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  Building a Winning Career - A...

  William Cowan

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  Observers tell us that we will have many jobs and possibly several careers during our lifetimes.  But there is very little practical help available for professionals on how to move between jobs and careers. 
  This audiobook takes the listener through a comprehensive process that will help them to prepare for job search, identify job opportunities, and then maximize their chance of success. 
  The author has worked with over 1,000 senior executives as a career coach.  So, his advice is practical and it is supported by real stories of successes and setbacks. 
  Most people are not aware of the life skills required to manage successful transitions between jobs.  They tend work on their cv and then to make up their own approach to moving forward.   
  They often aim too low.  They do not understand how to prepare properly.  It is not uncommon for them to fail to reach their potential.   When their approach does not work out they blame themselves.    
  It does not need to be this way.  This audiobook increases the possibility of success in your transition process and then in your subsequent career. 
  The original book was written for mid-career professionals.   But the process it describes is relevant for individuals at any stage on their career, from graduation to retirement. 
  This audiobook has four parts: 
  1.    Understanding the basics 
  2.    Building on your strengths 
  3.    Growing the power of your network 
  4.    Finding the right job.

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  The Shy Assassin - The Inspiring...

  Air Marshal G.A. 'Black' Robertson

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  One of the few RAF aircrew to play a central part in two of the Second World War's most momentous events, the Battle of Britain and D-Day, Cyril 'Frank' Babbage was a survivor. He wasn't just an immensely skilled pilot; he was also blessed with extraordinary good fortune. 
   
  Babbage's image shot to national prominence in late-August 1940, briefly becoming the face of 'The Few'. Photographs appeared in the press of him stepping out of a rowing boat on Bognor beach. There he was met by a small crowd who'd seen him rescued by fishermen after bailing out. He'd been shot down by a German fighter, but only after disposing of another one first. Babbage's fascinating wartime experiences are complimented brilliantly by the stories of those who crossed his path, famous names like Amy Johnson and Douglas Bader as well as countless other unsung heroes. Many of the latter were youngsters he served with all too briefly.Between his contrasting operational tours Babbage spent time as a flying instructor, insulated to a degree against the ravages of war. Wing Commander C. F. Babbage DFM, AE retired in the summer of 1964. Like so many of his ilk, he owed his final years of peacetime service to the sacrifices of others—others like those brave men with whom he flew, but who enjoyed less than their own share of good luck.

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  Ultimate Shadow Work Journal &...

  Leigh W. Hart

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  This COMPREHENSIVE 2-IN-1 BUNDLE combines the foundational insights from Self-Guided Shadow Work for Beginners with the more advanced practices in Advanced Self-Guided Shadow Work.What unexpected and even amazing secrets does your shadow side hide? It’s time to forget the fear and shine a light on a hidden part of you that could be one of your absolute strengths! 
  The word shadow is dark and mysterious – something that you want to be cautious of and possibly even avoid. When you think about your own shadow side, you may feel a little fear and trepidation. So many questions arise, such as:Can I honestly not be aware of some deep, dark side of myself?If I step onto this path will I discover something I truly don’t want to face?Is this something I can really do on my own? 
  Shadow work is not something to be afraid of – in fact, it is all about shining the light of self-awareness and self-compassion into the dark so that you can embrace your whole self. It is a key step for anyone who wants to reach their full life potential.In this practical and supportive guide, you will discover:Strategies for handling overwhelming emotions and knowing if shadow work is effectiveEmotional mastery techniques to transform intensity into strength and resilienceCognitive reframing and confidence-building to overcome negative thoughts and create healthier habitsEnhanced relationship dynamics, including empathy, forgiveness, and effective communication skillsBeginners and Advanced self-reflection strategies to reveal the profound truths of your subconsciousTools for transforming past traumas and achieving a healed self

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  50 Successful Harvard...

  Staff of the Harvard Crimson

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  Fifty all-new essays that got their authors into Harvard, with updated statistics and analysis, showing what worked, what didn't, and how you can do it, too. 
   
   
   
  This completely new edition of 50 Successful Harvard Application Essays gives listeners the most inspiring approaches, both conventional and creative, that won over admissions officers at Harvard University, the nation's top ranked college. From chronicling personal achievements to detailing unique talents, the topics covered in these essays open applicants up to new techniques to put their best foot forward. It teaches students how to: 
   
   
   
  ● Get started 
   
   
   
  ● Stand out 
   
   
   
  ● Structure the best possible essay 
   
   
   
  ● Avoid common pitfalls 
   
   
   
  Each essay in this collection is from a Harvard student who made the cut and is followed by analysis by the staff of The Harvard Crimson where strengths and weaknesses are detailed to show listeners how they can approach their own stories and ultimately write their own high-caliber essay. 50 Successful Harvard Application Essays' all-new essays and straightforward advice make it the first stop for applicants who are looking to craft essays that get them accepted to the school of their dreams.

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  Speaking Yiddish to Chickens -...

  Seth Stern

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  Most Holocaust survivors who came to the US after WWII settled in big cities, but some chose an alternative way of life on American farms. More of these accidental farmers wound up raising chickens in southern New Jersey than anywhere else. Speaking Yiddish to Chickens is the first book to chronicle this chapter in American Jewish history when these refugees—including the author's grandparents—found an unlikely gateway to new lives in the US on poultry farms. This book relies on interviews, oral histories, and archival records to tell how they learned to farm while coping with unimaginable grief. They built small synagogues within walking distance of their farms and hosted Yiddish cultural events. Like refugees today, they embraced their new identities and enriched the community where they settled, working hard in unfamiliar jobs for often meager returns. Within a decade, falling egg prices and the rise of industrial-scale agriculture would drive most of these novice poultry farmers out of business, many into bankruptcy. Some hated every minute here; others would remember their time on south Jersey farms as their best years in America. They enjoyed a quieter way of life and more space than in the crowded New York City apartments where so many settled. This is their remarkable story of loss, renewal, and perseverance in the most unexpected of settings.

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  Never Be Alone Again - How...

  Lina Abascal

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  Whether you called it electro, indie dance, or were too busy scouring the internet for MP3s to care about a genre name, Never Be Alone Again: How Bloghouse United the Internet and the Dancefloor connects the disparate parts of an under-documented era in the first book focused on the musical and cultural phenomenon called bloghouse. 
   
   
   
  For a brief period in the mid-2000s, a network of independent music bloggers and fans merged the digital and physical worlds in a never-before-seen way. Their punk-inspired DIY ethos elevated noname DJs, music producers, and parties to a level of international success that was quickly eclipsed by corporatized EDM and the music festival boom. But before that, for a moment, there was bloghouse. 
   
   
   
  Never Be Alone Again: How Bloghouse United the Internet and the Dancefloor chronicles the rise of the DJ-slash-It Girl, roaming party photography, illegal Mp3 file sharing, canonical scene reports of bloghouse capitals Los Angeles and Paris, the overlooked impact of suburban Latino communities on nightlife, Kanye West's contribution to the movement, and the slow death of the blog itself.

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