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Language
English
Description
"A decorated former Air Force pilot. A pregnant flight attendant. A dedicated TSA agent.The fates of these three, and many others, converge in Danielle Steel's gripping new novel--a heart-stopping thriller that engagesordinary men and women in the fight of their lives during a flight from New York to San Francisco. On a beautiful May morning at New York's John F. Kennedy airport, two planes have just departed for San Francisco--one a 757, another...
Author
Publisher
Portfolio/Penguin
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
xii, 84 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"The posthumous sequel to Who Moved My Cheese?, the classic parable that became a worldwide sensation. Who Moved My Cheese? offered millions of readers relief for an evergreen problem: unanticipated and unwelcome change. Now its long-awaited sequel digs deeper, to show how readers can adapt their beliefs and achieve better results in any field. Johnson's theme is that all of our accomplishments are due to our beliefs: whether we're confident or insecure,...
Author
Publisher
Crown Publishers
Pub. Date
2015.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xii, 298 pages : illustration ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Habits are the invisible architecture of our lives. Rubin provides an analytical and scientific framework from which to understand these habits--as well as change them for good. Infused with her compelling voice and funny stories, she illustrates the core principles of habit formation with dozens of strategies that she uses herself and tests out on others. Rubin provides tools to help readers better understand themselves, and presents a clear, practical...
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Mister Bud, the family dog, has a satisfying routine to his life, but when another dog joins the family and disrupts his schedule, Mister Bud must learn to adapt.
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2013
Edition
First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
Physical Desc
xi, 224 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Shares the inspirational stories of six individuals who persevered in the face of devastating life challenges, from a woman who became a health advocate after losing 340 pounds to a civilian hero who saved a burn victim on September 11th only to discover that two family members had died in the tragedy.
9) Badass habits: cultivate the awareness, boundaries, and daily upgrades you need to make them stick
Author
Publisher
Penguin Life
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
242 pages ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
The motivational coach and best-selling author of You Are a Badass shares illustrative case studies to outline a step-by-step, 21-day guide for overcoming self-sabotaging behaviors while cultivating habits that support healthy priorities and personal goals.
Author
Publisher
Yale University Press
Pub. Date
c2017
Physical Desc
xxvi, 230 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
We are all vulnerable to addiction. Whether it's a compulsion to constantly check social media, binge eating, smoking, excessive drinking, or any other behaviors, we may find ourselves uncontrollably repeating. Why are bad habits so hard to overcome? Is there a key to conquering the cravings we know are unhealthy for us? This book provides groundbreaking answers to the most important questions about addiction. Dr. Judson Brewer, a psychiatrist and...
Author
Publisher
Scribner
Pub. Date
2014.
Edition
First Scribner hardcover edition.
Physical Desc
259 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
Starting over in a small town after poverty-induced hardships, Ruthie and her waitress mother, Rita, forge family-like bonds with the locals, only to fall for a subprime mortgage loan scheme that compels Rita to make a desperate choice.
Author
Publisher
Vermilion
Pub. Date
1999
Physical Desc
95 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Who Moved My Cheese? is an amusing and enlightening story of four characters who live in a maze and look for cheese to nourish them to make them happy. Cheese is a metaphor for what you want to have in life and the maze is where you look for what you want.
Author
Publisher
Harvard Business Press
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
xvii, 340 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Kegan and Lahey give us the keys to unlock our potential and finally move forward. By pinpointing and uprooting our own immunities to change, we can bring our organizations forward with us.
Author
Publisher
Findaway World, LLC
Pub. Date
[2021]
Edition
Unabridged.
Physical Desc
1 audio media player (approximately 10 hr.) : digital, HD audio ; 3 3/8 x 2 1/8 in.
Language
English
Description
"Most of what we know about how ideas spread comes from bestselling authors who give us a compelling picture of a world in which 'influencers' are king, 'sticky' ideas 'go viral,' and good behavior is 'nudged' forward. The problem is that the world they describe is one in which information spreads but beliefs and behaviors stay the same. When it comes to lasting change in what we think or the way we live, the dynamics are different: beliefs and behaviors...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In this moving new novel from celebrated author Nickolas Butler, a Wisconsin family grapples with the power and limitations of faith when one of their own falls under the influence of a radical church."--
A Wisconsin family grapples with the power and limitations of faith when their adult daughter falls under the influence of a radical church that threatens their six-year-old grandson's safety.
17) Unwinding anxiety: new science shows how to break the cycles of worry and fear to heal your mind
Author
Publisher
Avery
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
xv, 287 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Presents a step-by-step plan to break the cycle of worry and fear that drives anxiety and addictive habits through the use of brain-based techniques accessible to anyone.
Author
Publisher
Tommy Nelson, Thomas Nelson is a registered trademark of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Formats
Description
Celebrates all the ways that children can recognize the gifts that God has given them and how they can show his love through kindness and helping others.
19) The right thing
Author
Publisher
Kensington Books
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
273 pages ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
Annie Banks' life is in for a change when she agrees to go on a road trip to New Orleans with a childhood friend she hasn't seen in years.
Author
Series
Heartland volume 14
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 5
Physical Desc
162 p. ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Already struggling to keep up with the chores at Heartland and maintain a positive outlook while Ty is in the hospital, Amy is challenged in every way by the wild mustang that defies her attempts to reach out to him.