    Rearsby, Leicestershire

    Wavesound from W. F. Howes Ltd

    Not specified
  • You are enough

    Creator

    Rickman, Cheryl

    Abstract

    Have you ever experienced imposter syndrome? Do you often find yourself seeking approval from others? Is beating yourself up getting you down? Then this book can help. With thought-provoking advice, a step-by-step action plan and a simple method to challenge your inner critic, You Are Enough will help you embrace your flaws and celebrate your unique awesomeness. Let go of the myth of perfection, finally stop comparing yourself to others, and learn how to be happy with all that you are.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    Rearsby, Leicestershire

    Clipper Audiobooks

    Not specified
  • Embrace yourself

    Creator

    Brumfitt, Taryn

    Abstract

    'Your body is not an ornament - it is the vehicle to your dreams.' When was the last time you wore a bikini without a care in the world? Did a bomb in the pool? Or participated in an activity that gave you such a thrill you almost wet your pants? (Or you actually did!) Taryn Brumfitt - Director of award winning documentary Embrace and fiercely passionate champion of women - has inspired over a million people across the world to embrace their bodies. Her message is urgent, critical, and incredibly inspiring.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    Camberwell

    Penguin Random House Australia Audio

    Not specified
  • Anxious kids : how children can turn their anxiety into resilience

    Creator

    Grose, Michael

    Abstract

    Anxious Kids offers parents a new perspective on their children's anxiety, encouraging them to view each episode as an opportunity to empower their kids with the skills to manage anxiety, and thrive. Bestselling parenting author Michael Grose and wellbeing expert Dr Jodi Richardson explain why more children than ever before experience anxiety.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    Camberwell

    Penguin Random House Australia Audio

    Not specified