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Procrastination is a curse we all try to deny. But what if it can be turned into something positive and productive? Everyone has been guilty of staring at their laptop screen and getting no work done. So how can we turn this negative thing in the eyes of many into a positive solution? Should we try to get rid of procrastination fully, or should we try to use it in a way that helps us to progress? I challenge you to explore the world of procrastination with me and to find out what it is, why we do it, and how we can change our behaviors.

As a father, you will have a huge impact on what kind of person your child grows into. It can be exciting, but also daunting, uplifting, and exhausting…and leave you wondering where to start and what to do. A strong relationship, a happy family, and raising a healthy child all start with you! It’s never too late to start making mindful and deliberate choices in your parenting - with a conscious approach to fatherhood, you can feel like (and actually be) a good father! This parenting handbook is designed by a real-life dad who’s been exactly where you are now.

The second book in our Mommy MD Guides book series, The Mommy MD Guide to Your Baby's First Year, is filled with tips that doctors who are also mothers use for their own families during their babies' first years. To create it, we spoke with more than 60 doctors who are also mothers; we call them Mommy MD Guides.

Are you a first-time parent about to embark on the thrilling adventure of potty training your little one? Look no further than "Potty Training Manual for First-Time Parents" – the ultimate guide that combines practical advice with a touch of humor to make this milestone a breeze.

Your partner’s sperm and your egg have met up and become one, forming your baby. Together, we’ll follow your baby’s journey from your fallopian tubes to the day it burrows into your endometrium, or uterine lining. In 9 Months Until Forever: First Time Moms, Book Two, your partner, yourself, and I will discover all about your baby’s changing body as it goes from zygote to blastocyst to embryo to fetus. We’ll learn all about the changes that your body will go through from month to month, and, oh! Is there so many!

Journeying through wildly different weddings, visits to wedding planners, interviews with the much-married, those who have questioned their decision to marry and those who would never consider matrimony, this is an incisive, witty and moving look at marriage - as an achievement, a compromise, a selling-out, a practical solution. Tom Rasmussen examines what marriage means across the spectrum of sexuality and class, and what the future looks like for this most historic and universal of institutions.

Fatherhood today is far different from previous generations. Stay-at-home dads are increasingly common, and growing numbers of men are working part-time or flextime schedules to spend more time with their children. Dads today are more emotionally and physically involved on the home front. They are "all in", and - like mothers - they are struggling with work-life balance and doing it all.

Have you always wanted to get more out of life? Have you wondered why some people are more successful than others? Do you make New Year’s Resolutions, but never seem to keep them? If so, this book is for you. In this concise book you will learn the simple secrets to setting SMART goals, learn how to create a strong reason why you want to achieve your goals to keep you motivated along the journey, and create a simple action plan that will ingrain new habits to help you achieve every goal you set in life.

This is a collection of 50 simple tips that any soon to be parent would like to know before their first year of parenthood. A great quick listen for a soon to be parent.

If you grew up without a father figure, you may be concerned about whether you have what it takes to be a great dad. Author Kendall Smith, son of a single mother, takes you under his wing, sharing the wisdom he has gathered from his own experience as a father, from observing other dads, and from interviewing various generations of men.

Have you ever felt stuck, held back by fear, self-doubt, or uncertainty about where to begin? Take the First Step is your guide to breaking free, building unstoppable momentum, and achieving the goals that matter most.

Random House presents the audiobook edition of How to Grow a Baby and Push It Out by Clemmie Hooper, read by the author. Everything you wanted to know but were too embarrassed to ask - a guide to pregnancy and birth straight from the midwife's mouth. Mum to four little girls and midwife to many, Clemmie Hooper wants to share her knowledge, wisdom and stories about pregnancy, birth and mothering young children that aren't so widely talked about.

This book is a manual for first-time fathers, especially the clueless ones. This book is not born from a perfect father’s preparation but culled from my imperfect experiences at attempting to prepare for fatherhood. I went through that clumsy, anxious, worrisome phase, and I wrote this book to assure all future fathers out there that even ordinary guys like me can make it. Should you prepare for your partner’s pregnancy? Heck yes! Is this book going to help childbirth become more smooth-sailing? Heck yes! You might not be the one giving birth, but there is a lot you have to know.

Are you about to embark on the most exciting journey of your life called marriage? Or maybe you've already said, "I do," and now you're navigating through the first year together? Either way, marriage can be both thrilling and daunting, especially in the beginning. That's why you need a guide, and How to Have a Successful Marriage: 20 Rules for the First Year of Your Marriage, by Dean Talib, is the roadmap you've been searching for!

No one can prepare you for the sleep deprivation of having a newborn. The truth is, there is no magic wand - but there is straight-forward, actionable advice that will set your baby on a path towards a settled night's sleep. Baby sleep guru Rosey Davidson has been helping new parents with sleep for over a decade. She knows first-hand that every baby is different and that no parent needs to suffer with sleep struggles long term. In this empowering and non judgemental book, Rosey sets out clear, practical solutions to help you make the right sleep decisions for your family.

In the world of entrepreneurship, three pillars stand as the foundation for success: passion, risk tolerance, and vision. In Invaluably Different, Bony Dawood, CEO of Dawood Engineering, delves into the essence of what it takes to turn a vision into reality. Fueled by the infectious drive and determination of a seasoned entrepreneur, this book recounts a personal journey through the trials and triumphs of building a large and diverse organization from the ground up.

Wayne le mostrara cómo dar ese salto del empleo tradicional a crear un negocio y los ingresos para seguir sus sueños fuera del trabajo. El libro proporciona las herramientas que un nuevo empresario necesita de una forma directa y rapida, sin palabreo innecesario. Esto esta basado en la experiencia de su aventura con su primer negocio. Incluye muchas notas personales del diario que mantuvo durante su fase de inicio. Este practico libro lo impulsara hacia su camino.

Back in 1922, Dr. Frank Crane wrote "Don't Be a Doormat" for The American Magazine - and it still rings true today. Narrator Randye Kaye adds a foreword and afterword, sharing tips to unlearn Doormat Behavior, and move ahead to value assertive behavior - so you become a Diplomat instead. The journey begins with wanting to change.

Are you Feeling Severe Pains and Discomfort as a Pregnant Woman? Do you Have Complications or Hard Times During Pregnancy? Get this book!!! Pregnancy is a very delicate situation in every woman’s life. It is a time devil takes pleasure in attacking believers. You do not have to go through pains and discomfort during your pregnancy because of your faith. In this book, Prayer Madueke, best-selling author of 21/40 Nights of Decrees and Your Enemies Will Surrender, reveals the biblical basis for safe pregnancy and delivery. He outlines what the man and woman’s responsibilities are in ...

Written by award-winning broadcaster Mishal Husain, The Skills will inspire, motivate, champion and encourage women to reach their potential by focusing on practical skills that make a difference. Gathering together advice for women of all ages, whether they are new graduates, working mothers or women seeking a career change, The Skills explains how to present yourself to maximum effect, in person and online, how to prepare for big moments and plan for long-term goals, how to gain confidence and authority and how to navigate the ups and downs of a long working life and build resilience.