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The laws of human nature / by Greene, Robert,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Robert Greene is a master guide for millions of readers, distilling ancient wisdom and philosophy into essential texts for seekers of power, understanding and mastery. Now he turns to the most important subject of all - understanding people's drives and motivations, even when they are unconscious of them themselves. We are social animals. Our very lives depend on our relationships with people. Knowing why people do what they do is the most important tool we can possess, without which our other talents can only take us so far. Drawing from the ideas and examples of Pericles, Queen Elizabeth I, Martin Luther King Jr, and many others, Greene teaches us how to detach ourselves from our own emotions and master self-control, how to develop the empathy that leads to insight, how to look behind people's masks, and how to resist conformity to develop your singular sense of purpose. Whether at work, in relationships, or in shaping the world around you, The Laws of Human Nature offers brilliant tactics for success, self-improvement, and self-defense"--
Subjects: Motivation (Psychology); Self-actualization (Psychology); Self-control.; Success.;
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Buck [videorecording] / by Brannaman, Buck.; Geissbuhler, Luke,1970-; Goldman, Julie.; Meehl, Cindy.; Mossman, Guy.; Redford, Robert.; Robbins, David,1955-; Shimin, Toby.; Back Allie Productions.; Cedar Creek Productions.; IFC Films.; Motto Pictures.; Sundance Selects (Firm);
Cinematographers, Guy Mossman, Luke Geissbuhler ; music, David Robbins ; editor, Toby Shimin.Buck Brannaman, Robert Redford.A richly textured and visually stunning film, follows Buck Brannaman from his abusive childhood to his phenomenally successful approach to horses. A real-life 'horse-whisperer', he eschews the violence of his upbringing and teaches people to communicate with their horses through leadership and sensitivity, not punishment. Buck possesses near magical abilities as he dramatically transforms horses - and people - with his understanding, compassion and respect.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD, region 1, anamorphic widescreen (1.78:1) presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Brannaman, Buck.; Biographical films.; Documentary films.; Horse trainers; Horse whisperers; Horses; Horses; Human-animal communication.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
© c2011., IFC Films,
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A squirrel's guide to success [videorecording] / by Crawford, Rowan,film director.; Crawford, Rowan,television director.; Gasteyer, Ana,1967-narrator.; Jarvis, Tom,producer,film director.; Murphy, Bill(Producer),television producer.; Spearing, Holly,television producer.; PBS Distribution (Firm),distributor.; Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.),production company,broadcaster.;
Narrator: Ana Gasteyer.Originally broadcast on television as a segment of Nature in 2018.There are almost 300 species of squirrels that can glide through the air, outwit rattlesnakes, and survive the coldest temperatures of any mammal. Uncover the extraordinary abilities of these cheeky nut lovers as a filmmaker puts their problem solving to the test on a specially designed obstacle course. And see the world through the eyes of an orphan red squirrel called Billy.E.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; 5.1 surround.
Subjects: Nonfiction television programs.; Documentary television programs.; Nature television programs.; Wildlife television programs.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Squirrels; Squirrels.;
For private home use only.
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The gift of dyslexia : why some of the smartest people can't read...and how they can learn / by Davis, Ronald D.(Ronald Dell),1942-author.; Braun, Eldon M.,1943-;
Includes bibliographical references and index.This book outlines a unique and revolutionary program with a phenomenally high success rate in helping dyslexics learn to read and to overcome other difficulties associated with it. This new edition is expanded to include new teaching techniques and revised throughout with up-to-date information on research, studies, and contacts.
Subjects: Dyslexia.; Dyslexic children;
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The lie maker : a novel / by Barclay, Linwood,author.;
"Your dad's not a good person. Your dad killed people, son. These are some of the last words Jack Givins' father spoke to him before he was whisked away by witness protection, leaving Jack and his mother to pick up the shattered pieces of their lives as best they could. Years later, Jack is a grown man with problems of his own. He's a talented but struggling author, barely scraping by on the royalties from his moderately successful first book. So when the U.S. Marshals approach him with a lucrative opportunity, he's in no position to turn them down. They're recruiting writers like Jack to create false histories for people in witness protection--people like Jack's father. The coincidence is astonishing to Jack at first, but he soon realizes this may be a chance to find his dad. Only there's one problem--Jack's father hasn't made contact with his handlers recently, and they have no idea where he is. He could be in serious danger, and Jack may be the only one who can find him."--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Authors; Fathers and sons; Missing persons; Witnesses;
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Leaders eat last : why some teams pull together and others don't / by Sinek, Simon.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 235-236) and index."Sinek is back to reveal the next step in creating happier and healthier organizations. He helps us understand, in simple terms, the biology of trust and cooperation and why they're essential to our success and fulfillment. Organizations that create environments in which trust and cooperation thrive vastly out perform their competition. And, not coincidentally, their employees love working there. But "truly human" cultures don't just happen; they are intentionally created by great leaders. Leaders who, in hard times, would sooner sacrifice their numbers to protect their people, rather than sacrifice people to protect their numbers, are rewarded with deeply loyal teams that consistently contribute their best efforts, ideas and passion. As he did in Start With Why, Sinek illustrates his points with fascinating true stories from many fields. He implores us to act sooner rather than later, because our stressful jobs are literally killing us. And he offers surprisingly simple steps for building a truly human organization"--
Subjects: Corporate culture.; Leadership.; Organizational change.;
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The lie maker [text (large print)] : a novel / by Barclay, Linwood,author.;
"Your dad's not a good person. Your dad killed people, son. These are some of the last words Jack Givins' father spoke to him before he was whisked away by witness protection, leaving Jack and his mother to pick up the shattered pieces of their lives as best they could. Years later, Jack is a grown man with problems of his own. He's a talented but struggling author, barely scraping by on the royalties from his moderately successful first book. So when the U.S. Marshals approach him with a lucrative opportunity, he's in no position to turn them down. They're recruiting writers like Jack to create false histories for people in witness protection--people like Jack's father. The coincidence is astonishing to Jack at first, but he soon realizes this may be a chance to find his dad. Only there's one problem--Jack's father hasn't made contact with his handlers recently, and they have no idea where he is. He could be in serious danger, and Jack may be the only one who can find him."--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Large print books.; Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Authors; Fathers and sons; Missing persons; Witnesses;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Unstoppable : discover your true value, define your genius zone, and drive your dream career / by Timm, Tracy,author.;
"A smart, savvy career-coaching guide, for people who dare to dream of not just getting paid but of fully owning life with a career of freedom and fulfillment."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Career development.; Success.; Vocational guidance.;
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Ritual : how seemingly senseless acts make life worth living / by Xygalatas, Dēmētrēs,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.In 'Ritual', a pioneering anthropologist takes readers on a journey through the rich tapestry of human ritual - showing how and why our most irrational behaviours are a key driver of our success. Ritual is one of the oldest, and certainly most enigmatic, threads in the history of human culture. It presents a profound paradox: people ascribe the utmost importance to their rituals, but few can explain why they are so important.
Subjects: Rites and ceremonies.; Ritual.;
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Fall down 7 times, get up 8 : a young man's voice from the silence of autism / by Higashida, Naoki,1992-author.; Yoshida, KA,translator.; Mitchell, David(David Stephen),translator.;
"A follow-up to its bestselling predecessor, The reason I jump opens an extraordinary, rare window into the mind and world of an autistic, non-verbal person -- now coping with a young man's life. Naoki Higashida wrote The reason I jump as a 13-year-old boy with severe autism, giving us all insight into a world never before open to us. Now he shares his thoughts and experiences as a 24-year-old. Based on his hugely successful blogs in Japan, he gives us, in short powerful chapters, his moving, beautiful insights into life, identity, education, his family, our society, and personal growth. He allows readers to experience profound moments we take for granted, like the thought-steps necessary for him to register that it's raining outside. Introduced by award-winning author David Mitchell (co-translator with his wife KA Yoshida), this book is part memoir, part critique of a world that sees disabilities ahead of the individual, part self-portrait-in-progress of a young man who happens to have autism and wants to help us understand his world better"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Higashida, Naoki, 1992-; Autistic people; Autistic people; Autism.;
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