Best Selling Books by Jan Yager

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In this one compact volume by a leading friendship expert you will find an interesting overview about friendship that cites key research into its mental and physical benefits as well as the author''s "Friendship Oath." You will also discover her original friendship affirmations plus two dozen famous friendship quotes, exercises to improve friendship at work and in your personal life, a bibliography, and resources. About the Author: Jan Yager, Ph.D., a sociologist and a friendship and relationship coach and expert, is author of When Friendship Hurts, published by Simon & Schuster, with translations in 23 languages with 3 more in preparation, and Friendshifts, in 8 foreign editions. Other titles include 125 Ways to Meet the Love of Your Life and Productive Relationships: 57 Strategies for Building Stronger Business Connections. She''s taught at Penn State and the University of Connecticut, and travels extensively, speaking about friendship and her other areas of expertise. Interviewed on Oprah, Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, CNN, BBC, and Sunrise (Australia), for more information, go to: drjanyager.com or whenfriendshiphurts.com.

Essentials of Victimology is an engaging new textbook for anyone seeking to gain a fundamental understanding of the field. Renowned author Jan Yager provides an awareness of the evolution of the discipline of victimology, as well as an understanding of the early and current theories, and a discussion of key concepts. The text includes practical, up-to-date chapters on victims and their interactions with the criminal justice system and on the medical and legal help available to victims. In addition, the major violent, property, and white-collar or economic crimes are explored in separate chapters. Throughout the book, the author utilizes examples and in-depth profiles to emphasize the real-life impact of crime on its victims. This well-structured text is designed with the student in mind, offering clear learning objectives, an overview of key terms and concepts, and effective end-of-chapter questions to reinforce the material. Based on the research, teaching, writing, and victim advocacy of accomplished author Jan Yager, Essentials of Victimology brings a modern and comprehensive perspective to this important field. Professors and student will benefit from: Multidisciplined approach that draws from not only sociology, criminology, and victimology but also anthropology, history, law, psychology, psychiatry, social work, medicine, nursing, and communication studies for insights and answers. Engaging presentation that brings the material to life. Numerous first-person interviews with crime victims or experts Clear explanations of the basic concepts accompanied by thoughtful discussions of cutting-edge issues Separate chapters on Child Victims and Teen victims, exploring topics not covered in other texts such as sibling sexual abuse Unique chapter on Victims of the Criminal Justice System (Chapter 14).

This is a collection of the author''s original inspirational affirmations plus two dozen selected famous maxims on happiness. This useful little book also includes an introduction about happiness, activities for increasing happiness at work and in your leisure time, as well as useful resources and references. "If you want to be happy, then it is within your grasp. The book you are holding can have a profound impact on your thinking and your attitude and can help you to do more, be more, and achieve more!"-Willie Jolley, author of It Only Takes A Minute To Change Your Life! About the author: Dr. Jan Yager is a sociologist, coach, and speaker who is the author of 30 books including Friendshifts; When Friendship Hurts; Friendship Journal; Road Signs on Life''s Journey; 365 Daily Affirmations for Creative Weight Management; and 365 Daily Affirmations for Time Management, translated into 24 languages. She has been interviewed on major talk shows such as Oprah, the Today Show, Good Morning, America, and has been on several international author tours. For more on this award-winning author, visit her main website: www.drjanyager.com

Workship is what Jan Yager calls the essential work relationship that is more than an acquaintance but less than a friendship. Based on a survey of 400 men and women and 100+ interviews, this useful book explores positively connecting at work with those who appreciate you and dealing more effectively with foes trying to sabotage you.Find out how to... start, and maintain, a workship have friends at work without accusations of favoritism manage opposite-sex business friendships deal with 14 types of foes you might encounter cultivate relationships with movers and shakers have valuable work relationships even if you work alone and lots more

This practical book will help you understand why you might not be finishing a task or project, and what to do about it. But it also goes beyond a "do this, not that" approach to help you develop a deeper insight into what you should be committing to in the first place!--

This introductory penology textbook is a comprehensive guide to the field of penology that includes a discussion of the evidence-based correctional theories as well as the practical aspects of penology, from the point of view of the offender, the victim, the criminal justice system, and the society. Although the emphasis is on the American penal system and corrections in the U.S. today, there is also a key chapter on the history of punishment, so the current practices can be put in context, as well as an international and comparative approach, so penology can be seen in a global context.

JUST YOUR EVERYDAY PEOPLE is a suspense novel that deals with the potentially dire consequences of withholding information and practical jokes. What starts out as a night of drinking, dancing, and flirtation, evolves into a twisted and deadly black hole of suspense and terror, showing just how fragile the barrier is between a mundane, everyday life and a macabre nightmare lurking just below the surface.

With sound advice on how to keepyour relationship strong and happy In this book you will find out how to have a more productive search safety tips for during your search how to get ready for your search 125 annotated ways to meet the love of your life grouped into 9 categories covering introductions by friends and family, at work, cybermatching, dating services, online dating, trips, musical chair dating, singles clubs, parties, and lots more inspiring examples throughout the book of how we met 110 questions to consider related to compatibility 8 ways to cope with rejection once you find the one, how to remain a joyful couple an extensive appendix of resources

Decepcionar-se com amigos é muito mais comum do que imaginamos. E quando isso acontece, não adianta fazer ''curativos'' nas feridas que ficam ou fingir que nada aconteceu, porque a dor e o sofrimento tornam-se inevitáveis. Neste livro, a socióloga Jan Yager mostra por que algumas amizades são tão confusas e superficiais. A partir disso, a autora traz orientações que ajudarão a melhorar a relação com os amigos.

本书通过“预备你自己”、“100余种寻找人生伴侣的方法”和“建立美好的关系”等3部分17章阐述了如何用正确的方法找到你的人生伴侣。