Introduces simple and life-changing concepts such as: a simple way to make a good first impression; an easy way to become a good conversationalist; how to criticize other people and not be hated for it plus much more.

How did Fidel Castro fool the CIA for a generation? Why did Neville Chamberlain think he could trust Adolf Hitler? Why are campus sexual assaults on the rise? Do television sitcoms teach us something about the way we relate to one another that isn't true? Talking to Strangers is a classic Gladwellian intellectual adventure, a challenging and controversial excursion through history, psychology, and scandals taken straight from the news. In it, Malcolm...

"Life is relationships; the rest is just details." We are designed for relationships, yet they often bring us pain. In this paradigm-shifting book, Gary Smalley unravels the DNA of relationships: we are made for three great relationships-with God, others, and ourselves-and all relationships involve choice. Gary exposes a destructive relationship dance that characterizes nearly every relationship conflict, and he offers five new dance steps that will...

"A compilation of inspiring true stories of lives changed by love"--Provided by publisher.

You can bring out the best in people! In Be a People Person, America's leadership expert John Maxwell helps you • Discover and develop the qualities of an effective "people person." • Improve your relationships in every area of life. • Understand and help difficult people. • Overcome differences and personality traits that can cause friction. • Inspire others to excellence and success. Being a leader means working with people, and that's...

The author shares how she began connecting with her neighbors through the simple act of putting a turquoise table in her front yard to create a place to gather without the pressure of entertaining, and offers ideas and inspiration for readers looking for connection.