Knaus, William J.
Summary: "Procrastinating is a bad habit that can hinder your success and follow you well into adulthood. With this book, procrastination expert Bill Knaus offers a step-by-step guide to overcoming procrastination. With simple and fun exercises and skills based in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), you'll learn to organize your schedule, manage homework, overcome negative self-talk, and improve your...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Instant Help Books, an imprint of New Harbinger Publications, Inc. 2016
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 155 KNAKnaus, William J.
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Publisher / Publication Date: J. Wiley & Sons 1998
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 155.2 KNASteel, Piers.
Summary: If you think you are not one of the 95% of us who procrastinates, take Dr. Steel's test. Based on more than a decade of research, and written with humor, humanity, and solid science, this book offers answers to such questions as: Are we biologically hardwired to procrastinate. If so, why? Is there a difference between procrastination and prudence? What tricks do we play on ourselves when we...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper 2011
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 155.232 STEShannon, Jennifer
Summary: Discusses the four procrastination types--warrior, pleaser, perfectionist, and rebel--and provides tips and guidelines for managing time and overcoming procrastination ro meet important deadlines.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Instant Help Books, an imprint of New Harbinger Publications, Inc. 2017
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 155 SHAFiore, Neil A.
Contents: Why we procrastinate -- How we procrastinate -- How to talk to yourself -- Guilt-free play, quality work -- Overcoming blocks to action -- The unschedule -- Working in the flow state -- Fine-tuning your progress -- The procrastinator in your life.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tarcher/Penguin 2007
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 155.232 FIOPressfield, Steven.
Summary: "In this powerful, straight-from-the-hip examination of the internal obstacles to success, bestselling author Steven Pressfield shows readers how to identify, defeat, and unlock the inner barriers to creativity. The War of Art is an inspirational, funny, well-aimed kick in the pants guaranteed to galvanize every would-be artist, visionary, or entrepreneur."--Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Black Irish Entertainment 2012
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Summary: "New York Times business writer Phyllis Korkki explores what drives people to pursue their dreams of creating the next Big Thing, documenting through stories, case studies, and science, the productive habits and behaviors of those who achieve success"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 153 KORSumner, Eija
Summary: A little mermaid, who is a terror of the deep - too fierce, scary and ferocious to follow The Good Little Mermaid's Guide to Bedtime - resists going to sleep at every turn, in this uproarious underwater story.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tundra 2024
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Summary: Variously warm and inviting, light-hearted, profound, bluesy and full of energy, it is full of the kind of songs that have earned them generations of devoted fans. The tracks energetically hearken back to several stages of their career in their style and feel.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Red House Records 2014
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD FOLK GOROakley, Barbara A.
Summary: Engineering professor Barbara Oakley knows firsthand how it feels to struggle with math. In her book, she offers you the tools needed to get a better grasp of that intimidating but inescapable field.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Jeremy P. Tarcher/Penguin 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 510 OAKWheeler, Sara
Summary: A witty and insightful tour of contemporary Russia, using its Golden Age writers, from Pushkin to Tolstoy, as guides: part history, part sociopolitical commentary, Mud and Stars reveals the heart of a country that never fails to surprise us.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pantheon Books 2019
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Summary: With the imagery of a poet and the reflection of a philosopher, David Whyte turns his attention to 52 ordinary words, each its own particular doorway into the underlying currents of human life. Beginning with Alone and closing with Work, each chapter is a meditation on meaning and context, an invitation to shift and broaden our perspectives on the inevitable vicissitudes of life: pain and joy,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Many Rivers Press 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 158.1 WHYTracy, Brian.
Contents: Introduction - Getting More Done Faster -- The Psychology of Time Management -- Setting Goals and Objectives -- Getting Yourself Organized -- Establishing Proper Priorities -- Getting Things Done -- Managing Multi-Task Jobs -- Time Saving Techniques -- Overcoming Procrastination -- Keeping Up -- Saving Time With Others -- Time Management for Salespeople -- The Philosophy of Time Management.
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Publisher / Publication Date: AMACOM 2004
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 650.1 TRASummary: With crowded classrooms and outside influences, many teens have problems staying on task. This program discusses how to stay focused. Subjects covered include the positive effects of staying focused; the negative effects of not staying focused; ways to stay focused; bad habits; good habits; setting goals; scheduling; various distractions; and ways to make it easier to focus. Correlates to all...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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White, Dana K.
Summary: "So you want to keep your kitchen counter clean but you aren't ready to toss the toaster? You want to be able to find your kids' socks but aren't looking to spend your 401(k) on clear bins? You long for a little more peace but minimalism isn't sparking joy? Decluttering expert and self-proclaimed recovering slob Dana K. White offers sustainable ideas to simplify and manage your home in...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thomas Nelson 2022
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Summary: "Packed with practical solutions and tips to stay on top of homework, develop a sense of time, manage digital distractions, and create easy-to-follow routines, this guide will help teens stop procrastinating and get their tasks done"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Zest Books 2020
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 371.3 JOSKagan, Marilyn.
Contents: Face your fear and doubt : dial down denial -- Defuse your weapons of mass projection -- Quit making excuses : reduce rationalization -- Use your head and your heart : inhibit intellectualization -- Laugh a little; cry a little : get a handle on humor -- Hand-me-down anger : diminish displacement -- Listen to the whole story : suspend sublimation -- Stomach your angst now : put off...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hay House 2008
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 158 KAGLevrini, Abigail.
Summary: This book will help you overcome the challenges of adult ADHD and find fulfillment in taking the practical steps needed to achieve your goals. In easy-to-master lessons, ADHD specialists Abigail Levrini and Frances Prevatt offer realistic, proven, and unique daily strategies to help you succeed. This dynamic and interactive text will become an indispensable aid in helping you translate your...
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Publisher / Publication Date: American Psychological Association 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.8589 LEVWillingham, Daniel T.
Summary: "Written by a cognitive psychologist who has spent decades studying low we learn, OUTSMART YOUR BRAIN is the definitive guide to help students master the skills of understanding material and retaining information. In clear, accessible prose, Dan Willingham lays out the techniques necessary for students at any stage to succeed and thrive when learning, studying, and taking exams. When studying,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gallery Books 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 370.15 WILCasale, Jana
Summary: A college student's procrastination over reading a Noam Chomsky work becomes a metaphor throughout subsequent decades of milestones that reflect the disparity between the carefully planned life she wants and the person she is really meant to be.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2018
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Summary: Living in the underwater city of Bikini Bottom, SpongeBob lives in a two-story pineapple. Instead of taking a more logical approach to everyday challenges, SpongeBob usually approaches life in an unconventional way. Whether searching for the ultimate spatula to perfect his burger flipping technique at the Krusty Krab, or just hanging out with his best pal Patrick, SpongeBob's good intentions...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV SPONancherla, Aparna
Summary: "A hilarious and insightful collection of essays exploring imposter syndrome, from the inside and out, by the most successful fraud in comedy Aparna Nancherla is a superstar comedian on the rise-a darling of Netflix and Comedy Central's comedy special lineups, a headliner at comedy shows and music festivals, a frequenter of late night television and the subject of numerous profiles, all while...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Viking 2023
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Summary: "Throughout your life, you've had parents, coaches, teachers, friends and mentors who have pushed you to be better than your excuses and bigger than your fears. What if the secret to having the confidence and courage to enrich your life and work is simply knowing how to push yourself? Using the science of habits, riveting stories and surprising facts from some of the most famous moments in...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Savio Republic 2017
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Summary: We live in an "escalator world" filled with shortcuts, quick fixes, and distractions that make it all to easy to slide into procrastination, compromise, and mediocrity. How do successful people stay focused and achieve results? Learn to tackle the work that leads to real success.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Perigee Book 2012