In Get Them to See it Your Way, Right Away, top communication consultant and executive coach Ruth Sherman shows readers how to cultivate the communications skills needed to market themselves and their ideas in any setting and get the results they want. Taking a systematic, real-world approach, she coaches readers in how to: Make people want to listen to what they have to say Eliminate distractions and get an audience to focus on their message Pick up on verbal and nonverbal feedback Know which question to ask when there's time only for one Know when to back off, retool, and live to pitch another day -- Global books in print.

The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.

Forget the 10,000 hour rule— what if it’s possible to learn the basics of any new skill in 20 hours or less? Take a moment to consider how many things you want to learn to do. What’s on your list? What’s holding you back from getting started? Are you worried about the time and effort it takes to acquire new skills—time you don’t have and effort you can’t spare? Research suggests it takes 10,000 hours to develop a new skill. In this nonstop world when will you ever find that much time and energy? To make matters worse, the early hours of prac­ticing something new are always the most frustrating. That’s why it’s difficult to learn how to speak a new language, play an instrument, hit a golf ball, or shoot great photos. It’s so much easier to watch TV or surf the web . . . In The First 20 Hours, Josh Kaufman offers a systematic approach to rapid skill acquisition— how to learn any new skill as quickly as possible. His method shows you how to deconstruct com­plex skills, maximize productive practice, and remove common learning barriers. By complet­ing just 20 hours of focused, deliberate practice you’ll go from knowing absolutely nothing to performing noticeably well. Kaufman personally field-tested the meth­ods in this book. You’ll have a front row seat as he develops a personal yoga practice, writes his own web-based computer programs, teaches himself to touch type on a nonstandard key­board, explores the oldest and most complex board game in history, picks up the ukulele, and learns how to windsurf. Here are a few of the sim­ple techniques he teaches: Define your target performance level: Fig­ure out what your desired level of skill looks like, what you’re trying to achieve, and what you’ll be able to do when you’re done. The more specific, the better. Deconstruct the skill: Most of the things we think of as skills are actually bundles of smaller subskills. If you break down the subcompo­nents, it’s easier to figure out which ones are most important and practice those first. Eliminate barriers to practice: Removing common distractions and unnecessary effort makes it much easier to sit down and focus on deliberate practice. Create fast feedback loops: Getting accu­rate, real-time information about how well you’re performing during practice makes it much easier to improve. Whether you want to paint a portrait, launch a start-up, fly an airplane, or juggle flaming chain­saws, The First 20 Hours will help you pick up the basics of any skill in record time . . . and have more fun along the way.

Teachers face enormous challenges with standardized testing, the customization of education for each student to reach his or her potential, behavioral challenges, changes in demographics of students, micromanagement from school administrators, and difficulties in working with parents and the community at large, to name a few. These challenges cannot be met through solely learning more about subject matter, being better prepared for classes, or managing time more wisely–they must be met more effectively by teaching teachers how to become better leaders. Leadership Development for Educators is the book that will assist teachers in becoming better leaders in their classrooms and in their lives. Learning about leadership theory and leadership best practices and undertaking the leadership development exercises in the book will guide teachers to greater workplace satisfaction, improved student performance and behavior, and better collaboration to further improve leadership skills. The authors encourage teachers at all levels, from pre-K to twelfth grade, to remain in and enjoy the teaching profession for many years.

Morning Coffee is a practical approach to reading and applying the Word. Many people have a hard time getting going in the morning, which can make for a long week. This book will give people the edge they need to motivate them to make it through the day and ultimately through the week. If our spirit is satisfied daily, the rest of our body will fall in line. Everybody feels like they need a morning cup of joe, and by the power of the Holy Spirit, I submitted my will to the Lord's to be used to brew up the flavor of the day. So as the sun rises, find a quiet place to make time for the Morning Coffee. This is the right way to start your day. When you are empty, He will fill your cup.

You need inspiration. Inspiration on your job, in your friendships, in your family, with your children or for your soul. Be encouraged with Tanja's Words of Inspiration! This book will revitalize your spirit as you realize the need for these motivational readings that are sure to enrich your life.

Your secret to living the life beyond your wildest dreams! Do you have a vision for how your life should turn out? Big plans? Great dreams? Get ready to trade it in for something a whole lot bigger and infinitely greater! In Abandon, Tim Timberlake shows you how to exchange your life for Gods life. Obedience to God is not a burden, as many have thought. Instead, obedience is your key to experiencing the life of Heaven right now! Youll learn how to: Discover the life that will truly fulfill you and start living out your divine destiny Focus on your purposeand not get distracted by your problems Overcome roadblocks to enjoying Gods best and experience victory over your doubts, failures, and temptations Hunger for God more than anythingand confidently entrust your future into His hands As you abandon yourself to Gods plan, get ready to experience a life that is far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! (Eph. 3:20, Message).