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Home, Health, & Wealth... +fun! September 2025 |
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Autism out loud : life with a child on the spectrum, from diagnosis to young adulthood
by Kate Swenson
"In this moving narrative of resilience and pure love, three mothers share their experiences and learnings about life alongside autism. Kate Swenson, Adrian Wood and Carrie Cariello are from different parts of the country and backgrounds, but they were brought together by a singular experience: they are each a mother to a child with autism. Together they have shared laughter, tears, victories and the unconditional love that molds their lives"
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The Disengaged Teen : Helping Kids Learn Better, Feel Better, and Live Better
by Jenny Anderson
"A groundbreaking exploration of the four modes of learning, revealing the root causes of student stress and apathy-with effective parenting strategies for kickstarting teens' inner drive. Some students advertise their disengagement openly, responding to their parents' questions with conversational dead ends like "My day was fine" and complaints like "What is the point of history? I will never use this in the real world!" For the past five years, award-winning journalist Jenny Anderson and Brookings Institution's global education expert Rebecca Winthrop have been investigating why so many children lose their love of learning in adolescence. Now, weaving extensive original research with stories of kids who dramatically transformed their relationship with learning, they offer a powerful toolkit that shows you exactly what to do (and stop doing) to support academic and emotional flourishing. They identify four modes of learning that students use to navigate through the shifting academic demands and social dynamics of middle and high school, shaping internal narratives about their skills, potential, and identity: Resisters struggle silently with profound feelings of inadequacy or invisibility, which they communicate by refusing to do homework, playing sick, skipping class, or acting out. Passengers coast along, consistently doing the bare minimum and complaining that school is pointless, often because their classes don't align with their skills, interests, or learning needs. Achievers show up, do the work, and get high grades, but their achievement obsession can their erode self-worth, causing too many late nights and triggering mental health challenges. Explorers investigate the questions they care about and persist to achieve their goals, driven by internal curiosity rather than external expectations. Understanding your child's learning modes is vital for nurturing their ability to become Explorers. Anderson and Winthrop outline simple yet counterintuitive parenting strategies for connecting with a withdrawn child, tailoring your listening and communication styles to their needs, igniting their curiosity, and building self-awareness and emotional regulation"
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I don't believe in astrology : a therapist's guide to the life-changing wisdom of the stars
by Debra Silverman
"An accessible guide to the life-changing benefits of astrology by renowned psychotherapist and astrologer, Debra Silverman. In a chaotic, confusing, and divisive world, Debra Silverman introduces astrology as the medicine for accepting our human nature--its idiosyncrasies and dilemmas. Through an application of both therapy and astrology, this breakthrough guide equips readers with tools that release self-judgment, inner criticism, negativity, and misunderstanding. Every sign struggles with psychological issues. Understanding the unique topics relative to your sign, it's no surprise you are quirky. Learning how to accept who you are and love yourself unconditionally through the lens of astrology is at the heart of this book. Debra Silverman teaches you how to step away from the struggle of your ego and see yourself with the calm objectivity of your soul. You will learn to love what you see-not just your best qualities but everything about you. She shows you how to aim for the high road of your personality. Most of all, you will cultivate compassion for all the other signs in the zodiac. Learn the meaning of the sun, moon, rising sign, Mercury, and Saturn. Using Debra's method combining the wisdom of astrology and psychology, readers will remember the truth of their soul's expression, seen through the eyes of self-love"
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Life is a lazy susan of sh*t sandwiches
by Jennifer Welch
"Long before their blockbuster podcast, I've Had It, Jennifer Welch and Angie "Pumps" Sullivan were simply two best friends, supporting each other through the ups and downs of life. Together they've celebrated family milestones and cheered on professional successes, but they've weathered the storms together too. When Jennifer's husband battled alcoholism and drug addiction, she turned to Angie for support. When Angie's own marriage began to crumble, she turned to Jennifer. And crucially, through it all they've kept one another laughing in stitches. For the first time, Angie and Jennifer open up about the most personal moments that shaped their worldviews, sharpened their humor and inspired the "hopeful cynicism" that underpins their I've Had It podcast. Using their friendship as a roadmap, Jennifer and Angie share the wisdom that got them through life's biggest challenges and the lessons they've absorbed along the way. From infidelity, addiction and sobriety to economic instability, struggles with self-worth and brushes with fame, they've seen it all, and they're here to help guide readers on their own journeys, showing us how we too can center our lives around humor, hope and connection and let go of the rest"
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The next conversation : argue less, talk more
by Jefferson Fisher
"No matter who you're talking to, The Next Conversation gives you immediately actionable strategies and phrases that will forever change how you communicate. Jefferson Fisher, trial lawyer and one of the leading voices on real-world communication, offers a tried-and-true framework that will show you how to transform your life and your relationships by improving your next conversation. Fisher has gained millions of followers through short, simple, practical videos teaching people how to argue less and talk more. Whether it's handling a heated conversation, dealing with a difficult personality, or standing your ground with confidence, his down-to-earth teachings have helped countless people navigate life's toughest situations. Now for the first time, Fisher has distilled his three-part communication system (Say it with control, Say it with confidence, Say it to connect) that can easily be applied to any situation"
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Reverse the search : how to turn job seeking into job shopping
by Madeline Mann
"From the creator of top career YouTube channel Self Made Millennial, a new guide on how to go beyond the antiquated-and exhausting-job search When it comes to job seeking these days, the common wisdom seems to be that you send hundreds of applications out each day online and pray that something sticks. The old classics on job searching don't take into account the reality of standing out in the attention economy. Slogging through this miserable process, many of us are left thinking: isn't there a better way? As a former HR recruiter, Madeline Mann has seen every kind of job application under the sun-and she's here to tell you that the job search advice you've been told before is all wrong. In Reverse the Search, Mann distills the popular career advice from her YouTube videos, viewed more than 22 million times, into a concise guide on how to turn the job search around, going from being a job seeker to a job shopper-from desperately sending out applications into the ether, to being recruited and courted by dream companies. Mann will transform you into a Job Shopper with simple but empowering steps to take for determining your ideal job, writing a resume, building your online brand, networking, interviewing, and negotiating. Because Job Shoppers know they deserve to land more than any old job. They deserve a job that brings meaningful work, happiness, flexibility, and financial stability. And with Reverse the Search's help, you'll get noticed and approached, even when you're not actively looking for jobs. You will have the leverage, and you will never have to perform a time-wasting, frustrating, meaningless job search again"
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Fodor's Puerto Rico
by Adriana Mercado
"Whether you want to stroll the atmospheric streets of Old San Juan, lounge on the island's beautiful beaches, or escape to Vieques or Culebra, the local Fodor's travel experts in Puerto Rico are here to help! Fodor's Puerto Rico guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time"
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Frommer's Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia & New Brunswick
by Barbara Balfour
A travel guide to most authentic restaurants, hotels, attractions and nightlife in the Maritimes provides itineraries, maps and savvy tips for finding the best scenic drives. hikes and fresh seafood or learning about Acadian culture. Original. Illustrations.
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Lonely Planet Sicily
by Nicola Williams
Lonely Planet's Sicily is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the Valley of the Temples, sample Sicilian cuisine, and discover the Aeolian Islands; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Sicily and begin your journey now!
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Charleston & Savannah
by Jim Morekis
"Whether you're relaxing on a romantic beach, soaking up rich history, or revelling in Southern hospitality, dig into these fun-loving sister cities with this guide"
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