Maybe it was a grandparent, or a teacher or a colleague. Someone older, patient and wise, who understood you when you were young and searching, and gave you sound advice to help you make your way through it. For Mitch Albom, that person was Morrie Schwartz, his college professor from nearly twenty years ago. Maybe, like Mitch, you lost track of ...
This is a practical and reassuring handbook for the timid and tongue-tied showing how to start a conversation, keep one going, the right questions to ask and how much you should reveal about yourself after saying "hello". In every situation, work, social, meetings or anywhere, the ability to maximize verbal skills is helpful. Suggestions, helpful ...
A practical parenting handbook explains how to enhance any child's social skills by identifying individual social strengths and weaknesses, using case studies, drills, and exercises designed to help a child understand the complexities of social interactions and build lasting relationships with other
A sprightly collection of hundreds of famous, amusing, serious, and inspirational sayings on such subjects as Love, Joy, Peace, Long Suffering, Gentleness, Goodness, and Faith. Jo Petty has spent over thirty years collecting these wonderful sayings. She is compiler of many inspirational books. In its original edition, Apples of Gold has sold ...
The frantic pace and casual attitudes of modern life have made real friendship a rare experience. "The Art of Friendship" shows how making true connections can greatly enhance one's life. Seventy brief essays present simple but effective "rules of connecting" with action points to help you put each rule into practice. Woven throughout are personal ...
The author explores the truth about male friendship, including his own bonds with father and brothers, childhood friends and work colleagues. He also examines Eisenhower's remarkable generosity and loyalty, as well as the virtues of many others - soldiers, explorers and Native-American warriors.
This Tenth Anniversary Edition of The Friendships of women updates the classic that transformed the way women think about their friendships. In addition, a personal or small group study guide has been added to the close of each chapter.
Wheeler Publishing, Inc. is proud to introduce our New affordable paperback Large Print books. We hand-picked a selection of our most recent best selling titles and are offering them in a paperback version at less than half off the hardcover price. These paperbacks are designed for libraries with limited budgets, or those who would like additional ...
Now in paperback, this title by the bestselling author of "How to Make Anyone Fall in Love with You" reveals specific and proven techniques for attracting friends and lovers and keeping them for life.
For everyone who has ever wondered how to deal with friends who hurt or reject, betray, or abandon them, this authoritative book provides invaluable insights and on-target advice on taking action to resolve the problem once and for all.
With wit and charm, the authors of the bestselling "Hookup Handbook" frankly explore friendship like no one has before--reminding readers why best friends are often the most important people in their lives.
In early 1995, Mitch Albom -- award-winning sportswriter, NY Times bestselling author, radio talk show host, television commentator -- turned on "Nightline." There on the screen was his former college professor and mentor, Morrie Schwartz, whom Mitch had not spoken to since graduating from college and embarking on a relentless drive to succeed. In ...
The author has gathered a collection containing gems of wisdom, and, although she has brought nothing of her own, she has supplied the thread that ties them together.
Do you wish your kid had more friends or could keep the ones she has? Is teasing, gossiping, bullying, or cyber-bullying a problem? Is she often left out or rejected by other kids? Does he just follow the crowd? Are you concerned about his friends? Does she complain that she's unpopular or that nobody likes her? Are you at a loss for how to ...
In today's broken world, women are longing for warm relationships Has a woman ever told you she was seeking help outside the church because: "They accept me. They don't judge or shame me when I struggle. I feel safe there"? At times we've all reached out for understanding only to be disappointed. Verna Birkey's paassion is to equip Christian women ...
Finding friends was as effortless as breathing when we were kids - they slid into the seat next to us in class or lived across the street. Making friends as adults, however, can challenge even the most gregarious of women. They're shocked to discover how hard it is and secretly fear they're the only ones having a problem. But they're not. For many ...
A guide for the parents of children who have a hard time making close friendships. Frankel discusses the value of one-on-one playdates over team sports and other organized activities for establishing close friendships.
Using their own long-lasting and deep friendship as a backdrop, Goodman and O'Brien discuss the virtues of feminine friendships. In a light tone and conversational format, they discuss topics such as male vs. female friendships, taking chances, friendships over distance, and other issues that many friendships encounter.
Bringing together the voices of Francine Prose, Katie Roiphe, Dorothy Allison, Elizabeth Strout, and others, this title casts new light on the meaning and nature of women's friendships while illuminating the emotions evoked by the loss of a friend.
Following the success of "Queen Bees and Wannabes" and "Odd Girl Out, " about aggression in girls, "In the Company of Women" explains how indirect, or "relational, " aggression can hurt women and hinder them from achieving success and harmony in their adult lives.
At the heart of each relationship is the friendship factor--the essential ingredient of warmth and caring. With case histories and anecdotes about such famous people as George Burns, Howard Hughes, and C.S. Lewis, McGinnis shares the secret of how to love and be loved.
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