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In the relentless pace of modern life, stress has become an unwelcome companion for many. It lurks in the corners of our days, whispering doubts and anxieties, and sometimes, it can feel overwhelming. Yet, within the midst of this storm, there lies a profound truth: we possess the inherent capacity to weather any storm. This book is a testament to that inner strength. It's a journey of self-discovery, a roadmap to navigate the complexities of stress and cultivate a life filled with greater balance and serenity.

Conflict is an inevitable part of human interaction. It arises in our personal relationships, our professional lives, and even within ourselves. While conflict can be challenging and even painful, it also presents a powerful opportunity for growth, understanding, and positive change. This book is a guide to navigating and resolving conflicts effectively, empowering you to approach them with confidence and skill.

The ability to speak effectively in public is a powerful tool, one that can unlock opportunities, influence minds, and ignite passion. Yet, for many, the prospect of addressing a crowd can be daunting, even paralyzing. In "How to Master Public Speaking," we embark on a journey to conquer those fears and transform your public speaking abilities into a source of strength and inspiration.

Have you ever walked out of a meeting feeling drained, frustrated, or wondering if anything truly productive was accomplished? You're not alone. In a world dominated by endless schedules and virtual connections, meetings have become an unavoidable part of professional life. But too often, they can devolve into unproductive time-wasters that leave participants feeling disengaged and uninspired. This book is a practical guide for transforming your meetings from mundane obligations into dynamic, engaging sessions that drive results.

Albert Richardson and Junius Browne, two correspondents for the New York Tribune, were captured at the Battle of Vicksburg and spent 20 months in horrific Confederate prisons before escaping and making their way to Union territory. Their amazing, long-forgotten odyssey is one of the great escape stories in American history, packed with drama, courage, horrors and heroics, plus many moments of antic comedy.

Craig Carlson set out to do the impossible: open the first American diner in Paris. Despite never having owned his own business before - let alone a restaurant, the riskiest business of all - Craig chose to open his diner in a foreign country, with a foreign language that also happens to be the culinary capital of the world. While facing enormous obstacles, Craig and his diner, Breakfast in America, went on to be a great success - especially with the French.

Taking its title from The Face of Battle, John Keegan's canonical book on the nature of warfare, The Other Face of Battle illuminates the American experience of fighting in "irregular" and "intercultural" wars over the centuries. Sometimes known as "forgotten" wars, in part because they lacked triumphant clarity, they are the focus of the book. War is always hell. These wars, however, profoundly undermined any sense of purpose or proportion. Nightmarish and existentially bewildering, they nonetheless characterize how Americans have experienced combat.

The ordinary moments of life can be sacred, if we simply take a moment to notice. This collection of prayers, poems, and meditations offers a brief respite from the hectic, harried pace of our days. Listen to this book when the spirit moves you or when the spirit feels distant - the words will be here to inspire, calm, and encourage you either way. From gifted poet and empathetic pastor Meta Herrick Carlson, Ordinary Blessings collects blessings for loving yourself, enduring hard things, authenticity, living with others, and the rhythms of each day.

For speakers who want to make their presentations more impressive than the tens of thousands of speeches delivered (and immediately forgotten) every day, The How of WOW offers a refreshing antidote to the usual formulas. The How of WOW offers hundreds of practical tips, techniques, and illuminating examples to help speakers at every stage of the speech process, from considering an invitation to speak to making sure that the message is remembered even after the speech is over.