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A photo of Carry strong : an empowered approach to navigating pregnancy and work

Carry strong : an empowered approach to navigating pregnancy and work

"Having a baby and a career can feel challenging on the best of days, nearly impossible on the worst. From figuring out how to tell your boss you're pregnant to sucking in your belly bump all day long at work, to working even harder to prove your worth, there's a lot to navigate if you're newly pregnant or are even thinking about getting pregnant- and trying to juggle it all can leave you overwhelmed. It doesn't have to be this way. You can do it all, just not at the same time.

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A photo of Deeper than money : ditch money shame, build wealth, and feel confident AF

Deeper than money : ditch money shame, build wealth, and feel confident AF

"A guide for women to find financial confidence, say goodbye to guilt, and finally get ahead with money without sacrificing what they care about ... Part practical guide to finance and part motivational kick in the butt to set yourself up for success, this book is all about showing how to live your life, love your finances, and make money matter less. It'll have you ready to talk about money at brunch with your friends, and finally allow you to get ahead with money--without skipping the mimosa"-- Provided by publisher.

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A photo of Get better at anything : 12 maxims for mastery

Get better at anything : 12 maxims for mastery

"The author explores why it's so difficult for people to learn new skills, arguing that three factors must be met to make advancement possible, and offering 12 maxims to improve the way we learn"-- Provided by publisher.

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A photo of How to thrive in the virtual workplace : simple and effective tips for successful, productive, and empowered remote work

How to thrive in the virtual workplace : simple and effective tips for successful, productive, and empowered remote work

"As the corporate world continues to embrace virtual offices and working remotely, there is a need for companies to understand how they can intentionally build a remote workforce that thrives. This book serves as a quick guide with actionable steps to take if you are transitioning to a remote workplace or looking to improve your existing setup"-- Provided by publisher.

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A photo of How work works : the subtle science of getting ahead without losing yourself

How work works : the subtle science of getting ahead without losing yourself

"In her two decades researching organizations, Michelle P. King has discovered that people who succeed possess a particularly unique skill: they know how workplaces work. More specifically, to get ahead, they do not rely on the often generic and outdated written rules that have defined the workplace for a century. Instead, they have learned to gauge how they should behave and perform by becoming aware of informal (and unspoken) rules that exist just below the surface, rather than formal organizational guidelines. In this one-of-a-kind guide,

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A photo of Make money move : a guide to financial wellness

Make money move : a guide to financial wellness

"In 2017, when she was only twenty-two, Lauren Simmons became the youngest full-time female trader at the New York Stock Exchange, and the second African American woman in the Exchange's 228-year history to hold such a position. Driven by a passion for empowering women, Millennials, Gen Zs, and minorities to become more financially savvy, she now shares her experience and knowledge in this savvy financial guide.

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A photo of Money and love : an intelligent roadmap for life's biggest decisions

Money and love : an intelligent roadmap for life's biggest decisions

"Hardly ever, when faced with daunting questions, do we have the keys to combine both head and heart in a balanced and fulfilling way. Labor economist and Stanford professor emerita Myra Strober and social innovation leader Abby Davisson know that in our daily lives money and love are interdependent. Whereas most decision-making guides focus only on one or the other, Money and Love shows us and our loved ones how to consider them jointly using the original, step-by-step 5Cs method: Clarify, Communicate, Choices, Check-in, and Consequences.

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A photo of Money magic : an economist's secrets to more money, less risk, and a better life

Money magic : an economist's secrets to more money, less risk, and a better life

"Laurence Kotlikoff, one of our nation’s premier personal finance experts... harnesses the power of economics and advanced computation to deliver a host of spellbinding but simple money magic tricks that will transform your financial future. Each trick shares a basic ingredient for financial savvy based on economic common sense, not Wall Street snake oil. Money Magic offers a clear path to a richer, happier, and safer financial life. Whether you’re making education, career, marriage, lifestyle, housing, investment, retirement, or Social Security decisions,

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A photo of The rejection that changed my life : 25+ powerful women on being let down, turning it around, and burning it up at work

The rejection that changed my life : 25+ powerful women on being let down, turning it around, and burning it up at work

"The perfect gift and conversation starter for women who talk about dealing with failure and accepting not being perfect, this book features fascinating interviews with twenty-five women, including Keri Smith, Angela Duckworth, and Roz Chast, about triumphing over career setbacks and challenges. Jessica Bacal, the author of Mistakes I Made at Work, is a well-respected career-development professional at Smith College"-- Provided by publisher.

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A photo of Tightwads and spendthrifts : navigating the money minefield in real relationships

Tightwads and spendthrifts : navigating the money minefield in real relationships

"A revolutionary guide to navigating the financial aspects of real relationships Have you ever asked yourself "What if I'm a tightwad and my significant other is a spendthrift?" or vice versa? Scott Rick, a behavioral scientist at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business, knows that many people do. He also knows that the financial aspects of an intimate relationship can become a money minefield if couples try to navigate it without first discussing all of the financial issues between them, especially if those two people have different approaches to spending.

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