From Wallflower to Sunflower

From Wallflower to Sunflower
Author: Claire Schrader
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 182
Release: 2017-02-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9781539113096

"Claire Schrader's new confidence-building system, the Sunflower Effect, fills in the gaps where assertiveness training and other techniques leave off. If you are a wallflower and you've tried practically everything else, read this book and discover that all the things that people have been saying about you are plainly not true."Raymond Aaron. NY Times Best Selling Author www.aaron.com If you are sick and tired of being a wallflower, this book will set you on a pathway of radical transformation to becoming the person you've always wanted to be. To be stuck on the sidelines, cut off from other people, unable to express what you really feel or know, and unable to participate in the dance of life in the way you want to... is painful. Particularly when you know there's so much inside you that you want to express... but you just can't.You may already know about what you should do if you want to stop being a wallflower. You should get out more, be more sociable, just speak up, behave how the confident people behave, try this technique or that, stop being so afraid of what other people are thinking of you.Most books and advice handed out on confidence may work very well for certain people - but they don't work wallflowers. This is one of the mistakes that most wallflowers make when they are trying to build confidence. But what you probably don't know is that there is a Missing Link and without that link it's going to be very hard to access the confidence you are seeking. This is because there is complex psychological process that keeps you locked behind powerful internal walls. Claire Schrader, a former wallflower stumbled by chance on a very simple and effective way to build a natural and lasting confidence that didn't involve any of these methods - that enabled her to say goodbye to her life as a wallflower in a matter of a few months. This is the Missing Link, that is going to enable you to cross over the River of Life into the place where the "sunflowers"(the confident people) live - and to start building a totally new You. The "Sunflower You". The "You" you've always wanted to be - that has the capacity to shine without having to do anything. This Missing Link is the Sunflower Effect - a proven system developed by Claire over 20 years that has assisted many hundreds of people move from Wallflower to Sunflower.The Sunflower Effect is based on methods that are as old as history itself but have never been put together in quite this way. It is in fact based on the secret that every ex-wallflower movie star knows about, that has enabled them to achieve outstanding success in their lives. It doesn't involve any of the confidence techniques that don't work for wallflowers. It's highly practical, grounded in psychology and scientific research and it will work for you even if you count yourself as a lost cause - very shy, highly reserved and acutely self-conscious. The only thing you need is willingness to give it a go - and the persistence to keep going. From Wallflower to Sunflower offers a step-by-step guide with proven strategies, practical tips and exercises as well as free online resources, to back up and intensify the reader's experience of the book. This is a book about courageous and sensitive people, often with significant abilities, who are trapped within themselves. They are both men and women at all stages of life, from high powered executives to people who are struggling to get started in life. There's nothing on the market quite like 'From Wallflower to Sunflower: the quiet person's path to natural self-confidence'.

Reality Hunger

Reality Hunger
Author: David Shields
Publisher: Vintage
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2010-02-23
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 0307593231

A landmark book, “brilliant, thoughtful” (The Atlantic) and “raw and gorgeous” (LA Times), that fast-forwards the discussion of the central artistic issues of our time, from the bestselling author of The Thing About Life Is That One Day You'll Be Dead. Who owns ideas? How clear is the distinction between fiction and nonfiction? Has the velocity of digital culture rendered traditional modes obsolete? Exploring these and related questions, Shields orchestrates a chorus of voices, past and present, to reframe debates about the veracity of memoir and the relevance of the novel. He argues that our culture is obsessed with “reality,” precisely because we experience hardly any, and urgently calls for new forms that embody and convey the fractured nature of contemporary experience.

Transportation Planning Handbook

Transportation Planning Handbook
Author: ITE (Institute of Transportation Engineers)
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 1204
Release: 2016-08-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1118762355

A multi-disciplinary approach to transportation planning fundamentals The Transportation Planning Handbook is a comprehensive, practice-oriented reference that presents the fundamental concepts of transportation planning alongside proven techniques. This new fourth edition is more strongly focused on serving the needs of all users, the role of safety in the planning process, and transportation planning in the context of societal concerns, including the development of more sustainable transportation solutions. The content structure has been redesigned with a new format that promotes a more functionally driven multimodal approach to planning, design, and implementation, including guidance toward the latest tools and technology. The material has been updated to reflect the latest changes to major transportation resources such as the HCM, MUTCD, HSM, and more, including the most current ADA accessibility regulations. Transportation planning has historically followed the rational planning model of defining objectives, identifying problems, generating and evaluating alternatives, and developing plans. Planners are increasingly expected to adopt a more multi-disciplinary approach, especially in light of the rising importance of sustainability and environmental concerns. This book presents the fundamentals of transportation planning in a multidisciplinary context, giving readers a practical reference for day-to-day answers. Serve the needs of all users Incorporate safety into the planning process Examine the latest transportation planning software packages Get up to date on the latest standards, recommendations, and codes Developed by The Institute of Transportation Engineers, this book is the culmination of over seventy years of transportation planning solutions, fully updated to reflect the needs of a changing society. For a comprehensive guide with practical answers, The Transportation Planning Handbook is an essential reference.

From the Embers

From the Embers
Author: Aly Martinez
Publisher: Sphere
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-02-14
Genre:
ISBN: 9781408730164

THE UNFORGETTABLE ROMANCE THAT'S TAKING TIKTOK BY STORM In the aftermath of tragedy, it's strange what you remember. The deafening boom as the house exploded. The paralyzing fear as I searched for my wife. The smoke blinding me as I carried her out. But the woman in my arms was not my wife. Bree and Eason survive the fire that takes their partners - but neither of them are truly living after that fateful night. As a single dad with nowhere to turn, Eason moves in with Bree despite the old tensions and the new grief they share. Eason may have carried Bree out of the fire, but she just might be the one to save him. Yet as they both start to heal, and romance flickers to life, secrets from the past threaten to ignite. Their love was born from the embers, and together they could go up in flames. 'Totally ripped my heart out - I was blown away by the twist' ***** Reader Review 'Stunning. Tears and laughter all the way through' ***** Reader Review 'Reignited my love of reading' ***** Reader Review 'Will shatter your heart with a wrecking ball' ***** Reader Review 'Aly Martinez rips your heart from your chest, just to make it beat faster' ***** Reader Review 'Kept me captive until the final page' ***** Reader Review

Unfear: Transform Your Organization to Create Breakthrough Performance and Employee Well-Being

Unfear: Transform Your Organization to Create Breakthrough Performance and Employee Well-Being
Author: Gaurav Bhatnagar
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2021-10-26
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1264268173

Two top experts on high-performing organizations show you how to reframe your—and your employees’—relationship with fear and anxiety to create a learning culture of engaged workers at the top of their game.Fear and uncertainty have been undermining performance and well-being in the workplace for as long as we have had workplaces. Here’s a little-known fact of business: mismanaged fear is responsible for almost all of the dysfunction that most organizations experience. While fear can drive short-term results, it does so at the cost of high employee burnout and turnover. It also undermines long-term business performance. But we can’t eradicate it entirely; it is inherent to the human condition. Winning organizations aren’t fear-free; they know how to reframe fear into opportunities for learning and growth. They create resilient cultures of unfear.In this timely and essential guide, McKinsey alumni Gaurav Bhatnagar and Mark Minukas show leaders: The impact of fear, its biological underpinnings, and the archetypes through which it is expressed as patterns of behavior in organizations The strategies, techniques, and actions to bring about an unfear transformation The process begins with yourself—how to become an unfear individual Transformation doesn’t start with systems and structures but with mindsets and behavior—how to build unfear teams Employee well-being leads to high performance for your business—how to build unfear organizations This proven approach to workplace anxiety reduces stress, boosts engagement, and overcomes obstacles that get in the way of success. It leads to personal rewards greater profits, and sustainable growth. This is only possible with a culture of unfear.

Cross-Cultural Analysis

Cross-Cultural Analysis
Author: Michael Minkov
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 505
Release: 2013
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1412992281

The first comprehensive and statistically significant analysis of the predictive powers of each cross-cultural model, based on nation-level variables from a range of large-scale database sources such as the World Values Survey, the Pew Research Center, the World Bank, the World Health Organization, the UN Statistics Division, UNDP, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, TIMSS, OECD PISA. Tables with scores for all culture-level dimensions in all major cross-cultural analyses (involving 20 countries or more) that have been published so far in academic journals or books. The book will be an invaluable resource to masters and PhD students taking advanced courses in cross-cultural research and analysis in Management, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, and related programs. It will also be a must-have reference for academics studying cross-cultural dimensions and differences across the social and behavioral sciences.

The Paleo Cookbook

The Paleo Cookbook
Author: Rockridge Press
Publisher: Rockridge Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013-05-23
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 9781623152079

An ancient diet for modern times—feast on the simple and hearty recipes in The Paleo Cookbook and never turn back. Feeling full and fulfilled when you’re on a diet may seem impossible, but it’s the only way to turn your diet into a healthy lifestyle. Naturally promoting superior health and weight control, The Paleo Cookbook serves up wholesome recipes from around the world that emphasize lean proteins, vegetables, fruits and healthy fats. A staple for any paleo table, The Paleo Cookbook gives you your fill of a healthy and balanced life with every dish. The Paleo Cookbook includes: 300 Family Favorite Recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including side dishes, snacks and beverages Simple Directions for dishes that are as easy to make as they are to eat A Comprehensive Overview on everything you need to know about the paleo lifestyle The Paleo Cookbook brings you recipes such as: Banana Berry Pancakes, Chicken Avocado Wrap, Classic Gazpacho, Chimichurri Strip Steaks, Mediterranean Lamb Burgers, Spinach Lamb Casserole, Tangy Beef Brisket, Garlic Ginger Chicken, Baked Eggplant Steaks with Quick Tomato Sauce, and much more! “I loved how this book gave not only several recipes to fit every palate, but it also gave me the history behind the diet itself. With this cookbook, I can easily prepare and cook a different, nutritious, and tasty meal almost everyday of the year.” —Nneka Gunn, reader of The Paleo Cookbook

Mrs. Gorski, I Think I Have the Wiggle Fidgets

Mrs. Gorski, I Think I Have the Wiggle Fidgets
Author: Barbara Esham
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-03-22
Genre: ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
ISBN: 9781603368162

David Sheldon finds it difficult to pay attention and follow directions. His teacher, Mrs. Gorski, has had enough of David's brainstorms, but David "brainstorms" a way to manage his "wiggle fidgets."

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Troubleshooting Guide

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Troubleshooting Guide
Author: Benjamin Cane
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 458
Release: 2015-10-19
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1785287877

Identify, capture and resolve common issues faced by Red Hat Enterprise Linux administrators using best practices and advanced troubleshooting techniques About This Book Develop a strong understanding of the base tools available within Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and how to utilize these tools to troubleshoot and resolve real-world issues Gain hidden tips and techniques to help you quickly detect the reason for poor network/storage performance Troubleshoot your RHEL to isolate problems using this example-oriented guide full of real-world solutions Who This Book Is For If you have a basic knowledge of Linux from administration or consultant experience and wish to add to your Red Hat Enterprise Linux troubleshooting skills, then this book is ideal for you. The ability to navigate and use basic Linux commands is expected. What You Will Learn Identify issues that need rapid resolution against long term root cause analysis Discover commands for testing network connectivity such as telnet, netstat, ping, ip and curl Spot performance issues with commands such as top, ps, free, iostat, and vmstat Use tcpdump for traffic analysis Repair a degraded file system and rebuild a software raid Identify and troubleshoot hardware issues using dmesg Troubleshoot custom applications with strace and knowledge of Linux resource limitations In Detail Red Hat Enterprise Linux is an operating system that allows you to modernize your infrastructure, boost efficiency through virtualization, and finally prepare your data center for an open, hybrid cloud IT architecture. It provides the stability to take on today's challenges and the flexibility to adapt to tomorrow's demands. In this book, you begin with simple troubleshooting best practices and get an overview of the Linux commands used for troubleshooting. The book will cover the troubleshooting methods for web applications and services such as Apache and MySQL. Then, you will learn to identify system performance bottlenecks and troubleshoot network issues; all while learning about vital troubleshooting steps such as understanding the problem statement, establishing a hypothesis, and understanding trial, error, and documentation. Next, the book will show you how to capture and analyze network traffic, use advanced system troubleshooting tools such as strace, tcpdump & dmesg, and discover common issues with system defaults. Finally, the book will take you through a detailed root cause analysis of an unexpected reboot where you will learn to recover a downed system. Style and approach This is an easy-to-follow guide packed with examples of real-world core Linux concepts. All the topics are presented in detail while you're performing the actual troubleshooting steps.

Black Planet

Black Planet
Author: David Shields
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
Total Pages: 254
Release: 2006-12-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780803293540

Exploration of how, in a predominantly black sport, white fans think and talk about black heroes, black scapegoats, and black bodies.