Entries by bronwynr

Hot, flat and crowded

Hot, Flat, and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution — and How It Can Renew America by Thomas L. Friedman New York Times columnist Friedman tackles the 21st century's most hotly debated issue, arguing that an energy technology revolution would jumpstart the American economy and address climate change in a one-two punch. Hot, Flat, […]

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How to ask for help without looking stupid

What an excellent post from Jodi Glickman Brown But learning how to ask for help — and how to do it right — is critical to doing your job well and setting yourself up for success. You may be afraid of looking dumb, but to be afraid to ask for and get the help you need […]

Anagram Hall of Fame

For those of you who enjoy word puzzles, we have a selection from the Anagram Hall of Fame. Internet Anagram Server = Isn’t rearrangement rave? Elvis = Lives Listen = Silent Clint Eastwood = Old West Action A Telephone Girl = Repeating "Hello" Western Union = No Wire Unsent The Country Side = No City […]

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Do Twice as Much in Half the Time

One solution we're all looking for these days is a way to accomplish more in our limited time. Author Amy Jones takes us back to the basics in Twice as Much in Half the Time- Secrets to Simplifying Your Life. It's loaded with nuggets that will make a positive difference in your life. Here's an excerpt. […]

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No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. Eleanor Roosevelt.………………………………………………………………The Self-Esteem Book This is your chance to boost what is one of the most important ingredients for our success and happiness and yet one that we often ignore or put to one side.The book gives you three very well structured parts that together […]

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Revealed: the secrets of nonverbal communication

The Definitive Book of Body Language by Barbara and Allan Pease This international bestseller reveals the secrets of nonverbal communication to give you confidence and control in any face-to-face encounter–from making a great first impression and acing a job interview to finding the right partner. (... more) or http://www.consultpivotal.com/definitive_body_language.htm

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Gay characters make problems for Scholastic Books

There has been much discussion in recent years about gay parents in children's books,a nd it has happened again. Would you buy this book for your children? Here's the latest report on the discussion ... Will they or won’t they? That had been the question. Would a book with a pair of gay characters appear […]