New Releases by Jan Yager

Jeder hat es schon einmal erlebt: Plötzlich stimmt die eigene Meinung mit der der besten Freundin nicht mehr überein, der gute Freund ist nicht mehr der alte, man fühlt sich ausgenutzt, gar betrogen, verraten oder einfach vergessen, der Kontakt bricht ab. Verzweifelt fragt man sich dann nach den Gründen oder sucht Rat. Auf genau diese Probleme geht die Soziologin Jan Yager ein. Sie erklärt anhand vieler Beispiele, wie Freundschaften funktionieren, zeigt, wie man mit Verletzungen umgeht, welche Freunde schaden und wie man gute Freundschaften aufbaut und pflegt. Einen guten Freund braucht jeder - das Buch dazu auch.

You could be in a place in your life where things are going well right now but at some point, there''s a strong possibility you will go through an economic slump. It could be that your situation might not be ideal because you have lost your job, your biggest client, or you are facing the major financial problem more and more individuals and businesses are coping with these days: living above your means. With little or no savings, and possibly some or lots of credit card debt, you may be just one paycheck away from financial ruin. The key question is: ''What are you going to do about it?'' This little book shares 21 powerful lessons developed by Dr Jan Yager on how to thrive during economic challenges, lessons that will serve you and your loved ones well, whatever your present financial situation.

A practical guide to public speaking for those just starting out as well as seasoned pros. A useful book covering everything from speech preparation and delivery, protocol for speakers, speaking concerns for authors, how to prepare and excel if you''re asked to speak on TV, and lots more. In this book, you will learn: How to research, prepare for, and give the most popular types of speeches, from the keynote address to a 90 minute workshop, all-day seminar, participating in a panel, the toast, roast, and more; 12 secrets of what the most successful speakers do to shine; the mechanics of speaking, including using a microphone, visual aids such as Power Point, and setting up the room; how to deal with 12 of the most dreaded speaker situations, such as getting booed or, forgetting what you meant to say next; how to overcome your fear of speaking; and more. Includes a list of references, resources, an Appendix with sample pre-speaking surveys, and a post-speaking evaluation.

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.

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

A collection of powerful affirmations on time management by productivity expert, coach, speaker and sociologist Dr. Jan Yager, and selected famous quotes on time, that also includes useful activities for improving efficiency at work and in one''s leisure time. There is an introduction about time management, an essay on the three time management lessons that the author''s father taught her, and a bibliography. ""Productivity guru Jan Yager''s original and insightful affirmations are a wonderful tool for gaining control over your time, at work or in your leisure hours."-Laura Stack, Supercompetent About the author: Dr. Jan Yager has been researching time management, and conducting workshops, coaching, and delivering keynote addresses on productivity, since the 1980s. She is also the author of Creative Time Management for the New Millennium; Work Less, Do More and 28 other nonfiction and fiction titles translated into 24 languages. She has been interviewed on major talk shows such as Oprah, Today Show, Good Morning, America, and has been on several international author tours. For more information, visit the author''s website: www.timemasters.com Publisher''s website: http: //www.hannacroixcreekbooks.com

A practical guide to developing productive business relationships to hasten your success, whether you work for a major corporation, a small business, or are a self-employed entrepreneur or freelancer. Jan Yager, Ph.D., whose bosses, over the years, have included legendary publisher Barney Rosset, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Norman Mailer, and academic chairs, did extensive original interviews and observations for this useful book that covers everything from how to recognize and deal with negative types you might encounter at work and in business to more effective use of social media. Bibliography. Resources. Index.

"Birthday Tracker and Journal" is a special place to record important birthdays for family, friends, and others, month by month. It includes an informative introduction on birthday celebration traditions and lists birthday birthstones and flowers by month for gift-giving considerations. There is also a place to keep track of birthday cards or presents that you send, or receive, lined blank pages for your birthday reflections, and a place for birthday photos. Color illustrations by author/artist Jan Yager appear throughout. This unique book is a perfect gift or for one''s own use to organize this special birthday information.

Praise for the previous edition:" ... provide[s] a good background for anyone interested in the subject ... easy to use."

Examines occupations in the area of films, discussing requirements, education, salary, and prospects.

Nous avons tous besoin d''amis et pas seulement quand cela va mal. Véritable force de vie, cette relation unique qui repose sur le partage des sentiments est devenue un facteur essentiel de notre existence. Ce livre explore toutes les facettes et les mutations de l''amitié. Il en révèle les schémas cachés, explique les avantages et les inconvénients des différents types d''amis, analyse les effets de l''amitié sur la santé, la vie de couple et de famille, ou encore le travail. Au final, il montre que cette " nourriture affective " est indispensable à nos besoins émotionnels, à notre mieux-être physique - bref, à notre équilibre général.

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

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

Explores career opportunities within the publishing industry, examining employment options in newspaper, magazine,and book publishing.

From introductions by family and friends to cyber matching and speed dating, this book lays out effective strategies that allow you to bid farewell to single life forever. Including hints and tips on how to get the most out of your search, and a comprehensive resource section of local and worldwide organisations to help in your search. This book gives you the power to take control of your love life and find your true partner.

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。

Here are 125 annotated ways to meet the love of your life organized into 9 categories such as introductions by friends and family, dating services, trips, at work, cybermatching, online dating, singles clubs, parties, and lots more. Inspiring examples of successful matches based on original research throughout the book; Dr. Yager and her husband Fred even share their own "how we met" story. Relationships and workplace expert Dr. Jan Yager, author of FRIENDSHIFTS, WHEN FRIENDSHIP HURTS, SINGLE IN AMERICA, and CREATIVE TIME MANAGEMENT FOR THE NEW MILLENNIUM also has a chapter devoted to applying time management principles to the search so it might be more productive, as well as chapters on getting ready to search, staying safe during your search, coping with rejection, and, once you find "the one," tips for becoming and remaining a happy couple. There is an extensive appendix of resources as well as a bibliography and index.

Building on two decades of original research into workplace issues and friendship patterns, sociologist and consultant Dr. Jan Yager offers insights into how to succeed by mastering workplace relationships. Based on an international survey of 400 men and women and over 100 interviews, Yager discovered a relationship unique to the workplace and business. She calls it a workship--more connected than an acquaintance but not as intimate as a friend. Workships, especially positive ones, help work to be more productive and more fun. Yager is also the author of Business Protocol, When Friendship Hurts, and Friendshifts, translated into 10 languages, among other titles. Best-selling author Don Gabor, praising Yager''s book, writes: "Who''s That Sitting at My Desk? is the best researched and most useful book on getting along with friends and foes at work that I''ve ever read. Don''t go to work without it!" Bibliography, resources, and index.