New Releases by Jan Yager

"The Adjunct Handbook is a comprehensive prescriptive guide for new or current adjuncts that provides information on every aspect of being an adjunct. Based on extensive background research and the author's own experience as an adjunct at twelve different colleges and universities, the book includes the results of anonymous surveys of adjuncts and over fifty in-depth interviews with current and former adjuncts. It covers everything from pay, benefits, and unionizing to dealing with the stigma of being an adjunct, how to make adjuncting work better for those unable to find full-time faculty work. It presents best teaching practices, how to create a syllabus from scratch or amend a preexisting one, and legal issues around free speech, intellectual property, and much more"-- Provided by publisher.

‘डॉ. जैन येगर ने फिर यह कर दिखाया है! उनकी इस नई पुस्तक में कई आधुनिक, व्यावहारिक तथा प्रेरणादायक अवधारणाएँ, परामर्श तथा रणनीतियाँ दी गई हैं ताकि समय का प्रबंधन किया जा सके और जीवन में वह सब कुछ पाया जा सके जो आप पाना चाहते हैं।’ - डॉन गेबर, हाउ टु स्टार्ट अ कन्वर्सेशन ऐंड मेक फ्रेंड्स हम मोबाइल से पैदा होने वाले तनाव के युग में रह रहे हैं। एक दूसरे तक आसानी से जिस पहुँच का आनंद हम ले रहे हैं वह चुनौतियों से रहित नहीं है। सेल फ़ोन, टेब्लेट, कंप्यूटर तथा इंटरनेट के ज़रिए 24/7 संचार के कारण हम पूरे समय तनाव में रहते हैं और इसके अलावा हमारी निजता का हनन भी हो रहा है। इस पुस्तक में मशहूर लेखिका तथा बिज़नेस, उत्पादकता और संबंध विशेषज्ञ डॉ. जैन येगर ने इस नए माहौल में हमारे समय के श्रेष्ठ उपयोग के सटीक और आज़माए हुए तरीके प्रस्तुत किए हैं। वे बताती हैं कि कैसे हम अपने लक्ष्यों की प्राथमिकता तय करें तथा हमें जोड़े रखने वाले माहौल में और अधिक सक्षम कैसे बनें। भले ही आप ज़बर्दस्त दवाब झेल रहे एग्ज़ीक्यूटिव, उद्यमी, छात्र या गृहिणी हों, डॉ. जैन की यह सूचनाप्रद पुस्तक एक बेहतर रूप से संगठित तथा सफल जीवन के लिए बतौर गाइड आपके लिए ज़रूरी साबित हो सकती है।

"Writing a great book is the easy part. Getting people to buy the book is wicked hard. Jan’s book shows you what promotion to do so you increase the possibility that your book becomes a bestseller.” —Jeffrey Fox,bestselling author,How to Become a Rainmaker "Being an author is 50% creative and 50% promotion. Jan Yager's comprehensive and practical book, How to Promote Your Book, tells authors exactly what they need to know and do to promote their book. I'm recommending it to all the authors I know including those whose books I share through my Bedside Reading program." —Jane Ubell-Meyer, CEO, Bedside Reading, former TV producer, Good Morning America, Entertainment Tonight, WSJ-TV Whether your book is being released through a commercial publisher or an academic press, or you are self-publishing it, as the author, you can and should play a crucial role in getting your title seen, talked about, and sold. And while you may watch dozens of authors pitch their books on TV, in social media, and in bookstores, they represent only a fraction of the writers who come out with new books each year. What do they know that you don’t? They know what to do to get attention for themselves and, more important, for their books—and as you will discover in book publishing veteran Jan Yager’s How to Promote Your Book, you can, too. The book is divided into three sections. Part One begins with a look at promotion basics. These include knowing what your book’s marketplaces are, who your audience is, how the media is divided, the elements involved in publicity, and how to create an effective promotional timeline. Once you understand the basics, Part Two focuses on the ways to package and market yourself to the various book and media outlets. It discusses putting together professional looking press releases and media kits. It also explains how to obtain endorsements and reviews, as well as how to generate speaking engagements and interviews with journalists; bloggers; and radio, TV, and podcast hopes. Part Three provides a plan that covers the fi rst three months of an author’s publicity program—from the day the book is formally released through all the media events that have been lined up. Throughout the book, you will find insets that answer important questions such as, “What are the real costs involved?” and “Should I promote myself or hire a publicists?” Just as important, the author includes a valuable resource guide that provides the names, addresses, and links to many of the key places covered in the book. Jan Yager has enjoyed a fabulous career as both a best-selling author and a publisher. She has been interviewed by many of the top shows on TV and radio. In How to Promote Your Book, she lets you in on what she has done—both for herself and for her authors—to open the door to effective publicity.

How to deal with 'the good, the bad and the ugly' at the workplace Whether you work for a major corporation, a small business, or are a self-employed entrepreneur or freelancer, Productive Relationships is a practical guide to developing fruitful business relationships to hasten your success. This book covers everything from dealing with workplace bullies-coworkers as well as bosses-as well as negative and positive types you may encounter at work and how to cope with each one, workplace violence, and using social media effectively for more productive relationships. Jan Yager combines exhaustive research with sharp thinking and engaging writing to give us a powerful guidebook to improve our relationship with the boss, a colleague or an intern!

How to Find Help for Any Situation Although we live in the age of information and everyone is bombarded with potential sources of help, sifting through those possibilities can be a chore. This is where Help Yourself comes in! With this useful reference, author Jan Yager provides an overview of the various situations that most people have to navigate, from calling customer service or reporting a crime to finding credible and reliable information about a business, health, or legal concern. Each chapter includes a brief discussion of an issue, potential scenarios, and listings of relevant national and international organizations. Yager also instructs readers on researching state agencies, so they can contact appropriate organizations closer to home. Important topics of discussion include: Health insurance Personal finances Housing assistance Employment services Family planning K–12 education College selection and funding Small business development Legal services Crime victim resources Substance abuse Emergency preparedness And more

A new world has opened to writers who wish to have their words turned into finished books. With technological advances in typesetting, printing, distribution, and sales, self-publishing has become a reality. But while converting your writing into a commercially available title may sound relatively easy—based upon the claims of some companies that offer this service—there are many important considerations you should be aware of before going to press. Publishing expert Dr. Jan Yager has created an easy-to-follow guide that will take you from a book’s conception and writing to its production and sales. Whether your work is fiction or nonfiction, How to Self-Publish Your Book offers sound and proven advice at every turn, enabling you to avoid common pitfalls along the way to becoming a self-published author. The book is divided into three parts. Part One takes you through the initial manuscript preparation—setting your goals, writing, sequencing, editing, and proofing, as well as creating a business plan for your book’s eventual release. Part Two focuses on the actual production of your book. It explains the importance of cover and interior design, what you need to know about producing physical books and e-books, and how to turn your title into an audiobook. Part Three provides key information on how to market and sell your book—subjects that are crucial to a title’s success, but of which most writers have very little understanding. Also included is a valuable resource section that guides you to websites which offer essential information on self-publishing service providers, including complete self-publishing companies as well as freelance editors, proofreaders, printers, distributors, marketers, and publicists. Today, self-publishing workshops and lecturers charge hopeful writers hundreds of dollars, promising to turn their self-published books into bestsellers. The fact is that your book’s chance of success starts at its origin, not with the finished product. However you choose to produce your book, whether through a self-publishing company or through separate services, here is a complete road map to what lies ahead—based not on hype or wishful thinking, but on Dr. Jan Yager’s lifetime of experience in the world of publishing.

Inspiring positive statements about key relationships divided into distinctive categories including parent-child, sibling, extended family, friend, romantic partner, neighbors, work relationships, service providers, and even with oneself. Includes an introduction by relationship and business coach and author/sociologist, Dr. Jan Yager as well as activities in the back of the book on how to improve your relationships at work and in your personal life, additional insights into relationships, a Bibliography, and Resources. This unique book is illustrated with eight original line drawings. Dr. Jan Yager's other books in this affirmations series include: 365 DAILY AFFIRMATIONS FOR HAPPINESS; 365 DAILY AFFIRMATIONS FOR TIME MANAGEMENT; 365 DAILY AFFIRMATIONS FOR CREATIVE WEIGHT MANAGEMENT; and 365 DAILY AFFIRMATIONS FOR FRIENDSHIP. She is also the author of such international hit relationship books like WHEN FRIENDSHIP HURTS (in 29 languages); FRIENDSHIFTS; PRODUCTIVE RELATIONSHIPS; WHO'S THAT SITTING AT MY DESK?; and BUSINESS PROTOCOL, among others. For more on this author, who has been interviewed on such talk shows as OPRAH, THE VIEW, TODAY SHOW, CNN, CBS THIS MORNING, GOOD MORNING AMERICA, and CBS SUNDAY MORNING, among others, visit her main website: www.drjanyager.com

This is the second edition of the international hit self-help book by singles and relationship expert/coach Dr. Jan Yager. There are 125 annotated way to meet the love of your life divided into 9 categories/chapters. There is also a part about getting ready for the search. Dr. Yager, who is also a productivity expert, applies time management techniques to finding the love of your life. Part 1 includes a chapter on suggestions for staying safe during the search. Dr. Yager and her husband Fred also share about their meeting. Throughout the book, there are quotes and anecdotes based on the original research Dr. Yager conduced including a survey of 202 men and women. Part 3 of this unique and practical book includes suggestions for dealing with relationships.

Here are 258 nuggets of wisdom by internationally-acclaimed sociologist, author, and college professor Dr. Jan Yager. This book was inspired by her older son's imminent departure for college. What should she share with him based on her lifetime of experience and learning? #1 "Studying is like laundry: it's easier if you do some each day and don't let it pile up." #256 - "We recreate externally the chaos we feel internally." #250 "Learn to do as many things yourself as you can but recognize when you need to rely on the expertise of others." #258 "Like all advice, take from these sayings and insights whatever works for you, and leave behind the rest. You are creating your own ROAD SIGNS ON LIFE'S JOURNEY." This gem of a book also includes a place to write down your own sayings as well as to have teachers or loved ones or friends add their advice as well.

Along with Medicare, Social Security is one of the "rites of passage" older Americans experience. After contributing funds to this program their entire working lives, people are anxious to start cashing in on their monthly benefits. Idiot's Guides: Social Security offers simple and clear explanations of the history of the program, the traditional age requirement, disability and survivor benefits, and the future of Social Security. A bonus decision tree helps recipients maximize benefits based on such factors as how and when benefits are filed, marital status, and future plans.

Key Features Book DescriptionIn a world where IT is absolutely integral to the way business works and how it interacts with its customers, effective time management within IT is perhaps more important than in any other department. Effective and on-time delivery is essential for any IT team, and ensuring your team is able to plan and deliver results independently as well as being able to cooperate and work cohesively together is the foundation of an exceptional and productive organizational culture. Business consultant and sociologist Dr. Jan Yager understands exactly what effective time management in IT can bring to a business. In this book she provides you with templates, tips, tools and tricks that you can use to deliver successful time management training for your team. From Agile organization to personal strategies for managing projects, this training manual will provide you with everything you and your team need to cultivate a culture where time is highly valued. Time Management for IT Professionals: A Trainer’s Manual is designed to make the task of delivering training material easier for you. Featuring exercises and worksheets and plenty of tips that will help you to develop exceptional time management skills this book is indispensable for anyone who recognizes the value of time in a business. Discover strategies for improving personal productivity and help your team tackle time management headaches such as procrastination with exercises and tasks to help improve personal planning and project management skills. Tackle the distractions of the modern workplace and help your team overcome issues such as perfectionism to ensure they are not only more productive but also happier and successful employees. Along with goal setting and prioritization for personal success, explore organizational strategies and Agile methodologies with your team. Move from personal goal setting to strategic cohesion as you help your team complete the time management puzzle to see the broad picture – where both personal productivity and organizational efficiency come together. What you will learn Who this book is for

Bing is a quiet dog, unlike the other dogs who like to bark, but Sam loves his dog anyway. In this illustrated story, something happens that shows that being quiet doesn't stop Bing from being understood when it counted. This story helps children appreciate how we are all unique. On the last page, there are follow-up questions to ask as well as suggestions for additional books to read.

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.

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

Taking its place alongside relationship classics The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and How to Win Friends and Influence People, Dr. Jan Yager’s When Friendship Hurts, in print since being published twenty-two years ago, is now available in a second edition containing new original research. Friendship expert, coach, and sociologist Dr. Jan Yager’s prescriptive book on toxic friendships, what to do about them, and how to find or improve the positive friendships we all deserve, also has an updated Preface, bibliography, and resources section. The Preface shares Dr. Yager’s more recent research that asks the question, “Have you ever had a friendship that made you physically or emotionally sick?” She was surprised to find that such strong reactions were more common than she originally thought. Forty-three percent of the ninety men and women she surveyed answered “Yes” to that question. In the new Preface, she shares their most common reactions. Another new feature of Dr. Yager’s classic book includes cartoons at the beginning of each chapter by artist Cathy Wilcox and originally done for the Australia/New Zealand edition. When Friendship Hurts has helped countless men and women to better understand why they get involved in a toxic friendship, and then explore possible ways to mend it, let it fade, or end it.

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

Master the techniques for writing successful business letters, memos, emails, proposals, reports, articles and books with help from a writer with experience in editing and teaching.

In addition to the "seven principles of creative weight management", this unique and helpful journal provides a place to keep track of daily dieting and exercise efforts as well as space to put a diet plan, favorite recipes, and to record notes and thoughts. (Journals)

Untimely Death moves with the non-stop power of New York City itself, with characters guaranteed to hold the reader to the page all the way through. Detective fiction has an exciting new voice in the Yagers. -- William Parkhurst, author of True DetectivesThis is a tightly plotted, tautly written novel that smacks of authenticity. The Yagers are well worth reading. -- John Lutz author of Single White FemaleI enjoyed every word. I couldn't wait to turn the pages as the characters came alive in their search for the killer. -- Lucy Freeman, author of BetrayalA novel of steadily mounting psychological suspense. Altogether engrossing. -- Thomas Chastain, author of Perry Mason and The Case of the Burning BequestIn Untimely Death, an electrifying, suspense-filled novel, a vicious killer sets out to silence anyone who might know the secret behind the murder of Joan Walsh, an attractive and well-liked criminal justice professor, whose nude body is found in her Greenwich Village apartment by her best friend and co-worker, Dr. Kimberly Stone.Within a week of Joan's death two other women are also murdered. The only living link to all three women appears to be Kimberly Stone. Homicide detective Alan Blake doesn't know whether to treat her as the primary suspect or another likely victim.Driven to find her best friend's killer, Kimberly joins forces with a reluctant Detective Blake as they scour Manhattan's netherworld of kinky sex and dark secrets, following the trail of a devious psychotic, a killer who has already chosen Kimberly as the next target.In the tradition of Silence of the Lambs and Loves Music, Loves to Dance, this new thriller probes the darkest reaches of the human psyche to show how a nightmarish world of twisted sexuality can explode into a murderous rage.

Gives advice and comments on how to benefit from making your office, no matter what your position in the hierarchy, health, efficient, and reflects you.