Development First

Gone are the days where you must rely on large financial institutions or big-name investors to bring a great idea to life. No more needing to explain why you deserve a business loan despite not having a Ph.D. from an Ivy League business school, twenty years experience in your industry, and a million dollars worth of assets as collateral. All of that is in the past, thanks to the Internet making crowdfunding accessible to just about anyone with a computer. One of the biggest names in crowdfunding makes it even easier to raise funds to bring a project to life.

Feeling like you were thrown into the deep end with becoming a parent? New parents and even caregivers have a hell of a time figuring out all the little stuff. This book will help you figure out those decisions on taking care of your new baby. But what are the basic skills of a parent? New parents and caregivers are bombarded with too much information and opinions to make an accurate decision on how they want to take care of their children. More than half of them have a very biased view. Any adult can have difficulties in finding themselves when it comes to being a new parent.

Management consulting is a $250 billion industry and growing at a rate of over four percent annually. Many predict that more than 40 percent of the US workforce will soon be contingent, freelance, or consulting members of the workforce - making this book more relevant than ever. Individuals become independent consultants out of necessity or preference: necessity because they lost their job or the company offered an attractive exit package; preference because they want a career change, more control over their time, or an enriched, varied work situation.

Most parenting books out there only seem to be for mothers - but you’ve probably already noticed that. No one is helping the dads through the responsibilities of fatherhood. Fatherhood can be one of the most beautiful roles you take on in your lifetime, if you play your cards right. Inside, you will find the resources you need to travel down the line with your newborn and create an everlasting bond between father and child.

Just as parents can expect their children to encounter physical bumps, bruises, and injuries along the road to adulthood, emotional distress is also an unavoidable part of growing up. The sources of this distress range from toddlerhood to young adulthood, from the frustration of toilet training to the uncertainty of leaving home for the first time. This second edition of The Parents' Guide to Psychological First Aid brings together an array of experts to offer parental guidance in helping your child navigate and recover from the everyday stresses they will encounter growing up.

Each morning starts a new chapter. Will yours be reactive or intentional? The Golden Hour reveals how mastering your first 60 minutes sets the trajectory for productivity, purpose, and fulfillment daily. Learn science-backed morning routines used by high achievers that compound over time. This book shares: Morning habits to actualize ambitions. Creating personalized rituals for energy and flow. Cementing routines through the neuroscience of habits. Tracking techniques and community for motivation. Overcoming common morning challenges. Stories of transformation through morning mastery. The ...

The Kettlebell-Lover’s Primer for Rapid Physical Transformation and Peak Athletic Performance… When Dragon Door originated the modern kettlebell movement in 2001, it was love-at-first-sight for millions of fitness enthusiasts worldwide. This almost magical “gym-in-the-palm-of-your-hand” can deliver spectacular results--be it in strength, conditioning, power or movement quality. The health-strength benefits of vigorous, dedicated, skilled exercise with kettlebells can indeed be off-the-charts. But note the all-important word “skill”. Because without the proper know-how, the ...

Become a super dad-to-be and enjoy every minute of it without getting overwhelmed. There are more than 70 million dads in the United States, and soon you’ll be joining their ranks as a first-time father. However, becoming a new dad can be a roller coaster ride of joyful anticipation and fearful moments for most men. Do you worry about not knowing what to expect, let alone how to respond? In this timely audiobook for first-time fathers, you’ll uncover a wealth of practical wisdom.

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.

In the autumn of 1992, two young women students at Melbourne University went to the police claiming that they had been indecently assaulted at a party. The man they accused was the head of their co-ed residential college. The controversial book that Helen Garner wrote about the resulting Ormond College sexual harassment case caused a social media storm. Prominent feminists were outraged at Garner's perceived support for the man involved, but many saw her approach a necessary and much welcome nuance towards the power dynamic between men and women.

You can never get too comfortable in your relationships, or in life, really. There are things that should be done to keep the fire ablaze to make sure that you are the only one he sees.

You may want to start a home business and don’t know where to start or don’t know if you are ready. There are many steps in starting a home business, but you may not know where to begin. Answering these questions will allow you to begin the process of moving forward with your home business.

Did you know that in the United States alone, more than one in four children live in a home without a father? When Alec Lace recognized this crisis and launched his parenting podcast 2018, his mission was simple: to give dads an opportunity to encourage others, by sharing the experiences and wisdom they’ve gained during their respective journeys.

Would you like to know about things to do in pregnancy? Are you concern about your baby’s health during and after birth? Well, your answer is not far-fetched.The book is an all-encompassing book for pregnant women. It contains everything an expectant mother needs to know about her pregnancy as well as the process of nursing her child(ren). It also gives practical guide on how a mother can transition back to her normal life post-partum. Indeed, it is safe to call this book a dictionary of motherhood. A parent will hardly go wrong with this book as a guide.

As a Personal Development Enthusiast, The Art Of Doing Hard Things First you’ll learn how to break free from the cycle of procrastination and start achieving your goals. Whether you’re struggling with distractions, perfectionism, or simply feeling overwhelmed, just like I did a couple of years ago you will discover the latest research on habit formation to overcome anxiety, frustration, and helplessness.

In a very real, direct, down-to-earth manner, Love Yourself teaches you to learn the attitudes and behaviors that make self-love a reality. Love Yourself is a guide to developing the skills necessary to increasing your ability to have a successful intimate relationship.

A powerful, inspiring book about overcoming childhood trauma and finding light through the darkness. Written with love and grace, Glori Meldrum opens up about her childhood sexual abuse, her fight to survive, and how it shaped her to become the powerhouse she is today. Raw and beautifully written, she weaves in humor and honesty as she takes listeners on a journey of vulnerability, perseverance, and triumph in starting Little Warriors and building Be Brave Ranch, the world's first-class treatment center for childhood sexual abuse survivors.

My readers and listeners write to me on a regular basis, often entangled in relationships with narcissists, which is both toxic and addictive at the same time. They struggle to get out of the relationships, but the cognitive dissonance of the narcissists pulls them back in. Narcissists are nice at times, and then they are critical, rigid, and self-absorbed at other times. They both intrigue us and disgust us at the very same time.

Your due date is approaching… Now what?! Relax and read on... Feeling swamped by baby products? Unsure how to choose the best for your little one? Overwhelmed by endless questions about feeding, sleep routines, and soothing your baby's tears? Wishing for clear answers? Look no further. First-Time Mom Made Simple is your go-to resource for everything you need to navigate early motherhood with confidence. This user-friendly guide will help make the first six months of your baby’s life a joyful experience for both of you.

Threading the Needle: A Fashion Designer’s Guide to Successfully Launching Your First Collection will also provide guidance on how to establish relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and retailers, as well as tips for managing finances and budgeting effectively. The goal is to help you avoid common pitfalls and overcome obstacles as you launch your first collection—this book will hopefully serve as your main point of reference on your journey as you continue to make an impact on the world.