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  Ugly - Giving Us Back our Beauty...

  Anita Bhagwandas

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  We've all had those moments. The ones where you look in the mirror and nothing feels ok. For Anita Bhagwandas, this started when she was a child and it created an enduring internal torment about her looks. 
   
   
   
  We're all told that this is just part of growing up, but it stays with us, evolving as we age. The internet tells us we should love ourselves, whilst bombarding us with images of airbrushed perfection, upholding centuries-old beauty standards which we can't always see. Our beauty rituals are so often based around things we think we need to fix, grow, and develop—sometimes tipping into dangerous obsession. 
   
   
   
  So, what seismic shift does it take to break free from this mentality? In Ugly, Anita uncovers where these beauty standards started, unpicks why they've been perpetuated, and unmasks the structures that continue to support them. From the ever-growing cosmetic surgery industry, to the hidden pitfalls of "pretty privilege," it is time to finally break free from those limiting beauty standards, because feeling ugly should have nothing to do with how we look, and everything to do with who wants us to feel lacking.

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  Voice Care And Training For...

  Dielle Hannah Wood

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  Welcome to Voice Care and Training For Speakers. My name is Dielle, and I have been a trained vocalist since I was a child. When I started my own business as an adult, I attended a business training seminar with an exceptional speaker and coach. He was struggling with his voice due to the demands of his schedule and intense training diary. I grabbed him at tea time and gave him a few quick pointers about voice care, which made such an impact so quickly, it made me realise that many professional speakers may not have the same training as us singers, in how to care for their voices.  
  What would happen to your business or your work if you lost your voice? 
  If you speak for work, you are a professional voice user. You might be a teacher, a yoga instructor, a receptionist, a trainer, a motivational speaker, or work on the telephone. You don’t have to be an actor, politician or orator to be a professional voice user.  
  More and more our work involves doing live videos, speaking on podcasts, and giving presentations in all walks of life. This audiobook is here to help you develop and maintain fitness in your voice, primarily to keep you healthy.  
  In this book you will find exercises and advice for building strength and stamina in your voice, general voice care, developing performance skills in dynamics and modulation, and how to prepare for big events. 
  None of these exercises are intended to train your natural expression out of you, they are there to develop your comfort and skill in commanding your natural voice, and enable you to employ your greatest range of natural expression with ease.

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  Super Basic Leadership - A Guide...

  Paul D. Pantera

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  Do you want to begin your leadership journey, but you have no idea where to start? 
  There are plenty of managers in this world, but there are very few leaders. 
  To be a true leader, you need certain traits and aspects, many of which some people believe only come naturally. 
  But what if I told you that you are not innately born with leadership skills, but these skills could be taught and learned? 
  You have come to the right place. Super Basic Leadership is the perfect starting point for anyone who wants to become an excellent leader. The skills you can gain in this audiobook will teach you leadership skills that you can transfer into many different walks of life. 
  Regardless of your career or whether you want to use your leadership skills in work or your social life, this audiobook will teach you how to be the best and most effective leader possible. 
  Inside Super Basic Leadership, discover:The basics of effective leadership.Leadership roles and characteristics.The differences between leadership and authority.The value of trust in good leadership.The importance of self-discipline.Leadership challenges you may face along the way. 
  Isn’t it time for you to stop being a manager and become a leader?

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  Teen Time - Working Out What You...

  Helen Middleton

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  There are many challenges in the teenage years. Young people often feel pressure to achieve at school. They struggle to negotiate social intricacies. They battle to understand and deal with their own internal emotional world. 
  And, on top of all this, they ponder how they will carve out their future. 
  Teen Time is written for teenagers. Topics of interest are easily selected and the reader is encouraged to consider a range of perspectives for situations they find challenging. 
  Covering a wide range of issues presented frequently in counselling sessions by 13-17 year olds, Teen Time invites teenagers to make time for self-reflection, and to consider alternative possibilities, rather than acting on impulse. It encourages them to choose how they want to be in every area of their life. 
  Helen Middleton, a psychologist in private practice, draws on her extensive experience in working with young people as a teacher, secondary school Guidance Officer, gestalt and family therapist. She addresses the hopes and concerns commonly expressed by teenagers. This user-friendly guide is judgement-free, practical, and relatable. 
  Because it details the many issues confronting teenagers, Teen Time is also a valuable resource for parents, teachers, beginning counsellors, social workers, and youth workers. 
  About the Author  
  Helen Middleton gained a Master’s degree in Education Studies in 1993, and worked as a Guidance Officer in Queensland schools for 15 years. During this time she continued her studies and completed a post-graduate training program in family therapy. She became a Registered Psychologist and completed a second Master’s degree in 2006 in Gestalt Therapy. The same year, Helen moved to Hobart and worked in EAP programs and in private practice. Missing work with young people, she took on regular days at Headspace in 2009, working with 12–26 year olds. 

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  Along the tracks of Cobb and Co...

  Hazel Johnson

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  Step into the ramping, roaring days when the Royal Mail was delivered by the legendary Cobb and Co. "Oh, they were good days—rough days, quart pot days, damper days, perhaps—but still, they were big, brave, generous days", as Henry Lawson so aptly put it. Days when the world was wide, and adventure beckoned at every turn. 
  Immerse yourself in an array of amusing anecdotes and unforgettable tales that embody the grit & graft of the age. Let the romance and poetic charm of those times sweep you away, breathing life into the spirit and stories of a bygone era. 
  Embark on a journey that begins with the infamous ‘snake in the trousers’ tale—a legend that never fails to stir a chuckle. Venture through the extraordinary courage of Mrs. Mary Jinks, a mother of twelve who faced every challenge with unshakable resolve, and the tragic demise of swagman Tom McBride. Traverse deep, untamed creeks and billabongs—formidable obstacles that tested even the hardiest traveller. Relive the tense ‘Bail up!’ moments experienced by Cobb and Co. coach drivers, who wisely understood the perils of facing bushrangers, during the era spanning 1854 to 1924. 
  Through countless anecdotes, these stories illuminate the true spirit of the pioneers—their hard work, resilience, and boundless grit, shaping the fabric of early Australia. Every tale offers a glimpse into an era where determination, unyielding courage, and a hearty sense of humour flourished … “What would you like—lamb, ram, sheep, or mutton?”

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  LIVING WITH YOUR CONSCIENCE -...

  Dr. Joel A. Freeman

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  A FUN WAY TO GET YOUR CONSCIENCE TO WORK FOR YOU! 
  Dr. Joel A. Freeman, human behavior specialist, knows what it takes to get your conscience to work for you. In this book, Joel couples his sometimes off-the-wall brand of humor with personal vulnerability and ancient wisdom as he demonstrates how all of us, even great heroes of faith, struggle with issues of conscience. 
  IN THIS IMAGINATIVE BOOK, YOU WILL:Eavesdrop on make-believe conversations with angels.Attend an imaginary "Neurotics Anonymous" meeting made up of prominent biblical characters.Learn what caused the Old Testament prophet, Balaam, to compromise his message as told by, who else? His donkey! 
  Combining biblical case studies and examples from his own life experience, author Freeman helps us find freedom from the tyranny of unrealistic expectations and false guilt. You'll learn what the Bible says about the power of the clear conscience, and you'll discover how to experience integrity with God, yourself, and others. 
  ENDORSEMENTS: 
  From his unique style and perspective, Joel Freeman exposes the human conscience. He asks readers to look that their own conscience with both laughter and conviction. The conscience has an intricate function in God's design of human beings. Making peace with our conscience God's way is necessary for healthy Christian living. Freeman's book is a source of reflection and insight on this important topic. 
  ~ Paul Meier, M.D 
  With wit and disarming style, Joel Freeman explains the many benefits that come from a clear conscience. He offers refreshing insights on a subject that hits all of this right where we live. 
  ~ Dr. D. James Kennedy

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