Are you in a conflict with a family member that is causing you pain?Are you spending too much time dealing with conflict at work?Are you at a crossroads in your life and unsure of which direction to take?If you answered yes to any of these questions,Nonflict: The Art of Everyday Peacemaking is for you.“Thank you for the impact Nonflict had on me. It helped m...

Are you in a conflict with a family member that is causing you pain?Are you spending too much time dealing with conflict at work?Are you at a crossroads in your life and unsure of which direction to take?If you answered yes to any of these questions,Nonflict: The Art of Everyday Peacemaking is for you.“Thank you for the impact Nonflict had on me. It helped m...

In Take the Bully by the Horns, Sam Horn offers simple, prescriptive verbal techniques for dealing with bullies.How often have you wished you knew how to defuse the difficult people who wreak havoc on your life? Whether it's a neighbor who keeps disturbing your peace, an employer who manipulates you into unpaid overtime, a spouse who criticizes and controls your every move, a colleague who uses scare tactics to intimidate you, or a student who teases your ...

"WE NEED TO TALK."Now in paperback, public radio journalist Celeste Headlee's insightful and urgent book on how to bridge what divides us—by having real conversationsBASED ON THE TED TALK WITH OVER 10 MILLION VIEWSNPR's Best Books of 2017"We Need to Talk is an important read for a conversationally-challenged, disconnected age. Headlee is a talented, honest storyteller, and her advice has helped me become a better spouse, ...

Practical advice for interacting with toxic personalities.At one point or another, you'll encounter someone who is inconsiderate, irate, or aggressive and you'll need to know how to effectively manage the situation. Handling Difficult People helps you deal with the toxic personalities in all areas of your life, including in the workplace, at home, and during everyday interactions. Inside, you'll find the strategies and tools you need to spot the ten most c...

Bad habits: we all have them! But what happens when these bad habits extend to our relationships? Whether it's interrupting your partner mid-sentence, acting bored when they are speaking, or teasing them in hurtful ways—over time these bad habits can lead to resentment, and can mean the difference between a wonderful, close relationship, and one characterized by conflict or unhappiness. Fortunately, for all of us, good relationship habits can be learned (or re-learned), and bad habits can ...

"A must-read for anyone who wants to be more successful."-Keith Ferrazzi, author of #1 New York Times bestseller Who's Got Your BackThis engaging and eye-opening book presents a bold model for rising above either/or thinking, recasting the debate on everything from sex and politics to business and religion.With refreshing wit and honesty, business consultant and columnist Lisa McLeod reveals why most of what we've been told about conflict resolution...

Every couple fights—it’s how you fight that can determine the success of your relationship. This book teaches you to look beyond what you and your partner fight about, and discover the core issues that undermine your relationship.In the midst of a disagreement, many couples ask themselves, “What are we really fighting about?” Sound familiar? As it turns out, breakups and divorce don’t happen because couples fight, they happen because of

A how-to book for adult children faced with making decisions regarding care for their aging parent(s).Caring for your elderly parent is the ultimate exercise in personal responsibility. It is one area where only you can do what is necessary to rescue yourself from being trapped in the emotional minefield of family dynamics and dysfunction. In The BEST You Can Do, Carol S. Pierskalla, Ph.D. offers problem-solving tools for weary and exasperated caregivers. ...

Are you tired of feeling trapped in unhealthy relationship patterns, constantly putting others' needs ahead of your own, and struggling to find your sense of self? This groundbreaking book offers a compassionate and practical guide to help you break free from codependency and reclaim your emotional independence.With real-life examples, actionable techniques, and thought-provoking exercises, this book addresses key aspects of codependency and provides a roadmap for personal transfor...

Sometimes as a parent, you know exactly what to do. You just don’t know how to get it done.Brain Changer is a short self-help book designed to give parents a new perspective on how to trouble-shoot and strategize in times of conflict—all with a twist of cutting-edge cognitive science.Each of the nine chapters is rooted in a different scene at the NICU and pairs a challenge at the time with a strategy gleaned from cognitive science. Chapter subjects include: practicing self-...

Stephen and his wife, Cynthia, went to a puppy adoption event near their Colorado home to look at a terrier. Instead, the tiny squeaks begging for attention came from an 8-week-old cattle dog crying, "Pick me up!" Stephen did. The puppy licked him up the nose, across his cheeks, and in his ears. The deal was sealed. Durango Pete had a new dad and Stephen was in for a wild ride.Durango Pete and Stephen were soon locked into a battle of wills. The struggle for power and control is a ...