Being a teen today is no easy feat. Teen girls are faced with pressure from their peers, academic pressures, and pressures to have sex. Often times, many teens find it hard to talk about these issues. Dear Younger Me: Wisdom for the Journey Ahead speaks to those tough conversations and helps to share wisdom about how to face them. The book is a compilation of affirmations, lessons, and empowering stories for W.I.T (Women. In.Training) and is written by a life-long educator. Dr. Hall has used her knowledge and experience to create a book that simplifies some tough issues and offers sound, practical advice. Every affirmation and lesson is the result of the author's mentoring young women, conversations with other professional women, and her own experience. Infused with practical daily advice and wisdom, this book is about helping teens get through life's journey successfully

Family business enterprises, found in virtually every country, are the backbone of most economies. However, the leadership challenges they present are complex and unique. Most executives and family members in these firms eventually discover that their education and years of hard work have not prepared them to address many of the interpersonal demands that come with the territory. After years of study and reflection, David Bentall came to realize how ill equipped he had been to be a part of the solution for his own family business. In his newest title, Dear Younger Me, he presents a highly personal exploration of nine key character traits that David realizes he was badly lacking as a young executive. Each of these traits are critically important for developing any leader, and for cultivating emotional intelligence and family relationships. Written in a handbook format, and useful for any business executive, it is especially aspiring for family enterprise executives, providing insight and inspiration on how to develop HUMILITY, CURIOSITY, LISTENING, EMPATHY, FORGIVENESS, GRATITUDE, CRITICAL THINKING, PATIENCE and CONTENTMENT. He artfully balances academic research with practical insights from many well-known family enterprise leaders exploring the role of these key virtues as found in the lives of such iconic leaders as Benjamin Franklin, Albert Einstein, Gandhi, Mother Teresa, Nelson Mandela, Kim Phuc, Walt Disney, John Wooden, and Helen Keller.

Brawny model and eating disorder advocate, Ryan Sheldon bares it all on his escapades as a gay man looking for love in the digital swipe culture hellscape that is modern dating. F*ckboys Are Boring is a raw, hilarious dating guidebook for everyone. In this salacious, vulnerable, heartbreaking and hilarious guide to surviving the digital hellscape that is modern dating, model and eating disorder activist, Ryan Sheldon offers a path to healing while looking for real love. Ryan unapologetically shares it all (even the cringeworthy) about his escapades as a gay man looking for romance in a sea of fuckboys. F*ckboys Are Boring is a guidebook for anyone who has struggled with feeling inferior, unworthy, or less-than while looking for connection in this disconnected world. Whether you're gay, straight, bisexual, pansexual, or queer, this book offers reprieve from swipe culture and includes a compatibility scale that will help you find love based on your values while also keeping your dignity intact. But this is more than a dating guide. Sheldon gets vulnerable about his struggles with mental illness-including obsessive-compulsive disorder, abandonment wounds, and his addiction to chaos. He shares the truth about his eating disorder recovery and what it was like to walk away from an abusive relationship. He exposes the truth about dating in a larger body and finding love and acceptance for himself at any size. And he doesn’t hold back when he shares the wild stories from dating as a gay man in the digital modern world and the lessons he learned from those experiences. F*ckboys Are Boring offers a new way of rating dates with a compatibility scale, the first of its kind, and invites readers to create their own scale so they can make dating choicesbased on their values (not just looks). Readers will come away with their own list of dating deal breakers, guides on how to maintain boundaries and self-respect in the modern era of swipe-culture, and a toolbox of resources that Sheldon has picked up through decades of therapy. If you’re frustrated with the dehumanizing digital hellscape that is modern dating, F*ckboys Are Boring offers solace and support. Sheldon is like your gay best friend, dishing on all his outrageous dating stories, offering guidance and wisdom, and crying with you as one heartbroken casualty of harsh dating life to another. F*ckboys Are Boring offers hope to anyone (including f*ckboys) who has ever struggled with not feeling good enough while searching for love and offers a way for us to look at ourselves with compassion.

"“Heal, unleash, discover the part of each of us, which is ultimately alive, energetic, creative, and fulfilled.” This book is an anthology that comprises several write-ups by a great team of twenty-five prolific people. This book is a way to cherish our childhood memories and look beyond the scars that life leave on us while we move on to achieve our goals."

'The Incredible Journey' tell us the story of a boy from rural Manipur who became the first diocesan priest and bishop of the state. Born in a nondescript remote village, Dominic Lumon grew up in a cultural milieu that encouraged traditional values, as formal education was not possible in the absence of a school. In the latter part of his childhood, however, destiny steered Dominic to missionary schools, then to seminaries, from where he found the path to priesthood. In this book, the author revisits the journey of hardship and struggle that his subject traversed from childhood and also takes readers through the stories of how he climbed the hierarchical position. The succinct description of the cultural backdrop in which Dominic grew up and the compassionate and fatherly manner with which he led the faithful from different cultural backgrounds form an interesting and enlightening account. This is a story that uplifts and motivates.

Enter the enchanting world of " Letters to the Dreams of Yesterday," a collection of letters that transcends time and space, crafted by the insightful pen of Payal Ghorpade, a mentor and well-wisher to Mahi, a soul destined for greatness. In this literary odyssey, each chapter unveils a delicate dance between the present life of Future Dr. Mahi and the heartfelt letters she scribes to her younger self. The letters, written with love and foresight, become whispers of encouragement for Mahi to navigate the labyrinth of life. Through challenges and triumphs, the reader is invited to witness Mahi's growth—a regal and royal icon destined to imprint her footprints in the sands of time. This collection is an ode to the undying passion and fire within Mahi, a testament to her strength as a braveheart and the purity of her innocence. The world, Payal reminds Mahi, is her sky—an expansive canvas awaiting the strokes of her dreams. Join Mahi on this introspective journey as she discovers the symphony that orchestrates her destiny—one letter at a time.

In today's complicated world, it is really important to identify the truth, especially when facing challenges. As God's children, it's our responsibility to steer our loved ones toward what truly matters, guided by biblical wisdom. Imagine a world where everyone understands that following God's teachings leads to a fulfilling life. Emulating Jesus by adhering to the Holy Spirit and God's principles brings joy. Since Jesus came into my life, I discovered the key to joy. True joy goes beyond happiness; it stays with us even during tough times. Happiness depends on external things and is temporary, but joy lasts because it comes from having God in our hearts. When we seek God every day, we find contentment. Seeing God's impact during uncertain times and understanding the future He has for us brings us joy. My book, Do You Know for Sure if God the Father Has Your Back?, shares my life-changing encounter with Christ and how it can impact others. It explores faith, kindness, love, and discovering purpose through believing in Christ. It serves as a testament, highlighting the greatness of our God and affirming His faithfulness during tough times. It highlights that God is with us, showing us the way and leading us into His light through His Word, love, and grace. This is true for anyone who is seeking Him. Often, society tells us that pursuing wealth and fame is paramount. However, life's path determines our destination. Psalm 1 reminds us that following Christ's way is vital to avoid going astray. Jesus's words in Matthew 7:24-25 emphasize the importance of building our foundation on solid ground. What we allow into our lives shapes our output. This book extends an invitation to embrace God's love and discover purpose and tranquility through faith. God the Father Has Your Back is more than a book; it's a heartfelt message for those seeking a meaningful life.

Timely and inspiring advice for graduates entering their next phase of life in today’s uncertain world, featuring remarks from iconic cultural figures and celebrities alongside student voices. Drawing upon the YouTube Originals “Dear Class of 2020” commencement celebration, Dear Grad brings together inspirational speeches and quotes from a galaxy of luminaries including former president Barack Obama, former first lady Michelle Obama, Bill and Melinda Gates, BTS, Stephen Colbert, Malala Yousafzai, Bono, John Green, and more in a lively and beautifully illustrated collection. The book also includes timeless words of encouragement from Alicia Keys, Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, former secretary of state Condoleezza Rice, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, former secretary of defense Robert Gates, Hasan Minhaj, Jack Black, and Jimmy Kimmel, among many others, as well as the moving voices and stories of a diverse range of students from across America, offering graduates words of wisdom on how to build resilience, embrace possibilities, and give back to their communities as they embark on the next chapter of their story.