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The Little Book of Big Lies is a study in Self-care and freedom. It's the Life Skills class you never had in school. You are the teacher and the student as you discover and squash the lies that lurk in the corners waiting to trip you up.shame, guilt, self-rejection, self-judgment, playing small, plus dozens of "sacred tortures" you know so well. Tina Lifford has served up 14 raw, personal stories to touch your core and help you navigate life's dramas, traumas, upsets, and disappointments.

Award-winning psychologist and TV personality Dr. Judy Ho helps you stop the cycle of self-sabotage, clear a path to lasting happiness, and start living your best life in this a must-have guide perfect for fans of You Are a Badass, Unf*ck Yourself, and How to Stop Feeling Like Sh*t.Have you ever had a deadline for a big work project, only to find yourself down to the wire because you spent too much time on social media? Or gotten excited about meeting someone new, only to convince yourself he isn't really interested?

From Grammy Award-winning music superstar and actor Tim McGraw comes a one-of-a kind lifestyle book that melds his personal fitness transformation story with practical advice to inspire healthy changes in readers' lives.Tim McGraw is as well-known for his unparalleled accomplishments in the entertainment industry as he is for his boundless energy-he is the embodiment of vitality and success. But only a decade ago, he found himself struggling with his health. The demands of his meteoric career and life on the road had taken a toll.

The four co-creators of The Try Guys, one of the Internet's most popular and viral sensations, deliver their first book-an inspirational self-improvement guide that teaches you that the path to success is littered with humiliating detours, embarrassing offenses, and unexpected failures. Best friends and social media stars Eugene, Keith, Ned, and Zach are admired for their curiosity, humor, bravado, and fearlessness. But that self-confidence came from their willingness to take big risks-being open to try something new or unusual, even if they failed spectacularly in the attempt.

Building a fulfilling life and career can be a daunting challenge. Too often we charge down a path leading to "success" as defined by others and are left feeling dissatisfied. We all have unique skills and qualities, but it can seem so natural to just do what everyone else is doing, only later figuring out our own path. Is there a road map that will enable you to defy conventional wisdom, resist peer pressure, and carve out a path that fits your unique skills and passions? Harvard Business School's Robert Steven Kaplan regularly advises executives and students on how to tackle this issue.

When it comes to getting a job, the smallest mistake can trip you up. For thirty years Dr. Paul Powers has asked thousands of successful job hunters a few basic but important questions:What do you wish someone had told you when you started your job search? What (obvious or not-so-obvious) job hunting mistake will you never make again?What job hunting tip, secret, or technique would you stress to your very best friend? Don't Wear Flip-Flops to Your Interview is packed with strategies and techniques that are practical, market proven, easy to use, and often humorous.

As a teenager visiting the Andy Warhol Museum, Beth Pickens realized the importance of making art. As an adult, she has worked as a consultant empowering artists. In this intimate yet practical book, Pickens helps artists build a sustainable practice while navigating the world of MFAs, residencies, and institutional funding.

While it never discounts the difficulties of living with autism, this book offers inspiring stories and practical advice drawn from Dr. Prizant's four-decade career. It offers a compassionate perspective that family members and professionals will find uplifting and hopeful.

Jam packed with parenting tips and advice to help you build confidence and become the awesome gay dad you were meant to be.

Popular blogger Anna Newell Jones of AndThenWeSaved.com delivers this self-help manifesto that reveals how a "spending fast" will help you get on the road to living debt-free. In 2009, young photographer Anna Newell Jones was rapidly suffocating under the weight of too much debt. An inveterate “spender,” she was in way over her head, to the tune of almost $24,000. She knew her debt was only going to get worse if she didn’t take action, but she didn’t know where to look for help. On a whim, Anna decided to go on a spending fast—an idea she heard in passing but knew little about.