Showing titles in Friendship

Friendship is timeless, as Frog and Toad prove in this parody that invites readers to follow along and laugh as these classic characters are reimagined throughout world history from the author of Frog and Toad Are Doing Their Best. With tender-hearted humor, author Jennie Egerdie transports us...

La motivación y el crecimiento personal es un libro de inspiración, que busca compartir experiencias. Es una guía práctica para todas aquellas personas que buscan alcanzar sus metas más ambiciosas y mejorar su calidad de vida a través del crecimiento personal. El autor explora diferentes técnicas y estrategias para motivarte junto con mantenerte enfocado en tus objetivos a largo plazo. Además, encontrarás herramientas para manejar el estrés, superar los obstáculos y mantener la confianza en ti mismo en el camino hacia el éxito.

Discover a transformative reframing of intimate relationships with practical steps to build community and combat the loneliness epidemic in this bold and warmhearted blend of memoir and social science in the vein of When You Care and Big Friendship. What would life look like if all your needs...

Lawrence Perelman, an eighteen-year-old aspiring pianist and son of Soviet Jewish immigrants, wrote a letter to William F. Buckley, Jr., the conservative icon, in 1994. A remarkable cross-generational friendship was sparked by Buckley's response. During their friendship Perelman would go on to learn of the timeless elements of Buckley's character and the central role of classical music in Buckley's American vision. 

We know that social connection enriches our lives—so why do we hesitate to connect? “One of those rare books that might actually change your life.” —Daniel Gilbert, New York Times bestselling author of Stumbling on Happiness There is a paradox at the core of human life. We are a highly...

“In a time of increasing loneliness, this book provides a steady guide, teaching us how to foster closeness, show up intentionally, and genuinely care for the people in our lives."—Nedra Glover Tawwab, author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace From New York Times bestselling author Alexandra Elle...

This smart and thought-provoking memoir, history, and cultural critique about the turmoil and complexity of female friendship is read by the author. "Smith's gift for journalistic narrative...will make a lot of listeners hear it in a more personal way" —AudioFile on The Book of Human Emotions...

Grief Is for People is a deeply moving and surprisingly suspenseful portrait of friendship, and a book about loss packed with verve for life. Sloane Crosley is one of our most renowned observers of contemporary behavior, and now the pathos that has been ever present in her trademark wit is on full display. After the pain and confusion of losing her closest friend to suicide, Crosley looks for answers in friends, philosophy, and art, hoping for a framework more useful than the unavoidable stages of grief.

Dieses Arbeitsbuch wurde speziell für Personen mit einem ängstlichen Bindungstyp entwickelt. Bindungsforscher Alex Kingsman bietet Lösungen für ängstliche Leser:innen, um ihre Bindungsangst zu beruhigen, Selbstvertrauen aufzubauen und liebevolle Verbindungen zu schaffen.

Support and enabling, while often used interchangeably, carry distinct meanings that significantly impact the dynamics of friendships. Support encompasses offering emotional backing, encouragement, and a safe space for friends to express themselves. It promotes well-being and personal growth, fostering an environment where individuals feel valued and understood. However, enabling crosses a critical line; it involves acquiescing to harmful behaviors or decisions, often out of a desire to avoid conflict or maintain harmony.

Opening Boxes: How to Navigate Life When You Have Autism is a practical, compassionate guide for autistic adults who want clearer communication, stronger relationships, and better outcomes with neurotypicals. Written and narrated with honesty and insight, Jay Rothman shares what he learned after receiving his autism diagnosis at forty-six – and the tools he used to navigate work, dating, friendships, and everyday challenges.

In the heart of America's Midwest, an extraordinary friendship blossomed when two young couples became neighbors. What started as a chance encounter in 1993 grew into a three-decade adventure filled with laughter, mischief, and unbreakable bonds. Ron Cox and his best friend Chris Sprague, along with their wives and families, have selected 30 of their most memorable stories from a treasure trove of shared experiences. From hilarious misadventures to heartwarming moments, these tales span 30 years of friendship, family, and fun in small-town USA.

The Caregiving Con - How to Spot and Stop In-Home Senior Fraud addresses the billion-dollar problem that afflicts countless vulnerable older adults who have been victims of this crime. Family members are bewildered, outraged and frightened when they discover a loved one whose trust has been placed in an opportunist (whether a relative or outsider) who is neither caring nor giving, but instead is continually taking advantage of the senior.

Awaken Your Inner Self: 12 Steps to Healing and Motivation" by Mónica Beltrán is a transformative guide designed to illuminate the path of self-discovery and spiritual growth. In today's hectic world, many find themselves distanced from their true essence, entangled in stress and overwhelmed by life's demands. Mónica presents a 12-step journey, addressing vital aspects of the human spirit: from cultivating mindfulness and embracing self-love to finding one's life purpose and transcending limiting beliefs.

Einsamkeit und Isolation, exzessiver Individualismus und Interessenegoismus nehmen zu. Wie kann persönliche Zerrissenheit heilen? Was tun angesichts der Gleichgültigkeit gegenüber dem Gemeinwohl? Anselm Grüns Antwort ist konkret und klar: Es geht darum, Verbundenheit zu schaffen oder zu vertiefen. Um gefährdete Beziehungen zu erkennen und zu heilen braucht es eine neue Form des Wir-Gefühls und eine tiefere Qualität des Miteinander – auch in Familie und Arbeitsbeziehungen, in Gesellschaft und Kirche.

Did you ever have someone leave their handprint on your soul? Did you ever have a friend that changed your life forever? This is a story about a friendship that changed my life forever. If you have or had a dear friend in your life that you cherished, I hope you can share my need to share what this dear friend did for me. I am not the same person since I met her.

Emelia Symington-Fedy grew up with her girl gang on the railroad tracks of a small town in British Columbia. Unsupervised and wild, the girls explored the power and shortcomings of "best" friendships and their growing sexuality. Two decades later an eighteen-year-old girl is murdered on Halloween on the same tracks, and Symington-Fedy returns to her hometown to stay with her mother, who is fearful of a murderer at large.

If you want the world to change, that change starts with you. Return to the kind, curious, empathetic way of living that Jesus modeled. In her first devotional, bestselling author and podcaster Jamie Ivey shares stories from her own life and from her popular podcast, The Happy Hour. What if in a...

Leah Dean is a tribe formation expert with a simple, yet powerful formula for building a tribe that stands the test of time. In Assemble the Tribe, Leah shares this formula and shows you how to shift to a tribe mindset by first discovering the value that you bring to every connection you make.

Men are told they must earn their manhood. Society has dozens of misguided suggestions and even in churches, men seek self-assurance through spiritual performance. But all these efforts fail because men are trying to win the approval of their peers, wives, fathers, or even God Himself—leaving them isolated, burnt out, and confused. Would you like to feel secure as a man without competing or pretending? In this book, Jeff Kemp shows you what it means to receive your identity as God's son and learn from Jesus' perfect example of being a man.