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Atwood shares
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sense of connection with a romantic partner. Learn the tools you
need to create the dialogue and fulfillment you want.
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you get control of your finances and improve your relationships.
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then in deciding what career path to follow.
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Bartle’s book
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feelings about sexual development. She offers practical insights
on how parents can help girls move from childhood, through
adolescence, to maturity.
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impulses can serve a positive purpose in your life. She offers
practical advice, encouragement and workable strategies for
self-discovery.
Bassett,
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your life. The book will take you from fear and anxiety to success,
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principles are covered: the power struggle, say nice things to
children, be weird, don't do things for your children that they can
do for themselves, have high esteem and learn to say you're sorry.
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miscommunication. Through analyzing the actual dialogue of troubled
couples, Beck points the way toward resolving conflicts.
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Beck uses case studies and exercises in her step-by-step guide
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listening to your body for directional cues, healing all
self-defeating emotional scars, and achieving an authentic life.
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borrowing, saving and wasting money. Their everyday focus
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relationships and find healing from the pain of abuse. The authors
advocate using the power of your time to begin the process toward a
healthier, more confident life.
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Beresford provides a
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hospice, how to determine eligibility, how to make an informed
decision, the right questions to ask, and how to get the best
care for your money.
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an objective look at the emotions involved and the reality of
financial matters.
Berry,
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1995.
Berry provides her expertise as a lawyer to help you understand many
of the complex issues that will arise during a divorce. Learn how to
find a good divorce lawyer, how to evaluate joint assets for
property division and how to determine child custody arrangements
that are best for both the parents and the children.
Berry, Dawn Bradley. The Domestic Violence
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Domestic abuse is
both common and complicated, transcending ethnic, religious land
socioeconomic boundaries. Women need an understanding of how
abusive relationships develop and perpetuate in a cycle of
violence. This sourcebook provides the information and advice to
help battered women rebuild their lives in security and safety.
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the layperson. It answers basic questions about child
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decisions.
Betancourt, Marian. What to Do When Love Turns Violent: A
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1997.
This book opens with
an action plan for getting out of danger and finding immediate
help, followed by details on how to stay safe and regain control
over your life. The book also contains a state-by-state
directory of domestic violence hotlines.
Bete
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booklet covers the basics of personal financial management.
Learn how to move toward financial security and enter the world
of investments.
Bete
Co., Channing L. Managing Anger: Self-Care Handbook. South
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Anger is a powerful
feeling and managing anger appropriately is a vital skill in
today’s world. Learn to identify your anger triggers, how to
calm yourself, and healthy ways to express anger without losing
control and hurting yourself or others.
Bete
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This booklet outlines physical, emotional and
behavioral symptoms of stress, and some typical causes of stress in
modern day life. The workbook format offers suggestions for reducing
stress, including a section on relaxation techniques.
Bingham,
Mindy and Stryker, Sandy. Things Will Be Different for My
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Self-Reliance. New York: Penguin Books, 1995.
Based on the latest
research, this guide offers concrete advice and strategies on
how to raise daughters to be confident and capable. Learn how to
equip your daughter to face the day-to-day challenges at every
age, help your daughter recognize and build healthy
relationships and keep the lines of communication open.
Birsner, E. Patricia. The 40+ Job Hunting Guide. New York: Facts
on File, 1991.
Birsner examines some
of the challenges the 40-plus group faces in the job market,
from computers and health care services to the reduction in the
middle management system that has been in place for years.
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This book is a "must
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Blankenhorn, David. Fatherless America. New York: BasicBooks,
1995.
Confronting what he calls Aour most urgent social problem,@
Blankenhorn notes that more than half of American children spend
some of their childhoods without a father. Never before, he
notes, have so many men abandoned their families. The book deals
with the host of problems created by fatherless families and
looks at reasons for the increase in children living without
their dads.
Blau, Melinda. Families Apart. New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons,
1993.
Blau provides
excellent advice on co-parenting. She stresses that it’s not the
divorce that makes a mess of lives, it’s how you handle - or
mishandle - the divorce and its aftermath.
Blix,
Jacqueline & Heitmiller, David. Getting a Life. New York:
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Voluntary simplicity
is about achieving financial freedom and living well for less.
Learn proven ideas for breaking the link between what you do for
a living and who you are. The authors and more than two dozen
other families share their experiences on such issues as paying
for health care and raising children in a materialistic world.
Bloomberg, Gerri M. and Holden, Margaret Dodge. The Women's Job
Search Handbook. Vermont: Williamson Publishing, 1991.
The authors deal
head-on with the issues that often keep women out of the jobs
and careers they want. This book is a highly valuable resource
for women who are ready to seek out new challenges in the
workplace.
Bloomfield, Harold; Colgrove, Melba and
McWilliams, Peter. How to Survive the Loss of a Love.
Michigan: Mary Books/Prelude Press, 2000.
This book covers
understanding loss, surviving, healing and growing, through a
balance of practical advice and poetry. The New York Times said
this is “one of the ten most recommended books by clinical
psychologists to their clients.”
Bodenhamer, Gregory. Back in Control. New York: Prentice Hall
Press, 1983.
This book shows parents how to reestablish their rightful place as
bosses of the family. Children learn that there are rules they must
obey, whether they want to or not, and they will grow up believing
they can succeed in doing what is required of them.
Bolles, Richard Nelson. The New Quick Job Hunting Map. Ten Speed
Press, 1990.
"In order to hunt for
your ideal job, or even something close to your ideal job, you
must have a picture of it in your head. The clearer the picture,
the easier it will be to hunt for it. The purpose of this
booklet is to guide you as you draw that picture."
Bolles, Richard N. The Three Boxes of Life and How to Get Out of
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What are “the three
boxes of life?” Bolles defines them as school, work and
retirement, noting that just as we master each box, we find it’s
time to move on to another one. Learn how to transfer your
experiences at each level into a richer life.
Bolton, Michele Kremen. The Third Shift: Managing Hard Choices in
Our Careers, Homes, and Lives as Women. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass,
2000.
The first shift is on
the job, the second is at home, and the third is spent reviewing
actions and decisions of the day. Learn how to transform the
third shift into a time of self-awareness and self-confidence
instead of sinking into guilt and self-doubt.
Bolton, Robert. People Skills. New York: Simon & Schuster,
1979.
Written for people
with a strong desire to improve their relationships, this book
outlines different approaches to interpersonal communications.
Learn how to assert yourself, listen to others and resolve
conflicts.
Bonet, Diana. Easy English. California: Crisp Publications, Inc.,
1993.
Bonet’s guide to basic grammar and usage helps you understand the
parts of speech, use words effectively, overcome fears of grammar,
punctuation and spelling and communicate confidently.
Bonet, Diana. Vocabulary Improvement. California: Crisp
Publications, Inc., 1992.
Learn to find the
right word when you need it, expand your choice of words, and
improve your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.
Improving your vocabulary helps you think more clearly and
understand ideas better.
Borowitz, Susan. When We’re in Public, Pretend You Don’t
Know Me. New York: Warner Books, 2003.
Mother-daughter
relationships face tremendous challenges as the daughter moves
through adolescence. Learn how to weather the power struggles,
moodiness and manipulation, keeping the lines of communication
open so your daughter makes a safe and healthy transition to
adulthood.
Borysenko, Joan. Guilt is the Teacher, Love is the Lesson. New
York: Warner Books, 1990.
"Dr. Joan Borysenko
reaches out to comfort and reassure those who suffer the 'soul
sickness' that evolves from guilt and reveals how we can
rediscover guilt for what it was truly intended to be: not a
detour from life's positive path, but a direct route to the
divine source of power that resides within us all. It reveals
the path to forgiveness for those of us who find it most
difficult to forgive ourselves."
Boston Women's Health Book Collective. The New Our Bodies,
Ourselves. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1992.
This classic has been updated for the 90s, dealing with women's
health care issues ranging from young adult to senior citizen.
Braham, Barbara J. Finding Your Purpose. California: Crisp
Publications, 1991.
Finding Your Purpose
is both easy to read and extremely challenging. Braham’s work is
designed to help you: grow toward self-actualization by
discovering your purpose; learn about the five masks that may be
concealing your passion; clarify and select your most important
values; and develop your intuition.
Brennan, Shaun and Winklepleck,
Julie. Resourceful Woman. Detroit, Michigan: Visible Ink Press,
1994.
This reference book - which also includes profiles, commentaries,
fiction and poetry - is bursting with information on contacts and
connections on politics, the arts, kinship, sexuality, health and
spirituality.
Brewer,
Kristine C. The Stress Management Handbook. Kansas: National
Press Publications, 1995.
Learn to identify
sources of stress, achieve better health through proper exercise
and diet, and break the “stress cycle.” Brewer also explains how
to recognize the warning signals of burnout, assess priorities
and balance the demands of work and family more effectively.
Bridges, James & Deborah. Mortgage Loans: What's Right for
You? Virginia: Betterway Publications, Inc., 1989.
"This is a complete
guide to mortgage loans - for both the prospective home buyer
and the homeowner who may be thinking about refinancing.
Complete and up to date, it includes the latest loan policy
changes made by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). You
are informed about all the closing costs, from origination and
appraisal fees to the credit report and the attorney's fee."
Bridges, William. Transitions: Strategies for Coping with the
Difficult, Painful and Confusing Times in Your Life. Massachusetts: Perseus Books, 1980.
Change - even welcome
change - brings both opportunities and turmoil. Learn how to
create a road map to help you successfully through transitions.
Bridges explains the three stages of transition: endings, the
neutral zone and the new beginning.
Briggs, Dorothy Corkille. Celebrate Your Self: Enhancing
Your Own Self-Esteem. New York: Broadway Books, 1977.
Self-esteem affects
how you act, how you relate to others and what you accomplish.
Learn how to evaluate and enhance your personal belief system
and how to communicate effectively with others.
Brooks,
Donna and Brooks, Lynn. Seven Secrets of Successful Women. New
York: McGraw-Hill, 1997.
The authors examine
the essential skills frequently overlooked by working women and
explain how to find the balance between work and family, how to
get noticed and put your career on the fast track and why you
don't have to be a superstar to succeed.
Brown, Carla. Dynamic Communication Skills for Women. Kansas:
National Press Publications, 1989.
Powerful
communication techniques are critical to women in today’s
workplace. Learn how to appear poised and confident, present
your ideas effectively in writing, meet conflict head-on with
communication tools that get solutions, and avoid words and
expressions that can sabotage your communication impact.
Browne, Joy. Dating for Dummies. Foster City, CA: IDG
Books Worldwide, 1997.
Dating can lead to
anxiety in people of all ages. Browne shows how you can keep
your confidence and avoid common pitfalls. Topics include
everything from setting up the date, dealing with anxiety, and
breaking up, as well as specialized dating situations and
dangerous dates.
Browne, Joy. Nobody's Perfect. New York: Simon & Schuster,
Inc., 1989.
"Growing up in
America means growing up insecure. We live in a capitalistic
marketplace society designed to sell us things we don't need. By
and large this is accomplished by making us believe that
whatever we are is wrong. [We] get suckered into believing in
perfectionism on an individual level and on the whole. Even if
it's not happening in our home, we're sure it's occurring down
the block. This book is an overview of these expectations and
their consequences and how we become victims to that notion of
perfectionism and how we can get out of this."
Bruns, Jerome H. They Can But They Don’t: Helping Students
Overcome Work Inhibition. New York: Viking, 1992.
Bruns deals with
children who perform well on tests, understand what is covered
in class and have no identified learning disability, but who
seem unwilling or unable to complete assignments on their own.
This work inhibition may effect as many as 20 percent of
American public school students. Bruns explains that these
students lack the emotional skills needed to work independently,
and offers a plan for overcoming the inhibition to complete
tasks.
Brush, Stephanie. Men: An Owner's Manual. New York: Simon &
Schuster, 1984.
A complete catalog for the willing but wary female, this book is a
guide to having a man underfoot. Topics include: what men are for,
how they think, where to take them and whether or not to keep them.
Bryan, Mark & Cameron, Julia. The Money Drunk: 90 Days to
Financial Sobriety. Los Angeles, California: Lowell House, 1992.
Money - or the lack
of it – doesn’t have to rule your life. Learn how to conquer
your financial obsession and free yourself from addiction to the
dollar.
Bucher, Bradley. Winning Them Over: How to Negotiate Successfully
with Your Kids. New York: Times Books, 1987.
The author is a
specialist in developing techniques to improve children's
behavior. He shows parents how to achieve effective discipline
at the lowest emotional cost.
Bullitt,
Dorothy. Filling the Void. New York: Rawson Associates, 1996.
Bullitt outlines a proven program for coping with loss, whether of a
loved one, a marriage, a job, property, money, security, health or
hope. Her six steps from loss to fulfillment provide a way to snap
back and find comfort again.
Burka, Jane B. & Yuen, Lenora M. Procrastination.
Massachusetts: Addison-Wesley Publishing Co., 1983.
"The book starts with the reasons we put off tasks - fears of
failure, success, control, separation, and attachment - and their
roots in our childhood and adult experiences. In Part II, the
authors offer a practical tested program to overcome
procrastination, through achieving set goals, managing time,
enlisting support, and handling stress. They even offer tips on
living and working with the procrastinators you may know."
Burley-Allen, Madelyn. Memory Skills in Business. California:
Crisp Publications. 1988.
Most people use only a fraction of their memory capability.
Burley-Allen shows how techniques and systems can be used to improve
memory, and how improving memory is a guide to productivity.
Butler,
Gillian & Hope, Tony. Managing Your Mind: The Mental Fitness
Guide. New York: Oxford University Press, 1995.
Butler and Hope explain how to develop your full potential. Topics
include building self-confidence and self-esteem and breaking bad
habits and taking control of both the present and the future.
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Caine, Lynn. Being a Widow. New York: Penguin Books, 1990.
Caine offers
practical, reassuring advice on coping with loneliness; handling
the estate, insurance and other financial matters; finding a
support group; and responding to tactless remarks from
well-meaning people.
Cairo,
Jim. Motivation and Goal-Setting: The Keys to Achieving Success.
Kansas: National Press Publications, 1995.
Setting goals and following through on them is the basis of success
at home and at work. Learn how to clearly define your values, become
more goal-oriented and productive, create an action plan that gets
results, and stay motivated in the face of setbacks.
Cameron, Julia. The Artist's Way. California: Jeremy P. Tarcher,
1992.
Cameron shows how negative attitudes can be replaced with artistic
confidence and productivity. Her 12-week program was designed to
rescue creativity from a variety of blocks, including fear,
self-sabotage, jealousy, guilt, addictions, excuses and other
inhibitors. Designed for creative types, this book can also be
beneficial to anyone wishing to recover a sense of self-worth and
self-confidence to develop a fuller, more productive life.
Campbell, Bebe Moore. Successful Women, Angry Men. New York:
Random House, 1987.
"The struggle for career advancement has always taken its toll
on marriage, but now both husbands and wives are spending more time
and energy on their work than on their relationship. And when
children come? Then the problem often erupts into backlash. Husbands
criticize their wives and feel neglected. Wives at first try to be
superwomen and eventually burn themselves out. Tensions rise, the
warfare escalates and many marriages do not survive. The book is
filled with moving personal stories of what the respondents have
experienced."
Canape, Charlene. The Part-Time Solution. New York: Harper &
Row, 1990.
"In this timely new book, Charlene Canape, a business
journalist and mother of two, confronts the myth that working
part-time means marking time, and advocates that the right part-time
position can be an ideal career-path option for women during the
child-rearing years. The Part-Time Solution will help you: realize
the benefits of part-time work at all career levels; structure a
part-time job from a full-time one; negotiate the salary, benefits
and work arrangements that you want and deserve, and many more
practical strategies.
Canfield, Jack & Hansen, Mark Victor. Chicken Soup for the
Soul. Florida: Health Communications, Inc., 1993.
Canfield and Hansen
share a collection of inspirational stories to illustrate the
possible. Their stories cover topics ranging from love and
learning to love yourself to parenting and living your dream.
Canfield, Jack & Hansen, Mark Victor. Chicken Soup for the
Single’s Soul. Florida: Health Communications, Inc., 1999.
Whether you love
being single or long to find a life partner, this book offers
wisdom, laughter and insight. The stories – written by other
singles – relate the unique challenges and joys of enjoying life
as a single person.
Cannie, Joan Koob. The Woman's Guide to Management Success. New
York: Prentice Hall Press, 1979.
"If you're a woman who wants to get ahead in business, your
climb up the corporate success ladder may be easier than you think.
With this book you will learn how to exercise all the natural
advantages you have because you're a woman, overcome the passive
conditioning you received as an adolescent, and assert the
confidence and skill necessary to land and make the most of that
executive position. Practical strategies for dealing with criticism
without getting defensive or frazzled; handling men who flatter,
flirt with, or bully you; overcoming the fear of making decisions,
and more."
Cannon, Sherri. How to Be Taken Seriously: The Art of
Balancing Credibility and Visibility. Kansas: National Press
Publications, 1992 (Video series)
It’s not enough to do
your job well and hope someone will notice. Instead, you need a
strategy to be visible if you want to get ahead on the job.
Cannon shows how to be your own press agent; overcome personal
beliefs that might be holding you back; take well-planned,
constructive risks; and develop a powerful image.
Cantor, Dorothy; Bernay, Toni & Stroess, Jean. Women in
Power. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1992.
"Women in Power takes a close look at the new cadre of women in
high elected office today who have redefined the model for
leadership in American politics. Interviews with 25 of the most
powerful women in American politics today reveal the psychological
'secrets' that gave them the confidence to take on the status quo
and succeed in a stubbornly male arena."
Card, Emily and Miller, Adam. Business Capital for Women: An
Essential Handbook for Entrepreneurs. New York: MacMillan, 1996.
This book shows
entrepreneurs how to tap the financial resources they need to
start and develop their own companies. From business plans to
sources of capital to surviving failure – and success –
attorneys Card and Miller cover all the bases.
Card, Emily. The Single Parent’s Money Guide: A Blueprint for
Managing Your Money When You’re the Only One Your Family Can Count
On. New York: MacMillan, 1996.
Whether you’re a
single parent by choice or because of unexpected family
circumstances, you may not be prepared for the legal and
financial responsibilities you now face alone. Learn how to
negotiate alimony and child support, save money on household
expenses, cope with financial emergencies, involve your children
in setting financial goals, name a guardian for your children
and write a will.
Carlson,
Kristine. Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff for Women: Simple and
Practical Ways to Do What Matters Most and Find Time for You.
New York: Hyperion, 2001.
Women’s lives are
full – sometimes overfull – with little time for relaxation.
Carlson shows how to find that small, still center; how to live
with more joy, calm and peace in a chaotic world.
Carlson, Richard. Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff with Your Family.
New York: Hyperion, 1998.
Subtitled “Simple
Ways to Keep Daily Responsibilities and Household Chaos from
Taking Over Your Life,” this book features 100 short tips for
making relationships at home more peaceful and loving.
Carlson,
Richard and Bailey, Joseph. Slowing Down to the Speed of Life.
New York: HarperCollins, 1997.
If you feel like
you’re rushing but never catching up, you’re not alone. The
frantic pace and pressure of modern life can take a toll on your
health and happiness, but Carlson and Bailey explain how you can
step out of the rat race without sacrificing your work
productivity or lifestyle.
Caron, Ann. Don't Stop Loving Me: A Reassuring Guide for Mothers
of Adolescent Daughters. New York: HarperPerennial, 1990.
The mother of six
children, Ann Caron holds a doctorate in education and
developmental psychology. She discusses what is happening to
daughter's minds and bodies during adolescence, and then guides
parents through the issues they face: trust, dependency, sex,
peers, friends, competition, alcohol and drugs, discipline…and
more.
Carson, Richard. Taming Your Gremlin. Chicago: Nightingale-Conant
Corp., 1991. (6 tapes).
Carson explains how to banish the voice in your head that's causing
you to feel bad. "Taming" that gremlin can lead to greater
self-esteem and happiness.
Carter-Scott, Cherie. If Life Is a Game, These are the
Rules. New York: Broadway Books, 1998.
Corporate trainer and
consultant Carter-Scott outlines her belief that there are no
mistakes in life, only lessons to be repeated. She offers
insights on self-esteem, respect, acceptance, forgiveness,
ethics, compassion, humility, gratitude and courage.
Cassidy, M. Diann. Going Back to School. California: Crisp
Publications, Inc., 1992.
"Going Back to School is about just that: from thinking about
it casually, to making a decision that is right for you, then
sticking with it until you succeed at getting a diploma. It is for
adults: those who've never had any higher education, and those who
were there a long time ago and want to pursue that next degree.
Adults thinking about returning to school face a unique set of
challenges. Educational shortcomings, responsibilities for other
family members and finances are but a few. This is a companion to
keep you on track until you reach your educational goal."
Castleman, Michael. Crime Free. New York: Simon and Schuster,
1984.
"Based on ten years of research and study, Crime Free is the
most comprehensive self-help book ever written on the subject of
crime prevention. Calling on the expert advice of former criminals
and crime-prevention specialists, Castleman demonstrates how simple
target-hardening measures can discourage burglars and safeguard your
home better than expensive and elaborate alarm systems, why it's
easier to avoid street assault when you walk in the street - on the
left side, facing traffic - than on the sidewalk, and many more
easy-to-learn techniques."
Chandler,
Steve. 100 Ways to Motivate Yourself. New Jersey: Career Press,
1996.
Chandler provides solid techniques for breaking down negative
barriers that keep you from reaching your goals. Using feedback from
his seminar students, Chandler challenges readers to turn defeatist
attitudes into energetic, enthusiastic accomplishments.
Chapman, Elwood N. The Fifty-Minute Career Discovery Program.
California: Crisp Publications, Inc., 1988.
"This publication will introduce the critical building blocks
of how to conduct an effective career search. Using the simple but
sound system presented can make dramatic changes in one's life and
future happiness. It is a book to use. The unique 'self-pace' format
and the many exercises encourage the reader to get involved and try
some new ideas immediately."
Charland, William. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Changing
Careers. New York: Alpha Books, 1998.
Pick up tips, professional advice and guidelines that can help
make a reality out of that new job you’ve been dreaming about.
Charland gives advice on assessing your skills and deciding if you
are ready for a career change. He also provides sample resumes
to help you get results.
Charles,
C. Leslie. Why Is Everyone So Cranky? New York: Hyperion, 1999.
Charles addresses 10
characteristics of our “hurry/worry culture,” examining the
causes of America’s anger epidemic. She also offers positive
suggestions for enhancing attitude, lifestyle and everyday
habits to “rev up your emotional immune system.”
Cilley, Marla. Sink Reflections. New York: Bantam Books,
2002.
Learn how to create
doable housekeeping routines and break overwhelming chores into
manageable bites to restore peace to your home and self. Learn
how to FLY: Finally Love Yourself by clearing away the disorder
and chaos.
Clemes, Harris, Bean, Reynold, & Clark, Aminah. How to Raise
Teenagers’ Self-Esteem. New York: Price Stern Sloan, 1978.
A sense of self-worth allows us to feel good about life,
but how do you boost self-esteem in teenagers. The authors describe
proven techniques and discuss why self-esteem is vital.
Clinton, Hillary Rodham. It Takes a Village and Other
Lessons Children Teach Us. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1996.
Clinton weaves
“lessons: from a range of family, friends, volunteers and
professionals to outline ways to do a better job of raising our
children. The book explores the implications of what we know
about the cognitive and emotional development of children, and
explores ideas to put to work in homes, schools, businesses,
churches and government.
Cohen, Donna and Eisdorfer, Carl. Caring for Your Aging Parents:
A Planning and Action Guide. New York: Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam,
1993.
This book will help you to meet and deal with the challenge of
caring for aging parents. The authors give many stories of how to
deal with the situation, yet stresses that what may be good for one
family will not work for all. The main theme is keeping the elderly
parents well cared for, but keeping the family together is the most
difficult.
Cohen, Donna and Eisdorfer, Carl. Seven Steps to Effective Parent
Care. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1993.
Parent care is a
normal part of family life. This book helps you face the
problems and joys of caring for your aging parent, focusing on
your role in the caring process and what is best for both sides
of the family.
Cohen,
Gail. Assertiveness Skills: 12 Action Steps to Create Visibility
and Take Charge of Your Life. Kansas: National Press
Publications, 1998.
Cohen’s 12 action
steps are designed to help you respond assertively to people and
problems; understand how fear, uncertainty and doubt can
sabotage your assertiveness; deal with difficult people; and
boost your negotiating power.
Cohen, Robert Stephan. Reconcilable Differences: 7 Keys to
Remaining Together from a Top Matrimonial Lawyer. New York:
Atria Books, 2002.
Cohen’s belief that
no marriage is half as complicated as a divorce prompted him to
identify seven “unusual differences” that often lead to
conflict, but don’t have to signal the end of a marriage:
parallel lives, communication, sex, money, infidelity,
transitions, family/in-laws. He explains three phases of
conflict – warning signs, crimes and misdemeanors and
reconciliation – and shows how to put differences behind you and
move on…together.
Cohen, Sherry Suib. Secrets of a Very Good Marriage. New York:
Carol Southren Books, 1993.
This humorous look at marriage also offers some insights on how to
develop and keep a good marriage.
Collins, Nancy Grigsby, Mason. Love at Second Sight:
Playing the Midlife Dating Game. New Jersey: New Horizons Press,
2004.
Using more than 400
in-depth surveys and personal interviews with singles in their
40s, 50s, 60s and beyond, the authors offer practical advice on
dating services, personal ads, internet dating, and the first
encounter. They also discuss dating dos and don’ts, male-female
communication and much more.
Conley, Lauren & Bierman, Jeff. Meet Me Online: The #1
Practical Guide to Internet Dating. North Carolina: Old
Mountain Press, 1999.
Whether you are a
computer novice or a dedicated internet surfer, this guide takes
you through the process of online dating in a step-by-step
fashion. The authors describe the internet as an amazing
resource that allows some of the most well-educated, intelligent
and personable singles to meet and develop quality
relationships.
Conrad, Pamela J. Balancing Home and Career. California: Crisp
Publications, Inc., 1990.
"This book was developed for those who feel burdened with too
many responsibilities and without time for enough personal
enjoyment. It will help explore and define your home
responsibilities, your career requirements and how you spend leisure
time. It provides ideas which allow more time for fun. The resulting
better balance will help you achieve more in both your career and at
home."
Conway, Jill Ker. Written by Herself. New York: Vintage Books,
1992.
"One of the most thoughtful and affecting autobiographies of
the last decade. Conway presents the autobiographical writings of 25
of her literary predecessors and contemporaries in a volume that is
outstanding both for strength and clarity of its individual
selections and for what it conveys about the range of American
women's experience in the last 150 years."
Cosby, Bill. Love and Marriage. New York: Bantam Books, 1989.
Cosby takes a
humorous look at love, courtship and the institution of
marriage, calling it a miracle for two people to live together
day after day. This book provides a few laughs while also
offering some insights into making marriage work.
Covey, Stephen R. First Things First. New
York: Simon & Schuster, 1994.
This book on time management goes beyond the quick fixes, focusing
on four areas: to live, to love, to learn and to leave a legacy.
Covey, Stephen R. The Seven Habits of
Highly Effective Families. New York: St. Martin's Griffin, 1997.
Strong families don't
just happen: they need the combined energy, talent, desire,
vision and dedication from all family members. Learn how to find
time to be together, solve family disputes, heal broken
relationships and change a negative family atmosphere.
Covey, Stephen R. The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.
New York: Simon and Schuster, 1989.
"This book contains important ideas that can lead to dramatic
improvements in personal performance and satisfaction. The habits
deal with self-mastery, public victory of teamwork, cooperation and
communication, and a regular, balanced renewal of the four basic
dimensions of life which create the upward spiral of growth to new
levels of understanding, living, personal performance and
satisfaction."
Covey, Sean. The Seven Habits of Highly
Effective Teens. New York: Fireside, 1998.
Being a teenager can
be both difficult and wonderful. Covey offers a step-by-step
guide to help teens improve their self-image, build friendships,
resist peer pressure, achieve their goals, get along with their
parents…and more. The book features cartoons and quotes, as well
as stories of real teens from all over the world.
Craig, Judi. What Happened at School Today?
A Good Housekeeping Parent Guide. New York: Skylight Press,
1994.
Craig covers a wealth
of subjects: getting your child ready for school, teacher
trouble, social problems with classmates, "teacher's pet,"
getting into trouble at school, homework hassles, and what to do
when your child does not want to go to school. A must!
Cramer, Kathryn D. Staying on Top When Your World Turns Upside
Down. New York: Viking, 1990.
"Believing that you
can increase physical stamina, build self-confidence, and gain
personal satisfaction even during times of devastating change,
Dr. Cramer offers the help you need in getting through the major
changes no one can escape - such as job change, divorce, or the
death of a loved one."
Crisp Publications, Inc. Twelve Steps to Self-Improvement.
California: Crisp Publications, Inc., 1991.
"This book in an
ideal way for a person to confidentially and realistically
assess individual strengths and weaknesses in the most important
aspects of life - including attitude, self-esteem, assertiveness
and interpersonal communication skills. It is a good idea to
consider yourself as a battery that has started to lose its
energy and needs a recharge. Consider the 'recharge machine' to
be this book."
Crockett, Marilyn. The Money Club: Is
Your Financial Future Safe? What Every Woman Should Know. New
York: Fireside, 1998.
Many smart, competent
women feel insecure when it comes to dealing with money. But
ignoring your financial safety can lead to disaster. Crockett
provides the answers you need for saving, investing and planning
for your future – plus advice for every major financial
transition in your life, from getting married to coping with
widowhood.
Crosby, Faye J. Juggling. New
York: The Free Press, 1991.
Every woman who is
juggling work and family responsibilities can use this book,
which deals with the unexpected advantages of balancing career
and home for women and their families.
Crum, Thomas. The Magic of Conflict. New York: Simon &
Schuster, 1987.
This book is for those who want to go beyond success, turning a life
of work into a work of art. Crum presents "aiki," a New Age
stress reduction strategy based on Japanese martial art and
mind-body discipline.
Cutler, Winnifred B. Searching for Courtship. New York: Villard
Books, 1993.
Subtitled “The Smart
Woman’s Guide to Finding a Good Husband,” this book provides a
road map for successfully negotiating the twists and turns of
courtship. Learn how to sustain a nurturing relationship,
increase your sensual pleasures, enjoy a heightened sense of
determination, and accept responsibility.
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Damon, William. The Moral Child: Nurturing Children's Natural
Moral Growth. New York: MacMillan, 1988.
Damon provides a
survey of scientific knowledge about children's moral
development.
Davidson, Jeff. The Complete Idiot’s
Guide to Assertiveness. New York: Alpha Books, 1997.
Stand up and be
heard? This book provides you with guidelines for asserting
yourself with everyone: from your kids to your boss. Learn how
to speak up in a meeting, how to talk to your boss and how to
get your mother-in-law to listen.
Davidson, Jeff. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Change
Management. New York: Alpha Books, 2002.
Learn how to deal
with employees who are resistant to change, prepare your team
for change and respond to changes in your industry. Davidson
looks at the basics of change management and then explains how
to lead through organizational change.
Davidson, Jeff. The Complete Idiot's
Guide to Managing Stress. New York: Alpha Books, 1997.
Discover how to
recognize the stresses in your life, manage job demands, become
more focused and deal constructively with the stress you can’t
eliminate. Davidson examines both internal and external sources
of stress, and shows how you can choose to have less stress in
your life.
Davidson, Jeff. The Complete Idiot's
Guide to Managing Your Time. New York: Alpha Books, 1995.
This book deals with
quick and easy ways to win back control of your time. Learn how
to leave work on time, whittle down your priorities, trade money
for time, and make rest and relaxation a priority.
Davidson, Jeff. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Reaching Your
Goals. New York: Alpha Books, 1998.
Davidson provides
quick and easy suggestions for reaching your financial, career,
fitness and family goals. You’ll appreciate his down-to-earth
advice on how to get others to help you meet your goals and
idiot-proof steps for charting your progress.
Davis, Martha; Eshelman, Elizabeth Robbins and McKay,
Michael. The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook.
California: New Harbinger Publications, Inc., 2000.
Follow the simple
step-by-step instructions to work toward mastery of breathing,
progressive relaxation, meditation, though-stopping, worry
control, and coping skills. The book also covers job stress
management, time management, exercise and nutrition.
Day, Laura. Practical Intuition. New York:
Random House, 1996.
Readers are taken by
the hand and led through the forgotten part of themselves. Day
helps harness the power of instinct and put it to work.
Day, Laura. Practical Intuition for Success.
New York: HarperCollins Publishers, 1997.
Learn how to use your
inner power - the gut instinct of intuition - to make better
decisions, unleash your financial genius, take the "pulse" at
meetings, uncover hidden agendas and solve problems quickly.
De Angelis, Sidney. You're Entitled. Chicago: Contemporary Books,
1989.
"If you're a woman
facing divorce, you need a sound and thorough grasp of the
basics of divorce litigation. This book will save you thousands
of dollars in attorney's fees by teaching you what you need to
know before you step into a divorce lawyer's office."
DeBeauvoir, Simone. A Very Easy Death. New York: Warner Books,
1964.
Losing a loved one to death is never easy. DeBeauvoir
documents the death of her mother, dealing with the day-to-day
mysteries of existence. The book is a journal of life, love and
the human experience.
De Becker, Gavin. The Gift of Fear. New
York: Dell Publishing, 1997.
Learn how to spot
subtle signs of danger before it is too late. Learn specific
ways to protect yourself and those you love: how to act when
approached by a stranger; what to do if you are being stalked;
and how to avoid the biggest mistake you can make with a
threatening person. De Becker defines true fear as a gift, and
encourages us to trust our gut instincts to protect ourselves
from danger.
Deci, Edward L. and Flaste, Richard. Why We Do What We Do. New
York: Grosset/ Putnam, 1995.
This book is about
human motivation and ways of having people feel they are getting
more out of life. The authors show us how people work more
efficiently, learn more and treat each other better when their
sense of autonomy is encouraged.
Deford, Deborah, editor. Are You Old Enough to Read this
Book? Pleasantville, New York: The Reader’s Digest Association,
Inc., 1997.
The joys and
realities of midlife are reflected in this compilation of essays
and interviews from some of America’s wittiest and wisest
voices.
Deford, Deborah. The Simpler Life: An
Inspirational Guide to Living Better with Less. Pleasantville
New York: Reader’s Digest Books, 1998.
Deford shows you how
to clear away life’s clutter and focus on the things that matter
most. Her realistic, down-to-earth advice offers both
inspiration and information for people who wish to simplify
their lives at home and at the office. Learn to navigate the
complexities of modern life to rediscover the simple pleasures
that make life worth living.
Deits, Bob. Life After Loss. Arizona: Fisher Books, 1992.
Deits provides a
personal guide for dealing with death, divorce, job change,
relocation, major surgery or the onset of chronic illness. He
describes what to expect in the first weeks following the loss;
how to cry and why tears help recovery; how to deal with anger,
depression and guilt; and how to handle the holidays and other
family events.
Detweiler, Gerri. The Ultimate Credit
Handbook. New York: Plume, 1997.
Credit is a fact of modern life, but it presents many problems for
many people. Learn how to improve your credit rating, master the
secrets of good credit and battle credit card fraud and bank errors. Detweiler
also discusses painless ways to cut spending and get out of
debt.
Dickey, Terry. The Basics of Budgeting. California: Crisp
Publications, Inc., 1992.
"Packed with
practical, tested and easy-to-apply tips for the entire
management team, this book is a must for everyone from beginning
supervisors to the company president. Effective planning and
budgeting are at the heart of every successful business. The
Basics of Budgeting contains essential information that will
help you do it right."
DiMona, Lisa and Herndon, Constance.
Women's Sourcebook. New York: Houghton Mifflin Co., 1994.
This book provides a
wealth of information and resources on a wide variety of topics,
from education, safety and violence to health and the retirement
years.
Dink, Greg & Scatoni, Frank. The Finance
Doctor: An 8-Step Prescription So You Can Stop Chasing Your
Bills and Start Chasing Your Dreams. Florida: Vital Publishing,
2000.
A storyteller at
heart, Dink explains complex financial concepts in simple terms.
Learn how to get control of your finances; leave credit card
debt behind; invest now for a comfortable retirement; make
intelligent decisions about major purchases; and always get
great value for your money.
Dinnocenzo, Debra & Swegan, Richard.
Dot Calm: The Search for Sanity in a Wired World. California:
Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc., 2001.
Dinnocenzo and Swegan
offer practical solutions for simplifying your life amid the
bombardment of cell phones, faxes, pagers and email without
compromising your career. Learn how to reconcile your personal
priorities and values with the demands of work; how to leave the
office behind and take time to recharge your batteries; organize
and prioritize the endless electronic clutter in your life; and
maintain human contact in a world of faceless electronic
communication.
Dixon, Pam & Tiersten, Sylvia. Be Your
Own Headhunter Online. New York: Random House, 1995.
By using online
networking, finding a job can take weeks rather than months. The
book deals with how to get the job you want by using the
information superhighway.
Dobkin, Rachael and Sippy, Shana. The
College Woman's Handbook. New York: Workman Publishing, 1995.
This book deals with
everything you want and need to know about college, from 11th
hour cramming to dealing with racism; with partying to graduate
school.
Dolan, Ken & Dolan, Daria. Straight Talk on Money. New York:
Simon & Schuster, 1993.
Learn practical
strategies for keeping more of the money you earn and investing
wisely so your money works harder for you. The Dolans discuss
how to save on a mortgage without the hassle of refinancing, how
to save for both college for your children and retirement for
yourself, and how to use banker’s tips to save money on checking
accounts and more.
Domar, Alice D. Self-Nurture. New York:
Viking, 2000.
Subtitled “Learning to Care for Yourself as Effectively as You
Care for Everyone Else,” Domar’s book offers practical ways to
nurture body, mind and spirit. She suggests a new way to look at
and solve problems in your closest relationships; strategies for
transforming negative thoughts into positive ones; ideas on how
to make guilt-free time for leisure; and ways to develop a
self-nurturing spirituality.
Domar, Alice D. & Dreher, Henry.
Healing Mind, Healthy Woman: Using the Mind-Body Connection to
Manage Stress and Take Control of Your Life. New York: Henry
Holt and Co., 1996.
Knowing how to
harness the power of your mind can make a vast difference in the
way your body deals with psychological stress and physical
changes. The authors discuss how the mind-body connection can be
used in a wide range of conditions: pre-menstrual syndrome,
infertility, miscarriage, menopause, eating disorders and
cancer.
Dombro, Amy L. & Bryan, Patty. Sharing the Caring. New York:
Fireside, 1991.
"Any parent making
the transition to child care has important questions: What
should I be looking for in making child-care arrangements? Will
my child love the caregiver more than me? What do I do if there
are problems with the caregiver? These concerns and others are
addressed as they explain how to choose a caregiver or a
child-care program with confidence. They show how parents can
work most effectively with caregivers to ensure a positive
experience for their child."
Dominguez, Joseph & Vicki Robin. Your Money or Your Life. New
York: Penguin Group, 1992.
Transforming your
relationship with money and achieving financial independence are
the major themes of this “must read” book. Learn how to track
where your money is going and how to make sure your money adds
to - rather than subtracts from - the quality of your life.
Dorfman, John. Family Investment Guide. New York: Atheneum, 1981.
"John Dorfman's
step-by-step program for financial security is specifically
geared to the needs of families - to provide for retirement and
college education, as a shield against adversity, and a way to
cash in on opportunity. It is up-to-date with respect to changes
in the tax laws. It is lively and cogent. It is biased only in
one direction - the direction of your financial security."
Dorn,
Katie K. From Briefcase to Diaper Bag. New York: Random House,
1995.
Written from the
perspective of a mother who left the dress-for-success world of
a high-powered marketing executive for the life of a
stay-at-home mom, this book addresses many of the issues faced
by former career women who now define themselves as mommies.
Dorner, Dietrich. The Logic of Failure. New York: Henry Holt
& Co., Inc., 1989.
Dorner shows by
example - sometimes hilarious, sometimes horrifying - how we
pile error upon error to arrive at the wrong conclusion when
facing a complex problem. Examples and brain-teasing experiments
provide better alternatives. This book is a guideline for
intelligent planning and decision-making that can sharpen the
thinking skills of business managers, policy makers and everyone
involved in the daily challenge of getting from "Point A to
Point B."
Dowis, Richard. How to Make Your Writing Reader-Friendly: A
Self-Help Manual for People Who Want to Write Better. Virginia:
Betterway Publications, 1990.
Many people lack the
skills they need to write clearly and concisely. Longer is not
better when it comes to business writing. Dorvis offers
techniques to help make your writing clear, correct, complete,
concise and considerate.
Dowling, Colette. Perfect Women. New York: Summit Books, 1988.
"In Perfect Women,
Dowling identifies another phenomenon common to women
everywhere: a chronic fear of inadequacy masked by driven,
achieving behavior. Women who never stop working or exercising;
who deny themselves the pleasures of food; who drive themselves
to exhaustion in the name of their husbands, children, jobs or
communities and the tragic results are portrayed in this book."
DuBrin, Andrew J. Bouncing Back: How to Manage Your Career in
Unmanageable Times and How to Stay in the Game When Your Career is
on the Line. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1992.
This book deals with
ways to come back, whether your job has been eliminated or
you've been left in the cold following a merger.
Dugger, Jim. Ward and June Don’t Live Here Anymore. Kansas:
National Press Publications, 1991.
This parenting
handbook offers help with common parenting challenges in
two-career families. Learn how to: identify and anticipate
family stages, keep communication lines open, discover ways to
help children reach their potential, and create a family
structure that can survive today’s hectic schedules.
Dulaney, Sara. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Single Parenting.
New York: Alpha Books, 1998.
Parenting is a
daunting task, one that can be even more challenging when you go
it alone. Learn how to: deal with your single-parent status and
how it affects your children; help your kids grow up confident
and secure; how to work out custody and support issues; arrange
flexible work schedule; and handle dating and remarriage.
Duncan, Shannon. Present Moment Awareness: A Simple,
Step-By-Step Guide to Living in the Now. California: New World
Library, 2003.
Taking major concepts
from both ancient traditions and modern psychology, Duncan
provides a mini-retreat, encouraging readers to discover
themselves through contemplation.
DuPont, M. Kay. Business Etiquette and Professionalism.
California: Crisp Publications, Inc., 1990.
"This book is both a
primer of basic etiquette as well as a refresher for those of us
who think we're well informed. It is a common-sense approach to
a subject deserving more attention because it bears on the
effective - and productive - conduct of a business. The
objective of this book is to teach the basics of business
etiquette leading to the development of a personal action plan
that will help a reader make some positive behavioral changes to
improve the quality of his or her social awareness and manners."
Dwyer, Dawn. How to De-Junk Your Life.
Kansas: National Press Publications, 1998.
Dwyer’s
organizational tips and time-saving shortcuts are designed to
help you transform a cluttered work area into an efficient
space; conquer procrastination, perfectionism and pack-rat-it
is; eliminate the “paper blizzard” that cripples your
effectiveness; and stay organized permanently.
Dyer, Wayne D. Pulling Your Own Strings. New York: HarperPerennial, 1991.
Subtitled “Dynamic
Techniques for Dealing with Other People and Living Your Life as
You Choose,” this book shows how you can stop being victimized
and operate from a position of power. Since we are responsible
for how much we will be controlled by others, new attitudes can
help us deal with manipulation by family, authority figures and
people at work.
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Edelman, Marian Wright. The Measure of Our Success: A Letter to
My Children and Yours. New York: HarperPerennial, 1993.
Including “25 Lessons
of Life,” The Measure of Our Success provides a compassionate
message for parents who try to raise moral children. Edelman
concludes her book with a chapter highlighting social, economic,
physical and psychological problems confronting American
children.
Edgerton, Jerry. Car Shopping Made Easy.
New York: Warner Books, 1997.
Shopping for a car
involves a major financial decision. Learn how to: determine
what kind of car you should buy and how much you should pay,
calculate the resale value of your new car before you buy,
profit from the changing used-car market, and find out how much
the dealer paid for the car - before you go into the showroom.
Edwards, Paul and Edwards, Sarah. Finding
Your Perfect Work. New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1996.
Paul and Sarah
Edwards explain how to blend your personal goals and dreams with
the practical realities of earning a meaningful and prosperous
livelihood by working on your own.
Edwards, Paul and Edwards, Sarah. Working
from Home. New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1994.
Whether you’re just
considering a home-based business, are already consulting, or
would like to begin telecommuting, this book provides
information and advice you can use to make your working at home
experience profitable and pleasant. Learn how to set fees, make
technology work for you, organize your work space and more.
Einstein, Elizabeth and Albert, Linda. Strengthening Your
Stepfamily.
Minnesota: American
Guidance Service, 1986. Written by stepparents, this book helps
you understand the pitfalls and potentials of stepfamily living.
Eisenberg, Ronni, Organize Yourself. New York: MacMillan
Publishing Co., 1997.
Subtitled "How to Organize Yourself from Your Desk to Job and
Home Life," this book teaches the reader how to save time.
Learn how to handle paper work, dispose of "junk" and pay
bills on time. Tips cover how to run your household smoothly - even
how to get the laundry done on time!
Eisenberg, Ronni. The Overwhelmed
Person's Guide to Time Management. New York: Plume, 1997.
If phone calls,
interruptions and procrastination are part of your time
management problem, this book offers help. Learn to deal
effectively with work pressures, family responsibilities,
information overload and the many other demands on your time.
Elgin, Suzette Haden. Genderspeak: Men, Women and the Gentle Art
of Self-Defense. New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1993.
This book includes
practical suggestions for the male-female communication crisis.
Any man or woman can put these ideas to immediate use in both
personal and professional life. The book covers a variety of
relationships: couples, employers and employees, friends,
colleagues, relatives, parents and children.
Elgin,
Suzette H. Success with the Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense.
New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 1989.
"Hitting back at
verbal abuse in typical business situations is likely to be as
unrewarding - and dangerous - as boxing with a cactus." The
communication strategies in this book help eliminate verbal
abuse from your life. Dr. Elgin extends her remarkable
self-defense tactics against verbal abuse to the business world
showing how to quickly recognize verbal abuse...gently defuse
it...and replace it with clear, courteous, effective
communication.
Eliot, Robert and Breo, Dennis. Is It Worth Dying For? A
Self-Assessment Program to Make Stress Work For You, Not Against
You. New York: Bantam Books, 1984.
Cardiologist Robert
Eliot, who suffered his own stress-related heart attack, puts
his years of research into plain English. This book is designed
to give readers practical, personal and effective solutions to
the problems associated with stress. Topics include: how to
measure stress in your life, how you respond to stress, and how
vulnerable you are to stress-related disease.
Elium, Jeanne and Elium,
Don. Raising a Daughter. California: Celestial Arts, 1994.
This book addresses
the unique challenges of mother/daughter relationships and the
confusion experienced by fathers, as well as the special needs
of single parents. The authors explore how ever-changing
cultural and social attitudes toward women affect how parents
treat their daughters.
Elium, Jeanne and Elium, Don. Raising a Son. California:
Celestial Arts, 1992.
Boys need to know three things: Who's the boss? What are the rules?
And, are you going to enforce them? The Eliums explain how to
provide the firm, kind leadership sons need to mature.
Ellis, Dave. Creating Your Future. Boston: Houghton Mifflin
Co., 1998.
Become the author of
your future by determining what you want and ways to get it.
Discover a reason to get up every day, and enjoy the new energy
that a sense of purpose gives you. Ellis provides direction as
you devise the vision of your future, with both short- and
long-term goals.
Epstein,
Seymour. You're Smarter Than You Think. New York: Simon and
Schuster, 1993.
A high IQ helps a
great deal, but what is called common sense is far more
important. This book is a must for people who want to understand
themselves and make better use of their minds.
Erickson, Donna. Prime Time Together with Kids. Minnesota:
Augsberg Fortress, 1989.
The mother of three
and an experienced teacher, Erickson provides 100 creative,
easy-to-do activities to use with children. Seasonal and holiday
projects are featured, along with ideas for ordinary-day fun.
Estes, Clarissa Pinkola. Women Who Run With the Wolves. New York:
Ballantine Books, 1995.
Estes examines rich
intercultural myths, fairy tales and stories to help women
reconnect with the fierce, healthy and visionary attributes of
their instinctual natures. Women can be daring and caring.
Evans, Sybil and Cohen, Sherry Suib. Hot Buttons: How to
Resolve Conflict and Cool Everyone Down. New York: Cliff Street
Books, 2000.
Learn what pushes
your “hot buttons” and how you can turn them off, without
alienating others and inflaming the conflict even further. The
authors examine hot buttons in a variety of relationships, from
family and friends to people you don’t even know – but with whom
you may interact.
Eyre, Linda and Richard. Lifebalance: How to Simplify and Bring
Harmony to Your Everyday Life. NewYork: Fireside, 1997.
Success in today’s world requires each of us to perform a
balancing act. Learn how to balance work with family, structure with
spontaneity and achievements with relationships to create an
equilibrium you can live with.
Eyre,
Linda and Richard. Teaching Your Children Responsibility. New
York: Simon & Schuster, 1982.
Encouraging
responsibility in your children isn't always easy, but it is
worth the effort. Not only can you count on your children to do
their homework and help with chores, but you are also teaching
them to count on themselves, now and in adulthood.
Eyre,
Richard and Eyre, Linda. Teaching Your Children Sensitivity. New
York: Random House, 1995.
This book includes
practical ideas for reaching your children and teaching them
about sensitivity and service to others. Sensitivity can make
their lives - and ours - full and complete.
Eyre,
Linda and Eyre, Richard. Three Steps to a Strong Family. New
York: Simon & Schuster, 1994.
This book deals with
three steps for setting up a basic family legal system designed
to: help prepare your child for the real world; help you keep
your sanity as a parent; and help you give your child a sense of
values and security.
Eyre, Richard. Don't Just Do Something, Sit
There. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1995.
Eyre offers new maxims to refresh your mind and enrich your life.
Old adages are adapted to new situations, with some surprising
results.
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