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101) The golden hour
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Stymied by infighting and turf battles after being appointed director of the new State Department Crisis Reaction unit, Judd Ryker attempts to prove himself during a coup in Mali that becomes a violent maelstrom of dominating personalities and shifting loyalties.
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"I'm not good enough. This shouldn't be happening. Things never work out for me. When we're anxious, stressed, or fearful, the negative voice in our heads can be extremely powerful. It tells us we're not smart or attractive enough. It berates us for our mistakes. And it keeps us feeling stuck in an endless loop of worry, shame, and hopelessness. But there is a way to shut it down. Blending evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness,...
Author
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
This manual teaches seventeen fundamentals for turning any conflict into an opportunity for growth. Beautifully packaged in a graphic, two-color format, Changing the Conversation is written by conflict expert Dana Caspersen and is filled with real-life examples, spot-on advice, and easy-to-grasp exercises that demonstrate transformative ways to break out of destructive patterns, to create useful dialogue in difficult situations, and to find long-lasting...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Explores how to handle, avoid, and resolve disagreements. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, an infographic, Fast Facts, questions to inspire further thought, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research"--
Author
Pub. Date
[1998]
Language
English
Description
Our current models for ending conflict don't really work. They waste incredible amounts of time, money, and energy and take an enormous emotional toll on participants. The parties remain embittered, relationships are destroyed, and often the conflict just reappears later in a different form. In this second edition of his classic book, Stewart Levine offers a revolutionary alternative approach that goes beyond compromise and capitulation to provide...
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Scott Walker has probably one of the most difficult jobs in the world. When pirates have hijacked a ship, when a criminal gang has kidnapped someone, when an entire company's future is being held to ransom from a cyberattack, Scott is the person who gets called in. He has successfully negotiated more than 300 such incidents using the principles in this book. His methods, centered in empathy, active listening, trust-based influence, and emotional...
Author
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
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Description
"This book... will give you the necessary skills to control emotions and improve your relationships... Mind-body workbook for anger offers a powerful, innovative approach using mind-body bridging therapy... the easy-to-use self-help exercises will help you let go of tension, allow your body to relax, and prevent angry outbursts"--P. [4] of cover.
111) Battles, hassles, tantrums & tears: strategies for coping with conflict and making peace at home
Author
Pub. Date
[1993]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
114) The shade tree
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Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Villagers like to come to rest and cool down in the shade of a huge, old tree. But when a young traveller decides to join them one day, a rich man on whose land the tree stands demands they leave because he owns the tree and therefore its shade. Thinking fast, the traveller strikes a deal: one that will enable him to outsmart the rich man--and ensure that the villagers will always have access to the shade tree's shade, wherever it may fall. With simple,...
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