Pines and Plains Libraries

Through his pithy and inspiring storytelling that has endeared him to millions, New York Times bestselling author Bob Goff reassures readers that they can harness today's distractions, follow Jesus' example, and find focus, purpose, and joy. You probably know what it's like to be driving down the road when you suddenly feel the vibration and hear the guh-guh-guh-guh-guh of the rumble strips-those groves in the pavement-warning you that you've drifted...

"RuPaul's secrets for success not only in show business, but in all aspects of life, especially in navigating the emotional landmines [of life]"--

"You appreciate your coworkers, but do they feel appreciated? In today's workplace it is crucial for employees to feel valued. But that's a challenge when you and your employees communicate appreciation differently. Dr. Gary Chapman and Dr. Paul White help you: Elevate employee engagement by making your staff feel truly valued ; Decrease turnover and increase loyalty with your employees and supervisors ; Reduce cynicism and create a more positive...

Explains how to make the leap from the vision of a good idea to delivering results and demonstrates how to handle sudden changes in the business environment by making crucial connections among people, strategy, and the operating plan.

A Kick in the Attitude subscribes to the thinking that 85% of all top achievers attribute their success to their attitude. Attitude, as readers will learn, is the critical component that pushes individuals to excel in personal and professional venues. This book reveals how to revive an attitude with energy, passion and purpose; how to make an attitude work for rather than against you; and how having the right attitude builds performance, productivity...

A brilliant set of principles essential for people to function at their best, overcome personal obstacles, and achieve their heart's desire. 17 Lies That Are Holding You Back explains how to recover from the lies that most of us tell ourselves to prevent us from being everything we could be-lies such as: • "It's who you know" • "I'm not good with people" • "I'm too old" • "Winning the lottery would solve everything" • "I don't have the time"....

Can economics be passionate? Can it center on people and what really matters to them day-in and day-out. And help us understand their hidden motives for why they do what they do in everyday life? Uri Gneezy and John List are revolutionaries. Their ideas and methods for revealing what really works in addressing big social, business, and economic problems gives us new understanding of the motives underlying human behavior. We can then structure incentives...

"The popular pastor and New York Times bestselling author of Love Wins and What We Talk About When We Talk About God shows us how to pursue and realize our dreams, live in the moment, and joyfully do the things that make us come alive.Each of us was created for something great--we just need to figure out what it is and find the courage to do it. Whether it's writing the next great American novel, starting a business, or joining a band, Rob Bell wants...

The morning talk show host and former champion football player offers a collection of stories and motivational advice to inspire others to pursue their own personal ambitions.

Daniel Coyle, a revered journalist, spent years investigating the possible origins of skill. Whether it is sports, language, mathematics, or science, Coyle asserts the biology and myelin are the two biggest factors in producing success. Based on his findings, Coyle presents an easy, foolproof program that will allow listeners to develop their own path toward success.