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The science of solitude shows that alone time can be a powerful space used to tap into countless benefits. Translating key research findings into actionable facts and advice, this book shows that alone time can boost well-being. From relaxation and recharging to problem solving and emotional regulation, solitude can benefit personal growth, contentment, creativity, and our relationships with ourselves and others. By learning what makes us better at spending time alone, you can use these principles to move toward your best possible self.

Wildfire shares the drama, hardships, and experiences of the firefighters who try, sometimes in vain, to prevent destruction when a spark flares out of control. Hansen tells the rich and frightening stories of the firefighters themselves and the challenges they face: a safety system struggling to keep up with fire seasons that are lengthening, fires that are becoming more extreme, and agencies that are struggling to cover the bills.

Publishers Weekly called Heather Hansen's first book, The Elegant Warrior, a "template for achieving personal and career goals". In Advocate to Win, Heather goes deeper. As an award-winning trial attorney, Heather quickly realized that she didn't win because she was an extraordinary advocate. She won because she gave her clients the tools to advocate for themselves. First, they needed to choose what they wanted. Next, they needed to believe in themselves and their ability to get it. And then, they could advocate to win.

Professional communication has become more complex than ever as, with the rise of remote working and the increasing prominence of social media, we frequently find ourselves muted - when we can’t find the opportunities to speak up or our ideas aren’t getting the credit they deserve. In Unmuted, Heather Hansen draws upon her years of experience as a communication specialist and consultant to illustrate how you can overcome these obstacles and make your voice heard.

In a stratified society where contact with the sun is a luxury reserved for the elite, those kept prisoner in the darkness will do anything to find the light. Arden - beautiful, street-smart, and cynical - is one of the citizens of the lowest Level, known as Undercity, of an off-world colony. A blackout band traps Arden in her district, but as sister to the leader of the most powerful gang in Undercity, she has access to Above.

Sure to become a favorite of readers who love Chicken Soup for its stories of overcoming life’s obstacles, challenges, heartbreaks, and pain, this book emphasizes triumph in the face of overwhelming odds. A timeless testament to the indomitable human spirit, this collection is sure to encourage, support, comfort, and, most of all, inspire all readers for years to come.

The walls around Catherine Benedict were growing ever closer. She had to find a way out. A way to be free. To have an adventure of her own. She sees from the window in her chamber, the ships coming and going in the port. Perhaps she will find her chance.

Benny was having a hard time falling asleep that night. He kept tossing and turning. He got to thinking, how do other animals sleep? Will he end up sleeping in a tree with the baboons? Or in the water with the hippos? Join Benny on another exciting adventure to find the perfect spot to sleep.

Benny the Ostrich is determined to find a food that is tastier than his usual meal of grass, so he decided to ask other animals what they like to eat.

This is the Elegant Warrior Podcast. It's a podcast about elegance and all of its forms. We're talking about our definitions of elegance and how we maintain it in times of trial. We're also talking about how we can advocate for ourselves with elegance and in a way that makes us most likely to win. I'm your host, Heather Hansen, author, speaker, consultant, trainer, and self-advocacy expert. Let's talk Elegance!

Can you win life’s battles without losing yourself? Life is full of trials, and sometimes you need a warrior spirit to overcome them. Award-winning attorney Heather Hansen has spent over 20 years fighting on the battlefields of the courts - but even in her fiercest clashes, she’s remained true to herself and her principles. She shares her journey to becoming an elegant warrior, and imparts the wisdom she’s learned from her decades on the bar. Armed with the tools and techniques she’s honed in the courtroom, Hansen makes the case that anyone can become an elegant warrior.

This audiobook is a very educational audiobook. It contains stories from far and wide that can be of great help to you, your business, and your community. Short Term Rental Success Stories from the Edge talks about how success starts within yourself. You will find the best ideas for how you can support your business in this book.

Arden and Dade are running for their lives from a city on fire; they're wounded, desperate, and shadowed by two families who want them dead. But it's Dade's debt to a devious crime lord that plunges them further into danger - especially with their mining planet in chaos... The ruling Solizen have grown more calculating, while the Undercity population remains trapped in the darkness below. With the supply of life-saving VitD wiped out, the rebellion is ready to erupt at any moment.

In Finding Humanity, you’ll discover a heartfelt guide to uncovering the threads of connection that make life rich and meaningful. Also, the business case for why now is the time to infuse humanity into the workplace is thoughtfully presented. Through powerful vignettes, personal reflections, and actionable exercises, this book invites you on a journey to rediscover the Heart of Humanity. Each story illuminates the small yet transformative moments of love, kindness, and vulnerability that remind us what it means to be human.

The Polytics Podcast is a home where Civics, Politics and all things that make us ‘tick’ will be discussed. We are sisters and are of Tongan and Māori descent with a non-partisan platform. Our intent is to strengthen the Ordinary Citizen and the principles they already live by.