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Procrastination is a curse we all try to deny. But what if it can be turned into something positive and productive? Everyone has been guilty of staring at their laptop screen and getting no work done. So how can we turn this negative thing in the eyes of many into a positive solution? Should we try to get rid of procrastination fully, or should we try to use it in a way that helps us to progress? I challenge you to explore the world of procrastination with me and to find out what it is, why we do it, and how we can change our behaviors.

Moms have hundreds of parenting advice books willing to tackle the more cringe-inducing questions of parenthood. But what about books for the other half of the equation: the dads? Man vs. Child is a funny, fresh take on the parenting guide, written from the dad's perspective. Author and popular Upright Citizens Brigade performer Doug Moe knows first-time fathers are as worried about being terrible at their new terrifying jobs as new moms are.

The second book in our Mommy MD Guides book series, The Mommy MD Guide to Your Baby's First Year, is filled with tips that doctors who are also mothers use for their own families during their babies' first years. To create it, we spoke with more than 60 doctors who are also mothers; we call them Mommy MD Guides.

Your partner’s sperm and your egg have met up and become one, forming your baby. Together, we’ll follow your baby’s journey from your fallopian tubes to the day it burrows into your endometrium, or uterine lining. In 9 Months Until Forever: First Time Moms, Book Two, your partner, yourself, and I will discover all about your baby’s changing body as it goes from zygote to blastocyst to embryo to fetus. We’ll learn all about the changes that your body will go through from month to month, and, oh! Is there so many!

Journeying through wildly different weddings, visits to wedding planners, interviews with the much-married, those who have questioned their decision to marry and those who would never consider matrimony, this is an incisive, witty and moving look at marriage - as an achievement, a compromise, a selling-out, a practical solution. Tom Rasmussen examines what marriage means across the spectrum of sexuality and class, and what the future looks like for this most historic and universal of institutions.

★Rebuild Your Self-Image, Conquer Your Fear of Rejection, and Defeat the Mental Barriers Holding You Back★ Is your fear of rejection holding you back from taking massive action? Do you resist asking for what you want for fear of getting a NO? Do you allow the opinions of others to define your self-worth? If so, Rejection Free™ is the book you MUST read NOW. Scott Allan’s Rejection Free™ is a comprehensive guide to help you conquer the fear of rejection by learning to trust yourself first. You can break out of your comfort zone by taking deliberate action to free yourself from the ...

Fatherhood today is far different from previous generations. Stay-at-home dads are increasingly common, and growing numbers of men are working part-time or flextime schedules to spend more time with their children. Dads today are more emotionally and physically involved on the home front. They are "all in", and - like mothers - they are struggling with work-life balance and doing it all.

As a father, you will have a huge impact on what kind of person your child grows into. It can be exciting, but also daunting, uplifting, and exhausting…and leave you wondering where to start and what to do. A strong relationship, a happy family, and raising a healthy child all start with you! It’s never too late to start making mindful and deliberate choices in your parenting - with a conscious approach to fatherhood, you can feel like (and actually be) a good father! This parenting handbook is designed by a real-life dad who’s been exactly where you are now.

Gigorou (jig-goo-roo) means ‘beauty’ or ‘beautiful’ in Jirrbal, the language of Sasha Kutabah Sarago’s grandmother. Growing up, Sarago didn’t feel gigorou. At a young age, she was told, ‘You’re too pretty to be Aboriginal’. Since then, she’s been on a journey to reconcile her conflict with beauty. In this intimately fierce, funny and reflective audiobook, Sarago retraces her footsteps as a beauty assistant, model and magazine editor to find the answers she’s searching for.

If you grew up without a father figure, you may be concerned about whether you have what it takes to be a great dad. Author Kendall Smith, son of a single mother, takes you under his wing, sharing the wisdom he has gathered from his own experience as a father, from observing other dads, and from interviewing various generations of men.

Random House presents the audiobook edition of How to Grow a Baby and Push It Out by Clemmie Hooper, read by the author. Everything you wanted to know but were too embarrassed to ask - a guide to pregnancy and birth straight from the midwife's mouth. Mum to four little girls and midwife to many, Clemmie Hooper wants to share her knowledge, wisdom and stories about pregnancy, birth and mothering young children that aren't so widely talked about.

It is crucial in today’s day and age for women and men to sniff out a narcissist who is lurking around the corner. Within the blink of an eye, a malignant narcissist can steal your partner, rob you blind, take your job, or murder you without getting caught. People who have not had the pleasure of being exposed to a narcissist will be shocked to find out just how far a narcissist will go to hurt another human being. He is the ultimate punisher. He learned what harsh punishment was at an early age.

This book is a manual for first-time fathers, especially the clueless ones. This book is not born from a perfect father’s preparation but culled from my imperfect experiences at attempting to prepare for fatherhood. I went through that clumsy, anxious, worrisome phase, and I wrote this book to assure all future fathers out there that even ordinary guys like me can make it. Should you prepare for your partner’s pregnancy? Heck yes! Is this book going to help childbirth become more smooth-sailing? Heck yes! You might not be the one giving birth, but there is a lot you have to know.

Back in 1922, Dr. Frank Crane wrote "Don't Be a Doormat" for The American Magazine - and it still rings true today. Narrator Randye Kaye adds a foreword and afterword, sharing tips to unlearn Doormat Behavior, and move ahead to value assertive behavior - so you become a Diplomat instead. The journey begins with wanting to change.

Do you want to make the most of the little free time you have and feel confident that you are actively helping your child's communication skills in just a few minutes a day, no matter what their underlying challenges are?... Then you have come to the right place!

Written by award-winning broadcaster Mishal Husain, The Skills will inspire, motivate, champion and encourage women to reach their potential by focusing on practical skills that make a difference. Gathering together advice for women of all ages, whether they are new graduates, working mothers or women seeking a career change, The Skills explains how to present yourself to maximum effect, in person and online, how to prepare for big moments and plan for long-term goals, how to gain confidence and authority and how to navigate the ups and downs of a long working life and build resilience.

Wayne le mostrara cómo dar ese salto del empleo tradicional a crear un negocio y los ingresos para seguir sus sueños fuera del trabajo. El libro proporciona las herramientas que un nuevo empresario necesita de una forma directa y rapida, sin palabreo innecesario. Esto esta basado en la experiencia de su aventura con su primer negocio. Incluye muchas notas personales del diario que mantuvo durante su fase de inicio. Este practico libro lo impulsara hacia su camino.

You may have very little money and are only making ends meet. It doesn’t matter where you stand financially, just don’t let that hold you back if you have the desire to step out from under a cloud of debt and constant bills. You may not have many family and friends as supporters when you decide that making a million is what you want, but leave them to their own devices, gather as much information as you need, get out and meet people who will be supportive, and use your strong determination and the will to get what you want. Make it happen and get going!

Digging into the first ten years of her life, Atmane uncovered secrets and hidden treasure. Blame and anger turned to wonder and curiosity. Emotions and trauma in those first ten years defined her; yet, her ability to survive and the techniques she developed also came to shape who she had become. In Getting Here From There, Ms. Atmane proves that where you start has no bearing on where you can end up.

Have you ever wanted to walk into a room - any room - and own it? Wouldn’t you love to say goodbye to awkward conversations and become a skilled conversationalist - almost instantly? If so, then you’ve come to the right place. Beyond the First Impression is a life changing modern-day twist on Dale Carnegie’s timeless classic - learn quickly how to have more friends, show more charisma, and better manage every relationship - all in the comfort of your home. You see, forging great relationships doesn’t have to be difficult. In fact, it’s easier than you think.