Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things.Since its invention more than 150 years ago, the microphone transformed the world in an instant. Yet its evolution and integration into our daily lives has been comparatively gradual – so gradual, crucially, that it is easy to forget just how much we take it for granted. Every phone has a microphone. Every laptop has a microphone. We are surrounded by microphones.The mi...

A powerful, data-driven investigation into how race, geography, and community shape the reporting and response to child abuse in Alabama.Child Abuse in the Deep South is a groundbreaking examination of how child maltreatment is reported, confirmed, and understood in Alabama—a state shaped by deep historical, racial, and geographic divides. Drawing on over 7,000 case reports, this study reveals how factors such as race, community size, and regional...

Millions of American marriages have failed or will fail, resulting in what the authors see as a social epidemic that brings devastating consequences to the couple, their children, and to the economic and social fabric of society. Building upon their notion of the 16 "pillars" that promote a healthy and rewarding marriage, the authors present a structure for relationship success that is built upon groundbreaking information about what does and does not work in relationships and the conditio...

Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things.Since its invention more than 150 years ago, the microphone transformed the world in an instant. Yet its evolution and integration into our daily lives has been comparatively gradual – so gradual, crucially, that it is easy to forget just how much we take it for granted. Every phone has a microphone. Every laptop has a microphone. We are surrounded by microphones.The mi...

From the bestselling author of Eat That Frog!, a motivational guide to using the Psychology of Achievement to banish negative thoughts and behaviors and unlock your full potential for success.Letting go of negative thoughts is one of the most important steps to living a successful, fulfilling life, but also often the most difficult. In this practical, research-based guide, bestselling authors Brian Tracy and psychotherapist Christina Stein present their "P...

"INFJ 101: How To Understand Your INFJ Personality and Thrive As The Rarest MBTI Personality Type" aims to awaken those of this rare personality type to their unique way of being. This book provides a fuller understanding into how INFJs are wired.INFJ 101 explores:• Basic traits and the “paradox” of the INFJ personality type• Core tenants of an INFJs personality: introversion, intuition, deep sensitivity and empathy, and need for structure• Tips for INFJs to le...

You may be tired, discouraged, and disillusioned and already looking for a way out of your commitment. You are not alone. Couples all around are losing their will to go on and looking for an excuse to quit fighting for their marriage.Although there are times in which a marriage may be impossible to save, sadly, many could be saved if couples who are struggling had someone else to guide them along their way. Unfortunately, young couples today are surrounded by examples of failing re...

Contrary to what you’ve been told, keeping a marriage successful does NOT take hard work! All it takes is making a few small changes over time.**If you’re feeling your good marriage is starting to show a little wear, zero in on those imperfections, right?**WRONG! Focus on what’s going well! Enhance the good aspects of your marriage and build on the solid foundation you already have.Dr. Orbuch debunks many common marriage myths and you...

Boys need to be noticed, admired, understood, and accepted to feel good about themselves. Boys who lack appropriate emotional support from the adults close to them are at risk of believing they don't fit in and are likely to act accordingly, engaging in risky behaviors-including at worst using drugs and acting out violently. Raising Confident Boys teaches readers what makes boys prone to low self-esteem and provides practical, effective tips for managing these situations as they a...

WHAT DO EXCEPTIONAL COUPLES KNOW THAT OTHERS DON’T?If roughly fifty percent of marriages fail, what about the other fifty percent—the ones that “succeed”? Are those couples who stay together necessarily happy?No, not necessarily. In fact, many marriages that remain intact are far less than ideal. A mere seven percent are really good—in fact, exceptional. These couples have much greater than average passion, happiness, longevity, and fulfillment. An...

Girls need ample, loving demonstrations from adults close to them that they are appreciated and can be trusted to know what they need for themselves. They also need to be given plenty of opportunity to develop their talents. Girls who lack sufficient emotional support may feel neglected and unworthy of attention, and easily find themselves at greater risk of exploitation and abuse, even as adults. Raising Confident Girls provides parents and teachers with the best hands-on, practi...

You will learn what makes introvert the way they are, their neurology -- or how they are built, advantages and disadvantages of being one, and actual techniques to survive and thrive in this world where, extroversion or outgoing personality traits are rewarded, and introversion is considered weakness!Introversion is actually something you are naturally born with. However you can learn to adapt and manifest extroverted personality traits should you desire.Introversion and ex...