Too Nice for Your Own Good

Author: Duke Robinson
Publisher: Hachette+ORM
ISBN: 0759522057
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 185

Book Description
Are you, like many of us, too nice for your own good? This remarkable book will empower you to get what you need and deserve,out of life...and still be a nice person! If you're like most folks, you were raised to be "nice". Yet now you find yourself asking: "If I'm so nice, why isn't my life better?" Renowned minister and lecturer Duke Robinson has the answer. Robinson says that well-intended behavior is essential to a humane society, but carries a down side. Being nice often means we take on too much, tell little lies, strive endlessly for perfection, and fall prey to other self-defeating behaviors. Now Robinson outlines the nine unconscious mistakes nice people make daily, and he shows how to correct them and avoid unnecessary stress with life-affirming actions. Learn how to: Say "no" and save yourself from burnout Tell others what you want, and actually receive it Express anger in healing ways that maintain valued relationships Respond effectively when irrationally criticized or attacked Liberate your true self.

The Meaning of Nice

Author: Joan Duncan Oliver
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 110155410X
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 177

Book Description
Discover the hidden power of nice. The Meaning of Nice is a multi-faceted exploration of a simple word and how it has developed over time and among various disciplines. With emphasis on philosophy, positive psychology and interpersonal relationships, Joan Duncan Oliver probes theories and practices to explain why and how nice girls can get the corner office and nice guys can finish first. We tend to associate "nice" people with kindness and good manners - it's an indistinct, generic kind of praise. Joan Duncan Oliver restores the power of nice, and shows how this complex quality can change your life, and has never been more crucial to our well-being as individuals and as a society.

The Mother and the Manager

Author: Elizabeth Ralston
Publisher: Balboa Press
ISBN: 1452595267
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 197

Book Description
In The Mother And The Manager Elizabeth Ralston courageously explores how our traditional gender roles create codependent behaviors in men and women and offers positive, workable solutions toward dealing with this problem. The Mother And The Manager takes an in-depth look at how our society has evolved and impacted gender roles into the twenty-first century. As 12-Step recovery groups have flourished in recent years, women have been educated about why they have issues such as low self-esteem, perfectionism, rigidity, relationship failures, inability to get their needs met and fear of conflict. Elizabeth has bravely shared about how patriarchy has impacted her life and how recovery has helped her to empower and heal herself. She will help many who are searching for answers to their questions and will help them on the road to recovery. I salute her ability to face her fears about rocking the boat in writing this book and taking the risk to speak her truth and stay on her God-inspired path. Ginger S. Edwards, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Addictions Specialist Specializing in Codependency and Trauma

Take the Bully by the Horns

Author: Sam Horn
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312320225
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 324

Book Description
Horn givers readers peace of mind and sanity and shows how to stop unethical, uncooperative, or unpleasant people from running and ruining readers' lives.

But by the Grace of Dog

Author: A.F. Henley
Publisher: JMS Books LLC
ISBN: 1646561627
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 197

Book Description
Thom Baron has been struggling with social anxiety his entire life. He's taken the medications, gone to the therapists, followed the programs, and concluded his best life is a solitary one. When he comes across a dog in obvious need at his local market, it rekindles the desire to have some company around. It may come with a dishevelled coat, a notched ear, and a refusal to respond to anything but its given name "Ugly," but it could still be a friend. However, Thom's new fur buddy has no such need to keep to itself and immediately befriends the man Thom has secretly coveted since he moved in -- Justin, Thom's gorgeous, bright-eyed neighbour. No matter how Thom tries to evade the man, the dog keeps drawing them back into each other's lives, and it doesn't take Thom long to recognize it's simply pursuing the demands of Thom's own heart. With the dog giving him the courage to try, Thom reaches out to return the love being offered. Until a stranger shows up insisting the dog is his and demanding its immediate return ... a loss Thom knows will take all of his efforts and newfound confidence with it.

Four-Legged Friends Box Set

Author: A.F. Henley
Publisher: JMS Books LLC
ISBN: 1685508243
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 623

Book Description
Heroes come in all sizes. The best ones come with four legs and a tail. In this series, AF Henley intertwines the love shared between a man and his four-legged bestie with the romantic love two men can share with each other. Sometimes one thing leads to another, and these fur buddies are going to make sure their humans find true love. Contains the stories: But by the Grace of Dog: Thom has been struggling with anxiety his whole life but when he finds an "ugly" dog in need, Thom decides it's the ideal friendship for him. The dog immediately befriends the man Thom has been coveting -- his neighbour Justin. With the dog boosting his courage, Thom agrees to let love in. Then a stranger shows up demanding the dog's return, a loss that will take all of Thom's confidence with it. Gordy's Got a Problem: Living in Toronto can be expensive, but the city has a lot to offer. If only Leo had any energy left to get out there. Gordy is the most attractive and loudest young man that Leo has ever met. When he starts turning on the charm, Leo can't help but wonder why. Together they need to find a home for Gordy's new roommate: a goat who comes with a deathbed promise and unexpected life lessons. Still Standing: Bryson had a rough start but got lucky with his new life. If only that luck extended to picking the right partner. When Bryson meets Duke, all he wants is to get Duke's sweaty hands on his body. Until he meets Beau, the horse in Duke's care, and finds out what Beau's intended fate is. Enraged, Bryson buys Beau and walks away without looking back. Fate, however, has other plans for all of them.

A Special Gift for Santa

Author: Clay Howard
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 1098028589
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 267

Book Description
A Special Gift for Santa tells the classic Christmas tale. Further, it takes the reader into a wonderful new world of Christmas magic that rings so true it renews the Christmas spirit in us all. It is a grand tale that is sure to bring a smile, a tear, and a new feeling of hope and inspiration. "It [Christmas magic] is as real as anything in this room. All you have to do is count the smiles, Mickey. Count the smiles."

Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Murder

Author: Joanne Fluke
Publisher: Kensington
ISBN: 1496718933
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 402

Book Description
The beloved New York Times bestselling author and Queen of the Culinary Mystery delivers a new mouthwatering Hannah Swensen Mystery with brand new recipes, but it’s not just chocolate bunnies and Peeps on the menu, this year someone is serving up murder for Easter! New York Times and USA Today Bestseller! Spring has sprung in Lake Eden, Minnesota, but Hannah Swensen doesn’t have time to stop and smell the roses—not with hot cross buns to make, treats to bake, and a sister to exonerate . . . Hannah’s up to her ears with Easter orders rushing in at The Cookie Jar, plus a festive meal to prepare for a dinner party at her mother’s penthouse. But everything comes crashing to a halt when Hannah receives a panicked call from her sister Andrea—Mayor Richard Bascomb has been murdered . . . and Andrea is the prime suspect. Even with his reputation for being a bully, Mayor Bascomb had been unusually testy in the days leading up to his death, leaving Hannah to wonder if he knew he was in danger. There are plenty of suspects to sift through for sure. And as orders pile up at The Cookie Jar—and children line up for Easter egg hunts—Hannah must spring into investigation mode and identify the real killer . . . before another murder happens! Features Over a Dozen Cookie and Dessert Recipes from The Cookie Jar! “Another sweet-tempered outing filled with tempting sweets.” —Kirkus Reviews

The Machiavellian's Guide to Charm

Author: Nick Casanova
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595915191
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 242

Book Description
Charm is the ultimate social lubricant. It puts people at ease and soothes tensions in any situation. Charm can stop feuds, create friendships, and even spread joy. It's what makes people laugh and want to be around you. With enough charm, you'll move forward in academia, achieve business success, and enjoy happier, more satisfying relations with loved ones. The Machiavellian's Guide to Charm breaks down the individual components of the sometimes elusive trait of charm and reveals the secret to putting it to work for you. With his unique brand of humor, author Nick Casanova delivers examples of how different personalities-a stiff, a boor, and a charmer-would react in various situations and shows you how to harness the power of charm by focusing on five key elements: Flattery Empathy Self-deprecation Humor Calmness It's entirely possible for anyone to master the art of charm. The principles outlined in The Machiavellian's Guide to Charm are timeless and can be tailored to fit every individual.

One Dark Window

Author: Rachel Gillig
Publisher: Orbit
ISBN: 0316312584
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 373

Book Description
THE FANTASY BOOKTOK SENSATION! For fans of Uprooted and For the Wolf comes a dark, lushly gothic fantasy about a maiden who must unleash the monster within to save her kingdom—but the monster in her head isn't the only threat lurking. Elspeth needs a monster. The monster might be her. Elspeth Spindle needs more than luck to stay safe in the eerie, mist-locked kingdom she calls home—she needs a monster. She calls him the Nightmare, an ancient, mercurial spirit trapped in her head. He protects her. He keeps her secrets. But nothing comes for free, especially magic. When Elspeth meets a mysterious highwayman on the forest road, her life takes a drastic turn. Thrust into a world of shadow and deception, she joins a dangerous quest to cure the kingdom of the dark magic infecting it. Except the highwayman just so happens to be the King’s own nephew, Captain of the Destriers…and guilty of high treason. He and Elspeth have until Solstice to gather twelve Providence Cards—the keys to the cure. But as the stakes heighten and their undeniable attraction intensifies, Elspeth is forced to face her darkest secret yet: the Nightmare is slowly, darkly, taking over her mind. And she might not be able to stop him.