Books published by Mango Media

A cute cartoon strip of affirmations and tips to boost you up when mental health has you down. Beloved Soolooka characters will help you:* Recognize the spectrum of your emotions, because it's okay to not be okay* See a different perspective of the same situation, along with new solutions* Take that small, first step into a healthier frame of mind

A mental health take on the children's classic, Chicken Little, designed to help children identify and normalize their worries, fears, and anxieties.

Lose It gathers and presents pertinent data from the National Weight Control Registry, critically interprets it, and shows readers what other people in their same position have done and continue to do to lose weight and keep it lost.

A Glimpse Behind the Facade of SuccessIn The Illusion of Invincibility, Paul Williams and Andreas Krebs take a no-punches-held look at the stories we tell ourselves about business success. The rags-to-riches tale is tempting, but we don't have to search far to see that most organizations rise for a time, only to experience a dramatic fall from grace. Just look at some of the companies that used to be household names: Nokia, AOL, Pan Am, Woolworth and Blockbuster.Move from good to great. You'll learn the secrets to clear-eyed, value-driven leadership with stories from top managers from international companies, major family businesses, start-ups, consulting firms, the public sector, and NGOs. They offer lessons on how to be a successful and reflective boss in an age of digitization and disruption. Each chapter includes a "e;stress test"e; to help you to take an honest look at your own organization and yourself.Can leaders today be inspired by the Incas? You may be surprised. When the authors added a few days to a business trip to Peru, instead of relaxing, they found themselves exploring one of the greatest civilizations in human history...with unexpected lessons about successful businesses and great leadership.The Illusion of Invincibility examines the why of success and failure. It's a smart, funny, and radical look at how to build and sustain a great organization, inspired by those who have done it well...in today's world and five hundred years ago.

#1 Amazon Best Seller! - Super women. Who are some of the most awesome women in history?"e;The Book of Awesome Women shares stories and triumphs that are not often mentioned in mainstream history and is something you absolutely need to check out....Reading this book filled me with happiness and I just felt so amazed by what the women within this book have accomplished."e; The Book of Awesome Women Book Review from @kleffnotes, TheNerdyGirlExpress, December 11, 2017Sheroes: Women hold up half the sky and, most days, do even more of the heavy lifting including childbearing and child-rearing. All after a long day at the office. Women have always been strong, true heroes ? sheroes, oftentimes unacknowledged. As we shake off the last traces of a major patriarchal hangover, women are coming into their own. In the 21st Century, all women can fully embrace their fiery fempower and celebrate their no-holds-barred individuality. It is time to acknowledge the successful women of the world.Super women as female role models: From the foremothers who blazed trails and broke barriers, to today's women warriors from sports, science, cyberspace, city hall, the lecture hall, and the silver screen, The Book of Awesome Women paints 200 portraits of powerful and inspiring role models for women and girls poised to become super women of the future.Successful women: Some of the super women you will meet in The Book of Awesome Women:Dian FosseyMartina NavratilovaSojourner TruthIndira GhandiAretha FranklinMargaret MeadCoretta Scott KingGeorgia O'KeeffeJackie Joyner-KerseeJoan BaezEleanor RooseveltCoco ChanelAnita HillNobel Peace Prize winner, Wangari Maathaiand many moreNow is the time to acknowledge the greatness of women!

A nationally recognized parenting expert and spokesperson for fathers, Glennon presents straightforward and well-researched ways both to nurture young men and, in turn, to teach them how to be nurturing.

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#1 New Release in Quotation Reference - Write Like an ExpertFrom famous all-time-great poets like T.S. Eliot to modern creatives like Roxane Gay, the selected writing quotes in this journal aim to instruct and inspire you to become a better writer.Writing Inspiration from Incredible Authors. Gathered by Brenda Knight and writing coach Nita Sweeney, author of Depression Hates a Moving Target, You Should Be Writing provides you with writing wisdom from a variety of accomplished authors.Writing Practice on Every Page. This journal is a must-have for writers everywhere. With quotes from a diverse group of historical and modern authors to use as creative prompts on every page, you'll be able to bring your writing inspiration with you wherever you go. You'll find plenty of great advice, such as Toni Morrison's encouragement, "e;As a writer, a failure is just information. It's something that I've done wrong in writing, or is inaccurate or unclear. I recognize failure-which is important; some people don't-and fix it."e;Creative Writing Practice for Every Genre. This writing journal with prompts helps you practice a wide variety of writing skills. The excerpts and prompts include:General advice: "e;Protect the time and space in which you write. Keep everybody away from it, even the people who are most important to you."e; - Zadie SmithHelpful instructions: "e;If you scribble your thoughts any which way, your reader will surely feel that you care nothing about them."e; - Kurt VonnegutGenre-specific writing ideas and tips for particular areas of writing, such as poetry or storytelling: "e;For those whose bucket-list entails seeing their name on the spine of a book, it boils down to the power of persistence."e; - Marlene Wagman-GellerIf you were inspired by the creative writing prompts and advice in 642 Things to Write About, Complete the Story Journal, or Piccadilly 300 Writing Prompts, you'll love Brenda's and Nita's You Should Be Writing: A Journal of Inspiration & Instruction to Keep Your Pen Moving.

#1 New Release in History Reference - When Trivia Isn't TrivialThe world is full of things you didn't know, things you thought you knew, and things you never knew you never knew. From the eponymous podcast comes Your Brain On Facts.Train your brain. So what if you picked up some historical inaccuracies (and flat-out myths) in history class. Your Brain On Facts is here to teach and reteach readers relevant trivia. It explains surprising science in simple language, gives the unexpected origins of pop culture classics, and reveals important titbits related to current issues.A brain food boost. Get ready for trivia night done right. Inside, find true facts, strange facts, and just plain weird facts. Your Brain on Facts features general trivia questions and answers, offering science, art, technology, medicine, music, and history trivia to brainiacs everywhere.Learn:What's the language of the stateless nation in the Pyrenees mountainsWhere the world-changing birth control pill was testedWho wrote lyrics for the Star Trek theme song that were never usedIf you enjoyed The Book of General Ignorance, The Best Bar Trivia Book Ever, The World's Greatest Book of Useless Information, and The Book of Unusual Knowledge, you'll have a blast with Your Brain On Facts.

Kate Allan, author of the bestselling You Can Do All Things takes her comforting illustrations and encouraging words to the next level, offering this "emotional first aid kit" in a gorgeous package.

Former creative director for Disney, Nickelodeon, and Jim Henson's Muppets, Craig Yoe presents Squeaky Clean Super Funny School Jokes for Kidz, a book packed with laugh-out-loud funny jokes for kids and teachers alike!

In this collection of true, quirky history, Steve Silverman provides fascinating tales to astonish and entertain. Covering a wide variety of topics, these stories that have been lost to history highlight the quirks, complexities, and curious nature of our species.

#1 New Release in Teen Sports & Outdoors and Fitness & Exercise - A Champion State of GrindExclusive interviews with the top athletes in sports today. Trust the Grind: How World-Class Athletes Got To The Top reveals how these men and women reached the heights of their profession so that you can too.Sixteen athletes from eleven sports arenas. Each chapter tells a different story, as each superstar shares the habit that helped them accomplish their goals and reach the pinnacle of their profession.Sports fanatic or not. Guaranteed to tap into your athletic edge, Trust the Grind, is made for sports fans and nonfans alike. Fans of professional athletes get an in-depth look at their heroes' climb to the top; those less passionate about sports have the chance to read the secrets of success from some of the most talented people in the world. Both learn pivotal life lessons, and can immediately instill these particular traits and habits into their own lifestyle.A 'success habit' point of view. Learn the secrets behind success, and what it takes to remain on top. With Trust The Grind, you will learn about the value that comes with becoming disciplined, staying driven, setting goals, identifying your "e;why"e;, staying active and eating right, making sacrifices, obsessing over your passion, and more. Rather than harping on the remarkable accolades and astonishing statistics, this story is formulated to teach individuals what it takes to be great in any desired field. It includes interviews with the following athletes:Jason KiddChipper Jones Terrell OwensPaige VanZantManny PacquiaoMike ModanoJimmie JohnsonGary PlayerDeena KastorRyan ShecklerGeorges St-PierreRyan LochteDevin HesterAndruw JonesLuis GonzalezTim HudsonFans of books like Relentless, Rising Above, The Cost of These Dreams, and The Young Champion's Mind, will enjoy Trust the Grind: Motivational Messages from Ambitious Athletes.