Getting Back

In this book, Anthony Parinello—sales guru and trainer to over one million salespeople—presents tried-and-true techniques for getting invited back for a second interaction with potential p

A lighthearted pat on the back for those gays and lesbians thinking of coming out of the closet provides a ten-step strategy filled with entertaining quizzes, cartoons, and advice. Original. 25,000 fi

"Whether or not we've come a long way since then, this engaging study of courtship shows that at least half the fun is in reading about getting there." -- St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

"Hahahahahahahaha" --Jon Klassen, Caldecott medalist and New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of THE SKULL HELLO AGAIN, READER HEADS! Cabin Head and Tree Head are BACK in this second volume of the lovable, laugh-out-loud graphic novel series about a best friend duo like no other! It's Frog and Toad meets Bill and Ted for a new generation of readers -- and best buddies of all ages. Book 2 includes 6 hilarious adventures in a wonderfully off-the-wall universe where everyone has something on their head! Includes bonus content: Storytime with Library Head, Notable Spots with Tour Bus Head and Sandcastle Building with Sandcastle Head. Cabin Head and Tree Head return for some "sunny day relaxing" and are ready to experience the joys of the beach, alone time, getting in strong shape, rewarding their accomplishments (like breathing) and other important activities (like posing and lying down). Yes, they are feeling good! And so are their equally unforgettable buddies -- Pool Party Head

Sasha wants to join in on a playdate, but her shyness keeps getting in the way. A kindhearted, funny, reassuring story for anyone who needs more time warming up in this socially extroverted world.“Models empathy for shyness of all stripes” Kirkus ReviewsSasha has been invited to a playdate at Leo's. Leo bounces up and down as he wants to play cafe, start a band, and fly to the moon. It's all too much for Sasha who wants to go back home. How can Sasha manage her shyness and show Leo that she really does want to make friends?A reassuring story for anyone who has ever felt shy, and for those of us who need more time to warm up socially. In a world that focuses on extroverts, this little wolf cub shows that introverts enjoy company too ... when they're ready to play!A funny, heartwarming picture book that explores shyness with empathy, by the award-winning creator of Pavlo Gets the Grumps.

Beloved author/illustrator Isabelle Arsenault returns to the Mile End Kids of Montreal in this charming picture book told in comic book-inspired panels about practice, overcoming fears and getting back on the wagon . . . er, bike. A perfect pick for introducing 4-to-8-year-olds to graphic novels.Tom is ready to take the training wheels off his bicycle, but his friends aren't so sure. How will he convince them that his next stop is the Tour de France?!Tom won't let a few mishaps keep him from becoming the cyclist he knows he was born to be; that's what bandages are for. But his friends in the Mile End neighborhood think he needs more practice. Helping him train, they build an obstacle course to get ready for the road . . . but when Tom announces he's ready for a longer ride, without training wheels, his friends are overwhelmed with worry! What if he gets lost? What if he falls? What if he just goes and goes FOREVER? But Tom knows he has what it takes. A combination of experience, grit a

The deeply moving story of the O’Connor family, its troubled past in the West of Ireland, and a love story of second chances from the Booker-longlisted author ofHow to Build a BoatTHE INSTANTIRISH TIMESBESTSELLERSHORTLISTED FOR THE IRISH BOOK AWARDS NOVEL OF THE YEARWINNER OF AUTHOR OF THE YEAR AT THE IRISH BOOK AWARDSThe deeply moving story of the O’Connor family, its troubled past in the West of Ireland, and a love story of second chances from the Booker-longlisted author ofHow to Build a Boat'A haunting powerful page turner that will have you in its thrall'GABRIEL BYRNE'One of Ireland’s shining literary stars...an energetic and vivid voice'THE TIMES‘Full of humanity, a story for our times’MARY COSTELLO‘I loved this book’LOUISE KENNEDY‘Superb’IRISH TIMESClaire O’Connor’s life has been on hold since she broke up with Tom Morton and moved back home to the rugged West of Ireland to care for her dying father. She spends her days getting lost online, going to work and minding her own busi

Draw, stick, find, smell, colour, rip, dip, roll, throw and make . . . go outside, play, and get back to nature with National Trust: Rewild This Book!An interactive activity book with a difference, Rewild This Book encourages creative, messy play out in nature.What happens if you dip a page of this book in a puddle or roll the book down the hill? Can you turn mud into mud creatures or make a masterpiece using only a twig? Try, create and see what happens!There are over 60 activities and prompts to help spark your imagination - and remember, you can't rewild this book without getting a little bit WILD!Explore more interactive books from our publishing partnership with the National Trust today!National Trust: Where's Mrs Bee? (for ages 0-2 years)National Trust: Wonder World: Earth (for ages 2-5 years)National Trust: Butterfly Skies (for ages 5-7 years)National Trust: Blossom Origami (for ages 9+)

Twenty-four hours!That's all Benjamin Knight has to find a date for his sister's wedding.For a billionaire, this should be easy, but a socialite on the hunt for a husband at all costs means Ben must look elsewhere. Fast.His little black book is devoid of women who won't expect more than a pleasant evening with great food and wine, so when he literally falls over cute and sassy Jenna Molloy, he trusts his instincts.Convincing her it's a win-win situation might prove difficult, but Ben's used to getting his way in business transactions. And that's all this is...isn't it?With her florist shop almost destroyed, Jenna is desperate for money. When Ben offers to give her a week's pay for one day's work, she can hardly refuse. Although her head is telling her to run as far away as possible from the too sexy and formidable eldest Knight, she needs to get her business back up and running before she loses everything.When the wedding of the year turns into a disaster, they find themselves forced t

Once we have claimed our freedom in Christ, how do we remain in it to ensure that we become the people God is calling us to be? How do we know what God is calling us to be anyway? Are the goals we have for our lives in line with His goals? How on earth do we stop other people getting in the way of our growth to fruitfulness? And how do we avoid getting in their way? The You God Planned answers these questions and shows how we can play our part in the Church, the Bride of Christ, as she prepares herself for His return.

Celebrity fitness coach Jillian Michaels is known for her no-nonsense coaching style and getting results no matter what. But Jillian is much more than just a toned and tough trainer; she’s also a prou

The author of the New York Times and international bestseller The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep is back with another story using all-new child-tested, parent-approved techniques to make bedtime a sweet and tender end to each day.?Your child joins Ellen the Elephant on a journey through a magical forest that leads to sleep. Along the way, they meet different fantastical characters and have calming experiences that will help your child relax and slip into slumber quickly. The story works perfectly for either naptime or bedtime.?Carl-Johan Forssen Ehrlin’s simple story uses soothing language and new sleep techniques to reclaim bedtime and make it one of the highlights of every family’s routine.New York Times Bestseller?USA Today Bestseller?Publishers Weekly Bestseller?Translated into 28 Languages ?“The magical book that will have your kids asleep in minutes.” —New York Post?“On the cover of [The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep] there’s a sign that reads, ‘I can make anyone fall asleep’—

Find the courage to be who you are—not who you wish you were.Is fear holding you back from becoming your best self? Does it add stress to your day and keep you up at night? What could be different if

A comprehensive resistance band program for recovering from injury and staying pain-free and healthyThe ultimate tool for getting in shape or recovering from a painful setback, the resistance band is

For most people, the hardest part of lasting weight loss is either getting started or reaching their goals—too often, motivation is tough to maintain or those final few pounds simply won’t budge, no m

A comprehensive guide to getting ripped with the popular at-home pull-up barThe most popular home-gym equipment in the United States, door frame pull-up bars are remarkably effective for toning the bo

Are You Ready to Get Rid of those UGLY LOVE HANDLES and Lose that NASTY LOOKING GUT Once and For All? Well the Good News is…Getting Rid of Belly Fat is Much SIMPLER THAN YOU THINK!With the Right Plan

This step-by-step guide provides an alternative to students looking to attend top-ranked and Ivy League colleges, but who were among the 90% of applicants rejected, by utilizing little-known back ways

48 humorous instances of annoying situations ...such things as getting a birthday card announcing your real age. Or someone telling you your ideas are useless...and then stealing them. Or being pregna

It’s over—and it really hurts. But as unbelievable as it may seem when you are in the throes of heartache, you can move past your breakup. Forget about trying to win your ex back. Forget about losing

This book is a man's guide to recovering from divorce and starting a new life. When it comes to getting one's life back together after divorce, most of the great advice is geared toward women. What is

A practical guide to getting organized, beating procrastination, and working more efficiently The Fourth Edition of The Personal Efficiency Program continues the book's long tradition of helping over

A completely updated edition of this classic, explaining the author's laid-back but stunningly powerful methods for taming self-defeating behaviours. Your gremlin interprets your every experience. He

In the ninth novel in New York Times bestselling author Stuart Gibbs's FunJungle series, resident sleuth Teddy Fitzroy is on the case to find a missing elephant and clear his friend of vandalism. When a herd of elephants interrupts the big Friday night football game, the police enlist Teddy and his father to assist them in getting the animals safely back home to the elephant sanctuary. Only when they arrive, their owners realize one of the elephants has gone missing! The lone African elephant, Tanzy, is still out there somewhere. Then Teddy's best friend, Xavier, is accused of vandalizing a bulldozer in protest of a builder ruining a beloved piece of land they call TurtleTown. Teddy is torn. His best friend needs him but so does Tanzy. Can Teddy crack both cases before someone gets hurt?

There’s more to Stoicism than shrugging your shoulders and getting on with it, as Tom Hodgkinson discovers in this witty and enlightening book.Stoicism is an enduring and ancient philosophy that can help you with everything from love and politics to money and spirituality. The Stoics were celebrated by the Romans, they influenced Christianity and even Shakespeare admired them. Today, both therapists and politicians will profess adherence to the Stoic creed. The “serenity prayer” is a Stoic statement. The Beatles’ “Let it Be” is a Stoic song.Tom Hodkingson, author of bestselling How to Be Idle, goes back to the original philosophical texts and looks at the greatest Stoics in history – including Seneca, Cicero, Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius and St Augustine – to see if they can help us find fulfilment. He discovers that Stoicism is much stranger and more radical than you’d think. With witty reflections on everything from ethics, grammar, rhetoric, education, friendship and the importance of

With more than 36 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! In this tenth book of the My Weirdtastic School arc, a safety expert is called to Ella Mentry School, but can she perfectly protect the kids from…well, everything?Ella Mentry School is dangerous! Kids are falling off their bikes, skateboards, and scooters. They’re running into doors. Elephants are landing on their heads. Well, we made up that last one. But kids are getting hurt, and Principal Stoker is determined to do something about it. So she brings in Mrs. Granger, who runs Safety Town, a place that helps kids have fun and stay safe at the same time. But what happens when Mrs. Granger goes overboard? Can A.J. and his friends snap her back to normal without ending up in the hospital? Perfect for reluctant readers and all kids hungry for funny school stories, Dan Gutman’s hugely popular My Weird School chapter book series has something for everyone. Don’t miss the hilarious adventures of A.J. a

In this savory and sweet sapphic YA Romance graphic novel, a klutzy high schooler strives to learn her grandma's recipes and ends up falling for a no-nonsense classmate whose family owns a restaurant. What does cooking have in common with falling in love? They're both matters of chemistry! It's Sofia's last year in high school. All her friends are getting ready to go to far away colleges, but she doesn't know if that path is right for her. What Sofia does understand is that, ever since her grandma died, her mom has been distant. But maybe, if Sofia can learn how to make one of grandma's most cherished recipes, she and her mom's relationship can go back to the way it used to be. The only problem with that idea? Sofia is terrible at cooking. Enter Anna Marie, Sofia's super cute classmate who's everything Sofia isn't-- driven, disciplined, and a gifted chef. Despite getting on each other's nerves, Anna Marie starts teaching Sofia how to cook in exchange for her help around Anna Marie's fa

A 2025 Booklist Editors’ ChoiceSquid Game meets Dear Justyce in an explosive young adult novel about a teenage girl on death row who competes on a reality show in hopes of winning her freedom. Last Chance Live! is the most popular reality show in America--and eighteen-year-old death row inmate Eternity Price's last chance to live. Getting cast on the show could win her clemency preventing her execution... if she can convince the viewing audience she deserves a second chance. The catch? If America doesn't vote for her, she loses the chance to appeal her sentence, and she'll be executed within a week of being eliminated from the show. And since Eternity's been unpopular her whole life, she's terrified America won't pick her. But any chance of getting out of prison and back to her little brother Sincere, no matter how slim, is better than rotting away in her cell. Eternity never expected to find her first real friends in a reality TV house full of people battling for survival after being

Discover the truth behind the world''s biggest historical howlers!History is full of daring deeds, mighty heroes and incredible inventions. But it''s also full of humongous FAILS! Athena Kugblenu - comedian and writer on CBBC''s Horrible Histories - explores them all, whether it be the silly mishaps that changed the course of history or the mistakes that did us all a favour.From the Titanic lookout who forgot his binoculars or the astronaut who taped over the Moon landings, to the famous inventors who failed THOUSANDS of times before getting something right, the amazing scientists who ACCIDENTALLY invented life-saving medicines and the businesses that went bust and bounced back better - take a riotous ride through history and discover the epic fails that changed the world.

Rediscover the bestselling children's fantasy series as fun-filled full-colour graphic novels. Packed with magic, mystery and charming illustrations, these are perfect for young readers aged 5–7Magic. Mystery. Time-travel. Mummies!!Go back to ancient Egypt with Jack and Annie in this full-colour graphic novel adaptation of a children’s classic, perfect for readers aged 5–7.Be careful what you wish for in the magic tree house – it might just come true! This time, Jack and Annie have been whisked away to ancient Egypt.After getting lost inside a pyramid, the siblings meet a real-life mummy who needs their help solving a centuries-old riddle. Join Jack and Annie as they learn about the past and try to solve the ancient mystery – if only they can find their way through the pyramid’s maze!

Count down to Christmas with Bear and his woodland friends in this spectacular advent calendar book--with surprises hidden under 24 doors, holiday activities to enjoy as a family, and a magical accordion-style fold-out to display In Christmas is Coming to Town!, children will enjoy the merriment of getting ready for Christmas with Bear and his friends. The calendar includes 24 flaps to open, each one revealing a delightful illustration and verse about the animals of Brown Bear Wood preparing for the big day. On the back of the stunningly illustrated fold-out calendar there are tips for more holiday fun, including: tell a Christmas story with Papa Bear; write a letter to Santa with Professor Owl; bake carrot oat bars for Rudolph with Mama Fox; build a snowdeer with the Deer Family; decorate a gingerbread burrow with Bunny; pick the perfect tree with Bear; and make gift wrap with the Squirrel Family. Christmas is truly magical in Brown Bear Wood! Brown Bear Wood series: If You Go Down to

The Terrible Trio is a fun illustrated series, best described as The Bad Guys meets Madagascar!In a world where all animals have superpowers, Zeb the zebra, Margarine the penguin, and Barry the lemur have the WORST powers of all. Zeb, Margarine, and Barry end up at the back of the line to have the Superpower Supermarket Manager grant them their superpowers and end up getting the short end of the stick. Margarine is granted the special ability to make macaroni and cheese. Barry the Lemur is gifted with the power to write neatly. And Zeb the Zebra can now blend in with a crosswalk... Working at a caf?and watching everybody else save the world day in and day out, Zeb, Margarine, and Barry wonder if they will ever get to be superheroes for a day themselves.

The new prequel manga to the smash-hit soccer action seriesBlue Lock! How does a listless slacker who thinks everything's a huge pain turn into one of Japan's top scorers? Find out, as high schooler Reo Mikage sets out to fan the flames of ambition in future soccer prodigy Seishiro Nagi, inBlue Lock: Episode Nagi.Anime movie coming soon!STOLEN TREASUREAfter getting “stolen” by Isagi’s team, Nagi finds himself torn between his newly awakened ego and his friendship with Reo. Can the two friends ever repair their relationship after Nagi’s apparent betrayal? That question gets put to the test as Nagi, Isagi, and Barou face off against Reo, Kunigami, and Chigiri for a chance to clear the Second Selection. Reo will do whatever it takes to steal Nagi back...but will it be enough?

Percy Jackson is back in this highly anticipated, brand-new adventure and faces his biggest challenge yet: getting into college - out now in paperback!THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER - OUT NOW IN PAPERBACK!THE ORIGINAL HERO. A BRAND-NEW ADVENTURE.Percy Jackson has saved the world multiple times – battling monsters, Titans, even death himself – so graduating high school should be a breeze, right?Wrong. Percy needs three recommendation letters from the gods before his final year in high school comes to an end. And one thing Percy knows, the gods on Mount Olympus don’t do anything for free.To secure his second letter, Percy and his friends Annabeth and Grover agree to a new quest – pet-sitting for the goddess Hecate while she’s away over Halloween. They just need to follow her simple rules:1. Look after the pets like their lives depend on it (because they do)2. Don’t touch anything – especially Hecate’s magic potions!3. See points 1 and 2But when Grover’s curiosity gets the better of him, the t

■全民英檢中級以上程度適用 ■留遊學、移居海外生活必備 ■想增進英語口說能力的讀者 ■幫你克服開口說英語的恐懼 \以下的生活對話，你會幾句呢?/ ☎撥打商務電話 May I have extension 123 ?可以幫我轉接分機123 嗎？ 📱超市購物 Can I use mobile payment?我可以用行動支付嗎？ 💊詢問藥品 Do you have any motion sickness medication? 你們有暈車藥嗎？ 💕表示支持 No matter what happens I’ve got your back.無論發生什麼事，我都會挺你。 🙅婉拒邀約 Maybe some other time.下次再說吧。 英語會話不求人，一起練習開口說吧！ 英語無疑是最實用的國際溝通工具，然而當需要臨時開口說英語時，不免讓人感到措手不及。為此，我們精心規劃了這本書，旨在幫助你在各種情境中都能從容地以英語應對。本書內容共分為三大主題：「生活大小事」、「購物與消費」以及「人際交流」。每個主題有八個單元，共96段情境對話，分別聚焦於常見情境，從致電客服、辦理銀行或郵局業務、購物，到回應邀約、致謝或道歉等，全面涵蓋日常與社交互動中的英語需求。你只需從最熟悉的生活場景出發，透過每個單元收錄的對話和實用句，逐步學習正確的英語表達。 目錄介紹 Section 1生活大小事 Unit 1 Getting in Touch with Friends 與朋友聯繫 Unit 2 Making and Receiving Important Phone Calls 撥打與接聽重要電話 Unit 3 Problems with Household Appliances 家電故障與維修 Unit 4 Talking to the Bank 辦理銀行業務 Unit 5 Going to a Post Office 到郵局辦事 Unit 6 At the Library 到圖書館借書 Unit 7 A Trip to the Optometrist 視力檢查與配鏡 Unit 8 Getting a Health Check 做健康檢查 Section 2購物與消費 Unit 1

Bunnies really, really don’t like bedtime! Bunnies want to jump and leap, bunnies never want to sleep!But can they learn to see the more positive side of bedtime? This empowering new picture book series will help to encourage children to see the positive side of things they don't want to do - from getting dressed to going to bed and eating their vegetables?Illustrated by the award-winning Rob Starling, this brand-new picture book series will put the fun back into daily routines!

In the ninth novel in New York Times bestselling author Stuart Gibbs’s FunJungle series, resident sleuth Teddy Fitzroy is on the case to find a missing elephant and clear his friend of vandalism.When a herd of elephants interrupts the big Friday night football game, the police enlist Teddy and his father to assist them in getting the animals safely back home to the elephant sanctuary. Only when they arrive, their owners realize one of the elephants has gone missing! The lone African elephant, Tanzy, is still out there somewhere.Then Teddy’s best friend, Xavier, is accused of vandalizing a bulldozer in protest of a builder ruining a beloved piece of land they call TurtleTown. Teddy is torn. His best friend needs him but so does Tanzy. Can Teddy crack both cases before someone gets hurt?