books about: congratulations

books about: congratulations

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Congratulations

The Vision of the Anointed Self-Congratulation as a Basis for Social Policy

Thomas Sowell

Basic Books, 1996

The man does his homework
This is a brilliant book. I'm an historian (I teach history at a community college) and have studied, in depth, the philosophic background and history of the rise of modern secular ideology and its utopian vision--the people Sowell refers to as "the anointed" (and it ...

Congratulations You're Gifted!: Discovering Your God-Given Shape to Make a Difference in the World (invert)
Doug Fields, Erik Rees

Zondervan/Youth Specialties, 2008

Based on the popular S.H.A.P.E. book for adults, this teen version walks through the same process of discovery with students. Written by the bestselling author and pastor at Saddleback Church, Doug Fields, this book will help teenagers understand who they are, how they can serve, and why they serve.

Congratulations

Weekend Books Publishing, 2007

Congratualtions to Darrin Lowery
Tiffany Garner thought she had the man of her dreams. Thomas Young is a successful businessman, a sight for any woman's sore eyes, and he definitely knows how to deliver multiple "panic" attacks in the bedroom. Not only is Thomas all that, but he also carries a secret ...

Congratulations on Your Divorce: The Road to Finding Your Happily Ever After

Amy Botwinick

HCI, 2005

Very Helpful
When everything feels awful it is hard to smile but this book helps. Divorce is a hard thing to go though but Congrats helps you feel not so alone. I recommend it to any woman who would like some support.

Congratulations, You Have Just Met the I. C. F.

Cass Pennant

John Blake Publishing, Limited, 2003

Excellent from start to finish
Its not unusual to see black people at football matches these days but back in the 70's and early 80's there were a lot of skinheads on the terraces and they were mostly extreme right wing racists. I didn't go to football at all in the UK in the 70's but I remember ...

Congratulations! Now What? A Book for Graduates

Bill Cosby

Hyperion, 1999

Classic, Absolutely Classic
I've had a cloud over my head for quite some time about having a Bachelor of Arts and dealing with the problems of having a full-time job and going to grad school. On page 100, when Cosby talks about "Master of Nothing in Particular" I fell out laughing. There were ...

Congratulations, You're Gonna Be a Dad!: What's Ahead from A to Z for First-Time Fathers

Paul Pettit, Pam Pettit

Kregel Publications, 2002

A Supportive Guide for Soon-to-Be Dads
Who do women turn to for information when they're pregnant? Many times they know other women who have either been through a pregnancy, or who are pregnant at the same time as they are. Who do the soon-to-be husbands turn to? Other men or women? I tend to think not. ...

Lapham's Rules of Influence: A Careerist's Guide to Success, Status, and Self-Congratulation

Lewis Lapham

Random House, 1999

Reality based book, humorous because it's true.
I'm an analytical, independent-minded person. As a result, I have missed many opportunities, simply because I didn't know how to act in an appropriate, subordinate way with others. Lapham is right, "sucking up" is a valuable social skill. If you're a sociopath, don't ...

Congratulations! It's Asperger Syndrome
Jen Birch

Jessica Kingsley Pub, 2003

Diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome in adulthood, Jen Birch relates her story with humor and honesty, taking us through the years of frustration and confusion that led to her diagnosis in 1999. She candidly describes her continual search for 'normality,' her experiences at work, her difficulties with relationships, her time spent in a psychiatric ...

Congratulations, You Have Just Met the Casuals: The True Story of Aberdeen's Staunchest Fans
Dan Rivers

John Blake, 2007

It was the look and the attitude that defined the UK in the 1980s. It was "a culture unto its own" that brought with it an unforgettable style that was as important as the team. It was about confrontation and being involved, a good fight and being part of the mob. This was the Casual movement?a new breed of soccer fan, bringing with them a new way ...

Congratulations! You're a Millionaire: The Secrets to Selling Your Way to a Fortune

Brian Gotta

Possibility Press, 2001

Sales Away
Brian has hit the hammer on the nail. I have been in sales most of my life. And I am still learning stuff from this book. I am on my way to becoming a Millionaire. There is some good hardcore advice in this book.

Got Cancer? Congratulations!: ...now you can start living

Surina Ann Jordan

1st Books Library, 2003

At last an honest, compassionate. & complete approach
I was diagnosed with cancer almost 7 years ago. As an information buff, my first step was to organize friends and family to go to the library and book stores. I ended up with over 50 books, countless websites and numerous journal articles. I was shocked at the ...

Diane Warner's Complete Book of Wedding Toasts: Hundreds of Ways to Say "Congratulations!" (Wedding ...

Diane Warner

New Page Books, 2006

The only book you need
From Best Man (which I am) to quick fill-in speeches, Diane offers a full array of eloquently written short and long speeches. Don't read them verbatim unless you have an english degree and everyone in the room knows it. It had to tone mine down a bit but better to ...

Congratulations! You've Been Fired: Sound Advice for Women Who've Been Terminated, **

Emily Koltnow

Ballantine Books, 1990

Supurb advice for those between careers
This is a super book with great advice on negotiating a severance, and getting out there to hit the pavement running again. Its a shame to see such a great book out of print, but if you can find a copy, its worth the wait!

Congratulations, You've Got Tweens!: Preparing Your Child for Adolescence
Paul Pettit

Kregel Publications, 2007

Some of the most challenging years of development are the be-tween years of 8-12. Five-time father Paul Pettit has navigated these rocky roads and offers encouragement, as well as practical advice, to help parents avoid the extremes of demanding perfection and disillusioned apathy. (20070601)