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At least one-third of the people we know are introverts. They are the ones who prefer listening to speaking; who innovate and create bit dislike self-promotion, who favor working on their own over working in teams. It is to introverts-Rosa Parks, Chopin, Dr. Seuss, Steve Wozniak-that we owe many of the great contributions to society.
In Quiet, Susan Cain argues that we dramatically undervalue introverts and show how much we lose in doing so. She...
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What would happen if a shy introvert lived like a gregarious extrovert for one year? If she knowingly and willingly put herself in perilous social situations that she'd normally avoid at all costs? Writer Jessica Pan intends to find out. With the help of various extrovert mentors, Jessica sets up a series of personal challenges (talk to strangers, perform stand-up comedy, host a dinner party, travel alone, make friends on the road, and much, much...
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Think you have to be loud and brash to be successful in business? Think again. The strengths and traits of the typical introvert lend themselves well to entrepreneurship, as well as "intrapreneurship" and a range of business roles. In The Introvert Entrepreneur, professional coach Beth Buelow shows readers how to use their natural gifts (including curiosity, independence, and a love of research) and conquer their challenges (such as an aversion to...
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New Harbinger Publications, Inc
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2015.
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Introverts are powerful observers and creators. But in a world that favors the outgoing, gregarious extrovert, being an introvert can often be difficult. Unlike your chatty counterparts, who are energized by social interaction, you need quiet time for introspection and renewal to stay on top of your game. So, how can you awaken your full potential and optimize your introvert assets, no matter where you are or who you're with? In The Awakened Introvert,...
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Adams Media
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[2013]
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English
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Society is finally beginning to recognize the true value of introverts: their observational skills, creativity, and strong focus. This guide will show you how to harness the power of your disposition and use it to conquer any situation.
10) Un mundo secreto
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BayView Entertainment
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[2020]
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Español
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A sexually promiscuous young woman harboring conflicted feelings about her lifestyle leaves behind her lonely middle-class existence to embark on a road trip. Her adventure from Mexico City to a coastal city may not end with her discovering who she is, but rather who she could become.
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"Social justice work, we often assume, is raised voices and raised fists. It requires leading, advocating, fighting, and organizing wherever it takes place--in the streets, slums, villages, inner cities, halls of political power, and more. But what does social justice work look like for those of us who don't feel comfortable battling in the trenches? Sensitive souls--including those who consider themselves highly emotional, empathic, or introverted--have...
12) The introvert's complete career guide: from landing a job, to surviving, thriving, and moving on up
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"This handbook demonstrates how to use your introverted qualities to their best advantage, then add a few extroverted skills to round out a forceful combination for ultimate career success. Includes keys to navigating each stage of professional development--from self-assessment and job search to survival in a new position and career advancement"--
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Introverts have gifts for the church and the world. But many churches tend to be extroverted places where introverts are marginalized. Some Christians end up feeling like it's not as faithful to be an introvert. Adam McHugh shows how introverts can live and minister in ways consistent with their personalities. He explains how introverts and extroverts process information and approach relationships differently and how introverts can practice Christian...
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"Owen Pick's life is falling apart. In his thirties, a virgin, and living in his aunt's spare bedroom, he has just been suspended from his job as a geography teacher after accusations of sexual misconduct, which he strongly denies. Searching for professional advice online, he is inadvertently sucked into the dark world of incel - involuntary celibate - forums, where he meets the charismatic, mysterious, and sinister Bryn. Across the street from Owen...
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KPD Motorcycle Patrol volume 5
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[Lani Lynn Vale]
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[2019]
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English
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"He saw her from across a crowded ballpark and knew she was about to change his life. Yes, he realizes just how cliché that really is, but the moment his eyes locked on her, he knew that she was the one. At least, the one that royally screwed him over. The one responsible for his demotion and the subsequent disciplinary action taken against him before he'd even gotten out of the probationary period with Kilgore Police Department. It all started with...
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2021.
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"Maya's nervous about fifth grade. She tries to keep calm by reminding herself she knows what to expect. But then she learns that this year won't be anything like the last. For the first time since kindergarten, her best friends Jada and MJ are placed in a different class without her, and introverted Maya has trouble making new friends. She tries to put on a brave face since they are in fifth grade now, but Maya is nervous! Just when too much seems...
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Burning Bulb Productions
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[2021]
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Español
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"Ricardo Perez es una persona introvertida que ve el mundo en una manera muy sutil, de esta manera se evita conflictos con la gente y se mantiene neutral. Pero para su sorpresa, sin el saberlo, ha llegado a ser el candidato principal escogido por Dios para cumplir su voluntad ya que otros se han negado. Esto presenta un conflicto espiritual para Ricardo dentro de sí mismo. ¿Aceptará el desafío para defender su fe, o se rendirá a los temores del...
18) Highbone theater
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"Palmer, an introverted paper mill worker, moves into a new apartment with an obnoxious, macho roommate. Thus begins a surreal struggle of love, hate, and self-preservation. After Palmer befriends an iconoclastic co-worker, Billy Boy, they both plunge head-long into a sinister world of sorcery, psychologicial operations, and subterranean organizations. Can Palmer goose-chase his way toward any semblance of order as he becomes a true mystic seeker?...
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Nube de Tinta
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2023
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"¿Qué hay que tener para ser un héroe? La primera novela Middle Grade de la autora de PAX. Una emotiva oda a los introvertidos, a los soñadores y a los marginados. El plan de verano de Ware es que lo dejen en paz para poder pasarlo en su mundo. Pero sus padres tienen otros planes para él. Por ejemplo, mandarlo a un campamento donde tendrá que relacionarse con chicos de su edad, como se supone que hacen los muchachos normales. Pero Ware no es...
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"Learn the tools to shed your mask of extroversion, develop your own magnetism, and reveal the true you. One third to one half of Americans are introverts in a culture that celebrates-even enforces-an ideal of extroversion and a cult of personality. Political leaders are charismatic, celebrities bask in the spotlight, and authority figures are assertive. It is no surprise that a "quiet revolution" has begun to emerge among the "invisible" half of...
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