What if becoming the person you want to be doesn't require fixing the person you already are?Most of us have a persistent voice of discontent in our heads. It criticizes what we do, questions our choices, compares us with others, tells us how life should be, and insists that something needs to change before we can finally be okay.We listen because the voice sounds like us.But what if it isn't telling us the truth?After nearly fourteen years ...

The Little Book of Sneakers explores the history and innovation of the world's most coveted footwear, containing all you need to know about the designers, athletes, brands, and eras that shaped sneaker culture. Opening with an introduction to the evolution of sneaker design and its rise from athletic wear to a global style icon and status symbol, it contains profiles on the most iconic sneakers, from Michael Jordans to Converse and from Adidas Superstars to Yeezys...

One-on-one coaching can transform both your career and personal life.Whether you want to be successful at work, deepen your relationships with the people who matter most, or break free from unproductive patterns, working with a coach can help you create the future you've always wanted.That being said, coaching isn't magic. All too often, people have the desire to improve but fail to achieve the exponential growth they deserve. It isn't because their goals ...

Biology of Sex is a lively and intellectually challenging textbook. Mills analyzes the biological basis of sex by considering genetic, physiological, and evolutionary principles. In order to explain the biological aspects of human sex, he uses direct and intriguing comparisons with the many variations in sexual systems among non-human organisms. Text boxes provide fascinating examples: non-human species that cannibalize their partners during copulation, organisms that do not fall ...

The new edition of this well-established and highly regarded work has been fully updated to encompass the major changes and developments in the law, including coverage of the Recast Brussels I Regulation which came into force in 2015. The book is invaluable for the practitioner as well as being one of the leading students' textbooks in the field, giving comprehensive and accessible coverage of the basic principles of private international law. It offers students, teachers and practitioners...

This book provides an unprecedented analysis and appraisal of party autonomy in private international law - the power of private parties to enter into agreements as to the forum in which their disputes will be resolved or the law which governs their legal relationships. It includes a detailed exploration of the historical origins of party autonomy as well as its various theoretical justifications, and an in-depth comparative study of the rules governing party autonomy in the European Union...

What if becoming the person you want to be doesn't require fixing the person you already are?Most of us have a persistent voice of discontent in our heads. It criticizes what we do, questions our choices, compares us with others, tells us how life should be, and insists that something needs to change before we can finally be okay.We listen because the voice sounds like us.But what if it isn't telling us the truth?After nearly fourteen years ...

A sharp distinction is usually drawn between public international law, concerned with the rights and obligations of states with respect to other states and individuals, and private international law, concerned with issues of jurisdiction, applicable law and the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments in international private law disputes before national courts. Through the adoption of an international systemic perspective, Dr Alex Mills challenges this distinction by exploring the...

Do you struggle to keep your cool when things don't go your way? Do you find yourself getting angry at the drop of a hat?Or do you simply want to learn how to stay calm under pressure?Anger is a perfectly normal and healthy emotion. But when it's not managed properly, it can lead to problems—both for you and for those around you. You might say or do things you later regret, or you might get so angry that you hurt yourself or someone else. Many of u...

Now more than ever, we're all looking to feel more joy, happiness, and deeper meaning in our lives. But are we looking in all the wrong places? When our sense of wholeness depends on things or people outside ourselves—whether it's a coveted job, a new house, a lavish vacation, or even a new relationship—sooner or later we're bound to feel unsatisfied. But how do we embark on this inner journey?Living Untethered is the book to reach for. It provides clear guidance for movin...

Carol Denman divorced her husband over twenty years ago and has never looked back. But on the day before their daughter's thirtieth birthday, John barges back into Carol's life with a request that threatens the fragile stability she has built.John Bowman is sick. Very sick. While he still can, he has some amends to make and some promises to fulfill. But to do that, he not only needs his ex-wife's agreement . . . he needs her.With the past hovering between them like...

Successfully grow your business and improve customer and employee happiness with this New York Times bestseller book written by the CEO of Zappos.As the CEO of one of Fortune Magazine's "Best Companies to Work For," Tony Hsieh knows that keeping people happy is the key to professional growth and harmony. It might sound crazy, but Hsieh believes that we can prioritize company culture, make money, and change the world. In Delivering Happiness